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PRESIDENT'S PERSONAL FILE PPF 9 Gifts P Mar. - -June 1944 vered ed at thern PPF900628 vered F. nn7. EARLY, Eugene E., Publisher, P.P.7, QUEENS EVENING NEWS, New York, New York, March 11, 1944 - (ack. 3/13/44). 9-P Let. to Mr. Early, sending along the souvenir program of the ALBANY LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENTS' ASSOCIATION DINNER; imagines the President and Mr. Early may "find some amusing bits in it" In ack. of above date, STE says he will show it to the President at the first opportunity. Book sent to Study. See P.P.F. 9-Q fmf vered F. nn7. PPF MEMORANDUM FOR MRS. BOETTIGER FROM: EDITH HELM March 1, 1944. 9-O "Pursuant to your request, I telephoned to the Belgian Embassy to say that the President will be very glad if Mr. Andre Cauvin will bring his film after dinner on March ninth to show to the President and his guests. Mr. Cauvin will arrive about eight-thirty. The film will be sent from the Belgian Embassy the morning of March ninth." SEE: 73 iok Attached to above file is memo 2/16/44 re the Belgian Ambassador's call about the £ilm. Also memo of 2/24/44 to Miss Tully from J. Romagna saying that the Ambassador says he has invitation from Mrs. Boettiger to attend the dinner with the President on evening of March 9 and to show the picture after the dinner. vsd On 3/11/44 Mr. Cauvin sent thank-you let. to the Pres. for the opportunity to show above film. Sent album of photographs taken in the Belgian Congo. To Study. iok vered pr.7, F. LIBRARY RP+ q-p March 22, 1944 My dear Miss Peest: XPPI It was kind of you to send the Presi- q-B dent a copy of your book EDUCATION. Permit me x107 to thank you in his behalf and to assure you that your friendly thought is appreciated. Very sincerely yours, Grace G. Tully Private Secretary B X Miss Hazel D. Peest, Wilson, New York. cd vered pr.7, F. 2008 PPF TAGGART, Hon. Thomas D., Jr. - Mayor of Atlantic City Atlantic City, N.J. 9-P March 13, 1944. Ackd. 3/22/44 The Let. to the President re bound album of photographs of the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration Conference which was held in Atlantic City, N.J. last year. At request of Congressman Elmer H. Wene of New Jersey Gen. " tson accepted above book on 3/17/44; gift to the Pres. from Mayor Taggart. Book of photographs and copy of let. from the Mayor sent to Series B, Franklin D. Roosevelt Library. SEE: PPF-7787 iok vered pr.7. F. "q-p March 7, 1944 Dear Mr. Runes: This is by may of acknowledging and x253-Borks thanking you for your letter of February eleventh and for those two copies of "The American Way" which you were good enough to send. I an grate- ful to you for your thought of me. I an sure the President would appre- clate the special leather bound copy which you have sade up for him. If you are to send the book in my care, I shall be very glad to 800 pr79-B that be receives it. Very sincerely yours, STEPHEN EARLY Secretary to the President Mr. Dagobert D. Runes Philoso hical Library, 15 East Fortieth Street, New York 16, N. T. aw: xpcts 8704 Booke in stis bookcase vered HOLD PHILOSOPHICAL LIBRARY Publishers Telephone MUrray Hill 3-5683 15 EAST FORTIETH STREET NEW YORK 16, N. Y. 2/11/44 Mr. Stephen Early Secretary to the President The White House Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. Early: Under separate cover we are forwarding to you two advance hand cut and bound copies of the forthcoming book THE AMERICAN WAY. The book should be off the binder's presses in about ten days. There will be a special leather bound copy for the President which I should deem it a privilege to present to him. raithfully yours, 5 Dagober D. Runes DDR: RS vered pr.7. q-p March 22, 1944 Pennidents My dear Mr. Runes: Thank you ever so much in the President's behalf for your courtesy in sending him that beautifully bound copy of your book THE AMERICAN WAY. I can assure you that he appreciates the friendly thought which prompted this presentation. Very sincerely yours, Grace G. Tully Private Secretary Dagobert D. Runes, 15 East 40th Street, New York, 16, N. I. mgs vered jse actiol spy. Wegner 3/22mg GD DPM 20, 1944 Drack in study 7, EN: P 156 is for the wood was sent to President; n for his desk at garage. - the the for. US letter to Mr. Early: LS an excerpt from Mr. fmf or President are the will be a special leather bound " A.W. overed THE WHITE house acpst Dan. washington March 20, 1944 P.7, P MEMORANDUM FOR MRS. EBEN: Plywood was sent to President; - The attached book is for the President shon for his desk at garage. - from Mr. Dagobert D. Runes, Philosophical Library) 15 East Fortieth Street, New York 16, New York, It has not been thanked for. fmf The following is an excerpt from Mr. Dagobert D. Runes' letter to Mr. Early: "There will be a special leather bound copy for the President " A.W. vered Who Louise St. John, P.P.7. Dpn BROCHSTEINS, INC., Houston, 1, Texas, P.P.F, March 27, 1944 - ack. 9-P Two pamphlets and a souvenir piece of Plywood was sent to President; mo covering let. Plywood given to Mr. Groshon for his desk at garage. - (it's for pencils). See P.P.F. 9-B fmf overed Who Louise St. John, P.P.7. ALLEN. Miss Margaret S. PP7 SCHUTZ, Anton PPF New York Graphic Society New York, N.Y. 9-P March 21, 1944 Ackd. 3/25/44 Let. to the President and sent first set of proofs of four subjects printed from water colors by the official Navy Combat Artists. States that 2 additional subjects will be ready in few wks. and will be presented to the Pres. Prints show progress made in the field of fine art reproduction by the young American publishing industry. Proßfs put in print case. SEE: PPF-9-N iok vered RICE, Editor, Sarah Alice, (Mrs. Stuart A. Rice), CATHBDRAL AGE, THE, Washington, 16, D.C., O.P.7, March 245 1944 - (moke 3/25/44). 9-P Let. to lides Tully, encl. copy of the Faster Issue of The Cathedral Age, calling atten. to an article "Cathedrels Adorn the Postage Stamps of Mary Different Nation, which the President might like to inclue in his stamp collection.- Copy of periodical sent to Study. See P.P.F. 9-C Inf overed Tauine at. John. P.P.7 ALLISH, Miss Margaret S. PPF Canden, N.J. March 17, 1944. Ackd. 3/28/44. 9-P Let. to the President stating that she has some badges and pins from Democratic elections - one dated 188% Asks if President would like to have them for his Hyde Park Library. In ack. Miss Tully states that the President "would like very much to have those items which you have in your possession." SEE: 299 iok overed BOOTH, Miss Louise St. John, Sharon, Pa. P.P.9-P 3-14-44 (ask. 3-27-44) 9- Sends a framed picture to the President. Picture put in Print case. Frame given away. See P.P.F.9-B br 1 shells at TT U. medium Marauders covered PPF GONSALVES, Manuel B. New Bedford, Mass. 9-P March 2, 1944. Ackd. 3/27/44. Let. to the President enclosing photograph of the model, which writer made, of the D. A. Brayton. Photograph put in Print Case, SEE: PPF-223 lok shells at TT U. medium Marauders covered SUMMERLIN, George T., Chief of Protocol, Dept. of State, ppz GIDDINGS, E., Berkeley, 4, California, P.P-7. March 25, 1944 - ack. 9-P with note. Sent the President a donkey pin as a birthday remembrance, together Gift given to Miss Tully. See P.P.F. 9-G fmf shells TT S medium Marauders covered SUMMERLIN, George T., Chief of Protocol, Dept. of State, ppz PPF KERRIGAN, Mrs. Joseph J. Palm Beach, Fla. 9-P Ackd. March 31, 1944 The Milton A. Fuller, Inc., Palm Beach, Fla. sent package to the President containing a pipe and tobacco humidor accompanied by an unsiged card. On 5/6/44 Miss Tully wrote to above firm asking name of donor. Under date of 3/13/44 Mr. Fuller advised Miss Tully that the gift was from Mrs. Joseph J. Kerrigan, formerly Mrs. Summer Welles. Presidential ackd. sent to Mrs. Kerrigan, 3/31/44. Penciled note: Gift (humidor) given to John Poettiger as birthday gift - ME. SEE: PPF-9-K iok shells TT U. medium Marauders covered SUMMERLIN, George T., Chief of Protocol, Dept. of State, ppz. FOUR ACE CLUB, Kansas City, 6, Missouri, March 25, 1944 - ack. P.O.Z. 9-P Miss Tully wrote to the Club, thanking them for sending the playing cards and pin to the President. T.A. See P.P.F. 9-17 imf shells at one TT S medium Marauders covered SUMMERLIN, George T., Chief of Protocol, Dept. of State, pez. HEWLETT, Miss Bessie M., P-P-7, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 7, 1944 - (ack. 3/27/44). 9-P Sends President a framed poem, accompanied by note. Given to Garage Mailroom. See P.P.F. 9-H fmf TT S. medium Marauders covered SUMMERLIN, George T., Chief of Protocol, Dept. of State, - p.pz WARE, Mrs. James W. 309 East Tenth Street, PP4.9-P New Albany, Indiana January 28, 1944 - (Ack, 3/29/44) Mrs. Ware wrote the President on above date accompanying snapshots taken by her husband stationed at Iran with United States Army Medical Corps. Wishes the President to include these pictures in his personal collection.- --- pictures sent to Hyde Park Library - Series B with description. See P.P.F.9-W emc U. medium Marauders SUMMERLIN, George T., Chief of Protocol, Dept. of State, Wesh D pz O'CONNELL, Charles B. Booklyn, New York, March 22, 1944. Writes the President commending him on the way he is handling the war effort. Wants to be doing something definite in the war effort himself. Has a son in the Air Corps. Is offering the President the picture of the first American Legion Convention of the New York branch taken in Rochester, Oct. 1919.--General Watson, March 30th, wrote to Mr. O'Connell thanking him on behalf of the President for his letter and kind words of con- fidence. General Watson said the President understands Mr. O'Connell's feeling of pride in his family's fullhearted participation in this fight for freedom and the President hopes that Mr. 0'Connell will find some way of doing more active war work as we need all the manpower we can get. SEE P.P.F. 8737 AS P.P.F. 9-P medium SUMMERLIN, George T., Chief of Protocol, Dept. of State, Weah Da pez SCHULZ, Harold Industrial Arts Instructor, Kilbourn Junior Trade School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Feb. 8, 1944. Writes the President that they have a Leather Club there and that one of the boys, Paul Gendusa, made the U.S. eagle design and Donald Perkins made the coat wallet. This gift is being sent to the President.--Miss Tully, March 28th, wrote to Mr. Schulz saying the President had noted with interest what Ms.Schulz had to say in his letter and was pleased to have the wallet that was courteously presented to the President for Paul Gendusa and Donald Perkins and hopes that Mr. Schulz will convey the President's thanks to the boys. SEE P.P.F. 25 AS P.P.F. 9-P TT U. medium Marauders covered SUMMERLIN, George T., Chief of Protocol, Dept. of State, Wash., D.C. TURNER, Pfc. James W. #16072438 Co.C. 53rd. Sig. Bn. APO#302, c/o Postmaster P.P.7.9.P P.P.7. P New York, N.Y. Acknowledged - March 28, 1944 Pfc. Turner sent the President a water-color portrait and on back of the portrait "To - 'The Commander-In-Chief" To you and your subordinates, the best of luck. James W. Turner, Pfc. 16072438, Co.C. 53 Sig.Bn., 1201 N. Western Ave. Bloomington, Illinois" - portrait sent to Store Room. See P.P.F. 9-T emc shells TT U. medium Marauders covered SUMMERLIN, George T., Chief of Protocol, Dept. of State, p P P Z Wash., D.C. 9-P 3-29-44 pp7 9-P March 27, 1944 Gentlemen: Permit me to thank you in the President's behalf for your kindness in sending him the seeds re- x pp79-5 ceived recently. I can assure you that your friendly thought is ever so much appreciated. I need hardly say that this gift is accepted only with the understanding that there will be no publicity in connection with the presentation. Very sincerely yours, Grace G. Tully Private Secretary Paradise Seed Company x Paradise, Pennsylvania. vmt Seeds to mr. Ingling TT U. medium Marauders covered SUMMERLIN, George T., Chief of Protocol, Dept. of State, Wash., D.C. 9-7 3-29-44 Encloses to Gen. Watson, copy of a despatch dated March 14, 1944, which has been received from the American Consulate at Casablanca, Morocco, transmitting a communication addressed to the President by the Pacha of Marrakech, thanking President for autographed portrait. Also enclosed a copy of a despatch dated March 14 from the American Consulate at Casablanca concerning a gift (some kind of Morrish curio), which the Pacha of Marrakech desires to present to the President. Mr. Summerlin would like to know whether the President wishes to accept this gift. Penciled notation. - "telephoned Mr. Summerlin - yes." See P.P.F.8648 br CMDar at TT U. medium Marauders covered News Publishing Company Publishers of The Park City Daily News Commercial Printing Bowling Green, Kentucky March 29, 1944. envel, uttached a-p 9- learl. President Franklin D. Roosevelt The Whitehouse Washington D. C. My dear Mr. President: We are sending you herewith a tear sheet from our issue of March 26 containing an article about the large eggs which are being produced by Warren County, Ky., hens and a sample collection of same being sent toyou. We thought. perhaps you would be interested in seeing this artícle. With best wishes, we beg to remain Sincerely yours, X PARK CITY DAILY NEWS X.P.7.7.9-E C.M. Gaines General Manager and Publisher tons of shells at one U. S. medium Marauders covered ithout effecting much by Thunderbolt fighters slashed at general situation, Al- the rail city of Hirson in Northern ers announced. France today, continuing the air of- S, however, managed fensive against rail targets, Hirson, more tanks into the near the Belgian border, is a junc- ontinental hotel, and tion of lines leading to several etween tanks and ar- French port cities. ged around the hotel An indication that new operations against Germany were under way e which shook the tonight came from the German attle area also reach- radio which broadcast that "several S in the rear as the nuisance planes are over northwest to prevent the Ger- Germany and are heading toward Diaponition ? engthening their hold Central Germany." n-like Cassino sector. The Berlin blow climaxed one of mans, commanded by the most terrific 60-hour bombings ard Heindrich to hold periods of the war leaving four of were believed to have Germany's great war centers burn- BB e of ancient tunnels ing tonight. Abbey hill through In addition to the capital they are vere reinforcing their the naval base of Kiel, the air- craft manufacturing and rail city n Page 2, Column 7) of Frankfurt and the ball-bearing factory center of Schweinfurt. Killed By The Berlin raid was the fifth since to lead other breeds as champion Wednesday in which either by day The American Legion's " GI bill of producers, followed in a close second Mt. Vesuvius or night more than 1,000 planes have rights", providing broad benefits for by the Rhode Island Red strain. struck the Reich in single attacks. millions of veterans of World War Those bringing in large eggs Two, should be on the President's Eruption In the 60 hours up to dawn today at least 10,000 U. S. tons of bombs Saturday were Mrs. James Price, desk before the House starts its Woodburn, Route 1, New Hamp- NAPLES, March 25-(P)-Roofs have been unloaded on Germany Easter recess March 30, Rep. Allen shire, 81/4x51/4 inches; C. B. Love- (D-La) a ranking member of the collapsing under the weight of dust lace, 1436 High street, Rhode Island House Veteran's Legislation Com- and ashed coughed up by Mt. Ve- (Continued on Page 2, Column 5) Red, 7½x5% inches; Janies Arren mittee, suvius have killed 21 persons, Allied Harris. Star Route 29902, White similar legis- mmmury this new challenge," War Produc navy, selective service, office of de- erican industry will measure up by Italian patriots. (Continue don Page 2, Column 2) the War Production Board, army, sourcefulness and ingenuity of Am Thursday when they were assaulted be considered by representatives of a large number injured in Rome "I have confidence that the re at all costs. The Nazis' fierce re- of young workers. The requests will German policemen were killed and of his inner fortress, must be held said. diction to set in motion the call-up and other key men, the official Bern radio reported tonight that 32 into Austria, which is virtually part of the industries under their juris- except highly-s.lilled technician formation on the deferment needs NEW YORK, March 25-(P)-The Danubian gateway from Hungary believe no men under 26 be deferre That's all defensive. The great cies until March 29 to assemble in'- tests from other agencies which gary but of Rumania and Bulgaria. Nutt today gave government agen- 000, it's likely there will be pro Killed In Rome physical control not ony of Hun- Manpower Chairman Paul V. Mc- is rapidly extending operations for for 40,000 young men or even 25 their present deferments expire. 