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The original documents are located in Box 2, folder "Amnesty - White House Meetings" of
the John Marsh Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box 2 of The John Marsh Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
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160 FORD LIBRARY
THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20301
August 30, 1974
The President
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. President:
This letter responds to your request that we give
you our "unvarnished views" as well as the full
spectrum of American opinion on the question of "am-
nesty" for draft evaders and military deserters. This
response has been drafted on the assumption that exist-
ing legal structures should be utilized to the maximum
in administering a program of earned reentry. We con-
cur that a Presidential initiative addressed to the
issue is a timely step in efforts to heal the nation's
wounds.
A continuing recognition of a citizen's obligation
to serve his country in time of need is a national
necessity. A national reconciliation of differences
arising from the Vietnam war is also desirable. The
program outlined in the attached memorandum attempts
to meet those divergent objectives.
Respectfully,
Janes
R.Soldsing
James R. Schlesinger
Secretary of Defense
we B Sayhe
William B. Saxbe
Attorney General
i
FORD
LIBRARY
ANALYSIS
Attorney General Saxbe is very opposed to amnesty, but recognizes that you are
moving in that direction and wants to be supportive. Since most draft evaders now
pleading guilty get only suspended sentences, Saxbe advocates the simplest of
solutions for draft evaders: essentially a promise to be a good citizen from now on
and a grace period of one year to blend back into the community.
Secretary Schlesinger recognizes that he has trouble within his own Department
since he has never "worn a uniform". He knows he must advocate the toughest
option, but as he describes the details, the option becomes more and more lenient.
Schlesinger feels we are seeking a political solution to a problem for which there
is no legal solution. Basically, he advocates an undesirable discharge, coupled
with a confession of desertion and a promise to perform public service.
Both men have considered and rejected establishing an enforceable program of
public service employment for evaders or deserters. This rejection is based upon
their considered judgment that the administrative chaos and adverse press cover-
age from the attempted enforcement would far outweigh any advantage to you or
the Nation of really knowing whether the promised public service was actually
performed.
The possible effect of this upon the Nation's future ability to draft an Army has
not received detailed consideration by either individual.
The recommended statement of allegiance and promise of public service is designed
to both satisfy the Nation that there will be an "earned re-entry" and to discourage
re-entry of the true revoluntionaries who might best remain abroad indefinitely.
The choice is essentially whether you agree that this is sufficient, or whether you
actually want your Administration to enforce the program and attempt to impose
discipline (with the anticipated demonstrations and endless court suits by dis-
sentients) upon a group which is in public disfavor precisely because it rebelled
against discipline.
FORD LIBRARY
THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20301
Jeros 3 3P 8PM swF
pm
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
Shreet
SUBJECT:
A Program for the Return of Vietnam Era Draft Evaders
and Military Deserters
I.
The Nature and Scope of the Problem
A.
Introduction
The program outlined in this memorandum transcends the
normal processes of jurisprudence in an effort to reconcile the
nation in the aftermath of a lengthy and divisive war.
Refusal to serve one's country has always been viewed as
unacceptable. Moreover, both evasion of military service and
desertion are potentially grave threats to the national security.
In particular, desertion in time of war is a most serious and
heinous offense. This program is designed as a unique act of
mercy, intended to heal the nation's wounds. In no way is it
intended to condone acts of evasion or desertion.
B.
Historical Experience with "Amnesty"
A general amnesty for all deserters or draft evaders has
never followed an American war. In the past, partial amnesties
have typically applied only to those already convicted. There have
been about 20 such amnesty or pardons' proclamations in American
history. In other instances, clemency has been obtained by draft
evaders or deserters through prosecutorial inaction.
None of these instances, where some form of clemency or
amnesty was given, provides an exact precedent for deserters or
draft evaders from the Vietnam war period. The purpose of the
contemplated program for reconciliation in the case of Vietnam war
resisters would be to give those individuals an opportunity to "earn
their way back" into American society, thereby promoting national
reconciliation consistent with maintaining a strong military force
and a viable prospect for conscripting armies in future emergencies.
FORD is LIBRARY
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C.
Individuals Potentially Eligible for the Program
1.
