Probers Face Defiant Witness On Underworld Inquiry
Romano, linked to Capone era mob ties, defied the committee during testimony as the panel probes a nationwide underworld plot affecting labor and industry. He declined to name his birthplace, said he lives in Coral Gables Florida, and claimed self incrimination privilege while admitting earnings from labor relations work and past union leadership. The panel plans to question Tony Accardo as prosecutors seek to uncover links to Local 278 and Teitelbaum’s firm.
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Romano
Capone
Coral Gables
Fla
Frank
Nitti
Romano Fato
Peterson
Abraham Teitelbaum
Chicago
Assa
Association
Teitlebaum
Bartenders Union
Florida
McClellan
Head
Assn
Kennedy
Tony Accardo
Accardo
United States
Eisenhower
Sun Flare Disrupts Ocean Radio Traffic Across Routes
A sun flareup last Thursday caused magnetic storms disrupting overseas radio circuits. Messages to Toyko and London were hit hardest, with South American and Middle East routes also affected. Some services blackout while one company shifted frequencies and used relay stations outside the storm area. Interference distorts the air layer reflecting signals and is expected to worsen through Friday.
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New York
Toyo
Longon
North Pole
Middle East
Two Men Perish in Colorado Mine Collapse
In Westcliffe Colorado a mine collapse trapped two men nine feet underground twelve miles northeast of town on Tuesday. Rescuers reached them too late. both victims died. Identified as George Henry Austin, 32, from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and Richard L. Reese, 42, from Chanute Kansas.
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Westcliffe
Colo
Here
George Henry Austin
Pittsburgh
Richard L. Reese
Chanute
Kan
Adams Fete and Quiz Inquiries Highlight Senate Hearing
The hearing explored two day hotel charges for Adams dated Jan 23-24 1954 totaling 196 75 with a 49 35 credit. Goldfine testified Adams may have made calls but at least none during his presence. The subcommittee pressed names on the public record claiming gifts from Goldfine to 33 people, some denying receiving funds.
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Lishman
Adams
Goldfine
Sheraton Plaza
Boston
Federal Trade Commission
PTC
FTC
Goldfine Textile Mills
Roger Robb
Oren
Harris
D-Ark
White House
Capitol Hall
Mass protest by 3000 Los Angeles workers at City Hall
Three thousand municipal workers gathered at Los Angeles City Hall to demand a 14.5 percent pay hike, amid Mayor Poulson's veto of a proposed raise. The action aimed to secure sufficient council votes to override the veto, with demonstrations conducted peacefully and unpaid.
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Los Angeles
City Hall
Norris Foutson
Poulson
Army Rescuers Inch Near Trapped Man Near Canyon
Rescue team works against dangerous rockfalls and turbulent canyon air as an Army helicopter from Ft. Carson tries to reach a trapped climber. Lt. Jerry Bunyard flies in with Lt. Karl Holtel leading a three man mountaineer team. a second man, Garver, died in a crevice, identified by Coroner Walter Howe. Brothers Sanders and Garver had been returning from a fishing trip when the missing pair separated. Bowker and Shafter reported them missing to authorities.
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Banyon
Ion
Ft.Carson
Colo
Jerry Bunyard
Denver
Karl Holtel
Skokie
Ill
Here
Garver
Walter
Howe
Sofely
U S H Flights Hover Near War Brink Says Russian Broadcaster
A Moscow radio commentator claimed U S H bomber flights near Soviet borders threaten war. He warned an American pilot could trigger an atomic clash, while asserting U S planes are provocative and tensions remain on the brink.
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London GP
Moscow
Pees S
Ian
U. S. Air Command
U.S.A
Clasinet Borders
Drever
Eisenhower in Canada Presses Friction to Friendship
President Eisenhower and Canadian Prime Minister Diefenbaker discussed U.S. Canadian differences on wheat export surpluses oil imports and trade imbalances. They urged frank talk and mutual candor while noting a shared stance against Soviet imperialism and the need to balance economic aims with national security.
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Eisenhower
John Diefertbaker
Ottawa
U.S
Canada
United States
Diefenbaker
U. S
James C. Hagerty
China
Rossellini Annul Suit Near Completion
Court circles report a ruling in director Roberto Rossellini's suit to annul his marriage to actress Ingrid Bergman. Hearings concluded but the decision awaits judge's signature. Bergman had planned to wed Swedish publisher Lars Schmidt if annulment granted.
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Rome
Roberto Rossellini
Ingrid Bergman
Yey
Mexico
Stromboli
Miss Bergman
London
Lars Schmidt
Trusty Disappears Trust Woes Reach Authors in Chattanooga
Trusty Reece Parke loses authors' trust in Chattanooga Tennessee amid literary dispute. UPI reports tensions rising as Parke faces criticism from writers and publishers in the local scene.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
UPI
Reece Parke
Jail escape leads to missing inmate inquiry
Officials report an inmate disappeared after being allowed a phone call from his cell at the county jail. No further details on timing, location, or the investigation have been released, and authorities are reviewing surveillance and contacts to locate him.
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Per Ke
Russia
Dulles
Sidney Smith
Livingston Merchant
Norman Robertson
Washington
Smith
Finance, Agriculture and Trade
Rossellini
davaLanes
Pace Coast
Novo Card Publishers., Inc
Milwaukes Avenue
Odel
Gordon
Ustiiep
LODER
Gordon's Dry Gin Co, Ltd
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Federal Savings and Loan Insurance
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