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To Everyone:

I cannot tell you how disappointed I am to learn this.

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BeatiPaoli

To PatrickGold: Thank you very much for these posts! Fascinating info! Pardon my ignorance, but is there any way for us on this Forum to access the original 12-part series from October 31, 1988? It would be interesting to read the entire series!

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BeatiPaoli

To Dr031718:

Thank you for the info!

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BeatiPaoli

To Everyone: What was the name of the book, please, and what was the subject matter?

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BeatiPaoli

To Everyone: Great article, and great on-going thread. However...................... Am I the only one who is curious/confused with these three sentences in the Daily Mail article: "The lengthy documents contain evidence that shows when the men were 'made' into the Gambino family. One image sho...

To Everyone: Gentlemen, thank you all very much for your responses, and all the information you provided, including the links and references! As I get more time in my personal schedule, I will continue my personal dive into this subject matter, and all the links and references you all provided. Howe...

Dear B. Thank you for your most interesting reply!!! Could you please provide a link to the thread regarding your discussion on Dr. Giaocchino Pennino? And, on what years did he report?

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BeatiPaoli

To Everyone: Please forgive me, but I am bringing a subject from the "News in Italy" thread over to a dedicated thread, in the hopes of obtaining a wider audience. A few days ago, Wiseguy posted an excellent article, which was published only a few days ago, regarding the fears Italian law ...

To Everyone: Regarding the "Super Mafia" article; many years ago, in my area, for a short period of time, I was able to purchase a weekly newspaper called "The European", which was an English language weekly newspaper which reported news items, articles, and commentary on events ...

To Shellackhead: Respectfully, I disagree. Holding back the inductions of individuals in the 50s and 60s who still possessed the Old World mentality contributed to the philosophical attrition of Cosa Nostra,

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BeatiPaoli

To Everyone: Simple question: Were the Maceo brothers, Sam and Rosario, ever members of Cosa Nostra? They certainly fit the "profile," as it were, both ethnically and in their legal/illegal activities. Any information would be appreciated.

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BeatiPaoli

To Everyone: First and only bump. Would love to hear from some more of the researchers on this Forum.

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BeatiPaoli

To Everyone: First and only bump. Would love to hear from some more of the researchers on this Forum

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BeatiPaoli

To Everyone: Thank you all for the replies and info so far! I am hoping some of the mob historians on this Forum will weigh in as well!!! Regarding Chicago, before they instituted the traditional making ceremony (in later decades), can anyone on this Forum confirm the new Chicago "initiate"...

To Everyone: Respectfully, before I begin, for those of you who are intending to read Birbeck and D'Elia's "The Life We Chose, " this thread should have a disclaimer "Spoiler Alert" since it involves a question/topic I have that was gleaned from reading the book. This subject mat...