32 Nazi Policemen Down in the Balkans the Fuehrer Should Ickes insist on deferment all will be considered anew when cause of coal shortages. through Poland. able men are protected by law. But war production and railroading be ready to retreat to a new front those in agriculture where irreplace- their families. wieldy line here and thede-getting be withdrawn without hamperin be given new deferments, especially men and women and members of deliberately pulls back his long, un- take the position that very few ca Some of them undoubtedly will servicemen and women, ex-service vance notice as a cover while he group, and said Secretary Ickes W deferment expires. chapter, mostly for the benefit of quite possible Hitler is giving ad- about 25,000 of them in the 22-2 tice service assembly line when that for work of the local Red Cross reporting her triumphs, but it's are at least 40,000 miners under will move right along on the selec- local goal this year is earmarked which may be significant is slow in Informed officials estimated the any sort of occupational deferments pointed out that over half of the there's an unusual circumstance over drafting of young coal miner officials said men over 25 who have Mr. Barnard Saturday again On the blazing Russian front A fight appeared to be brewin view younger men first, but draft of this week. of Leningrad was raised. to those who are irreplaceable. Local boards were directed to re- tribution to the fund the latter part sian fleet, released when the siege 25) and to limit deferments on eligibles beyond that age. are expected to make a major con- Kaun DUE чаам ased aut Sutinn earn land as defense against the Rus- ввшшецалии USIUULA am Adns General Manager and Publisher CMG:m CMG:m and Publisher General Manager rupy the runnisn Anvenanmaa 18- land as defense against the Rus- urive uuring une past week, anu they are expected to make a major con- eligibles beyond that age. 25) and to limit deferments on sian fleet, released when the siege tribution to the fund the latter part Local boards were directed to re- to those who are irreplaceable." of Leningrad was raised. of this week. view younger men first, but draft On the blazing Russian front A fight appeared to be brewir Mr. Barnard Saturday again officials said men over 25 who have there's an unusual circumstance over drafting of young coal mine pointed out that over half of the any sort of occupational deferments which may be significant is slow in Informed officials estimated the local goal this year is earmarked will move right along on the selec- reporting her triumphs, but it's are at least 40,000 miners under for work of the local Red Cross tice service assembly line when that quite possible Hitler is giving ad- about 25,000 of them in the 22-2 chapter, mostly for the benefit of deferment expires. vance notice as a cover while he group, and said Secretary Ickes servicemen and women, ex-service Some of them undoubtedly will deliberately pulls back his long, un- take the position that very few men and women and members of be given new deferments, especially wieldy line here and thede-getting be withdrawn without hamperin their families. those in agriculture where irreplace- ready to retreat to a new front war production and railroading able men are protected by law. But through Poland. cause of coal shortages. all will be considered anew when Down in the Balkans the Fuehrer 32 Nazi Policemen Should Ickes insist on deferment their present deferments expire. is rapidly extending operations for for 40,000 young men or even 25. physical control not ony of Hun- Killed In Rome Manpower Chairman Paul V. Mc- 000, it's likely there will be pro Nutt today gave government agen- gary but of Rumania and Bulgaria. tests from other agencies whic cies until March 29 to assemble in- That's all defensive. The great believe no men under 26 be deferre Danubian gateway from Hungary NEW YORK, March 25-(P)-The formation on the deferment needs except highly-s.lilled technician into Austria, which is virtually part Bern radio reported tonight that 32 of the industries under their juris- and other key men, the official of his inner fortress, must be held diction to set in motion the call-up said. German policemen were killed and at all costs. The Nazis' fierce re- of young workers. The requests will a large number injured in Rome "I have confidence that the re be considered by representatives of Thursday when they were assaulted sourcefulness and ingenuity of Am (Continue don Page 2, Column 2) the War Production Board, army, by Italian patriots. erican industry will measure up navy, selective service, office of de- this new challenge," War Produc -Stool G Pessou Harris Star Route 29902, White suvius have killed 21 persons, Allied mittee, predition Red, 7½x5% inches; Jantes Arren and ashed coughed up by Mt. Ve- House Veteran's Legislation Com- (Continued on Page 2, Column 5) lace, 1436 High street, Rhode Island collapsing under the weight of dust (D-La) a ranking member of the shire, 81/x51/4 inches; C. B. Love- NAPLES, March 25-(P)-Roofs Easter recess March 30, Rep. Allen have been unloaded on Germany Woodburn, Route 1, New Hamp- desk before the House starts its at least 10,000 U. S. tons of bombs Saturday were Mrs. James Price, Eruption Two, should be on the President's In the 60 hours up to dawn today Those bringing in large eggs millions of veterans of World War struck the Reich in single attacks. by the Rhode Island Red strain. or night more than 1,000 planes have Mt. Vesuvius rights", providing broad benefits for producers, IOLLOWED in a close second IO TTTC n Wednesday in which either by day to The Berlin raid was the fifth since led By I factory center of Schweinfurt. by of Frankfurt and the ball-bearing (2 Column 7 ede sid craft manufacturing and rail city TO the naval base of Kiel, the air- reinforcing their ind In addition to the capital they are obey hill through sid ing tonight. f ancient tunnels 00 Germany's great war centers burn- 3 believed to have periods of the war leaving four of Heindrich to hold A'e the most terrific 60-hour bombings ns, commanded by ad The Berlin blow climaxed one of ike Cassino sector. ou Central Germany." thening their hold Germany and are heading toward prevent the Ger- WE nuisance planes are over northwest n the rear as the fo radio which broadcast that "several le area also reach- op tonight came from the German which shook the re against Germany were under way ch An indication that new operations 1 around the hotel CO French port cities. ween tanks and ar- tion of lines leading to several itinental hotel, and a near the Belgian border, is a junc- ore tanks into the IS fensive against rail targets. Hirson, however, managed 10 France today, continuing the air of- announced. the rail city of Hirson in Northern neral situation, Al- by Thunderbolt fighters slashed at out effecting much U S. medium Marauders covered euo shells IO DAILY NEWS Weather Forecast Considerably Col- der Today. nday, March 26, 1944 Price 10c; Weekly 20c 73 Bombers Lost In RAF Raid On Berlin Vesuvius Lava Levels Italian Town 2,800 Tons Of Bombs Dropped On Nazi Capital Other Cities Plastered In Diversionary Attacks By Austin Bealmear LONDON, Sunday, March 26- (P)-Royal Air Force heavy bom- bers-making a prompt follow-up to their massive raid on Berlin Friday night when more than 2,800 tons of explosives were rain- ed on the battered German capi- tal-roared across the English channel last night to strike again at continental targets. It took the armada of big British Thunderbirds an hour to pass over the English east coast. Not all of them appeared to be headed in the same direction. LONDON, March 25-(P)-R. A. F. bombers nearly 1,000 strong, beating through the fiercest defense the Germans yet have thrown about their capital, laced Berlin with fires and ruin from more than 2,800 tons of explosives last night, and punch- ed lightly at other Nazi cities at a lava from erupting Mt. Vesuvius threatens the street of San Sevastiano (background, end of street) cost of 73 big planes. Allied military personnel (center) move up the street to help evacuate houses. This village was later all HEAVIEST LOSS OVER BERLIN out obliterated as lava moved up the streets, crushing houses before it. Thousands of people were It was the heaviest loss ever sus- evacuated from the village. (OWI Radiophoto From NEA.) tained over Berlin, but the assault lifted to some 35,000 tons the weight of bombs hurled on the city One Dozen Huge New Zealand Troops Are since last Nov. 18. Last night's bombweight on Ber- lin equalled the record mark poured ggs (All Good) Pinned Down At Cassino down on it by the R. A. F. Feb. 15. The R. A. F. bomber command sent out more than 1,000 planes in the night parade with some hitting ent Roosevelt at the Baltic sea port of Kiel and By Lynn Heinzerling ed from Allied sources, were record- other objectives. The Germans said ALLIED HEADQUARTERS, Na- ed by NBC). Leipzig a favorite diversionary ples, March 25-(P)-New Zealand NOT MUCH CHANGE target of previous Berlin raids-and 12 From Warren troops attempting to drive westward The New Zealanders and the par- Weimar also were hit and that 112 through Cassino were pinned down achutists. were fighting were in their southern throwing tons of shells at one S. medium Marauders covered County Henhouses another but without effecting much by Thunderbolt fighters slashed at bled town today by highly-trained change in the general situation, Al- the rail city of Hirson in Northern Weigh 44 Ounces German parachute troops ordered lied headquarters announced. France today, continuing the air of- to hold their positions at all costs. (Berlin and Rome radios broad- The Germans, however, managed fensive against rail targets. Hirson, Twelve "big" eggs, weighing 44 near the Belgian border, is a junc- cast reports that Allied forces have to move three more tanks into the ounces, were carefully packed and launched strong attacks against the lobby of the Continental hotel, and tion of lines leading to several shipped Saturday night to President a bitter fight between tanks and ar French port cities. Nazi troops in the western and tillery also raged around the hotel An indication that new operations Roosevelt. The eggs contributed by Warren the northern sectors of Cassino. The against Germany were under way broadcasts, which were unconfirm- Des Roses. Artillery fire which shook the tonight came from the German county poultrymen were sent to mountainous battle area also reach- radio which broadcast that "several Large item scanned in parts chief executive as proof that War- county hens are patriotically ed to positions in the rear as the nuisance planes are over northwest ren their part in the increased the GI Bill To Be Allies sought to prevent the Ger- Germany and are heading toward mans from strengthening their hold Central Germany." doing food production program of The Berlin blow climaxed one of on the Verdun-like Cassino sector. war effort. Sent ToF. D. R. But the Germans, commanded by the most terrific 60-hour bombings and three times the size of Lt. Gen. Richard Heindrich to hold periods of the war leaving four of normal proximately twice as much as Two eggs, the eggs weighed ap- an at the advantage of ancient tunnels all costs, were believed to have Germany's great war centers burn- ing tonight. average dozen. honeycombing Abbey hill through In addition to the capital they are Stretched end to end the eggs a 34 inch space while laid 23 Broad Benefits To which they were reinforcing their the naval base of Kiel, the air- craft manufacturing and rail city covered side to side they measured News On display at the Be Provided For (Continued on Page 2, Column 7) of Frankfurt and the ball-bearing factory center of Schweinfurt. inches. Saturday they created con- Veterans The Berlin raid was the fifth since siderable office interest and were viewed 21 More Killed By Wednesday in which either by day by a large number of callers. WASHINGTON, March 25-(P)- night more than 1,000 planes have Hampshire strain appeared The American Legion's GI bill of Mt. Vesuvius or struck the Reich in single attacks. New lead other breeds as champion second rights", providing broad benefits for In the 60 hours up to dawn today producers, to followed in a close by the Rhode Island Red strain. millions of veterans of World War Eruption least 10,000 U. S. tons of bombs Two, should be on the President's its at have been unloaded on Germany Those bringing in large Price, eggs desk before the House starts collapsing under the weight of Ve- NAPLES, March 25-(P)-Roofs dust Saturday were Mrs. James New Hamp- Easter recess March member 30, Rep. of Allen the (Continued on Page 2, Column 5) end ashed coughed up by Mt. Allied but Allied obliterated military erupting personnel as