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Charleston Gazette in Charleston, West Virginia

22 Dec 1965

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Charleston Gazette

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Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

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Dec 22, 1965

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Ex Major Nabbed in Dope Case

Federal officials announced the seizure of the largest heroin haul in U S history totaling 209 pounds. Ex major Samuel Desist, identified by George M Belk, was arrested in Orleans France as part of a multi site operation that included arrests in New York Columbus Georgia and Miami Florida. The narcotics valued at 18 5 million. Also detained were four French aliens a Brazilian and nightclub operator Frankie Dio in Miami.

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New York United States Columbus Miami Fla George M. Belk Federal Bureau of Narcotics Samuel Desist Orleans France Belk Desist CWO Herman Conder FY. Benning Henry L. Giordano Federal Narcotics Bureau New York City Frankie Dio
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Christmas Eve Messiah Concert at Christ Church

The 40 voice chancel choir led by organist will perform Handel s Messiah on Christmas Eve at Christ Church Methodist. Soloists include Mrs. John B Hover and Mrs. William H Ibis with soprano Mrs. Carl A Dee and contralto Ellsworth Per Riggs. The program features faculty and guests from Manhattan and local church choirs.

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Rowland Shock Christ Church -Methodist John Handel Robert M. Morgenthau Kpristmas Manhattan Cadee Charles G. Greybill Pire Caners Nist John B. Hover Frante William H. Ibis McKee Carl A. Dee Riggs Ellsworth
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