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Ford Congressional Papers: Press Secretary and Speech File at the Gerald R. Ford
Presidential Library.
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recorded 2/16/41
WOLVERINE EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION CORPORATION
2424 South Division Avenue
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507
60 Spot
We in western Michigan may qualify for a $467,000 grant from
the Department of Health, Education and Welfare for the
activation of an Educational Television Station. This is
Congressman Jerry Ford and I'm talking about the way we can
bring
into our homes. We must match the federal grant.
$310,000 has already been pledged by foundations, individuals
The Education
and corporations. woul $200,000 more must be pledged by you and me.
plant
be located at Grand Valley State College.
[but the activation of a television station expensive I'm
senling
gaing
my pledge today to ETV 35, Box 35, Allendale,
Michigan, 49401. Won't you?
30 Spot
This is Congressman Jerry Ford. and a glimpse of my mail tells
me
you like to be informed about the issues in Washington.
Educational television can offer you news in depth with such
shows as "World Press" and "Washington Week in Review. " I
Educational Thereom
support
don't you? Send your pledge or check today to
ETV 35, Box 35, Allendale, Michigan, 49401.
GERALD R. LIDRARY FORD
Digitized from Box D37 of The Ford Congressional Papers: Press Secretary and Speech File at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
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2635 Hall s.e.
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Representative Gerald Ford
425 Cherry s.e.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Dear Mr. Ford:
I am working as a volunteer through the Junior Leagu
in an effort to bring Educational Television
to the Western Michigan area. To that end we are
asking personalities to make 70", 30" and 60"
spot cuts to be used on Channel 8 and 13 and
also on radio stations of this area We are hoping
that you will agree to support the concept of
ETV in this fashion.
If you would be able to make these tapes, either
here or from a Washington studio I would be happy
to supply you with a script or send additional
information so that your staff could do SO,
We would be happy to make the necessary arrangements
locally for taping as both channels are donating
time and we could try to work around your schedule.
The campaign kick-off is Feb. 15 SO we are eager
to complete arrangements as soon as possible.
Others who have consented to speak for ETV are Don
Battjes and puppets, Mr. and Mrs. James Sanderson,
Dr. M.C. Burton, Mrs. John (Rosie) Twomey and
others.
Thank you so much for your interest,
0948
maria Sincerely, De Longy
Mrs. Hal De Longy
Febuary 4, 1971
(6/6)949-1444
Public
Television
what
isit?
The letter "J" taught the
"Sesame Street" way
Julia Child, "The French Chef"
Johnny Cash in an "NET
"NET Journal" views
An "NET Festival" highlight
Playhouse" drama
Appalachia
OMETIMES the best way to grasp a far-
Something Special
S
reaching subject is to see it all at once.
What this all adds up to is something special in
That's why we suggest that your first
broadcasting. And something special for every-
look at the exciting subject of public
body.
television be a glance at the map inside this folder.
At a time when personal communications seem
It shows the locations of almost two hundred
harder and harder to achieve, public television
public (sometimes called "educational") television
provides an instrument for bridging gaps. It does
stations in the United States.
so by bringing the social problems of the day
If you are like most people, your first reaction
into the living room in hard-hitting and honest
to this map will be one of surprise at the size of
documentaries. It does so by taking its micro-
the public television system. It's not only large,
phones and cameras into the forums of govern-
it's growing-with new stations coming into being
ment and delivering differing viewpoints and de-
all the time.
bates into your home.
You can't adequately describe public television
In fulfilling this role, public television qualifies
in words. To appreciate it, you have to tune in-
as a creative community force of great importance.
to see and hear it. But there are some words that
But not all public television programs have a
apply.
social goal. Most are highly personal.
The first one is public. Public television doesn't
An important fact to realize about public TV
belong to anyone; it belongs to everyone. Its sta-
is that you're not expected to like all its pro-
tions are operated in some cases by community
grams. Program schedules are devised to provide
corporations, in others, by school boards, univer-
programs that are not generally available else-
sities and even States. But the "owners" are, in
where-to add new richness and variety to the
a very real sense, the public.
broadcast dial and make the viewer's choice that
Another key word that applies is non-com-
much wider.
mercial. Public TV stations are not allowed by
Public broadcasters realize that tastes differ.
law to sell air time. They operate on funds from
So instead of offering just one kind of program-
the public-either directly, through contributions
ming, they offer a wide variety. In short, there's
from individuals, business corporations or founda-
something special on public TV-for almost
tions, or indirectly, through tax-supported insti-
everybody.
tutions.
Being both public and non-commercial means
For Example
that you'll not find any sponsors or commercials
For the children, there are programs that not
on public TV-except for occasional appeals for
only entertain but help young minds grow. One
you to be a sponsor, by making a contribution.
of these is "Sesame Street," a five-times-a-week
Being public means, too, that the stations exist
program for pre-school children that has won
to serve the interests and tastes of all the people.
three Emmys and near-universal acclaim. An-
And it means that they exist to help fill public
other is "Misterogers Neighborhood," the daily
needs and attack public problems.
program starring Fred Rogers.
Linda Schmid teaching
A scene from "The
in "Art Studio"
A scene from "Black Journal"
Forsyte Saga" drama
Mitchell Krauss, host of WNDT's
series
"Newsfront"
A WETA-TV course for secretaries
"Misterogers" and friends
Arthur Fiedler conducting
The Boston Pops
If you're the one who wants to do some grow-
Behind the Scenes
CPB, A New Concept
ing, we'll teach you to play bridge, how to fish,
sew, cook, speak a new language-or do any of
The keystone of the public television system
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting was
a hundred things designed to make your leisure
is the local station. It is run by dedicated people,
created by the Congress in the Public Broadcast-
hours richer. And we'll do so in the entertaining
often with a very limited budget, who believe that
ing Act of 1967. Its board of 15 directors is
style that is characterized by public TV's Julia
public broadcasting can perform a valuable serv-
appointed by the President of the United States
Child, "The French Chef."
ice for the community it serves. They deserve
with the advice and consent of the Senate. John
your support and encouragement and would wel-
W. Macy, Jr. is CPB President and Frank Pace,
On the more serious side, some stations offer
come hearing from you.
Jr., Chairman.
programs that teach job skills, as well as fully
In addition to the stations, there are other or-
The 1967 Act said that the entire country
accredited courses to prepare viewers for high
school equivalency exams and to enable them to
ganizations working to make public television
should have the benefits of a strong public broad-
earn credits toward a college degree. In addition,
serve you. These include:
casting system. It charged the Corporation with
The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS),
this task and said CPB should act independently
the largest part of the broadcasting day of almost
which manages the network tying together pub-
of Government. This made CPB a new concept:
all stations is devoted to instructional programs
for direct classroom use.
lic TV stations and makes possible national
a non-profit, private corporation established by
programming on public television.
Government-but independent from it-directed
In the evening, the emphasis changes. If you're
to act on behalf of the people of the country.
a theater lover, there are weekly plays by great
National Educational Television (NET),
Funds for CPB come from Government and pri-
playwrights, both the traditional favorites and the
a national program production organization
vate sources.
latest discoveries, performed by leading actors.
that provides a major portion of the evening
There are high school, college and other amateur
programming seen on public TV channels.
The Corporation was instrumental in setting up
the national network of public television. It car-
sports events. There is music, from classical to
The Children's Television Workshop, pro-
ries on various grant projects that assist stations
soul and everything in between.
ducer of "Sesame Street."
and producers of national programs. In addition,
There are also programs that make the great
The six regional television networks and
it conducts programs of research, public informa-
events of our day and such subjects as science
twelve state networks which link together
tion and talent development all calculated to im-
understandable. There is coverage of news in the
geographically-related stations and facilitate
prove public television's service to the nation.
making, from meetings of your local school board
the exchange of programs for common broad-
If you are interested in knowing more about
to hearings in the U.S. Senate. There are such
cast.
the Corporation or about public television, we
personalities as award-winning Robert Cromie,
The National Association of Educational
invite you to write to us or contact your local
whose "Book Beat" series explores the world of
Broadcasters (NAEB), a trade association to
station.
books and authors in a highly enjoyable manner.
which virtually all the components of public
And finally, there are special programs for the
broadcasting belong, and its Educational Tele-
nation's many minorities-for blacks, Mexican-
vision Stations (ETS) division, whose activities
Americans and even New Englanders of French-
include a program service for PTV stations.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Canadian origin. Included among these is "Black
Finally there is the Corporation for Public
888 16th Street, N.W.
Journal," the longest-running national TV pro-
Broadcasting, which came into existence in 1968
Washington, D.C. 20006
gram for and by the black community.
and which, among other things, is bringing you this
1345 Avenue of the Americas
Tune in-and see what you're missing.
pamphlet.
New York, N. Y. 10019
******
WOLVERINE EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION, INCORPORATED
Knowledge is indeed that which, next to virtue, truly and essentially raises one man
above another.
- Joseph Addison (1672-1719)
CHANNEL
35
EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION
WOLVERINE EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION, INCORPORATED, WAS ORGANIZED IN
THIS COMMUNITY FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
1. To provide a medium for the distribution in instructional programming via the air waves to private, public, and parochial
schools of the area and other educational institutions;
2. To provide an alternative television service to the greater community of Western Michigan including, but not limited to,
programs in the arts, sciences, public affairs, drama, literature, and music.
