At the time of the accident Ricca was in the company of Charles Fischetti and Joseph Fischetti. By David Amoruso Posted on March 13, 2010 Originally written for Mob Candy Magazine It was 1951. Mr. Peterson, before you start your formal statement I thought we should have a further word about the American Municipal Association. Albert Capone, another brother, has had his name legally changed in Miami to Albert John Rayola. At the time Capone went to prison the following individuals had grown in stature within the Capone organization and were powerful members of the Capone syndicate: Frank Nitti, Louis (Little New York) Campagna, Paul Ricca, Phil D'Andrea, Jack Guzik, Tony Accardo, Charles Fischetti, Edward Vogel, Hymie (Loud Mouth) Levin, Ralph Capone, Tony Capezio, Ralph Pierce, Murray Humphreys, Frank Maritote, alias Frank Diamond, Nick Circella, alias Nick Dean, Lawrence Imburgio, Charles Gioe, Anthony (Mops) Volpe, William Niemoth, and Sam (Golf Bag) Hunt. I might possibly have it here on a legitimate enterprise. Up until 1941 his name appeared as one of the stock-holders of some of the dog tracks down there. Claude Maddox has been a prominent member of the syndicate for many years. What was the result of that? Before that, St. Louis 1 year, before that Milwaukee 2 years, and then I worked in Chicago for 2 years, in New York City, Florida, Philadelphia. He was born in Chicago July 16, 1908. Accardo died of heart and lung. Two persons familiar with crime. Mr. PETERSON. Associations: The Outfit, Hole in the Wall Gang, Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal, Frank Cullotta, Teamsters Union, Tony Accardo, Frank "Bomp" Bompensiero. I can check it through our files. Once in 1933 he received a sentence of 1 year in the House of Correction on a concealed weapons charge. Some of these fellows have been city office holders in Cicero? He was released on parole in 1947 and it is still pending. The heat on Accardo intensified after that when the FBI searched his house and found $275,000, with some money bundles wrapped in bank wrappers from the Valley Bank in Las Vegas. There was a considerable amount of violence, and Frank Capone, a brother of Al, was killed during a gun battle between the hoodlums and the police. He is one of the big-shot policy racketeers on Chicago's South Side. Mr. PETERSON. The Chicago Daily News on April 30, 1929, stated, reporting the testimony: Three witnesses supplied the testimony regarding the machine-gun deal through the Cicero police with the Capone dog track, which was owned by John Patton, boy mayor of Burnham, and Jack Guzik, business manager for Capone. By all accounts he still was the most powerful mobster in Chicago, and thus a good man to have as a friend. Seventeen of the defendants were found not guilty and the charges against Humphreys, Al Capone, and others were stricken off with leave to reinstate by the prosecutor's office. Anthony John Spilotro (May 19, 1938 - June 14, 1986), nicknamed "Tony the Ant", was an American mobster and high ranking member for the Chicago Outfit in Las Vegas during the 1970s and '80s.. Spilotro managed the Outfit's illegal casino profits (the "skim") when four of the casinos, The Stardust, The Fremont, The Hacienda, and The Marina, were managed by Frank Rosenthal, replacing Outfit . SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE I wonder if during the lunch hour, from the point where Mr. Peterson leaves off, copies could be made. The St. Valentines Day Massacre sent shockwaves throughout Chicago, causing the government to crack down harder on organized crime in the city. The Cicero contingent of the Capone syndicate is one of the most important. Did they ever recover any of it? You have had experience with the FBI in most of the sections of the United States in the matter of Federal law enforcement? The CHAIRMAN. The Capone syndicate then formed its own racing news information service which was called the Trans-American Publishing & News Service, Inc. Accardo, as I mentioned before, was one of the alleged plotters of the St. Valentine's Day massacre in 1929. As early as 1932 the press reported that Rocco, Andrew, and Nick De Grazia were in control of slot machines for the syndicate in the western suburbs. The CHAIRMAN. Information has been received to the effect that Cavaliera has operated as a front man for the Capone syndicate and operated Barbout games in the Halsted-Blue Island area. Anthony Spilotro was a soldier and enforcer for the Chicago Outfit who was . Campagna was one of the early bodyguards for Al Capone. There was also an indictment returned at that time and when the case went to trial, George McLane then took the witness stand and said he refused to testify on the ground - he exercised his privilege. Unquestionably, however, he is one of the top ranking members of the syndicate and has operated within the inner circle of that organization for almost