Holifield Tied to ITT Payoff and Contract Proposal
U S Representative Chet Holifield received a $500 payoff from ITT via Robert Schmidt the same man who assisted his Defense Department letter backing a multi million dollar ITT contract proposal. ITT mentors Schmidt and Dita Beard ran opposite party outreach with Schmidt not registered as a lobbyist. Inside ITT says corporate brass debated a further pledge up to 400000 for Democrats in case Republicans funded the convention.
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Chet Holifield
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ITT
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Holifield
Robert Schmidt
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Dita Beard
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ITT Offer Not Evident To Democrats Despite Subdivision Ties
Report notes no clear proof that ITT or its two subsidiaries made a formal offer to the Democratic side. The passage hints at discussions or potential avenues but lacks verifiable evidence of an actual offer or agreement.
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Tax evasion charged against Rep Gallagher in federal indictment
A federal grand jury charged Rep Cornelius E. Gallagher of Bayonne New Jersey with evading more than 100000 dollars in income taxes along with perjury and conspiracy. The indictment covers 1960 to 1967 and alleges false bond purchases and tax evasion involving co conspirators. The case also mentions unrelated figures and events in Jersey City and broader political context.
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Cornelius E. Gallagher
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Gallagher
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Thomas Whian
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Thomas M Flaner
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