Dons conformist and lethal code define Sicilian Mafia
In Sicily near Lercara Friddi a Don of the original Mafia, called The Honored Society, embodies strict conformity and ritual. The piece details the caste system from Capo to Don, omertà, and the brutal mode of killing used against outsiders, with references to historical conflicts and the Mafia’s historic roots.
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Henry J. Taylor
Palermo
Sicily
Lercara
Friddi
Castellammare
Mafia
Mt. Etna
Mio Amico
Gracia Tanto
Giuseppe di
Ampedusa
Italy
Cosa Nostra
Litton scandal and Navy budget clash swirl in Washington
Litton Industries faces a federal probe over customs duties tied to Singapore and Tijuana plants. Roy Ash denies influence while Litton officials invoke the Fifth Amendment under a San Diego grand jury. Prosecutor Steward faces criticism for delays amid political pressure. A separate note covers Lt. Col. Bob Chick of Soldiers magazine on a costly Pacific junket and controversial editorial choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Litton Industries
Roy Ash
White House
Ash
Litton
Memory Products
Robert Lurvey
San Diego
U.S
Harry Steward
Justice Department
Nixon
Steward
United States
Singapore
Tijuana
Mike Mitte
Customs
Mitte
Canoga Park
Bob Chick
Hawaii
Soldiers
Chick
Pacific
Japan
Tokyo
Army
Playboy
Pacific Junket
Europe
Alaska
Pentagon
Tired bombers roll for orientation at Roswell Air Center
A B-52H flyover at Roswell Industrial Air Center demonstrates the aircraft’s power as Cel Bimmer Funderburk arrives for orientation with SAC. The piece questions the future of manned bombers amid aging fleets and calls for debate over replacement options like the B 1.
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Roswell Industrial Air Center
Cel Bimmer Funderburk
SAC
Air Center
ASAC
Governor weighs pardon for Tijerina over Rio Arriba raid
New Mexico Governor Bruce King considers clemency for Reies Lopez Tijerina, convicted in 1970 for assault and false imprisonment tied to the Rio Arriba courthouse raid. Critics warn pardons undermine due process while supporters cite shifts in attitude. Valdez had been pardoned previously before serving time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Bruce King
Reies Lopez Tijerina
Rio Arriba
Eulogio Salazar
Dan Rivera
New Mexico Supreme Court
King
Tijerina
Juan Valdez
Mr America George Eiferman wins title in Los Angeles
25 years ago on May 18 1948 George Eiferman of Santa Monica was named Mr America in Los Angeles California as state game warden Elliott Barker reported fishing opens drew more than 6000 anglers to Eagle Nest El Vado and Santa Cruz Lakes PTA at Washington Avenue School installed officers incoming president Mrs L O Barbour. In Japan Pfc Mike F Sanchez returned from air transportability school at the 11th Airborne division center. Roswell Troop 1 sponsored by Roswell Rotary is reorganizing per scoutmaster Bob Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Eiferman
Santa Monica
Calif
America
Los Angeles
Calif State
Elliott Barker
Eagle Nest
el Vado
Santa Cruz Lakes
Washington Avenue School
PTA
L. O. Barbour
Eighth Army
Camp Haugen
Honshu
Japan
Mike F. Sanchez
11Th Airborne Division
Matsushima Army Air Base
Special handling for speedy mail bags announced by post office
In a surprise shift the US Postal Service Western Region will enclose special delivery letters and parcels in transparent plastic bags labeled Speedy to prevent mixups with regular mail. The change challenges prior assumptions about extra postage and the handling of special deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
Postal Service
Mountain Bell seeks major rate hikes in New Mexico
Mountain Bell petitions for a 9.2 million rate increase in New Mexico arguing directory income skews past returns above 8 percent. The State Corporation Commission noted past returns near 8 percent, with directory revenue pushing returns above the cap in 1969 1970 and 1971.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Buckles
Santa FE
Mountain Bell
New Mexico
State Corporation Commission
SCC
Husky
Albuquerque
Bernalillo
Los Lunas
Tijeras
Arizona
Colorado
Montana
Utah
Wyoming
Idaho
el Paso
Texas
Malheur County
Oregon
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Dons
Brotherhood
Bolivia
Merry
Jack Anderson
Lurvey
Survey
The
Small Society
Southeast Asia
Cambodia
Congress
Russia
Roswell
Stayton, Obe
State Capitol
State Supreme Court
Artesia
Gallup
Grants
Las Vegas
Portales
Raton
Silver City
Tucumcari
Alamogordo
Clovis
Farmington
Las Cruces
Los Alamos
U.S. Department of Justice
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