Today in History, 1956: Man jailed in Clay County speaks about years on the run cashing bad checks
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February 17, 2026
On February 17, 1956, prolific check passer James Carter ruefully recounted his 23,000-mile criminal spree and ultimate capture while awaiting a lengthy sentence in the Clay County Jail.
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