lava Mt. (center) Vesuvius move threatens up the the street of San Sevastiano (background, of explosives last night, and punch- ed lightly at other Nazi cities at a evacuated from the village. moved (OWI up the Radiophoto streets, From crushing street NEA.) to help houses evacuate before houses. it, Thousands This village of end people was of later street) were all cost of 73 big planes. HEAVIEST LOSS OVER BERLIN One Dozen Huge It was the heaviest loss ever sus- tained over Berlin, but the assault New Zealand Troops Are lifted to some 35,000 tons the weight of bombs hurled on the city since last Nov. 18. Eggs (All Good) Last night's bombweight on Ber- Pinned Down At Cassino lin equalled the record mark poured down on it by the R. A. F. Feb. 15. The R. A. F. bomber command Sent Roosevelt sent out more than 1,000 planes in the night parade with some hitting By Lynn Heinzerling at the Baltic sea port of Kiel and ed from Allied sources, were record- other objectives. The Germans said ALLIED HEADQUARTERS, Na- ed by NBC). Leipzig a favorite diversionary. ples, March 25-(P)-New Zealand 12 From Warren NOT MUCH CHANGE target of previous Berlin and raids- that 112 troops attempting to drive westward The New Zealanders and the par- Weimar also were hit through Cassino were pinned down fighting stubbornly planes were downed. County Henhouses in their southern section of the rub- and throwing tons of shells at one U. S. medium Marauders covered bled town today by highly-trained another, but without effecting much by Thunderbolt fighters slashed at Weigh 44 Ounces German parachute troops ordered change in the general situation, Al- the rail city of Hirson in Northern to hold their positions at all costs. lied headquarters announced. France today, continuing the air of- Twelve "big" eggs, weighing 44 (Berlin and Rome radios broad- The Germans, however, managed fensive against rail targets. Hirson, ounces, were carefully packed and cast reports that Allied forces have to move three more tanks into the near the Belgian border, is a junc- shipped Saturday night to President launched strong attacks against the lobby of the Continental hotel, and tion of lines leading to several Roosevelt. Nazi troops in the western and a bitter fight between tanks and ar- French port cities. The eggs contributed by Warren northern sectors of Cassino. The tillery also raged around the hotel An indication that new operations county poultrymen were sent to the broadcasts, which were unconfirm- Des Roses. against Germany were under way chief executive as proof that War- Artillery fire which shook the tonight came from the German ren county hens are patriotically mountainous battle area also reach- radio which broadcast that "several doing their part in the increased GI Bill To Be ed to positions in the rear as the nuisance planes are over northwest food production program of the Allies sought to prevent the Ger- Germany and are heading toward war effort. mans from strengthening their hold Central Germany." Two and three times the size of on the Verdun-like Cassino sector. The Berlin blow climaxed one of normal eggs, the eggs weighed ap- Sent To F. D. R. But the Germans, commanded by the most terrific 60-hour bombings proximately twice as much as an Lt. Gen. Richard Heindrich to hold periods of the war leaving four of average dozen. at all costs, were believed to have Germany's great war centers burn- Stretched end to end the eggs the advantage of ancient tunnels ing tonight. covered a 34 inch space while laid side to side they measured 23 Broad Benefits To honeycombing Abbey hill through In addition to the capital they are which they were reinforcing their the naval base of Kiel. the air- inches.- On display at the News Be Provided For craft manufacturing and rail city office Saturday they created con- Veterans (Continued on Page 2, Column 7) of Frankfurt and the ball-bearing siderable interest and were viewed factory center of Schweinfurt. by a large number of callers. New Hampshire strain appeared WASHINGTON, March 25-(P)- 21 More Killed By The Berlin raid was the fifth since Wednesday in which either by day to lead other breeds as champion The American Legion's GI bill of producers, followed in a close second Mt. Vesuvius or night more than 1,000 planes have rights", providing broad benefits for struck the Reich in single attacks. by the Rhode Island Red strain. millions of veterans of World War Two, should be on the President's Eruption In the 60 hours up to dawn today Those bringing in large eggs at least 10,000 U. S. tons of bombs Saturday were Mrs. James Price, desk before the House starts its Woodburn, Route 1, New Hamp- Easter recess March 30, Rep. Allen NAPLES, March 25-(P)-Roofs have been unloaded on Germany shire, 814x51/4 inches; C. B. Love- (D-La) a ranking member of the collapsing under the weight of dust and ashed coughed up by Mt. Ve- (Continued on Page 2, Column 5) lace, 1436 High street, Rhode Island House Veteran's Legislation Com- Red, 7½5% inches; James Arren mittee, suvius have killed 21 persons. Allied Harris, Star Route, 29902, White The Senate passed a similar legis- nounced today, bringing the total Leghorn, 734x61/4 inches; J. S. lation yesterday 49 to 0. Logan, Route 3, New Hampshire, number of deaths in the current Churchill May Allen said an executive committee 7½ inches; Elvis C. Smith, Route session would be held Monday and eruption to 26. 6, Rhode Island Red, 7%x5% The crater began hurling off he anticipated the measure would William D. Callis, 1294 Clay, New be hurried immediately to the House greater smoke and ashes this af- Talk Of Invasion ternoon, after a 12-hour lull, and floor for consideration. (Continued on Page 8, Column 1) "ponsored by the Legion and the Professor Imbro, director of the erans of foreign wars, the legis- royal Italian observatory on Ve- suvius, told by A. M. G. officials British-Amerian Radio on provides for veterans of this hospitalization, education and that he could "only say that Mount Hookup Planned For ational training, loans for homes, Vesuvius is still abnormal." ns and businesses, employment The lava flows had ceased almost Address Today ice and unemployment benefits. entirely, but Imbro declined to spe- cost is estimated at between $3,- culate when all danger from the LONDON, March 25-(P)-Prime PAGE EIGHT 000,000 and $4,000,000,000. Auth- present eruption would end. The Minister Churchill is expected to ation is given for construction of eruption has caused damage unof- deliver a pre-invasion fight talk One Dozen Huge Eggs itional hospitalization facilities ficially estimated at from $5,000,000 in his address Sunday over a Bri- to $500,000,000. to $10,000,000. tish-American radio hook-up, using Sent Roosevelt the full scope of his oratorical gifts to prepare the British and American (Continued From Page 1) led Up; Deferments Lifted people for the forthcoming grand assault and to dispel any doubt re- Hampshire, 714x5% inches; Billy garding the basic unity of the Unit- Van Meter, White Wyandott, and ed Nations. The broadcast is scheduled for 9 White Rock, 7½x5% inches; Mrs. Edwin Pillow, Rockfield, New tion Board Chairman Donald Nel- p. m. London time which is 3 p. m. Hampshire, 8x61/2 inches; Mrs. O Call Up Men son said meanwhile in a letter to Central War Time. Rhoda M. Goad, 634 Woodford, Rep. Fulbright (D.-Ark.). (The speech will be carried on Rhode Island Red, 8x6 inches; Are Cancelled A number of highly essential in- all networks in the United States.) Mrs. Wayne Pearson, Route 3, dustries having a high proportion The British Broadcasting Com- Rhode Island Red, 71/4x61/8 inches; of men in the 18-26 class will be pany said Churchill would broadcast Ben Ford, 1219 Adams street, New particularly hard hit, Nelson add- whether or not London was sub- Hampshire Red, 8x614 inches. ddition to the regular April pre- ed, including radio, radar, high oc- jected to an air raid during the Flocks of the producers ranged uction call, Colonel Rash said to- tane gas and rubber production speech, pointing out that British units. stations do not go off the air during in number from seven to 250 hens. adding that men in these class- Many of the contributors stated Talk of the possibilities in a limit- raids. who are found physically fit will they had received other large eggs, rushed into service ahead of the ed national service act to assure Churchill seldom uses the radio er men who would have been replacements for young men called to break news-usually reserving some of which contained perfectly formed whole eggs as well as an- ed in the April quota. away from industry was heard that for appearances before parlia- other yolk inside the large exterior 1 the 2A classification are men around Congress after Nelson's tes- ment-and it seems logical to ex- vital war-support occupations timony that such legislation would pect that his broadcast will be a shell. Practically all of the large 1 as coal miners and transport help the manpower situation. How- pep talk to reassure the American eggs contain two yolks. workers. In 2B are workers in war ever, some members of the House people of Britain's determination 111- structions from Lt. Gen. Lewis plants. Registrants in these groups Military Committee who favor a to fight with all her resources to whose ages are between 18 and 26 national service act expressed doubt the final defeat of Japan if Ger- B. Hershey, chief of selective ser- that the committee will approve many collapses first. vice. will be called for examination with- out a change of classifications, Col- such a bill on the basis of present The timing of the broadcast ap- Also to be reviewed immediately onel Rash said. evidence. pears especially significant, coming by local boards are the classifica- The fact that McNutt's new man- directly after Churchill's tour of tions of 2,000 to 3,000 farmers who All 2C, farm deferments, 3C, farm now are on the deferred list. Boards workers with dependents, and 3A, power rationing committee was U. S. army camps in Britain, at fathers, among registrants in the formed to deal only with the 22-25 an hour of increased fighting in also were instructed to review at group virtually wiped out the Burma and with the Balkans wav- once classifications of all 3A and 3C 18 to 26 bracket, will be reviewed chance of youths 18 through 21, who ering and Finland wanting peace as deferments in the 18 to 26 age group. and reconsidered for service before the Red army rolls back the Ger- The pre-induction examinations men over 26 are taken, the state for 2A and 2B registrants will be director added. (Continued on Page 7, Column 5) man invaders. Mrs Eben: Eggs mentioned in from the garage Mailsom letter were sent to you Mr Padgett. our nk letter or you most heartily in the President's behalf for your kindness in sending him those eggs. He appreciates your friendly thought and this little note conveys his very best wishes to you. Very sincerely yours, Grace G. Tully Private Secretary C. M. Gaines, Esq., General Manager and Publisher, News Publishing Company, Bowling Green, vb Kentucky. General Manager and Publisher CMG:m March 30, 1944 My dear Mr. Gaines: In acknowledging the receipt of your letter of March twenty-fifth, I want to thank you most heartily in the President's behalf for your kindness in sending him those eggs. He appreciates your friendly thought and this little note conveys his very best wishes to you. Very sincerely yours, Grace G. Tully Private Secretary C. M. Gaines, Esq., General Manager and Publisher, News Publishing Company, Bowling Green, vb Kentucky. General Manager and Publisher CMG:m Company Mi Wagner Commercial Printing cell 3/30 y of back for eggs. 9.970 1944. President Franklin D. Roosevelt The Whitehouse Washington D.C. My dear Mr. President: We are sending you herewith a dozen large eggs produced from flocks of Warren County, Ky., chickens which we believe you will agree are proof that the hens of this county are patrictically doing their part in the increased food production program of the war effort. The eggs are not fancily packed in red, white and blue paper as we would like for them to have been. The war has ruled this out and instead we used paper that would otherwise have been thrown away. A clipping showing the interest of the Park City Daily News and our readers in this project is being forwarded to you Monday from our Sunday, March 26th issue. Our sincerest and best wishes. Yours very truly, PARK CITY DAILY NEWS C.m.Saines C.m. Sames C.M. GAINES, General Manager and Publisher CMG:m 3/28/44 Mrs. Eben: Company The attached letter is for one dozen eggs recd. this date. Five of the eggs were broken when received and the other seven Commercial Printing were given to me. cell 3/30 of if Thank you, Gushor 1944. President Franklin D. Roosevelt The Whitehouse Washington D.C. My dear Mr. President: We are sending you herewith a dozen large eggs produced from flocks of Warren County, Ky., chickens which we believe you will agree are proof that the hens of this county are patriotically doing their part in the increased food production program of the war effort. The eggs are not fancily packed in red, white and blue paper as we would like for them to have been. The war has ruled this out and instead we used paper that would otherwise have been thrown away. A clipping showing the interest of the Park City Daily News and our readers in this project is being forwarded to you Monday from our Sunday, March 26th issue. Our sincerest and best wishes. Yours very truly, PARK CITY DAILY NEWS C.m.Samis C.m. C.M. GAINES, General Manager and Publisher CMG:m News Publishing Company Publishers of The Park City Daily News Commercial Printing cell Bowling Green, Kentucky 3/30 of March 25, 1944. President Franklin D. Roosevelt The Whitehouse Washington D.C. My dear Mr. President: We are sending you herewith a dozen large eggs produced from flocks of Warren County, Ky., chickens which we believe you will agree are proof that the hens of this county are patrictically doing their part in the increased food prođuction program of the war effort. The eggs are not fancily packed in red, white and blue paper as we would like for them to have been. The war has ruled this out and instead we used paper that would otherwise have been thrown away. A clipping showing the interest of the Park City Daily News and our readers in this project is being forwarded to you Monday from our Sunday, March 26th issue. Our sincerest and best wishes. Yours very truly, PARK CITY DAILY NEWS C.m. C.M. GAINES, General Manager and Publisher CMG:m 500 HAYES, Nancy E., NORTHEAST SCHOOL, March Upper 27, Montelair, 1944 - ack. New Jersey, SP,7, 9-P PPF BIELER, Herman - Acting President Home of the Sages of Israel New York, N.Y. 9-0 Jan. 24, 1944 Not ackd. Let. to the President stating they are sending a bound sacred parchment on which is inscribed by hand an original prayer which was said on Saturday nearest his birthday and every Saturday Service thereafter. Parchment not rec'd as of 4/6/44. SEE: PPF-9-H iok HAYES, Nancy E., NORTHEAST SCHOOL, S.P.7, Upper Montclair, New Jersey, 9-P March 27, 1944 - ack. Note of thanks to Miss Hayes, for sending the picture she drew and painted for the President. Put in Storeroom. See P.P.F. 9-H fmf Under date of Harch 13, 1944, Miss Hayes wrote to President, saying she read the story about Fala, his dog and refers to above painting; requests a photo of Fala. mog P. P.P.H. DELANO, l/d.s Laura Rhinebeck, N. Y. 9-P April 7, 1944 (ack'd date) Trote the President enclosing two bottles of vitamin pills (medicine), giving directions as to how they should be taken. Also makes other suggestions for the President's health. -- -The President replied Apr. 7, 1944, thanking Miss Delano for the Unicap Vitamin pills, saying that he has taken them before. The President said that he is off for a rest although his bronchitis is fairly well cleared up by now. See - PPF 2272 8,8,7, MICHELSON, Hon. Charles, Democratic National Committee, 9-P Washington, D,C,, March 6, 1944 - lack. 3/9/44). (sketched) Let. to President, encl. picture of President, made/by Mass Jean Appleton, Wash while at one of the President's recent press con- ference; she had asked Hon. Michelson to forward it to the Pres. Ack. of thanks, 3/9/44, to Miss Appleton. - Picture put in Print Case. See P.P.F. 9-A fmf WINFREY, Miss Julia I., WINEREY, Cpl. Tresevant B., P.P.7, Washington, D.C., April 8, 1944 - ack. 9-p Undate let. addr. to Mrs. Roosevelt, wishing to present the President with a sonnet and a picture, or asks if they should send them. - Apparently let. was ref. to Gen. Watson, who in turn, ack. it to liiss Winfrey, regretting that it will be impossible to see the President, but if she will nail the gifts in his care, Gen. Natson will see that they are placed before President. See P.P.F. 9-11 fmf mcg P.P.F. KOO, Dr. V. K. Wellington Chinese Ambassador to Great Britain, 9-0 JOSEPH, Charles H., Jr., Fairmont, West Virginia, P.P.7, April 2, 1944 - (ack. 4/15/44). 