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EVENTS

Alfred Topliz , the Democratic leader of Manhattan's First Assembly and supposed associate of New York mobsters "Trigger" Mike Coppola and Frank Erickson , appears before the New York Crime Commission .

Albert Anastasia orders the murder of a Brooklyn shoe salesman by the name of Arnold Schuster bringing public scrutiny on mafia business.

May - A conference is held by the National Crime Syndicate in the Florida Keys .

August 15 - Frank Costello is convicted of contempt of court, after walking out during his testimony before the Kefauver Committee , and sentenced to 18 months imprisonment.

ARTS AND LITERATURE

BIRTHS

Vincent C. Geoachinni , Patriarca Crime Family soldier

DEATHS

Louis Campagna , "Little New York" Chicago Outfit member

December 29 - Phillip D'Andrea , Chicago Outfit member