Mystery man Grunewald ties to power and liquor rings
The piece profiles Henry Grunewald, dubbed the mystery man, detailing his high level contacts, alleged ties to former alien property custodian Leo Crowley, and past as a prohibition agent. It recounts his government service, indictments, naturalization, and rumored liquor connections, with jokes about IRS staff and rising Christmas mail volumes.
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Henry
Truman
Brewster
Maine
Bridges
New Hampshire
Miami Beach
Spring Lake
N.J
Washington Hotel
Harry Woodring
King Committee
Leo Crowley
Crowley
Grunewald
Civil Service Commission
New York
Prohibition Office
Roswell A. Saver
Winslow
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
Pearl Harbor
U.S. Navy
Naval Young Men’s Christian Association
Brooklyn
Western Electric
New York City
FBI
Republican National Committee
Henry W. Marsh
Crime and corruption in California exposed by Kefauver panel
The Kefauver Committee outlines California gambling rings led by Guarantee Finance Co and linked to police and sheriff turf wars in Sunset Strip. It details Lt. James Fiske’s counteractions, Mickey Cohen’s operations, a bribery web, and Arthur H. Samish’s vast influence and unrecorded Samish fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Setaeve
Los Angeles
California Crime Commission
So-Cal Guarantee Finance Co
Sitio
Florida
William H. Parker
Guarantee Finance Co
Sunset Strip
Parker
James Fiske
Sammy Rummel
Mickey Cohen
Democracy and the 1952 elections warned by press
A Washington Home Town Report argues democracy hinges on belief in democratic principles and confidence in government. It predicts a bitter election year with 32 Senate seats and a President at stake, notes metropolitan papers favor Truman but grass roots polls diverge, urging informed voters and responsible press coverage.
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United States
House of Representatives
Senate
Truman
RFC profits cited in criticism of press coverage
The article argues against slanted reporting and highlights the Reconstruction Finance Corporation annual report for the year ending July 1 1951. It notes that RFC dividends to the U S treasury reached 16 345 812 on 100 million capital and net profits of 75 million from synthetic rubber and tin, plus 4 000 008 from Smaller War Plants liquidation, totaling 95 345 812.
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Reconstruction _Finance Corporation
RFC
Stuart Symington
U.S. Treasury
Treasury
War Plants Corporation
Tribute demand fuels debate among Americans on airmen case
The Hungary seizure of four American airmen sparks backlash as critics compare it to historic protests against tribute. The dispute centers on a $120,000 demand and reflects longstanding U S tensions over foreign penalties and national honor.
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Hungary
Robert Goodloe Harper
France
Wheelchair Burglar Boasts Master Crime Skills
In Oakland Leo Whaley a 15 year old cripple in a wheelchair is jailed on burglary charges. He claims he masterminded two gangs in prior crimes and demonstrates his pick key skill by opening files. He case checked a home then entered through an unlocked rear door. He attended handicapped classes at a local elementary school.
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Oakland
Calif
Leo
Whaley
Leon Carroll
Harry J. MacDonald
Westward Trip Offer for Auto Buyers
Planning a trip west to California drive a late model car and have all car expenses paid. This is not employment. Contact California Arizona Auto Buyers Association based in Filmore and Amarillo Texas via telephone 4-1964.
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California
Arizona Auto Buyers Association
Filmore
Amarillo
Exas
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Drew Pearson
Mystery Man
Merry
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Eisenhower Yy Eadquarters
Eisenhower
Europe
Taft
All Duff
Pennsylvania
Shoreham Hotel
Washi
Africa
Marshall Rodolfo Grazia
Mussolini
Mary
Il Puce
Federation of Republican Veterans
Rome
Petton
Washington, P.c
Pearl Ittigiah
Minto
Oscar Chapman
Alaska
Mets
Sere Abe Vernikoff
Crime In America
Estes Kefauver
Rummel
Guasti Guasti
Carl Pearson
Lawrence Shaffer
Sheriff's Vice Squad
Guasti
Shaffer
Mickey
Max Shaman
Shaman
Cohen
Hollywood
Internal Revenue Bureau
Lavonne
Arthur H. Samish
Samish
California State Brewers’ Institute
Howard R. Philbrick
Arthur B. Samish
Philbrick
State Brewers’ Institute
Institute
Upstate
America
Doubleday, Inc
General Features Corp
WNU
Home Toun
Washington
the Weekly Press
RFC Report
Business & Invest
LIN Realty
Waldron
Ark
Farm Machinery & Equip
Irl Taylor
International Dealer
Crystal City
Texas
Kramer Industries
S. Anita
Dept. W
All States Tax Service, Inc
Columbia Building
Louisville
Kentucky
Clay
U. S. Savings
U.S. Defense
Cupid
Phil
Scott
Tobacco By-Products & Chemical Corporation
Richmond, Virginia
Lydia Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
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