Doctor's study relates breakdown on murders
Philadelphia AP report details Dr. Marvin E. Wolfgang's Philadelphia homicide study from 188 through 1952 588 cases. It finds 61 percent of killers had police records, 57 percent of victims also had prior records, and race disparities show Negro offenders far exceed whites. Across 588 victims 277 had police records. 39 percent killed by stabbing, 33 percent by shooting, 22 percent by beatings, 6 percent other. Most victims are male. most killers are male. Saturdays and 9 pm to 2 am are peak times.
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Philadelphia
Marvin E. Wolfgang
University of
Wolfgang
Wolfeune
Wool Consumption Set for Record in 1959
The Agriculture Department says world wool use will hit a new high this year. U S and Britain show strong gains with Britain about 20 percent above last year and the United States 40 percent higher than 1958.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
United States
Britain
TV Uses Missile Film in Advertising Goods
In Cape Canaveral, the Air Force says it disfavors the use of missile stock footage in advertising. A spokesman notes the Air Force cannot easily monitor all network and local programs to prevent the practice, though the use does not relate to national defense.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Air Force Missile Test Center
Air Force
Sun's Television Log Highlights A Busy Schedule
A fragmented listing shows a dense slate across networks with multiple shows including The Price Is Right, Ozzie and Harriet, Perry Como, The Millionaire, and World War II era game and soap operas. Notable entries include News, Weather updates, and early morning news blocks with Today and Today in Sports.
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Colt
Charley Weaver
MGM ‘Theater
Riley
Lucy
Kitirik
Guiding Light
Susie
Restless Gun
Public Defender
Bob
All Star Theater
Dr. Malone
San Francisco
Santa
Larry Basco
Chris Chandler
Douglas Edwards
Huntley-Brinkley Report
Sun's Telescope and TV’s Three Angels at NBC Startime
Cynthia Lowry notes NBC Startime offerings stand out this season. Slezak leads a strong cast including Barry Sullivan and George Grizzard in a witty, entertaining program. Debate grows over quiz show ethics and television violence.
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Cynthia Lowry
New York
NBC
Three Angels
National Assn. of Broadcasters’ TV Board
Walter Slezak
CBS
Radio
Sam
Bella Spewack
Devil's Island
Tom
Alby
Ohio State University
Cayenne
Hisi
Richard Boone
Private Eye
Tax Collection Set In Highlands Jan. 21
Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector Carl S. Smith will be in Highlands January 24 and 22 at the Harris County Water Control and Improvement No. 1 office on San Jacinto Street to accept tax payments and renditions of property and homestead exemptions. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Poll tax and exemptions will be issued. Payees must bring the 1939 tax notice. Columbus on his first voyage carried 120 men in three ships.
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Harris’ County
Carl S. Smith
Highlands
Harris County Water Control and Improvement No
San Jacinto St
Hanrs
Columbus
Moon Patch Grows Food Lab In Space Vacuum
Washington AP reports scientists use a moon garden in the Republic Aviation space environment lab at Farmingdale New York to study food problems for airmen. Led by Dr Norman L Bare the project examines partial vacuum growth, plant fiber changes, and potential meat substitutes from rapidly decompressed vegetation.
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Orb
Norman Lee Bare
Barr
Navy
Republic Aviation Corp
Republic
Farmingdale
N.Y
Man
Moon Garden
Eaembingtale
Hooch Loving Pooches Prompt Beer Drinking Man Tale
A chaotic AP fragment from Palisades Park New Jersey recounts a man named Sherlock, 66, who was drinking beer in a tavern when a dog bit him on both hands. The incident leads to reported experiments on dog behavior and plant growth, with unclear connections and numerous garbled phrases.
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Palisades Park
Sherlock
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