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WITHDRAWAL SHEET Ronald Reagan Library Collection Name DEAVER, MICHAEL: FILES Withdrawer KDB 7/19/2005 File Folder CORRESPONDENCE - MAY 1982 FOIA F01-107/01 Box Number 7619 MCCARTIN 45 DOC Doc Type Document Description No of Doc Date Restrictions NO Pages 1 LETTER PAUL GIRARD TO M. DEAVER 2 5/10/1982 B6 136 Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)] B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA] B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA] B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA] B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial Information [(b)(4) of the FOIA] B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted Invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA] B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA] B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA] B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA] C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 5, 1982 Dear Brothers: I am delighted to send my congratulations as you celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Eta Chapter. As a Delta Sigma Phi myself, I understand the importance of this significant milestone to your members and alumni. Over the years, the fraternity system has had its critics, but you and I know of the wonderful opportunities it has offered us and countless other millions of young people to develop our leadership potential, participate in service to our communities, and enjoy good fellowship. Many times the experiences shared in a fraternity chapter find their way into our homes and schools, the halls of Congress, the boardrooms of corporate America, and, even the White House, where today our President and many of the men and women who serve him are fraternity members. As you reflect on your history of service and brotherhood at the University of Texas, you have my best wishes for continued success in the future. Yours in the brotherhood of the Sphinx MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff Eta Chapter Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity The University of Texas Austin, Texas 78705 John Michael Danielson April 29, 1982 Mr. Michael K. Deaver Deputy Chief of Staff and Assistant to the President The White House West Wing Washington, D. C. 20500 Dear Mr. Deaver My name is John Danielson and I am presently a freshman business student at the University-ef Texas at Austin. In addition to my studies, I spend a great deal of my time working for the Texas Senate, supporting the University Republicans, serving on the College of Business Administration Student Council, and participating on Governor Bill Clements' re-election campaign. However, more importantly, I am actively involved in what I consider to be the best fraternity in the world--Delta Sigma Phi. I am writing you now with regard to our fraternity, and on behalf of the Eta Chapter at the University of Texas. On May 8, my fraternity chapter will be celebrating its 75th anniversary of service and brotherhood on the U.T. campus. We are very proud to reach this point in our chapter history, and are hoping you can do us a small favor to help celebrate. Mr. Deaver, as I am sure you can remember, one of the most important characteristics Delta Sigma Phi instills in its members is that they do something with their lives to make the fraternity proud. The fraternity will give its members an excellent foundation for which to accomplish this, and what they ultimately build upon that foundation is their gift back to the fraternity. Well, the Eta Chapter is very, very proud of you and all that you are doing to help our country. It is indeed impressive to have someone like yourself in the ranks of our alumni, for you give us an example to look up to, and one that we can identify with through a common bond--for, in truth, we do have a lot in common--we are brothers. What we would be so grateful for, is a letter or certificate of congratulations from you that we can present to our alumni and chapter members at the Anniversary Formal on May 8. We want to present it at the big celebration, and then have it framed and placed in the Main Hall of our fraternity house for all to see and be reminded of. We would also be very pleased if we could get a similar letter of congratulations from your boss to present at the formal. I realize how difficult a request this is, but because it is our 75th anniversary, it would really help to make it even more special. There was a problem with an apparently lost letter a few weeks ago, or you would have received this request and enclosed invitation much sooner. Understanding the extraordinary demands on your time, we realize you will probably be unable to attend. However, if by a very slim chance you could. our fraternity would be happy to fly you down to Austin and provide hotel accomodations during THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 5, 1982 Dear John: Thanks for thinking about me and sending the article along about the Reagan team not being the California Mafia. I had seen it when it first appeared in The California Journal, but I appreciate your thoughtfulness. Despite the long hours, and the incredible responsibilities, time is flying. With best