Word: gurland
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Dates: during 1948-1948
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...John Gurland, a newly transferred instructor from the University of California, was forced into his car by an armed bandit at 9:20 Wednesday evening. The man then told him to drive to Charles street, threatening him with a black automatic and "numerous curses...
...When he realized that I didn't know Boston," Gurland explained, "he tried to instruct me downtown. I must have driven for over 45 minutes, with that gun nudging me all the time...
...kidnapper finally stopped Gurland at B and South streets where he demanded his driver's money. After finding that the loot was only $9, he demanded Gurland's $40 watch...
...extremely nervous," Gurland continued, "and he made me drive about 38 or 40 miles an hour while weaving through traffic. It's surprising we weren't picked up by some of the police cars that we passed...