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June 30, 1950

Judge Robert G. Simmons -3

Company in order to award the run to a pilot of its own selection.  The requirement of the deadline after which bids would not be accepted, was obviously to prevent the Company from so doing.

In and of itself, the Bulletin of 5/27/49 was not a "new Bulletin"; it did not even meet the requirements for a Bulletin outlined in Section 27.  Therefore, the May 27th Bulletin could not have been valid under the Agreement except in relation to the May 19th Bulletin.  Thus the "Cancellation Theory" not only seems unnecessary to the determination of the proper Issue but unsubstantiated by the facts.

You may not be aware that Decisions of this type are brought at once to the attention of the Air Transport Association and thus exert a direct effect upon the working conditions of pilots throughout the world.  The realization may help you to understand the widespread concern of the pilots in your Decision.

In order that I may prepare for distribution to the pilots, a statement to clarify the portions of your Decision referred to, I will appreciate the benefit of such information and advice as you can offer.

Very truly yours,

AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION

Maurice H. Schy
Legal & Conciliation Department

MHS/hb
cc: David L. Behncke, President
Air Line Pilots Association

C. N. Sayen, Executive Vice Pres.
Air Line Pilots Association

H. A. Gitt