Hoffa Forces Set for Union Takeover at Miami Convention
Washington dispatch reports Teamster Vice President James R Hoffa mobilizes support to assume control of America's largest union. Delegates numbering about 1500 are expected to elect Hoffa president by acclamation at the Miami convention opening Sept 30. Senate probes threaten only if concrete evidence emerges. Hoffa vows not to plead the Fifth. AFL CIO ethics committee prepares final corruption hearings affecting the Teamsters ahead of the Miami meeting.
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INS
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James R. Hoffa
Lave
Hoffa
Dave Beck
Miami
Teamster Crardom
Senate
Teamsters
Johnny Dio
New York
Hoisz
John L. McClellan
Ark
Detroit
Afl-Cio Ethical Practices Committee
Teamsters Rus
Afl-Cio Exective Council
Federation
Dust complaints brighten city manager's day in Harper Woods
During heavy rains taxpayers flooded basements, totaling about 300 calls. City Manager Robert J. McNutt received a surprising note from a homeowner complaining about dust blowing in the alley on dry summer days, offering a rare moment of levity amid municipal challenges.
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Harper Woods
Mich
Robert J. McNutt
Quiet mobster Johnny Dio’s smooth front under scrutiny
A lengthy profile of John Dioguardi depicts a suave, family man façade masking a ruthless labor racketeer. It notes his 40-year marriage, Long Island home, and alleged $1 million yearly earnings, while detailing past extortion, obstruction, and murder-tinged inquiries and failed trials.
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John Dioxuard
Johnny Dio
Senate
Dio
New York
Jaguardi
John Dioguardi
Long Island
Point Lookout
Chimé
Louis
Lepkey ‘Buchalter
Jake
Gurrah
Shapiro
Sing Sing
Star Witness
Labor Rackets Committee
Manhattan
Lower East Side
FBI
Jimmy Doyle
John J. O'Rourke
Tte
Victor Riesel
Witesses
Court Tosses Out Suit on Fremont
Fremont damages suit by Henry Sands claiming permit denial to operate a quarry near Durham Road Irvington was dismissed as a zoning matter by Alameda County Superior Court Judge Thomas Ledwich. A trial date will be set to decide if the council and board of appeals had grounds to deny the permit per City Atty LeRoy Broun.
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Henry Sands
Durham Re
Irvington
Thomas J. Ledwich
Alameda County
Young Intern Kills and Wounds Wife in Chicago Apartment
Montreal intern Dr. Irwin Feldman stabbed his 18 year old wife Sandra in their Chicago apartment as she prepared to leave him. Feldman, 25, was held at Grand Crossing Station. Sandra Feldman was listed in serious condition at South Shore Hospital.
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Chicago
Montreal
Irwin F. Feldman
Grand Crossing Station
Sandra
South Shore Hospital
Legion to Install New Commander in San Leandro
Martin A. Ryan of Albany succeeds Capt. Richard M. Foudy of the Alameda County Sheriff’s Dept. as commander of William F. Humphreys Post 732 of the American Legion in installation rites last night at the Veteran’s Building 1105 Bancroft Ave. Alameda County Voiture of the 40 or 8 conducted the ceremony. New officers include Robert Zbikowski first vice commander Gerry Frybarger second vice-commander Al Noble adjutant and finance officer Al Wiegardt chaplain Robert Wilson sergeant at arms Nick Nichols historian and Richard Dombrink judge advocate.
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San Leandro
Martin A. Ryan
Albany
Richard M
Alameda County
al Noble
al ‘Wiegardt
Robert Wilson
Nick Nichols
Richard Dombrink
Mexican Farm Worker Deaths Stir Questions
In San Jose the California Health Dept. questions peculiar patterns in Mexican farm laborer deaths since 1955. Dr Irma West notes 14 cases among braceros. healthy men aged 23 to 46 work, sleep well, then die in the night from nightmares.
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San Jose
California Health Dept
California
Irma West
Department
State Assn
Lack of Parent Support Slows Teen Crime Fight
In New York City officials warn that a wave of youth crime is hindered by lack of parental support and funding. Police Commissioner Stephen P. Kennedy demands 1 4000 more officers, while 536 rookies patrol with limited training. Within 24 hours 53 arrests were made, including burglary and car theft by teens. The mayor’s aide notes 22 deaths in 5 years linked to youth violence, not gang warfare. Authorities target 25 distressed neighborhoods as poverty and school-age violence rise.
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New York
Newarks Police
City Youth Board
Stephen P. Kennedy
City Hall
William Pier
Sestary
Robert F. Wagner
Lie tests adopted by San Diego restaurant chain
A San Diego restaurant chain piloted a periodical detector system to curb employee pilferage. President Robert Peterson said losses have significantly dropped and staff feel more secure, with plans to extend the system to a drive-in chain in Los Angeles.
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Tesla
Robert Peterson
Heaid
Los Angeles
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