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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 25, 1975
Jack --
I spoke with Ted Marrs, who agreed to call
Mayor Rizzo directly to arrange a mutually
convenient meeting this week between Ted,
Rizzo and the principals of Phila. '76.
I passed this information on to Dick Quick in
Hugh Scott's office.
I will follow up with Ted to make certain that
a meeting is both arranged and consummated.
FYI: Ted prefers not to take Dick Lukstat.
(My impression is he prefers to be in complete
control of his ship.)
R
Russ
Digitized from Box 67 of The John Marsh Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 24, 1975
Mr. Marsh --
I received a telephone call from Richard Quick, in
Senator Scott's office, and he wanted me to pass along
the following to you.
As a result of your conversation with Ken Davis of
last week, the Senator's office came away with the
impression that Ted Marrs would be going to Phila.
tomorrow, Tuesday, March 25, to meet with Mayor
Rizzo and the principals of Phila '76. As a consequence,
the Senator informed Mayor Rizzo of Marrs' planned
trip tomorrow.
Today, upon talking with Ted Marrs, Scott's office
discovered Ted knew nothing about this trip and no
arrangements had been made.
Quick said they were sure you told Davis Marrs would
be going to Phila., but in any event, the Senator would
like to know when and what you are planning to do about
the meeting (proposed) in Phila with Phila. '76 principals,
as an alternative to the Tuesday, Mar. 25 meeting "so they
can accurately inform Phila. "
Mr. Quick would like you to call him at 224-6324.
Thank you.
Donna
Negate Lubstat
HUGH SCOTT
PENNSYLVANIA
United States Senate
OFFICE OF THE MINORITY LEADER
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
March 26, 1975
RE: Need for Bicentennial bloc grant to Philadelphia
Bicentennial meetings with Hugh Scott,
Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo and Jack Marsh
were cordial and constructive.
Administration has made a commitment to
Philadelphia. However, unless bloc grant is made,
as opposed to specific project grants, Philadelphia
will refuse to accept aid. This could cause
embarrassment to Administration. Urge that bloc
grant be approved.
FORD
HUGH SCOTT
PENNSYLVANIA
United States Senate
OFFICE OF THE MINORITY LEADER
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
March 26, 1975
RE: Need for Bicentennial bloc grant to Philadelphia
Bicentennial meetings with Hugh Scott,
Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo and Jack Marsh
were cordial and constructive.
Administration has made a commitment to
Philadelphia. However, unless bloc grant is made,
as opposed to specific project grants, Philadelphia
will refuse to accept aid. This could cause
embarrassment to Administration. Urge that bloc
grant be approved.
FORD
is
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 27, 1975
Mr. Marsh:
Walter Naedele with the Philadelphia Bulletin called
and would like to speak with you concerning Phila. 's
request for a block grant of $50-70 million.
He wants to know if a decision will be reached
by the end of the week on this question.
I suggested he talk with Ted Marrs. But Naedele
said Rafsky, Phila. '76 said he has been in daily
contact with Washington, you.
(215) 662-7313
donna
(Note: I called Velma to check and see if he called.
He did but, of course, Dr. Marrs was at the
Bicentennial Task Force meeting.)
refer Dr marrs
I
THE EVENING BULLETIN (PHILADELPHIA)
Thursday, March 27, 1975
FORD
is
"
Rizzo Asks for $70 Million Bicen Funds
S. Rejects Phila. Bid
For $50 Million Bicen Aid
"The President did
reemphasize the desirability
of giving priority to various
By WALTER F. NAEDELE
Grants may be approved
creased money," he said. "[
applications that have come
of The Bulletin Staff
only after communities sub-
don't know whether the $100
in from Philadelphia," Dr.
mit proper applications.
Marrs told The Bulletin.
A White House official yes-
million figure will be
'At the moment," Dr.
terday informed Philadelphia
"It was considered because
reached, though."
Marrs said, "there is no
it will not get the block grant
it was requested," said Dr.
Philadelphia '76 officials
Marrs, "but there is no inten-
doubt that they are getting
of up to $70 million that May-
have maintained that at a
and will get priority of atten-
or Rizzo requested in Febru-
tion to provide one."
March 1973 White House
tion. Rafsky is satisfied to
ary for the 1976 Bicentennial.
Dr. Marrs informed Phila-
meeting during the Nixon ad-
that extent."
"It is our Intent to not
delphia '76 Inc. executive di-
ministration, they were as-
Sources close to the Phila-
make a flat-out block grant
rector William L. Rafsky,
sured that the Philadelphia
delphia Bicen have said two
of $55 (million) to $70 mil-
who heads Bicen planning
Bicentennial was eligible for
key problems have been the
lion," said Dr. Theodore
here, of the decision at an un-
up to $100 million from exist-
Marrs, a presidential assist-
usual Sunday afternoon meet-
ability of Philadelphia to pro-
ant, in a telephone interview
ing in the White House.
ing federal programs.
duce efficient applications
"We will give priority at-
The piecemeal application
and the cutting back of pro-
from his Virginia home.
tention to the (Bicen) recom-
process which is usual in fed-
grams by the Federal Gov-
Mayor Rizzo has said the
ernment.
city sought $50 million to $70
mendations from Phila-
eral applications has netted
million in a block grant for
delphia," Dr. Marrs said he
"I don't have any doubt but
Philadelphia Bicen programs
the city's Bicentennial pro-
told Rafsky.
what Philadelphia can write
some $30 million since March
good applications," Dr. Marrs
gram.
"I believe there will be in-
1973, Bicen officials here say.
said.
But because the process is
"I have seen a spectrum of
slow and because time is SO
applications from them, some
short before the Philadelphia
Bicentennial gets into high
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Ted- -
gear in April 1976, Mayor
BULLETIN
Rizzo met in Washington with
White House officials last
E - 600,809
Feb. 26 to ask for the remain-
S - 678,910
ing $70 million from that $100
million commitemnt in some
FYI
immediate package.
Asked for comment on the
White House meeting, Rafsky
of which I thought were out-
said from his Philadelphia
home last night: "It's best
standing, some not SO. There
not to say very much, except
are no reasons why Phila-
that I did meet with Marrs
delphia people can't upgrade
today."
those."
July
Dr. Marrs, who has headed
Dr. Marrs added that "any
the White House Bicentennial
proposals which Philadelphia
task force for only a week,
may have in the future will
met Rafsky when his train ar-
also be given attention."
rived from Philadelphia yes-
"But," he warned, "time is
terday, took him to lunch and
flying."
Ted
marrs
then took him to the White
House for the funding dis-
4-8-75
cussion.
al
"It was very comfortable,
friendly, a hard-working ses-
sion," Dr. Marrs said.
Rafsky was informed of the
results of a Thursday session
in which President Ford was
informed of three areas:
transportation problems af-
fecting the national Bicenten-
nial, other logistical aspects
of the national Bicen, and
funding for the Philadelphia
Bicen.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
X
May 2, 1975
Trackler
MEMORANDUM TO:
JACK MARSH
FROM:
RUSS ROURKE
Jack, I advised Ted Marrs that Hugh Scott wants a progress report
on the Philadelphia applications. Ted indicated that he spoke with
Quick in Scott's office yesterday and indicated that a comprehensive
report will be ready for delivery in about two weeks. Ted has been
awaiting OMB confirmation on the figures used in his report. At
Ted's suggestion, I called Don Durman in OMB to give him a gentle
nudge in this connection.