9-P Let. to President, encl. a photograph that was taken in Trafalgar Square during July 1939; Lngland was then girding for war; air raid shalters were going to be officially opened in Hyde Park on July 19th. Says that critical hour of preparation has fortunately passed both for Great Britain and more recently, for the United States. Photo filed. See P.P.F. 9-J Imf mcg P.P.F. KOO, Dr. V. K. Wellington Chinese Ambassador to Great Britain, 9-0 MANISCHEWITZ, Max, New York, New York, P.O.7, April 4, 1944 - (ack. 4/10/44). 9-P Let. to President, sending him under separate cover, a Passover package. T.A. See P.P.F. 9-M fmf mcg P.P.F. KOO, Dr. V. K. Wellington Chinese Ambassador to Great Britain, 9-0 Arthur J. Carroll, Esq., BOF-9 1632 North Argyle Avenue, Cincinnati 23, Ohio. "P" Letter to the President (registered), dated 4/1/44. Ack'd. 4/8/44 by Miss Tully. Re: Seeks aid in obtaining commission in the Marine Corps. Naval picture forwarded to the President returned to Mr. Carroll. # Referred to the Navy Department, 4/11/44. mcb/ SEE - - PPF-9 "C" mcg P.P.F. KOO, Dr. V. K. Wellington Chinese Ambassador to Great Britain, 9-P COHEN, Harry L., P.P.7, Washington, D.C., February 26, 1944 - (ack. 4/10/44). 9-P Let. to President, encl. six prints of famous American Navy boats, for his Naval collection, which were published by EMERY BLUM AND COMPANY, NYC; Writer offers to frame theprints complimentary if President so desires. Prints sent to Franklin D.Roosevelt Library, Navy "B". See P.P.F. 223 fmf mcg P.P.F. KOO, Dr. V. K. Wellington Chinese Ambassador to Great Britain, 9-0 STERN, Mrs. Charlotte S. Los Angeles,36, Calif. P.P.7.9-P Acknowledged - April 10, 1944 No cover letter. - inscribed picture of Joelle Montgomery sent to the President. - picture filed. See P.P.F. 9-S emc mcg P.P.F. KOO, Dr. V. K. Wellington Chinese Ambassador to Great Britain, 9-o Proland SCHUTZ, Anton, NEW YORK GRAPHIC SOCIETY, INC., PP7, New York, 1, New York, March 30, 1944 - (ack. 4/10/44). 9-P Havy Combat Artists, It. Shepler and Lt. Murray, completing the series Let. to President, sending him two additional water colors by the official of six pictures, for President's collection of Naval Prints. to Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Navy "B". Prints sent See P.P.F. 223 fmf mcg P.P.F. KOO, Dr. V. K. Wellington Chinese Ambassador to Great Britain, London, England 9-8 Jan. 27, 1944. Wrote the President stating that after their meeting of last spring and desiring to present the President with a souvenir of their meeting again after more than a quarter of a century, he sent for a few pictures of contemporary Chinese painting from China, and they have now arrived. Further states that they are the work of Prof- essor Pang Hsun-chin who formerly taught in the Peiping Art Academy. The subject is drawn from the life and austoms of the "Miao" people, one of the aboriginal races in southwest China. The four pictures give an idea of present-day painting in China which, while retaining the fundamentals of the classical style, seeks to improve it by intro- ducing the technique of the Occidential School. - -The President replied April 8, 1944, saying that he is grateful for the four pictures of contemporary Chinese painting, which interpret the life and customs of the "Miso" people. Further states that it seems to the President that Professor Pang Haun-chin has succeeded admirable in retaining the fundamentals of the Chinese classical style while introducing the technique of the Occi- dental School. In closing the President states that the pictures will find an honored place among his personal treasures. - Typed notation - Signed original of this letter sent to the Department of State for delivery by pauch. - --Pictures to hang in the bedrooms at Hill Top. See - PPF 8749 NAUSET WAREHOUSE COMPANY, New Bedford, Massachusetts, P.P.7, April 10, 1944 - ack. they 9-P No covering letter. Lithographs portraying "THE FOUR FREEDOMS", Pictures sent to Franklin D. Ack. of thanks to above Company for sending the President, the Roosevelt Library, Series "3". See P.P.P. 9-N for FONDEVILLE, E.L., Esq. Fondeville & Co. New York 10, New York P.P.7.9-P April 14,1944 - (Ack. 4/6/44) Letter to Mr. Early re a China Plate they have produced to commemorate the United Nations in this present war and asks for advice on presenting Plate No.1. to the President and if there are any formalities to observe in doing 30. Photograph of the China Plate attached. On above date General Watson wrote Mr. Fondeville that the President would be delighted to receive the China Plate. The President will be unable to receive the Plate from Mr. Fondeville in person but General Watson offers to accept this Plate for the President either in person or by mail. See P.P.F. 9-F emc On 4/8/44 Mr. Fondeville wrote General Watson thanking him for his letter of 4/6/44 and stating that the United Nations Flag Plate was being sent to him via Railway Express - the plate was received and sent to Library - Series A. MEYER, Wallace L., Assistant Supt. of Mail, P.O.F. United States Post Office, St. Louis, 3, Missouri, 9-P April 4, 1944 - (ack. 4/11/44). Let. to President, encl. snapshot of President and Chief William Neptune, (Indian), taken in 1920 at Campbello, New Brunswick, given to writer by a friend; expresses best wishes for President's health and a successful campaign in 1944; also desires to have an autographed picture of President. Request regretted; Picture sent with family photos to Hyde Park Library. See P.P.F. 9-M fmf STEVENS, Hrs. Mery Woodhull, Haddon Heights, New Jersey, P.P-7, February 3, 1944 - (ack. 4/10/44). 9-P - Let. to President, sending him printed matter and B picture of Christ, from a bit of sculpture, sent to writer, by a friend visiting Dennerk before the was explains above enclosures consisting of photo of Status of Thorvaldsen's Christos, booklet entitled "The Mashington Manor House" (England), by Arms, published by The Anorican Brench of The Sulgrave Institution, and other papers) article on The League of Nations, by Schuyler Woodbull of Minnempolis, in 1923, Facsimile of The Woodhull Dood and pumphlet of The National Society Magna Charta Dones ********* of lbs. Hoodbull's lot. and enclosures sent to Hyde Pork Library Series " for his collection. See P.P.F. 450 inf ROSENBAUM, Nelson, New York, 7, Now York, P.P-7, April 17, 1944 - ack. 9-P Mr. Richards encloses let to Pres. from Mr. J. A. Park, Custodian of the Cenotaph, Sydney, Australia, who encloses two items which he took from the Cenotaph and asks that they be placed in the National War Museum or Memorial. Evidently these were taken from wreaths placed in memory of American soldiers. pp7 9-p Respectfully referred to the officials of the Department x20 of State for appropriate handling and acknowledgment to Mr. Park. Grace G. Tully Private Secretary hms Letter from G. A. Richards, 500 Builders Exchange Bldg., Duluth 2, Minnesota 14/4/h, to the President, enclosing letter addressed to the President by Mr. J. A. Park, 28 Railway Parade, Burwood, N.S.W., Australia, (5/25/4443) enclosing an American Flag and a piece of dark blue silk ribbon and a card in MEMORKA memory of X48-D T. Sgt. Joseph whitelaw, of 64th Bomb sodn., killed in action in New Guenea X in April, 1943. Mr. Park xpp79-7 x282 SXS savs these were placed on the Crux Cenotaph in Sydney and he says he picked un these mementos and thought perhaps they might be placed in the National War Memorial or Museum, since this was an American x Mother's son. X 232 X 4675-Min X 917 April 10, 1944 pp7 9-p Respectfully referred to the officials of the Department x20 of State for appropriate handling and acknowledgment to Mr. Park. Grace G. Tully Private Secretary hms Letter from G. A. Richards, 500 Builders Exchange Bldg., Duluth 2, Minnesota to the President, enclosing letter addressed to the President by Mr. J. A. Park, 28 Railway Parade, Burwood, N.S.W., Australia, 4/25/44,- (3/25/444 ?) enclosing an American Flag and a piece of dark blue silk ribbon and a card in MEMORKE memory of X48-D x T. Sgt. Joseph Whitelaw. of 64th Bomb sodn., killed in action in New Guenea X in April, 1943. Mr. Park *pp79-7 *282 XXS says these were placed on the Creak Cenotaph in Sydney and he says he picked un these mementos and thought perhaps they might be placed in the National War Memorial or Museum, since this was an American x Mother's son. X 232 X 4675-This *917 April 10, 1944 My dear Mr. Richards: Thank you in the President's behalf for your note of April fourth. Your courtesy in forwarding to him the letter from Mr. J. A. Park is very much appreciated. Very sincerely yours, Grace G. Tully Private Secretary G. A. Richards, Esq., 500 Builders Exchange Building, Duluth 2, hms Minnesota. STATE: By memorandum. ROSENBAUM, Nelson, New York, 7, Now York, P.P-7, April 17, 1944 - ack. 9-P No covering letter. Note of thanks to lia. Rosenbaun, for sending the President a copy of his publication entitled PATENTED ARTICLES AND PUBLIC CONTRACTS. Sent to Study. See P.P.F. 9-11. for BARRETT, Miss Roberta, INTERNATIONAL NEWS PHOTOS, Washington, D.C., P.P.7, April 11, 1944 - ack. 9-P Note of thanks to Miss Barrett, for sending the President a photograph of Fala, taken on his birthday. - Photo sent to Miss Suckley for Fala collection. See P.P.F. 7288 Inf Bry This on health Shing WE 9-P Permit me to thank you in the Presi- dent's behalf for your courtesy in sending him a copy of the book THE GHOST TALKS, by Charles XP,P.7. Michelson. You may be assured that your kind 9-B thought is appreciated. Very sincerely yours, Grace G. Tully Private Secretary B X G. P. Putnam's Sons, Minton, Balch and Company, 2 West 45th Street, New York 19, N. Y. rg has Elen April 5, 1944 pr.7. Gentlemen: q-P Permit me to thank you in the Presi- dent's behalf for your courtesy in sending him a copy of the book THE GHOST TALKS, by Charles XP,P.7. Michelson. You may be assured that your kind 9-B thought is appreciated. Very sincerely yours, Grace G. Tully Private Secretary B x G. P. Putnam's Sons, Minton, Balch and Company, 2 West 45th Street, New York 19, N. Y. rg Do ach to Pust - (I think the author wespresent a upp 99t (mb) PPF q-P Gentlemen: This will acknowledge the receipt XPPF of the additional copy of THE GHOST TALKS, by 9-B Charles Michelson, which you forwarded to the President. Your courtesy is appreciated. Very sincerely yours, Grace G. Tully Private Secretary X 0. P. Putnam's Sons, Minton, Balch and Company, 2 West 45th Street, New York, 19, N. Y. sjm + BB gile Study PPF 1 15, 1944 q-p Gentlemen: This will acknowledge the receipt XPPF of the additional copy of THE GHOST TALKS, by 9-B Charles Michelson, which you forwarded to the President. Your courtesy is appreciated. Very sincerely yours, Grace G. Tully Private Secretary X 0. P. Putnam's Sons, Minton, Balch and Company, 2 West 45th Street, New York, 19, N. Y. sjm + and El PP, Called 4/11 PP7 former achoult ii 28, 1944. q-P 9- P Imade to Publish from publishe This copy almo referred to the a for attention. D. HASSETT Secretary to the President RAMIREZ, Jaime, Calle 19 #20-14, Manizales, Colombia, S. A. Letter to the President, dated 4/13/44. Writer is a Colombian student who has always been interested in the manners and customs of the U. S. A. Next year will complete his "bacholorship's studies". and hopes to be permitted to come to this country to study engineering. Encloses portrait of the President which he draw from a picture in a magazine. 1st copy filed P.P7.9-R. your Elen PPF April 15, 1944 9-P Gentlemen: This will acknowledge the receipt X PPF of the additional copy of THE GHOST TALKS, by 9-B Charles Michelson, which you forwarded to the President. Your courtesy is appreciated. Very sincerely yours, Grace G. Tully Private Secretary X 0. P. Putnam's Sons, Minton, Balch and Company, 2 West 45th Street, New York, 19, N. Y. sjm + ADDRESS OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS of TO meb PP7 P7 April 22, 1944. q-P Respectfully referred to the Department of State for attention. WILLIAM D. HASSETT Secretary to the President RAMIREZ, Jaime, Calle 19 #20-14, Manizales, Colombia, S. A. Letter to the President, dated 4/13/44. Writer is a Colombian student who has always been interested in the manners and customs of the U. S. A. Next year will complete his "bacholorship's studies". and hopes to be permitted to come to this country to study engineering. Encloses portrait of the President which he draw from a picture in a magazine. 