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The original documents are located in Box 48, folder "President - Messages and Letters
(5)" of the Philip Buchen Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box 48 of the Philip Buchen Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
Dinner
2/26/76
Sheboygan, Wisc.
February 24, 1976
Shoboggan Republican Country
Party
TO THE MEMBERS AND GUESTS OF THE
SHEYBOYGAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY
It is a deep personal pleasure for me to send my
warmest good wishes to all of you as you honor my
good friend and respected advisor Phil Suchen at
this special Lincoln Day celebration.
My respect and admiration for Phil have grown
continuously from the days of our early friend-
ship and law partnership to his present service
as Counsell to the President. The dedication
and integrity he has brought to each area of his
responsibility have earned him the respect and
admiration of all who know him. I am happy to add
my own warm sentiments to the tributes paid on this
occasion to Phil Buchen, whose distinguished work
is exemplary of the highest order of public service.
In this historic Bicentennial year it is fitting
that we rededicate ourselves to the moral and
spiritual values that guided President Lincoln.
Today, as before, our great Republic moves toward
a more perfect union where government serves and
the people rule. Like the America of Lincoln's
day, we continue to seek "a just and lasting peace
among ourselves and with all nations."
15/ /S/GRF GRF
SEND FLAT TO: Mr. Roderick A. Chambers
LIBRARY CERALD R. FORD
Chairman
Sheboygan County Republican Party
Choice, Inc. Realtors
1415 North 13th Street
Sheboygan, Wisconsin 53081
GRF:RTH:CM:GA:ckb
Healy, Patrick
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
michigan Producers milk
March 5, 1976
To:
Eliska Hasek
From:
Eva Daughtrey
Mr. Buchen asked if you would
review the attached letter from
Patrick B. Healy, who is requesting
a congratulatory telegram from the
President. He assumes it must
be declined and would appreciate your
writing to Mr. Healy.
Thanks so much.
LIBRARY GERALD R. FORD
National Milk Producers Federation
Patrick B. Healy, Secretary
30 F Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 393-8151
accryme Harry
February 27, 1976
Mr. Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
The White House Office
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Mr. Buchen:
One of our original dairy cooperative members is celebrating its 60th
Anniversary at their Annual Convention, March 26, 1976.
Mr. Glenn Lake, President of Michigan Milk Producers Association, is
seeking our assistance in asking President Ford to send a congratulatory
telegram to Michigan Milk which would be read to the delegation during
the convention.
If this is possible, would you please contact our Director, Communica-
tions, Alan Lambert, at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your
consideration.
Sincerely,
Patrick B. Healy, Secretary
NATIONAL MILK PRODUCERS FEDERATION
LIBRARY GERALD R. FORD
Glenn Lake, President
William A. Powell, 1st Vice-President
L.E. Larson, 2nd Vice-President
Some items in this folder were not digitized because it contains copyrighted
materials. Please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library for access to
these materials.
Dairy farmers united:
60 years strong
MMPA dairy farmers will observe
bers, a principle that stands as valid
a dual anniversary in 1976: The
on behalf of dairy farmers and on
today as it was 60 years ago.
nation's 200th birthday and
behalf of solidity of the milk market.
In short, MMPA - a dairy farmer
MMPA's diamond jubilee - 60
MMPA will observe the dual an-
cooperative owned by, controlled by
years of service to the dairymen who
niversary in several ways through-
and working exclusively for dairy
own and control it.
out 1976, including with a special
farmers - has been and is equipped
More than 60 years ago a group of
issue of the Messenger in June.
to meet the challenges of positive
ambitious and foresighted dairv
The emblem on this page has been
milk marketing programs, and it has
adopted to commemorate MMPA's
proved time and again its leadership
60th anniversary.
YEARS
OF
SIXTY
SERVICE
1916
1976
INVOICE
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MILK
PRODUCE
January 1976
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Unin of Wetroit
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 27, 1976
Dear Father Carron:
Although I deeply regret that I cannot be
with you personally to accept the presti-
gious President's Cabinet Award which you
have chosen to confer on me, I am delighted
that my old friend and able Counsel Phil
Buchen will be there to represent me.
As a Michigander, I feel especially honored
by this recognition from the University of
Detroit. In accepting your award, I welcome
the opportunity to salute the largest private
university in Detroit and to applaud its im-
mense and continuing contribution to quality
education and to the progress and future well-
being of our society.
I have asked Phil Buchen to express my deepest
thanks to you and those who are associated
with the University of Detroit and to convey
my admiration and respect for your sustained
leadership and initiative in the field of
higher education in our country.
I send my warmest good wishes to you and to
all the distinguished guests who attend this
year's dinner.
Sincerely,
Herald R. Ford
The Reverend Malcolm Carron, S.J.
GERALD R. FORD ABHERT
President
University of Detroit
4001 West McNichols Road
Detroit, Michigan 48221
Itinerary for
Philip W. Buchen
April 30 - May 1, 1976
Friday 4/30
3:30 p.m.
Lv. Washington National
Northwest 361
4:49 p.m. Arr. Detroit
You will be met at the airport by --
Ms. Eleanor Luedtke
(313) 927-1250
Public Relations Director
University of Detroit
Reservation at
Pontchartrain Hotel
(313) 965-0200
6:15 p.m.
John Kruse (a prominent lawyer in
Detroit) will call for you at the hotel
and escort you to Cobo Hall at the University
(which is across from the hotel)
6:30 p.m. Press Conference and
Reception for Head Table guests
7:00 p.m. Mr. Buchen to represent the President
and accept the President's Cabinet Award for him
University of Detroit
9th Annual President's Cabinet Dinner (((black tie)))
(You will be introduced by George Ferris,
Vice President, Ford Motorn Company, and
Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Cabinet.)
Saturday 5/1
You will be taken to the airport by John Hawkins
and will be accompanied by Lawrence Spivak and his wife
R.
11:55 a.m. Lv. Detroit
Northwest
FORD
1:07 p.m.
