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the Philip Buchen Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box 61 of the Philip Buchen Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
State
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 13, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEANNE W. DAVIS
FROM:
PHILIP W. BUCHEN T.W.B.
SUBJECT:
Presidential Initiative on Gifts
I have reviewed your draft memorandum from Brent Scowcroft to
Don Rumsfeld regarding the recommendation of Henry Catto that
the President consider abandoning the practice of giving valuable
gifts to heads of state and prohibit all government officials from
doing the same. My comments are as follows:
1. For your information, the Counsel's office, in cooperation
with Don Rumsfeld's office, is currently working to formulate
viable alternatives to a series of questions facing us with respect
to gifts. This includes the policy of giving and receiving foreign
gifts, the acceptance and use of domestic gifts and honoraria.
2. While I am in accord with the idea of giving only token gifts
to foreign dignitaries, I believe that our policy covering the
receipt of foreign gifts should be parallel.
3. I understand that there is a question as to whether Henry Catto's
views are reflective of the Department of State's official views on
this question.
4. The basic question in this area is one of timing. Should an
announcement be made early on only with respect to foreign gifts
or should an announcement await the resolution of all gift issues?
5. My inclination at this time is to support a Presidential
statement on policy changes in the gift area because of domestic
advantages which might be derived by such a statement.
6. At such time as an announcement is made on foreign gift-giving
and receiving, it would probably be wise for State to notify not only
FORD
BEALTO
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all U. S. diplomatic posts abroad, but also all foreign missions
within the U. S.
I hope that these comments are of some utility to you. Hopefully,
the matter can be presented to the President sometime shortly
after his forthcoming trip to the Far East.
BELALE R. FORD LIBRARY
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Ken Lazarus:
Please call me about
comments you suggest
I make.
Note the Scowcroft
themo relates only to
giving (not receiving)
gifts. I feel that
both would have to be
restricted as Cotto
suggests.
P.
GERALD LIQUARY - FORD
27RP
MEMORANDUM
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
4802
November 5, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. BUCHEN
FROM:
Jeanne W. Davis
SUBJECT:
Presidential Initiative on Gifts
The Chief of Protocol has suggested that the President abandon
the practice of giving valuable gifts to foreign leaders. Before
we go forward to Ambassador Rumsfeld, we would appreciate
your clearance and/or comments on the attached recommendation.
DERMS
DRAFT
MEMO FOR AMB. RUMSFELD
FROM:
Brent Scowcroft
SUBJECT: Presidential Initiative on Gifts
The NSC concurs in the suggestion by the Chief of Protocol that the
President consider discontinuing the current practice of giving valuable
gifts to Heads of State and Govern nent on the occasion of Official Visits
to the US. We believe, however, that an exception should be made for
specific occasions in which the United States might wish to give an
appropriate gift to a foreign dignitary for a wedding, birth, or other
significant event. As has been past practice, a decision on sending such
a gift would be made on a case by case basis.
If the President approves the elimination of the exchange of valuable
gifts, the NSC proposes that State immediately instruct all U. S.
diplomatic posts of the President's wishes. At the same time, Cabinet
members could be advised accordingly so that they will conform to the
President's wishes. We do not believe a Presidential statement would
be necessary or desirable since it might revive the recent publicity
over gifts which have been exchanged in the past. However, we would
defer to the domestic side on the advantages which might be derived
from such a statement.
GERALD ? FORD
THE CHIEF OF PROTOCOL
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
WASHINGTON
October 9, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. DONALD RUMSFELD
ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
SUBJECT: PRESIDENTIAL INITIATIVE ON GIFTS
I believe that President Ford's recent assumption
of office, constitutional intent, inflation, and recent
controversy concerning gifts may make an initiative on
this problem appropriate at this time.
In order to solve the difficulties connected
with gift-giving and receiving, President Ford might
consider abandoning the practice of giving valuable
gifts to heads of state and prohibit all government
officials from doing the same. A photograph or
collection of photographs should be sufficient to
commemorate the visit by a head of state. Similarly,
dinners and other events during state visits constitute
appropriate marks of our respect for other countries and
officials.
Were the President to announce his intention not to
give or receive valuable gifts, other governments and
heads of state might adopt the same policy; a practice
which has caused problems for previous Presidents would
be abandoned; and the President's reputation for both
thrift and lack of ostentation would be enhanced.
A possible Presidential statement is enclosed.
Enclosure:
Determined to be Administrative Marking
As stated
Date 7/17/88 By DAD
FORD - LIBRARY
CONDIDENTIAL
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
I have only recently become aware of the extent
and character of the exchange of gifts on the occasion
of state visits and between governments generally. It
will be the practice of my Administration to discourage
the exchange of gifts of significant value on any and
all occasions.
I believe firmly that the Framers of our Constitu-
tion included in Section 9 of Article I, a clear and
valid prohibition against the exchange of valuable gifts.
Congress in 1966 codified this provision in the Presidential
Gifts and Decorations Act and I intend to abide by the
spirit and intent of our Constitution and our laws.
I am today issuing instructions to the Cabinet on
this matter so that this policy can be carried out through-
out the Government. I will also ask our Ambassadors to
convey to foreign governments my feelings in this matter.
GEAL FORD LIBRARY
Contidential
November. 3, 1974
Determined to be Administrative Marking
Date 7/4/88 WAD By
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Honorable Henry E. Ca tto, Jr.
Chief of Protocol
FROM:
Donald Rumsfeld
Assistant to the President
Your recommendation of October 9,1974, that
the President re-evaluate the present policy for
exchange of gifts between heads of state remains
under consideration. I would appreciate your
thoughts on the potential, possible timing n of such a
and announce ment
policy change following the President's
forthcoming trip to the Far East.
In addition, I assume your October 9, 1974
recommendation represents the Department
of State's official view on this question
While I cannot indicate to you the
President's final decision at this time, I
look forward to receiving your thoughts on
this matter at your earliest conven lence
SEAL K FORD LIBRARY
cc: Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Catto,
January 2, 1974
Hinry E.,Ir.
MEMORANDUM FOR
Honorable Henry E. Catto, Jr.
Chief of Protocol
Department of State
Mr. E. G. Richer of Monterrey, Mexico, has written to the President
(letter attached) regarding his desire to present a gift to President
Ford "on behalf of our President and People of Mexico. 11 Will you
please arrange to have the U.S. Embassy in Mexico express the
President's appreciation for his thoughtfulness and on behalf of the
President decline acceptance of the gift.
Your assistance is appreciated.
T.W.B.
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Enclosure
YOUR
State
Dept
January 23, 1975
(see
WH
Curator
Dear Ken:
Kon Rush)
Thank you very much for your gracious letter. We had
no difficulty in arriving at the legal conclusion that the
Cezannes could be sent to you in Paris, once I had over-
come my conflicting desire to find somehow that they
could only hang in the Counsel's office at the West Wing.
Obviously, the prospect of seeing them in place at the
U. S. Embassy in Paria by accepting some day your kind
invitation to visit you, helped overcome my conflict of
interest.
I am still enjoying your former office, but will soon be
leaving it for the former suite of the OMB Director.
I appreciated your hopeful report on how you 688 Impro ve-
ments in our relations with France. I am sure you will
continue to make significant contributions in that regard.
Very warmest regards.
Sincerely yours,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
The Honorable Kenneth Rush
American Ambassador
Embassy of the United States of America
Paris, France
PWBuchen:ed
TOMO - LIBRARY
EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
PARIS
January 15, 1975
Dear Phil:
I have just heard the very welcome news that the
legal opinion from the White House with regard to the
Cezannes has been given and is favorable. Jane and I
are overjoyed, and I am sure that they will serve our
country well in their new location. We are deeply grate-
ful to you that you expedited delivery of the opinion
once the matter was brought to your attention and that
the opinion permits the pictures to come here. Thanks
very much.
You and Beatrice have a very cordial invitation
to be our guests at the residence any time you are in
Paris. We would be delighted to show you the Cezannes
in place.
It was good to talk with you, as I stopped off
in Washington on my way to Martinique. The talks there,
as you know, were quite successful, and President Ford
did a superb job. I feel that a new spirit has been
created within which to conduct our relations with France.
The very favorable impression that President Ford made
in Martinique has done much to advance the view here
that, far from wanting to dominate France, we want to be
a true friend.
Warm regards and many thanks again.
Sincerely,
Kenneth Xen Rush
Ambassador
The Honorable
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
The White House
State
THE WHITE HOUSE
Dept.
WASHINGTON
May 8, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
Philip W. Buchen
FROM:
Jay T. French X
This memo is in response to the attached letter from
Edward J. Frey which you referred to me for inquiry.
Normally, commercial attaches in our embassies collect
information on foreign corporations which is channeled
to the Office of Export Development at the Department of
Commerce. American businessmen may obtain this
information by contacting that office and requesting a
World Traders Data Report on a particular foreign
company. In Puerto Rico, however, there are no State
Department facilities. Therefore, data reports are not
available on Puerto Rican companies.
The Department of Commerce has a field office in Puerto
Rico which collects some information on businesses, and
I suggest that Mr. Frey make direct contact with that office.
There is no legal reason why we could not request such
information from the Department of Commerce in behalf of
Mr. Frey. However, I am concerned that a White House
inquiry might appear to be favoritism. Also, Mr. Frey could
undoubtedly obtain and evaluate this information more quickly
than if we assist him.
If you agree, attached is a suggested response.
Called 5/12/75
TSAB
DRAFT
Dear Ed:
Thank you for your letter of April 29, 1975.
Normally, commercial attaches in our embassies overseas
collect information on foreign businesses, and this information
is made available to American businessmen through the
Department of Commerce. However, because Puerto Rico is
a commonwealth, the State Department does not maintain facilities
there.
The Department of Commerce does have a field office in San Juan,
and the informa tion you are seeking, if it has been collected,
would be available at that office. It would be quicker for you to
directly contact that office. For your convenience. I have set forth
below the address and telephone number of the director of that office.
Enrique Vilella, Director
District Office
United States Department of Commerce
Room 100
Post Office Building
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00902
809-723-4640
With warmest regards,
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 6, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JAY FRENCH
FROM:
PHIL BUCHEN T.W.B.
Here is a request from a close friend
of the President and mine for information
from the State Department. Is this a
matter we can refer to the State Depart-
ment? If so, to whom should it be
referred?
Attachment
SUBRARY
UNION BANK AND TRUST COMPANY
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
200 OTTAWA N.W.,
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49502
EDWARD J. FREY
Chairman
April 29, 1975
Mr. Philip W. Buchen
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Phil:
Centennial Corporation and/or Foremost Insurance Company
are negotiating for the sale of mobile home trailers with
Jose Benitez, Benitez & Associates, Inc., San Juan, Puerto
Rico.
