Tag: 1938
West Virginia 1938: A Year of Turmoil and Crime
In 1938, the state of West Virginia was reeling from the devastating effects of the Great Depression. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, which began collecting data in 1930, the state saw a significant spike in violent crime. This trend was not unique to West Virginia, as the nation as a whole…
Iowa 1938: Crime Spikes Amidst Economic Hardship
In 1938, Iowa witnessed a significant spike in crime rates, a trend that echoed the nation’s struggle with economic hardship. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, which began collecting data in 1930, Iowa’s crime rates were on the rise, reflecting a national pattern of increased lawlessness during the Great Depression. The FBI…
North Carolina 1938: Crime Spikes Amidst Great Depression
The state of North Carolina saw a significant increase in crime rates in 1938, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. This trend was consistent with the national crime picture, as the Great Depression took its toll on communities across the United States. In 1938, the FBI UCR program began collecting crime data…
Wisconsin Crime Soars in 1938
Wisconsin witnessed a significant spike in crime rates in 1938, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. The program, established in 1930, collected crime data from law enforcement agencies across the United States. In 1938, Wisconsin reported a substantial increase in crime rates, with violent crimes such as murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated…
Spy Ring Unmasked: 18 Indicted, High Stakes of War Loom Large
In the sweltering summer of 1938, a sinister plot unfolded in the shadows of New York City. An American Government investigation, dubbed the first intensive spy probe since World War I, has left 18 individuals, including high-ranking German officials, in its crosshairs. The allegations, which spanned four months and five weeks of intense jury hearings,…
Blood-Stained Evidence Shocks Jurors in Landis Trial
In a gruesome display of the devastating injuries inflicted upon Blanche Gertrude Landis, a jury in U.S. District Court was left shaken by the introduction of photographs taken after her death. The case against James L. Landis, a young ex-fireman accused of murdering his wife, took a dark turn as Deputy Coroner Richard M. Rosenberg…
4H Clubs in North Carolina Caught in the Spotlight, But What’s Behind the Success?
It was a year of triumph for the 4H Clubs in North Carolina, with a record number of farm boys and girls participating in project demonstrations. According to L.R. Harrill, the club leader at State College, the increased interest in activities made 1937-1938 the best year on record for the 4H Clubs in the state.…
Trapped in a Cycle of Crime: Washington D.C.’s Vicious Vagrants
A disturbing trend has emerged in Washington D.C., where a significant group of residents find themselves perpetually trapped in a cycle of crime. According to a recent survey by the Prison Industries Reorganization Administration, a staggering 92% of inmates at the District Jail and Occoquan Work House had been arrested before, with 87% having served…
Roosevelt’s Double Talk: Embargo Remains in Place as Spain Burns
On March 18, 1938, a tense press conference unfolded at the White House, with President Franklin D. Roosevelt facing tough questions about America’s stance on the Spanish Civil War. The president’s words were laced with diplomatic nuance, but his intent was clear: the arms embargo on Spain would remain in place. At the center of…
Baron von Blau’s Web of Deceit: A Case of Murder Most Foul?
In a dramatic turn of events, witness Ruby Robert took the stand before the Special Grand Jury in Washington D.C. last night, his face pale and drawn as he recounted the events surrounding the murder of Ronald. The Baron von Blau, a man of noble birth, stands accused of the crime, and Robert’s testimony could…
