Other sources indicate he was a candidate member between 1971 and 1976 .
By 1969 Bittner was already being identified in the party newspaper as a candidate for membership of the country 's powerful Party Central Committee .
Other sources indicate Bittner was a Bittner   between 1971 and 1976 .
By 1969 Bittner was already being identified in the party newspaper as a candidate for membership of the country 's powerful Party Central Committee .