3. To provide a modern-day town meeting in which community leaders and officials may meet with or broadcast to local
residents for the purpose of exploring community-wide problems and needs;
4. To provide alternative television programming for children and youth;
5. To do all the things necessary and proper to promote or carry out the purposes specified above.
CHANNEL
++
EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION
EDUCATION and INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS
THE SEA ABOVE
CHILDRENS FAIR
ART STUDIO
A series of programs aimed at adults who
A series designed to acquaint four to
Programs designed to give children practi-
might become interested in astronomy as a
eight-year-old children with the world
cal skills in basic art techniques.
hobby.
around them.
Today
MICHIGAN CLASSROOM TELEVISION
DAVEY AND GOLIATH
FOLK GUITAR
Science, math, the arts, social studies and
Children accompany Davey, a boy, and
A series of lessons in beginning guitar.
other subjects prepared specifically for
Goliath, his dog, on their various adven-
in-classroom use.
tures to learn how to meet difficult
situations in daily life.
CHANNEL
++
EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION
NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
PUBLIC BROADCAST LABORATORY
HARVEST
ASSIGNMENT 10
A nationally-acclaimed series designed to
The many facets of agriculture are taken
A public affairs series designed to report
offer a comprehensive review of national,
into account in this weekly series.
on controversial issues of particular
international and local events.
interest to local communities.
NEWS IN PERSPECTIVE
SPARTAN SPORTLITE
N.E.T. JOURNAL
A special series featuring New York Times
A comprehensive look at the M.S.U. sports
An award-winning series that provides
journalists, as they analyze current head-
scene.
in-depth analysis of major domestic and
lines.
foreign issues.
CHANNEL
+
CULTURAL ENRICHMENT
EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION
STEIN/WAY
N.E.T. FESTIVAL
MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE
N.E.T. PLAYHOUSE
A cavalcade which brings viewers great
Programs designed to explore the count-
The only weekly drama series on tele-
moments from the world of the arts.
less ways in which the artist expresses his
vision.
views of the world.
BOOK BEAT
THE FRENCH CHEF
PEOPLE IN JAZZ
A series of interviews with notable authors
Julia Child penetrates the mysterious rid-
A series of programs designed to mix
and critics.
dle of French cuisine.
informal conversation with musical per-
formance.
EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION CAN REACH OUT TO PEOPLE AND EFFECT COM-
MUNICATION WITH THEM, AMONG THEM, AND BY THEM IN A WAY NO OTHER
MEDIUM CAN. IT PROVIDES A MEANS THROUGH WHICH THE RESOURCES OF
A COMMUNITY CAN BE BROUGHT TO BEAR UPON ITS PROBLEMS.
The programs described on the preceding
CHANNEL
pages are examples of the type of programming
which has been unavailable to Western
35
Michigan viewers because there is no
EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION
educational television station in the area.
Wolverine Educational Television, Channel 35,
will fill this void, bringing viewers
the finest that television has to offer.
WOLVERINE EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION, INCORPORATED
Mrs. Hal De Longy
2635 Hall S.E.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
48506
Representative Gerald Ford
425 Cherry S.E.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
2635 Hall S.E.
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Feb. 12, 1971
Representative Gerald R. Ford
Room H-230
U.S. Capitol Building
Washington, D.C.
20515
Dear Mr. Ford:
Thank you for helping us in our effort to
bring ETV to Western Michigan. We are SO
pleased that you will make tapes for us for
use on Channels 8 and 13 as well as on radio
stations throughout the area. Please bring
with you on February 18th when you come to
Grand Rapids one copy of either high band
or low band color video tape and we will
duplicate and transfer the audio from it.
We would like a 60" and a 30" spot cut. Mr.
Bill Ballard will pick UD the tape from your
Cherry Street office on February 19 and we
will begin making immediate use of it.
I am enclosing a script to serve as 8. guideline
for your use. I am also sending along copies
of others that I have written SO that you can
get an idea of the type of information that
we are stressing.
Thank you so much.
Sincerely,
Maria De Longy
Mrs. Hal De Longy
WOLVERINE EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION CORPORATION
2424 South Division Avenue
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507
I'm Dick McKey. Western Michigen is the largest population center
in the U.S. without Educational Television. Lets change that. Grand
Valley State College has the staff and facilities. The Department
of HEW will provide funds on a matching basis and thats where you and
I come in. $250,000 more dollars must come from the community and that
means you and me. If you want music from classical to soul- if you want
sports high school and college you want ETV. Send your check or pledge
to ETV 35, Box 35, Allendale, Michigan.
Educational television- ETV- means doing youro own thing. ETV is
public television- with no commercials. If you want a chance to see
some change- to make a few ripples in our town then shake loose some
bread and send your pledge or check to ETV 35, Box 35, Allendale, Michigan.
I'm Dick MoKey and I support ETV- Educational Television- ETV has
ssomething for everyone. Send your pledge or check to ETV 35, Box 35,
Allendale, Michigan.
Dick:
Please be at the WOOD TV main lobby, Wednesday, February 10, 1971 at
7:30 PM. Thanks..
Maria 949-1444 De Longy
Dick mckay will not
be used. staff person
from WHOD instead
GERALD FORD LIBRARY
WOLVERINE EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION CORPORATION
2424 South Division Avenue
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507
Hello! My name is Rosie Twomey and I'm excited about a new concept
in television- a concept that you can help make into a reality. I'm
talking about ETV- Educational or Public Television. As a mother of
young children I'm eager to open up to them new shows- such as MrRogers
Neighborhood, the Childrens Fair, Sesame Street. And the possibilities
for classroom use of ETV are endless. Especially prepared programs
on many subjects can be available for school-room use for public,
private and parochial schools. If ETV excites you support it.
Send your check or pledge to ETV 35, Box 35, Allendale, Michigan.
Educational Television- ETV- can become a reality in Western Michigan
viewing area. We may be awarded a new Channel- Channel 35- if our
community can raise necessary matching funds. Public television has
programs for all ages and interests. Support ETV. Send your check or
pledge to ETV 35, Box 35, Allendale, Michigan.
I'm Rosie Twomey and I support ETV- Educational Television- because
it will give my children exciting new opportunities for growth.
Won't you support ETV? Send your check or pledge today to ETV 35,
Box 35, Allendale, Michigan.
Roshe: Please be at WOOD TV center lobby, 120 College S.E. Wednesday
Feb. 10, 1971 at 7:30PM. Thank you.
R.FORD
LI,
SERALD
WOLVERINE EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION CORPORATION
2424 South Division Avenue
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507
Continuing Thoughts on BTV -For use by illard WHOD. Achereder
National statistics indicate that pre-school youngsters view an
average of 3,000 hours of television before they begin school! The
edvantages of Educational Television for these children are enormous
as ETV specializes in programs that not only entertain but help
young mindo grow.
Construction and Activation of a television station is expensive.
However with the help of matching funds from the federal government
a new Educational Television Station can become a reality for
Western Michigan. But we must match those funds. $310,000 has been
pledged by infividuals, corporations and foundations to bring
ETV to our viewing area. 200,000 more is needed.
Why would BTV be welcomed by Western Michigan television viewers?
Because our citizens have 8 demonstrated interest in whats going
on- not only in our local communities but on the national level.
Our residents welcome the chance to grow end to expend their
knowledge and have traditionally supported the concept of multi-media.
We see active interest in community theatre, movies and films, public
lectures- all in addition to television and radio. ETV would be a
new end dynamic tool of communication.
As proposed, the Educational Television facility at Grand Valley would
be a teaching and training center to prepare students for jobs in
commercial and educational television. Television is still B relatively
young industry and as the power and potential of television increases
60 does the need for professionalism.
Maria De Longy
GERALD R. LIBRARY FORD
949-1444
WOLVERINE EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION CORPORATION
2424 South Division Avenue
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507
Hello, My name is Cynthia Heth and as a teacher I support ETV-
Educational Television. The wonderful advantages of ETV for our
pre-school and school age children are so exciting for as you may
know much of the daytime programming has been developed to chahlenge
and inform young minds. And the opportunity for sick, shut-in
or handicapped children to learn from ETV fills a great need.
ETV would be available for private, parochial and public schools.
If you want your children to have a chance to see ETV in their
schools send your pledge or check to ETV 35, Box 35, Allendale,
Michigan.
Money is needed to bring ETV- Educational Television- to Western
Michigan. #310,000 has already been pledged by your fellow citizens
in the community. $260,000 more is needed. Please do your share.
I'm Cynthia Heth urging you to give to ETV 35, Box 35, Allendale,
Michigan.
ETV is teleVised meetings of your School Board, and city commission
meetings. Support ETV. Send your check or pledge to ETV 35, Box
35, Allendale, Michigan.
The above are 1deas for 60", 30" and 10" spot cuts. Please feel
free to change them in any way that would appear most natural to
you. We are anxious for the $ amounts to appear somewhere in your
script, however! If you would care to have me rewrite or you would
like additional information please call me. Thanks.
