he Waldorf Astoria Towers New York, New York January 13, 1952 I have encouraged every Red Cross drive for over thirty years. I have often taken part in them. I have done so from a knowledge of the services it gives, the suffering it alleviates and the lives it saves. /s/ Herbert Hoover Rear Admiral Lamont Pugh Surgeon General, U.S. Navy President BROTHERHOOD OF LOCOMOTIVE FIREMEN AND ENGINEMEN An expanding daily demand upon its resources must be met by the American Red Cross during the coming year to keep pace with the growing responsibilities arising from our defense program. At the same time the Red Cross must prepare for the possible emergencies stemming from world conditions which are admittedly critical. Because its vital blood and plasma project, its traditional services to the Armed Forces, and its task of training additional millions of Americans in First Aid, are adding increased burdens to the "broad disaster and relief work, I urge that all of us give the Red Cross our fullest support. D. B. ROBERTSON, PRESIDENT