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Motel Culture and Crime Wave Amid Motels Boom
The piece surveys motel growth and a rise in theft from roadside inns. It notes the scale of the industry, leading chains like Holiday Inns and Motel 6, and new budget motels with minimal services. It highlights security measures and the evolving theft landscape affecting owners and guests.
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Merv Block
J. Edgar Hoover
America
FBI
Middle America
Mikestone Mo
San Luis Obispo
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Uni
Miami Beach
Florida
California
Disney World
Orlando
Budget i
Motel 6
Las
San Diego
Holiday Inns
Holiday
Lesotho
Best Western
ITT Sharaton
Ramada Inns
Hilton
Chicago
Howard Johnson