San Fernando, Luzon
8 October 1945

Dr. Forrest C. Allen
The University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

Dear Doctor Allen:

Recalling an incident in an unpublished feature article
apout yourself which I wrote while at the University, I have
worked it into a little profile wnich might be acceptable to:
the Saturday Evening Post or some other magazine.

To insure its accuracy in every detail before submission,
I would appreciate it very much if you would look it over and
either o.k. it as is, or with any corrections you might care
to make, forward it to The Saturday Evening Post, together with
the attached letter of transmittal. I'tm sure an endorsement
from you would give it added weight in the eyes of the editors.

If you find the story such that it cannot be put in shape
with minor alterations, please do not hesitate to return it and
make any suggestions you care to offer.

I hope all is well with you and prospects are bright for a
bang-up basketball team on Mt. Oread this winter. It looks now
that I'll ve back on the sports beat by the middle of January
and I certainly hope to see the Jayhawkers up where they belong
at that time.

Things are set for my return to the Coffeyville Journal,
but, confidentially, I am angling for a post with the Topeka
Capital. Don Pierce, now with the Daily Oklahoman, as you know,
suggests that such a move might very possibly be effected. [I
can think of no newspaper staff in the Valley that I would rather
join after trading in these khaki duds.

May I take this opportunity to thank you for the many favors
you have accorded me in the past, and hope that we have the plea-
sure of talking together before the winter is over.

With all Best Regards,

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