1 Vocabulary Story 853 Al Capone Gangster
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Al Capone was the predominant gangster of the 1930’s. He was a quasi
celebrity. He transcended ordinary criminals with eclectic skills.
He thought of himself as a figurative Robin Hood, helping people
carping against the authorities. The FBI was an anathema to him. He
loitered around helplessly because they had his number. When arrested
they grilled him. He became tumescent and died there in Sing Sing prison.
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2 Vocabulary Story 853 Al Capone Gangster
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Al Capone was the foremost gangster of the 1930’s. He was a semi
star. He went beyond ordinary criminals with varied skills.
He thought of himself as a type of Robin Hood, helping people
railing against the authorities. The FBI was poison to him. He
hung around helplessly because they had his number. When arrested
they brutally questioned him. He became swollen and died there in Sing Sing prison.
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