Wednesday, April 12, 2017

November 15, 1952, New York Times, pages 1, 11, Luchese Testifies To Social Contacts With Mayor, Judges, Political Chiefs;



Luchese Testifies To Social Contacts With Mayor, Judges, Political Chiefs; Tammany Man Explains His $250,000;
Gangster Is Heard
Helped by Chankalian in Bid for Pardon — Had Vote Right Restored 
Officials Are Defended; 
Crime Commission Head Says Mere Mention Should Not Be Considered Taint on Name,



Thunderclap testimony disclosing warm social relationships between Thomas (Three Finger Brown) Luchese, underworld chief, and high Government officials was introduced yesterday at the State Crime Commission's public hearing into gangster - politician tie-ups. The session was held in the Supreme Court Building, where the hearing will be resumed Monday morning.
































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