JFK Assassination System Date: 4/28/201 Identification Form Agency Information AGENCY: FBI RECORD NUMBER: — 124-10207-10194 RECORD SERIES: HQ AGENCY FILENUMBER: = 62-9-12-400, 401, 402, 403 Document Information ORIGINATOR: FBI FROM: SAC, DL TO: DIRECTOR, FBI TITLE: DATE: = 02/11/1963 PAGES: 25 SUBJECTS : CIP, GAMBLING, RACK AND SUBV, SUR, JHD, AME, THP DOCUMENT TYPE: PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION: Unclassified RESTRICTIONS: 4 CURRENT STATUS: Redact - DATEOFLASTREVIEW: 09/28/1998 OPENING CRITERIA: INDEFINITE COMMENTS : INC 3 A/T v9.1 17 |'NW 45760 DocId!32291418 Page i
Transmit the following in Via oy Dt fet Ded fet fed et et tet fd 9 - AIRTEL WEEKLY SUMMARY DALLAS DIVISION PLAIN TEXT FB I ; Date: O 3/4/63 Type in plain text or code) AIR MAIL (Priority or Method of Mailing) SAC, DALLAS (94-55A-SUB) “GRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM Re Dallas airtel, 2/25/63. DIRECTOR, FBI (62-9-12) RE: ZELICK GIMMELSTEIN (ph) ITAR - GAMBLING (DL 166-92) On 2/27/63, CHARLIE BROSSEAU (protect identity), Adolphus Hotel newsstand operator, advised a Bureau Agent that he had recently been approached by the subject, who desired to buy BROSSEAU's tobacco shop, and which offer was refused. The subject is owner and operator of Zelick's Tobacco Corp., Miami, Florida, BROSSEAU ascertained through the Tobacco Association of Texas that subject and his relatives were former gamblers in Cuba and are suspected of operating the Tobacco Corporation as a front for gambling activities. BROSSEAU advised ZELICK GIMMELSTEIN had recently purchased Russell's Card and Gift Shop and Newsstand, 1513 Commerce, Dallas, from known Dallas gambler BOB RUSSELL. i? oe | t 3g tet pe tv grbeow ky : Bureau Atlanta. (info) Kansas City (Info) Little Rock (Info) Dallas (166-92) Dallas (94-47) Dallas (92-39). Dallas (92-35). ‘Dallas (92-292) Dallas (165-79) Bal Jas) \(165-104) Wal (162-109) Dallas, (166-84) // % FWA 4 6 1963 Special Agent in Charge NW 45760 DociId:32291418 Page 2 _ grrr reupurred REG 3 Sent Dallas Dallas Dallas Dallas Dallas Dallas. RMBs oe (@2) EU~ _F7- 1b -408° (166-62) (162-95) (165-103) (162-129) (162-208) (162-35) (94~55A-SUB) - & MAR 7 1963 Information Y
“NW 45760 DL 94-55A-SUB This group has in its possession two Cadillacs with unknown Georgia license plates, one Cadillac with unknown Florida license plate, and one white Oldsmobile with unknown Texas license plates. The Dallas SO has received information WAAGE, RAIF and LUCK were told to leave Georgia by local authorities and the possibility exists they are attempting to set up a base of operations again in the Dallas area. Deputy MORGAN stated this group is in possession of three acetylene torches and tanks and are evidently contemplating a burglary. In connection with the above, it is noted on 2/28/63 information was received from DL 34-C that DOLAN, MC CROSKEY and DE LUNA are presently in the Dallas area and have lined up a bank burglary in the Kansas City, Mo. area. MC CROSKEY was seeking to contact and use RAIF and LUCK, as they are expert safe burglars and are known to be proficient in the use of cutting torches, On 2/28/63 and 3/1/63, a check of DOLAN's residence ascertained that his 1961 green Ford was parked in the garage throughout the day. It is further noted that on 2/27/63, the. Denver Office advised that DOLAN's photograph had definitely been identified as a man using the name JAMES BRADLEY, who appeared at Pine Hurst Country Club on 1/26/63 with Denver dice hustler ALBERT ZEROBNICK and gained entry to the club in an effort to crash a "Las Vegas party" which was then in session for members of the club and their guests. It was noted that when ZEROBNICK and DOLAN were spotted by a security officer on duty, they were immediately ejected from the club, In view of the above information of interest to the Little Rock, Kansas City and Atlanta Offices, copies of this airtel being furnished those offices, Further detailed infor- mation received from DL 34-C is being furnished the Kansas City Office by separate communication, RE: WILLIAM RAY DAVIS, aka. ; GEORGE W, OWENS , JR. ITWI (DL 165-79) DL 146-C advised that sometime in January, 1963, DAVIS, who was then and is now in Miami, Florida, contacted ‘OWENS in Dallas and furnished him some “hot tips" on some races to be run. OWENS subsequently bet $1300 through: BILL DRAKE, a salesman at the W. O, Bankston Oldsmobile Co,., Dallas. DRAKE placed the bet with an unknown Dallas bookmaker. -3- DocId:32291418 Page 3
