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Race Day Draws Heavy Law Enforcement Here
Indiana and Illinois race day preparations pull in prohibition agents, narcotics officers, and federal agents to guard against liquor traffic counterfeit money and diversions at the Speedway. Sheriff Winkler and Police Chief Kinney vow doubled patrols and reserves with law enforcement focused on traffic, crowds, and illicit activity during trials and race day.
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Indianapolis
Prohibition
Indiana
Illinois
Hawkshaws
Sheriff’s Office
George L. Winkler
Jerry Kinney