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ERAS Wea te, Asm ggasi, . a GR up a - Frontier Committee ‘Awaits | Public Reaction | Before Considering Resolution | nnn . Caught in the middle of a city- wide controversy because of its consideration of a resolution advo- cating an immediate declaration of war against Germany, the Niagara Frontier Defense Committee today ~ delayed preparation of a substitute resolution until public reaction has shown what its policies should be,- Chairman Chauncey J. Hamlin, who sponsored the pro-war resolu- tion, is convinced that public dis- cussion of the question was “tend- ing to clarify the situation.” Meanwhile, the committee was stripped of nearly all of its official members, Health Commissioner Fronczak being the lone city de- ‘partment head who has not an- nounced his decision to resign. Dr. Fronezak is waiting for the com- - Mittee to send him a copy of the ~ controverted “pro-war” statement before he acts. Meanwhile, following action by Mayor Holling, Fire Commissioner Castimore and Public Works Com. missioner Louis A, Harding, Police ‘Commissioner McCle]j lan ane nounced his resignation from the . a ‘committee. However, Chairman : Hamlin said his organization would ; continue as an unofficial body. at ee “We are no longer responsible a for the defense of Buffalo,” Mr. aan a Halylin explained. “The official defen3s.council, appointed by-May- or Hollinyy now has chaser et thet It will be our duty to see that the defense council operates and ac- tually does something.” Gotiieiediintetelie ee a a Buffalo Evening News . Buffalo, New York | December 7, 1940. | GS-2 078A “| ae Mr. Hesden | Mr. Hosen 22. IE Gandy... rane teh sett ys