Letter from Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner to Jim and Libbie Kempner discussing tensions between the United States, Russia, and Cuba with Kempner expressing his belief that none of the countries will risk being attacked with atomic weapons. The Kempners end the letter by discussing a dinner they were invited to and informing Libbie that her grandmother will be mailing her a book soon.

Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner commending the arrangements for a complimentary dinner by the Galveston Chamber of Commerce for the Board of Regents of the University of Texas. He highlights the contributions of Judge Dudley K. Woodward, Jr., an alumnus recognized for his legal and educational achievements, and President T. S. Painter, noted for his zoological research and leadership. Leake expresses confidence in the satisfactory nature of the event and appreciates the efforts to promote unity.

Letter to Cecile from her father about a trip to San Francisco with her mother, the return of Uncle Lee, US involvement with North Korea, North Korea's government, and Russia's involvement with it.