September 20, 1958, Washington D.C. – The nation’s capital is grappling with a crisis of youthful delinquency, and the city’s Juvenile Court is at the forefront of the battle. In a bid to tackle the growing case load, Judge Orm W. Ketcham has won approval for a 12% staff increase, with eight new members to be divided between the court’s intake unit and the unit dealing with illegitimate children.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Crime, Youth Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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