OCR transcription — Page 64
BU 92-61
[Continuation] attention regarding the subject's tie in with gambling or any other criminal activity in Niagara Falls, New York. He is of the opinion that STEVE MAGADDINO is the controlling factor as far as the hoodlum element in Niagara Falls is concerned but was unable to furnish any information as to the subject's connections or associations.
[REDACTED] Informant further advised that the subject in my gambling establishment in Niagara Falls [text partly illegible] includes 33 Thomas Street. He felt that [REDACTED] was “fronting” for the subject but he has no actual proof of this and he could not furnish the names of anyone who would be in a position to furnish specific proof along this line. The informant also pointed out that he has had no connection with gambling during the past four or five years and could furnish absolutely no information regarding the subject's activities during this period.
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On December 30, 1957, [REDACTED], the Ridgeway, Ontario Office of the Ontario Provincial Police, advised he has maintained a close check of the operations of the gambling club at Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada. He said this club was issued a charter in July, 1957 by the Ontario Provincial Government and this Federal Charter permits unlimited gambling among the members of the club as long as there is no rake-off by the club or its members.
[REDACTED] advised the club is well guarded with dogs and employees in a large house behind a high board fence.
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