Tag: Q1 1950
Emily Wilson, Feticide, Indiana 2022
Washington D.C., March 30, 1950 – In a shocking case that has sent ripples through the nation’s capital, the abortion trial of Ralph W Myers, a 44-year-old Arlington window shade salesman, has reached a pivotal moment. Myers is accused of being responsible for the death of 20-year-old Nina Jean Campbell, a mother of two, whose…
No Crime Committed: Cutex Advertising Scandal, Washington D.C., 1950
A seemingly innocuous advertisement in the Evening Star on March 21, 1950, has raised eyebrows among the public. A notice from Capital Garage, located at 1320 New York Avenue NW, touted their services for Nash cars, but it was the Cutex polish advertisement that sparked interest. The ad claimed that Cutex polish, with its exclusive…
Oil Politics: A Glimpse into Corruption in the Treasure State
March 17, 1950 – In a shocking turn of events, Montana Governor Bonner has come under fire for his stance on the much-debated tidelands issue. Sources close to the Governor’s office revealed that he had earlier expressed support for turning these federal lands over to major oil interests in New Orleans. However, a letter to…
Brannan Indicted for Price Support Program Abuse, Washington D.C., 1950
A scandal of epic proportions rocked the nation’s capital as Secretary of Agriculture Charles F. Brannan emerged from a closed-door meeting with the Senate Agriculture Committee, leaving behind a trail of cryptic remarks and a staggering revelation: over 39 million bushels of late-season potatoes had to be disposed of to maintain the government’s price support…
