Action Line helps Pasadena reader resolve mistaken credit charge
A Pasadena reader seeks help after Atlantic-Richfield billed for two sets of Spanish cookware, with one return credited wrongly. The column traces miscommunications among A R sales and credit staff, advises sending a money order proof and follow up, and explains the record shipment delay from Hollywood to Glendora and how to reclaim funds by March 2.
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Reader letters discuss orange tree bloom and fruit set
A set of reader notes from Monrovia and Storta Matte describe orange tree trouble with blooms failing to set fruit. One correspondent credits a 50 percent malathion spray at bud opening, July, and October for a heavy fruit yield, while others report persistent flowering and eventual fruit with similar treatments.
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Monrovia
Hearing Set On Busway Site Alternatives in San Gabriel
Five alternate sites for a San Bernardino Freeway express busway station and parking facility were outlined by the State Division of Highways. Public hearing set for March 25 at San Gabriel High School to discuss sites one through five, including costs from about 2 million to 2.7 million and potential resident displacement.
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Demolition Urged for Unused Alhambra Garfield School
Alhambra officials move to demolish Garfield elementary, a two story brick building built in 1934 at Garfield Avenue and Alhambra Road, after state structural engineers deem it unsafe. Superintendent Dr Donald P. Rucker says demolition cost may exceed $20,000 and will seek estimates. Field Act provisions allow funding via a permissive override to clear nonconforming structures.
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Quake Probe Panel Chooses Dr Richter as Fifth Member
Dr. Richter, emeritus urology professor at Caltech, was named final member of a five person panel to probe the February 9 earthquake. Chairman will be President Harold Brown with members Arthur E. Mann, B. R. A. Watt, and William Simpson.
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Experts urge stricter building codes after quake
Two specialists told Caltech that the February quake exposed weaknesses in hospital and vital facility design and highlighted unrevealed fault lines. Dr. Paul Jennings urged tougher codes to keep hospitals and police and fire stations functional in major disasters, while Dr. Clarence Allen warned undetected faults caused unexpected damage and called for compensation and improved preparation.
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Community notices from Pasadena area events and elections
Senior citizens meet at 11 30 am Friday in El Monte Community Center Recreation Auditorium B110N Tyler Ave. Bring own snitch and table service. club provides noon meal and dancing by Mable Bracken and Harry Adkins. Donation 80 cents. Women's Division annual meeting Thursday 3 5 pm at 504 W Mission Dr. Tea hosts include Mrs Rudolf A Simone and others. Caribbean Monday travelogue by Willa H Benhet at Pasadena Public Library 2841 Walnut St. Free admission. Paper drive by Alamentary School PPA Saturday 7 30 am to noon at 2580 Palama St Magazines welcome. Beginning piano class offered by Pasadena Foothill YWCA 78 N Marengo Ave Thursday 1 2 pm and 4 5 315 pm. Coed drum sessions for youths nine and up at YWCA 3330 4 30 pm Thursdays. Instructor Richard White. Info 793-8171. H Clark Jr Caltech graduate elected trustee of Harvey Mudd College engineering school. resident of Newney, president and chairman of Baker Oil Thols Inc of Los Angeles.
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Movie to Launch Monrovia Forum
The first of the spring series will be held at Monrovia High School auditorium Thursday. The film shown is part of a Monrovia Community Forum series backed by local organizers and aims to engage residents in community discussion.
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Orange Sale To Aid Muir High's Clubs
Muir High students and parents run an orange sale to support athletic awards and club activities. Oranges, Sunkist varieties, sell for six dollars per case with delivery in Pasadena on Saturday. Participating groups include Key Club, Herms, Girls Athletic Association, Letters Club, Photo Club, Soul Club, Band and Orchestra, Band Parents and Py.
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Pasadena City College Forensics Team Earns Honors at Tournament
Three PCC forensics team members returned from the Cerr Ins College Oral Interpretation Tournament with two excellent citations. Chrystal Watson, Robin Holtz, and Laily Weasel earned honors, with Mark Leach also competing from Altadena.
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Pasadena
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Chimpanzee Trial Prompts West Covina City Debate
Conversation Piece reports a chimpanzee owner facing trial in Cirrus Municipal Court over a West Covina ordinance that bars wild animals in homes. The case centers on whether a well mannered chimp is a wild animal, raising questions about fairness and juror pools in the community.
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