Fight Crime Like Fighting Disease Says Brigg s
Dr L Ver non Briggs, noted criminologist, argues crime should be treated like epidemics. He calls for abolishing capital punishment, life imprisonment for capital crimes, and Habit Clinics in cities to deter crime by addressing causes rather than punishment. He cites Boston’s Habit Clinic as a model and urges pre‑school age mental health intervention.
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Edward Thierry
Boston
L. Vernon Briggs
America
Briggs
Wills
Massachusetts Society For Mental Hygiene
American Institute of Criminal Law and
Criminology
Habit Clinic
Dr. Thom
Bill Digedse
Claus
Ats Medan
Moyers Family Visits Middlesboro in Tennessee Trip
Howard Moyers Levi Moyers and Miss Lucinda Moyers of Goin Texas were visitors in Middlesboro Thursday as they toured local sights and met residents during their trip.
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Howard Moyers
Levi Moyers
Lucinda Moyers
Goin, Tex
Middlesboro
Bandits Seize 94 Cases of Whiskey Near Bardstown
Bandits attacked the T. W. Samuels distillery at Deatsville Kentucky stealing an estimated 94 cases of whiskey. They cut telephone wires to cover their escape and fled in automobiles toward Shepherdsville or Louisville. Guards under gunfire hailed the alarm three miles away as bandits breached the warehouse and raided the premises.
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Bardstown
T. W. Samuels
Deatsville
Nelson County
Here
Shepperdsville
Louisville
Samuels
Preliminary hearing set for Bert Jones tomorrow
A preliminary hearing for Bert Jones, tied to the death of Jess Bull, will be held tomorrow at 9 o clock before County Judge Bingham, per Chief Y E Wail. It is unclear if Jones will waive examination. decision on grand jury bound over remains undecided.
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Bert Jones
Jess Bull
Coaty
Bingham
Chuef
Grand
Sear Hitters Were Once Upon a Time Pitchers
The two famed batters Babe Ruth and George Sisler began as pitchers in their teams earlier careers. Ruth joined the American League from Baltimore as a pitcher and Sisler came from the University of Michigan as a twirler, both shifting to hitting after early pitching success.
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Babe Ruth
George Sister
Johnsonau
Sisler
Ruth
Baltimore
University of Michigan
Santa Can't Come as Father Is Sick, Children Plead
A sick father and poverty cast a shadow on Christmas as a boy and girl discuss missing Santa. Needing food and warm clothing, the siblings reflect on past feasts while the Empty Stocking Fund aims to aid extreme cases through citizen donations and an investigator will oversee relief.
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Paldie
Paul
Midkaff Held on $25,000 Bond
Emerso Irwin of LaFollette died after a shooting yesterday morning at Camp Gap. H. Midkaff, charged with slaying, is held in Claiborne county jail under a $25,000 bond. He was bound over to the grand jury at yesterday’s preliminary hearing.
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Emerso Irwin
LaFullette
Moining
Cmand Gap
Knowville
Ideal golf course in spring says F P Scales
F T P Scales predicts the country old golf links will be the best in the region next spring. He cites excellent condition of the grounds and winter care, with improvements laid out by experts and expense spared to create an ideal recreational spot for golf lovers.
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F T P. Scales
Mr. Scales
Green brothers reunited after sixty three years apart
Reen Green 81 of Middlesboro meets his brother B P Green 73 of Asheville N C yesterday for a joyous reunion after 63 years apart. R P Green has lived in Middlesboro thirty years while B P Green spent most of the time in North Carolina. The brothers had kept in touch but long absence prevented visits. Green arrived with 36 apples. Flo will stay in town after the holidays.
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P. Greeen
B. P. Green
Asheville
N. C
R. P. Green
Middlesboro
North Carolin
P. Green
Wir
Green
Flo
Fayette county farmer pleads guilty aiding jail escape
In Winchester on December 21, a wealthy Fayette county farmer pleaded guilty in circuit court to aiding and abetting Scohee Cardinas and John Schumaker in an attempted jail escape. He paid a $100 fine while serving a nine day sentence for liquor law violations.
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Winchester
Fayette County
Scohee Cardinas
John Schumaker
Biric Bird Scouts Help Salvation Army Christmas Drive
The Biric Bird Girl Scouts joined Salvation Army efforts to raise funds and food for needy families this Christmas. Commander Cthbert reports progress and aims to deliver a substantial holiday supply, with Mrs Breckenbaugh and her investigations ensuring aid reaches old and new cases alike.
