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John Lenkowski
John Lenkowski, born on June 13, 1915, was a notable figure in New Jersey. Even at a young age, he attracted the attention of law enforcement, in February 1928, when he was only 12 years old.
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Andrew Scarduzio
Andrew Scarduzio (c.1897-1939) was a Camden, NJ crime figure tied to Eighth Ward politics who was shot to death outside a Bellmawr taproom in 1939.
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Scarduzio Jailed by Orlando After Gun Play in Restaurant
Nick Scarduzio, 39, a former Summer policeman, was held without bail for grand jury action after a gun-play row in Mike Patsourakas' restaurant at 1806 Broadway, while Commissioner Mary W. Kobus promised to investigate the police failure to report the shooting.
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Police Seeking Hidden Motive in Bar Slaying
Courier-Post, December 26, 1939: Camden police doubted the "brawl" explanation for the fatal shooting of Eighth ward political worker Andrew Scarduzio in a Bellmawr taproom.
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Dozen Battles Draw 1000 as Victory March Pays Serenade
A victory parade after a bitter Eighth Ward Republican primary set off a street riot at Sixth and Viola Streets in front of William Tansky Jr.'s saloon; a boy was hit by a ricocheting bullet and detectives questioned the rival faction leaders.