JFK Assassination System Date: 4/27/201 Identification Form Agency Information AGENCY: FBI RECORD NUMBER: — 124-10300-10089 RECORD SERIES: HQ AGENCY FILE NUMBER: ~— CR 62-75147-29-604 Document Information ORIGINATOR: FBI FROM: SAC,MM TO: DIRECTOR, FBI TITLE: (Y DATE: 06/07/1955 ‘PAGES: 50 SUBJECTS : NRO, ASSOC, HOODLUMS, POLIT TIES, OC, POLICE, GAMBLING, CRIM ACT, HANGOUTS, BIRGE GANG DOCUMENT TYPE: PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION: — Unclassified RESTRICTIONS: 4 CURRENT STATUS: Redact DATE OF LASTREVIEW: 05/04/1998 “ 1 t OPENING CRITERIA: INDEFINITE COMMENTS : INC RPT ——_—_— rr rr 9.1 DocIa: 32309723 Page 1 22
BWG: efs MM 62-1273 GENERAL INVESTIGATIVE INTELLIGENCE FILE J BROWARD: COUNT FLORIDA : June 1," 1955 Information “compiled herein relating to the territory covered by the Resident Agency, Fort ‘Lauderdale Florida, embracing Broward County, was. obtained by: ‘Special Agent BEN W. GRIGSBY through contacts with reliable law © enforcement officers and other sources during official , investigations. ° Ax -spomiteep axes Investigation and’ coritact with informants and sources of information has failed to give any indication that there are any organized gangs» in Broward | County. MM 322- -C advised on January 24, 1955, ‘that MEYER LANSKY, FBI Number 791783, of the Eastern: Criminal Syndicate, was in Hollywood during the week prior to January 2h , 1955, and was staying at the Toscanny Motel on Ocean Boulevard, South of Hollywood. He stated MEYER was a fréquent visitor of his brother JACK LANSKY who maintains a residence in Hollywood. He stated that MEYER LANSKY recently purchased a a 30 per cent interest in the Toscanny. Motel for his son BARRY f° LANSKY. This informant has stated that JACK LANSKY has ‘Fepeatedly told him that: he is no longer interested in getting situatic in any gambling setups in Florida, under the present s tuation. Ba_ INDIVIDUAL: RACKATEERS AND NoBéreRS: ~ VINCENT ALO, with aliases, 128 Monroe > Street, w Hollywood, Florida, FBI Number_ 854810. ~ | ‘An informant of the Miami Office advised on . ‘February 14, 1955, that VINCENT ALO was at. that time residing ~ in Hollywood, Florida. Informant stated that ALO told him Docld: 323097253 Page 3
a MM 62-1273 ELA, M 322-C advised on January 2h, 1955, that FRANK. is a part owner of the* uscanny Motel, in Hollywood , in partnership with MEYER LANSKY. “Informant stated that he does not believe'that FRANK will attempt to start any gambling at the Toscanny Motel this year because of LANSKY’S interest in this motel. He stated that LANSKY. purchased his interest in the motel for’ his son | BARRY, and. does not want” gambling u oper ating theres = 0 i , -— sosmrA Far, skh Satterson 8 Street, HoLagw008, Chief PHIL THOMPSON, Hollywood Police Department, advised on May 18, 1955, that "during the past winter season _ FLAX was conduct ing a bookmaking operation from his office at 1544 Jefferson Street. > DONALD JOSEPH 'CALATT, 826 North 26th | Avenue sHollywood, Florida, FBI#563019 Bo * Captain LESTER HOLT, NA, Fort Lauderdale. Police Department, advised on May 13) 1955, that GALATI is still the ‘* owner of the Dollhouse. on South Federal Highway in Fort Laudere- + dale. HOLT stated that GALATI has not been active in book= making activites in Fort Lauderdale since his arrest ona bookmaking charge on February 14, 1954. HOLT stated that ‘GALATI was acquited‘on the bookmaking charge in connection with that arrest but stated that he was convicted on a charge of frequenting a gambling house. J. BY GATES, 5052 Pembroke Road, Hallandale, Florida, PBIP135715 CLAUDE TINDALL, ‘Chief Criminal Deputy, Broward County Sheriff's Office, advised that GATES, a Negro, has operated the bolita business in Hallandale among the Negro residents for a number of years. TINDALL stated that GATES works froma beer and wine tavern operated by him on NW 10th Avenue, Hallandale, and has been arrested on numerous occasions for his bolita activities. , CLYDE/BRoss »’ ‘1619 Flet¢her Street, Hollywood, Florida, FBI#655579. 0 Poe, ‘’ . = 10 o CONTWDENTIAL Docld: 323097253 Page 4
