Released under the John F . Kennedy Assazsi i i pane. ta ta pots La Seination Records Collection Act of 19927 (44 USC 27107 Hote) C cia oo™ 8 La 87-2584 flowers were requested to be sent by Yestern Union Telegram and exhibited the following described telegram: Vancouver , British Columbia, dated August 7, 1953; 12:05 p.m., ad@ressed to Mr. and Mrs. VIC PEREIRA and bore the following meossse ~ "congratulations and many more happy years," signed "JIM." . ed the flowers were sent from Elliott's BROWN stat ephone Tatlow 2020, Plower Shop, 937 West Georgia Street, te” Vancouver, British Columbia. pility, advised that PEREIRA had 7-2, of known relia reserved a suite in the Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, from August 21 to August 24, 1953. t CLARK, Jre, stated BRADING was in 7-1 advised tha . be out in a few days and would return jail in Canada but would to Los Angeles. On August 1 MC DONALD, Royal Cana 9, 19535 Seattle advised that Sergeant dian Mounted Police, Vancouver, British, Columbia, Canada, telephonically advised that subject BRADING was now in custody of the Canadian Immigration and Naturalization Service since he was in Canada illegally; that BRADING had been keeping company with another man who might possibly be subject 4s suffering from arthritis in the neck and PEREIRA but who shoulders and it was not possible to make a positive identifica- tion of him even with the photographs. According to Sergeant MC DONALD, BRADING states that a he was in Victoria, Britieh Columbia, on about July 29 and 30, ~~ 3953;_from-where_he_went_to Qualicum Beach, located on Vancouver Island, staying at the Qualicum Beach Hotel fora coup re—cl—Aays~ BRADING states he then moved to the Eatie Crest Lodge, whieh 18 an exclusive lodge, where he met another American, GERALD D. ALLEN, who was there with his wife and three year old child. t, according to BRADING, returning to the GERALD D. ALLEN,then lef United States, while he himself came to Vancouver stopping at the Hotel Vancouver. He was at the Hotel Vancouver from August 3 to 7, 1953, and GERALD D. ALLEN and his wife were likewise at the hotel, they having apparently returned to Vancouver from the United States. BRADING checked ou 7, 1953, and went up to the ataying at the Jasper Park Lodge; t of the Vancouver Hotel on August rather exclusive Jasper Park Resort, and he was apparently at Jasper ” 38 7-15374-140 4 DocTa: 32327609 Page 4 ee wee ahead viata alate ocd’
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assazsination Records Collection Act of 1992? (44 USC | 2107 Hote DATE: 11-14-2017 LA 87-2584 park Lodge from about August 8th until about two or three days before August 19th. He states that he became friendly with the. : ALLENS and that the ALLENa' reservations at the Hotel Vancouver" — had been arranged for by a Mr. MC LEAN, a prominent’ Vance "er. “s businessman and automobile dealer. The se had. also gone- to Jasper Park and nad also returned to the Hotel Vancouver Sergeant MC DONALD states that when inquiry was nade uf, py the Yancouver Police Department at the Jancouver Hotel, the : BRADING was familiar to then . management advised that the name and that he had phecked out on August 7, 1953, but had been very friendly with the ALLENs who were located on the seventh floor. In checking with Mr. MC LEAN he stated he did not know too much about BRADING but that he was a friendly sort of indi-. yidual who liked to play golf, spent money freely and usually picked up the check. It was then learned from Mr. MC LEAN that ING was back in Vancouver and was in the ALLENs' suite which is where the police found him. BRADING explained that found no accomodations upon his return to Vancouver he had in mentioning it to the ALLENs they had suggested that he stay with them in their suite. After BRADING was taken 4nto custody the ALLENS packed up and stated that they were going pack to the United States. They furnished an address of 250 South Beverly Hills Drive, nowever, MC LEAN states he had occasion Beverly Hills, California; to correspond with ALLEN at this address and the letter had been returned to him undelivered. 4g driving a 1953 Cadillac, model 75, with Cali- a Porte License 1W44371, Serial. number 03946. He is believed by Mc LEAN to have another Cadillac: anda bincoan. da interview MC LEAN admitted that in & poker game with BRADING and ALLEN he had lost $700 which he had paid and that in a dice game he had lost $8,000; however, he has not made a settlement on the $8,000 loss inasmuch as he was fixing to give them $10,000 in stock which they could negotiate and return him the balance due. Since the detention of BRADING, and it having come to MC LEAN's attention regarding the fact that BRADING has been convicted on a confidence scheme, and the fact that his associate ALLEN may be of similar caliber, Sergeant MC DONALD indicated that there may not be a settlement on the $8,000 loss. Upon the secon 87-15374-140% PE a ch atiatiadl oo RT IR AER . Ie Bb ccs al ecu nceeneeiamnans ot eet Docld:'32327609 ‘Page 3° ~ , a . . a.
