[Editor’s note: This press release of April 15, 1978 appears on page 227 of FBI FOIA Section I-1. The page has no further identification beyond the folder number.]
[Letterhead of Peoples Temple]
April 15, 1978
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“PEOPLES TEMPLE SHOW A SUCCESS”
The following is a reprint from a recent article in the Guyana Chronicle, the leading newspaper of Guyana, South America, where Rev. Jim Jones and some 1500 members of the Peoples Temple presently reside:
The Peoples Temple Agricultural Project presented its cultural variety show entitled “A Cooperative Feeling” last week at the National Cultural Center with a style never before seen in Guyana, which literally promoted the audience to shout for “More!” following some of the performances. The theme of Cooperation was carried through¬out the program, which consisted of over 20 different presentations including Guyana’s own Atlantic Symphony Orchestra and the Yoruba Singers. Although the program ran past midnight, few people could be seen leaving.
“The Peoples Temple show kept us on the edge of our seats with unique and exciting performances that always had us wondering what might be next”, said two members sf the Pegasus Soundwaves, a local band. The audience was roused by several outstanding singers and dance groups. Ona singer, Dianne Wilkinson, moved many to tears with a song she had adapted called, “Guyana is so Beautiful”. A talented twelve-year-old boy who seems to have a bright future delivered a powerful song he wrote entitled.
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