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ROTHMAN stated that in connection with the proposed new gambling casinos in Havana, many investors have been led to believe that the government was interested in opening these places in order to attract tourist trade to Cuba, He ex- plained that after large amounts of money were spent in planning these places and buying and installing equipment, the government then assessed each place that wanted to open a large "donation". in addition to the $25,000.00 license fee. a ROTHMAN added that the new casino at the Hotel Nacional had originally been assessed $100,000 in addition to the license fee but that this figure had jater been lowered to between $25,000 and $50,000. PRO a ROTIMAN added that plans for opening a gambling casino in the Hotel Comodoro have been dropped for the present because of the prohibitive amount of graft which would have to be paid in connection with obtaining a licenses @) y . He said that the Atlantic Hotel, on First Avenue in Miramar, Havana, had also planned to open a gambling casino which was to be called the Copa, or Copacabana, ROTHMAN stated that extensive alterations and repairs have been undertaken at the hotel in order to house the gambling casino, He pointed out that the hotel will now have to pay the extra graft for the license or lose the money already invested in the alterations, ROTHMAN said he did not know the plans involved in this trans-~ action nor did he know the identity of the person who allegedly was to run the Copa Gambling Casino, It was noted on Dec. 6, 1955, that the alterations and remodeling at the Atlantic Hotel, as described by \ROTHMAN , are being under taken.Pg) wy, Mr. H, Lindsay/Gatty, who on December 1, 1955, left his position as manager of the Sevilla-Biltmore Hotel and who.is now executive assistant manager at the Hotel Nacional, advised on December 9, 1955, that the Sans Souci is presently owned by Tropicana in- terests and that through arrangements with government officials - a permit has been granted to open Sans Souci on December 26, 1955, Gatty advised it is his belief that the Sans Souci has not had a license to operate since the time ROTHMAN took it over but has only been allowed to run because of the heavy graft it affords the Cuban police, (ee) y Lede yen Docld: 32328050 Page 3
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1997 (44 Us 2107 Hote). DATE: 11-14-2017 4/17/201 JFK Assassination System Date: Identification Form nr pr AGENCY : RECORD NUMBER : ~RECORD SERIES : AGENCY FILE NUMBER : eee Document Information ORIGINATOR : FROM: TO: TITLE: DATE: PAGES: SUBJECTS : DOCUMENT TYPE : CLASSIFICATION : RESTRICTIONS : CURRENT STATUS : DATE OF LAST REVIEW : OPENING CRITERIA : COMMENTS : ee eer 0 eee v9.1 Docld: 32328010 Page 1 Agency Information FBI 124-90067-10020 HQ CR 105-98497-1 FBI NO HQ 04/24/1961 4 / SERGIO ARCACHA SMITH JOSE ENRIQUE ALEMANY PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT Unclassified 4 Redact 06/24/1998 INDEFINITE . MEMO;
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination DATE: | 11-14-2017 x PONENT | RE: JOSE ENRIQUE ALEMANY; CARLOS RICARDO SOLOMON. president took office. In late.] 1960)" and early 1961, SOLOMON was seen by another Cuban student, “itident ied, passing out literature and pamphlets publishe ba various departments of the’”Cuban government to Latin American students on the LSU campus, including Cuban students. SOLOMON speaks favorably of CASTRO. ISASI knew of no information that SOLOMON is a communist or communist Sympathizer. In conclusion, ISASI advised that there is literature such as pamphlets being received on the LSU campus, apparently by the pro-Castro Cuban students, which they occasionally dis- tribute. This literature is published in | Spanish in Cuba by the | ‘present Cuban government. [on February 20 1961, and April 18, 1961, NO 1084- s KAW) - who is familtar with some phases of Communist Party and related activities in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana, area, advised that the above-mentioned Cuban students at LSU (referred to by ISASI) are unknown to him and he has no information concerning them. In view of the allegations re both subjects SOLOMON and ALEMANY indicating they were active in passing out literature published by the Cuban government, New Orleans,has opened separate cases on these subjects to determine extent of their activities and whether or not their actions place them within purview of Foreign Agents Registration Act. DoclId: 32328010 Page 2?
