8.8. C. Stars an Ex-Criminal
Strong protests have followed the broadcasting in EngJand of recollections of a self-confessed criminal. ’ lie
described former “exploits" aryl terms of penal servitude. Many listeners telephoned the Daily Sketch to express indignation at the talk, "The Worid Goes By." All emphasised that such a broadcast, not only in itself objectionable, might also be harmful to children. Names of those taking part were not announced. Tho Ex-Criminal called himself an author. Among exploits described was ono in which a policeman helped him over a wall while he was in evening dress preparing to commit a robbery. One listener telephoned to suggest the talk’s correct title should have been “The Underworld Goes By."
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Manawatu Times, Volume 62, Issue 23, 28 January 1937, Page 3
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116B.B.C. Stars an Ex-Criminal Manawatu Times, Volume 62, Issue 23, 28 January 1937, Page 3
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