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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Digital Library Collections This is a PDF of a folder from our textual collections. Collection: Deaver, Michael Folder Title: February 1985 Outgoing (1) Box: 24 To see more digitized collections visit: https://reaganlibrary.gov/archives/digital-library To see all Ronald Reagan Presidential Library inventories visit: https://reaganlibrary.gov/document-collection Contact a reference archivist at: [email protected] Citation Guidelines: https://reaganlibrary.gov/citing National Archives Catalogue: https://catalog.archives.gov/ OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE February 1985 GOTLIEB, His Excellency Allan E. 2 - 1 Canacian Embassy 1746 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036-1985 GALVIN, Mr. Robert Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer 2 - 4 Mororola, Incorporated 1303 East Algonquin Road Schaumburg, IL 60196 2 - 5 HARA, Mr. Eikichi Chubu University College of International Studies Kasugai, Aichi 487, Japan LOEB, Mrs. William President and Publisher 2 - 5 The Union Leader Post Office Box 780 Manchester, New Hampshire 03105 2 - 6 NEESE, Mr. Gary R. 925 L Street, Suite 1490 Sacramento, CA 95814 FARGHER, Mr. Larry Realcom 3028 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95051 2 - 6 MCKEEVER, Mr. William P. 2 - 7 Box 1658 St. Bonaventure, NY 14778 2 - 7 BURRIS, Mr. Richard C. 9347 Louise Avenue Northridge, California 91325 BURRIS, Mr. Richard 2 - 7 9347 Louise Avenue Northridge, California 91325 PHARR, Ms. Cynthia 2 - 7 Pharr Cox Communications 7557 Rambler Road Eleventh Floor Dallas, Texas 75231 2 February cont. 7 DEAVER, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lee H.C. 77 Box 29 Vetal, SC 57574 7 SORENSEN, Ms. Lois Deaver Box 315 Fontanelle, Iowa 50846 8 HRINAK, Ms. Donna J. Chief of the Political Section Consulate General of the Unites States of America Sao Paulo, Brazil 11 VANDER JAGT, The Honorable Guy House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 BUCKLEY, The Honorable William F. Jr. 13 Editor in Chief The National Review 150 East 35th Street New York, NY 10016 CHEW, The Honorable David 13 Staff Secretary and Deputy Assistant to the President The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 DARMAN, The Honorable Richard G. 13 Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Washington, D.C. 20220 VAUGHN, Mr. Samuel S. 13 Editor in Chief Doubleday 245 Park Avenue New York, NY 10167 BOORSTIN, The Honorable Daniel J. 13 Librarian of Congress Washington, D.C. 20540 JACKSON, Mr. Todd C. 14 Director of Marketing TTS, Incorporated 2177 South Cherry Street Denver, CO 80222 DARDEN, Miss Paige 15 Kappa Alpha Theta 338 S. Milledge Avenue Athens, GA 30605 3 February cont. 22 SMOLEY, Mrs. Sandra R. Supervisor, Third District County of Sacramento 700 H Street Sacramento, CA 95814 22 ARNOLD, Mr. Daryl Post Office Box 2130 Newport Beach, CA 92658 ROBINSON, Mrs. Linda Gosden 22 Senior Vice President Corporate Affairs Warner Amex CAble Communications, Inc. 75 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10019 HENKEL, The Honorable William 28 SPECIAL MISSION PARTICIPANTS TO EUROPE (2/19-27) 28 The White House (List) February 4, 1985 Dear Bob: As we begin this new Administration, the President has once again placed the Private Sector Initiatives Program at the top of his agenda. I look forward to working closely with you and the Advisory Council members to continue the successes of the program during the first term. Fred Ryan, the Director of Presidential Appointments and Scheduling, will be assuming responsibility for the office of Private Sector Initiatives. He has been a strong supporter of the P.S.I. program and is eager to work with you in directing the program into the new Administration. You will be hearing directly from Fred soon, but I wanted to inform you personally of this change. Best wishes. Sincerely, mike MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff Mr. Robert Galvin Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Motorola, Incorporated 1303 East Algonquin Road Schaumburg, IL 60196 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 5, 1985 Dear Mr. Hara: Thank you so much for your kind note on the occasion of my resignation. It is indeed gratifying to know you are think- ing of me. I appreciate your interest to be of service to me. For at least the next few months, however, I expect that most of my attention will be here at the White House. As soon as I have firmed up my plans for the future I will certainly be in touch. Thank you again for your interest and cour- tesy which prompted