\ a a, MM 62-1273 information was vailable as to GEBR'S background. | MEYER LANSKY, 903 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Florida, FB1#791783. MM 322-C advised on January 2k, “1955, that’ ‘MEYER LANSKY came to ‘Hollywood, Florida, during the week of January 24, 1955, and was staying at the Toscanny Motel on Ocean Boulevard. Informant speculated that LANSKY would probably stay in Hollywood, at thé motel, for the winter in view of the fact that he set “F his song BARRY with a 30 per cent interest in this motel. This informant advised that LEON FRANK, anothér part owner “of the Toscanny Motel would like to set up gambling appenat ions ‘in the motel but stated he did not believe that FRANK would start any gambling activities inasmuch as LANSKY is opposed opposed to it. In November, 1954, MM 322-C advised that MEYER LANSKY left Hollywood, Florida, to attend a meeting in New York City, which meeting thé informant believed to be'a result of the’ Averill Harriman‘s successful contest for Governor of ‘New York State. The New York Office subsequently advised that informants*” NY204-C, NY207-C, and NY 163-6, were unable to substantiate or « negate this information. ‘ SU -283+C, ‘Ids Vegaa, ‘Nevada, advised that the Siunderbird ‘Hotel, Las Vegab Nevada is the object of an investigation bythe Nevada. St at te Tax ‘Co Peston ahd for thig réasot MEYER‘ and’ JACK” LANSKY: and GEORGB*SADLOW;: all ‘of whom . have undisclosed interests in the operation | of "the hotel, have been avoiding Nevada to keep from testifying concerning, their interésts inthe hotel: SADLOW has always represented the LANSKYS in this operation although both MEYER and JACK visited the hotel on * three or four occasions each years SADLOW has pushed his own -* men in key positions in this 8 operation, among them JERRY SHAD . as the day "pit” boss; GEORGE-ROSEN, graveyard shift boss; and. JACK-METLER, swingshift boss. For mer prise fighter GENE ’ BELMONT is greeter at the hotel. This informant thought that both LANSKYS and SADLOW might dispose of théir-interest in this hotel if the Bax COmmission sought them out. aly = CONAIDENTIAL Docld: 32309723 Page 5
MM 6201273 - The New York Office has advised that MEYER LANSKY was residing at the Egsex House, 59th Street, and 6th Avenue, New York City, although other sources advised that he cone — tinués to maintain his apartment at 36 East 36th Stréet > ~~ New York City. se bh ae . . \ ; '. . . . a - . ~~ new ¢ vs je . MICHABL LUCAS, Hollywood, Florida, FEI Number 61381A. Chief PHIL THOMPSON, Hollywood Police Department, advised on May 18, 1955, that LUCAS was arrested on February 17, 1955, at the Talley-Ho Bar and charged with operating a book- making establishment. ‘°He stated that this charge 1a stiri’ pending, = — : oe ALPHONSE MARZANG, with aliases, 729 NE Third Street, Hallandale, Florida, FBI#}, 88033 Sher iff AMOS HALL advisad on apr 28, 1955, that MARZANO, along with DON ORLANDO and TONY - TUMB to were operating as bookmakers in Hallandale, Florida. HALL stated Bhat in bis opinion MARZAHO was. probably the number one bookmaker in the: Hallandale’ atea.*- a uO | +" HENRY J3~MASGI3,°1430 Funston Street," Hollywood, Florida, FBI#311364..- Chief PHIL THOMPSON, advised on May 18, 1955, that MASCI has operated a bookmaking operation in both Hol ywood 4 and Hallandale, Florida, during the past winter season. — , CHARLES-MELFI, 413.North Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, POPAr?A3¢. ' Sgt. ROBERT SMITH, Fort Lauderdale Police Department , advised on 18, 1955, that MELFI is now deceased. stated that MELFI d{ed‘in Deceiber, 1954. . ~ ee a . : ~ HARRY MEYERS, 3800 South Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale Florida, S0#54=2725. ° ~ : ghway, dale, On December’ 24, 1954, MM 547-C advised-that HARRY . MEYERS, owner of the‘Torch Club, a strip tease clhb, located at 3800 South Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale, was bringing girls up from Miami, who ara believed to be furnished by SIMMY -DEMETREE, FBI#814215, outstanding vice operator in the Miami, Florida ‘area. - , — 215 = poNNpENTIAL Docld: 32309723 Page 6
