</s>Re: Minas J. Zarolan, also known as: Tockov John Zarolan On June 7, 1969, Mrs. Ruth Gutowski, Manager, Alpine Motel, 26131 Michigan Avenue, Mrs ., Ruth Gutkowski, advised that M. J. Zerotan is currently staying in unit 25 and has been registered. at the motel since April 8, 1968. She made available his registrarized street. Niagara Falls, New York home address as 503 Nash Street, Niagara Falls. Now home address is located he represents as the U.S. U.C.U.S ., Comm ., His car license number was shown as New York 886367. Mrs. Gutowski advised that Zarolan does, some type of construction work that he is usually in his room. during the evening hours. Mrs. Gutkowski maintains a record of long-distance telephone calls made by residents of the of long distance telephone calls were made by the residents of no long-distance calls. She said Zarolan frequently calls no woman at telephone number TR 4-0900. She believed this woman may be a girl friend of his and he refers to her as Matti (phonetic). The R.L. Polk Company, Detroit, Michigan, maintains a. 1967 City Directory for Nagara Falls, Now York. A check of this directory reveals one Minas j. Zarotan residing at 503 Niagara Street, Apartment 2. It was indicated he was retired. The 1967-68 Cross Index Directory for Detroit listed telephone number TR4-0990 as being for Merchandising Directors, 7338 Woodward Avenue. On June 13, 1968, MinasJ. Zarolian was interviewed and furnished the following information; -3- 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
Minas J. Zarolan (also known as Tockov John Zarolan) was investigated by U.S. federal authorities in 1968 due to his expressed hostility toward Senator Robert F. Kennedy and alleged connections to an organization called Fedyah, described as a group of Arabs and Lebanese opposed to Jews. Zarolan resided at the Alpine Motel in Inkster, Michigan, from April to June 1968, where he was interviewed by the FBI. He admitted to harboring intense dislike for Kennedy, calling him a "carpet-bagging S.O.B." and stating he would have taken action against him if possible, though he denied involvement in Kennedy’s assassination or knowledge of the perpetrator. A letter found at the Alpine Motel referenced derogatory remarks about Kennedy and suggested an Arab might have been responsible for his death. Zarolan provided details about his military service in the U.S. Navy (1943–1945), employment as a postal clerk, and arrests for drunk and disorderly conduct and assault. He also mentioned his family members, including his fiancée Maritza Derderian, sisters Queenie Sarkissian and Susan Kalpakian, and former wife Maria Josephine. The FBI noted his car details (1964 Oldsmobile) and monitored his activities due to concerns about mental stability and potential threats.  

Key People:  
- **Minas J. Zarolan** (also known as Tockov John Zarolan): Subject of the investigation, described as a former postal clerk, construction worker, and individual with a history of arrests and psychiatric hospitalization.  
- **Mrs. Helen Schodowski**: Alpine Motel employee who discovered letters referencing Kennedy’s assassination.  
- **Mrs. Ruth Gutkowski**: Alpine Motel manager providing details about Zarolan’s stay and phone calls.  
- **Vasil Kova**: Cement contractor in Detroit, possibly associated with Zarolan.  
- **Queenie Sarkissian** and **Anna Ohanesian**: Sisters of Zarolan, mentioned as family members.  
- **Maria Josephine McKeen**: Zarolan’s ex-wife.  
- **Maritza Derderian**: Zarolan’s fiancée.  

Key Locations:  
- **Alpine Motel, Inkster, Michigan**: Where Zarolan resided during the investigation.  
- **Niagara Falls, New York**: Zarolan’s former residence and place of medical retirement.  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Site of Zarolan’s military service and arrests.  
- **Detroit, Michigan**: Location of employment and phone records.  
- **St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Washington, D.C.**: Zarolan’s military discharge location.  
- **Veterans Administration hospitals** (Sawtellie, Canandaigua): Locations of Zarolan’s stays for mental health treatment.  

Key Events:  
- **June 6–7, 1968**: FBI investigation into Zarolan’s potential ties to Kennedy’s assassination, including discovery of a letter referencing an "Arab" involved in the shooting.  
- **1943–1945**: Zarolan’s service in the U.S. Navy under the alias Tockov John Zarolan due to age discrepancies.  
- **1949–1952**: Arrests for drunk and disorderly conduct, assault, and hospitalization at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital.  
- **1965**: Medical retirement from the Post Office following a gastronomy procedure.  
- **1968**: Zarolan’s stay at Alpine Motel and interviews with FBI agents regarding his opposition to Kennedy.  

Key Organizations:  
- **U.S. Navy**: Zarolan’s military service.  
- **Veterans Administration hospitals**: Where Zarolan was treated for mental health issues.  
- **United States Postal Service**: Former employer of Zarolan.  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted the investigation into Zarolan’s activities and potential connections to Kennedy’s assassination.  
- **Fedyah**: Alleged organization mentioned by Zarolan, described as composed of Arabs and Lebanese opposed to Jews.  

Note: The document contains a social security number (SSN) which has been redacted as [SSN REDACTED].

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