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1 story matching slack
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:slacken, slacker, slackwir, slapjack, lack, sack
- The Alarmist Officer
A Seattle patrolman's attempt to slack off duty by pulling a fake fire alarm led to a public scandal and the end of his career.