MM 62-1273 On January 24, 1955, this same informant advised that he had determined that the rumor concerning the opening of three places in Broward County for open gambling was false. He stated he did not believe open gambling was going to be allowed to operate in the County because of the fact that AMOS HALL, Broward County Sheriff, would not go along with gambling.in the County. This same informant advised on January 14, 1955, that there were several bookmakers prosent ly operating in the County but that action was very slow. e also stated that a bust put crap game was being operated in the Hollywood area by HARRY CAMPBELL, Hollywood PD#A=21, RALPH BLACKBURN, FBI# 519 297 and WALTER"BUD"HAGGERTY ,Hollywood PD#A-10, This information was confirmed by Detective GENE RYAN of the Hollywood Police Department, on January 13, 1955, who added that CAMPBELL, BLACKBURN and HAGGERTY attempted to. reht two adjoining rooms at the Hampshire House on South Ocean Boulevard in Hollywood for a bust-out operation but stated they were turned down by the owner. On January 24, 1955, MM322-€ advised that MEYER — and JACK LANSKY, members of the Eastern Criminal Syndicate, had advised him that they were not interested in any gambling operations in South Florida under the present situation. On May 18, 1955, Sgt. ROBERT SMITH, Fort Lauderdale Police Department, advised that MAX FBINBERG, formerly of Gary, Indiana, was operating a bust-out crap game at Fort Lauderdale, Florida. SMITH stated that in former years - FEINBERG had operated his crap game at the Broward Hotel in that City but that during this past winter season he was not allowed to operate in that hotel. Chief PHIL THOMPSON, Hollywood Police Department, . advised on May 18, 1955, that he knew of no gambling operation in the Hollywood area outside of bookmakers. He stated that HALLIE STANGER, FBI#519297, who had operated sneak gambling in the Hollywood area for the past few seasons,is presently residing in Las Vegas, Nevada. THOMPSON stated that he had So a eee iid ~ CONENENTIAL Docld: 32309723 Page 7
Sone Tv ENTIAL MM 62=1273 CJM:1le meankre Sones FBI # 2200482 He is a tout and narcotics addict who is presently residing here at the Angele Hotel, Miami, Florida. He is originally from Chicago, Illinois, and has been in and out of the Miami area on various occasions. JONES recently advised that he is operating as a con-man with DANNY? CUMMINGS, alias DANIELTCUNNINGHAM, an old-time card cheater and con-man, who <7 also currently resides at the Angele Hotel. JONES is also — believed to be engaged in narcotics activity with_ISADORE -*-SHADLETSKY, was., FBI # 599129, who is presently operating ne the Club Camival in Tampa, Florida. ‘GEORGE /LEMOLE |S | This individual, who has a record for burglary and theft, has been associating with MM-590-C at Miami Beach, Florida.during the past winter. He was working with his wife RUTHYLEMOLE as a prowler and left Miami about February 5th or 6th, 1955 to proceed to the Plaza Hotel which he operates at Absecon, New Jersey. yes Ceoec EHLENOLE ‘ \/ KENNETH “HANNA fia FBI # 739132 fib. This hoodlum from Albany, New York was in Miami during the past season and was connected with wire service . activities, getting race result information out of local race tracks. CHARLES TOURINE, was.., FBI # 695716 This Top Hoodlum, who formerly resided at the Casablanca Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, recently moved to . the Isle de Capri.Hotel, 79th Street Causeway, Miami,- Florida, | GEORGE VAINTRAUB , alias "THE RUSSIAN" —- | He is a well-known New York City gambler who resided at the Fontainebleau Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, during the ' 86 © CONNDENTIAL {mi a | Docla: 32309723 Page 6
