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NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICE
WITHDRAWAL SHEET (PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES)
FORM OF
DOCUMENT
CORRESPONDENTS OR TITLE
DATE
RESTRICTION
1) Letter
Cover Letter
4/30/60
C
To: Miss Sheppard
From: Richard Nixon
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FILE LOCATION
Series 320 - General Correspondence
Box 646 - ROBERTSON, Reuben
RESTRICTION CODES
(A) Closed by Executive Order 11652 governing access to national security information.
(B) Closed by statute or by the agency which originated the document.
(C) Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in the donor's deed of gift.
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
GSA FORM 7122 (7.72)
Reproduced at the Nixon Presidential Library
November 10 COPY 1960
Dear Mardi:
You were ever so kind and thought-
ful to favor our daughters with the
lovely remembrances.
We shall Long remember our wonderful
visit to (incinnati and your part in
making the occasion there not only such
a memorable one for us, but also our
homecoming a particularly happy one for
Tricia and Julie.
With appreciation and as always best
wishes from all of us to you and your
family,
Sincerely,
pn
X Tricia & Julie - Gift 9
Miss Mardi Robertson
9974 MoKelvey Road
x Robertson, Reuben, Ir. - folder
11/10/60 Ax Robertson, Mardi en:maf
(incinnati, Ohio
Reproduced at the Nixon Presidential Library
MRS. RICHARD NIXON
November 10, 1960
Dear Mardi:
kend Y thoughtful
You were ever so sweet to favor our
daughters with the lovely remembrances.
We shall long remember premium our wonderful
visit to Cincinnati and your part in making
not the occasion there such a memorable
one only but also our homecoming particularly happy one
a
for Tricia and Julie.
& as always
With appreciation and best wishes from
both of usall us fars
1>
to your
+ your family,
Sincerely,
Patricia need
muss
Mardi Robertson
c/o Mrs. Reuben B. Robertson, Jr.
Cincinnati, Ohio
9974 mc Telony Rd
Reproduced at the Nixon Presidential Library
November 10, 1960
Dear Mardi:
You were ever so sweet to favor our
daughters with the lovely remembrances.
We shall long remember our wonderful
visit to Cincinnati and your part in making
not only the occasion there such a memorable
one, but our homecoming particularly happy
for Tricia and Julie.
With appreciation and best wishes from
both of us,
Sincerely,
Mardi Robertson
c/o Mrs. Reuben B. Robertson, Jr.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Reproduced at the Nixon Presidential Library
Miss MARDI Robertson
C/o MRS. Reuben B. Robertson,
Cinnamatti, Ohio
JR.
presents for T'J
Dear Marde
To "Trish" and Julie
Mrs. Reuben B. Robertson, Jr.
From Mardi Robertson
Reproduced at the Nixon Presidential Library
9974 McKelvey Road
AUG 2 4 1960
4
Cincinnati, 31, Ohio
August 21, 1960 rocking
Dear Mr. Nixon,
This is to thank you for your generous gift
to the Boys Clubs of America in the memory of my
father. Your thoughtfulness was a great solace to our
family.
Also please accept our most sincere congrat-
ulations on your nomination by the Republican Party.
We feel that they have made a great choice, and we
are praying that you will be able to win in November.
If there is any way I might be able to help
in the Yale Community or here in Cincinnati, please
don't hesitate to let me know. I would be pleased add
honored to help in the struggle for freedom we face.
Dear Reulen
Yours sincerely,
(S) RN
Reuben B. Robertson, III
free
20 years and
The Honorable Richard M. Nixon
Student at yale
Office of the Vice President
Washington
Reproduced at the Nixon Presidential Library
Newspapers sell-newspapers sell goods and
services-Journal- News advertising intro-
HAMILTON JOUINAL
AND
DAILY NEWS
It will be a lucky day when you convert un-
wanted items into cash-Want Ads can do just
duces your business to important customers.
PAGE TWENTY-FOUR
MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1960
that for you. Just Phone TW 5-5601.
REUBEN
ROBERTSON DEATH COMMUNITY LOSS;
CHAMPION PRESIDENT KILLED BY AUTOMOBILE
Eclipse Viewed
Fifteen Traffic
In Hamilton Area
Snow Hinted
Services On Tuesday
Local "astronomers" who
traded a couple of hours of sleep
In Forecast
Mishaps Listed
for a glimpse of the total eclipse
For Former Deputy
of the moon early Sunday morn-
ing apparently were not disap-
Possible Tonight,
pointed.
The lunar eclipse which OC-
Tuesday In Area
Defense Secretary
Report Six Persons Hurt During Weekend;
curs as the shadow of the earth
Driver And Passenger Injured On Rte. 72
falls across the moon's face
Sunny skies with occasio
reached its full stage on sched-
cloudiness is the forecast for
Two Charges Faced By Driver Of Vehicle
Six persons were injured in 15
ing went out of control on Rte. 73,
ule around 2:41 a. m. Sunday
Hamilton area today with clo
After Sunday Accident On Paddock Road;
Butler County traffic accidents in-
one and six-tenths miles east of
As the eclipse unfolded, a bril-
skies and snow possible toni
Industrialist Active On Hamilton Scene
vestigated during the weekend by
Oxford, the state patrol reported.
liant ring of pink and orange
and Tuesday
sheriff's deputies, the state high-
The injured were removed to
could be seen in Hamilton, ac-
The high weekend temperatu
Reuben B. Robertson Jr president of the Champion
way patrol and Hamilton police.
McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hos-
cording to Elmer Rahmes, lo-
according to John Suedkamp,
John Mitsch, 23, 1200 Market St.,
cal astronomer and Hamilton
Paper and Fibre Co., of Hamilton, was injured fatally
pital, Oxford, by Sgt. Harry Mc-
ficial weather observer for
Reading, Ohio, driver, suffered a
Daniel and Special Deputy J h n
Journal-News photographer.
Journal-News, were 30 degr
early Sunday morning when he was struck by an auto-
fractured left leg and chin lacera-
Demis of the sheriff's department,
"Eyerything seemed to be on
Saturday and 34 degrees Sund
mobile in Cincinnati.
tions, and a passenger in his car,
who assisted the patrol at the
schedule," Mr. Rahmes said.
The low Sunday was zero and
The death of Mr. Robertson, former U. S. Deputy
Edward Nichol, 23, 1408 Konsig
scene. Both were admitted for
low Monday 9 degrees.
Ave., Reading, suffered a possible
treatment.
The barometric pressure at
Secretary of Defense, is a staggering blow not only to
fractured left knee cap about 2:10
John Kyger Dies;
a. m. Monday was 29.94 incl
his family and friends but also to business associates,
a. m. Sunday when the westbound
Imogene Cox, 15, R. R. 1,
indicating clearing.
Brown's Run Rd., West Middle-
employes of the far-flung Champion paper operations
automobile in which they were rid-
town, suffered body and right eye
Realtor Formerly
The high temperature Mond
is to be in the range of 34
and countless others.
Take $1,525
bruises about 7:40 p. m. Saturday
38 degrees; the low tonight
Mr. Robertson's interest in the City of Hamilton, seat
when the automobile in which she
Official Of Lodge
tween 14 and 18, and the hi
of Champion's largest operation and the city of its found-
was riding and driven by Ronald
Tuesday between 32 and 36.
In Break-Ins
Cox, 20, Brown's Run Rd., went
The extended forecast calls
ing, was a dedicated one. _Just recently in a public ad-
off the highway in front of 6943
temperatures to average abo
dress here, Mr. Robertson spoke encouragingly of the
Franklin Madison Rd., Lt. James
eight degrees below normal
On High St.
business and industrial future of Hamilton and pledged
Davis of the sheriff's department
the next five days. The norm
reports.
high is 50 and the normal low
his wholehearted support and the support of Champion
She was removed to Middletown
to 31. Not much change in te
toward constant Hamilton advancement.
Chicago Market Co.
Hospital for treatment.
perature but warmer Friday
The funeral services for Mr.
And Goody Shop Hit
Saturday. Precipitation will to
Mary Klaassen VanOorschot, 50,
Robertson will be held Tuesday at
S. C., in 1938. Their six children in-
about one-half inch in snow Tu
In Weekend Looting
1305 Reynolds Ave., Middletown,
11 a. m. in Christ Episcopal
clude Reuben B. Robertson III, 20,
day and again about Saturday
suffered back and chest injuries
Church, Fourth and Sycamore Sts.,
a student at Yale University, Daniel
Burglars escaped with $1,525 in
Saturday morning when the west-
Cincinnati. The Rev. James E.
Huger Robertson, 18, University
cash after breaking into the Chi-
bound car in which she was a
Home Burns;
Clarke, rector of Christ Church,
School, Shaker Heights, Ohio, Peter
cago Market Co., 102 High St.,
passenger and driven by Ann J.
Glendale, will officiate. Burial,
Thomson Robertson, 14, Asheville,
and the Goody Shop Restaurant,
Coughlen, 37, 1011 Nelbar St.,
106 High St., during the weekend,
Middletown, went cut of control
Loss $8,000
which is private, will be at the
N. C. School for Boys, Margaret
convenience of the family. There
Laurens Robertson, 11, Louisa Hope
police reported.
on slippery pavement on Rte. 73,
is no visitation at the funeral
Robertson, 7, and George Watkins
Detectives John Loftus and Ad-
near Jacksonburg Rd., sheriff's
home. It is the family's request
Robertson, 5.
rian Stricker said the intruders
deputies report.
Willard Berling
that there be no flowers. The fam-
Mr. Robertson also leaves his
apparently entered the Chicago
She was treated at Mercy Hos-
Residence Afire
ily suggests that friends SO de-
father, Reuben B. Robertson Sr., a
Market building through a second
pital. Cpl. James Powell and Dep-
siring may contribute to the heart
brother, Dr. Logan Robertson, a sis-
uty Sheriff Darrell Collins of the
Fire apparently resulting from
floor window. They moved a 600
fund or to their favorite charity in
ter Mrs. Russell Norburn, all of
pound office safe from the front
sheriff's department investigated
defective electrical wiring caused
the accident.
MR. ROBERTSON
Mr. Robertson's memory.
Asheville, and many other relatives.
an estimated $8,000 loss at the
of the building in a walk-in cooler
The active pallbearers for Mr.
residence of Willard Berling, 7500
at the rear and battered it open.
Robertson are business associates
James Calvin Nelson, 23, 3521
River Rd., about 8:25 p. m. Sun-
Ray Nardine, owner, said $1,500
Evanston Ave., Cincinnati, was
MR. KYGER
Eisenhower Sending
and close friends: Henry Rigby,
day, Fairfield Township F
Former
was in the safe.
Karl Bendetson, Herbert W Suter
arrested by sheriff's deputies
Chief Robert Sroufe said Monday
Hole in Wall
John Flenner Kyger, 79, 668 Ridge-
Jr., Harold Wright, Stephen Chase,
about 1:45 a. m. Sunday on charg-
wood Ave., a member of a prominent
The blaze was at the scene of
The thieves then cut a hole
through a wall to gain entrance
to stop at a stop sign at the junc-
Butler County family, died Sunday at
Emissary To Funeral
Leo Geiser, A. W Fairbrother, and
es of reckless driving and failing
a $5,000 barn fire on Dec. 21,
John Zimmerman, all Champion
Secretary
1957
to the restaurant where they took
tion of Boyle Rd., and Rte. 130
6 p. m. at his home after being ill
with a heart condition for the last
Chief Sroufe said firemen from
A personal representative of
shocked by the untimely death of
vice presidents and senior officers.
$25 from the cash register. An
(Turn to Page 1, Please)
Fairfield City and Venice fire de-
President and Mrs. Dwight D. Ei-
Reuben B. Robertson Jr. Notified
Returning Home
eight-pound sledge hammer, a flat
five weeks.
partments were the first on the
personally Sunday were President
Mr. Robertson, 51, and his wife,
Shocked'
chisel and a pointed metal bar
YMCA Planning
He was born in Darrtown, Dec. 26,
1880, a son of H. D. and Louise Flen-
scene. Fairfield Township firemen
senhower will travel to Cincin-
and Mrs. Eisenhower along with
of 9974 McKelvey Rd., near Glen-
were found inside the market. The
were forced to detour down U. S.
nati Tuesday by military aircraft
Vice President and Mrs. Richard
date, were returning home from a
Robertson Great
tools were new, the detectives
ner Kyger and received his education
Spring Classes
Rte. 127 to By-Pass Rte. 50
to attend last rites for Reuben B.
Nixon.
social function in Cincinnati when
said, and apparently had been ob-
in Darrtown School and Miami Uni-
Hamilton County to reach the fire
Robertson Jr.
Many of the top national figures
the accident occurred early Sun-
Man, Says Wilson,
tained for the burglary. Damage
versity.
Reproduced
at
the Libraryis
Other high United States govern-
were notified of Mr. Robertson's
day morning.
