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for fear it would obligate him
to UAW leader Walter Reuther
who is at odds with AFL-CIO
leaders.

Simkin has told the press that
he wants the negotiations in
Pittsburgh to be more than ex-
ploratory. He is hoping for a
settlement.

Local 45 Vice-President
Raymond Mengacci reported
yesterday that more than $100,-
000 has been contributed to the
strike benefit fund by union
people still working.