Dale Hushaw, owner-operator of Palace Cleaners is Arcadia, discusses his efforts in the 1960's to educate the Russians to the business of dry cleaning. Hushaw made 4 trips to Russia, helping the Russians build and operate a dry cleaning plant.
Arcadia is one of 4 cities in Los Angeles County to receive funds from the Solid Waste Management Board to clean up litter and enforce anti-litter laws. The $7,954 will help rebuild a street sweeper.
Battle lines seem to be drawn between the residents of the area, who want 0-2 dwelling units per acre as the general plan calls for, and owner Lowery McCaslin, who would like 0-4.
A summary report of the Water Department operation for 1974 shows that the Department made a "profit" of $300,000. Water usage was 4.56 billion gallons. Also describes Arcadia's three natural underground water basins.
Residents have petitioned the Planning Commission to change the area's zoning from R-1 (7500 square feet) to R-O&D (30,000 square feet) because of fears that Mr. McCaslin, owner of Anoakia, may build too densely.
The Republic Development Co. made a report to the City Council concerning redevelopment of the area around Fifth Avenue, Santa Clara Street, and Santa Anita Wash. Proposals include 3 five-story office buildings and expansion of retail stores into the area.