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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 2002

Page

40

Sons of the Godfather and mob sons in court

In 1988 in lower Manhattan Vincent Gigante and John Gotti discussed their families. Andrew Gigante faces federal racketeering charges for allegedly relaying his father’s orders from prison. A wider pattern shows mob sons often follow their fathers into crime, despite attempts at legitimacy.

New York Manhattan Vincent Gigante John Gotti Gotti John Jr Chin Sammy Gravano Godfather Andrew Gigante Genovese Crime Gerard Gravano Gambino Bill Bonanno Carmine Persico Alphonse Allie Boy Colombo Raymond Patriarca Raymond L.S. Patriarca John Sr Junior FBI Tommy Luchese West Point Joe Bonanno Bill Carlo Gambino Thomas Joseph Garment District Genovese New Jersey Young Gotti Abadinsky Vincent Esposito Andrew Genovese Crime Family John ‘Junior’ Gotti

Martha Stewart sticks by Kmart in bankruptcy case

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia will continue to sell its 4000 products under the Everyday label to Kmart for the foreseeable future. Analysts note a contract binding Kmart makes a break unlikely until payments falter. The deal, extended to 2008, remains central to Stewart’s revenue while Kmart restructures and trims stores.

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Langston Hughes remembered as a global literary mentor

A tribute highlights Hughes's range from children's books and essays to Black Nativity, his inclusive editorials, and his Simple persona that sparked sharp social commentary. Friends recall his warmth, outreach to younger writers, and global reach from the Caribbean to Africa. Critics note charges of shallow style and political tension, yet colleagues praise his craft and universality.

Hughes Ossie Davis Langston Davis Ted Joans Joans Raoul Abdul James Carrie University of Massachusetts Tracy Caribbean Africa Russia James de Jongh Institute For Research Americas The City University of New York Abdul

Midwest childhood shaped Langston Hughes voice and resolve

The piece traces Langston Hughes early Midwest years and family neglect shaping his outlook. It notes a 1910 newspaper front page targeting Black children for a party and a 1915 death of his grandmother, followed by loneliness after moving to Lincoln Nebraska and later life impact. Rampersad emphasizes psychological wounds over racial slights guiding his later work.

Hughes Lawrence Daily Journal Journal Lincoln Rampersad

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