MM 62-1273 CJMz1c stayed at the Hampshire House Apartments, 6729 Indian Creek Drive, Miami Beach, Florida. He was observed on occasions in the cocktail lounge of the Golden Strand Hotel, Miami Beach, orida. ae JOHN*DIO GUARDIA FBI # 665273 - pla: He is one of the well-known hoodlum brothers known as the DIO brothers, who were active as racketeers in the garment district in New York City. His brother THOMAS DIO he GUARDIA, FBI # 920425, is not known to have been in the Miami ~/- area during the past season, but JOHN DIO GUARDIA, who is a convicted extortionist and nephew of JIMMY*PLUMERI, alias , JIMMYZBOYLE, New York City trucking racketeer, operated the +-Sanny Isles Restaurant at 176th Street and Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida. — .-. A ‘ANTHONY STRASSE, ' wae, TONYAROGERS MM-509-C advised that TONY ROGERS, as this hoodlum * from Elizabeth, New- Jersey is commonly known, is a finger man « for jewel robberies. He was hanging around the Dream Bar of the Johnina Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida, and was also observed during December, 1954, at Miami Beach night clubs. HARRY OZIAS VOILER “Lh ; FBI # 10 Ee fib VOILER, who has long been a controversial figure in ‘Miami Beach, was wrested January 17, 1955 in Miami on the basis of a three-count indictment for perjury returned against him \ by a Chicago, Illinois Grand Jury. The indictment against VOILER, who was released under $5,000.00 bond, resulted from * his appearance on September 30, 1954: before a’Grand J :e investigating income tax returns of MARTIN¢ACCARDO, well-known Chicago CAPONE Gang hoodlum. yee am _NICK*HELIOPOLOUS , Wied alias NICKYAELLIOTT, fy He is a member of the family that dominates the Greek Syndicate which controls-gambling in France. ELLIOTT, * CONNIDENTIAL ” ° | ee ~ —_ - _—- a Docld: 32309723 Page 9
MM 6221273 EWP : FLH have been alleged against the mayor. or the city Manager and they are considered to be interested in and cooperative toward good law énforcement. A. ORGANIZED GANGS There are no known organized gangs operating in the St. Petersburg, Florida, or elsewhere in Pinellas County which have headquarters in this area. All organized criminal activity in the area covered by the St. Petersburg Resident Ageney is operated from Tampa, Florida, a city located approx- imately 20 miles away. This organized activity will be reported under the heading of gambling, inasmuch as all ore ganized activity of a criminal nature in this area is gamb- ling. HENRY and SANTOS TRAFFICANTE, Tampa bolita: oper- ators, who Opérateda large bolita gambling syndicate, have been convicted as a result of this operation. All members of the TRAFFICANTE gang have been prosecuted and most of them, were convicted, as will be set forth later in this report. According to MM-496-C, there are no organized gangs or organized criminal activity in the Gulf Beach area of Pinellas County. . PCI JOSEPH DUPUY advised that he has been around most of the bars which appear to be likely hangouts for the criminal element in 5t. Petersburg, but had heard no - conversation which would indicate that there is any organized criminal activity in the area. This PCI stated that when he was associated with the hoodlum element in Louisville, Kentucky, before coming td Florida, he never heard St. Peters- burg, Florida mentioned as being frequented by the hoodlum element, ‘which used to move frequently between Louisville, Kentucky, and Jacksonville, and Tampa, Florida. MM-416-C advised that there are no organized gangs in the St. Petersburg area of sufficient stature to commit big stick-ups, burglaries, or other crimes and that any such offenses or violations in the St. Petersburg are would be handled out of Tampa, Florida. CONFIRENTIAL = 338 DoclId: 32309723 Page 10 |
