Santa at Richmond stores faces odd requests and memory lapses
The article profiles Tom Carlin a 36 year old Richmond department Santa who sometimes believes he is a WWII interpreter and a theater co owner. He recalls gingerbread messes and risky tasks like delivering an artificial hand to a child while managing the needs of dozens of needy Richmond kids each Christmas.
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Beads Make Up Wampum Value in 1697 Massachusetts
Wampum, the Indian currency, consisted of tubular beads from hard clam and white conch shells. A standard string of 360 beads equaled five in Massachusetts in 1697.
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Judge Defers Action on Motions In School Suits
In Charlottesville the Lynchburg desegregation case is put off as U S District Judge Thomas J Michie postpones ruling until after the Lynchburg school case arrives. Final briefs are invited from Lynchburg officials and the Negro Improvement Association. A hearing is tentatively set for April 11 on defense motions to dismiss the suit.
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Lynchburg Negroes Seek Court Injunction Against Segregation
Attorney for five plaintiffs including Leonard W. Holt Jr. of Norfolk submits questions to judges of the corporation and circuit domestic relations courts and the city mayor. The three Negro plaintiffs seek an injunction to prohibit racial segregation in all Lynchburg public facilities.
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