Draft Evaders
There are two groups of draft evaders from the Vietnam
war period who may be eligible for the program: those who have
been convicted of an offense and those who are under either indict-
ment or investigation. There are approximately 8, 700 in the former
group and 6, 610 in the latter. Only a handful of those convicted of
draft evasion are incarcerated today. There are 4, 352 alleged
violators under indictment and of those, 4, 061 are fugitives.
Approximately 3, 000 of the fugitives are in Canada. An additional
2, 258 persons are under investigation for draft evasion. Thus,
approximately 15, 500 draft evaders will potentially be eligible
for the reconciliation program.
Draft evaders acted for a variety of motives. Some acted
because of opposition to the Vietnam war. Others may have acted
out of dislike for a range of aspects of military service. Those who
strongly favor amnesty believe that most draft evaders should be
treated as if they acted out of opposition to the war. Those who
oppose any lenient treatment tend to emphasize motivations other
than anti-war sentiment, and reject attempts to characterize their
motivations as expressions of moral principle.
2. Deserters
An individual who is absent without leave for 30 days or
more is classified as a deserter. There are at present approximately
12, 500 Vietnam era military deserters "at large"; approximately
1, 500 of these are in Canada. During the Vietnam era, approxi-
mately 500, 000 incidents of desertion were resolved through the
normal processes of the military justice system. Approximately
600 individuals are currently serving sentences or awaiting trial
for absence offenses during this same period. Thus, approximately
13, 000 unconvicted deserters are potentially eligible for the program.
The motives of these deserters varied. As with evaders, those who
favor amnesty tend to believe that many of the deserters were
motivated by opposition to the Vietnam war. However, the available
data indicates that only a small percentage of this group acted for
that reason. A profile of the typical deserter indicates that he was
an enlistee, a non-high school graduate, was from 18 to 21 years
old, was single, and was in one of the four lowest enlisted pay grades.
BERALD FORD LIBRARY
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It should be noted that some of the 13, 000 deserters at
large have other criminal charges in addition to desertion pending
against them. In such cases the other charges would be disposed of
as provided by the Uniform Code of Military Justice before the
deserter would be considered under the alternate service program.
D.
Spectrum of Opinion on Amnesty
The Vietnam war ultimately generated a sharp division in
American society based upon fundamental moral and philosophical
differences in perceptions of the war. Some groups support
blanket amnesty for war resisters. They believe resisters
committed no offense and they assert that they provided a moral
guide for the rest of society. Others oppose any form of reprieve
because they believe evaders and deserters shirked their patriotic
duty, and they have concluded that to take the absentees back with-
out punishment would demean honorable military service. Between
these two positions lies a wide spectrum of views held with varying
degrees of intensity.
Recent public opinion polls indicate that a substantial
majority of Americans favor some form of amnesty. Of that
group, a majority favor conditional, rather than blanket amnesty.
Congressional proposals mirror this spectrum of opinion
ranging from immediate general amnesty for all draft evaders
and deserters (Abzug-Dellums) through alternate service for
evaders only (Taft) to resolutions opposing any amnesty (Hogan).
In the last analysis, for any program contemplating the
return of Vietnam era evaders and deserters to heal the wounds of
the Vietnam conflict, as large a majority of Americans as possible
must view it as fair and just, considering both the diverse attitudes
toward the war and notably, the sacrifices of those who served.
II.
The Program
The program outlined in this memorandum assures returning
evaders and deserters that they will not be prosecuted for offenses
of evasion or absenteeism, if they agree to perform alternate national
service. Several elements can be adjusted to realize the appropriate
degree of leniency of the program. The key elements are as follows:
(1) whether to indict a returning evader; (2) the type of discharge
FORD
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LIBRAR
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received by a returning deserter; (3) the nature and length of the
commitment to perform alternate service, the degree of latitude
in the type of alternate service, and the degree to which this per-
formance will be monitored and enforced; (4) the nature, if any, of
a reaffirmation of allegiance, including acknowledgement of absence;
and (5) the degree of exoneration which will be afforded upon suc-
cessful completion of a period of alternate service.
Other variables relate to the scope of the program and the
period during which evaders and deserters may apply. It is
recommended that only those who committed offenses between the
dates of the Tonkin Gulf Resolution (August 4, 1964) and the with-
drawal of U.S. forces from Vietnam (March 28, 1973) be included.
