OCR transcription — Page 151
BU 92-61
Informant stated that there has not been any unusual activity or any unusual gathering at the summer home of the subject during the past seven or eight years.
On December 18, 1957, T-26, who has been familiar with the gambling activities in Niagara Falls for the past 30 years, [REDACTED]. Informant pointed out that he has heard a lot of hearsay and rumor regarding the activities of the subject and his brother, ANTONIO MAGADDINO, but no specific information has ever come to his attention indicating that the subject is implicated in any illegal activities other than gambling in Niagara Falls. Informant pointed out that it has always been alleged that the subject has an interest in any large scale gambling in Niagara Falls, but in recent years, even when various gambling establishments have been raided in Niagara Falls, no evidence has ever been uncovered indicating that the MAGADDINOS had an interest in the particular game that was raided.
On December 18, 1957, T-27, who has been familiar with the gambling [PARTIALLY OBSCURED] and other illegal activities in Niagara Falls for the past [PARTIALLY OBSCURED] years, advised that he has known the subject by reputation for a number of years, and he could furnish no information as to any illegal activities in which the subject might be engaged at the present time.
On December 13, 1957, T-28, who has been residing in [REDACTED] and acquainted with the criminal element in Niagara Falls, stated he knew the subject and his brother, ANTONIO MAGADDINO, by reputation only. Informant stated he has heard numerous rumors to the effect that nothing of an illegal nature can operate in Niagara Falls without the approval of the MAGADDINOS. This informant said that no specific information has ever come to his attention indicating that either the subject or his brother, ANTONIO MAGADDINO, have any direct connection with gambling in Niagara Falls, but is of the opinion that their control exists through so-called “front men.” This informant is of the opinion that one of the front men is [REDACTED].
It is being pointed out that [REDACTED] was present at the Apalachin meeting on November 14, 1957. This informant further stated that individuals in Niagara Falls are very reluctant to discuss the activities of the MAGADDINO family, and there is some question in his mind whether anyone other than individuals very closely associated with the MAGADDINOS would be in a position to furnish any specific information regarding illegal activities on the part of the MAGADDINOS.
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