CONRIDENTIAL MM 62-1273 It is specifically noted at this time that all information reported hereinafter concerning crimes has been reported to local authorities or authorties having primary investigative jurisdiction. A. ORGANIZED GANGS rae ws ao f/, cot d The orgatized gang as reported in the GIIF for many years consisting of SANTO TRAFFICANTI, JR., and his brothers, FRANK C.,:S4M 6:, FANO C., and HENRY, has been greatly curtailed during this period as well as past periods in view of the fact that the United States has moved against these individuals as a result of an indictment charging conspiracy of the Wagering Act against SANTO HENRY _-PERRONE, SAM LORENZO, and six St. Petersburg Negroes who were "big men in the gang", as well as 23 other Pinellas County Negroes who were previously arrested by local authorities in St. Petersburg and Tampa, Florida. feign mf, we we yg ot ve ae a It will be reported hereinafter that MM 416 PC reported that the TRAFFICANTES conviction, that is SANTO and HENRY, in Pinellas County, for the bribery of a St. Petersburg Detective, would never come to trial inasmuch .- as there were numerous reversible errors and that further=- .« more the TRAFFICANTES contact, CHARLIE-WALL(as above) was to reach D.K.YROBERTS, of the Florida Supreme Court, and their appeal would be taken care of. - Since the above group dominated the Italian Syndicate at Tampa, Florida, which has been in power since approximately 1940, numerous smaller groups have come into action and these groups are reported under the heading GAMBLING inasmuch as they are not all organized in one body, according to WALTER HEINRICH, NA, Tampa Police Department. Another hoodlum organized element that had been ~*~ in Tampa, Florida, operating the’~Paper Doll Nightclub at ° 1200 West Calf Street, namely MOE-ROCKFELD, FBI#291641, . HARRY SOSNICK, FBI#850394,, and MURRAY-SEGAL have all left, . sold out the. Paper Doll Nightclub, and gone to Miami, Florida, where they allegedly had a connection with the 5 O'Clock Club, pr the Paddock Club, according to Miami Confidential MM 439-C, «gho has furnished reliable information in the past. DoclId: 32309723 Page 11
CONADENTIAL MM 62-1273 On May 19, 1955, Captain HENRICH advised he had made a visit to Miami, Florida, and had cortacted MOE ROCKFELD and HARRY SOSNICK at the 5 O'Clock Club, Miami bo. Beach, Florida, and ascertained that MOE ROCKFELD was to / take over:a night club in West Palm Beach, Florida, and that HARRY SOSNICK was to operate a night club at Palm Beach, Florida. HEINRICH stated this information came from ROCKFELD but that he would not verify it. SArmmypAPALT ON SH Lv f TOREXA Adee 41 7p The remaining group in Tampa, Florida, which are |! ISIDORE SHADLETSKY, was., FBI # 599120, SALVADORXAMARENA,. - 4%’ wa, FRI # 167160—B-. SAM POLLACK and ALLEN HIRSCH, operate a > night club of the same notorious caliber as the Paper Doll so Night Club at 1204 Franklin Street, known as the Club Carnival. According to MM-439-C, who has furnished reliable information.in the past, an individual named DANNYXLEWIS, a an ex-conyict from_New_York, hangs out at the Club Carnival, Fr as well as an individual known as DANNY7RIO, an ex-Chicago Tie hoodlum and convict and previously such individuals as _—— FREDDIE FINK, FBI #280445 (shot by New York Policeman in New. ¢,, oo York) , JOE PELUSA DIAZ, and SALVATORE LORENZO, hang out at this: ‘ clu ° t B. INDIVIDUAL RACKETEERS AND MOBSTERS ava Te JOE‘BEDAMI, FBI_#82699A ' Chi This individual, a well known Tampa hoodlum, is con- tinually reported by local law enforcement officers as being involved in some robberies; however, they have never con- victed him and it is alleged by a reliable informant, ac- cording to ROSS ANDERSON (whose informmt is known to SA LABADIE to be ZANEXHOPKINS, was., FBI: # 3833509), that BEDAMI is closely associated with a cousin of his, who pulls stick- .~ ups, named MANUEEXGISPETH. y / LOUIS RODRIGUEZ“ALCALA, wa pu 999 Louis Alcala, FBI # 1310741 33 - 173 - CONFIPERTIAN 4 DoclId: 32309723 Page 12
