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Memo requesting all correspondence for
06/30/1972
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an investigation. 1 pg
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NA 14021 (4-85)
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Sent to State
2/4/70
Harvey Block
189 Moore Avenue
Leonia, New Jersey 07605
Dear Milter President,
1 would like to protect
the peace proposals submitted
by secretary of State William
Rodgen. & I wal were to
return her many conquered
lands from the June 1967
waito the arabe, her main
population center would
be virinevable to arab
artillery fiie. I scall has
always been america
stancheet ally in the
Middle East and the has
never asked direct military
aid in her dealings with
Sent to State
2/4/70
Harvey Block
189 Moore Avenue
Lzonia, New Jersey 07605
the arabs. I therefor
think that the u.s.
should be fairer to her
ally when the U. S.
submite her next peace
proposal. Thank -you for
your time.
Sincerely,
Harvey Block
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Sent to State
2/4/70
Jan 21, 1970
President Richard M. Nixon
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. President,
I shall never forget the thrilling moment of stading on the White
House lawn and listening to your warm words of welcome and support for
Mrs. Golda Meir. I felt then, that you and the Government of the
United States really understood Israel's position and Israel's needs
and would try to help them bring about a just and lasting peace in the
Middle East. The subsequent statements by Secretary of State Rogers
on the terms of a settlement not directly negotiated by the parties
concerned, and the delay in selling arms to Israel sorely needed to
maintain at least a balance of power, have filled me with dismay and
fear for the future.
I pray for a re-evaluation of America's position, with at least a
return to the belieft that details of a settlement will have to be worked
out in direct negotiations between Israel and the Arab coutries, and a
willingness to sell to Israel the supplies requested by Mrs. Meir.
Sincerely yours,
Hilm Block
Helen Block
1010 Playford Lane
Silver Spring, Md.
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STATE
1/05/70
2/16/70
the Then Anchea in rison
President of The United States
The sthite Hence
Washington, DC
Mr President
Le support the principle
direct 100 notiotion between
The Sac Issued and the brah
nations to acheeve perment
beare in The middle Eest
Grou Hut Block
pyn- Freepart. n. M.11520
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STATE
2/2/70
823 James Jane
Crast Himpsted
President Richard Misson
Jan, 9,1970
Dr hito House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. President
It is understandable that a President must try to safeguard
his country's interest. However, the advice given to him by the oil
interested parties, to undercut Israeli insistence on direct negotiation,
plays into Russian and Arab hands.
Such appeasement will give Russia control of Arabian oil.
Such appeasement will undermine America's moral leadership
and encourage Arab intransigence and terrorism.
How can Israel negotiate if there is nothing left to negotiate?
It is tiny Israel in this odd world of proxy war that is hold-
ing the fort for the west against Soviet expansionism.
It is therefore a mystery why the three Western big powers
seem to be going along with the Russian game in which we will be the
losers.
Respectfully
Hermali L. Block
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State
2/6/70
it
MRS. HERMAN BLOCK
STATE
1450 KENWOOD AVE.
CAMDEN, N. J. 08103
Jan. 5-1970
Dear Presidenti
you have Aledged and the support
direct negotistion between Ishael the
and anat States The policy of pritting
situation in the hands of ther
powers will only bring barkets surrender the
on thipart pesce inthibends Jarril
1957 which miant a complete will
not put this fate and future
ofth powers.
Eastisty direct negotiation Activen Issal
The great only way than pession the middle and
arab States.
Pressure should , prot in thelatter to
thateffect
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State
2/6/70
Cresident the
Irant to thank you fn your Cours
White
titeginen in this matter
Myo
Sincerly yours
Pre Block
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8. april adverse criticasm 10 1970 springfield 575 ave a mich 49015
she Mr President
my good wife & I, did
not like your attetude over
the Senate vote on the Judge
you mominated
C/52A
you act as a dietator
namely Hitter, Castro at al.
Mr President we nite you isse the
word "L" Please be careful
with this world We voted for
you but we didn't thank you
were going to give yourself a big
merease in wages. we are smhapper
about your spending in the white
home say 750. are to cover
a swinming good unports at
Florker & City. etco,
Suggest you start your program
from the bottom namely Poverty
From where we set you are a
phony
over
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We are young to vote for whil Hant
the mana who is for the poor
man.
If. Barry Golduate was
President the wer would be crea.
abig Certify like and - and you
are letting our youth get helled
evenday. When the big bombs 1
would stop it in 30 days. Two bad
Hany Druman is not President - he
would shew you etiqute of war.
$ mg to have to say these noty world
but you asked for it. you will not
be the next President for the simple 1
reason that you lack fostitude
Smirly Herbert E. Bleck
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d was born in Chicago 5-22-1902
I an white I am not against
a Judge form the smith you
goofed when you did not get
an accurate check on the men
you select . you no donlet know
that the man you select must
ahn use be an angel. you goofed
when you said you would net
select a man from the south
Please make a through inviteg t.gatin
of the men you select - whiler he
be black or white - or whith he
be from the month - senth - last
of rest.
