Crime Unit's Legality Reiterated by Brooke
Atty. Gen. Edward W. Brooke said Massachusetts Crime Commission is legally constituted with four Republicans, two independents, and one Democrat. The opinion counters charges that the seven member panel is unlawfully composed and a 50 minute meeting with Alfred E. Gardner and Harold Willcox preceded the statement.
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Boston
UPI
Edward W. Brooke
Massachusetts‘ Crime Commission
Attorney General
Commission
Afred E. Gardner
Harold Willcox
GOP
Curtiss Slams Peabody Over Appointment Delays
Massachusetts lawmakers criticized Gov Peabody for delaying action on bills connected to the Crime Commission. Rep Curtiss cited party designation changes by Bender and Fox before their posts in 1962, affecting eligibility. House members urged rapid enactment to validate appointments and continue anti corruption efforts.
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Harvard
Wilbur J. Bender
Boston College Law School
Sanford J. Fox
GOP
John A. Volpe
Brooke
Gardner
Bender
Fox
Massachusetts Crime Commission
Curtiss
Boston
UPI
Massachusetts
Mas House
Gov. Peabody
Lachusetts House
Sidney Q. Curtiss
Sheffield
Senate
Islature
Valachi Describes Kiss of Death in Senate Inquiry
Joseph Valachi testified about the Cosa Nostra and death orders, recounting prison yard plots, the hole isolation, and a fatal attack with an iron pipe. He identified associates including Johnny Dio, Joe Beck, Joe Coppola, and Vito Genovese in detailing the hit culture and his informer mark.
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Valachi
Senate
Washington
Joseph Valachi
Underworld
Cosa Nostra
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
New York
John Dioguardi
Johnny
Ralph
Mary
Joe Beck
Associated
McClellan
Beck
Joseph Saupp
Saupp
Ft. Monmouth
Defense cut. 5400 Europe troops to return home
The Defense Department announced a reduction of Army supply operations in Europe, enabling about 5,400 U.S. troops to return to the United States. The plan restructures the France based communications zone backing the 7th Army, aiming to save money while preserving wartime readiness and lift capabilities for reinforcements if needed.
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Washington
Defese Department
Europe
United States
Pentagon
France
U.S
7Th Army
Germany
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Berkshire Eagle Subscription Rates By Carrier And Mail
Rates listed for Berkshre Eagle subscriptions show 4 cents per week by carrier and mail options with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual pricing. Change of address instructions urge notify the local Post Office and the Berkshire Eagle, noting old and new addresses.
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Berkshire Eagle
Fastal
Pittsfietd
Massachusetts
Textile merger eyed by Pepperell Bibb firms
Pepperell Manufacturing Co of Boston and Bibb Manufacturing Co of Macon study a possible merger. Homer M. Carter and Robert Train, presidents of the two textile giants, say initial studies show considerable advantages for each firm, though stockholders must approve.
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Macon, Ga
UPI
Pepperell Manufacturing Co
Boston
Bibb Manufacturing Co
Macon
Homer M. Carter
Pepperell
Robert Train
Bibb
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Thomas E. Dwyer
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Curtiss Raps
Peabody
Bill Delay
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Rome
Richard Cardinal Cushing
Wollewild
New York City
Holy City
Cardinal Cushing
Ecumenical Council
Latin America
Mexico
Syndicate
Associates
Wagner
Cosa Nadre
Genovese
Ory Eee
Costellos Shoe Shop
Tyler St
Andy's
Pittsfield
Mass
South Atreet Pittsfield
Ays
McNamara
Sam Houston
Texas Independence
Heinz
Lestoil
Pine
Baker's
PARD
Beechnut Baby Food
Berkshire Hills
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