In one of his dreams of glory—even more grandiose than his dream of nationwide control of transportation—Teamster Boss James Riddle Hoffa had another vision: his corruption-riddled union should control the nation's municipal, county and state employees—including the police. Last week, in New York City, a Hoffa henchman, taking his cue from the boss, boldly announced that he was ready to organize the 24,000 members of the New York police department.* Said Teamster Henry Feinstein, 53, who holds down an $8,500-a-year city job as supervisor of transportation in Manhattan: Within a fortnight he would throw pickets around police headquarters, police depots...
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