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muhammad-ali — Part 04

36 pages · May 14, 2026 · Broad topic: General · Topic: muhammad-ali · 36 pages OCR'd
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-204Rv.33-59) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE federal bureau Of inyestigation Copy to: I - USA, EDPA. Report of: Office: Philadelphia, b6 Date: Pennsylvania b7C 5/6/64 Field Office File No.: 9-2492 Bureau File No.: 9-41997 UNKNOWN SUBJECT; aka Frankie (Carbo) Lanza; CASSIUS CLAY - VICTIM Character: EXTORTION Synopsis: Letter postmarked 3/4/64 at Philadelphia, Pa., and bearing signature FRANKIE* (CARBo) LANZA re- ceived at FBI, Washington, D. C., 3/5/64. This letter con- tained statement which, in the opinion of the UsA, EDpA., would fall within the purview of title 18, Section 876, usc, letter consisted of printed statements written on the back of a Paramount Pictures advertising circular available at Days in May." Circulars also available at auto dealers. handling Saab automobile. A letter postmarked Philadel- phia, Pa., 3/4/64, addressed "Persona1 - to WALTER WINCHELL, c/o New York Journal American, 220 South Street, New York 15, N. Y," received by the Bureau. This letter appears al-. letter addressed to Lt. General LEwIs B. HERSHEy, Director, Selective Service, 451 Indiana Avenue, Nw, Washington, D. C., to FBI Lab. This letter felt by USA, EDPA., to "imply a threat." FBr Lab determined letters #1 and #2 were pre- pared by the same individual. Letter #3 could not be associat-. ed with letters #1 and #2. Envelopes enclosing letters #1 and #2 described' as type obtainable at any U. S. Post Office.. Victim advised of threat. Investigation to date failed to establish suspect. Investigation continuing. Details: Muhammad Ali-869 Thiy document contains nelther reco its contents are not to be distributed outaide your agency.
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