Valachi Reveals Underworld Leaders At Senate Hearing
Valachi named the five New York Mafia families leaders Vito Genovese Carlo Gambino Gaetano Lucchese Giuseppe Magliocco and Joseph Bonanno as he testified before the Senate Investigations Subcommittee. Security was tightened amid bomb and shooting threats, and a price reportedly placed on Valachi's head. The session opened after delays and heavy marshal guard, with Valachi ready to discuss murders and gambling networks.
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Valachi
U.S
John F. Shanley
New York Police
James McShane
FEU
New York
Hanks Valachi
McShane
Underworld
Vallachi
Subcommittee
John L. McClellan
D-Ark
McClellan
Capitol
Senate Investigations
Baker Quits Senate Post Amid Federal Probe
Washington reports an FBI inquiry into Robert G. Baker, 46, who resigned as secretary to the Senate Democratic majority. The probe centers on Baker’s role in contracts with Capitol Vending and a defense subcontractor, with a civil suit alleging he used his office for deals. Francis R. Valeo named acting secretary as Mansfield consolidates Democratic leadership.
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Washington
FBI
Jaumeher
Robert G. Baker
Senate
Justice Department
Mike Manstfield
Baker
Pickens
S. C
Lyndon B. Johnson
Johnson
Internal Security
Robert H. Humphrey
Minnesota
Francis R. Valeo
Mansfield
Valeo
U. S. District
Capitol Vending Inc
Serve-U Corp
Bakers
North American Aviation Corp
Tests of Fish Start in Probe Of Four Deaths
Investigators seek poison source in smoked whitefish linked to four deaths across Michigan and Tennessee. FDA orders tests on Michigan samples as H J Domnbos & Bros suspends production and major chains pull the product from shelves amid the inquiry.
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Detroit
Michigan
Tennessee
Federal Food and Drug Administration
Washington
Lake Michigan
Stand Haven
H. J Domnbos & Bros
A&p
National Food
Stoger
Identify Body Found on Road Near Fairport
A body found on a gravel road east of Fairport Monday at 7 pm was identified as Evelyn Seefeldt, 37, who lived at 10M Grand Avenue. Sheriff Oppell said two Davenport men, William Lawson 50 and Grover Holland 35, were later jailed for intoxication. a car matching the description was linked to the scene and nearby Fitchner farm.
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Evelyn Seefeldt
Muscatine
Highway 22
Fairport
Ernest E. Gray
First Avenue
Davenport
John Kasbeer
Euler
Grand Avenue
Dick Oppell
Bob Miller
Assa
Toa
Shavist Ippelt
State Bureau Os
Ivo Osceola
Ark
Shevit Oppell
van Hou
Dorothy ‘Ricketts
William ,Lawson
Grover Holland
Ms. Ricketts
Clifford Fitchner
Fitchner
W. W. Swayze
Harleys
Tower
Fitchner Place
Bob
Miller
Evalyn
Seefeldt
Darby
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Autopsy per Mrs Seefeldt death linked to drink and crash
State agents aided the probe into the death of Mrs Seefeldt found on a road near the river bluff. An autopsy in Davenport by Dr C B Preacher showed possible pre death head injury with no skull fracture and a blood clot. Police tied tire tracks to a blue green yellow dress wearer, identified by a two hearts pin reading Elin. Additional details noted a rheumatic heart and congested lungs. Mrs Seefeldt formerly divorced June 23 1953. survivor list included daughter and mother in a nursing home.
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River Bluff
Bill
Tom~ Hopewell
Mount Pleasant
Elyn
George Mr
Seeleldy
Clinton
Jesse. Newton
Lawson
Buffalo
Accommodations Bill Wins 14-3 Committee OK
Washington Senate Commerce Committee backs a public accommodations bill as part of civil rights efforts. The 14 to 3 vote limits coverage for neighborhood shops and interstate chains, exempts home-based lodging, and adds voluntary compliance measures against biased practices.
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Washington
Senate Commerce Committee
Kennedy
Hig
Federal economist predicts consumer benefits and growth push
Washington reports that Dr. Walter W Holler, head of the Kennedy administration's Council of Economic Advisers, forecast the economy will hit 800 billion dollars next year and boost consumer gains. He cited a stronger tax cut, drug safety, and better value in appliances as signs of progress under Kennedy. The quarter's outlook points to a 592 to 394 billion annual production range, with a tax cut pending Senate approval.
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Washington
Walter W Holler
Kennedy
Council’ of Economic Advisers
Consumer Advisory Council
Consumer Council
Cunstmer ‘Council
Helen G. Canover
Cornell University
Council of Economic Advisers
Heller
Madison County Dry Forces Win By Slim Margin
In Madison County the dry forces won the local option liquor vote by 41 to 29 in unofficial returns, a margin of 29 votes. If confirmed, temperance advocates would have won in four counties and lost in seven others. A second election occurred in Clay County on Tuesday.
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Madison County
Clay County
Winterset
Lakeview Golf and County Club
Iowa
11 Dead in Cuba as Flora Storm Eases
Flora storm lashing southeast Cuba for fifth day with winds easing and heavy rains. Weather Bureau notes record length of battering in 73 years. Cuba reports deaths while Haiti cites up to 2,000 killed and 100,000 homeless. two Americans drowned at a U S naval base.
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Miami
Fla
Flora
Cuba
Weather Bureau
Haiti
Close Call for Castro Amid Cuba Storm Damage
Fidel Castro toured storm battered eastern Cuba assessing damage as Flora plowed through the region. Havana officials reported crops ruined and half rationing planned while the U S backed relief efforts. Red Cross aid offered and a Mayari appeal to Guantanamo Bay drew conflicting responses from Santiago authorities.
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Guantanamo
Jamaica
Tobago
Flora
Fidel Castro
Havana
Brazil
Soviet Union
Agrarian Reform Institute
Carlos Rodriguez
U.S.S.R
Cuba
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Mavari
Castro
Oriente
U. S. Naval Station
Guantanamo Bay
Santiago Sation
Mayari
U. S
U. S. Weather Bureau
Miami
Eisenhower backs wide open policy debate at GOP convention
Eisenhower says he favors a broad policy discussion on the convention floor and may still back several strong candidates. He discusses Goldwater views, primaries role, foreign policy and civil rights, while noting Nixon’s distancing from the 1964 nomination and leaving open the door for a possible surge of support for his return to the race.
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Eisenhower
Gettysburg College
Barry
Goldwater
Arizona
Richard M. Nixon
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