Senate Eyes Crime's Ties To Business
Investigators examine criminal money links to 80 businesses including hotels, laundries, clubs and restaurants. Chicago Crime Commission director Vitek Peterson supplied the list to the Senate Crime Investigating Committee as Kefauver notes the racketeers run a national syndicate and drain vast profits into legitimate enterprises. Hearings are planned for Miami, Chicago, St Louis and New York.
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Washington CP
Senate
Viteki Peterson
Chicago Crime Commission
Peterson
Miami
Chicago
St. Lowsand
Dulles Urges Necessity of Production
In Hamilton the report states John Foster Dulles urged increased production. Peterson claimed old military production is essential and criticized the Florida area as a favorite stamping ground for crime. The emphasis rests on local police responsibility to break up gangs, with organized crime thriving only with police and political protection.
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Hamilton
John Foster
Aranpaa
Dulles
Peterson
al Capone Gang
Larvenw’t ” Syndicate
Florida
Synthetic Rubber Back Three Plants to Active Service
Washington reports three Government war built synthetic rubber plants are being recalled to active service to add 83 000 tons to the current output of 487 000 tons annually. A sharp rise in natural rubber prices to around 31 cents a pound from 18 1/2 cents for synthetic spurred the move. The action aims to lower costs for tire and product makers while preserving more natural rubber for stockpiling in case of emergency. the Libor industry has urged action to shield U S supplies from Communist pressure in the Far East.
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Washington
United States
Far Pacific
NAACP Reports Progress in 1949 Civil Rights Campaign
The NAACP announced progress in its 1949 campaigns to improve Black Americans' status. It cited challenges to color barriers across regions, with some discriminations abandoned and segregation cracked. The legal staff handled over 500 civil rights cases, including Groveland and McLaurin, and the white primary case in South Carolina. Membership fell to 248,676 as dues doubled from $1 to $2.
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Groveland
Fia
Snealt
McLaurin
South Carolina
N.aa.cp. Gaid
G-Men Robbery Hits Chicago Currency Exchange
A staged alarm call lured two men to the Sheridan-Ieving Park Currency Exchange in Chicago. They assaulted manager Oscar Hirschel, tied him, and robbed $3,150 from the cash room and additional money from an open safe before fleeing in a car. Authorities investigate the so called six man robbery.
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Chicago
Geman
Sheridan-Ieving Park
Oscar Hirschel
Yesterdy
Firemen Called To End Boys Fight In Wakefield
Firemen from nearby towns were summoned yesterday to stop a boy’s fight in Wakefield Massachusetts. The alarm was sounded and firefighters quickly dispersed the combatants. It is unclear what sparked the disturbance and no injuries were reported.
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Wakefield
Mass
Dulles Urges Immediate Armament Production Push
In Colgate University chapel Dulles urged shifting more economic output to military production to shield free nations from Soviet backed satellites and Armament supplied by Russia. He warned international Communism could use armament supported by Moscow, while noting Soviet economic weakness. Dewey backed a sped-up wartime materials drive.
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South Korea
Acheson
Dulles
Colgate University
Russia
Soviet Union
New York
Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
Truman
Colgate
Bishop Denies Spy Charges As He Arrives In Vienna
Bishop Gerald Patrick O Hara of Savannah and Atlanta arrived in Vienna denying Romanian spy accusations as false from start to finish. Vatican representative in Bucharest and aides traveled with him, stating their sole aim was the church’s welfare and expressing regret at leaving Romania.