“NW 45760 oo ) _ DL 94-55A-SUB The horses lost and pressure was put on DRAKE to make payment. DRAKE, in turn, demanded payment from OWENS and subsequently Dallas restaurant owner and known gambler, JIMMY VOURHIS, paid DRAKE the $1300 for OWENS. CI also advised that OWENS bets heavily with Dallas bookmaker JOHN ELE STONE and that OWSNS is going hankrupt in his operation of the University Club in Dallas. CI is attempting to determine the identity of the bookmaker who accepted the $1300 bet. The above information was furnished to Lt, REVILL, Dallas PD, and Deputy MORGAN, Dallas SO, on 3/1/63. RE: CHARLES CLARENCE HILL ITWI (DL 165-104) On 2/28/63, DL 146-C advised that a bet can be placed with a bookmaker at the Alamo Liquor Store on Maple Avenue, Dallas, across the street from the Stoneleigh Hotel, Informant further advised that the bookmaker, in turn, lays the bets off with subject HILL. On 2/27/63, Detective H. M, HART, Intelligence Unit, Dallas PD, advised that a new private club is in operation in the Dallas area, called the Apollo Club, at 5601 West Lovers Lane, financed by HILL and operated by known Dallas gambler and hoodlum BARNEY GILBERT PAYNE, JR. Detective HART advised that every night the automobile of JEANETTE RACHEL, a 1958 white Thunderbird, Texas license NA 9821, has been observed at this club. He advised he has received infor- mation there are crooked dice games and poker games being conducted in this club by PAYNE and his associates, Information received from DL 146-C was furnished. to Lt. REVILL, Dallas PD, and Deputy MORGAN, Dallas SO, on 3/1/63. RE: WILLIAM HOWARD COOPER IGA (DL 162-208) . On 2/26/63, Bureau Agents observed a 1962 white Oldsmobile, Texas license PM 2190, parked in front of the subject's private club at 2138 Ft. Worth Avenue, Dallas. This car is registered to JOHNNY BRAZIL GRISAFFI, FBI #281796. GRISAFFI has a long criminal record in the Dallas area and is known as a muscle-man for gamblers. -~-4- : . eee ee DociId:32291418 Page 4
ou Bo i MAR 4 1983 Special Agent in Charge ne V3 ; NW 45760 “pee CO FBI ! | I Date: 2/18/63 i . I Transmit the following in PLAIN TEXT | (Type in plain text or code) Viq AIRTEL AIR MAIL . (Priority or Method of Mailing) \ —~— tee es Scar DIRECTOR, FBI (62-9-12) SAC, DALLAS (94-55A-SUB) *) ECT:\./ CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM WEEKLY SUMMARY DALLAS DIVISION Re Dallas ‘airtel to Bureau, 2/11/63. JAMES HENRY DOLAN, aka. AR (DL_92-292) RE: \ On 2/14/63, Bureau Agents observed DOLAN's 1961 green Ford parked at his residence. This was the first ‘time in several yeeks that his car had been seen and it was therefore placed under Surveillance. Approximately one hour later, known Dallas hoodlum and burglar, GEORGE EVERETT THOMAS, JR. was observed arriving at DOLAN's residence, driving 1961 white Chevrolet, 1963 Arkansas license 2-4997. car, went for a ride in the rural area south of Dallas, and back — into the downtown area, whre the surveillance was discontinued. —— During this entire trip, which lasted about fifty minutes, DOLAN. and THOMAS seemed to be having an extensive conversation. It should be noted that on'the night of 2/15/63, a resident of Fort Worth; Texas, and his wife were held up and robbed at their residence by two men who tortured them for information as to where they kept their ewelry and cash. . DOLAN and THOMAS ,are being. considered suspects in his robbery. Information concerning their meeting in Dallas, on /14/63, was. orally furnished to Lt. JACK REVILL, Intelligence B ection, Dallas PD, Captain WALTER F. Dallas PD, Sheriff BILL DECKER, Dalla In, Burg lazy and Theft Squad, ‘eepaty SO, and BILL BOYKIN, DPS , Intelligence Unit, Dallas. “G-jh- — ag ‘Bureau . 1-Dallas (166-81) 6 FEB 4 1968 I-Dallas (92-292) ' 1-Dallas. -(165-52) oy 1-Dallas (92-360) 1-Dallas (31-5614).) — 1-Dallas (162-129) 1-Dallas (162- DY 1-Dallas (162-109) 1-Dallas (143-ne (CATERINE) ) 1-Dallas (166-84) ~-l=Dallas (94-55A-SUB) i F Da :¥> RMB--ns RY, ia co. wee ; Y Fo Groves Sent Per on W) DocId: 32291418 Page 7 Git f )/ = si Shortly after this, DOLAN. and “THOMAS: left in THOMAS, ‘f.
