Word: paddywagon
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...policeman in an unmarked car "accidentally witnessed the sale," said Kelly, and immediately arrested him. The officer, identified by Kelly as Patrolman Yetman, went to a nearby photo store, "The Crimson Camera," to call for a paddywagon...
...night, policemen are posted at every intersection on this strip. A navy blue M.P. paddywagon watches over one of the discotheques. Gangs of well-liquored sailors and well-lacquered women stroll the street, stopping to chat in convenient alleyways. At Breen Square, a plump Polish girl will offer to show you her apartment...
...down. As the officers surrounded the group, one picket stood up and said, "Let's go back to the park." But the police refused to let him get through the circle. Another picket said, "Well, dammit, if they won't let us leave, we'll stay seated." A paddywagon was driven up and the 19 demonstrators were dragged, clubbed, and wrestled--as they groaned and screamed--into the truck...