Typed letter to + McQuaid from Fr. Crean, enclosing a report on Deputy Murphy.
Typed letter to Chris from Fr. Crean. Thinks circular could be circulated with great profit. Many here think talk of Communism is far removed from us. Close link between our Communists and the Communist Party of England. Crean wonders if Marie Duce, Knights or CYMS could help with distribution. Country lads should be warned before they go to England.
Handwritten minutes of ‘V’ Committee meeting. Fr. McMahon had a list of names of the directors of The Plough. Fr. Crean to make enquiries concerning Tim Graham, Kevin Nolan and Christy Clarke. Fr. Tuohy to obtain further information regarding Morrison of Deerpark Road, Mount Merrion.
Typed letter to Chris from Fr. Cyril Crean giving complete list of owners and directors of The Evening Mail.
Letter from Cyril P. Crean, Headquarters, 1 Corps District, B.O.A.R., to Michael. He has been delaying replying to his letter regarding Polish Priests until he has more accurate information. Fr. Obertynski, the Polish Senior Chaplain, asked if His Grace would be good enough to make preparations.
Handwritten letter to +McQuaid from Cyril P. Crean, Head Chaplain, requesting that all serving soldiers be dispensed from the Lenten Fast.
Typed minutes of ‘V’ Committee meeting. The following items are mentioned in the report: Fr. Crean met Charles Brennan, Chairman, Radio Eireann Council, and suggested some talks would bare watching. Suitable Catholic laymen are available to give topical talks. Brennan was vague, and said that Mr. McManus is in charge. Members should systematically listen to talks to identify objectionable matter. Letter from Mrs Byrne was read, stating that Dr. Morris, Mount Merrion, had taken over from R. Hubbard. Inquiries to be made regarding rumours that the college was connected with abortion.
Copy letter from Fr. James Ardle MacMahon to Fr. Crean regarding the proposals from the last committee meeting. He states Fr. Roland Burke-Savage was to ask Patrick Masterson to write an article on censorship for ‘Studies’ and suggests one of the committee approach him about this.
Handwritten letter to Chris from Paddy Crean. He is finding out all he can about the Bernard Shaw crowd. Thinks they are slightly leftish, but with little influence. Their founder is a bin man who met Shaw.
Typed letter to Chris from Fr. Crean. Thinks Chris should keep D.C. (Dolores Clifford) “on the string” as she seems to be getting information from direct sources. Wonders if (Sergeant ) Boyle is also using her.