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March 1, 1943
On March 1, 1943, the death of Mgr. Ulu, a prominent priest and rector of St. Bartholomew's in Elmhurst, Queens, marked a significant moment for the local community. Stricken in Palm Springs, California, he had served in his parish for 26 years, overseeing its growth from 2,000 to 6,000 families and spearheading the construction of a new church and schools. Meanwhile, the broader sociopolitical atmosphere was tense, with reports of extortion in the movie industry surfacing from Chicago, implicating associates of the infamous Al Capone. This was amidst World War II, which influenced numerous aspects of life, including the humanitarian efforts inspired by historical conflicts such as the Battle of Solferino in 1859, leading to the establishment of the Red Cross and the signing of the Geneva Convention by nine nations in 1864, ratified by the U.S. in 1882, reflecting a growing concern for human rights even in times of war.
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Mgr. Francis J. Uleau, a dedicated priest for over 42 years, passed away on March 1, 1943, while serving as the Rector of St. Bartholomew's Church in Elmhurst, Queens. Under his leadership, the parish grew significantly from 2,000 to 6,000 families and saw the construction of new church facilities and schools. His contributions left a lasting impact on the community he served for 26 years.
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In March 1943, a Chicago informant revealed that men from Al Capone's organization were involved in an extortion racket within the movie industry. This revelation prompted a New York grand jury to investigate allegations of union domination tied to the extortion scheme. Key figures, including G.E. Browne and W. Bioff, faced convictions related to these activities.
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HORROR OF BATTLE INSPIRED RED CROSS; Young Swiss, After Relieving Sufferers at Solferino in 1859, Wrote of Experience REVULSION SWEPT WORLD Nine Nations Signed Geneva Convention in 1864 -- U.S. Ratified Treaty in 1882
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