We also recommend that applications for the program be limited
to a period of 120 days commencing 30 days from the date of the
proclamation announcing the program.
Taking these variables into account, the program aims to
fulfill the objective of giving evaders and deserters an opportunity
for an "earned re-entry" into American society. Under the plan,
both the returning evader and the returning deserter would execute
a formal pledge for alternate service including a form of reaffirmation
of allegiance to the United States. The evader would remain subject
to indictment until he completes the period of alternate service.
The deserter would immediately receive an undesirable discharge
from the armed forces. The alternate service program would be
monitored by the Director of the Selective Service System.
The concept of alternate service as a condition of "earned
return" to U.S. society is derived from Selective Service regu-
lations relating to the program for conscientious objectors. This
concept is central to Senator Taft's "earned" immunity proposal.
It should be recognized that a program of this type will
create administrative and enforcement problems. If a sub-
stantial number of individuals seek alternate service, the
Director of Selective Service will need additional funds to
assist in the location of appropriate jobs. In most instances, it
would be hoped that the individual seeking to qualify would be
able to find his own job. The type of qualifying alternate service
would, as in the case of the conscientious objector program, be
concerned with "the national health, safety, or interest. 11
FORD
HALD
LIBRARY
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The Selective Service would be accorded a wider discretion than
the existing guidelines on the type of qualifying service. It should
include jobs or service in hospitals, schools, ecology and other
community or charitable organizations. The length and/or
character of such service, recommended to be 18 months at most,
could be reduced in individual cases in consideration of special
circumstances.
An evader who successfully completed alternate service
would receive a certificate, upon receipt of which the U.S. Attorney
would drop draft evasion charges. A deserter would be entitled to
have his undesirable discharge marked with an appropriate legend
to indicate fulfillment of his commitment upon presentation of the
certificate to the concerned military department. No deserter
would be eligible for veterans benefits.
Draft Evaders
Military Deserters
1.
Report to U.S. Attorney
Report to designated military
authority
2.
Reaffirmation of allegiance
Same
3.
Keep existing indictments
Undesirable discharge
on file and require waiver
letters from all evaders
(including unindicted)
pending completion of
alternate service
4.
Written agreement with
Same; written agreement received
U.S. Attorney to perform
by DoD
alternate service under the
supervision of the State
Selective Service Director
for a period,a maximum of
18 months mitigated in
individual circumstances
under generalized guidelines.
FORD & LIBRARY
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5.
Employer or sponsor
Same
certification of good
performance. Alternate
service counseling by State
Selective Service Director
6.
Review of certification by
Same
State Selective Service
Director and issuance of
certificate of satisfactory
completion of alternate service
7.
Dismissal of indictment
Undesirable discharge would
remain with legend indicating
certification of completion of
alternate service
8.
No veterans benefits
Same
III.
Post Conviction Group (Military and Civilian)
A three member Clemency Board would be established by
Executive Order pursuant to the President's pardon power. The
Board would review the records of convicted draft evaders and
deserters who apply, and recommend clemency consistent with
the President's program. The Board would have authority to
issue appropriate guidelines.
With respect to convicted deserters, those who applied could
have a dishonorable or bad conduct discharge received for an offense
of absenteeism upgraded to an undesirable discharge by action of
their service. There following, through Selective Service, they
could complete a program of alternate service which would be
indicated on the discharge.
The Board would also have discretionary authority to review,
under the President's ultimate clemency power, decisions under
the program in order to achieve the objectives of the program.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Annual
File
MEETING ON LENIENCY
September 11, 1974
5:00 p.m.
The Roosevelt Room
Participants:
John Marsh
Robert Andrews
Philip Buchen
Frederick Smith, Jr.
Martin Hoffman
Carlyle Maw
Lawrence H. Silberman
Bruce Fine
Byron Pepitone
Jonathan Rose
Ted Marrs
Bud McFarlane
Geoff Shepard
John Corcoran
Philip Warman
Jay French
Howard Kerr
General Haig
Purpose:
General review of the proposed clemency program and its
elements. Discussion of certain remaining issues.
