Into Wilkes-Barre, Pa. parcel-post boxes one evening last week were dumped six cigar boxes, neatly wrapped in white paper. Each was labeled "Sample" and addressed to a local citizen.
First to receive one was Thomas J. Maloney, district president of the now disbanded United Anthracite Workers of Pennsylvania. He cut the strings, beamed: "Well! Well! An Easter present." He pried open the lid. The Easter present tore off his left hand, mangled his right, shredded his face.
Second to receive his gift was Michael Gallagher, cemetery caretaker, who two years ago gave important...
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