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Phil Randolph 1285-0 April 25, 1950. wills MEMO FOR HONORABLE JOHN STEELMAN: Dear John: This finally has reached mi-29 6-29-51 EB. my desk. Probably by now you have heard from Secretary Tobin, who agrees with me that he too hopes the President will reconsider and send the requested x15 letter. I am willing to admit that Phil Randolph has misbehaved occasion- ally, but fortunately he is not in the Paul Robeson class and the members of the Union, which is a respected AFL Union, should not be penalized. What particularly appeals to us practical guys, and of course would not influence you academicians, is the fact that next September is not very far from next November. DAVID K. NILES Administrative Assistant to the President