Maria De Longy
949-1444.
cc; Sally Hale
GERALD LISBARY FORD
2 Enclosures
WOLVERINE EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION CORPORATION
2424 South Division Avenue
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507
Hello, I'm Dr. M.O. Burton and I'm here to tell you something about
ETV- Educational Television. ETV is public television and our
proposed channel 35 will be operated through Grand Valley State
College. ETV has no commercials. It will bring new programs to
your family- programs that teach job skills, help prepare for
GED exams plus shows for kids, sports programs and music from
classical to soul. But ETV needs money to get started and thats
where you and I come in. If you want ETV as much as I do, send
your pledge or check to ETV 35, Box 35, Allendale, Michigan.
If you want a chance to grow- to learn new skills and see more of
the world around you support ETV 35- Educational Television for the
Western Michigan area. Send your pledge or check to ETV 35, Box
35, Allendale, Michigan.
This is M.C. Burton asking you to support ETV. Send your check or
pledge to ETV 35, Box 35, Allendale, Michigan.
Hello, K'm Dr. M.C. Burton and I'm speaking out for ETV-Educational
Television. I play basketball and I like to see sports on TV.
Local and national sports programs can be brought to you by BTV and
without commercials! And there are special programs that I'd like
to see. "Black Journal", the longest-running national TV program
for and by the black community. "Soul" a talk show produced entirely
by blacks. I want my kids to have a chance to see ETV programs in
their classrooms. If we want ETV in Western Michigendopturhpledge
community has to get behind 1t. If you want ETV
M.C. Burton
P. 2 of 2
WOLVERINE EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION CORPORATION
2424 South Division Avenue
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507
or check to ETV 35 Box 35, Allendale, Michigan.
"Black Journal," "Soul", "People in Jazz," "Sparter Sportlits"
new televisions shows that you can see- support ETV 35. Send
your pledge or check to ETV 35, Box 35, Allendale, Michigan
RALD
WOLVERINE EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION CORPORATION
2424 South Division Avenue
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507
MRS. SANDERSON:
Hello, We're J1m and Dorothy Sanderson and we're here to talk
about the possibility of bringing ETV-Educational Television to
Western Michigan.
MR. SANDERSON:
I'm retired but I an interested in all that goes on. I'd be glad
to have the chance ETV offers to get excellent analysis of public
affeirs programs and discussions of major issued; courses in speaking
other languages and such programs as Kenneth Clarks' magnificient
series, "Civilisation"
MRS. SANDERSON:
As for me, BTV will give me a chance to watch Julia Child's gourmet
see
cooking on "The French Chef" plays without commercial interruptions
on "The N.E.T. Playhouse" and to hear lots of authors and critics on
Book Beat".
MR. SANDERSON:
We support ETV- Won't you? Send your pledge or check to ETV 35,
Box 35, Allendale, Michigan.
MR. SANDERSON 30"
I'm James Sanderson and I'm interested in restoring the quality of
our environment. The program "Our Vanishing Wilderness," will be
shown on BTV and would be a great help in broadening our understanding
of this vital subject. ETV needs your help. Sypport it. Send your
pledge or check to ETV 35 Box 35 Allendale, Michigan.
MRS. SANDERSON 30"
FORD LIBRARY & RA
Have you heard of ETV- Educational Television which has a program
just for you? If you are interested in good theatre ETV offers
Senderson P2 of 2
WOLVERINE EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION CORPORATION
2424 South Division Avenue
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507
"The N.B.T. Playhouse" the distinguished award-winning dramatic
series. If News in depth appeals to you ETV offers World Press,
The Mader Report, Washington week in Review. I'm Dorothy Sanderson
and I'd like & chance to see what new dimensions ETV can bring
to my life. ETV needs Support from all of us. Send your pledge
or check to BTV 35, Box 35, Allendale, Michigan.
MR. SANDERSON 10"
200,000 more dollars are needed from Western Michigan viewers to
make Educational Television a reality. Send your check or pledge
to ETV 35, Box 35, Allendale, Michigan.
MRS. SANDERSON 10"
btv 00 mpm-profit, cultural, non-commercial. It needs your support
today. Send your pledge or check to ETV 35, Box 35, Allendale,
Michigon.
FORD LIBRARY 's GERALD
REP. GERALD R. FORD SCRIPT FOR NBC-TV REOGRAM, "COMMENT" (4 MINS.)
3/12/71
Cities and states are going bankrupt. Detroit hastrun out of money.
just
about
was
Pennsylvania is i on the brink of payless paydays. Mayors--good mayors-both
Democrat and Republican--are at their wit's end because they can't meet
demands for municipal services. State and local taxes are skyrocketing.
You-the local taxpayer--do a slow burn every time you get your property
tax bill.
This is happening all over America today. This frustration. This
anger.
The answer is President Nixon's plan to give the States and local
communities a slice of Federal income tax revenue. The answer is Federal
revenue sharing.
There are other reasons for wanting revenue sharing besides holding
down state and local taxes. I'm talking about giving you--you and your
neighbor--a chance to take part in our society--to help shape the governmental
decisions that directly affect you.
I've received hundreds of letters from Americans who are just plain
fed up. They don't feel they're part of what's going on. They're the
Leftouts.
The greatest challenge of our times is whether we can make you--the
people--part of a working democracy.
The question is whether any man, woman or child in America really
counts. Whether the system has become more important than the individual.
Whether we have all become just digits cranked into a computer operated by
a faceless bureaucracy in Washington.
The answer is Federal Revenue Sharing.
GERALD R. LIDRARY FORD
The concept is simple.
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Instead of doing what we have been doing in Washington--laying out
more programs and saying to local people here's some Federal money for these
instial we propose
programs if you'll match it and play the game by our rules- take five
billion dollars or more each year and say, "We know you've got a lot of
problems, here's some of your taxes to help solve them."
And then we also proposity take more than a hundred of the old programs where
local, matends people have to put up matching money and obey Washington's rules, and we
say n "Here's 11 billion dollars for education, law enforcement, job training,
transportation, urban development and rural development. You spend it the
best way you know how/for those specific purposes. We're not going to lay
down a lot of rules, and you don't have to put up any matching money."
The local matching money formula has helped to raise your real estate
taxes and bankrupt local government.
Revenue sharing will turn our country around by taking a big chunk
of Federal power and giving it back to the people--back to you.
When this nation was founded, thousands of important decisions were
made in town meetings across the land.
Let's revive the spirit and the power of the town meeting. Let's given
the people at home--let's give you more authority. There are hundreds of
decisions local people-- should be making, not some bureaucrats in Washington,
OF in the Federal Government's ragional offices.
We must think the terms of people today, not just programs. We must
replace computers with compassion.
Abraham Lincoan said: "This country, with its institutions, belongs to
the people who inhabit it." / Let's make this country belong to the people
again. With revenue sharing, we can.
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GERALD FORD LIBRARE
REP. GERALD R. FORD SCRIPT FOR NBC-TV PROGRAM, "COMMENT" (4 MINS.)
3/12/71
Cities and states are going bankrupt. State and local taxes are
skyrocketing. Detroit, the automotive capital of the world, has run out of
money. The State of Pennsylvania is on the brink of payless paydays. Mayors--
good mayors--both Democrat and Republican--are at their wit's end because they
can't meet demands for municipal services. You-the local taxpayer--do a
slow burn every time you get your property tax bill.
This is happening all over America today. This frustration. This
anger. The mayors and you, the taxpayer, are frantic.
The answer is President Nixon's plan to give the States and local
communities a slice of Federal income tax revenue. The answer is Federal
revenue sharing.
There are other reasons for wanting revenue sharing besides holding
down state and local taxes. I'm talking about giving you--you and your
neighbor--a chance to take part in our society--to help shape the governmental
decisions that directly affect you.
I have received hundreds of letters from Americans like you who are
just plain fed up. They don't feel they are part of what's going on. They're
the Leftouts.
The greatest challenge of our times is whether we can make the people--
you--part of a working democracy.
The question is whether any man, woman or child in America really
counts. Whether the system has become more important than the individual.
Whether we have all become just digits cranked into a computer being operated
by a faceless bureaucracy in Washington.
The answer is Federal Revenue Sharing.
The concept is simple.
FORD LIBRARY "y CERRLD Y
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Instead of doing what we have been doing in Washington--laying out
more programs and saying to local people here's some Federal money for these
programs if you'll match it and play the game by our rules--we take five
billion dollars or more each year and say, "We know you've got a lot of
problems, here's some of your taxes to help solve them.
After all, this is your money.
And then we also take more than a hundred of the old programs where
local people have to put up matching money and obey Washington's rules, and we
say, "Here's 11 billion dollars for education, law enforcement, job training,
transportation, urban development and rural development. You spend it the
best way you know how for those specific purposes. We're not going to lay
down a lot of rules, and you don't have to put up any matching money."
The local matching money formula has helped to raise your real estate
taxes and bankrupt local government.
Revenue sharing will turn our country around by taking a big chunk
of Federal power and giving it back to the people-back to you.
When this nation was founded, thousands of important decisions were
made in town meetings across the land.
Let's revive the spirit and the power of the town meeting. Let's give
the people at home--let's give you--more authority. There are hundreds of
decisions local people--you--should be making, not some bureaucrat in Washington
or in the Federal Government's regional offices.
In the 1930's the Federal Government assumed great powers. The
Depression had clamped a paralyzing hand on the country. A crisis gripped the
Nation. We had to take extreme measures.
We have a new crisis today. A crisis which has slowed the wheels of
social progress. Tangled them in red tape. Made the people back home--you--
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feel practically powerless.
