It is a disease which not only destroys its victims. but also forces them into crime and prostituton. and thus spreads Its vile effects far beyond the lives of the afflicted and their families. The State of New York is unfortunate to have within its borders fully onehalf of all the identifiable narcotic addicts in the United States. but the problem is not of New Yorks making. It is a result of geography and social conditions. As the greatest seaport and airport center. and as the melting pot for migration and immigration. it Is a vulnerable target. New York is doing its best to meet its responsibility in this war against spreading contagion. But the Federal Government has not taken up its responsibility.
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