Go
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We the people are very inh apper
about your procedure like going
all ont for the men on the moon
and telling pointy go to hell.
you are definelly a show off.
and you will yet you record come
the next election day.
Twbert E. Bluch BLOCK
575 aoc &
Springbric mil 49015
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MRS. HERMINE A. BLOCK
1239 CATALONIA AVENUE, CORAL CABLES, FLORIDA 33134
APR 27, 1970 FW
Apr. 6,1970
President Richard M. Nixon,
White House,
Washington, D. C.
RE Facifica Foundation.
Dear Mr. President,
I just finished a letter to Nicholas
Johnson of the Federal Communcation System, and I
sure would like to know who come they give out stations
to peple that spout the Communist line and the Black
Panther, tapes from Red China and Hanoi, what in
heavens name is this country coming to? I feel the
investigation of this agency is long over due, and also
few other departments, such as the STATE DEPARTMENT,
I remember so vividly President E senhower promising
an investigation, did we get is, NO and I am still
waiting- just to say something, I am a little dis-
appointed. I believe we are going to have Mr. Wallace
to do it-
A disgusted voter.
J/aBlack
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LOS ANGELES CALIF 30
PRESIDENT NIXON
WHITE HOUSE WASHDC
GET OUT OF VIETNAM STAY OUT OF CAMBODIA AND LAOS
MR AND MRS HERBERT J BLOCK 2045 EAST 73 STREET CHICAGO ILLINOIS.
409P PDT MAY 1 70
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1970 MAR 2 PM 5 27
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THE PRESIDENT
BY MEMO
THE WHITE HOUSE
ISRAEL WANTS PEACE NOT WAR SUPPORT AMERICAS ALLY WITH
MATERIAL AND DIPLOMATIC AID
10
HILDA BLOCK QUEENS NY
ESTHER FRANCES QUEENS NY
BESSEY MAGGID QUEENS NY
HILDA BLOCK QUEENS NY
WALTER GOLDSMITH QUEENS NY
LEONARD G THOMAS QUEENS NY
3
MR AND MRS LEVY QUEENS NY
SHIRLEY GROSS QUEENS NY
WALTER SHAPIRO QUEENS NY
2
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THE PRESIDENT
BY MEMO
THE WHITE HOUSE
ISRAEL WANTS PEACE NOT WAR SUPPORT AMERICAS ALLY WITH
MATERIAL AND DIPLOMATIC AID
10
HILDA BLOCK QUEENS NY
ESTHER FRANCES QUEENS NY
BESSEY MAGGID QUEENS NY
HILDA BLOCK QUEENS NY
WALTER GOLDSMITH QUEENS NY
LEONARD G THOMAS QUEENS NY
3
NR AND MRS LEVY QUEENS NY
SHIRLEY GROSS QUEENS NY
WALTER SHAPIRO QUEENS NY
2
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SENT
STATE DEPARTMENT
THE PRESIDENT
NOV 21 1969
THE WHITE HOUSE
BY MEMO
WE SUPPORT THE MORATORIUM WE WANT PEACE
MR AND MRS MEL G PROVENCHER 503 WEST 117 ST CHICAGO ILL
3
JACK C MARKS CHICAGO ILL
FORM 0805 PRINTED BY THE STANDARD REGISTER COMPANY, U. U.S.A.
mr.
PHILIP AND Mrs. KATZ 5008 WEST IOWA ST CHICAGO 60651
MR AND MRS JERRY FRIEDMAN
2
LAWRENCE SPEARS 1102 EAST 53 CHICAGO ILL
MR AND MRS IRVING M FRIEDMAN
MRS CANDICE SKOLL 5131 UNIVERSITY CHICAGO ILL
HERBERT J BLOCK 2045 EAST 73 ST CHICAGO ILL
MR AND MRS RAYMOND KUBY 5809 SOUTH BLACKSTONE CHICAGO ILL
DAVID CATT MD 823 S CLARMONT
SILENT MAJORITY
1+1 PRINTED BY THE STANDARD REGISTER COMPANY. 11. U.S.A.
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DR AND MRS FRANK ARTHUR JOST 130 EAST DELAWARE PLACE
MR AND MRS PATRICK MAHONEY 3451 WEST 64 PLACE CHICAGO ILL
EMMA L KATZ 3900 NORTH LAKE SHORE DR
2
F DAVIS 5718 SOUTH KIMBARK AVE CHICAGO 60637
"R AND MRS ROBERT S FA3RY 5415 SOUTH DORCHESTER CHICAGO
ROSALIE GORDON 4360 NORTH KEYSTONE CHICAGO ILL.
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June 18, 1970
Dear Mr. Block: Dairy
President Name approciates the spirit of good
citizenship and deep convern for our nation
which prompted you to give him the benefit of
your thoughts. Although the demands of his
time prevent him from sending you a personal
reply. be wants you to know that his efforts are
dedicated to salving the problems you discussed
which selete to the well-being of each of us and
to the future of our beloved country.
