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ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH 12. 1957 7A TWO CAB DRIVERS RCB5ED, senger In the 900 block of Mrs. Mallady's body In a creek Sad Fs'ate. 'm ih Rroiduav Thp i nrar the ritv.

A rlothpslinp un-ro ori APPARENTLY BY SAME MAN drove Link in the I around the neck and the Rita Montie, editor of the Rivei the 500 block of Pine street, where the robber jumped out Doay was in a sacK. Kouge npid, lost her evt In statements gien to Co- glasses and placed this advertise- lumbus and St. Louis police, ment in the paper. lhe EDitor fcftP and fled. OCATlQN NEW 18 SCIENTISTS OPPOSE ATOMIC ARMS FOR BONN GOETTINGEN, Germany, April 12 'API Eighteen leading nuclear scientists announced I today they are opposed to West FBI AGENT SAYS CANNELLA TOLD OF FEAR FOR LIFE i.aw.su.1 am ne hits, m-i- of tne HeralD has xlOst hEr lady, a 29-year-old divorcee.

r.lP Hicr.rinv I OV-" Two Black White taxicab drivers were robbed last night, apparently by the same man. The robber took $20 from William McSpadden, 1534 Market street, and $30 from George Link, 4116 Penrose street. MURDER INDICTMENT NAMES LAWSON IN WOMAN'S DEATH 1901 HODIAMONT IN WELLSTON quarreled over his plans to re- Annd dlS TnegIasses turn to Columbus. He killed found on st her, he said, when she threat-' jjajj ened him with a butcher knife. FURNITURE UFKOLSTERY G00DFELL0W An indictment charging first- SPLIT-SECOND TIMING APRIL 11th, 12th end 13th FREE GIFTS FOR ALL COMPLETE HOME FURNISHINGS PLUS SLIPCOVERS DRAPERIES The man got into McSpad-den's cab at Sixth and Chestnut street.

At Goode and Garfield avenues, he pulled a revolver, forced McSpadden to get out of the cab and drove away. The cab was recovered at Spring and St. Louis avenues. Link was robbed at Elliott avenue and Cole street after pii kirg up the robber as a pas- degree murder was returned yesterday by the circuit court grand- jury against Jackie Ra-Lawson, formerly of 1459 Clinton street, who has a-mitted killing Mrs. Credia Mallady.

Lawson, former McDonnel Aircraft Corp. employe, was ar rested by Columbus (O.) police in March following discovery of I. ON ALL WITCHES PURCHASED RtW OR REPAIRE0 IT US JEWELRY SINCE M27 FINE FURNITUR lARGf SELECTION JJaMPTON Jr HOUSE FURNISHER 4645 Ctaveis PI. 2-3166 Germany arming itself with atomic weapons. The 18, including four Nobel peace prize winners, declared in a statement they would not help the federal government in the "production, testing or even use" of atomic weapons.

Among tne signers were Max Born, Werner Heisenberg, Max von Laue and Otto Hahn, all Nobel prize winners. Hahn won the chemistry prize for 1944 for being the first man to split the uranium atom, a feat which made possible the atomic bomb. All the scientists are memberi of the Max Planck Soeietv. EV. 1-7500 OPEN NITES TILL 9 Testimony that Joseph J.

Can-nella. Ace Cab Co. supervisor, told Federal Bureau of Investigation agents he feared for his safety after making a statement implicating his boss, Joseph Costello, in the purchase of three revolvers in Granite City, was given yesterday at the trial of Cannella and Costello. The two men are being tried before a jury in United States District Judge Ceorge H. More's court on charges of conspiring to violate the federal firearms act ky transporting the weapons from Illinois to Missouri.

The trial was recessed after yesterday's session and will be resumed Monday. Herbert Moss, assistant agent In charge of the St. Louis FBI office, testified Cannella told of Costello's part in the purchase of the weapons April 10, 1956. The jury was asked by Judge Moore to disregard Moss's testimony as it applied to Costello, Blister Brown Easter Shoes Have that Gnnvn-Up-Looh! Are specially fitted for grouinfi feet which includes Germany' top physicists. West Germain is barred by treaty with its North Atlantic Treaty Organization Dartners Mm i from producing atomic weapons, dui tnanceiior Konrad Adenauer has declared himself in favor of getting them from the allies.

