Headline Comics #44 (1949)

This is an anthology comic featuring crime and adventure stories. The cover story depicts police and FBI agents interrogating mobsters about a crime syndicate milking millions of dollars from the American public. An interior story follows a young man named Angelo who returns to his impoverished neighborhood, where he becomes entangled with criminals and must escape pursuit by both the mob and law enforcement. Another story shows rangers pursuing criminals in a remote desert location, with action involving a plane and gunfire at a remote house. The issue also includes a full-page advertisement for Kelpidine Chewing Gum, a weight-reduction product claiming to help users lose up to five pounds per week.