Tag: May 1944
Betting on Chaos: State Police Crack Down on Secretive Bookies
In a daring late-night operation, state police descended upon four Connecticut towns, leaving a trail of busted bookies and seized evidence in their wake. Torrington, Winsted, Willimantic, and Norwich were all targeted in the most extensive crackdown on gambling since the Waterbury cleanup last August, which netted 16 arrests. Under the cover of darkness, troopers…
Ballot Box Betrayal: Negros Question if Voting Rights are Worth the Price
Atlanta, May 3, 1944 – The Supreme Court’s landmark decision broadening ballot privileges for Negros in Georgia and Texas has left many wondering if they’ve truly gained a foothold in the democratic process. At Booker T. Washington High School, Professor M.J. Beavers led a class in balloting procedures, but even he couldn’t shake off the…
