31 Jan 1968
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Newspaper
Pasadena Topics
Location
Pasadena, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1968
Page
1
Dr Paul B Salmon criticizes Pas aderas classrooms as inefficient and urges rebuilding. He cites cost estimates around 16000 dollars per modern classroom and questions taxpayer affordability for such a project.
In Pasadena the old district compares its aging classrooms with limited lighting and crowded spaces to newer districts with less-owned equipment. Dr. Salmon notes most funds go to salaries, while bond choices loom. A nearby exhibit at 733 Arroyo Parkway showcases wrecked cars to promote safety, drawing crowds and underscoring ongoing traffic concern.
Charles Harrington of Temple City exemplifies quick success from Pasadena City College marketing work study. He progressed from salesman to assistant manager at Stoppel’s in Glendale, after PCC training that blends campus classes with paid in-field placements. The program aims to place graduates in marketing management roles, with many alums already in leadership, including named students across Pasadena area towns.
Pasadena College president Dr. W Shelburne Brown will speak at the Kick Off Dinner for the Easter Sunrise 5 ioe in the Rose Bowl. The event, Feb 6 at 6 45 p m at Westminster Presbyterian Church Pasadena, aims to support the 20th annual meeting with about 300 attendees. Pianist Rudy Atwood will provide music. Tickets are $2 and call numbers 795 7235 or 797 5729 for reservations by Feb 1.
Ed Miller is named chairman of the 1968 Pasadena YMCA Annual Membership Enrollment campaign running Feb 6 to Feb 20. Allan Tingey announced Miller, a longtime Pasadena businessman and former Muir UCLA athlete, will lead over 500 campaign workers with regional division captains and kickoff events across downtown and branch locations.
Major Robert P. Nass receives the Distinguished Flying Cross at Phu Cat AB for gallantry during close air support of Army Special Forces amid heavy ground fire. Also recognized are Sergeant Alvin R. Luedecke for outstanding maintenance, Airman Ronald A. Fehring for basic training completion, Lt Col Royal H. Grubb Sr for the USAF Commendation Medal, and Captain John E. Merchant for the Bronze Star for service in Vietnam.
The Pepper area marks the opening of the Vine Improvement Center as eight homes are honored for rehabilitation under the Pepper Redevelopment Project. Mayor Welin presented residents at a ceremony near 1230 Sunset Ave, with CRA chair Tauls Vincenti citing long planned efforts to rejuvenate the 40 acre district.
A quarterly report on the 1958 and 1961 storm drain bond programs shows 29 percent of 1958 regular projects received for processing. Of these, 119 of 184 have been advertised for bid, 98 percent of construction funds spent or committed. 67 projects planned from savings, 73 percent received, 2 percent certified or built, 50 percent spent or committed. Overall 97 percent of regular and supplement projects turned in, 86 percent advertised or built. $162 million of $179 million construction funds spent or committed. 1964 program plans 60 percent received, 42 percent constructed or advertised. $48 million of $197 million spent or committed. forecast to rise with larger project plans.
The 64th annual North Dakota state picnic will be held Sunday February 4 at Sycamore Grove Park Los Angeles. Former North Dakota residents and winter visitors are invited to an all day event sponsored by the North Dakota Association of Southern California. County registration books aid in locating neighbors and friends. Call 794 4511 for more information. Sycamore Grove Park lies six miles northeast of downtown LA near the Glendale Freeway with Avenue 52 off ramp access.
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