Arr. Washington
GER
THE WHITE HOUSE
washington
April 23, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
ELISKA HASEK
FROM:
WARREN VIDRIAS
SUBJECT:
University of Detroit
Phil Buchen has agreed to represent the President at the
University of Detroit Annual President's Cabinet Dinner
on April 30, 1976. This 9th Annual Dinner and black tie
and the Detroit area. Phil will accept on the President's
affair will draw 1200 of the leading citizens of Michigan
behalf their Prestigious Award which has only once in the
past been presented to a recipient who is not present, that
was Senator Everett Dirksen in 1969. Other awardees this
Pulitzer Prize winner, Otis Smith General Motors and
Chairman of the Board of Chrysler Corporation, Bruce Catton,
year include Pearl Bailey, George Romney, Mr. Riccardo,
Lawrence Spivak.
I provide you with the above, with the suggestion that a
message from the President would be most appropriate and
well received on this occasion. I would further suggest
that such a message would be most useful in the introduc-
tion of the President's representative. Such as: "I
friend regret I cannot be with you, but I am pleased that my good
and counsel Phil Buchen is there
"
Such a message should be sent to:
Father Malcolm Carron
President
University of Detroit
4001 West McNichols Road
Detroit, Michigan 48221
CC: Phil Buchen
Randy Woods
BERALD
/
TRUST
Pris.
April 27, 1976
For half a century the Washington Bar Association
has upheld and defended the sanctity of the law. I
welcome this opportunity to applaud your inspiring
service to American jurisprudence and to the people
of our Nation's Capital.
You have championed the elimination of bigotry and
intolerance and you have sought tirelessly to ensure
equal rights and opportunities for all our citizens.
Although much still remains to be done in this criti-
cally important area, we can look back with consid-
erable pride on the progress we have achieved since
your founding. It is a progress reflected in laws
enacted, opportunities expanded, and attitudes radi-
cally changed. It is a progress that makes it clear
that your leadership was not in vain.
As you review your record of accomplishment, it is
most appropriate that your fellow citizens join you
in paying tribute to your founders and to those who
have perpetuated their high standards of public
service. 1
I send my warm congratulations to your honored
guests, and I hope that this will be a memorable anni-
versary dinner for all who attend.
Sent to:
Miss Ruth E. Hankins
President
The Washington Bar Association
927 Fifteenth Street, NW., Suite 612
R.
Washington, D. C. 20005
GERALD
FORD
GRF:Hasek:jmc
LIBRAR
cc: R.Hartmann/R.Nessen/J.Connor/P.Buchen(fyi)/D.Downton/E.Hasek/CE
EVENT: APRIL 30 in D. C.
Requested by organization
Presing
May 21, 1976
Susce,
Dear Ms. Martan:
Mrs.
We are most pleased that Mr. Susce has
perpetuated the communication from the
President sent in memory of Mrs. Susce
by incorporating the message in a
bronze memorial to be placed on her
gaave.
You suggest DOW that a further communi-
cation from the President would be
appropriate. However, much to my
regret, I hesitate to request a second
Presidential message when one has
already been sent. I trust you will
understand this reluctance on my part.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Ms. Margaret Martin
President
Woman's Relief Corps
Box 53
West Farmington, Ohio 44491
GERALD R. FORD
May 21, 1976
Dear John:
The special tribute to you by Kent County's Legal
Aid and Defenders Society is a well-earned recog-
regret that I cannot be on hand personally to tell
the sentiments that will be expressed for you.
devote your talents to helping others has won you
over a long period, and with each passing year I
Requested by Mr. Christenson through Mr. Buchen.
EVENT: MAY 25
nition of your outstanding community service. I
you SQ, but I do welcome the opportunity to join in
Your untiring willingness to give your time and
great respect. Our own association dates back
feel prouder and richer for having friends like you.
Your integrity and skill have been a credit to the
legal profession and your services to the local bar
association, the Michigan Bar Association and the
American Bar Association have contributed sig-
nificantly to the advancement of such organizations.
Further, your devoted efforts in behalf of the
CC: GRF:Hasekick : R. Hartmann/R.Nesen/J.Connor/D.Downton/P.Buchen/E.Hasek/CF R. Hartmann/R.
Antloch College of Law have enhanced the oppor-
tunities of young people to join our profession.
1 wholeheartedly applaud the qualities and countless
achievements that this special award honors. They
are an example of community involvement in the best
American tradition.
Sincerely,
SERRY_FORD
Mr. John W. Cummiskey
465 Old Kent Building
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49502
LIBRAR GERALD R. FORD
Sent Special Delivery to:
Mr. James E. Christenson
Law, Weathers, Richardson & Dutcher
740 Old Kent Building
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49502
Presidential
Letter
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
John Cummisking
May 21, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
ELISKA HASEK
FROM:
PHIL BUCHEN
1
Since John Cummiskey has not been very heavily
involved in civic affairs, I think the third paragraph
of the President's letter should be replaced with the
following:
Your integrity and skill have been a credit
to the legal profession and your services
to the local bar association, the Michigan
Bar Association and the American Bar
Association have contributed significantly
to the advancement of such organizations.
Further, your devoted efforts in behalf of
the Antioch College of Law have enhanced
the opportunities of young people to join
our profession.
LIBRARY GERALD R. GROUP
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 21, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. BUCHEN
Attached for your approval is the letter I
prepared for Mr. Cummiskey.
If you will return it to me, I will have it
signed and dispatched today so that it will
arrive in time for the May 25 event.
Elisha
Eliska Hasek
GERALD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 21, 1976
Dear John:
The special tribute to you by Kent County's
Legal Aid and Defenders Society is a well-earned
recognition of your outstanding community service.
I regret that I cannot be on hand personally to
tell you so, but I do welcome the opportunity to
join in the sentiments that will be expressed
for you.
Your untiring willingness to give your time and
devote your talents to helping others has won
you great respect. Our own association dates
back over a long period, and with each passing
year I feel prouder and richer for having friends
like you.
The integrity and skill you have brought to the
legal profession are a credit to American juris-
prudence. Your strong civic involvement has been
an inspiration for all who know you and a source
of untold well-being for the citizens of Kent
County.
I wholeheartedly applaud the qualities and count-
less achievements that this special award honors.
They are an example of community involvement in
the best American tradition.
