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1934 USA: Worst U.S Prison after weapons , liquor and drugs are seized
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1:46Now PlayingDate: 27th September 1934
Location: Usa
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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USA,
Bridge ( not Golden gate ! )
Prison
Unidentified man speaking
" A survey of the institution confirmed the evidence which indicated that this penitentary is by far the worst in the United States. The gangsters have been seized and locked
up. Quantities of contraband ,drugs, liquor ,weapons have been seized - there now remains the long ,slow task of completely re-organising it and making it a more nearly socially constructive institution "
Interior of prison with wardens passing cages / prisoners behind bars
Birds in front of bridge
Prison dog
Man sitting in chair (hiding his face from camera)
Sacks of seized contriband
Police checking /searching for containers for weapons; confiscated weapons/knives /police with saw
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