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THE COMMITTEE FOR 
JAMES M. LANDIS for PRESIDENT
of the Air Line Pilots Association

POST OFFICE BOX 66, RAMSEY, NEW JERSEY • LA 9- 3 1 6 8

September 28, 1960

To ALL ALPA Members:

ALPA was originally organized to be the voice of all airline pilots for improved working conditions, rules and rates of pay, and to protect us against the arbitrary acts of governmental agencies and management. At the present time, we have fallen far short of these original goals, and bit by bit we have lost ground on each one. In truth, there are few problems where real progress has been made. We have become an organization noted for being a "day late and a dollar short", and the pilots' standing in the public mind is at an all-time low.

To restore ALPA onto the desired course, we need new leadership. The enclosed brochure outlines the program and qualifications of James M. Landis to lead ALPA as its President.

Mr. Landis is a leader with unusual experience and national stature. His books on labor law, because of his background and acknowledge position in the legal field, are recognized as authoritative works. His nine years as Dean of Harvard's Law School, two years as Chairman of the Civil Aeronautics Board, his relationships with pilots when handling the AOA, EAL, NAL and other cases, all enhance his Presidential qualifications.

The opportunity for ALPA to obtain a man of this background and prestige may not come again, and therefore must not be missed now that it is within reach. However you - the pilot - must realize that a 2/3 majority vote (200 of the 300-man Board of Directors composed of Council Chairmen and Senior Copilot Representatives) is requited to place Mr. Landis' name in nomination as he is not a pilot.

Since the ALPA Constitution does not provide for  individual pilot ballot, it will be necessary that pilots see to it that their Council Chairmen be given a mandate through a majority vote, and also instructions that they vote for Mr. Landis at the November convention. This takes effort, but a very worthwhile effort. Its up to you to see that your council representatives know your wishes before they go to Miami. To accomplish this, a Steering Committee within each council is extremely helpful. If assistance in forming such a committee is needed, campaign headquarters will be glad to supply advice. 

The call for change within ALPA is widespread. Although it has had its roots on east coast airlines, the present demand for improvement in the ALPA structure, for the kind of strengthening achieveable under a man of Landis' abilities, has spread to all parts of the country. To afford as many as possible the opportunity to see and hear Mr. Landis, he will make a national tour. Watch for notice of meetings in your area.