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co a FAO ON On ew fh Soe el ell coll el ce ed) WO OOo SONU? fru 0 ORO RN ta Hw oO tat Ld) Lad Anon oe 38 LL Ld ad Pd Po WMH Ow Oa t Another Sizitian-born neighber of Larvara maintained that he was _ ; present to help “make coffee." Other explanations given by individuals at the, meevliag include trying to sell Barbara an autamonvile and attempting to rent a track trom farbara's solt drink bottling and distributing plant. (92-2967-6, 13; 92-2968-1, 5; 92-2937-1, p. 11) A aumber of theories have been fOrmulaled by law enforcement agencies, legislative investigating bodies, the press, and informants as to the real reasons for the mectiny. The fires theory is thal lhe meeting was called by Vito Genovese ~ for the purpose of exacting tribute from those present for the Maiia's general which is used io bribe and corrupt public officials and police. (62-9-47- 42) The secon! theory is that Barbara was acting in the capacity of fand, banker for the Ttaliat criminal cle-nent and the meeting was convened to settle cash transactions by individtals who owed each other money for various | ; operations. Barbara is said to have a fireprvof vault in his home for the storage of cash. (92-2976-1X, pp. 30, 31; 63-4296-1-38) A third theory is thal the individuals present discussed and finalized problems relating to the manufacture, distribution, and sale of illegal alcohol. There has been conjecture that arrangements were made to obtain sugar for the manufacture of {legal alcohol. (92-2976-5; 62-100008-361) mame