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March 28, 1936

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Customs DIVISION OF LABORATORIES is established. Nine laboratories are spread throughout the country, all under the supervision of the Chief, Division of Laboratories at Customs headquarters.

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Chief Chemist Walter L. Howell in the New Orleans Customs Laboratory
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Chief Chemist Walter L. Howell in the New Orleans Customs Laboratory
Last Modified: Oct 22, 2015