Christmas Tree Lights Up Watts Bar Amid Riots Aftermath
In Watts, Willowbrook, and Compton, Christmas spirit is scarce after August riots left 34 dead and $40 million in property damage. The Canada Bar in Watts displays a Christmas tree to uplift children though locals face bitterness and resignation as they confront a wounded community during the holidays.
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Jung
Public Jobs For Replaced Workers Asked In Watts Riot Context
A fragmented Fargo style account describes tension and mixed views after riots in Watts. Residents discuss unemployment, economic displacement, and ethnic tensions linked to Jewish and Catholic communities. Witnesses reflect on whether riots were a wake-up call or rebellion against white residents.
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Peope
Anti-Poverty Complainants Face Charges Story
Four Syracuse advocates calling themselves the Syracuse Peoples War Council Against Poverty were jailed near the LBJ Ranch after attempting to file a complaint with President Johnson over OEO funding decisions. They sought federal public service jobs and higher welfare and Social Security supports, amid a broader White House automation study urging job programs.
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Madison Ave Church Plans Two Christmas Eve Services
Madison Avenue Methodist Church will hold candlelight Christmas Eve services at 7 and 11 p.m. The Rev Harold L Leininger will preach God With Us followed by a prayer for peace. At the 7 p.m. service a solo of O Holy Night will be sung by Mrs Shirley iFrame and a duet by Rex and Mary Carey will perform at 11 p.m. The services end with candle lighting by the congregation.
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Harold L. Leininger
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Mary Carey
More People Apply For Social Security In Area
In Anderson district manager Herman E Landes reports rising numbers of residents applying at age 65 while still working. He notes no drawbacks to early application, outlines Medicare enrollment timing, and provides contact details for the Anderson Social Security office at 1125 Main Street with hours and a Thursday evening extension.
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Main Street
From County On Honor List At Ball State
Thirteen Madison County students at Ball State University were named to the Registar's Roll of Honor for the Autumn quarter. The Roll of Honor includes students who earned all A's while carrying a full course load as announced by registrar Dr. Leo Hauptman.
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Ball State University
Leo Hauptman
Moscow
UPI
Soviet Union
Anderson
Ann
Frances Addington
Pretricia L. Commiskey Bluemle
Crestwood Dr
Donald J. Calabria
Lin
Coln
David E. Leullen
1708 Falls Ct
Donald L. Wilson
Walton Sr
Norma Fraze Carey
Lars
Deanne Snodgrasse
Pensaleton
Paul G. Durm
Sharon Beasley Hasecaster
Elwood
Sheila
Zapf Dale
Alexandria
Carol Jean Mock
Frankton
Patricia Faust Graham
Lapel
Judy O’bryant
Chesterfield
Masons Observe Feast of St John Across Indiana
Masons in Anderson and surrounding areas join a statewide St John the Evangelist observance under Grand Lodge sponsorship. Lodge table ceremonies with music and talks will be held at multiple towns including Quincy Lapel Alexandria Noblesville Daleville Greensboro Fortville Mechanicsburg Middletown and Madison, commemorating one of the fraternity’s patron saints.
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Anderson
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Ted Masons
Indiana
Hoosier
St. John the Baptist
Don A. Burton
Muncie
Spe
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Table Lodge
Quincy
Lapel
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Noblesville
Daleville
Greensboro
Trinity Episcopal Church Observes Feast and Holy Communion
Trinity Episcopal Church outlines observances for the Feast of St Stephen with morning holy communion at 8 and services at 9 15 and 11. Also notes feasts for St John and Holy Innocents with 9 15 am services and Circumcision of Christ at 10 am. Rector is Rev David Laird Barclay.
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London TV Actor Fined for Drinking Incident
London actor Dermot Kelly, 49, noted for This Hoosier program, appeared in a Christmas public service telecast and was fined $2.80 for drinking while driving as reported by UPI. Rose Croix Lodge No. 704 Arcadia noted Indiana Masonic calendar lists patron saint celebrations in December and June at local level.
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