wishes. Sincerely, MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff The Honorable J. P. Vukasin, Jr. Superior Court, State of California Court House Oakland, California 94612 Superior Court State of California COURT HOUSE OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA 94612 April 30, 1982 CHAMBERS OF J. P. VUKASIN, JR. JUDGE Mr. Michael K. Deaver The White House Washington, D. C. Dear Mike: Enclosed is a photocopy of an article that recently appeared in the Hayward Daily Review. I'm sending it on because it appears to have been prepared for the local paper only and you may not have seen it. How be you? I hope all is going well with you. JPV: la encl Best John MICHAEL K. DEAVER dear Many while his political creditials leave much to be desired - 20 be delighter to 'audition" Jerry asile from the fact, Im the he'll only Deliver for the Society: actually piano player in the group know - fit night in - Let me mike when The Washington Post 1150 15TH STREET, N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20071 (202) 334-6000 WRITER'S DIRECT TELEPHONE NUMBER April 30, 1982 Mr. Michael K. Deaver Deputy Chief of Staff The White House do now Washington, D. C. 20500 eard Dear Michael: The author of the enclosed book review, my old friend Jerry Wiesner, longs to meet you. I told him that you have nothing against scientists, as far as I know, but that you preferred singers for company. He has asked if he could some time join the group around the piano so that he might, between numbers, have a word with you. The reasons willbe obvious to you. If that is agreeable to you, please let me know. I have the feeling that the Lower Macomb Street Choral Society I have to have another emergency meeting in June, when Sean and 1 ula may be coming for Monica's graduation. Did you know, by the way, that Monica will be singing the lead in the Georgetown Visita- tion production of "Brigadoon." I trust she will be properly accompanied. Tne new Ambassador of Ireland, Tadgh O'Sullivan wish to audition. His number is "Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ye." I said I would alert the Official Accompanist. I wish, for all sorts of reasons, we could have gotten together sooner about the naming of the ship. I am so glad that it finally happened, however, that I do not cavil. My best always to you and Carolyn. Sincerely, Mary me Geary THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Mrs. Ronald Popp 1546 Markham Way Sacramento, CA 95818 SEND JELLY BEAN JAR 5-5-82 Per Carolyn Deaver PATRICIA BYE Charlie MICHAEL K. DEAVER Inc relicted alex Springer - Thunks for the Thought regurds mike International Director Communication Agency United States of America Washington, D.C. 20547 note cw USICA April 30, 1982 Dear Mike: I am offering this to you despite your crowded schedule on the basis of the pretigious source, Axel Springer, who has a great deal of power and influence in Germany. As you know, Mr. Springer is the publisher of a chain of newspapers which reach about 18 million Germans and other Europeans daily. He has been a strong supporter of the President and also is regarded as highly conservative. In a telegram received today, Mr. Springer said the President's trip to Berlin would be greatly enhanced if he makes a public appearance. Mr. Springer said: "All of Berlin is looking forward to the President's visit in June. Many Berliners fear that the organizer's caution and over-anxiety might cause him to avoid the public here and limit his stay to just a few hours with official Berlin." "That would be a mistake. A public statement by the President would be most welcome and instrumental for strengthening the ties established in the immediate post- war years. Berliners will never forget the Luftbruecke - the Allied airlift in the face of Soviet threats and guns. May I suggest Tempelhof Airport - under U.S. authority in the center of Berlin as a meeting place? There security would pose no problem, and the visitor would be assured of a rousing and undisturbed welcome." I also have passed on his message to Bill Clark. Warmest best wishes. Barliz Sincerely, Charles Z. Wick The Honorable Michael K. Deaver Deputy Chief of Staff The White House May 7, 1982 Dear Nicole: I'm sorry to hear that you're having a problem with one of the boys at your school. Unfortunately I am at a total loss for advice on this issue. There is one thing I am certain of, however, and that is, that his attention toward you will change dramatically in only a few short years. I hope I'll hear from you then! In the meantime, study hard at school and say hello to that brother of yours who did such a fine job of helping you with your spelling. With my best wishes for a summer filled with good fun, Sincerely, Miss Nicole Girard 3775 Walnut Avenue Concord, California 94519 Enclosures: # 36 (2) RR/CGM/RCH/pt-- CC: Michael Deaver WITHDRAWAL SHEET Ronald Reagan Library Collection Name Withdrawer DEAVER, MICHAEL: FILES KDB 7/19/2005 File Folder 2 FOIA CORRESPONDENCE - MAY 1982 (7) F01-107/01 MCCARTIN Box Number 7619 45 DOC Document Type No of Doc Date Restric- NO Document Description pages tions 1 LETTER 2 5/10/1982 B6 136 PAUL GIRARD TO