Cohen Takes Stand Monday In Tax Trial
Gambler Mickey Cohen prepared to testify in a federal tax case arguing he did not underpay taxes for 1946 to 1948. Prosecutors allege missing payments total 156,123 dollars, with defense presenting loan witnesses and Cohen claiming 25,000 dollars borrowed from Benjamin Siegel.
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Bugsy) Siegel
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Myers Leaves After Long Newspaper Service
Sidney Myers resigns from Pulliam owned properties after five years under new ownership. Pulliam praises Myers as conscientious, dependable, and loyal, citing his vast knowledge of business and daily operations. Myers says he will pursue his own business venture and thanks colleagues for years of happy association.
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Three-Firm Fire Causes 40000 Damage in SF
A three-alarm fire in San Francisco shortly after midnight caused an estimated $40,000 in damage to three business firms. Fire officials reported the blaze beginning just after midnight and under control later, with no immediate word on injuries or causes.
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Airline Strike Disrupts Pan American Flights
New York June 16 A strike by 600 Pan American World Airways mechanics disrupted flights to London Paris Rome and Frankfurt. CIO Transport Workers Union local 504 threatened wider action to San Francisco and Miami after 69 of 89 laid off workers, former American Overseas Airline employees, claimed jobs were guaranteed under the merger.
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Pilots Establish Token Picket Lines Across Cities
AFL Airline Pilots Association of United Airlines set up token picket lines in Chicago Denver and Los Angeles to signal serious negotiations without halting service. About 900 pilots in the line have pressed for higher pay and better working conditions in a two year dispute.
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Former Cohen Pal Sentenced 5 Years
Harold Meltzer, once linked to Los Angeles racketeer Mickey Cohen, was sentenced to five years in prison for conspiracy to violate federal narcotics laws. The June 16 ruling followed his role in a narcotics conspiracy case, reflecting ongoing federal efforts against organized crime networks.
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Harold Meltzer
Los Angeles
Mickey Cohen
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