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THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 10, 1984 Dear Malcolm: I seem to be always regretting your kind invitations. The President's schedule is quite full during the brief period he will be in Normandy participating in the ceremonies honoring the 40th Anniversary of the Allied Invasion. And, as you can imagine, the President has quite a bit to do in order to prepare for the Economic Summit and will be returning to London at the conclusion of the ceremonies in Normandy. Therefore, a visit to the Chateau and Musee is not possible. Again, thank you for your kind invitations. Sincerely, MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff Mr. Malcolm S. Forbes Forbes Magazine Forbes Building 60 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10011 Draft THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON APPROVE May 9, 1984 Mr. Malcolm S. Forbes Forbes Magazine Forbes Building 60 Fifth Avenue Dear Malcolm: your to Kind be Discripprove New York, New York 10011 I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the gracious invitation to the President to visit Chateau de Balleroy and Musee des Ballons The President's schedule is quite full during the brief period he will be in Normandy participating in the ceremonies honoring the 40th Anniversary of the Allied Invasion. And, as you can imagine, the President has quite a bit to do in order to prepare for the Economic Summit and will be returning to London at the conclusion of the ceremonies in Normandy. Therefore, a visit to the Chateau and Musee is not possible. Again, thank you for your kind invitation. Sincerely, Michael K. Deaver Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff of THE WHITE HOUSE washington CC:RG K6 TO: Bill Henkel FROM: BILL SITTMANN Special Assistant to the President and Special Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Staff and on to Fred Ryan please. Thanks. Information Action draft letter for MUD NO tive, Not RON, etc. FORBES MAGAZINE CHAIRMAN & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF April 10, 1984 Mr. Michael K. Deaver Deputy Chief of Staff Assistant to the President The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mike: Re the attached -- we've got our fingers crossed that the President will be able to include the Forbeses in a brief stop while in Normandy. How do the prospects look? I hope as good as his re-election prospects are looking!! MalmOn Enc. MHD THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 24, 1984 Dear Mr. Forbes: On behalf of the President, I would like to thank you for your letter to Mr. Michael Deaver inviting the President to make a brief visit to your Chateau de Balleroy and the Musee des Ballons while visiting Normandy in June. We wanted to let you know we will keep your invitation very much in mind while we are developing the President's calendar for this trip. As soon as his schedule becomes more firm and a decision can be made, we will contact you immediately. In the meantime, the President has asked me to thank you for your very kind invitation and sends his warmest best wishes to you and the Forbes family. Sincerely, Frederick J. Ryan. . FREDERICK J. RYAN, JR. Director, Presidential Appointments and Scheduling Mr. Malcolm Forbes FORBES Magazine Forbes Building 60 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10011 / THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 18, 1984 Dear Malcolm: Thank you for your good letter of January 13 extending your most kind invitation to the President to visit your Chateau de Balleroy and your Musee des Ballons. As you can ima- gine we are still in the planning stages for the President's trip to Normandy. The in- formation you sent me for my perusal was most enticing. You can be assured we will give your invitation every consideration and we will keep you posted. With best wishes, Sincerely, huge MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff Mr. Malcolm Forbes Copy RF,HF, FORBES Magazine Forbes Building 60 Fifth Avenue ms7 New York, New York 10011 Mignal to st 74, January 13, 1984 Mr. Michael K. Deaver Deputy Chief of Staff Assistant to the President The White House Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mike: Since the President will be visiting the D-Day Beaches and American Cemetery in Normandy on June 6th marking the 40th Anniversary of the Allied Invasion, the Forbes family ardently hopes he can include a brief visit to our Chateau de Balleroy--and our Musee des Ballons, the only museum in the world devoted to ballooning. We are fifteen to twenty miles from the beaches, a few minutes by helicopter and not too much more by car. Two days after the President's Normandy visit we will be holding the Ninth International Invitational Balloon Meet, with 30 plus balloons from 20 countries--including China and Pakistan where we introduced the sport and presented them with hot air balloons. I know thought was given to a possible visit by the First Lady to Chateau de Balleroy when she was previously in France, but as the itinerary developed it just didn't prove to be possible. Enclosed, Mike, is a wee bit about the Chateau, as well as last year's Balloon Meet. Since we bought this Mansart gem many years ago, the restoration has been completed and its current fame as an international ballooning center has brought many additional visitors to the area. Because it has been an American family