With the President's best wishes,
Sincerely,
Moble M. Melensamp
Staff Assistant
to the President
MMG:hm
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ming President's Club
YUkon 6-2440
HARRY BLOCK
60 EAST 42ND STREET
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10017
PMS/25
ack 6-18 hm
Mr. Harry Block
54-40 Little Neck Parkway
Little Neck, L. I. N. Y.
The Honorable Richard Nixon
President of the United States
Washington
D. C.
Dear Mr. Nixon:
Approximately 1½ years ago I voted for you to be the
President of the United States. I thought then, without
a doubt in my mind that you would never take a back seat
to our former President Johnson. I must admit now, I made
a mistake by voting for you. Why? My answer is as follows:
1. Your first mistake was not ending the war in Viet-
nam. I know it has been a tremendous task in trying to end
it, but end it I would have, somehow.
2. Just figure out or try and sit down and see what
you have done to this country with your decisions. You
have played youth against youth with the draft situation,
ruining the morals of our youth that they are all against
one another.
3. Our college students, the future brains of the
country, are losing their love for this country and this is
the most wonderful country in the world, only because of
your decisions. These kids do not know from day to day
what to expect from you, the leader of our country, I'll
tell you this Mr. President if you shortly do not take the
bull by the horns and end this war you will have no country
to preside over.
4. The stock market. Due to inflation, the war in
Vietnam, now Cambodia, can only deepen our present re-
cession, I just figured out 500,000 troops at an average
of $150. per month salary amounts to approximately
$52,000,000 per month. Where is the money going to come
from? Unless you tax the air we breathe let's be honest
Mr. President is big business really worth to hurt our
country the way your decisions are doing? If this war
LIFE MEMBER OF THE MILLION DOLLAR ROUND TABLE
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lasts much longer I personally do not believe you will
have a country to be President of.
5. Are the lives of our youth worth giving up to
help out a country like Vietnam with so many corruptions
for one American life. I never heard of Vietnam or Cambodia
and I am sure one half of the people in this country never
heard of it also, to waste one American life, for what?
Let's not kid ourselves Mr. President some of your Cabinet
are starting to feel the same way I do. Is all this worth
it? If eventually we have to fight a war which would be
our war, I am positive every college student or so called
radicals, including myself, a World War veteran (World War
II), and now am 60 years of age, would fight willingly
to defend our country. I entered the war willingly in
1943 at the age of 34 only because our country was at
stake. The college kids today are being taken apart
because the politicians have made it look bad for the
kids, as unpatriotic, believe me, Mr. President, if our
country was in jeopardy, every SO called radical would
put on a uniform to defend their country with no trouble.
Please Mr. President, to save this country from chaos,
sit down and analize this letter. I did not write this
to you as a radical but as a true American who has sit
down and watched this country deteriorate slowly and slow-
ly until there will be no more America, the country that
was built up many years by so many Americans.
Look at the stock market, who has done this? No one but
poor leadership. Interest zooming, prices, rent, every-
thing is out of hand unless you sit down with the brains
of this country and do something about it. Billions of
dollars are going down the drain each day only because
of improper decisions.
Mr. President, I could write 6 more pages, but I am
tired.
In closing, Mr. President, this is being written to
you by one who is a Lifetime Member of the Million
Dollar Round Table (one must sell $1,000,000. life
insurance for 6 consecutive years to become a life
time member). You can check my name and company,
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co. to corroborate my
standing.
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Again, I repeat, this letter is being sent to you by
a 60 year old man, not a nut, but one who is a true
American and who is terribly hurt at what is happening
to this country.
A reply from you would be appreciated.
Sincerely yours,
Marry Block
Harry Block
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54-40 Little Neck Parkway
Little Neck, Long Island
New York 11363
December 4th, 1968
The Honorable Richard Nixon
The Hotel Pierre
Fifth Avenue and 61st Street
New York City, New York
DEAr President:
I know I am premature in calling you Mr. President-
What is a few weeks?
I know that your experience a few years ago , losing
the Presidency will make you a better President. Do I envy
you, the anser is no. You are taking a country that is with-
out doubt the worst shape since President Lincoln. If you are
lucky to straighten out the affairs of this country it will
be a miracle. I think you can do it if you will take
advantåge of the many promising men in this country.
My name is Harry Block, in the Insurance Business with
my brother Cy Block, a former professional ballplayer. We
are both Life Members of the Million Dollar Round Table
Before I continue I would like you to know that I am just
recovering from a Stroke. I have been hospitalized and have
been home for 3 months. I am on my way to a partial recovery.
I amy not be able to go back to the Insurance business, where
the pressure is terrific. However, I will be able to
participate with Young Fellows in a future athletic program for
so many misfits you have staring you in the face. In many
ways, I feel sorry for you undertaking a job as you will have
at this time.
I am enclosing for you the News of December 3rd, just look
at these pictures! Do these leaders look as though they are
14 years of age? Junior High School students, maximum age
should be 14 - These look like pAid agitators. Where do they
come from? As you know when these agitators speak to kids
from 12 to 14 they follow and destroy property. Once you
dispose of men like Carmichael and Brown, this country will
really be in less trouble. They are paid agitators. When
we were kids from Emigrant Parents, we never knew or heard word
Black and White people. These agitators have really done the :
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age 2
Now the question is How do we combat this, now comes the interesting
part.