three decades. Charles Fischetti, a cousin of Al Capone, continued to grow in stature in the syndicate until the present time, when he is unquestionably one of the most important underworld characters in the Nation. Pollack associated with numerous other members of the Capone syndicate, and it was customary for him to take them on airplane trips from Chicago to Miami. Mr. PETERSON. On July 30, 1931, O'Hara was indicted by the Cook County grand jury on a charge of conspiracy. Peter Tremont has operated in Chicago the Silver Wheel, the Ditto Wheel, and the Rome Wheel. An expert at deactivating complex alarm systems, known as the most skilled bypass man in the whole Outfit, Mendell was the first to go, disappearing on January 15. The CHAIRMAN. Subsequent testimony proved they were killed in a basement and their bodies later dumped in a grave. That was in testimony before the Hoffman committee. I would hate to say that definitely, but it could very well be. It was surrounded by a seven-foot-high wrought iron fence and two electrically controlled gates. Mr. PETERSON. Mr. PETERSON. Joseph Peskin, alias Sugar Joe Peskin, 7625 Essex Avenue, Chicago, Ill., has been associated with members of the Capone syndicate and is one of the biggest juke box operators in Chicago. In 1947 it was estimated that Joe Peskin of Universal Automatic Music Corp. had about 900 juke boxes placed on location. Mr. HALLEY. The Government interpreted pari-mutuel betting odds and racing results as lottery price lists and alleged these defendants conspired to decentralize Nationwide News Service.and take over its business through the formation of Continental Press Service of which Arthur McBride was then director. The second and third floors were devoted to gambling and the fourth floor to prostitution. When an attempt was made to start in business in competition with the syndicate it would fail, because the new operators could not get a union label on their machines from the electrical workers' union. [CDATA[ Show more Show more. Matt Capone became a fugitive for a time and later the case was dismissed against him with reference to this murder. I haven't gone too much into the government angle, although I may cover that somewhat in the testimony. I have that in another paper here, I am sure, but I do not have it with me. In 1930 Costello and his lieutenant, Dandy Phil Kastel, were associated with Irving Hain. Accardo family members and Michael Volpe, a handyman for Accardo who discovered the burglary, appeared before the grand jury, represented by appellee Carl M. Walsh. In 1950 the Chicago headquarters for Continental Press, which disseminates racing-news information throughout the United States, is located at 431 South Dearborn Street, Chicago. This is back in 1940. That is spelled U-a-l-e or, commonly, Y-a-l-e. One reporter wrote: "Accardo has more brains for breakfast than Al Capone ever had all day." The house included high vaulted rooms, an indoor pool, a gun and trophy room, a pipe organ, a walk in safe, wood spiral staircases, carriage and guest houses on the backyard half acre. The CHAIRMAN. Thanks to his discreet style, Accardos influence on organized crime was both immense and invisible at the same time. Tony Accardo . As I said before, until the repeal of prohibition the principal activities of this group were related to the illegal liquor traffic. I have no control over anybody, Accardo testified. I will be glad to do that. He was found, weeks later, in the trunk of his car, stabbed and strangled to death. He admitted he operated a pool hall owned by his brother and thathewas a poker dealer. In recent years Ralph Capone has been very influential in the vicinity of Lyons, Ill. (That said, when Ricca was released from prison a few years later, the two men were said to share some power in practice for at least some time.). 27678 was returned by the Cook County grand jury charging Ralph Buglio, Abe Rosenthal, and Mary Duff with burglary. Although he was not officially implicated in the movie extortion case the Chicago press reported on June 29, 1942, that the president of the Chicago Motion Picture Operators Union was to testify in New York City on the following day regarding statements made by him concerning payments made by the union to the Capone syndicate. He was indicted by the Cook County Grand Jury on January 30, 1942, as I mentioned a few moments ago, with others for conspiracy to operate policy rackets. I am giving this from memory as far as what they testified to, but that is my recollection. Borselino and Carusiello had participated in the epic bloodletting of the burglary crew that dared to boost the boss. Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesOnce Al Capones bodyguard, Tony Accardo eventually rose to the top of the Chicago Mafia. Among the most important syndicate members operating out of Cicero at the present time are Joseph Aiuppa, Claude Maddox, Joseph Corngold, and Willie Heeney. Rocco Fischetti, Sam Hunt, and Murray Humphreys also. Mendell decided to show his extreme displeasure by brazenly robbing the ritzy, well-manicured estate built by the legendary Outfit kingpin more than a decade earlier. That was what it was. Tony Accardo was the most successful mob boss of all time.At the top for 48 years!To put that in perspective Al Capone was boss for 5 years(1925-30)and John Gotti from 1985 to his death in 2002,but more than half of that he was in jail.Accardo did it all,from young apprentice of Capone favorite "Machine Gun" Jack McGurn to shooter in the St . Too much time. However, this conviction was later appealed, and Accardo was ultimately acquitted after a retrial. As a result, Accardo and attorney, Eugene Bernstein, were indicted by the Federal grand jury. In February 1945 he was arrested with Tony Accardo, top-ranking man of the syndicate, and one Daniel Beneduce, of 4259 Gladys Avenue, Chicago, as suspects in a kidnaping. He was in partnership in one gambling joint with Tony Accardo. On May 10, 1920, testimony was given before the Senate Judiciary Committee to the effect that Chicago was the center of race-track information for the entire United States. He was later indicted in connection with this matter, but not convicted. Born: May 19, 1938, Chicago. Feedback or questions? The police recovered records which revealed that John Torrio, John Patton, Al. The significance of that is that it then means that successful candidates who depend upon that particular revenue for their election to office then must listen to the racketeering or criminal elements with reference to law-enforcement policies, and some of the law-enforcement officials then are under the control of your law violators. Tony Accardo has operated gambling places in Chicago in partnership with both Harry Russell and Dave Russell, and he has also been a partner of Lawrence Imburgio. They bought 150 juke boxes which they distributed and took about 70 spots away from Peskin. That was the Retail Clerks International Protective Association, Local 1248. That company has the cigarette-vending machines where you put in 20 cents and get out a package of cigarettes. I would have to check that, though. In 1943 -. "Chew Tobacco" Ryan, Hymie "Loud Mouth" Levin - I think that should have been Jack - Harry "Greasy Thumb" Guzik, the owners of the 400 Club at 29 West Randolph, and Maurice L. Goldstein operated an unlicensed radio-broadcasting station in violation of the Federal Communications Act in 1934. I think I went into that case just a few minutes ago. Our files would probably show whether they are or not. In other words, they get you coming and going. The second indictment alleged that four men, Frank J. But Accardos troubles were far from over. He has operated handbooks on the North Side of Chicago and has been the owner of the Boogie Woogie Club, 1709 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago. The CHAIRMAN. That is right. I will be glad to do that when I get back. Heres a list, Before and after photos from space show storms effect on California reservoirs, 19 cafes that make L.A. a world-class coffee destination, Stationmaster arrested after train collision in Greece kills at least 36, Ohios senators to unveil rail safety bill in wake of East Palestine derailment, After months of pounding, Ukrainian official says military may pull back from Bakhmut, Elizabeth Holmes cites her new baby as a reason she should avoid prison for Theranos scam, What time is it on the moon? In recent years O'Hara and his wife spent some time in some of our big hotels down in Chicago. The stock is in his son's name at the present time, James Patton; and Robert Larry McCullough, for example, whom I mentioned here, has been the chief of police of the Miami Beach Kennel Club down there to help them maintain law and order, I guess. Mr. PETERSON. It appears in this case that the killers borrowed the automobile, in which they were transported to the place of the killing, from Buglio. Accardo said he first met Capone at a racetrack, but denied longstanding stories that he was once Capones chauffeur-bodyguard and that he had inherited Capones criminal empire. Charles Gioe, a well-known member of the Capone syndicate, who was also indicted in the movie extortion trial and convicted, lived at the Seneca Hotel, Chicago, and had an office in a building at 145 North Clark Street before he went to the penitentiary. Accardo was arrested many times on allegations ranging from murder to extortion to kidnaping. Shortly thereafter the entire loot was returned to Levinson. It was claimed in particular that Evans had muscled into the Ruby Cleaners, 2801 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago. Mr. PETERSON. It was alleged that from June 1, 1928, to the date of indictment, O'Hara had conspired with others to get applications for moving-picture