AGENCY INFORMATION AGENCY: FBI RECORD NUMBER: — 124-90068-10019 RECORD_ SERIES: HO AGENCY FILE_NUMBER: 62-75147-210-87 DOCUMENT INFORMATION ORIGINATOR: FBI FROM: HAV TO: HO TITLE: DATE: 10/24/1956 PAGES: 3 DOCUMENT TYPE: PAPER. TEXTUAL DOCUMENT ORIGINAL CLASSIFICATION: Unclassified REVIEW_DATE: — 06/24/1998 STATUS _ Redact JFK Act 6 (4) COMMENTS: MEMO Docld: 323280658 Page 1 RESTRICTIONS: SUBJECT: | AMERICAN GAMBLING ACTIVITIES IN CUBA NEW CLASSIFICATION:
JFK Assassination System Identification Form Date: 4/17/201 : eal 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 HW 56829 Docld: 323276020 Agency Information FBI 124-90067-10030 HQ CR 105-87912-161 Document Information CIT [Restricted] [Restricted] 11/16/1960 1 [Restricted] SERGIO ARCACHA SMITH PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT Unclassified Consulted Withhold 06/24/1998 APPROVAL OF USA LET; TRANSLATION, REFERRED TO USA Page 1 Released under the ohn F. Fennedy _kSssassination Records Collection Aor of 1992 (44 Uc Asef: NW S6e29 = O4—-13—-2016
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JFK Assassination System Date: 4/17/201 Identification Form TEE Agency Information AGENCY : FBI Released under the RECORD NUMBER: 124-90067-10031 RECORD SERIES: HQ AGENCY FILENUMBER: CR 105-87912-161 ase#inu S6a25 ORIGINATOR : FROM: TO: TITLE: DATE: PAGES: SUBJECTS : DOCUMENT TYPE : CLASSIFICATION : RESTRICTIONS : CURRENT STATUS : , DATE OF LAST REVIEW : OPENING CRITERIA : COMMENTS : SS A v9.1 “HW 56629 Docld: 32327380271 Document Information CIT [Restricted] [Restricted] 01/02/1961 1 [Restricted] SERGIO ARCACHA SMITH PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT Unclassified Consulted Withhold 06/24/1998 APPROVAL OF USA LET, REFERRED TO USA Page 1
JFK Assassination System Date: 4/17/201 Identification Form Agency Information Released under the John AGENCY: FBI Kennedy RECORD NUMBER: — 124-90067-10036 Assassination Records ollection Act of 1992 RECORD SERIES: HQ (44 USC 2107 Note}. asex#:NWU 531350 Date: AGENCY FILE NUMBER: CR 105-87912-NR p5—31-2017 Document Information ORIGINATOR: FBI FROM: PH TO: HQ TITLE: DATE: 12/21/1960 PAGES: 2 SUBJECTS : SERGIO ARCACHA SMITH FRENTE REVOLUCIONARIO DEMOCRATICO DOCUMENT TYPE: PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION: — Unclassified RESTRICTIONS: 4 CURRENT STATUS: = Redact DATE OF LASTREVIEW: 06/24/1998 OPENING CRITERIA: INDEFINITE COMMENTS : AT rr v9.1 HW 53130 Bocld:323276026 Page 1 - 1
ia ~ = FD-36 (Rev. 12-13-56) f an , | uo ale Bes, 4S | Bet» i of | ™ “FBI Date: - 12/21/60 iS RET PLAIN TEXT (Type in plain text or code) Via AIRTEL | : . (Priority or Method of Mailing) \ Transmit the following in TO: | DIRECTOR, FBI [(.05-89923}}] eh APPR OY INTE ba py FROM: SAC, PHILADELPHIA [(.05-s056)] ) as ro TS KOENCTRg sure OW, | )- SUBJECT: +: (ose PS) rN, ae Re Philadelphia airtel to Bureau dated 11/23/60. Bt eek’ Sof “= 6 \ Pind & Fd ae é Enclosed herewith are nine copies of a letterhead memorandum captioned DERENTE REVOLUCIONARIO DEMOCRATICO (FRD)" and nine copies of an evaluation memorandum. "One copy of: each is provided recipient offices. oP ae 5 OFFS ae Pca 3 As, € 3)» Bureau {(105- scsi et ~ 18) (REGISTERED MATL ) ~y"- New York (Enel. - (Info) (REGISTERED MAIL) 1 - Miami (Encl. - 2) (Info) (REGISTERED MAIL) 8 - Phid delphi 1 - hos. ~6296 7-215 JULY 26TH RM) 105-5190 (MIRANDA) 105-5205 (SANTA CRUZ clase 105-5854 (WHITE ROSE 105-6177 ae} . 105-6301 (FRD (\ fi3#-950 Sub A (MONTES ) (3) | (OS $7912 | | DECLASBT FIED wud. oe Beclassity of) i Shs tirrpdass PA RY ee el pt et ee NOT RECORDED | 201 DEC 30 1960 L Sent ei dl ident i in a Charge HW 53130 DBocld:32326026 Page 2?
