AGENCY INFORMATION AGENCY: FBI RECORD NUMBER:  124-10074-10103 RECORD SERIES: DL AGENCY FILE NUMBER: 44-1639-1452 ORIGINATOR: FROM: TITLE: DATE: PAGES: SUBJECT: DOCUMENT TYPE: ORIGINAL CLASSIFICATION: REVIEW _DATE: STATUS COMMENTS: DOCUMENT INFORMATION FBI CLEMENTS. MANNING C. DIRECTOR. FBI 12/06/1963 604 JR, BKG, AFFIL, B/F INT, INTV, ASSOC, REL, MED/PER HIST, FAM WITH POL, TRA, OUTSIDE THE US PAPER. TEXTUAL DOCUMENT Secret NEW CLASSIFICATION: 09/09/1996 UPDATE DATE: — 01/22/2001 Redact RESTRICTIONS: JFK Act 6 (1)(B) JFK Act 6 (1)(C) JFK Act 6 (4) REPORT, TABLE OF CONTENTS ON PAGE i, INDEX ON PAGES a-o. DoclId: 327144566 Page 1
og Reem ameen panes acvey — 2 ’ | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION REPORTING OFFICE DALLAS TITLE OF CASE INVESTIGATIVE PERIOD SA MANNING C, CLEMENTS jn JACK L, RYBY, Aka.; CHARACTER OF CASE LEE HARVEY OSWALD, Aka,, (DECEASED) = VICTIM REFERENCE: Repart of SA MANNING ©, CLEMENTS dated 11/30/63 & Dallas. ‘) Hae ie Std (GCL. oo : 6 e fF oo CLASSIFIED BY , DECLASSIFY ON: 25X_¢ LEADS Al ié¢ads are bei set cut by teletype and telephone, Pornished of this © peor t to Chicago, Detroit, Nee Orleans and New York for information in vtew of investiga tion being ecnidusted by those offices. ALL THEOTMATION CONTATNED Prep EXCEP* ADMINTSTRATIVE No dissemination will be made outside the Bureau except on Bureau instrustions, This report contains no interviews with news madia or polise representatives who were present at the shooting of QSWALD by RUEY on 11/24/63, These will be incorporated in a subsequent Heport. BO NOT WRITE IN SPACES BELOW APPROVED \ SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE COPIES MADE: { i 5 pureai! {4-216 i = ales a aE AS finfo} » Detroit (44 263) info) ~ New Orjsans (44-2064 )Lint's) finfo} uA ] { ( Gitex _—_— New York (44.974) eo — of, bykse (ude 2629) Rei NOTATIONS . DoclId: 327144566 Page 2?
SECRET LA 44-895 EJK :mjg 2 RONNIE SCALIAR, TIMMY WELCH and NANCY SINATRA, daughter of FRANK SINATRA, (X) w) ; | . On 9/19/63, LA 4409-C in discussing MAX WEINBERG, designated as Top Jewel Theft subject, advised SAs DONALD A, SCHLAEFER, and WILLIE R, WHITE and Supervisor CHESTER E, ST, VINCENT, that WEINGERG's daughter is presently employed as a secretary for Reprise Records owned by FRANK SINATRA. She received this job through a distributor, MEL (INU). | LA 442e9-¢ further advised that he had heard that people in the Reprise office were calling all over the country and placing large bets. No details or names relative to this type of activity were available to LA 4429-c. On 6/28/63, MICHAEL SHORE of Reprise Records, 1347 Cahuenga, Los Angeles, California, Telephone No. . HO 6-8211, advised SAA CHARLES E, STINE that he had seen publicity in the Los Angeles papers concerning the conviction of MARVIN R, COLE on Obstruction of Justice charges. He commented that he had known COLE for a long time and that "MARVIN COLE is DOC STACHER's boy". SHORE stated that he had been, in some measure, responsible for starting COLE out in business in New York City a number of years ago. He indicated that on one occasion he had loaned money to COLE in order that COLE might buy points in the Fremont Hotel and Gambling Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. On 10/18/63 MARVIN R. COLE was indicted by the Federal Grand Jury at Los Angeles, charging him with two counts of violation of Obstruction of Justice. Trial commenced in U. S. District Court, Los Angeles 5/14/63. On 5/23/63 the jury returned a verdict of guilty on both counts. On 6/12/63, a fine of $1,000 on each of the two counts was imposed by the court. Notice of Appeal was filed by COLE's attorneys on 6/13/63. The January, 1961 Agency List of the Standard DoclId: 32144566 Page 3
