Originator: FBI
From: NY
To: HQ
Document date: 07/30/1963
Document type: PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT

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JFK Assassination System

Identification Form

Agency Information

Date:

5/21/201

AGENCY: FBI

RECORD NUMBER :

124-90066-10189

RECORD SERIES:

HQ

AGENCY FILE NUMBER: 92-3960-62

Document Information

ORIGINATOR: FBI

FROM:

NY

TO: HQ

TITLE:

DATE: 07/30/1963

PAGES:

44

SUBJECTS :

SALVATORE GRANELLO

DOCUMENT TYPE :

PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT

CLASSIFICATION:

Unclassified

RESTRICTIONS:

3;4

CURRENT STATUS : Redact

DATE OF LAST REVIEW: 06/24/1998

OPENING CRITERIA: INDEFINITE

COMMENTS:

RPT

Released under the John F. Kennedy

Assassination Records Collection Act of

1992 (44 USC 2107 Notel. Case#:Nw

66252 Date: 09-22-2022

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ENCLOSURES (2)

TO BUREAU

Two (2) copies of a letterhead memo, setting forth the

characterization of the informants utilized in instant report.

ADMINISTRATIVE:

The information furnished by the Pacific Telephone

company, as reflected in instant report, was furnished by CSLA

4178-S, an employee of the Pacific Telephone company.

In view of the fact that PCI DOROTHY GRESH is the only

female employee at A Corner of Hawaii Bar and Restaurant, the

masculine gender has been utilized relative to all information

furnished by her so as not

, to compromise her identity.

On 5/27/63, LEO GARBER, 1658 Ralph Ave BrooklynNY.,

telephone CL 1-9409, was talephonically contacted by SA EUGENE J.

HINDES and advised that the Bureau wished to discuss a matter

with him at his convenience. Without any endeavor to ascertain

the purpose of the interview, GARBER immediately proceeded to

proffer numerous excuses to avoid any interview.

However, he

finally agreed to appear at the NYO during the afternoon of

5/27/63. GARBER did not appear at the NYO and failed to call to

offer any reason for his non-appearance.

It may be noted that several attempts were made to con-

tact GARBER at his residence during the month of May, 1963. On

each occasion, GARBER was absent from his residence and his wife

was unable to furnish any information concerning his whereabouts

or itinerary.

Since ABRAHAM ZOSLOVSKY and AARON KLEIMAN have been

interviewed relative to the subject's interest in A Corner of

Hawail, the interview with GARBER is temporarily being held in

abeyance in an endeavor to develop additional information concern-

ing his association with

the subject.

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ADMINISTRATIVE Cont 'a

During May and June, 1963, the following information

was furnished on a periodic basis to SA JAMES. I. MC SHANE by

NY 3661-C:

NY 3661-C advised that he had determined that telephone

YUkon 1-9699 was utilized by SAL GRANELLO's bookmaking operation.

The informant stated that this telephone is located somewhere in

Staten Island, MY, and is operated by two unidentified clerks.

The informant

advised, that this operation is under the direc

control of one BUDDYXCAPPOLA, although GRANELLO heads the operati

According to the informant, the code utilized by him, the

informant, is the name FISHERand then a number which designates

the bettor.

NY 3661-C stated that another telephone utilized by

this operation is MUrray H1l1 6-2820, wherein a bettor can call

to determine if a change has been made relative to the Yukon

number. The code for the Murray Hill number is the name WATTERS.

NY 3661-C advised that the telephone on Staten Island

is operated between the hours of 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM

to 8:30 PM and that this number handles all bookmaking, sports,

and trotting wagers.

The informant further advised that BUDDY CAPPOLA has

an office at 16 Delancy Street in a Greek social club caled the

"Amanecer and Borincan" Social Club, telephone OR 5-912%. The

informant added that all the work handled during the day must

be brought to this location sometime during the day by the

clerks, so that a tabulation may be made on the receipts.

informant was not cognizant of the time that the work is brought

to this club, but indicated that it would probably be in the late

afternoon. He stated that CAPPOLA usually arrives at this club

at 3:00 PM and departs at approximately 7:00 PM. In addition,

the informant stated that CAPPOLA also operates in a pet shop

located at 10 Delancy Street, New York City, telephone OR 4-3373.