Format:
A: Review of Proposed Clemency Program.
B: Issues for Discussion.
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A. Review of Proposed Clemency Program.
1. Announcement of Clemency as soon as possible.
a. Proclamation effective immediately through
January 31, 1975.
b. Administrative time from signing until October 1,
1974; program commences then.
2. Reception of those claiming clemency.
a. Pre-conviction
1. Evaders: report to U.S. Attorneys or U.S.
Embassies (only to be given credit).
2. Deserters: report to nearest military in-
stallation of same service deserted.
b. Post-conviction
1. Evaders: apply to clemency board.
2. Deserters: apply to clemency board.
3. Processing procedure
a. Pre-conviction
1. Evaders: -- sign combined oath/alternate service
agreement
-- 24 months/ 16 months
-- subject to modification by U.S. Attorneys
-- - report to Selective Service
-- return on completion to U.S. Attorney;
charges dropped.
BERRLO R. FORD
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2. Deserters:
-- sign oath and alternate service
agreements
-- received Undesirable Discharge
-- 24 months 16 months
-- subject to modification by DOD
-- report to Selective Service
-- return on completion to DOD for
Clemency Discharge
b. Post Conviction
1. Evaders:
-- apply to Clemency Board
(parole remains an issue if in jail)
-- 24 months/6 months
- -- alternate service subject to discretion
of Board
-- recommendation of pardon
2. Deserters:
-- apply to Clemency Board
(parole remains an issue if in jail)
-- - 24 months/6 months
-- alternate service subject to discretion
of Board
- recommendation of pardon
-- apply to DOD for Clemency Discharge
B. Issues for Discussion
1. Receipt by U.S. Embassies of Evaders
a. Should U.S. Embassies receive evaders for the
reporting purposes only?
b. If an evader is indigent, how shall his return to a
U.S. Attorney be effected?
c. Should any consideration be given family and its
return including travel; visas, etc. ?
d. Could any disparity of treatment arise between those
evaders in Sweden and those in Canada? For example,
how is an indigent defined? If the evader must pay hïs
own way, obviously the cost is greater from Sweden.
e. How long should an evader who reports to an Embassy
be given to return to U.S.?
FORD
LIBRAR
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2. Parole of Evaders or Deserters in Jail.
a. Can the President direct immediate parole or take
some administrative action to effect release of those
in jail pending application to Board?
3. Definition of "Deserter."
a. How should the word "deserter" be defined to avoid
mislabelling post-conviction absentees?
4. Bypass of Military Courts.
Background: Senator John Tower has indicated his strong
concern that if the "military courts" are bypassed in
dealing with deserters, military discipline would collapse.
a. Should pre-conviction deserters be brought before
military courts?
b. If not, is this concern satisfied because the return
program is part of the overall system of military justice?
5. Veterans Benefits under Clemency Discharge.
Background: An Undesirable Discharge allows the VA
to determine on an individual case basis which, if any,
VA benefits the person should receive. The Clemency
Discharge (C.D.) is a new administrative discharge
designed for this program. The President has indicated
that no benefits should be allowed under the C.D.
VA believes there is merit to allowing each case to be
determined on an individual basis.
a. Should the VA be directed to determine in each case
whether any or all VA benefits should be allowed?
b. Is there a conflict with those deserters who ignore
alternate service, and thus keep their Undesirable
Discharge, since automatically their benefits may be
allowed or disallowed on an individual basis?
FORD (IBRAR)
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7. Other Benefits.
Background: Other federal agencies administer benefits for
Veterans, e.g., Departments of Labor, Agriculture, Civil
Service Commission, Social Security Administration.
a. What benefits will be allowed under a C.D.?
b. Should not all benefits relating to a C.D. be at least the
same, if not greater, under a C.D. or an Undesirable Discharge?
8. Timetable/Draft of Documents.
a. Who should draft the documents:
1. Proclamation
2. Executive Order - - Clemency Board
3. Executive Order -- Selective Service/Alternate Service
Program
4. FACT sheet
b. Which office will coordinate drafting?
C. Timetable for drafts?
d. Timetable for announcement?
9. Next Meeting.
a. Should there be a final meeting?