you writing. Sincerely, richel MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff Mr. Eikichi Hara Chubu University College of International Studies Kasugai, Aichi 487, Japan CHUBU UNIVERSITY College of International Studies Kasugai, Aichi 487, Japan ackjees. me January 23, 1985 Dear Mr. Deaver: I was surprised at the report of the announcement by President Reagan on January 3 that you are going to resign as deputy chief of staff to the President in this spring. It was gratifying to me, however, that the President was reported to mention his high appreciation of you and his ardent wish to continue close ulationship with you at the press conference. According to the uport, you will take a public relations job. If it is so, I wonder if I can be of service to you in Japan, as I have had many close relations with the people Concerned with the public viations in Japan. I would appreciate very much if you inform me how I can communicate with you after your resignation. May I take this opportunity to express my hearty thanks to your kind consideration extended to me during your present post and to express my sincere hope for the continuation of our close relations in future. CHUBU UNIVERSITY College of International Studies Kasugai, Aichi 487, Japan with best wishes, a am Sincerely Eikichi Hara The Honourable mr. Michael K. Deaver Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff The White House, Washington D.C. U.S.A. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 5, 1985 Dear Nacky: The President has asked me to thank you for your kind invitation to visit New Hampshire in March. Your state holds many happy memories for him. And, as the election returns showed, that warm feeling is reciprocated. In regard to visiting New Hampshire this spring, I regret that the schedule for his trip to Canada is such that we will not be able to stop by your state. He will be visiting Canada for only overnight and will be returning immediately to Washington for a State Visit from the President of Argentina. The spring will also certainly be an important time for the President as he continues his work on the programs he will highlight in his State of the Union Address next week. As you know, there is always SO much to do. I'm sorry I couldn't be more positive but the schedule isn't flexible at this time to do otherwise. Sincerely, enough mike MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff Mrs William Loeb President and Publisher The Union Leader Post Office Box 780 Manchester, New Hampshire 03105 THE WHITE HOUSE Devised WASHINGTON DRAFT: - January 31, 1985 revised APPROVE litter pent Dear Nacky: The President has asked me to thank you for your kind invitation to visit New Hampshire in March. Your state holds many happy memories for him. And, as the election returns showed, that warm feeling is reciprocated. In regard to visiting New Hampshire this spring, I regret that the schedule for his trip to Canada is such that we will not be able to stop by your state. He will be visiting Canada for only overnight and will be returning immediately to Washington for a State Visit from the President of Argentina. The spring will also certainly be an important time for the President as he continues his work on the programs he will highlight in his State of the Union Address next week. As you know, there is always so much to do. are Again, Nacky, thank you for your gracious help and support over the years. Please keep in touch. Sincerely, In single we more soving int positive I couldn't flexible but MICHAEL Assistant Deputy enough the Chief K. to schedule the DEAVER of at President Staff this and time to do otherwise Mrs. William Loeb President and Publisher The Union Leader P.O. Box 780 Manchester, New Hampshire 03105 DRAFT RESPONSE TO NACKY LOEB he hostole nextin just dam work. Dear Nacky: The President has asked me to thank you for your kind invitation to visit New Hampshire. Your state is a place of many happy memories for the President, and as the e- election returns showed, that warm feeling is recipro- cated. Unfortunately, the President will not be able to visit New Hampshire in the near future. The President's trip to Canada would seem to offer the ideal opportunity, but his schedule is so tight that a New Hampshire stop will not be possible I know that you are as excited as I am by the President's bold initiatives in the fields of domestic and foreign af- fairs. Therefore I am sure that you will understand that the President needs to spend every spare moment in Washington, in order to make sure that his agenda is acted on by the Congress. Again, Nacky, thank you for your gracious help and consideration