Jeff Julian, and eighth grader at Dana Junior High School, has more than 200 swimming trophies and is nationally ranked according to Swimming World magazine.
The police department is using two dogs trained to attack to search out narcotics and to search buildings and yards for burglars. Each dog has four handlers, so they can be available on call 24 hours.
Laurie Gray presented with 1978 McGurn Memorial Trophy. Arcadia Swim Club honored its top athletes (photo and caption). See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.
Arcadia police, working with other law enforcement agencies, uncovered a major auto theft ring operating in the San Gabriel and San Fernando Valleys. Two men were arrested and four cars were recovered from a warehouse in Arcadia.
Dan Bryant, a San Marino realtor, is running for the 61st Assembly district seat held for years by John Collier. Some biographical background is given.
Patricia Ostrye, mayor pro-tem of Monrovia, has filed as a Democratic candidate for the 61st Assembly district seat. Her background and position on some issues are given.
Arcadia High School is instituting two P. E. classes for handicapped youngsters this fall. A survey showed the need, so a program has been worked out which will be titled Adaptive P. E. and is designed to strengthen and condition those students.
There has been some hassle over the lack of restroom facilities at Fashion Park. The City Council would like to see 2 restrooms on each level open at all times. Stores make their restrooms available, but some events take place when the stores are closed.
Plaza de las Fiestas, a new multipurpose arena in the northwest quadrant of the infield at the Santa Anita Park, has been created to accommodate Family Faire weekend outings for groups of 25 or more, as well as company picnics, concerts, trade shows, equine shows and other special occasions that can share the day with racing.
Shareholders have approved a merger of Knight Newspapers Inc. and Ridder Publications. The new firm will be Knight-Ridder Newspapers, Inc. with 35 dailies. Background and financial structure of the firms given in some detail.
A public hearing to air teachers' contract proposals was well attended by an angry public. Some expressed the view that teachers were out to get everything they can.