22 Jul 1970
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Newspaper
Pasadena Independent Topics
Location
Pasadena, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1970
Page
1
Readers report gopher invasions prompting requests for extinction methods. The piece notes possible poisons or traps, mentions city officials at 4 N Spring St Los Angeles, and raises questions about private citizen arrest and pedestrian right of way laws under Vehicle Code Sec. 21954.
The writer describes long untreated health issues worsened by spray exposure and seeks assistance for medicines and doctor bills. They mention Social Security, possible hospitalization through service-connected disability, and potential VA pension eligibility. Contact is offered via George Simendich at the County Military and Veterans Affairs office in West Covina.
A reader advisory states that mentions of individuals or firms do not imply endorsement. It urges readers to investigate and approve cautionary condemnations of questionable products or services.
Duarte School Board approved the 1970-71 budget at 34.397,974, slightly above the 4.328 million tentative due to higher valuations and state aid. Administrators and staff will gain 5.43 percent pay raises. teacher salaries rise to 7,230 to 14,500? David Cooper named principal of Andres Duarte School at 14,355 annually. Medical insurance per employee increases from 126 to 150 per year with an average policy cost of 197 annually.
Community happenings list events at Lamanda Park Library and Alhambra American Legion Auxiliary. Jaycee Junior Champion State Track Meet is set for Saturday at South Pasadena High School with finalists from multiple cities. Joint Ladies Auxiliary meeting will install officers at Monterey Park American Legion Hall Sunday afternoon.
Pasadena Chamber of Commerce board voted against using gross receipts as the basis for business license fees. They argued it would be inequitable and raise Pasadena taxes compared with nearby cities, potentially boosting fees up to 600 700 percent for some firms. The action supported a policy to balance the city budget while maintaining competition with other Southern California cities. The board also urged lawmakers to push for definitive occupational health and safety laws tailored to industries.
The 27th Camellia Festival in Temple City set 1971 as Time to Be Happy with Keith Gehrig a third grade winner who earns en titled rule for 1972 and a 25 dollar prize. Other winners include Terri Foy 10 dollars for Let Comes to TC and Susan Kennedy five dollars for The Camellia Kingdom. Danny Heald won three dollars with Our Gift to Mankind. Parade details show a Saturday event date and organizers from the Temple City Business and Professional Women group.
Ignacio Aguilar director of the El Calvario Community Center in El Monte has been named to the National Advisory Council on Education under the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. He will meet in Washington Wednesday to discuss Mexican Americans use of facilities and how to better serve this minority in education.
Pasadena City College adopted a 17,726,415 total budget for 1970-71 to be approved by the county superintendent of schools after a hearing. The plan shows 2,180,29 for federally funded programs leaving 15,548,386 for regular PCC operations, with a 7.5 percent raise for classified staff and 2 dollars in fringe benefits.
None Yet. File For SoPas Seat No candidates have led to date for the vacancy on the South Pasadena Board of Education according to a report from the County Registrar of Voters elections division. Candidates have until Thursday August 13 to file. Nomination papers may be obtained from the County Registrar Recorder’s Office Room 100 908 N Spring St Los Angeles. An election will be held on Oct 6 to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Warren Burres whose company has transferred him to an Hig resignation date.
The Pasadena Boys Club East Pasai branch at 3200 E Walmit St surpasses 200000 in funds for a new facility. Plans include study halls laboratories a swimming pool outdoor showers and dressing rooms for members and limited public use. A dropout prevention tutoring program operates at Walnut Street led by retired teachers and graduates and open to all boys.
Donald McGuigan acting principal of Alhambra High School has been named principal by the Alhambra Board of Education succeeding retiree Gilbert Strother. He joined Alhambra in 1967 as assistant principal for curriculum after teaching English at Arcadia High and Pasadena City College.
National SAR President General Walter R. Martin will speak at the Pasadena Chapter SAR noon meeting at the Huntington Sheraton Hotel. His subject is the chapter motto as members of patriotic self. Reservations may be made by calling before Wednesday.
City Manager John Phillips recommends salary increases up to 15 percent for six employee units in Pasadena. The moves target supervisory and management grades, based on personnel studies and department head input, affecting most city departments except sanitation and police.
Pasadena officials and police representatives met to resolve an impasse over compensation and vacation, but no specific procedure was agreed. The Board of Directors may consider proposed impasse options, with the PPPA seeking a 15 percent across the board raise and extended vacation after five years, plus a staged rise in annual vacation days through tenure.
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