1st copy filed PP7,9-R. ADDRESS OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS TO of THE ANDERSON, Miss Estelle Dickinson, Texas PPF9-P March 25, 1944 - (Ack. 4/22/44) Letter to the President accompanying a picture of "Old Ironsides" taken by the writer in 1932 - Print Case. emc SEE P.P.F. 9-A ADDRESS OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE BP WASHINGTON, D.C. E mcg FRICK, Hon. Ford P.P.F. President, The National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs, New York, N. Y. 9-0 Apr. 11, 1944. Wrote to the President enclosing under separate cover an annual pass to all National League games. This season pass was enclosed in a wallett. -- - - Miss Tully replied on Apr. 25, 1944, stating that the President and irs. Reosevelt will be pleased to be remembered again this year with the No. 1 pass for the approach- ing baseball games. Expresses thanks for the wallet which the pass was enclosed in. See - PPF 227 ADDRESS OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE bf WASHINGTON, D.C. DEPARTMENT OF STATE WASHINGTON In reply refer to PR P.P.7. q-P April 21, 1944 My dear Miss Tully: At the request of the Panamanian Embassy, I am trans- mitting herewith a bound testimonial which the Panamanian Government desires to present to the President in remem- X110 brance of his interest in the construction of the Trans- xpr7.9-B X -B Isthmian Highway. x129 X The Embassy has been requested to convey an expres- sion of the President's thanks and appreciation for the gift. Sincerely yours, Chief of Protocol Enclosure: +20 Bound testimonial. Miss Grace G. Tully, The White House. FORVICTORY BUY UNITED STATES SAVINGS BONDS AND STAMPS Dep Jeves Big. April 15, 1944 Series 703 B PP7 9-P My dear Miss Platt: Thank you very much, in the President's behalf, for your kindness in sending him the plaster statuettes of the X PP79-S FOUR FREEDOMS, to which you refer in your / letter of April third. Your thought of him is greatly appreciated. Very sincerely yours, MargantHPlatt Grace G. Tully Private Secretary Miss Margaret H. Platt, 703 Albany Avenue, x Hartford, Connecticut. cb SERIES B B enratt Ack 703 Albany Avenue Series B: Hartford, Conn. girl. April 3, 1944 ach'd. 4-15 President Franklin D. Roosevelt White House cb Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: In a series of plaster statuettes I have symbolized the "Four Freedoms" from the viewpoint of typical younger Americans It occurred to me that you, as the originator of the idea of the "Freedoms", might appreciate them; so it gives me a lot of pleasure to send you the first finished set. Very truly yours, MargaetHPlatt Margaret H. Platt FEINBERG, Miss Anna C., THOMAS A. EDISON SCHOOL, PPF. Union City, New Jersey, March 20, 1944 - (ack. 4/20/44). 9-P Let. to President, informing him of the successful Red Cross, (Junior) Drive, resulting from making.plaques and animals and selling them. T.A. (as enclosed) See P.P.F. 9-F fmf TOPA, Mrs. Anna, Baltimore, Maryland, PPF April 21, 1944 - ack. 9-P- Sent the President a framed emblem and photograph. - no covering let.-- Emblen given to B.B. and photo filed. See P.P.F. 9-T fini BLAUVELT, James H., Assistant to Editor, PPF DOUBLEDAY, DORAN AND COMPANY, INC., Publishers, Garden City, New York, - (Reply addr. to New York, N.Y.), 9-P February 24, 1944 - (ack. 4/10/44). Let. to President, saying, Mrs. Roosevelt was kind enough, last week, to give him a few moments to look over their new publication venture called, NEWS OF THE NATION; it is a 350, 00-word story of the United States done in newspaper style and format, which is made up of forty-one issues and covers our history from 1492 to Pearl Harbor days; it carries over five hundred photographs - some of them very rare; he told Mrs. Roosevelt that he should like to send the President a copy for his personal use and she said he could do this with her approval; therefore, they are sending him a trade copy of publication with their compliments and believe President will find it both interesting and amusing. - Publication sent to Franklin D. "oosevelt Library, Hyde Park, Series "B". See P.P.F. 9-D fmf PP7 May 10, 1944 9-P MICKELSON, Say Washington, D.C., P.P.7, March 14, 1944 - (ack. 4/8/44). 9-P In going through his stock obtained from the Taft Sale, writer come across an tumsual paper weight consisting of a specimen of native copper: since it was presented to former President Taft, he felt confident that the specimen is uniqueend would be of interest to President, which he formarded. Paper weight sent to Hyde Park Library, Series "B". See P.P.F. 9-M fmf 2 painting. PP7 May 10. 1941 9-P ALBRIGHT, Mrs. Paul, Wheaton, Ill. pp.7 9-P 2-23-44 Letter to the President, saying she is presenting him with an oil painting, which took her fifteen years to complete. Also wire dated 2-17-44, that oil painting signed Esther Albright is being sent to the President as birthday gift. On 3-15-44 Miss Tully wrote to Mrs. Albright thanking her for her thought in seinding the painting to the President end explains he does not have any more room for items of this kind and the painting is being returned under separate cover. See P.P.F.9-A br Wire to the President dated 3-22-44, asking if the painting reached the White House in perfect condition. Says painting was damaged when it was returned. Another letter from Mrs. Albright dated 4-11-44, still inquiring regarding painting she sent and which VOS returned to her damaged. Thinks she should be reimbursed for repair work to be done on the painting. Meno 4-25-44 TTOM Hr. Latta to Judge Rosemen, asking if he will draft 8. reply for Mr. Hessett's signature. - Memo from Judge Rosemman AcknowLedged 4-29-44 by Mr. Hassett to Mrs. Albright. PP7 May 10, 1944 9-P My dear Mr. Petraglia: Thank you for your letters of May fourth and May seventh, and for your thought- fulness in giving us an opportunity to see the design which you forwarded subsequent to the letter from Mr. Andrews. The friendly and gracious thought evidenced by the plan which you relate is heartily appreciated and it is, therefore, my sincere hope that this reply will not prove too disappointing to you. The simple truth is that suggestions of a similar nature come to the President from time to time and, however much he appreciates the spirit which prompted them, it is felt that he cannot acquiesce in all of the many proposals of this nature, and he must, there- fore, reluctantly decline all of them. I know that you will understand and will accept my assurance that the President is deeply grate- ful for your friendly sentiments. A J The design is being returned to you under separate cover. Very sincerely yours, Grace G. Tully Private Secretary Antonio Petraglia, Esq., 847 Second Avenue, y New York, N. Y. hms Design of "Victory Parade Car" returned under separate cover. % ( JEA/HM AShland 4-2228 NO CONNECTION WITH ANY OTHER CONCERN JOSEPH E. ANDREWS SEXTON AND UNDERTAKER OF ST. STEPHEN'S AND ST. LEO'S CHURCHES 143 EAST 29th STREET NEW YORK 16, N.Y. April 19, 1944 Miss. Grace Tully, Secretary to the President, White House, Washington, D. C. Dear Grace: Presuming upon our old friendship back in the days of Monsignor Waring, I am writing to enlist your aid for a friend of mine, Mr. Anthony Petraglia. Mr. Petraglia will send you a package within a few days containing a design for an automobile which has been called by The New York Times "The Victory Parade Car". A group of influential men cooperating with Mr. Petraglia wish the President of the United States to accept this car as a gift from the people of the City 11 of New York as a token of their admiration for him and X pp79-A the funds to build the car will be met by popular sub- X PP79-C scription. X 88 Mr. Petraglia wishes you to give the pack- age to the President at an opportune time for his ap- proval and acceptance. Mr. Petraglia will enclose his own letter with the design, exp laining the matter in full. I know how busy you are but feel sure that you will find the time to assist an old friend. Hoping that you are in the best of health, and with many thanks for your kindness in this regard, I am Sincerely yours, Joe JEA/HM 5/10/99 847 Second Avenue New York, N. Y. May 4, 1944. Miss Grace Tully Secretary to the President The White House Washington, D. C. Dear Miss Tully: Several days ago, my friend Joseph E. Andrews wrote you a letter about me and a plan that I had in mind and shortly thereafter, I mailed to you a design for an automobile. I should like to explain to you the object of my plan: During the latter part of the first term of the President, I conceived the idea of designing a parade car for State functions which was inspired by my admiration for the President. I have since completed the design and have submitted same to various artists in New York City and I am pleased that they have commented thereon, favorably, as you will find from the photostats of the enclosures. I have contacted various persons with a view of constructing an automobile in accordance with my design and have been assured of success if the President would kindly accept same as a gift. Personally, I do not seek any material or other benefits therefrom and do not intend to derive any gain whatsoever. I am not connected with any automobile concern nor do I pursue any vocation or profession where designing plays a part. I am interested solely in expressing my sentiments towards the President in offering my design and my services. I would greatly appreciate it if you will consider my suggestion and advise me of your reaction thereto. Very truly yours, AntonioPetraglic AP:b Antonio Petraglia achel 847 Second Avenue New York, N.Y. May 7,1944 Miss Grace Tully Secretary to the President The White House. Washington, D. C. Dear Miss Tully: failed to mention that the will I regret that in "victory-arade Car" my I be built by popular contribution. No individuals connected with this under- taking will draw any compensation for services, and surplus from contributions will be donated to the Infantile Paralysis Fund. Again kindly permit me to express my thanks for your cooperation in this matter and for any sug- gestion which might assist me in furthering this plan for donating the 'Victory Parade Car" to the President. Very truly yours, Antonio Betraglia Antonio Petraglia PARADE CAR FOR PRESIDENT Suggested for President Roosevelt to ride in when the war is won is this "Victory Parade" car. Antonio Petraglia of 847 Second Avenue, automobile designer by hobby and pharmacist by profession, planned the vehicle for State occasions, the first of which would be the celebra- tion of democracy's victory in World War II. Not yet built, the design carries American symbolism. Against the body's dark purple, fenders in a rich copper color are serrated to represent wing tips of the Ameri- can eagle. Carets in a linked chain would display names of the thirteen original States just above the running board. REPRINT FROM THE N.Y. TIMES OF JUNE 21ST 1942 JUST AROUND THE corner from the Daily Mirror building in East 45th St., New York City, a stone's throw from the East River, there is a drugstore where one can get a sandwich, an elec- tric light bulb and even a pre- scription. It is run by two partners. This story concerns one of them, who is as adept at boiling a three minute egg as he is at mixing the minute particles of herbs and compounds that go into a pre- scription. Yesterday I saw him poring over the scale model of a motor car of the future. It was a mas- terpiece that could only have been turned out by a skilled draftsman, and one with the patience of Job. The druggist confided that he makes these fascinating models in his spare time. One big auto concern has seen his work and has tried in vain to lure him away from his drug corner. He refuses because he fears his creative urge would be smothered or pigeon-holed. His 19 est car design is a draftsman's dream. He calls it a "Victory Car." "For Roosevelt and Churchill to ride in after we win," he said with a smile. REPRINT FROM DAILY MIRROR of MARCH 27th 1942 L'Automobile della Vittoria designata dal farmacista Antonio Petraglia di N. Y Il signor Antonio Petraglia, farmacista di professione . dise- deali d'America, e nel mezzo spie- gnatore di vocazione, con eserci- ca un'aquila sul cui petto sono le zio al No. 344 East 124.ma stra- stelle dei quarantotto Stati. da, Harlem, esprimendo la spe- 11 farmacista Petraglia è nato ranza che un suo lavoro di quin- negli Stati Uniti ed è ritenuto il dici anni sia riconosciuto, ha mo- più anziano della sua professione strato ad un rappresentante di fra gli oriundi italiani. Inisiò la questo giornale uno schizzo del sua pratica quarantàtre anni or suo "Victory Car". sono. L'America, egli ha detto, - "Ma ml è sempre piaciuto più mai ha posseduto un'automobile il disegno che la scienza farmaceu- di carattere particolare in cui tica", - egli ha confidato. E quin- mandare in giro 1 suoi visitatori dici anni fa cominciai ad eseguire distinti. A parer suo un simile schizzi di questa automobile. Du- veicolo dovrebbe essere bello ed rante i primi anni brancical nel artistico, oltre che comodo e spa- vuoto, quindi tutto si chiari zioso, e per tal motivo ha dise- nella mia mente, e mi nacque l'i- gnato "l'Automobile della Vitto- dea di un "Victory Parade Car". ria", specialmente per le parate. "In realtà cominciai questo la- Egli crede che il Presidente Roo- voro or fanno dieci anni, ma da sevelt dovrebbe farne uso, poichè pochi mesi soltanto l'ho comple- egli simboleggia, con lo spirito tato. dell'Americanismo, lo spirito del- "Credo che le automobili non la Vittoria. siano soltanto congegni meccani- Il disegno. che rappresenta una ci. Esse dovrebbero essere amate vettura senza mantice, ha la car- e tenute in cura. Ecco perchè m'è rozzeria di color purpureo scuro. venuta l'ispirazione di questo di- Gli staffoni, in forma di "ali della segno. Vittoria", sono di color rame. Ve- "Ho intensamente amato il mio tri rossi per le luci ai due lati, lavoro, e nell'eseguirlo ho impie- gittano raggi su una catena di tre- gato tutta la mia passione. Nè cre- dici "V" capovolte, che ricordano do che l'altre genti dovrebbero le tredici colonne, origine del- nutrire diversi sentimenti per le la Democrazia americana. Decora- automobili. Esse dovrebbero esse- zioni a base di lauro scendono da- re considerate come creature vi- gli sportelli, il lauro della vit- venti". toria, coronante la Democrazia. Il Mr. Petraglia ha disegnato an- radiatore è dipinto a fondo azzur- che una dozzina di altri modelli ro, in cui è il simbolo degl'i- d'automobili. REPRINT FROM "IL PROGRESSO OF AUGUST 7th 1942 IV CLEELAND, David, Montclair, New Jersey, 8.07 May 2, 1944 - (ack. 5/5/44). q-p Let. to President, encl. Kodacolor photo of an oil painting of the President and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Max Golden of Passaic, N.J., taken in Warm Springs, Ga., during President's first Administration; writer hopes the President will accept a Fourth Term. - Photo is filed. See P.P.F. 9-C fmf SUMMERIIN, Hon. George To March 29, 1944. The President, by memo., asked him to prepare reply to letter from Mohammed Ali, Palais de Manuel el Roda, Le Caire, 3/14/44. to the Pres- ident, thanking for the President's inscribed photograph, and, in turn, enclosing one for the President inscribed "To His Excellency President Roosevelt from his friend Mohemmed Ali - Cairo - 12/4/44". Attached is memo. for the President from Gen. Watson, 3/27/44. stating that the pho- tograph was sent to the President direct from Alexander Kirk. SEE P.P.F. 7372 AS The Chief, Division of Protocol, April 6th, wrote to Miss Tully in reply to President's memo. of P.P.D. P. March 29th, (addressed to Mr. Summerlin), enolosing draft of suggested letter thanking His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Ali for the gift of his photograph.