Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 19927 (44 USC 2107 Hote). DATE: 11-14-2013 JFK Assassination System Date: 6/12/201 Identification Form Agency Information AGENCY: FBI RECORD NUMBER: — 124-10209-10360 RECORD SERIES: HQ AGENCY FILENUMBER: = 92-3182-1200 Document Information ORIGINATOR: FBI FROM: SAC, CG TO: DIRECTOR, FBI TITLE: DATE: 09/21/1967 PAGES: 2 SUBJECTS : , GAL, SWISS BAN, HOODLUM ATTORNEY DOCUMENT TYPE: PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT ’ CLASSIFICATION: — Unclassified RESTRICTIONS: = 4 CURRENT STATUS: — Redact DATE OF LASTREVIEW: 05/13/1998 OPENING CRITERIA: INDEFINITE COMMENTS : INC A/T v9.1 , 458 Docld: 3229275584 Page 1
’ Rabcaset under the John F: Kennedy AssassiWation' Records Collectisn-Act of 1992 (44 USC’ 2107 Hetey. ~~ DATE: 11-14-2017 September 21, 1867 Airtel REO wy 7 To:  Legat, Bern <2 po phe /2.09 Prot: Directer, FBI (o2errEeZy" GUS ALEX, AKA AR . Chicage advises Alex is centinuing efforts to obtain Lifting of ban against his re-entry into Switzerland, Chicago attorney George Bieber, who bas been clesely associated with heodlum figures, reported to be assisting Alex in this regard, Leget should be alert to further developments in this situation and should keep the Bureau advised of any information of interest; however, in view of controversial aspects of situation, it is nete desired that Legat make any active inquiries. at this time. . lL @ Chicago (92-373) 1 = Foreign Liaison Unit Note: Alex-was barred by Swiss authorities in 1965 from rea 7 entering Switzerland for a period of 10 years due to his un- Savory background and reputation as a hoodlum, He has continued efforts through attorneys to have this ban lifted and within the recent past,.letters were forwarded to Swiss authorities by Congressman Dawson and Senator Dirksen, both of Illinois, in Alex® behalf, . Chicago has indicated efforts to lift the ban are being continued by Alex and his attorney George Bieber, and has suggested contact of Swiss officials by Legat regarding ban against Alex. Recent information indicates the ban still cy «6€©f)«6Cc im effect and representative of Swiss athorities, after checking J. “~ati into the matter in Chicago, indicated. he would recommend con-= tinuance of ban. In view of controversial aspects of this situation, and prominence of several individuals mentioned in connection ‘therewith, it is not considered desirable for Legat to make inquiries of Swiss ,authorities at this time and he is being so advised. oo MAILED 25 Tolson DeLoach Mohr Bishop Casper Callahan _ Conrad Pelt Gale Rosen Sullivan ' Tavel Trotter Tele. Room Holmes WO BETS inte i IGLimfd jr (6) ta64 Docld: 322927554 Page 2?
YFReléaseti ufider the John F. Kennedy # me pone VIA TELETYPE. © SEP 2 11967 LENCIPHERED | WA -l- 842 AM DRS DEFERRED 9/21/67 TAB DIRECTOR (9277182) tory FROM CHICAGO (92-373) oe Ws Oo "yey GUS ALEX, AKAs ARe OO: CHICAGO. rnin, AS BUREAU IS AWARE, ALEX HAS BEEN BARRED FROM ENTRY INTO SWITZERLAND BY SWISS GOVERNMENT. CG SIX FIVE EIGHT C TE ADVISED SEPTEMBER TWENTY THAT ON SEPTEMBER, SEVENTEEN ALEX INSTRUCTED CHICAGO HOODLUM ATTORNEY GEORGE BIEBER TO MAKE ARRANGEMENT SO THAT HE COULD AGAIN ENTER SWITZERLAND. BIEBER THEREUPON CONTACTED UNKNOWN OFFICIAL, ; ‘APPARENTLY IN SWISS CONSULATE IN CHICAGO. ALEX, BIEBER AND THIS OFF tCAls., THEN MET IN BIEBER’S OFFICE SEPTEMBER EIGHTEEN LAST. “AT THIS TIME OFFICIAL TELEPHONICALLY CONTACTED ANOTHER OFFICIAL 5-~ ’ POSSIBLY IN WASHINGTON,D.C.,IN THIS REGARD. | e . INFORMANT UNABLE TO FURNISH ANY FURTHER DETAILS. BUREAU REQUESTED TO CONSIDER CONTACT OF SWISS OFFICIALS BY APPROPRIATE LEGAT RE STATUS OF INTERDICTION ORDER AGAINST ALEX, NOTED THIS SITUATION , 7 leccapecy »O RECENTLY PUBLICIZED IN, CHICAGO PRESS ae 7 ¥a- 3. A aoe END OE Baas r REC 2 : 67 ne he ae -mppyt 8 0 FF gy ser 268 HL Bb Ty nse a7 ——" FBI WA a te an yea CODIAG awe CC: MR, GALE Flinn naar: Liu ee [me te DELOACH FOR THE amr ane ae Ato | | Docld: 322927554 Page 3