If the two-week time frame is not satisfactory for Hugh Scott's
purposes, please advise and I will get back with Ted.
P.S.
Don Durman called back to indicate that he was optimistic that the
figures he is pulling together and the rationale on the various projects
(he is working with Meeker on this) will be available by the end of
next week.
CC: Ted Marrs (sent)
May 19, 1975
Dear Hugh:
Many thanks for your recent letter concerning
Philadelphia's request for Federal support of
the Philadelphia Bicentennial Program.
I couldn't agree with you more in regard to
Dr. Ted Marrs. I have the highest regard for
his abilities and consider myself very fortunate
to have him on my staff. I have taken the liberty
of forwarding a copy of your letter to him.
You m ght like to know I brought your letter to
the President's attention.
With kindest personal regards, I am
Sincerely,
John O. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
The Honorable Hugh Scott
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
JOM/dl
GERALD 18817 ? FORD
HUGH SCOTT
MARTIN G. HAMBERGER
PENNSYLVANIA
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
EDITH V. SKINNER
Mnited States Senate
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
MAY 16 1975
May 15, 1975
Mr. John 0. Marsh
Counsellor to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear John:- Jack-
Just a note to thank you for your
assistance in responding to Mayor Rizzo's
request for Federal support of the
Phialdelphia Bicentennial Program.
Dr. Ted Marrs has done an excellent
job in understanding the problem and
being responsive to Mayor Rizzo's request.
Attached for your information is a copy of
my letter to Mayor Rizzo advising him
of the results of your study.
I sincerely appreciate your
cooperation and courtesies that have
been extended to my staff and repre-
sentatives of the City of Philadelphia.
With kind regard,
Sincerely,
7th Hugh Scott
United States Senator
HS/es
HUGH SCOTT
MARTIN G. HAMBERGER
PENNSYLVANIA
ADMINISTRATIVN ASSISTANT
United States Senale
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
May 13, 1975
Honorable Frank Rizzo
Mayor
City of Philadelphia
City Hall
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dear Frank:
In response to our recent meeting with Presidential
Counsellor, John 0. Marsh, the White House has prepared
the attached compilation of federal support of the Phila-
delphia Bicentennial Program.
As you can see, $87.6 million has been authorized to
date and $8.1 million is under active consideration. I
have received assurances from the White House of coopera-
tion from the Executive in handling future requests for
funding submitted by the City of Philadelphia. Therefore,
I view this compilation as a status report with every
expectation that additional funding will be made available
to fund new programs.
I take this opportunity to reiterate my strong support
for the Bicentennial program endorsed by the City of Phila-
delphia. Please keep me fully advised as to your progress
and I will continue, as in the past, to be of every possible
assistance.
It is a pleasure to work with you on these matters of
mutual interest.
With kind regard,
Sincerely,
Hugh Scott
United States Senator
HS/mcl
JUN : 5 - AM
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA
FRANK L. Rizzo
MAYOR
May 30, 1975
Honorable Hugh Scott,
United States Senate,
Washington, D. C. 20510.
Dear Senator Scott:
I have your May 13th letter with the compilation of
Federally-funded projects for Philadelphia's Bicentennial
prepared by the White House.
As your letter notes, the compilation indicates that
$87.6 million has been authorized to date. Since this
total is significantly larger than the actual Bicentennial
monies we have received, I requested Philadelphia '76
officials to review the material.
I have been informed that the $87.6 million total
includes more than $45 million in projects that normally
would be coming to Philadelphia, whether we were having
a Bicentennial or not. In short, these $45 million in
projects were never included among the $100 million that
Philadelphia '76 was seeking from the Federal government.
The two projects that comprise the major share of
the $45 million are the restoration and improvements in
the Independence Hall National Historical Park being
carried out by the National Park Service and the High
Speed Rail Line between center city and the airport.
Both these projects were underway well before the
$100 million Federal commitment was obtained from the
White House.
Honorable Hugh Scott
- 2 -
May 30, 1975
Although both are related to the Bicentennial, they,
along with other activities, have never been included in
the basic funding plan involving Federal fiscal assistance
for Philadelphia '76.
In my judgment, the inclusion of these projects appears
to be an effort by the Federal Administration in Washington
to back away from its $100 million commitment to Philadelphia
and to me as the Mayor of the City.
This impression is given credence by the fact that,
also included among the $87.6 million compilation, are
grants to university professors for subject matter unrelated
to the Bicentennial.
Philadelphia '76 officials assure me that the actual
Bicentennial funding total is $41.2 million, not $87.6 million.
Although William Rafsky is now discussing this exact matter
with Dr. Theodore Marrs, Special Assistant to the President,
I find it most distressing that, with less than a year before
the Bicentennial officially opens, we have received less than
half of what had been anticipated. In addition, we are re-
ceiving very little encouragement for further funds, except
for the possible $8.1 million of projects now under consideration.
We already have indicated our willingness to modify the
original $100 million commitment if we could receive Federal
funds for our greatest need -- visitor services and visitor
amenities. Although additional monies for Bicentennial pro-
grams would be welcome, we feel that immediate funds to provide
essential visitor services are crucial to the success of our
celebration.
I am informed by the Philadelphia '76 staff that when
they pursue such projects at the Federal level, they get a
typical bureaucratic runaround instead of the promised
special handling for Philadelphia Bicentennial Federal funding
requests. We are greeted either with a lack of sympathy or
irritation that we are creating bureaucratic problems.
Honorable Hugh Scott
- 3 -
May 30, 1975
An illustration of this is outlined in the attached
May 19th, Evening Bulletin editorial, "Regional Medical
Foul-Up".
All of this leaves me in an embarrassing and somewhat
untenable position. In order to avoid this kind of situ-
ation, you recall in a meeting arranged by you with John
Marsh, we requested a block grant of $50 million for use
in servicing the crush of visitors expected in Philadelphia
next year.
Despite the fact that the U. S. Government would be
vulnerable to criticism if funds for these services were
not provided, the block grant was turned down and no
suitable alternative has been offered.
If this situation does not change, I feel it is my
obligation as the Mayor to fully inform the public of this
failure by the Federal government to fulfill its $100 million
commitment. It seems to me that if the will and interest
were present in Washington, that some sum, even as little
as $15 or $20 million could be found to cope with these
critical visitor services needs.
I am informed by Mr. Rafsky that Dr. Marrs has asked
for a few more days to review material Philadelphia '76 is
sending to him. If there is anything you can do to get
more meaningful results than have been presented to us, it
would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
FRANK L RIZZO
FLR:mt
Attachment.