over the years. Please keep in touch. Sincerely, MKD Approve Charp PRESERVATION COPY WHITE HOUSE MAIL RECEPTION & SECURITY 1985 JAN 3. PM 7:29 MEMORANDUM OF CALL Previous editions usable TO: BS YOU WERE CALLED BY- YOU WERE VISITED BY- Lee Axwate OF (Organization) PLEASE PHONE FTS AUTOVON WILL CALL AGAIN IS WAITING TO SEE YOU RETURNED YOUR CALL WISHES AN APPOINTMENT MESSAGE Will he at WW 803-799-1610 til 11 am unempp's 11.'8 RECEIVED BY DATE TIME 63-110 NSN 7540-00-634-4018 STANDARD FORM 63 (Rev. 8-81) Prescribed by GSA #U.S.G.P.O.:1983 -421-529/321 FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6 Lee THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 683 683-6612 66.12 alexandred TO: Mike Deaver FROM: KATHY OSBORNE Personal Secretary to the President 803/787-6222 DATE: 1-18-85 B 799-1610 For you to see before RR. Mrs. Loeb is an old friend. to see A el get not us case and not to go BS- - / Lee Atwater will call yes tomovrow 6 call 803/787-6222 The Union Leader NEW HAMPSHIRE'S DAILY NEWSPAPER UNION LEADER CORPORATION 35 AMHERST ST., P.O. BOX 780 MANCHESTER, N.H. O31O5 603 668-4321 NEW HAMPSHIRE SUNDAY NEWS William Loeb, President and Publisher, 1946-1981 Nackey Scripps Loeb, President and Publisher January 12, 1985 President Ronald Reagan #16691 The White House Washington, DC 20500 Dear Ron: I recently noted in U.S. News and World Report the following item concerning your plans: Reagan's decision to make his first 1985 foreign trip a journey to Que- bec in mid-March is welcomed by his political advisers. The President gets along famously with Canada's new Prime Minister, fellow conservative Brian Mulroney, and no issues be- tween the two nations are believed serious enough to cause a major flare- up that would mar the visit. As you look at the map, you will notice that New Hampshire is situated between Quebec and Washington, D.C. Therefore, a stop in this fine State should not create too much of a problem. As you can see, I am a person who does not give up easily, SO that you will be hearing from me fairly regularly on the subject of coming to New Hampshire. Sincerely, Nackey Mrs. William Loeb NSL: Mrs. S. Raymond "There Is Nothing So Powerful As Truth" PRESERVATION COPY NSL UNION LIVE FREE ANCHES U.S.POSTAGE JAN15'85 LEADER OR DIE E20: MAILER'S ADV. N.H. DEMETER 146628 CORPORATION President Ronald Reagan #16691 The White House Washington, DC 20500 P.O. BOX 780 MANCHESTER, N.H. O31O5 ON February 6, 1985 Dear Gary: Thank you for your thoughtful letters. The pace here prevents much planning for the future. Perhaps when I leave the White House, we can find a chance to talk further about four some of your thoughts. indepe Best hime regards, ) Loyer te Home success MICHAEL K. DEAVER b Street Assistant to the President led the Deputy Chief of Staff hat in arrando 11 one portune tor : moved ton, a succe Mr. Gary R. Neese enough 925 L Street, Suite 1490 tes, Sacramento, CA 95814 to my a globa y a day ke Deav what I e White Stating the obvious, the option is, of course, private consulting. 925 L Street, Suite 1490, Sacramento, Californ DRAFT THE WHITE HOUSE APPROVE WASHINGTON February 4, 1985 Disapprone Dear Gary: Thank you for your thoughtful letters. The pace here prevents much planning for the future. Perhaps when I leave the White House, we can find a chance to talk further about some of your thoughts. Best regards, Michael K. Deaver DRAFT THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON dan15 TO: FROM: Craig DONNA L. BLUME Executive Assistant to Michael K. Deaver Information Action duaig linke asked that 9 send the for comments attached to you THE white HOUSE WASHINGTON Mr. Deaver: You said you would con- sider seeing this man after reviewing his correspondence Setup: Meeting: YES NO Respond: Senel Lo Comment. National Advocates January 8, 1985 Mr. Michael K. Deaver Assistant to the President THE WHITE HOUSE Washington, D.C. 20500 Personal And Confidential 5/3/1603 Dear Mike: Because of your continuing friendship over the past four years, I have been able to build a low-key, highly rewarding indepen- dent consulting practice in Washington, D.C. and Sacramento. It all began, of course, with your recommendation to Loyd Hackler that the American Retail Federation employ me for White House relations. Hackler, in addition to steering me into several successful business investments, introduced me to his former partner, Bob Strauss, and others from across the aisle. Those contacts and others led to requests for personal services and, soon, Loyd and I agreed that it was in our mutual interest for me to work under a consulting arrange- ment with A.R.F., freeing me to represent other clients as