undertaking and it salutes the French achieve- ment in making man's first flight 201 years ago, a visit by the President would be warmly received as an expression of apprecia- tion for this ongoing contribution to Franco-American friendship. Mr. Michael K. Deaver 1/13/84 The White House Page 2 We are understandably excited at the prospect of extending this invitation to the President if you feel the itinerary could include it. The Forbes family will have their fingers crossed. Meantime until we hear from you! Warmest best, As ever, Brief Malcolm S. Forbes Return to valat ? Enclosures Norm World HOLE that does to the Western nomic eco the trip, may THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 10, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR THE HONORABLE SELWA ROOSEVELT FROM: CHIEF Michael OF Deaver PROTOCOL m.p text We are requesting the use of Blair House for a reception given by Larry Speakes for members of the Mexican press accompanying President de la Madrid, on Tuesday, May 15, from 5-6:30 pm. The purpose of this reception is to accenuate the positive aspects of our bilateral relations with Mexico and reinforce our views on Central America. We will include invitations to both public affairs and policy officials dealing with Central American issues. Larry Speakes will be in touch with you with details, and to answer any questions. Thank you. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 10, 1984 Mike -- This has been worked out with Mrs. Roosevelt contingent on this memorandum from you. Thanks. Lany THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 11, 1984 Dear Mr. Chesshyre: Thank you for your letter of May 3 regarding your continued interest in an interview with the President. Unfortunately, due to an extremely tight schedule between now and the London Summit, the President will not be able to accept at this time. Please be assured that your efforts are appreciated, and we will keep your request on file. Sincerely, MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff Mr. Robert Chesshyre Chief American Correspondent The Observer Suite 508 1331 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20004 THE OBSERVER (LONDON) Washington Bureau 225307 SUITE 508 1331 PENNSYLVANIA AVE., N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20004 TELEPHONE: (202) 737-1130 May 3,1984 r. Michael Deaver, reputy Chief of Staff, The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Hear Mr. Deaver: the turn of the year I sought on behalf of my paper an nterview. with the President to mark his anticipated decision to run for re-election. I was in touch first with David Gergen, and later Les Janka and others, finally being told that the President would be concentrating his attention on American publications, but that I should ask again on the leve of his visit to Europe. (My editor, Donald Trelford, also pursued the request at that time through the U. S. Embassy in London, from whom he received the same answer). Since then, of course, both Mr. Gergen and Mr. Janka have left the White House, and I realise that you have taken on the responsibility for scheduling press interviews with the President. I was told that our request would be kept on a list, but that I should remind your office again in writing of our continuing interest in having an interview with Mr. Reagan, which is what I am now doing. I enclose copies of two of my original letters, and one reply I received from Mr. Gergen at an early stage in the process - I later communicated by phone with his office. These give some background about our paper. At that time Mr. Trelford himself was interested in joining me in the interview, and would be again if you were willing and the timing could be worked out. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 11, 1984 Dear Mr. President: Thank you very much for the lovely silver plate you bestowed upon me upon your recent visit. I appreciated very much the opportunity to meet with you this week and hear from you about plans for the Olympic Games to be held in Los Angeles this summer. Again, thank you for all you are doing to work to- ward the success of the Olympic games and for your thoughtfulness which prompted your gift to me. With best wishes, Sincerely, minium MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff His Excellency Juan Antonio Samaranch President of the International Olympic Committee Chateau de Vidy CH 1007 Lausanne Switzerland JUAN ANTONIO SAMARANCH COMITÉ INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIQUE I PRÉSIDENT CHÂTEAU DE VIDY TÉLEX 24024 CIO CH CH 1007 LAUSANNE TÉL. (41-21) 25 32 71 WHITE HOUSE STAFF GIFT RECORD Send completed Form and Gift to Gift Unit, ext. 7133 [DO NOT DETACH COPIES] To be Completed by Staff Member STAFF MEMBER DONOR NAME (First/Middle/Lewichael NAME (First/Middle/Last) K. DEaver Juan Antonio Samaranch TITLE TITLE Ass't to the Pres. President of the International Deputy Chief of STaff GIFT INTENDED FOR (mark X in appropriate box) ADDRESS: Committee X White House Staff Member (W) Other (O) (e.g., family) RECEIVED BY (mark X in appropriate box) Mail Room (M) X Presented Personally (P) Staff (S) Switzerland Other (O) (Specify) DATE ACCEPTED AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF PRESENTATION ORGANIZATION/BUSINESS OF DONOR (Specify) International Olympics Committee May 8, 1984 in Mr. Deaver's office REASON FOR NOT RETURNING TO DONOR DONOR CATEGORY (mark X in appropriate