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January
Fifteen
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General Xanager,
The Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co.
Cleveland, Ohio
Lear Sir:

I have noted from time to time and with great pleasure
the interest expressed by Mr. Young and other officials of
the Chesapeake 3 Ohio Railway incident to the improvement of
passenger service; and I want to suggest for the consideration
of you and your associates possible changes and improvements
which would be materially advantageous to all people living on
the Big Sandy Division and who have need or occasion to travel
upon the Lexington Division as well. With the present schedules
it is posslole for those living on the Big Sandy Division to
travel to Lexington, Frankfort or Louisville on the same day, but
it is impossible to travel from Louisville, Frankfort or Lexington
or any points on the Lexington Division to points on the Big Sandy
Division without spending the night at a hotel in Ashland. fiany
years ago the schedules eastward were so arranged that connection
could be made at Ashland and passengers proceed to their homes on
the Big Sandy Division without over-night stay in Ashland.

he also heretofore had local Pullman service between Ashland
and Lorisville whereby one could go aboard the Pullman at Ashland
about lO:OO P. h. and on the return trip could stay aboard at Ash-
land until sufficient time to dress and get aboard the Pig Sandy
Division train.

With the present unsatisfactory schedule in eastbound dir-
ections, it has made it appear more to the advantage and convenience
of persons travelling to and from central fienttcky, Lexington,
Frankfort and Louisville to use either their own private automobile
or the bus for such service; but I know that a large percentage of
the people would prefer to use the train service if there was con-
venient schedules in each direction or the local Pullman between
Asnland and Louisville which would make the train travel much more
comfortable and convenient.

Personally, I need to be in Louisville at 11:00 A. N. on
Friday, January 16th, I hesitate to drive on account of road con-

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ditions existing at this time. I hesitate very much to go into
Ashland by train, go to a hotel and have to get up in the late
portion of the night or very early portion of the morning in order
to be in Louisville at that time; and then similar inconvenience
in reVerse in returning from Louisville.

Ky business and association demands makes it requisite for me
to be in Lexington frequently three or four times each month; in
Frankfort occasionally; and in Louisville an average of about once
each month. I would prefer to use the train service rather than to
drive, if such service were either convenient or comfortable.

Very truly yours,
Joseph D. Harkins
JDlziB

 January

Twenty Three

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Hon. Eul Co Clwenta
Governor of Kentucky
Frankfort, Kentucky
Dear Governor:

We are advised that Hon. B. M. James is a member of the
Floyd County Bar, is an applicant for appointment as e member
or the Iorkmen's Compensation Board and we are asked to re-
commend him for this appointment and have pleasure in so doing.

Mr. James is a native of Floyd County, is a lifeclong
Democrat and has been most active in the practice of law in the
Circuit Courts and the Court of Appeals of Kentucky, and the
United States District Courts, the Circuit Court of Appeals and
has been admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of the United
States. He has been engaged in active practice here for about
thirty-five years. We would be pleased to have him giventhis
Appointment.

Our best personal regards.

Very truly yours,
JDK:EB

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COMMONWEALTH or KENTUCKY
EARLE C_CLEMENT5 EXECUTIVE CHAMBER
GOVERNOR FRANKFOPT
March 4, 1948

Mr. Joseph D. Barking
Attorney at Law
Prestonsburg, Kentucky
Dear Mr. Harkins:

I am very glad indeed to have the ‘
benefit of your views and recommendation with respect
to Mrs. Mary E. Hill who is an applicant for the posi-
tion of state librarian and I can assure you that her
qualifications for this position will be accorded full
and serious consideration if and when a vacancy in
that position occurs.

Sincer ly yours, //
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Earle C. Clements
Governor

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The next matter considered was whether the Association should take
action concerning the conviction of Mr. A. J. May, Prestonsburg, Kentucky.
Considerable discussion was had on the matter, and it was of the opinion
of the Board that since he had been convicted of a felony, that the Board
on its own initiative, was required to institute a complaint. Since Judge
Harkins is a fellow townsman of Mr. May and resides near his home in Pres-
tonsburg, he Was excused from presiding or participating, and hr. Davis,
the Vice President, presided. It was moved by Mr. Gordon, seconded by Mr.
Wilson, that a copy of the order of conviction be obtained from the Clerk
of the U. 8. District Court for the District of Columbia. That a complaint
be prepared and filed by mr. John L. Davis, for and on behalf of the Board.
The following members voted in favor of the motion: Mr. Scott, Mr. Moore,
Mr. Wilson, hr. Gordon, Mr. Harlin and Mr. Martin. The following voted
against the motion; Mr. Rodwine, Colonel Stites.