OCR transcription — Page 152
BU 92-61
On December 13, 1957, T-23 advised [REDACTED]. This informant said that in his opinion the subject has a great deal of influence [REDACTED] the Italian element in Niagara Falls, and particularly among the hoodlum element in Niagara Falls. Informant stated nothing of a specific nature has ever come to his attention indicating any illegal activity on the part of the subject.
This informant further pointed out that [REDACTED] the wedding [REDACTED]. Informant stated he feels sure [REDACTED] number of hoodlums and racketeers from the Eastern part of the United States were guests at these weddings, but he was unable to furnish any identifying information regarding anyone who was in attendance at the weddings.
Informant further pointed out that [REDACTED] these individuals, whom he classified as hoodlums and racketeers, treat subject with “respect” and in his opinion the subject is one of the top men in the so-called Syndicate. Informant pointed out that this was an opinion on his part and he had no facts upon which to substantiate this.
On January 2, 1958, T-24 advised [REDACTED] he knew little or nothing regarding his activities. This informant is of the opinion [PARTIALLY OBSCURED] the subject is not engaged in any illegal activities in Niagara Falls, and if the subject is engaged in any activities of an illegal nature, these activities are carried [OBSCURED] outside the City of Niagara Falls. This informant said he has never known the subject to have any close friends or associates in Niagara Falls, and for the most part the Italian element in Niagara Falls prefer not to associate with the subject.
On December 18, 1957, T-25 advised he has had an occasion to come in close contact with the Italian element in Niagara Falls, and although he does not know the subject intimately, he knows that it is felt among the Italian element that the subject is the “kingpin” of the “Moffia” in Niagara Falls. Informant said subject is known among the Italian element as “DON STEFANO.” Informant said that this title “DON” is one that apparently signifies some type of prestige.
[Source spelling “Moffia” retained as it appears in the scan; heavily redacted source descriptions omitted.]
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