A few years ago, my brother, who always loved to teach
baseball and other sports to boys, flew to Washington at his
own expense, to speaks to a man named Mr. Hackett. He tried
to influence him to set up an athletic building and program where
he was willing to forgo his business and help with these
Juveniles. Mr. Hackett answer to my brother was, sorry, no funds.
Can you imagine the cost to this country by some of these
Juveniles these past few years in the riots and destruction. I
assure you, Mr. President, the avoidence of one destruction in
one town would have paid for a building and a play area like
Park Circle in Brooklyn.
The key to the whole thing is keep the boys minds occupied.
Give them something to do and that would avoid destruction. You
came from poor people, am I right?
Only this past April, we, my brother and I, brought Mr.
Leonard Lewin, Sports Writer for the New York Post, with us to
see. some of your future U. S. Citizens in action. These were
boys ages from 10 to 14 years old. This out fit was called
Blue Curtain Foundation, run by a Retired Actress. How do you
like that? I am enclosing a letter from her to Cy Block,
perhaps you, may know her. It has cost my brother personally
thousands of dollars for baseball uniforms for these boys. When
Leonard Lewin saw these boys, he was shocked, Mr. President.
Believe me, we were brought up in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, in
a cold water flat, we thought we were tough, we couldn't even
take a back seat. These were the toughest future citizens you
ever saw. Theylined up against the wall when my brother Cy,
handed out the uniforms. They were quiet Little Boys. I know that
these and other similar boys with proper guidance that neither the
Carmichaels or Rat Brown could change your country with the proper
men and guidance.
I am enclosed a book for you and your family to read -
"So you want to be a Major Leagear? A true story written by
Leonard Lewin of the New York Post. A great Sportswriter. I
am also enclosing an article written by Leonard Lewin after he
personally found time to visit with these boys which is self
explanatory. Everyone want to know how all these riots originated.
Curbing them when they are young and keep their minds occupied
with things they like is the only solution. Can you picture the
Black or white kids giving up a baseball or basketball game to liste
to agitators - NEVER-
I think I have given you more than a gist of what is on
my mind. My daughter Carol Shiffman is married , her husband is
a 1st Lieutenant, now in Viet Nam. My son is 19 and attends Ohio
State, he is a Junior. I therefore, even with my illness know I
will recuperate enough to participate in any program my brother
will come up with. He is a born leader and would love any athletic
program he enters into
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k; In closing, Mr. President- Elect, if you can find time to sit
with my brother myself T know we can he of help to you wit
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the youths of America. There are so many fellows like us
to help this country if men like you would let us help do
our part in making this aountry a better place to live in.
Respectivly Yours,
Harry Block
P.S. Mr. President, do you think if this book were given out
Free to all the boys in school, as a must to read, if it would
help or hurt the boys.
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"I'm going to try and get them into a Little
Cy, who lives in Lake Success but devotes every Monday night
to the Blue Curtain kids. Once he took about 200 youngsters
Cub Scout
around Bayside and built them into a league that now boasts
1,380 players. He also has organized the only girl's soccer-
baseball league, which is based in Lake Success and involves
six teams, 16 on a team.
Why these Blue Curtain kids?
"I got involved last year through Dr. Rose Franzblau and
LEONARD LEWIN
Judge Sylvia Liese of the Manhattan juvenile court," he ex-
plained.
"I-came down here, organized the team, chipped in with Mel
"I ain't a new one," insisted 10-year-old Carlos. "I
Heiman (a friend) to pay for all the equipment and got these
was here last week." The other kids had on their baseball
kids involved and interested though they were not good enough
uniforms with 'Blue Curtain' across the chest. Carlos
to play in any league. They come out because someone shows
some interest in them. Otherwise they would be wandering around
didn't, so they figured he was not entitled to the stockings
the neighborhood stealing things and getting into trouble."
being handed out.
This was nothing new for Cy. Some years ago he attempted
"I got my uniform home," Carlos said. "Do you want me
to organize a Little League in Harlem. "I registered 750 kids in
to run home and put it on?".
an area from 110th to 125th St., withing walking distance of
They gave him his stockings, blue with white trimming, and
Central Park," he said.
he took off his dirty sneakers and he put the stockings on over
"I was interested strictly in kids from 8-12 because you can
his trousers and he wore them proudly.
and should steer them when they are young enough and not
Cy Block grinned Carlos' enthusiasm. He watched as the
wait until it is a lost cause."
kids swarmed around the young man distributing the stockings
and suggested they lineup against the wall. "Against the wall.
Cy approached New York City and Washington because he
Against the wall," shouted 11-year-old Eddie and the kids im-
needed $25,000 for his program. "I know how vital it is in prob.
mediately lined up against the wall.
lem areas to interest the parents," he further explained. "I plan-
"Eddie's the captain," explained Cy's brother Harry. "He's
ned to give $5 in food stamps to parents who showed up at the
a real, tough kid. He has it in him to be a leader if he can be
games. I also was going to hire teenage umpires from the
reached. Sometimes he goes to school, sometimes he doesn't. He
neighborhood and pay $3 a game. I wanted the community
is the brightest talker. When he was made captain, he said: 'I'll
involved."
take charge.' And he does."
