Crime in America exposes Capone era links in Chicago
Estes Kefauver’s Senate Crime Committee details the Capone syndicate ties in Chicago politics and crime. It profiles Jacob Guzik Anthony Accardo Joe Fusco Ed Jones and Rocco De Stefano and notes corruption across Republicans and Democrats. It highlights policy wheels and bribes to police and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Senate Crime Committee
Jacob Guzik
Anthony Accardo
Accorde
Jack" McGurn
Joe Batters
Guzik
Rudolph Halley
Fusco
Halley
Gold Seal
Kefauver
Dan Serritella
Thumb Guzik
Capone
Illinois
Adducci
Cook County
Crime Commission
Atomic weapons alter European war balance says critic
In a Washington column a writer argues that new atomic artillery could confine destruction to enemy troops, enabling faster Rhine crossings and changing risks for Stalin and Hitler. The piece also notes George Allen’s proximity to Eisenhower and hints Ike’s 1948 run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Allen
White House
Eisenhower
Allen
Truman
Ike
Censorship Clash Over President Press Conference
Advisers warned against the talk on U S secrets while the Defense Department and CIA urged a censorship order to keep military policy in civilian hands. The Smythe atomic energy report by Gen Leslie Groves triggered protests from scientists over sensitive disclosures. Groves urged recall, staff quipped it would be like putting an egg back in a chicken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Defense Department
Central Intelligence
U.S
Smythe
Leslie Groves
Army
Groves
Kefauver seeks U.S. probe of Louisiana press case
Senator Estes Kefauver urged a federal investigation into what he termed a flagrant attempt to intimidate the press in Louisiana. Senators Tobey and Hunt supported the motion after five Lake Charles newsmen were indicted over Lake Charles American Press articles. The charges allege use of legal double-talk in reporting county conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Estes Kefauver
U. S.S
Louisiana
Tobey
Hunt
Lake Charles
Charles
Patterson withdraws support for Frieda Hennock as U.S. judge
Former secretary of war Robert Patterson informs the Senate Judiciary Committee he has withdrawn his endorsement of Frieda Hennock for a U.S. judgeship. Patterson, a former member of the U.S. Court of Appeals, says new facts disclosed by the New York bar association prompted the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Patterson
Senate Judiciary Committee
Frieda Hennock
U.S
Patterson
U.S. Court of Appeals
Miss Hennock
New York Bar Association
New Farm Plan Could Shape 1952 Campaign
The Truman administration weighs a bold small farmer program after a nationwide survey. Proposals include technical aid for inefficient farms and a farm loan plan to buy land and equipment. Brannan faces opposition from farm bureaus while cease-fire talks unfold in Korea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brannan
Thumb Sucking Normal Until Age Two Says Doctor
Dr. I Kugelmass of New York says thumb sucking is as normal as breathing and not worrisome until after age two. He notes most children quit by the second year and that persistent sucking may reflect feelings of being unloved or in need of consolation. He urges treating the child, not the symptom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Newton Kugelmass
New York
Kugelmass
Home town reporters weigh 1952 campaign contenders
The piece compares Taft and Truman as likely nominees with hints of other contenders on both sides. It notes traits of Taft and Truman, possible runs by MacArthur or Eisenhower, and mentions Warren, Dewey, Dirksen, Duff, Stassen, Vinson, Douglas, Byrnes, and Thurmond. It frames the race as a tug of personalities rather than issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Harry S. Truman
Missouri
Taft
President Truman
Warren
California
Dewey
New York
Dirksen
Illinois
Duff
Pennsylvania
Harold Stassen
Vinson
Douglas
Byrnes
South Carolina
Truman
Midwestern Farmer Rejects Phony Prosperity View
A Midwest farmer dismisses inflation warnings and synthetic prosperity, citing paid for auto and red tractor as proof. Observers anticipate his stance shaping views ahead of the 1952 election, noting farmer prosperity under West Wallderite administrations. Republicans urged to offer more than lectures on inflation and fake wealth.
Washington Silhouettes on Campaign Start and Tax Debate
Sen Hubert Humphreys from Minnesota criticizes a new tax bill for loopholes favoring big taxpayers. The National Small Business Men's Association distributes leaflets claiming the U S has more socialized income than Socialist Britain amid early campaign chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Humphreys
Minnesota
Senate
National
Small Business Men’s Association
U.S
Britain
Classified Department Sales Opportunity and Other Ads
Multiple short, damaged classifieds offer sales jobs for family hospital policies in Texas, a blacksmith shop in Elkhart, an orchid import business in Laredo for a profitable purchase, and a grocery store and gas station on Highway 67 with property details. Contacts include Commonwealth Insurance Co, Allen Starr, Exotic Plant Company, and L. Kaufholdt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tex
Commonwealth Cance Co
Akard
D & Insur
Texas
Allen Starr
Elkhart
Orchid
Laredo
Exotic Plant Company
Highway 67
L. Kaufholdt
Malvern
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Crime In America
United States
Greasy Thumb
al Capone
Accardo
Senator Wiley
America
Ed Jones
Jones
George
Mexico City
Joseph Charles
Joe) Fusco
Gold Seal Liquors, Inc
Virgil Peterson
Chicago Crime Commission
Joe Fusco
Cor
Doubleday, Inc
General Features Corp
WNU
Russia
Omar Bradley
Red Army
Europe
English Channel
Rhine
Maginot Line
Cemetery Hill
Gettysburg
Kremlin
Hitler
Poland
Stalin
Western Europe
Roosevelt
Paris
Washington Pipeline
Main Street
Agriculture Department
Panmungjom
New Korea
Boyle
William M. Boyle, Jr
Democratic National Committee
Guy Gabrielson
GOP
Gabrielson
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
National Committee
Defense
Charles E. Wilson
Middle East
Egypt
Sudan
Suez
France
Turkey
Farouk
Canal Zone
Soviet Union
Iran
Mohammed Mossadegh
United Nations Security Council
Pene
Ull Ret
Kem
Business & Invest Afpor
San Antonio
City Public Service Board
N. St. Mary's St
Aee Ee
Lee Scott
Houston Equipment Co., Inc
Clinton Drive
Houston
Orchard
Iome
W. E. Diener
Hectics
Fomemene
Bringhurst and
Gillesa Streets
P.O
Lester McGraw
Alta Loma
Wilmington
N. C
N. Leckenby Company
Interbey Station
Seattle
Glendale Blvd
Los Angeles
Calif
Real Estate
MISC
Missouri Ozark
Hamilton Real Estate Co
Marshfield
U.S. Defense
Vicks
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