Costello Dominant in Tammany Hall Anger Across British Mobsters
London dispatch reports British mobsters express envy over Frank Costello’s prominence in U S politics and media. Italian Jack, a Soho operator, says emigration to New York promises opportunity as he laments Britain’s limited scope for rackets and the laxity of American law compared with Britain. He notes police pay, bribery barriers, and legality of gambling as contrasts, and voices envy for a country where notoriety translates to opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jack
London
America
Frank Costello
Maughy Soho
Costello
Joe Adams
Scotland Yard
WU. S
American British Heads TM Confer On 38th Parallel
London reports say American and British officials discuss whether Lt Gen Ridgway’s forces should cross the 38th parallel in Korea. A crossing plan might create a safe zone and open talks with Chinese Communists. MacArthur seeks higher authority guidance to avoid stalemate and unnecessary casualties. Attlee confirms Britain’s position in Parliament and urges UN consults before any crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Matthew Ridgway
Korea
Douglas MacArthur
Hugh Baillie
Unt
Allelio
Clement R. Attlee
Britain
House of Commons
Grand jury indicts three tax officers in fraud case
A federal grand jury indicted three men including two former Bureau of Internal Revenue officials for conspiring to steal about 45,000 in income taxes. Named defendants are Ernest M. Schino former chief field deputy in Northern California for the BIR Patrick Moonty 51 year old retired former chief field deputy for Nevada and Martin Hartman once an auto dealer in San Francisco and Nevada mining stock salesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Ernest M
Mike) Schino
California
Patrick Moonty
Nevada
Martin Hartman
Dock Walters Resigns Post With Hunt Foods
Albert L. Dock Walters director of industrial relations for Hunt Foods Inc resigns effective March 31. Since joining California Conserving Co in 1945 and remaining after its merger with Hunt Brothers in 1944, he led personnel management labor relations and wage administration. His hayward HQ moved to Fullerton in October. He serves on the Hayward Chamber board and the Hayward Racny Club, receiving a December honor for community service. The Walters plan to reside back in the area with no new connection announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert L
Dock) Walters
Hunt Foods, Int
Walters
Hayward
California Conserving Company
Hunt Brothers
Organizeation
Fullerton
Wancy
New York Officials Challenge Costello Tammany Ties
Senate investigators hear Underworld leader Frank Costello labeled as a dominant sinister influence in Tammany Hall. William O Dwyer, former New York mayor, cites Costello's long contact with Tammany figures and his role in steering nominations including Aurelia and Kennedy. O Dwyer recalls learning key details from Costello’s testimony. The panel discusses corruption in policing, the need for a federal watchdog, and the scope of Costello’s influence across Tammany wards and related campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank Costello
Gir
Tammany Anil
William O'Dwyer
Senate Crime Investigating Committee
O'Dwyer
Youyor
Tammany
Costello
Michael Kennedy
Kennedy
Aurelis
Tammany District
Grand Jury
Halley
Geetella
Aurelia
City of
Hidley
Holley
Talley
Federal Commission
Wall Street Stocks Dip to 18 Month Low
Trading in New York stocks slumped to the lightest level in nearly 18 months amid cautious dealing. Prices fell to session lows around mid session, with a slight recovery later but no strong support in any sector. Traders recalled last week’s sharp setback and remained wary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York U.P
Hearing on courts set by supervisors as Foley gives ideas
Alameda supervisors call an open public hearing on reorganization of inferior courts for 1:30 pm at the county courthouse. Judge Foley urges a Hayward San Leandro district with seven judges, arguing current per capita loads and uncounted parking violations skew the analysis and urging judicial council review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Alameda County Board of Supervisors
Tresting
Supervisors
Flye
Alameda County Taxpayers Association
Veterans Service Council
Alameda County Bar Association
Apartment House Owners Association of
Alameda County
Alameda County Building and Construction Trades Council
AFL
Alameda County Supervisors
San Leandra
Heffernan
State Judicial Council
Hayward-San Leandro
Judicial Council
Gibson
Oakland
Justice of the Peace
San Leandro-Hayward
Hayward
Jude
Justice of the Peace of
den Township
Eden Township
City of Hayward
Justice Court
City Hall
Eden
Juvenile vandals flood David E. Martin School grounds
Deputies responded to David E. Martin School in San Lorenzo Village after four to five teenage boys pried loose a drinking fountain, unwound outside fire hoses, and flooded the grounds. They climbed the roof, damaged a vent pipe, and used a water pipe as a tool, while match heads littered the area. School officials will increase patrols during Easter vacation.
