The Archive · 1940

John L. Lewis Says He Will Resign Fiery C. I. O. Leader to Quit in Few Days

Atlantic City, Nov. 19.

Mr. John L. Lewis, yesterday told the Congress of Industrial Organization that he will resign as president in a few days.

Mr. Lewis announced his resignation intentions while delivering his annual report to the CIE. which is meeting here in annual convention.

Prior to the presidential election Mr. Lewis announced that e would resign from the leadership of the C.LO. if President Roosevelt were re-elected.

Mr. Lewis yesterday told the convention he would fulfil his pledge. Mr. Philipp Murray, the Vice-President of the organization. is expected to succeed Mr, Lewis.—United Class, Very quiet, KING'S LIBERTY late Nimbus Dun 13-0, A76. "Y" Class. DON AGUSTIN Grey 13-0, 3/2, "Y" Class, Fast and quiet to ride. Believed sound.

ROMEO Bay Horse 14-3, HK./ 118, "Z" Class, quiet to ride, Believed sound.

FLEETING GULL Grey 13-1, A/205, "Y" Class, Winner and placed many times, Good 5th Class pony.

THE WITCH Brown Australian Mare 14-2, SR.C./54. Winner of one race, Second five times, Third twice, DOC Grey 13-3, A/305, "Y"

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