-- 9-P The President, April 7th, wrote to His Royal llighness expressing his appreciation and saying he was greatly pleased with this menifestation of friendship and of the kind sentiments which His Royal Highness has expressed. IV HACKET, Cabriel Day Park Lane Court, Kow Cardens, New York, 0.87 May 2, 1944 - (ack. 5/8/44). 9-P Lot. to President, offering him the encl. photograph; the man holding the sign-board is French Senetor Sellier, Mayor of Sureshes, a town near Paris. It was his idea to have a street of the town nemed after the President. Writer made the picture as a foreign COFFEE. in France in the Spring of 1940, directly before the inauguration of the "Roosevalt-Avenug" and smiggled It out of the country, along with other photos, on leaving France in Nov. 1942; 1t is offered to him as a little sign of the admiration and love of the French people for the President. Photograph put in Print Case. See P.P.F. 9-H ful IV MESOPANIUM P.O.7, May 12, 1944. - not ack. 9-P 47-84-41 is adward gans famm m.y. uce SC st about C May 8, 1944 ask here 10' west M' 4 PPK9-P PPF by dear Mr. Porelli-Minetti: It was kind indeed of you to send me that interesting historical jewel. I do appreciate your friendly thought. Many, many thanks. Very sincerely yours, A. Perelli-Minetti, Esq., eb Delano, California. IV p.o.7, MESOPANIUM May 12, 1944. - not ack. 9-P & number of photographs, showing Jack Benry enterteining the boys at the U.S. level Hospital in Oakland Californias these pictures were brought in by Mrs. George Baker for the President. - Photos sent to liyde Park Librery, Serios "3". See P.P.F. 9-9 # IV neb SMITH, Mrs. Catherine C. P.P.F. Philadelphia, Pa. May 9, 1944 9-P Illinitan BENDER, Harry Esq. P.P.7.9-P Brooklyn I, New York May 9, 1944 - (Ack. 5/11/44) Note to the President accompanying a picture he believes may be of interest to the President picture filed. SEE P.P.F. 9-B emc IV ncb SMITH, Mrs, Catherine C. P.P.F. Philadelphia, Pa. May 9, 1944 9-P Illnitor KERRIOAN, Mrs. Joseph J. Oyster Bay, Item York May 2, 1944 - (Ack. 5/8/44) P.P7.9-P Letter to the President 1'0 her sons in service and protesting the treatment she received from the Ass't. Managers of the Statler Hotel. Referred to Photograph of her son, Ben Helles, a paratrooper with RAAF; the phtograph was sent under separate cover. Refers to having sent a book to the President. The Chancer Head Book Shop, Inc., New York 22, How York sent an inscribed copy of Mrs. Kerrigan's book "Under A Class Bell" to the President (Postmarked April 27) - book sent to Study. Photograph filed. SEE P.P.F. 9-K enc IV neb P.P.F. SMITH, Mrs. Catherine C. Philadelphia, Pa. 9-P May 9, 1944 MARQUEZ, Alejandro Ortega, Col. Santo Tomas, Mexico, D.F., P.P.7, February 26, 1944 - not ack. 9-P Let. to President, in Spanish. Translator's Summary of Communication: The correspondent, a poor artist, requests the President to accept as a gift a portrait of Mr. Roosevelt which he made. A photo of the portrait is attached; the orig. is transmitted under separate cover. Writer hopes that the President vill furnish him with financial aid so that he may continue his art work. Ref. by memo, 4/7/44, to Dept. of State for atten. and appropriate ack. Mr. Massett states"there appears to be no record in the office of the receipt of the portrait". 1 Memo for The Department of State, from Miss Tully, 5/16/44, saying ref. is had to Mr. Hassett's memo of 4/7/44, ref. to Dept. of State, above let., and for their information, we have just been advised by the Customs House in Wash. that the picture in question is being held there. Atten: Mr.Sumerlin. - (Notation: No papers accompanied the orig. of this memo to Dept. of State). See P.P.F. 9-M fmf in neb P.P.F. SMITH, Mrs. Catherine C. Philadelphia, Pa. 9-P May 9, 1944 vsd WOODWARD, tanley PPF State Department April 11, 1944 9-P Wrote Miss Tully, enclosing copy of despatch dated 2/23/44 from the American Consulate at Tunis, Tunisia, Marcel E. MALIGE, transmitting for the President a frame ed autographed photograph of High Highness Sidi Mohammed el Amine Pasha, Bey of Tunis, King of Tunisia. Mr. Woodward advised that as this was in reciprocation of phtograph he received from President Roosevelt, it was net necessary to have a personal letter from the President. On 5/11/44, Miss Tully sent memo to Mr. Woodward saying that the President would like to send a personal word of thanks and asks for draft, which Mr. Summerlin S ent on 5/17/44. The Letter from the President is dated 5/18/44 and returned to Mr. Summerlin for delivery. SEE - P.P.J. 8782 IV neb P.P.F. SMITH, Mrs. Catherine C. Philadelphia, Pa. May 9, 1944 9-P Writes to the President sending him a typewritten likeness done by her physically handicapped son, Paul. The President wrote to Paul Smith, 5/17/44, saying: "I was glad to see the picture which your mother sent to me and I am sure that your devotion to work of this kind affords you many pleasant hours. I much appreciate your friendly interest, and it is indeed a pleasure to send you my hearty good wishes for your welfare and happiness." Picture sent to Hyde Park, Series "B". SEE - PPF 50-S IV mcg P.P.F. MALINOWSKY, Mrs. A. Bronx, N. Y. 9-P Apr. 29, 1944. Wrote the President that she has just become a citizen of the United States. Is a great admirer of the President. Enclosing some clippings of the President: Says she has one son in the armed forces. - - -Miss Tully replied Becture on May 27, 1944, expressing the President's thanks for the enclosed snapshot and also the clippings. Says the President also understands the feeling of pride with which she refers to her son in the armed forces. - - -Penciled notation - Sent to Series B. See - PPF 50-M IV 5. PEASLER, Horsee 11. P.P.E. Vice Chairman, Joint Committee on the National Capital, Techington, D. C. 9-p May 4, 1944. Trote the President on behalf of the above organization, expressing appro- cistion for the President's greeting which Was sent for the meeting of Feb. 18. In- closes the first copy of their first publication - "Mashington, a Planned City in Evolution", which 918 prepered for the Committee by the Chairson of the National Cepital Park and Planning Commission, General Grant. Are planning to issue from time to time selected contributions to the background literature of Washington, including writings of the Presidents; papers presented to the American Institute of Architects and contributions of the American Civic Association and other organizations toward the creation of the Pleaning Commission. If it is desired would like to send a copy of Washingtoniana for the President's library. - - --The President replied on May 26, 1944, expressing his thanks for the letter and the first copy of"Washington, A Plenned City in Evolution," propered by General Grant. Further states he is enthusiastic about the work this committee has undertaken to insure the development of the National Captial in keeping with the L'Enfent tradition. The President said he would be grateful if they would send e copy of subsequent publications. - - -Penciled notation File the booklet. See - PPF 8670 A meb TO: P.P.F. FRANKFURTER, Honorable Felix, The Supreme Court, Washington, D. C. 9-P May 29, 1944. The President wrote saying: "Ever so many thanks for your nice note and for your pemphlet sketch of the life of Oliver Wendell Holmes. I think it is grand and I am delighted to have it for the Library. My warn regards to you and Marion." Attached is a copy of letter to the President, dated 5/9/44 from Justice Frankfurter saying: "Your old vitality newly refreshed breaks through even cold print. Nothing could be more heartening- so much depends on it! On several counts this sketch of Holmes belongs in the Hyde Park Library. But before it gathers dust on the shelf you may care to glance at it - you may find items of interest in it. Marion joins me in fondest greetings." Original correspond- ence and Pamphlet inscribed by Felix Frankfurter to the President, "Sketch of the Life of Oliver Wendell Holmes," sent Library, Series "A". SEE - PPF-140 IV FAULKNER, Miss Iowanna Phoenix, Arizona Acknowledged 5/27/44. P.P.7.9-P Sends the President a stamp which she personally received from an old Fuzzy-Muszie Chief, somewhere in New Guinea, for his collection. Also sends a picture of the Chief's grass hut. - President kept stamps. thank SEE P.P.F. 37-F one Crass Tully Private Secretary IV P17 May 30, 1944. 9-P Dear Mrs. Podbielniak: The President asks me to thank you ever so much for that very attractive PP79-C X cigarette holder which you gave to him. He much appreciates your thought. With best wishes, Very sincerely yours, Grace G. Tully 4 Private Secretary Mrs. Walter J. Podbielniak, c/o John Sargent, 108 Water Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Shitp TON pr7 9-p so send x1483 Will you write her a letter of thanks. x PP71760 I do She was one of John Sargent's x pr79-g requests, SO as I have no home address, ***735138, many the letter can be sent care of him. M.C.T. eb THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 14 May 17, 1944 pr7 9-10 Memorandum for Miss Tully Mrs. Walter J. Podbielniak left a long cigarette holder for the President. Will you write her a letter of thanks. to send x1483 x PP71780 She was one of John Sargent's I do requests, so as I have no home address, *pp73513 the letter can be sent care of him. x pr79-g ny, many M.C.T. eb IV May 8, 1944 pr7 9-10 My dear Mr. Perelli-Minetti: It was kind indeed of you to send X x1483 x PP71780 me that interesting historical jewel. I do x pr79-g appreciate your friendly thought. Many, many thanks. Very sincerely yours, FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT A A. Perelli-Minetti, Esq., eb Delano, x x California. IV K act P Cheat. N.P, A-Perelli-Minetti E Sons GROWERS - PRODUCERS Choice Wines OF & Brandies Delano, Calif. Room 707, Hotel Statler, Washington, D. C. April 24, 1944. The Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt, The White House, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. President: In commemoration of the Roman Republic established in 1848, and which the French armies made impossible to survive, a few hard polished stones were engraved. x 203-A One side of the stone bears the effigy of Aurelio Saffi, its President - the other - the "Fasce" that later Mussolini adopted but not as an emblem of freedom for which it stood. As no one better than yourself can appreciate this historical jewel, I take the liberty of presenting it to you. Hoping that you will do me the great honor of accepting same, I am, Respectfully, M. Perchi hit A. Perelli-Minetti. 3 WINFREY, Miss Julia T., R.R.I SHAKIN, Bob Z., P.P.7, New York, New York, May 30, 1944 - lack. 6/1/44). 9-P Let. to President, encl. picture which he drew. - Drawing in file. See P.P.F. 9-S imf 3) WINFREY, Miss Julia T., R.P.I BEEGHLY, Miss Laura A., Dayton, Ohio, O.P.F, May 26, 1944 - ack. 9-P Note of thanks to Miss Beeghly for sending the President a framed picture. - Picture given to Mr. Groshon. See P.P.F. 9-B fmf 3 WINFREY, Miss Julia T., R.P.7 JONES, Harrison, Chairman of the Board, COCA-COLA COMPANY, THE, P.P.7, Atlanta, Georgia, May 13, 1944 - ack. 9-P 1800 Tully sent note of thanks to Mr. Jones, for formading to the President another set of the fine prints of United States Combat Planes; Pres., is glad to place these with the series which writer sent to him last year. Prints sent to Hyde Park Library, Series "B". See P.P.F. 3 ful On 5/17/44, live Jones wrote to lisatully, encl. private and personal copy of the Airplane Series for President. Says the previous copy she received and ack. 5/13/44, on behalf of the Pres., was intended for her personally. - the Tully ack. 5/29/44, thanking him for the prints. - Prints sent to Library to put with others. 3 WINFREY, Miss Julia T., R.P.I WINANT, Hon. John G., Ambassador, Great Britain London, W.I. P.P7.9-P April 21, 1944 - (Ack. 5/25/44) Letter to Gen. Watson enclosing a water-color portrait of the President, from M.O. Whalley, Esq. 18 Hilcot Drive, Aspley, Nottingha, England. Gen. Watson on 5/25/44 wrote Mr. Whalley thanking him for the portrait. Penciled notation: "Gen. Watson talked to Amb. Winant and will not send ack. to him. ld" SEE P.P.F. 9-W emc 3 WINFREY, Miss Julia T., Washington, D.C., PP, May 27, 1944 - ack. 9-P Let. to President, forwarding to President a framed picture and verse, a gift from her brother, Cpl. Trezevant B. Wintrey. T.A. See P.P.F. 9-W fmf 3 SUMMERLIN, George Yo, Chief of Protocol, Department of State, P.O.7, mehington, D.C., May 31, 1944. q-p Let. to Miss Tully, encl. copy of a despatch dated, 5/19/44 from Ora S. Sitton, American Vice Consul, American Consulate at Martinique, French West Indies, transmitting through the courtesy of Chief Yeonan Thomas Hannon, U.S.N.R., a hand-made plaque which Mr. Emilio de Polo, Sgt. Albert Jeffery, and the Fighting French Volunteers from St. Marting desire to present to the President, which is also encl. The American Consulate at ihrtinique has been requested to convey to the sendere an appropriate expression of President's thanks and appreciation for courteous gift. - Plaque sent to Hyde Park Library, Series "Д". See P.P.F. 9-D fuf 3 BYRD, Bear Admiral Richard E., United States Fleet, P-O-7, Havy Department, Washington,D.C., 9-P May 10, 1944 - (ack. 6/1/44). Writes to itiss Tully, encl. a nagasine which shows a photograph of the President taken at the time of the first trans-Atlantic flight with which he happened to be connected in charge of ravigation; feels the President might get a ldok out of it. - Under date of 5/19/44, Admiral Byrd again wrote to illos Tully, sending along a photo that was in the nagasine previously sent her. I On 6/1/44, ISss Tully wrote note of thanks to Admiral Byrd, and sending President's good wishes; Says President remembers the occasion just as if it were yesterday, although he reainded him it WSS a quarter of a century ago. - Photo sent to Iliss Suckley At Library, liyde Park, to put with Family collection. - Magazine sent to Study. See P.P.F. 9-B inf 3) KUJAWA, Jan, EFIC, INC., ative Secretary, P.P.7, POETS OF THE CO, 18, California, May 29, 194 San Fran (ack. 6/6/44). 