We must think in terms of people today, not just programs. We must
replace computers with compassion.
Lincoln said: "This country, with its institutions, belongs to the
people who inhabit it." Let's make this country belong to the people again.
With revenue sharing, we can.
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REP. GERALD. R. FORD SCRIPT FOR NBC-TV PROGRAM, "COMMENT" (4 MINS.)
3/12/71
Cities and states are going bankrupt. Detroit has run money.
just out about of
was
Pennsylvania is on the brink of payless paydays. Mayors--good mayors--both
Democrat and Republican--are at their wit's end because they can't meet
demands for municipal services. State and local taxes are skyrocketing.
You-the local taxpayer--do a slow burn every time you get your property
tax bill.
This is happening all over America today. This frustration. This
anger.
The answer is President Nixon's plan to give the States and local
communities a slice of Federal income tax revenue. The answer is Federal
revenue sharing.
There are other reasons for wanting revenue sharing besides holding
down state and local taxes. I'm talking about giving you--you and your
neighbor--a chance to take part in our society--to help shape the governmental
decisions that directly affect you.
I've received hundreds of letters from Americans who are just plain
fed up. They don't feel they're part of what's going on. They're the
Leftouts.
The greatest challenge of our times is whether we can make you-the
people--part of a working democracy.
The question is whether any man, woman or child in America really
counts. Whether the system has become more important than the individual.
Whether we have all become just digits cranked into a computer operated by
a faceless bureaucracy in Washington.
The answer is Federal Revenue Sharing.
GERALD R. LISBARY FORD
The concept is simple.
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Instead of doing what we have been doing in Washington--laying out
more programs and saying to local people here's some Federal money for these
constral we propose
programs if you'll match it and play the game by our rules take five
n
billion dollars or more each year and say, "We know you've got a lot of
problems, here's some of your taxes to help solve them."
And then we also proposing take more than a hundred of the old programs where
local, insteado people have to put up matching money and obey Washington's rules, and we
say n "Here's 11 billion dollars for education, law enforcement, job training,
transportation, urban development and rural development. You spend it the
best way you know how / for those specific purposes. We're not going to lay
down a lot of rules, and you don't have to put up any matching money."
The local matching money formula has helped to raise your real estate
taxes and bankrupt local government.
Revenue sharing will turn our country around by taking a big chunk
of Federal power and giving it back to the people-back to you.
When this nation was founded, thousands of important decisions were
made in town meetings across the land.
Let's revive the spirit and the power of the town meeting. Let's give
the people at home--let's give you--more authority. There are hundreds of
decisions local people----should be making, not some bureaucrats in Washington,
on in the Federal Government's ragional offings.
We must think in terms of people today, not just programs. We must
replace computers with compassion.
Abraham Lincoln said: "This country, with its institutions, belongs to
the people who inhabit it." / Let's make this country belong to the people
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again. With revenue sharing, we can.
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GERALD
GERALD R. FORD
MICHIGAN OFFICE:
FIFTH DISTRICT. MICHIGAN
425 CHERRY STREET SE.
GRAND RAPIDS 49502
Congress of the United States
Office of the Minority Leader
house of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
ENCLOSED IS A TAPE CONTAINING THREE SHORT
MESSAGES ON DRUG ABUSE PREPARED BY MR. FORD
AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO YOUR LISTENERS.
PLEASE USE IT AS YOU SEE FIT.
3/15/71
all 5th Dest
stations
SUGGESTED PUBLIC SERVICE SCRIPTS
30 Seconds
(Sound: Siren for 3-4 seconds, fades under Congressman's voice)
I'm
Congressman JERRY FORD
. The alarm over the frightening
increase of drug abuse, especially among the young, has been sounded for years. Yet the
problem continues to grow. Nobody has ever had a good experience with drug
addiction. The real answer to the drug problem is: Don't even experiment !
(Siren fades)
30 Seconds
ANNOUNCER'S VOICE: The kids have a saying: Speed kills!
CONGRESSMAN: The kids are right. Amphetamines take you on a trip from which there
is often no return. These potent. drugs can attack months after they are taken, causing
insanity and even death. I'm Congressman JERRY FORD , reminding you
that nobody has ever had a good experience with drug addiction. The real answer to the
drug problem is: Don't even experiment
VOICE: Speed kills So do heroin and cocaine and bennies and goofballs
and
acid and morphine.. (fade out)
60 Seconds
3
CONGRESSMAN; I'm Congressman JERRY FORD Drug abuse is not
new. Drug addiction has always led to remorse, panic and even death. Listen:
VOICE (music under): I knew that for every hour of comparative ease and comfort its
ont
treacherous alliance might confer upon me now, I must endure days of bodily
suffering; but I did not, could not, conceive the mental hell into whose fierce, corroding
fires I was about to plunge.
CONGRESSMAN: A young man named William Blair wrote those words in a New York
magazine in 1842. He was writing of his experience with opium, Nobody has ever
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had a good experience with drug addiction not in 1842 -- not today. The real
answer to the drug problem is: Don't even experiment I
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FORD LIBRARY & GERALD
SUGGESTED PUBLIC SERVICE SCRIPTS
30 Seconds
(Sound: Siren for 3-4 seconds, fades under Congressman's voice)
I'm Congressman JERRY FORD
. The alarm over the frightening
increase of drug abuse, especially among the young, has been sounded for years. Yet the
problem continues to grow. Nobody has ever had a good experience with drug
addiction. The real answer to the drug problem is: Don't even experiment !
(Siren fades)
30 Seconds
ANNOUNCER'S VOICE: The kids have a saying: Speed kills!
CONGRESSMAN: The kids are right. Amphetamines take you on a trip from which there
is often no return. These potent. drugs can attack months after they are taken, causing
insanity and even death. I'm Congressman JERRY FORD , reminding you
that nobody has ever had a good experience with drug addiction. The real answer to the
drug problem is: Don't even experiment I
VOICE: Speed kills! So do heroin and cocaine and bennies and goofballs and
acid and morphine (fade out)
will 60 Seconds
3
CONGRESSMAN: I'm Congressman JERRY FORD Drug abuse is not
new. Drug addiction has always led to remorse, panic and even death. Listen:
VOICE (music under): I knew that for every hour of comparative ease and comfort its
treacherous alliance might confer upon me now, I must endure days of bodily
suffering; but I did not, could not, conceive the mental hell into whose fierce, corroding
fires 1 was about to plunge.
CONGRESSMAN: A young man named William Blair wrote those words in a New York
magazine in 1842. He was writing of his experience with opium. Nobody has ever
za
had a good experience with drug addiction not in 1842 -- not today. The real
answer to the drug problem is: Don't even experiment I
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FORD & LIBRARY GERALD
Remarks by Rep. Gerald R. Ford--a Telelecture to Bold. Sci, students, S.W. Mo. State Colle
Friday, April 30, 1971.
I have found from experience that the subjects of greatest concern to college
students are foreign policy questions and the draft. So let me discuss these topics
for a few minutes and then I will take whatever questions you want to ask.
There are
positive developments on the foreign affairs front despite the
continue tension in the Middle East and the pounding taken by some South Vietnamese
troops
when the Laotian incursion came to an end.
We are getting out of the Vietnam War. The U.S. involvement there is ending.
The President now is removing U.S. troops from Vietnam at the rate of
nearly 15,000
a month, SO that we will be down to about 184, by next Dec. 1.
In
November the President will make another troop withdrawal announcement. If our
withdrawals continue at the May-t6-December rate, we will be down to 50,000 men by
the
fall of 1972.
So we are getting out of the war in Vietnam. We have succeeded in averting a new
war in the Mideast, where a de facto cease fire is continuing. And we have made a
solid beginning in the
U.S.-Soviet talks aimed at cutting back the strategic arms
race.
We are getting out of Vietnam while giving our friends in Southeast Asia the time
and the means to defend themselves against Communist aggression. I believe the
prospects now are that the South Vietnamese will retain their independence and that
the rest of Southeast
Asia will remain free of Communist domination.
As for those
who
shout, "Our now," I say that they would
throw away
our investment in South Vietnam at the very moment when success appears
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within reach. I think we can salvage something from the dreadful
mistake
of a guerrilla war in
Southeast Asia fought on the enemy's terms.
I
think
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we can salvage the right of self-determination for the South Vie tnamese. There is a
chance that an independent South Vietnam can survive
the
cruellest onslaught
by Communist aggre ssors in
the world's history.
I1
would make this one comment about the antiwar demonstrations that have been
taking place in Washington. Those who demonstrated peacebly have acquitted themselves
creditably. But those who have engaged in disruptive tactics--in civ il disobedience--
have broken the law and have infringed upon the rights of others. Not only have they
violated the law, but they have brought discredit on the entire peace movement. Their
activities have been counter-productive.
Turning now to the Mideast, I would point out that the
United States took the
initiative there to start the two sides talking and to stop the fighting. A year ago
there was daily combat along the Suez Canal. There was growing danger that the United
States and the Soviet Union would be drawn into a direct confrontation. Now we have
at least a de facto ceasefire--and a kind of indirect negotistion. As for Idrael's
refusal simply to accept the terms of the United Nations resolution, I think this is
understandable. After all, Istael is surrounded by enemies on all sides--enem ies who
are backed
up by the armed might of the Soviet Union. Israel cannot be blamed for
wanting defensible frontiers.