He shook his head as he recalled how he was forced to give
Pretty soon Eddie walked over to Cy Block and said: "What
up because she one had the vision or interest to invest in the
team you with, the Cubs?". Eddie knew Cy was with the Cubs
young where and when It would do the most good. "Can I pitch,
because he wears his old Chicago uniform everytime the Blue
I pitch hard," begged nine-year-old Alberto as practice continued.
Curtain kids practice at the Franklin Roosevelt Drive ball fields
"I'm saving you for the game," Cy said with a pat OR the head.
around Houston St. "I've got to wear the Cub uniform all the
Another youngster walked over. "Are you Puerto Bican?" he
time because it means something to these
was asked. "No," sald 10-year-old Nestor, "I was born here. I
kids to have anything major league
am American, my father is Puerto Rican."
around," said Cy, a lot heavier and older
The kid behind the plate was catching without a mask be-
since he was in the National League in
cause it had been stolen. "These kids have guts," Cy observed
the 1940s.
"they don't know what it means to be afraid yet. They are Dead
Little Eddie did not wait for an
End kids. They live around here and are members of a group
answer. "You still play with them?" he
organized by Katharine Anderson Fricke, who has done a great
Inquired. "No, I retired," Cy said. "Why?"
job for the Middle Collegiate Church on Second Av., and Seventh
Eddie asked. Cy backed off without an-
St. They are kids who can grow up into trouble if someone does
swering and Eddie joined the other kids,
not help."
now scattered around the make shift dia-
That is why he puts on his Cub uniform every Monday and
mond and engaged in batting practice.
holds practice for the Blue Curtain kids and then takes them to
"Most of them can't play at all," said
Katz' delicatessen for sandwiches and frankfurters. He knows
Cy. "They are kids who really are lost
they will care if someone cares. "Hey, Cy Block." 10-year-old
but give them direction and encourage-
Nestor shouted enthusiastically. "Can I pitch now?" Cy nodded
ment and they'll come out. Call 'em any-
and Nestor grinned and practice went on.
time and they'll be here." There were Puerto Rican kids and
Negro kids and Polish kids and Hungarian kids. They weren't
even really a team but they were there. Partly because they
were the only kids with uniforms and big league baseballs and
vtly because of Cy Block.
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AN OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT NIXON
Edwin S. Lowe
812 Fifth Avenue
New York, N.Y. 10021
May 22, 1970
Dear Mr. President
In the past I championed your cause and helped you to
be elected President, as you so graciously acknowledged
in your letter to me dated January 29, 1969. Now I am
quite discouraged over. your inaction and lack of aware-
ness that your policies to stem inflation are not working
and will not work unless you institute, immediately, Wage,
Price, Interest and Credit controls.
I have written and wired you on May 8th, 12th, 15th, 19th
and again on May 22nd, about the dangers of inflation,
and what may happen to our economy if you delay insti-
tuting effective controls.
Events, since I started to communicate with you, bear out
the fact that all the 7 points contained in my letters to you
and in my N. Y. Times ad published May 15th have un-
fortunately happened. A further delay in instituting con-
trols will aggravate our sagging economy-and it might
take us years to get our depressed economy stabilized
again.
Please pause and ponder and read this message in its en-
tirety. Our future and the destiny of our country are at
stake.
We have now reached the unfortunate stage in which our
problem is not only to stem inflation. Now, the urgency is
to PREVENT CONFUSION, CHAOS, and possibly the
worst DEPRESSION imaginable.
Respectfully,
Edwin S. Lowe
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MOYNIHAN, DANIEL B./B
July 2, 1970
Dear Herb:
it was perhaps the meet memorable half hour
of We life!
I will don't know exactly what happened. like
view last ovening that the discussion was all
very technical, that a Inyman probably would
be hered, and in any overs would not really
understand.
Here is the Mast catalog be had expected to
being. M you have a memout it would be worth
your while. Repositelly If yes have not spout
much time in the National Pertrait Gallery.
in really is a triumph.
Please - of my great gentitude to you.
1
Daviel P. Moynthan
Conseller to the Provident
Miz.
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Washington 20005
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MRS. HERMINE A. BLOCK
1239 CATALONIA AVENUE, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33134
July 25,1970
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President Richard M. Nixon,
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.,
Washinton, D. C.
Dear President,
Your scolding the Congress in their excess-
ive spending, is what we need more of, and I am sure
you know the heavy burden the tax payer is carrying at
this time- I also am very much opposed to the Family
Assitance Plan, and another is the Arts and Humanities,
this is a plain and simple waste of money.
Please let us have a little more of the
belt tighting - When you see your fellow countrymen
putting their money in Swiss Banks, and out of the
country you begin to wonder where this will all end.