Voicing Tributes
m
dustrial leader and former Dep-
Hotel.
view State Hospital, when he swerved
death of Reuben B. Robertson Jr.,
re
uty Secretary of Defense.
Adm. Radford serves in- an ad-
his automobile to avoid a car which
51, president of the Champion Pa
d-
Arriving in the State Depart-
visory capacity at the Champion
had been stalled in the center lane.
per and Fibre Co., of Hamilton
ment airplane will be the person-
Paper Co., and was one of Mr.
The stalled automobile had run out
who was killed Sunday mornin
al representative of the President,
Robertson's personal friends.
of gasoline. As Mr. Robertson turned
in an automobile mishap, we
e
as yet unannounced, as well as
It was expected that words of
forthcoming Monday from gover.
e
representatives of the Joint Chiefs
tribute would be paid to the late
e
of Staff.
Mr. Robertson in both houses of
Biographical sketch, other
ment and business leaders throug
out the United States.
e
Among the passengers in the
the United States Congress during
Robertson matter, pictures
h
aircraft from Washington, D. C.,
meetings Monday.
Charles E. Wilson, former St
on Page 11.
retary of Defense and forme
g
will be Adm. and Mrs. Arthur
Meanwhile personal messages in
Radford; and Mr. and Mrs. Per-
the form of telegrams and tele-
president of General Motors, nov
ar
kins McGuire. Mr. McGuire is as-
phone calls were being received
to the right, his automobile grazed
a member of General Mot or a
n.
sistant chairman of the Joint
Monday at the Champion and at
the stalled car. Mr. Robertson stop-
Board of Directors, spoke from
e
Chiefs of Staff.
the Robertson home from all parts
ped his car within a short distance
the Surf Club in Miami, Fla.
10
All of official Washington was
of the nation.
and returned to talk to the persons
Mr. Robertson was associated
in the other auto.
with Mr. Wilson during the two
years he was with the Defense De-
Expressions Of Regret
It was while Mr. Robertson was in-
vestigating the mishap that another
partment and was a personal
m
automobile, also headed northward
friend of the Wilson family.
In Robertson's Death
on Paddock Rd., swung to the right
"I'm deeply shocked by the
and struck Mr. Robertson. He was
news," said Mr. Wilson.
en
Deeply shocked, Hamiltonians
terest in the growth and welfare
hurled 50 feet. He was
killed in-
"He was a great individual, he
es
today found it hard to accept the
of Hamilton and its institutions.
stantly.
had great energy and great abil-
d
fact that Reuben B. Robertson Jr.,
In behalf of Hamilton he was
Taken to Cincinnati General Hos-
ity," continued Mr. Wilson. "He
ts
president of the Champion Paper
generous and warmhearted, giving
pital, Mr. Robertson was declared
was one of the most patriotic men
and Fibre Co., is dead.
gladly of his time, energy, and
dead on arrival.
I ever had the opportunity to
Mr. Robertson's tragic death
substance, and guiding his great
Mr. Robertson suffered fractures
know.
in an automobile accident early
paper company in support of many
of both legs, a head injury and in-
Recent Conversation
T
Sunday was on the lips of all, as
good works within the community.
ternal injuries. Mrs. Robertson
"I just talked with him several
y
the passing of a great industrialist
We may with utmost pride al-
suffered a leg injury when the car
days ago," continued the former
y
and civic leader was discussed.
ways remember his courageous
which struck her husband careened
secretary. "My whole family will
li-
The Journal-News presents here
and constructive service to our
into the rear of the Robertson auto
be deeply shocked by this. We all
O-
some expressions in the loss of
country at the highest level of
in which she was seated. Mrs.
thought a great deal of this won-
e
Mr. Robertson as given by other
authority and responsibility.
Robertson was wearing an auto-
(Turn to Page 11, Please)
in
Hamilton leaders:
I shall with utmost respect al-
mobile seat safety belt at the time.
u-
Robert L. Bartels, Mayor of
ways remember his dynamic lead-
Charges Filed
e
Hamilton:-
ership in the growth and prosper-
Cincinnati police said the driver of
Arraign Driver
lk
Once in every person's life he
ity of his company, through which
the car which struck Mr. Robertson
"
knows a man who is destined to
thousands of employes have en-
On March 25th
was Willie Lee Griffin, 31, of 676
e
greatness. Reuben Robertson was
joyed the satisfactions and re-
Rockdale Ave., Cincinnati. Griffin is
such a man. The loss to his fam-
wards arising from success.
I shall always value the mem-
charged with driving while under the
Willie Lee Griffin, 31, 676 Rock-
ily, to Champion and to the City
influence of alcohol and reckless
dale Ave., Avondale, is to be ar-
of Hamilton is indescribable. His
ory of a genial companion, a
friendly counsellor, and a spirited
driving. Cincinnati Police Sgt. Frank
raigned Friday, March 25, in Cin-
h
devotion to the welfare of his coun-
R. Duritsch Jr., and Patrolmen Ray-
cinnati Traffic Court on charges
of
try, to his company and to this
competitor. He was vigorous and
of driving while under the influ-
vital, and his loss occasions great
mond Easterling and Lawrence
community will not soon be
ence of alcohol and reckless driv.
grief among many thousands who
Woods brought the charges against
equalled. It is with great sadness
ing.
that I extend to the members of
had abundant reasons to be grate-
Griffin.
ful to him.
Occupants of the stalled vehicle
The charges were filed against
G
his family and his company the
first grazed by the Robertson car
Griffin early Sunday after the au-
sympathy of the citizens of Ham-
y
C. L. Hardin, executive vice
were Clausell Rankin, 55,
322
Find-
tomobile he was driving struck
el
ilton. He was truly a great man.
president of the Hamilton Area
lay St., and Wilson Dock,
521 Eliza-
and killed Reuben B. Robertson
Chamber of Commerce:
Jr., president of the Champion
William Beckett, president of
beth St., both of Cincinnati.
the Beckett Paper Co.:
The community, state and na-
Mr. Robertson's career at Cham-
Paper and Fibre Co., of Hamilton,
tion have suffered an incompar-
and former Deputy Defense Sec-
The desolate news of Reuben
pion followed a family tradition. The
Robertson's Jr.'s untimely death
able loss. Reuben was a great
retary of the United States.
firm was founded in Hamilton in 1893
T
leaves the senses stunned and fac-
civic and community-minded per-
by his grandfather, Peter G. Thom-
The charges were filed by Po.
e
ulties benumbed. Nevertheless, I
son, one who was optimistic about
son, who remained president until
lice Sgt. Frank R. Duritsch Jr.,
want to try to say something
the future, but at the same time
his death in 1931. Mr. Thomson was
and Patrolmen Raymond Easter-
it
which, in tribute to him, may
realistic. He was a man of great
followed in the presidency by his
ling and Lawrence Woods follow-
express the feelings of our whole
convictions as evidenced by his
two sons, Alexander Thomson Sr.,
ing the accident. Griffin was re-
community.
activities and successes.
in 1931, and Logan Thomson in 1935.
leased on $800 bond pending hear-
d
ing.
