March 20, 1934 – Washington, D.C. – In a shocking twist, the US authorities are bracing themselves for a potential spy ring infiltration, as a top inspector from the French Surete Generale is set to arrive in the United States. The move comes hot on the heels of the high-profile Paris espionage case, where American couple Robert and Marjorie Switz allegedly turned in their alleged spy mates.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Organized Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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