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office space at the Ford Motor Company in the office of the Affi atel tn aheavwee af thea aninelled Cananst Sawnrias DTarnartmant af WhebiVws Gd £42. VOL EY ws PMS OWN Bee oe Ok Fo WU pos wid Wd ‘the Ford Motor Company. Incidentally, Candler stated that the name "Secret Service” was changed to the Service Tepartment, at the time of the Ford-Sapiro suit, due to an article criticizing Ford, which was written by 4rthur Brisbane. Candler belisved that La Marr was at one time the head of the Purple Gang; at least they carried out his instructions. The ostensible reason for La Marr's occupying office space in the office of the head of the Service Lepartment, wes because La Marr furnished the Ford Motor Company with all the produce purchased by them and sold through their Commissaries. Candler believes, however, thet the res] reason for his being in that office was protection, this office being the safest place for him in Detroit. To summarize this matter as nearly 4s possible, I would say that the alleged connection of Scotty Gow with the Purple Gang Was by reason of his ability to dispose of misappropriated goods from the Foré Motor Company, through the Purple Gang. Ur, Candler further informed me thet he intended taking a& road trip for his sausage company but that he would make arrange= ments with hie wife at home to communicate with him immediately, should I desire to talk with him further. If any additional information ie obtained here I will immediately communicate it to you. VM. H. Purvis, Acting Special Agent in Charge. MHP/eec FE ne RR Ne SERRE RUE tg CURR RE Si EE ER ar ee mn pean emery aT a Nee ee Pe enue RE RTT SE ee