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BU 92-61
does not recall ever accepting reservations for 40 or more individuals, with the exception of one occasion when some doctors held a convention at this motel which was held in May, 1957. He said he is not acquainted with the subject and suggested that perhaps Golden Gate Motel accepted the reservations.
On January 3, 1958, [REDACTED], Golden Gate Hotel and Motel, 19100 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida, advised his records do not reflect a listing for subject and does not recall a group of 40 individuals registering in January or February, 1957.
On January 21, 1958, [REDACTED], Golden Nugget Motel, advised that he does not recall subject ever registering at his motel, and further added that he would never accept reservations for a large group during the months of January or February. It was requested by SA BUTEAU to review all of the registrations for January or February, 1957, in an attempt to ascertain if anyone associated with the rackets registered at the motel. [REDACTED] informed that he desires to cooperate with the FBI; however, could not permit anyone to search his records for January or February, 1957, merely at random. He stated this would be unfair to his other patrons; however, if the FBI desires a check made against known individuals, he would certainly search his records.
On January 24, 1958, DANIEL P. SULLIVAN, Operating Director, Crime Commission of Greater Miami, Florida, advised his files reflect that PHILIP MANGANO, deceased April, 1951, Brooklyn, New York, FBI number 3559829, was, PHILIP COHEN, had the following associates: [REDACTED]; VINCENT MANGANO, brother; JOE PROFACE; JOE TRAINA; FRANK COSTELLO; JOE ADONIS; [REDACTED]; ALBERT ANASTASIA; PAUL RICCI; STEFANO MAGADDINO of Niagara Falls, New York; AL POLIZZI; FRANK MILAN, and [REDACTED] of Kansas City, Missouri.
Information was obtained from Bureau of Narcotics, Buffalo and New York City Police Department and further reflect that PHILIP MANGANO along with his brother, VINCENT, were reputed to be the dominating leaders of "Old" Italian Mafia, and a member of the Grand Council.
Mr. SULLIVAN advised that he heard that on February 28, 1957, an elaborate party was held at the Red Devil Restaurant, 163 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida, for the birthday of SALVATORE FALCONE, that it was attended by well known mobsters from various parts of the country. He said he received the information about three days after the party, and that he has
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