MODEL CONVICT
AL CAPONE WRITING* A BOOK
CHICAGO September 7
■Scarface A 1 Capone is a model convict, ami is employed making shoes. He is called “The Big Fellow” and treated with respect apparently due to America's greatest racketeer. He is captain of the prison baseball team, and sings in the choir. In his spare time he is writing a book on rackets entitled “Advice to Evildoers —How I Achieved Success.” > He insists that he was never a common criminal, and describes himself as “a former Red Cross worker who brought beer to thirsty people.” He expects to be released from hid ten years’ sentence within three years, and is already planning a return to civil life. “I am finished with rackets,” he said, “and I want to do my share to build up America,” Mrs Capone and son Tony visit All frequently.
Mayor Cermak is methodically cleaning up the Chicago Police Department and allows none hut “bootleggers of the highest reputation” to operate.
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Hokitika Guardian, 10 September 1932, Page 2
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