Word: nostras
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...breed together because they work together and work together because they breed together." With this definition in hand, he sorts peoples, nations, cities and even craftsmen into indigenous tribes. "Nothing on earth will make them come to terms with the general body of society," he writes of the Cosa Nostra, whom he classifies as hereditary criminals. "They are a race apart...
...politician on the rise, Alioto made the nominating speech for Hubert Humphrey in Chicago and was one of the men in the running for the Democratic vice-presidential nomination. Yet, according to Look, he is "enmeshed in a web of alliances with at least six leaders of La Cosa Nostra." In that web, Alioto provided mobster friends with "bank loans, legal services, business counsel and opportunities, and the protective mantle of his respectability. In return, he has earned fees, profits, political support and campaign contributions...
...neglected to mention that any Congressman who would vote against legalization of gambling and narcotics is a friend, a good friend, an absolutely necessary friend of La Cosa Nostra...
...TIME is probably right as to the survival of La Cosa Nostra "until there is a popular revolt." Precisely why public indignation is a prerequisite to the enforcement of law remains an enigma. I had supposed the protection of the public through legal processes was the fundamental excuse for a government's existence. But if the weapon of public indignation is required to "knock off" the new breed of gentle hoods, let us indignate...
...officer in Massachusetts. Until July 19, Markham enjoyed a reasonably good reputation in Boston's legal circles. He was known as quick-witted and charming, even though some questioned his legal talents. As U.S. Attorney, he had the distinction of convicting Raymond Patriarca, a New England Cosa Nostra boss, on two counts of conspiracy to murder. Yet he was blamed for allowing four defendants to escape punishment for the $ 1,551,277 Plymouth mail robbery. The Kennedy disaster was a hard blow professionally, since it was only last May that Markham resigned as U.S. Attorney to join a private...