We know that centurie S of hatred and decades of hostility cannot be ended overnight.
There will have to be painful compromise on both sides before any kind of viable
agreemment can be reached in the Mideast.
In the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks--the so-called Salt Talks--the United States
and the Soviet Union are carefully examining the strategic competition that has grown
apace in recent years--despite the capacities for overkill on both sides. FOT would hope
ALD
that specific agreements can be reached to curb the arms race. However, 38 there
now
is
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evidence of a determined Soviet buildup of a new missile equal and perhaps superior
to the
25-megaton Russian SS9. This new development poses a definite danger to
the SALT talks. Intell igence reports also indicate that the Soviet Union may have
begün putting multiple warheads on some of its
SS9 missiles. So this also is
an ominous development. This leaves the United States no alternative but to remain
strong while continuing to push for the kind of strategic arms agreement we can rely
upon.
Let me
now turn to the draft. The House has approved and the Senate is working on
a bill to extend the draft for two years while paving the way for establishment of an
all-volunteer armed force. One provision of the new draft bill eliminates college
college
deferments. But prospects are that
deferments will simply be phased out-not ended
abruptly.
Dr. Curtis Tarr, the director of Selective Service, calls college deferments the last
remaining inequity in the draft law. As you may know, the a ago ended all
resident year
occupational and
paternity deferments. So we now have only college
deferments.
What the new draft bill does is to practically double military pay for the lowest
enlisted grades. The idea is to make military pay and fringe benefits competitive with
certain civilian jobs and thus make the military more attractive to our young men.
We cannot end the draft overnight because to do so would be to gamble with the
Nation's security. But we do believe that under this new legislation we will move
steadly toward zero draft callse and an all-volunteer force.
And now I will answer any questions you may have.
GREATO FORD
AMERICAN SECURITY COUNCIL
AMERICAN SECURITY COUNCIL
JOHN M. FISHER
1101 17th Street, N.W., Washington, D. C. 20036 - - 202-296-4587
PRESIDENT
NATIONAL STRATEGY COMMITTEE
(Partial Listing)
CHAIRMAN
ROBERT W. GALVIN
Chairman of the Board, Motorola, Incorporated
CO-CHAIRMEN
ADMIRAL H.D. FELT, USN (Ret.)
Former Commander-in-Chief, Pacific
DR. WILLARD F. LIBBY
July 19, thankeyour 1971
Director, Institute of Geophysics, UCLA
GENERAL BERNARD A. SCHRIEVER, USAF (Ret.)
Former Commanding General,
Air Force Systems Command
DR. WILLIAM J. THALER
Chairman, Physics Department,
Georgetown University
Congressman Gerald Ford
GENERAL NATHAN F. TWINING, USAF (Ret.)
U.S. House of Representatives
Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
LOYD WRIGHT
Washington, D.C. 20515
Past President, The American Bar Association
Dear Congressman Ford:
MEMBERS
GENERAL PAUL D. ADAMS, USA (Ret.)
Former Commander-in-Chief
Thank you very much for taking time from your
U.S. Strike Command
DR. HAROLD M. AGNEW
busy schedule to take part in our special Mutual
Director, Weapons Division,
Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory
Network broadcasts commemorating Captive Nations
BENNETT ARCHAMBAULT
Week.
Chairman of the Board,
Stewart-Warner Corporation
PROFESSOR JAMES D. ATKINSON
Your statement was scheduled for broadcast on
Department of Government,
Georgetown University
Tuesday, July 20. A transcript is enclosed.
G. DUNCAN BAUMAN
Publisher, St. Louis Globe-Democrat
ADMIRAL ROBERT L. DENNISON, USN (Ret.)
Former Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic
Sincerely,
THE HONORABLE ELBRIDGE DURBROW
Former Ambassador
GENERAL PAUL D. HARKINS, USA (Ret.)
Former Commanding General,
U.S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam
John Beinhardt
DR. MONTGOMERY H. JOHNSON
John Beinhardt
Physicist, Philco-Ford Corporation
JAMES S. KEMPER, JR.
Managing Editor
President, Lumbermens Mutual
WASHINGTON REPORT
Casualty Company
WILLIAM H. KENDALL
President, Louisville and
Nashville Railroad Company
THE HONORABLE WILLIAM F. KNOWLAND
President and Publisher, Oakland Tribune
VICE ADMIRAL FITZHUGH LEE, USN (Ret.)
JMB/ela
Forme, Commander of the National
War College
encl:
THE HONORABLE CLARE BOOTHE LUCE
Former Ambassador
A. B. McKEE, JR.
President, Forest Lumber Company and
Imperial Valley Lumber Company
DR. STEFAN T. POSSONY
Director of International Studies,
Hoover Institution, Stanford University
GENERAL THOMAS S. POWER, USAF (Ret.)
Former Commander, Strategic Air Command
ADMIRAL LEWIS L. STRAUSS, USNR (Ret.)
Former Chairman, U.S. Atomic
Energy Commission
DR. EDWARD TELLER
FORD LIBRARY & GERALD
Nuclear Scientist
DR. KENNETH WATSON
Professor of Physics,
University of California at Berkeley
GENERAL ALBERT c. WEDEMEYER, USA (Ret.)
Chief U.S. Strategist, World War II
DR. EUGENE P. WIGNER
Physicist, Princeton University
WASHINGTON REPORT
TWELFTH ANNIVERSARY OF CAPTIVE NATIONS WEEK
BROADCAST DATE:
Tuesday, July 20, 1971
JOHN BEINHARDT:
Twelfth anniversary of Captive Nations Week. This is the
American Security Council WASHINGTON REPORT. Our guest is
the Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives,
Congressman Gerald Ford of Michigan.
CONG. FORD:
This year we mark the twelfth anniversary of a testiment to
freedom, first proclaimed by the late President Dwight D.
Eisenhower. This is the twelfth annual observance of
Captive Nations Week, authorized by Congressional Resolution
in 1959. That resolution empowered American Presidents to
proclaim Captive Nations Week each year until such time as
freedom and independence shall have been achieved for all
captive nations of the world. Observance of Captive Nations
Week points up the dedication of Americans to the nurturing
of freedom throughout the world. There is a truth that no
arms and no occupation can kill. The truth is that within
the hearts of the enslaved people, there burns a love of
liberty which is a constant threat to their rulers. A
yearning for freedom which will ultimately prevail. And
this truth gives meaning to our Captive Nations Week
observance. I believe the United States should seek
enforcable agreements with the Soviet Union aimed at
avoiding a Third World War. But is would be the greatest
hypocracy to close our eyes to the wrongs that the Soviet
Union has done to millions of human beings, deprived of
individual freedom and national independence. Americans
must continue to make known their deep concern about the
people of the captive nations and convey this message to
the captive world. Americans should continue to make
2
known their refusal to accept the regimes imposed upon
these unfortunate victims of tyranny. Americans should
continue to promote the basic human rights and fundamental
freedoms which are the God-given right of all people.
Americanmust never accept that freedom is foreclosed
for the now enslaved peoples of the world. Consistent with
our own national interests, Americans should constantly
explore all avenues that might lead to a lessening of their
plight. Let us continue to inform the captive peoples
of our full and uncompromising support for their
unquenchable goal of national and individual freedom. Let
them ever know that Americans are dedicated to the
furtherance of freedom throughout the world. Let us keep
faith with the people of the captive nations.
BEINHARDT:
Thank you Congressman Ford.
SCRIPT FOR AMERICAN SECURITY COUNCIL BROADCAST MARKING CAPTIVE NATIONS WEEK
This year WB mark the 12th anniversary of a testament to freedom first proclaimed
by the late President Dwight D. Eisenhower. This is the 12th annual observance of
Captive Nations Week, authorized by congressional resolution in 1959. That resolution
empowered American Presidents to proclaim Captive Nations Week each year until "such
time as freedom and independence shall have been achieved for all Captive Nations of
the world."
Observance of Captive Nations Week points up the dedication of Americans to the
nurturing of freedom throughout the world.
There is a truth that no arms and no occupation can kill. The truth is that
within the hearts of the enslaved peoples there burns a love of liberty which is a
constant threat to their rulers--a yearning for freedom which will ultimately prevail.
And this truth gives meaning to our Captive Nations Week observance.
I believe the United States should seek enforeeable agreements with the Soviet
Union aimed at avoiding a third World War.
But it would be the greatest hypocrisy to close our eyes to the wrongs that the
Soviet Union has done to millions of human beings deprived of individual freedoms and
national independence.
Americans must continue to make known their deep concern about the people of the
Captive Nations and convey this message to the captive world.
Americans should continue to make known their refusal to XEN accept the regimes
imposed upon these unfortunate victims of tyranny.
*
Americans should continue to promote the basic human rights and fundamental freedoms
which are the God-given rights of all people.
Americans must never accept the view that freedom is foreclosed for the now-enslaved
peoples of the world. Consistent with our own national interests, Americax should
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constantly explore all avenues that might lead to a lessening of their plight.
Let us contimue to inform the captive peoples of our full and uncompromising
support for their инями unquenchable goal of national and individual f reedom. Let
them ever know that Americans are dedicated to the furtherance of freedom throughout
the world.
Let us keep faith with the people of the Captive Nations.
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MRS. RICHARD M. NIXON
National Honorary Chairman
HENRY M. WATTS, JR.
