22 Jan 1969
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Newspaper
Pasadena Independent Topics
Location
Pasadena, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1969
Page
1
Readers report inflated attendance figures for a Caltech crowd and a mismanaged Lakers Pistons game ticketing episode. A Pasadena resident recounts buying three tickets, arriving early, only to face a single giveaway line and later disappointment, urging better handling.
JPL researchers describe electric propulsion for deep space missions, with solar powered electric rockets and nuclear electric craft. They predict flights within a decade could reach Jupiter in two years and Neptune in five, using ion engines and compact reactors to achieve high specific impulse and lighter fuel needs.
An alliance of Pasadena area school boards met Monday at San Marino High School to discuss mutual problems and future legislation. A formal organization awaits approval by member boards as 36 educators from seven districts and PCC attended, with another meeting set for February 4 at PCC to review new financing plans and legislative strategy.
Nazarene College plans to add a new wing to the women’s residence hall at 1539 E Howard and 1524 Elizabeth St, move 44 parking spaces, and establish a health service center at an existing residence. The proposals include court widths, fencing, and paving details, with hearings set for Thursday at City Hall. Other items include a 10-foot setback, a two story office building near Mentor Ave, Head Start nursery schools, and a drive in film depository proposal.
Pasadena reformers led by State Senator H. Richardson attacked HEW for overreach into local school policy after a Justice Department intervention in a $776 000 citizen Taw angler discrimination case Seeking to require federal prior consultation on suits the resolution calls for copies to the vice president House speaker and all California senators and representatives The move aims to avert federal intrusion into Pasadena schools and local democracy
Dr Start J McComb longtime Pasadena educator and college administrator retires mid May after leading CalState Midlerton building program investments totaling about 30 million dollars. His 10 year Fullerton tenure spanned rural roots to modern campus with air conditioning and planned expansion into the late 1920s.
A San Dimas woman, Phyllis Ellen White, in custody on suspicion of burglary and arson after a 4 p.m. fire at Marie Steel's home damaged the structure by about 4300 dollars and its contents by thousand. Police recovered clothing believed to have been stolen, and fire officials said the blaze started in the kitchen and a back bedroom. A cat and a bird perished in the fire.
Dre William Rust, president of United States International University in San Diego, will address Pasadena high school counselors and administrators at a dinner meeting at the Westward Ho Steak House at 7 15 p m Thursday. The University, founded in 1952, maintains three San Diego campuses.
Almer Steiner will present visible notes on Gispe Peninsula and Nova Scotia at 7:45 pm Thursday in the Pasadena Public Library. The event, by the Pasadena Pholechrome Society, is free to the public. Immunization clinics run 6 to 8 pm Thursday at Franklin School offering vaccines for diphtheria tetanus whooping cough polio measles and smallpox for residents of Monrovia District. Minors require a parent or guardian.
Federal funds totaling 39200 were allocated to Alhambra city and high school districts through two programs. Thirty five thousand dollars come from the National Defense Education Act to buy texts and teaching aids for ten core subjects. Four thousand two hundred dollars were granted under the Arts and Humanities Act for materials to support drama music dance and humanities.
A full length autumn haze mink coat valued at 3:00 was taken from the bedroom closet of Evelyn Deringer at 985 California Blvd during a weekend visit by Arcadix. Police report says the thief left marks on windows or doors.
A federal case seeks 775000 in damages against Pasadena City School Board and schools for racial discrimination. Judge Real delayed ruling to next month as plaintiffs ponder punitive and compensatory damages while the Justice Department joins the suit. The action marks a West Coast civil rights milestone, naming James A. Spangley Jr and family plaintiffs with Whitman College alumni planning a public tribute for Dr. Donald Sheehan at the Los Angeles Music Center.
The report notes Nixon’s speech avoided stridency and vainglory, stressing simplicity and unity. It portrays the Quaker voice as a steady, calming influence after years of upheaval, praising restraint over loudness amid national strain.
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