Tag: California

50 Years Ago: Police Kill Would-Be Firestone Kidnappers

January 14, 2016

Fifty years ago, police foiled an attempt to kidnap a well-known industrialist. Our story comes courtesy of the The Herald-Press of St. Joseph, Michigan. Kidnappers Foiled, Killed! BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Pistols raised, two men crashed into the home of Leonard K. Firestone Thursday night in an apparent attempt to kidnap the wealthy industrialist. … More 50 Years Ago: Police Kill Would-Be Firestone Kidnappers

75 Years Ago: Churchill Says Italy Should Oust Il Duce

December 23, 2015

Our first “75 Years Ago” feature comes courtesy of the San Mateo Times of California, with British Prime Minister Winston Churchill urging citizens of Italy to oust Benito Mussolini before Britain has to come to “closer grips” with Italy. LONDON, Dec. 23 (UPI) — Prime Minister Winston Churchill tonight appealed to the Italian people, monarchy … More 75 Years Ago: Churchill Says Italy Should Oust Il Duce