25 Oct 1967
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Newspaper
Pasadena Topics
Location
Pasadena, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1967
Page
1
County officials debate Article X Section 47 which mandates wages equal to the prevailing rate for classified civil service positions. Opponents argue the rule undervalues managerial roles while supporters say it ensures fair pay and prevents favoritism. The discussion centers on how to implement the provision without hampering efficiency.
A county study argues about half of county roles mirror private industry while the rest are government specific. It questions outsourcing common tasks and notes generous benefits like paid holidays and a strong retirement plan that may hinder incentives. The piece contrasts county employment stability with private sector turnover and warns of mediocrity rewards.
Congressman Glen Lipscomb introduced H.R. 19614 to designate 36,137 acres in the San Gabriel Mountains within the Angeles National Forest as the San Gabriel Wilderness. The area includes Devil Canyon and Bear Canyon regions, lies near Sierra Madre Arcadia Monrovia Glendora and Los Angeles, and ranges from 2,150 to 6,000 feet with Twin Peaks. Hearings were held July 27, 1966, with broad support from local and federal agencies, cities, and groups including Boy Scouts and garden clubs. the bill follows the Wilderness Act of 1964 to add land to the National Wilderness Preservation System.
Clarence Parker announces Waymon Sam Ashley as Center manager of Junior Achievement's Northeast District. Ashley will coordinate programs for nearly 500 teenagers in Western San Gabriel Valley, overseeing TA programs from the JA Business Center in Pasadena. He resides in Los Angeles at 6692 Tris Drive.
The American Savings and Loan Association invites area women to a invitational show at Edwards San Gabriel Theatre on October 26. Shows include Showkoat starring Howard Keel and Katherine Grayson at 9:30 a.m. and 1:20 p.m. plus a Fashions in Wigs presentation by Marinetto Comer School of Beauty. Free tickets available at local ASI branches in Alhambra Temple City and Azusa.
Four public hearings are set for the Temple City Planning Commission meeting Tuesday at 7:08 p.m. The hearings cover two variance requests for Arden Dyr and Pentland Street property owners and amendments to permit car wash operations in Temple City zones.
Pasadena district engineer Haig Ayanian told the city board that funds for the unfunded portions of the Foothill Freeway may not be available until the 1969 70 fiscal year. He indicated optimism to complete plans and right of way soon, but acknowledged 1968 69 funding unlikely. The agenda also includes protests from the Tournament of Roses, a study funding request, a trail safety letter from Altadena, a Chamber of Commerce progress report, public hearings on a nursery school variance, a sign permit appeal, and billboard denial appeals.
Tickets for all 20 performances of the New York City Opera engagement at the Music Center Pavilion from November 37 through December 6 go on sale today at box offices. The season includes Giustino Don Rodrigo West Coast premiere and full stagings of La Boheme Tosca and Madama Butterfly among others.
Police report marijuana is increasingly present in the community amid rising use and enforcement challenges. Officials cite lab confirmations, court delays, and a sharp rise in narcotic activity as a nationwide concern.
An alumni group invites former Florida State University graduates to connect. Readers are asked to mail a card to Jerry Barts tein editor of Inter-City Papers in Santa Ana and to call 448-0111 for contact details.
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