Hello, Elle!
No, the paint and books were normal price.
Just the radio was cheaper.
Sacco and Vanzetti were anarchists who were found guilty of a robbery and murder in Massachusetts.
The case became a cause celebre (spelling?)
Eventually they were electrocuted, but their guilt or innocence lived on long after they had died. Michael Dukakis came very close to exonerating them, but not quite.
The book gets good reviews. It is coming from Texas so won't arrive for 2/3 weeks.
I have missed my crossword today!