Slot Machines siezed... Mayor La Guardia...
Item # 638442
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 14, 1934
- Slot machines seized and destroyed
- Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia photo
- Depression era illegal gambling
The front page has a one column heading: "1,155 SLOT MACHINES SUNK IN SOUND" with subheads that include: "Mayor Smashes Several and Heaves Others From Barge Off Heart Island" and more. (see) Coverage continues inside with nice photo of Mayor La Guardia smashing the slot machines with a sledgehammer.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 36 pages, light toning, nice condition.
Category: The 20th Century
Price
$38
100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.
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