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SEQRET The following references are regarding "Raymond L,.S. Patriarca” (92-2961),a powerful New England hoodium who with his associates controlled the Berkshire Downs Race Track near Pittsfield, Mass. The track was actually the Hancock Raceway, Inc., Hancock, Mass. Patriarca also- reportedly controlled the Lincoln Downs Race Track at Lincoin, R.I. Frank Sinatra was part owner of and first vice-president of Berkshire Downs, which in ‘1963 was being investigated for reported illegal activities. He-wgs also reportedly involved in a deal at Lincoln Downs. Details and associates sét out. SEARCH SLIP PAGE NUMBER REFERENCES ; - . 92-2961-494 re (19) ~~ 512 priz- (19 1% B58 p.1, 26,27,29 ; (19 : 681 ar (19) ~~ The following references in the file captioned "Joseph Stacher, aka" pertain to illegal gambling activities in hotels and casinos in Las Vegas. Information was set out regarding various individuals including Frank Sinatra in connection with the Sands Hotel in which Stacher reportedly had a hidden interest. Sinatra was a steck- holder and Vice-President of the Sands. Sinatra was aiso a partner with Henry Sanicola in the Cal-Neva Lodge, Lake Tahoe, and the Sacher group reportedly were cutting in on its operation. Sinatra indicated he was unable to do anything about it because of his connections. REFERENCE SEARCH SLIP PAGE NUMBER 92-4167+335 p.28C,54' * oo on ©7 ) on . 439 p.39 (25) 555 (25) 586 (25) 677 p.73,74 (25 )¥ 858 (25) 951 p.12 (25). 1074 p.14,22 (25) . i , . i, Pi Cecio: Loot oO, ee a es