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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1947

Page

14

Dominican Revolt Leaders Freed on Bail in Havana

In Havana on October 6, twenty six alleged chiefs of a 1097 man expeditionary force to depose Dominican Republic president Rafael Trujillo were released on $5000 bail each. Special Magistrate Pvelia Table of the Supreme tribunal accepted security company bonds, while Judge Pablo noted charges of jeopardizing state peace and enlisting without Cuban authorization. The group, mostly Dominicans and Cubans, included eight generals and previously released members. among those freed earlier were Hollis Smith of Palisades Park New Jersey and Rupert F Waddell and Thomas Sawyer of New York City.

Havana Rafeel Prujillo Dominican Republic Pvelia Supreme Tribunal Whith Aeting Pablo Wce United States Hollis Smith Palisades Park N. J Rupert F. Waddel Thomas Sawyer New York City

Man Makes Good With His Friends In City Fight

A fragmentary note records a man aligning with companions in a local clash. Names and places are unclear, but the event centers on group action and a consequential outcome at a public center. Cleanup suggests a minor civic disturbance with social ties shaping the incident.

George A Michaels dies after short illness

George A Michaels 67 of 225 Summerfield avenue former vice president of Bridgeport local 252 Typographical union died Sunday in Bridgeport hospital after a short illness. Services Wednesday at 8:30 am at George W. Pistey funeral home 331 Barnum avenue and 9 o clock in St Johns Nep church with a requiem high Mass burial in St Michaels cemetery Survived by wife Mary Michaels a son Lawrence E Michaels a daughter Mrs Jane Rascoe two brothers two sisters and three grandchildren

George A. Michaels Mthalcik Summerfield Avenue Bridgeport Typographical Union George W. Pistey Barnum Avenue St. John's 'Nep St. Michael’s Cemetery Michaels Post Publishing Company Timea-Star Wilson H. Lee Company Orange Local 48 New Haven Mary Michaels Lawrence BE Jane Rascoe Harmon, N Stephen Mibalcik Trenton Howard Michaels St. Albana L. I Mary

Hoover slams glamorizing of crime in Hollywood era

FBI director John Edgar Hoover joined Governor Warren and Senator Downey in Washington to discuss a new underworld in entertainment. He cited Bugsy Siegel as a symbol of sin and corruption, noting his ties to Costello Moretti Adonis and other mob figures, and warned of glamor in respectable circles. He referenced Hollywood Nite Line editor Tarantino and Sinatra's past, highlighting criminal links and public pressure against youth leaders.

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Underworld Probes Tangle With Las Vegas Gangster Scene

The report notes investigations into underworld activity linked to the amusement business and mentions Governor Warren and cooperation with the FBI, narcotics bureau, and police. It cites Sinatra denying financing Tarantino and highlights a Tarantino essay on a Las Vegas gangster trap. It references Siegel as a celebrated yet controversial figure and notes wartime aluminum production increases.

Warren FBI Bureau of Narcotics Pollee Evans Sinatra Tarantino the Flamingo Las Vegas Benjamin Siegel

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