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War Surplus | Costello Continues to Balk At Questions Big Expansion Larry Parks Tells Inquiry Underlings Heard: ESE : | Continued From Page One inant” and “sinister” influence. “How much time have you de’ Phu . : : 7 gj. : . # R d 4 5] viv yr! In ‘Big Tom’ Qui I Stand five minuies today when he (Of Costello inside the Hall voted to your legitimate business (If: He Was Red for Four Years. .'S, 0" ou’ Es a p awh fa once more enangled in the| MF. 9 Dwyer, bi Hana i interests in the last two years?” Contin od From ore is Tint ratnambor Bisier ahd Sp works or Da ig Tom” lot / Sothiniiitae'y $64 question==his Net’ "ite changed the leadership in Mr. Halley asked. | .'recall ever meeting him. Eisler, tery continued to hear sui Y

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; age = in more, he refused point-| TAMMmany Hall as often as he “I told you what I did for the Seek $3.6 Million |APHeay before this committee 0d former Communist Party Leader, underlings in the -operation , fo-"" blank to answer and so risked yet changed his mind,” Mr. Stand Beverly Club,” Mr. Costello re- For w . Cook | yi fy, you're : ‘ escaped to Europe last yeédr on a 4a gy bei for or “of 8aid. “The public, however, was | “ ' elr | “This is a very difficult and pgjigh ship. ys we i |another citation for contempt OF bparently misled by all his art. Pied. “And I've been up in Mr. From Pose 0 arduous job. As an actor my . . | Another dozen persons identiCongress. ful double-talk into believing that WOIf's office inquiring and mak- ovide apices for nog one activity is dependent a great deal Won't Press Him fied as either employees of Wal:

; led be- ‘ uiter F. (Big Tom) Thompsons: on the public. To be cal Committee Counsel Frank 8. °F [0 "0, called as wir

Charges Control Shift '_ He did admit he had $40,000 to) hyyer sought to ‘reform’ the ing suggestions about a building.” airlines, for air express and air fore this committee has a certain ner J ked if Mr. Parks Dis | Javen r, as 9 |

. $45,000 in a strong box at home, |, oanization when actually his, At this i : : ) | point Mr. Costello re- freight and for dinin i : ah Te Was to Gain Jobs $90,000 to $100,000 in a bank ac- lonly objective was to control it. led: that he had ; ote -» 3a 1 Bg room inference, a certain innuendo knew Karen Morley, whom Mr. nesses. : ! Continued From Page One count. “a few lots in Florida.” a| «And he did control it ee ag an en THRE that you're not loyal to this Tavenner did not further identity. Five testified before noon and R d ol it. a “realty trading company.” THREE: New airline hangar ‘ seven waited in grand jury’s ante-

