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Reference is made to the report of Special Agent W. F. Treinor, dated Kansas City, Missouri, July 3, 1933, and to the memrandum prepared by Special Agent H. E. Anderson, which 4s quoted, beginning on page 15 in the ssid report. Under instructions fran the Kansae City Office, cfal Agen R. Alien am the ooze Hot Springs, Arkansas, in locating the purporte C= . out o ag gang, 0 prings, Arkansas. For the sake of clarity, the investigation conducted will be recorded chronologically: JUNE 27, 1955 a Agents contacted Willian Brendenburg, fomer Chief of Police at Rot Springs, Arkansas, who now resides an the Malvern Road just outside the city limits of Hot Springs. He stated that he had been talking ~ GE G7 in an endeavar to ascertain whether the latter was likely to "shoot square” with the government on this casé. He said that while there was & possibility of double dealing on part, be believed Grows cooperate and could render valuable assistance. As it was late at the tine of the interview, he pranised to get in nd arrange for the latter to meet the agents at his home touch vith (Re the following day. Incidentelly, it was learned that BRAD SMITH, e former Sheriff at Hot Springs, and SA! MATT, might be able to furnish some information of value Sam Watt, by the way, is co-omer of the Belevedere Gambling Casino, in the. vicinity of Hot Springs. Agents were advised that he would not likely furnish 4nfommation direct, but should be eontacted through Brad Smith. Agents called to see Brad Smith, the same evening, and the latter promised to cooperate in every way possible. He advised that he would have Sam Watt call at his office the following day, and if agreeable to Watt, would arrange to have agents interview hin. 2 JUNE 28, 1935 Photographs of suspects in this case were exhibited to praa/oni th, hi ecollection of the individuals. The seme day copley Bes y ED. e had no reco ry oO —. _« »«, -_- , #£ #£