Ku Klux Klan Rebrands for 1970s Indiana Politics
In Indiana the Klan says it is rebuilding with ballots and outreach rather than violence, while maintaining hooded ritual and cross burnings. Leaders Chaney and Book describe a shift to law and order and political activity, with 500 members in 15 klaverns and public headquarters planned in Indianapolis.
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Sanitarian Named Administrative Aide
Vincent L. Griffin, a sanitarian with the Madison County Health Department, will take on the duties of administrative assistant to the county health officer. The post became vacant last October when Roy Boicourt resigned. Griffin says the extra duties will not hinder his sanitarian work and he will receive a pay increase.
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British Police Guns Debate Grows After Bank Shootout
London AP report notes the shootout involving Peter Slimon, a guard at a Middle East embassy, sparked a debate as Britons question arming police. Most bobbies carry no firearms, trusting uniform and penalties to deter crime, while calls for armed policing are resisted.
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