operators through the department of moving picture operators and gas and electricity of the city. Mr. PETERSON. Tony Accardo Testifies Before Congress 1984 The National Crime Syndicate 38.1K subscribers 8.4K views 8 years ago Tony Accardo appears before congress in 1984 to answer questions about. Capezio has also been closely associated with John I. Mr. PETERSON. Mr. PETERSON. He is about 47 years of age and resides with his wife, Marie Capezio at the above address. Mr. PETERSON. I know it is very difficult for them to follow this. Humphreys was also one of those against whom an injunction was issued in 1940 that I mentioned a short while ago to the Bartenders and Beverage Dispensers Union, Local 278. Phil was an intelligent and fair gangster. ORGANIZED CRIME IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE, UNITED STATES SENATE The latest unsavory fellow to poke his head and his many misdeeds into the present was born in 1906 and named Antonio Leonardo Accardo. I do not seem to have it with me. The CHAIRMAN. At their meeting last year where you made a report, I believe it was, in Cleveland, Ohio. Paul Ricca, among other property, has a summer estate located near Long Beach, Ind., worth about $75,000. The CHAIRMAN. In 1932 he was arrested at the Planters Hotel with Frank Rio, Capone's Philadelphia cellmate, Paul Ricca and Michael Costello. Gus Alex in recent years has become an important figure in the syndicate and has been particularly close to Jack Guzik. On December 22, 1943, Nick De Grazio appeared as a witness for a defendant in a rape case. Vogel has been the secretary and treasurer of the Apex Cigarette Service, Inc., 1010 George Street., Chicago. Following a grand jury investigation in 1943 this establishment moved to Lake County where they controlled the Vernon Country Club, one of the most elaborate establishments in that area. These men did work for me and did take some spots away from me. All Rights Reserved, Copyright 2019, Thomas P. Hunt, Whiting, VT 05778. The CHAIRMAN. I think it was 2 or 3 years ago. He was the second of six children. "Little New York" Campagna admitted having an interest in and receiving huge sums of money as his share from the proceeds of this establishment. Recently Aiuppa has been allegedly operating the Turf Club and Paddock Lounge, Cicero, gambling joint. It has been stated that the syndicate owns or controls at least 17 percent of the retail liquor stores in Chicago. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ruth Louque. Once Al Capones bodyguard, Tony Accardo eventually rose to the top of the Chicago Mafia. Accardo, the son of a shoemaker, was born Antonio Leonardo Accardo in 1906 in Chicagos Little Italy. He was 86 years old a remarkable achievement for someone who had spent most of his life in such a dangerous business. He is supposed to have - I did have the figure on this one company. Information was received some years ago that Evans was one of several hoodlums who were attempting to gain control of the dry-cleaning industry. That is right. The offer was turned down. The CHAIRMAN. On May 12, 1920, the press reported that the Chicago headquarters for race information for the entire United States was located in the office of the General News Bureau operated by Mont Tennes at 431 South Dearborn Street, Chicago. Most of these individuals are still important members of the Capone syndicate in 1950. Mr. PETERSON. As early as 1932 Joe Adonis, Frank Erickson, and others were promoting a big sweepstakes operation. In order to prevent juke-box operators from stealing each other's customers they formed an association known as the Illinois Phonograph Owners Association, and officers of this association several years ago were Danny Pallagi, associated with Fred Morelli of the Century Music Co., Joseph Mahoney, associate of Eddie Vogel and Joseph Peskin. Capone, and Jack Guzik, together with others, were operating an efficient illegal organization which was engaged in operations netting millions of dollars a year. On April 1, 1924, there was virtually an armed invasion of Cicero. The Government alleged that Guzik's income amounted to approximately $1,000,000, necessitating a payment in the amount of $250,000 for the years mentioned. Among the numerous individuals sought by police as suspects - and they were just suspects - were Tony Accardo, Claude Maddox, and Tony Capezio. The thing is, Accardo wasn't the type of guy you made fun of, and the burglars would find outvery soon. Joseph Aiuppa, alias Joe O'Brien, is allegedly one of the owners of the Taylor Manufacturing Co. in Cicero, Ill. Accardo didn't need the money the drugs provided, he had enough. Last reports were to the effect that Imburgio was suffering from Burger's disease, which has incapacitated him. His father was a humble shoemaker and his mother was a homemaker. While Accardo had advised Giancana to keep your head down, Giancana did not