Curious device on Virginia road sparks bet and buzz
Neighbors watch at the Galbreath residence as a Lec trosect bug control machine with a black light operates during remodeling. Pacific American Corporation spokesman Del Hungerford notes the electrosect targets tugs and insects, using electric plates and moisture to create a sizzling effect, serving as a non chemical pest control. The story explains the device and rumors in a calm, non sensational tone.
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Virginia Road
Alvin M. Galbreath
Huntington Drive
Galbreath
Pacific
Mr. Galbreath
Robin Hood Bill In Legislature Appears Dead
The Robin Hood bill appears dead for this session as the Assembly Ways and Means Committee removed the nationwide equalization tax feature and the Public Law 874 funds revision from the School Finance Bill. The California School Boards Association notes the Senate is likely to concur with the trimmed version. Local officials opposed the bill which would shift funds from wealthy to poorer districts.
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California School Boards Association
Assembly Ways and Means
Senate
Little Loopers Fall in Sierra Madre Championship Tilt
San Marino Little League All Stars dropped a 7-5 decision to Hastings Ranch in Sierra Madre to end their season. The game was tied early as Hastings Ranch pulled ahead with three late runs. Ed Sales served as San Marino's manager.
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San Marino
Little League All- Stars
Hastings Ranch
Sierra Madre
Ed Sales
Summer School Ends Next Week For City Children
Summer school closes in two weeks with sessions ending next Wednesday July 31. Officials urge students to complete assignments and collect certificates.
San Marino Expected to Gain 15 000 Annually From Gas Tax Increase
City officials say the new one cent state gas tax would bring about 15 000 annually to San Marino, with matching funds required and a shift in street spending. By 1970 the city’s own contribution would rise to 45 000, funded partly by the general fund.
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San Marino
General Fund
Along the Drive We Find a Student in a Summer Course
A college student spends summer in a lawn mowing and edging course and expects to pass. The week features a quote criticizing federal authority over education Social Security and healthcare. It muses on time use and the cost of fun with age and on the thin line between optimism and risk, plus a saying about experience teaching restraint.
Assembly Deadlock Reports in California Legislature
Collier states the California Legislature’s special session is in a firm deadlock as the Senate fails to pass a two thirds budget bill. He says the GOP will oppose unless the bank and corporation bill loses its tax acceleration feature. A reconsideration vote is set, with no augmented budget likely this session.
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John L. E
Bud” Collier
California
Senate
GOP
Collier
City Reports Higher State Insurance Cost for Next Year
City officials said state insurance costs will rise by $6,008 next year. This year the city paid $30,000 and plans to spend $16,000 next year on state insurance, citing increased accidents and job coverage.
New Service Station Permit Issued for $30,000
Union Oil Company has received a $30,000 building permit from the San Marino City Building Department to construct a new service station at Huntington Drive and San Gabriel Boulevard. Demolition of the old station is complete, with Myer Brothers handling construction and completion expected in early September.
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Huntington Drive
San Gabriel Boulevard
Union Oil Company
San Marino
Myer Brothers
Mexican presidential hopeful to speak at Huntington School
Senior Marc Antonio Diez Enfanti, candidate of the National Republican Party, will address the public at Huntington School 1700 Huntington Drive tonight July 25 at 8 p.m. The talk, sponsored by a private citizen group, is free. Enfanti, an anti communist patriot, will discuss communism in Mexico and efforts to stem it before his July 30 departure for Mexico.
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Marc Antonio Diez Enfanti
Mexico
National Republican Party
Huntington School
Huntington Drive
Senor Enfanti
Rotary District Governor Addresses Local Club Today
Rotary District Governor Baldwin of District 530 speaks at San Marino Rotary Club on August 1. He previews administrative matters and service goals for Rotarians, notes district duties, and recalls his Lake Placid eight day governors training.
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Rotary
Rotary Club
San Marino
Baldwin
Lake Placid
New York
San Marino District Budget Shows Major Cuts Ahead
The San Marino Unified School District releases a budget with deep cuts in transportation and health services and a shift to self supporting food services. ADA funding declines slightly while teacher salaries rise and several staff positions are eliminated or reassigned. Capital outlay is cut by about half as the board eyes August 1 hearings.
