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LOS ANGELES 12, CALIFORNIA
LEWIS DRUCKER, JUDGE

Mareh 27, 1961

AIR MAIL

Dr. Lawrence Kolb .
6645 32nd Street, N.W.
Washington 15, D.C.

Dear Dr. Kolb:

A short time ago I visited with Dr. Walter
Treadway, of Santa Barbara, and had a very interesting
discussion with him concerning the narcotics problem.

You may have heard concerning the hysteria and
emotionalism that permeates the atmosphere in Los Angeles
County when the narcotics problem is discussed publicly.
Publie officials, newspaper, radio and television
commentators, and law enforcement officers are clamoring
for long prison terms for all of those who are convicted
of narcotic offenses.

Presiding Judge Louis H. Burke and I have made
certain recommendations to the Governor for the treatment
of the narcotic addicts on a state and local level.

 

 

 

At the suggestion of Dr. Treadway, I am contacting
you to obtain an evaluation of the tentative treatment
programs, copies of which are herewith enclosed. I
understand from Dr. Treadway that you are retired, and
I trust that you will not consider this inquiry a trespass
upon your time. I would, indeed, be most appreciative
if your time would permit your analysis and suggestions,
or your forwarding or referral of any material that would
be helpful to us in regard to a treatment program.

I know, from my previous discussions with you when I
was Chairman of the California Adult Authority, of your
interest in this problem.
I recall, with a great deal of pleasure, our previous
associations and your report to Governor Warren that
resulted in the building of a medical facility for the
Department of Corrections.

With kind regards, I am,

Sincerely yours,

AD

LEWIS DRUCKER

   
  

LD; HH
Enes,
ee: Presiding Judge Louis H. Burke
P.S. I am also writing to Dr. Robert Felix at the suggestion
of Dr. Treadway for any available material.
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