</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

John F. Kennedy was a target for physical action by Minas J. Zaroian, who expressed intense dislike and hatred towards him. However, there is no direct connection to Minas J. Zaroian or his activities in the assassination of Senator Kennedy.

Minas J. Zaroian, also known as Tockov John Zarolan, was interviewed on June 13, 1968, and denied any knowledge of the assassination or involvement with Sirhan Sirhan. He cooperated with authorities, providing information about his past and acquaintances.

Zaroian's father mentioned an organization called Fedyah, which was active in the old country and composed of Arabs and Lebanese who hate Jews. Zaroian recalled a rumor about this organization possibly existing in New York City and suggested it should be investigated due to its potential connection with Senator Kennedy's death.

Zaroian has a history of arrests for drunk and disorderly conduct, assault, and other crimes. He was arrested in Los Angeles in 1949 and paid a $100 fine. He was also hospitalized several times, including a stay at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Washington, D.C. from March to September 1945.

Zaroian is described as being 5'10" tall with dark brown eyes and hair. He has a scar on his stomach and wears horn-rimmed glasses. His employment history includes working as a laborer for VASILE KOVA, a cement contractor in Detroit, Michigan.

The FBI transmitted an AIRTEL to the Director of the FBI and SAC, Detroit, regarding Minas J. Zaroian on June 14, 1968, due to his questionable mental stability and potential threat to government figures.

Key individuals mentioned:
- Minas J. Zaroian (also known as Tockov John Zarolan)
- Senator Robert Kennedy
- Sirhan Sirhan
- VASILE KOVA (cement contractor)
- MARIA JOSEPHINE MCEAN (Zaroian's wife)
- MARITZA DERDERIAN (Zaroian's fiancée)

Key dates and locations:
- July 13, 1927: Minas J. Zaroian's birthdate
- September 16, 1943: Zaroian enlisted in the United States Navy
- March to September 1945: Zaroian was placed in St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Washington, D.C.
- 1946-1952: Zaroian spent time in Veterans Administration hospitals for various reasons
- 1949: Zaroian arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct in Los Angeles

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