well on a bipartisan basis. Meanwhile, several additional government affairs opportunities opened in Sacramento, largely through referrals of State Senator Dan Boatwright and his staff director, Barry Brokaw. Thus, I moved my family back to Sacramento and took an apartment in Washington, shuttling between the two cities. Today, thanks to a discreet bipartisan network and a successful track record on behalf of my clients, I am forced -- happily enough -- to lay off special projects into the hands of several associates, Democrats and Republicans. At the risk of boring you to death, I come finally to my point: If there is a local market for my services, there is a global market for yours. During the past two months, in fact, hardly a day has gone by when someone hasn't asked me the question: "Is Mike Deaver going to get back into consulting?" I write, Mike, to ask you to consider another among what I know is a host of career options as you prepare to depart the White House. Stating the obvious, the option is, of course, private consulting. 925 L Street, Suite 1490, Sacramento, California 95814 Mr. Michael K. Deaver January 8, 1985 Page Two Specifically, I would like your permission to establish for you during the next two months --- quietly and discreetly - a hard list of potential clients which would enable you, should you choose, to hit the ground running as an independent consultant. My first interest is, of course, to work with you in one capacity or another. That aside, I would be personally honored to do for you anything I can during your hiatus between public and private life. I would like to meet with you personally at your earliest convenience to discuss this subject in detail. Sincerely, day GARY R. NEESE GRN/lap THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 6, 1985 Dear Larry: It was good hearing from you. Thanks for thinking of me. I appreciate the invitiation to be the spring speaker at your UPFC dinner. Unfortunately, I must regret as I expect that most of my attention will be on my White House responsibilities in the months ahead. Again, thanks for writing and your many kindnesses to Carolyn and me. Sincerely, ruhs MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff Mr. Larry Fargher Realcom 3028 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95051 FILL IN THE BLANK: " Don't go Shane!" mike Q feeling better, mike, Hope you are Why don't you of Carolyn come" home" for a expense- paid visit be a speaker at this spring and our URFC dinner How about do the you P. feel Lany Jangler THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 7, 1985 Dear William: Mr. Deaver appreciated hearing from you and knowing of your interest in him and in the field of public relations. He is happy to send you the answers to the questions you have asked - questions which he found very sharp. He hopes that these answers will be helpful to you in fulfilling the requirements of your assignment and in the years ahead in your chosen field. With best wishes, Sincerely, Gail W. Ledwig Staff Assistant to Michael K. Deaver Mr. William P. McKeever Box 1658 St. Bonaventure, NY 14778 3. Q. Likes/dislikes of present job? A. I've had a unique opportunity to serve Ronald and Nancy Reagan and to influence history. There is no place in the world like the White House. It's a place of tremendous highs and lows -- one day you may be welcoming home the hostages from Iran, on another you may be making arrangements for the President to attend a memorial service for Marines killed in Lebanon. One drawback is that there's no time to smell the roses. You can't really appreciate the experience until you get out. 3b. Q. Could you please comment on why leaving present job? A. The demands of my job are 24 hours a day. The sacrifices in terms of family time are tremendous. It's not a pace that can be sustained for eight years. 4. Q. General feelings toward effectiveness of PR in the Administration? A. Our greatest asset in communicating to the public has been the President himself -- his personality and his record. Ronald Reagan's warmth, self-confidence, courage and optimism are all qualities Americans positively relate to and recognize in him. He has a special ability to understand and articulate the concerns of average Americans. Our challenge has been to help present Ronald Reagan the man and his vision of the future to the public as openly and directly as possible. Based on the President's record of achievement in the first term and his overwhelming reelection victory, I'd say we've had some measure of success. 