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Re: Frank Costello...one of a kind video on his career
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Re: Frank Costello...one of a kind video on his career
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my compliments to NYMAFIA and LISA for 2 outstanding productions of RANDACCIO, and COSTELLO.I agree with you NYM about COSTELLO being my favorite as well. Thank you. Truly appreciate the kind comments.
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Re: Frank Costello...one of a kind video on his career
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Re: Frank Costello...one of a kind video on his career
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I watched that Chicago episode last night with the kid they exploited for his business...
I missed the fist half hour previously...Saying how much more powerful they were then NY because they controlled local politicians...
Not only did Costello own all the NY politicians but he owned Huey Long, a governor in another state -- Yes he did. Carlos Marcello and Tommy Lucchese were two more tremendous corruptors and power brokers in their respective territories of NO and NYC who had dozens of top politicians and law enforcement officials in their hip pockets for years. For that matter, there were many top mafiosi who controlled their respective little towns and cities like puppeteers for many years in a low key and shadow way, never being revealed for the puppet masters they really were. It allowed for Cosa Nostra to flourish the way they did for nearly a century in this country. But for sure Costello, Lucchese, and Marcello were "next level" masters at it.
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Re: Frank Costello..."The Prime Minister" of the Mafia
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Tropicana Las Vegas
3801 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Who could’ve guessed that when someone known as “Dandy” Phil Kastel wanted to open a casino, it would have ties to the mob? Kastel, a longtime associate of Luciano family crime boss Frank Costello, insisted his friend had nothing to do with the Tropicana. Then, on May 2, 1957, less than a month after its opening, Costello survived an assassination attempt. Police found notes in his coat pockets that contained numbers matching the Tropicana’s winnings for its first few weeks — to the penny. “That sort of confirmed a lot of rumors about the mob’s involvement in Las Vegas".
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Re: Frank Costello..."The Prime Minister" of the Mafia
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Gambling Leader Philip Kastel Shot Fatally in Body Is Found In Apartment Preliminary Report of Suicide Issued. NEW ORLEANS, Aug." 17 (UPI) Philip (Dandy Phil) Kastel, an underworld gambling leader since prohibition days, was found shot to death with a bullet through his head in his apartment yesterday. He was 68 years old. Officials Issued a preliminary report of suicide. Kastel, a slot machine operator and reputedly one of Frank Costello's chief henchmen in the South, had been ill for several months and was said to have been going blind.
Kastel's nurse heard a shot, rushed into his room in the Clai- borne Towers apartments on Canal street and found him dead. First reports had said his wife found him. No note was found. He was convicted of mail fraud in 1926 and grand larceny in 1930. Aaron Kohn, New Orleans Crime Commission managing director, called Kastel one of the principal figures in slot machine operations in New Orleans.
He said a series of corporations was formed to operate the slot machines, and Kastel was one of the principals. A major crackdown on slot machines began in New Orleans in the early 1940s, and they were practically wiped out when Lesseps S. Morrison was elected New Orleans mayor.
Morrison is now United States representative to the Organization of American States. Kastel later joined with Costel-lo in opening the Beverly Country Club, a suburban gambling spot which became one of the principal points of controversy when the Kefauver Committee visited tfk; New Orleans area. After tfie hearings, the club was closed by the sheriff. It reopened in 1959 as a restaurant, but remained in business only a few months. Of Kastel's death, Kohn said it represented "the passing of one of the most nefarious members of the organized" American underworld.".
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Re: Frank Costello..."The Prime Minister" of the Mafia
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Gambling Leader Philip Kastel Shot Fatally in Body Is Found In Apartment Preliminary Report of Suicide Issued. NEW ORLEANS, Aug." 17 (UPI) Philip (Dandy Phil) Kastel, an underworld gambling leader since prohibition days, was found shot to death with a bullet through his head in his apartment yesterday. He was 68 years old. Officials Issued a preliminary report of suicide. Kastel, a slot machine operator and reputedly one of Frank Costello's chief henchmen in the South, had been ill for several months and was said to have been going blind.
Kastel's nurse heard a shot, rushed into his room in the Clai- borne Towers apartments on Canal street and found him dead. First reports had said his wife found him. No note was found. He was convicted of mail fraud in 1926 and grand larceny in 1930. Aaron Kohn, New Orleans Crime Commission managing director, called Kastel one of the principal figures in slot machine operations in New Orleans.
He said a series of corporations was formed to operate the slot machines, and Kastel was one of the principals. A major crackdown on slot machines began in New Orleans in the early 1940s, and they were practically wiped out when Lesseps S. Morrison was elected New Orleans mayor.
Morrison is now United States representative to the Organization of American States. Kastel later joined with Costel-lo in opening the Beverly Country Club, a suburban gambling spot which became one of the principal points of controversy when the Kefauver Committee visited tfk; New Orleans area. After tfie hearings, the club was closed by the sheriff. It reopened in 1959 as a restaurant, but remained in business only a few months. Of Kastel's death, Kohn said it represented "the passing of one of the most nefarious members of the organized" American underworld.". Who do you think ordered the murder of Kastel? Vito or Marcello? Or maybe both?
