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Richard Dildy
Richard Dildy

Richard Dildy

Date11/24/1982
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0126694F
Black activist Richard Dildy - who was once arrested for proclaiming Santa a fraud during Toronto's annual Santa Claus parade - is dead at age 47. He died of kidney and liver failure in Wellesley Hospital Friday. The United States-born insurance salesman spent most of his life trying to convince parents to stop telling children that Santa Claus is coming to town. [Incomplete]
Black activist Richard Dildy - who was once arrested for proclaiming Santa a fraud during Toronto's annual Santa Claus parade - is dead at age 47. He died of kidney and liver failure in Wellesley Hospital Friday. The United States-born insurance salesman spent most of his life trying to convince parents to stop telling children that Santa Claus is coming to town. [Incomplete]
4/9/1987
Ushered away: Protestor Richard Dildy was dragged off stage at the Baptist congress last night after he interrupted a play by proclaiming Jesus is not coming back. No charges were laid by police.
Ushered away: Protestor Richard Dildy was dragged off stage at the Baptist congress last night after he interrupted a play by proclaiming Jesus is not coming back. No charges were laid by police.
7/8/1980
Santa foe: Richard Dildy resumed his war on Santa in yesterday's parade.
Santa foe: Richard Dildy resumed his war on Santa in yesterday's parade.
2/7/1980
Richard Dildy found it pays to advertise
Richard Dildy found it pays to advertise
10/11/1978
Richard Stuart. Yo-yo syndrome. Assume that like most of us these days you're struggling to stick to the sensible diet. Still you can't seem to resist snacking on a hot dog smothered with onions, relish and mustard at a baseball game or a rock conert. How do you break your automatic habit pattern? That question was put to Dr. Richard B. Stuart, psychological director of the 600,000 members of Weight Watchers International. He was in Toronto recently to promote his new Book of the Month Club bestseller, Act Thin, Stay Thin (George J. McLeod, $11.50).
Richard Stuart. Yo-yo syndrome. Assume that like most of us these days you're struggling to stick to the sensible diet. Still you can't seem to resist snacking on a hot dog smothered with onions, relish and mustard at a baseball game or a rock conert. How do you break your automatic habit pattern? That question was put to Dr. Richard B. Stuart, psychological director of the 600,000 members of Weight Watchers International. He was in Toronto recently to promote his new Book of the Month Club bestseller, Act Thin, Stay Thin (George J. McLeod, $11.50).
8/29/1978
Richard Peachey stands on McCaul St
Richard Peachey stands on McCaul St
10/23/1970
Richard Smith has blink machne adjusted by Isaac Kurtz, as Mendal Slack, standing, and Leslie Szendi look on.
Richard Smith has blink machne adjusted by Isaac Kurtz, as Mendal Slack, standing, and Leslie Szendi look on.
9/13/1990
Making a point: Richard Maracle, Mohawk Confederacy chief, chaired a panel discussion on First Nations' weaknesses and strengths.
Making a point: Richard Maracle, Mohawk Confederacy chief, chaired a panel discussion on First Nations' weaknesses and strengths.
8/8/1972
Last respects: Teammates from Richard Persaud's high school basketball team carry the casket bearing his ashes to a waiting hearse
Last respects: Teammates from Richard Persaud's high school basketball team carry the casket bearing his ashes to a waiting hearse
12/23/1986
Cerebral palsy victim since birth, Richard Creed, an Anglican layman, believes deeply in the healing power of God. He says that physical health is not so important as a healthy personality and tha acceptance of Christ gives an inner strength tha allows the Christian to deal with all adversity [Incomplete]
Cerebral palsy victim since birth, Richard Creed, an Anglican layman, believes deeply in the healing power of God. He says that physical health is not so important as a healthy personality and tha acceptance of Christ gives an inner strength tha allows the Christian to deal with all adversity [Incomplete]
9/27/1969
Richard Hobbs is bullish on Canada
Richard Hobbs is bullish on Canada
5/22/1979
Dr. Richard Hill
Dr. Richard Hill
7/9/1993