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David E. Martin
San Lorenzo Village
Morphine Theft Probe At James Graham Plant
Investigating officers from the Hayward sub station looked into a suspected narcotics theft at the Newark James Graham Manufacturing plant. 20 cc of morphine were found missing from a locked cabinet that nurses reported had been opened. Burglars forced the cabinet though only nurses normally access it. Estimated illegal sale value around 300 dollars, with street prices about 160 times higher. Fingerprints will be taken and new employee checks expected as the probe continues.
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Hayward
Alameda County Sheriff's Department
Newark
James Graham Manufacturing Company
Gregory Perry
Stage-Manufacturing
Debate on State Funds In Assembly Debate on State Funds In Assembly
In Sacramento the assembly began voting on Gov Warren s billion dollar budget promising no new tax increases. Assemblyman Marvin Sherwin predicts quick approval while leaders show little opposition. A master reapportionment plan looms as Laughlin Waters hints at reshaping districts and seats. Education subcommittee approves UC budget with no cuts. Veteran loan bills move to floor boosting home loans to 8500 and farm loans to 15000. Senate polices lobbyists as Samish probe proceeds. Waters also proposes tax exemptions for parochial schools.
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Sacramento
Earl Warren
Assembly
Shields
Laughlin E. Waters
Los Angeles
Ben. Tudse
el Centro
University of California
Hills
Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
Richard McCallister
Waters
Esterday
Free Steak Dinner for Returning Diamond Surprise at Hayward Cafe
Peters and King, cleaners employees, found a diamond ring and wrist watch in an overcoat sent to American Cleaners. They returned the items to owner Pete Karris at Hayward Cafe who celebrated their honesty with a free steak dinner. The event ended with Karris praising the two women as guests.
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Hileen Peters
Edith King
American Cleaners
Castro Street
Hayward
Pete Karris
Karris
Miss
Peters
United Nations Troops Advance on 140 Mile Front in Korea
United Nations forces push along a 140 mile Korean front meeting rear guard resistance mainly north of Seoul and Hongchon. Chinese 3rd Field Army shifts into line to screen their retreat toward Manchuria as UN columns approach the 38th parallel.
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United Nations
Korea
Adrawal
U.N
Joe Seoul
Hongchon
6Th Army
London
U. S
38Th Parallel
Seoul
26Th Army
3Rd Field Army
3Rd Field
Manchuria
Hungnam
Grd
Chunchon
Chunchan
Hongchon Wan
Changpyong
Ath
Parnel
Nortth Korea
Chorsyon
Assemblyman Dunn Plans To Move Into Local Area
Castro Valley chamber backs legislative reapportionment to create one district in Southern Alameda County. Dunn says he may still be eligible to run from Southern Alameda, or even San Leandro if included, regardless of reapportionment. He cites family and cost reasons delaying residency plans and notes a hands off stance on reapportionment while pushing a committee to discuss the chamber’s letter.
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Assembly
Jameda County
San Leonilra
Dunn
Castro Valley
California
Tetler
Crash injuries in two-car wreck near Dublin and Livermore
Two-car crash on Highway 50 near Dublin and Livermore sent Tora Lee Scott 26 of Lodi to Providence hospital with possible serious injuries after her car struck a concrete abutment during a passing maneuver. Companion Margaret Horton 18 of Lodi sustained minor injuries. three other passengers escaped unscathed. In a separate early morning crash, Charles F. Nunes 38 of Alameda and passengers Robert Abeyla 23 and Richard Forres 3, Oakland, rolled over on Highway 50 near Livermore. all were treated at St Paul’s hospital.
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Tora Lee Scott
Lodi
Providence Hospital
Margaret Horton
Scott
Dublin
Horton
St. Paul's Hospital
Livermore
Red
New Livermore Pass
Charles F. Nunes
Alameda
Prasonwers
Robert Abeyla
Richard Forres
Oakland
Nunes
St. Pauls
Snow and Rain Isolate Towns Across Nation
United Press reports winter lingered in the north with blocked roads and town isolations while southern cities faced heavy rain. Spring was nearing, but many areas remained under winter's grip. Actor Henry Fonda and cast members were marooned at Sibley North Dakota as trains stalled by deep snowdrifts. Governor Norman Brunsdale coordinated with Red Cross and army officials to aid towns facing food and fuel shortages.
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United Press
Henry Fonda
Mr. Roberts
Sibley
Norman C. Brunsdale
North Dakota
Red Cross
Army
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