We can with utmost gratitude
Judge P. P. Boli, Butler County
In 1946 Reuben B. Robertson Sr.,
always remember his genuine in-
husband of Peter Thomson's daugh-
(Turn to Page 11, Please)
FAIRFIELD TEACHERS
ter, Hope, became president. Reu-
TO MEET TONIGHT
S
ben B. Robertson Jr. succeeded to
Robertson Considered
The Fairfield Classroom Teach-
the presidency of Champion in 1950.
e
ers Association will meet at 7:30
United Appeals
o'clock tonight, in the old cafeteria
n
Nixon's Running Mate
Mr. Robertson was a past cam-
building at Fairfield Central Ele-
paign chairman of United Appeals
mentary School, it was announced
of Hamilton, and was co-chairman
e
today by John Lohmann, publicity
The sudden and tragic early
presidency on the GOP ticket.
of the organization committee that
chairman.
Sunday morning death of Reuben
Interested in local, state and na-
established the local UA organiza-
All committee members are ask-
B. Robertson Jr., president of the
tional affairs, Mr. Robertson was
tion. He was a past member of
ed to attend.
Champion Paper and Fibre Co.,
highly respected and admired in
the Board of Directors of the
was not only a great loss to this
business and government.
Hamilton Community Chest, and in
HANOVER SCHOOL PTA
community, but also to the en-
The nationally prominent Repub-
1959 was co-chairman of the UA
TO MEET TUESDAY
tire nation, said Martin A. Coyle,
licans who were interested in Mr.
Campaign Advisory Committee.
The Hanover Township School
chairman of the Butler County
Robertson's candidacy for vice
Mr. Robertson was also an ac-
PTA will meet at 7:45 p. m. Tues-
Republican Committee.
president, according to Mr. Coyle,
tive member of the Hamilton
day in the school. The school band
As a delegate to the Republi-
considered his wide background in
Chamber of Commerce and the
under the direction of Herman
can convention to be held in July
the midwest, south and east, plus
Hamilton Industrial Council, and
Torge will present a musical pro-
at Chicago, Mr. Coyle reported
his more than two years of ex-
was one of the organizers of the
gram.
that he was aware that extensive
perience as Deputy Secretary of
Hamilton Safety Council. He was
Dean Gurton, former Ohio High-
plans had been made by top Re-
Defense in Washington, to be ideal
a former director of the Ohio
way patrolman, will speak on safe-
publicans in the country to con-
complements to Vice President
Chamber of Commerce.
ty.
sider Mr. Robertson as a strong
Richard Nixon of California, con-
Mr. Robertson married the former
Refreshments will be served by
potential candidate for the vice
cluded Mr. Coyle.
Margaret Watkins, of Charleston,
the fifth grade mothers.
Reproduced at the Nixon Presidential Library
gated Friday after they had
and Air Force officials in
taken photographs inside the
cargo-weapons and the like-
ernments as soon as possible.
secret most of last week,
headquarters of the Agrarian
Rive said in an interview
which can't be taken into war
Illnesses Are Mild
Reform Program.
that "over 90 per cent of the
See DEFENSE, A2, Col. 6
Moscow's influenza epidemic
Soldiers Intervene
has als hit a number of mem-
bers of he government and
Police said private citizens
police. is a fairly mild
spotted the Oklahomans tal
ing pictures of a street scene
Former Defense Official
variety in which the victim re-
quires three or four days in
and made citizens' arrest to
bed.
confiscate their film. Two sol-
Reuben Robertson Killed
Khrushchev believed to be
diers intervened and took the
men to a police station.
resting at his ha near Mos-
cow with his fam and some
The police releas the
of the officials due to accom-
Americans, but held the Cuban
CINCINNATI, March 13 (AP)-Reuben B. Robert-
civilians briefly to admonish
pany him to Paris.
them against stopping anyone
son Jr., 51, Deputy Secretary of Defense from 1955 to
Moscow Radio interrupted a
from taking innocent pictures.
1957, was killed today by an automobile.
drama program to announce
the Premier's illness and the
Sharp, news director of
Mr. Robertson, president of
postponement of his visit.
Tulsa TV station KOTV had
the Champion Paper & Fibre
In Paris tonight, Soviet Am-
shouted "Here we go again"
Co., of Hamilton, Ohio, was
fense Department's business
bassador Sergei Vinogradov
as he was arrested the second
struck after alighting from
setup for the Hoover Commis-
called on President de Gaulle
ime. He vowed "Senator
his own car, which had
sion on Governmental Reor-
Robert S.) Kerr (D-Okla.) will
and discussed the fixing of a
brushed a man who had got
ganization.
new date for the visit. There
ear of this."
out of a stalled auto.
In 1953 he was one of a
They said after their re-
group of businessmen whom
was speculation in the French
Mr. Robertson and his wife
ease yesterday that they had
were en route to their home
the President sent abroad to
capital that the visit may be
been partially stripped,
in Glendale, a Cincinnati
evaluate the U. S. Mutual Se-
cut to a week or less.
searched and interrogated
curity program. He was a
Informants said Khrushchev
suburb, early today when the
during their original 10-hour
accident occurred.
member of the Wage Stabiliza-
probably would concentrate
detention.
tion Board in 1950-51.
on talks with de Gaulle. He
Sharp said yesterday that
The police report said an
The National Association of
originally had planned to
ntelligence agents had con-
automobile driven by Clausell
Manufacturers named Robert-
spend 9 days touring the
iscated a list of oilmen he
son man of the year in 1953
French provinces.
ntended to interview.
Picture on Page B2
for his work on the Mutual
Postponement of the trip
Security evaluation team. He
followed reports that Khru-
Castro Stages Rally
Rankin, 55, of Cincinnati, ran
was named man of the year in
shchev was dissatisfied with
Meanwhile, Premier Fidel
out of gas in the center lane
the paper industry in 1957 for
several aspects of the whirl-
Castro staged a day-long rally
of a highway, in front of
outstanding service to
his
wind tour proposed to him.
hat started as a commemora-
Robertson.
country.
