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Police X-Ray Snake Dance; Diagnosis: Acute Indecency

Posted on March 30, 2011 by atomictv

(The Baltimore Sun, 5/14/1951) Greek mythology was set back to the tune of $40 in the classic interior of Central Police Court yesterday where an East Baltimore street snake dancer was dressed down by the law for writhing ungarbed in … Continue reading →

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Police Divorce Zorita And Snake (1951)

Posted on March 30, 2011 by atomictv

(The Baltimore Sun, 5/13/1951) A tender moment between a semi-clad dancer and a black, bull snake was shattered last night by the strident voice of the law, and the dancer, torn from her snake, was booked by police for performing … Continue reading →

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