DL hlin1639 som | a) New sont Prises chalet 12:15 p.mZ> Novembar ia) 238k 1963 XWIESt: W GORN Polish correspondent of the Polish Press Agency, in a conversation with BOHDAN LEWANOWSKI, Polish i Ambassador to the United Stategfstated that he had information My indicating that the correspondent (name not given), of the Indian _ Publication "Blitz" was in Dallas the day of the attack, ( assassi-~ nation) and apparently obtained documents stating that police Sheriff CURRY and RUBY were members of the ''MB KESIDE" or "MB SESILE" (phonetic conto ae to verify this noes December 2, 1963, anQ{GORNICK]¥also indicated this information would be published in the near future by "BLITZ'', which he described as an Anti-American publication. The list of non United. States National Accredited. as correspondents .and representatives of information media by the United Nations as of October 31, 1963, lists SH SANGHVI of Indian nationality as associated with "BLITZ" AEATESLAW GORNICKI of Polish nationality was listed as associated with the Polish Press Agency be DoclId: 32144566 Page 4
Di 4i}-1639/B1 SECRET Sources at San Antonio, Austin, Waco, Temple and Pharr, Texas, had no pertinent information? The following sources were contacted negatively on 11/25/63 by the indicated Agents: AT SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: —_l SOURCE | . ; CONTACTING: AGENT per 3. J. C, STEPHENSON, Proprietor, S. P. SA BRUNO F. DREYER ‘ Drug Store and News Stand SA 665-C SA DREYER Wor VANCE F. BORDELON, gambler. SA DREYER Vebr CAESAR J. FERRIS, cafe owner and SA DREYER bartender | Former SA 560-C SA DREYER ( wor PHILLIP BORDONARO, Tavern keeper | = SA JOHN RUSSELL GRAHAM | (QM}PCI JACK PATRICK HANRATTY, gambler | ~—sSA_ GRAHAM | (¢ Bhs ROBERT S: YARRINGTON, retired gambler SA GRAHAM Capt. ROBERT ALLEN, Vice Squad, SA PD = ~—«SSA ‘MORTON P. CHILES, JR. (including check of vice squad records ) PCI VINCENT L. LOCICERO - _ SA CHILES | QL PCI WADE HANSEN | SA CHILES Lane HENRY CARTER |) - 54 ' SA CHILES SA 660-C SA CHILES a _AT AUSTIN, TEXAS: a (% on MARY HALBOUTY, Manicurist | SA H. T. BURK rmer PCI MARION C, "SONNY" PEARSON, —’ gambler — xX SA BURK COVER PAGE ee - SECRET Docld:32144566 Page 5
ty AT ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI SL 1285-C-TE advised SA CLARK S, SMITH on- November 27, 1963 that AL CHARLES, Proprietor of the Stardust Club at St. Louis, Missouri, advised him that he:has known JACK RUBY for 15 years. Informant stated that RUBY, according to CHARLES has a business partner, name unknown, who is 70 years of age and who formerly was in business in Dallas, Texas, with an individual named JOE BOND. Informant stated that CHARLES advised that BOND and RUBY’s present partner operated a bar and burlesque house in Dallas, Texas, which was in competition with a similar establishment operated by an unnamed individual who had