It left little opportunity for
ion of a patriotic student up-
Wilson Dock, 21, a pas-
He was a director of
the
speech-making or contact with
ising and steadily developed
senger in the Rankin car,
Procter & Gamble Co.,
the
the man in the street.
anti-American overtones.
alighted.
Cincinnati & Suburban Bell
Khrushchev, who returned
President Osvaldo Dorticos
Mr. Robertson swerved to
Telephone Co., and the B. F.
8 days ago from a 4-nation
Гоггадо, first speaker of the
avoid the stalled car but side-
Goodrich Co.
tour of Southeast Asia, must
lay, told a cheering crowd of
2000 civilian militia in the
swiped Dock, who suffered
He served 3 years in the
minor leg injuries.
Army during World War II
See MOSCOW, A6, Col. 3
olaza outside his palace that
Mr. Robertson stopped, got
and before that, in 1942, had
he country was determined
out and was walking back to
been on the War Production
0 free its economy from
the stalled auto when he was
Board.
IRBMs Reported
foreign domination."
Castro called today's rally
hit by an auto police said was
He was born at Asheville,
On Italian Pads
driven by Willie L. Griffin,
N. C., where his father, Reu-
n commemoration of the third
31, of Cincinnati.
ben Robertson Sr., still lives.
inniversary of the student at-
Police said the impact
Mr. Robertson married the
ROME, March 13 (UPI)-An
ack on the palace of ousted
knocked Mr. Robertson 50 feet
former Margaret Watkins of
intermediate range ballistic
President Fulgencio Batista,
and killed him almost in-
Charleston, S. C., in 1938. They
March 13, 1957 The students
missile base which can zero in
stantly.
had six children, Reuben B.
hat day reached the outer
on the Communist countries
Griffin was charged with
Robertson III., 20, a student
loor of Batista's office before
at Yale University; Daniel H.,
of Eastern Europe and the
hey were quelled. Thirty-four
driving while intoxicated and
ersons died, including several
with reckless driving.
18, a student at the University
Soviet Union itself has been
nnocent bystanders.
Mr. Robertson, who was
School, Shaker Heights, Ohio;
installed "somewhere in Italy,"
Deputy Defense Secretary
Peter Thomson, 14; Margaret
reliable sources reported to-
from July 12, 1955, to March
Laurens, 11, Louisa Hope, 7,
day
Earth Tremors
26, 1957, under Charles E. Wil-
and George Watkins, 5.
The location of the base and
son, was outspoken in uphold-
Funeral services will be con-
the date of arrival of the mis-
Felt in Algiers
ing the country's defense ef-
ducted at 11 a. m. Tuesday in
siles were not disclosed.
forts. In a recent speech he
Christ Church, Cincinnati.
But the source said the mis-
said that "if there is a missile
ALGIERS, March 13 (AP)
siles are "on the pad."
gap, it is, if anything, a Sy-
mington gap."
Five Nations Join
The Italian government last
Four earth tremors of varying
year agreed to accept IRBM
trength were registered in
Mr. Robertson criticized
Algiers and vicinity today.
Sen. Stuart Symington (D-
Naval Maneuvers
missile bases despite threats
from Soviet Premier Nikita
here were no reports of
Mo.), the Nation's first Secre-
Reuters
Khrushchev that this NATO
lamage, although windows
tary of the Air Force, for what
LONDON, March 12- Five
ally was leaving itself "open to
attled and furniture shifted.
he called Symington's "failure
nations will participate in a
destruction with the most
The quakes were felt within
to speak out while sitting at
17-day NATO military exercise
modern weapons" in case of
100-mile radius around the
the highest defense councils
in the eastern Atlantic start-
war
ity, in Tizi-Ouzuo, Mener-
and while Russia was making
ing Monday, the Defense Min-
Details of the arrival of the
ille, and Orleansville. Offi-
missile progress."
istry announced today.
1500-mile range Jupiter IRBMs
ials at the Algiers University
Mr. Robertson had served
French, British, West Ger-
and where they are located
)bservatory said the center
the Government in other roles.
man, Dutch and Portuguese
have been classified as "top
f the quake was located ap-
He was vice chairman of a
air and naval forces will en-
secret" by Italian and Ameri-
roximately 25 miles north-
committee that studied the De-
gage in the maneuvers.
can officials.
off the coast
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Mrs. Reuben B. Robertson, Jr.
9974 McKelvey Road
Cincinnati, Ohio
I just learned through a telephone call from Arthur Radford of
Reub en's tragic accident. It is almost impossible to understand
why such a fine courageous man in the prime of life should be
taken in this way. The whole nation as well as those who were
privileged to know him personally will mourn his passing.
Pat joins me in extending our deepest sympathy to you, to Reuben, Sr.
and to the children.
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I just learned through a telephone call from
Arthur Radford of Reuben's tragic accident. It is almost
impossible to understand why such a fine courageous man
in the prime of life should be taken in this way.
His passing is a loss to the whole nation as well as those who were
privileged to know him personally will mourn his passing.
Pat joins me in extending our deepest sympathy to you, to
Reuben, Sr. and to the children.
RICHARD NIXON
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The family of
Mr. Reuben B. Robertson, Jr.
gratefully acknowledge and deeply appreciate
your thoughtful expression of sympathy
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My Dear Mr. Nixon:
I hope you will forgive my delay in writing you but
I was out of town for awhile and things seem to pile up.
There are no words with which to express my very
deep gratitude to you for your most generous contribution
to the Boys' Club of America in memory of Reuben and I
know that he would have been as touched as all of our family
are by your wonderful thought of us.
With very best regards to your wonderful Pat and
again our sincere thanks to you.
Sincerely,
Peggy Robertson
May 20th (1960)
Reuber Robertom gr.
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your awanded thought of of
with very best regards 2 you
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sincere thanks to you
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may 20th
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funeral wreath with ribbon (The Vice President and Mrs. Nixon)
ordered from Shaffer's
funeral of
Mr. Reuben B. Robertson, Jr
Christ Episcopal Church
404 Sycamore
Cincinnati 2, Ohio
on Tue sday, March 15, 1960
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April,1, 1960
Brown, Floyd A.
Dear Mr. Brown:
This is the first opportunity I have had to
thank you for your kindness in forwarding the
accounts of Reuben Robertson's tragic and untimely
death.
As one who made his mark through contributions
to his community, his state and the nation, his
superb example will live on as an inspiration to
others. We can all be sure that his loss is felt
by the entire country.
Again, may I express my thanks to you for
sending me this information and extend my very best
wishes.
