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BU 92-61
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...these weddings, but he could not recall any of their names. The informant is of the opinion that the photographs of some of these hoodlums may have been taken by the photographer. Negatives of these photographs have been obtained and have been forwarded to the Bureau for developing.
The files of the INS at Buffalo reflect that on March 18, 1954, it was learned by an Immigrant Inspector that FRANK COSTELLO and JOE ADONIS (JOSEPH DOTO), nationally known hoodlums, attended the wedding of the [REDACTED]. According to the information set forth in the INS file, COSTELLO rented a suite of rooms at the Statler Hotel at the time of the wedding. The INS file does not set forth the source of their information.
D. CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES
1. Gambling
On August 12, 1953, T-3, a former PCI of this office who has furnished reliable information in the past, furnished the following information:
[REDACTED] a former hoodlum from Niagara Falls, had been missing from Niagara Falls since June 2, 1953, and according to the informant, may be a victim of foul play. As of the time of this investigation, [REDACTED] is still missing and is believed to be dead. The informant stated that he heard a rumor to the effect that [REDACTED] was attempting to open a gambling house in Niagara Falls and had been told, supposedly by STEVE and ANTONIO MAGADDINO, that he should not open a gambling place. The informant is of the opinion that [REDACTED]'s intent of opening a gambling establishment may have something to do with his disappearance. Informant pointed out [REDACTED] on several occasions prior to his disappearance, he had approached [REDACTED] and had tried to talk [REDACTED] into opening a gambling establishment in Niagara Falls, and the two of them would be partners.
On May 18, 1951, T-3 furnished the following information:
A few months prior to May, 1951, [REDACTED] was operating a large dice game on 24th Street in [continued on next page].
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