08 Jan 1969
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Newspaper
Pasadena Independent Topics
Location
Pasadena, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1969
Page
1
Letters reveal concerns over rental rates in Altadena and Pasadena. Residents discuss monthly charges, eligibility, and a $2,500 high rent scenario while Health Dept rubbish services are cited. Questions arise about animal welfare at a Pasadena store and the SPCA’s potential action.
Memorial services are scheduled today for Army Spec. 4 Frederick L. Gruber of Sierra Madre killed in Vietnam. He was a Pasadena High School graduate, served as helicopter crew chief, enlisted 1967, arrived in Vietnam May 1968, and was killed when his helicopter was shot down December 1, 1968. He is survived by his parents, sister, and brother. Graveside services followed at Mountain View Cemetery in Sierra Madre.
Mrs Norman P Roa of Eb Monte chairs the Drug Abuse Committee for the First District California Congress of Parents and Teachers as it contacts administrators and parent groups across private parochial and public schools. District president Mrs Kermit Jacobsen cites community wide narcotics issues and urges unaffiliated schools to join. The effort emphasizes education with resources including guides, periodicals, pamphlets, and speaker lists.
Eastland’s $1.3 million anti poverty program was suspended after months of warnings, with the regional Office of Economic Opportunity noting the Eastland poverty war agency failed to engage in required activities. Pasadena’s human need commission was praised for inclusive policy making.
The Westside Martly Luther King Center plans a two story 209231 H Washington Blvd building purchase to house education and community service. Burroughs Corp Pasadena plant will cover down payment and closing costs and fund monthly payments, aiding expansion of programs and employment services.
A public 7 pm meeting explains Project OWN with a SBA representative. Pasadena Commission on Human Need and Opportunity requested the session hosted at the Community Adult Training Center 4450 N Lake Ave. George Ones notes survey responses show minority race business owners seek financial help training and advice from Project OWN.
City Clare Mareiell Jenkins issued a certified letter to Henry I. Wilton challenging his eligibility for the District Three seat on the City Directors board. Wilfong, who recently moved between Pasadena and Alladena, filed nomination papers and a 99 filing fee with a $200 cost for a statement of qualifications, while Jenkins verified signatures at the Los Angeles Registrar of Voters office.
Pasadena Unified School District officials rebut government claims in a DOJ complaint alleging racial discrimination. They cite ongoing ESL and bilingual programs, a transfer policy study lowering Negro enrollment at Muir High, and limited access to discuss legal specifics.
Local notices list Blair High School PTA meeting at 7 30 p m open to the public. Pasadena Interracial Women’s Club cancels regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday at YWCA next gathering Feb 5. Pasadena Chapter No 24 AARP hosts a coffee hour at Glendale Federal Savings with discussion on legal and rational issues. Advertising Club hosts NFL film luncheon with Joe Muha as guest at Pepper Mill Restaurant public invited.
District Five candidate Wiles filed papers for the March 13 primary with City Clerk Jace Wen Jenkins. Incumbent Dr. Robert W. Oller announced Sunday he will not seek another term.
Los Angeles internals flork was closed to take offs and landings Monday night due to heavy fog. Officials said visibility dropped below the minimum safely standards at about 1 PM.
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