Phoenix mob grips city with widespread illegal vice
IRE reports Phoenix hosts 62 massage parlors near Maricopa County border where prostitution operates amid mob ties. Major crime rings control gambling, pornography, and topless clubs with influence over courts and officials. Key figures include Jerry Colangelo, Frank Gelormini, Acey Duci, and James Fratianna, with police under strength and vice-unit limited in scope.
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Chicago
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Papa Joe) Tocco
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Acey) Duci
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City may seek voter approval for pay tax hike
The city weighs a voter supported income tax increase to cover about 11.3 million in annual operating costs after layoffs. Scott said 20 to 25 employees will be laid off soon, with council's finance committee actions to be approved. Mayor Bowman backs a multi year tax plan to retire notes and avoid high interest bonds, while noting past requests for more income.
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Will Cher Be D C Cheerleader
Singer Cher Bono Allman provoked Congress by calling Washington DC the crime capital of the United States. President Carter disputed the claim by telephone, and Cher pledged to work on changing the perception in the entertainment world.
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White House
ComCorp Chief Quits Over New Owner's Philosophy
David Skylar resigns as president and general manager of ComCorp Inc citing disagreement with Post Corp's business approach. Gerald Gordon, long time ComCorp employee since 1973, named general manager amid leadership shakeup. Post Corp. recently bought ComCorp from Booth Newspapers.
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ComCorp
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Arts Weekly
Cuyahoga County
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Booth Newspapers
Ford Versailles debuts as Lincoln’s small luxury car
Ford unveils the Versailles in Los Angeles with a $11,500 sticker and 351 cu in engine. Ford predicts 20,000 U.S. sales by year end as 1,400 orders pour in, aiming at the Seville, Jaguar, BMW and Mercedes.
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South America
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Utilities urged to tell tardy customers of catch-up plans
The Ohio Consumers' Counsel urged gas utilities to publicize extended payment plans and partner with community groups before shutoffs. The goal is a uniform approach to help customers in financial distress, with an April 1 ban on shutoffs ending soon and 3,200 delinquent Lorain County accounts as of February. Public Utilities Commission oversight remains.
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Elyria
Columbia Gas
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Lorain County
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DES linked drug cancer risk hits Michigan families
Wayne County Circuit Judge Thams Reutweil heard arguments on DES lawsuits against major drug companies. Lyon Levine, 26, who learned she may have been affected by the synthetic estrogen, underwent cancer surgery leaving her unable to bear children. Researchers estimate up to 2 million U.S. preg nancies involved DES use, with decades of exposure cited by plaintiffs seeking joint liability for caused diseases.
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Oscars Shine On Rocky Network Wins Amid stage moment
The Oscars honored Rocky and Network with top nominations and wins. Eletha Finch accepted for her late husband with tears as Chayefsky praised fellow actors and audience energy. Barbra Streisand performed Evergreen and won best original song. Muhammad Ali interrupted Sylvester Stallone, sparking laughs during the two hour fifty minute ceremony hosted by Beatty Burstyn Fonda Pryor.
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