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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated November 30, 1956 reads "Ju-jitsu training given commandos. Senior leader Bill Eubanks of Pacoima instructs Commandos Bobby Hartz, Reseda, and David Bergstrom, Tarzana, in methods of disarming knife wielder. Rangers and Commandos have high standards of courage, believing lack makes young people easy prey to wrong pressures." The article partially reads "The Valleywide Rangers and Christian Commandos, with a program based on training boys and girls as 'youthful leaders, safe to follow,' are spreading 'juvenile decency' by chain reaction."; See images #00146438 through #00146443 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Christian Commandos Men--California--San Fernando Valley Boys--California--San Fernando Valley Jiu-jitsu--California--San Fernando Valley Martial arts--California--San Fernando Valley Clubs--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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