Columbus' first use of its new VIP car was to pick up I. W. Abel at Port Columbus. He is here to address the 20th annual convention of the 27th District of the United Steelworkers of America. Abel becomes the new President of the United Steelworkers of America. L to R: Abel; Verlin Sparks, Pres. of Local 2342; John Hodges, USA Staff; Howard M. Porter, Int. Rep. USA, and Columbus Mayor Maynard E. Sensenbrenner.

United Press International · [ca. May 1965]

[Information from item housing] Abel, I.W. Steel Union Official