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ASSOCIATION OP WESTERN PULP AND PAPER WORKERS 



matter carefully and I am certain that their dedication 



will allow no verdict that is not fair and just to all 



parties concerned. I have appreciated the opportunity of 



being able to listen to the testimony of both parties. I 



was somewhat chagrined that the Government findings were 



not more complete, but I am certainly pleased that the 



Government is working and will continue to work in the 



public interest. 



"It may seem that I have taken a position 

 in support of the pulp mills. This is not necessarily 

 the case. I feel that the primary consideration should 

 be fair and equitable treatment. Federal pressure has 

 been brought to bear regardless of the unfortunate 

 necessity for this pressure, however, it must be admitted 

 that the pulp mills have yielded to this pressure and are 

 endeavoring to do something in the public interest. The 

 union members' position as public spirited citizens and 

 employees in industry must be considered by the conferees 

 and their position on the horns of this dilema requires 

 careful consideration and scrutiny by all parties. 



"Thank you very much for the opportunity to 

 submit this statement on behalf of the private citizens in 

 my area, on behalf of the employees in the pulp and paper 

 industry in my area. On behalf of our Union, the Association 



