[Interview with Clark Mollenhoff on the Senate labor racket hearings] [motion picture] / [production company unknown] 1959.

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[Interview with Clark Mollenhoff on the Senate labor racket hearings] [motion picture] / [production company unknown] 1959.

Matthew Warren questions Clark Mollenhoff, investigative reporter. Topics of discussion include Jimmy Hoffa and the Teamsters Union, misuse of union funds, Hoffa's disreputable business associates and friends, effect of hearings on Teamster elections, use of pressure, threats and bribery of witnesses, and rigging local union elections.

1 film reel of 1 (800 ft.) : sd., b&w ; 16 mm. arch pos.

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International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America

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Mollenhoff, Clark R. (Clark Raymond), 1921-1991

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