listen. The committee will meet in the morning at 10 o'clock in room 457 of the Senate Office Building, when Mr. Peterson will resume his testimony. Mr. PETERSON. About 1930 it was rumored that Ralph Capone then owned an interest in the Grand Central Surety Co., a bail bond company which signed bonds for numerous well known hoodlums in Chicago, such as Tony Accardo and other members of the Capone syndicate. How many years ago was that? A confidential address book was seized from Dragna's principal lieutenant, Giroloma Adamo, alias Mo Mo. Willie Heeney was known to be a contact man for the Capone syndicate with St. Louis hoodlums. Mr. Peterson, we will recess at about 12:25 if you can find some place where you can stop. Sam "Golf Bag" Hunt, whose real name is Samuel McPherson Hunt, has been closely associated with many prominent members of the Capone syndicate including Murray Humphreys, Ralph Pierce, Jack Guzik, Charles Fischetti, and others. They recently just built a large addition to it. Despite receiving multiple convictions, he never spent any serious time in jail. Accardo had smashed the skulls of two men with a baseball bat, an act that impressed his superiors, Capone allegedly said: "This boy is a real Joe Batters." Senator WILEY. He, together with Tony Accardo and Jack Guzik, have attempted to muscle into the Continental Press according to a statement made by James M. Ragen in 1946, and you will recall that shortly thereafter Ragen was ambushed and shot and later died. Mr. PETERSON. In September 1941 Peskin was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct growing out of a slugging of Lionel M. Nathan, who had been employed by Peskin. When Big Tim Murphy was sent to Leavenworth Penitentiary after conviction in a mail robbery case, the press reported that O'Hara was, collecting $500,000 in an effort to secure the release of Murphy from prison. But even in Mexico, Giancana was unable to keep a low profile. I don't know. Not only was he able to work for Al Capone as his personal chauffeur and bodyguard, but he also gained something even more valuable than experience: the trust of Public Enemy No. In recent years August Circella owned and operated the Gold Coast Lounge, on North Rush Street. Accardo died of heart and lung diseases, said Carrie Quidayan, night nursing coordinator at St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital Center. In order to cover his tracks and cut ties from the purge he set in motion, Accardo turned his wrath toward his own inner circle and the execution squad he had dispatched to do his bidding. The CHAIRMAN. In 1944 Gus Alex, age 30 years, 4000 West Washington Boulevard, was arrested, together with Willie Niemoth, in connection with the shotgun wounding of Robert Bock. Most of the book is regurgitated from multiple other . I might say to you, Mr. Peterson, that the Director of the FBI, Mr. Hoover, and Mr. Nichols, the Assistant Director, have spoken very highly of your work with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and also with the Chicago Crime Commission. In 1931 Rocco De Grazio was the leader of the Capone organization in the north and west suburban sections of Chicago. Tony Accardo was the longest-serving boss of the Chicago Outfit. Working from the shadows rather than the limelight, Accardo reigned over the Chicago mob for over 40 years. Going back again a long time in 1924, that is when I think I mentioned this morning they actually took over the town out there in an election, manned it with machine guns, and that sort of thing. From the East coast all the way to the West coast, and everything in between was controlled by twenty-some mob families. Possessing a nimble mind and a canny instinct for survival, Accardo boasted of having never spent a night in jail. The Government claimed then that De Grazio had an income over $97,000 in 1929, $51,000 in 1930. When he registered for the draft in World War II Gincanna gave his occupation as that of a salesman for the Central Envelope & Lithographing Co., 426 South Clinton Street, Chicago. Charles Fischetti is one of the most important members of the syndicate at the present time. WASHINGTON 1950 Tony Capezio's wife is part owner of the Orchid Flower Shop, at 2408 West Chicago Avenue. On April 7, 1925, the press reported a raid on the headquarters of the Torrio-Capone gang, which was then located at 2146 South Michigan Boulevard. In the opinion of at least the chairman of this committee, you are outstanding in the work that you have done in your experience and you are well qualified to be of service to the committee in telling us not only the matters about the situation in Chicago but in other sections of the country. If anyone,that's a criminal,had any smarts they'd read all they could about Mr. Accardos "mngmt" style. In the early 1960s, it seemed like Accardo was in danger of serving a prison sentence. Matter of fact, in 1951 he