Sincerely
HaBinek
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Dear Mr. Sween:
My for and I and E young friend visited the
Thomas Most exhibition this afternoon, the
day belowe it is to open, but everything 8 WAS
beautifully hung. It we BE fancionting a half
hour 06 I have had in a very long while and I
want to thank you for not only meking it possible
but drawing it to my attention.
It happons my son is a would-he carioonist
hirnself and it was especially interesting to
hins. We ere going to Fee Harb Block tomorrow.
He had net known of the opening and 60 we ETC
bringing him a catalog.
Sincerely
J
Daniel P. Moynthan
Counsellor to the President
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Mr. Earrin Swann
The Swara Collection of Caricature
and Cartoon
24 West 55 Street
New York, N. Y. 10019
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GENERAL
PRI6
September 3, 1970
Dear Mrs. Whitley:
On behalf of the President, I wish to thank
you for your letter of July 2 concerning
columnist Howard K. Smith and cartoonist
Herbert Block.
We appreciate knowing your strongly held
views. In our free society, these men
have every right to call the shots as they
will. The President would never use his
office to infringe upon our cherished
tradition of press freedom.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
(Mrs.) Margita E. White
Assistant Deputy Director
of Communications
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Mrs. C. E. Whitley'
Pageland, South Carolina, 29728
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Harold Block
41 Blake Avenue
Cranford, N. J. 07016
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January 12, 1971
Mr. Richard Nixon
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Nixon:
Perhaps I am remiss in not addressing you as Mr. President.
Agreed you have, through political maneuvering with adequate
financial backing, filled a vacancy in the White House.
Unfortunately, our political system does not permit the full
expressed will of the people from the selection of who the
candidate should be and which candidate should prevail. To
this citizen, however, the political achievement of a title,
particularly that of President of these United States, does
not make a President. The occupant of that office must win
for himself by his manners, words, and deeds that place within
the heart reserved for the respect, concern, admiration and
loyalty reserved for the President.
Unfortunately, you were born too late, and in a different era.
You should have been King Richard with the Tower and the Guil-
lotine as your accessories, or for the more fortunate, banishment
or available pilgrimages. It is extremely doubtful that this
letter will ever reach you and no doubt will be meaningless if
it does, to a man who doesn't even listen to his cabinet. This
letter does, however, achieve a purpose for this citizen by
attempting to purge from his system the anger and frustration
of having someone holding the title of President, who selfishly
places his political future and his loyalty to (financial) sup-
porters first. A man whose words do not support his deeds and
will sacrifice anyone near him, friend or foe who gets in his way,
or reach out to anyone, friend or foe, if that association will
forward selfish objectives.
Yours truly,
Harold
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HAL BLOCK
20 Raymond Avenue
Spring Valley, New York 10977
January 17, 1971
The Hon. Richard M. Nixon
President of the United States
The White House
Washington,D.C.
Dear Mr. President:
I have just learned of the dismissal of John M Burns III,
Assistant U.S. Attorney for Southern New York. In the
light of this man's effective fight against the industrial
polluters of our country, no matter what their size, I am
shocked to learn of your action. Such action can only
be considered a victory for polluters. At a time when your
administration has passed legislation curbing automobile
pollution; it now seems you are attempting to placate
these same companies by your action.
I strongly protest this action which rewards an
individual only with dismissal for doing a good job. I
therefore request Mr. Burns'reinstatement,
I respectfully wish to point out that now is the
time for industry to pay for the damage which they have
done, now is the time to stop them from further damaging
our society and now is the time for you to show the
people of our country that their government will act
to preserve our environment for them and future
generations.
Very truly yours,
Hal Back
Hal Block
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"We're all playing in the same band"
February 19, 1971
GEN.
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Dear Mrs. Block:
X
Your support for my decision to halt
further construction on the Cross
Florida Barge Canal is deeply appre-
clated, and I want to thank you for
your recent letter. I hope the
Administration's efforts to protect
our natural heritage will merit your
continued approval in the months and
years ahead.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Mrs. B. H. Block
1100 Northwest 16th Street
Gainesville, Florida 32601
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June 7
258 Harrison Avenue
Island Park, New York 11558
February 26, 1970
The Hon. Richard M. Nixon
President of the United States
EH
Executive Mansion
Washington, D.C.
My Dear Mr. President:
Recently I learned that those Americans fortunate enough
to arrive at their "Golden Wedding Anniversies" receive
from you a congratulatory message.
I do hope that you can find the time to forward your best
wishes to Mr. & Mrs. Harry Block, of 428 East 46th Street,
Brooklyn, New York.
On June 7th., the family and friends of Mr & Mrs Block, will
gather to celebrate their "50th Wedding Anniversary" and I
would consider it an honor to convey to them and to present
to them your congratulatory message.
May I Mr President convey to you my sincere wishes that
your efforts to end the war in Viet Nam will be fulfilled
within a short time.
May I also convey to you my very best wishes for continued
good health.
Thanking you, I am
Very truly yours
Common L puff
Herman L. Seltzer
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THE TIMES-UNION no weing th
'Not Rich, But I Have Freedom'
(The following letter reflects
the spirit of Law Day, observed
nationally today to celebrate the
American system of freedom
under law.)
