Tag: Q4 1939
Fiore Massucci, Extortion, New Haven CT, 1939
In a shocking turn of events, convicted extortionist Fiore Massucci has taken his case to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals at New York, a move that could potentially overturn the conviction. The case, which stems from an alleged attempt to extort $5,000 from former Mayor Frank Hayes, has been making waves in the…
Ford Motor Co, Unfair Labor Practices, Long Beach CA, 1938
The streets of Long Beach, California, were ablaze with worker discontent in 1938, as the Ford Motor Company faced the wrath of the labor movement. In a scathing verdict, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ruled that the behemoth auto manufacturer is responsible for a contentious strike that rocked its Long Beach plant. The…
Emily Wilson, Embezzlement, Illinois 2022
In a shocking revelation, investigators in Chicago have uncovered a staggering cache of wealth belonging to 56-year-old Jeanette Lincoln, a widow who was thought to be living on a paltry $5 a week. The discovery has left friends and relatives stunned, as it turns out they were off the mark by a staggering $436,300. The…
Monopolists Abuse Wagner Act, Curb Demanded, Washington D.C., 1939
The United States is on the brink of a national crisis as the abuse of collective bargaining by labor cliques reaches alarming levels. The Wagner Act, designed to level the playing field between employers and employees, has morphed into a tool for monopolists to exploit the system. David Lawrence, a prominent journalist, sounded the alarm…
No Crime Story Found, McAllen Daily Press, McAllen TX, 1939
No crime story found in this edition of the McAllen Daily Press. Instead, readers are treated to a series of mundane announcements and reminders. The newspaper’s publisher, McDANIEL, takes the opportunity to address any potential misinterpretations of persons, firms, or corporations mentioned in the publication. Related Federal Cases No Defendant Full Name, No Specific Crime,…
Battle-Raged Czechs Clash with German Police in Bloody 21st Anniversary Commemoration
In a shocking display of violence, Czechs clashed with German police on October 28, 1939, as the Central European nation celebrated the tumultuous 21st anniversary of the founding of the Czech Republic. A chaotic melee erupted as police attempted to quell the rowdy festivities, resulting in numerous arrests and leaving the streets of Prague in…
