Black Marketing (ca. 1940s)

The film depicts a case of black market operations during World War II, where a group of individuals conspired to illegally obtain and sell meat and other rationed goods. The government’s case against the defendants, including a meat packing plant operator and several wholesalers, is presented. The video highlights the various tactics used by the black market operators, such as paying bribes to retailers, and the government’s efforts to crack down on these illegal activities. The film emphasizes the importance of the public’s cooperation in reporting any black market activities to help the government win the battle against wartime racketeering.

Keywords
Black market, World War II, meat rationing, black market operations, government crackdown, wartime racketeering, consumer cooperation

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