Henry Ford's fixer Harry Bennett had long been close to the FBI's Detroit Bureau Chief John Bugas, who, in an FBI field report, once described Bennett as "a friend of the Bureau." In early …

John S. Bugas (1908-1982) was an FBI special agent and a vice president at Ford Motor Company. This collection contains some of his files from his time at the Federal Bureau of …

Jan 21, 2024 · Rival executives John S. Bugas, left, vice president in charge of industrial relations of the Ford Motor Co., and Cyrus R. Osborn, a vice president of the General Motors Corp. and …

Jul 15, 1978 · John Bugas, a Ford official and ally of young Henry, went to the newly dismissed Mr. Bennett's office. He recalled that Mr. Bennett swore at him and then, “at the height of it, he …

Dec 3, 2023 · In Detroit, John Bugas, local FBI director, will be charged with the protection of the greatest concentration of defense industries in the country.

John Stephen Bugas (April 26, 1908 – December 2, 1982) was the second in command at Ford Motor Company during the presidency and chairmanship reign of Henry Ford II (the oldest …

Dec 3, 1982 · John S. Bugas, a retired vice president of the Ford Motor Company and one of Henry Ford 2d's closest friends and aides, died today at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. He was 74 …

Mar 5, 1978 · “Mr. Ford would say, ‘Jump,’ and Bennett would strain every muscle—he'd do anything,” says John Bugas, who was once Bennett's right‐hand man.

Dec 2, 1982 · YPSILANTI, Mich. -- Retired Ford Motor Co. Vice President John S. Bugas, one of Henry Ford II's closest friends and aides, died Thursday at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. He was …

But Bugas headed off any U.A.W. attempt to play Ford and G.M. off against each other. Said he: “If the U.A.W.-C.I.O. concludes a more favorable economic settlement with General Motors, …

Sep 6, 2018 · John Bugas grew up in Rock Springs and graduated from University of Wyoming in 1934. During WWII he broke up Nazi spy rings in Detroit as a Special Agent of the FBI. His …

Jun 16, 2003 · John Bugas became a key ally on Henry Ford II's battle for power. Hoping to neutralize him, Bennett hired Bugas and doubled his FBI salary. Then Bennett instructed his …

Despite his "erstwhile G-man" [2] life, Bugas, like his boss Henry Ford, was a "thorough-going free enterpriser" [20] and vigorous defender of laissez-faire capitalism and business interests (often …

Max Fisher, John Bugas and Henry Ford II were the closest friends amongst Detroit's business elite. In the 1950s, Bugas and Fisher invested in Wyoming oil wells together. Bugas later …

10 hours ago · John Primer performs on stage with the Real Deal Blues Band as opening act for Buddy Guy. ... setting up a soulful run through Dixon’s “I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man.” “S–t!” …