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Salvation Army
Commanist
Cthbert
Army
Woman's Club Demands Oblivion for Roscoe Arbuckle
Minneapolis December 21 The Fifth District Woman's Club calls for complete oblivion of Roscoe Arbuckle the film comedian in a public statement issued via recorder replay.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Roscoe Arbuckle
Fifth District
Arbuckle Prepares Comeback in Movies Early Next Year
Fatty Arbuckle plans a motion picture reentry after January 1 amid opposition from the Los Angeles District Federation of Woman's Clubs. Arbuckle, barred from the industry last April, said he would prove worthy of faith in him.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Ikosene
Fatty
Atuckle
Los Angeles District Federation of Woman's Clubs
Arbuckle
Fitus
West novel sales favor Zane Grey this Christmas
A Midwestern survey shows shoppers favor Zane Grey titles, with clerks reporting most of his books sold since the holiday season began. No single Grey volume dominates shelves as buyers prefer popular works already proven elsewhere, followed by Peter B Kyne and William Leck among other authors.
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Zane Grey
Peter J, Kyne
William J . Leck
Charles Res
Brhel
Dell
Goodin Injured in Auto Accident Near Binghamtown
Boyd Goodin of Barbourville was injured when the car driven by Lon Lewis left the road near Binghamtown around midnight. Otha Slusher and Mrs. Smith Hendricks escaped harm. Goodin sustained a broken right arm in three places and was rushed to Grosheer Brummett Hospital. The vehicle suffered heavy damage.
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Boyd Goodin
Barbourville
Binghamtown
Lon Lewis
Ass Otha Slusher
Smith Hendricks
Geudin
Grosheer-Brummett Hospital
Louisville Organizes Journalism Club and Related Notes
University of Louisville organizes a journalism club as part of a broader state movement with multiple colleges establishing journalism and related programs. The report notes earlier departments at Kentucky and Georgetown and mentions Associated Press coverage from Louisville on December 21 including cattle and hogs market figures.
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Associated Press
Louisville
University of Louisville
Uiversity of
Kontucky
Georgetown College
University of Kentucky
College of Arts and Sciences
Willis Named in Herrin Riot Murder Trial Testimony
Illinois Mine Workers Executive Board member Hugh Willis was linked to the Herrin riot case as testimony identified a man possibly Willis near the road where fourteen bodies were found. A hardware clerk testified a crowd requested weapons and ammo via telephone orders tied to Willis.
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Associated Press
Marion
Ile
Hugh Willis
Ilinois
Herrin
Willis
Tesufy
Greece Turkish talks end in abrupt session
A tense altercation concluded today a meeting between Greece former premier and Turkish nationalist delegate under Signor Montsoua at the Southeast Conference on Minorities. The dispute halted further discussions and the session was closed.
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Ly Associated Press
Lausanne
x-Premier
Venezthos
Greece
Riza Nar Bay
Cnusel Signor Montsoua
Sear East Conference Commission
Deluge of Mail at Postoffice This Christmas Season
Postmaster Charles E. Cook notes a great influx of Christmas packages at the post office. Peak mailing is expected Friday with high volumes Saturday. Over 350 insured packages were mailed yesterday and distant deliveries may miss Christmas, as workers will not be on Sunday or Christmas. Public cooperation in wrapping and addressing packages has aided clerks.
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Chas. E. Cook
Cook
Pustmasaa
Louisville Woman Dies After Eating Cakes She Baked
Mrs. George Rake, 40, died at her Louisville home under mysterious circumstances. She ate cake she made from flour that will be analyzed for poison. Investigators consider possible accidental poisoning.
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Louisville
Associated Press
George Rake
Detectives Set Out to Round Up Gambling Gang
Associated Press reports detectives moved to crack a Manhattan poker swindle amid forecasts of more arrests. Two men already in custody refuse to reveal details as investigators pursue the roadway gambling fraternity. Charles F. Meyer lost several hundred thousand dollars in losses tied to partners who claim the games were framed as square plays.
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Associated Press
New York
Manhattan
Charles F. Meyer
Leibig Elected Head of Kiwanis at Hotel Cumberland
A. P. Leibig was chosen president of Kiwanis at a noon meeting in the Cumberland Hotel grill room. Officers named for the year include J. W. Bradner as vice president Chas Blackburn secretary treasurer and T. Russ Jill district trustee Directors listed include W. K. Tennent John Chesney LR Whalin J. Evans G. B. Talbot H. I. Reams and Frank Lee.
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A. P. Leibig
Kiwanig Cin
Imnebeon
Cumberland
J. W. Bradner
Chas. Blackburn
T. Russ Jill
W. K. Tennent
John Chesney
LR Whalin
J. &. Evans
G. B. Talbot
Reams
Frank Lee
Hugh Allen
J. £. Bosworth
Earl Camp
R. D. Baldwin
F. R. Whalin
P. Davidson
House
Chas. G. Smyth
Virginian
Tennessee
Guy Glover
J. P. Edmonds
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Prudential Life Insurance Company
Memphis Stilleads
Sear
St Bernard’s School
St. Paul, Minn
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Santa
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Small Brother
Geo
H. Talbott
M H, Lord
Rey Taylor
Midkaff
Emerson Irwin
Ker
Pinnacle Hotel
Spring
F. P. Scales
Reen
Tmette
Bardalan
Woman's Club
Plete
Desboro
Goodin
Broadway
Square
Leibig
Kiwanis
Bradner
Blackburn
Preasurer
Hill
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