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EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
BUREAU OF THE BUDGET
WASHINGTON, 25, D.C.
APR 191946
My dear Mr. Latta:
On April 16, 1946, you advised this office that H. R. 3121, "For
the relief of Elizabeth M. Simmons and Robert H. Simmons, " had been re-
ceived at the White House and r equested reports and recommendations as
to the approval of the bill.
It is the purpose of the bill to pay the sum of $1,034.65 to
Elizabeth M. Simmons and her husband, Robert H. Simmons, of Owensboro,
Kentucky, in settlement of their claims against the United States by reason
of personal injuries sustained and medical expenses incurred as a result
of Elizabeth M. Simmons' falling while descending the steps from the
south entrance of the Post Office building in Owensboro on April 26,
1944.
It appears that, on the date in question, Mrs. Simmons, while des-
cending the steps from the south entrance of the Post Office in question,
hung the right toe of her shoe on the outer edge of the second landing
of said steps and fell forward on the steps, breaking her hip and other -
wise bruising herself about the body; and that at the time of the acci-
dent the top surface of the landing where Mrs. Simmons hung her shoe was
in a broken and chipped condition of repair, which was unknown to her,
and which condition was to some extent, if not primarily, the cause of
the accident.
Mrs. Simmons was 46 years of age at the time of the accident and
was a waitress earning $20 a week. It was more than a year before she
returned to her work, and she is now employed only a few hours each day.
Hospital and medical expenses have been incurred by her in the amount
of $400, which have been paid by her husband, Robert H. Simmons.
A facsimile of the enrolled enactment has been referred to the
Post Office Department, and its reply, recommending approval of the bill,
is attached.
The Congress has enacted, and the President has approved, a number
of bills granting relief by reason of injuries occurring under similar
circumstances.
I am authorized by the Director of the Bureau of the Budget to recom-
mend that the bill be approved.
Very truly yours,
Mr. M. C. Latta,
The White House.
Assistant Diredtor,
Enclosures:
Legislative Reference.
Letter from Post Office Department.
One copy each of the Senate and
House reports on the bill.
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