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Vienna
Austria
Gerald Patrick O'Hara
Savannah
Atlanta
Romania
Ouara
Vatican
Bucharest
Java
Statl
Mag
War Reduces Prospects of Tax Slash
The Korean crisis shadows any immediate excise tax cut as Congress weighs a House passed bill to cut luxury taxes by 2.01 billion dollars while offsetting losses with higher corporate levies. Senate hearings continue amid calls for possible tax increases or deferred action. Secretary Snyder said admin support depends on future funding needs for defense.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
House
Senate Finance Committee
WIILE
George D.gad
Finance Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Snyder
Robertson
Virginia
Defense Department
Collateral Fore Taxicab Ride Leads to Mixed Claims
Seattle report details a $6,000 cab fee dispute where Nettie Cross used her husband's clothes as security after claiming inability to pay $5. William Cross, unaware of the arrangement, reported the security as stolen. Police noted the matter settled. Manila report notes four integrity boards set by the Defense Department to curb corruption in the Philippine armed forces.
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Seattle
James C. Pascoe
Nettie Cross
Pascoe
William Cross
Integrity Boards
Manila
Forens
Phaippines
Your Car is Safest Place During Electrical Storm
A brief public safety note from NEA NY warns that staying in a car is the safest option during electrical storms. It advises avoiding open fields, small boats, or isolated sheds, and to exit water promptly if swimming. The piece cites higher rural death rates and the protective effect of car metal against lightning.
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Neaw York
WNNS
Youth and Divorced Woman Slain in Florence Apartment
In Florence Italy police found Eleanor Pettinos Blow 41 a New York divorcee dead in her apartment and Cesare De Vera 25 of Milan also slain. De Vera held a pistol and appears to have shot Blow then killed himself. Blow had planned to return to America. Her ex husband Richard Blow has resided in Florence.
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Florence
Italy
America
Bordicni
Eleanor Pettinos
Blow
New York City
Cesare de Vera
Milan
Bordioni
Mrs. Blow
de Vera
Armed Forces Add To Civilian Payroll Report
An May report shows armed services added 9,337 civilian payrolls while overall government payrolls fell by 89,596. Senate House committee led by Byrd notes total regular workers at 2,003,700 with most decline from 98,222 temporary positions eliminated by the Civil Service. Defense Department staffing rose to 751,376.
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EONOT
Armed Services
Senate House Committee On
Byrd
Thas
Copenoiie
Defence Department
Statewide library aid boosts 106 systems with new funds
Albany reports $13,692.46 in checks en route to 31 libraries, lifting total aid to $57,846.51 under new law. Combined disbursements reach $307,845.51 to 106 libraries, with Albany Public Library receiving $2,347.43 and others like Younkers Public, White Plains, and Utica libraries listed with varying amounts.
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Albany
Frank C. Moore
Albany Public Library
Younkers
Bronxville
Counterfeit Plot Defense to Open in Federal Trial
Four men face a federal trial on charges of conspiring to swindle the Cuban treasury with 83 million counterfeit dollars. The defense opened Monday as the government pressed for evidence of a ring involving Cuban associates and bogus currency deposits. The case centers on Henry Charvarrin Jesus M Rolan Jose A Roche and Oscar Roche with links to a Havana currency deposit scheme and a calendar of counterfeit bills.
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Itl
Ring
Looh
Indy Bell
Bogus Bills Phone Co
Reuben H. Donngdleyland
Yoal Currency Corp
Havana
Henry Chavarrin
Jesus M. Rolan
Jose A. Roche
Ins Bother
Oscar Roche
Bank to Aid Free Trade In Europe
Paris reports that 18 OEEC members agreed to establish the Currency Clearance House to enable multilateral trade across Europe. Britain’s sterling area links the bloc, moving away from bilateral deals. The US plans 300 to 375 million dollars for initial capital, with OEEC oversight and a seven member management panel.
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Bank To Aid
Europe
Paris
European Payments Union
Ewopean Etonon Cooperation, Organigation
OEEC
OEEGC
Robert Malcolm
World Bank
Union
Britain
Sterling
Marjoltn Sail
OLEC
United States
E.P.U
Congress
Payments Union
O.E.E.C. Council
Arabs United on Korea splits Egypt stance
Cairo reports Arab backing of UN action in Korea while Egypt debates neutrality and possible shift to an absolute hands off policy. Jordan and Hashemite circles show Western alignment. Meanwhile in Tokyo Sgt Leroy Deans receives the first Purple Heart of the Korean War after a bridge explosion near the Han River. MacArthur expands Japan reserves to 18,000 and strengthens police forces to maintain order amid regional tensions.
