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( o appeared pringrie occ’ furnish information of interest to this investigation. His attitude is extremely cooperative and he is willing and anxious to testify concerning all matters within his knowledge. In spite of the fact that he is bitter toward LEWIS, EDMUNDSON and JAMES becnuse of their dictatorial methods and because cf his expulsion from UMW, nevcrtheless, he appears to have sufficient poise and intelligence to testify in an impartial manner. It is anticipated, of course, that an effort would be made to discredit his testimony on the ground of bias, with reforence : statement that he went to Mine "B* september 27 and 28 and Dec cr » 1937, it is noted that he has an automobile milcage diary which reflects his travel to Mine "B"™ on those dates. This diary alse rcfleets travel to Mine "B' on January 4, 1938. ON ot the following signed statement which is dated September 7, » but vhich was actually signed by him September $, 1943: "Springficld, Illinois September 7, 1543 following voluntary statemcnt to Special Agunte Bo. cpt tes i oo 7: the Federal Burcau of Investi- gition, rst: ully that IT cannot be required to make or sign any statoment in connection with this matter, Illinois, I wa, until Movember €0, 1942, I was a member of the United Wine “orkers of Americas, except from 1917 to 1919 during which time I ennloyed as a miner, se ie eS a oe ae wag met of The offices I hold throughout fulfilled the duties of District Board Member. this entire period were elective offices, - 4235 -