Sincerely,
Mr. John W. Cummiskey
465 Old Kent Building
LIBRARY GERALD R. FORM
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49502
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 17, 1976
TO:
Eliska Hasek
FROM:
Eva Daughtrey Eva
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Mr. Buchen would like very much to
have a letter from the President for
John Cummiskey.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
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BERALD R. FORD LIBRES
NEL A.WEATHERS
LAW. WEATHERS, RICHARDSON & DUTCHER
ROBERT W. RICHARDSON
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS 740 OLD KENT not DING
DAVID E. DUTCHER
ROGER LAW
GRAND RAPIDS. MICHIGAN 49502
JOHN P.. NICHOLS
W. FRED HUNTING. JR.
TELEPHONE 3'5' 459-1171
WILLIAM R. HINELINE
PATRICK M. MULDOON
GARY P. SCHENK
ALAN C. BENNETT
May 3, 1976
JAMES E. CHRISTENSON
FREDERICK 2. BONCHER
JAMES L.WERNSTROM
JOHN P. SCHNEIDER
JOHN S. MCNAUGHTON
CHRISTOPHER L. EDGAR
Mr. Philip Buchen
Counsel to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Mr. Buchen:
The Legal Aid and Defenders Society of Kent County at
this years annual meeting will be presenting a special award to
John Cummiskey for his many years of service in aiding the
indigent in need of legal services. Clinton Bamberger of the
Legal Services Corporation will be presenting this award. We
would appreciate, if it would be possible, to get a letter of
congratulations from the President to Mr. Cummiske/ congratulating
him for his years of service. The annual board meeting is scheduled
for May 25, 1976.
Very truly yours,
Mini
James E. Christens
JEC/jla
MESSAGE OFFICE
PRESIDENTIAL
1976 MAY 17 PM 2 09
THE WHITE HOUSE
G zends lenee
R.
GERALD
FORD
ABOUT
Presidented
Felegram
message
Stephen Nishet
Mr. Steve Nisbet c/o
May 24, 1976
Mrs. Kenyon Kendall
Chairman
Newaygo County Republican Committee
216 South Woods
Freemont, Michigan 49412
Dear Steve:
It is a great personal pleasure for me to join the Newaygo County
Republicans as they honor you on this occasion. I deeply regret
that I cannot join you, but am pleased that our good friend Bill Milliken
will be representing all of us.
Your dedication and personal integity have earned you the respect
and gratitude of all who know you. As a civic leader of outstanding
merit, you have exhibited diligence and excellence in the many areas
of responsibility you have undertaken. For over half a century, this
ame ability and untiring effort have also characterized your active
service to the Republican Party. Your contributions have significantly
furthered the goals of our Party and have been instrumental in electing
Republicans to office.
On behalf of many grateful and devoted friends, I offer my deepest
appreciation for your many distinguished accomplishments.
R.
/ regards,
GERALD
CC: Mr. John C. Suerth, Chairman of the Board, Gerber
ADDRESS
CC: RT Hartmann, Gwen Anderson, Caron McConnon, Ron Nessen,
Jim Connor, Dorothy Downton, Jana Fagan, William Seidman, Phil Buchen
nisbet,
Stephens
Friday 5/21/76
12:30 I have checked with Caron McConnon who is
2836
preparing a letter (or message) to Stephen S. Nisbet
for the May 27 dinner.
The original request came from Mrs. Kenyon Kendall,
Chairman of the Newaygo County Republican Party.
John Suerth also wrote to Mr. Seidman making the
same request with the request to send the letter
to him (Mr. Suerth).
Will plan to send the
4:30 offict
and
She has done a draft and will go over it again -- but
will get it sent in time.
letter to Mrs. Kendall with a copy to John Suerth.
letter world
Do you went to call Dick Gillett
to let him know a ltr. do being sent
?
be
pert.
LIBRARY BERALD R. ONE
Friday 5/21/76
12:055 Mr. Buchen asked me to check and see if
there is a message going to Stephen S. Nisbet,
who will be honored on May 27 at a dinner in
Fremont sponsored by the county's Republican
party.
He is a Vice President and Director of the Gerber
Products Co.
(A letter could have possibly
come from John Suerth of Gerber Products --- President)
Caron McConnon prepared the political letters.
2836
GERALD B. OF
FROM THE DESK OF
R.M. GILLETT
Phil,
this is the info on Steve Nisbet.
Any help you can give will certainly be appreciated.
Nich
LIBRARY GERALD B. DUE
FROM THE DESK OF
John Suerth
5-18-76
Dick Gillett
this is the affair
d was talking about
Hope President's Fords
Ciller arrives in time
Thank you
Joe-
GERALD R. FORD LIBERTY
Stephen Nisbet,
statesman,
to be honored
FREMONT - Stephen S. Nisbet -
Newaygo's best-known statesman -
will be honored May 27, at a dinner in
Fremont sponsored by the county's
Republican Party.
Gov. William G. Milliken, the
scheduled main speaker, heads the
list of prominent Michigan figures ex-
pected to attend the salute to Nisbet.
Nisbet, 80, highly distinguished
himself in both education and bus-
iness. He served as chairman of the
: : :
BRAUN, FRED G.
May 28, 1976
Dear Fred,
Mrs. Ford and I were delighted to know that you
will be celebrating your Seventy-Fifth birthday
on Friday, June 4, 1976.
Betty and I want to be included among your many
friends expressing their congratulations and
best wishes on this happy occasion.
With warm personal regards,
Sincerely,
Mr. Fred G. Braun
10536 Prairie Hill Circle
Sun City, Arizona 85351
GRF:dkc
cc: Phil Buchen
LIBRARY GERALD R. 0803
Presidential
Letter
4:55 p.m.
Wednesday, May 26, 1976
Mr. Fred G. Braun will be celebrating his 75th birthday
on June 4, 1976. He is an old neighbor friend of the
President and his daughter Ella Mae worked with Mr. B.
at some point.
She would like a birthday greeting (letter) sent to
her father from the President, if at all possible.
It should be addressed to:
Mr. Fred G. Braun
10536 Prairie Hill Circle
Sun City, Arizona 85351
Ms. Braun can be reached at 616-452-8254, in case of
any question.
Worthing Cavanaugh
will prepare a
letter and have
it signed
GERALD R. FORD 1/8/18
Judicial
THE WHITE HOUSE
Message
WASHINGTON
June 2, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
SUBJECT:
Presidential Message on the Federal Courts
As you know, the President addressed the Sixth Circuit Judicial
Conference last August at which time he announced his intention
to undertake a sweeping review of the needs of the Federal
judiciary. We have been working on that project actively since
January, primarily with your committee at the Justice Department,
and with others who are concerned with the subject.
