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Las Vegas - March 16, 1953 Mr. E.E. Bennett co! Mr. Wm. Reinhardt Referring to our oonversation this date I m sending you herewith copy of letter from Mr, O.J. lullst©in to Mr. L.V. Peart, {copy to me) dated at Omaha, March 6, 1953 In which it is suggested that I take necessary action to collect from Millard V. Keen, Fireman at Hoya, 157*50 due LVL&WCo. for room rent in room­ing house at Las Vegas. The unpaid rent of 1157*50 ©overs the period cr January, 1952 to July, 1952 inclusive, or ? months at $22.50 per month. I understand that Mr. Keen has now brought action against the Railroad Company for 450,000 in a suit for damages in & personal injury case, X have a copy of Form 20 authorizing a deduction of $20.00 per month signed by Mr. Keen and dated September 12, 1950 copy of which is also attached. I also understand that Mr. Keen has taken the attitude that he will pay this back room ceives compensation for alleged injury. rent when he re­As I see it, if Mr. Keen is still employed by the Railroad Company, there are two courses of action open to me, one of which is to submit the payroll deduction authorization for 120.00 per month to Mr. V.W. Smith for collection, or, to proceed to garnishee his wages. It is not quite clear to at why previous action has not been taken in this case, but in any event, I would appreciate your advice and recommendation in this matter before proceeding. Enes L.R. Haag