Tag: 1943
Thomas H. Robinson Jr. Arrested for Kidnapping, Louisville KY, 1943
A daring sting operation brought to a close the 9-year hunt for Thomas H. Robinson Jr., the mastermind behind the infamous 1934 kidnapping of wealthy socialite Mrs. Alice Speed Stoll. FBI Agent John S. Bugas, a seasoned veteran of the Detroit office, revealed the shocking details of how a young woman named Jean Breese played…
Rufus Lusk Accused of Misleading the Public, Washington D.C., 1943
In a scathing rebuke, the Washington Building and Construction Trades Council called out Rufus Lusk, president of the Washington Taxpayers Association, for his outrageous claims that public housing constructed by the National Capital Housing Authority has cost two to three times as much as private builders’ developments. Related Federal Cases John Chen and Lin Feng…
Luce’s Lawsuit: A Battle for National Service
In a shocking turn of events, Representative Clare Boothe Luce of Connecticut has taken on the mighty War Manpower Commission, accusing them of policy failure in handling the manpower problem during World War II. Luce, a Republican stalwart, has introduced a bill to create an Army and Navy maintenance corps, comprised of draft-deferred civilians. This…
Draft Dodgers Sentenced to Prison, Washington D.C., 1943
In a relentless crackdown on draft dodgers, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has been nailing would-be evaders with ease. Thousands of men, desperate to avoid military duty, have tried every trick in the book – changing their names, moving around the country, and even hiding in the deep woods. But the FBI has been one…
Frank Knox Predicts Sack of Rome, Warns of Partisanship, Philadelphia PA, 1943
In a chilling forecast, US Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox predicted that Rome would suffer the same fate as Naples, if the Germans were forced to abandon the city. Knox, speaking at a Navy Day dinner in Philadelphia, painted a grim picture of the despoiled city, warning that the Germans, in his words, ‘are…
Gunplay in Georgetown: Police Foil Killer’s Daring Escape
On October 27, 1943, in the upscale Georgetown neighborhood of Washington D.C., a shocking crime unfolded. The body of a young secretary, identified by her landlord as Mrs. Robinson, was discovered at the morgue in the morning. Mrs. Nonie Bhroeder, her landlady, had previously confirmed the identification. An insurance policy belonging to Mrs. Robinson was…
Vito Johnson Embroiled in Public Corruption, New York NY, 1943
A shocking exposé has revealed a web of deceit at the highest echelons of New York’s government. Vito Johnson, a prominent Negro leader, has been implicated in a scandal that threatens to undermine the very fabric of the city’s juvenile justice system. Johnson, recently appointed acting revenue collector for the second district of New York,…
Blood and Bullets on the Volturno River
In the scorching Italian autumn of 1943, the battle for the Volturno River raged on, pitting American and British patrols against the German Third Armored Grenadiers. The strategic railway and highway center of Caserta, 16 miles north of Naples, had become a prized target, and the Allies were not about to let it slip through…
Julius Rozinek Charged with Espionage, Richmond CA, 1939
In a shocking turn of events, the Federal Bureau of Investigation foiled a Nazi plot to destroy American war plants in Richmond, California. The operation began in September 1939, as the fires of war spread in Europe. At a local chemical plant, workers were discussing the latest news during their lunch hour, criticizing Hitler’s actions.…
Dr. David Freidman Arrested for Dope Charge, Detroit MI, 1943
In a shocking turn of events, a respected physician in Detroit’s medical community was taken into custody yesterday morning by narcotics squad detectives. Dr. David Freidman, a 40-year-old physician with a practice on Milwaukee Avenue, was accused of violating state and federal drug laws. The alleged charges stem from an ongoing investigation into the physician’s…