had just bought his dream house. are important figures in the Capone organization. Interesting story, Sunshine was investing with some of the Outfit's skimmed money. Vogel, among other contacts, did have one George "Babe" Tottenelli, who was the trouble-shooter for Ed Vogel on the south side in connection with slot-machine activities for a number of years. By the late 1940s the "Capone mob" was called The Outfit, and was run by Antonino "Joe Batters" Accardo (photo right). Well, there were some problems. He was a brothel house owner, and I think he was killed around 1930. Maddox originated from St. Louis, Mo., where he was convicted for burglary on August 5, 1919. The United States Government was insisting that this $50,000 be included in Humphreys' income-tax returns. The CHAIRMAN. That is the name that his private telephone number also was listed under. But he was released on his own recognizance. Lester A. Kruse, alias Leslie Kruse, alias "Killer" Kane, has been actively associated with members of the Capone syndicate and has also been prominently identified with the racing news service activities. Feeling disrespected and unappreciated, a rogue Chicago Outfit burglary crew robbed the suburban mansion of longtime crime boss Tony Big Tuna Accardo. The CHAIRMAN. On May 8, 1930, the Federal prohibition agents raided the Cotton Club, 5340 West Twenty-second Street and the Monmarte Cafe, 4835 West Twenty-second Street, both Cicero, Ill., and alleged that these places were owned by Ralph Capone. Mr. Peterson, at that point, that is a statement of fact, and how do you know that? This has to do with allegedly setting up this racing news service to take over the old Annenberg regime. But Accardo was known by his colleagues as Joe Batters, apparently out of respect for his skills with a baseball bat. I think he was shot in connection with a union election out there. As I understand it, its membership represents about eleven or twelve thousand communities - cities or local communities. At the time Capone was prosecuted for income-tax evasion he was sentenced for contempt of court for carrying weapons in the Federal courtroom. I have no control over anybody, he said. Senator WILEY. On February 11, 1933, Frank DeMere, 26 years of age, residing at 7118 South Seeley Avenue, Chicago, was shot outside the Plantation Cafe, a Black and Tan restaurant at Fifty-first and Michigan Avenue, Chicago. Mr. PETERSON. The real beginning, of course, is much earlier, but many of the most important criminal gangs operating throughout the country today stemmed from the major gangs operating in Chicago and New York City, in particular, about 30 years. Named in the first indictment were Arthur V. McBride, of Cleveland, head of Yellow and Zone Taxi Cab Co.'s of that city; James M. Ragen, Sr., Lionel C. Lance, formerly of Chicago and now operating in Cleveland, a nephew of Mont Tennes; Thomas F. Kelley, Cleveland, a brother-in-law of McBride and former Baltimore manager of Nationwide; Thomas J. Ryan; alias Frank Walsh, New York City, formerly in charge of Consolidated News Service, then operating in Hoboken and New York; Morris Wexler, alias "Mushy" Wexler, of Cleveland, associate of McBride; Russell Brophy, Los Angeles, son-in-law of Ragen; Alfred Goodman, Chicago, former Nation-wide representative in Houston, Tex. I wish it were possible to have copies of these notes for the benefit of the press. Mr. PETERSON. I believe Willie Heeney admitted that "Little New York" Campagna got 60 percent and Corngold got 15 percent from the Cicero "joints." And of course, the mob also had to find a new leader. Paul Ricca, 812 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, Ill., is frequently considered the top ranking member of the Capone syndicate. In testimony before Congress in 1984, Accardo acknowledged he had long been friendly with a number of organized-crime figures in Chicago. Mr. Peterson, are you at a place where you can pause for the time being? . No indictments were returned, however, and no further action was taken. On June 12, 1931, Fusco was indicted with Al Capone and other members of the Capone mob in Federal court, totaling 69 defendants, charged with liquor conspiracy. Mr. Peterson, what are the Whitely brands? The CHAIRMAN. I mentioned a short while ago the records recovered by the Los Angeles Police with reference to Jack I. Dragna and his lieutenant, Mo Mo Adamo. In 1943, Accardos close friend, Paul (the Waiter) Ricca, allegedly assumed control and appointed Accardo underboss. His draft card in 1944 which was found on him when he was arrested carried the address of 5123 University Avenue. In 1942 he was indicted along with other important members of the policy racketeers, namely, Julius Benvenuti, Edward Jones, George Jones, McKissick Jones, Pat Manno, Julian Black, and numerous others by the Cook County Grand Jury. 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