The Big Story
The Lottery Racket
por Gail Ingram
In this episode of The Big Story, reporter Keeler McCartney investigates an illegal numbers racket operating in Georgia. The games were often run in bars, where they could attract customers and encourage the sale of alcoholic beverages. Police raids aimed at stopping the gambling could also lead to the confiscation of whiskey under Georgia law.
McCartney’s reporting uncovers the racket’s leader and the struggle among its members for control. The investigation puts him in serious danger as he gathers the facts. The episode draws on the risks and persistence involved in reporting on organized crime, while showing how local laws and business interests intersected with the illegal games.
The script was written by Gail Ingram. It was later adapted by her husband, Harry, for a 1950 episode of Casey, Crime Photographer, with dialogue revised for that series’ characters. Both Gail and Harry contributed scripts to The Big Story; Gail later continued writing, including for the television series. McCartney spent the rest of his career at the Atlanta Constitution, retiring after 38 years.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
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