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10. Other Selective Service Act Violators
a. Should an individual who failed to register under
the Selective Service Act be considered?
b. Should an individual who burned his draft card be
considered?
11. Other Proposals
a. Should a Commission be set up to deal with the
whole universe of Vietnam War eara offenders?
CALD FORD LIBRA
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
/
September 11, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR:
EXECUTIVE PROTECTIVE SERVICE
FROM:
HOWARD J. KERR E
CDR, USN.
Assitant to John O. Marsh, Jr.
SUBJECT:
Clearance for 5:00 p.m.
Amnesty Meeting in Roosevelt Room
Would you please clear the following people for the 5:00 p.m. Amnesty
meeting in the Roosevelt Room, West Wing.
Lawrence Silberman--Justice
Robert Andrews--Justice Defense
Byron Pepitone-Justice selective Service
Martin Hoffman--DOD
Jonathan Rose-- Justice
Bruce Fine Justice
John
Philip Warman
Corcoran VA VA Kenoal Counsel soffia
Bud McFarlane- NSC
Carlyle Maw -- State Department/Under Secretary for Security Assistance
Frederick Smith, Jr. -State Department
Richard Kennedy N NSC
justice DOD WN
EALS R. FORD LIBRERY
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
MEETING ON CLEMENCY
September 12, 1974
2:00 p.m.
Conference Room, Situation Room
Participants:
John Marsh
Lawrence Silberman
Howard Kerr
Bruce Fine
General Haig
Jonathan Rose
Philip Buchen
Robert Andrews
Geoff Shepard
Martin Hoffman
Ted Marrs
Capt. William O. Miller
Jay French
Arnold Anderson Vickery
Bob Hartmann
&
FORD
RALD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 12, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR:
EXECUTIVE PROTECTIVE SERVICE
FROM:
HOWARD J. KERR HTR
CDR, USN.
Assistant to John O. Marsh, Jr.
SUBJECT:
Clearance
Would you please clear the following people for the 2:00 p.m.
Clemency Meeting in the Conference Room, Situation Room,
West Wing:
Justice Department
Lawrence Silberman
Bruce Fine
Jonathan Rose
Defense Department:
Robert Andrews
Martin Hoffman
Capt. William O. Miller
Arnold Anderson Vickery
..D R. FORD 1811
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
MEETING ON LENIENCY
September 11, 1974
5:00 p.m.
The Roosevelt Room
Participants:
John Marsh
Robert Andrews
Philip Buchen
Frederick Smith, Jr.
Martin Hoffman
Carlyle Maw
Lawrence H. Silberman
Bruce Fine
Byron Pepitone
Jonathan Rose
Ted Marrs
Bud McFarlane
Geoff Shepard
John Corcoran
Philip Warman
Jay French
Howard Kerr
General Haig
Purpose:
General review of the proposed clemency program and its
elements. Discussion of certain remaining issues.
Format:
A: Review of Proposed Clemency Program.
B: Issues for Discussion.
:
SLO
FORD
LIBRA
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A. Review of Proposed Clemency Program.
1. Announcement of Clemency as soon as possible.
a. Proclamation effective immediately through
January 31, 1975.
b. Administrative time from signing until October 1,
1974; program commences then.
2. Reception of those claiming clemency.
a. Pre-conviction
1. Evaders: report to U.S. Attorneys or U.S.
Embassies (only to be given credit).
2. Deserters: report to nearest military in-
stallation of same service deserted.
b. Post-conviction
1. Evaders: apply to clemency board.
2. Deserters: apply to clemency board.
3. Processing procedure
a. Pre-conviction
1. Evaders: -- sign combined oath/alternate service
agreement
-- 24 months/6 months
-- subject to modification by U.S. Attorneys
-- report to Selective Service
-- return on completion to U.S. Attorney;
charges dropped.