9-P Let. to President, encl. copy of a prayer by one of their members and a book" | Gifts sent to Study. See P.P.F. 9-k fmf Groshon ] THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON pp7 q-O. June 6, 1944 Memo for Miss Edna Rosenberg: A parcel, addressed to the President, containing a musical cigarette box, was X PPF received on June 2, 1944 from F. M. Pom- eroy, 11332 Otsego, North Hollywood, Calif. 9.m No correspondence has been received by me in connection with this. X PP7. The carton and it's contents were sent 9-B to the USSS on June 5, 1944. E.n. Groshon note: signs letters X Cards Frances. E.R. 3 PP7 then HOUSE 9-P mil June 8, 1944 Study Gentlemen: Many thanks, on the President's behalf, for your kind thought in sending X pf79-B a copy of HARVARD COLLEGE CLASS OF 1904. I can assure you that he appreciates your x xPP7203/ courtesy. Very sincerely yours, Crace G. Tully Private Secretary eb The Plimpton Press, Horwood, x Massachusetts. 4 P.P.F. 9-P THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 187 9-P Book titled HARVARD COLLEGE CLASS OF 1904 Fortieth Anniversary 1944 x PP79-B B now Superintendent of the Academy, United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut. x x21-m cd 3 meb P.P.F. HILLMAN, William, Washington, D. C. Representative of the Crowell-Collier Publishing Company, 9-P New York, N. Y. 1 Even 197 9-P June 8, 1944 My dear Admiral Pine: This will acknowledge the receipt of the copy of the 1945 TIDE RIPS sent to the x PP79-B President. He 1s especially pleased to have the volume and asks if you will not be good enough to extend his very best wishes to the members of the graduating class. Very sincerely yours, Grace G. Tully B Private Secretary Rear Admiral James Pine, x Superintendent of the Academy, United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut. x21-m x cd 3 P.P.F. sentative of the Lng Company, 9-P Ly sending a rough copy of the April issue of the WOMAN'S on to Page 37 on which appears a little feature, a poem, - thinks it would be interesting to the President. On the te to Mr. Early saying that he had just received a letter sher of the WOMAN'S HOME COMPANION, stating that the en- 1") will appear in the April Companion and requesting that i's attention through Mr. Early. When this series of dogs is I a booklet of them. Once this is done, they will have no awings and will be glad to send the President the original illy drawn from the best available photographs). Attached Mrs. Eben le clippings. On 6/8/44 the President wrote the following very pleased to receive Morgan Dennis' fine portrait of Fala. : it to me. Fala has become a veteran master of the art of ISS the recent press photographs on his fourth birthday! the leading figure in a cartoon sketch appearing in a brother that he has an additional responsibility to perform - inter- animal world! Nevertheless, his head size remains the same, jestful', as your poet, A. C. Gate, so truly expresses. atulations for a splendid likeness. I appreciate your thought- inal sketch." 6/9/44 Miss Tully sent a memorandum to Miss the two letters from Mr. Hillman dated 3/7/44, carbon copy be the rresident's letter to Mr. Anthony, and the framed original drawing of Fala with verse "F.D.R.'S SCOTTY SPEAKS," to be placed with the Library collection. On 6/10/44 Mr. Early wrote to Mr. Hillman sending him a copy of the letter which the President sent to his pub- lisher, Mr. Anthony. SEE - PPF-7288 Do your Pengco* STATES Cowes GREST receiptions or - - names LIDER Checo e JATTA And Name MAS metrossa OF 896 Resigner 1552 given' events DP expensing PLP LOLD post stapes R FPR we 500 any WEED The Sex AUT you DR Roog, DIGUEST to DUAD R SIDS DT10 endor N SEP seprements A. seesing group E This this meb 3 HILLMAN, William, P.P.F. Washington, D. C. Representative of the Crowell-Collier Publishing Company, New York, N. Y. 9-P March 7, 1944. Wrote to Mr. Early sending a rough copy of the April issue of the WOMAN'S HOME COMPANION, calling attention to Page 37 on which appears a little feature, a poem, called "Every Dog Has His Say" - thinks it would be interesting to the President. On the same date Mr. Hillman again wrote to Mr. Early saying that he had just received a letter from Mr. Edward Anthony, Publisher of the WOMAN'S HOME COMPANION, stating that the en- closed ("F.D.R." Scotty Speaks") will appear in the April Companion and requesting that this be called to the President's attention through Mr. Early. When this series of dogs is completed it is planned to make a booklet of them. Once this is done, they will have no further use for the original drawings and will be glad to send the President the original of his Scotty (which was carefully drawn from the best available photographs). Attached are two above mentioned magazine clippings. On 6/8/44 the President wrote the following letter to Mr. Anthony: "I was very pleased to receive Morgan Dennis' fine portrait of Fala. Thank you very much for sending it to me. Fala has become a veteran master of the art of posing for his picture -- witness the recent press photographs on his fourth birthday! And, of course, now that he is the leading figure in a cartoon sketch appearing in a brother publication of yours, he feels that he has an additional responsibility to perform - inter- preting the White House to the animal world! Nevertheless, his head size remains the same, and I find Fala still 'gay and jestful', as your poet, A. C. Gate, so truly expresses. Please give Mr. Dennis my congratulations for a splendid likeness. I appreciate your thought- fulness in sending me this original sketch." 6/9/44 Miss Tully sent a memorandum to Miss Suckley transmitting copies of the two letters from Mr. Hillman dated 3/7/44, carbon copy of the President's letter to Mr. Anthony, and the framed original drawing of Fala with verse "F.D.R.'S SCOTTY SPEAKS," to be placed with the Library collection. On 6/10/44 Mr. Early wrote to Mr. Hillman sending him a copy of the letter which the President sent to his pub- lisher, Mr. Anthony. SEE - PPF-7288 3) 1 June 10, 1944 pP7 B 9-P My dear Mr. Pink: Thank you in the President's be- half for your kindness in sending him the X (PP79-B inscribed copy of your book, FREEDOM FROM FEAR. Your friendly thought is much appre- ciated. Very sincerely yours, Grace G. Tully Private Secretary eb Louis H. Pink, Egg., x Associated Hospital Service of New York, 370 Lexington Avenue, New York, N. Y. 3 C 0 P Y Inscription in book FREEDOM FROM FEAR by Louis H. Pink For Franklin D. Roosevelt our leader in the supreme effort to achieve freedom from fear. LOUIS H. PINK 3 BROOKE, Lloyd A., Washington 10, D.C., June 22, 1944 - (ack. 6/30/44). P-P-7, 9-P Wrote to Mr. Farly, that he has done a pen and ink plaque on vellumn of the Atlantic Charter, which he would like the President to have. Has no way of getting it to him, due to his present physical condition of arthritis. The original has been framed and a reproduction of the orig. is being sent to STE under cover. Asks if Pres. desires to have the orig. plaque; if so, suggests that someone go to his home and get it. - On 6/30/44, lliss Tully wrote to Mr. Brooke, saying the Pres. would be delighted to have the pen and ink plaque. Informs him that sometime when a car is going in the vicinity of his home, she will have it picked up. - Plaque picked up and sent to Hyde Park Library Series "B". - The reproduction is filed. See P.P.F. 9-B fmf 3 THORNBURGH, Richard A. Assistant Managing Editor The Philadelphia Inquirer P.P.F. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (?) June 8, 1944 - not ack. 9-p Copy of letter addressed "Dear Bill", enclosing two copies of a picture of the President which he took out of his scrap-book and had copied and enlarged. He took this picture in 1920 in Henderson, Kentucky, during ltr. Roosevelt's campaign for Vice-President. Wonders if the President would want to add one of the copies to his file and autograph the other one for him. - Pencil notation says: "Just signature given to Bill Murphy on photo of President - June 27. This copy in Print Case for President's collection". See - PPF 9-2 fmf 3) The BPr PP7 Study 9 - P June 19, 1944 My dear Mr. Perlsteins Your letter of June tenth to the President, with the enclosed clippings, and the booklet which you forwarded under separate x pr79-B cover have been received. I wish to thank you, in his behalf, for your thoughtful courtesy. Very sincerely yours, B WILLIAM D. HASSETT Secretary to the President Harris Perlstein, Eag., x President, Pabst Brewing Company, 221 North LaSaDe Street, Chicago, Illinois. mgs washing COH, 3 6-16-44 MR. WAGNER: Mrs. Winegar asks if you will COMPANY be good enough to have the attached corre- REET spondence acknowledged. Thank you. L. mdp 144 Jamgs pid Dear Mr. President:- Under separate cover I am sending you a booklet containing the seventeen winning plans submitted in the Pabst Postwar x4351 Employment Awards, in the beliefXthat this may be of interest to you in view of the fact that x264 a majority of the winners, selected from manu- scripts identified by number only, turned out to be in government employ. X285 x252 It may also interest you to know that this fact was cited in press items as proof of the constructive nature of "Washington" thinking and planning. A few typical clippings are attached. Respectfully Harris Perlstein President The Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt President of the United States White House Washington, D. C. 3 Previous papers, please? OMPANY REET L. M. Poulton 44 hamage pid Dear Mr. President:- - Under separate cover I am sending you a booklet containing the seventeen winning plans submitted in the Pabst Postwar x4351 Employment Awards, in the beliefXthat this may be of interest to you in view of the fact that x264 a majority of the winners, selected from manu- scripts identified by number only, turned out to be in government employ. X285 x252 It may also interest you to know that this fact was cited in press items as proof of the constructive nature of "Washington" thinking and planning. A few typical clippings are attached. Respectfully Harris Perlatein President The Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt President of the United States White House Washington, D. C. 3) COMPANY TREET L. 944 kid Dear Mr. President:- Under separate cover I am sending you a booklet containing the seventeen winning plans submitted in the Pabst Postwar x4351 X 351 Employment Awards, in the beliefXthat this may be of interest to you in view of the fact that 1264 a majority of the winners, selected from manu- scripts identified by number only, turned out to be in government employ. x285 x252 It may also interest you to know that this fact was cited in press items as proof of the constructive nature of "Washington" thinking and planning. A few typical clippings are attached. Respectfully Harris Perlstein President The Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt President of the United States White House Washington, D. C. 3) PABST BREWING COMPANY 221 NORTH LA SALLE STREET CHICAGO, ILL. June 13, 1944 ackd ackamga Dear Mr. President:- Under separate cover I am sending you a booklet containing the seventeen winning plans submitted in the Pabst Postwar x4351 Employment Awards, in the beliefXthat this may be of interest to you in view of the fact that x264 a majority of the winners, selected from manu- scripts identified by number only, turned out to be in government employ. x285 x252 It may also interest you to know that this fact was cited in press items as proof of the constructive nature of "Washington" thinking and planning. A few typical clippings are attached. Respectfully Harris Perlstein President The Honorable Franklin D. Roosevelt President of the United States White House Washington, D. C. ANDERPOEL ICAGO HERALD-AMERICAN May 1944 U. S. Economists Win Employment Awards BY ROBERT P. VANDERPOEL, Financial Editor. $50,000 ment. The in prizes for the best plans for postwar ago offered The Pabst Brewing Company sometime ence men selected to judge this contest employ- Wesley C. Mitchell, professor of economics, Wisconsin; Columbia Dykstra, president of the University of were Clar- University, of and probably one of the ten top Reserve & Bank of New York and treasurèr of R. H. Macy the nation; Beardsley Ruml, chairman of the economists Federal Co., and Alexander F Whitney, president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, and one of contestants and 17 prize winners the most prominent of the labor of whom 11 are in government leaders who have given serious service. thought to broad questions of eco- Momic policy. We cite these figures because of The were 35,767 entries, said the piffle that flows from some to be the largest number ever en- sources to the effect that there tered in a competition of this are only "small minds" in Wash- type. They came from all parts of ington, bureaucrats, men whose the United States. These were one interest is hanging onto gov- ernment payroll jobs. numbered and the judges, of Those who know the facts know course, had no knowledge of the that this is not so. They know names of the competitors. that nowhere else in the world Government Men Win are there gathered more men un- selfishly devoted to national serv- When the final awards were ice. made, first prize of $25,000 went The Pabst awards, we submit, to Herbert Stein, chief of the are evidence of this situation, Economic Analysis Section of the evidence that a great deal of good War Production Board. Stein hard thinking is taking place spent three years at the Uni- in the nation's capital by men versity of Chicago doing graduate intent not on destroying Amer- work in economics and served as ica but rather on making the an economist for the Office of United States a better place in Price Administration and the Fed- which to live. eral Deposit Insurance Corpora- $ $ $ tion. Second prize of $10,000 went to Leon H. Keyserling, general counsel, National Housing Agency in Washington. In addition there were fifteen MAY 31, 1944 winners of $1,000 each. Of these nine are or have been until very recently connected with various govern m n t departments in Washington. One is a fiscal analyst with the State Depart- ment, another economic adviser to the Secretary of Agriculture, still another an economist with the War Labor Board. Others are "INSIDE WASHINGTON' economists with the Federal Home Loan Bank Administration, the Federal Reserve System and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Still another is a tax consultant of the Treasury Department. By the Washington Bureau of The Chicago Sun Three Professors