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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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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 18, 1970
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Child Abuse
Feral children
"Genie"
Wiley, Clark
Wiley, Irene
Wiley, Susan
Item ID
31748AN
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"Captive Girl" Susan (aka 'Genie') Wiley's father Clark Wiley committed suicide. Clark Wiley shot himself minutes before he was to have appeared in Alhambra Municipal Court on charges of child abuse. The article was written by Dick Lloyd. With related stories "Note tells instructions for funeral (p. 1)," "A story he wanted to tell sealed by death of father (p. 6)," "Changed laws could have averted tragedy (p. 6)," and "Mrs. Wiley shelters at welfare agency: custody hearing Monday (p. 6)." A 13-year-old girl named Susan Wiley was reportedly a prisoner in her home for all 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/newspaper31553
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 22, 1970
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 22, 1970
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Child Abuse
Feral children
"Genie"
Suicides
Wiley, Clark
Wiley, Irene
Wiley, Susan
Item ID
31749AN
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Birth.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper22764
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 16, 1970
Pages
p. 22
Announcement Type
Birth
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 16, 1970
Pages
p. 22
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
Holscher, daughter (To Mr. and Mrs. Troy Holscher, Nov. 30)
Heinz, daughter (To Mr. and Mrs. James Heinz, Dec. 1)
Capps, son (To Mr. and Mrs. Harold Capps, Dec. 2)
Parks, son (To Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Parks, Jr., Dec. 2)
Todd, son (To Mr. and Mrs. Michael Todd, Dec 4)
Keesee, daughter (To Mr. and Mrs. Richard Keesee, Nov. 24)
Butler, son (To Mr. and Mrs. Barry Butler, Nov. 25)
Van de Water, son (To Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Van de Water, Nov. 26)
Bridgeland, son (To Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bridgeland, Nov. 28)
Ladd, daughter (To Mr. and Mrs. Gene Ladd, Nov. 28)
Ferguson, daughter (To Mr. and Mrs. William Ferguson, Nov. 28)
Item ID
22973AN
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Mrs. Irene Wiley was freed on the charge that she was wilfully cruel to her 13-year-old daughter Susan Wiley, aka "Genie." The article was written by Lucie Lowery. A 13-year-old girl named Susan Wiley was reportedly a prisoner in her home for all her life until a social worker discovered the 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 VF "Wiley, Susan" for hard copy.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 16, 1970
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 16, 1970
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Child Abuse
Feral children
"Genie"
Suicides
Wiley, Clark
Wiley, Irene
Wiley, Susan
Item ID
31750AN
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Arcadia's own Margo Lynn Johnson has been selected 1972 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Queen.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32046
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 10, 1971
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 10, 1971
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Pasadena Tournament of Roses
Johnson, Margo Lynn
Item ID
32243AN
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Lynn Guild has been crowned the new Miss Arcadia, Queen of the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association Royal Court. Photo.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32048
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 17, 1971
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 17, 1971
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
Guild, Lynn
Item ID
32245AN
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Obituary/death notice.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper23490
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 24, 1972
Pages
p. 14
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 24, 1972
Pages
p. 14
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Park, Maurice Albert
King, Irene M.
Item ID
23698AN
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Obituary/death notice.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper23594
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 19, 1972
Pages
p. 3
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 19, 1972
Pages
p. 3
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Park, Florence H.
Item ID
23802AN
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Obituary / death notice.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper23799
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 27, 1973
Pages
p. 4
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 27, 1973
Pages
p. 4
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Woock, Anita B
Item ID
24003AN
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Obituary/death notice.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper23976
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 18, 1973
Pages
p. A10
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 18, 1973
Pages
p. A10
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Pinckney, George S.
Piscatelli, Anita E.
Item ID
24173AN
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Marriage. [The photo belongs with wedding announcement - see 24198AN]

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 6, 1973
Pages
p. C3
Announcement Type
Marriage
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 6, 1973
Pages
p. C3
Announcement Type
Marriage
Subjects
Good, Virginia Anne
Falconer, John Douglas
Item ID
24190AN
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The current racing meeting will open Thursday December 27. Sunday racing will be inaugurated for the first time in Arcadia. Track officials are uncertain as to how the energy crisis will affect operations.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2435
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 27, 1973
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 27, 1973
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1945-1980
Item ID
2383AN
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The City is studying three major types of municipal bus services: 1. Fixed route system 2. Route deviation system (demand response via dispatches) 3. Subscription service.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3537
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 27, 1973
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 27, 1973
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Transportation
Item ID
3419AN
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The RTD has announced four new commuter express buses for Arcadians working in Los Angeles. See page A-2 for complete schedules.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3538
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 3, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 3, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Transportation
Item ID
3420AN
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Five tennis courts have been proposed for the top of two water reservoirs at the corner of Baldwin and Orange Grove. The Parks and Recreation Department has set aside $25,000 for the project. The City Council must approve.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 13, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 13, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Recreation
Item ID
2297AN
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Announced candidates for City Council as of January 13, 1974 are: Irvin I. Livingston; Thomas D. Ryan; David E. Parry. Seven others have also taken out papers. Three incumbents (Bob Arth, Ed Butterworth, and Don Hage) must retire.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1041
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 13, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 13, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Council - Elections - 1974
Livingston, Irvin
Ryan, Thomas D.
Parry, David E.
Item ID
1041AN
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Don Decker announced he is seeking the Republican nomination for Assemblyman in the newly created 61st Assembly district. The new district includes Arcadia, Azusa, Bradbury, Duarte, Irwindale, Monrovia, San Gabriel, San Marino, Temple City and Sierra Madre.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper850
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 17, 1974
Pages
p. A-7
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 17, 1974
Pages
p. A-7
Subjects
California - Elections - 1974
Item ID
850AN
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Mrs. Floretta Lauber has announced her candidacy for the City Council.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1042
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 20, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 20, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Council - Elections - 1974
Lauber, Floretta
Item ID
1042AN
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Arcadia has received a domestic water permit from the State. In 1973 the California State Health Department inspected Arcadia's system along with 240 other systems in Los Angeles and Orange Counties and only 15 systems received permits.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3598
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 24, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 24, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Water Department
Item ID
3476AN
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Reuben Ruiz has announced his candidacy for the City Council.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1043
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 27, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 27, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Council - Elections - 1974
Ruiz, Reuben M.
Item ID
1043AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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