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Food Services
Singular Parakeet Performs Tricks and Follows Owner
A reader describes a pet parakeet that adapts to new tricks. The bird follows movements across the room and alternates between walking and flying to the owner. The note mentions the parakeet's comfort on the arm or shoulder and the owner's enjoyment of the pet.
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Kimy
No Spending Relief Seen Says Lipscomb
Congressman Glen Lipscomb warns there is no spending relief in sight. He cites a rising national debt ceiling of 309 billion dollars, a 6.2 billion deficit for the last fiscal year, and a monthly per family debt interest of about 15 dollars. He notes House action trimming 3.4 billion from requests but 73.9 billion in appropriations has passed. He compares San Marino’s debt impact to city budgets.
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Glen Lipscomb
Congress
Lipscomb
House
Senate
San Marino
San Marino Water Safety Classes Draw 200 Plus Moms
More than 200 youngsters and mothers attend Red Cross Water Safety Sessions at San Marino High School pool with May applications exceeding 500. San Marino Recreation Dept and Water Safety Committee praise volunteers from San Gabriel to San Marino for smooth registration and urge new parent volunteers for next year.
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San Marino
Red Cross
San Marino High School
Donald Brogan
Ferncroft
San Gabriel
Robert DeKruif
Oxford Road
David Honey
California Street
Ira Matthieson
la Presa Drive
Wilbert Bruder
San Marino Avenue
John Uphof
Virginia Road
Alan Taet
Cumberland Road
Robert McKenna
Bedford Road
Julian von Kalinowski
Pasqualito Drive
Eugene Lyons
Bellwood Road
Robert Wood
Thomas Lynch
Willard Road
Wayne Hotz
Belhaven Road
City Hall Offices Relocated In San Marino Move
The Public Works Department moved downstairs at City Hall this week completing office switching. Building Inspector Phil Mayo will be located downstairs beside the lobby while upstairs will house Paul Barton director of public works and Milton R Emerson city engineer.
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Public Works Department
San Marino
City Hall
Fire Department
Police Department
Phil Mayo
Paul Barton
Milton R. Emerson
Teacher Salaries Rise in SG Valley
Salaries for beginning teachers in the San Gabriel Valley area have risen with most now earning between 5100 and 5200 dollars. San Marino starts at 5000, while its top salary of 10000 compares with 9800 in other districts.
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San Gabriel Valley
San Marino
Children’s Concert at the Bowl Set for August 17
The San Marino Volunteer Committee schedules a children’s concert at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday August 17 at 9 30 a m. Bus departures from Huntington School at 8 a m and return around noon. Tickets cost 1 60 including bus fare and concert. Children must be with an adult. Reservations close August 1. Call Mrs John Sjogren 281 3557 or Sycamore 2 8409 for tickets.
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San Marino
Huntington School
John Sjogren
Sycamore
San Marino schools to mail parents on new bus plan
Unified School District will mail a Saturday letter detailing next year’s bus transportation plan. No district transportation next year. Embree Bus Co. will set routes using parent responses. Cost is 59.50 per child per year with no refunds for move-outs.
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San Marino
Unified School
Embree Bus Company of
Pasadena
San Marino High School
Huntington Library
Oak Grove
Huntington Drive
San Gabriel Boulevard
Carver
Board of Education
Taa
San Marino School District reports $598000 valuation drop
The San Marino Unified School District cites a $598,000 decrease in assessed value, bringing total valuation to about $56,376,330, with last year at $56,974,330. Officials say further county assessor updates could alter figures. main loss comes from secured personal property, offset by other gains.
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San Marino Unified
San Marino Council Chamber Air Conditioning Begun
Work started this week on installing air conditioning in the San Marino City Council chamber. Preparatory tasks were underway and the contractor was to begin later, with completion expected before the August meeting at an approximate cost of $1500.
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San Marino
Police to Train in Rescue Ops for Fire Rescue
San Marino Police will receive inhalator and resuscitator operation training to back up San Marino firemen during rescue missions. Fire Chief Thomas E. Amand says firefighters will provide instruction, with refreshers every 60 days to keep officers current and strengthen joint rescue capability.
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San Marino
James W. Moore
Thomas E. Almand
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Edmund G. Brown
Lik
Collier Reports
C. R. “Chet” Baldwin
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Tribune
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