Putnam, CT, May 9, 1935 – In a shocking turn of events, the Boy Scout drive for maintenance funds, officially launched on Tuesday night at Odd Fellows Hall, has been marred by controversy. The annual drive, aimed at raising $1,250 for the Boy Scouts of America, Fast Rush Connecticut Council District B, has drawn the ire of local residents who claim that the event has been hijacked by corrupt officials.
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Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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