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Cairo
Egypt
United Nations
Korea
Iraq
Jordan
Abdul+lah
Far East
Security Council
Arab League
Abdel Rahman Azzam Pasha
Alexandria
Tokyo
Leroy Deans
Alice, Tex
Deans
U. S Parutary Advisory Group
Han River
Ander Hi
Minnster Shageru Yoshida
MacArthur
National Maritime Safety Board
Japan
Boy 14 Held in Killing at Polo Grounds
Police say a 14 year old Negro boy fired a single .45 caliber pistol shot from a nearby roof during the Fourth of July, killing Bernard Lawrence Doyle in the Polo Grounds grandstand. Another 15 year old, Doyle’s neighbor, Robert M Peebles, is held on juvenile delinquency charges. Doyle, once manager to Jimmy Braddock, lived in Fairview New Jersey.
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New York
Robert Peebles
Nlarlem River Speedway
Polo Grounds
Jumare
Emanuel Klein
Loft
Jit
Charles Lebman
Stoudns
Bernard Lawrence Doyle
Doylet
Young Peebles
Doyle
Fairview
N. 1
Jimmy Braddock
House Plans GE Bill Extension to Korea War Vets
Washington GP The House veterans committee may consider extending the G I Bill to all United States military personnel in Korea next week. Chairman Rankin said the panel could review the extension amid discussions on life and mortgage insurance protections and eviction safeguards for servicemen and families. President Truman's draft plans loom over the broader veterans benefits review.
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Washington GP
United States
House Veterans Committee
Korea
Charman Rankin
D.-Miss
Veterans’ Committee
Rep
Rogers
D-Fla
Ior
Rogers Lalso
Truman
75000 Added To Jap Police Force
General Macarthur authorized Japan to add a 70000-man reserve to its police and 7000 to the coastguard, boosting the total police force to about 200000. The move aims to strengthen military rear protection as Tokyo reports this expansion.
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Tokyo
Macarthur
Japan
Deans Evacuated to Tokyo After Eye Injury
Deans suffered a swelling injury that worsened despite local treatment and required evacuation to Tokyo. Doctors report the injury treated successfully and Deans is ready to return to active duty.
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Deans
Tokyo
$2,750 a Month For Mrs Sinatra
In Santa Monica California a Superior Court ordered Frankie Sinatra to pay $2,750 monthly for the support of Nancy Sinatra and their three minor children. He was also ordered to pay $4,500 in attorney fees. Sinatra is in England as Ava Gardner shoots a film.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Nancy Sinatra
Frankie T
Sinatra
Frankie
England
Ava Gardner
Walker inspects Korea Tokyo area in routine visit
Lt. Gen. Walton H Walker commander of the U S Eighth Army in Japan Newto Korea yesterday described the trip as a routine inspection. He conferred with Maj Gen. William F Dean commander of U S Army forces in Korea and U S Ambassador to South Korea John Bucio.
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Korea
Tokyo
Walton H Walker
U. S. Eighth Army
Japan
Newto
Walker
William F. Dean
U. S. Army
U. S
South Korea
Johnuceio
Korean Reds Hide Planes
Commander Harvey P. Lanham reported during a Tokyo press briefing that North Korean air power is largely hidden. He said many glomes were concealed in revetments and that reconnaissance only revealed them after low-level strafing. Lanham also noted gunboats in Chinnampo harbor suspected by B 29 pilots as submarines.
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Tokyo
Navy
North Korea
Harvey P. Lanham
Los Angeles
Lanham
Chinnampo Harbor
Air Force
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