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hOim HO 10 4 9010-108 ao maT IOs tOTHOM . Lr UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT 5 fi, Memorandum Mr pianos Of TO : . DATE: From : M. a D sunect: CARLO GAMBINO INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION OF STOLEN PROPERTY, CONSPIRACY PROPOSED NATIONAL PRESS RELEASE This is case which we have succeeded in developing which involved a conspiracy by Gambino —- ang otner noodlums to rob the crew of a United States Trucking Company armored car in New York City. The conspirators expected to realize pproximately 6 million dollars. The New York Office is now prepared o make the arrest of Gambino in Brooklyn, New York, and it is anticipated that this will be done sometime today. This wiii be accomplished on the basis of a Commissioner's complaint and warrant. 7? Y -/ oe aN my ' “ ok It is noted that Gambino has recently been described as the “successor t to Vito Genovese in the La Cosa Nostra organization, In view -of this, it is felt that a national press release should be issued. —” ) RECOMMENDATIONS: . A I _ (1) That the attached proposed press release be approved subject to minor changes which may be necessitated at the time of the arrest. i rar eal 763° rafdum to the Office of Public _ PAPE PR ret mm ee f é ™ ie J oak “4 os © F > g 8 oO Us “fh. { d 16 MAR 37 19°C —_ . {8) Tiat upon approval, this material be returned to your r. Bishop's) offidé for furtye er handling and to obtain Departmental approva _ Bil ed eg Cc. Enclos 4 VY 1 - Mr. DéLoach nelos: b 1 - Mr. Bishop - Enclosur Saat a 1 - Mr. Gale - Enclogures Rosen - oe Jones + ! enclosures WM ms ev ¥, - gf 4 yy a rary ' “t . eis Demian dimes eee eee a eee ene ee