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[Newspaper clipping:] And So Good Night. In South Bend, Ind., a thief slugged the caretaker of a social club, lifted $1,850 from the safe, paused in his flight to put a pillow under the fallen watchman's head and give him a double shot of whisky from the club's supply. "Time" 2/26/51

2/26/51 Dear Rev. C: This item from the heart of America's football culture puts me in mind of the humanitarian who gave you beer out of the cat's plate while you were wedged under the seat in "Jolly John's" back in your un-regenerate days. Some evenings ago I met Bill Kruck ("Little Nell") and his charming Finnish wife. Hadn't seen him in a coon's age. We had a fine evening - and some spring day will invade Dolvuer's Grove to see them in their house. I am sorely in need of some NN tracts. Can you send me some? Saw our Holy (?) Founder. F. J. Walsh, last night. He is firm in the NN Faith - and practice. In 1935 Bill Kruck and I were both Delegates to a Peace Conference in Detroit. I was a mere slip of a lad - aged 28. Please send the NN tracts soon. In the Vine-yard - but NOT full of Wine. Joe D.