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John Dillinger's famous escape....
John Dillinger's famous escape....
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March 07, 1934
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, March 7, 1934
Complete 12 page issue with report of John Dillinger on the run just after his famous escape from Crown Point, Indiana County jail. John Dillinger was one of the main figures in history for causing the establishment of the FBI that is so well known today.
The FRONT page has one column headlines: "UNCLE SAM IN ON THE HUNT FOR DILLINGER" and "Sheriff Holley Will Not Resign Her Office" with related photo.
This was one of the most famous escapes from a high security jail in United States history.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with some margin wear and chipping, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.
wikipedia notes: On March 3, 1934, Dillinger escaped from the "escape-proof" (as it was dubbed by local authorities at the time) Crown Point, Indiana county jail which was guarded by many police and national guardsmen. Dillinger apparently escaped using a hand-carved bar of soap shaped like a gun , although this was disputed by some witnesses.
Dillinger further embarrassed the town, as well as then-42-year-old Sheriff Lillian Holley, by driving off in her brand new V-8 Ford. The press augmented her chagrin with such headlines as: "Slim woman, mother of twins, controlled Dillinger as sheriff."[3]
Incensed, Holley declared at the time, "If I ever see John Dillinger again, I'll shoot him dead with my own gun. Don't blame anyone else for this escape. Blame me. I have no political career ahead of me and I don't care."
Dillinger would then be the main focus in one of America's most desperate manhunts.
Category: The 20th Century
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