suburban ‘New York home, and| rhe itt itted country. “ ” | the state of Indiana profited on : a committee permitted Mr. «phe first time I get a chance, and ramp--$401,000. : “ : . Mr. Parks sald “I do. room to be called. Almost a dozen the resale of such war Fobds. (investments in oll and an infra-'gtand to read his prepared state- ppm going to spend some time.at! FOUR: Reconstruction of run- _ 1t 18 doubtful whether my| «was she a member of this witnesses were subpenaed yester- . Walter Mybeck. stath aire rey brofige a total in all of over ment hecause yesterday Mr. it.” he added way increasing thickness from CATéer can continue, extremely (communist) group?” Mr. Taven- aay ing ck, sta rector $200,000, ’ ’ : $8 ’ . ; : i x \ | | ? : | ’ . Tle LEY of-Public Works and Supply, satd Again Refuses re nn ay JANE oth; He was vague about the details present 8. inches to 10 inches— JTOP\LG JOIN § UNR® CC ner pressed. | Prosecutor Fairchild is calijng . “there has never been any evi- : ; ; t ah 2 Smany leader close of the company. His lawyer, $581,000. ; {were hor os a ere open 1 88K you to reconsider forcing persons whose names were ob- . dence in Indiana that the state: All. this the committee knewnlo Mr. Costello. Mr. Stand said George Wolf volunteered that it FIVE: Similar reconstruction of PN ime to name names under these|tained from “commission s " reaped luge profits. on ry already and Mr, Costello Yefused ie knew Mr. Costello. that he way a corporation organized for another runway-—$237,000. jo ne ang 1} Youd e Aone i ircumstances — don’t force me and records in a raid on the “Big” war surplus.” i to volunteer anything, alleging new ota of people. Be the purpose of Costello purchasing SIX-—Construction of a new ih : into this position,” Mr, Parks Tom” headquarters in the down-* fe explained th ti J the had a constitutional right to on hon mitte : aving o0 af Mr. eal estate but no purchase had runway-3 000, But, he said, he chose to tell pleaded. : 5 [town Wulsin Building last month, ~le explained that tax-supported privacy regarding his possgssions. 03 O's-apartment In 1942 when 1.0, made and the corporation SEVEN: Construction of .6000 the committee the truth, and *0 ° cpajrman John S. Wood (D. seeking an indictment rather orf nonprofit and tax-exempt| As the session begin, the com- O'Dwyer sald he went there while , 1 c.q 1 name only. more feet of taxi-ways $229,000, '®t the future take care of It-/g,) said “I'm not going to press than prosecuting on less sever’ schools, colleges and hospitals mittee learned that Albert Anas. al Army officer or’ an Army in- Mr. Halley asked Mr. Costello ; Volume Soars : self. {you on it.” 2 ¥ gaming laws, 3 alo Junhused the way surplus for tasia, notorious Brooklyn water- Vestiga fon mission. if hed had any otter caches of Gol Phillip Roettger. superin- First to Admit Tt "| Rep. Francis E. Walther (D.| : : ya an g charge.” | (front hoodlum and alleged top- Costello Returns {cash money he hadn't testified, sant. of ape + Ube n | Mr. Parks thus became the first|Pa.) then asked Mr. Parks if he Holdup Men Beat - Sng# Indiana's war surplus program bracket Murder, Inc. killer, had But Mr. Stand claimed it was a about. } _ senger and freight traffi + the Hollywood figure ‘to admit open- Was ever instructed to influence : . Wang first handled by Mr. McComb for been hospitalized im*Passaic, N. J. tcocktail party and the late. “I'm not going fo answer that feld has zoomed a sh 1 ®' ly that he has been a member of “thinking of the American people Resident of Julietta Sg the Superintendent of Public In-/last night with pink eye. (Michael Kennedy, then Tammany question on the grounds that it's ince th MAazIngly” lthe Communist Party.’ Ten Holly-/through various exhibitions on| sar-old pennil ident struction ,Dean FE. Walker ‘ap-| Anastasia has reported prac-/leader and .a Congressman, had on’ ray net worth,” Mr. Costello "nce the beginning of the Korean | od figures refused to answer stage and screen.” A. 28-year-old penniless resident pointed Roy Whitton to handle tically every May at the hearingsitaken him. since he hadn't been replied : . fighting. { be of Julietta. today lay in General ) y W plied. P a fe questions of the committee i I. was never instructed at any Hospital with i injuri fs the job by himself. but the committee has not found|invited. . *You refuse. to answer d ae oe In January ot They were convicted of con- tine to do this” the witness re-|r oe h hen aes Tat j x. : Yo | ; espite the bad weather — was : : ~ ' (fered. when he was beaten :

time to call him. The*committee! ‘Rudolph Halley, committee whether or not you bave any cash 4 . ; , ee Yrs Ft sald he could go to Washington/counsél, askéd a few perfunctory money other than what oo have heavier than for any month in (tempt of Congress and sent to plies. 3 Jou sorte ae Iovies, night by four would-be holdup

: : : jail, . . and testify at public hearings,questions about the. Costello told us about? - 3 1950. The general increase ‘is 201% o : pn, there. 2 *l“cocKtall party,” and in a few. OW ee ~ OT percent.” : - t Puffing: on one cigaret after not done in : ; a be i A ell, I might have some ‘ another as he answered the Fhes-| Sen. Estes Refauver «4, Tenn.) (minutes Mr. Costello was back on! other cash money but 1 haven't , Air freight has’ jumped from : jo the chairman, repeated the com= the stand. = © a ‘got it in ‘hq box. 4 godt ines 1 32 Ane: committee r. Parks: said” mittee’s invitation to New York's) = My. Halley wanted to kndw Q. Where do SUE Peat? A 10 six milljgn : sy ; Er » MI. Ares: Sail... ga {11:25 p. nn “when - four mengovernor and. two-time Republi- What his “legitimate” “business/Woll, 1 tafuse to digclose that... Alr. express last year, Col. : ONE: In his dpinion it- is an The fron Curtain [grabbed him and dragged him’

4 On the ‘eve of a Republican - administration “taking over the office of Superintendent of Pub‘He, Instruction, the war surplus © program was transferred to the Democratic-controlled staté divi- =. sion of Public. Works and Supply.

