Ransom Mystery Ties to Indianapolis Figures Hearings
Kennedy questions Gus Zapas in Senate rackets hearings about possible links to the 1953 Greenlease ransom and the 1955 disappearance of Dave Probstein. Key witnesses include Betty Starrett describing a Chicago trio's ultimatum to Probstein and Hoffa ties emerge in Indianapolis taxi financing.
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Washington
Gus Zapas
Indianapolis
Senate
Junchenn
Robert F. Kennedy
Little Robert Greenlease
Kansas City
Kennedy
Zapas
Dave Prabstein
St. Louis
Greenlease
Probstein
Teamsters
James R. Hoffa
Indianapolis Teamsters
Joseph G. Wood
Backer
Betty Starrett
Dave Probstein
Woman Admits Paid Killer Plan to Get Rid of Mate
Washington Pa police arrested Frances Marjorie Miller a Washington resident after she admitted soliciting a young man to murder her husband for 500. She pleaded guilty before an alderman and posted a 500 bond. Authorities said she paid 150 as a down payment to a constable who signaled to state officers.
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Washington
Frances Marjorie Miller
Miller
Carol
William
Alty
Michael A. Hanna
Hanna
Charles Carpenter
Carpenter
Gentle Police Warn Overtime Parkers
Hagerstown Maryland police adopt a gentle approach to overtime parkers. Chief Blair Overton orders officers to warn drivers at meters rather than issue tickets, stressing the department serves the public, not to make money.
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Hagerstown
Blair Overton
Smoot Says Formosa Situation A Serious Powderkeg
Vice Admiral Smoot warns the Formosa Strait area is a serious powderkeg where anything could happen if a communist attack occurs. He expects no attack but vows U S defense if needed. He notes increased jet activity as possible probing and warns of bombing or troop moves could raise the risk. Nationalists claim greater success in a naval clash after a failed attempt to capture a pilot, with gunboats sunk or damaged per the Defense Ministry.
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America
Formosa
Formosa Strait
Roland N.smoot
United States
Smoot
Red China
Defense Ministry
Eisenhower May Attend Legion Convention Next Month
President Eisenhower may address the opening session of the national American Legion convention in Chicago if world conditions permit. National commander John Gleason Jr. said the President would speak once the United Nations completes Middle East crisis deliberations. Labor Day events include former President Truman and Secretary of Defense McElroy.
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Chicago
Eisenhower
National American Legion
John $. Gleason Jr
National Legion
United Nations
Middle East
Harry S. Truman
Neil H. McElroy
Seeks New Law on Credit Setup in California
Los Angeles UPI reports a State Assembly Interim Committee is urged to pass a law to shield consumers from long term purchases such as appliances. Edwin F. Franke of the Legal Aid Foundation cites cases like a $22.50 toaster leading to $60 in payments of $5 for 12 months. The measure would require clear terms in large type and a warning against signing blank forms.
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Los Angeles
UPI
State Assembly
Edwin F. Franke
The
Legal Aid Foundation
Franke
Bargain Floor Goods From A City Store Sale
A faded ad lists discounted items on several floors including 45¢ opaline lined envelopes in pink, 4.38 decorative sofa pillows, 17.95 imported sewing scissors, 19.95 16-piece plastic dinnerware, 4.95 cast aluminum griddle, 1.00 salt and pepper, 2.59 to 3.79 plastic waste baskets, 2.98 garment bags and metal waste baskets, 2.38 Dickie work shirts, 1.00 girls bouffant slips, 2.98 girls plisse midriff, 1.19 junior teen summer blouses, 1.98 boys swim trunks, 0.99 to 0.97 infants outfits, plus tax.
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Dickie
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