Released under the John F. DATE: 11-14-2017 AGENCY : RECORD NUMBER : RECORD SERIES : AGENCY FILE NUMBER : ORIGINATOR : FROM: TO: TITLE : DATE: PAGES: SUBJECTS: DOCUMENT TYPE: CLASSIFICATION : RESTRICTIONS : CURRENT STATUS : DATE OF LAST REVIEW : OPENING CRITERIA : COMMENTS : v9.1 Docld: 32327804 Page 1 Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1997 (44 USC 2107 Hote). JFK Assassination System Identification Form Agency Information FBI 124-90066-10045 HQ 92-3960-73 Document Information FBI NY HQ 04/22/1964 11 SALVATORE GRANELLO PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT Unclassified 4 Redact 06/24/1998 INDEFINITE RPT Date: 5/21/201
“Released under the Jolin F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1997 (44 USC 2107 Hote} - DATE: 11-14-2017 . | _ Oo O ADMINISTRATIVE: On February 25, 1964, NY 3829-c advised SA GERALD P, REIDY that the Avon Wrecking Company was placed in bankruptcy by LOUIE. GOLDBAUM, the President. GOLDBAUM founded a new enterprise, Banner Wrecking Company. SEYMOUR and TEDDY GOLDBAUM, the sons of LOUIE GOLDBAUM, are assisting the latter in the operation of the Banner Wrecking Company. The informant stated that it has been indicated that GOILDBAUM operates out of the Parkside Bar, located on Houston Street between Avenues B and C, New York City. GOLDBAUM allegedly ‘receives telephone calls in this location. : i | NY 92-1108 ‘ | It may be noted that the subject has been previously ' peported as having a hidden interest in Avon Wrecking Company. However, since the informants furnishing this information are in close proximity to this operation, this information is not included in the details of this report. oO , Investigation by the NY Division has revealed that FRANK VAN DEVENTER is the true name of the person previously _veferred to by NY 4195-PC as FRANK VAN DEVETTER. On February 25, 1964, NY 4195-PC advised SA FREDERICK | W. KUHLMAN that he was contacted by VAN DEVENTER on February 20, 1964. At that time, the latter inquired of the informant | as to whether or not NY 4195-PC was interested in the rental i of an office with VAN DEVENTER and entering a business involving the sale of electronic devices. According to NY 4195-PC, VAN DEVENTER allegedly has a franchise on a device similar to a walkie talkie. VAN DEVENTER indicated that SALLY BURNS would be involved in the deal in the same manner, and for this reason, he desired the informant to meet BURNS. So ; VAN DEVENTER. indicated to NY.4195-PC that BURNS would furnish money for the aforementioned venture. According to the informant, MAC CHASE owed several thousand dollars to VAN DEVENTER, but the debt was transferred to BURNS. Therefore, ~- COVER PAGE B - tDocld: 32327804 Page 2
[Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1997 (44 USC 2107 Hotéy. DATE: 11-14-2017 s Ls n 7 ~ ae NY 92-1108 ADMINISTRATIVE (Continued) BURNS was able to advance a considerable sum of money to vVaN DEVENTER. . NY 4195-PC stated that VAN DEVENTER has boasted of a background of armed robbery, but did not furnish any details. In addition, VAN DEVENTER indicated that he was in trouble with a parole board in Newark or Paterson, New Jersey. The informant advised that VAN DEVENTER resides with his wife, GLORIA, whom he married seven or eight months ago, in a palatial home on Justin Road, Harrison, New York. According to a business card furnished by VAN DEVENTER to ' the informant, he is associated with Today's Attractions, 2061 Broadway, New York City, telephone TR 4-5515. This concern is engaged in the field of entertainment, dining and shopping information. NY 4195-PC stated that the finances of this concern are in dire straits and an unidentified female partner of VAN DEVENTER has been accused by him of financial irregularities. a . In view of the singular nature of this information, it has not been included in the details of this report. Rembrandt Frocks, 493 7th Avenue, New York City, advised SAs GEORGE S, TEMPRO and FREDERICK W. KUHLMAN that his daughter, GLORIA, was originally married to an individual named RICHARD SPARBER. gn January, 1963, GOLDSTEIN, on a return from Florida, was met at the airport by his daughter and an individual whom she introduced only as FRANK. During the ensuing months, GLORIA SPARBER indicated considerable anxiety to divorcee her husband. This divorce was eventually effected in May, 1963. On February 18, 1964, Mr. JACK GOLDSTEIN, Sales Manager, | ( - COVER PAGE C - | Docld: 32327804 Page 3
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 19923 {44 USC 2107 HotFy . DATE: 11-14-2017 NY 92-1108 ADMINISTRATIVE (Continued) GOLDSTEIN stated that he is presently estranged from his daughter and son-in-law, who presently reside in the home located on Justin Road, Harrison, New York. VAN DEVENTER was taken into custody by the parole authorities in Newark, New Jersey, on March 4, 1964, By communication dated March 18, 1964, the Miami Division furnished the following information: A Scotland Yard informant has advised that SIDNEY MOSS, known to him as SIDNEY DAVIS, is currently in London, England, and frequents a local gambling club. ‘The informant stated that MOSS plans a European Tour in the near future, On March 11, 1964, CARLING H, STEDMAN, Florida State's Attorney's Office, Miami, Florida, and Sergeant PAUL ROSENTHAL, Warrant Section, Dade County Sheriff's Office, were advised of MOSS' current location. They expressed the desire-to have him extradited to Miami, Florida. ROSENTHAL stated that the appropriate papers pertaining to the charges against MOSS, Will be forwarded to Scotland Yard. . INFORMANTS : . Identity of Source Contacting Agent NY T-1 a NY 3936-c SA WILLIAM A, VERICKER NY T-2 SA JOSEPH FERRISE, SA EUGENE J. HINDES Internal Revenue Service, US Treasury Department, 120 Church Street, New York City - COVER PAGE E — Docld: 32327804 Page 4
‘Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 19927 (44 USC 2107 HotEy. DATE: 11-14-2017 . ; a NY 92-1108 INFORMANTS (Continued) NY 7-3 NY 20l-c¢ SA PAUL G, DURKIN NY T-4 ‘ NY 4195-Pc SA FREDERICK W. KUHLMAN ONY T-5 NY 4317-c SA EUGENE J, HINDES LEADS: MIAMI (INFORMATION) AT MIAMI, FLORIDA An information copy of this report has been submitted to the Miami Division due to the interest the subject had in the Miami area and the probability that additional investigation will be required of the Miami Division, NEW YORK 7 : AT NEW YORK, NEW YORK 1. Will continue to follow current prosecution o € subject on income tax matters, 2. Will maintain contact with appropriate informants relative to subject's activities. | 3. Will continue spot checks of the subject's residence and hangouts. | - COVER PAGE F* - §Docld: 32327804 Page 5