JFK Assassination System Date: 4/17/201 Identification Form Agency Information Peleased under the John AGENCY: FBI Kennedy RECORD NUMBER: = 124-90067-10043 Assassination Records oOllection Act of 1992 RECORD SERIES: HQ (44 USC 2107 Note). ase#:NWU 53130 Date: AGENCY FILE NUMBER: — CR 105-105899-2 poe Document Information ORIGINATOR: FBI FROM: NO TO: HQ TITLE: _ DATE: 03/15/1962 PAGES: 7 SUBJECTS : UNIDAD CUBANA REVOLUCIONARIA ANTI-COMMUNISTA (CUBAN ANTI COM SERGIO ARCACHA SMITH DOCUMENT TYPE: PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION: — Unclassified RESTRICTIONS: 4 CURRENT STATUS: — Redact DATE OF LASTREVIEW: 08/12/1998 ' OPENING CRITERIA: INDEFINITE COMMENTS : RPT v9.1 HW 53130 Bocld: 323276033 Page 1
LEADS peas os NEW ORLEANS DIVISION o _ AT NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: < a Will follow and report activities of subject organi- zation through appropriate Cuban Informants and sources. INFORMANTS IDENTITY OF SOURCE ‘FILE WHERE LOCATED A NO 7-1 is ARNESTO . Instant report, Pages RODRIGUEZ, PSI Numbered 1, 2, 3 and 4. ; NO T-2 is CARLOS Instant report, Page 3. | uy | | JOSE BRINGUIER | “| (Exposito), 4525 ‘Duplessis, Apartment B, New Orleans , m, ADMINISTRATIVE Careful consideration has been given to the sources concealed and a T symbol was utilized only in those instances where it was necessary to protect the identity of the sources. . One copy each of this report is being furnished to the Miami and New Orleans Offices of Immigration and Naturalization Service, inasmuch as the great bulk of the members in subject organi- zation are:-aiiens. | AW 53130) Docld:32328033 Page 2
AGENCY INFORMATION AGENCY: — FBI RECORD NUMBER: — 124-90068-10001 RECORD _SERIES: HQ AGENCY FILE NUMBER: 62-75147-210-76 DOCUMENT INFORMATION ORIGINATOR: FBI FROM: HAV TO: HQ TITLE: DATE: 12/14/1955 PAGES: . 3 DOCUMENT TYPE: PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT ORIGINAL CLASSIFICATION: Unclassified REVIEW DATE: 06/24/ 1998 STATUS Redact RESTRICTIONS: JFK Act 6 (4) COMMENTS: MEMO Docld: 32328050 Page 1 SUBJECT: | AMERICAN GAMBLING ACTIVITIES IN CUBA NEW CLASSIFICATION: UPDATE DATE:
ra : STAND.RD FORM No, 64 TO. > Director, FBE FROM [Perce Attaché - Havank, Bb 2. Py SUBJECT: CPMERICAN GA GAMBLING ACTIVITIES IN CUBA oe eo ad 3 Re Miami letter dated November 17, 1955 5 and Havana letter November 1, 1955. PCI NORMAN ROTHMAN, on December 6, 1955, advised that the Sans Souci Night Club and Gambling Casino is going sto be operated during the coming winter season by LEFPTY/#ULARK, Coben Referenced Miami letter sets forth information “the ee effect that WILLIAM GUSTOXBISCHOFP, alias Lefty Clark, FBI I #1721507, is going to operate the Sans Souci during wre corning séason. (Ox oo, ROTHMAN advised that although he was still managing the. Sans Souci, it was doubtful that he would be connected with that place after the opening which is scheduled for