Elks Conclave Ends with Prize to Phoenix Team
National Officers installed as the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks closed a five day convention in New York. First prize of 1000 dollars and a bronze plaque went to the Phoenix Arizona team. The convention authorized a one dollar levy on each member for possible wartime use by the Defense Department.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Defense Department
New York
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Arthur J. Roy
Willimantic
Accardo described as Chicago gang boss under subpoena
Tony Accardo, 52, a powerful Chicago underworld figure, lives in a River Forest mansion with wife and three children. He faces a Senate rackets committee appearance, has a long history with Capone, and is famed for wealth and ornate tastes while denying links to narcotics.
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Chicago
Tony Accardo
al Capone
Accardo
Senate
Washington
Estes Kefauver
D-Tenn
River Forest
William Grunow
Capone
Policy Games
Guzik
Mafia
World Organization
Rackets Committee
Julius Hoffman
Connecticut Business Services opens Norwalk franchise
The Connecticut Business Services Inc. opens a Norwalk franchise under Russell A. Walker. The article notes ties to Accardo gang associates and mentions a 1951 Kefauver Crime Committee hearing linking Accardo and Guzik to organized baseball.
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Norwalk
Connecticut’ Business Services
Inc
Russell A. Walker
Accardo
Gregory Boulevard
is_press gangland associates
Dent
Perfumed Car for Women Sparks Commuter Buzz in Newark
Newark July 10 AP reports the Hudson and Manhattan Railway launched a new women only car on the morning rush from Newark to New York. The baby blue air conditioned car, scented with perfume, drew praise for space and comfort though mirrors were missing. Passengers praised elbow room and leather seats, while one noted missing mirrors and another preferred riding with men. A separate note adds Ohio State pitcher Ron Nischwitz led Big Ten with 43 strikeouts in 47 innings.
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Newark
N.J
Hudson and Manhattan Railroad
New York City
Vera Weseley
Fords
Ron Nischwitz
Ohio State
Big Ten
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Frills
Schuler
Gang Lord
Calvert
Calvert Reserve
Honter
Calvert Distillers CO
N.Y. C
P.M
East Main ST
East Main Street
Conn
Thei
Ray
FORD
England
Ford Motor Co
Dearborn
Mich
U. S
Frascatore & Weiss, Inc
Kings Highway
Fairfield
Tebe
Howland
Mowland’s
Thrift Basement
Goodrich
O'Sullivan
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