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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"

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 18, 1970

Pages: p. 1

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

After a personal appearance before the Arcadia City Council, State Assemblyman Richard Mountjoy won his appeal to have an office in an industrially zoned office. His office will be at 214 North First Avenue.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 26, 1987

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 26, 1987

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: California - Legislature - Mountjoy, Richard

Item ID: 881AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Although the Arcadia City Council unanimously upheld a planning commission decision Tuesday night to permit the construction of a 97-unit retirement hotel at Michillinda Ave. and Sunset Blvd., an opponent said he plans to take court action against the project.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 22, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 22, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Senior Citizens - Housing

Item ID: 3202AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

American Savings, which has been in temporary quarters at the southwest corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Wheeler Avenue in Arcadia since 1976, is seeking a new location. Site has been found at 30 South First Avenue but parking problem is proving to be a major stumbling block.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 12, 1984

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 12, 1984

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: American Savings and Loan

Item ID: 734AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

An Arcadia resident for 35 years and married 40 years to world famous jockey Johnny Longden, Hazel Longden was one of the first women to become a licensed horse trainer. She is the first woman to train a stakes winner at Santa Anita Park.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 24, 1981

Pages: p. A-7

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 24, 1981

Pages: p. A-7

Subjects: Longden, Hazel

Item ID: 1959AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

An experimental treatment for Alzheimer's Disease originally developed 5 years ago by Arcadia Dr. William K. Summers has been recommended to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The drug is called THA.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 1, 1991

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 1, 1991

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Summers, William K.

Item ID: 3289AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The April apportionment of the cigarette tax, highway users tax and "in-lieu" motor vehicle license fee has been distributed. Arcadia received $15,988, $34,441 and $76,778 respectively.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 3, 1979

Pages: p. B-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 3, 1979

Pages: p. B-3

Subjects: Finance

Item ID: 1565AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia attorneys Joyce Pearson and Susan Hough use alternative dispute resolution to solve disputes and spare clients the trials of the court system.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 19, 1991

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 19, 1991

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Pearson and Hough Dispute Resolution & Legal Services

Item ID: 807AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Beautiful presented 15 awards to area homes, apartments, businesses, and condominiums, with a block award to Woodland Lane.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 18, 1988

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 18, 1988

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Boards and Commissions

Item ID: 634AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Board of Education has begun the process of finding a new superintendent of Arcadia schools. Elbert Souders, current superintendent who announced his retirement last spring, will leave the district in June 1985. The Board has hired Dr. Elaine Boyce of School Services of California, Inc. to coordinate recruitment and selection process.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 16, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 16, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Superintendent

Item ID: 3092AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Chinese Association honored its new president Dr. Wayne Lin. The association, which began seven years ago with 25 families, represent 1300 today.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 9, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 9, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Organizations - Arcadia Chinese Association; Lin, Wayne

Item ID: 468AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia City Council approved a new showroom for a Suzuki automobile dealership on East Huntington Dr. The showroom will be an addition to the Arcadia Nissan/AMC Jeep/Renault dealership currently at that location.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 22, 1986

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 22, 1986

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arcadia Datsun

Item ID: 741AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia City Council approved a zoning plan to squeeze sex shops into a little corner of the city, but it was over objections of several El Monte residents.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 6, 1987

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 6, 1987

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: City Planning

Item ID: 1205AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia City Council has approved setting aside $270,094 in Community Development Block Grant funds for fiscal year 1984-85 to be used in a continuation of the 1983-84 business revitalization project.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 1, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 1, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Community Redevelopment

Item ID: 1295AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia City Council ignored a request from the Arcadia Tax Reform Committee to vote again on taxes approved in June, 1978, following passage of Proposition 13.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 26, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 26, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Proposition 13 - Implementation

Item ID: 2257AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia city staff is preparing an Exclusive Right to Negotiate with Emkay Development Co. to build a 7-story hotel, restaurant, and 3 office buildings north of Huntington Dr. in East Arcadia.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 21, 1986

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 21, 1986

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Hotels, Motels, etc.

