“Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Hote). DATES (rlel> 1412087 an fon _ O | a by) FBI ! | | | 4) Date: 8/21/63 Transmit the follo ng in \ (Type in plain text or code) ‘AIR PTEL Via : a : (Priority or Method of Mailing) | TO : DIRECTOR, FBI oat FROM: SAC, CHICAGO (92-350-SUB UU) JI A . SUBJ : ACTIVITIES OF TOP HOODLUMS CHICAGO DIVIStON—"" | CG 6576-C* furnished the following Ahad on 8/19/63, regarding activities occurring within the offices of the First Ward Democratic organization: SI ' The informant advised that PAT; MARCY Spent th the greater portion of the morning in the offices conducting ward business and that no information of pertinence was discussed. MARCY was away a greater portion in the afternoon for the purpose of contacting several individuals, one of whom was known to be _FRANK}ESPOSITO. The purpose of this meeting was unknown as waS the other business conducted by MARCY during the day. Seo fee . } As the Bureau is aware CG 6283-C is an extremely valuable informant who is closely associated with the individuals in the lst Ward Democratic Organization and performs legal work for these individuals as well as the Anco Insurance Company with which JOHN D'ARCO is connected. For the information of the Bureau CG 6283-C advised ry during 12/62, that Room 705 at 100 North LaSalle Street, was , being vacated by Dr. LOIS HIGGINS, Editor of the Police Digest va Publication and that this office space was being remodeled by PAT MARCY which was to be utilized subsequently as a meeting place for politicians and hoodlunms. On 2/11/63, CG 6610-C* was installed in Room 705, 100 North LaSalle Street, and was placed in service on 2/12/63. Since that time no pertinent information has been developed by this confidential:source. *~ | y . ( 3-< Bureau (Ra) REC. 32 2 Cag 2.9 7 fhe /3 4} / 1 - Chicago 404 th asic Z, ay eth) : aan . Tot fl ve te 9 ( ) & . ag 5 Approved: a 6 AUG 3 0 SBSRAPoa in Chars ' Docld:3227862717T Page 2?
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Hote). ‘DATE: 11-14-2017 : 2 ah a CG 92-350-SUB UU Of & e, OL: . CG 6283-C advised that Rooi-708 fale, been vacant since 12/62, a that PAT MARCY had rentéd this office in the name ‘of jharson Construction, Company.,..Jjoliet.,,.Tllinois. According to informant, *, MARCY and his group have not utilized Room 705 because they felt that this office space looked suspicious since it was vacant and the tenants were conspicuous by their absence. Room 705, therefore, was subsequently vacated by the Larson Construction Company. . On' 8/21/63, CG 6283-C advised ‘SA VINCENT L. INSERRA that Room 705 was recently taken over by informant's law office which was immediately adjacent to this space. Informant said that Room 705 has been completely remodeled with a connecting door to the informant's law office and a five year -lease agreement has been signed by the informant with the building management for Room 705. Informant stated that on 8/19/63, he was contacted by CHARLE ICOSIA the Administrative Clerk for PAT MARCY of the ist Ward Democratic Organization which is located on the | 23rd floor of 100 North LaSalle Street. NICOSIA told informant . that. he was sent by PAT MARCY to ask a favor of informant. 7 NICOSIA said that PAT MARCY wanted the informant to, give up - ; Room 705 so that it could be-reoccupied by, Dr. LOIS! ‘HIGGINS who ‘was the occupant of this space in 1962. NICOSIA told informant that PAT MARCY is the absolute power in the lst Ward Democratic Association and that MARCY stated that it was extremely important that informant give up the occupancy of Room 705. Informant told NICOSIA that if he had known sooner about the desires of PAT MARCY, he would not, have occupied Room 705 and would have made it available f@% MARCY. Informant told NICOSIA that it was too late to give up this office space since extensive remodeling has been done and a new law partner has been added to the firm who is now occupying this room. Informant told NICOSIA that it would not be possible to give up this space because they have signed a five year lease agreement with the building management. ye a NICOSIA again stated that it was absolutely necessary that this room be made available ff Dr. HIGGINS and that this was a direct order from PAT MARCY. Informant inquired why it was so important to give up this office space for Dr. LOIS ~2- \ Docld:32266717 Page 3 |
