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Gabalac Soap Box

Gabalac Soap Box
Clip: 319308_1_1
Year Shot: 1973 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: Color
Tape Master: 1960
Original Film: WPA 532
HD: N/A
Location: Ohio
Timecode: 01:22:21 - 01:23:15

The winner of the Gabalac Soap Box Derby has been accused of cheating. Segment begins with the dismantlement of the winning car. A saw is cutting through the cockpit of the car. CU of hands operating the saw. Reporter interviews a man with a mono-brow and thick mustache (lawyer?) Man talks about the derby conspiracy. Man states that he is approaching the situation the same as he would approach a consumer fraud case. On the surface, the accused appears to be taking advantage of everyone in the derby by collecting the $7,500 prize. He will look at the facts before pressing any criminal charges. He feels that the cheating was an isolated incident and does not reflect on the derby itself. He would hate to see the "wholesome" event tainted with controversy.