PULITZER
PRIZE
1964
The Evening Bulletin
1905
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AN INDEPENDENT. LOCALLY OWNED NEWSPAPER SERVING THE
GREATER PHILADELPHIA AND SOUTH JERSEY AREA
PUBLISHED EVENING AND SUNDAY BY BULLETIN COMPANY. PHILADELPHIA, PA. 29109 /
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ROBERT L TAYLOR, Chairman of the Board
WILLIAM L McLEAN, III, Editor and Publisher
JOHN G. McCULLOUGH, Editor, Editorial Page WILLIS S. HARRISON, Assistant Editor, Editorial Page
Educatial Page Sait: DOUGLAS BEDELL, JAMES JOHNSON, ARTHUR McGUIRE,
BARBARA MURPHY, CHARLES THOMSON, WILLARD WEST, GORDON WHITCRAFT.
News Executives- B. DALE DAVIS, Executive Editor:
PHILIPEVANS, Managing Editors SAMUEL BOYLE, Amirant Managing Editor; CLAUDS LEWIS, Associate Editor.
Vice Presidents-ALBERT SPENDLOVE, JOSEPH G ELLIOTT, RICHARD W. CARPENTER
JACK BETSON, Circulation Director; RICHARD POWERS, Production Managers
REGINALD BEAUCHAMP. Assistance - the Publisher JOHN A- FLYNN, Treasurer; CATHERINE H. DEISS, Secretary.
10
MONDAY, MAY 19, 1975
A
Emergency on emergencies
Y
Regional medical foul-up
I thought you would be
A
interested in the Mayor's
position with reference
to Federal funding for
Philadelphia's Bicentennial
William L. Rafsky
executive director
IUN 4 1975
philadelphia '76 inc.
suite 1700, psfs bldg.
12 south 12th street
philadelphia, pa. 19107
215 629 1776
m
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA
FRANK L. RIZZO
MAYOR
May 30, 1975
Honorable Hugh Scott,
United States Senate,
Washington, D. C. 20510.
Dear Senator Scott:
I have your May 13th letter with the compilation of
Federally-funded projects for Philadelphia's Bicentennial
prepared by the White House.
As your letter notes, the compilation indicates that
$87.6 million has been authorized to date. Since this
total is significantly larger than the actual Bicentennial
monies we have received, I requested Philadelphia '76
officials to review the material.
I have been informed that the $87.6 million total
includes more than $45 million in projects that normally
would be coming to Philadelphia, whether we were having
a Bicentennial or not. In short, these $45 million in
projects were never included among the $100 million that
Philadelphia '76 was seeking from the Federal government.
The two projects that comprise the major share of
the $45 million are the restoration and improvements in
-
the Independence Hall National Historical Park being
carried out by the National Park Service and the High
Speed Rail Line between center city and the airport.
Both these projects were underway well before the
$100 million Federal commitment was obtained from the
White House.
is
FORD
ALD
Honorable Hugh Scott
- 2 -
May 30, 1975
Although both are related to the Bicentennial, they,
along with other activities, have never been included in
the basic funding plan involving Federal fiscal assistance
for Philadelphia '76.
In my judgment, the inclusion of these projects appears
to be an effort by the Federal Administration in Washington
to back away from its $100 million commitment to Philadelphia
and to me as the Mayor of the City.
This impression is given credence by the fact that,
also included among the $87.6 million compilation, are
grants to university professors for subject matter unrelated
to the Bicentennial.
Philadelphia '76 officials assure me that the actual
Bicentennial funding total is $41.2 million, not $87.6 million.
Although William Rafsky is now discussing this exact matter
with Dr. Theodore Marrs, Special Assistant to the President,
I find it most distressing that, with less than a year before
the Bicentennial officially opens, we have received less than
half of what had been anticipated. In addition, we are re-
ceiving very little encouragement for further funds, except
for the possible $8.1 million of projects now under consideration.
We already have indicated our willingness to modify the
original $100 million commitment if we could receive Federal
funds for our greatest need - visitor services and visitor
amenities. Although additional monies for Bicentennial pro-
grams would be welcome, we feel that immediate funds to provide
essential visitor services are crucial to the success of our
celebration.
I am informed by the Philadelphia '76 staff that when
they pursue such projects at the Federal level, they get a
typical bureaucratic runaround instead of the promised
special handling for Philadelphia Bicentennial Federal funding
requests. We are greeted either with a lack of sympathy or
irritation that we are creating bureaucratic problems.
Honorable Hugh Scott
- 3 -
May 30, 1975
An illustration of this is outlined in the attached
May 19th, Evening Bulletin editorial, "Regional Medical
Foul-Up".
All of this leaves me in an embarrassing and somewhat
untenable position. In order to avoid this kind of situ-
ation, you recall in a meeting arranged by you with John
Marsh, we requested a block grant of $50 million for use
in servicing the crush of visitors expected in Philadelphia
next year.
Despite the fact that the U. S. Government would be
vulnerable to criticism if funds for these services were
not provided, the block grant was turned down and no
suitable alternative has been offered.
If this situation does not change, I feel it is my
obligation as the Mayor to fully inform the public of this
failure by the Federal government to fulfill its $100 million
commitment. It seems to me that if the will and interest
were present in Washington, that some sum, even as little
as $15 or $20 million could be found to cope with these
critical visitor services needs.
I am informed by Mr. Rafsky that Dr. Marrs has asked
for a few more days to review material Philadelphia '76 is
sending to him. If there is anything you can do to get
more meaningful results than have been presented to us, it
would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
FRANK L. RIZZO
FLR:mt
Attachment.
CC: Mr. Al Gaudiosi, Philadelphia '76, Inc.
April 21, 1975
MEMORANDUM TO:
TED MARRS
FROM:
RUSS ROURKE
Ted, please note Jack's comment on my memo.
Thank you.
RAR cb
BERALD is. FORD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 16, 1975
MEMO TO:
JACK MARSH
FROM:
RUSS ROURKE
N
Jack, I have forwarded a copy of the attached
to Ted Marrs. Last night, Ted advised me
of the detailed effort he's making with regard
to a complete categorization of all pending
Philadelphia project applications. He appears
to be riding herd on the entire problem.
Perhaps Ted
should Switt n M
CONSUMER PROTECTION
We must provide consumers stronger
protection against the ever-growing
power of corporate industry. When
corporations set prices, control
distribution, and engage in other
I am deeply committed toward
non-competitive practices, the burden
Philadelphia's Bicentennial goal of a
always falls hardest upon the consumer.
meaningful and memorable celebration,
To correct this injustice, I have called for
and I have pledged my fullest efforts to
ensure that our city receives adequate
legislation to strengthen the government's
Federal funding. (The above photo was
antitrust laws and enforcement authority.
taken at a meeting in my office which I
I believe we can significantly bring
called to discuss Bicentennial funding
down high prices and control inflationary
with local and Federal authorities. From
tendencies through vigorous antitrust
left: John Marsh, Counsellor to the
enforcement. I have already sponsored in
President, myself, and Philadelphia Mayor
Frank Rizzo.) I'm very happy to tell you
this Congress a bill to repeal the fair trade
that shortly after this meeting, the White
laws. It is my conviction that competition
House assured me that Philadelphia will
produces a wide variety of products at the
receive up to $100 million in grants for
lowest possible prices for the consumer
Bicentennial activities and projects.
and industry.