Sincerely,
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Richard le Nixon
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Mr. Floyd A. Brown
Vice President-Circulation Director
The Journal Publishing Company
Reuben Robertson, Jr. - Folder
Hamilton, Ohio
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HAMILTON JOURNAL-NEWS
THE JOURNAL PUBLISHING CO.
HAMILTON, OHIO
MRS. HOMER GARD gramm
DONALD E. STUCKEY
PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHER
TREAS.--BUSINESS MANAGER
HARRY B. GRAMM
CHAIRMAN
March 15, 1960
CHARLES E, BROWN
SEC'Y--DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING
H. R. grosvenor
RICHARD A, CONNELLY
V-PRES.-GENERAL MANAGER
CITY EDITOR
FLOYD A. BROWN
2ND V-PRES.--CIRCULATION manager
The Honorable Richard Nixon
The Vice President of the United States
Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Vice President:
Like the citizens of Hamilton and Southwest Ohio,
you were no doubt stunned by the untimely death of
our mutual friend Mr. Reuben Robertson, Jr.,
President of the Champion Paper and Fibre Company.
Knowing of your great attachment to Mr. Robertson,
we felt sure you would want the enclosed copy of
our newspaper containing the story of his death.
Also please note the pictorial review we have made
of his life of service not only in our community,
but also the state, the nation, and the world.
Yours respectfully,
THE JOURNAL PUBLISHING COMPANY
Floyd A. Brown,
Vice President-Circulation Director
FAB:RS
Enc.
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May 1, 1957
X
Dear Mr. Helm:
This is just a note to thank you for your letter
of April 16, inviting me to attend the dinner which you are
giving in honor of our mutual friend, Reuben Robertson,
on Thursday, May 16 at the Links Club.
annual dinner of the Women's National Press Club here
(Dinner in honor of Reuben Robertson)
X Social invitation -- New
Robertson, Reuben
Helm, Harold
I know I would particularly enjoy having an
opportunity to be with you on that evening, but Mrs. Nixon
and I have already accepted an invitation to attend the
in Washington. Consequently, I regret I cannot accept
York City May
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folder
your cordial invitation.
I would greatly appreciate your extending my
very best wishes to Reuben. The whole nation owes him a
debt of gratitude for the splendid service he has rendered
in one of the most difficult and important posts in the govern-
ment.
With kindest regards,
- 16, 1957 TD
Sincerely,
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Richard Nixon
Mr. Harold H. Helm
Chairman
Chemical Corn Exchange Bank
165 Broadway
New York 15, New York
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April 29, 1957
X social invitation-- dinner honoring Robertson NEW YORK CITY 16, TD
X ROBERTSON, Reuben folder
HELM, Harold
Dear Mr. Helm:
This is just a note to thank you for your letter
of April 16, inviting me to attend the dinner which you are
giving in honor of our mutual friend, Reuben Robertson,
on Thursday, May 16 at the Links Club.
folder
I know I would particularly enjoy having an
opportunity to be with you on that evening, but Mrs. Nixon
and I have already accepted an invitation to attend the
annual dinner of the Women's National Press Club here
in Washington. Consequently, I regret I cannot accept
your cordial invitation.
I would greatly appreciate your extending my
very best wishes to Reuben.
With kindest regards,
Sincerely,
Richard Nixon
RM W:mat
Mr. Harold H. Helm
Chairman
1957 May
Chemical Corn Exchange Bank
165 Broadway
New York 15, New York
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August 29, 1959
Dear Reuben:
I greatly appreciated your thoughtfulness in
wiring me as you did on August 26 concerning the
Robertonn, Reuben B.,Jr. B. Jr.
invitation I have received to address the Convocation
at Miami University on October 9.
Unfortunately, it was not possible for me to
accept and in view of your interest I thought you
might like to see the enclosed copy of the letter
I have written to Dr. Millett.
With every good wish,
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Sincerely,
(&P DN
Richard Nixon
Mr. Reuben B. Robertson, Jr.
9974 McKelvey Road
Lgs
Cincinnati 31, Ohio
home
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VICE PRESIDENT OF US WASHDC
APPRECIATE YOUR LETTER REGARDING MEETING COMMONWEALTH CLUB
NEXT MARCH. I THOROUGHLY UNDERSTAND YOUR SITUATION. DR millett,
WESTERN UNION
PRESIDENT OF MIAMI UNIVERSITY ON WHOSE BOARD OF TRUSTEES I
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YOU TO ADDRESS UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION OCTOBER 9. WHILE PEGGY
AND I WILL BE IN EUROPE HOPE IT MIGHT BE POSSIBLE FOR YOU TO
DO THIS AND BECOME BETTER ACQUAAINTED WITH THE PEOPLE IN THIS
AREA. HAVE JUST HAD PLEASANT DAY WITH RALPH DETOLEDANO WHO
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Dear United Reuben Senate
Dear Mr. Robertson
Please sign DICK NIX ON
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August 13, 1959
x - Robertson, Reuben B.
Dear Reuben:
It was a pleasure to hear from you, and I want you
Jr.
Commonwealth Club of Cincinnati
to know how much I appreciated your writing as you did on July
8 concerning the invitation I received from Dr. Vinton Siler.
I know how much I would enjoy an opportunity to participate in
the meeting of the Commonwealth Club in Cincinnati next March,
folder
and I would particularly welcome a chance to see you again.
Invitation - Cincinnati - OHIO - March 25, 1960 - TD
No matter how much I might wish it were otherwise,
however, it is not possible for me to commit myself to an appear-
ance that far in the future. I realize fully how much work and
planning must be done in connection with a program of this type,
and I know that Dr. Siler will want to complete his arrangements
as soon as possible. Consequently, as you will note from the
enclosed copy of my letter to him, I have suggested that, under
the circumstances, it would be best for him to go ahead and
obtain a speaker who would make a firm commitment now.
With kindest personal regards,
Sincerely,
DN
Richard Nixon
Mr. Reuben B. Robertson, Jr.
601 North "B" Street
Hamilton, Ohio
office
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THE HONORABLE REUBEN ROBERTSON
IN CARE OF HAROLD HELM
THE LINKS CLUB
36 EAST 62ND STREET
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
I WISH IT WERE POSSIBLE FOR ME TO BE WITH YOUR
MANY FRIENDS AS THEY HONOR YOU TONIGHT. HOWEVER,
SINCE THIS IS IMPOSSIBLE, I WOULD LIKE TO REPEAT
WHAT I HAVE PREVIOUSLY WRITTEN HAROLD HELM. THE
WHOLE NATION OWES YOU A DEBT OF GRATITUDE FOR THE
Message May x 1957 I
SPLENDID SERVICE YOU HAVE RENDERED IN ONE OF THE
MOST DIFFICULT AND IMPORTANT POSTS IN THE GOVERNMENT.