It is our hope that the President can deliver a comprehensive
message to the Congress on the Federal courts before the end
of the summer. We see this as a major project to be handled
in much the same manner as the Crime Message. As you know,
during the Conference in St. Paul last month on "The Causes of
Popular Dissatisfaction with the Administration of Justice, " the
Solicitor General's remarks concerned this project and suggested
some of the proposals the Department was considering. We
believe that a Presidential Message is a natural follow-up to that
Conference.
In order to stay within our timetable for delivery of this message
we would need to have the Department's options memo and draft
message by the end of June. Please let me know whether you
think this timetable is desirable and realistic.
T.W.B.
2.
Philip W. Buchen
GERALD
tunb
Counsel to the President
ABOVE
Message
Wilberfra
Mmi.
Tuesday 6/8/76
President's
Scheduling
7/29/76
8 p.m.
(pee
Presents
4:05 Since Eliska Hasek feels a message from the President
should be sent to the President of the University rather
schoduling
than to the President of the D. C. Chapter I called
William D. Martin, President of the D. C. Chapter at
his home --
398-2949
He gave me the address for the President --
Dr. Rembert E. Stokes
President
Wilberforce University
Wilberforce, Ohio
He would like a copy of any message sent to him so
it could be read at the meeting on July 29 -- as all
the people frm. all over will be there -- including
Dr. Stokes.
Mr. William D. Martin
President, Washington, D. C. Chapter
4422 Eads Street, N. E.
Washington, D. C. 20019
I have given the above information to Eliska's secretary.
GERALD R. FORDS
Wyoming
Tuesday 6/15/76
Joe Vanderhoff
5:45 Attached is the Presidential Bicentennial message
for the Wyoming Championship Rodeo for Joe Vanderhoff.
We have requested pictures of the President so you may
decide what you want sent.
Material need
her has
8.
GENALE TURD THERTY
NOLD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 3, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MILT MITLER
FROM:
EVA DAUGHTREY Eva
Eliska Hasek advises that you send out the
bicentennial messages and suggested I send the
attached directly to you.
Mr. Buchen asked if a message could be sent for
inclusion in the official program of the Wyoming
Championship Rodeo to be held at Wyoming,
Michigan, July 14-17. He would also like to have
a photograph of the President to be used along with
the message. If you wish, the bicentennial
Presidential message could be sent to Mr. Buchen
and we would send it to Mr. Vanderhoff, along with
a photograph of the President.
&
FORD
GERALD
LIBRAST
Presinger
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
(backup)
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C.
June 17, 1976
Dear Mr. Vanderhoff:
Enclosed is a Presidential Message and a
photograph for reproduction in the official
program of the Wyoming Rodeo to be held
July 14-17.
I wish you and your colleagues much success
in this project.
Sincerely,
Phily Philip Bucher W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. Joe Vanderhoff
1407 Philadelphia, S. E.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Enclosures
LIBRARY GERALD ? OFF
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 9, 1976
We now mark the beginning of our Third
Century as an Independent Nation as well
as the 200th Anniversary of the American
Revolution. For two centuries our Nation
has grown, changed and flourished. A
diverse people, drawn from all corners of
the earth, have joined together to fulfill
the promise of democracy.
America's Bicentennial is rich in history
and in the promise and potential of the
years that lie ahead. It is about the
events of our past, our achievements, our
traditions, our diversity, our freedoms,
our form of government and our continuing
commitment to a better life for all Ameri-
cans. The Bicentennial offers each of us
the opportunity to join with our fellow
citizens in honoring the past and preparing
for the future in communities across the
Nation. Thus, in joining together as races,
nationalities, and individuals, we also re-
tain and strengthen our traditions, back-
ground and personal freedom.
As we lay the cornerstone of America's
Third Century, I commend the officials and
participants in the Wyoming Championship
Rodeo on their Bicentennial activities.
Efforts such as this are helping to make
our great national celebration a memorable
and meaningful one for all.
Herold R. Ford
LIBRARY GENALD R. FORD
n. FORD
GERALD
LIBRAR
Tuesday 6/15/76
5:45 Attached is the Presidential Bicentennial message
for the Wyoming Championship Rodeo for Joe Vanderhoff.
We have requested pictures of the President so you may
decide what you want sent.
LIBRARY GERALD R. FORM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 9, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FROM:
MILT PHIL MITLER BUCHEN the
Attached is the Presidential Bicentennial
message for the Wyoming Championship Rodeo
which you requested.
Attachment (Presidential Bicentennial Message)
LIBRARY BERALD R. FORD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 3, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR: MILT MITLER
FROM:
EVA DAUGHTREY Eva
Eliska Hasek advises that you send out the
bicentennial messages and suggested I send the
attached directly to you.
Mr. Buchen asked if a message could be sent for
inclusion in the official program of the Wyoming
Championship Rodeo to be held at Wyoming,
Michigan, July 14-17. He would also like to have
a photograph of the President to be used along with
the message. If you wish, the bicentennial
Presidential message could be sent to Mr. Buchen
and we would send it to Mr. Vanderhoff, along with
a photograph of the President.
"Foort
for the
LISAARY GERALD ? FORD
P. O. BOX 9262
WYOMING
MICHIGAN 49509
616-534-7671
Wyoming PRO OTIONS
INC.
May 30, 1976
Mr. Phil Buchen
President's Council
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
This letter is in regards to our phone conversation of May 29, 1976
for a member of President Ford's staff to write a welcome and
bicentennial message for the official program of the Wyoming Championship
Rodeo to be held at Wyoming, Mich. July 14-17.
This is the 14th annual Wyoming Championship Rodeo to be held
in Fort Wyoming. it's sponsored by Wyoming Promotions, Inc. ( agroup
of business and civic leaders who donate their services). Proceeds of
the rodeo are used for vivic projects such as bicentennial committees,
youth work, etc.
Enclosed is one of last year's programs which I will follow
again. If agreeable, I would like to use the President's message on
Page 1 ( not counting the cover). In other words it would be on the
Welcome to Fort Wyoming Page.
This message WILL NOT be for promoting purposes. There will be
NO ADS on the page, just a good picture of the President and his words.
