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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Politesse. In Buffalo, after his lawyer cited his military service and launched into a plea for rehabilitation, Carmelo J. Giambra, 31, interrupted, thanked him, explained to the court, "I do not want any mercy" for his part in a $23,775 bank holdup, insisted that "the law must be served," stressed that "I am happy and glad to pay for my crime," after being rewarded for his candor with a 17-year sentence, said: "Thank you very much...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Miscellany, Feb. 3, 1958 | 2/3/1958 | See Source »

Planned Withdrawal. In Buffalo, Carmelo J. Giambra, one of the gunmen who robbed the Linwood Branch of the Liberty Bank of $23,775, was arrested and identified, pleaded guilty after he returned six days later in a brave attempt to open a savings account...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Miscellany, Dec. 23, 1957 | 12/23/1957 | See Source »

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