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McMullan. John Chapnick, who operates a tavern at 620 Pine street, testified he was robbed of $1500 and a diamond ring valued at $1000 by two men last Jan. 6 on the front porch of his home, 5901 Waterman boulevard. Gendron, a former convict, was arrested three days later. Earlier this week, armed robbery charges against James Pur-cell, 2500 block of Dodier street, were dismissed because results of a lie detector test were inconclusive.

He also is a former convict. White cotton gloves, hand-sewn in shorty style 1.50 SVB Children's Shots DOWNTOWN, Second Floor; CLAYTON, Lower Menanin was asked about Cannella's attitude at the time. 'Appeared "He appeared fearful of what would happen when it came to Costello's attention that he provided us with information about the revolvers," Moss answered. Costello and Cannella, who were sitting at the defense table, smiled at each other. Moss went on with his answer.

"Cannella said he didn't think his life would be worth a nickel," the agent testified. "He began rubbing his face and perspiring. He said, 'My God, what's going to happen to me? He became ill and complained of pains in his head and stomach Morris Shenker, Costello's counsel, asked for a mistrial and severance at this point. He said it was "not enough to Instruct the jury to disregard Jewelry box for her I 1.98 A. Jetcelry: twin pins or necklace 1.00'f B.

Lacey white straw hats, velvet, flower trims 2.99-3.99 C. Straw handbag 1.99 Plui 10 Fed. Ta ISot Shown i treasures Third L.vtl SVB Girls' Shop DOWNTOWN, Floor; CLAYTON, Lower 33 SPANISH REDS SEIZED BARCELONA, Spain, April 12 (API Police announced ves- lesumony aDout costello con- i tained in the statement related erday the arrest of 33 persons, by Moss. Judge Moore refused df(scr'bed as Communists, for Shenker's requests. ttaLS the security of the ivincc icut; state.

Four were women. itouiicu aiiticiia iiiauc m. me ariesis iook piace over the statement implicating Cos the past five months. The an fr-mt A VP tello after the FBI proved false a previous statement he made in which he took full responsibility for acquiring the 4 nouncement sajd propaganda mimeographing machines and other "instruments of subversion" were seized. In the second statement, i his arrest Feb.

27, 1956. This weapon has been introduced in evidence. The jury heard testimony that the other two revolv which was not signedf Moss said, Cannella told the agents Costello came to him on Dec. 1, 1955, and suggested taking a ride to Granite City. Cannella said they drove to the East Side in Costello's blue Cadillac convertible and ordered the revolvers at a gunshop operated by Earl Lewis.

Delivered to Costello. Later, Moss testified, Cannella said Costello gave him ers were sold to St. Louis 1 tavern owners. Costello is charged in four counts and Cannella in three under the firearms act. Maximum punishment on conviction is five years in prison and a $2000 fine on each count.

Costello is a central figure in $180 to pay for the weapons, the missing Greenlease ransom Alter (Janneiia picked up the inquiry. The provision of the firearms revolvers from the Granite City gunshop he said he turned them act concerning interstate trans- portation of weapons applies to men who have been convicted i of a crime of violence. Costello served a prison sentence for burglary in 1936. Cannella is charged with "aiding and abetting" Costello. over to Costello at the Ace Cab Co.

office. One of the weapons, a loaded Smith Wesson revolver, was found in the locked glove compartment of Costello's automobile following Varsity Suit Coat Doubles as Sport Coat See neiv Easier arrivals 32.50 The Silk Shirtwaist Mingles Boys! Wear a Sport Coat for Easter Cadet sizes 11-111 17.98 Fellas, be dressed just right! See our collection of sport coats in fabrics and patterns to complement your slacks. Center vent, 2 3-button models: Tan, gray, blue. Other sport coats to 21.9.1 Elcauncc HiMM mm With You'll appreciate the slim Ivy silhouette and impeccably tailored fabrics in these fine suits. And, the coat gives you extra wear as Casuulncss It II 11 I I fi i it i it It I iff I.

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