5. Q. Future direction or thrust (re: public image) in the Administration? A. Communications in the second term will continue in the same direction. Ronald Reagan and his policies remain the same. The President wants to accomplish in his second term what he couldn't in the first. And based on his achievements in his second term as governor, he'll succeed. 6. Q. Any ethical issues or dilemmas faced which you'd care to discuss? A. One of the big pluses in working for Ronald Reagan is that you don't have ethical dilemmas. There is no more decent, honest, kind, truly Christian man than he. 7. Q. What made you decide to enter this field? A. I've always enjoyed the problem-solving challenges associated with public relations -- the analysis of an issue and the development and implementation of a strategy. 8. Q. Total honesty and open communication seem to be a rallying cry for today's PR professional. Any feelings on this? A. Honesty and open communications have been the principles we've followed at the White House. They're essential for any credible public relations professional. 9. Q. HOW do you measure your effectiveness or success? A. My job is to help Ronald Reagan achieve his goals as President. I'm only successful if he is. 10. Q. It has been said that you "polish" the President. How important do you feel this service is for Mr. Reagan? A. I help the President govern smoothly by providing the back-up to the ship-of-state. Every President needs someone behind the scenes, tracking down details, putting the pieces together, making sure that everything runs smoothly. 10b. Q. Do you see this as a service to the country itself, as well? A. Yes, in serving the President and helping him achieve his objectives, I try to serve the nation. 11. Q. The President won the election by a landslide for many reasons. Do you see your work as having any influence on the election at all? A. Ronald Reagan won reelection because of the kind of man he is, his accomplishments in making the future a brighter one for all Americans and his vision of America. Our job in the campaign was to help him most effectively articulate and present his message. 12. Q. In a nutshell, what do you do anyway -- what is your job? (see #10) 13. Q. How many hours per week do you put in? A. As I said earlier, this job is 24 hours a day. My hours at the office typically run 12 hours a day, 6 1/2 days a week. 14. Q. How large a staff do you handle? A. Counting all the various functions for which I'm responsible at the White House, some 75 people work under me. 15. Q. Greatest achievement? A. The most memorable occasion in my four and a half years at the White House was the time the President and Mrs. Reagan and I had lunch with Mother Teresa. She was so inspiring and such a gentle person. 16. Q. Any embarrassment which now seems somewhat amusing? ? 17. Q. HOW does one get a PR job in government? A. One can enter government PR jobs by two different routes. One, the career route, is to seek a civil service job in the public affairs office at any one of the departments or agencies. The second, the political path, is the one I took. By working for a party or candidate, you can hope to earn a political (non civil-service) job with your candidate once he/she is elected. Before I went to Sacramento to help Governor Reagan in his transition, I had been working with the local Republican Party in Santa Barbara. 18. Q. Aside from salary differentials, which is more satisfying to work in, public or private practice? A. Public and private practice each have their own satisfactions. While in the private sector you can never get the tremendous national exposure for your work day after day that you do in the White House, that's not to say that the satisfaction in the private sector for a job well done or a difficult challenge met and overcome isn't just as great as in government. 19. Q. Any recommendations as to how a student can best prepare for entry level position in Public Relations? A. Courses in journalism would especially prepare a student interested in a public relations career. I've found that good writers are rare and always in demand. 20. Q. Does the White House hire interns? (not my question -- I'm looking for a real job!) A. Yes, each White House office has a limited number of intern positions allocated to it. Someone interested in a White House internship should apply directly to the office in which they want to work. QUESTIONAIRE 1. Name, address and phone number of interviewee 2. Backround and training 3. Likes/dislikes of present job 3b. Could you please comment on why leaving present job 4. General feelings toward effectiveness of PR in the Administration 5. Future direction or thrust (re: public image) in the Administration 6. Any ethical issues or dilemmas faced which you'd care to discuss? 