Following is a quotation from a letter outlining his back-
ground:
"The Benitez family is one of the most well known and highly
regarded families on the island of Puerto Rico. Jose himself
has been heavily involved in politics most of his life and knows
a number of influential people in Washington, South America,
the Caribbean islands and Central America. Below is a list
of several of the political positions he has held:
Executive Secretary to the Floor leader of the
Majority of the Puerto Rican Senate,
Executive Assistant to the Secretary of Justice
of Puerto Rico,
Executive Secretary of the Democratic Party of
Puerto Rico,
A Chairman of the Puerto Rican delegation to the
National Democratic Convention,
Mr. Philip W. Buchen
April 29, 1975
Page Two
President of the Democratic Party of Puerto Rico,
A member of the Mayors Committee on Puerto Rican
Affairs of the City of New York,
Co-Chairman of the Democratic Convention of the
State of New York,
Undoubtedly, the most important position he has held was
Deputy High Commissioner of the U.S.A. in the Pacific
Islands during the Kennedy Administration. 11
Would it be possible to have the State Department give me
a report on the integrity of this Company?
Very God best regards,
EJF:jc
THE WHITE HOUSE
the
WASHINGTON
py
May 28, 1975
Dear Mr. Hemenway:
Your letter of April 15 requested a review on the
merits of your complaint against the Department
of State. I believe that a further administrative
review of a matter which has already been reviewed
by the Deputy Secretary of State and, so far as
your legal fees are concerned, by the General
Accounting Office, would serve no useful purpose.
The President's signature of the private bill for
the relief of Charles W. Thomas is not a basis for
extending an administrative remedy to your case.
However, you of course are free to seek such legis-
lation for your own benefit or seek redress in the
courts.
I regret that I am unable to be of direct assis-
tance to you, and I wish to make clear that my
decision does not reflect any opinion on the
merits of your case, merely a judgment that it
should be closed as an administrative matter.
Sincerely,
Thelig W. Burchen Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. John D. Hemenway
4816 Rodman Street, N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20016
BERALD 1. FORD LIBRARY
State Deart.
Chandor
Friday 6/6/75
Emily Rohan
10:05 Countess Chandor called and asked for a phone
632-2632
number for William Kelly.
& LIBRARY STATES
June 5, 1975
5:25
Bob Gates reports that the Countess Chandor matter
5646
is basically a consular matter. The Count and
Countess left Portugal because of the political
developments there. As they were leaving, they
were fined $10, 000 and their things were confiscated.
As a result, the Count died.
They are trying to find out what can be done to get
their personal things back.
She has brought
the Count back.
The Bureau of Consular and Secretary Affairs?
at the Consulate has been informed the Countess has
been given a name and number and so they are doing all
they can to help her with her problem.
As it turned out, it was strictly a matter that needed
to be referred to State.
TORD J LIBRARY GENATE
Thursday 6/5/75
Ivas advised by Bob Gates that William Kelly at the State
Dept. had tried Countess Chandor every hour on the
hour from 9 till 12 and again from 12 till 2 every half hour.
STATE 1. FORD VIBRARY
Wed
Tuesday 6/4/75
9:10 Bud McFarlane called to say he felt that someone
from the State Department should call Countess
Emily Roham-Shandor back. (They have checked
into the various aspects and the previous information
from Donald Gillies.) Mr. McFarlane said William
Kelly (Country Officer for Portugal) would be calling her.
I checked this morning and find he and Edward Rowell
are in the same office at State.
Rowell's phone number is
632-0751
William Kelly's number is
632-2632
You had indicated you would like to talk with
Edward Rowell
do you still want to call?
GERAL 1. FORD LIBRARY
Tuesday 6/3/75
11:55
Emily Roham-Shandor called again.
Said she is a friend of Donald Gillies and he told
her to call you.
Asked if you could call
(212)
her back on Wednesday morning
Plaza 8-1386, Op. 6
N. FORD LIBRARY
Called Bob Gates to advise of the call from
5646
Countess Chander and give him the background
(Denis Clift would ordinarily handle this area but
he is with the President).
He will check into it
and let us know who will be calling.
TIBRARY
Monday 6/2/75
3:30 Countess Chandor would like to talk with you
(212) 758-1386
concerning a matter in Portugal.
I could get no more information -- she insists
she wants to speak with you.
I can have someone from NSC return her call --
if you don't know her.
3:50 I checked with Bunny and she doesn't know the Countess.
Shall I ask someone in NSC to return
Or shall I have Jayh do it?
I the call? in NSC The the call.
BERALD 1620
Gillies, Donald
Monday 3/31/75
4:35 Edward Rowell, Deputy Director of Iberian Affairs,
632-0751
State Dept., called to ask if you were the person
who referred Donald Gillies to Mr. Hartman.
I told him there had been a call from Mr. Hartman's
office saying Secretary Kissinger had asked him to
call Mr. Buchen; they talked. Also said there had
been a message for Mr. Gillies to call Secretary Kissinger.
Mr. Rowell asked the spelling of your name and title.
I mentioned this to Shirley, who said you didn't want
anyone to know about the meeting. I hope it was O.K.
to give him your name and that you had talked with
Mr. Gillies -- it seemed legitimate.
Yes,A & called Rowall
on 4/2
FORD of LIBRARY
Gillies
Donald
Saturday 3/29/75
Meeting
3/31/75
9:30 a.m.
11:00 We have scheduled the meeting for Donald Gillies
for 9:30 a.m. on Monday 3/31.
Richmond, Va.
(804) 288-2632
Will be hopefully staying at the Madison Sunday
evening if we need to reach him.
GERALD E. FORD VIDRARY
Hillies
Donald
Saturday 3/29/75
9:45 Mr. Buchen talked with George Shields;
advised that Donald Gillies (from Richmond) would
be calling before Monday to make appointment.
It's O. K. to schedule a meeting for him.
SEAL R. FORD LIBRARY
Cy sent
Office of the Attorney General
PRO
Washington, B. C. 20530
Gay
JUSTITIA
June 9, 1975
The Honorable Philip Buchen
Counsel to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Re: Parole of Chilean Refugees
Dear Mr. Buchen:
As Mark Wolf of my staff discussed with you last week,
the United States has received requests from two international
organizations to provide resettlement opportunities for Chilean
refugees currently in Peru and detainees in Chile who will be
released contingent upon their permanent departure from Chile.
Prior to approaching the Department of Justice, the De-
partment of State discussed the possibility of parole of 400
Chilean refugees and detainees and their families with the
Senate and House Judiciary Committees. The House Judiciary
Committee favored consideration of the detainees on a case-by-
case basis, but did not support parole of refugees in Peru.
Senator Kennedy, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee
Subcommittee on Refugees and Escapees supported parole for
both groups. Senator Eastland, Chairman of the Senate Judi-
ciary Committee and Congressman Hutchinson, the ranking Re-
publican on the House Judiciary Committee, appeared to oppose
parole for both the refugees and detainees.
The Department of State has now requested that the At-
torney General authorize parole on "an individual case-by-case
basis" for up to 400 refugees and detainees and their dependents;
a copy of Deputy Secretary Ingersoll's letter making this re-
quest, with attachments, is enclosed. In essence, the Depart-
ment of State has requested that parole be authorized for a
class of Chileans. As you know, in considering the parole of
a class, the Department of Justice typically seeks policy guid-
ance from the President and consults with the House and Senate
Judiciary Committees.
BERALD FORD
Page 2
Hon. Philip Buchen
June 9, 1975
In this case the Department of Justice has suggested
to the Department of State that the question of parole for
both Chilean refugees and detainees be handled on a case-by-
case rather than class basis without any representation as
to the numbers who might be admitted. The Department of
State has indicated that this is acceptable and I understand
that you also agreed last week that this was the proper approach.
It is now apparent, however, that despite the deter-
mination to apply standard parole policies to Chilean nationals
on a case-by-case basis this matter will be widely perceived
by some members of Congress and the press as a parole program
for a class of refugees. This perception is reflected in the
Washington Post article of June 8, 1975, a copy of which is
enclosed, which states that the United Nations High Commis-
sioner for Refugees has requested and the Department of State
has approved entry of 400 Chilean families. It is also re-
flected in the position of the staff of the House Judiciary
Committee which requested formal consultation by the Depart-
ment of Justice when informed of our intention to consider
Chilean refugees and detainees on a case-by-case basis.
I understand that you indicated last week that it did
not appear necessary to bring this matter to the President's
attention. However, in view of the likely public perception
of any action as an extraordinary program for parole of a class
of refugees, we wonder if it would not be better and more con-
sistent with the position we have taken to be sure that this
program of individual paroles -- which may be viewed by some
as parole of a class -- fits with the President's program.
In view of the urgency the Department of State attaches
to this matter, an early response would be most appreciated.
Sincerely,
Edward H. Levi
Attorney General
1653 1
THE DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE
WASHINGTON
April 23, 1975
CONF IDENTIAL
Dear Mr. Attorney General:
The Department of State has received a request
from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refu-
gees (UNHCR) to provide resettlement opportunities
in the United States for Chilean refugees currently
in transit status in Peru. Additionally, we have
received requests from both the Intergovernmental
Committee for European Migration (ICEM) and the In-
ternational Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to
provide resettlement opportunities in the United
States for Chilean detainees who are to be released
contingent upon their permanent departure from Chile.
We request that you utilize your authority under
Section 212 (d) (5) of the Immigration and Nationality
Act to parole into the United States a limited number
of these people on an individual case basis.
We have carefully considered those requests
and have decided that it is in the United States
national and foreign policy interests to admit a
limited number of such refugees/detainees for re-
settlement in the United States. The best estimates
available to us indicate that there are up to some
4,000 ex-Chile refugees in Peru who must depart that
country and up to 6,000 detainees in Chile who might
be released contingent upon their departure for
other countries. Of this, we propose to accept up
to four hundred principals plus dependents for re-
settlement in the United States, at this time.
The Honorable
Edward H. Levi,
Attorney General.
APR 23 1975
3H1 19NUOLLY
OFFICE RECEIVED OF
CONFIDENTIAL
5/10/00
GDS
CONFIDENTIAL
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Those refugees in Peru are currently living
under uncertain circumstances, frequently without
employment and thus forced to live off the chari-
ty of the UNHCR and voluntary agencies. As to
the detainees in Chile, they face indefinite con-
finement under less than satisfactory conditions
for what are essentially political reasons. Their
only hope of reestablishing a normal life is to
obtain resettlement outside Chile.
