24 Jan 1968
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Newspaper
Pasadena Topics
Location
Pasadena, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1968
Page
1
District Attorney Evelle J Younger weighs the morality and legality of transplanting hearts and vital organs from living patients. The issue asks whether crime is involved when a surgeon removes a vital organ from a living person and the potential long term repercussions on future generations.
The article surveys legal and theological questions raised by heart transplants after the death of Mike Kasperak and discusses District Attorney Younger convening a committee on February 9 to explore the legal aspects. It cites issues of legality of death, murder implications, and questions of identity, fairness, and future possibilities including brain transplants.
Harold Wilson travels to Moscow during a bitter Russian winter with unclear chances of persuading Soviet leaders. Observers doubt shifts on Vietnam or Cambodia after Kosygin's Tendon visit and doubt securing Gerald Brooke's release or any exchange deals for the Kroger couple, who are imprisoned in Britain for espionage.
Regional Planning Commission new estimate shows room for growth in the Inter-City Area. Arcadia 47,400 people at 4,218 per square mile. Hawthorne 9,464. Monrovia 2,294. Glendora 4,285. Sierra Madre 11,936 with 4,067 per square mile. San Dimas about 842.
Los Angeles County Purchasing Department invites bids to dispose of 100 surplus peafowl at the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum in Arcadia. The flock includes 20 peacocks and 40 peahens roaming the grounds for 76 years. Bid by noon February 5, mail to the purchasing agent in Los Angeles. pickup and viewing at Arcadia Arboretum. successful bidders receive notice by mail and ten days to arrange transport.
Registration opens today for a new bridge series sponsored by the Pasadena Recreation Department. Beginning Tuesday Feb 8 and Thursday Feb 13 at 7:20 p.m. at Jefferson Recreation Center, 1501 East Villa St. The Coven Count Point System of Bridge will be taught with lecture and supervised hand play by Mrs Sue Swanson and Mrs Florence Pattison. Additional classes on Tuesdays. Register before Feb 7 at Jefferson Recreation Center. Call 7829177 for details.
Glendora Unified School District advances plans for a Valley wide vocational education survey to determine needs and feasibility. A state funded study will be conducted January 29 to February 2 by 12 education experts, guiding later actions including possible expanded high school or junior college programs.
Assemblyman Charles Warren of Los Angeles, chair of the Democratic State Central Committee, gains momentum after the 1968 Fresno Campaign Conference. Leaders praise the turnout, with attendees from across California shaping a stronger party drive for 1968 and beyond.
Paul Lippold of Pasadena, longtime resident and Air Force Reserve captain, was elected president of the San Gabriel Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America. He has served as district and public relations leader in Pasadena and chaired the Crown City and Rose Bowl District efforts, joining the council board in 1967 and becoming first vice president before the presidency. Leroy K Speirs, Hewes Bell, Clayne Robison and Thomas R. Haden were elected vice presidents.
Ny Dirk Werkman, state controller, discusses proposed law changes to abolish appointed inheritance tax appraisers. Flournoy backs a bill to remove the appraisers, passing in the Assembly but stalled in Senate committee. He plans to move the bill to the Senate this year and interview qualified applicants for vacancies while noting high incomes among appraisers, including Floyd Crutchfield.
The Southeast Pasadena Association announces representatives will attend Tuesday's City Planning Commission meeting to oppose and discuss a proposal to widen California Boulevard from Orange Grove Avenue to Allen Avenue. Dr James A Noble, president, says the group aims to preserve the southeast city area and will voice concerns at City Hall.
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