Tag: January 1933
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Power Play at Muscle Shoals, Alabama 1933
January 21, 1933, marked a pivotal day in the tumultuous history of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, as President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt made his way to the region to inspect the contentious facility. The arrival of the President-elect, accompanied by Senator Hugo Black of Alabama and Senator Hatton W. Sumners of Tennessee, sent shockwaves through the community,…
Gas Tax Gamble Goes Up in Flames: Senator Oddie Fights Back
In a shocking move, Senator Tasker L. Oddie, a Republican from Nevada, has thrown a wrench into the District of Columbia’s gears, blocking a proposed 10-cent increase in the gasoline tax. The measure, which was expected to sail through the Senate under the unanimous consent calendar, is now in jeopardy thanks to Oddie’s opposition. According…
Judges Rule Garnishee Law Unconstitutional, Debtors’ Rights Protected
Indianapolis, January 4, 1933 – In a stunning blow to creditors, two city judges have ruled that the state’s garnishee law is unconstitutional, shielding debtors from the seizure of their assets. The landmark decision, handed down in Marion County court, has sent shockwaves through the financial community. According to Article I, Section 22 of the…
Edward Maloney, Larry Fay Murder, New York 1933
January 4, 1933, was a pivotal day in the investigation into the murder of Larry Fay, a well-known Brooklyn racketeer and night club promoter. Detectives from the INS had been scrutinizing Edward Maloney, a 36-year-old doorman at Fay’s Casa Blanca night club, in connection with the crime. Maloney’s story of events seemed shrouded in mystery,…
