Tag: May 1961
Rocky Marciano, Unregulated Boxing Industry, Washington D.C. 1961
Washington D.C., May 31, 1961 – In a shocking move, two boxing legends stepped forward to support a federal crackdown on the sport’s notorious underworld. Rocky Marciano, the retired undefeated heavyweight champion, and Gene Fullmer, the National Boxing Association middleweight champion, testified before a Senate subcommittee, pleading for regulation of the boxing industry. Related Federal…
No Notorious Crook Arrested, Farmville VA, 1961
It’s a challenge to stay informed about the world’s events, especially when it comes to the complexities of the Cold War. The Farmville Herald, a publication that prides itself on its diligence, acknowledges the difficulty in keeping up with the vast array of information available today. However, in a peculiar turn of events, the Herald’s…
Randolph Brightwell, Policeman, Murdered in Holdup, Baltimore MD, 1961
May 29th, 1961, will be etched in the memories of the people of Howard County, Maryland, as a day of unspeakable tragedy. Two brazen gunmen left a trail of death and destruction in their wake, striking down a young father of two and a dedicated policeman in the early hours of the morning. The victims…
Cattle Rustlers Strike in Montana, 1961
In a brazen move, cattle rustlers have struck in the rural communities of Montana, leaving a trail of stolen livestock in their wake. According to sources, a group of thieves targeted the Angus cattle ranches of Hardin, Montana, making off with dozens of prized animals. Related Federal Cases Jack Williams, Cattle Theft, Montana 1933 ·…
James Johnson, Double Rape, California 2022
On a fateful night in the usually quiet streets of Brightwoods, Washington D.C., a gruesome double rape shook the community. The victims were two unsuspecting women, brutally attacked in a daring and senseless assault. But what makes this crime even more shocking is that one of the perpetrators was a paroled robber, McDaniel, who was…
Foreign Frenemies Foil Geneva Talks on Laos
GrimyTimes.com has learned that yesterday, May 11, 1961, was supposed to mark the start of a crucial 14-nation conference in Geneva, Switzerland, aimed at resolving the future of Laos. However, the conference has hit a major snag, with British and Soviet Foreign ministers at odds over representation. Related Federal Cases Air Force Official Took Half-Mil…