M. DEAVER Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)] B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA] B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA] B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA] B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA] B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA] B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA] B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA] B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA] C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift. May 10, 1982 I was delighted to learn that the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law of Yeshiva University has established the Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal. Benjamin Cardozo exemplified the highest traditions of legal scholarship throughout his distinguished career, culminating with his service on the New York Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. In carrying forward those traditions, the faculty and students of the School of Law named for Justice Cardozo honor his life and memory. I know that the Journal will display the same devo- tion to excellence to which Justice Cardozo was, and Yeshiva University remains, committed. As you know, I have a special interest in the arts and entertain- ment, and you have my congratulations and best wishes as you launch a publishing venture that will contrib- ute to learning and scholarship in this field. Sincerely, RONALD REAGAN Sent Special Delivery to: The Board of Editors Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Yeshiva University 55 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10003 RR:Livingston:- CC: K.Osborne/F.Fielding/P.Rusthoven/D.Livingston/M.Deaver/0E EVENT: Spring THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 11, 1982 Dear Jim: Thanks for the nice newspaper clipping about our trip to your beautiful area. Who was that man leading the pack? I agree that that's carrying anonymity to extremes because the Secret Service is complaining. Thanks for all your good work. Sincerely, MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff Mr. Jim Crampton Field Director Cissy Baker Committee P.O. Box 1982 Huntsville, TN 37756 Cissy for Congress. P.O. Box 1982, Huntsville, TN 37756 5/5 Dear Mr. Deaver, It was a great privilage for me to be your driver during your visit to Scott County. The enclosed picture is proof that your anonymity program con- tinues to be a great success here in Scott County. )im Crampton Field Director Cissy Baker Committee Thank BobBIE D. Paid for and authorized by The Cissy Baker Committee. W.H. Swain, Treasurer. Cyfon m. clean THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 11, 1982 Dear Ken: With your purchase of Harry Adamson's fine oil painting, "Winter's Prelude - California Pintails", you are supporting both artistic excellence and a most worthy conservation organization. Proceeds from the sale of this painting will greatly assist the California Waterfowl Association's on-going efforts to preserve our threatened waterfowl resources. This important goal of protecting and restoring our vanishing wetlands has been an important personal objective for many years. As Governor of California, I signed into law legislation preserving the Suisun Marsh and creating the nation's first state-sponsored Duck Stamp Program. It is gratifying that many other states have since followed California's example. Again, I commend you for your support of CWA's efforts to preserve our irreplaceable wetlands, and I wish you much joy in owning "Winter's Prelude - California Pintails". Warm regards, Mr. Kenneth Hofmann P.O. Box 907 Concord, CA 94522 MICHAEL K. DEAVER Berg Enclosed is your letter for the auction Hope it works / good ruin you cum Brief in - Enjoyed the Butts. Congratin lations on the much. deserved VA ortiman Cummel- - Say Lello mike to Red BERGER C. BENSON P.O. BOX 5425 SAN MATEO. CALIFORNIA 94402 May 6, 1982 Dear Mike: Just a short note to thank you and Carolyn for taking time out to join us in Washington and for the special things you set up for our group. I can assure you that every person returned home a better American for the experience. I have enclosed two items. One is a sample letter that would greatly aid the cause of the California Waterfowl Association. This would be in conjunction with the painting presentation you arranged between board of director members and the president when he was in Los Angeles. Ken Hofmann paid $21,000.00 for the original at the Mzuri auction, all of which will be used for habitat enhancement. The president still has the #1 print if he still wants it. If you see fit to have the president sign a letter like this it will be presen- ted to Ken and will hang by the painting in his home. The second item is a press release that will keep you up to date on the progress of one of your appointees. Love to Carolyn and the kids. All the best, Bey Michael K. Deaver 4521 Dexter St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20007 CALIFORNIA WATERFOWL ASSOCIATION 555 VETERANS BOULEVARD REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA 94063 (415) 365-3072 March 30, 1982 Mr. Kenneth Hofmann P. O. Box 907 Concord, CA 94522 Dear Ken: With your purchase of Harry Adamson's fine oil painting, "Winter's Prelude - California Pintails", you are supporting both artistic excellence and a most worthy conservation organization. Proceeds from the sale of this painting, which