Tag: Q3 1946
Four Swann Brothers Arrested for Auto Theft, Washington D.C., 1946
The dark underbelly of Washington D.C. was exposed yesterday as four brothers from Chapel Hill, Maryland, were taken into custody by a joint task force of FBI agents and local police. The quartet, consisting of Maxwell David Swann, 29, a former mail carrier with a history of run-ins with the law, Joseph Griffin Swann, 33,…
Sidney Bell Wanted for Arson, Los Angeles CA, 1946
Los Angeles, CA – In a chilling display of violence, a housing crisis turned deadly when a 65-year-old roomer allegedly set his landlady ablaze after being told to vacate the premises. The shocking incident unfolded on Sunday, when 35-year-old Mrs. Nellie Lilley informed Sidney Bell that he would have to leave the room he rented…
Ku Klux Klan Thugs Attack Bus, Atlanta GA, 1946
On a sweltering Sunday night in August 1946, the streets of Atlanta’s Dixie Hills neighborhood witnessed a chilling display of hate and intimidation. At approximately 8pm, three hooded men, clad in the typical regalia of the Ku Klux Klan, stood on a vacant lot near the corner of Simpson Road and West Lake Avenue. Their…
William H. M. Bowen and Negro Guardsmen, Atlanta GA, 1946
In a shocking display of civic duty, William H. M. Bowen, commander of the local chapter of the United Negro Allied Veterans of America, has publicly pledged his organization’s support for the drive to enlist Negro members of the Georgia State Guard. Bowen’s vow comes on the heels of a plea made by C. A.…
Robert E. Hannegan, Public Corruption, Washington D.C., 1946
Gritty politics filled the air in Washington D.C. as Democratic National Chairman Robert E. Hannegan declared victory for Enos A. Axtell in the Missouri primary. On August 7, 1946, Hannegan saw this win as a harbinger of Democratic triumph in the congressional elections next November. The victory over Representative Slaughter had a deeper significance, as…
Edwin Gris Nourse Indicted for Economic Mismanagement, Washington D.C., 1946
In a shocking turn of events, the nation’s top economist has been accused of mismanaging the economy, leaving millions out of work and struggling to make ends meet. Edwin Gris Nourse, the newly appointed head of the Advisory Council on Economic Policy, was entrusted with the task of promoting jobs and stabilizing the economy. However,…
Willie Mae Dorsey’s Tragic Slaying, Atlanta GA, 1946
July 30, 1946, marked a somber day in Atlanta, Georgia, as the city mourned the brutal slaying of Mrs. Willie Mae Dorsey. The 34-year-old mother of four fell victim to a heinous crime, leaving behind a shattered family and a community in shock. Related Federal Cases No Defendant Name Found, Bomb Threats, Atlanta GA, 2024…
Lynching of Two Women and Two Men, Monroe GA, 1946
The quiet streets of Monroe, Georgia, were shattered last Thursday by an unprecedented act of brutality: the lynching of two women and two men. The victims, whose names have not been released, met their fate at the hands of a mob under the cover of darkness. The event sent shockwaves throughout the community, leaving residents…
Robert Byrnes, Money Laundering, California 2020
Washington, July 16, 1946 – In a bold move, US Secretary of State James Byrnes has issued a stern warning to the Soviet government: cooperate with the United States or face the consequences. The dramatic ultimatum comes after a high-stakes meeting of foreign ministers in Paris, where substantial gains towards world peace were made, but…
Congress Cuts Army and Navy Budgets, Washington D.C., 1946
Washington, D.C. – In a shocking move, the 7th Congress has ended its first post-war fiscal year with a spending record that will leave economists and politicians alike scratching their heads. The appropriations cut of approximately 60 percent from last year’s wartime financial allotments is the biggest peacetime slash in history. The total appropriated for…
