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which they suggest. I am sending you the documents todey, however, in order that there may be no unnecessary delay in getting them into the hands of your agents. Many of the doouments should be of considerable assistance when you ooye to interview the offtoials of the Progressive Union such as JohnkKane, ¢ General Counsel, and JoXoranio, Presidents It is my belief that all of these officials who participated in the events of 1937-41 should sooner or later be fully interviewed. You will determine when it is most appropriate to make these con- tacts. When Mr. Coleman was in Springfield, he discussed with Mr. Hallford the possibility that pending negotiations between the American Federation of Labor and U.M.W. made it precarious to discuss the case in confidence with these Progressive officials. ‘Obviously, however, these officials should have a wealth of knowl- edge concerning the pertinent events, and their cooperation can be a great aid to your Bureau. Respectfully, 1D hugs exon. BERGE paras, Assistant Attorney General. Enclosure No. 240982