‘DL 94-55A-SUB RE: EDDIE TOM GREEN , aka. s AR ; (DL 92-360) _ Z On 2/12/63, Bureau Agents: observed a 1962 Buick, 1962 : ’ Texas license NZ. 3967. parked in front. of: GREEN's. residence with. GREEN sitting in the. car in conversation with the driver.  GREEN's : 1963 white Chevrolet, 1962 Texas license PN 4124, was:also parked in front of. the ‘residence. . The Buick is régistered to: W, :-M.. WATSON ,. : Box 331, - Seagoville, Texas. ' On. 2/14/63, following ‘the observance. ' Of: DOLAN and. THOMAS together, in Dallas (see above) Buréau Agents _observed. GREEN's~ car at his. residence at about 1: 00 PM.and one hour later this’ car was no longér at the residence. DOLAN. ‘and GREEN. are close associates. Above information was furnished to Lt. REVILL, Deputy Sheriff BOB MORGAN, Intelligence ‘Séction, : Dallas. County SO, and (Captain WALTER . FANNIN, alias PD; on 9/18/63. RE: | SHERMAN: FRANKLIN LITTLE, aka. Qe 162-129) ie ae 2 ‘Throughout the past. week, LITTLE's: car was obaerved . daily at his “office”, an ‘apartent. at 321. Eighth Street, Dallas. . It was noted. that throughaut. this® Same. period,. the. automobile of LITTLE's -runner., ‘MARVIN .COX,. was never.: observed either: at..the apartment or. any of his Known hangouts. = private clubs. where. —— gambling takes place. in‘the Oak Cliff. area Of: Dallas, Texas. The. above raises the. ‘possibility that:.COX .is out. of. town podsibly. in Hot Springs, Arkansas... ‘The above.. informatian: ‘was. furnished to | Lt. -REVILL and. Deputy MORGAN on. 2/15/63. eum area eee I eee i fe | RE: ALBERT. MEADOWS, aka... IGA; ITAR -. GAMBLING. . - DL_162-109, 2166/84) .. ¥ Spee 3 a on 3/11/63: ‘Bureau. Agent. observed _1963 brsiize, ‘Oldsmobile. parked at. subject.'s. gambling ‘club,:.in Arlington... ‘Texas... This. .¢ar. has 1962 Texas license. VR. 6065.,- “and is. registered. to. subject's. . Close associate. .BILLY. RAY: GRIMES. ~—It..should: be noted.. that within... ' the. past” ‘wonth, both: GRIMES .and. MEADOWS ‘have. _purchased : ‘new.. pat Seep Oldsmiobi les |: ‘On 2/15/63, ‘DL=146-C..advised..that._ MEADOWS. had. pure chased his. car. on..1/18/63, trading.ina.1962. Bldeschi te; which lad. “been involved.in.awreék. . Total .cost..of.:the..new: car .was:.$4400... and a/lién of $3096.95. on. this. car. was: being :carried..by.: “the. - East..Dallas. Bank.and Trust.:Company,.,. whose. President: .is..a. close. cen van eed - £Piend “of MEADOWS. —. WARREN. GILBERT, JR. A_re-check::of toll. 2.00! ..... calls charged. ‘to: the. ‘telephone: at subject’ s club; for the period 12/29/62. through 1/26/63 ,. ascertained numerous calls from this club. to MEADOWS' residence in Richardson, as well as the. residence telephone of GILBERT in Dallas. Above information was: ‘furnished to Lt. REVILL and Deputy. MORGAN , on 2/15/63. . oe Qe eae “NW 45760 DocId:32291418 Page 8