07 May 1969
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Newspaper
Pasadena Independent Topics
Location
Pasadena, California, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1969
Page
1
A letter asks how to repeal the two-thirds requirement for school bonds and notes recent statewide results. Another Pasadena reader seeks guidance on Social Security payments, trust funds, and elder care benefits, plus a querulous note on misconceptions about Chinese beliefs.
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The Public Land Use Committee of the Pasadena Planning Commission will reconsider the location for a skating rink at 9 am in Room 20. The April meeting approved a site near Central Parks, with ongoing debate over use by the Outward Howard Adventurers youth group and calls to move or retain the ice rink. The Planning Commission expects to act on the committee’s recommendation at the May 14 meeting.
Deputies report a constrictor snake removed from a glass display cave at Hosseth High School La Puente over the weekend. The theft was found Monday morning by science instructor Gerald Wilson. No evidence of forced entry was observed.
John Garrett, linked to a burglary case, twice tried to flee custody while awaiting testimony for a friend. He bolted from deputies at the Hall of Records via a fire escape to a construction site near Temple Street, was recaptured, and faces a preliminary hearing in Municipal Court on an escape charge.
Rose Fete envoys begin a nationwide tour led by C. Lewis Edwards president of the State something. The trip honors the New Year festivities with a Tournament of Rests. President MdWants travels with wife Gladiss, starting in San Antonio Texas to greet local hosts.
Two new Pasadena city directors IWimner Pf. Wallace and Donny J. Yokaitts disclosed campaign spending. Wallace reported 2688.34 spent with 1407 from others and a largest donor Dorothy Altmann at 500, while Yokaitts listed 8058 total including 2711.10 for the primary and 3,204.71 for the general election, with major donors led by Pred Treland and several former officials.
About 4 500 delegates from PTA councils and districts across California gather in Los Angeles Thursday for the 70th annual convention. Theme centers on Developing Leadership for Our Time with talks by Dr Bryce Van Osdel and others. Proposals on education issues and child welfare will be debated. sessions include conferences on school discipline curriculum and community child needs.
The Pasadena Ave Museum membership council hosts a docent led UCLA Art Gallery tour today with departures at 5:15 a.m. from 16 N Los Robles Ave and a $4 cost for four attendees. A Pennsylvanian reunion program follows at 7:0 am at the Women's University Club. Multiple local lectures and social events are scheduled, including shorthand courses at Pasadena City College starting May 12 and New England State Society activities at 1828 Oak St. Reservations and details are via listed contacts.
Pasadena merchants discuss proposed sign ordinance as the Sign Committee reviews revisions. Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 14 at City Hall after receiving suggestions by May 1, with feedback from the business community guiding changes.
Arcadia students from Arcadia schools showcase paintings prints mosaics tapestries sculptures and craft work in a library exhibit. The display highlights a range of media including drawings and related art forms from WD students.
A scrambled report notes a tremor felt by readers in different directions at 0 02 a m and cites an epicenter near Cajun Pass Caltech reportedly familiar with the concept. The piece ends with a cheeky moral about facing the San Andreas Fant.
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