White Man's Trappings Find New Use in Congo
In Leopoldville an idle white refrigerator becomes a symbol of independence rather than a practial aid. Daily life for ordinary Congolese shows little change. many cannot read, wages are low, and shortages limit access to basic goods. Economic shifts post independence affect food, housing, and leisure.
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Congo
U.N
Patrick Massey
Leopoldville
The
South
Kasai
Baluba
Johnnties
Progress Report for Chicago Police Under Wilson
Chicago’s police department shows genuine progress under Superintendent Orlando W. Wilson a year into his tenure He has reorganized the force fired 49 and driven 191 to quit while embedding new desks patrol areas and faster radio dispatch He emphasizes crime control training and internal investigations to root out corruption despite mixed morale among veteran officers and ongoing legal actions against Summerdale district personnel.
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Chicago
Orlando Wilson
Morrison
Wilson
California
William J. Conway
Orlando W. Wilson
Chicago Police Department
Thisummer
Virgil Peterson
Chicago Crime Commission
Unicitizens
Fullerton
Calif
Tory
Wichita
Kan
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Matic
Hellite
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Beck
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Prince Dog Food
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