We are not proposing to accept either com-
munists or terrorists under this program. Any
refugee/detainee accepted for resettlement in the
United States would have to establish eligibility
under the security provisions of the Immigration
and Nationality Act (INA) Additionally, support
under Section 212 (a) (15) of the INA would be pro-
vided by voluntary agencies. Individual cases
would be referred to us for consideration - on
the basis of their desire to resettle in the United
States -- by UNHCR, ICEM, ICRC, and national refu-
gee committees.
In order to implement the program, we would
propose sending to Peru and Chile - the latter if
feasible, dependent upon the pace of the release
program -- an officer from our Office of Refugee
and Migration Affairs to assure that the refugees/
detainees are refugees bonafide. We would hope
that you would be able to send an Immigration and
Naturalization Service Officer at the same time in
order to establish eligibility under the INA and
to carry out parole. Our consular officers in
Santiago and Lima would assist in obtaining the
security clearances for the refugees/detainees and
in preparing the necessary documentation.
CONFIDENTIAL
CONFIDENTIAL
- 3 -
We have consulted with both the House Sub-
committee on Immigration, Citizenship, and In-
ternational Law and the Senate Subcommittee on
Immigration and Naturalization. Considerable time
has been spent in these consultations - a period
of several months -- and thus it is imperative
that we act expeditiously to implement this pro-
gram. The conditions under which the refugees/
detainees are living continue to deteriorate.
I am enclosing a copy of a letter from
Chairman Eilberg of the House Subcommittee agree-
ing to a parole program and setting forth the con-
ditions under which the program should function.
The House Subcommittee has indicated support for
parole of refugees physically in Chile, but de-
clined to indicate support for those in Peru.
Chairman Kennedy of the Senate Subcommittee en-
thusiastically supports a program of parole for
both groups. Chairman Eastland in the Senate and
the Honorable Edward Hutchinson, the ranking
Republican on the House Judiciary Committee appear
to be opposed to a parole program for those refu-
gees in Chile or those in Peru.
We feel that in undertaking this parole pro-
gram the United States will only be doing its fair
share in the international effort to resettle
Chilean refugees/detainees. To date, our perfor-
mance has been poor. We have accepted only nine-
teen foreign refugees from Chile. Hundreds have
been accepted by many other countries. In addi-
tion, the program will also greatly contribute to
our foreign policy. It will demonstrate that
United States concern for refugees extends to all
persons in need, irrespective of the nature of the
CONFIDENTIAL
FORD
CONFIDENTIAL
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government from which they are fleeing, and it
will assist in reducing tensions in the area.
Additionally, it will help to improve the United
States image with respect to the Chilean situa-
tion.
I hope that you will give early and favorable
consideration to this proposal.
Sincerely, Lobert A. Robert S. Ingersoll Insurance
Enclosure:
As stated
CONFIDENTIAL
INTERNATIONAL
Committee m the Judiciary
GARNER 1. CLINE. COUNSEL
AILTHUR P. ENDARS, in COUNTEL
JOSHUA LILBENG. PA.. CHAIRMAN
ALEXANDER D. COOK, ASSOCIATE COUNSEL
PAI 15. SARBANES, MO.
HAMILTON FISH, 18., N.Y.
FRANCES P. CHRISTY. LEGISLATIVE ANALYST
FLI JULYM HOLTOMAN. N.Y.
WILLIAM S. COHEN, MAINE
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Honorable Henry A. Kissinger
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Dear Mr. Secretary:
In accordance with your request, I have consulted with the Chairman
of the House Committee on the Judiciary as well as the Ranking Minority
Members of both the Full Committee and the Subcommittee and I submit
our views on the proposal to parole into the United States certain
refugees from Chile in Peru and certain detainees in Chile.
It is the majority opinion, recognizing the humanitarian considerations
and in view of the allegations of violations of human rights in Chile, that
no objection would be imposed to the exercise of parole for 400 persons
presently incarcerated in Chile for alleged political offenses and their
spouses and dependents in Chile.
It is expected that parole will be utilized on a case-by-case basis under
the following conditions:
1. Only natives and citizens of Chile will be considered for parole;
2. Potential parolees will be inspected in Chile by officers of
the Immigration and Naturalization Service;
3. All provisions under Section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality
Act, as amended, with the exception of 212(a)(14), will be
applicable;
4. Voluntary agencies will provide assurances that the potential
parolees will not become public charges;
5. All costs pertaining to the parolees will be borne by the volun-
tary agencies without cost to the federal government; and
6. The Committee will be supplied with interim status reports as
well as a detailed and complete final report on the exercise of
parole in this matter.
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Honorable Henry A. Kissinger
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March 25, 1975
I certainly appreciate the fact that you have consulted with this
Committee in accordance with our understanding regarding the use of
parole for groups or classes of refugees.
With kindest personal regards,
Sincerely,
EILBERG Edey
Chairman
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acceptance of the 400 families,
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Dear Dr. Green:
Mr. Max Friedersdorf has brought to my attention your letter
of May 8, 1975, in which you sought the President's assistance
in your efforts to regain custody of your foster child, Marc.
I have examined the statute which you cite as authorizing the
President to intervene on your behalf in the divorce proceedings
pending in Switzerland. Questions of domestic relations,
however, are outside the scope of this statute and the President
lacks the authority to intervene in a matter of this nature.
The Department of State is continuing to seek additional
information with respect to this matter and has advised my
office that they will remain in contact with you in this regard.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
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BERALD ? FORD
SNYDER AMENDMENT
Precluding Use of Appropriated Funds
to Negotiate an Agreement
on the Panama Canal
During consideration in the House of Repre-
sentatives of the Department of State Appropria-
tions Bill (H.R. 8121), Congressman Snyder intro-
duced an amendment to prevent appropriated funds
from being used to negotiate a new treaty that
would relinguish any U.S. rights in the Panama
Canal Zone. The amendment, as adopted by the
House, states:
None of the funds appropriated in this
title shall be used for purposes of
negotiating the surrender or relinquish-
ment of any U.S. rights in the Panama
Canal Zone. [H.R. 8121, § 104.]
This amendment, or one similar to it, will soon be
considered in the Senate.
The purpose of this memorandum is to discuss
the constitutionality of the Snyder Amendment, in
particular whether Congress, by restricting the use
of appropriations or otherwise, can constitutionally
prevent or inhibit the President from "negotiating"
particular treaty terms.
Statutory restrictions on what treaty terms
the President can negotiate are inconsistent with
the treaty-making process set forth in the Consti-
tution. Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution
assigns very specific functions to the President
and to the Senate:
He [the President] shall have Power, by
and with the Advice and Consent of the
Senate to make treaties, provided two-
thirds of the Senators present concur;
and he shall nominate and with the Advice
and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint
Ambassadors, other public Ministers and
Consuls,
BERALD LIBRARY Per FORD
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Thus, in the exercise of treaty-making powers,
there are prérogatives and roles for the exccutive
and legislative branches of government. This
allocation and separation of powers is fundamental
to our constitutional system.
In practice, the effective conduct of the
foreign relations of the United States requires
close coordination between the legislative and
executive branches of our government in carrying
out their respective constitutional responsibilities
with regard to the making of treaties. However, as
the Supreme Court has stated, the limits of those
responsibilities are clear:
[The President] makes treaties with the
advice and consent of the Senate; but he
alone negotiates. Into the field of
negotiation the Senate cannot intrude;
and Congress itself is powerless to invade
it. [U.S. V. Curtis-Wright Corp., 299 U.S.
304, 319 (1936).
Accordingly, legislation purporting to preclude the
President from negotiating treaty terms which he
considers to be in the national interest would not
be a proper subject for congressional action under
the Constitution. Similarly, in exercising a proper
legislative function, such as the appropriation of
funds for the conduct of executive branch activities,
the Congress may not properly impose conditions which
would otherwise be unconstitutional. See Henkin,
Foreign Affairs and the Constitution, p. 113. Just
as Congress cannot Limit who the President nominates
for an ambassadorship, so it cannot restrict the
subject matter of treaties to be negotiated and
submitted to the Senate.
It is, therefore, the opinion of the Department
of State that inasmuch as Section 104 of H.R. 8121
purports to restrict the President in the exercise
of a power exclusively reserved to him by the Con-
stitution, it cannot be considered a constitutionally
valid excrcise of the legislative authority of the
Congress.
Monue By
Monroe Leigh
Legal Adviser
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Department of State
State Radock Dept
department OF STATE
Washington, D.C. 20520
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August 2 6, 197.
Mr. Philip Buchen
Presidential Legal Counsel
White House - West Wing
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Buchen:
Thank you very much for your letter of July 29 recommending
Michael Radock for an appointment to the Board of Foreign
Scholarships.
I have received several excellent endorsements on behalf of
Dr. Radock and appreciate knowing of your own high regard
for him. I have forwarded a copy of your letter to the
appropriate office at State and can assure you that we and
the White House Personnel Office will give Dr. Radock
every consideration.
Sincerely,
Robert J. McCloskey
Assistant Secretary
for Congressional Relations
State Dept.
Monday 9/22/75
9:20 Mrs. Buchen said you premised to bring home the name
of the man best in the executive branch to contact about
international air controls and the admission into the U.S.
of foreign airlines for landing.)
11:30 At Mr. Buchen's request, called Dudley and told him that
the Swiss Ambassador wants his people to meet with
whoever deals with landing rights of the Swiss airlines
coming into Washington -- everybody who has any jurisdiction.
11:45 Dudley said the man to contact in the State Department is
Mike Styles, Director of the Office of Aviation.
632-9470
FORD LIBRARY
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
11/18
Eva:
Ken said he didn't feel there was
need for Mr. B to read through
this one. I sent package to you
as I didn't know whether you
would want to make a copy of
it or not.
I kept what I needed of it.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
ACTION MEMORANDUM
WASHINGION
LOG NO.:
Date:
November 13, 1975
Time:
FOR ACTION:
CC (for information):
Douglas P. Bennett
Phil Buchen
Jim Cannon
Jack Marsh
FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY
DUE: Date:
Tuesday, November 18
Time:
2 P.M.
SUBJECT:
Henry Kissinger's memo 11/12/75 re
Request to You by Fifteen AID Officers
for Continued Employment with the USG
ACTION REQUESTED:
For Necessary Action
X For Your Recommendations
Prepare Agenda and Brief
Draft Reply
X For Your Comments
Draft Remarks
REMARKS:
No objection. -- Ken Lazarus for Phil Buchen 11/18/75
FOMD & LIBRARY
PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED.
If you have any questions or if you anticipate C.
delay in submitting the required material, please
K. R. COLE, JR.
telephone the Staff Secretary immediately.
