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Lost Wallets / New York City Honesty #479207

NBC Evening News for Thursday, Sep 05, 1974
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(Studio) New York City Police Department was tested last year by being given 51 fake lost wallets by internal affairs division 7 of every 10 turned in. Policemen's Benevolent Association tests citizens to see if they're more honest.
REPORTER: John Chancellor

(NYC) PBA film shows drops and people who pass by wallets. Some pick wallets up; others don't. Of 50 dropped, 8 returned with 7 intact. 1 had cash removed. People 84% dishonest. PBA says names of dishonest people to be made public next time.
REPORTER: Phil Brady

Reporter(s):
Brady, Phil;
Chancellor, John
Duration:
00:02:10

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