Amateurs Seize Bank Robberies In Rising Trend
FBI notes 70 percent of last year’s heists were solo jobs with amateurs driving growth. Despite high losses about 1.225 million, 246 bank robbery convictions were recorded, a peak since federal oversight began. Hooper cites examples of minimal profits and urges vigilant citizens to aid police with getaway car and suspect descriptions.
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Red Cross lists aides for volunteers social event
The Red Cross volunteers meeting and social Friday will be held at Pilgrim hall United church. Mrs. David Garbelnick chairs the arrangements with a large assist group. Dessert at 1 pm followed by a card party and a discussion of services. Reservations close tomorrow. Stephanie McCarthy will review Red Cross history after which a question period will follow. Dwight Fanton is the new local Red Cross chairman and James Leon sits on the board.
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Red Teers
Stephanie McCarthy
Red Red Cross
Red Cross
Dwight F. Fanton
James J. Leon
Community volunteers invited for refreshments and services
Active volunteers including last year's fund workers and new helpers are invited to be host for the refreshments. Mrs Garbel nick advises that any volunteers interested in services should come forward.
Traveller's check use dates back to 1891
The statement notes that traveller's checks have been in use since 1891, indicating their long history in financial practice. It presents a concise historical fact without additional context or details.
Lindbergh Returns to Active Duty as Air Force General
Brig. Gen. Charles A. Lindbergh donned the Air Force uniform for the first time today and reported for temporary active duty for at least three weeks as special assistant for research and development to Air Force Secretary Harold Talbott. He last served 15 years ago in the Office of the Chief of the Air Corps and resigned his reserve commission in 1941 after criticism from President Roosevelt. He resumed military ties last February after Eisenhower nominated him to brigadier general. Despite civilian status he acted as a consultant to an aircraft maker and served in air combat in the Southwest Pacific during World War II.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
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Lindbergh
Harold Talbott
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