2109 North Dale Mabry Highway,and resides at 2317 Spruce Street, Tampa. He is-a-white male, 35 years of age, who was convicted in February, 1955, for after-hour sales at the Drive-Inn. He was defended by Attorney JOHNXGOFF and it is noted that DOLORES¢DORIS, a barmaid at the Inn, and associates CELESTINOXMAKTINEZ and S ONDELLO testified for him. ALCALA continues to be a fi#ry strong-arm hoodlum in the West Tampa section. ANGELO”“CAL This individual is a white male, operator of the Willow Sundries, 402 North Willow Street, Tampa, and, according to HEINRICH, he is antagonistic to law enforcemmt * and is operating in bolita. He is the alleged brother of VINCENTACALI, who has been convicted in the past for the murder of ARMANDOFLOREZ, wa Al\ Flacco, deceased hoodlum. +7, JIMMY-BRUNO wy This indivi dual resides at_2521..Union_Street, “ Tampa, and manages the*Red Mill Night.Club, 1715 West_Platt  , Street\, which was formerly the#Frolics. This individual is — known as a former bartender at the Sands Bar which is operated by FANO TRAFFICANTE, brotherrof SANTO TRAFFICANTE, JR. . * BEURY7ALVAREZ This individual is a former hoodlu, thief, robber and ex-bondsman. He was shot and killed in January, 1955 = | | ¢ it . MM 62-1273 ph | / a This individual owns the Pelican Drive-inn, oy \ fata wae | in the doorway of the Granada Cafe. HENRYMENENDEZ is a ‘known . pimp. who has formerly been interviewed by SA LABADIE in the Fv “WROY PARKER RAKER, was., WSTA" case, and it is alleged that ALVAREZ was putting pressure on pimps in the Tampa area. ~ SALVATORE "RED Scr ALIANO, was., FBI # 449469 “LS ——_— —— ia This individual no longer dominates Italian hoodlums in the Tampa area and, according to MM-416-PC, this individual .° 174 - CONFIDENTIAL ia ry ( Docld: 32309723 Page 13
pt a CONFDENTIAL MM 62-1273 to stay there in the event of a tax evasion case attempted against him by the United States Internal Revenue Bureau. auou sr Ine” PRIMo TAZZARA, FBI # 2106064 This individual, according to Captain WALTER HEINRICH, NA, Vice Squad, and RALPH W. MILLS, Operating Director of the Hillsborough County Crime Commission, is presently operating as a,bookmaker in the Tampa area. His , brothers, NELSON and WOB3EAZZARA, allegedly have a small bolita operating going on at the present time and their peddlers are unknown. He continues to operate the Yellow House Bar on 15th Street in Ybor City Section of Tampa. His brother, JOHN PEAZZARA, is known to be the vice president of the Broadway fil. “Bank of Tampa in Ybor City. Further, ccording to MM-439-C, who has furnished reliable information in the, past, this individual is associated closely with CHARLIEAGREGORY , also known as CUCKOO, who operates the Old Fort Restaurant in Tampa. | | purchased a large home in Mexico City and is planning | - | | { { \ | ¢/AL Captioned individual is closely associated with “- SANTO TRAFFICANTE, ANGELOXBEDAMI, and is closely associated with such individuals as CIRO--BEDAMI who is allegedly LAZZARA's strongarm man for operations in Augusta, Georgia. PRED*FINK, FBI 260445 "fee voc” Life ne \> This indivi dual, according, to numerous law enforce- - ment authorities in Tampa, Florida, is a well known pimp and rackegeer in the Tampa area. He, however, went to New York and ~ there was shot in the head by a police officer in Brooklyn, loud-mouthed pimp who arranges stag shows for any individuals:: desiring them. Furthermore, he moved into alleged legitimate operation in that he is a representative of ALYFAST, who is Lin: the head representative. of American Guild Variety Artists in . the west coast of Tampa, and books all theatrical acts in night clubs in Tampa and the West Coast. t . | New York. MM-439-C described this individual as a small-time, - 175-- : -CONAIDENTIAL DoclId: 32309723 Page 14