WITH KINDEST PERSONAL REGARDS AND EVERY GOOD WISH
X Invitation-- New York May 15,1957 TD
FOR THE FUTURE.
DICK NIXON
(MITT T TODER Reuben ROBERTON,
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RUSH
RUSH
THE HONORABLE REUBEN ROBERTSON
IN CARE OF HAROLD HELM
THE LINKS CLUB
36 EAST 62ND STREET
5/15/57
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
I WISH IT WERE POSSIBLE FOR ME TO BE WITH YOUR
MANY FRIENDS AS THEY GATHER TONIGHT AT THE LINKS CLUB
TO HONOR YOU. AS I TOLD HAROLD HELM, THE WHOLE
NATION OWES YOU A DEBT OF GRATITUDE FOR THE SPLENDID
Message May 1957 x :
SERVICE YOU HAVE RENDERED IN ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT
AND IMPORTANT POSTS IN THE GOVERNMENT. YOU WILL BE
GREATLY MISSED IN WASHINGTON. KINDEST REGARDS.
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DICK NIXON
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REUBEN B. ROBERTSON JR
Aw-
July 13, 1959
JUL 16 1959
Dear Dick:
During the past few weeks we have seen both
encouraging and discouraging signs regarding the prospect
for enactment by the Congress this year of a much needed
labor legislation. Now it is becoming evident that the
enactment of effective labor legislation will depend in large
measure on whether the public shows a demand for it.
The enclosure has been prepared in an effort to
emphasize the fundamental issues. I hope you will find
it useful, and additional copies can be made available
promptly if you wish to have them.
Sincerely,
Rubu
Thought you'd be interested
Honorable Richard M. Nixon
in this effort!
Vice-President of United States
Senate Office Building
Washington, D. C.
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A BILL OF RIGHTS FOR LABOR
A FOUNDATION FOR UNION
"
I am convinced that retrogression and
LABOR LAW,
decay are the necessary result of unlimited gov-
WHO WANTS IT?
DEMOCRACY
ernment, just as they are the necessary result
UNION POWER,
of unlimited power in trade unions. No civiliza-
WHO OPPOSES IT?
"Labor's Bill of Rights" as originally proposed by
tion can long survive unlimited power in any
AND THE PUBLIC WELFARE
Senator McClellan:
"I do not believe that racketeering, corruption,
hands. The greatest contribution of the McClellan
abuse of power, and other improper practices on
1. EQUAL RIGHTS - including all voting rights
Committee lies in its overwhelming documentation
the part of some labor organizations can be, or
and equal protection of union rules.
of that truth."
will ever be, prevented until and unless the
Congress of the United States has the wisdom
2. FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND ASSEMBLY-
- Prof. Sylvester Petro, New York University
and the courage to enact laws prescribing mini-
without "penalty, discipline, or interference."
School of Law,
"Complete and effective labor-manage-
mum standards of democratic process and conduct
for the administration of internal union affairs.
In his documented report on the McClellan
ment legislation, not a piecemeal program,
3. FREEDOM FROM ARBITRARY FINANCIAL
EXACTIONS no change in dues or fees
Committee Hearings,
is essential to assure the American public
I mean by that, Mr. President, that the Congress
should prescribe and define by law what the
without majority vote of union membership.
"Power Unlimited-The Corruption of Union
that true, responsible bargaining can be
rights of union members are, place in them by
Leadership," Ronald Press, N.Y
carried on with full protection to the rights
democratic process the power to secure those
4. PROTECTION OF RIGHT TO SUE- guar-
and freedoms of workers and with adequate
rights, and protect them in their efforts to do so
anteeing judicial protection against arbitrary
guarantees of the public interest."
from reprisals of any kind from their would-be
action of union leaders.
exploiters, manipulators, and bosses. Without such
President Eisenhower,
protection, other provisions of law may be of
5. SAFEGUARDS AGAINST IMPROPER DIS-
TO SUM IT UP
little benefit and meaningless."
Message to Congress on
CIPLINARY ACTION- to protect against
Senator John McClellan
fines, suspension or expulsion without proper
Whether the Congress will enact effective
Labor Legislation,
In the U.S. Senate
notice and hearing.
labor legislation this year may well depend on
January 28, 1959
April 22, 1959
6. INSPECTION OF MEMBERSHIP LISTS -
whether the citizenry of our United States request
assuring access to such lists to all candidates
their Representatives to restore or reinforce these
From the N.Y. Times
for union offices.
fundamentals:
May 21, 1959
"Labor leaders view the so-called 'bill of rights,'
1. A strengthened Bill of Rights for American
even in its modified form, as the most threatening
What the coming showdown in Congress means
WHERE IT STANDS
workers;
amendment inserted in the Kennedy labor reform
bill.
In the Kennedy-Ervin bill the guarantees
2. Prohibition of Secondary Boycotts;
TO YOU
"A confidential analysis and evaluation of the
have been weakened considerably by making
bill, from a union point of view, describes the
most of them "subject to reasonable rules
penalties provisions as 'exceedingly harsh and
3. Prohibition of Organizational Picketing; and
and regulations in [the union's] constitution
TO LABOR
punitive,' but it is the bill of rights that is found
and bylaws."
most disturbing.
4. A sensible solution of the "No-Man's Land"
"It is that provision primarily that guided the
Among the issues that the House Commit-
problem.
Executive Council of the American Federation of
tee must resolve is whether to restore the
TO OUR NATION
Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations
original McClellan Bill of Rights, accept the
in deciding yesterday to oppose the Senate-
modified Kennedy-Ervin version, knock it
approved bill in its present form."
out altogether, or substitute an even strong-
er set of guarantees such as those offered
A summary of the Bill of Rights proposed by Senator
in Rep. Barden's H.R. 4473.
IT'S UP TO YOU!
and what you can do about it
McClellan is on the following page.
