AGENCY : FBI
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JFK ASSASSINATION SYSTEM
IDENTIFICATION FORM
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124-10204-10101
92-3182-1117
DOCUMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATOR :
FBI
FROM :
SAC, CG
ΤΟ
:
TITLE :
DIRECTOR, FBI
DATE : 11/04/65
PAGES : 9
SUBJECTS : GAL, SWISS ENTRY BAN, OC, RES, EMP, ARREST, LAPD,
COMPANION, ASSOC, TELCAL, REL, LABOR, TRA
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Airtel
11-8-65
MAILED 19
NOV8 1965
Tolson
Belmont
Mohr
DeLoach
Casper
Callahan
Conrad
Felt
To:
SAC, Chicago (92-373)
From: Direcor, FBI
GUS ALEX, aka
AR
REC- 48
(92-3182) - 1117
ST-101
Re Bureau airtel 10-26-65 and your airtel 11-4-65.
It is not felt that the letterhead memorandum
submitted with your airtel contains sufficient specific
information to resolve the question raised by Swiss authorities
concerning the identity of Alex and the proof that he is the
individual who is the subject of the Swiss entry ban.
You should resubmit a revised letterhead memorandum
containing more detailed and evidential type information to
support the identification of Alex as a leading Chicago
hoodlum figure and as the person banned by Swiss authorities.
Consideration should be given to setting forth any pertinent
information as to Alex's record of arrests. Also dates of pert-
inent travel to Europe and Switzerland and passport data on Alex.
Also advise Bureau of pertinent handwriting comparison
which can be made to establish that Alex is the person who
visited Switzerland and submit any necessary specimens in order
that the Laboratory can immediately make indicated comparison.
Legat has requested this matter be given prompt
attention and in view of this, you should resubmit requested
material by 11-11-65.
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NOTE: Chicago hoodlum Gus Alex and his paramour visit Switzerland
each winter on vacation and Legat Bern has established appropriate
coverage in past years through Swiss authorities. Following last
Visit of Alex during past winter Swiss authorities issued a prohibit-
ion against Alex's re-entry into this country on the basis that he
(was an undesirable. Alex has appealed and Swiss police now advise
they feel there is some question of identity as to whether there are
Itwo persons by the name of Gus Alex involved and have requested
further verification concerning this.
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Date: 11/4/65
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DIRECTOR, FBI (92-3182)
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FROM
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SAC
SUBJECT:
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CHICAGO (92-373)
GUS ALEX,
GUS ALEX, aka.
Re Bureau airtel to Chicago dated 10/26/65.
Enclosed herewith are six (6) copies of a letterhead
memorandum reflecting information relative to the identification
of GUS ALEX, subject of top hoodlum investigation in the
United States and the GUS ALEX who is the subject of a Swiss
entry: ban.
Also enclosed is one copy each of the following
items to assist Swiss authorities in effecting an investigation:
A photo of GUS ALEX taken in Los Angeles in 1959
at the time of his arrest there.
A photo of GUS ALEX and SUZANNE FUEGER taken in
Switzerland in 1963.
A photo and signature of ALEX as it appeared on
his passport in 1959.
It is suggested that Swiss authorities may desire
to obtain an affidavit from GUS ALEX to confirm or deny his
identity and his presence regarding specific travels in
Switzerland. His refusal to execute an affidavit could be
a basis for denying ALEX future entry into Switzerland.
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In Reply, Please Refer to
File No.
UNITED STATES DEPARTment of juSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Chicago, Illinois
November 4, 1965
GUS ALEX
ANTI-RACKETEERING
The following information is set forth to
substantiate the fact that Gus Alex, the subject of the
Swiss entry ban and member of the Chicago underworld,
is identical with the Gus Alex who claims residence
in Evergreen Park, Illinois, and employment in the publicity
department of the De Luxe Cigarette Service, Incorporated,
Niles, Illinois.
Enclosed is one copy of a photograph of Gus Alex
taken when he was arrested in 1959 by the Los Angeles,
California, Police Department, and of Alex and his paramour,
Suzanne Fueger, taken in Switzerland in 1963. Both photographs
represent the same individual who is recognized by the Chicago
Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation personnel as
the person observed in almost daily contact and association
with other top ranking hoodlums in Chicago. He is also
identical with the individual about whom this correspondence
concerns.
