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Desi Arnaz — Part 1

42 pages · May 09, 2026 · Document date: Feb 25, 1960 · Broad topic: Organized Crime · Topic: Desi Arnaz · 42 pages OCR'd
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-Tolson a Parsons 7 Belmont Callahan DeLoach Malone ad Rye ‘a e CR bmn OS \ Mr. = &§ ' UNITED STATES C77") “op ot Nag %, | he ‘TO — : Mr. DeLoach * Se 6S Ss suyecT: "THE/U TOUCHABLES" * Os gy TELEVISION PROGRAM es Asa Be astgite : + mm -- Trotter W.C, Sullivans — Tele JRoom .— DESILU PRODUCTIONS = | APRILIZ 1960 _.- . TheUnderworld Bank" was the title of last night's program which appeared locally on el 7. This Story depicted the organizational setup of an . “underworld bank" which financed criminals in their activities. No mention of the FBI was made; however, it could logically be assumed that an individual not familiar with Bureau activities would gain the impression that Ness and "The Untouchables" . were FBI Agents. The program was narrated as usual by Walter Winchell. ea) —--* Briefly the story was as follows: In September, 1933, there was a - meeting of various leaders of the underworld from different localities throughout the United States,in a hotel in New York City. At this meeting,dominated by one, Milo Sullivan, it was agreed that in view of the almost certain death of the prohibition era ~ the hoodlums would have to turn to a legitimate means of obtaining income and Sullivan's suggestion was that they open a bank for hoodlums charging 100% interest. After severa big crimes are committed, Ness is called in from Chicago to talk to the Federal Districi . Attorney in New York, John Carvell. . With the cooperation of local police, several likely suspects include Tony Segano and Duke Mullen, are put in a line-up at police headquarters. Afterwards, Ness talks to them trying to obtain information about a One million dollar fur theft. During the interview Ness tries to intimidate Mullen and grabs him by the coat lapels; however, Ness does not strika.him. <- _— : Ness and "The Untouchables" closely follow Segano in an effort to worry him and also succeed in worrying members of the bank. Sullivan calls Segano in t _ make his payment on his “loan, " and when Segano is unable to make the payment gives © him three days to obtain the money. Segano is turned down by all of his friendg for an advance of funds and turns to Ness in desperation; however,. before he is able t eet — ~ Ness, he is killed by the bank's chief exterminator, Johnny,"'The Enforcer." 7 saat v7 ~ Begano's widow is ‘contacted by Jobany to pay up the balance due on her - husband's loan, and she teo turns to Ness. He agrees to help her and furnishes her with - some money to make the payment to the bank but their scheme is jearned of bythe... -hoodlums and Mrs. Segano is killed by strangulation. Duke Mullen who is going with <3 Sullivan's niece, Louise O'Hara, supposedly is going to go straight after he rece 2 160 Maman Ee tne eT et AR ARIS MY tere Ro Re EN tee wee peereret es wy, se owe wel,
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