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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1962

Page

8

St Louis decoy squad fights crime on the streets

In St. Louis the decoy squad uses undercover disguises to trap street criminals. Det. Harold Seifert was attacked in a phone booth as muggers closed in. The operation, led by Lt. Edward Harper, has reduced local crime and drawn interest from other departments.

St. Louis Harold Seifert Tom Crowe Edward Harper Harper Canine Corps

Assignment to the decoy squad viewed as dangerous duty

Assignment to the decoy squad is described as one of the department’s most perilous tasks with officers allowed to refuse but none ever have. A lengthy list of factors underlines the risk and strict expectations surrounding this role.

Romans Adopted Cosmetics After Greek Contact

Early Romans had little knowledge of makeup but adopted cosmetics after exposure to Greek practices. The note highlights cultural exchange shaping beauty norms in antiquity.

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