Three of the successful con- 'PLANNERS' AND GOOD AT IT testants are university professors of economics, two are connected Denouncers of all so-called of $1,000 each went to men in with research organizations, one "New Deal planners" as "crack- government service. Judges in- is a personnel manager of a pri- pots" by the isolationist press cluded Beardsley Ruml, chair- vate corporation. did not deter the four judges in man of the Federal Reserve Summing up, there were 35,767 a contest conducted by a large Bank of New York and author Milwaukee brewing concern, of the Ruml pay-as-you-go tax on the occasion of its 100th an- plan; Alexander F. Whitney, niversary, from making awards president of the Brotherhood of of $25,000 and $10,000 to two Railway Trainmen; Wesley C. of the leading "planners" for Mitchell, professor of economics the best postwar employment at Columbia University, and plans of 35,767 presented. Clarence Dykstra, president of Seven of 15 additional awards the University of Wisconsin. Courier BUFFALO EXPRESS ESTABLISHED 1831 STAR-ENQUIRER ESTABLISHED 1846 ESTABLISHED 1891 Friday, May 19, 1944 UNCLE SAM'S THINKERS ment, seek prize money or do both. Maybe govern- ment employes are able to get top priority for the Those who believe that the current Administra- purchase of midnight oil. One can see that when tion is out to ruin private enterprise must have they win 10 out of 17 prizes in a contest they are received something of a shock upon reading the doing a lot of thinking. At present there are few- list of prize winners in the Pabst Brewing Com- er than 4,000,000 employes on the federal payroll. pany's essay contest on postwar employment. Yet, if there were federal employes in proportion There were 17 prizes awarded, and all the prize to their number of prize-winners in this contest, essays based their full employment plans on meth- the total number would have to be around 77,000,- ods of aiding free enterprise to do the job. The 000. That's too many! It is far better to look for judges did not see the names of the writers but concentrated thinking from the few. only the code numbers. When the prize essays were chosen and the code numbers matched with the names, it was found that 10 of the 17 winners were submitted by employes of federal government agencies. The winner of the first prize of $25,000 was Her- bert Stein, 28, chief of the economics analysis sec- May 31, 1944 tion of the War Production Board. His plan called for changes in the tax laws to encourage private risk-capital investment and a strong government anti-monopoly policy. The winner of the second THE CHRISTIAN CENTURY prize of $10,000 was Leon H. Keyserling, general counsel of the National Housing Agency, who urged that the government help private enterprise One for the Professors provide all the jobs needed by direct-interest incen- tives or insurance to encourage large-scale in- And the Bureaucrats vestments. The others received lesser sums. One can merely speculate on why government INto AN EFFORT to discover a little wisdom on how deal with postwar employment problems, a Mil- employes, out of all proportion to workers in pri- vate industry, should study postwar unemploy- waukee brewing company offered a series of dazzling prizes for the best essays on the subject. The response was what might have been expected-35,767 entries. But when the judges rendered their decision last week, it turned out that of the seventeen winners, ten were government employees and two more were college pro- fessors Only five were in private employment. The man who won the $25,000 first prize is a former Chicago pro- fessor now working as an economic analyst for the WPB. The second prize-winner, who received $10,000, is gen- eral counsel of the NHA (National Housing Administra- tion, if you're not at home in alphabet land). Among the winners of $1,000 prizes were a fiscal analyst for the department of state, an economist for the department of agriculture (who, by the way, was no one else than that old bugaboo of the rugged individualists, Mordecai Ezekiel), an assistant chief of the munitions branch of the WPB, a director of the division of operating statistics of the FHLBA, an economist of the FRS, an expert in the division of tax research of the treasury department, an expert from the Russell Sage Foundation now in Eng- land on a government assignment, and a chief of division of the BLS. At one time or another practically all these men had been college professors. Well, one prize contest may not prove much. But it at least suggests that not all those fellows down there at Washington are lunkheads. 12 P.P.F. DANIELS, Mrs. M. PPF New York, N.Y. June 21, 1944. Ackd. 6/23/44 9-P Let. to the President enclosing pictures taken by her son, Sgt. Morton Daniels, in 1940 at the farewell dinner for Myron C. Taylor at the Hotel Astor, N.Y.C. Son was photographer at that time for the American Hebrew Magazine. Pictures placed with Family Photo, Hyde Park. SEE: PPF-9-D iok 12 P.P.F. meg LANSBURGH, Mr. Sol P.P.F. President, Lansburgh & Bro., P.F. Washington, D. C. 9-P June 23, 1944. Sent the President a framed copy of his D-Day Prayer which was broadcast to the Nation on June 6, 1944. ---On June 24, 1944 Miss Tully in a letter to Mr. Lansburgh expresses the President's thanks for the framed copy of the D-Day prayer. - - -Penciled notation - Sent to Series B. See - PPF 9-L 12 P.P.F. meg mcb - copy P.P.F. MEMORANDUM June 26, 1944. 9-P Under date of June 13, 1944, 1st Lt. Arthur J. Mandy, MC, 3401 Sequoia Avenue, Baltimore, 15, Maryland, sent telegram, from Chicago, Illinois, to Miss Grace G, Tully, asking permission to bring the Fala portrait plate, just awarded first prize in Chicago Art Exhibit, to the White House, sometime Friday or Saturday, in order to avoid breakage, Shall be enroute to his new post at that time. Hopes to have the President's plate also ready then. --- On June 14, 1944, Miss Tully sent telegram to Lt. Mandy, say- ing: "Will see you Friday afternoon". ---- Again Miss Tully wrote to Lt. Mandy on 6/24/44, saying the President wants him to know that he is delighted to add to his collection the Fala portrait plate which he so kindly brought to the White House personally. Conveys President's grateful thanks and best wishes, Sent to Mrs. Eben to be put with Fala Collection, c/o Miss Suckley, Hyde Park Library - - 6/26/44. SEE - PPF-7288 12 meg P.P.F. NEWBOLD, Mrs. David M. (Mrs. Olive L. Newbold) Philadelphia, Pa. 9-P May 22, 1944. Wrote the President that she was sending by express a water-color painting entitled "View from Hyde Park," which was painted in 1836. Hopes the President will accept this painting as a gift. ---The President on June 27, 1944, replied saying that he was delighted to have the water color entitled, "View from Hyde Park," and that it is going into his Dutchess County collection at the Library in Hyde Park. Expresses many thanks for thinking of him. -- -Penciled notation - Sent to Library A. See - PPF 8813 P.P.V. 9-P 12 KAISER, Henry J. Jres Now York City,NeYes June 27, 1944. The President wrote thanking him for the very interesting plane model. The President said he was delighted to have it end that it is going into his collection at the Hyde Park Library.--Attached is letter to the President from Anne Marie Rosenberg, (no ad- dress). dated May 27th, saying this plane was made through the courtesy of Mr. Kniser, Jr., and that she understands it is built to scale. Mrs. Resenberg said that she knew Mr. Kaiser would be pleased to receive a note from the President. GIFT TO HYDE PARK LIBRARY. SEE P.P.F. 2924 AS P.P.F. 9-P FARRINGTON, Hon. Joseph R., Delegate from Hawaii P.P.F.9-P House of Representatives Washington, D.C. May 10, 1944 - (Ack. 5/11/44) Letter to Gen. Watson enclosing letter he received from Mrs. Phoebe C. Shields, President a Hawaiian herbal remedy called "popola", for bronchitis. The box containing a prominent native Hawaiian woman of Honolulu, requesting him to present to the the medicine, popla leaves and a bottle of popola juice is in Mr. Farrington's office - if advised will present this to Gen. Watson or someone designated. Accompanying this letter is a note in Hawaiian from Mrs. Harris, one of the leaders among the elder native Hawaiian women. On 5/11/44 Gen. Watson wrote Mr. Farrington thanking him for the enclosures from Mrs. Shields and Mrs. Harris of Honolulu. Suggested that he send the bronchitis remedies, to the President's personal physician, Vice Admiral Ross T. McIntire - copies of the correspondence has been furnished Admiral McIntire so he will be familiar with the subject. Asks Mr. Farrington to convey the President's thanks and appreciation to Mrs. Shields and Mrs. Harris. (cc to George Cox) emc SEE P.P.F. 9-S Under date of June 10, 1944 Miss Shields wrote to Mrs. Roosevelt asking if the President rec'd the above items. Enclosed newspaper item about the gift. On 6/28/44, Mr. Hassett advised Miss Shields that gift had been rec'd. iok MELCHER, Daniel - Director, Education Section PPF War Finance Division, Treasury Dept. Washington, D. C. G-P June 12, 1944. Let. to Gen. Watson attaching copy of the wording which is engraved on tip of a captured Japanese plane propeller, which has been made into a plaque representing a gift from America's 30 million school children to President Roosevelt. This plaque was rec'd on behalf of the Pres. by Brig. Gen. Frederick W. Evans in Indianapolis, and brought to Washington by Mr. Melcher, at request of Gen. Evans, for purpose of delivering it to the President. Mr. Melcher desires to have picture of plaque in its ultimate resting place. Wish to use picture in connection with the 5th War Loan Drive. On 6/12/44 Gen. Watson referred above to Mr. Early. Penciled note: "The kids deserve it. The picture could easily be made. STE". Let., 6/19/44, to Gen. Watson from Mr. Melcher re above. Under date of 6/27/44 Mr. Melcher wrote again to Gen. Watson attaching photograph of plaque and information re Donald Beck, 13 yr. old President of the Student Cooperative Association in the McLean Alementary School, McLean, Va. who represented 30 million American school children when he presented above plaque to the President, June 29, 1944. School children bought over half billion dollars worth of invasion equipment through War Savings purchases. Those attending the presentation besides Donald Beck were: Mrs. Harry Bock, boy's mother, Mr. Melcher, Howard Tooley, Spec. Activities Section, Treas. Dept. and Alice Frein Johnson, Press Section, Treasury Dept. SEE: 4408 1ok 12 meg P.P.F.F. BYRNE, Mrs. Irma Mazzei Jackson Heights, N.Y. 9-P May 22, 1944. Wrote the President enclosing a water color painting entitled "Tea Time," which the writer painted. Says she has been an invalid for a long time and is now doing a great many painting while flat on her back in bed. - - -Miss Tully replied on June 27, 1944, expressing the President's thanks for sending him the painting and that he more than appreciates her friendly thought in wanting him to have this product of her own work. The President is pleased to note that she is being so brave in her long illness and wants her to know that he is a great admirer of those who put up a game fight. The President extends his hearty good wishes to Mrs. Byrne and expresses the hope that she will soon be restored to health Penciled notation - Sent the painting to library for "p" to see - marked it "A." See - PPF 50-B 12 I Send copies PP7 to m. nixon at 9-P HP Library ressed It 0 this The President asks me to tell you that he would be delighted to have the painting of X 954 himself and I suggest that you have 1t sent directly to the Library at Hyde Park. The President will see it the next time he is at home. The President sends you his best wishes. Very sincerely yours, Grace G. Tully Private Secretary Mr. Irving Packer, 144 West 31st Street, x New York City, N. Y. PP7 June 29, 1944. 9-P Dear Mr. Packer: Your note of June twentieth, addressed to the Curator of the Franklin D, Roosevelt Library at Hyde Park, has been referred to this office for reply. The President asks me to tell you that he would be delighted to have the painting of X 954 himself and I suggest that you have 1t sent directly to the Library at Hyde Park. The President will see it the next time he is at home. The President sends you his best wishes. Very sincerely yours, Grace G. Tully Private Secretary Mr. Irving Packer, 144 West 31st Street, x New York City, N. Y. The National Archibes The Franklin D. Roosebelt Library Hyde Park, N. V. OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR June 23, 1944. (pusy >> is MEMORANDUM FOR MISS TULLY: Since Mr. Packer offers his painting to the President, I think his letter should be sent on to you. Edgar B. Twin Edgar B. Nixon Irving Packer 144 West 31 Street New York City. June 20,1944 sevelt Museum , New York. Packer 1992 ewith enclosing a photo of a painting in that I have painted of the President. It would be my pleasure to offer this painting as a gift to the President, for the Museum or any other use that he may have for it. I have also painted a picture of the Presidents Mother. The subject is, Mrs Roosevelt holding and admiring a baby picture of the President. X pp78 My regard and respect for the President is great and I would deem it an honor and a privilege, if he would accept this gift. Please advise me if acceptable and as to how you want the pictures shipped. Yours very truly, InvingPactier. RECEIVED St.,N.Y JUN 22 1944 THE FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT LIBRARY Irving Packer 144 West 31 Street New York City. June 20,1944 Curator, Pres. Roosevelt Museum Hyde Park, New York. Dear Sir; I am herewith enclosing a photo of a painting in Pastel, that I have painted of the President. It would be my pleasure to offer this painting as a gift to the President, for the Museum or any other use that he may have for it. I have also painted a picture of the Presidents Mother. The subject is, Mrs Roosevelt holding and admiring a baby picture of the President. pp78 My regard and respect for the President is great and I would deem it an honor and a privilege, if he would accept this gift. Please advise me if acceptable and as to how you want the pictures shipped. Yours very truly, Irvino Packer. : RECEIVED St.,N.Y. JUN 22 1944 THE FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT LIBRARY July 1, 1944 MEMORANDUM FOR MR. EDGAR B. NIXON: I am enclosing for your informa- tion a copy of my reply to the letter you forwarded to me from Mr. Irving Packer. A copy of Mr. Packer's letter is also attached. Grace G. Tully eb Private Secretary ENCLOSURES - Copies of correspondence: 6-20-44 Letter to the Curator, Hyde Park, N.Y., from Irving Packer, 144 W.31 St.,N.Y. 6-29-44 Letter to Irving Packer, 144 W. 31st St.,N.Y., from Grace G. Tully.