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center for trade union people in Civilian Defense work... We oes f2el that it would be to the advantage of the Office of Civilian ek Defense to avail itself of this opportwity offered by Highlander." mer New Orleans Industrial Union Council T. «A. Russell, Chairman "4 civilian defonse center at Highlander would be of creat value, not only for the union mombers but for the working people in general." Telesforo Oviedo, Secretary Spinach Workars Union, Local #87, UCaPAA, CIO hathis, Texas, "The local union expressad whole-hearte approval of the pro- crar, outlined" and roquested "that a defense training center for southern union neubers be established at Highlander" by “t.2 OCD. Melissa Poarce, Recording Secratary - Textile Yorkers Union of America, Local #1;52 Danville, Virginia, “T have discussed this plan with various representative froups ani it is our opinion that this plan provides an unusual op- den ae omrarocr oan + per tunity to utilize leaders in the trade union movement to the fullest extent, in the important work of Civilian Defense," Fr. C. Pisper, "Regional Director CcIo aw Orleans, La. "J shall discuss this matter with Lr, Watt and kr. Brophy at who first opportunity." J. mR. Stezlnan, Director U.S. Conciliation Service. "I think your suggestion made to Ur. James Landis for the train- ins of union members in the prevention of sabotage, improvenent of morale, and methods of increasin:: production, is a very con- structive one and I hope it can be carried out," Jerry Voorhis, Congressman. ag Other publications obtained were a report of “Fy the meeting of the Executive Committee of the Hichlander Folk School ‘ en denuary 11, 1942 and an announcement of the tenth anniversary to ’ hs b-T at Montearle on September 12 and 13, 1942. This announcenent m 4 stated that individuals can help by enrolling "friends of Highlander" an] raisinc noney for the alumni fund; for membership cards write BURL SCHUIDT, alunni secretary, Alunni Association, 29 Russell -9-