By Harry Block
I came to this land from Rus-
sia just before World War I at
the age of 15.
My parents were poor. We
had a home with no furniture in
it, just a couple of broken
chairs on which I used to sleep
at night. My cover on a cold
winter night was my father's
old and torn sweater.
Now I'm already retired. I
didn't get rich in this good land
of ours, but I had good chances.
During my life I spent many
months in hospitals where my
life sometimes was in very criti-
cal danger but I got cured-at a
time when I had no money to
pay the hospital and doctors.
This country has given me the
opportunity to raise a fine fam-
HARRY BLOCK
ily and to drive an automobile.
Yes, I have no riches, but I
live in a clean home with a car-
pet on the floor and a good bed
87 KETCHUM ST,
to sleep in.
I have no riches, but I have
freedom. And it comes back to
memory that at the age of 14, in
ROCHESTER,NiX.
Russia, I was forced to earn my
own living. So I traveled from
ROCHESTERN.NY.
one city to another. I was
forced to cheat the government
because I had no passport. In
this country, we can travel
thousands of miles from one
state to another and to feel the
freedom of a bird.
Yes, I have no riches, but
when I wake up in the morning
I thank the Lord and I bless our
land.
87 Ketchum St.
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December 22, 1970
Dear Mr. Block:
President Nixon appreciated your
thoughtful letter. I am pleased
to send you this note to express
his thanks and to convey his best
wishes.
Sincerely,
Noble M. Melencamp
Staff Assistant
to the President
Mr. Harry Block
87 Ketchum Street
Rochester, New York 14621
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BY
Decher I to if
DEC, 12,1970
DEAR MR. PRESIDENT
NOT LONG AGO / SAW AGROUP OF PEOPLE AT THE
CS-2
WHITE HOUSE AND ONE OF THEM WAS A YOUNG GIRL WHO
PROTESTED AGAINST THE WAR IN ASAIA AND WE ALREADY
HAD THAT ONCE BEFORE ON THE INVITATION OF MRS. JOHNSON
WHEN EARTHA KITT PROTESTED AGAINST THE WAR AND
SHE MADE HER CRY, WE HAVE SUCH CLEVER PEOPLE iN
THE WHITE HOUSE - so WHY INVITE SUCH PUNKS ?
/ AM OF JENISH FAITH AND / CAME TO THIS COUNTRY
FROM RUSSIA AT THE AGE OF 16 AND / HAVE RAISED
A WONDERFUL FAMILY iN THIS LOVELY AND GREAT
LAND AND NOW, BEING ALREADY RETIRED, / BELONG
TO SOME FRIENDSHIP CLUBS AND BEFORE WE START OUR
MEETING. WE ALL STAND UP AND WE PROUDLY SING -
GOD BLESS AMERICA,
/ WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE END OF THE WAR MYSELF,
BUT WE SHOULD KNOW THAT THIS WONDERFUL COUNTRYIS
iN GOOD HANDS AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND ONCE MORE:
GOP BLESS AMERICA,
Mr. HARRY BLOCK
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car Mr. President,
This may not reach you but if it did I'msure bure your would give it
consideration than From your OT. V, appearances your motived
more power or prestige.
"Love for my son we out name has promysted my writing; which may
Pastor and one who is a church college professor
or may not meet with his approval or that of my son whors a ms. Synod Luth
nevertheless it will relieve the stress and strain of my impaired heart condition
to plead for his safety.
It ith no draftees for January, February andmayle marched fal my son, Dale
has faithfully served his country having been in chur Lai and Da nang since
c/s
July 12,1971 in Petroleum Depots mostly in command and accounting; the
believes in allegu to his country. Dale will be 7 years oldin the
and working at least 16 hours adapibut with no complaint June. strongly
In the light of the fact he has how been accepted by Mebraska
medical college of Omaha, nebr. and due to the fact of the new draft laws,
under which some younger than he will never serve, I decidedly feel he
should be allowed to serve mankind in the medical field which poss-
ibly will be more important in the near future than continuing
at the Petroleum Depot, should he yet be alive.
behave not had word from him since the Da nang airstrip was
bombed and some american soldurs killed.
He is a man of reputable character having served home in R.O. J.C.
in college in south Dakota and drafted from his county
in Nebraska
He received a grant to oftain his masters Degree in zoology and Smith was
among the 1969 donors to the national Museum of natural History in the hostimedia
sorian Institution, having donated snails which he found were the
the Black Hills of South Dakota
in his research paper on causes of Lung storms of Mountain Goate in
In face of the situation at present in South Neet Nam and with worsen
ing conditions, as there will be less air force to back up" the remain-
ing american soldiers, I do fear for wet his life arche has been ill
with lymph gland season
I realize he is not any dearer to me than the many other mothers'
sons, nevertheless with so many coming home to U.Sa. now this he
may yet live to further his ambition of helpfulness in
world distress.
I do pray of we may again hear he is safe in shis Father's
seem trivial to with all the many many tried. problems;
keeping. This may end up in the wastebashet, as it world does or may
but God knows you d I know in my heart I have
1st. LT. Dale Block
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Mrs. H. 2t. Block
can Emncisco California
March 14, 1972
Dear Mr. Block:
X and sorry that we were unable to make connections when
you were in Washington. I hope you had a successful
conference.