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Conan: To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women.
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Re: Frank Costello..."The Prime Minister" of the Mafia
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Right away the conspiracy theories come about. It says in the report:
he had been ill for several months and was said to have been going blind.
Kastel's nurse heard a shot, rushed into his room
He was old, going bind, and sick. Plus he was close to dying. He had a nurse with him, right outside his room. Yet people jump in with Costello or others killing him. Apparent suicides are always tricky even if he was sick to commit suicide you don't see a way out, but not many people who are ill commit suicide.
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Re: Frank Costello..."The Prime Minister" of the Mafia
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Gambling Leader Philip Kastel Shot Fatally in Body Is Found In Apartment Preliminary Report of Suicide Issued. NEW ORLEANS, Aug." 17 (UPI) Philip (Dandy Phil) Kastel, an underworld gambling leader since prohibition days, was found shot to death with a bullet through his head in his apartment yesterday. He was 68 years old. Officials Issued a preliminary report of suicide. Kastel, a slot machine operator and reputedly one of Frank Costello's chief henchmen in the South, had been ill for several months and was said to have been going blind.
Kastel's nurse heard a shot, rushed into his room in the Clai- borne Towers apartments on Canal street and found him dead. First reports had said his wife found him. No note was found. He was convicted of mail fraud in 1926 and grand larceny in 1930. Aaron Kohn, New Orleans Crime Commission managing director, called Kastel one of the principal figures in slot machine operations in New Orleans.
He said a series of corporations was formed to operate the slot machines, and Kastel was one of the principals. A major crackdown on slot machines began in New Orleans in the early 1940s, and they were practically wiped out when Lesseps S. Morrison was elected New Orleans mayor.
Morrison is now United States representative to the Organization of American States. Kastel later joined with Costel-lo in opening the Beverly Country Club, a suburban gambling spot which became one of the principal points of controversy when the Kefauver Committee visited tfk; New Orleans area. After tfie hearings, the club was closed by the sheriff. It reopened in 1959 as a restaurant, but remained in business only a few months. Of Kastel's death, Kohn said it represented "the passing of one of the most nefarious members of the organized" American underworld.". I didn't realize Kastel died that way. Thanks Hollander, thats a good piece of info.
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Re: Frank Costello..."The Prime Minister" of the Mafia
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09/10/23 06:59 AM
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One of my all-time favorite hoodlums....in fact my favorite! I’m with you on Costello. He knew how to conduct business. Yep. 100% JTT, 100%. Frank was a classy guy as far as these types of guys go.
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Re: Frank Costello..."The Prime Minister" of the Mafia
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Here's another Costello story that's rich in irony:
William O'Dwyer made a nationwide reputation for himself when, as Brooklyn DA in 1940-42, he smashed "Murder Inc.," the Brownsville-based gang of hired killers who were used by the Commission and other OC customers. But O'Dwyer didin't hesitate to ask Uncle Frank to use his vast political clout to get O'Dwyer elected Mayor of New York in '45. The quid pro quo: Mayor O'Dwyer allegedly ordered police to go easy on gambling, Costello's bread and butter. Meanwhile, a new Brooklyn DA, the incorruptable Miles McDonand, began investigating corruption among police and politicos, a trail that led to Harry Gross, a bookie doing $20 million in 1950 (equal to $253 million today). More than 70 police were indicted, and 500 more resigned or retired. McDonald allegedly was closing in on O'Dwyer's connection with Costello. Mayor O'Dwyer, just months into his second term, abruptly resigned. President Harry Truman immediately appointed him Ambassador to Mexico, where he stayed until 1960
Ntra la porta tua lu sangu � sparsu, E nun me mporta si ce muoru accisu... E s'iddu muoru e vaju mparadisu Si nun ce truovo a ttia, mancu ce trasu.
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Re: Frank Costello..."The Prime Minister" of the Mafia
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Here's another Costello story that's rich in irony:
William O'Dwyer made a nationwide reputation for himself when, as Brooklyn DA in 1940-42, he smashed "Murder Inc.," the Brownsville-based gang of hired killers who were used by the Commission and other OC customers. But O'Dwyer didin't hesitate to ask Uncle Frank to use his vast political clout to get O'Dwyer elected Mayor of New York in '45. The quid pro quo: Mayor O'Dwyer allegedly ordered police to go easy on gambling, Costello's bread and butter. Meanwhile, a new Brooklyn DA, the incorruptable Miles McDonand, began investigating corruption among police and politicos, a trail that led to Harry Gross, a bookie doing $20 million in 1950 (equal to $253 million today). More than 70 police were indicted, and 500 more resigned or retired. McDonald allegedly was closing in on O'Dwyer's connection with Costello. Mayor O'Dwyer, just months into his second term, abruptly resigned. President Harry Truman immediately appointed him Ambassador to Mexico, where he stayed until 1960 Thats exactly right TB.
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Re: Frank Costello..."The Prime Minister" of the Mafia
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Great video! Well done!!! Thank you very much Jimmy. We appreciate your kind words and encouragement. And as always, you conduct yourself like the gentleman that you obviously are! (and I'm sorry for the late response)
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