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Domestic News
February 8, 1940
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
In Calipatria, a crowd of 600 mobbed FSA food distribution trucks on Feb. 7, causing an incipient riot and trampling an unidentified boy who injured his hand. Officials intervened to restore order; no arrests, ample food available.
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Deputies Quell Calipat Squabble
CALIPATRIA, Feb. 8.-Officials prepared here today to prevent recurrence of an incipient riot which occurred here yesterday when a crowd of 600 persons mobbed federal trucks loaded with food to be distributed to indigents by the FSA.
An unidentified small boy was trampled down by the crowds swarming around the trucks attempting to get the first bundles handed out in the weekly distribution of food.
The boy was taken to a physician to have his hand
FSA officials called officers to maintain order and force the crowds to remain in line and wait their turn. No arrests were made. There was plenty of food for everyone, FSA officials said.
CALIPATRIA, Feb. 8.-Officials prepared here today to prevent recurrence of an incipient riot which occurred here yesterday when a crowd of 600 persons mobbed federal trucks loaded with food to be distributed to indigents by the FSA.
An unidentified small boy was trampled down by the crowds swarming around the trucks attempting to get the first bundles handed out in the weekly distribution of food.
The boy was taken to a physician to have his hand
FSA officials called officers to maintain order and force the crowds to remain in line and wait their turn. No arrests were made. There was plenty of food for everyone, FSA officials said.
What sub-type of article is it?
Riot Or Protest
Charity Or Relief
Accident
What keywords are associated?
Calipatria Squabble
Food Distribution Riot
Trampled Boy
Fsa Aid
Indigents
What entities or persons were involved?
Unidentified Small Boy
Fsa Officials
Where did it happen?
Calipatria
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Calipatria
Event Date
Yesterday (Feb. 8 Report)
Key Persons
Unidentified Small Boy
Fsa Officials
Outcome
unidentified small boy trampled and taken to physician for hand injury. no arrests made. plenty of food for everyone.
Event Details
Crowd of 600 persons mobbed federal trucks loaded with food for indigents during weekly FSA distribution, leading to incipient riot. Officials called to maintain order and force crowds to line up.