Clifford Clinton

Clifford E. Clinton[1] (August 3, 1900 – November 20, 1969) was a California restaurateur who founded Meals for Millions,[2] one of two parent organizations of Freedom from Hunger, in 1946.

In 1944, Clinton asked Dr. Henry Borsook, a Caltech biochemist, to develop a food supplement that would provide proper nutritional values while costing no more than five cents per meal.

[4] According to historian Thomas Reppetto, Clinton may have been a target of LAPD harassment:[5] Despite Chief [Jim] Davis's efforts, the vice problem and the radicals remained troublesome.

In addition to the Red squad, the police department maintained a separate intelligence unit under Captain Earl Kynette, an experienced vice cop who undertook special investigations for Mayor Shaw and Chief Davis, including keeping an eye on alleged radicals such as State Assemblyman Sam Yorty.

An even greater challenge to the police were the antivice forces of the city led by Clifford  Clinton, a restaurateur who was president of the Citizens Independent Vice Investigating Committee (CIVIC).

Strangely, after he undertook his CIVIC responsibilities, Clinton's taxes rose, a number of patrons claimed food poisoning, and several suffered nasty falls on his premises.