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Unable to compete in the higher circles of industrial capitalism, the Jews fixed their attention on many of the emerging niches of the developing world economy, for which participation they are now best known, such as diamonds, communications, fashion, retailing, entertainment, and the medical-legal professions.

Throughout history, the Jews were never the public leaders; they were always the kingmakers and the power brokers. They knew from experience that a Jew would not get a top spot, however low the level, because of the existing anti-Semitism, even in America. They were always aware that their wealth and position in society could be noticed and another pogrom would ensue.

Not all of Arvey's triumphs were in the public arena, however. Congressional investigators learned that his law firm commanded a $24,000-per-year retainer from the infamous illegal national bookie service known as Continental Press, itself the brainchild of fellow Russian Jewish emigre Moe Annenberg.

By his own admission, Arvey took thousands of parking tickets to the mayor's office for scuttling.36 He also freely admitted the election frauds perpetrated by his precinct captains. "Some of them went to illegal means to do it," he wrote. "I know it. I regret it very much, but they were inconsequential in relation to the ultimate result."

Demaris concluded that local attorneys had accrued some $100 million in fees during the period. While working at the Trust Company, Arvey utilized the Rosenberg-controlled judges to obtain 272 receiverships. He and his emissaries, known as Arvey's Army, would revisit this scheme with a vengeance when Japanese Americans saw their California land confiscated during World War