Kentucky and Buckeye sheriffs rapped for crime ties
The Senate Crime Investigating Committee grilled Ohio and Kentucky lawmen over close ties to gambling. It cited Lawrencer County Ohio sheriff funding a casino, and singled out Lucas and Trumbull County sheriffs for alleged wealth gains linked to betting. The Cleveland gambling syndicate figures were named, with expansion into Northern Kentucky mentioned.
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Probe Urges New Crime Curbs Across U S Senate report calls 22 laws
The Senate Crime Committee urged 22 measures to curb organized crime and boost federal enforcement. Proposals include a new three member federal crime commission, a dedicated Justice Department racket squad, stricter narcotics penalties, expanded immigration and tax enforcement, and tighter regulation of gambling and liquor interests. The report cites past inaction by Mayor O Dwyer and Costello connections, urging Congress to act swiftly.
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Senate crime panel calls for tighter gambling laws
A Senate crime committee report urges nationwide action to curb illegal gambling profits funding racketeering. Proposals include blocking interstate info on gambling, denying tax deductions, restricting use of mail and bets, banning transmission of gaming devices, and strict records of income and expenses. It backs tougher tax laws, new crime commissions, and local enforcement, while noting corruption at all levels and the risk of a national police force. The findings highlight major syndicates Accardo-Guzik-Fischetti and Costello-Adonis-Lansky, and the Mafia's role in narcotics, gambling, and extortion. The report cites Saratoga as an example of prior open gambling.
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Chuck) Polizzi
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Ask Bradley To Explain Wake Leak
Senators urge Gen Omar Bradley to clarify how a top secret Wake Island conference report involving President Truman and Gen Douglas MacArthur was created. The issue centers on alleged leaks as Congress prepares to hear MacArthur as the first witness in a closed inquiry into policy disputes over his firing.
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Bullet In Abdomen Escapes from Columbus Hospital
A prisoner, Henry C. Clark, 24, of Toledo, fled St. Francis Hospital early today after a bullet, surgical sponge and drain tube were found in his abdomen. He slid down a rope from the fourth floor before his planned operation for bullet removal, and doctors warned gangrene could endanger his life if he does not return soon.
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New York City Sales Tax Increase Takes Effect
New York City's sales tax rose from two to three percent in a hotly debated move. The change, reported by AP, went into effect amid controversy over its impact on shoppers and local businesses.
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Wedemeyer Warned Truman Korea Risked Soviet Invasion
Wedemeyer 1947 top secret Korea report warned President Truman that Soviet controlled North Korean forces threatened South Korea with invasion. He cautioned U S withdrawal would risk domination of Korea and threaten China Manchuria and Japan. He urged gradual withdrawal with strong guarantees to safeguard Korean freedom and independence.
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Vogeler Returns To U S Warns Keep On Guard
Robert A Vogeler arrived home from 17 months in a Soviet era prison in Hungary and said his case should remind Americans to stay vigilant against attacks on democracy He spoke at New York International Airport to a crowd of reporters and thanked the State Department and others for their efforts Vogeler a vice president of ITT was released after U.S Hungarian negotiations and was greeted by his father in Queens before clearance through customs
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Police Quell Negro Riot In Columbus Ga
In Columbus Georgia police restored order after a melee in a Negro district following a blast behind a squad car. Capt J D Armstrong said the explosion caused damage to pavement and vehicles as civilians and Fort Benning troops aided in clearing streets. Several Negroes were treated at the hospital and at least three were arrested.
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O'Dwyer silent as Senate panel report released
U.S. Ambassador William O'Dwyer gave no comment on the Senate Crime Committee report. The Mexico City embassy was closed for International Labor Day and the telephone operator said the former New York mayor was not answering calls at his residence.
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