Released under the John F. DATE: 11-14-2017 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 Docld: 32302904 Page 1 Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Hotey. JFK Assassination System Identification Form Agency Information FBI 124-10282-10416 HQ 92-11741-7 Document Information FBI REGINATO, ALFRED A. DIRECTOR, FBI 07/31/1973 33 DS, DESCR, BKG, RES, EMP, B/F INT, ASSOC PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT Unclassified Consulted; 4 Redact 10/10/1997 INDEFINITE, APPROVAL OF FDA REFERRED TO FDA Date: 4/16/201
' Released under the John Ff. Kennedy Assassinati . the San Diego Division is aware, The identity of the -toll information is set forth on Records (Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Hofey. established source who Turnished. Nonsymboi Source Admini DATE: 11- 14-2017 C . ~ a5 7 - ae No 3 - — : | SD 92-577 i i 7 An information .¢ copy is bein ng furnished to Los Angeles because of the subj ect! ; activi ties in that Division. nese eae se ee ono tree cnn nmrernnnnmn ed | . The subject has been known te the San Diego | ' Division. since Gc tober of. 1967, and this is the first report that has been compiled on the subject as far as strative Page of this report, and if the records must be produced court, a subpoena should be directed to Mr. JAMES MONK, Chief Special Agent, Pacific Telephone Company, San Diego, California; or hi S authorized ; representative. a“ | -_ identities of sources used in this report are as follows: be _ | | SD TeLiis CSLA 4143-8, Identity of contacting Agent unknown oe SBD T+2’ is CSLA 4178~S, Identi ty or contacting Agent unknown; , SD T+2 is LA 4522-PC, Identity | ef contacting Agent unknown; SA ALFRED A, REGINATO; and | SD T+5 is identified on the Nonsymbol -| Source Administrative Page. 4 . 4 i LEADS . San Dr BGG wean . P P 4 | 1 -WilLl maintain contact with the San Diego Police ; | Bepartment, Intelligence Unit, concerning the subject's i activities. 2) Will set cut. ‘Leads te determine the subscribers - | to the telephone numbers contacted {rom the subject's home, ; 4 Pre? ae? Docld: 323027904 Page 2?
J Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1997 (44 TC Tiv? Rater: DATE: 11-14-2017 i. ~. SD 92-577 Sergeant JOHN POLLARD, LACSO Intelligence Bureau on August 17, 1972 advised he and his partner had interviewed AHARON EDWARD CHOTSA on August 16, 1972. POLLARD stated CHOTSA indicated he had hired SMITH as an employee, knew SMITH to be of questionable background, but since SMITH was very knowledgeable of electrical contracting business and promised to bring in additional business, CHOTSA was willing to hire him. POLLARD stated CHOTSA told him he was paying SMITH $400 a week, and the house and phone on Principio Avenue in Malibu was under CHOTSA's name. Sergeant POLLARD said it was his impression CHOTSA had turned con man himself and was not trustworthy. By communication dated December 4, 1972, the Los Angeles Division advised as follows: Mr. LUDWIG M. SHUSTERICH, Ex-Vice President for Weider International, Inc., 21100 Erwin Street, Woodland Hills, California, on November 28, 1972, advised that approximately two months ago DALTON CARL SMITH formed a company by the name of Algernon, Inc., and SMITH was given the exclusive distributorship of Weider products, twelve southern states. SHUSTERICH stated these states included North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas, and Oklahoma. Mr. SHUSTERICH advised DALTON SMITH has opened a company office located at 3641 Leland, San Diego, California, with telephone number 714-459-4027. He advised SMITH is contemplating moving to San Diego, California, and is looking for a home in that area. By communication dated January 2, 1973, the New Orleans Division advised as follows: On December 27, 1972, Mr. HANS AYE, Supervisor, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), New Orleans, advised that analysis of Weider Foods Supplements sample obtained _ November 9, 1972, from Schwegmann Brothers Giant Supermarket has not been concluded by FDA at Washington, D.C. -Mr. AYE advised that he will notify the FBI as soon as the analysis is completed and resulted received at New Orleans. Docld: 323027904 Page 3
11-14-2017 on [ ReTeased under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1997 (44 Usc 2i0T Hotel. DATE: coe ) SD 92-577 By communication dated February 22, 1973, the New Orleans Division advised as follows: On Februagy 20, 1973, Mr. LOUIS LIGHTNER, Inspection Division, FDA, New rleans, Louisiana, advised Special Agent BERNARD P. BLAIS that results of lab analysis conducted in Washington, D.C., pertaining to Weider Food Products (Food Supplements), samples of which were obtained from Schwegmann Brothers Giant Supermarkets, New Orleans, Louisiana, determined that out of five samples analyzed, only one of the samples was found to be deficient in vitamin FE. LIGHTNER advised that since the merchandise containing this vitamin E at Schwegmann Food Stores amounted to only $36.00, the matter was referred to FDA, Los Angeles, for further investigation concerning this particular food supplement. LIGHTNER further stated that FDA, Los Angeles, has advised that Weider Food Products is not the manufacturer of the vitamin E implemented in the food supplement, and, therefore, is not directly responsible for the “out of compliance” concerning the vitamin E in the food supplement. It is LIGHTNER's understanding that since the analysis was concluded, the Schwegmann Food Stores have returned the entire shipment of Weider Food Products back to the Weider Company in Woodland Hills, California. By communication dated January 22, 1973, the Los Angeles Division advised as follows: a Mr. LUDWIG M. SHUSTERICH, Executive Vice-President, Weider International Corporation, 21100 Erwin Street, Woodland Hills, California, on January 26, 1973, advised DALTON CARL SMITH continues to be associated with that corporation on a contractual basis. Mr. SHUSTERICH stated he had not received any orders from SMITH for an extended period of time and is now apprehensive of SMITH's relationship with the corporation since SMITH has been assigned exclusive distribution rights for Weider products in 12 southeastern states. Mr. STANLEY SCHWARTZ, United States Probation Office, Los Angeles, California, on January 10, 1973, advised he had been in telephonic contact with subject and subject was to be in Los Angeles on January 8, 1973, for interview by SCHWARTZ. SCHWARTZ stated SMITH claimed to be ill with flu, and he, SCHWARTZ, rescheduled appointment for January 15, 1973. SCHWARTZ, on January 15, 1973, stated SMITH again DoclId: 323027904 Page 4