DailyTimeCapsule brief
February 9, 1939
On February 9, 1939, an intriguing discovery was made in a chicken coop in New York, where $120 in counterfeit bills were hidden beneath a setting hen. This unusual incident highlights the ongoing struggles with currency fraud during the Great Depression era, as authorities worked tirelessly to combat economic crime. Meanwhile, significant developments took place in local governance as Mayor LaGuardia and the city superintendent of transportation, William Delaney, inspected the first of a fleet of 125 new fair buses at City Hall, showcasing efforts to modernize public transportation in New York City. Furthermore, political machinations were underway as President Franklin D. Roosevelt was expected to nominate Judge Garrison Patterson to the Circuit Court of Appeals, continuing his administration's focus on reshaping the judiciary to align with New Deal principles while inquiries into the former jurist's conduct were also discussed, reflecting a dynamic political landscape.
Key developments
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In February 1939, three individuals were arraigned in New York City for possessing counterfeit $10 bills. Law enforcement discovered some of the fake currency hidden in a chicken coop, cleverly shielded by a setting hen. This unusual case highlights the lengths to which criminals went to conceal their illegal activities during that era.
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On February 9, 1939, Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia and J.H. Delaney inspected the first bus of a fleet designed for the upcoming World's Fair. This fleet was set to comprise 125 buses, specifically intended to transport visitors to the Fair. The initiative aimed to improve public transportation and enhance the experience of attendees at the event.
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PATTERSON IN LINE FOR MANTON POST; Roosevelt Is Expected to Name Garrison Judge to Circuit Court of Appeals MURPHY TALKS WITH AIDES Inquiry on the Former Jurist Discussed--McKesson Case Also Is Taken Up