an "in" with the Police Department. Informant advised that CHARLES related that subsequently a rape charge was filed against BOND who then fled from Dallas, Texas, to Washington, D..G., where he opened a similar business. BOND according to’ CHARLES was later "fingered" and arrested at Washington, D. C.. However, no dates of occurrance were given in relating this story. Informant advised that CHARLES stated RUBY then went into business in Dallas with JOE BOND's, former partner, name unknown. ‘ The indicies of the St. Louis Office failed to reflect any derogatory information on AL CHARLES, AA (COVER PAGE) SECRET DoclId: 32144566 Page 6
On November 27, 1963, the St. Louis Office advised that SL 1285-C-TE advised SA CLARK S. SMITH on November 27, 1963, that ‘AL CHARLES, Proprietor of Stardust Club, St. Lous, Missouri, has known JACK RUBY for fifteen years. " according to informant, CHARLES stated RUBY has a business partner, name not mentioned, 70 years old, who formerly was in business in Dallas with an indi- vidual named JOE BONDS. Informant advised ttat BONDS and RUBY's present partner operated a bar and burlesque house which wa in competition with a similar establishment operated by an unnamed individual who was friendly with the police department. As a re- sult a rape charge was filed against BONDS, who then fled from Dallas to Washington, D. C., whee he opened a similar business. BONDS, according to CHARLES, was later arrested at Washington, D. C., and no dates given. Informant stated according to CHARLES, RUBY then went in business with BONDS' former partner. AL CHARLES, Proprietor of Stardust Club, St. Lous, Missouri, featuring EVELYN WEST and other burlesque acts, was personally contacted by SA CLARK S. SMITH on November 27, 1963. CHARLES stated he is not personally acquainted with JACK RUBY, did not know he originally came frop Chicago, or that his name was RUBENSTEIN. However, CHARLES advised he has known of JACK RUBY as being in a similar business endeavor as his in Dallas for the , past 15 years. CHARLES stated he received a telephone call from RUBY approximately two years ago on occasion RUBY made. an inquiry re- garding night club acts. CHARLES further advised in April of ~ this year he paid a visit to Dallas and patronized the three burlesque houses in Dallas, including that of JACK RUBY. CHARLES maintained he hasm other knowledge of RUBY or his associates, 8&6 COVER "PAGE DoclId: 327144566 Page 7? SECRET
Ms : — FE®=RAL BUREAU &@. INVESTIGATION ous ge = — TILE OF Case +2 KL. Rp , SA_ MANNING C, CLEMENTS JACK L, Rirey A “CHARACTER OF CASE ee SY, Akay: LEE HARVEY OSWALD, Aka, (DECEASED) ~ VICTIM Rede ata SESS oy - sat 4q _ at Dal . . . . ~—- 7 os Ali “6248 are being set cut by teletype and telephone Copies ane Pomd shed ef this Papert to Chicago, Detroit New Orleans and New Yori Por inlormation in vtew of investiga tion being Sonducnad by those offices, wee ~ TINT ADMINISTRATIVE No Gisseminatiar, Will ba Loeare on HUPe2 Ay made outside the Bureau Blovctions, Thia Teborth conta . ; nS no interviews With news madia Of polise SOPs 29 nba t 2V@8 who were Present at the Shooting of OSWALD oy Rrtey on 11/24 63, Thess will be incorporated in a Subsequent POBOMre « APPROVED ON CuAAGENT DO NOT WRITE IN SPACES BELOW COPIES MaDe. fo 7 DS ~ Burear nebo | LL {6 2G LiLo 2 . - Un : 2] oo 1 = Chisago JHE MEAG } info} —_—. 1 = Detrett MAW863 linea! l = New Ordeans (45-2064 ) Canto) ——__ vz py New York C44.97K (an ho} a Dallas (AHF 23) “ bus ee is oa 72 i. . 32. . Ce oo eg *} Bee? bs PO pA ; fer Cet lg fred (oy DISSEMINATION RECORD oF ATTACHED REPORT \ ER SSIFIED BY Ste Sup (hee Te —f * DEGLASSIFY ON: 25% (i)() fed ab DoclId: 327144566 Page & |