For the President
MEMORANDUM
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
ACTION
November 12, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE PRESIDENT
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FROM:
HENRY A. KISSINGER
SUBJECT:
Request to You by Fifteen AID Officers
for Continued Employment with the USG
Fifteen American officers, who are about to be separated from the Agency
for International Development (AID), have written to you (Tab D) to ask
your assistance in allowing them to continue working for the USG. These
officers were all employees of U.S. missions in Indochina, and are now
working in the refugee resettlement program at Camp Pendleton.
AID hired them with the understanding that they did not have career status,
their appointments as Foreign Service Reserve Officers were time limited,
and their duration of service was at the pleasure of AID. The USG, there-
fore, has no legal obligation to continue their employment. AID plans to
terminate them as the resettlement program phases down and the refugee
camps close (Tab E).
It would be a shame if we lost the services of the dedicated and bright
officers at Pendleton, as well as those at other refugee camps. They are
intelligent, well-trained, and highly experienced after their years in South-
east Asia (See resumes at Tab F). Many of them are fluent in a foreign
language. In short, they are a valuable asset which our government could
profitably use elsewhere.
A case can also be made that we have a moral obligation to try to help
these people. They spent years working closely with rural people, under
adverse conditions and with considerable personal risk, in developmental
programs in the countryside. During the final evacuation of Saigon,
many of them took steps to insure that endangered Vietnamese made it
aboard rescue craft. They are now doing yeoman service in the refugee
camps. Their sacrifices have been many, but they have received little
recognition for their efforts. I believe we should try to help this
particular group of officers, the number of which should not exceed 50.
2
I, therefore, recommend that you sign the memoranda at Tabs B and
C to the Director of USAID and to the heads of all executive branch
agencies requesting them to make a genuine and concerted effort to find
positions for these officers at a level commensurate with their present
rank. My office can provide the names of these officers to agency heads
and to Cabinet officers and effect the necessary coordination.
At Tab A is a suggested reply from you to be sent to each of the 15 officers
who signed the original letter. Your letter thanks them for their past ser-
vice to the country, indicates that an attempt will be made to find positions
for them in the executive branch, but cautions them that no guarantees of
continued employment can be given.
Paul Theis has cleared the text of the proposed letter.
RECOMMENDATION:
That you sign the letter at Tab A and the memoranda at Tabs B and C.
FORD
WAS
Dear Mr. Wendel:
I have reviewed your letter of September 17, 1975, sent
on behalf of yourself and 14 of your AID co-workers at
Camp Pendleton. As your President, I have the highest
regard for all Americans who served their country with
distinction and dignity in Indochina.
The unfortunate and abrupt termination of our programs
in Indochina inevitably has had an adverse effect on the
careers and prospects of many in the U.S. official family
who had a role in these programs. At my request, my
staff has again reviewed the unavoidable impact of these
developments on AID employment. I understand and
appreciate your great desire to continue serving your
country, but I cannot assure you continuing assignments
in the Foreign Service.
Nonetheless, I have directed that a concerted effort be
made to locate positions within the Federal Government
for which you might be eligible. Having served so long
and so faithfully, you deserve our maximum effort. I
cannot guarantee the results of this endeavor, but be
assured your Government is doing its best to repay you
for your sacrifices.
Again, let me express my deepest gratitude and thanks
for your dedicated service in Indochina on behalf of our
country.
Sincerely,
Mr. Dennis E. Wendel
Operation New Arrivals
Marine Corps Base
Camp Pendleton, California
92055
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
MEMORANDUM FOR
THE ADMINISTRATOR
AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
SUBJECT:
Retention of Indochina AID Employees
It has come to my attention that in the near future AID will be
separating a number of employees from its former missions in
Indochina. It is my understanding that included in this group of
employees are approximately 50 officers whose service in Indo-
china was in development programs in the rural areas, such as
the CORDS program in Vietnam. Many of these same officers
are reportedly now performing magnificently in the refugee re-
settlement program.
While I realize the constraints under which you must act in regard
to personnel levels, I feel strongly that we must make every effort
to retain these officers who have given so much in the service of
their government. Without exception they appear to be well trained,
possessing relevant skills and experience. Many of them speak
one or more foreign languages. We should not allow this valuable
experience to be lost to the United States Government without an
all-out effort at its retention.
Therefore, I request that you review all existing vacancies within
your Agency with a view toward filling them on a priority basis with
these officers if they are qualified to perform the job. In addition,
you should also review the possibility of granting these officers
special consideration for training programs such as your excellent
IDI program.
AMERICANT:
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I fully realize that you may not be able to place all of these officers
within AID. To assist those for whom you cannot find a position, I
have requested the heads of all other agencies to identify positions
in their organizations that these officers might fill and to report any
relevant vacancies to you for coordination.
I would appreciate your informing me in thirty days of the progress
made in placing these deserving officers with USAID or with other
U.S. departments and agencies
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
MEMORANDUM FOR
THE SECRETARY OF STATE
THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY
THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR
THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE
THE SECRETARY OF LABOR
THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE
THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION
THE ADMINISTRATOR, FEDERAL ENERGY ADMINISTRATION
THE DIRECTOR, ARMS CONTROL AND DISARMAMENT AGENCY
THE CHAIRMAN, COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISERS
THE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
THE ADMINISTRATOR, NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE
ADMINISTRATION
CHAIRMAN, NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
ADMINISTRATOR, ENERGY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
ADMINISTRATION
THE ADMINISTRATOR, DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION
SUBJECT: Retention of Indochina AID Employees
I have learned that in the near future AID will have to separate a number
of employees from its former missions in Indochina. It is my understanding
that included in this group of employees are approximately 50 officers whose
service in Indochina was in development programs in the rural areas, such
as the CORDS program in Vietnam. Many of these same officers are now
performing magnificently in the refugee resettlement program.
2
While I realize the constraints under which you act in regard to personnel
levels, I feel quite strongly that we must make every effort to retain these
officers who have given so much in the service of their government. More-
over, they appear to be well trained, with relevant experience in manage-
ment. Many of them speak one or more foreign languages. We should not
allow this valuable experience to be wasted without a concerted attempt
by all Departments and Agencies to make use of it.
The Agency for International Development is making efforts to place as
many of these officers as is possible within its own organization. Unfor-
tunately, AID will not be able to place them all. To assist AID, I request
that, while adhering strictly to existing Civil Service regulations, you iden-
tify existing vacancies within your organization which some of these officers
might fill. In order to facilitate a timely response you should provide any
information about available positions directly to Mr. Daniel Parker, the
Administrator of the Agency for International Development, within 15 days
of receipt of this memorandum.
OPERATION NEW ARRIVALS
INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE
MARINE CORPS BASE
CAMP PENDLETON. CALIFORNIA 92055
IN REPLY REFER TO:
17 September, 1975
President Gerald R. Ford
The White House
HK
Washington, D. C.. 20500
Dear Mr. President:
We, the undersigned 15 Foreign Service Reserve Officers, feel
it incumbent upon us to appeal directly to you, seeking your
intervention in a proposed personnel action which we feel will
be detrimental to the United States Government.
We represent a portion of the employees of the Agency for
International Development (AID), who were evacuated from
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Indo-China beginning in April of this year. AID has informed
us collectively that most, if not all, of us will be termina-
ted following the completion of our current temporary assign-
ments with the Interagency Task Force on Refugees. We feel
that the announcement of the possibility of termination of
"surplus employees" is counter-productive to your expressed plans
to continue offering assistance to countries in a bilateral
effort to up-grade and improve their socio-economic base. In
addition, we, who have served you in difficult times and under
inhospitable conditions, feel that our work, our sacrifices,
and our commitments have largely been ignored.
By way of background, the employees herein listed have had
an equivalent of 160 years of working experience overseas,
including Indo-China. Our average age is in the mid-thirties.
We have been, at various times, your ultimate representative
to host country nationals and primarily action oriented, or as
we like to think officers that got the job accomplished. The
talent we speak of in getting those jobs accomplished include,
among other things, language specialties, academic skills
ranging from economics to public health and Bachelor of Science
degrees through Master of Science degrees. We have consistently
performed in the upper 35 percent of all Foreign Service Reserve
Officers on field assignments.
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The Senior Civil Coordinator, Camp Pendleton, Mr. N.G.W. Thorne,
petitioned the Honorable Daniel Parker, Administrator, AID, to
examine the possibility of continued employment for us as well
as the possibility of retraining us for positions that are
currently unfilled within the Agency and for a multitude of
positions that may be unfilled in some other agency of our
Government. In response to that letter, Mr. Charles Mann,
Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Program and Management, AID,
states that there is little if anything AID can do to assist
in either the continuation of employment within the AID Agency
or placement outside the Agency. Mr. Mann states that pressure
from Congress has, in part, compelled AID to reduce its personnel.
Our departures will not significantly improve AID's personnel
composition because AID will continue to be composed of more
senior officers. As they retire, AID then will be forced into
recruiting new personnel, thereby spending more in the long-run
for that which it could utilize now.
We find Mr. Mann's response lacking a positive approach to
ongoing placement of our services and echoing many of the same
statements made by other AID senior officers to private citizens
who have written letters of protest to this mass termination
policy.
It is incomprehensible to us that an agency created under
executive urging can SO callously tag Foreign Service Reserve
Officers as "surplus" to our Government's foreign policy. To
that end, we take it upon ourselves to respectfully suggest
that there are positive and productive avenues left open for
our continued service. We believe that the United Nations as
well as the Department of Labor, the Treasury, and the Department
of Health, Education, and Welfare may have needs for our particular
expertise that have not been focused upon. We also feel that AID's
development efforts would be improved through long-term cross
training of us into other disciplines and of our placement into
the Sahel Disaster Relief Program or into other international
organizations that receive funds from AID.
Until such time as these suggestions have been thoroughly investiga-
ted in a positive vein, we respectfully urge you to request AID
to stop all proceedings that will summarily terminate Foreign Service
Reserve Officers who have served in Indo-China, and to extend state-
side assignments for these officers until such time either re-
training into new assignments or reimburseable details to other
agencies are effected.
FORD
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Mr. President, we want to serve you and our great country in
a manner that will demonstrate our collective experience and
talent, determination and understanding toward the peace and
stability for all nations. We feel that you will be losing
much more than the (AID) Agency would gain if terminations such
as have been indicated are carried out. We thank you for your
consideration and assistance in this urgent matter.
Respectfully Shell yours,
Dennis E. Wendel
for the Committee
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20523
ASSISTANT
ADMINISTRATOR
September 5, 1975
Mr. N. G. W. Thorne
Senior Civil Coordinator
Operation New Arrivals
Interagency Task Force
Marine Corps Base
Camp Pendleton, California 92055
Dear Nick:
Thank you for taking the time to express to Mr. Parker concern for
AID employees serving on the Interagency Task Force at Camp Pendleton.
