James P. Hoffa
DET97111701- 17 NOVEMBER 997 - DETROIT, MICHIGAN, USA: A smiling James P. Hoffa straightens his tie at a press conference in Detroit November 17th. Hoffa demanded that Teamsters president Ron Carey be immediately removed from office, following today' decision by a judge that barred Carey from seeking reelection. UPI bp/Bill Pugliano
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