December 26, 1955. He said he was leaving because of differences "he is having with people who have an interest in the Sans Souci and also officials of the Cuban Govern= ment who control the issuance. of licenses to :gambling establishments, ROTHMAN did not identify any of these f individuals, by name but, it was noted that duping the inter=- "/ view OSCA CHEMENDIAS~“who along with MARTIN*WOoxX is one of the owners of the Tropicana Night Club, arrived at the- Sans Souci with a locksmith to open the safe, ROTHMAN . explained the above incident by saying that the combination to the safe had been lost and that the locksmith had been called to open the door of the safe and to reeset the combinations ay Tn connection with his remark that he was not getting ef along with Cuban Government officials, ROTHMAN added that the Sans Souci has always paid big "shake money" considering the fact it was only open during the winter season, He stated that he paid out more money for police protection for the season than either the Tropicana or Montmartre pays. Tor. a whole yearsty fh Ge _ 151 4 tie NE Beaty ' EE Se a RECORNp - -3 12 ne 38 “% — INDEXED - 3 se : Docld: 32328050 Page 2?
AGENCY INFORMATION AGENCY: — FBI RECORD NUMBER: — 124-90068-10006 RECORD SERIES: HO AGENCY FILE_NUMBER: 62-75 147-210-78 DOCUMENT INFORMATION’ ORIGINATOR: FBI FROM: HO TO: TITLE: | DATE: 12/13/1955 | PAGES: 3 SUBJECT: | AMERICAN GAMBLING ACTIVITIES IN CUBA DOCUMENT TYPE: PAPER. TEXTUAL DOCUMENT ORIGINAL Unclassified NEW CLASSIFICATION: . CLASSIFICATION: REVIEW DATE: 06/24/1998 UPDATE DATE: | STATUS Exempt | SS | . | RESTRICTIONS: Consultation COMMENTS: SS, REFERRED TO INTERPOL Docld: 32328055 Page 1
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AGENCY INFORMATION AGENCY: _ FBI RECORD NUMBER:  124-90068-10008 RECORD SERIES: HO AGENCY FILE NUMBER:  62-75147-210-78 DOCUMENT INFORMATION ORIGINATOR: INTERPOL FROM: INTERPOL TITLE: DATE: 12/04/1955 PAGES: ] SUBJECT: | AMERICAN GAMBLING ACTIVITIES IN CUBA DOCUMENT TYPE: PAPER. TEXTUAL DOCUMENT ORIGINAL Unclassified NEW. CLASSIFICATION: _ CLASSIFICATION: REVIEW DATE: 06/24/1998 UPDATE_DATE: STATUS Exempt a - a RESTRICTIONS: | Consultation COMMENTS: —- LET, DOCUMENT IN SPANISH, REFERRED TO INTERPOL Docld: 32328057 Page 1
. lw : ‘oP ° -COMISION INTERNAGrONAL “DE POLICIA CRIMINAL BURO CENTRAL NACIONAL ° (CUBA) San Lézaro 672 - Tel. U-1155 Cable: INTERPOL - LA HABANA con MKonora . Mr. J. Edgar Hoover. Directer del F. RB. I. Washington. D. C. USA. Querido Director y amigo: En nuestro cardcter de Director del B. CG. N. de la INTERPOL, y en el dgber de velar encarecidamente per todo aquello que pueda representar un problemi pa rea nuestra patria, tenemos el honor de hacerle estas lineas en espera de unos dé re] 2 d COMMISSION INTERNATIONALE° DE POLICE CRIMINELLE SECRETARIAT GENERAL 60, Boulevard Gouvion-St-Cyr - PARIS (17¢) mf ; Tél, GALVANI 96-60 ; ° +n4 oer. LA