The informant advised that the operation on Staten

Island probably consists of a cheese box and that the technician

handling the equipment probably comes from New Jersey. He stated

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that the cheese box is likely to be connected to the door and

windows of the room so that any entrance to the room by an un-

authorized individual would break the circuit.

subsequently, the informant advised that he had developed

a contact which indicated a willingness to sell a radio type

cheese box to him, the informant, for the sum of $1500.00. The

informant stated that this source indicated that the particular

type cheese box in

question is being utilized on Staten Island, NY,

but was not cognizant of the name of the bookmaker.

The informant

expressed an interest in purchasing this particular cheese box,

not for himself, but for a second party, but indicated to the

source that he must be assured that this would operate satis-

subject to a number of breakdowns.

The source stated that he Wit the informant in contact with the

technicians, who repaired the existing transmitter on Staten

Island and he, the informant, could discuss the technical aspects

of this equipment.

It is to be noted that investigation, concerning the

present transmitter on Staten Island, reflected that it was not

in service on 6/10/63, and the informant was requested to

contact the Murray Hill number for additional information.

On 6/11/63, the Informant contacted the Murray Hill

number and requested

the new number that would take the place of

the Yukon number.

The informant was advised by the person

answering the telephone, that the Yukon number was still in

service, but he would accept a bet from the informant. The in-

advised that he recognized the voice of this individual

and believed that it was identical to a known gambler namec

(phonetic). The informant stated that. CHEROFE

a former numbers man and clerk for a bookmaker named NUNZIO,

who operates on mulberry st., 0.

NY 3661-C stated that when the Yukon number 1s called

and the code is given, the control at Staten Island does not

know the name of the bettor. The bettor is only known to the

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the assistance of the "syndicate"

, and that theyhad milked the

money from this apartment project although all papers are in his

name.

The subject advised the legat that he departed Miami,

inasmuch as he felt he could not cause these "syndicate" members

to desist in this milking process, and he realized that he was

the

Legally responsible Individual (a)(M)

Moss stated that it is his opinion that if he attempts

to sell this story in court, he would not

"last until

the end

of the week"

meaning that he would be killed by the "syndicate"

members.

MOSS would not elaborate his story, any details or

names, and at one point inquired whether the

Bureau had ar

interest in receiving information about the "syndicate" in Miami,

Florida.

In this connection, he indicated that he wald desire

to be interviewed at a place

somewhere outside of Florida, and

Indicated that he would expect to remain a free man. (M)

MOSS inquired concerning the Federal charges against

him and was advised that the warrants were outstanding for his

arrest under the UFAP - Grand Larceny Statute. KYM)

MoSs inquired whether the UFAP warrant was based on

the situation in Florida and he was advised that the Federal

charges emanated from the charges made by the State of Florida. (*

On 6/4/63, the following information was furnished

by PCI HOWARD KREITSEK tO SA EUGENE J. HINDES:

The PCI advised that he had occasion to contact ROCKY

GRAZIANO on Friday, 5/31/63.

At that time, GRAZIANO stated that

the

subject wished

to have a meeting with the PCI.

The PCI stated that he met GRAZIANO In Suite 4070,

Time and Life Building, New York City, the office of BOB

SHEPARD, a theatrical agent.

SHEPARD, GRAZIANO and GRANELLO

were present

in the office. Upon the arrival of the PCI, GRANELLO

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displayed a friendly attitude and invited the PCI to step into

another office, where they could have a private conversation.

At the outset

the conversation, GRANBLIO apologized

for the conduct of GEORGE

LEVINE, in the latter's relationship

with the PCI several yearsi

He stated that LEVINE waS

correrazy for his actions, de that time, and desaribed LEVINE

GRANELLO then proceeded to advise the PCI that he and

LEVINE were both in trouble with the Federal Government.

added that he was not concerned relative to his own problems,

since they only involved money and it worse came to worse, ne

would simply have to pay a fine, but not go to jail. He further

stated that the people behind him would not let him go to jail.