I shall attempt to answer as comprehensively as possible the various
suggestions set forth in your recent letter.
Let me give you some background information on the problems AID has
been having with respect to excess personnel. AID has been criticized
not only by Congress but GAO and OMB because of alleged overgrading
and excess personnel. We have been concerned with the composition
of our staff to meet the new directions of programs legislated by
Congress.
While we were able to reduce our American staff over 40 percent by
attrition, we were still left with a staff which was too large for
our needs, and not in alignment with position requirements in terms
of grades and skills to meet the new program directions. Also
contributing to the situation was the fact that during the past
few years there have been significant reductions of programs in
such countries as Brazil, Korea, Turkey, Indonesia and Nigeria.
Reluctantly, in October 1974 the Agency announced that it would be
necessary to initiate reductions in both Foreign Service and General
Schedule employees. In December 1974 a freeze was placed on personnel
actions. In February 1975 we began terminating FSRL's, issuing RIF
letters and reassigning Foreign Service employees. Some employees in
Indochina were affected at the time. All of this took place before
we began evacuating Indochina in April 1975. The impact of the with-
drawal of 525 employees from Indochina has increased significantly
the number of surplus employees. This is the result of the fact that
a large number of these employees are in occupational categories needed
primarily in Indochina, for which the Agency does not anticipate a future
need in other parts of the world. We agree with you wholeheartedly that
these individuals are bright, talented and hardworking. Let me assure
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you that we are most sympathetic and doing our utmost to assist
these Indochina returnees in every way; however, as you can see,
many of them will be separated along with other surplus employees.
While completing at least three years of overseas service is one
of the criteria for conversion from FSRL to FSR, there are two
others which must be met: (1) the employee must have demonstrated
superior to outstanding performance as determined by an upper 35
percent ranking by the Evaluation Panel; and (2) employee must
have skills in an occupational area or areas which have broad
utilization in the Agency worldwide and for which a need exists.
The majority of FSRL's at Camp Pendleton would meet the require-
ment for three years overseas service and many would probably
rank in the upper 35 percent. However, the second criterion,
having skills in an occupational area or areas for which a current
or future need exists, for many does present a problem in matching
their skills and experience in administering the rather special
Indochina programs to requirements in the rest of the Agency.
Sixty-three Indochina employees (ten from Camp Pendleton) applied
for the Fall 1975 IDI Program and nine were selected. Regrettably
none of the Camp Pendleton candidates were selected. Overall,
twenty-three in-service employees were solected. One of the factors
which contributed to the nonselection of many Indochina as well as
in-service employees is the fact that a large number of the IDI
positions were in such highly specialized fields as economics,
engineering, accounting, law, rural sociology/anthropology, and
public health management which required prior training and/or
education the in-service candidates lacked. During the next week
employees worldwide (including LATF camps) will be advised of the
March 1976 IDI Program. We have requested and are hopeful that our
Bureaus and Offices will be able to establish more IDI positions in
the areas of community development/refugee relief so that we may be
able to consider and select more Indochina candidates.
Under present AID and Civil Service Commission regulations, skills
codes (Agency Occupational Specialty Codes) are used in the assign-
ment process for foreign service personnel including assignments to
vacancies during a reduction-in-force situation; however, the skills
codes cannot be used to displace other employees during a RIF. As
you know, a RIF is highly structured, prescribed by regulations which
must be meticulously followed, and with employees' rights clearly
spelled out and protected. Our Foreign Service regulations prescribe
position occupied and eliminated as the basis for determination
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of which personnel are affected; personnel are placed on retention
registers, with veterans preference and seniority as the key
determinants. Limited employees (FSRL) are excluded from the RIF
regulations by law and may be separated at any time when there is
no longer a need for their services. However, before an unlimited
foreign service (FSR) employee may be reached for reduction-in-
force, all limited employees in the same AOSC of the same personal
rank, one rank below or one rank above the personal rank of the
surplus unlimited employees must be separated. Unfortunately,
many of our Indochina employees are in surplus categories.
When we consider long-term training, one of the basic factors to
consider is whether or not the Agency can utilize the employee
when he returns. Normally, long-term training is given to increase
the employee's expertise in a given specialty and is job-related.
Our problem with Indochina returnees is that they are in specialties
which are surplus to the Agency's needs and have in many cases educa-
tion and experience which would make it difficult for them to be
retrained within a year to fit into one of our shortage categories.
Your suggestion for utilizing Indochina returnees in the field of
Disaster Relief is a good one; however, we again get right back to
the crux of our problem, i.e., too many employees for the positions
available.
The Agency does have continual working contact with State/USIA and
ACTION to ascertain their needs in relationship to our surplus skills.
We have made referrals to ACTION; however, State and USIA to date
have not expressed any interest in our employees.
The services of our Outplacement Office are available to all employees
but before Outplacement can render personal assistance, the employee
must express an interest. All Indochina returnees were advised to
personally visit the Outplacement Office upon their return to Wash-
ington prior to going to TDY at the various IATF camps. Only four
employees from Camp Pendleton have talked with our Outplacement
representative. None of these employees have submitted the requested
resumes so that they might be referred to any available positions
outside the Agency. We are planning, however, to have a representa-
tive of our Outplacement Service personally visit all camps next
week, and he will be available to assist all employees.
The following actions have been taken to assist employees in
obtaining other Federal employment: (1) Federal Agencies
have been contacted throughout the country to determine positions
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that may be available and to alert agencies of our surplus
employees; (2) we have advised the Civil Service Commission
of our surplus employees so that this information could be
circulated; (3) letters signed by Mr. Parker have been sent to
numerous agencies requesting assistance in placing our employees.
Agencies have been responsive and referrals have been made.
However, we must bear in mind that employees who do not have
career status must be selected from a Civil Service register.
This process takes time and usually requires that the individual
attain a high rating so that he/she will be within reach on the
register when a particular Agency is interested in selecting
him/her for employment. Another fact to be considered when
endeavoring to locate Federal employment for our Indochina
employees is that the majority of them are interested in GS-12
and above positions and the job market at these higher grade
levels is not very good at this time.
As far as locating positions with international organizations, we
have placed approximately a dozen employees. We have not sought
reimbursable details with international organizations since we are
dealing with employees in surplus categories, and it has been more
appropriate to locate permanent positions for them. On August
21st an AID/W notice was issued on Employment with International
Organizations. Copies were sent to all Indochina employees.
Contacts have been made with the various bilateral development
programs mentioned in your letter and we have made a number of
referrals.
Health, Education and Welfare has advised us that they plan on
utilizing their own employees in the migration and refugee assis-
tance program and do not anticipate a need for any of our employees.
In addition to our Outplacement activities, as vacancies occur in
the Agency we are continually reviewing and reappraising the
qualifications of surplus employees to determine whether or not
they are qualified so that we may offer them a permanent assignment.
As a further assistance, SER/PM is re-establishing the "Hot Line"
in an effort to respond quickly to questions relating to personnel
problems that the Indochina employees may have. Employees at
Camp Pendleton may call Ann Chambers, SER/PM/PD, Area Code 703
235-9026.
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I assure you we are making every effort to assist our surplus
employees in every way possible, and hope that the above infor-
mation gives you insight into our overall problems in resolving
the situation. I deeply appreciate your interest in the
problem that has placed so many in an unfortunate situation.
Sincerely harks.- yours,
1
Charles A. Mann
Assistant Administrator
Bureau for Program and
Management Services
August 14, 1975
The Honorable Daniel Parker
Administrator
U.S. Agency for International Development
Départment of State
Washington, D. C. 20520
Dear Mr. Parker:
I have 29 U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
personnel serving on the Interagency Task Force at Camp Pendleton,
California for the administration of the Indochina Refugee pro-
gram. They form part of a Task Force encompassing nine U.S.
agencies which has received 48, 105 refugees and has processed
out 32,443 of them for resettlement into U.S. society and in
third countries. This Task Force has been in operation since
April 29, 1975, on a seven-day week, twelve-hour day basis.
The collective experience of the USAID personnel assigned
to this Task Force is impressive and it includes long service
in all three countries of Indochina for a total of 202.5 years.
The talent, based in part on academic preparation and in large
part on experience gained in often trying conditions in a war
theatre, is also impressive. The USAID personnel most vulnerable
to separation are simply too good to be let go. The performance,
loyalty and dedication which I have observed during three months
at Camp Pendleton have so impressed me that I feel compelled to
write you directly to urge whatever steps can be taken to ensure
their retention in the Agency for International Development, in
long term training, or under temporary assignment to other
organizations on detail.
If the standard criteria to convert from limited (FSRL) to
permanent (FSR) appointment can be applied on a one-time excep-
tional basis, all of these persons would satisfy the criterion
of three years in an overseas assignment and I am sure they
would measure up to the other two criteria also.
I note that it was necessary in the administration of the
most rècent International Development Intern (IDI) Program to
employ more than 20 persons from outside the Agency and that
none of the young officers in this Task Force were chosen. I
understand that another IDI selection is tentatively scheduled
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for October and I recommend strongly that every effort be made
to insure that USAID personnel in this Task Force be given
special consideration in terms of their primary, secondary
and tertiary skills to guarantee that some of them will be
chosen.
In terms of the primary, secondary and tertiary skills
mentioned above, I urge that at: the first opportunity during
the current Reduction-In-Force Program, nose transfers be
authorized to permit matching of some of these USAID personnel
with funded positions which may become vacant. As the Reduction-
In-Force continues, I would hope that USAID personnel in the
Task Forces in this program would be given priority considera-
tion for overseas positions which would become uncovered.
Extended tours of academic training have been authorized
in the past. The qualities of some of the USAID personnel
here are impressive and their talents could be reserved to
the Agency by placing them in such training as well as in-
creasing their long term value to the Agency.
In the field of Disaster Relief, no year has passed since
World Mar II without commitments in this area and it is a tra-
ditional responsibility held by AID. In areas such as the
Philippines and Bangladesh where disasters are an annual occur-
rence and where the Disaster Relief Coordinator is always called
upon, additional personnelvith experience in Indochina and this
Task Force would be the ideal personnel for Disaster Relief
operations.
There has been extensive involvement by the United Nations
and its specialized agencies in disaster-related programs which
will require years to complete, such as the aftermath of the
Sahel drought. The experience and background of DOTE of these
AID employees should also be particularly applicable to the UN
Development Program and the UN High Commission for Refugees.
I do not know how many USAID personnel are on detail to the
United Nations for these kinds of work but additional place-
ments may be possible.
U.S. personnel dealing with multi-donor groups in countries
such as Ethiopia, for example, are usually USAID personnel.