I have been fortunate to have hanging in the Oval Office will greatly assist the California Waterfowl Association's on-going efforts to preserve our threatened waterfowl resources. This important goal of protecting and restoring our vanishing wetlands has been an important personal objective for many years. As Governor of California, I signed into law legislation preserving the Suisun Marsh and creating the nation's first state-sponsored Duck Stamp Program. It is gratifying that many other states have since followed California's example. Again, I commend you for your support of CWA's efforts to preserve our irreplaceable wetlands, and I wish you much joy in owning "Winter's Prelude - California Pintails". Warm regards, Ronald Reagan THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 11, 1982 Dear John: I really enjoyed the "Loyalty" plaque. I couldn't agree with you more about continuing to remind ourselves that we're here for and at the pleasure of the President. Thanks again, John, for your continued good efforts on behalf of the President. You're doing a great job. Sincerely, MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff Mr. John T. Hay California Chamber of Commerce 1027 10th Street P.O. Box 1736 Sacramento, CA 95808 California Chamber of Commerce 1027 10th St. P.O. Box 1736 Sacramento, CA 95808 (916) 444-6670 John T. Hay Executive Vice President May 5, 1982 Mr. Michael K. Deaver Assistant to President, Deputy Chief White House Staff The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mike: I thought this "Loyalty" plaque might interest you. It seems to me anyone who works for the President should be working solely for him and should be 100% dedication and loyalty involved. Too many times we find people who leak things to the press or work in ways to enhance their own image and future. Upon my return from Washington last week we set in motion a telephone bank operation and we're calling members, cham- bers and associations to communicate with Congress in sup- port of the President's plea for help. Best regards, John John T Hay JTH:jmc Enclosure P.S. I have about ten more of these "Loyalty" plaques if you would have any use for them. Loyalty f you work for a man, in heaven's name work for him; speak well of him and stand by the institution he represents. of of of of of of of of of of f you must growl, condemn, and eternally find fault, why--resign your position and when you are on the outside, damn to your heart's content -- but as long as you are a part of the institution do not condemn it, if you do, the first high wind that comes along will blow you away, and probably you will never know why. of of emember -- an ounce of loyalty is worth a pound of cleverness. of of of of of of of of of of THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 11, 1982 Dear Paul: I sincerely regret our inability to join you and Sir Yue-Kong for dinner while you were in Washington. Our time here, though carefully scheduled, is hardly our own. The best laid plans are tentative until the last minute. I'm looking forward to being able to visit with you on another trip to Washington. Carolyn sends her best regards. Sincerely, MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff Mr. Paul Lee 1271 Avenue of the Americas New York, N. Y. 10020 PAULLEE 1271 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS NEW YORK, N.Y. 10020 May 5, 1982 Mr. Michael K. Deaver The White House Washington, D. C. 20500 Dear Mike: Sir Yue-Kong and I were very disappointed that we did not get to see you during our very brief visit to Washington yesterday. We learned that you had left earlier on a trip. Although we only had a short time, we did manage to have interesting meetings with Secretary of State Haig and the Attorney General, Mr. William French Smith. We are both looking forward to seeing you on another trip to Washington. Best regards to Carolyn and of course to you. Sincerely, Paul PL: sm THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 11, 1982 Dear Bill: Thanks for sending me The Bangor Daily News article about your support of the President. We appreciate your thought- fulness and continued support. Keep up the good work. Sincerely, MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff The Honorable William S. Cohen United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 WILLIAM S. CCHEN MAINE United States Senate WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510 May 4, 1982 Mr. Michael K. Deaver Special Assistant to the President The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mike: I thought the marked section of the enclosed article might be of interest to you. With best personal regards, I am Sincerely Jill William S. Cohen United States Senator WSC/rst Enclosure The Bangor Daily News April 23, 1982 N.E. congressmen prepare By John S. Day Administration aides say the fee would accom- NEWS Washington Bureau plish two goals. It would generate $10 billion in new federal revenues, reducing the budget deficit, and WASHINGTON - During the next few days would insure there would be no slacking of conser- President Reagan and the leaders of Congress are vation efforts by consumers because of declining oil expected to announce a budget compromise that prices. could increase the annual heating bills for New New