Released under the John F . Kennedy Assassination Rec i ords Collection Act of 1992 { 44 USC 21 ce Hote} . LA 87-2584 The Royal Canadian ‘Mounted Police geseribed being 42 years of age, about 5'9" but stated: 3b: is. bard exact height because he is somewhat slouched: over. --arthrttis in his shoulders and neck. He weight. 170: a fresh, reddish complexion, brown:.hair 3 dark; side, and wears. dark green‘ sunglasses. ¢ joys he has not been working lately since: he. has: been: BS : arthritis. The woman acc ng him is allege: Ls seco! no wife, who is very bliond, wears her hair tight,. straight. back, “ ie attractive, about 32 or 33 years old, with a small ‘girl, also bionde, three years old. ING had only sixty. cents in his. possession’ when: He tried to put in a call’ to a. man :he sai: PEREIRA in Los Angeles, requesting PEREIRA to send: him..$100 He gave 'g address as 8255 Beverly Boulevard,. Dundee; - Ltd., telephone Webster 35574. He telephoned this number: but. then stated that PEREIRA was probably out: got no answer. . lunch and he tridgd.to.call hin collect at the Tail of the Cock’ .-: or Tail of the Cat Restaurant; however, the cafe would not. accept... the call, and when advised that the customer, Mr. PEREIRA would . accept the charges, they determined that there was no. PEREIRA = there. Sergeant MC DONALD did not know just when BRADING would be returned to the United States. Se . According to Sergeant MC DONALD, the. ALLENS left : Vancouver about 3:00 p.m.lton the afternoon of. August 18, 1953. * ns ~ Ware FET ET The State of Calivorn.a, ivr 5 Los Angeles, advised that California license 1W44371:.is listed to a 1953 Cadillac sedan, motor number 537503946 and is registered to Brade Enterprises, Inc., 250 South Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, California. _ ROBERT R. RAYCE, Dun and Bradstreet, Los Angeles, : advised that CLARENCE ¥. ROADES operates the American. Vending : Machine Association which is made up of the. following seven’ - companies: rr ee So 1) National Distributing Company, Kansas’ City, Missouri; 2) National Industries, Denver, Colorado; : 3) Brade Enterprises, 250 South Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, California; oo 4) Rocky Mountain Enterprises, Denver, Colorado; -
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Hote}. SS DATE: 11-14-7017 fa pene ae + Semen LA 87-2584 5)Iinterstate Manufacturing and Processing. Company Los Angeles, California; ae 8} Security Ent ises, Denver, Colorado; : 7) Temdee, Ltd., bass Beverly Boulevard, - (operated by subject PEREIRA and ARTHUR L, RAYCE said that GERALD D. ALLEN was formerly asso- ciated with ROADES in the Brade Enterprises Company but: accord-. ing to his information had left Los Angeles. RAYCE stated that ROADES owned ninety per cent of the stock in these companies and that these companies distributed vending machines which dispensed cosmetics for men and assorted candies, RAYCE advised that ROADES has now moved into the office occupied by Leet, Inc., 233 South Beverly Drive, Los Angeles, and that he had entered a partnership with CHARLES J, CORLEY who operates this company, : RAYCE advised that ROADES is in a poor financial condition at present and that his bank account is in a low four figure, RAYCE furnished the followin description of ALLEN and ROADES: . Name - GERALD D, ALLEN Race White : toe > years fee age A : « 5°O” Weight ; 1 lbs. Peculiarities He is a semi-hunchback due to arthritis; is continually claiming to be in pain. Name CLARENCE V. ROADES Race White Age 35-38 years Height 5'5" Weight 160 lbs. Hair. : Dark brown. The files of the Los Angeles Police Department and Los Angeles Sheriff's Office reflected no record of ALLEN or ROADES, -6- 87-15374-140-8 > Docld: 32327609 Page fF
