THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Sept. 8, 1975 

 

 

The front page teases the lengthy article within: "The Billion-Dollar Reason for Hoffa's Disappearance" with a photo of Jimmy Hoffa as well.

Pages 6 and 7 are entirely taken up with the article, a detailed account concerning the missing labor union leader. Page 141 has a 1/2-page advertisement for their upcoming performance/concert at the Summer's End Festival at Memorial Field, Mt. Vernon, New York. Another small ad is for a KISS concert at The Capital in Passaic, New Jersey is found on page 136.

Jimmy Hoffa disappeared July 30, 1975 & was declared dead July 30, 1982. He was an American labor union leader who served as the president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. He became involved with organized crime from the early years of his Teamsters work, a connection that continued until his disappearance. He was convicted of jury tampering, attempted bribery, conspiracy, and mail and wire fraud in 1964 in two separate trials. He was imprisoned in 1967 and sentenced to 13 years.

Complete in 144 pages, tabloid-size, a midfold, in very good condition.

 

It is worth noting that "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. Founded in 1955, the Voice began as a platform for the creative community of New York City.

 

Provenance note: This issue comes from The Village Voice's own archives, part of their in-house collection used to create their digital archive.

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