President
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATIONS of AMERICA, INC.
MDA
ADE T. MILHORAT, M.D.
Chairman, Scientific Advisory Committee
JERRY LEWIS
National Office-1790 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10019 JU 6-0808
National Chairman
dedicated to the scientific conquest of neuromuscular diseases through basic and applied research into nerve, muscle and metabolism
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July 19, 1971
Mr. Paul Miltich
Room H230
United States Capital Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Mr. Miltich:
I would like to convey my most sincere thanks to you
and certainly Mr. Ford for consenting to cut a promotional
tape.
Enclosed please find copy for three different 60-second
spots, however, only one need be used. The one that is
desired I would ask that Mr. Ford make two tapes of. The
only difference will be the closing, which is indicated in
parenthesis, so that the first spot he cuts will close with
"channel 41" and the second with "this station."
Since 1t may be inconvenient for Mr. Ford to tape the
spot at WUHQ-TV in Battle Creek, I am certainly prepared to
assist in proceeding with alternative arrangements.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if further infor-
mation is needed, or if I can be of any assistance.
Sincere regards,
sent at Tm and on 8/6/71 Pm United
Stephen J. Bater
Stephen J. Bates
District Director
SJB:pas
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FORD LIBRARY & GERALD
supporting a world wide program of scientific grants
sponsoring a unique research facility,
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the Institute for Muscle Disease assisting patients through therapy, service programs and clinics
TELETHON 1971
PROMOTIONAL SPOT
GERALD R. FORD, JR.
60 SECONDS (#3)
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY IS KID STUFF -- TRAGICALLY SERIOUS
KID STUFF. MOST OF THE THOUSANDS IT CRIPPLES AND
KILLS EACH YEAR ARE CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF
THREE AND THIRTEEN. SLOWLY -- INEXORABLY -- THEIR
MUSCLES WASTE AWAY AND THEIR POWER OF MOVEMENT IS
DESTROYED.
THIS CHILD, AND THE TENS OF THOUSANDS LIKE HIM, ARE
WAITING FOR RELEASE FROM THE PRISON OF A WHEEL-
CHAIR FROM THE SENTENCE OF PREMATURE DEATH.
THEIR HOPE RESTS IN THE MASSIVE WORLD-WIDE RESEARCH
PROGRAM SPONSORED BY MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATIONS
OF AMERICA.
DYSTROPHY CAN BE CONQUERED. SCIENCE HAS NEVER BEEN
CLOSER TO THE ANSWER. WITH HOPE so REAL, AT LAST,
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED MORE THAN EVER. PLEASE WATCH THE
JERRY LEWIS TELETHON THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND HERE ON
CHANNEL 41.
(THIS STATION.)
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13 August 1971
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Lowell Beck
Common Cause
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National Education Association
The Honorable
Stephen K. Galpin
General Electric Company
Congressman Gerald Ford
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H230 Capitol Office Bldg.
Youth Organizations United
Washington, D. C. 20515
Wayne Horvitz
Consultant
John Lewis
Voter Education Project, Inc.
Paul Minarchenko
American Federation of State, County
and Municipal Employees
Dear Congressman Ford:
James O'Brien
United Steelworkers of America
Thomas Roeser
Thank you again for the use of the tape.
Quaker Oats Corporation
Daphne White
League of Women Voters
We have made copies and will proceed to
Kenneth Wooden
distribute them.
Institute of Applied Politics
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Mrs. Bruce B. Benson
President, League of Women Voters
Senator Bob Dole
Sincerely,
Chairman, Republican National Committee
John W. Gardner
Chairman, Common Cause
Dr. S.I. Hayakawa
President, San Francisco State College
BuzzyWaitzein Buzzy
Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C.
President, University of Notre Dame
Donald E. Morrison
President, National Education Association
Lawrence O'Brien
Chairman, Democratic National Committee
John R. Sayre
BW:es
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S.A., Retired
William W. Scranton
Encl.
President, National Municipal League
GENERAL COUNSEL
Peter Lockwood, Esq.
Caplin & Drysdale
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Carroll Ladt
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Leslie Smith
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youth
citizenship
fund
965-4260
sent tape 8/3/71 P
inc.
19 July 1971
2100 M Street, N.W. Suite 306
Washington, D.C. 20037
(202) 833-2090
2317 "m", NW.
The Honorable
Gerald R. Ford
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
20037
House Office Building
Carroll Ladt
U. S. House of Representatives
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Washington, D. C. 20515
Paul Minarchenko
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Lowell Beck
Common Cause
Dear Mr. Ford:
Dirck Brown
National Education Association
Warren Gllmore
The Youth Citizenship Fund, Inc. is a
Youth Organizations United
non-partisan, tax-exempt public foun-
Wayne Horvitz
Consultant
dation working to ensure wide partici-
John Lewis
pation of youth in the electoral process.
Voter Education Project, Inc.
Robert Maurer
The purpose of YCF is to promote, encourage
Maurer, Fleisher, & Zon
Paul Minarchenko
and obtain full participation in the elec-
American Federation of State, County
toral process for citizens between the
and Municipal Employees
ages of 18 and 25 through education,
James O'Brien
United Steelworkers of America
registration and election law research.
Thomas Roeser
Quaker Oats Corporation
Daphne White
In the next year and a half we plan to
League of Women Voters
conduct registration drives in some
Kenneth Wooden
Institute of Applied Politics
twenty states. Fifteen of these states
have already been selected and yours
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Mrs. Bruce B. Benson
is among them. To aid in these local
President League of Women Voters
drives YCF is in the process of develop-
Senator Bob Dole
Chairman, Republican National Committee
ing a library of radio tapes made by
John W. Gardner
Chairman, Common Cause
prominent personalities in politics,
Dr. S. I. Hayakawa
sports, education and entertainment
President San Francisco State College
Rev. Theodore Hesburgh
promoting voter registration. A dozen
President Notre Dame University
members of Congress from both political
Dr. Margaret Mead
Anthropologist
parties have already produced such tapes
Donald Morrison
and several others are in the process.
President-Elect, National Education Association
Lawrence O'Brien
A similar tape made by you would be of
Chairman, Democratic National Committee
the greatest assistance in encouraging
William W. Scranton
President, National Municipal League
young voters to register.
GENERAL COUNSEL
Peter Lockwood, Esq.
In most cases, Senators and Congress-
Caplin & Drysdale
men have preferred to write their own
scripts. Enclosed, however, are several
samples which you should feel free to
use. Please do not feel at all con-
strained to pattern your tapes after
GERALD FORD LIBRARY
11
these. The only restriction is that
the text be non-partisan in both tone
and content. The tapes are usually of
15, 30 and 60 second duration and,
because of our tax status, qualify as
public service announcements.
If you would like more information
or have any questions regarding our
organization or the tapes themselves,
please contact Buzzy Waitzkin of our
office. Thank you for your kind atten-
tion. I look forward to hearing from
you at your earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
Cause Ladt
Carroll Ladt
Executive Director
CL:MJP
Enclosure
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YOUTH VOTER REGISTRATION - RADIO SPOTS
Washington, D.C. 20037
(202) 833-2090
1. This is Congr. Jerry ford. The only way we are going to make
democracy work is for all people, young and old, to use their right
to vote. The time to act is now. I urge every citizen to register
and to vote.
2. This is
.
There are a lot of things wrong
in America today. It is pretty easy to become disillusioned. But
there is an alternative: you can register your discontent by voting.
The real power to change society begins at the voting booth, that
ballot box still has power. Youth's potential power is enormous--
if youth can only get together and vote.
So, if you feel like you're out of alternatives--try a new one--a
simple one. Register your discontent--register and vote.
3. Hello the youth this of is this Congr. country Jerry about ford the right to and vote. I'd like Today's to speak youth to
are smarter and more aware of what is going on in the world than
any generation before them. But all those good ideas about making
things better will just go to waste if you don't do something about
them.
Youth voting power is enormous.
But in
order to beable to vote you have to register. So if you want to
make America your kind of place--: if you want to change things; to
make this world better--get out and register to vote--now!
4. This is
.
I have been working in the
Senate to try to rebuild America. A lot of youth have shared my
discontent. Now with the 18 year old vote you too can work for
new national priorities. Your vote is important to this country's
future.
So, get out and register your discontent--register and vote.
5. This is goals angr. and Jerry aspirations. ford. The As only citizens, way we all reach share these many
common we can goals
is for all the people of America to let their voice be heard. The
time to act is now. I urge every citizen to register and vote, and
help put more people back into our democracy.
6.
This
register Povote, long, your dis content Register and vote.
is
Jerry tord.
If you want to make America a better place,
castyour
GERALD
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youth
citizenship
fund
inc
youth
citizenship
fund
inc.
youth
citizenship
fund
inc.
2100 M Street, N.W.
Suite 306
Washington, D.C. 20037
(202) 833-2090
ELEVEN AND A HALF MILLION VOTES COULD DO A LOT
IF THE 18-20 YEAR OLDS VOTE.
У
outh Citizenship Fund, Inc., is
У
outh Citizenship Fund is a
a non-profit organization
young organization which
working to ensure wide partic-
believes that to be effective,
ipation of youth in the electoral process
an approach to youth must meet two
- through registration, election law re-
criteria: it must orginate with young
form, and the use of materials and
people, and it must include recognition
programs designed to spark youth's in-
that youth can provide both ideas and
terest in politics.
leadership in seeking social change.
