Odds and Ends From a Peculiar Letter Column
A jumble of letters and notes discusses maritime work and home hiring, a Vietnam service reply, a Pasadena car trouble case from Barstow, and misused credit concerns. The writer asks about a misfiring starter after a Barstow repair and potential legal action, while merchants in Pasadena list antique goods and instrument lessons as possible options.
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Vegas
Union 1
Barstow
Lilo
N.S. Pasadena
Liesmadlelahus
Vieturville
Reaction to car brakes sparks debate over durability and cost
The note argues that a few car models offer quality brakes at modest costs, while many brakes are not notably durable. It contrasts braking quality with other auto parts like alternators and electronics, suggesting variability in performance and value across brands and regions.
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Teier Mech
Nepart Beach
Wilfong's Attorney Blasts City in Ballot Fight
Wilfong's attorney charges Pasadena officials with racial discrimination in blocking his name from the March 13 primary ballot. The amendment to a writ seeks to compel inclusion, arguing city clerk Carriett Jenkins denied equal protection. The case cites housing discrimination against Wilfong as the basis for challenges to residency rules and ballot access in Los Angeles Superior Court.
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Vie
Pasadena
Monemny
Carriett C. Jenkins
Wifong
Samwell
Sheals
Wilfong
Dale
Los Apeles
Superior Court
Richard Schauer
Sheats
Altadena
Pasadiya
Gary Jeffries
Hasdena City
Atttorney
Web
Wilford
Shi
Shewts
Real Esale
Stile
Euston
Elora Road
Pasafrena
Neproes
Shears
Bshears
Sierra Madre Rescue Team Contention Reaches Board
County authorities spar over leadership and control of the Sierra Madre Search and Rescue Team with calls to fold it into the Sheriff's Department or replace officials. Critics say the report glosses the core issue and fails to acknowledge regional needs highlighted by Altadena and others.
Weed Abatement Notices Sent Out by County Fire Chief
Los Angeles County Fire Chief Keith E. Klinger sent weed abatement notices to ten unimproved and some improved parcels in Claremont and Tales Verder Estates. Residents are urged to remove weeds brush and rubbish before dry conditions create fire hazards. If not cleared by county work, costs will be charged on the next tax bill.
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Los Angeles County
Keith E. Klinger
Claremont
Tales Vorder Estates
Kinger
P.O
Terminal Annex
Los Angeles
Local groups announce meetings across Pasadena area
A digest of community events lists the Siisk Kennedy Action Corps meeting at St Edmunds in San Marino to form a regional chapter including Pasadena Altadena Sierra Madre and South Pasadena, plus a travel program at San Marino Public Library and film showings at Pasadena Public Library and Arcadia.
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Moai
Kennedy Action Corps
St. Edmund Episcopal Chunch
San Gabriel Blvd
Muntington Drive
San Marino
Pasadena
Canada
Altadena
Sierra Madre
South Pasadena
Kennedy
Richard Felton
Friends of the San Marino Public Library
James Bruce
Kingdom of
Nepal
Altadena School
PTA
Malcolm Murisen
Howard Cordell
Rothers
Racial bias cited in Southern California school hotspots
The Pasadera Unified School District is named a racial bias hotspot by The Recnet in a list of thirteen districts across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, and Ventura counties due to legal, financing, and sex education issues. Baldwin Park Elementary cited over salary parity and a negotiated schedule. Pasadena faces a civil rights suit seeking 775000 in damages.
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Pasadera Unified
California
Recnet
California ‘Teachers Association
Southern
Los Angeles
Tmgerial
Orange
Riverside
San Diego
Ventura
San Gabiel Valley
Baldwin Park
Ty Friel
Board of Education
Pasadena
Asa
Ale US
Department of Justice
State Board of On
Sihugh John Star High
Muir
Robert Finch
Washington
Finch
Fire damages garage. two cars and boats destroyed
A morning blaze in East Pies at 511 Locksley Drive destroyed a detached garage and three vessels. William Eugene Ballard escaped unharmed as flames spread from a battery charger to his Jaguar and Buick, with total losses estimated near 311,000 plus. Fire units from Los Angeles County battled the blaze.
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We Cis
Free Boats
East Pies
Temple City
William Eugene Ballard
Los Angeles County Fire Deepartment Batallion
George Harms Washarge
Uiree Engine Companies
Tirerie
Burls Vale
Livemien Aid
Six candidates seek Arcadia School Board seats
Six candidates vie for two Arcadia Unified School District board seats in the April 15 election as incumbents Duster Jones and William Moerritt retire when their terms end. Candidates include James Harvey, Donald Fiekas, Alfred Coke, Job Howard McAllister, August Goebel, and Dr. Lewis May. Nomination petitions were due February 14.
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En Vie Arcata Board of Education
Duster Jones
William Moerritt
Tames Harvey
Oir Way
Donald Is. Fiekas
San Luis Rey Road
Alfred Coke
Hampton Road
Job Howard McAlister
Alte Oaks
August J. Goebel
Campasina Ave
Dr. Levwls
W. Wistaria Ave
Valley Scouts launch 1.885 million fund drive
The San Gabriel Valley Boy Scout council kicked off a 1.885 million fundraising campaign at a Pasadena anniversary dinner attended by about 1,000 members and guests. Leaders highlighted support for ongoing scouting activities valley wide including younger units, with awards presented for outstanding service and longtime volunteers honored for their contributions to local scouting and community groups.
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San Gabriel Valley
Caneil
Boys Scouts of
wArmevice
Pasadena Civic Auditorian
Pal 2
Lippold
Connell
Fils
Lippard
Hewes Uh
Belk
Selson
Pasavena
Theodore Barnhart
Arcadia Investment
Pasadena Woman's Club rummage sale at clubhouse
The philanthropy section of the Pasadena Woman's Club hosts its annual rummage sale from 9:80 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday at the clubhouse located on 338 Sierra Madre Boulevard Pasadena. The public is invited to attend.
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Bill
Ann Barry
Movie Club of
Pasadena
Pasadena Public Library
Jack
Martha Gardner Isu
Dolores Do River
Philanthropy
Pasadena Woman's Club
Seirra Matre Blvd
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Sapna
Herman Witecki & Son
Westwood
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Don Curry
CTA
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Claire Fina
Memphis
Star-News
Robert Serdom Blatt Welle
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Sheriffs Department
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Hollinger
Peter Pilchess
Keith Klinger
Klinger
Board of Supervisors
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Council
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Hallinger
Altadena Search and Rescue
Thayer Scudder
Sheriff's Office
Udder
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Pasadena City College
Fair Oaks Convalescent Hospital
Fair Oaks Ave
Elizabeth Hunt
Altadena Pta
Ralph Spencer
San G Briel Valley
Los Angeles State
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B. C. Wilcox
Pasadena Art Museum
Art Workshop Council
Weisman
Cegionnaires
Hollywood Post
Glendale
Burbank
American Legion
Kileien Rand
Cecil J. Elwood
Ozzia Nelson
Fogle
Thomas Crosby
SSF
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Mark Dariéls
Paul A. Lippold
San Gabriel Valley Council
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Valley Scouts
Ey Council
Jeanand Tusse
San Gahriel Council
Coume
Rly Anukue Asuouialion
Bod
Fujitatu
Penese Callural Association
Argunjale Bay
Robert C. Garthiele
Lucky Trails
Ac ‘i
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Charles Milo
Hayle
Valley Council
Robert J. O'Higgins
Lewin
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Roy McConnell
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