&
FORD
S
LIBRA
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2. Deserters:
-- sign oath and alternate service
agreements
-- received Undesirable Discharge
-- - - 24 months 16 months
-- subject to modification by DOD
-- report to Selective Service
-- return on completion to DOD for
Clemency Discharge
b. Post Conviction
1. Evaders:
-- apply to Clemency Board
(parole remains an issue if in jail)
-- 24 months 16 months
-- alternate service subject to discretion
of Board
-- recommendation of pardon
2. Deserters:
-- apply to Clemency Board
(parole remains an issue if in jail)
-- 24 months 16 months
-- alternate service subject to discretion
of Board
-- recommendation of pardon
-- apply to DOD for Clemency Discharge
B. Issues for Discussion
1. Receipt by U.S. Embassies of Evaders
a. Should U.S. Embassies receive evaders for the
reporting purposes only?
b. If an evader is indigent, how shall his return to a
U.S. Attorney be effected?
c. Should any consideration be given family and its
return including travel; visas, etc. ?
d. Could any disparity of treatment arise between those
evaders in Sweden and those in Canada? For example,
how is an indigent defined? If the evader must pay his
own way, obviously the cost is greater from Sweden.
e. How long should an evader who reports to an Embassy
be given to return to U.S.?
FORD
LIBRARY
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2. Parole of Evaders or Deserters in Jail.
a. Can the President direct immediate parole or take
some administrative action to effect release of those
in jail pending application to Board?
3. Definition of "Deserter."
a. How should the word "deserter" be defined to avoid
mislabelling post-conviction absentees?
4. Bypass of Military Courts.
Background: Senator John Tower has indicated his strong
concern that if the "military courts" are bypassed in
dealing with deserters, military discipline would collapse.
a. Should pre-conviction deserters be brought before
military courts?
b. If not, is this concern satisfied because the return
program is part of the overall system of military justice?
5. Veterans Benefits under Clemency Discharge.
Background: An Undesirable Discharge allows the VA
to determine on an individual case basis which, if any,
VA benefits the person should receive. The Clemency
Discharge (C.D.) is a new administrative discharge
designed for this program. The President has indicated
that no benefits should be allowed under the C.D.
VA believes there is merit to allowing each case to be
determined on an individual basis.
a. Should the VA be directed to determine in each case
whether any or all VA benefits should be allowed?
b. Is there a conflict with those deserters who ignore
alternate service, and thus keep their Undesirable
Discharge, since automatically their benefits may be
allowed or disallowed on an individual basis?
317 DERALD FORD
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7. Other Benefits.
Background: Other federal agencies administer benefits for
Veterans, e.g., Departments of Labor, Agriculture, Civil
Service Commission, Social Security Administration.
a. What benefits will be allowed under a C.D.?
b. Should not all benefits relating to a C.D. be at least the
same, if not greater, under a C.D. or an Undesirable Discharge?
8. Timetable/Draft of Documents.
a. Who should draft the documents:
1. Proclamation
2. Executive Order - -- - Clemency Board
3. Executive Order -- Selective Service/Alternate Service
Program
b. Which office will coordinate drafting?
c. Timetable for drafts?
d. Timetable for announcement?
9. Next Meeting.
a. Should there be a final meeting?
FORD
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LIBRA
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10. Other Selective Service Act Violators
a. Should an individual who failed to register under
the Selective Service Act be considered?
b. Should an individual who burned his draft card be
considered?
11. Other Proposals
a. Should a Commission be set up to deal with the
whole universe of Vietnam War eara offenders?
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Confuence after Corp. Teaders mater.
How handle broad political
service question?
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how decisions arrived at, +
position of each participant?
Press Famat still to be decided.
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0945 Preds Occuptions Session
Constitutional powers reference- I
DOJ to submitt revised language.
mat about military decuter
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who after conviction royes
Describer will
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under this Pregram, do we want
her? 21 not, should we carry
him 02 the rolls?
FORD i LIBRARY ERALD
Amnestey
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 13, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR:
EXECUTIVE PROTECTIVE SERVICE
Clearance Center
FROM:
COMMANDER HOWARD KERR, USN
Assistant to John O. Marsh, Jr.
SUBJECT:
Clearance
Would you please clear the following people for an Amnesty
meeting tomorrow, September 14, 1974 at 10:00 a.m. in
the Roosevelt Room, West Wing?
Jonathan Rose
Captain William Miller
Bruce Fine
Robert Andrews
Martin Hoffman
Lawrence H. Silberman
Byron Pepitone
John Corcoran
RALD FORD LIBRA