Ex Watts Boy Talks to Sclons on Watts Riots Echo
Ex Watts boy recalls Harvard setback and Watts return before 1965 riots. Harry Dolan discusses his Watts based play Losers Weepers, depicting the defeat and hopeless life in the slums. Witnesses say attitudes in Watts have barely changed since the riot.
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Writers’ Workshop
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Arts Corps Plan Offered by Schulberg
Arthur Budd Schulberg urged a federal arts corps modeled on the Peace Corps to develop talent in urban slums. Testifying before a Senate subcommittee studying urban decay, he argued such a corps would invest in human potential and help redeem intercity areas from decline.
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Arthur Budd Schulberg
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Prophet Guilty in Dog Betting Faith Case
Joseph D. Jeffers, 68, leader of the Phoenix based Kingdom of Yahweh, and his wife Connie, 27, were found guilty on 13 counts of mail fraud in district court. Jurors rejected their claim betting on dog races was part of their belief. They face sentencing December 19 by Judge Waller E. Craig.
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Thrifty Stamps Assets Sell At Auction For 41740
Thrifty Green Stamps Inc physical assets sold at auction for 41740. Los Angeles attorney David Blonder, representing creditors, says the money will cover about 250000 in claims against the Fresno company. Tax claims priority over stamp holders is noted. The firm closed in October and moved stamps from Rosedale to Bakersfield. About 299000 to 300000 stamp books, valued at 120 per book, are believed outstanding.
Ruby in Hospital With Serious Condition Reported
A newspaper note reports Ruby is in the hospital in serious condition. The brief item mentions his cold and a surprising turn as he was thought to be improving.
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Ruby
Air Search Goes on for 3 Yachtsmen
A Coast Guard air search resumes at dawn for three men missing after a Pacific Ocean collision near Acapulco Mexico. A 46 year old Californian David E Smith of Chowchilla said he rode a life ring for over four days after Lagosta sank 45 foot chartered yacht.
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Chowchilla
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Leary Defies Limits on LSD Church Tour
Dr Leary, whose license to speak was revoked, plans five weeks of psychedelic religious events at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles starting Jan 15 He seeks dialogue with clergy, says he remains Catholic and notes LSD users number in tens of thousands in the U S He avoids urging use and jokes about Kennedy exposure while facing legal cases and bail tied to Texas convictions and his daughter’s sentence.
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Texas
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