CON ADENTIAL .MM 62-1273 DON Mpait with gbiages DON LAWSON, DONALD MANNING, DON This individual is identified through correspondence with other offices as a "queer shaker" using a detective routine. He resides at 908 East Hamilton, Tampa, Florida, and can be located through his uncle, EARL‘ LOWER the Detective at Maas Brothers Department Store, eo rauba, Florida, who also resides at 908 East Hamilton, Tampa. MARSHALL ‘BEASLEY, FBI#633059. This individual has been previously identified in GIIF reports from Tampa, and he- is now identified by RALPH W. MILLS and WALTER HEINRICH as booking with AUGUSTINE PRIMO LAZZARA. It is believed by these sources that this bookmaking operation extends to Augusta, Georgia, where a contact of theirs is CIRO BEDAMI, Tampa PD#29680. ANGELO BEDAMI, FBI#1849086; JOE BEDAMI, FBI#82699A. . These two individuals are identified as with the t, Italian Group in Tampa, Florida. ANGELO BEDAMI being the father of JOB BEDAMI, according to Inspector BEYNON, of the Tampa Police Department, continues to be a prime suspect in “ most armed robberies about Tampa, Florida, but has always had an alibi arranged ahead of time. ANGELO BEDAMI can be seen most any night after 3 A.M., at the Old Fort Restaurant. on Platt and Lafayette Streets. ‘According to MM 439-C, ANGELO BEDAMI is operating in the bolita business and he is a close associate and con- fidant of SANTO TRAFFICANTE, ORey and PRIMO LAZZARA . myo eb i ~ This individual {1s identified by Deputy Sheriff ELLIS CLIFTON as being a narcotic who has frequent visitors at his home, and CLIFTON has maintained surveillances on his - residence and states every week numerous cars are seen from = 179 = CONFRENTIAN DoclId: 32309723 Page 15
MM 62-1273 During this writing SORIANO has been picked up for armed robberies and questioned but released. JOHN*GARUSO. Fa. . _ OO Tp ite =a LOST This individual, a white male, 49 years of age, of 1917 ~ 5th Avenue, is a reputed Tampa bolita racketeer, who has”been arrested during this period but continues to operate in the sale of bolita. He was also facing Federal tax charges and he operates the Caruso's Florida Cafe at West Tampa, 2102 North Howard Avenue. SALVA ro REMLOKEW Le ‘SALVATORE S. (SAM “LORENZO FBI #5136882. "SENT Sain” a This individual is identified as the close associate of SANTO and HENRY TRAFFICANTE. He is the indi- vidual who allegedly sold the car that was involved in a bribery of SANTO TRAFFICANTE and HENRY TRAFFICANTE with Sergeant HARRY F. DIETRICH, of the St. Petersburg, Florida Police Department, which car was given DIETRICH for his protection of the Trafficante bolita operation in St. Peters- burg. LORENZO spent six months in jail for charges of contempt of court in that he would not answer questions concerning the TRAFFICANTES. He was recently indicted with the TRAFFICANTES by the Federal Grand Jury in a conspiracy case to violate the Wagering Tax Stamp Act. He has been reported in the past by PCI PAUL ANTINORI as a strongarm hoodlum who may possibly be ° the killer for the TRAFFICANTE Group. JAMES E. "J IMMY"’ LONGO. — Cd - This individual has been identified in the past as a bodyguard for SANTO TRAFFICANTE. According to MM 416 PC, who advised on December 22, 1954, LONGO was travelling between Miami and Tampa, Florida, and was allegedly involved ina ; number of stickups in the Miami, and Miami Beach area which were believed of the type, according to informant, of robbing wealthy-homes and jewelry. SCARFACE JOHNNY, JOHN JOHN SCARFACE RIVERA, with aliases RIVERS. - 182 - S CONKIDENTIA! DoclId: 32309723 Page 16