Word: distributor
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...then told De Lorean that a "Mr. Vicenza," a drug distributor the C.I. knew, would be willing to put up about $3 million to complete the purchase of 220 lbs. of cocaine for roughly $5 million. Vicenza, actually DEA Agent John Valestra, would handle the distribution of the coke, and De Lorean would be given most of the profits. The C.I. told De Lorean that once the cash was on hand, the actual financial transaction would be conducted by Benedict, the presumed bank officer...
Kraus first entered the race last January, and was widely considered a long shot at the outset. Lyons, an Arlington flower distributor, who ran for the seat four years ago, had the highest name recognition and was considered the favorite. But the Harvard admissions officer soon established himself as the most progressive candidate in the crowded field, and won the backing of conservative organizations praising him for "honesty and integrity...
...were to be sprayed with paraquat. The state of Florida, in apparent agreement, has announced that it will spray some fields with the herb killer. The Florida plan has prompted critical editorials in local newspapers as well as a lawsuit from NORML. In addition, the Chevron Chemical Co., a distributor of paraquat, has fired off a warning letter to the U.S. Department of Justice and the DEA: "The product label bears the word poison and the skull-and-crossbones insignia, but terrifying people in order to modify behavior is not a registered use." Still, Florida officials remain committed to paraquat...
Earlier this month, Procter & Gamble took its strongest action. It filed defamation suits against three persons who allegedly spread the rumors and advocated a boycott of Procter & Gamble products: an Atlanta man who works for a grocery-products distributor and a Pensacola, Fla., couple who sell competing household goods door to door...
...engaged in financial activities that, while not illegal, seem less than appropriate for the nation's chief law enforcement officer. Shortly before assuming his Cabinet post, Smith accepted a $50,000 "severance" payment from Earle M. Jorgensen Co., a Los Angeles-based steel and aluminum distributor. This seems out of proportion to his duties as a director paid $500 for each board meeting he attended. The severance award was made after Reagan announced that Smith was his choice for Attorney General...