Costello’s Senate appearance exposes criminal empire ties
Frank Costello testifies before a crime investigating committee, claiming retirement and luxury, while facing questions about a nationwide rackets network. He admits cash assets and taxable income but refuses to reveal net worth, is found in contempt, and leaves amid polite yet pointed exchanges with Senator Halley as he recalls a life of bootlegging and gambling.
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New York
Aug
Frank Costello
Long Island
Costello
United States Senate
Crime Investigating Committee
Mr. Halley
Rudolph Halley
Francesco Castiglia
Italy
Opportunity
Manhattan
Sands Point
Senate
Changes Since '48 Electoral Vote Shifts Across States
The 1952 electoral map differs from 1948 in 16 states due to 1950 census reapportionment. Nine states gain 14 seats overall and seven lose 14. The total 531 votes require 266 to win. The list shows state votes for 1952, noting gains and losses such as California and New York, with shifts across Alabama to Nebraska and other states affected by population changes.
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Washington
House
Senate
Josses
Bains
Alabama
Nevada
Arizona
New Blampshire
Maryland
Vermont
Virginia
Local Man to Attend Goodwill Convocation
Walter L. Case executive secretary of Goodwill Industries of Long Beach and the harbor area will join 400 U S representatives at the organization 39 s golden anniversary convocation at Lake Geneva Wisconsin August 17 21 Skillshop sessions covering all aspects of the Goodwill Industries work program will be held each morning Case will join the skill shop on spiritual values.
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Walter L. Case
Goodwill Industries of
Long Beach
Harbor Area
Goodwill Industries
U.S
Lake Geneva
Wis
Case
Combat pay rules for Korea veterans outlined by 1952 act
The article explains eligibility for combat pay under the 1952 act, noting six days of hostile fire in a combat group during a month qualifies a veteran, with deductions for those who received incentive or special pay. It mentions forthcoming claim forms from the Department of Defense and anticipated settlement delays due to volume. It also lists Fort MacArthur personnel changes and ROTC students at Long Beach Naval Station.
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Office of Public Informat
Department of Defense
Cost Index Raises Wages At North American Downey Plant
North American Aviation workers at Downey and other Southern California sites received a 2 cent per hour cost of living pay rise effective July 28. The raise affects over 29,000 Southern Californians and totals about 10,000 dollars more per month. The increase follows a rise in the Bureau of Labor Statistics consumer price index for large cities.
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North American Aviation, Inc
Downey
California
Southland
U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Marine Colonel to Become UC Dean
Col Katherine A Towel, rector of women marines, will retire next May 1 to become dean at the University of California Berkeley. The announcement notes her move from the Marine Corps to academia amid ongoing pay and cost-of-living adjustments affecting North American employees including 1000 at Fresno and 14000 at Columbus division.
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Washington
Marine Corps
University of Cali
Katherine A. Towel
Jornia
Berkeley
Women Marines
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