District Attorney James Lister was killed in an explosion of a car belonging to Secretary of Commerce, Christopher Bailey as he's leaving the Secretary's Long Island Estate.
Mr. Lister, was killed instinctly in the blast, was scheduled to testify in Washington on Thursday before a Senate committee.
A committee investigating what has become to be called "The Bailey Scandal. " A special team of detectives has been assigned to the case.
As for Secretary Bailey, he was not available for any statement at this time.
Did you know them?
- offices of his long time legal advisor, Irving Gold in hopes of getting some comment.
Mr. Gold, you're aware that District Attorney Lister is the second witness in the Bailey Scandal to meet a sudden end violently.
The first was Thomas Finney, Undersecretary of Commerce who fell to his death from his Do you think there's a connection between... Take the money and run, Noodles.
What the hell's keeping you here?
The only remaining witness is the man who rightly or wrongly has given his name to this affair, Secretary Christopher Bailey.
Curious!
The secretary has no worries.
Sir, if he has no worries, why has he retreated to his place on Long Island?
Far from between, he's preparing his attack on the questions, he will be asked by the committee.
I'd call them accusation, more than questions, Sir!
- This secretary has no worries.
- Well, the public does!
Particularly, in view of the rumors about rigged contracts, bribery the international Mafia. Especially those dealing with the illegal use of the Transport union pension funds.
Could you tell us anything about that?
Gentlemen, I deny all of these rumors and allegations directed against my organization.
Our hands have always been and will continue to remain clean.
In my entire life, I've fought to keep the American labor movement clear... Him, I know!