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aa Cn et ye tet renee Memorandum to Mr. Belmont RE: FRANK SINATRA There ##6 attached a summary of information showing Sinatra's long association with major hoodlums ACTION TO BE TAKEN: Frank Sinatra is currently reported to be in the Far East where he is on location making a motion picture. On his return to the-United*States it is believed we should have SAC Elson contact Sinatra and explore the possibilities of developing him as an | informant, This could best be accomplished by having Elson go to Southern California on two or three weekends when Sinatra | woutd not be tied up with his business affairs. We would, of course, have Sinatra believe Elson was in California on other business which would provide an appropriate cover for Elson's meeting with Sinatra and exploring the possibilities of his cooperating with us, Elson is convinced that his relationship with Sinatra at this time is such that he could do this discreetly without any possibility of embarrassment to the Bureau. If we are to do this aie meme nile: An wnnateanata matin tA dha Thiitad Gintaa we should b Nepgili Prompuy on Sinatra's return to the United States as Elson's relationship with Sinatra will deteriorate if no contact is made and much time elapses,' If you approve SAC Elson will be advised telephonically when he next calls the Bureau to proceed along these lines, ADDENDUM (AHB/cSh) - I don't think the leopard will change his spots, but I recommend SAC Elson try his hand at this. mont oo wen, ya “YE TT) ey dbolef we Ae Va td , 9