Item ID: 1820AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia couple renew vows on 50th wedding anniversary.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 23, 1988

Pages: p. B4 w/photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 23, 1988

Pages: p. B4 w/photo

Subjects: Bonfiglio, Frank; Bonfiglio, Ruth (nee Bondy)

Item ID: 28407AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia has lost its float theme for 1974 because the designing firm missed the deadline. "The First American" idea has been claimed by Los Angeles County, although Arcadia is still appealing through Supervisor Baxter Ward.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 28, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 28, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Tournament of Roses

Item ID: 3345AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia hasn't been quick enough in spending its Community Development Block Grant and as a result the county might take back 18% of the money. In response, the Arcadia City Council voted to shift $100,000 from the Downtown Revitalization Program to the Housing Rehabilitation Program.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 12, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 12, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Community Redevelopment

Item ID: 1330AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia High School junior, Holly Melvin, was chosen queen of the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association. Princesses on the Royal Court are Debbi Delong, Robin Henkels, Susan Keh, Dynese Schiffilea. See hard copy in VF "Tournament of Roses."

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 10, 1986

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 10, 1986

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Delong, Debbi; Henkels, Robin; Keh, Susan; Melvin, Holly; Schiffilea, Dynese; Tournament of Roses

Item ID: 3376AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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After a personal appearance before the Arcadia City Council, State Assemblyman Richard Mountjoy won his appeal to have an office in an industrially zoned office. His office will be at 214 North First Avenue.

Although the Arcadia City Council unanimously upheld a planning commission decision Tuesday night to permit the construction of a 97-unit retirement hotel at Michillinda Ave. and Sunset Blvd., an opponent said he plans to take court action against the project.

American Savings, which has been in temporary quarters at the southwest corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Wheeler Avenue in Arcadia since 1976, is seeking a new location. Site has been found at 30 South First Avenue but parking problem is proving to be a major stumbling block.

An Arcadia resident for 35 years and married 40 years to world famous jockey Johnny Longden, Hazel Longden was one of the first women to become a licensed horse trainer. She is the first woman to train a stakes winner at Santa Anita Park.

An experimental treatment for Alzheimer's Disease originally developed 5 years ago by Arcadia Dr. William K. Summers has been recommended to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The drug is called THA.

The April apportionment of the cigarette tax, highway users tax and "in-lieu" motor vehicle license fee has been distributed. Arcadia received $15,988, $34,441 and $76,778 respectively.

Arcadia attorneys Joyce Pearson and Susan Hough use alternative dispute resolution to solve disputes and spare clients the trials of the court system.

Arcadia Beautiful presented 15 awards to area homes, apartments, businesses, and condominiums, with a block award to Woodland Lane.

The Arcadia Chinese Association honored its new president Dr. Wayne Lin. The association, which began seven years ago with 25 families, represent 1300 today.

The Arcadia City Council approved a new showroom for a Suzuki automobile dealership on East Huntington Dr. The showroom will be an addition to the Arcadia Nissan/AMC Jeep/Renault dealership currently at that location.

The Arcadia City Council approved a zoning plan to squeeze sex shops into a little corner of the city, but it was over objections of several El Monte residents.

Arcadia City Council has approved setting aside $270,094 in Community Development Block Grant funds for fiscal year 1984-85 to be used in a continuation of the 1983-84 business revitalization project.

The Arcadia City Council ignored a request from the Arcadia Tax Reform Committee to vote again on taxes approved in June, 1978, following passage of Proposition 13.

Arcadia city staff is preparing an Exclusive Right to Negotiate with Emkay Development Co. to build a 7-story hotel, restaurant, and 3 office buildings north of Huntington Dr. in East Arcadia.

Arcadia couple renew vows on 50th wedding anniversary.

Arcadia has lost its float theme for 1974 because the designing firm missed the deadline. "The First American" idea has been claimed by Los Angeles County, although Arcadia is still appealing through Supervisor Baxter Ward.

Arcadia hasn't been quick enough in spending its Community Development Block Grant and as a result the county might take back 18% of the money. In response, the Arcadia City Council voted to shift $100,000 from the Downtown Revitalization Program to the Housing Rehabilitation Program.

Arcadia High School junior, Holly Melvin, was chosen queen of the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association. Princesses on the Royal Court are Debbi Delong, Robin Henkels, Susan Keh, Dynese Schiffilea. See hard copy in VF "Tournament of Roses."