Mareh 16, 1942. Mr. Francis i, Bukaty, Gc, Sp. Aes Ue Se —. ogee Station, _ Newport, ® Dear Franks Thank you for your interesting letter of March 17th. Frank, I find that I can help a fellow get in for train- ing, but the minute anybody begins to meddle politically ' With some of these appointments you always get in trouble. The persons in authority always resent that. I am a good friend of Bernie Bierman, but I wouldn't dare - @gsk him or anyone else in the service to do something of this sort. It is up to you, when you get in the service, to make your case. This goes along the same line with the officera in the Army and Navy. Whenever a civilian — it does that fellow more harm than an sure you will. understand, Frank, that I would not Very sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education and Recreation, Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach.