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"This man is a twister, always trying to get money out of various funds. Was a baker, then in the army, was discharged from the army with heart trouble. Not keen on work. Married with two children. No Public assistance, TB family."

Relatives in survey: Parents [16.62, 16.63]. Siblings [16.59, 16.60, 16.61].

Scope and Contents "This man was always deserting from the Navy, not quite compos mentis, has been in trouble for stealing boats, poaches. Casual labourer but doesn't work much. Parents have been in court. At present on unemployment benefit - was sacked for smoking at his work. Has otherwise been regular at work. They have had a lot of trouble at home. Nurse: He won't work and won't want. Father, a labourer, 50+, looks weedy and syphilitic. Mother, 40+, seems OK. They fight a lot - have been in court for it....

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"A right bad lot, spoilt. They did not see much of him at school, has not done much since he left school. Sergeant says he is a devil. Was in trouble for stealing from the Newfoundland troops. LE - now working on the housing scheme, just jazzing around. A perfect pest. Unsteady work record."

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"Definitely a bit soft, in army and has deserted twice, it took 4 months to find him the second time. Temperamental and a little bit off. [Male teacher] says he was not too bad at school but is a problem in the army."

Relatives in survey: Mother 28.50, siblings 28.51

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"Was in the army despite infantile paralysis which left one leg shorter. Not the best stuff - minister. Lack of grip about him. Has had several jobs, is now labouring."

Relatives in survey: 35.31, 35.32

Scope and Contents "Drinks ++, cute and clever. Was in the army for a short time - was discharged? why - convicted of black market offences. Has a police record. Went off with the Rood Fair to Carlisle. At present labouring, is a good lorry driver. Also goes round the pubs singing songs. No. P.A. except when he was in prison. P.C. says he has been working for a a few weeks and may have reformed. Discharged from the army for stomach trouble- was operated on 7 times. Has been up for poultry stealing. ...