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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1949
Page
5
John Cordes, an NYPD detective known for fists and wit, retires Jan 1 after 34 years service. He never carried a gun, was shot by a colleague once, and earned two medals of honor plus numerous commendations for bravery and intelligent work across Prohibition, World War II, and major New York crime eras.
In early days a lean, neatly dressed plainclothesman known as Cordes outsmarted gangsters without a gun. He teamed with John Broderick, forming a famed duo famed for fierce street work and diplomatic pursuit. Also recounted is a Omaha case where Ned Townsend faced spousal violence after a severe mutual blowout.
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