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Press Scrapbook
The newspaper clippings featured in this scrapbook document contemporary coverage of Edward McDonald’s cases and related events from 1978 through 1985. Select a source to view the original article or archival record where available.
Please note that some articles may be behind a paywall on the original publisher’s site.
1982–1985
The New York Times
“Rick Kuhn Sentenced to 10 Years”
Joseph P. Fried, February 6, 1982
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The New York Times
“Rick Kuhn Tells of Death Threats”
Joseph P. Fried, May 18, 1982
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The New York Times
“Lufthansa Robbery Suspect Is Slain”
Leonard Buder, July 19, 1984
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The New York Times
“U.S. Inquiry Finds Gangsters Hold Grip on Kennedy Cargo”
Selwyn Raab, September 30, 1984
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The New York Times
“11 Indicted in Airport Extortion Case”
Joseph P. Fried, February 22, 1985
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The Washington Post
“3 Mafia Trials Titillating New York”
Margot Hornblower, November 17, 1985
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1978–1981
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
“$5 Million Robbery at JFK Airport”
Pranay Gupte, December 12, 1978, p. 1
Archived at: Google News Archive
The New York Times
“Airport Cash Loot Was $5 Million; Bandits’ Van Is Found in Canarsie”
Leslie Maitland, December 14, 1978
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Rocky Mountain News
“Ex-cargo clerk guilty in $5.8 million heist”
United Press International, May 17, 1979
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The Washington Post
“Lufthansa Case Holds Clues for Point-Shaving Investigators”
Dan Lauck and Joe Pichirallo, January 18, 1981
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The New York Times
“Ex-Player and 4 Are Indicted”
Joseph P. Fried, July 30, 1981
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The New York Times
“Prosecutor Recalls His Days on Court”
Joseph P. Fried, November 1, 1981
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The New York Times
“Sports of The Times; Something Better Than A Sermon”
Dave Anderson, November 29, 1981
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