Tag: Q3 1932
Roosevelt’s Rise to Power Marred by Backroom Dealings
Tuesday, July 5, 1932, marked a tumultuous day in the world of American politics as Franklin D. Roosevelt, the governor of New York, secured his nomination for the presidency in a deal that left many questioning the integrity of the process. The nomination of Roosevelt came at the expense of Alfred E. Smith, who was…
Burglars and Thieves Run Rampant in Waterbury
In a shocking revelation, the Local States Attorneys Office has reported a staggering 130 cases of crime in Waterbury during the first half of 1932, more than doubling the previous fiscal record of 60 cases in 1929. The annual report, submitted to the state controller today, paints a grim picture of a city under siege…