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2 meni EXpIADAtion * lear presidential nominee 10 _test-/interests were. Mr. Costello said! “Every time wé get fo the. point Rosttger. sald. accounted for an- impossibility” to slant movie ""° , . _|Into_an alley. : : Mr. Mybeck sald the change = 'he had a 33's per qfnt interéstiof his net worth then the curtauf Other 2'% million Bounds. [scripts toward communism. He, _ There's unrest behind the | When he proved that he had) “was “not politicaly inspired: He He hintéd courteously as. ‘the/in a company manufacturing 2 is drawn down,” Sen. Charles W. City Lags Behind (challenged committee members to! ‘Iron Curtain. ., no money, they beat him severely. - explained: a (day's session began that It was portable infra-ray broiler and oil| Tobey (R. N. H.) interposed. “I The superintendent also pointed find one picture that was slanted, Sabotage is spreading . . . He crawled back to the street - Iie (OVernor's execsitiv d Gov. Dewey who was leaving fleld investments which he bought | wonder why. I wish to go a man out that Indianapolis has lagged and said such mistakes as have sooret organizations pe land was taken to the hospitat:* : xr n Kecutive order matters up in the air, {from Frank Efckson, “The King would come through clean and behind other Midwest cities in Péen made were mistakes in judg-| rin : | He suffered a broken leg, cuts’ transferring the war surplus pro-\ He referred to wide-open|of Bookmakers,” who now i8gay, ‘I see what you are trying to airport expansion. Louisville, Ft. ment. hs <i] Sg up. * and bruises. Tok gram- to my office was done at gambling at Saratoga Springs, a serving a prison sentence. 'do and I want to help you,’ ” Wayne and South Bend have TWO: He attended only 10 or Amazing reports from Red 3 EE the guest tl . Bale) a spa near New. York's capital at| Questioned, ne again acknowl- Mr. Wolf said his client was made improvements since World 12 or 15 Communist Party meet-| dominated countries reveal \ Il “. shiz surplus director and the federal Albany, and the pardon Gov. edged his interest in the Beverly “not trying .to cover up.” The War II {ings during his approximately} that “The Winds of Freedom Bu Injures Farmer

government. Because the pro-'Dewey granted to Gangster Club, a night spot and gambling question was, he said, “as to, In its meeting today, the Avia- five years of party membership.| are Rising.” Read about the CRAWFORDSVILLE, Mar. 217’

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m was expanded to Include, - “ kv v } ’ . gra ae pn er | Charles “Lucky™ Luciano 30 hegplace in suburban New Orleans. whether or not this witness's con- tion Board discussed emergency Attendance at ° the meetings underground campaigns yp)” Charles Rusk, 50, Mont-

ny Surplus medical Supplies, fhe state} could be deported to Italy. | Mr. Costello said he didn’t stitutional rights are involved.” means of solving the air freight/ranged from 5 to 10 or 12 per- Against tyranny Sunday ir o...00y County farmer, was ifi © the Dh Wii omy teal Accuses ('Dwyer (know much about the broiler/ Mr. Halley said "Costello had storage problem. Much of this sons. Parade Magazine. Culver Hospital with several bto-" ’ : : Perhaps the governor would Company because he bought hislfanswered so many questions air cargo must be stored outside. THREE: He may have attend- PARADE MAGAZINE ken ribs today after being butted

which is it,” | th 4 is equipped to handle i, Nike to go to Washington where interest only a month and a half | about his financial status he had because of the lack of adequate ed a reception at which Gerhart COMES WITH THE by a bull he was trying to chain n answer to Mr. McComb Sithe committee begins hearings ags. Hall Lk keh why heh aired any constutional rights.” space. Eisler also was present, but he! SUNDAY TIMES to its stall. r. Halley asked why he had! a= == : ; Saas

