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Crime Does Not Pay #51 (1947)
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Crime Does Not Pay #51 is an anthology featuring multiple crime stories. The first story follows detectives White and Edwards as they investigate the murder of Don Mowery, uncovering evidence hidden in an ash can that leads to the arrest of the killer Bud. The second story, "Who Dunnit?", involves a murder mystery centered around a hockey game, where Death, a grim reaper figure, appears connected to a killing at the Markham Courier sports office. The issue also notes a significant change in publication format, transitioning from a weekly to a monthly magazine beginning with this issue.