05 Mar 1969
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Newspaper
Pasadena Independent Topics
Location
Pasadena, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1969
Page
1
A horse stubbed in a knee-high gully off Chaney Trail Altadena could not rise despite rescue efforts by sheriff and mounted posse. after a 17 hour wait the animal was shot. Letters from readers blamed lack of timely veterinary aid and questioned local animal care responses.
Pasadena voters learn District Seven incumbent Dr. Joseph D Messler is unopposed in the March 13 Pasadena primary. The 56-year-old physician, now medical director at Commonwealth Independent Life, seeks his first full four year term after appointment last July to the Board of City Directors. He and wife Jane reside at 120 S Hill Ave with children Margaret and Joseph D Messler Jr. He is Amherst College and Cincinnati College of Medicine graduate and has served as Army Air Force flight surgeon. He sits on multiple Pasadena boards and committees and favors redevelopment to attract business, traffic solutions, housing, and school improvements.
Two Pasadena PTA units openly oppose the $34 million school bond while most other units back both the bond and the tax override. Pasadena High School PTA reportedly opposed the bonds by a low margin but favored the tax override portion. The Pasadena Council of Parents and Teachers declined to disclose actual vote counts.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Peter J. Pitchess announced an organizational restructuring to improve control and coordination. The patrol division will split into East and West units, each led by a division chief, while station captains gain command over investigative functions. The change aims to boost efficiency and align with contracted law enforcement services across the county.
Assessor Canty Thit Watson Moriddy announced mailing nearly 1.5 million applications for $70 cash refunds under the Dale Property Tax Relief Law. About 4,000 notices were sent to vacant-lot owners by a computer error. owner-occupied homes only qualify.
A nationwide one day work stoppage protesting wartime science use is not observed at Caltech though some researchers may hold informal talks at UCLA. Dr Halton Arp and colleagues say the proposed research strike originated at MIT and the plan is not formally adopted by Caltech.
A Pasadena area forum at Pasadena City College drew about 3200 attendees Monday to hear youth speakers and adult leaders discuss drug abuse. Panels highlighted youth testimonials, prevention programs, and community efforts from groups like Impact Plus Two and the Salvation Army.
Robert Thomason of the Southern California Kennedy Action Corps will address Pasadena's new chapter at 7 00 p.m. Wednesday at Neighborhood Church 335 S Pasadena Ave Pasadena. Call Richard Felton 684-2084 for info. A balloon making event at Pasadena Art Museum 3 30 to 5 00 p.m. Wednesday features frog frosting balloons and a project using them. Youths 7 to 12 invited. leftovers may be taken by participants. Jack Perry and Robert Orter will lead a gathering of the OK Club at Stand Hotel 729 S Union Ave Los Angeles from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Assemblyman Peter F Charbarum Kh fas moved his office to 513 S Farranca Ave Covina 91722. phones (219) 582-6271 and (714) 23-3545.
Dr Bill McColl named as featured speaker for the Pasadena Junior Chamber of Commerce banquet set for 6 30 p m Wednesday at Huntington Sheraton Hotel The recipient of the DSA is Thomas J Delhooke of Arcadia active in local groups and civic boards A dismissed knife slaying case against Hazel Bell Weston is noted along with the stabbing incident near Summit Avenue and the Chozen Few gang background Citris College events and Al Capp talk are mentioned with McColl’s national honors and public health appointment in 1967
The Valley Society hosts a four round table discussion on plant culture at the San Gabriel Valley African Violet Society meeting. It occurs Wednesday at noon in the Hospitality Room, Prudential Building, 23 E Valley Blvd, Alhambra. A display of violets will be on view.
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