Gangster Slain Begged For Life On West Side Street
FBI identified victim as Dominic Mafrici 37 shot on a quiet Buffalo street after pleading for mercy to gangster Tony. Mafrici, with a long crime record, was being held on robbery charges in Ohio. Police noted a federal warrant for unlawful flight to avoid confinement in Cincinnati. Arrests included David Tiburzio 32 of Hubbard Ohio who jumped bail. Mafrici and Tiburzio had earlier been involved in a 1947 acquittal of a murder charge in Florida.
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Dominic Mafrici
West Side
Mafrici
Steubenville
Ohio
William Tiersselt
FBI
John Roche
Cincinnati
David F. Tiburzio
Hubbard
Roche
Tiburzio
Ohio Reformatory
Herobbery
Ohio Penitentiary
Francesco Daniele
Tampa
Fla
Daniele
Mahaffey Named Chief Attorney-Examiner for PUCO
Ralph N. Mahaffey a 32 year old government lawyer was named chief attorney examiner for the Utilities Commission. He will remain a lew attorney examiner in the agency in Columbus Ohio.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ralph N. Mahaffey
Utilities Commissionsion
Lew
World War I Quisling Shot Down In Tel Aviv
Rudolf Kastner, a controversial Hungarian Jewish leader during and after World War II, died from gunshot wounds in a Tel Aviv street on March 4. Police detained two young men as murder suspects after the attack, while Kastner’s controversial role and the libel trial of Malkiel Greenwald shaped lingering historical debate.
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Quisling
Tel Aviv
Rudolf Kastner
Kastner
al Kelet
Budapest
Hungary
Jerusalem
Malkiel
Greenwald
District Court
Housing starts seen rising as money tightness eases
Federal housing officials predict a return to growth in homebuilding with about 1.1 million starts this year. Albert M. Cole cautions the best judgment points to a similar rate as last year, reversing a downturn that saw starts at 1.01 million in January due to high mortgage costs.
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Washington
Albert M. Cole
Federal Housing Administrator
Life Saving Classes Open at YMCA in Middletown
Registration for junior and senior life saving courses is open at the YMCA announced by Don Hardesty. The programs are run with Middletown Red Cross and YMCA cooperation. A renewal course runs 6 30 to 6 30 pm Thursday March 28. Regular classes start April 1 at 7 pm each Monday Wednesday and Thursday at the YMCA. Those interested may contact Hardesty for water safety instruction and class assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Don Hardesty
Middletown
Hardesty
Drought Shifts To Upper Plains
The Weather Bureau reports drought has moved from the southern plains to the central and upper Great Plains. Minnesota and Wisconsin saw the least rainfall in December, receiving under half normal precipitation. The southern Great Plains had 50 to 200 percent of normal rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Great Plains
Weather Bureau
Minnesota
Wisconsin
St Patrick's Day Spirit Shines On Local Street Scene
A Hamilton report notes St Patrick's Day fever in the town. A young woman on High Street drew attention with her bright shimmering green hair as celebrations approach.
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Hamilton
St. Patrick's Day
High Street
Scout Troops Plan Father Daughter Banquet
Girl Scout troops 4 11 45 26 and 9 will hold a father daughter banquet tonight at the Armco Center on Lafayette Avenue. The affair begins at 6 30 p m and is directed by George Hood the chairman for the center sponsored troops.
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Armco
Lafayette Avenue
George Hood
YMCA Announces Beginning Bowling Class This Spring
The YMCA Informal offers a five week beginner bowling course starting Thursday at 6 30 p m with a 6 fee and 2 reduction for members. Instructors Hobart Deep and Hoffert emphasize fundamentals, coaching, and use of a sound film strip. Bowling balls and shoes provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Dick Bottockert
America
Hobart Deep
Ferbert
Champion Seeks Tax Recovery From Excess Profits Claims
Champion Paper and Fiber Co. of Hamilton filed a U S Tax Court claim in Cincinnati to recover excess profits taxes paid from 1941 to 1946 amounting to over 15 56 million dollars The suit filed in 1953 follows a denial by the Excess Profits Council In a separate hearing Sorg Paper Co of Middletown and the government seek an adjustment of a 337 831 claim with Sorg contesting assessments against it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champion Paper and Fiber Company of
Hamilton
U. S
Cincinnati
Champion
Excess Profits Council
Sorg Paper Co
Middletown
Sorg
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N. Y
Tony
Cleveland
Lexuriows
Getz
Central GA
PUCO
Central Ave
Bob Ryan
Basle
Switzerland
Library Little
David
Streifthau’s
Poff’s Pure Oil
Grand Ave
Cleve
Leaderows
Lanolin
Mt Ed
Cay
Hazel Bishop
Helene Curtis
Averuses
Epsom Salts
Lady Esther
Baume Ben-Gay
Wrisley Superbe
Richard Hudnut
Ieremeetmieene
Awari
Ifasteeth
Ipana Nor
Castell
Chat Au Rees
Commonwealth
Central Avenue
Main
Garden
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