Nobody Quits Junior Gangland Graduate Into Active Alumni
Brooklyn youths form enduring gang networks from Baby Robins to Big Nits, with girl auxiliaries known as Robin Debs. Horton’s police-detailed account shows rival factions like Nits, Robins, Beavers, Brewery Rats, and Gestapos, plus prison alumni continuing conflicts and even organized crime.
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Brooklyn
Horton
The
Robins
John E. Cone
Freddie Horton
Cone
New York State
Nits
Robin Debs
Beavers
Brewery Rats
Comanches
Gestapos
Jolly Stompers
MacNasties
Fewer Layoffs Reported In Manufacturing Plants
Washington reports April layoffs in manufacturing fell to 13 per thousand, the lowest since October 1948, with the rate at 28 per thousand a year earlier. The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced the month’s improvement on Wednesday.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
West German Industry May Get Investments
Bonn plans to expand west German industry by relaxing foreign investment rules. The Allied commission outlines partial freeing of blocked German marks and use for plant expansion, with transfers outside Germany still restricted. About 165 million marks worth are held as blocked accounts, led by American film, automotive, and beverage concerns. Some officials doubt sufficient capital will be attracted amid Cold War tensions.
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Bonn
Germany
Allied High Commission
London
West
Wisconsin Declares School Safety Patrol Day
Gov Rennebohm proclaims Saturday as school safety patrol day in Wisconsin. About 2000 delegates are expected in Wisconsin Dells for the seventh annual congress of school patrol youths. A gray birch tree is noted as old at 40.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Rennebohm
Wisconsin Dells
FASTEETH Improves Comfort With Loose Dentures
FASTEETH an improved alkaline powder helps keep plates firmer and more comfortable. It soothes gums and reduces embarrassment from loose dentures. Get FASTEETH daily at any drug store.
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Kenosha
Paul Jones
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FLA Av
Frankfort Distillers Corp
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Sheridan Rd
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