U.S.A. Confidential
Encyclopedia
U.S.A. Confidential is a 1952 book written by Jack Lait
and Lee Mortimer
(Crown Publishers). Its theme crime and corruption, this book is remarkable for early mentions of many who would become infamous, among them Benny Binion
and Jimmy Fratianno
.
Jack Lait
Jack Lait was an American journalist.-Life:Born Jacquin Leonard Lait in New York City, he became renowned during his fifty year career in journalism as one of the leading newspapermen of the first half of the 20th century...
and Lee Mortimer
Lee Mortimer
Lee Mortimer was an American newspaper columnist, radio commentator, crime lecturer, night club show producer, and author. He was born Mortimer Lieberman in Chicago, but was best known by the pen name he adopted as a young newspaper editor...
(Crown Publishers). Its theme crime and corruption, this book is remarkable for early mentions of many who would become infamous, among them Benny Binion
Benny Binion
Lester Ben "Benny" Binion was a well-known American casino owner, mobster, poker enthusiast, and convicted felon.-Early history:...
and Jimmy Fratianno
Jimmy Fratianno
Aladena "Jimmy the Weasel" Fratianno was a Cleveland, Ohio, mobster and later acting head of the Los Angeles crime family before becoming a government witness...
.