“He had big plans for this city, and the rest of the states in Region I—Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Boston was the big prize for him. It was his home. Controlling Boston would be critical to establishing his power base. Then he could deal with the other states within his region.“Well, look at you, Mr. Governor Big Shot!” exclaimed a voice out of the darkness.O’Brien turned and started to laugh. “Marion, my friend!” he shouted back. “You are the only man who can ...get away with that. Come on over here and share a drink with me.” The two men shook hands heartily, and O’Brien poured them a drink. He lit another cigar.Marion La Rue was a longtime member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters until he retired. He was periodically called upon by union leaders in Boston to undertake special projects, which included orchestrating the walkout of MBTA bus drivers during the St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Most of his assignments required months of planning and were flawlessly executed.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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