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The article discusses the decades-long history of systemic failure in Baltimore, Maryland which led-up to the riots in the city following the funeral of resident Freddie Gray who died after sustaining injuries while in police custody in 2015. According to the article, the Baltimore, Maryland city government has paid out close to six millions dollars to settle claims filed by over 100 victims of police brutality. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and race-related violence are also examined.

The article reviews the theatrical production "The Voyage of Edgar Allan Poe," starring George Livings, Karen Hunt, and John Brandstetter.

The article reviews the film "The Tomb of Ligeia," starring Elizabeth Shepherd and Vincent Price, directed by Roger Corman.

The article reports on the 20 stolen plaques from the oldest historical landmarks of the U.S. which include scientist Benjamin Franklin's birthplace on Milk Street, and circular bronze medallion sculpture of artist Edgar Allan Peo's head.

The article reviews several films including "Metzengerstein," starring Jane Fonda, directed by Roger Vadim, "William Wilson," starring Alain Delon and Brigitte Bardot, directed by Louis Malle, and "Never Bet the Devil Your Head," starring Terence Stamp and Terence Stamp, directed by Federico Fellini.

The article deals with the design of Manufacturers Trust Co.'s midtown headquarters in Manhattan, New York City.

This section offers news briefs related to schools in the U.S. as of January 1952. Manhattan Steamship executive Clifton Waller Barrett gave several books by Edgar Allan Poe to the University of Virginia Library. New York University released its list of adult education programs for spring term. The Victorian literature collection owned by British publisher Michael Sadleir was purchased by University of California, Los Angeles.

Jan. 29, 1845: Edgar Allan Poe’s 'The Raven' is first published [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]