JULY 2, 1959
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THE NATION'S NEED
THE ANSWER IN CONGRESS
THE FUNDAMENTALS
No-Man's Land
During the last two years the McClellan Com-
The Kennedy-Ervin bill recently passed by the
Under the Taft-Hartley Act, the NLRB is as-
mittee (composed of four Democratic and four
Senate purports to answer the call for corrective
Secondary Boycotts
signed exclusive jurisdiction of labor disputes
Republican Senators) has revealed shocking evi-
labor legislation. Thanks to the persuasive force
dence of corruption and racketeering on the part
of Senator McClellan (D.-Ark.), this bill was im-
In such a boycott, firms not involved in a labor
affecting interstate commerce. However, in a
number of cases, upheld by the courts, the NLRB
of union "bosses" and has shown that many
proved somewhat in the Senate but political com-
dispute are forced to stop supplying or dealing
has refused to exercise its jurisdiction on the
thousands of union members have been denied a
promise resulted in the passage of a half-way
with a strike-bound employer or one whose em-
voice in the conduct of union affairs.
measure. It is a start in the right direction, but
ployees have voted against representation by the
ground that in such cases the effect on interstate
commerce is "relatively insubstantial." Conse-
it needs strengthening if it is to be a dependable
boycotting union. The Kennedy-Ervin bill pro-
vehicle for effective labor legislation.
vides no remedy. The Taft-Hartley Act has a
quently, many small employers, their employees,
In addition, the Committee's hearings have dis-
and the unions which deal or seek to deal with
closed how the boycott and the picket line have
provision aimed at the prohibition of such coercive
them are denied access to the NLRB. They are
been used to coerce employers and employees.
boycotts, but loopholes have been found in the
left in a "no-man's land," for they cannot apply
provision and it has proved ineffective. The Ad-
The Law As It Stands
in the alternative to any state court or agency.
The McClellan Committee's disclosures make it
ministration, Senator McClellan and Rep. Barden
clear that federal legislation is needed to assure
advocate inclusion of a plain and effective pro-
The Kennedy-Ervin bill grants authority to state
democracy in unions, effective curbs on secondary
The Kennedy-Ervin bill is now pending before
hibition against secondary boycotts in the current
labor agencies for the handling of cases in "no-man's
boycotts and organizational picketing, and safe-
the House Labor Committee. Also pending before
labor legislation. The late Senator Taft said: "A
land," provided such agencies apply federal law in
guards against corruption and racketeering.
that Committee are bills introduced by Rep. Bar-
secondary boycott is an absolute denial of the
resolving these cases. Only 12 such agencies exist
den (D.-N.C.), Chairman of the Committee, and
entire theory of free collective bargaining and
among the 49 states at the present time, and many
The fate of such legislation in this session of
by Rep. Kearns (R.-Pa.), on behalf of the Admin-
free enterprise in the United States. I just can-
labor lawyers believe that attempted application of
Congress will fix the posture of federal labor law
istration, which provide effective coverage of the
not see any argument for supporting secondary
federal law by state agencies would simply transform
for some time to come, in all probability. It is
needs shown by the McClellan Committee.
boycotts."
the "no-man's land" into a legal morass.
unrealistic to assume, with an election year
The President, the McClellan Committee, and
coming up, that the defeat of an adequate bill
Rep. Barden all advocate a simple solution:
providing effective labor legislation-or
A Deadline For Action
Organizational Picketing
authorize any State or Territory court or agency
the passage of a half-way measure- be
Under the Taft-Hartley Act unions are left
to assume and assert jurisdiction of labor disputes
rectified next year. CONSEQUENTLY IT IS
IMPORTANT TO PRESS FOR THE ENACT-
The House Labor Committee has held hearings
free (with very limited exceptions) to carry on
over which the NLRB declines to exercise its
jurisdiction. Adoption of such a solution would
MENT OF EFFECTIVE LABOR LEGISLATION
on all of these bills, and is expected to submit its
picketing as a means of organizing a business
THIS YEAR.
report to the House about the middle of July,
establishment, even though there may not be a single
wipe out "no-man's land" and provide an effective
using the Kennedy-Ervin bill as a basis for its
employee involved who actually desires to join the
and quick-acting forum for the parties to a labor
recommendations. THE FORM OF THE LEGIS-
picketing union. The McClellan Committee pro-
dispute denied relief by the NLRB.
If you favor such legislation, you can
LATION RECOMMENDED TO THE HOUSE BY
duced evidence of such picketing also being used
have an effective voice only by informing
ITS LABOR COMMITTEE WILL DEPEND IN
purely and simply to exact payment of tribute
your Congressmen that you will support
to union leaders, or to obtain a "sweetheart"
LARGE MEASURE ON WHETHER THE PUB-
them in their efforts to produce effective
contract between employer and union not desired
LIC DEMONSTRATES SUPPORT FOR EFFEC-
Spanning these issues is the basic one of a bill of
labor legislation this year.
by the employees. The Kennedy-Ervin bill pro-
rights for the 16 million rank and file members of
TIVE LABOR LEGISLATION.
vides no effective remedy.
the American labor unions.
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DEPA UNITED OF AMERICK DETENSE ENSES
THE DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
WASHINGTON 25, D.C.
STATES
OF
7 September 1956
Dear Mr. Vice President:
We were most distressed to learn of
your father's death. I can appreciate your
great sense of loss, but hope you will find
some small measure of comfort in the good
wishes of your many friends, both in public
and private life.
Peggy joins me in sending our deepest
sympathy.
Sincerely yours,
Rubun
Deer Reuben
The Vice President
Reuben Reberton
United States Senate
The Honorable Reuben Roberts
the Deputy Seroy Defane
before 25 AC
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COPY
September 11, 1956
Norburn, Russell
Dear Mrs. Norburn:
Since I have long been an admirer of
your brother Reuben, it was a special pleasure to
meet you and your husband during my recent visit
to your beautiful part of North Carolina.
I am most grateful that you took the
time and trouble to write as you did to the editor
of the Asheville Citizen. Your letter should cer-
tainly have set the record straight.
No man could be more greatly hnnored
than to be selected as the running mate of President
Eisenhower, and I deeply appreciate your congrat-
ulatory comments and good wishes for the coming
x-Montreat Appearance
x-Reuben Robertson
folder
campaign.
With kindest regards,
Sincerely,
(Signed) DICK NIXON
Richard Nixon
Mrs. Russell Norburn
54 Hilltop Road
Asheville, North Carolina
Sept. 11, 1956 RN:mmk
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ANTMENT DEP UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DETINSE ENSE
THE DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
WASHINGTON 25, D.C.
30 July 1956
OF
Rerban
Dear Miss Wood.
Here are pictures of Lake Logan, North
Carolina. We thought that the Vice President
might enjoy looking at them and it might "whet
his appetite" for a visit.
Sincerely,
Charles G. Ellengton
Charles G Ellington
Special Assistant
Miss Rosemary Wood
Office of the Vice President
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