‘Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 15992 (42 USC 2IW7 Hote). DATE: 11-14-2017 i / 6 ; . “s not + 2S aa ff wm & ae DL 94-55A~-SUB with WESTBROOK about 1950 when he was sent to St. Louis as new manager of the Jefferson=Hilton Hotel. At that time WESTBROOK was operating a small drug store just off the hotel lobby, and it was the desire of the hotel. to buy out WESTBROOK. From this meeting, HARPER states he and WESTBROOK became very well acquainted with each other and that although he, HARPER, is well acquainted with WESTBROOK's brother, as a gambler and slot machine operator in the St. Louis area, HARPER stated that "I just like the man", HARPER stated WESTBROOK makes frequent trips to Dallas and often goes to Hot Springs, Ark. from-his residence in Burbank, Calif. HARPER advised he has never ‘ discussed with WESTBROOK his gambling activities, nor has WESTBROO volunteered any information, HARPER stated he would cooperate with FBI in every way possble and wild immediately advise the © Dallas Office when WESTBROOK was next in Dallas. (From previous investigation, it is known that HARPER enjoys a good reputation and can be considered reliable.) On 4/8/63, TINA MC DANIEL, landlady of apartment house. where subject WINFREY has been residing since 3/1/63, advised : ys: WESTBROOK had moved from the apartment house suddenly on 3/30/63. On 4/9/63, DL 170-C advised that WINFREY is presently in the process of obtaining another apar pert house tn Dallas from where he would again start operating for JOHN ELI STONE booking baseball and horse race bets. ‘Informant further. advised that WINFREY had recently purchased his girl friend, DAISY LEE KELLY, a new 1963 Oldsmobile. WINFREY has also ordered a 1963° Oldsmobile for himself which would be’ delivered approximately 4/13/63, Informatn stated WINFREY makes numerous trips to Houston and that there is an oilman in Houston who bets heavily on horse races, which bets WINFREY lays off with Dallas bookmaker BOBBY JOE CHAPMAN. WINFREY told informant he was able to purchase above new..cars as he had "hit on a horse", Above information was orally furnished to Lt. REVILL ad Deputy MORGAN and IRS Agent JAMES GANN on 4/10/63. Re: CHARLES B, PATTERSON, JR.; MELVIN. RALPH MARSHALL (162-227, Dallas) On 4/10/63, Lt. JACK REVILL, Intelligence Section, Dallas PD, advised he had received information that-bets could be placed with a bookmaker at Dallas telephone TA 7-3841. 4 ( . rr “Docld: 32291496 Page 5
ReTeased under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1997 (44 1s DATE: 11-14-2017 DL 94—55A-SUB and by asking for "MICKEY" and "RALPH". Previous investigation by the Dallas Division had ascertained this number was listed to subject MARSHALL at a duplex, 5924 Vickery. The previoug jnformation which came from a Dallas PCI was that MARSHALL was a bookmaker at this telephone. number,. This information was furnished to Lt. REVILL. On 4/11/63, DL 141-C advised that RALPH MARSHALL - was bookmaking and taking layoff bets at Dallas telephone mimber TA 7-8944, On 4/12/63, it was determined through telephone company at Dallas, that this is a non-published phone number located at 5924 Vickery and listed to MARSHALL. Previous investigation by Dallas had ascertained numerous phone calls were placed between this number and a Chicago telephone number, AT 5-9105. Investigation has beenpreviously requested of Chicago concerning this number, Above information furnished to Lt. REVILL and Deputy MORGAN on 4/12/63. Re: - LEONARD LEE FITZGERALD, ET AL (pL. 165-161) On 4/9/63, Texas Ranger CHARLES MOORE advised that on 4/6/63, Texas Rangers decided to again raid the gambling house. ‘ located in Rockwall County which they had previously raided 3/16/63. According to Ranger MOORE, the former raid had been conducted withe out the knowledge of Rockwall County’ Sheriff Wi J. PRICE. (Informa~ tion had been developed PRICE has been in local contact with © subjects. of this investigation, who ar@ also operators of this’ ‘gambling house.) On 4/6/63, the - ‘Rangerg contacted PRICE and ‘advised _him they were going to raid the house again that night and desired to have PRICE accompany them. They Leth PRICE and returned later to go on the raid; and when they entered the house, they found _ nothing but subjects sitting around watching the television, They _ found several piecesof gambling equipment hidden in the barn and attic and under a trapdoor. . _ On 4/10/63, Det. H. M. HART, Intelligence Section, Dallas PD, advised that subjects FITZGERALD, GERALD FRANCIS» BURCH, and associate JOHN BENTON TURNS are using prostitutes BARBARA LAWRENCE and MARY JO WHITLEY to steer "suckers" into the game in Rockwall County. He further advised that HANK ARNOLD, who operates Ken's Kitchen, a Dallas restaurant, was also stegring . customers to the house. WHITLEY is the girl friend of Dallas | gambler and pimp, MARVIN RALPH PRESTRIDGE. 5 “Docld: 322791476 Page 6
Releastd under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 Use Pir “v Hote}. DATE: 11-14-2017 x ne <4 Re: ALBERT GUS HODGES; PHILIP HODGES IGA . (DL 162-126) DL 94-554-SUB DL 141=C on 4/11/63 stated that tip Hopees brothers are “still booking at their cafe, known as the Best Cafe, but will not accept any telephow bets, They require all bettors to appear in person to place their bets. Informant stated he has endeavored to ger them to lay off some bets with hin, but they have mt yet done S50. On 4/12/63, the foregoing information was furnished to Lt. JACK REVILL, Dallas PD. Re: ARCHIE GLASGOW LEON GAMES IGA GAMBLING ACTIVITIES DALLAS Dry TSTON ; (DL 162-1). Dequty A, C. WEBSTER, Terry County so, powstie1a, Texas, advised on 4/3/63, that ARCHIE GLASGOW and LEON GAMES of Odessa, Tex., both known gamblers, were presently ‘in custody having been arrested /2/63, charged with vagrancy. He said that these men had been to Brownfield prior to this time, and oneJIM POLLOCK, who operates a vending machine and jukebox business at Brownfield, had told the Constable, Brownfield, that he could get these men back to town. When the’ men arrived on 4/2/63, POLLOCK was unable’ to* contact the“Constable and. = ~ ‘ealled the SO and was very upset. He said that they had arrested the men, and GLASGOW had gproximately $1600" on him, including four $100 bills and fifty $20 bills. On 4/3/63, JIM MC CLANAHAN and BRADY K,. CHILDRESS, both of Brownfield, who are known to gamble heavily, deposited $4400 and $3500 respectively all in $100 bills. Cases. are being opened on GAMES and GLASGOW and pertinent information being furnished El Paso. Office. Re: JAMES CLIFTON HAWKINS GIIF = PLAINVIEW, TEXAS (DL 94=52) 7 a On 4/7/63, Lt. J. R. RUSSELL, Plainview, Texas PD, advised 6 “Docld: 32291476 Page 7