AIDING OUR VETERANS
We must serve the needs of all our veterans with the same constancy of devotion they
have given our country in time of war. I have introduced legislation to provide Cabinet-level
status for the Administrator of the Veterans Administration. I can see no reason why our
Nation's third largest Federal agency should not have Cabinet status.
I have also called for legislation to make veterans eligible to receive financial assistance
for 45 months, without restrictions on the level of training for which the funds would be
used. I believe this bill will enable veterans to better compete academically with their
non-veteran peers and will also aid those who aspire to further their education beyond the
undergraduate level.
Since neither the GI Bill nor the VA were in existence at the end of World War I,
veterans of that war have been greatly neglected. I find this extremely distressing, and have
called for legislation to provide a guaranteed pension ranging from $135 to $275 a month for
all World War I veterans.
Recently, I was very honored to receive the Silver Helmet Congressional Award of
AMVETS at their convention in Washington. During the ceremonies, Philadelphia Post 100
served as honor guard, and my own Post 77 of Olney was present to share the occasion with
me.
IF I CAN BE OF ASSISTANCE IN ANY WAY PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT MY
OFFICES IN WASHINGTON, OR IN THE COMMONWEALTH. In Washington, the number is
202-224-6324
Philadelphia: 215-597-0870
Pittsburgh:412-261-3230 .Harrisburg:7I7-782-3770.
HEALTH CARE
Thousands of elderly Pennsylvanians
are living in inadequately equipped and
unsafe nursing homes. Just two years ago,
a fire in a Philadelphia nursing home
resulted in the tragic death of eleven
residents.
To give our elderly the care they
deserve, I have introduced legislation to
provide adequate home health care as an
FOCUS
alternative to nursing home confinement.
My bill would require that health services
in the home be included in State Medicaid
PENNSYLVANIA
programs, and would provide rent
Meeting with Secretary of Transportation
payments to elderly individuals who
William T. Coleman.
would otherwise require nursing home care.
Senator Hugh Scott Reports
I believe this bill will help our elderly by providing them the care they need in the
understanding environment of the home - and it will end the nightmare so many now face
"The tasks we face are difficult, and we can accomplish them only if
at impersonal and often unsafe nursing homes.
we work together.'
NAMES AND NOTES
PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN
INAUGURAL ADDRESS, 1949
I'm delighted that President Ford, at my suggestion, has nominated Philadelphia City
Councilwoman Dr. Ethel Allen to the National Commission on the Observance of
International Women's Year I am very proud of the All-Philadelphia Boys Choir which
has been selected to represent the United States on a Goodwill Concert Tour this year
am deeply concerned over the Office of Management and Budget decision to cut back
personnel needed to staff the expanded facilities at the Independence National Historical
United States Senate
Park in Philadelphia. I have contacted several members of the House Appropriations Interior
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
Subcommittee - - including the
AIRPORT SAFETY
Chairman - - requesting them to assure us
that the needed funds will be
U.S.S.
As a result of my request for a
available
William Dickinson, former
Federal investigation of alleged safety
managing editor of the PHILADELPHIA
hazards at the Philadelphia International
BULLETIN, is my appointee to the
Airport, state and local authorities are
Federal Privacy Protection Study
presently working to improve the airport's
Commission.
safety equipment.
I called upon the heads of the Federal
COMMISSION APPOINTEE
Aviation Administration (FAA) and the
Recently I testified before
National Safety Transportation Board
Congressional committees on the
(NTSB) to investigate safety conditions at
appointment of Joan Aikens,
the airport, and report to me on their
Swarthmore, my nominee to the Federal
findings. I was dissatisfied with the scope
Elections Commission. I authored the
APRIL, 1975
and method of the FAA report. However,
legislation establishing the Commission
POSTMASTER: FORWARD TO NEW ADDRESS
from my talks with City and Airport
and its success in a matter of the highest
officials, I felt that the findings submitted
order to me. I am certain Ms. Aikens will
CORRECTION REQUESTED.
by the NTSB are leading to the remedial
serve ably and with full knowledge of the
action now under way.
high trust placed upon her.
TOWARD FULL EMPLO YMENT
In this time of high unemployment,
Philadelphia Navy Yard. As soon as I
our country crucially needs a concrete
learned of a Navy plan threatening 773
plan to actively achieve full national
civilian workers at the Navy Yard, I issued
employment -- and I believe it is the
a strong protest to Secretary of Defense
overriding responsibility of this Congress
James R. Schlesinger and Navy Secretary
to work cooperatively in developing one.
J. William Middendorf. I worked closely
Legislation I have called for would
with members of the Pennsylvania
establish a "Federal Full Employment
Congressional delegation and through
Board," to serve as an independent
quick bipartisan action, we were able to
agency within the Executive Branch of
stave off the Navy force reduction
the government. The board would be
proposal while it was still in the planning
charged with determining the most
stage.
effective and efficient means of attaining
our employment goal. It would consist of
For many months, I have been
five full-time members appointed by the
working closely with Federal and local
President, and would include
authorities to prevent the closing of the
representatives from labor, management,
Frankford Arsenal by the Department of
an economist, a manpower expert, and
Defense. I recently asked Senator Stennis,
one representative of the public.
Chairman of the Armed Services
Committee, to review the planned closing
Also, legislation I am supporting
to determine if the action is in compliance
would establish 20,000 public service jobs
with the intent of the federal Arsenal Act.
to rehabilitate the Nation's railroad
Immediately after my request was
system. This program would help relieve
granted, I contacted the Secretary of the
our serious unemployment problem, while
Army to request a delay of all plans to
at the same time make a major
close the Arsenal pending the outcome of
contribution toward improving the
the Senate review. There is currently
country's railroads. The bill is aimed at
under consideration an Army plan to
our unemployed and under-employed,
consolidate many of the existing facilities
and would create jobs in the $10,000
into a limited number of Armament
annual salary range.
Research and Development Centers. I
I am most happy to report to you the
heartily support the proposal that Mayor
success of efforts to save 773 jobs at the
Rizzo, Senator Schweiker and I presented
to President Ford to locate one of these
centers in the Philadelphia area. Be
assured that I will work vigorously to save
these very vital jobs through any feasible
channel.
In the last session of Congress, we
passed the Emergency Jobs and
Unemployment Assistance Act of
1974 - - the largest federally funded
Discussing the needs of Pennsylvania's
employment program since the
labor unions with Clothing Worker leaders
Depression. The Act authorizes $21.2
(from left) Peter Swoboda and Harry
million for the Philadelphia area, enough
Goldsmith.
to create 2,700 job openings.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
5/28/75
RUSS:
Ted Marrs called - said he had just
spoken with Rizzo and not a word was
mentioned about Bicentennial (he thought
this was a good sign!) Rizzo called him
re assisting in setting up a Conference/Semi-
nar in Philadelphia re ethnic matters.
"Maybe a working relationship has been
established. "
Dr. Marrs just wanted to pass this along
to you.