In the past, President Ford has attended the Wyoming Rodeo and
we feel to have his message to his home people would be a great honor.
Thanking you very much for your time and effort, I remain
2.
Joe SGREALO
FORD
Yours truly
Joe Banderhoff
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Murray Defroot
June 25, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
ELISKA HASEK
FROM:
PHILIP BUCHEN
P.W.B.
SUBJECT:
Presidential Message Request -
Installation of Grand Rapids
Atty., Murray Benn DeGroot,
as President of Commercial
Law League, Miami, July 14
I am returning to you the file on the above
subject and do recommend that the President
send a telegram substantially as follows:
TO:
Murray B. DeGroot
c/o Mr. Wilbur G. Silberman
Brown Marx Building
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
Congratulations on your assuming the
Presidency of the Commercial Law League
of America.
I know you have made an outstanding
record as a member of the Grand Rapids
and Michigan Bar Associations, and I am
most delighted that you are now receiving
national recognition for your contributions
to the practice of commercial law.
I send my very best wishes to the Commercial
Law League of America and to you as the new
President of the League.
R.
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GERALD
FORD
LIBERAT
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 15, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. BUCHEN
SUBJECT: Presidential Message Request -
Installation of Grand Rapids Atty.,
Murray Benn DeGroot, as President
of Commercial Law League, Miami,
JULY 14.
Could you please advise me on whether or
not the President would want to send a message
to Mr. DeGroot. I assume that the President
knows him, but the attached from Files doesn't
indicate a close friendship. If you think a mes-
sage should be sent, I would appreciate any
suggestions you might have. Thank you.
Elisha
Eliska Hasek
Atts.
in
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Massage
COMMERCIAL LAW LEAGUE
of America
222 WEST ADAMS STREET, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606
Office of
the President
Brown-Marx Building
EH
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
June 11, 1976
205/323-8977
Honorable Gerald Ford
President of the United States
White House
Washington, D. C.
Re: Murray B. DeGroot
Dear President Ford:
I do not know if you are aware that your fellow
townsman, Murray Benn DeGroot, will assume the
Presidency of the Commercial Law League of America
at the time of its Annual Convention at the Doral
Country Club & Hotel, Miami, Florida. The in-
stallation ceremony will take place at a banquet
to be held at the Doral on Wednesday evening, July
14. At one time you were invited to participate
in the ceremonies and I believe you did contemplate
doing so, but found that your schedule would not
permit it.
You might feel it appropriate to acknowledge in
some manner the honor being afforded Mr. DeGroot.
Should you desire to make this in the form of a
written communication or telegram, I will be glad
to read the contents to the Assembly. Naturally,
it is left to your good judgment as to what, if
anything, you desire to do, and I assure you that
I will abide by your decision.
LIBRARY GERALD ? FORD
Honorable Gerald Ford
President of the United States
June 11, 1976
Page 2
Benn DeGroot (his close friends call him by his middle
name) is a close personal friend of mine. He is ex-
tremely able. I do not know if you do know him or
his wife Patricia personally. Neither is aware of
this communication to you.
With my very best regards, I am
Sincerely,
William
Wilbur G. Silberman,
President
WGS :wt
LIBRARY GERALD R. FORD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 14, 1976
NOTE FOR MR. BUCHEN
I thought you might like to see
the attached thank you letter from
Judge Adams for the President's
message to the American Judi-
cature Society -- which was
prepared at your request.
Gwen to
Atts.
GERALD R. FORD LIBRA
Office of the President
5044 United States Courthouse
Philadelphia. Pennsylvania 19107
Telephone (215) 597-7317
American Judicature Society
to promote the effective administration of justice
President
Arlin M. Adams
Chairman of the Board
Edward E. Pringle
Vice Presidents
Fletcher G. Rush
Ralph W. Brite
Chester M. Alter
Secretary
July 12, 1976
R.R. Bostwick
Treasurer
John C. McNulty
Executive Director
Frederick D. Lewis
Honorable Gerald E. Ford
President of the United States
The White House
Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. President:
The American Judicature Society and
I both greatly appreciate the very thoughtful message which
you sent on the occasion of the Justice '76 Conference.
Your emphasis on the accomplishments of the
Society in the past and your comments regarding the enlist-
ment of citizen support were noted most carefully by the
participants.
Many of those attending the Conference were also able
to be present when you made your remarkable speech on the
Fourth of July. They then heard a very inspiring address by
Father Hesburgh, delivered at the American Philosophical
Society building, which is next to Independence Hall, where
you spoke.
It may be of some interest for you to know that
most of the citizen participants at the meetings believe that
the problems concerning the administration of justice in the
country today require approaches, and indeed institutions,
that are beyond those provided by our present judicial system.
The view they expressed is that the courts are important,
extremely important, in the maintenance of our democracy, but
they believe that in the years to come avenues that supplement
the work now done by judges must be devised.
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Honorable Gerald E. Ford
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I hope you were able to capture some of the great
enthusiasm that prevailed during the entire July 4th cele-
bration here in Philadelphia. It certainly signaled, in a
way not yet fully understood, the enormous transformation
that has come about in the attitudes of the American people
since the time of your installation as President - a
transformation that, in my judgment, your administration
has made possible.
Warmest wishes to you and Mrs. Ford.
Cordially,
Artin
Arlin M. Adams
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STRAIGHT WIRE - JULY 1, 1976
The Honorable Arlin M. Adams
President
American Judicature Society
5044 United States Courthouse
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
I am delighted to send greatings and best wishes to those
who attend this Justice 176 Conference of the American Judicature
Society. Together with Chief Justice Burger, I have the great
pleasure of serving as Honorary Co-Chairman of the Conference.
It is a source of pride to be associated with the work of an
organization that enjoys such an outstanding reputation for
public service.
Since its founding 1913, the American Judicature Society
has been a leader in developing initiatives for improving the quality
and administration of justice and in encouraging active citizen
participation in this task. As we lay the cornerstone of our third
century, your work is more vital than ever. We face challenges
that will call upon the combined wisdom and experience and the
concerted initiative of private individuals and groups like yours.
Your past record of voluntary civic involvement places you in the
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forefront of this vital effort. Your commitment to improving
the administration of justice spans nearly six and a half docades.
The progress you have helped realise offers the finest promise
of your continuing public service.
I wish you a most rewarding and memorable session.
