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Photograph caption dated October 17, 1950 reads, "Flays prisoner chaining - M. Wesley Goss, commander general of United States War Veterans, displays chains before San Fernando City Council of type allegedly used to keep prisoners from escape at city's jail. Goss urged eradication of prisoner chaining."; See images #00120344 through #00120346 for all photos in this series.
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;18 x 13 cm. Photographic prints
California.--Justice Court (San Fernando) Police misconduct--California--San Fernando Political corruption--California--San Fernando Law enforcement--California--San Fernando Police chiefs--California--San Fernando City councils--California--San Fernando Men--California--San Fernando Grand jury--United States San Fernando (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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