DoJ warrants trigger sweeping nationwide roundup in 1940s era
The Department of Justice issues about 4000 warrants, leading to the nation’s broadest sweep. Approximately 600 arrests occur in New England alone as towns join the quota. Boston prepares for nearly 100 arrests, while Washington signals broad enforcement and scores of cities begin arrests, with 800 in New York City.
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Open War on Boston Gamblers Led by Police
Police wage crusade against gamblers and their “cappers” in Boston. About 200 men arrested by patrolmen from intown stations over the last two weeks amid broad enforcement of gambling charges.
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Detroit Furnishes Large Quota in National Raids
Under Justice Department directions a nationwide raid targeted communists and radical labor groups. About 1500 people were rounded up coast to coast, with large quantities of literature seized and arrests continuing as warrants are issued. Noncitizens were turned to immigration authorities for possible deportation proceedings.
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Raids in New York Hit Radicals and Labor Leaders
Radicals and agitation leaders across the country faced a dragnet. In New York, authorities issued 4000 warrants and made 800 arrests in the early raids. More than fifty people were seized in New York as part of sweeping actions.
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New York Christian Scientists Back Directors in Dispute
Three thousand adherents from 24 Christian Science churches and societies in Greater New York endorsed a resolution to back the church directors in the quarrel with the Christian Science Publishing Society trustees. The vote, taken at the First Church on 96th Street, signals potential legal action to shield directors from interference with publishing company plans and operations.
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Original Roosevelt supporter McKinney Dies at School
Albert McKinney a 70 year old janitor at the School Street School Fitchburg collapsed and died from heart disease while at work on a stairway He was among Fitchburg s earliest Roosevelt supporters and figures in local politics.
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