Connie
Jach-FYI-
GERALD is. FORD
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R.
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SCOTT, HUGH (SENATOR)
PHILADELPHIA '76, INC
THE WHITE HOUSE
chron
WASHINGTON
June 10, 1975
Dear Senator Scott:
The attached summary sheet is in the same format which we
previously used to display Federal support of the Philadelphia
Bicentennial effort.
Since the May 27 report:
1. One proposal for $21,900 has been authorized by NEH which
increased the amount reported previously ($459,008) to
$480,908 as shown. The corresponding reduction is shown
in the "Under Consideration" column (from $381,730 to
$355,694).
2. One (1) Philadelphia '76 proposal for which funds were
expected from DOT has been deleted; thus, the Number of
Projects dropped from 9 to 8 and the "Under Consideration"
amount has been reduced to $331,500 from $437,500.
3. One (1) proposal to HEW has been authorized which increases
the prior Authorized amount to $2,944,583 from $2,175,323.
The "Under Consideration" amount has been reduced accordingly
from $2,633,445 to $1,864,185.
4. Six (6) proposals for which Philadelphia '76 expects funds
from DOI have been added to the 5 reported previously for a
new total of 11, and the corresponding total amount for the
additional 6 proposals - $325,000 - has been added to the
"Under Consideration" column. Two (2) projects have been
added to "Other Philadelphia Proposals" which increased the
number from 13 to 15. One (1) has been authorized which
increases the Authorized amount to $16,425,000 from $16,160,000
previously reported, and the other is "Under Consideration"
for the amount added - $535,000.
5. The net increase in the total amount of Authorized Federal
Funds is $1,441,360. Our expectation is that the total
should exceed $2,000,000 by the end of FY'75.
Page 2
The status of HUD $701 planning funds will also be of interest
to you:
Status of HUD §701 Planning Funds
to the City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Total National Program
fiscal year 1973
$ 340,000
$ 100,000,000
fiscal year 1974
785,000*
75,000,000
fiscal year 1975
505,000
100,000,000
fiscal year 1976 (est.)
--
--
* In FY 1974, Philadelphia also received the following funds:
$515,000 - Community Renewal Program (CRP)
294,000 - Neighborhood Development Program (NDP)
These represent "recaptured" funds, whose programs have expired
but whose- funds could be retained in support of a legitimate
approved program. Both of these programs were funded for
Philadelphia in order to support Philadelphia '76 Bicentennial
plans.
HUD's Section 701 Planning Grants (authorized under the Housing Act of
1954) are obligated at the end of the fiscal year after negotiation with
the recipient; funds appropriated in FY 1975, are therefore spent by the
recipient in FY 1976. Congress has directed HUD to obligate in FY 1975
all funds available in this program, which HUD is in the process of doing;
there will be no funds at 'year end. The President had not requested
any funds for this program in his FY 1976 budget; but, HUD will soon
be transmitting a budget amendment to the Congress, requesting $50 million
and reversing that earlier decision.
HUD suggests that its administrative criteria for distributing these
funds -- including past performance and present recipient plans --
would give Philadelphia only $339,700 in FY 1975 funds. As it is,
HUD expects to make that $505,000. Division of the funds between
the city and Philadelphia '76 is primarily a local decision.
"Additional Details" are attached.
Page 3
I hope that this will be helpful to you. We shall continue
our endeavors in this area.
Sincerely,
ISI. THEODORE C. MARRS
Theodore C. Marrs
Special Assistant to the President
The Honorable Hugh Scott
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
bcc: Jim Lynn
Jack Marsh
Paul O'Neill
Jerry Jones
JUN 11 1975
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Date 6/11/75
TO:
Jack Marsh
FROM: DR. THEODORE C. MARRS
For your signature
For your coordination
For your information
X
Per our conversation
Other:
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 10, 1975
Dear Senator Scott:
The attached summary sheet is in the same format which we
previously used to display Federal support of the Philadelphia
Bicentennial effort.
Since the May 27 report:
1. One proposal for $21,900 has been authorized by NEH which
increased the amount reported previously ($459,008) to
$480,908 as shown. The corresponding reduction is shown
in the "Under Consideration" column (from $381,730 to
$355,694).
2. One (1) Philadelphia '76 proposal for which funds were
expected from DOT has been deleted; thus, the Number of
Projects dropped from 9 to 8 and the "Under Consideration"
amount has been reduced to $331,500 from $437,500.
3. One (1) proposal to HEW has been authorized which increases
the prior Authorized amount to $2,944,583 from $2,175,323.
The "Under Consideration" amount has been reduced accordingly
from $2,633,445 to $1,864,185.
4. Six (6) proposals for which Philadelphia '76 expects funds
from DOI have been added to the 5 reported previously for a
new total of 11, and the corresponding total amount for the
additional 6 proposals - $325,000 - has been added to the
"Under Consideration" column. Two (2) projects have been
added to "Other Philadelphia Proposals" which increased the
number from 13 to 15. One (1) has been authorized which
increases the Authorized amount to $16,425,000 from $16,160,000
previously reported, and the other is "Under Consideration"
for the amount added - $535,000.
5. The net increase in the total amount of Authorized Federal
Funds is $1,441,360. Our expectation is that the total
should exceed $2,000,000 by the end of FY'75.
Page 2
The status of HUD $701 planning funds will also be of interest
to you:
Status of HUD §701 Planning Funds
to the City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Total National Program
fiscal year 1973
$ 340,000
$ 100,000,000
fiscal year 1974
785,000*
75,000,000
fiscal year 1975
505,000
100,000,000
fiscal year 1976 (est.)
--
--
*
In FY 1974, Philadelphia also received the following funds:
$515,000 - Community Renewal Program (CRP)
294,000 - Neighborhood Development Program (NDP)
These represent "recaptured" funds, whose programs have expired
but whose- funds could be retained in support of a legitimate
approved program. Both of these programs were funded for
Philadelphia in order to support Philadelphia '76 Bicentennial
plans.
HUD's Section 701 Planning Grants (authorized under the Housing Act of
1954) are obligated at the end of the fiscal year after negotiation with
the recipient; funds appropriated in FY 1975, are therefore spent by the
recipient in FY 1976. Congress has directed HUD to obligate in FY 1975
all funds available in this program, which HUD is in the process of doing;
there will be no funds at 'year end. The President had not requested
any funds for this program in his FY 1976 budget; but, HUD will soon
be transmitting a budget amendment to the Congress, requesting $50 million
and reversing that earlier decision.
HUD suggests that its administrative criteria for distributing these
funds -- including past performance and present recipient plans --
would give Philadelphia only $339,700 in FY 1975 funds. As it is,
HUD expects to make that $505,000. Division of the funds between
the city and Philadelphia '76 is primarily a local decision.
"Additional Details" are attached.
Page 3
I hope that this will be helpful to you. We shall continue
our endeavors in this area.
Sincerely,
//S/ THEODORE C. MARRS
Theodore C. Marrs
Special Assistant to the President
The Honorable Hugh Scott
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS (NEA)
NEA reports no new approvals or rejections. Funding decisions
are expected to be announced by June 30, 1975, on all proposals
listed on our previous report (see copy attached) as being
under consideration.