In response to your latter of February 9th, 1 have consulted
with our staff members who work in the drug Stald, and they
have all been highly complimentary of the work done by
Mr. Williams M. Bronnan, At present, I consideration
is being given to of a full citation program
for these who are contributing to this affort, and X have been
asked to heap Mr. Bronnon's name es current record for
consideration when that program is initiated. In the mesa-
time, I am notifying the Special Action Office for Drug Abuse
Prevention of Mr. Breamen's contributions, as they have
very large responsibilities in this field.
Thanks sace again for your thoughtful suggestions.
Sincerely,
David R. Gorgen
Staff Assistant
Mr. Marvey Steven Bleck
762 North Cressent Drive
Hollywood, Florida 33021
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Reem 3025, 2 New FOB
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F-06-11-1 KISSINGER, HENRY A.
4-19-72
Dear Mr. Block:
This will confirm the date we have set for
me to address the Metropolitan Club on
Wednesday, May 3. 1 appreciate year under-
standing of the complexities of my schedule
which have made postponsments accessary
and have every intention of finally being able
to meet with you on the third.
1 hope that you will continue to stay in touch
with my office about any additional details.
Best regards,
Heary A. Kissinger
Mr. Hustington T. Block
Chairman, Special Events
The Metropolitan Club
Washington, D.C. 20006
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April 28, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DICK CAMPBELL
FROM:
IRENE
SUBJECT:
Metropolitan Club Dinner -
Wednesday, May 3, 1972
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Dick, I talked to Mr. Huntington Block at the Metropolitan Club this
morning regarding the following:
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-- Telephone arrangements the main switchboard will be
open (298-7500) and the place where Mr. Kissinger will
be at any given time will be left with the switchboard
operator so Mr. Kissinger will be able to reached or
get any messages.
-- I told Mr. Block you would be accompanying Mr. Kissinger
as his aide, (FYI: This is a black tie affair.
)
-- Security agents - I informed him there would be only one
who would sit outside the door. (We did not get into the
details of the possibility of the agent being fed.)
-- List of attendees - he is sending this over in the mail today.
-- The reception starts at 7:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room
followed by dinner at 7:30 - I do not know ifxtdxexxbi in what
room the dinner is being held.
-- I confirmed the fact that it is off-the-record.
-- They will have a PA system
Mr. Block will meet you and Mr. Kissinger at the door to
take you to the room. Mr. Gordon X Gray will introduce Mr.
Kissinger.
I told Mr. Block you would call him this afternoon regarding any other
arrangements necessary:
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Dear Mrs. Issachs
Mrs. Nixon and I were delighted to
learn that you recently celebrated
your eightieth birthday.
We know this must have been a day
filled with congratulations from
your family and friends, and we want
to add our own warm good wishes that
peace, joy, and contentment will
always be yours.
Sincerely,
ARICHARD NIXON
Mrs. Rebecca Ismach
38 Hillside Road
Dearpark, New York 11729
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which the tredition of the Cames represent:
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Circoral,
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Manistee., much
Sept. 7, 1972
Dear Mr. President:
MS Irealize that yow are a very busy
person and could not possibly take time
to reply to every concerned citizen that
writes to you, regarding a situation of
national interest, but therene losed
clipping from our local daily newspaper,
caughting eye, as well as my concern, and
I thought its contents might interest you
as evert, 20 am sending it to you.
I shiner with year to think that
enter america and try to disrupt our
any foreignterrarist could, possibly
government ar hurt our citizens in the
Capital.
It is + hameful what has buwdone
at the Olympics in I hope
justice triumphs & speedily TIt would be
good if the 21. 3. had the power to punish
in this, of any future cases. (God forbid!)
I wished to state that & have vated
for you both timest shall do Rs again
in november. you are a good president
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the viry best of bue k, and providy
u ishing you and your family
that God extends his blessings on your
housebold, Iam
Sincerely yours,
Mr. Harold Block
/- Sophia Street
Manistee, 49660 Michigan
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GENERAL
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November 3, 1972
Dear Mr. Bloch:
Please excuse the delay in responding to your letters of
October 19 and 28. As election day approaches 1 have spent
increasingly more time away from the office on the campaign
trail.
I enjoyed our discussion and certainly appreciate your con-
cera regarding the Internal Revenue Service's policy toward
your industry. I have no doubt that the paramount interest of
the IRS is to police the fraudulent practitioners in this im-
portant industry and not to infringe upon the interests of
legitimate businesses such as yours.
As I mentioned at our meeting I think it would be fruitful to
discuss your concerns directly with Treasury officials. This
would not only afford them an opportunity to clarify any mis-
understandings but also provide you with a chance to deliver
the views of the industry first hand.
With warm regards,
Sincerely yours,
Peter M. Flanigan
Assistant to the President
Mr. Henry W. Bloch
H & R Block, Inc.
Sent by Mr. Flanigan's office.
4410 Main Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64111
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