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When the Rackets Reigned

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When the Rackets ReignedAt the Kefauver Committee hearings in the U. S. Senate in 1951, it was revealed that organized crime was extending its tentacles into Reading, PA. Five years later, after a new Democratic administration took over in the city, the IRS launched a campaign to collect taxes from gambling machine operators. Two years after that the federal Alcohol and Tax Unit raided a huge still and IRS agents completed investigations of two large numbers banks. After

At the Kefauver Committee hearings in the U.S. Senate in 1951, it was revealed that organized crime was extending its tentacles into Reading, PA. Five years later, after a new Democratic administration took over in the city, the IRS launched a campaign to collect taxes from gambling machine operators. Two years after that the federal Alcohol and Tax Unit raided a huge still and IRS agents completed investigations of two large numbers banks. After President Kennedy signed into law interstate gambling legislation in 1961, J. Edgar Hoover sent 100 FBI agents into Reading to arrest more than 100 gamblers in a large craps casino. Year after year local law enforcement looked the other way as racketeers took over the city. A bookie working for the Philadelphia Mafia was murdered in Reading before testifying at a grand jury hearing. The local mob kingpin, Abe Minker, was eventually convicted and imprisoned, as was Mayor John Kubacki. The war raged for six years before organized crime lost its control of vice in Reading.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: iUniverse
Published: 06/10/2008
ISBN: 9780595500277
Pages: 376
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.00d
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Catevnz
Los Angeles, US
★★★★★ 5
It was by far the best of the 3 I ordered
Color: White, Size: Medium, Color: White, Size: Medium
Good shredded memory foam pillow. Great for traveling. Great for side sleeper. I have had neck and shoulder problems and went through a ton of pillows before settling on Luxome Layr adjustable pillow. But way too hefty to travel with. I bought three travel pillows for a trip I am currently on - this one, a sleep number one and Alkamto travel and camp Pillow. The Alkamto was a no-go right away. Too squishy. Little support. Loved the Nappler. My husband liked it too so ordered him one. I will say his came in and was not as full as mine. I had some leftover fill from my Layr pillow so filled it out a bit for him. He doesn’t need one as supportive as mine so it wouldve be fine. It is nice because if it’s too firm you can pull some filler out. Had I gotten the second first it still would’ve been the best but I’m glad mine was fuller. The sleep number came in the next day and way good but not as good. Gave that to my adult daughter. Returned the Alkamto one as useless. The Nappler rolls up pretty easy and compacts down well in its bag so I could fit in my carry on. Was good for the flight - a long flight with lay down seats but crappy pillows. I’ve used it instead of the hotel pillows and also now the cruise ship pillows. 5 days into travel and I’ve very pleased.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2025
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Steve S.
Phoenix, US
★★★★★ 5
Very comfortable/ Good support
Color: White, Size: Medium
I travel often and I’m always frustrated that I have to leave my good pillow at home. I bought this one very quickly and on a whim and boy was I surprised! I slept very well the first night with it! I didn’t have to make any adjustments to it at all! I like that it’s white and can go inside of any pillowcase. When you take it out of the dryer to initially fluff it, it looks very big, but is extremely comfortable and does not strain my neck at all! It provides excellent support.
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Holly's Corner
Alexandria, US
★★★★★ 5
Great for Travel - Perfect Size and Comfortable!
Color: White, Size: Medium
After trying to find a neck pillow for travel and many returns, I purchased this pillow. I love it! I have a long and thin neck and all the neck pillows did not provide enough support and constantly rotating the neck pillow does not work for me. Switching to this pillow was my answer. It came compressed and I followed the instructions (15 min in the dryer on low with a couple of dryer sheets). The pillow fluffed right up and is super comfortable and supportive. There is no smell. The cover is very soft (a must!). It easily compresses into the provided bag so easy to travel with. It's also the perfect size, small enough to easily travel with, and large enough to provide support. I recommend it.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2023
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Emory
New York, US
★★★★★ 5
An actually comfortable travel pillow!
Color: White, Size: Medium
Perfect travel pillow. Enough stuffing and never felt too small. I've used it on multiple camping trip so far.
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Tracy
Carnegie, US
★★★★★ 5
Soft, Comfortable, and Great for Camping
Color: Grey, Size: L-23 X 16 Inch
I bought this travel pillow for my son’s first camping trip, and I was really impressed. It’s incredibly soft, nice and fluffy, and made a big difference in keeping him comfortable overnight. It was such a hit that I think his dad was a little jealous I didn’t get him one too! It also packed up easily and fit back into its bag without a struggle, which is a huge plus when you’re camping. It held up well during the trip and did exactly what we needed it to do. My only criticism is that it’s a little pricey for what it is. That said, once you feel the quality and comfort, you can understand why. Overall, I would definitely recommend it.
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