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES (NEH)
Since our last report, NEH has approved one application entitled
"Philadelphia Architecture: A Panorama of a Civilization"
(02-146) in the amount of $21,900. The Summary of Federal
Agency Support has been amended to reflect this approval.
Funding decisions are expected to be announced by June 30, 1975,
on the proposals listed on our previous report (see copy attached)
as being under consideration.
Implementation applications have not been received for the three
applications listed below. However, discussions between P/'76
and NEH representatives are underway.
Project No.
Name
01-044
Film on the First Continental Congress
02-115
Design for Fun
02-116
10-673
History of American Labor
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE (HEW)
1. In our previous report, 11-702B, Project Medical Care, in
the amount of $1,864,185, was shown as being "Under
Consideration" for FY'75 funding. HEW's current report is
that this proposal is to be deleted from the FY'75 list and
that it will be considered for FY'76 funding.
2. Also, our previous report indicated that 11-746, Rat and
Vector Control, in the amount of $769,260 was "Under
Consideration" for FY'75. HEW's current report is that
that amount for FY'75 has been approved.
3. The Summary of Federal Agency Support has been amended to
reflect the above.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI)
1. As of the previous report (see copy enclosed), we stated
that Philadelphia ' 76 (P/'76) had listed 17 Historic
Preservation Proposals for which funds were expected. DOI
has reported that P/'76 and the State Historic Preservation
Officer (SHPO) have agreed that "requests to initiate
funding" would be filed with the National Park Service (NPS)
for the following projects, all of which are on warrants with
NPS:
2
Project No.
Name
Amount Requested
12-779
Lemon Hill (Fairmont Park)
$ 72,250
(?)
Mt. Pleasant (Fairmont Park)*
177,750
12-798
Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion
(Colonial Germantown)
15,000
(?)
U.S.S. Olympia*
30,000
12-788
Academy of Fine Arts
10,000
(?)
Edwin Forrest Mansion*
20,000
Total
$325,000
DOI has informed us that "requests to initiate funding" have
been filed for:
Project No.
Name
Amount Requested
12-779
Lemon Hill (Fairmont Park)
$ 72,250
(?)
Mt. Pleasant (Fairmont Park)
177,750
Total
$250,000
Additional documentation on which a final funding decision
will rest has not been received. If the needed material
is submitted in a timely manner and the reviews are favorable.
it is possible that both proposals could be funded during
FY'75.
2. Also, in the previous report, we mentioned in the Phila-
delphia '76 Proposals column on Page 2 the $800,000 Bureau
of Outdoor Recreation Grant to the State of Pennsylvania.
DOI's current report is that $265,000 for a Recreation
Center has been approved. No funding decision has been
made at this time on the balance of $535,000 but an
application for improvements to the Benjamin Franklin
Parkway in that amount is under consideration.
3. The DOI and Summary of Federal Agency Support sheets have
been amended to reflect the above.
* In view of the agreement between P/'76 and the SHPO. that the
proposals receive Federal Funds for their implementation, we
are adding them to the P/'76 Federal Funding Expectations
List.
3
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)
1. In the previous report, two (2) proposals as follows were
shown as being "Under Consideration:"
Project No.
Name
Amount
09-604
Bicentennial Management Plan $106,000
13-812
Mobility Information System
331,500
Total
$437,500
2. As of this report, Philadelphia '76 reports that the Bicen-
tennial Management Plan has been deleted from its list of
Federal Funding Expectations. The DOT and Summary of
Federal Agency Support sheets have been amended to reflect
this change.
3. A funding decision on 13-812 (Mobility Information System)
is expected on or before June 30, 1975.
SUMMARY OF FEDERAL AGENCY SUPPORT
OF
PHILADELPHIA'S BICENTENNIAL EFFORT
PHILADELPHIA '76 PROPOSALS
OTHER PHILADELPHIA PROPOSALS
TOTAL ALL PROPOSALS
FEDERAL FUNDS
FEDERAL FUNDS
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
FEDERAL AGENCY
NO. OF
UNDER
NO. OF
UNDER
TOTAL
UNDER
PROJECTS
AUTHORIZED
CONSIDERATION
PROJECTS
AUTHORIZED
CONSIDERATION
PROJECTS
AUTHORIZED
CONSIDERATI
otional Endowment/Arts
5
130,000
54,970
5
75,000
70,000
10
205,000
124,970
National Endowment/
Humanities
15
480,908
355,694
6
61,610
- 0 -
21
542,518
355,694
intional Science
Foundation
1
42,800
- 0 -
- 0 -
- 0 -
- O -
1
42,800
- 0 -
National Academy of
Science
1
400,000
- 0 -
- 0 -
- 0 -
- 0 -
1
400,000
- O -
Department of:
Transportation
8
31,557,000
331,500
3
30,756,000
- 0 -
11
62,313,000
331,500
Health, Education &
Welfare
10
2,944,583
1,864,185
See Note on Within Report
10
2,944,583
1,864,185
0
Housing and Urban
Development
2
5,515,000
- 0 -
3
- 0 -
505,000
5
5,515,000
505,000
Justice
1
- 0 -
- 0 -
1
- 0 -
58,777
2
- ( -
58,777
Commerce
4
- 0 -
4,000,000
- 0 -
- 0 -
- 0 -
4
- C -
4,000,000
Interior
11
297,000
325,000
15
16,425,000
535,000
26
16,722.000
860,000
TOTALS
58
41,367,291
6,931,349
33
47,317,610
1,168,777
21
88,684.901
8,100,126
JUL 24 1375
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
817 A. FURD
July 23, 1975
I
I thought this might be
of interest to you.
Donald Rumsfeld
D - -
Send to
Ted M. TKs
FORD LING LiB
to DIR
M
I had lunch with a knowledgeable member of the Media a few
days ago, who is also a personal friend. During the two-hour lunch
and conversation, I observed some comments which I think may be of
interest to you and to the administration, and are forwarded.
He stated that he has talked with several members of the
District of Columbia city government recently, and that he got the
impression that they are interested in requesting a grant of several
million dollars from the Ford Administration in connection with the
Bicentennial. He said he learned that the District's non-voting
Representative in Congress supports such a request. He stated that
those most interested in such a grant, are closely associated with
the local Democratic political machine. He expressed the belief
that if such a grant is requested and approved by the administration,
a considerable part of the money would be used for political purposes,
including contributions to indirectly oppose the President in 1976.
Relative to the Bicentennial, he said some of the most vocal
members of the District city government, seem to regard the Bicentennial
celebration as some kind of city-wide festival, with the several city
wards participating. He said he found very few who had an understanding
of the big Bicentennial picture, a celebration of the two hundredth birth-
day of our great Nation and an appropriate focus on that celebration
in our Nation's capitol and the capitol of the free world.
