Bioff Testimony Details Chicago Syndicate Ties and One-Man Booth Scandal
Robby Parks reports on Willie Bioff recalling his rise from laborer to union power broker in Chicago. The testimony outlines ties to the International Theatrical Stage Employees, two-man booth conflicts, and payoffs to Balaban and Katz, Paramount, Warner, and others as part of theater circuit corruption. Bioff describes roles with Galvin, Maloy, and various unions, including gambling and bootlegging links, and notes negotiations in New York over projectionist contracts.
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Meat supply outlook promises ample civilian stocks
Poe area supervisor for the Food Distribution Administration announced that the suspension of live stock slaughtering quotas would continue through November, ensuring a plentiful meat supply for the civilian market.
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Washington Roundup Clears Sales Tax Plan and War Talks
Washington dispatch reports the House Ways and Means Committee rejected a national retail sales tax, nearly completing action on the general tax bill. It notes debates over demobilization funding for veterans, postwar policy concerns, and broader wartime production issues. Also mentions postal suspensions, university strikes in Argentina, and a shifting labor picture in Dallas.
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Postoffice Autos Make Record Miles Without Accident
Postoffice vehicles traveled 134419 miles in July August and September without an accident. Postmaster Dan Quill revealed Thursday the local office has received a citation on the record from the Postmaster General.
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Millionaire Newsboy Bequeathes Mostly To Charity
Grelo, 71, formerly Chicago city sealer known as the “millionaire newsboy,” died October 4. In probate court yesterday his will was read revealing $40,000 for churches and charities, $67,500 to relatives and friends, and $98,000 in trust. He left only $30,000 to himself, with $202,500 specified as bequests elsewhere.
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