Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and Los Angeles Mayor Sam Yorty at press conference, 1968

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-118.242620229721, 34.0536372156849, Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds., MYSTIC MEETS THE MAYOR--Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, famed for the tutoring of celebrities at his retreat in India, has his bare feet curled under him during a visit with Mayor Yorty at City Hall. Yorty later said: "The Maharishi in his own way has a philosophy and is trying to help people." The Maharishi replied: "I'm in the world to give advice." On desk are roses mystic carries as "love tokens."