HABANA, cuBa.......Diclembre 4 de 1955... DECLASSIFIED BY, 568. SIMS ON ad ac A Cl. ees an sree ee we i . ‘ ae iy, oy ; , = ne Fs why tos que ustedes nos pudieran facilitar, y en caso de habernos dirigido errénea-:i" mente, o sea, a un Departamento distinto del pertinente, que sean tan amables:.aé viabilizar este escrito CONFIDENCIAL, y que \ \ Adjunto a la presente acompaiiamos un suelto salido en la Prensa de ho¥¢.a come una fotografia del titulado JOSEPH G. negocios en esa, criador de pur sangs, promotor de empresas de track, ete .2 fen Tas gran capital. Este individuo ha venido a promotear la temporada de carreras “4 nuestro Hipédrome, vero hay una serie de detelles que nos hacen poner en ‘tet juicio su actuacicn. Nuestro Hipédromo en los uiltimes 20 afios, ha mantenido un promedio de que no suben a mas de 45 mil pesos por dia de carreras, (se corren 3 dias‘ mana), que suman un total de 135 mil semanales. Este individuo ha presentadq wt programa de premios y salarios que es necesario levantar una jugada de mas :dé: 300): mil pesos semanales PARA CUBRIP_ESCASAMENTE FL NEGOCIO. Unicamente a. base d&viieb clendestino alld, amén de un SVEEPSTAKE en Abril, podrfa-hacer frente a este "hego cio, y para ello, colocando estos @ltimos boletos en cantidad. Como nadie esta "pq ece raro este negocio que representaré una gran pér=. 6s:cue solicitemos de usted, o donde sea pertinente .) leado con su dinero", nos p dida diaria, pote ‘f la informacion 9 Hay otro det é Docld: 32328057 Page 2? se nos evacue nuestro requeriniientoz)! tent 4H, LEASE, que dice ser magnate de ‘eran “individuo, o sea, si efectivamente es promoter, 5 we Eee Bet de ayer, por nota que verd, fué agredido-itisted por desconocidos", Usted sabf# que un Hotel no permite subir a las habitafiones privada: : Dr. IPE Director del Burd central Nacional mt = am
AGENCY INFORMATION AGENCY: FBI RECORD NUMBER: — 124-90068-10010 RECORD SERIES: HO . AGENCY FILE NUMBER: 62-75147-210-78 ORIGINATOR: FROM: TO: TITLE: DATE: | PAGES: SUBJECT: DOCUMENT TYPE: ORIGINAL CLASSIFICATION: — REVIEW DATE: STATUS COMMENTS: Docld: 32328059 Page 1 DOCUMENT INFORMATION FBI HO HAV 12/21/1955 1 AMERICAN GAMBLING ACTIVITIES IN CUBA ~ PAPER. TEXTUAL DOCUMENT ; NEW | Unclassified CLASSIFICATION: 06/24/1998 UPDATE _DATE: Redact " RESTRICTIONS: Consultation MEMO, REFERRED TO INTERPOL
tv ON cONBRtNTIAL *Z2- YIVY 7 - un w pegad, Abtaches Havana ase ilvor } | Direetor, FBI bos. EXCEPT we pe (JosePHy CNLEASE meow meee F cnt? POLICE COOPERATION. “9 PY? - p>: yo WY Porerey ursceLt aneows ee | \S Or fanhed of aa P fe : fe, Z . 