[Answer] What famous singer paid a ransom for the release of his kidnapped 19-year-old son?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What famous singer paid a ransom for the release of his kidnapped 19-year-old son?"

...Frank Sinatra Jr. was kidnapped at the age of 19 at Harrah’s Casino in Lake Tahoe. He was released on this day in 1963 after his father paid the $240,000 ransom demanded by the kidnappers. The kidnappers demanded that all communication be conducted by payphone. During these conversations, Frank Sr. became concerned he would not have enough coins, which prompted him to carry 10 dimes with him at all times for the rest of his life; he was even buried with 10 dimes in his pocket. A rumor at the time was that Frank Jr. orchestrated the abduction as a publicity stunt, however this was proven to be false.

[Ans] What famous singer paid a ransom for the release of his kidnapped 19-year-old son?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What famous singer paid a ransom for the release of his kidnapped 19-year-old son?"

Frank Sinatra Jr. was kidnapped at the age of 19 at Harrah’s Casino in Lake Tahoe. He was released on this day in 1963 after his father paid the $240,000 ransom demanded by the kidnappers. The kidnappers demanded that all communication be conducted by payphone. During these conversations, Frank Sr. became concerned he would not have enough coins, which prompted him to carry 10 dimes with him at all times for the rest of his life; he was even buried with 10 dimes in his pocket. A rumor at the time was that Frank Jr. orchestrated the abduction as a publicity stunt, however this was proven to be false.

[Ans] What did the Harry Ransom Center at University of Texas at Austin purchase in 1978 for a staggering 2.4 million?

Step 1 : Introduction to the qu estion "What did the Harry Ransom Center at University of Texas at Austin purchase in 1978 for a staggering 2.4 million?"

The Harry Ransom Center is an archive, library and museum at the University of Texas at Austin, specializing in the collection of literary and cultural artifacts from the United States and Europe for the purpose of advancing the study of the arts and humanities.