My friend attended the Conference of Mayors in Boston, and
said he observed that most of the Democratic Mayors at the Boston
meeting, appeared to be more interested in getting funds to bolster
their political organizations for 1976, than their alleged interest
in human needs in their cities. He said he saw the outline of a
refined welfare program which one of the Democratic Mayors brought to
the Conference, and that it appeared to be nothing more than a
politically inspired "handout" which did not seem to inspire nor
encourage useful and productive employment.
He stated that the President's refusal to grant or loan an
enormous amount of money to the poorly managed City of New York, was
regarded by most members of the Media as a wise action on the part of
the President. He said in his opinion, if the President had gone
along with the New York request, he would have found it difficult not to do
same for every other city government in the country who would ask such
aid from the Federal Government.
For identification of the writer of thei
letter to Mr. Rumsfeld.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 27, 1975
Dear Colonel Cumby:
Thank you for your thoughtful letter of January 14th.
I very much appreciate your taking the time to
give me your evaluation and reaction to several
of the issues that have recently been in the press.
I have referred your suggestions on a series of
media appearances that the President might .make
to Ron Nessen, the President's Press Secretary,
so that they can receive the careful consideration
they deserve. In that vein, I hope you had an
opportunity to see "A Conversation with the
President" last week.
Thank you again for taking the time to write.
Sincerely,
Donald Rumsfeld
Assistant to the President
Lt. Colonel Bert Cumby
United States Army, Retired
8201 - 16th Street
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
FORD & LIBRARY GERALD
July 26
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TO:
TED MARRS
FROM:
JOHN O. MARSH, JR.
For Direct Reply
For Draft Response
XX For Your Information
Please Advise
The attached was forwarded to me from
Don Rumsfeld. Thought you might find
it interesting.
July 26
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TO:
DON RUMSFELD
FROM:
JOHN O. MARSH, JR.
For Direct Reply
For Draft Response
For Your Information
Please Advise
Thanks for sending me a copy
the
of the suggestions forwarded to you
from Lt. Col. Cumby concerning the
Bicentennial.
GERALD
August 29, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
RUSS ROURKE
FROM:
JACK MARSH
I want you to work on Philadelphia's request to move the
Declaration of Independence to Phila. for the Bicentennial.
It is my view this should be staffed out and circulated through
the system. There are two questions I have:
(1) Should the document be sent to Philadelphia?
Approve
Disapprove
(2) Who should sign the letter?
President
Someone else, at the direction
of the President
The proper staffing people would be Ted Marrs, OMB, myself,
Congressional Relations, Domestic Council.
It should be pointed out in the staffing paper that there is a
tremendous interest in this and legislation has been introduced
by Senator Scott.
JOM/dl
FORD & LIBRARY GERALD
September 26, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JACK MARSH
FROM:
RUSS ROURKE
Ted Marrs advises me Senator Scott is starting to get some
pressure from Mayor Rizzo et al re Philadelphia's $100 million.
Ted is, of course, continuing to maintain the pressure on the
respective agencies where Philadelphia projectsapplications
are being processed. He has alerted Paul O'Neill to this
latest "pressure drive. If Ted is of the opinion that Senator
Scott may well approach the President directly on this whole
matter in the near future.
XOIM/RAR/dl
CC: Max Friedersdorf
GERALD R. FORD
SEP 29 1975
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 29, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
RUSS ROURKE
FROM:
TED MARRS 200
The original of the attached was provided to
Max Friedersdorf who will use it as a source
document in preparation of briefing paper for
the President's meeting with Senator Scott.
Enclosure
September 29, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MAX FRIEDERSDORF
FROM:
TED MARRS
I believe that the attached will be useful source
material for preparation of your briefing paper
for the President's meeting with Senator Scott.
Enclosure
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GERALD 1817 ? FORD
September 29, 1975
MEETING WITH SENATOR HUGH SCOTT
Monday, September 29, 1975
3:30 p.m.
The Oval Office
From: Theodore C. Marrs
I.
PURPOSE
General discussion with Senator Scott
II. BACKGROUND
A. Bicentennial Funding for Philadelphia
This has been a perennial problem. There are basic
differences of opinion:
1. "The Philadelphia view" is that President Nixon
and staff promised $100M dollars to Philadelphia.
Available records indicate there was a commitment
of "up to $100M dollars", dependent on technically
sound applications, funds coming from within exist-
ing categorical programs and funds within current
appropriation levels.
2. The "Philadelphia view" is that the accounting
attached as Tab A is inaccurate because Philadel-
phia would have received certain items anyway, that
certain items were started before the commitment,
and that some items are not "truly Bicentennial."
The facts are that the items have been included in
the various lists of proposals from Philadelphia.
Senator Scott has been outstanding in his understanding
and efforts despite the difficult situation in which he
has been placed (Tab B). Philadelphia pressures have
been great.
The President supported attention to Philadelphia
applications on a priority basis in March of this year
(Tab C). Since that time there have been essentially
no new Philadelphia applications. Since June the
following additional grants have been made as a result
is
FORD
GERALD
817
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of well developed applications which had been
previously submitted. They were funded from
within existing categorical programs.
$75,000
NEA
45,000
Interior
13,000
State
B. Prayer Proclamations
Senator Scott has requested that the Prayer
Proclamation collection presented to the
President be displayed in Christ Church in
Philadelphia. This is being arranged.
C. Recognition of Haym Salomon
There is an active campaign to insure recognition
of this Jewish revolutionary supporter. His
financial and other contributions were most impres-
sive. Loans were not repaid to him. There are
current efforts to obtain compensation for his
family.
Senator Scott has introduced Senate Resolution 99
which would recommend establishing "Haym Salomon
Day" (January 4, 1976).
D. Moving the Declaration of Independence to
Philadelphia
This has been requested by Mayor Riszo and the Daily
News. A petition with one million signatures in
support of such a move is said to be ready for
presentation.
Archives strongly opposes on the basis of fragility,
etc. The Congressional Research Service agrees that
there is significant risk in the proposed move.
Senator Scott has introduced legislation asking GSA
to survey the matter and make recommendations.
There is a paper on this issue now being staffed in
the White House.
617 GERALD ? FORD
B
SUMMARY OF FEDERAL AGENCY SUPPORT
OF
PHILADELPHIA'S BICENTENNIAL EFFORT
PHILADELPHIA '76 PROPOSALS
OTHER PHILADELPHIA PROPOSALS
TOTAL ALL PROPOSALS
FEDERAL FUNDS
FEDERAL FUNDS
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
FEDERAL AGENCY
NO. OF
UNDER
NO. OF
UNDER
TOTAL
UNDER
PROJECTS
AUTHORIZED
CONSIDERATION
PROJECTS
AUTHORIZED
CONSIDERATION
PROJECTS
AUTHOR ZED
CONSIDERATI
National Endowment/Arts
5
130,000
54,970
5
75,000
70,000
10
205,000
124,970
National Endownent/
Humanities
15
459,008
381,730
6
61,610
- 0 -
21
520,618
381,730
National Science
Foundation
1
42,800
- O -
I 1 0
- 0 -
- 0 -
1
42,800
- 0 -
National Academy of
Science
1
400,000
- 0 -
- 0 -
- 0 -
- 0 -
1
400,000
- 0 -
Department of:
Transportation
9
31,557,000
437,500
3
30,756,000
- 0 -
12
62,313,000
437,500
Health, Education &
Welfare
10
2,175,323
2,633,445
See Note on Within Report
10
2,175,323
2,633,445
Housing and Urban
Development
2
5,515,000
- 0 -
3
I 1 0
505,000
5
5,515,000
505,000
Justice
1
- 0 -
- 0 -
1
- 0 -
58,777
2
$
.