LA 44-895 BOK ime RONNIE QIMMY WEYCH and NANCY SINATRA, daughter of sy , On 9/19/63, LA 44e9-C in discussing MAX_WEIENBERG,. designated as Top Jewel Theft subject, advised SAs-DONALD~ A, SCHLAEFER, and WILLIE R, WHITE and Supervisor CHESTER E, ST. VINCENT, that WEINGERG's daughter is presently”employed as a secretary for’Reprise Records owned by FRANK SINATRA. She received this’ job through a distributor, MEL (INU). / LA Hike 9-c. further advised that he had heard that people in the’ Reprise office were calling all over the country and placing large bets. No details or names relative to this type of activity/were available to”LA 44e9-c. On 6/28/63, MICHAEL SHORE _of Reprise Reconds,_ 1347 Cahuenga,/Los Angeles, California, Telephone No. HO 6-8211, agvised SAA/CHARLES E, STINE that he had seen publicity inf the Los Angeles papers concerning the conviction of: MARVIN/R. COLE on Obstruction of Justice-charges. He commented that he Mad known COLE for a Long time and that "MARVIN/COLE is DOC STACHER's boy'',. SHORE stated that he had been, in some measure, responsible for starting COLE out ih business in New Yoric City a“number of years ago. He indicated that on one occasiori he had loaned money to COLE in order that COLE might uy points in the Fremont Hotel and Gambling Casino in/tas Vegas, Nevada, On 10/18/63 MARVIN R. COLE was indicted by the Federal Grand Jury at Los Angeles, charging him with two counts of violation of Obstruction of Justice. Trial commenced in U. S. District Court; Los Angeles 5/14/63. On 5/23/63 the jury returned a verdict of guilty on both counts. On 6/12/63, a fine of $1,000 on each of the two counts was imposed by the court. Notice of Appeal was filed by COLE's attorneys on 6/13/63. The January, 1961 Agency List of the Standard Pe SeGRET DoclId: 327144566 Page 9 Cover PAL Ce
‘ y } GS @ Mg FORET.. ” New sw vor BS dvised tharfat 12:15 p.m R-November 13, 1963 2€WIE LAW GOBNICKL, Polish correspondent of the Polish HxgYcc) Press Agency, if a conversation with BOHDAN LEW, Polish Ambassador to“the United State sfstated that he’ had information | an indicating thatthe correspondent (name not/given), of/the Indian Publication/'BYitz" was“in Dallas the day of the attack, ( assassi- nation) a vd abparent}y obtained documents stating that police Sheriff ,CURRY and were members of the "ns ee" or "MB SESILE phonetic). GORNICK}¥was to verify “this information /¥7 x) December 2, 1963, andfGORNICKI 1lso indicated this information would be published in the near’ future by "BLITZ", which he described AS an Anti-American publication. The list of non United States National Ecredited.as correspondents and representatives of information me € United Nations’ as of October 31, 1963, SH SANGHVI“of Indian nationality as associated with lL TESLAW GORNICKI of Polish nationality was listed as associated with the Polish Press Agenc a) DocTa: 32144566 Page 10 | dovEek Co, CE SEGRE!