Alex actually resides in apartment 10 C at 1150
North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, however, in order to hide
his identity he has utilized his recently deceased mother's
address, 9353 South Spaulding, Evergreen Park, Illinois, for
mailing purposes. On numerous occasions Alex has been observed
entering his mother's residence and has parked his automobile
in front of this address. Her telephone number was Garden
3-8675, Area Code 312, which telephone was listed to Mrs. Nick
Alex. It is noted that Alex called this number on several
occasions while visiting Switzerland in the past.
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ENCLOSURE
92.3182-1117
RE:
GUS ALEX
ANTI-RACKETEERING
It has been reported by the Swiss Central Police
Bureau that Alex's employer, De Luxe Cigarette Service,
Incorporated, certified that he has worked in their publicity,
department since 1957 and has never given any reason for
complaints.
It is noted that Alex claims income from this
company which company for years has been reportedly controlled
by hoodlums. Alex now is reportedly in charge of this company
having taken it over from a close friend and fellow hoodlum,
Edward Vogel. Alex on numerous occasions has been observed
at this location with his chauffeur and body guard Nathan
"Butch" Ladon.
In 1958 Alex was summoned to Washington, D.C., to
appear before the Mc Clellan Senate Rackets Committee investigating
hoodlum infiltration into labor and business in Chicago.
Alex refused to cooperate and furnished no information, taking
refuge behind the 5th Amendment. He refused to answer all
questions except for his name and address.
Grand Jury [JFK Law 10(a)2]
Captain William Duffy, Operating Director,
Duffy
Intelligence Section, Organized Crime Division, Chicago
Police Department, advised that Gus Alex is a top ranking
member of organized crime in Chicago and is closely allied
with the top ranking members of the hoodlum element.
advised further that he has maintained continuous investigation
of Alex for years and of Alex's affiliations with the De Luxe
Cigarette Service, Incorporated. Duffy stated that Alex
has been completely uncooperative and that there is no question
concerning his involvement with Chicago's underworld in
organized crime.
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RE:
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GUS ALEX
ANTI-RACKETEERING
Also enclosed for use in effecting an identification
of Alex is a photograph and signature of Gus Alex as it
appears on his United States Passport issued in 1959.
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In Reply, Please Refer to
File No.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Chicago, Illinois
November 4, 1965
GUS ALEX
ANTI-RACKETEERING
The following information is set forth to
substantiate the fact that Gus Alex, the subject of the
Swiss entry ban and member of the Chicago underworld,
is identical with the Gus Alex who claims residence
in Evergreen Park, Illinois, and employment in the publicity
department of the De Luxe Cigarette Service, Incorporated,
Niles, Illinois.
Enclosed is one copy of a photograph of Gus Alex
taken when he was arrested in 1959 by the Los Angeles,
California, Police Department, and of Alex and his paramour,
Suzanne Fueger, taken in Switzerland in 1963. Both photographs
represent the same individual who is recognized by the Chicago
Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation personnel as
the person observed in almost daily contact and association
with other top ranking hoodlums in Chicago. He is also
identical with the individual about whom this correspondence
concerns.
Alex actually resides in apartment 10 C at 1150
North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, however, in order to hide
his identity he has utilized his recently deceased mother's
address, 9353 South Spaulding, Evergreen Park, Illinois, for
mailing purposes. On numerous occasions Alex has been observed
entering his mother's residence and has parked his automobile
in front of this address. Her telephone number was Garden
3-8675, Area Code 312, which telephone was listed to Mrs. Nick
Alex. It is noted that Alex called this number on several
occasions while visiting Switzerland in the past.
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ENCLOSURES 9
TO
FROM
: DIRECTOR, FBI (92-3182)
SUBJECT:
: SAC, CHICAGO (92-373)
GUS ALEX, aka.
AR
Enclosed are six (6) copies of a LHN
reflecting info relative to the
identification of GUS ALEX. Also\
enclosed are three (3) photos.
Letter (airtel) dated 11/4/65.
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Яма я вер
NAME AND ADDRESS IN THE UNITED STATES:
едиа авк
7353 S. Spaulding Evergreen Pf Il
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