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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1961

Page

3

New Probe of Goldfine's Friends Reported Begun

The Justice Department reportedly opened a financial net worth inquiry involving a dozen high ranking figures tied to financier Bernard Goldfine. Sherman Adams is named as a subject, with Adams saying he will not comment. Goldfine is in prison for tax evasion and the probe seeks to trace about $600,000 siphoned from his textile empire.

Washington Justice Department Bernard Goldfine Clark Mollenhoff Minneapolis Tribune Des Moines Register and Tribune Sherman Adams Dwight D. Eisenhower White House Lancaster Adams Mollenhoff Goldfine Boston Mollehoff

Florida Lets Last Riders Out Of Jail

Ten Freedom Riders, the final members of four CORE led groups challenging segregation, were released from Tallahassee jail on $500 bonds after earlier refusals to post. Some planned a new visit next week to press for restaurant service. the operation remained peaceful with few arrests and no violence.

Associated Press Freedom Florida Tallahassee Congress of Racial Equality CORE Marvin Rich New York Ocala St. Petersburg Rich Francis Randall Columbia University

Youth Cites Castro Power

A 19 year old Cuban underground member in Miami says Fidel Castro has amassed Soviet and Czech military equipment beyond what patriotic fighters could overthrow, claiming the regime’s strength rests on foreign materiel.

Miami Fla Fidel Castro

Freedom Riders jailed in Jackson under breach of peace law

A 45 year old New York writer Elizabeth Porter Wyckoff filed the petition on Friday. Since May 24 a total of 116 riders seeking to integrate bus rail and airport facilities in Jackson have been arrested, signaling a possible broader move if successful.

Jackson New York Elizabeth Porter Wyckoff

Kennedy criticizes crime focus amid courthouse tour

Atty Gen Robert Kennedy told reporters at a New York federal courthouse that the public worries more about earning extra money than crime and corruption. He toured the building, meeting staff as AP photographer Anthony Camerano captured the moment. He described Cuba resupply rumors and noted 16 or 17 MiG fighters at a San Antonio base.

Robert Kennedy Federal New York Anthony Camerano Ernesto Cuba Havana San Antonio Mariel Pinar del la Port Pinar del Province

JFK Treatments Update Amid Resting Weekend

In Middleburg Virginia President Kennedy's acting back was treated again Saturday and the White House said he is getting along fine. The president spends the weekend with his family at the Glen Orea estate in Virginia horse country as Washington reports progress.

Middleburg Kennedy White House Glen Ora Virginia Horse Country Washington

Hobbs Hid In Cave Found After decades long pursuit

Isham D. Hobbs, 44, led officers to a cave about 12 miles from downtown Huntsville where he hid after the killing of Mrs. Margaret Fleming, 50, during a confrontation with an intruder on May 5, 1944. He faces murder charges and was arrested in Florida last November.

Huntsville Ala Isham D. Hobbs Hobbs Margaret Thornton Fleming Green Mountain Macon L. Weaver L. D. Wall James W. Baker Forestry Division Florida Ashville Eglin Air Force Base

Kennedy Injury Update and Return Timeline

Dent remained on crutches and is described as in good condition. Kennedy plans to return to the capital on Sunday night or early Monday morning.

Dent Kennedy Capital

Secret trial begins for Trujillo suspect in Dominican Republic

Maj. Gen. Jose Rene Roman Fernandez, a former defense minister, faced a secret treason trial over the Rafael Trujillo assassination. Officials demanded his death after a statement linking Roman to plans to seize the government. He was removed from defense post after the slaying, and is the first of many suspects to stand trial.

Ciudad Trujillo Dominican Republic Jose Rene Roman Fernandez Rafael L. Trujillo Roman Trujillos Juan Tomas Diaz

Man Faces Trial For Murder And Burglary

Hobbs stands before Circuit Judge Elbert H. Parsons charged with first degree murder and first degree burglary following a battle in which a person was stabbed. He claims insanity as his defense.

Ing Hobbs Elbert H. Parsons

Samuel Clemens Buried in Mira New York

The historic author Samuel Clemens known as Mark Twain is buried in Mira New York. The brief note confirms his final resting place and public memory of the writer.

Samuel Clemens Mark Twain Mira, N. Y

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