[ ‘Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records CoLlection Act of 1997 (44 USC 27107 Hote). : 11-14-7017 . — _ . , ie wa . _ CG 92-350-SUB UU NICOSHE HIGGINS, and @#88%8 replied "LOIS HIGGINS is one of our people." Informant again told NICOSIA that this situation was out of his hands and he would have to see the building management about the office space in question. ; CG 6283-C further advised that he was subsequently i contacted by CLARENCE. JOHNSON who is the building manager at 100 North LaSalle Street. JOHNSON told informant that he was contacted on 8/19/63, by PAT MARCY concerning Room 705. JOHNSON stated that PAT MARCY was vehement in his demands ‘for gaining possession of Room 705 for LOIS HIGGINS and made several threats to Mr. JOHNSON. -JOHNSON explained to MARCY that it was too late at this time to obtain Room 705 for LOIS HIGGINS because of existing lease agreements between the ‘management and informant's law office. Informant stated that. according to JOHNSON, MARCY was not interested in any other office space except Room 705. JOHNSON told MARCY that there was nothing further that could be done at this time and if MARCY had any additional complaints to take it up with the owner of the building who was not immediately available at this time. Informant further: advised that there is no doubt in | his mind that PAT MARCY will continue in his efforts to obtain occupancy of Room 705 since MARCY would feel quite secure in the use of this space providing he is able to obtain a suitable front to occupy ‘this room such as LOIS HIGGINS. Informant stated that Room 705 is between the informant's law office and the union office of FRANK ESPOSITO, labor boss of the Municipal Employee ' s Union, who is closely associated with Chicago hoodlums. According to informant he has no doubt that LOIS HIGGINS, who is the Director of the Illinois State Crime Prevention Bureau, is under the influence of the lst Ward Organization and who would apparently’ make her office available to these wl ere for their clandestine meetings. 6S ay Te Seite of the Bureau the "Chicago American" Sade the Society Section carried an article eee eine Dr? £0 OIS by HIGGINS. entitled "Criminology Expert to -feach at Sea.” This iyticle referred to Dr. HIGGINS as the _ Director of Illinois Crime Prevention Bureau and the President... ” of “the ‘International Association i Of Womén Police. Dr. HIGGINS, \aeeording to the” article, “expects — to" be a member of the faculty of the University of the Seven Seas which sets sail in 10/63, for a cruise around the world. This cruise will stop at | various foreign ports which have universities and will hear ‘lectures in the field of criminology. - 3-= \ " ASS. - | Docld: 3227862717 Page 4 ; i
| | Docld: 3227862717 Page 5 . Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of. 1992 (44 USC 3107 Hote). DATE: 11-14- ~2017 - . x ‘No we a CG 92-350-SUB UU This article also ‘reported that Dr. HIGGINS during , 10/62, was reappointed by Chairman ROBERT KENNEDY as a special advisor to the President's Commission on Juvenile Delinquency and Youth Crime for another year's term. It appears from the above information that Dr. HIGGINS will be leaving the Chicago area in October for approximately a year and that the above attempts .by MARCY to regain possession of Room 705 is obviously for his own use during the absence of Dr. HIGGINS. It would appear that should MARCY regain possession of Room 705 the reactivation of CG 6610-C* would be an extremely valuable source into the activities of MARCY and other Chicago hoodlums. In the event MARCY is unable to obtain Room 705 as indicated, it is possible that MARCH may be considering using the office of FRANK ESPOSITO which ' is next door to Room 705, it being noted that MARCY was recently in contact with ESPOSITO. This situation will be closely followed. : The Chicago Office through discreet contacts with CG 6283-C and CLARENCE JOHNSON, Building Manager who has been . contacted confidentially in the past, will attempt to make available Room 705 for the lst Ward Organization so that the Chicago Division would be in an excellent position to afford confidential coverage in this regard. . \ . Vee \ Ye af . *