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August 5, 1960
St. Paul Recorder
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
In Atlanta, blind factory worker Paul W. Starnes, experienced with firearms for 20 years, was denied a gun permit by police due to his blindness and employment at the State Factory for the Blind.
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POLICE COULDN'T "SEE" GIVING HIM A GUN PERMIT
Atlanta. Ga. (ANP) - Paul W Starnes, 51. factory worker here was disappointed last week when his application for a gun permit was turned down by police officials. Starnes assured authorities that he has been shooting pistols. rifles and shotguns for 20 years and claims he's about as good a shot as anybody
Despite all this. police still refused to give him a permit to carry a gun Reason: Starnes is BLIND and where he works is the State Factory for the Blind
Atlanta. Ga. (ANP) - Paul W Starnes, 51. factory worker here was disappointed last week when his application for a gun permit was turned down by police officials. Starnes assured authorities that he has been shooting pistols. rifles and shotguns for 20 years and claims he's about as good a shot as anybody
Despite all this. police still refused to give him a permit to carry a gun Reason: Starnes is BLIND and where he works is the State Factory for the Blind
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Blind Shooter
Gun Permit Denial
Atlanta Factory Worker
What entities or persons were involved?
Paul W Starnes
Where did it happen?
Atlanta, Ga.
Story Details
Key Persons
Paul W Starnes
Location
Atlanta, Ga.
Event Date
Last Week
Story Details
Paul W. Starnes, a 51-year-old blind factory worker at the State Factory for the Blind in Atlanta, was denied a gun permit despite 20 years of experience shooting pistols, rifles, and shotguns, because he is blind.