Tag: June 1953
No Crimes Committed in Key West, Florida, 1953.
In a surprising turn of events, the Key West Chamber of Commerce has revealed that the month of May was the busiest in the city in five years. According to the Chamber’s business analysis, the post office raked in a record $22,421 in receipts, an 11-time high compared to the same month five years ago.…
Crime Wave? Hardly: Summer of ’53 Sees Surprising Drop in Juvenile Misbehavior in Key West
June 19, 1953 – In a refreshing twist to the usual crime saga, Key West, Florida’s City-County sponsored summer recreation program has seen a remarkable drop in juvenile misbehavior, with over 400 young participants engaged in a variety of activities from arts and crafts to baseball. Under the watchful eye of Key West High School…