GERALD R. FORD
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Pres
menages
WASHINGTON
June 28, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FROM:
PHILIP ELISKA BUCHEN HASEK P.
SUBJECT:
Presidential Message
I strongly urge that a Presidential Message
be sent the Justice '76 Conference of the
American Judicature Society as requested
by Judge Arlin Adams.
Copies of earlier correspondence are attached.
Attachments
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Tuesday 7/20/76
4:20 Eliska Hasek's secretary advised that
they will be sending a message to the joint meeting
of the English Speaking World in September when
they will meet in London.
So
Procretaly telephone.
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Presidental
letter
THE WHITE HOUSE
Dr. alfedSwanam
WASHINGTON
Orthopadic assor
February 23, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
ELISKA HASEK
FROM:
EVA DAUGHTREY Eva
Mr. Buchen asked me to send the attached
letters to you for possible preparation of
a Presidential letter for the meeting of
the Orthopaedic Associations of the English
Speaking World to be held in London
September 12-18, 1976.
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ORTHOPAEDIC
SURGERY
SURGERY OF
THE HAND
ALFRED B. Swanson, M.D., F.A.C.S.
774-7394
TELEPHONES:
BLODGETT PROFESSIONAL BUILDING - SUITE 290
774-0440
1900 WEALTHY STREET, S.E.
GRAND RAPIDS. MICHIGAN 49506
her Philip W Buchen
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Coimsel to The President
White true
Wash D.C.
Dear nu Suchen
Shope you will call the
atention °1 Hu Ford to to
enclosed luta regarding one
Initish meeting
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SURGERY OF
ORTHOPAEDIC
THE HAND
SURGERY
ALFRED B. SWANSON, M.D., F.A.C.S.
BLODGETT PROFESSIONAL BUILDING SUITE 290
774-7394
1900 WEALTHY STREET. S.E.
TELEPHONES:
774-0440
GRAND RAPIDS. MICHIGAN 49506
February 16, 1976
The Honorable Gerald R. Ford
President of the United States
Attention: Philip W. Buchen
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. President:
I have been asked by the President of our Orthopaedic Association to call
to your attention, his letter of February 10, 1976 in which he especially
requests letters from you which will demonstrate the support of our American
Leader.
There is a great deal of pomp and ceremony in these meetings and I know that
a supportive letter from you will receive a great deal of respectful attention.
The American Orthopaedic Association which meets every year will have its
eighty-ninth annual meeting in Britain. Joint meetings of the English speaking
world are held every sixth year. There has always been a great deal of coopera-
tion of these Orthopaedic Societies in combined publications, and especially
during World Wars. The fact that medicine can speak a universal language has
been aptly demonstrated in these Orthopaedic Associations. If you desire
further information for the purposes of the letter, Dr. Ferguson or I would
be delighted to provide it.
We are watching your handling of the job of the Presidency with keen interest
and admiration.
Respectfully yours,
Alfred B. Swanson, M.D.
ABS:bw
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THE AMERICAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION
430 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611
AC 312 - 822-0970
February 10, 1976
President
ALBERT B. FERGUSON, JR., M.D.
125 DE SOTO STREET
The Honorable Gerald R. Ford
PITTSBURGH. PENNSYLVANIA 15213
President of the United States
Vice-President
The White House
FRANK H. STELLING, III, M.D.
Washington, D. C.
9-11 MEDICAL COURT
GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA 29601
Dear Mr. President:
President-Elect
MARK B. COVENTRY, M.D.
The Orthopaedic Associations of the English
200 FIRST STREET, S.W.
Speaking World hold a joint meeting every six
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA 55901
years. The next occasion will be in London,
Treasurer
September 12 - 18, 1976. On occasion of the
EROME G. FINDER, M.D.
first meeting Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother,
111 NORTH WABASH AVENUE
presented each Association with the gold jewels
CHICAGO ILLINOIS 60602
of office for each country. At each ensuing
Secretary
meeting the heads of State have sent greetings
RICHARD E. KING, M.D.
to the host association which are read at the
340 BOULEVARD, N.E.
time of the inaugural ceremonies. The United
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States entertained this group in Washington, D.C.
Executive Secretary
on May 11, 1958 when President Eisenhower met
LOIS STRATEMEIER
with the officers of the Associations at the
White House.
This letter is to ask that you would provide me
with a letter to bear to the President of the
British Orthopaedic Association, Mr. Philip H.
Newman, so that I may present it to him at the
occasion of this meeting. There will be between
two and three thousand leaders of orthopaedic
surgery from the English speaking countries around
the world present when this letter is read. At
this writing it appèars to me that at least one
thousand of these will be from the United States.
R.
FORD
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The Honorable Gerald R. Ford
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February 10, 1976
I appreciate very much your cooperation and
have asked A1 Swanson of Grand Rapids, Michigan,
who is a member of the Association to respect-
fully call this to your attention.
Sincerely yours,
Albert B. Ferguson, Ir. M. D.
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fres,
July 21, 1976
On the one hundred and twentieth anniversary of Wilber-
force University, I welcome the opportunity to congratu-
late all those who are associated with it and to commend
its long and distinguished service to higher education in
our country.
The history of Wilberforce University spans more than
Sent special delivery to:
half the life of our nation. Constant social and techno-
logical change has tested and strengthened this fine
institution in meeting both the increasing demands for
new skills and the challenges of modern life.
As the first college in the United States to be owned and
operated by blacks, it was a planser in the best Ameri-
can tradition. It has carried this bold spirit forward
with undiminished devotion to scholastic excellence and
individual self-fulfillment.
I applaud its past and send best wishes to those who will
guide its future course.
Gerald R. Ford
Wilberforce, Ohio 45384
Wilberforce University
President
Dr. Rembert E. Stokes
cc: Mr. William D. Martin
President
Wilberforce University Alumai Association
4422 Eads Street, N. E.
Washington, D. C. 20019
GRF:Hasek:rg
EVENT: JULY 29 - Requested by Mr. Martin
Draft information furnished by HEW
cc: RTHartmann/RNessen/JComnor/DDownton/PBuchen/EHasek/CF
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FORD
GERALD
Messager
Tuesday 7/27/76
10:00 I reached Dr. Alfred Swanson's secretary to
(616) 774-7394
let her know that a Presidential message would be
sent to the joint meeting of the English Speaking
World which meets in London in September.