The World Bank, OECD and the Regional Development Banks also
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Washington, D. C. 20520
come to mind. The number of such groups appears to be on the
increase and this should be a possible source of reimbursable
details.
Other reimbursable details should be possible with such
international organizations as the Inter-Governmental Commission
for European Migration (ICSM) in their overseas operations in-
stead of the current use of short-term contract personnel, many
of whom do not have the experience of this USAID personnel group.
Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) assignments have been
utilized by USAID in recent years which have served both to
enhance the public administration image of USAID and to make
a meaningful contribution to American communities. Some of
these personnel are already well trained to make a significant
contribution.
The Department of State has benefited from lateral entry
programs in the past and it would appear to me that this reser-
voir of talented and experienced men and women should be the
subject of AID-State negotiations. AID personnel who have
entered State by this route in the nast have been a distinct
asset.
I urged some of the personnel here to consider taking the
Foreign Service Officer examination this December. Considera-
tion could be given to establishing some form of preference for
those candidates who pass the written examination successfully,
when they undergo the oral examinations.
I am not well informed on whether there are Civil Service
vacancies in either the Department of State or the Agency, but
would hope that every effort would be made to publish vacancies
so that personnel not now in Washington and in these Task Forces
would be given the opportunity to apply.
There is a bilateral development program in Saudi Arabia
administered by the Department of the Treasury and a bilateral
development program in Iran administered by the Department of
Labor. Some of the personnel I 2:31 discussing in this letter
would certainly be appropriate candidates for assignment to
positions in those programs on reimbursable detail. This opens
the entire area of contract assistance programs for considera-
tion in placement of USAID personnel on dotail abroad. Con-
tract assistance programs continue to be an important factor
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in the conduct of our foreign relations.
The Nonorable Daniel Parker
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Washington, D. C. 20520
Other reimbursable details to the other Foreign Affairs
Agencies, State and USIA, may be available.
Finally, as the Department of Health, Education and Welfare
undertakes its expanded responsibilities attendant upon migra-
tion and refugee assistance programs, the Agency may be able to
make available to that Department AID personnel whose overseas
experience and knowledge of other cultures would be a decided
asset in the successful integration of the refugees into U.S.
society. Some of these AID persons have had Peace Corps ex-
perience in other countries also.
The intent of this letter is not to be presumptuous; perhaps
all the foregoing ideas have been considered. If they have not
been, I hope sincerely that action will be taken upon some of
the recommendations herein. In addition to safeguarding the
talent and experience of this group, their value to future de-
velopment programs and the cost of their replacement in terms
of effectiveness as well as dollars, cannot be underestimated.
I am sure that other senior officers share my deep. concern that
this splendid group of men and women, who have served their
country so well, will be given every opportunity to remain in
the service of their Government.
Looking forward to your reply, I am,
Respectfully,
N. G. W. Thorne
Foreign Service Officer, Class One
Senior Civil Coordinator
CC: The Honorable Lawrence S. Eagleburger
Deputy Undersecretary of State for Management
Mrs. Julia Vadala Taft
Interagency Task Force
H. B. Hopkins, Esquire
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Director of Personnel and Manpower
U.S. Agency for International Development
RESUME
JUANITA L. NOFFLET
NAME: Juanita L. Nofflett - FSRL-4
DATE OF BIRTH: 9 October 1926
EDUCATION: BS-1948, Home Economics, Okla. State Univ., Stillwater, Okla.
MS-1960, Home Economics, Okla. State Univ., Stillwater, Okla.
GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE: 20 years
PERTINENT EXPERIENCE:
May 1975 - Present: Special Project Officer at Refugee Resettlement
Centers, in May and June at Eglin AFB, Florida, and from July to
the present at Camp Pendleton, California, coordinating speical refugee
programs and cases involving activities of the eight Voluntary Agencies
and particularly the American Red Cross concerning unaccompanied children.
1967 - 1975; USAID, Vietnam. Social Welfare Advisor - Office of
Relief and Rehabilitation (1973-75); Program Development and Training
Officer - Officer of Territorial Security (1971-73); Community Develop-
ment Advisor - Local Village Development (1968-69) -Developed nation-
wide educational program in Vietnam to involve officials at all levels
of government in generating local interest by establishing village
citizen committees for nutrition, health, child care, family management,
education, and agriculture programs, Wrote a national plan for community
action through involvement of local citizens. Trained national and
provincial officials to establish and implement the community awareness
programs at the local level in all 44 provinces in Vietnam.
1945 - 1967: Extension Agent, 4H and Youth - University of Maryland
(1960-67) Educational Consultant, Identical Forms, Inc. - New
York, N.Y. (1959-60); Asst. Director of Nutrition, National Live Stock
and Meat Board, Chicago, Ill. (1954-59); Education Home Economist -
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Dept. of Interior (1951-54); Assistant Home
Improvement Agent, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Okla.
(1949-51 and 1954); planned and presented nutrition programs on
television, radio, in colleges, high schools, and clubs across the
United States; prepared nutrition exhibits and distributed nutrition
information for 20 national educational, medical, dental, nursing,
dietetic meetings for four years; wrote copy of nutrition education
materials and for a monthly nutrition publication read by more than 25,000
professional people; directed home economics programs in 4-H Clubs in
Oklahoma and Maryland; presented special nutrition, food preservation
and home management programs for adults. Established home economics
programs in seven Indian day-schools in Mississippi and initiated type
A lunch program and supervised lunchroom personnel; worked with Agency
doctor and nurses on school health programs, and with school officials
on school attendance.
OTHER FACTORS: Elementary School Teacher (1945-46); Public School
Librarian (1948-49). Language Capability: Spanish-speak, read, write.
RESUME
NAME:
Thomas Z. Baranyi - FSRL-5
DATE OF BIRTH: August 7, 1934
EDUCATION:
BA, Gology 1959, UCLA
Bus. Admin 1962-1965-UCLA
GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE: 10 Years
PERTINENT EXPERIENCE:
July 1975 to Present: Liaison Officer at a camp with 4,500 refugees
with the responsibility for resolving problems in the administration
of the sponsorship program. Counsels refugees on U.S. economic and
social conditions and how they can become useful members of this
culture with a minimum of cultural shock.
1971 - May 1975: Refugee Relief Officer responsible for planning
and putting into effect programs of delivering food and basic
necessities to war refugees in Laos. This included determining
monthly food quotas, up to 2,000 tons per month, and setting up
schedules for airdrops and truck deliveries to over 200 locations to
take care of as many as 150,000 persons. Assisting groups of war
refugees to return to their villages of origin or moving into new
areas to start new lives.
1969 - 1971: Development Advisor in Military Region III, Vietnam,
representing the USG interests in political, military, social,
and economic development by advising senior Vietnamese military
and civilian officials at village, district and province level.
Served as the focal point and catalyst for the implementation of
the projects sponsored by AID, Defense and State Department.
These areas included agricultural development, taxation, public
administration practices, education, public health, military
security, political change, economic assessments and special reports
on corruption. The care and support of refugees frequently required
intensive effort to effect change in the attitude of GVN officials
and the populace to provide just minimal support to thousands of
refugees. This included the support to the minority groups such
as the Montagnards.
1968 - 1969: Training, FSI, Washington, D.C.
1965 - 1967: Peace Corps Volunteer in the Dominican Republic advising
communities in agricultural experiment type projects and all phases
of community development to include sanitation, education, credit
association, taxation and public administration.
OTHER FACTORS:
Language capability:
German & Hungarian
S-5
R-5
Thai & Lao
S-3
R-1
Vietnamese
S-3
R-3
RESUME
NAME: WILLIAM A. BINNS FSRL-5
DATE OF BIRTH: February 1, 1944
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, 1967
Loyola University
Mexican/American Studies 1969
University of Southern California, Los Angeles
GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE: 71/2 Years
PERTINENT EXPERIENCE:
May 1975 to Present: Liaison Officer at 2 camps with more than 7,000
Vietnamese and Cambodian refugees at Interagency Task Force, Camp
Pendleton, California. Responsible for coordinating civilian resources
used for the orderly staging and movement of Indochina evacuees to their
resettlement sites; duties in the camps also necessitated the identifica-
tion of refugee problems for resolution by the IATF and ameliorating
refugee anxieties and apprehensions.
June 71-Apr 75: U. S. Development Advisor in Mekong Delta of Vietnam
responsible for monitoring and reporting changes of interest to the AID
Mission in the developmental, social, political, or economic fabric of
a province of 500,000 people. Also, studied, advised and critiqued all
facets of Government of Vietnam administration utilizing U. S. Foreign
Assistance Funds. Assisted and advised the Vietnamese in such diverse
programs as land reform, revenue improvement, refugee resettlement, school
construction and administrative reform. Worked to establish better coor-
dination between VN governmental services for maximum use of developing
talent and limited resources.
Nov 70-May 71: Foreign Service Institute Student of Vietnamese language
and Indochina area, Washington, D. C.
Sep 70-Nov 70: Public Administrator, Los Angeles County, Deputy Public
Guardian responsible for investigating and making recommendations to the
court on individuals no longer able to provide their own basic needs.
Aug 69-Aug 70: Assisted L.A. Volunteer Service Council, Peru Earthquake
Relief Committee and the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee in
organization and social service work.
Mar 67-Jul 69: Peace Corps. Bogata, Columbia. Volunteer work in an Andes'
village in programs including seed demonstrations, school construction,
community action and supervised credit.
Other Factors: Language Capability
Vietnamese
S2
Spanish
S3
Served as loan officer at Coast Federal Savings and Loan during college,
from 1964-1967.
LIDNAXY
RESUME
NAME: AVERILL L. CHRISTIAN, FSR-4
DATE OF BIRTH: 22 October, 1919
EDUCATION: BA-History, 1941
Texas A&M University
GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE: 32 years.
PERTINENT EXPERIENCE:
May to Present: Executive Officer. Developed policies and pro-
cedures for the control of personnel, supplies, transportation
funds and automatic data processing functions in the Interagency
Task Force, Camp Pendleton, California. Implemented these functions
for 10 U.S. Government Agencies, 8 Volunteer Agencies, and 1300
Marine Corps supporting staff.
1958-1975: Administrative Officer at Consulate General, Cantho,
Vietnam, responsible for the logistic support, personnel adminis-
tration, communications, air transport, and security for the head-
quarters and 16 province offices. This required coordination for
State, AID, DOD, OSA, USIA agencies and the contractors, funded
by these agencies. The scope of this assignment included 10 separate
function areas and supported up to 250 U.S. civilians, 2500 U.S.
military personnel, and 2600 Vietnamese employees. This Consulate
General had a larger staff than 95% of the American Embassies
with 225 vehicles, 800 air conditioners, 2 radio net systems, and
250 guards as examples of the size of the organizational elements.
