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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1950
Page
15
Police investigate a Friday burglary at D and D Transportation warehouse and office, with undisclosed cash taken. Detectives say entry was gained by unlocking a window after breaking a pane, producing a chaotic scene as investigators pursue the thieves.
A Dothan church formed a new Cub Scout pack with several adult leaders and multiple boys enrolled. The ceremony introduced chartered leaders and outlined upcoming meetings and activities for the organized group.
A Boston Mass crime inquiry reports sport bookmaking syndicates run off track betting and numbers schemes nationwide. It cites Athletic Publishing House in Minnesota and a Boston operation moving millions weekly. Estimated yearly take reaches several billions, with small daily bets driving large pools.
New York reporters describe a market in novelty April Fool gadgets including gum packs that squirt water and knee clappers. The article notes manufacturers like Richard Appet and discusses the appeal of silly tricks as prank items.
A Massachusetts report details in plant gambling rings operating in large factories. It cites bankers, pick up men, and syndicates controlling payments and bets, with 10 percent production workers involved in plants with 1000 plus employees. The study notes wage theft, violence, and potential links to labor leadership efforts to curb the problem.
A fragmented recollection describes a New York metalware and tableware plant near lower Manhattan. It mentions a German origin, a relocation to the United States, and nostalgic items such as old ink bottles, leaky glass, pepper candy, and explosive novelty goods. The piece reflects concerns about imitation and safety in a busy production environment.
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