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records DATE: 11-14-2017 Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Hote). LA 87-2584 fhe files of the Los Angeles Retail Merchants Credit Association were checked by SE B. PRANK CROSS and reflected no record of GERALD D. ALLEN. qhe files of the Los Angeles Retail Merchants Credit _ —— aed .- Association as checked by SE B, FRANK CROSS reflected the mh following information concerning ROADES.: Address given as 723 North Linden Drive, Beverly Hills, California; former addresses 10744 Chalon Road, Bel Air, California; 252 West 52nd Street, Kansas City, Missouri. Employer shown as Brade Enterprises, 250 South Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, California; states that he is president of National Distributing Company, Kansas City, Missouri (vending machine company). Wife's name given as ZORA ROADES; shows . -wife and six children dependents. . Denver advised that GERALD D. ALLEN for several years up to the summer of 1952 was known as a professional gambler and close associate of the gambling element in Kansa City, Missouri, and Denver, Colorado. + T-1 advised that ARTHUR L. CLARK, SR., was presently. staying at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Room 535, Beverly Hills, California. ~-1 advised that PEREIRA and CLARK, Sr., were leaving for Denver and Chicago in the next few days and would attend a vending machine convention in Chicago. T-1 stated they were actually attending this convention in Chicago to gamble with suckers. . . ; ae erent pewree unreenenn PEREIRA and CLARK, Sr., were observed by. the writer to leave the Los Angeles International Airport on United Airline Plight 706 at 11:55 a.m., August 20, 1953. This flight was due to arrive Denver, Colorado, at 3:20 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time. Denver advised that PEREIRA and CLARK, Sr., arrived Denver at 3:30 p.m.; August 20, 1953, and that they had reserva- tions on United Airline Flight 648 leaving Denver at 7:00 a.m., August 21, 1953, to arrive Chicago 12:30 p.m. same date. Denver - ; -- also advised that T-3, of known reliability, accompanied by f ERNIE B. WOODARD, with alias "BIG EARS" WOODARD, Kansas City : gambler, had reservations on same flight to arrive Chicago 8 7-15374- 140g | - Docld:32327609 Page 8 Bet ie AiR
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act (of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Hote). DATE: 11-14-2017 _— . a Ye Nee Te mae im - wee ane Se FEN ETT La 87-2584 August 22, 1953. T-3 advised he had heard BRADING was in Canada and that he would attenpt to ascertain from PEREIRA the exact location and nature of BRADING's activities. ’ , Chicago advised that CLARK, Sr., and PEREIRA checked - in the Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, at 4:16 a.m., August 22, 1953, and that while there CLARK received a collect call from POLLY THOMPSON, telephone mumber Plorida 5590, ~ Denver, Colorado, T-1 advised that PEREIRA and CLARK, Sr., returned from Chicago to Los Angeles on August 24, 1953. T-2, of known reliability, advised that PEREIRA received a $1,989 money order from C, SMALDONE, Denver, Colorado, on August » 1953, with the following message: "Have CHICK call EUGENE at GR 7936, 8:00 Denver time." Denver advised that Grand 7936 1s listed to the residence of BUGENE SMALDONE, with alias CHECKERS SMALDONE, 3314 37th Avenue, Denver, Colorado, and that his brother, CLYDE SMALDONE, with alias FLIP FLOP - SMALDONE, resides at 3042 West 41st Avenue, Denver, Colorado, and that he has telephone number Glendale 6217. Denver further advised that the SMALDONEs are well known Denver mobsters and gamblers and that their headquarters are Gaetanos Restaurant, ogee Tejon Street,Denver, Colorado, telephone number Glendale t T-1 advised that the subject BRADING arrived in Los Angeles on August 28, 1953, and was staying with ARTHUR LEWIS CLARK, Sr., at the Reverly Wilshire Hotel, Los Aneetes, ME ee ek we pee Vise District, Beverly Hills, California, and that they had moved into this home at 1514 Bel Air Road, Beverly Hills, California, on August 29, 1953. (1514 Bel Air Road actually ia located in the city limits of Los Angeles.) T-1 advised that subject BRADING on September 2, 1953, moved to his apartment which is located at 9649 West Olympic Boulevard, Beverly Hills, California. Ina telephone conversation subject BRADING advised T-1 that CLARK,Sr., left for Denver .on September 9, 1953, and that CLARK, Jr., was in Texas, T-1 advised that she was unable to ascertain the identity of the 38 year old blond woman who was & companion of ARTHUR LEWIS CLARK in Denver, Colorado. T-1 advised that CLARK, Jr., 8 7=15374-140 % é & DocId: 323277609 Page 9