Dr. Swanson asked if a letter tothat effect would be
going out to Dr. Ferguson. I called Eliska's office
to ask if they would contact Dr. Ferguson so they
can get the letter to him in time before he departs
for London.
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August 6, 1976
To you -- Judge Walsh, fellow members of the American
Bar Association, and distinguished guests -- I send
warmest greetings and best wishes on the occasion of
this 1976 Annual Meeting.
The function of the law in our nation depends not only
upon the devotion and skills of lawyers but on the
strength and breadth of belief in the law itself. Our
system of government is based upon belief in the law
as the keeper of domestic tranquility, the guardian
of personal liberties, and the defender of equal
justice for all.
Although the Declaration of Independence has already
been given wide attention during this Bicentennial
year, not enough attention has been given to features
of this historic document that demonstrate how deeply
the founders of our nation felt about the need for a
system of law in which people could have faith.
The system of law that evolved from their debate
was not a departure from the legal traditions of the
nation against which the American colonists were re-
volting. Despite their stinging repudiation of the
British Crown, the framers of the Declaration did not
condemn the English common law or the laws which were
in effect to govern the affairs of the thirteen American
colonies. Rather, they condemned the failures and weak-
nesses of the Crown-appointed judges in America to
administer the common law. They objected to the refusal
of King George III to let legislators and governors of
the colonies adopt additional laws "wholesome and
necessary for the public good."
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Once these imperial obstacles to the administration
of justice and to the orderly process of lawmaking
were removed, the Americans of two centuries ago put
their faith in a legal system that even today has
much in common with English law.
It is most appropriate for the ABA to have chosen
"Common Faith and Common Law" as the theme for this
meeting. The theme speaks of our faith in the Anglo--
American system of law and justice which we have long
shared with our British counterparts.
I commend the American Bar Association for its con-
tinuing efforts to improve the standards and advance
the competence of the legal community. These efforts
serve well to build public trust in the legal profession
and thereby strengthen the common faith in our system
of law and justice.
GERALD R. FORD
Statement sent to Phil Buchen who will handcarry
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D.Downton/E.Hasek/CF
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Presidents
Messages
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 6, 1976
To you - Judge Walsh, fellow members of the American
Bar Association, and distinguished guests -- I send
warmest greetings and best wishes on the occasion of
this 1976 Annual Meeting.
The function of the law in our nation depends not only
upon the devotion and skills of lawyers but on the
strength and breadth of belief in the law itself. Our
system of government is based upon belief in the law
as the keeper of domestic tranquility, the guardian
of personal liberties, and the defender of equal
justice for all.
Although the Declaration of Independence has already
been given wide attention during this Bicentennial
year, not enough attention has been given to features
of this historic document that demonstrate how deeply
the founders of our nation felt about the need for a
system of law in which people could have faith.
The system of law that evolved from their debate
was not a departure from the legal traditions of the
nation against which the American colonists were re-
volting. Despite their stinging repudiation of the
British Crown, the framers of the Declaration did not
condemn the English common law or the laws which were
in effect to govern the affairs of the thirteen American
colonies. Rather, they condemned the failures and weak-
nesses of the Crown-appointed judges in America to
administer the common law. They objected to the refusal
of King George III to let legislators and governors of
the colonies adopt additional laws "wholesome and
necessary for the public good."
LIBRARY GERALD R. FORD
2
Once these imperial obstacles to the administration
of justice and to the orderly process of lawmaking
were removed, the Americans of two centuries ago put
their faith in a legal system that even today has
much in common with English law.
It is most appropriate for the ABA to have chosen
"Common Faith and Common Law" as the theme for this
meeting. The theme speaks of our faith in the Anglo-
American system of law and justice which we have long
shared with our British counterparts.
I commend the American Bar Association for its con-
tinuing efforts to improve the standards and advance
the competence of the legal community. These efforts
serve well to build public trust in the legal profession
and thereby strengthen the common faith in our system
of law and justice.
Herold R. Ford
FORD & GERALD LIBRANT
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 5, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BOB HARTMANN
FROM:
PHIL BUCHEN
Attached is a draft I have prepared of a
Presidential statement to be read by me before
all the participants in the 1976 American Bar
Association meeting on the morning of August 9,
1976, in Atlanta, Georgia. The President has
declined the invitation to address the meeting,
and this statement is to be read by me in lieu
of his appearance. Candidate Carter will be
appearing later in the week to give an address.
The statement is drafted with the thought that
the President should closely identify himself
with the American Bar Association as a lawyer
and as a member. This is an identification that
Carter cannot make.
Please let me have your comments promptly. If
this statement should be cleared with the
President, I would appreciate your doing so.
I am leaving for Atlanta on Sunday morning,
August 8, and would like to wrap this up and get
the President's signature applied before he leaves
for Camp David on Saturday.
Attachment
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DRAFT PRESIDENTIAL STATEMENT TO BE READ AT THE 1976
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION MEETING, AUGUST 9, 1976
To you --- Judge Walsh, fellow members of the
American Bar Association, and distinguished guests --
I send warmest greetings and best wishes on the
occasion of this 1976 Annual Meeting.
Your interests in being here are the interests we
share with one another as lawyers. The interests we
have in common come from the legal studies we have all
pursued and from the exclusive authority we have been
given to counsel people on legal matters and to repre-
sent litigants before the courts. On these grounds we
distinguish our profession from all other callings and
refer to other people as "laypersons".
Yet, the right to be a member of our profession
carries with it, as the ABA has long insisted, the duty
to build excellence and to uphold honor within our ranks.
Therefore, we must not let pride in our profession verge
upon vanity and cause us to overlook the obligations we
have for excellence and honor in the practice of law.
Moreover, our professional pride needs always to
be tempered by awareness that the function of the law in
our nation depends not alone on the devotion and skills
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2
of lawyers but on the strength and breadth of belief in
the law. The belief I refer to is a faith, not just
of lawyers but of people at large. It is the faith
people must have in the law as the keeper of domestic
tranquility, the guardian of their personal liberties,
and the defender of equal justice for all.
