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A 13-year-old girl named Susan Wiley was reportedly a prisoner in her home for all of her life until a social worker discovered the child abuse. Susan's parents Clark Wiley and Irene Wiley were arrested. The family home is at 6722 Golden West Avenue, in a county area of Arcadia. Susan Wiley was living in an environment of total isolation and deprivation and was malnourished. She cannot talk, is deformed, barely able to walk and is not toilet trained. She has been placed in the care of Children's Hospital. The child has come to be known by the alias "Genie." See hard copy in VF Wiley, Susan aka "Genie"

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31552
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 18, 1970
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 18, 1970
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Child Abuse
Feral children
"Genie"
Wiley, Clark
Wiley, Irene
Wiley, Susan
Item ID
31748AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The 50,000 square foot property on the northeast corner of Wheeler and First has been sold for $215,000. The former owners were Robert and Phyllis Walker. The site will be used for the corporate headquarters for HTL Industries and a two story office building to be built by Jeff Jons and Jim Kuhn. Hoy an Kehler's Arcadia Van Lives, presently on the site, will relocate.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper692
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 8, 1978
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 8, 1978
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Buildings
Item ID
692AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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50th wedding anniversary.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24130
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 9, 1974
Pages
p. A8 w/photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 9, 1974
Pages
p. A8 w/photo
Subjects
Orth, Richard J.
Orth, Ruth
Item ID
24323AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Additional candidates have filed for the April election for City Council: Robert A. Humble and Mrs. Johanna Hofer

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1064
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 22, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 22, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Council - Elections - 1978
Humble, Robert A.
Hofer, Johanna
Item ID
1064AN
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Newspaper Index
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An addition to the High School Little Theater has been approved for a bid of $67,350. The addition will be used for set design, etc. The $20,000 cost increase over what had been tentatively set did not please the School Board.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3042
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 1, 1977
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 1, 1977
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Arcadia High School
Item ID
2964AN
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Newspaper Index
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An Arcadia man with a rare neurological condition, David Ireland has authored a book entitled "Letter to an Unborn Child." These reflect compassion and understanding and were written to his child in the event he did not live.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper571
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 14, 1974
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 14, 1974
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia authors - Ireland, David
Item ID
571AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Friends of Library Plan Something New. Summary of the organization, its history and the services it has provided (Twice Sold Tales book sales and print sales). Gifts presented to the Arcadia Library include opaque overhead projector and headsets (headphones) to listen to records in the children's room. See hard copy in VF Friends of the Library, item 20.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1641
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 31, 1974
Pages
p. C-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 31, 1974
Pages
p. C-1 photo
Subjects
Charles, Hazel
Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
Huddy, Peg (Friends president)
Livingston, Jean
Miller, Richard
Murray, Marcy Kay
Selmer, Doris
Item ID
1640AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia housewife and author, Sandie Chandler has written two books and is now working on her third. Her husband is the religious editor of the Los Angeles Times.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper565
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 1, 1976
Pages
p. C-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 1, 1976
Pages
p. C-1
Subjects
Arcadia authors - Chandler, Sandie
Item ID
565AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia Police Department, along with several company agencies, is investigating the Pat Hillings Travel Agency in Arcadia, now owned by David Pressman. The alleged fraud reportedly involved the sale of airline tickets by the agency.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1356
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 28, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 28, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Pat Hillings Travel Agency
Pressman, David
Item ID
1355AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia resident James Dobson has written a number of best selling books, all of which deal with problems encountered in family life. Other authors in the family are Dobson's wife Shirley and daughter Danae. Article enumerates Dobson's other activities and responsibilities.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper569
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 11, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 11, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia authors - Dobson, James C.
Item ID
569AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia's Public Works Department is preparing a new computerized traffic flow system to replace the 20-year-old timed system now in use.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3518
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 1, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 1, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Traffic Engineering
Item ID
3402AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Article gives breakdown of Arcadia crime statistics for 1978.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 15, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 15, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Item ID
1354AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Article gives general idea of projects and local communities in which revenue-sharing money had been used.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1565
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 17, 1978
Pages
p. A-4
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 17, 1978
Pages
p. A-4
Subjects
Finance
Item ID
1564AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Assemblyman John Collier, in office since 1946, faces stiff competition next year for his 61st Assembly district seat. Possible contenders include Jim Head, Monrovia City Councilman; Richard Lovejoy, Monrovia City Councilman; and Lou Gilbertson, Mayor of Temple City.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper858
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 20, 1975
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 20, 1975
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
California - Elections - 1976
Item ID
858AN
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Newspaper Index
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At a meeting on November 20, County Assessor Philip Watson's representative and County Supervisors Peter Schabarum and Baxter Ward and others tackled the possibility of the San Gabriel Valley seceding from Los Angeles County.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2412
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 20, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 20, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
San Gabriel Valley - Secession
Item ID
2363AN
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Newspaper Index
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Author of children's books.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3742
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
Deecember 13, 1973
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
Deecember 13, 1973
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Authors - Albert, Richard
Item ID
3614AN
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Background on Linda Nash, new student representative to the Arcadia Board of Education. She will take her seat on July 2, 1979.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2515
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 14, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 14, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
School Board
Item ID
2457AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Becky Clapper (pictured) is the new honored queen of Job's Daughter's Bethel 215 of Arcadia

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33925
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 19, 1978
Pages
p. A7
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 19, 1978
Pages
p. A7
Subjects
Clapper, Becky
Job's Daughter's Bethel 215 of Arcadia
Organizations
Item ID
34119AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Bill Kuyper is a civil engineer with 20 years experience and a candidate for Arcadia City Council. He wants to "wait, evaluate all factors." See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33944
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 26 , 1978
Pages
p. A5
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 26 , 1978
Pages
p. A5
Subjects
Arcadia City Council
Kuyper, Bill
Item ID
34138AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Biographical sketch of Marci Minkel, who made her debut as a clown at the Philathea Club, at the age of 77.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1988
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 18, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 18, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Minkel, Marci
Item ID
1983AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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