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January 8, 1948
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Burlesque dancer Evelyn West from Los Angeles faces repeated arrests in Oklahoma City for her provocative dance routine deemed too hot for local standards, fined $20 after first charge and arrested again.
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Dancer Having Hot Time Over Hot Dance
OKLAHOMA CITY. Jan. 8.-IP)-
Evelyn West, visiting burlesque queen from Los Angeles, is still having trouble cooling her Hollywood dance routine down to official Oklahoma City temperatures.
She was first arrested at the Club Jamboree on Dec. 27 and charged with disorderly conduct. In Police Court Monday she failed to convince the judge her dance was "classical" and paid a $20 fine and costs.
Last night two art critics from the vice squad dropped in at the club and reviewed her latest show.
They charged her with disorderly conduct all over again.
OKLAHOMA CITY. Jan. 8.-IP)-
Evelyn West, visiting burlesque queen from Los Angeles, is still having trouble cooling her Hollywood dance routine down to official Oklahoma City temperatures.
She was first arrested at the Club Jamboree on Dec. 27 and charged with disorderly conduct. In Police Court Monday she failed to convince the judge her dance was "classical" and paid a $20 fine and costs.
Last night two art critics from the vice squad dropped in at the club and reviewed her latest show.
They charged her with disorderly conduct all over again.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Burlesque Dancer
Arrest
Disorderly Conduct
Oklahoma City
Vice Squad
What entities or persons were involved?
Evelyn West
Where did it happen?
Oklahoma City, Club Jamboree
Story Details
Key Persons
Evelyn West
Location
Oklahoma City, Club Jamboree
Event Date
Jan. 8, Dec. 27
Story Details
Evelyn West arrested twice for disorderly conduct due to her burlesque dance routine not meeting local standards; fined $20 after first arrest and charged again after vice squad review.