19 Jan 1978
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Newspaper
San Marino Tribune
Location
San Marino, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1978
Page
1
The San Marino Board of Education weighs a looming court fight dubbed Serrano Three after the Serrano decisions. The original Serrano ruling found California school financing unconstitutional, prompting SB 90 to equalize district spending and Serrano Two spurred AB 65.
Peter de Wetter of San Marino, CEO of Bekins, was elected presiding co chairman of the NCCJ Southern California Regional Board at the Century Plaza Hotel. He succeeds Edward E. Tillman and joins newly elected directors including Francis L. Dale Ignacio E Lozano Jr James M McMorrow Joseph V ODonnell Dickinson C Ross and Mrs William French Smith. de Wetter, born in Rochelle NY, has a background in economics military service and El Paso mayoralty along with long civic involvement.
A 1975 overview states more than one million vehicles were reported stolen that year. The piece notes the inconvenience and financial setback for victims and highlights that many offenders were under 18 and amateurs. Practical resistance tips begin with not leaving keys in the ignition and avoiding unlocked cars.
The article advises locking cars when parked and removing critical engine parts to prevent theft. It warns against letting strangers test drive unaccompanied and stresses verifying papers and VIN when selling a vehicle. If in doubt, contact local police about state rules for buying and selling motor vehicles.
Assemblyman John L E Collier of San Gabriel Valley announced his bid for another term after reporting a clean bill of health from his annual physical He noted veteran lawmakers stepping down could create a precarious Sacramento scene and highlighted his roles as Education Committee chair Republican Caucus dean of the Los Angeles Delegation and former vice chairman of Water and Intergovernmental Relations He is known for tax cuts and school finance reform.
A fragmented snippet discusses a drive related habit and ineffectiveness of a habit when not persisted, with unclear context and missing identifiers. The text hints at a sports or game setting but provides no verifiable names, places, or outcomes.
San Marino, ranked among CIF 2A top five, opened AHL league play with a 99-41 win over Duarte as Mark Tait led with 23 points. The Titans then edged Temple City 73-49 in a tense showdown, bolstering their 2-0 start and momentum toward a fifth consecutive title. Temple City guard Russ Clark sparked the Rams with 10 second-quarter points to force a late contest.
The San Marino Congregational Church announced the call of Reverend Doctor James Keith Maniey to become minister. Maniey comes from the Mid Pacific Institute in Honolulu where he taught religion and social studies, led student worship, advised the Sunday prayer group, and assisted the sophomore class. The church moderator Peter Kingston conveyed the appointment, noting Maniey's leadership in campus ministry and education. Aboard in California education funding policy debates, Serrano Three proposals continue to shape district spending and state aid, with San Marino and Beverly Hills among districts evaluating legal actions and fiscal commitments amid potential long, costly litigation and shifting health education funds.
Registration for San Marino National Little League is set for Saturday January 21 from 9 a.m. to noon at Huntington School lunch court rain or shine. The $30 fee is due with checks made to San Marino Little League. New players must be 9 by July 31 and under 13 by August 31 with birth certificate. returning players should bring filled registration cards signed by both parents plus $30. Tryouts for new players are January 28 at Miner Field. Contact Barry Cael Jim Akropina or Gary Weyand for details.
An informal meeting for sixth to eighth grade families at the home of Mr and Mrs Richard Dick. Dr Gerald Wheeler urges Huntington parents to attend to discuss school activities and meet him and other parents. Date is January 26 at 7 30 pm at 1606 Virginia Road.
Fire units were dispatched to Sherweed Road for a public service call on January 10 at 1 00 am. An ambulance and fire units responded to the Lom bardy and San Gabriel area for a traffic collision with injuries on January 10 at 3 40 pm. The fire department reported ongoing incident activity.
San Marino High School opened its season with a win at the Third Annual El Dorado High School 3-A Relay Meet, defeating 26 Southern California schools despite heavy rain. New meet record 149.61 in varsity 4x50 backstroke by Eric Coombs Brad Davis Jim Simpson Mike Nevill. Varsity 4x50 butterfly won by Ryan Harrison Brad Davis Jim Simpson Matt Wood in 142.5. High team score led by San Marino 194 with El Dorado Riverside Poly Whittier Sonora following. Other top finishes listed across events with multiple San Marino relay squads among the podiums.
The San Marino council held a brief session focusing on the Jarvis Amendment and its potential effects. Members warned county revenue cuts could shrink city funds by two thirds, heightening concerns and prompting calls for real property tax relief from Sacramento legislators.
The Weather Service forecasts variable clouds with rain through the weekend. Highs in the 60s and overnight lows in the 40s. This week’s highs: Wednesday 62, Thursday 65, Friday 70, Monday 68. The current storm has dropped 4.83 inches of rain, bringing the season total to 16.53 inches, two inches shy of a record.
The San Marino Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly meeting Monday at noon in the City Hall chamber. Newly elected directors will be introduced, and the agenda includes a welcome to local businessmen and residents to attend the open meeting.
San Marino Poets and Friends, a newly organized group, holds its monthly meeting next Thursday at 10 30 am in the San Marino Library auditorium. City Editor Jim Wenck will discuss poetry for publication as Tribune publishers may publish original member works.
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