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Story July 30, 1948

Arkansas State Press

Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas

What is this article about?

In Detroit, Lonnie Barrow, 37, brother of retired heavyweight champion Joe Louis, faces a nonsupport charge from his wife Jean Barrow, mother of their two young children; she receives about $100 monthly in county welfare.

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Detroit—While Joe Louis, heavyweight champion of the world has retired from the ring, it appears that his brother, Lonnie Barrow, 37, is doing his fighting in the 'domestic ring'.

Judge Christopher E. Stein, of the Recorder's Court signed a warrant Monday charging Barrow with nonsupport.

The complaint was signed by Mrs. Jean Barrow, 1433 Leland Street.

The Barrows have two children, five and seven years of age.

Mrs. Catherine Rutledge, of the Probation Department disclosed that Mrs. Barrow has received approximately $100 a month in County Welfare funds.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Story Family Drama

What themes does it cover?

Crime Punishment Family

What keywords are associated?

Nonsupport Charge Joe Louis Brother Domestic Ring Welfare Funds Recorder's Court

What entities or persons were involved?

Joe Louis Lonnie Barrow Jean Barrow Christopher E. Stein Catherine Rutledge

Where did it happen?

Detroit

Story Details

Key Persons

Joe Louis Lonnie Barrow Jean Barrow Christopher E. Stein Catherine Rutledge

Location

Detroit

Event Date

Monday

Story Details

Lonnie Barrow, brother of heavyweight champion Joe Louis, charged with nonsupport by his wife Jean Barrow, who receives county welfare funds; they have two young children.

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