7: he oo gan” Enclosed herewith 48a copy of a translation Sf \ G a selfeexrplanatory communication dated December 4, 1955, Os ~ forwarded to the Bureau by Dr. Jo ge A, de Castroverde i whose identity ts known to you) | (UW) : inform Dr. de Castfroverde that a review of the records of this Bureau fails to reflect any investigation: of Lease has been conducted by the Sureaus (| u) Subjeot appears to be idemtical with Joseph @ ze Lease mentioned urlet 18-8-55 entitled, International Cu ban } es. ite Sweepstakes; interstate Pransportation of Lottery 7 TUeREEE, 7 u) Arrange for requests of this nature to be submitted: to the Bureau through your office in future. , | \ Ene e oN \ } ~* \ wo oeCu sain bY Gab fey ise 3 ne ae . de Castroverde, an official of the Cuban police, has. corresponded with the Bureau on numerous occasions but has never been af any contact value to the Havana office. (1 61373 94.4. 5399-22 A @ (wy Class. & Ext. an Elo le (LE | So ; “Reason ™ FCIM il, the 42 ye Becoe Dale of Review -- ip 7 2 . n oo ; - "ole Tolson _ Boardman ‘ ; oop bt LEGAT ms . Nichols —__._. a Be . LS ; Belper | 28 DEC 22 » Mohr Yom, tobe = Parsons “ ane a COMM - FBI . Rosen: . Tamm Sizoo Winterrowd ____ nosy Tele, Room __ ; ; Holloman _——_ 3S > _ Docld: 32328059 Page 2?
107 Hote) - AGENCY INFORMATION AGENCY: FBI RECORD NUMBER: — 124-90068-10012 RECORD SERIES: HO AGENCY FILE NUMBER: 62-75147-210-80 DOCUMENT INFORMATION ORIGINATOR: FBI FROM: NY TO: HO TITLE: DATE: 02/15/1956 PAGES: | SUBJECT: | AMERICAN GAMBLING ACTIVITIES IN CUBA DOCUMENT TYPE: PAPER. TEXTUAL DOCUMENT ORIGINAL ’ Unclassified NEW CLASSIFICATION: CLASSIFICATION: REVIEW DATE: 06/24/1998 UPDATE DATE: STATUS _ Redact oe . RESTRICTIONS: JFK Act 6 (4) COMMENTS: MEMO Docld: 32328061 Page 1
Ppeleasea under “the e vo Fag Assassination Records ; ae . ce 20 ' _ mac CM: Ult ° UNITED irk Parsons. DATE: 2/ 1S/' ye Rosen - _—__- . i Mr, Tamm... | - prenres TEE - 4 Mr. Neuse... ee! oe ef Mr. Winterrowd.. | ze i | Tele. | Room... Ae ts J : 719565) NY 14)9-C was aiestinnes concerning the © ° N activities of MEYERAL XSET.) The informant ddvised that LANSKY is preg the Head marr jof a’ Syndicat which uns the /foliowing 3 hotels in : the} Tropicana 5 th Nacional, andjSans Souci, The informant stated thé combination ci nsists of most of the Gop" hoodlums in the US ineluding | FRANK COSTELLO, PHIL KASTEL, of New Orleans and LEFTY CLARK, of Chicago. He stated that thése men controlled all gambling, including the Bolita . (number game) which, according to the informant, operates only on Saturday "and takes in between $175,000.00 and. #300 ,000. 00. £ Tie. informant advised ‘that since gambling has been legalized in n Cuba, 3 chartered planes fly daily via National Airlines from Miami to Havana. These. planes carry 68 passengers. a piece. y a othe informant @1lso stated that General BATISTA has given all contrel?. Of gambling’ ‘rinsHavana to LANSKY. Informant stated that BATISTA replace BEN MARDEN when MARDEN attempted to swindle BATISTA out of $100,000.00. Reportedly « ‘BATISTA receives a cut of a game known as.Chemin de Fer; as well as the Cuban’ gambling tax income. - ie 3S + BS, wn Le * Lok: pis ae om ~. EBI\ B RNAP Sa aE on 's ; eR TTR oe RRS es Mee gpa Docld: 32328061 Page 2?