United States v. Three (3) Trade Boosters

WATSON, District Judge.

The United States of America filed a Libel of Information praying for the seizure and condemnation of three Trade Boosters under the provisions of Public Law 906, 81st Congress, 2nd Session, Sec. 7,15 U.S.C.A. § 1177.1 The Trade Boosters were seized at. Williamsport, Pennsylvania, by Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation acting under authority of the Attorney General.

Frank J. Zaydell, of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, answered the Libel of Information alleging ownership of the machines. Claimant Zaydell alleged that the Trade Booster devices were not gambling…