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Domestic News
February 26, 1931
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
The city's free sleeping quarters at the police station, initially popular among the unemployed and homeless, now see very low demand, with only a few nightly users, prompting plans to close the facility.
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Little Demand
For Free Beds
After playing to a full house on its first opening nights the city's free sleeping quarters in the rear of the police station have dwindled in popularity among the unemployed and homeless until scarcely half a dozen sleepers now apply for beds in one night.
Night before last established a record for scant applications, when only two slept in the city's sheet iron free hotel. Other nights during the past week have seen hardly more than six at any time occupying the sleeping quarters.
A move is on foot to close the shed because of the slight amount of use lately. Whether spring weather is responsible for the decrease in those wishing free beds or they have secured employment and are paying for their rooms, is not known.
For Free Beds
After playing to a full house on its first opening nights the city's free sleeping quarters in the rear of the police station have dwindled in popularity among the unemployed and homeless until scarcely half a dozen sleepers now apply for beds in one night.
Night before last established a record for scant applications, when only two slept in the city's sheet iron free hotel. Other nights during the past week have seen hardly more than six at any time occupying the sleeping quarters.
A move is on foot to close the shed because of the slight amount of use lately. Whether spring weather is responsible for the decrease in those wishing free beds or they have secured employment and are paying for their rooms, is not known.
What sub-type of article is it?
Charity Or Relief
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Free Beds
Unemployed
Homeless
Police Station
Sleeping Quarters
Domestic News Details
Event Date
Past Week
Outcome
only two slept in the city's sheet iron free hotel on the night before last; hardly more than six on other nights; move to close the shed
Event Details
After initial popularity, the city's free sleeping quarters in the rear of the police station have seen dwindling use among the unemployed and homeless, with scarcely half a dozen applicants per night recently.