England members of Congress maintain the England residents by approximately $140 next win- fee is unfair and inequitable. Because their region ter and hike the price of gasoline by about 12 cents- depends on imported oil for 70 percent of its energy, per-gallon. the six states would pay the biggest burden of the Chilled by that prospect, the region's 35 members higher oil costs. The total cost of the $5 fee on the six of Congress launched a united political effort Wed- states would total $340 million next year if adopted nesday to head off inclusion of a $5 per-barrel fee on by Congress. imported oil in that budget package. Eventually, all regions of the country would end Resolutions sponsored by Maine Sen. George J. up paying higher energy costs because domestic oil Mitchell and Rep. Silvo Conte, R-Mass., were intro- prices almost certainly would increase to the level duced in the Senate and House which would place of imported petroleum. That factor, opponents of Congress on record as opposing the imposition of the fee argue, would increase energy costs across such a fee by either presidential executive order or the country by between $40 and $60 billion, causing legislative action. inflation to rise by sixth-tenths to nine-tenths of one The resolutions are not legally binding. Their in- percent. tent is to warn the administration it will have a fight Several hundred New England heating oil dealers on its hands should it attempt to include the $5 fee in huddled with their lawmakers Wednesday morning a bi-partisan package to reduce Reagan's projected and then fanned out to personally lobby members of $180 billion deficit. Congress on the issue. fight on $5 imported oil fee Mitchell, citing the recent decline in inflation an obligation to be fair," said Cohen, who warned brought out by lowered oil prices, told the dealers northeast lawmakers migh push for higher federal "An oil import fee would reverse the only good interest rates on water projects in the western economic news that consumers have had in recent states. years Rather than allow consumers to continue to Those projects are subsidized by federal loans enjoy this relief from higher prices, the imposition with interest rates as low as 3 and seven-eighths of a $5 per-barrel import fee would raise the price of percent. "We could save a lot of money by charging gasoline and other petroleum products by 8 to 12 15 or 18 percent for those projects," the senator cents a gallon.' indicated. Sen. William S. Cohen asked the dealers not to Steve Powers, president of the Maine Oil Dealers "lay this (fee) on President Reagan's doorstep." Association, led a delegation of 15 oil dealers from The GOP senator said the idea did not originate with the state to Washington to participate in the lobby- the White House, but from Senate negotiators, ing campaign. He insisisted the $5 "hidden tax" was many of them from western states, who have been not needed to maintain conservation efforts in meeting in secret during the past month to develop Maine and expressed concern that once the fee was a bi-partisan budget package. adopted, lawmakers would gradually increase the Rep. Olympia J. Snowe also addressed the fee in the future as an easy way to increase federal dealers during a later meeting and denounced the revenues. import fee. Congress overwhelmingly rejected a similar $5 Cohen suggested that northeastern lawmakers import fee on gasoline in 1980. might retaliate if the westerners ram the $5 import Mitchell, expressing optimism that the import fee fee through Congress. will be rejected, said "After that overwhelming "We in New England rely on oil. It is our lifeblood, defeat, I don't see how many of those members who just as water is the lifeblood of the west Those denounced Carter could turn around and support men who are negotiating (the budget package) have (the fee).' 3D.N 4/23/82 P17 MRS. LOUISE BRODERICK 2727 De AnzasRd., R1 SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92102 92109 MESSAGE REPLY TO Mr. Michael Deaver DATE Special Counselor to The President The White House Washington, D.C. DATE 5-5-82 Dear Mr. Deaver: Chuck Skoien of our California Residential Care Homes informed me that you were the person of whom I should ask a favor. Sent 5-11-82 sh I am sending a picture taken in 1974 while President Reagan was our Governor. See details on reverse ofi: picture. I have just retired after 34 years as a health administrator and found this in my files. Would it be asking too much of to to ask President Reagan to autograph this picture? I greatly appreciate this countesy. SIGNED Chuck Sincerely, sends his regards. SIGNED FORM AVAILABLE FROM GRAYARC CO., INC. 882 THIRD AVE., B'KLYN., N. Y. 11232 THIS COPY FOR PERSON ADDRESSED THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 11, 1982 MEMORANDUM FOR E. MEESE, J. BAKER, W. CLARK, E. HICKEY, J. ROSEBUSH, WOODY GOLDBERG (State), DAVID CHEW (Treasury) FROM: MIKE DEAVER m SUBJECT: STAFF PARTICIPATION IN THE EUROPEAN TRIP In view of the pictured I.D. requirement for any staff access at Versailles and the extremely limited access at both Windsor Castle and in Bonn, I would appreciate your forwarding to me by Friday, May 14 a list of your staff members which you would propose to include in the European trip, traveling with the Presidential party.