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~ 3 MISCELLANEOUS INTERVIESS & nunber of the officials of the Progressive Mine Workers of erica have been interviewed, and, of course, they gave evidence and tements vary favorable to the Govarnment's case in this matter. eB atenent _—— The Springfield Office has recently advised that three individuais interviewed have requested copies of signed statements which they gave to Agents of this Bureau. In view of the fact that these individuals were witnesses and not subjects, the Springfield Office declined to comply with their request; however, the question has been referred to the Depart- ment with a request for advice as to the procedure to be followed in the future in the event additional requests of a similar nature are received +S _ Pf 5. _ a a ae from other individusis interviewed. ACTION It is believed that the investigation in this case has progressed very satisfactorily from the Bureau's standpoint to date. The investigation is being vigorously pursued and you will be promptly informed of develop- ments in this ee Respectfulig,; r