However, he stated that LEVINE's situation presented a different

problem.

He commented that LEVINE is under a sentence of 222 years.

but he,

GRANELLO, does not intend to see LEVINE serve any time.

At this point, he asked the PCI if the latter would be willing

felt obligated to furnish $7500.00 for LEVINE's appeal. The PCI

stated that he does not have the money and did not feel any moral

obligation to furnish such money.

GRANELLO proceeded to inquire relative to the current

status of JOHN

KEILLY, who was associated with GRANELLO, LEVINE

the POI in the past.

The PCI told GRANELLO that he

has not

had any contact with KEILLY and is not cognizant of his present

financial status.

The subject asked the PCI if the latter would

be willing to check into KEILLY's current status and see if he

would have any money available for LEVINE's appeal. He stated

to the PCI that GRAZIANO could furnish the PCI with KEILLY's

current business card and suggested that the PCI get In touch with

KEILLY.

The PCI stated that GRANELLO did not make any direct

threats such as he received from LEVINE in the past. However,

he stated that there were a couple of veiled threats made by

GRANELLO. In one instance, GRANELIO stated that the only way his

people are separated from money is by death.

The PCI explained

that this meant either GRANELLO or his associates would resort

to murder as a means to acquire money, or that they would have to

be killed to prevent them from such actions. The PCI also stated

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He added that FRANKIE (LNU) arranges dates for a number of girls

that frequent the establishments.

GRAZIANO further told the PCI that one, HARVEY GREEN,

a cookie distributor, had recently run into difficulty with the

Teamsters Union.

. Alter contacting GRANELLO, Felative to the

GRALIANO, GREEN has not had any problems since that time.

The aforementioned information was withheld from the

details of instant report, since the PCI has indicated on several

occasions that GRANELLO and his associates are suspect of the PCI's

activities.

since most of this information was furnished directly

to the PCI by GRANELLO, it is felt that the unnecessary disclosure

of this information may tend to compromise this informant.

During My and June, 1963, NY 3936-0 furnished the

following information to SA WILLIAM A. VERICKER:

The informant advised that SAi, GRANELLO also known as N'

Sally Burns

residing in Brazil and skipped with $175,000.00 of GRANELLO'S ISI

money, although he, GRANELLO, Claims that he presently sends BIRELL

$300:00 per month for living expenses.

GRANELLO further stated

VENT/ (PH) and another individual, whom the informant identified

GRECO, the manager of the Playboy Club in NYC.

SALLY BURNS claims an interest in the Marlborough House

project in Miami, Florida, and that he put $100,000.00 into this

operation with SIDNEY MOSS and LARRY HOLLANDER.

SALLY BURNS has related thad FRANK MC QUIRE, former coach;

of the Philadelphia Warriors,

1s a close friend, but they do not y

discuss basketball as

they are afraid that someone will be

suspicious of their activities. However, FRANK MC GUIRE, along wits

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that the subject was introduced to him as the owner of A Corner

of Hawaii.

INFORMANTS:

Identity of source

NY T-1

NY 3461-C

NY I-2

JOSEPH VALACHI

NY I-3

PCI DOROTHY GRESH

Contacting Agent

SA J. L. MARTIN

SA JAMES P. FLYNN

SAS EUGENE J. HINDES and

EDWIN C. TAYLOR

NY T-4

NY 204-0

NY T-5

NY 3969-PC

NY T-6

Internal Revenue SerViCe,

Washington, DC

SA PAUL G. DURKIN

SA JOHN D. SWIFT

Headquarters of the FBI,

Washington, DC

NY T-7

SA JOSEPH FERRISE,

IRS, 245 West Houston St., NYC

NY T-8

Detective VINCENT MALAVARCO,

NYS Police, 270 Broadway, NYC

NY T-9

PCI HOWARD KREITSEK

SA EUGENE J. HINDES

SA EUGENE J. HINDES

SA EUGENE J. HINDES

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INFORMANTS Cont'd

Identity of source

NY T-10

NK 2145-C

NY T-11

CSCI 309-0

LEADS:

MIAMI

Contacting Agent

At Miami, Florida

An information copy of this report is being furnished

to the Miami Division, in viewof the current investigation being

conducted in that area.