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records DATE: 11-14-2017 Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 3107 Hote). LA 87-2584 had returned to Les Angeles and that he was now living with the Lose PEREIRAsS at 1514 Bel. ‘Air Drive, Los angeles, California. ee T-] advised that she had dinner with CLARK, Jr.,. -:* .. BRADING..and FRANKIE HARDWELL at HARDWELL's apartment, 312° South Reeves Drive, Beverly Hills, California, on the night of September 22, 1953. T-1 stated that during dinner CLA. {, Jr., said that he and BRADING were making a little side money pl golf with suckers at the various clubs in Beverly Hills, Cali- fornia, — On October 7, 1953, T-1 stviecs that she had not seen subject BRADING for the past few days. T-4, of unknown reliability, advised that she would inform the writer of any unusual activities of PEREIRA. T-5, of known reliability, advised that the following contacts were made with PEREIRA at telephone Webster 35574 from August 10, 1953, to September 1, 1953: Date From To 8/10/53 Webster 35574 - BRADING at Jasper, Alberta, Canada 8/14/53 Webster 35574 Chicago, Illinois Wabash 2 nN. CAREY | 8/17/53 Collect from Mr. Webster 35574 , HANRAHAN, Denver, ; ; Colorado, CH 6170 8/17/53 "Webster 35574 ARTHUR MUR CLARK, Taco Tacoma. Washingt 2141 (call laced” fron Bradshaw 23697 and billed to webster i 33574. ; 8/18/53 Collect from Seattle Webster 35574 gasnington, Logan : “8 7-15374~ 140 7 wenn ot Docid: 32327609 Page 10
La 87-2584 Date 8/18/53 8/19/52 8/20/53 8/20/53 8/21/53 8/28/53 8/25/53 8/26/53 8/26/53 8/26/53 8/28/53 8/31/53 9/15/53 9/15/53 T-5, 23697 is listed to Le Hills, California, an Doclda: 32327609 Page il Released under-the John .&....Kennedy Assassination. Records DATE: 11-14-2017 Bs ESSA a From Webster 35574 Webster 35574 veveter 35574 Webster 35574 webster 35574 Chicago, LD 1081, Room 719 webster 35574 Webster 35574 Webster 35574 SMALDONS, GL 9059, Denver Webster 35574 Webster 35574 Webster 35574 Webster 35574 of known reliability, advised that Bradshaw et, Inc., 233 South Beverly Drive, Beverly d that the numbers Crestview 53697 and Bx- 15374-1408 Collection Act of 1992 (44 To 22 Chicago, Illinois. ‘Wabash 24400 . 8516, D. N. CAREY .. Miami Beach 54546, — ALLEN SETLAND Wabash 24400, Chicago, — Illinois ARTHUR CLARK, Main 2181, Denver, ; . Colorado OS Webster 35574 Head of Police, vancouver, B.C., telephone 12 R. L. BAUMAN, Riverside 9097, Dallas, Texas GL 9852, Denver Miami 825411 GL 6217 GL 9852, Denver GL 6217, Denver. “ C2107 Hote
Released under the John F.. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act DATE: 11-14-7017 - of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Hote). an) ‘ ~ - La 87-2584 Crestview 52761 were also listed at this address... T-3°L -gdaviged that this company had Lwo out cf state telephones namely Acoma 7741, Denver, Colorado, and 9-968, Tul qhe following is en identification record’ ¥. ROADES as set out under FBI number 3449918. Contributor of Name and Arrested ints Number or Recd. C PD, San Fran- Clarence 4/2h/a3,senrt. USM cisco, Calif. Budd Rhodes (STSA)- #70868 Enrt Oakland, calif. PD, Oakland, Clarence B. 5/21/43 forgery & C/LT (M36, gail ty Calif. - Rhoads hold by plea, A: yrs.’ #41338 grep. restitution 536. @ $25 per mo. 80, Oakland, Clarence 5/22/43: forgery 6/17/43 4 yrs. Calif. Rhoads prod. *® #35448 80s Clarence sheetmetal War Dept. Budd Rhoads helper 4 . Beate 2 os #109-HMW SO, Oakland, Clarence special Calif. Budd Rhoads deput #app.Special 7, 25/44 Dept. ® Clarence Rhoads #35448 SO Oakland Calif 5/22/43 forg 6/17/43 «4 yrs prob 6/26/47 prob terminated def allowed to withdraw plea of G & pleads NG said info 1s dism by the co Crt and the defend rel fr all penalties and disabilities pe resulting fr the crime of which he had been convicted. — 4 "8 7-15374-140 7 | Docld+ 327377609" Page 12 . Sele tests