. - . a “ . © fet DL 44-1639/BL CFCRET Sources at San Antonio, ‘Aust Oo, Temple and Pharr, Texas, had no pertinent information? The following sources were contacted negatively on 11/25/63 by the indicated Agents: . AT SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: SOURCE CONTACTING: AGENT yx) PCI J. C. SP. PHENSON Proprietor, So P. | SA BRUNO F. DREYER Drug ore and-News Stand - I . ‘SA DREYER SA 665-C /. Bis PCI VANCE F, BORDELON, gambler SA DREYER - r() () PCI CAESAR J. FERRIS, cafe owner and SA DREYER bartender SA DREYER Former SA 560-C (» ) PCI PHILLIP BOR! Aro Tavern keeper SA JOHN RUSSELL GRAHAM vd OO PCI JACK PATRI TTY, gambler SA GRAHAM / YARRINGTON, retired gambler SA GRAHAM Y@) por ROBERT Capt. ROBERT ALLEN, Vice Squad, SA PD SA MORTON P. CHILES, JR. (inclu ingf/check of vice squad records) (KY PCI VINCENT/L,/LOCICERO SA CHILES GEFPCI WADE HANSEN | SA CHILES I HENRY CARTER | SA CHILES SA 660-C ©, , SA CHILES ae AT AUSTIN, TEXAS: - Wy, ff a (QD PCI MARY HALBOOTY, Mehicurist SAH. T, BURK ire . ( ormer:-PCI MARION 9’. "SONNY" PEARSON, gambler ~ OO —— SA BURK x COVER PAGE DocId: 32144566 Page 11 ;
suns = SECRET ” AT ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI SL 1285-C-TE advise November 27, 1963 that ALC » Proprietor of the Stardust Club at , »Qdis, Missouri, advised him that he:has known JACK RUBY for 15 years. Informant stated that according to CHARLES has a business partner, name unhknown,“who is 70 years of age and who formerly was in bus#ness in Dallas, Texas, with an individual named JOE BOND. Informant stated that CHARLES advised that D and RUBY's present’ . partner operated a bar and burlesque house in Dallas, Texas, which was in competition with a similar establishment operated by an unnamed individual who had an "in" with the Police Department. Informant advised that CHARLES related that subsequently a rape charge was filed against BOND who then fled from Dallas, Texas, to Washington, D...C., where he opened a similar business. BOND according to’ CHARLES was later "fingered" and arrested at Washington, D. C.. However, no dates of occurrance were given in relating this story. Informant advised that CHARLES stated RUBY then went into business in Dallas with JOE BOND's, former partner, name unknown. . SA CLARK S. SMITH on - ; The indicies of the St. Louis Office failed to reflect any derogatory information on AL CHARLES, (coven “Pace SECRET DoclId: 327144566 Page 12
en ewe . 7 > .? . . Soe t oe “gy oS “ @° ; ——_ me a asso == SRE n November/27, 1963,' the St. Louis Office advised that SL 1285-@-TE advised SA JCLARK S.. ITH on November 27, 1963, that AL CHA S, Propr oon of Stardust Clb, St. Lous 9 Missouri, haskn6éwn JACK R fifteen/years. According to informant, CHARLES stated RUBY os a. business partner, name not mentioned, ~ 70 years old, Who hee was in business in Dallas with an indi- : vidual named JOE BONDS. Informant advised ttat BONDS and RUBY's present partner gperated a bar and burlesque house which wa in competition with a similar establishment operated by an unnamed individual who was friendly with the police department. As a re- sult a rape charge was filed against BONDS, who then fled from Dallas to Washington, D. C., whee he opened a similar business. BONDS, according to CHARLES, was later arrested at Washington, D, C., and no dates given. Informant stated according to CHARLES , RUBY then went in business -with BONDS' former partner. . AL CHARLES, Proprietor of Stardust Club, St. Louss,- Missouri, featuring EVELYN WEST and other burlesque acts, was. personally contacted by SA ARK S. SMITH on November 27, 1963. CHARLES stated he is not rsonally acquainted with JACK RUBY, did not know he originally came from Chicago, or that his. name was RUBENSTEIN. However, CHARLES advised he has known of JACK RUBY as being in a similar business endeavor as his in Dallas for the , past 15 years. CHARLES stated he received a telephone call from RUBY approximately two years ago on occasion RUBY made an inquiry re- garding night club acts. CHARLES further advised in April of this year he paid a visit -to Dallas and patronized the. three burlesque houses in Dallas, including that of JACK RUBY. CHARLES maintained he hasm other knowledge of RUBY or his associates. ! 2 ve lts OO Gaia wccdong Bor Sone aussus eh ae ona AT Re lpr emety of tea eld (Ta Ee ASS th tee ag Docld: 32144566 ‘Page ag: ree ABS a Ce