NEWARK

At Newark, NJ

Will determine the registrants of the following license

numbers

and conduct appropriate agency checks:

ENF761

CXG841

FSI204

NEW YORK

At NY, NY

1. Will conduct additional investigation reltive to

the subject's activity at the Roosevelt Motor Inn, East Meadow,

LI, NY.

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MICHAEL MYERSON, a close associate of the subject

in the Phoenix,

Arizona area, was known in 1949

to have attempted to pass counterfeit bonds.

Jr. and EUGENE

J. HINDES that they could not identify photographs of SALVATORE

GRANELLO and LINDA BILELLA as clientele of the above concern.

VI. PENDING PROSECUTION

A. Income Tax Violations

During May, 1963, NY T-6 advised that there is no

indication

that SALVATORE GRANELLO has filed a Federal Income

Tax Return since 1955.

On June 12, 1963, NY I-T advised that the subject's

trial for Income Tax Evasion is scheduled for July 22, 1963.

B. Statutory Rape

On June 11, 1963, Justice of the Peace WILLIAM ARMSTRONG,

Greewood Lake, New York, advised SA JOHN J. MC MANUS that a

complaint had

been received that evening from the parents of one,

JANIE WILLIAMS, age 15, Greewood Lake, New York, charging that

Willars nad been raped by the subject on June 10, 1963.

On June 11, 1963, Investigator GERARD STROMMER,

New York State Police, Monroe, New York, advised SA MC MANUS that

the subject has been

acquainted with the WILLIAMS girl for

approximately five years, since she has resided across the street

from the subject's summer residence on Ten Eyck Avenue, Greenwood

Lake, New York, and 1s an associate of the subject's children.

According to Investigator STROMMER, WILLIAMS

suffers

from a nerve injury in her back and

has been receiving

medical treatment.

GRANELLO had proposed

an examination by

a New York City specialist to WILLIAMS and her mother. In

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addition, he discussed with WILLIAMS, who is very attractive,

the arrangements for an interview with a model agency in New York

City.

On June 10, 1963, GRANELLO called WILLIAMS and invited

her to his residence to discuss appointments with the specialist

and model agency.

When WILLIAMS arrived at the subjest's residence.

attired in a bathing suit, she found GRANELLO was alone. GRANELLO:

photographed her in the bathing suit and in the nude with WILLIAMS

camera.

Thereafter, he removed the film and retained it in his

possession.

He then proceeded to have sexual relations with her.

Following the incident, GRANELLO advised WILLIAMS that he would

take her to New York City on June 11, 1963, to consult the specia-

11st.

However, In the event his chauffeur

• was unable to pick

her up, he furnished her with $20.00 for bus fare to the city.

Subsequently, WILLIAMS advised the New York State Police

that she was to frightened to protest and did not make any

outcry until June il, 1963, when she told her boyfriend, THOMAS

ZANDER.

At his suggestion, she advised her mother, who contacted

the authorities.

On the evening of June 11, 1963, WILLIAMS was examined

by Dr. (first name unknown) ROBBINS,

Greenwood Lake, New York,

who acknowleaged that WILLIAMS had intercourse, but he was unable

to determine the time of the occurence or the state of chastity

prior to the incident.

Investigator STROMMER stated that he was taking a

detailed statement from the girl and anticipated filing an

Information against GRANELLO charging him with Statutory Rape.

He added that he had hoped to locate GRANELLO at his residence

In Greenwood Lake, New York, where he could conduct a search for

the film or other

physical

evidence of the crime.

On June 12, 1963, NY I-8 advised that the subject was

arrested by the New York State Police in New York City, during

the afternoon of June 12, 1963.

GRANELLO was charged with

Statutory Rape 2nd and was scheduled to appear before the Justice

of the Peace, Greenwood Lake, New York, on the evening of June 12,

1963..

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