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“The last copy of the Chicago Daily News I picked up had three crime stories on its front page. But by comparison to the gaudy days, this is small-time stuff. Chicago is as full of crooks as a saw with teeth, but the era when they ruled the city is gone forever.”

Quote by John Gunther

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John Gunther was an American journalist renowned for his coverage of the European war front. His work, 'Inside Europe,' chronicled his personal experiences and observations during World War II, becoming a classic. more

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