> JFK Assassination System Date: 5/5/2015 Identification Form Agency Information Peleased under the John Kennedy Wssassination Records Ollection Act of 1992 _- AGENCY: RECORD NUMBER : FBI 124-90073-10052 (44 USC 2107 Note). asef# iN 45992 Date: RECORD SERIES: HQ AGENCY FILENUMBER: — 92-7599-34 pie Document Information ORIGINATOR: FBI FROM: MM TO: HQ TITLE: DATE: 12/15/1972 PAGES: 8 SUBJECTS : DAVE YARAS . DAVID YARAS DOCUMENT TYPE: PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION: Unclassified RESTRICTIONS: 4; 10(a)2 CURRENT STATUS: = Redact DATE OF LASTREVIEW: 07/24/1998 " OPENING CRITERIA: INDEFINITE . , COMMENTS: RPT v9.1 1] HW 45992 Docld:32327683435 Page 1
HW 45992 MM 92-1047 subject's financial relations: with LENNIE PATRICK, with particular emphasis on the recently sold Black Mgus Restau- rant and the industrial laundry in Chicago. 2. Will interview MAX ROTHFIELD, if practical, regarding his business ventures with the subject. 3. Attempt to ascertain if subject has established a residence in the Chicago area, MIAMI At Miami, Fla.: Will follow and report subject's activities. ADMINISTRATIVE The following information from informants is being set out on-the administrative pages as they could easily be traced back to the source, CG 9561-PCI, on 6/12/72, advised that some years ago the Chicago outfit headed by LENNIE PATRICK, JACKIE CERONE, and others,muscled their way into the Black Angus Restaurant, Chicago. This place became a meeting spot for Chicago hoodlums. It was operated by BEN EPSTEIN, who died, and the operation later was taken over by IRV SINGER. DAVE YARAS became involved shortly following the outfit's taking over the Black Angus. YARAS spent much time in Miami Beach, but when in(hicago he operated out of the Black Angus. The report is that he takes money out of the restaurant for the outfit. ; On 7/19/72, informant advised that Black Angus had been sold to one CHRIS CARSON, associated with the Millionaires Club, and that allegedly YARAS, with LENNIE PATRICK, héd something to do with the deal. Reportedly, BEN EPSTEIN, who formerly had an interest in the Black Angus, was eased out by PATRICK and YARAS who took out of the place a considerable amount of money. This was managed somehow through manipulation of the liquor bills for the restaurant. Informant also advised in September, 1972, -~B- COVER PAGE Docld:32378348 Page 2
, } ; | 4 | ; } | | HW 45992 MM 92-1047 that GUS ALEX, a good contact man for the outfit, has for some time been closely associated with the subject and that they may have worked out some "sweetheart contracts" with “hotels, During July, 1972, CG 6597-PCI advised that he had determined that there was a new State of Illinois regulation requiring all shop windows in Illinois to be, henceforth, made of safety glass. According to the informant, most of this is now being provided by large companies such as Pittsburgh Plate Glass, however, because of the weight involved, it is extremely expensive to ship. Informant advised that he understood on the plan he had that this glass would be pro-_ duced in Chicago, and if successful, it would have a tremendous profit potential, Informant went on to state when they had a meeting to consider and discuss this glass manufacturing, there was present MORRIE KELLMAN, JOE EPSTEIN, and individuals who were introduced as DAVID YARAS and his: son, LENNIE. Informant stated that he understood that YARAS is an outfit-connected individual and that he is closely — associated with two "juice" men who ran a laundry on the north side of Chicago. According to the source, YARAS made a comment to the effect that an investment by his associates would be an excellent "tax shelter." Additionally, the informant advised that at the meeting one JOE EPSTEIN made the remark that YARAS’ offer was to be taken very seriously as he was with good people with almost unlimited funds. who were served Subpoenas on in Miami, ordered_to a e rand Jury in, i The Grand Jury was inquiring into . By letter dated 12/15/72, the New York Office w ested to interview one JOHN J.’ MARTIRE, with whom] fas seen in conversation at the Hialeah Race Track. Me “JFK Law 10(a)2 -C- COVER PAGE a Ce ~~ o--- \ Docld: 3232768346 Page 3
HW 45992 MM 92~1047 By letter requested to contact one CARL MANNELLI at New Port Richey, Florida, for information concerning the subject. at one time was associated with MAX ROTHFIELD of YARAS', dated 12/15/72, the Tampa Office was Periodic observations were made in the vicinity of subject's home, 4410 Adams St., Miami Beach, and at the Bayshore Golf Course, Miami Beach, by SA RALPH DE SENA,. While subject was observed from time to time, nothing pertinent to this investigation was noted, The investigative period of this report is extensive but it is to be noted it includes investigation conducted by auxiliary office prior to date of referenced report, but received subsequent tothe preparation of that report, MM T-1 is MM T-2 is MM T-3 is MM T-4 -is MM T-5 is Course, Miami Beach MM T-6 is _MM T-7 i Agent, Miami MM T-8 is Docld:323273343 Page 4 INFORMANTS former CG 7607-C-TE MM 1506-PC CG 7495-C-TE CG 6187-C FRANK OLIVER - Manager, Bayshore Golf (request) MM 2100-PC JOSEPH WUNDERSCHEID, IRS Intelligence MM 2655-PC MANNELLI, » an associate ? Ss REVIEWED BY BaliPK TASK FORCE -D*- K RELEASE IN FULL COVER PAGE Cl OF] EASE IN PART ~ CO TOTAL DENIAL