Youth Citizenship Fund believes
In addition, Youth Citizenship
that young people must be involved in
Fund acknowledges the necessity for
the political process. Yet studies show
professional organizational competence.
that youth view politics unfavorably or
The young staff of YCF works with
with indifference, rather than as a viable
established organizations to develop
avenue for social change. Young people
state and local registration campaigns, to
do not always use the vote when they
research election laws, voter identifica-
have it, and attempts to involve young
tion and other facets of voter enrollment
people in the political process will fail, if
programs.
the efforts stop at lowering the voting
Youth Citizenship Fund can provide
age.
the following services to interested
The Youth Citizenship Fund is con-
organizations:
vinced that apathy on the part of young
adults can be overcome. Recent YCF
Voting Procedures Research: Com-
successes in registering large numbers of
pilation of election laws and procedures,
young voters reinforce this belief, as
leading to the development of model
does the growing number of willing
election legislation for state, local and
young adults to assist in the coordina-
national laws.
tion of YCF activities in their states.
Voter Participation: Organization
These experiences lead Youth
and implementation of voter registration
Citizenship Fund to view itself as an
drives, tailored to the people and re-
organization that can aid young people
sources within a community or state.
in achieving their goals, while stimulating
them to take part in activities mutually
Citizenship Education: Preparation
beneficial to all elements of our society.
of programs and media materials
designed to interest young people FORD in the
electoral process.
is
Contributions to YCF are tax deductible. For information, write:
Youth Citizenship Fund, 2100 M Street,
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youth
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Carroll Ladt
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Leslie Smith
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Paul Minarchenko
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Lowell Beck
Common Cause
Dirck Brown
National Education Association
Warren Gilmore
Youth Organizations United
Wayne Horvitz
Consultant
John Lewis
Voter Education Project, Inc.
Robert Maurer
Maurer, Fleisher, & Zon
Paul Minarchenko
American Federation of State, County
and Municipal Employees
James O'Brien
United Steelworkers of America
Thomas Roeser
Quaker Oats Corporation
Daphne White
League of Women Voters
Kenneth Wooden
Institute of Applied Politics
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Mrs. Bruce B. Benson
President, League of Women Voters
Senator Robert Dole
Chairman, Republican National Committee
John W. Gardner
Chairman, Common Cause
Dr. S.I. Hayakawa
President, San Francisco State College
Rev. Theodore Hesburgh
President, Notre Dame University
Dr. Margaret Mead
Anthropologist
Donald Morrison
President-Elect, National Education Association
Lawrence F. O'Brien
Chairman, Democratic National Committee
William W. Scranton
President, National Municipal League
GENERAL COUNSEL
Peter Lockwood
Caplin & Drysdale
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965-4260
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19 July 1971
2100 M Street, N.W. Suite 306
Washington, D.C. 20037
(202) 833-2090
The Honorable
Gerald R. Ford
RECUTIVE DIRECTOR
House Office Building
Carroll Ladt
U. S. House of Reprementatives
HAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Washington, D. C. 20515
Paul Minarchenko
10ARD OF DIRECTORS
Lowell Beck
Common Cause
Dear Mr. Ford:
Dirck Brown
National &oucation Association
Warren alamara
The Youth Citizenship Fund, Inc. is a
Youth Openizations United
non-partisan, tax-exempt public roun-
Wayne Mintvitz
Comultant
dation working to ensure wide partici-
John Lewis
pation of youth in the electoral process.
Voter Education Project, Inc.
Report Maurer
The purpose of YCF is to promote, encourage
Maurer, Fleisher, & Zen
and obtain full participation in the elec-
Paul Minarchenko
American Federation of State, County
toral process for citizens between the
and Municipal Employees
ages of 18 and 25 through education,
James O'Brien
United Steelworkers of America
registration and election law research.
Thomas Rooser
Quaker Oats Corporation
Daphne White
In the next year and a half we plan to
Laague of Women Voters
conduct registration drives in some
Kanneth Wooden
Institute of Applied Politics
twenty states. Fifteen of these states
have already been selected and yours
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Mrs. Bruce B. Benson
18 among them. To aid in these local
President League of Women Voters
drives YCF 18 in the process of develop-
Senator Sob Dole
Chairman, Republican National Committee
108 a library of radio tapes made by
John W. Gardner
prominent personalities In politics
Chairman, Common Cause
Dr. S.1. Hayakawa
sports, education and entertainment
President San Francisco State College
promoting voter registration. A dozen
Rev. Theodore Hesburgh
President Notre Dame University
members of Congress from both political
Dr. Margaret Mead
parties have already produced such tapes
Anthropologist
Donald Morrison
and several others are in the process.
President-Elect, National Education Amociation
A similar tape made by you would be or
Lawrence O'Brien
Chairman Democratic National Committee
the greatest assistance in encouraging
William W, Scranton
President. National Municipal League
young voters to register.
NERAL COUNSEL
In most cases, Senators and Congress-
Poter Lockwood, Esq.
Captin & Drysdais
men have preferred to write their own
scripts. Enclosed, however, are several
samples which you should feel free to
use. Please do not feel at all con-
strained to pattern your tapes after
GERALD FORD LIBRARY
these. The only restriction 18 that
the text be non-partisen in both tone
and content. The tapes are usually of
15, 20 and 50 second duration and,
because of our tax status, qualify as
public service announcements.
If you would like more information
or have any questions regarding our
organization or the tapes themselves,
please contact Buzzy Waitzkin of our
office. Thank you for your kind atten-
tion. I look forward to hearing from
you at your earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
Cause Roatts
Carroll Ladt
Executive Director
CL:MJP
Enclosure
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GERALD
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This is Congressman Jerry Ford. The only way we are going to
make democracy vork is for all people, young and old, to use
their right to vote. The time to act is now. I urge every
citizen to register and to vote.
GERALD R. LIBRARY FORD
Hello this is Congressman Jerry Ford and I'd like to speak to
the youth of this country about the right to vote. Today's youth
are smarter and more aware of what is going on is the world than
any generation before them.
Youth voting power is enormous. But in order to be able to vote
you have to register. So if you vant to make America your kind
of place--if you vanttoo change things; to make this world
better--get out and register to vote-now!
FORD LIBRARY & GERATO
This is Congressman Jerry Ford. As citizens, we all share many
common goals and aspirations. The only vay ve can reach these
goals is for all the people of America to let their voice be
heard. The time to act is now. I urge every citizen to register
and vote, and help put more people back into our democracy.
This is Congresaman Jerry Ford. If you want to make America &
better place, register to vote. Register and cast your vote.
1 GERALD R. LISHARY FORD
This is Congressman Jerry Ford. If you want to make America a
better place, register to vote. Register and cast your vote.
GERALD R. LISTARY FORD
This is Congressman Jerry Ford. As citizens, we all share many
common goals and aspirations. The only way we can reach these
goals is for all the people of America to let their voice be
heard. The time to act is now. I urge every citizen to register
and vote, and help put more people back into our democracy.
FORD LIBRAR &
This is Congressman Jerry Ford. The only way we are going to
make democracy work is for all people, young and old, to use
their right to vote. The time to act is now. I urge every
citizen to register and to vote.
FORD LIBRARY is GERALD
Hello this is Congressman Jerry Ford and I'd like to speak to
the youth of this country about the right to vote. Today's youth
are smarter and more aware of what is going on in the world than
any generation before them.
Youth voting power is enormous. But in order to be able to vote
you have to register. So if you want to make America your kind
of place--if you want- to change things; to make this world
better--get out and register to vote-now!
GERALD R. LISBARY FORD
NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2000 Florida Avenue, N. W., Washington, D. C. 20009
September 28, 1971
Congressman Gerald R. Ford
H-230, U.S. Capitol
Washington, D.C.
Dear Congressman Ford:
Enclosed is a transcript and a tape of
your remarks recently broadcast on "Capitol Hill
Today," a weeknight Congressional news feature
from 6:40 to 6:50 P.M. on radio station WRC.
The National Rural Electric Cooperative
Association sponsors this show in the belief that
the activities of Congress and the views of members
such as yourself are of great importance to the
nation and of particular concern to the people of
this area.
We are happy to make this material avail-
able to you.
Sincerely,
Kermik Overlay
Kermit Overby, Director
Legislation & Communications
Department
WRC-AM/FM
NBC RADIO, A DIVISION OF NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.
4001 NEBRASKA AVENUE, N. W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20016, 362-4000
September 9, 1971
ARCH McDONALD
REPRESENTATIVE GERALD FORD
Manager, Sales
I was a little surprised that the President announced
that at the end of the first ninety days there would be
a relaxation of the wage controls and price controls.
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TV Script -- Approximate time: 60 seconds
Congressman Ford, the continuing cutback of U.S. troop strength in
South Vietnam seems to be drawing only modest attention. Why?
CONGRESSMAN : I suppose it is hard for some people to admit that
President Nixon has not only kept his word on every step toward winding down
the Vietnam war -- but is succeeding brilliantly at it. For instance, the
announcement that we will withdraw an additional 45,000 men from Vietnam during
will
December and January. ThisAbring# our total troop strength in Vietnam down to
139,000. This means that President Nixon will have withdrawn more than 400,000
U.S. troops from Vietnam since he took office.