Released unde r the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act DATE: 11-14-20 we we an 14-2017 ol of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Hote). “a LA 87-2584 Contributer of Hane and arrested or erprints Number Recd, PMG, War Dept. Clarence Budd Truck ' Deiver Rhoads #109-SEP-13 11/14/44 pceao, 2th Naval Clarence Budd 4dent card Dist., San Rhoads 1/31/45 Francisco, Calif. #012-1/12283102 pD, Denver, Clarence Victor 7/17/52 ~—sOUK. Dist. & Colorado Roades - ‘Resistance ‘#764184 DESCRIPTION Race : white Sex . Male Height 5'104" Weight 196 lbs. Hair Brown Eyes Brown Build Stocky Complexion Ruddy Birth 6/27/11, Detroit, Michigan . Residence Kansas City, Missouri, in 1952 Citizenship Native born Company Hurley Marine Works {as on prt #109-SEP-13) el bape ele (.Steteanh Manarer Allas oe ¥e. HOA . The following is an identification record of GERALD b. ALLEN as set out under FBI number 442347. Contributor of Name and Arrested Pingerprints Number or Recd. Charge Disposition _ PD, Pargo, Edmex D.. 6/15/32 embezzle- dism. and TOT N.D. Allen ment PD Mpls., #862 Minn. sc, Pargo, E. D. Allen 6/28/32  embezzle- dism. N.D. #209 ment it @ 7 J. L _| r Docld:32327609 Page 13
Released under, the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records eA DATE: A1-14-2017 ; Docla: 32327609 Page 14 LA 87-2584 Contributor of erprints Pi PD, Minneapolis Minn. Ark. #979 for position ! 2fa1 . SOS War ie Allen Prots man Dept. 101-GML-1 radio . 9/18/h2 SoS, War ee purchas: Dept. 1 ing Dept. 6/34/43 PD, Kansas Gerald D. 8/11/46 inv. GL 9/3/46 diach City, Mo. Allen . SO, Kansas Gerald 8/12/46 GL 9/3/26 case City, Mo. Dunbar Allen dism at req — #16087 of comp witness | DESCRIPTION Race White Height Sit Weight 163 lbs, Hair Brown Byes Hazel Complexion. Pair Build Medium . Birth 9/22/13, Salem, Illinois Residence 315 E. Armour, Kansas city, Missouri, in 1946 citizenship American Company The Veredo Co. (as on prt #107 VEC). Arrested or Recd. Char; 1/21/32 Name and wunber Eoner D. Allen #24556-1-2- Gerald Allen app)‘cant ‘Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Hote). 0.G.U.F.P.
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1997 (44 Use 3107 Hote). DATE: 11-14-2017 : ae 4 LA 87-2584 ADMINISTRATIVE PAGE Copies of this report are being furnished to the following offices for information purposes: Denver, Chicago, Miami, Dallas and New York. “=, photostatic copy of the Los Angeles Retail Merchants Credit Association feport is being placed in the Les Angeles file. . ; . Photos of ALLEN and ROADES were obtained from the Identification Bureau and are being placed in the Los Angeles Tile. - It is noted that GERALD D. ALLEN is the subject of Los Angeles file 87-803. T-1 advised that CLARK, Jr., stated the two attorney friends of his father that he had referred to previously were SID HARRIS and CHARLES SYLVESTER. (SYLVESTER 18 a law partner f SID HARRIS with offices at 50 Madison Avenue, New York City, New York, These attorneys are representing PRADING and PEREIRA in instant case.) CLARK, Jr., said that SYLVESTER was soon to be appointed a Pederal Judge and that he was going to fix things pree PERETRA and BRADING would never serve time. T-~1 advised that CHARLES SYLVESTER met CLARK, Sr., and PEREIRA in Denver, Colorado, on or about August 22, 1953, and then came on to Los Angeles where he is presently registered. in the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills, California, 7-1 advised that CLARK, Sr., PEREIRA and SYLVESTm held an all day conference in PEREIRA's office located at 8255 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, on August 25, 1953. T-1 advised CLARK, Jr., atated that after another conference held by CLARK, Sr., BRADING, PEREIRA and CHARLES SYLVESTER on August 29, 1953, it was decided that SYLVESTER was to take $35,000, return to New York City, then proceed to El Paso, Texas, where he would attempt to distribute this money to "the District Attorney" and other officials who might have influence regarding PRADING and PEREIRA's case. CLARK, Jr., also stated that SYLVESTER received a $35,000 fee from PEREIRA and BRADING. T-1 advised that she had dinner witn SILVESTER, BRADING, Mr. and Mrs, PEREIRA and CLARK, Jr., on the nignt of August 30, B7-15374-140 % Docld: 32327609 Page 16 oe - Seer iB