specific charge that the Demo- . _— cratic state administration took eer ane abies, ee Ot found out about it since he | the program away from him tolut the committece. made it a | testified in closed session last|] = = r . ; “create more jobs for Democrats.” ctice of Dever hmonin : or/month. 2... | - Mr. Walker said: ordering governors - to me Mr. Hailey; I don't think you| : T ‘t “I don’t know if we hired addi-| gown.” gave me a chance to find out” : - : . ; ; : tional men or not.” Sabine ! The charge against Mr.0'Dwyer | MF. Conteilo replied. Tye een ” : A Fo A dit MD. Fade pets ie Ng At presente @ state SA AROS Ly ‘and, Lor al | \ Yu Ie hie COIL Le mi Go wlan er ed . Lao Er Su 5 Y oC ENA da She ak tie” 417 he AM. presantgthe Sa gasses min Saget: and, fo er wo aay a Th We ¢ FK ankiin 4 i gi als he: 3h: a a 2 To high i Mr. Lostello said he made. re po a . - 7 & ang : Bp a a oa og IEICE SIX inmates of th AN ey rk, County. Je : Tm a pe wR A Rh ETN RR Al) C0 We te Drm inh Lp ut BRR Ce relia al Re a rea on Giant howd G0 ebm a Se WE Atal th = assistance” to the surplus many Hall.” . aL a ; “AS-| xe $ _ warehouse boss, Donald Long, Tt was directed at Mr. O'Dwyer's poo Lio? ot the: Waidor! as . & i former. New Castle Chief of|claim that he had spent all ‘his “H didn’t lai nything! | Police. |time as mayor battling the “dom- : BS ER i a ng ro meer aire ats sh. WME a8 _nayor hating 1" labout it?" Mr. Halley asked. ! | “No, it was just a blind investT> DRIVE-IN FLOWER MART men on my part | ; . : % “In effect, it was just a gam-| (THE ORIGINAL) | [oiiog investment with Erickson?” ’ ; “That's right.” 225 Ww 16th ST { “Then you brought about $4000 yr . in. cash down to the Waldorf bar- | - {ber shop the pext day and gave it , ; [to Erickson?” Easter Corsage Special! TL." : > : | Mr. Costello said a partner in : : ORCHIDS $275 ithe oil investments was the wife! |of an “old friend.” | Q. He is a man with a present Cash and Carry Vou reory Jor Torgery, is he Jot? 4 : i bP: : | A. Well, he was arrested an Delivered If You Like—3$3.50 | convicted, 4 Q-—Are you willing to state Choice Blooming Plants Hh oath that you do not know Fresh Cut Flowers | what occupation George Uffner is : engaged In or'was engaged in in| the last three years? i Order Early — Avoid Late Rush AI wouldn't know. You're! ; | trying to make me guess under! OPEN DAY AND NIGHT | oath. a | Mr. Costello finally conceded p . : FY = 4 A Bill Cronin For Your Convenience Bill O'Laughlin {that “he told me he gambled and | y \ “Na y » : {so forth. He'd make a bet on a| - Los ; wx 99 horse as a sort of sport—if you! Be Ho a 7 SoA us pC -— 1 5 Mere iimpemea——— call that a business.” 4 1 : 2 business.” - La ML Uy oi | ¢ ¥ hat the Easter B Y, : 5 J 7 " he / . nny has for YOU! | Cl 4 ————— 4 i : ¥ / f {4 | Easter Glory Layer Cake _ : Lovely to look at . . , Seliphiio] to eat! Two golden, > = : ’ uffy-light layers filled and iced with smooth vanilla k Hh Y g o ¥ b creme and topped with snowy shreds of fancy coconut! he : * e oun ' younger, an younges ae And the decoration? As gay as Easter Day... brightly. 0 . : . . colored jelly eggs nestled on top! ag . te ¢ “Young hats . . . gay in bright colors, prety in pastels, so right for spring in crisp straws and soft Kod . felts. From the tinest infant right on up, there's a hat from Ayres’ fresh, colorful collection for your little boy or girl oo i a Sketched loft to right: - Infant's bonnet in pastel organdy, lace and HBbON HH viveecssinnrsaenvinneese: 2.00 . i : ¢ Toddler's bonnet in pastel organdy wees....2,00 Little Girl's felt with streamers or straw eer. 3.98 A&P's advertised i 0 ee § FF ha ye : ff . . "el: . A : rhe mre cprantesd 4 ef oN : ro vig A : Little Boy's Skippy hat in felt ..............3.00 for one week; these SAPP SE al . Pol eget LARY : s La HRY FY 3% Re 1 : L Go a / In cotton gabardine .......c0000000..2.29 through March 27th. ‘ : Girl's rough straw with fruit trim..........3.98 Boy's wool Bion Cap «vous tnirvinseeseis. 1.98 Ayres’ Young Shops, Fourth Floor

' pictures.” |. James “Larterbeck told police 500000 pounds handled in 1948 tions put to him “by members. of bps of Bekiiia = ‘block. of Indiana- Ave. ‘até

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