Alleged Gambling Syndicate Made $278,667 From Racket
Senate Crime Stoppers report links Chicago figures J. Accardo and Jack Gunk to a syndicate alleged to have earned $278,667 from gambling per the Kefauver hearings. Investigators target wire services, policy wheels, and ties to the Capone era mob while noting health issues delaying testimony.
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Fink Family Embarrassed By Aid Offers
The Fink family stranded near San Rafael after two cars broke down en route from Oregon to California for a doctor visit for their blind daughter Judy, age three. With just $1.32, they planned to sell belongings and seek work as they faced rising hardship. Community aid from the Marin welfare fund and Red Cross arrived, while relatives and neighbors offered clothes and small donations. Mrs. Fink expressed pride in not accepting help, hoping friends back in St Louis would have supported them.
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Sub Crew Member Lost Overboard Near Norfolk
Navy and Coast Guard continued a wide search for a submarine crewman swept overboard off Norfolk Virginia after a mine operating sub: the missing man’s identity was withheld. A second crewman was washed off the sub but rescued and reported in good shape.
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Eisenhower Named Europe Commander in Western Alliance
Eisenhower selected as supreme commander of Western European defense forces amid Cold War fears. The President-designate, lauded for experience and talent, to consolidate Allied efforts against Communist expansion. Plans indicate next month deployment to Europe with sites at Fontainebleau or Versailles for headquarters under Allied command.
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Self harm accident ends in fatal blast in town
A chaotic incident in which Charles Ebin Mitchell, 3, caused a fatal blast by detonating nine sticks of dynamite. Abbie Myrsaunte, present at the scene, reportedly set off an urn that contributed to the catastrophe. Police indicate Mitchell acted on his own and a man named Max Mivmaater was critically injured. Officers stated they would pursue safety and accountability in the wake of the tragedy.
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Nevada Delegation to Press Flood Control Plans in Sacramento
Nevada delegation at the four man congressional committee hearing urged rapid completion of authorized flood control projects. Witnesses led by Gov Warren pushed for accelerated financing and a four year plan to finish main reservoirs, arguing the work would aid the war effort and disaster protection.
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Dewey Refused Ambassadorship to Britain
Washington sources say Governor Thomas E. Dewey of New York rejected President Pelman’s offer to become ambassador to Great Britain last August. Dewey weighed the post but chose to stay in New York and lead the GOP from within, hoping to influence national policy while remaining undisputed head of the party.
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Aide and Disaster Topic For Lorenzo Study
A San Lorenzo school level Health Education committee considered first aid and disaster preparation. It urged teachers to qualify for Red Cross First Aid certificates and scheduled a 3:30 pm meeting on January 3 in David K. Martin School to discuss revised information for school records and athletic program health examinations.
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Low-cost personal loans offered by Anglo California Bank
The Anglo California National Bank advertises low cost personal loans for nearly any purpose. It invites borrowers including non depositors and offers to be contacted by phone or in person to arrange a loan of around $100 or more.
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Brat Wagon Tragedy Ends in Suspected Double Death
In Encino, Margaret Hey 27 murdered her fore he r and a man known as Haymond Berry 36 died by suicide in a station wagon linked to a $27,000 home. Deputies report Berry used the same method as Miney in the earlier incident. The scene remains under investigation.
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Solitary Inmate Gorman Dies After Stabbing In Yard
In a Massachusetts prison, 21 year old lifer Jack Gorman reportedly committed suicide after a fellow inmate, 23 year old Highbarn Smith, was wounded in a stabbing. The attack occurred as inmates were in outdoor recreation when Gorman allegedly approached Smith and struck as a guard was partially undressed. Smith had been transferred from San Quentin to Usain prison and was originally sentenced from Alameda County for kidnapping and a violation of the Little Tindbe law.
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Standard Oil Workers Share 1950 Christmas Message
A December 25 1950 corporate message stresses that oil industry people across the globe collaborate in exploration refining and delivery. It highlights workers in wilderness, tankers refineries offices and labs, saying the annual goodwill extends 365 days a year to keep the nation strong.
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