As American troops continue to withdraw, South Vietnamese troops are
taking over. This points up the dramatic success which the Vietnamization
program enjoys. One overwhelming fact remains for history to record: That
President Nixon inherited a war which saw 543,400 young Americans take the field
and that his courage and wisdom have led to American withdrawal from the field
while providing our allies with the means to defend themselves. President Nixon
gvos
has put into practice what his predecessor put intocampaign premises.
GERAL We R. must ### LIBRARY
not ask American boys to fight a war that Asian boys should be fighting.
Basic Script- ad-litbed, however
11/29/71
TV Script Approximate time: 60 seconds
Congressman Ford, the continuing cutback of U.S. troop strength in
South Vietnam seems to be drawing only modest attention. Why?
CONGRESSMAN: I suppose it is hard for some people to admit that
President Nixon has not only kept his word on every step toward winding down
the Vietnam war -- but is succeeding brilliantly at it. For instance, the
announcement that we will withdraw an additional 45,000 men from Vietnam during
December and January. This/bring will our total troop strength in Vietnam down to
139,000. This means that President Nixon will have withdrawn more than 400,000
U.S. troops from Vietnam since he took office.
As American troops continue to withdraw, South Vietnamese troops are
taking over. This points up the dramatic success which the Vietnamization
program enjoys. One overwhelming fact remains for history to record: That
President Nixon inherited a war which saw 543,400 young Americans take the field
and that his courage and wisdom have led to American withdrawal from the field
while providing our allies with the means to defend themselves. President
ALD Nixon FORD LIBRARY \
has put into practice what his predecessor put intocampaign of promises. We must
not ask American boys to fight a war that Asian boys should be fighting. ###
11/23/71
TV Script Approximate time: 60 seconds
Congressman Ford, the continuing cutback of U.S. troop strength in
South Vietnam seems to be drawing only modest attention. Why?
CONGRESSMAN : I suppose it is hard for some people to admit that
President Nixon has not only kept his word on every step toward winding down
the Vietnam war -- but is succeeding brilliantly at it. For instance, the
announcement that we will withdraw an additional 45,000 men from Vietnam during
December and January. This brings our total troop strength in Vietnam down to
139,000. This means that President Nixon will have withdrawn more than 400,000
U.S. troops from Vietnam since he took office.
As American troops continue to withdraw, South Vietnamese troops are
taking over. This points up the dramatic success which the Vietnamization
program enjoys. One overwhelming fact remains for history to record: That
President Nixon inherited a war which saw 543,400 young Americans take the field
and that his courage and wisdom have led to American withdrawal from the field
while providing our allies with the means to defend themselves. President Nixon
has put into practice what his predecessor put intorampaign promises. We must
not ask American boys to fight a war that Asian boys should be fighting. ###
WILLIAM M. McCULLOCH
Radio N/L
COMMITTEE ON
REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS
THE JUDICIARY
FOURTH DISTRICT OF OHIO
JOINT COMMITTEE ON
ATOMIC ENERGY
Congress of the United States
JOINT COMMITTEE ON
IMMIGRATION AND
house of Representatives
NATIONALITY POLICY
Hashington, D.C. 20515
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Washington, D. C.
December 9, 1971
Today, Congressman William M. McCulloch, Representative from Ohio's
4th district and ranking Republican on the House Judiciary Committee,
introduced legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets
Act of 1968, to provide benefits to survivors of law enforcement officers
killed in the line of duty. Co-sponsoring this legislation are the dis-
tinguished Minority Leader, Gerald R. Ford, and 8 Republican Members of the
House Judiciary Committee.
This bill would enable the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
(LEAA) to make payments from funds appropriated for that purpose upon certi-
fication to LEAA by the Governor of any State that a law enforcement offi-
cer, employed on a full-time basis by that State or a unit of local govern-
ment within that State, has been killed in the line of duty.
Congressman McCulloch stated that: "In June of this year, President
Nixon recommended similar legislation that would provide $50,000 to survi-
vors of policemen killed in the line of duty. My bill differs in that it
expands the coverage to include, in addition to police officers, correction
officers, sheriffs, court guards, prison guards, judges, magistrates, and
prosecuting attorneys
"In recognition of the every day perils faced by our law enforcement
officers and the disparity in benefits among the several States, this legis-
lation would authorize payment of a gratuity of $50,000 to the family of a
slain law enforcement officer. This gratuity would be in addition to any other
benefit or payment made under any other State or local law or plan.
"If we expect these hardworking and dedicated men and women to put their
lives and safety on the line, day after day, the least this government can do
is provide some financial protection for their families.
"Law enforcement, like medicine, will always have 24 hour responsibilities.
Recruitment problems are aggravated by occupational dangers, low salaries and
long working hours. I am of the opinion that the benefits authorized in this
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legislative proposal may make these important jobs a little more acceptable
and a little more attractive to those people interested in a career in law en-
forcement."
#
#
Char- Mr. ford wants this
on teleprompter.
film made 12/22/71.
Class action® legislation may pass the Congress in 1972 with a
50/50 chance insurance companies will be included. The Administration's
nther n such return,
position that class action suits could be brought only after appropriate
action was taken on a complaint by the appropriate federal agency
will likely be endorsed.
Health care legislation likely will pass Congress in 1972. The
Administration's health insurance proposal will probably be the principal
foundation for such legislation, rather than the much more costly
program advocated by Senator Kennedy. The legislation eventually
passed hopefully will preserve the role of the private insurance business,
provide a broad form of protection at a reasonable cost and
include strong provisions aimed at prevention of illness and disease.
The House banking and currency committee will probably not act
favorably on a proposal that would preclude interlocking directorates
between banks and insurance companies.
I am pleased to learn that chief executives of property and
liability insurance companies support this annual briefing at which
they exchange views with leaders from Congress and gover federal agencies.
It is increasingly important for business leaders to make known their
views to members of Congress. Frankly, I an not sure a once-a-year trip to
FORD
Washington is enough. Keep in touch with your representati ves in
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Washington several times a year.
I
STUART D. MENIST, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
FREDERICK D. WATKINS, VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
à
J. CARROLL BATEMAN, PRESIDENT
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December 3, 1971
Mr. Robert Hartman
Minority Sargeant-At-Arms
HB-25
U. S. Capitol Building
Washington, D. C.
Dear Bob:
Would it be at all possible for Congressman Ford to read the
attached or your edition of it before a TV camera in the House
studio some time Monday, December 13 (or as soon thereafter as it
would be convenient to him). The remarks are taken from our news
release of his address.
We want to use this film with which to report to our members,
some 156 chief executive officers of property and casualty insurance
companies, on the government briefing which Mr. Ford SO graciously
hosted for us last June.
Our goal is to have his remarks run about 1 1/2 to two minutes.
What we need is a two-minute sound statement on 16 mm COLOR film.
We'd like an extra 50 feet of silent film which will help fit this
part into our whole report. We'd like a little action, perhaps moving
from a chair to the front edge of a desk or something of the sort,
no silly gymnastics, which I do not think your own photographer would
suggest anyway.
Regards,
Charles Charley W. Payne
CWP/lr
P.O. Enclosure Could we hope for forther film ly Per GERALD FORD 20 LIBRARY
if it is shot 13
Class action legislation may pass the Congress in 1972 with a
50/50 chance insurance companies will be included. The Administration's
position that class action suits could be brought only after appropriate
action was taken on a complaint by the appropriate federal agency
will likely be endorsed.
Health care legislation will pass Congress in 1972. The
Administration's health insurance proposal will be the principal
foundation for such legislation, rather than the much more costly
program advocated by Senator Kennedy. The legislation eventually
passed will preserve the role of the private insurance business,
provide a broad form of protection at a reasonable cost and
include strong provisions aimed at prevention of illness and disease.
The House banking and currency committee will probably not act
favorably on a proposal that would preclude interlocking directorates
between banks and insurance companies.
I am pleased to learn that chief executives of property and
liability insurance companies support this annual briefing at which
they exchange views with leaders from Congress and government agencies.
It is increasingly important, for business leaders to make known their
views to members of Congress. I am not sure a once-a-year trip to
Washington is enough. Keep in touch with your representatives in
Washington several times a year.
Char- Mr. ford wants this
on tele prompter.
Class action legislation may pass the Congress in 1972 with a
50/50 chance insurance companies will be included. The Administration's
When to much return,
position that class action suits could be brought only after appropriate
action was taken on a complaint by the appropriate federal agency
will likely be endorsed.
Health care legislation likely will pass Congress in 1972. The
Administration's health insurance proposal will probably be the principal
foundation for such legislation, rather than the much more costly
program advocated by Senator Kennedy. The legislation eventually
passed hopefully will preserve the role of the private insurance business,
provide a broad form of protection at a reasonable cost and
include strong provisions aimed at prevention of illness and disease.
The House banking and currency committee will probably not act
favorably on a proposal that would preclude interlocking directorates
between banks and insurance companies.
I am pleased to learn that chief executives of property and
liability insurance companies support this annual briefing at which
they exchange views with leaders from Congress and gdvernment federal agencies.
It is increasingly important for business leaders to make known their
views to members of Congress. Frankly, I am not sure a once-a-year trip to
Washington is enough. Keep in touch with your representatives in
Washington several ari) times a year.
if 21 .01°
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