Although the Declaration of Independence has al-
ready been given wide attention during this Bicentennial
year, not enough attention has been given to features of
this historic document that demonstrate how the founders
of our nation felt deeply the need for a system of law
in which people could have faith. That system of law
was not, however, to be a departure from the best legal
traditions of the nation from which the American colonists
were revolting. The framers of the Declaration, despite
their stinging repudiation of the British Crown, did not
condemn the English common law or the laws which were
in effect to govern the affairs of the thirteen American
colonies. Rather, they condemned the failures and weak-
nesses of the Crown-appointed judges in America to
administer the common law and the refusal of King George III
to let legislators and governors of the colonies adopt
additional laws "wholesome and necessary for the public
good. " Once these imperial obstacles to the administration
of justice and to the orderly process of law-making
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3
removed, the Americans of two centuries ago put their
faith in a legal system that even today has much in
common with the English.
Thus, it is most appropriate for the ABA to have
chosen "Common Faith and Common Law" as the theme for
this meeting. The theme speaks of our faith in the
Anglo-American system of law and justice which we members
of the American Bar have long shared with our British
counterparts. In addition, I hope and urge that the theme
of this meeting may alert each of us anew to the importance
of inspiring within our nation a greater faith in the law
among all people. To the same purpose, I commend the
American Bar Association for its continuing efforts to
improve the standards and advance the competence of the
legal community. These efforts serve well to build public
trust in our profession but, what is more important, they thereby
help to strengthen and extend the common faith in our
system of law and justice.
Dated August / 1976
at the White House
Washington, D. C.
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THE WHITE house
WASHINGTON
July 21, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
RICHARD CHENEY
FROM:
WILLIAM NICHOLSON WWN
INFORMATION:
JERRY JONES
SUBJECT:
Proposed Addition to the President's
Calendar for August Requiring Early Approv
Monday, August 9
7:30 a. m.
Depart South Lawn en route Atlanta, Georgia
9:30 a.m.
Deliver address at American Bar Association
meeting. ABA President Lawrence Walsh has
invited the President to address the 9,000 attendee:
(lawyers and their families) to the convention.
The group would be an appropriate occasion to
deliver an address on the Administration's anti-
crime proposals. Mr. Buchen recommends.
1:00 p.m.
Arrive South Lawn.
Approve GRF Disapprove
Chency nate: Pratative
only. Au me.
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October 1, 1975
Dear Judge Walsh:
Philip Buchen forwarded, together with his own per-
sonal endorsement, your invitation to the President
to appear before the Annual Meeting of the American
Bar Association which will be held in Atlanta,
August 5-11, preferably on August 1.
The President was pleased to have this opportunity
but it is not possible to make a conmitment to you
at present due to the many variables in the Presi-
dent's schedule for next year. We will carry it
forward for careful consideration at the final
determination of the August 1976 calendar. In the
meantime, please be assured of the President's deep
appreciation for your thoughtfulness.
Sincerely,
Warren S. Rustand
Appointments Secretary
to the President
The Sonorable Lawrence E. Walsh
President
American Bar Association
1153 East 60th
Chicago, Illinois 60637
CC: Phil Buchen
2 cys Nancy Gemmell
WSR:rg eecline C/o mary Hidner
LIBRARY GERALD P. FORD
THE, WHITE HOUSE
ACTION
WASHINGTON
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SCHEDULE BD.
DATE RECEIVED
September 25, 1975
SEP 26 1975
MESSAGE
OTHER SPEAKERS BUREAU
MEMORANDUM FOR:
WARREN RUSTAND
T.
APPOINTMENT OFFICE
FROM:
PHILIP BUCHEN
Attached is the original of a letter addressed
to the President from Judge Lawrence E. Walsh
inviting the President to the Annual Meeting
of the American Bar Association to be held in
Atlanta on August 5-11, 1976.
The letter was hand-delivered to me by
Judge Walsh. I call attention to the fact
that this event may coincide with the
Republican Convention, but that you should
give the matter careful consideration and
advise Judge Walsh of what the prospects
are and when a final decision could be made.
He tells me that August 9 would be the
preferred date during the course of the meeting.
I would appreciate receiving a copy of your
reply to the Judge.
As you remember, the speech scheduled by
Vice President Ford at the 1974 meeting had
to be cancelled, and he declined the 1975
meeting in Montreal because it involved out-of-
the country problems.
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AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
CE OF THE PRESIDENT
LAWRENCE E. WALSH
AMERICAN BAR CENTER
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60637
TELEPHONE: 312/947-4042
September 24, 1975
The President of the United States
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Mr. President
The Annual Meeting of the American Bar Association will
be held in Atlanta, Georgia, from August 5 to August 11,
1976. It is my privilege and pleasure as President of the
Association to invite you to deliver the principal address
at our Opening Assembly at 9 a.m. on Monday, August 9th.
We anticipate that nine thousand lawyers and members of
their families will attend our Meeting. Our Bicentennial
theme is "Common Faith and Common Law" and the substantive
program will examine and emphasize the shared legal and
ethical tradition underlying the Anglo-American concept of
justice. We will focus on the interdependence of this tradi-
tion. I know that I can speak for all the members of your
profession in expressing the hope that you, as our President
and our most distinguished lawyer, will be able to do this.
Sincerely yours,
Lawrence E. Walsh
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STRAIGHT WIRE - AUGUST 24, 1976
(To be delivered by 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 25)
The Honorable Gerard D. Reilly
Chief Judge
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
400 F Street, NW. (Bldg. B)
Washington, D.C. 20001
I send warm greetings to those participating in the laying
of this cornerstone for the new District of Columbia Court of
Appeals building.
This new structure will greatly enhance the effectiveness
of the criminal justice system in the District by providing badly
needed facilities for all District of Columbia courts. More
importantly, this new building demonstrates the public's commit-
ment to continually improve the administration of justice, not only
here, but throughout the country.
I was pleased to have played a part in securing Congressional
approval of appropriations for this endeavor in 1970 while serving
as Minority Leader in the House of Representatives. Ifoffer my
congratulations to all of those who were instrumental in guiding this
project to completion and extend my very best wishes to those
participating in this ceremony.
GERALD R. FORD
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CC: R. Hartmann/R. Nessen/J. Connor/P. Buchen/B. Nicholson/D. Downton/
E. Hasek/M. Johnson/CF
EVENT: 10:00 a. m., AUG. 25
GERALD
Suggested by Mr. Buchen through Mr. Nicholson.
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