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MR. CALLAHAN March 13, 1908 J.B.ADAMS WILLIAM G. SIMON Former Special Agent in Charge EOD 12-9~40, Retired 3-11-4 . When it came to the Eureau's attention that the law firm of. which Simon is-a member is reprecenting the hoodlum clement associated with the opcration of Caesar's Palace, a Las Vegas gambling casino, my memoran- dum cf 2--1-63 recommended that Simon be deleted from ths Fpecial Corre- spondents' List. Mr. Mohr suggested that no action bo taken at that time with which the Director concurrcd. Purpose of this memorandum is to. outline deyelopments and recommend Simon be deleted from tho Special. Correspondents' List. .. Memorandum from Mr. Gale to Mr. DcLoach of 2-27-c8 reported additional activitics-of former SAC Simon and former Assistant U. S. Attorney Sheridan, a member of Simon's,firm, in dealings with Las Vegas hoodlums. Epecifically Simon and Sheridan had contacted ono of the three Gaming Control Eoard representatives for the Stato of Nevada in an effort to obtain a gambling license for the front in Caesar's Palace for concealed interests of Miami hoodlum-Moyer Lansky and La Cosa Nostra boss Gerardo. Catena of Newark, New Jersey. Los Angeles learned hadbeen.told efforts to obtain the gamlaing license looked favorable; however, the Gaming Control Eoard reprccentative told our Los Angeles Office that he will not rccommend for licensing bccauce of latter's background,. strong b6 hoodlum ties, and unsavory character. b7C Further, Mr. Gale's memorandum to Mr. DeLoach of 3-11-68 noted that millionaire gambler, currently the subject of an Interna!. Revcnue Service investigation concerning tax evasion, is being represented by the law firm of former Assistant Attorney General Herbert K, Miller and RGHkw6) + 1. - Mr. DeLoach 1-Mr. Bishop 1 - Mr. Gale (1)- Perconnel File of former Assistant Director Courtney. 7NOr RF^ORDED 1O MA- 2 958