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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1958

Page

3

Teamsters face large legal bill in Hoffa era settlement

The Teamsters confront about a half million dollars in legal fees from the settlement blocking James R. Roffa’s bid for union presidency. Lawyer Godfrey P. Schmidt seeks 300000 in fees, with union approval needed from Judge Letis, as costs on both sides in the case total near 500000. Hoffa says he is divesting private business interests to comply.

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Massachusetts House OKs Furcolo Tax Plan and Cigarette Levy

Massachusetts Governor Furcolo wins a major victory as the House approves the withholding tax plan and a sixth cent cigarette tax hike. The measures, effective Jan 1 1959 and March 1, 1959, would raise about 23 million dollars for the coming fiscal year to help balance a 418 million dollar budget. A stamp requirement on cigarettes was also passed, with a 133 to 83 vote.

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Cyprus talks end without agreement in Athens

British and Greek officials wrapped up talks on Cyprus with no sign of a deal. Informants said no agreement appeared likely. In Bombay two men who offered large currency bills for buttermilk were arrested for pickpocketing.

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