Reading Room Document

Possible Sanctions against Chairman Robert D. Timm, Chairman, CAB [Civil Aeronautics Board], for Permitting United States Aircraft Corporation, one of the subjects of a CAB Investigation, to Pay Airfare and Hotel Bills for Himself and Wife on Weekend Trip

The document discusses possible sanctions against Chairman Robert D. Timm for accepting gifts from United States Aircraft Corporation, a subject of a CAB investigation. The document presents options such as disqualification, criminal prosecution, refund of benefits received, and discharge. It also highlights the violation of Executive Order 11222 and CAB's Standards of Employee Responsibilities and Conduct. The conclusion reached is that it is ultimately up to the Antitrust Division whether to disqualify Chairman Timm. Additionally any pursual of criminal prosecution should be done by the Criminal Division. The conclusion is that Chairman Timm should refund his benefits and that he could possibly face removal, when given a hearing. The document raises questions about the legality of the gifts, the possibility of criminal prosecution, and the grounds for Chairman Timm's removal from office.

August 15, 1974