</s>Date : 06/30/95 Page : 1 JFK ASSASSINATION SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION FORM AGENCY INFORMATION AGENCY NUMBER : FBI AGENCY INFORMATION RECORD NUMBER: 124-10203-10246 RECORD SERIES : H2 RECORD FILE NUMBER :: CR 92-3171-442 RECORDS SERIES :: H2 RECORD FLEE NUMBERS :: H3C DOCUMENT INFORMATION ORIGINATOR : FBI FROM : SAC, CG TO : SGI, CG TO : DIRECTOR, FBI TITLE : DATE : 10/05/61 PAGES : 5 SUBJECTIONS : 5 DOCUMent TYPE : PAPER, ASSOC, CONFERENCE, RFK SPEAKING BEFORE GROUP DOCUMENTS TYPE : PAPER , TEXTUAL DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION : UNCLASSIFIED DATE OF LAST REVIEW : RELEASED WITH DELETONS CURRENT STATUS : RELEASED WITH DETIONS : 06/29/95: 05: 09: 10/25/95 OPENING CRITERIA : INDEPFINITE COMMENTS : INC NOTE : INDEPINITE : INDEFINITE: 20/25 Release under the President/John F. Kennedy assination Records Collection Act of 1992 NW 78318 Docdi: 34489314 Page 1 [R] - ITEM IS RESTRICTED

Summary  
The document details FBI surveillance of Sam Giancana, a Chicago mob boss, during October 1961. Giancana is reported to be planning actions against "hoodlum element" in Chicago, including efforts to influence an Italian American group's reaction to President John F. Kennedy's appearance during Columbus Day proceedings. The FBI notes that Giancana instructed associates to "put him in a steam box," implying physical harm, and to take an informant for a ride. There are references to interactions between Giancana and Ross Spencer, former head of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, regarding gambling investigations. The document also mentions concerns about an informant potentially leaking information to law enforcement.  

Key People  
- Sam Giancana (Chicago mob boss)  
- Ross Spencer (former head of Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office)  
- Attorney General (referred to in context of Italian American group interactions)  
- Informant(s) (subject of potential harm and surveillance)  

Key Locations  
- Chicago, Illinois (central to events and meetings)  
- Columbus Day proceedings (event where Kennedy was scheduled to appear)  
- Cook County, Illinois (location of State’s Attorney’s Office)  

Key Events  
- Planning by Giancana to influence Italian American group reactions to Kennedy’s appearance in Chicago during Columbus Day 1961.  
- FBI surveillance and instructions to take an informant for a ride, possibly involving physical harm.  
- Discussions between Giancana and Ross Spencer regarding gambling investigations and information leaks.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) – SAC Chicago and Director’s office involved in surveillance and reporting.  
- Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office – referenced in context of gambling raids and informant interactions.  
- Italian American groups in Chicago – targeted for influence by Giancana.

JFK Declassified Files

124-10203-10246.pdf

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