Valachi to Testify on Cosa Nostra Racketeering
Senate investigators push a nationwide probe into organized crime as Joseph Valachi resumes testimony detailing Cosa Nostra's loan sharking, narcotics, murder for profit, and the criminal secrets he says cover legitimate fronts. He will outline hierarchies and geography, with police witnesses and officials expected to corroborate. The testimony aims to reveal the scope of the syndicate's reach and the power held by its leaders.
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Suibcom
Casa Nostra
New York
Valachi
Nfe
Pe “Tits
Cosa Nostra
Ave
Washington
Senatey
Adheix
Salunlay
Goth
Joseph Valdich
Nore
Stormer
Garter Century
Senate
Vito Genovese
John F. Shanley
New York City’ Committee
Inlis
Boilermakers and Employers Scramble Before Strike
The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and Western States Field Contractors negotiate a new contract after an expired deal. A strike by Monday 8 a.m. looms if no settlement, with unions asking wage hikes aligning with sheet metal workers and steamfitters. Employers offer 15 cents while demand for 35 to 63.5 cent raises cited.
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SAN Franciscod
At & A.m
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
Western States Field Contractors, Inc
Boilermakers
Anti-Bias Won By Gronouski
John A. Gronouski, newly named postmaster general, pledged strong support for ending discriminatory practices within the Postal Service. He told 4,000 National Association of Postmasters delegates that postmasters must back anti-bias policies and hire solely on qualifications, regardless of race or religion, and that politics no longer influence postings.
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Honolulu
John A. Gronouski
Postaster
Postal Service
Gropausis
National Association of Postmast!rs
Hungary Seeks American Grain Amid Cold War Trade
Hungary signals readiness to buy a large quantity of U.S. grain. Cargill of Minneapolis has requested an export license as Hungary and other East bloc embassies eye purchases valued around 69 million dollars. Diplomats say buyers will choose the most favorable terms and the Kennedy administration will decide the next move.
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Washington
Hungary
United States
Cargill, Inc
Minneapolis
U.S
Commerce Department
Senate
Everett M. Dirkism
Tinois
Iman
Janos Radyany
Legation
State Department
John Cole
Cargill
Radvany
Harold €. Vedeler
Office of
Eastern European Affairs
Canada
Australia
Central Committee
Council of Ministers
Khrushchev
$77,000 Bank Robbery Suspects In Custody In LA
Police in Los Angeles report two suspects tied to a $77,000 Pacific State Bank robbery. Velasco and Vigneau arrested after car pursuit. one suspect remains at large. Authorities say the men forced employees to open the vault and fled with cash.
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Los Angeles
Santa Barbara
Highway Patrol
Sheriff's Dept
Hito
Velasco
Moscow
Vigneau
Lis Cohemical
Hermosasour
Jsut
Jorge Velasco
Tor
Lawndale
Tass
Pacific
Velas Jome
Terrance
Soviet Union
Creed
Buell- Velasco
Vestia
Mawali
Llaco
Lyojeans
Napa
Ules
Ula
U.S
Napan
Eliot Endo
Hawaii
Oby
Kilatenance
Avea
Puna
JMG
7Th &T
Endo
Fountain Velasco
W. Compton Blvd
Eight-year-old drowns on fishing trip near Oceanside
An eight year old boy, Gerald Patterson, disappeared during a fishing trip with his father Earl G. Patterson and another man near Oceanside Harbor. Coast Guard and divers searched three hours but could not locate him. The group’s 15 foot boat capsized near the Del Mar Channel entrance amid smooth seas and swells.
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Oceanside
Charles van Pelt
Snan
Gerald
Heiwever
Gerald D
Patterson
Earl G. Pat
Terson
Norco
Pattergon
Gus E. Holm
Algo
Noreo
Holm
Polt
Del
Mar Channel
Coast Guard
Marine Hell
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Warrow
Gronouski
Khnushchev
Keashwnodat
France
Union
Janos Hont
Britain
San Leandro
Matorala
Dahlberg
Hie
Isers
Boy
Oakland Granite and Marble CO
Foothill
67Th Ave
Oakland
Kane
Bassett
International
Englander
Sealy
Hooker
Famous International Furn
Associated Consumers
Oak Street
Hayward
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