Finance Committee County Board - Cigarette Tax Hearing 3-7-80
Identifier
F.2012-03-1667
Date Of Production
March 7 1980
Abstract
The Cook County Board of Commissioners pass a 5 cent tax increase on cigarettes.
Description
This film documents a hearing held by the Cook County Board of Commissioners on March 7, 1980 to consider a 5 cent tax increase on cigarettes in the county. Several people voice the concern that such a tax could encourage organized crime’s involvement in the illegal distribution of cigarettes. Multiple attendees are shown smoking during the debate. The film concludes as the board votes to approve the tax, and WLS-TV consumer reporter Karen Kalish begins an interview with George Dunne, President of the Board of Commissioners.
Run Time
12 min 35 sec
Format
16mm
Extent
450 feet
Color
Color
Sound
Mag Stripe
Reel/Tape Number
1/1
Has Been Digitized?
Yes
Element
Color Reversal Intermediate
Genre
Form
Subject
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Related Places
Distributor
Main Credits
Koza, Frank (is filmmaker)
Participants And Performers
Kalish, Karen (is participant)
Dunne, George (is participant)
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