1966-1968: Transportation Advisor, AID Mission, Pakistan. Responsible
for development loans on inland river ports, railways, and port
development at Chittagong and Chalna.
1948-1966: U.S. Army Transportation Corps officer responsible for
Port Operations at all Korean ports in 1951; traffic control
officer for the movement of all freight in the Communication Zone
in European Command; port commander Istanbul; transportation:
officer for Southern Area Command in Germany; thereby gaining
actual experience as a logistican and senior staff officer. Retired
in 1966.
1946-1948: Contact Representative - Veterans Administration provid-
ing guidance and counseling in regards to benefits and training.
1941-1946: Transportation Corps officer assigned to Major Port
Commands in England and France from 1942-1944 40 months.
OTHER FACTORS: Assigned to seven foreign countries for a total
of 22 years with capability to adapt to any situation.
September 1975
RESUME
NAME: Eldon E. Ewing FSRL-4
DATE OF BIRTH: March 29, 1928
EDUCATION: BA Degree (1967), Social Science
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT: 29 Years
PERTINENT EXPERIENCE:
May 1975 to Present: Camp Liaison Officer, State Dept., Inter-
agency Task Force, Camp Pendleton, California, responsible for
dealing directly with refugee problems in obtaining sponsorship,
informing the refugees of sponsorship opportunities, advising
the refugees on the voluntary agencies available to assist them
and working with the Marine Corps Camp Commanders to ameliorate
living conditions with the camps.
Mar. 1974 - Mar 1975: Deputy Province Senior Representative,
Binh Dinh Province, Vietnam, engaged primarily in economic,
political and community development, with emphasis on refugee
care, resettlement, and politico-military reporting.
Mar. 1969 - Mar. 1974: Development Officer, Binh Dinh Prinvince,
Vietnam. Engaged in refugee care, resettlement and community
development, with emphasis on the fields of agriculture, education,
public administration and improvement of lines of communication.
During the years 1972-1974, a total of 350,000 refugees were
cared for and resettled within the province.
Mar. 1968 - Mar. 1969: Served as Deputy District Advisor, and
Assistant Provincial Development Officer, Binh Dinh Province,
Vietnam, with emphasis on hamlet level reconstruction of communities
destroyed during the Tet-'68 offensive.
1963 - 1967: Chief Intelligence NCO, Headquarters, Presidio of.
San Francisco, Ca.
1962 - 1963: Intelligence and Civil Guard Advisor, Binh Dinh
Province, Vietnam.
1959 - 1962: Chief, Russian Language Technical Translator,
Biological Warfare Laboratories, Ft. Detrick, Maryland
1955 - 1959: Chief Intelligence NCO: USAREUR Intelligence Center.
1954 - 1955: Student, Rusian Language Course, Presidio of Monterey, Ca.
1947 - 1954: Various Senior NCO assignments for US. Army Engineers.
OTHER FACTORS: Language Capability: Japanese S-2, R-1; Russian S-3,
R-4; German S-1, R-1; French S-2, R-2; Vietnamese S-2+,
R-1+.
RESUME
NAME: JOHN N. FORD, FSRL-3
DATE OF BIRTH: July 24, 1924
EDUCATION: 129 hours of undergraduate credits with a major in Economics
at Johnson C. Smith University and North Carolina State; however, degree
was not granted by North Carolina State since campus residence requirement
could not be fulfilled as I was in the U. S. Army at the time.
GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE: 32 Years
PERTINENT EXPERIENCE:
May 1975 to Present: Acting as Asistant Coordinator for Camp Operations
supervising liaison and coordinating activities between civilian agencies
of the IATF and the military staffs within the seven refugee camps.
Monitoring the flow of refugees through the processing system; acting or
recommending action to improve efficiency of this operation. Conducting
continuous survey of attitudes of refugees for purpose of identifying and
solving problems that delay their departure from the camp, and supervising
a sponsor information service conducted primarily through telephone referral
system.
1965-1975: Assigned to Vietnam as an AID Development Officer after 22
years military service which included 19 years as a Commissioned Officer.
Had ten years experience at province and regionallevels in developing
short and long range programs and plans for social and economic develop-
ment. Advised and assisted host government officials in the execution of
these programs. Advised and assisted those officials in developing systems
to improve and extend adequate public administration down to the village
and hamlet levels. Supervised as many as 120 U.S. military and civilian
personnel during this assignment. Received numerous awards and commenda-
tions from host country and from U.S. supervisors.
1943-1965: Served in increasingly responsible grades from lieutenant to
major in the U.S. Army Infantry units in the U.S., Germany, Korea, and
South Vietnam under combat conditions. Commanded tactical units and served
as logistical staff officer in the development of procedures for the control
and use of military equipment by Vietnamese Army units. Served as the
advisor for four years to Army Intelligence Reserve units at the University
of California, Berkley.
Other Factors. Language Capability
Vietnamese
S3
R3
German
S1
R1
French
S1
R1
Currently eligible for Civil Service Retirement.
RESUME
NAME:
Joseph E. Gettier - FSRL-5
DATE OF BIRTH:
July 3, 1944
EDUCATION:
BA 1966 Marquette University
Majored in History and Political Science
GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE:
9 Years
PERTINENT EXPERIENCE:
May 1975 - Present: Department of State Foreign Service Reserve
Officer Class 5/5 (GS 13 equivalent). Special Assistant to the
Senior Civil Coordinator of the Inter Agency Task Force on Indochinese
Refugee Resettlement, Camp Pendleton, California. Executive position
entailing direct liaison for Task Force affairs with the Department
of Health, Education and Welfare, Labor, Justice, State, the United
States Marine Corps, eight national voluntary agencies the Red Cross
and the State of Washington. Task Force representative for Canadian
Affairs, Los Angeles City/County Sponsorship, and other group
sponsorship programs.
November 1969-May 1975: Development Advisor in Military Region III,
Vietnam, representing the USG interests in political, military,
social, and economic development by advising senior Vietnamese
military and civilian officials at village, district and province
level. Served as the focal point and catalyst for the implementa-
tion of the projects sponsored by AID, Defense and State Department.
These areas included agricultural development, taxation, public
administration practices, education, public health, military
security, political change, economic assessments and special
reports on corruption. The care and support of refigees frequently
required intensive effort to effect change in the attitude of GVN
officials and the populace to provide just minimal support to
thousands of refugees. This included the support to the minority
groups such as the Montagnards.
Feb. 1969-Nov. 1969. Training FSI.
Aug. 1966-1968: Peace Corps Volunteer, U.S. - U.N. Trust Territory
of the Pacific Islands. Other islands volunteer assigned to health
screening of T.B., leprosy, filariasis, elephantiasis, and intestinal
parasites sufferers with responsibility for follow-up care as directed
by Medical Officers. Coordinated the first profit-making, native-
owned, outer-island fisheries co-op in the Trust Territory.
OTHER FACTORS:
Teacher, District of Columbia - 6 mos.
Language:
Vietnamese
S2
2 Polynessian Dialects S3
Spanish
R1
RESUME
NAME: RICHARD HANDLER - FSRL-5
DATE OF BIRTH: August 17, 1943
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in History 1966
12 Hours Post Graduate
GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE: 8 Years
PERTINENT EXPERIENCE:
May 1975 to Present: Liaison Officer at a camp with 4,500 refugees
with the responsibility for resolving problems in the administration
of the sponsorship program. Counsels refugees on U. S. economic and
social conditions and how they can become useful members of this
culture with a minimum of cultural shock.
Mar 71-May 75: Development Advisor in Military Regions III and IV,
South Vietnam, representing the USG interests in political, military,
social, and economic developments by advising senior Vietnamese military
and civilian officials at village, district and province level. Served
as the focal point and catalyst for the implementation of the projects
sponsored by AID, Defense and State Department. These areas included
agricultural development, taxation, public administration practices,
education, public health, military security, political change, economic
assessments and special reports on corruption. The care and support of
refugees frequently required intensive effort to effect change in the
attitude of Government of Vietnam officials and the populace to provide
just minimal support to thousands of refugees. This included the support
to the minority groups such as the Montagnards.
Mar 70-Mar 71: Training in Foreign Service Institute, Washington, D. C.
Sep 69-Mar 70: Underwriter, General Insurance firm - Chicago, Illinois
Feb 69-Aug 69: Student, Post Graduate study
Jun 66-Jun 68: Peace Corps, Philippines. Taught English in elementary and
secondary schools. Advised on all phases of community development to
include sanitation, education, credit association, taxation and public
administration.
Jan 61-Jul 64: U.S. Army, 6 months active duty and 21/2 years active reserve.
Other Factors: Language Capability
Vietnamese
S3
R3
Bisavan (Philippine dialect) S1
R1
Roger R. KELLING - FSRL-4
Date of Birth: February 13, 1926
Education: 90 Semester Hours - Education, Bio Sciences, Psychology
Government Experience: 9 years
Pertinent Experience:
May 1975 - Present: Director of Sponsorship Information Office
IATF -
Camp Pendleton, California
Responsible for receiving, screening, processing and replying to
individual and group offers of sponsorship and employment for
Indo-Chinese refugees being processed at this Center.
November 1974 - April 1975: Director of Provincial Office for
Hue City, Thua Thien and Quang Tri Provinces. Responsible for
monitoring, evaluating and reporting on all GVN development,
reconstruction and resettlement programs in both provinces.
Analyzed and reported on economic and political developments;
supervised and trained a staff of 3 U.S. and 20 TCN and VN Local
National employees.
June 1969 - November 1974: Provincial Refugee Rehabilitation
Advisor in Military Region I. Responsible for monitoring,
evaluating and reporting on GVN refugee, resettlement and re-
habilitation programs.
April 1957 - April 1969: Employed by L. A. County Probation
Department as Deputy Probation Officer with promotions to Senior
and later Supervising Deputy Probation Officer. Various re-
sponsibilities including complete responsibility during my shift
for the operation and management of a 400 bed maximum security
Juvenile Institution. The supervision of large groups of in-
mates of minimum security Juvenile Facilities; individual and
group counseling of Juvenile Court Wards; investigating allega-
tions of criminal code violations; preparing court and probation
reports and representing minors and their parents at juvenile
court hearings.
1959 - 1963: Community work - While employed by L.A. County
Probation Department, I assumed responsibility as sponsor of
a group of Mexican/American boys on probation. This involved
weekly club meetings, meetings with school, probation police
and community leaders; planning and organizing club activities
and projects.
