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ahh i * oar ; May 10, 1968 [ oe tt . al, INVESTIGATIVE DIVISION _ By way of beckgrou , Snyder, a key witness against West Coast hoodlam Roselli, and others, in the Los Angeles Friar's Club gambling case, disappeared from the Los Angeles area to avoid testifying against Roselli in view of fact Suyder feared testimony would result in his death at hands ef hoodlum element. He was arrested last evening by the Newark Office on two material witness warrants, having a recommendation of $50,000 bail each. Camden, Rew Jersey, judge, however, lowered bail to $15,600 on each of two charges after which Los Angeles judge raised bail requirement on one of the charges from $50,000 to $150,000 to insure Snyder's availability as a witness. A hearing is scheduled for today before Camden Federal Judge to decide whether Snyder should be afforded Commissioner's hearing in New Jersey or be promptly transported back to Los Angeles by U.S. Marshal where Federal Judge would handle Snyder's application for bail. Snyder, in the meantime, has been held in Camden County, New Jersey, jail.