Perjury Threats Fly At Costello Hearings In New York
Senate Crime Investigating Committee pressed Frank Costello as a key witness amid conflicting testimonies about wiretap checks and hidden cash. James McLaughlin testified Costello paid him to guard against taps, while Costello admitted tens of thousands in cash at home and banks. Chairman O’Conor warned Costello to correct records under oath as the probe seeks perjury charges.
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New York
Senate
Frank
Costello
Justice Department
James F. McLaughlin
Sen. Kefauver
D-Tenn
Senate Crime Investigating Committee
Mcl Laughlin
O'Dwyer
McLaughlin
William O'Dwyer
Odwryer
New York City
Central Park West
Rudolph Halley
Sen
O Conor
Maryland
O'Conor
Castello
O’conor
Witness Refuses Truthful Answer In National Crime Syndicate Case
The News reports as perjury and a committee question Costello, pale and choosing to answer after counsel George Wolf advised, with Costello uncertain whether his safe holds $40,000 to $50,000. The committee has branded him as the national crime syndicate's top dog.
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Frederick
Costello
George Wolf
Wolf
O’conor
Industrial leaders vow not to walk out if wage board created
Washington reports that top industrial and business leaders oppose giving the Wage Stabilization Board full authority to settle disputes but say they will not boycott mobilization. John J Gall of the Business Advisory Council stated that major groups including NAM and the U S Chamber will not challenge Eric Johnston's action if the board is set up, though individual bosses may resist if mustering proceeds contrary to management wishes. The article notes the old nine member board dissolved after labor union reps walked out over the wave ceiling affecting wage limits.
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Washington
John ©. Gall
Business Advisory Council
Gall
National Association of Manufacturers
U. S. Chamber of Commerce and Business Advisory Council
Commerce Department
Eric Johnston
F Johnston
Johnston
U.S. rejects Korea war end speculation
Washington reports State Department says Communist resolve to drive U.N. forces from Korea remains unchanged. Press Officer Michael McDermott dismisses Wall Street rumors of a quick end to the war as unfounded and notes no sign the opposing side intends to abandon its aims.
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Washington
State Department
U.N
Korea
Michael McDer
Mott
Wall Street
McDermott
Vindobona Hotel to be sold after lease ends
Manuel M. Weinberg a Frederick attorney and owner of Vindobona Hotel says he will sell the Braddock Heights property after the current lessee departs. Michael J. Croghan, the lessee, reveals he will end Vindobona operations after 31 years to focus on Hotel Frederick in Frederick. The note mentions woven glass textiles and glass fibers with silk historically.
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Manuel M. Weinberg
Frederick
Vindobona Hotel
Braddock Heights
Michael J. Croghan
Vindobona
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