7. What made you decide to enter this field 8. Total honesty and open communication seem to be a rallying cry for today's PR professional. Any feelings on this? 9. How do you measure your effectiveness or success 10. It has been said that you "polish" the President. How important do you feel this service is for Mr. Reagan? 10b. Do you see this as a service to the country itself, as well? 11. The President won the election by a landslide for many reasons. Do you see your work as having any influence on the election at all? 12. In a nutshell, what do you do anyway - what is your job? 13. How many hours per week do you put in? 14. How large a staff do you handle? 15. Greatest achievement? 16. Any embarrassment which now seems somewhat amusing? 17. How does one get a PR job in government? 18. Aside from salary differentials, which is more satisfying to work in, public or private practice? 19. Any recommendations as to how a student can best prepare for entry level position in Public Relations 20. Does the White House hire interns? (not my question - I'm looking for a real job!) Sir; thank you for your time and understanding. Bless you and good luck PRESERVATION COPY POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST CLASS PERMIT NO. 1734 NEW YORK, NY POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE FINANCIER P.O. BOX 5022 F.D.R. POST OFFICE NEW YORK, N.Y. 10150-5022 PRESERVATION COPY FINANCIER THE JOURNAL OF PRIVATE SECTORPOLICY To assure continued receipt of Financier for the next 12 months, your remittance of $60 in the attached envelope would be much appreciated. 12 months starting January 1985 $60.00 MICHAEL K DEAVER THE WHITE HOUSE Please correct any errors in your name, WASHINGTON, DC 20500 address or zip code. If you have already mailed your remittance, thank you. 8 been - 2/6 THE WHITE HOUSE TO: FROM: Pam DONNA Executive Michael WASHINGTON L. H K. Assistant , Fub BLUME Deaver Donna- to Attached OF Information Action please wee mkD's commens. Trienks! Box 1658 St. Bonaventure, NY 14778 Mr. Michael Deaver The White House shorp gestions January 18, 1985 (716) 375-2307 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20500 ask pain Mr. Deaver; to were 1st over a at A no I am senior at St. Bonaventure University in Western New York, expecting to graduate in May to enter the field of Public Relations. I am somewhat familiar with your work and have a great deal of respect for you. It seemed fitting then, when assigned to interview a PR professinal, I thought instantly of you. I realize what sort of a busy schedule you have, especially in your transition from the White House to private enterprise. However, astan I aspiring PR practitioner, your insights would prove quite valuable for me and I would be very grateful for your time and consideration. As it is, I wouldn't expect it to take much time. Originally, I hadathought of a taped phone interview, but I don't want to impose on you. I have included a list of every question I'd ask. If you could find the time to schedule a phone interview, I'd be more than thrilled to talk to you personally, and I'd call your office at any time convenient for your schedule. Other than that, if you could mail back short replies to my questions, that, of course, would be more than sufficient for my class needs as well. I thank you for your consideration and hope to hear from you soon. Good luck in your new enterprises - I'm sureait won't be as hectic as the White House was, at least! Sincerely, William D McKeever THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 7, 1985 Dear Mr. Burris: I was recently informed of your request to receive the President's backing for the El Toro/Red Lion fund raiser in California. Neil and I certainly agree that it is a worthwhile undertaking and we have shared this with General P. X. Kelley. The Commandant has advised me that he has been thoroughly briefed on the proposal to honor Mr. Hope and further, that he supports Brigadier General Bloomer's plan to appoint Mr. Hope an honorary general in the U.S. Marine Corps. I will brief the President at the earliest opportunity and we will endeavor to provide a White House representative. Thank you for your support of this fund raising effort and for your continuing interest in the United States Marine Corps. Sincerely, MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff Mr. Richard C. Burris 9347 Louise Avenue Northridge, California 91325 NORTARISGE CACIF. 3547 dge, 12-14-84 NEIL: ENCLOSED is THE LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT we e would Disscused LAST FRIDAY. 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