Fifty years ago, police foiled an attempt to kidnap a well-known industrialist. Our story comes courtesy of the The Herald-Press of St. Joseph, Michigan. Kidnappers Foiled, Killed! BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Pistols raised, two men crashed into the home of Leonard K. Firestone Thursday night in an apparent attempt to kidnap the wealthy industrialist. … More 50 Years Ago: Police Kill Would-Be Firestone Kidnappers