Must Close Tracks to Halt Gambling Told by Probers
Arthur McBride founder of Continental Press and Cleveland Browns owner told the US Senate crime investigating committee that ending horse race gambling requires closing the tracks. He cited more Florida bookies and defended Continental Press as a legitimate wire for racing data while downplaying criminal ties and noting past associates. The panel planned to question Al Polizzi next, who has a Cleveland link and a Florida real estate deal with McBride.
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Arthur
Mickey” McBride
Continental Press Race Wire
Cleveland Browns
US Senate
Estes Kefauver
Florida
Miami
McBride
Pointblank
Kafauver
Continental Wire
al” Polizzi
Polizzi
Coral Gables
Fla
al Capone
Continental Press
Pier Fire Blamed On Carelessness In Baltimore
Federal investigators privately indicated the 15 million dollar waterfront fire was likely caused by carelessness rather than sabotage. An oil drum used as a warmth fire bin by pier workers near the burning area was a key clue as teams from FBI, Army, Maritime Administration, Coast Guard, city fire and police, and the National Board of Fire Underwriters probe the blaze that destroyed a five million dollar ammunition pier and the decommissioned transport George Washington, along with barges and other equipment, near Annapolis during construction of the Chesapeake Bay bridge project.
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Baltimore
George Washington
FBI
Army, Maritime Administration
Coast Guard
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Chesapeake Bay Bridge
Annapolis
Arctic wolves threaten Alaska reindeer herd, NatGeo notes
The National Geographic Society reports that Arctic wolves have killed nearly all of Alaska's reindeer within the last decade, reducing a herd of about 550,000 to roughly 50,000. The warning suggests Santa may face shortages for his Christmas run.
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Santa Claus
National Geographic Society
Alaska
Potato Blight Reported In Kent England
A potato blight is reported in Kent England affecting crops across farms. Local agricultural bodies monitor the spread and advise farmers on containment and planting adjustments for the coming season.
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Kent
England
Tiny Dorothy Ward Wins Bout Then Gets Fine
In Wichita on January 18 Dorothy Ward weighing about 100 pounds defeated wrestler Jack Terry who weighs 220 pounds. A judge fined Miss Ward fifty dollars and costs for using a lit cigarette to burn Terry during the match while Terry was grappling with opponent Ronnie Acheson.
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Wichita
Kan
U.P
Dorothy L. Ward
Jack Terry
Miss Ward
Terry
Ronnie Acheson
First US Marine Corps Detachment Aboard CABOT in 1775
The first US Marine Corps unit was the detachment on board the CABOT in December 1775 as part of the naval squadron under Commodore Esek Hopkins.
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Cabot
Naval
Esek Hopkins
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Sears Save Now
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