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Bre am: Siegel and Hill were involved in narcotie and prostitu- )?” Me” ‘ Early in June, 1947, Siegel had a violent quarrel with Virginia Hill at which time he allegedly beat her so badly that she stil) had visible bruises several weeks later. Immediately after the beating she took an overdose of narcotics in a suicide threat and was taken unconscious to the hospital. Upon recovery she immediately arranged to leave for an extended trip to Europs. 5 vLege Earope where she introduced him to the most prow. an "important American". Among his other activities, Siegel had organized the boolsakers in Southern California and was most anxious to obtain the West Coast franchise for the Contipant . . bu service and in this connection he pushed a rival service called Trans-Anerican News. Following his entry into Las voces REED 5: 0201 rapidly bo expanded his activities to include the operation of night clubs and restaurants. His usual technique was to obtain a out in the profits through intimidation. expose their criminal connections ately after the end of the war, Siege. a $3,000,000 hotel in Las Vegas where th erest would be a gigantic gambling casino. 6 pressure for veterans! housing and restrictions of the Civilian. Production Ajninistration. The gambling casino opened on December 26, 1946, but attendance was disappointing and a second opening night was staged two days later. Siegel had arranged to have a number of movie stars present but despite his activity the Project appeared to be a financial failure from the start. |e