We are writing you in reference to our linen service agreement of August 1, 1954. As you know, after entering into the agreement, union officials informed us they were fearful that your supplying of linen to us would precipitate a price war, and they have urged us to continue taking our linen requirements from our former supplier. You will note that our contract does not require us to deal exclusively with you or take all of our linen from you, but the contract provides that the items shall be furnished in any quantities requested" and that deliveries are to be made wherever desired. This will advise you that in accordance with the teras of our contract, we request you to deliver linen only to our store at 17051 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, commencing Monday, October 4, 1954. On and after the last mentioned date and until such time as we may notify you to the contrary, we direct you to discontinue supplying linen service items to our other stores and warehouse. EXHIBIT No. 85D September 22, 1954 Mr. Janes R. Hoffa 2741 Trumball Averme Detroit, 16, Michigan Dear Jimmie: IN RE: Marathon Linen Service, Inc. - Kinsel Drug Company My son, Joe, has kept me advised with respect to the developments in the I understand that on September 10, 1954, when you and Joe discussed the matter, you stated that, if Marathon-Kinsel agreed on an amendment to the price list in their contract so that the 5% reduction from the price in effect with Progressive was restored, the Union would no longer take any interest in the matter because the driver-salesmen's wages would not be reduced, I further informed that at a meeting on the same day you informed Mr. Morris Coleman of your organisation, in the presence of Bill Denanatas, George Cenematas and Mike George, that the Union was no longer interested in the matter because it had been settled satisfactorily; and I understand you also advised Ir. Coleman at that same meeting to stay away from Kinsels. On September 18, 1954, Marathon was in receipt of a letter from Kinsel dated September 17, 1954, a copy of which I enclose herewith for your information. On September 21, 1954 my son, Jee, had a conference with Mr. Glenn R, Miller, attorney for Kinsels, with regard to the matter. Eller stated that Kinsel was reluctant to take the action it did bert was forced to do so to avoid future Union trouble. Hiller further stated that insel's relationship with Coleman had always been harmonious in the past and, to insure future harmony, he ad vised Kinsel's Mr. 11 Downey to accede to Coleman'a demand that insel again do business with Progressive. I am of the opinion that this matter can only be straightened out in a confer enes, to be held at your office with all of the principals present. I would appreciate hearing from you upon your return so that we may arrange for such a meeting. with personal regards, I am meel. CC1 Marathon Linen Service, Inc. Sincerely yours, |