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The ruler of a Family is known as the capo , or " boss . " Next in command is the subcapo , or " underboss . " Then came a number of caporegime , or " lieutenants . " Each lieutenant is in charge of a regime , or " crew .
The ruler of a Family is known as the capo , or " boss . " Next in command is the subcapo , or " underboss . " Then came a number of caporegime , or " lieutenants . " Each lieutenant is in charge of a regime , or " crew .
Page 106
Mr. Maranzano started off the meeting by explaining how Joe the Boss was always shaking down members , right and left . ... and he mentioned the names of a half a dozen other members and bosses who had suffered the same thing .
Mr. Maranzano started off the meeting by explaining how Joe the Boss was always shaking down members , right and left . ... and he mentioned the names of a half a dozen other members and bosses who had suffered the same thing .
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... 120 , 292 ; Costello's operation in , 158 Bootlegging , and Italian racketeers , 83–84 , 110 , 134 , 221 , 245 Boss ( capo ) , in Family of Cosa Nostra , 32 , 106 ; in New York City , 32-33 Boss of all Bosses ( Capo di tutti Capi ) ...
... 120 , 292 ; Costello's operation in , 158 Bootlegging , and Italian racketeers , 83–84 , 110 , 134 , 221 , 245 Boss ( capo ) , in Family of Cosa Nostra , 32 , 106 ; in New York City , 32-33 Boss of all Bosses ( Capo di tutti Capi ) ...
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| Title | The Valachi Papers |
| Author | Peter Maas |
| Published | 1968 |
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