mfg Posted February 2, 2015 Report Posted February 2, 2015 In 1962, one of the least favorite people in Sherwood Egbert's life was a man named 'Gloud Richards'....Why was this so?
psdenno Posted February 3, 2015 Report Posted February 3, 2015 I do. He was a 40 year old truck driver who brought police charges against Egbert for disorderly conduct over a union picket line incident in which Egbert offered to duke it out with him. Egbert was arrested and released on bond.
Gunslinger Posted February 4, 2015 Report Posted February 4, 2015 (edited) I'm not sure he was a truck driver unless it was for the company. I think he was a union leader (or agitator) that tried to block Egbert from entering the plant. A scuffle ensued but Egbert played it down as nothing. The guy I believe was later fired for cause by Studebaker. Most of us have had an Eddie Haskell in their lives...maybe Richards was Egbert's. Edited February 4, 2015 by Gunslinger
psdenno Posted February 4, 2015 Report Posted February 4, 2015 I'm not sure he was a truck driver unless it was for the company. I think he was a union leader (or agitator) that tried to block Egbert from entering the plant. A scuffle ensued but Egbert played it down as nothing. The guy I believe was later fired for cause by Studebaker. Most of us have had an Eddie Haskell in their lives...maybe Richards was Egbert's. Yes, we do all seem to have an Eddie of some sort. The newspaper picture of Egbert being booked by the police included a caption stating Gloud was a truck driver for Studebaker. I'm sure his actions were career limiting.
Gunslinger Posted February 4, 2015 Report Posted February 4, 2015 If I remember correctly, Studebaker execs were hesitant to fire the guy as it would look like a reprisal for union activities. I think his actions, whatever they were...made him think he was invulnerable to dismissal for just that reason. I think Studebaker documented and built a case against him before dismissing him to avoid any negative accusations. If I can find the story I'll get back with it.
Gunslinger Posted February 4, 2015 Report Posted February 4, 2015 It wasn't "Gloud" Richards but Gloyd Richards. He was fired for "misappropriating" company equipment.
psdenno Posted February 4, 2015 Report Posted February 4, 2015 (edited) It wasn't "Gloud" Richards but Gloyd Richards. He was fired for "misappropriating" company equipment.Gloyd is the name used in the source I was referencing, too. Just didn't want to annoy the OP, so I went with his spelling. I wonder what he "misappropriated". Edited February 4, 2015 by psdenno
mfg Posted February 5, 2015 Author Report Posted February 5, 2015 (edited) If I remember correctly, Studebaker execs were hesitant to fire the guy as it would look like a reprisal for union activities. I think his actions, whatever they were...made him think he was invulnerable to dismissal for just that reason. I think Studebaker documented and built a case against him before dismissing him to avoid any negative accusations. If I can find the story I'll get back with it. That's pretty close Gunslinger!....Gloud Richards was part of a union work stopage and confronted Egbert, who was attempting to cross the picket line. Already annoyed with a strike that hampered his attempts to re-vitalize Studebaker, Egbert exchanged words with Gloud. Richards then accused Egbert of harrassing him verbally, and filed a complaint with the police against Egbert, who was later booked. Egbert was released on a $50 bond, and had to appear in court on 1/18/62! Edited February 5, 2015 by mfg
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