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Mr. Ladd Ze In addition, Mr. Hallford stated that two of the persons interviewed have requested copies of the statements that they made. He esid that the requests were tactfully refused and the matter wes not pressed in any way by the - persons interviewed. It was pointed out to Mr. Haliford that if these requests became mumerous and aggressive he should immediately notify the Bureau go that the matter could be forwarded to the Department for the Department's information and for whetever action the Department desires to take. To date, according to Mr. Hallford, investigation is progressing very satisfactorily and it appears from present indications that the Springfield office will be able to complete the investigation by the deadline which has been furnished to it, namely, approximately September 25, 2943. SAC Haliford briefly commented that the statements taken to date appeared to be favorable to the Government's case as outlined by theDepartment in its brief of what it desires to establish in order to prove a violation. , ACTION: As stated above, stops have been placed with the MAIL ROOM and from present indications it would appear that the report will reach the Bureau by Monday morning some time, at which time the summary for the Director will be prepared and copies of the report immediately forwarded to the Department. n Respectfully, ZL Ubke F. L. Welch Mem ee enna a eamiiiatiited