53,777
Commerce
4
$ 1 0
4,000,000
" - 0 -
à 1 0
- 0 -
4
-
4,000,000
Interior
5
297,000
- 0 -
13
16,160,000
or 0 -
18
16,457,000
- 0
TOWALS
53
40.576.131
7.507.645
31
47.052.610
633,777
94
87,628,741
8,141,422
B
HUGH SCOTT
MARTIN G. HAMBERGER
PENNSYLVANIA
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
EDITH V. SKINNER
United States Senate
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
WASHINGTON D.C. 20510
May 15, 1975
Mr. John 0. Marsh
Counsellor to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear John? Jack-
Just a note to thank you for your
assistance in responding to Mayor Rizzo's
request for Federal support of the
Phialdelphia Bicentennial Program.
Dr. Ted Marrs has done an excellent
job in understanding the problem and
being responsive to Mayor Rizzo's request.
Attached for your information is a copy of
my letter to Mayor Rizzo advising him
of the results of your study.
I sincerely appreciate your
cooperation and courtesies that have
been extended to my staff and repre-
sentatives of the City of Philadelphia.
With kind regard,
Sincerely,
7th Hugh Scott
United States Senator
HS/es
STATEMENT BY U. S. SENATOR HUGH SCOTT (R-PA.)
JUNE 18, 1975
"Over many months, I have been working closely with Mayor Rizzo and
PHILADELPHIA 76 Chairman Richard Bond to assure that maximum Federal funding is
provided for Philadelphia's Bicentennial effort. It is our mutual hope that the
City of Brotherly Love will have an outstanding and enduring commemoration of our
Nation's 200th birthday.
"To date, President Ford and other White House officials have given us
assurances that $42 million has been earmarked for Philadelphia's Bicentennial
programs. An additional $45 million has been authorized to support the Bicentennial
activities. I have personally discussed the funding with the President and I
pleage my continued efforts to work for the fullest possible Federal commitment to
the programs which are being planned.
"While the amount authorized in Federal funds is not the full amount
requested by the City of Philadelphia and PHILADELPHIA '76, I join with Mayor
Rizzo, Chairman Bond and all other Philadelphia Bicentennial planners in reaffirming
our efforts to increase that amount to the maximum possible.
"Also, I am delighted to report to you that I have been successful in
obtaining two new Federal appropriations to assist the Bicentennial effort. These
funds include $1.5 million for construction of a visitors' parking facility at
Independence National Historical Park, and nearly $3.3 million for demolition,
construction of a pedestrian mall and restoration of the historic Bond House. I
fully expect that additional appropriations will be forthcoming in the future.
###
HUGH SCOTT
MARTIN G. HAMBERGER
PENNSYLVANIA
RESISTANT
United States Senale
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20510
May 13, 1975
Honorable Frank Rizzo
Mayor
City of Philadelphia
City Hall
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dear Frank:
In response to our recent meeting with Presidential
Counsellor, John 0. Marsh, the White House has prepared
the attached compilation of federal support of the Phila-
delphia Bicentennial Program.
As you can see, $87.6 million has been authorized to
date and $8.1 million is under active consideration. I
have received assurances from the White House of coopera-
tion from the Executive in handling future requests for
funding submitted by the City of Philadelphia. Therefore,
I view this compilation as a status report with every
expectation that additional funding will be made available
to fund new programs.
I take this opportunity to reiterate my strong support
for the Bicentennial program endorsed by the City of Phila-
delphia. Please keep me fully advised as to your progress
and I- will continue, as in the past, to be of every possible
assistance.
It is a pleasure to work with you on these matters of
mutual interest.
With kind regard,
Sincerely,
Hugh Scott
United States Senator
HS/mcl
C
Philape
Charts
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 28, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JOHN OTTINA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION
AND WELFARE
FROM:
THEODORE C. MARRS sem
SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
PHILADELPHIA/D.C. FUNDING
APPLICATIONS
As a follow-up to the President's request regarding the
Philadelphia and D.C. applications, I would like to
offer the following guidelines:
1. Confer with appropriate officials in your
agency including the Secretary or Administrator
and determine your agency's ability to respond to
these requests during the next 30 days.
2. Report to Assistant Secretary Meeker at HUD,
Chairman of the Task Force for Philadelphia and
Washington, D. C., on these commitments both in
dollar amounts and program area no later than the
close of business April 7.
3. Treat all of the quality applications currently
in hand as priority applications and be prepared
for a funding announcement within 30 days.
If applications have not yet actually been submitted by
either Philadelphia or Washington or applications are found
to have technical problems which preclude their prompt
consideration, this information should be provided to
Assistant Secretary Meeker at the time of your April 7
report.
We are seeking quality projects in addition to rapid
administrative action. Our guidelines should be those
given to the cities. Specifically:
1. Funds will come from existing categorical programs.
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2. Applications must be technically sound.
3. Funding decisions will be made within current
appropriation levels.
The President wants the Bicentennial to be a success and
feels Philadelphia and the District of Columbia will play
an important role in the commemoration of our 200th
birthday. As he said, the Federal government is not going
to write out a check but we will do the next best thing --
expedite -- give help as quickly as possible to appro-
priate programs which follow the proper legal guidelines.
I look forward to working with you and plan to meet with you
on a frequent basis.
Thank you for your prompt consideration of this matter.
Becentennial
October 24, 1975
Dear Senator:
I have your letter of October 20 in which
you request a meeting with the President to
discuss a federal grant to provide human ser-
vices for the City of Philadelphia in connection
with the Bicentennial year.
I intend to discuss this matter directly with
the President, and I will be back in touch with
you shortly.
With warmest personal regards, I remain,
Sincerely,
John O. Marah, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
The Honorable Hugh Scott
United States Senate
Washington, D. C.
JOM:RAR:cb
FORD is LIBRARI
Bicentennial
(Crossed
November 22, 1975
backed-mars)
MEMORANDUM FOR:
TED MARRS
FROM:
JACK MARSH
You should keep the attached for a handy reference.
It's the type of thing that should be shown to Scott and used to
counter the Philadelphia request for additional assistance by
pointing out that Boston and other communities are already
severely critical of the Philadelphia position.
In reference to the Farmfest, it should be noted that this is
not being sponsored by the Department of Agriculture, but by
a private, non-profit group. It might be well to get an evalua-
tion from the Department of Agriculture as to their assessment
of this proposal to include its sponsors and its theme, as well
as the State of Missouri program for Missouri school children.
What is the NEA program, and how does it operate? Are other
States following the Missouri pattern?
JOM/dl
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