RESUME
NAME: Robert Kidd - FSR-5
DATE OF BIRTH: September 13, 1928
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts, Dartmouth College, 1951
GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE: 13 years
PERTINENT EXPERIENCE:
April 1975 to Present: Interagency Task Force for Resettlement
of Indochina refugees. Develop and implement procedures to
assist refugees to reunite with family members.
1974 - 1975: Manage the U.S. funded Food for Peace, Title I,
program in Vietnam. U.S. agricultural surpluses were imported
by Vietnam on a 20-year low interest trade agreement. The
-FY '75 value of rice, wheat, cotton and tobacco scheduled was
approximately $100 million.
1966 - 1974: Rural development advisor and refugee advisor in
South Vietnam and Laos. Seven years of general development
assignments in rural areas. (School, road, hospital construction
projects). Refugee relief, political reporting, and direct
liaison with military units were integral functions of the
Laos and Vietnam assignments, In Laos, one year of refugee
program administration for the AID Mission, which included
writing of the Mission's refugee report to AID, Washington.
1963 - 1965: Peace Corps. Teacher of English as a Foreign
language; Bangkok, Thailand.
1953 - 1963; E.I. duPont, DeNemours and Co. Three years
manufacturing, polyester fiber, foreman trainee, and production
control-machine scheduling. Seven years; sales offices,
liaison between production plants and finishing plants.
1951 - 1953: U.S. Army. Draftee, infantry, division/artillery
intelligence, Germany, 18 months.
OTHER FACTORS: Language capability:
Vietnamese
S-2, R-2 (FSI tested)
Lao
S-2, (FSI tested)
Tahi
S-2, R-1 (FSI tested)
RESUME
NAME: Joseph L. Langlois - FSRL-5
DATE OF BIRTH: June 17, 1942
EDUCATION: 45 Semester hours - Liberal Arts
GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE: 11 years
PERTINENT EXPERIENCE:
May 1975 to Present: Special Assistant to Senior Civil
Coordinator, IATF, Camp Pendleton, responsible for monitoring
the activities of the eight Volunteer Agencies and 4 special
groups providing sponsors for the refugees; assuring compliance
with policies and procedures on resettlement; expediting the
solution for problem cases, negotiating with agencies offering
potential group sponsorships and as Special Projects Officer.
1969-1975: Development Advisor, Vietnam, representing the
USG interests in political, military, social, and economic
development by advising senior Vietnamese military and civilian
officials at village, district, province, and region levels.
Served as the focal point and catalyst for the implementation
of the projects sponsored by AID, Defense and State Department.
These areas include agricultural development, taxation, public
administration practices, education, public health, military
security, political change, economic assessments and special
reports on corruption. The care and support of refugees
frequently required intensive effort to effect change in the
attitude of GVN officials and the populace to provide just
minimal support to thousands of refugees. This included
the support to the minority groups such as the Montagnards.
1965-1969: Non-commissioned Officer in the U.S. Air Force
with principal assignments in Special Air Warfare in Vietnam.
1962-1964: Peace Corps Volunteer in the Dominican Republic
advising communities in agricultural experiment type projects
and all phases of community development to include sanitation,
education, credit association, taxation and public administration.
OTHER FACTORS:
Parachute experience
Pilot license in light aircraft
Language capability
Vietnamese
S2
Spanish
S2
French
S1
LIBRADY
RESUME
NAME:
John W. Lee - FSR-5
DATE OF BIRTH:
February 27, 1942
EDUCATION:
BA Bus. Admin, College of William and Mary
GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE:
10 Years
PERTINENT EXPERIENCE:
June 1975 to Present: Assigned to Automatic Data Processing Office,
IATF, Camp Pendleton. Compiled statistical reports concerning refugee
camp profile and characteristics. Supervised operation of IBM Computer
terminals and coordinated training for Vietnamese employees.
1973 - 1975: Management Analyst in Office of Management, USAID/LAOS.
Coordinated preparation and control of 10 million dollar USAID Budget.
Investigated personal property loss claims, Tort claims; Maintained
liaison with U.S. Embassy on Shared Administrative Support Arrangements;
and prepared special reports and analyses.
1971 - 1973: International Development Intern (Management) assigned to
USAID/LAOS. Served in Human Resources Development Division, Public
Works Division, Program Office, and Management Office. First six months
included training in Washington, D.C.
1970 - 1971: Director of Community Service Center in Atlantic City, N.J.
for OEO funded Anti Poverty Agency - Atlantic Human Resources Inc.
Directed staff of 8 employees in Social services, senior citizens, home
economics, health, neighborhood coordination, and recreation programs.
1968 - 1970: Captain U.S. Army; First six months, Advisor to Vietnamese
Direct Support Logistics Company, Song Be, RVN: planned and coordinated
all facets of aerial re-supply of inaccessible positions and provided
training in supply, transportation, storage, and weapons repair functions.
Second six months, Chief of Supply; controlled and allocated equipment
valued at $76,000,000. Last six months, Chief of Purchasing and Contract-
ing for 4th Transportation Command, Saigon; responsible for commercial
and marine stevedore contracts valued at $21,000,000.
Previous Army assignments: Assistant Psyops Officer and Admin Officer
Tay Ninh Province, Vietnam; Commanding Officer, Petroleum Truck Company,
Stuttgart, Germany; Commanding Officer, Underground petroleum tank Farm-
Hanau, Germany; Assistant Post Supervisor, Kirchgoens, Germany;
Mechanized Infantry Platoon Leader.
OTHER FACTORS:
Language capability:
Lao
S-2
RESUME
NAME: JOHN C. ROSE - FSRL-5
DATE OF BIRTH: December 31, 1944
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry - 1967
Minor in Social Sciences
GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE: 7 Years
PERTINENT EXPERIENCE:
May 1975 to Present: Liaison Officer at a camp with 5,000 Vietnamese
refugees resolving problems in the administration of the sponsorship
program. Counseling refugees on U. S. economic and social conditions
and how they can become useful members of this new culture.
Nov 74-Apr 75: Assigned in Saigon, Vietnam to work with Ministry of
Social Welfare officials on emergency relief activities. Coordinated
refugee relief effort with the Ministry of Social Welfare and voluntary
agencies during the evacuation of the northern regions of South Vietnam.
Jan 73-Nov 74: Served as Assistant Relief and Rehabilitation Officer
in Military Region I, South Vietnam. Worked with provincial officials
of the Ministry of Social Welfare in planning and implementation of
various social welfare programs including the construction of reception
centers for refugees, and the resettlement and return to village of
refugees.
Jun 72-Jan 73: Assigned to Ba Xuyen Province, South Vietnam, as an
Assistant Area Development Advisor. Advised and reported on development
projects in public health, education, social welfare and public works.
Served as project officer on various public works and public health pro-
jects.
Aug 71-Jun 72: Training, Foreign Service Institute, Washington, D. C.
Mar 70-Jun 71 : Vista Volunteer, Director of Clinical Laboratory,
Marianna, Arkansas Supervised clinical technicians in routine medical
testing and laboratory procedures.
Sep 69-Mar 70: Teacher, Junior High School, Fort Madison, Iowa
Jul 67-Jun 69: Peace Corps Volunteer. Taught inductive science teach-
ing methods to Filipino high school teachers, Basilan City, Philippines.
Other Factors: Language Capability
Vietnamese
S1
RESUME
NAME:
James A. Schill - FSR-4
DATE OF BIRTH: April 16, 1942
EDUCATION:
BS-1968, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky.
Major-Microbiology, Minor-Chemistry
Graduate-28 credits in Community Health Administration
of Medical Center, Univ. of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky.
GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE:
9 Years
PERTINENT EXPERIENCE:
June 1975 to Present: Special Assistant to Senior Civil Coordinator,
IATF, Camp Pendleton, responsible for monitoring the activities of
the eight Volunteer Agencies and 4 special groups providing sponsors
for the refugees; assuring compliance with policies and procedures
on resettlement; expediting the solution for problem cases and
negotiating with agencies offering potential group sponsorships.
1973 - 1975: Senior Economic Development Officer responsible for
monitoring the implementation and progress of a 4 million program for
the Meo tribes in Laos; planned development projects in agro-economics,
cottage and light industry; and coordinated refugee relief and rehab-
ilitation activities.
1971 - 1973: Special Assistant to the USAID Director and the Associate
Director for Management, Vietnam, responsible as a lisison officer
with the U.S. Embassy and as a special projects officer coordinating
VIP visits, assembling briefing materials, drafting talking papers,
and solving confidential personnel problems.
1968 - 1971: Medical Technical Assistant with USAID, Vietnam, as
Epidemiology Officer, coordinated communicable disease control measures
among civil and military health groups.
OTHER FACTORS:
Language capability:
French
S-2, R-2
Special Training:
One month management seminar, Maxwell Inst.
Syracuse University
Special Graduate work: In addition to prescribed
graduate academic program, shown above in
Education,-conducted research in socio-economic
development, field assignments in preventive
medicine and epidemiology, special study in the
Department of Community Medicine research labor-
atories, published 2 papers on allied health
professions. Served as preceptor to Dept. of
State technicians specializing in rural health
development.
Dennis E. WENDEL - FSRL-5
April 25, 1946
B.A. in Spanish and Economics, St. John's University, Minn., 1968
MBA Program - University of Wisconsin - 1971 - not completed
U.S. Government - 7 years
April 1975 - Present Assistant Public Affairs Officer,
IATF, Camp Pendleton, California
Responsible for press interviews with key personnel and refugees.
Replies to Congressional inqueries. Prepares press releases and
statements for the Senior Civil Coordinator to promote sponsorship
for Indo Chinese refugees.
October 1971 - April 1975 - AID Development Advisor, South Vietnam
Monitored, evaluated, coordinated Province socio-economic develop-
ment programs. Reported economic trends, political-military de-
velopments. Assigned to draft program direction for U.S. funded
resettlement program for 20,000 Ethnic Resettlers, and 6,000
Vietnamese Resettlers. Drafted program recommendations for an
additional 50,000 resettlers scheduled to arrive in April 1975.
Coordinated, evaluated, assisted all socio economic development
programs funded by United States Government. Concentrated on
rural construction development programs with special emphasis on
economic development programs. Successfully implemented starter
irrigation development projects, developed techniques for success-
ful implementation of peoples motivated, low cost, rural engineering
development.
July 1968 - August 1970 - Peace Corps Volunteer
Andean Highlands of Peru, South America
Business Administration Advisor for large agrarian cooperative.
Established budget and cash flow systems for cooperative manage-
ment. Established controls for fertilizer importation. Advised
on the marketing system of cooperative goods.
Other Factors-
Language Capability
Spanish
S/3
R/3
Vietnamese S/2 R/2