box) Personal Friend (F) General Public (P) It would not be proper protocol X Foreign Official (H) VIP (V) DESCRIPTION OF GIFT: A five inch round signed plate - sterling silver REPORT PREPARED BY DATE ROOM NO. EXT. Gail W. Ledwig May 8, 1984 WW 6475 To be Completed by Gift Unit and Counsel ID DATE GSA # DISPOSITION (mark X in appropriate box) Presidential Staff-Personal (PP) Archives (AS) CATEGORY CODE APPRAISED VALUE ARCHIVE BOX # Returned to Sender, Commercial (RA) Destroyed (DS) $ Returned to Sender, Other (RC) Other (OH) COUNSEL'S OFFICE DECISION: APPROVE DISAPPROVE Returned to Sender, Over Minimal Value (RB) SIGNATURE: GSA Surplus (Turn Over to Government (GS) Presidential Staff-for official display/use (PS) COMMENTS: COPY A- GIFT UNIT Sept. 83 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 11, 1984 Dear Henry: Thank you for your letter regarding your continued interest in serving in the Administration. I have shared your willingness with our Presidential Personnel staff and they are aware of your particular interests. I am told that the Federal Maritime Comm- ission and International Trade Commission slots are still available and you will be considered for these and other positions as they develop. I appreciate your letter and your good work on the campaign. With best wishes, Sincerely, mike MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff Mr. Henry M. Shine Attorney at Law Santarelli & Bond 2033 M Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036 HENRY M. SHINE ATTORNEY AT LAW \NTARELLI & BOND 2033 M STREET, N.W. pulma SANTARELLI & BOND ASHINGTON, D.C. 20036 HENRY M. your SHINE WASHINGTON.D.C. 20036 N.W. get OF COUNSEL (202) 466-6800 EDWARD W. SUSANNE ADDY help TELEPHONE (202) 466-6800 may 7, 1984 TELEX 904288 SANBOND WASH Dear mehe- HAD, 226364 where we met at your offer last fall we descussed serving In the Reagan mush'84 finance team. l am now doing that - having met with face sliving the President on an appointine - Roger When we met you seryarated partleme materialized Commercion as yet nothing has In the meateme law pastage is slow and dull I am seehing a sent fueltime on the Fedure maretine Commercian and carnestly solect your call to John Herrington the alternature active and rally support with a me, he welcome l applicate any which my resume grabfees your good officer. Incidentally, would welcome a state post at (oml THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 14, 1984 MEMORANDUM TO M.B. OGLESBY FROM: MICHAEL K. DEAVER SUBJECT: Tribute Dinner for Senators Howard Baker and John Tower This is in response to your memorandum of May 10, 1984 regarding Senator Steven's request for President Reagan to accept an invita- tion to a dinner to honor the Majority Leader and the Chairman of the Republican Policy Committee. It will not be possible for the President to participate in such a dinner until after November 20. MEMORANDUM THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON JAB May 10, 1984 TO: JAMES BAKER, III MICHAEL DEAVER FROM: M. B. OGLESBY, JR to Bill talk Juint to MT SUBJECT: Tribute Dinner for Senators Howard Baker and John Tower out The Senate Majority Whip, Ted Stevens, is planning a dinner in JAB September to honor the Majority Leader and the Chairman of the Republican Policy Committee, both of whom retire at the end of this Congress. At this writing, the 98th Congress will adjourn sine wants die in early October. Senator Stevens plans to hold the dinner in the Great Hall of the us Library of Congress. (This is the same site Senator Baker has used for the Senate dinners he hosted at the beginning of each new Congress.) to consure Stevens has two requests: 1) Would the President accept an invitation to attend? 2) Would, if he accepts, he be available on one of four dates: a) September 11, Tuesday b) September 12, Wednesday c) September 17, Monday d) September 18, Tuesday There are the only dates the Great Hall is available in September. The Senator would like to know as soon as possible, so the Hall could be secured. He would keep the President's participation confidential to the point you would counsel he could make it public. Guidance, please. CC: Fred Ryan THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 14, 1984 Dear Les: Thank you for your recent letter requesting an interview with the President for use during the week of the Convention. Unfortunately, due to the President's schedule preceeding the Convention, we will not be able to accept. Please be assured that we are aware of your continued requests for the President to appear on NewsHour, and will keep this in mind as we review plans for the President's schedule. Sincerely, mike MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff Mr. Lester M. Crystal Executive Producer The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour 356 West 58th Street New York, New York 10019 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 11, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR MICHAEL K. DEAVER FROM: MICHAEL A. McMANUS, Jr. manom SUBJECT: McNeil-Lehrer Interview Request You had asked for guidance on the attached request from Les Crystal for the President to appear on NewsHour for their first broadcast of the convention week. As you may know, McNeil-Lehrer has had a longstanding request that was postponed due to Jim Lehrer's recent illness. In this light, I feel it might be a good time for the President to grant the interview. I have also asked Larry Speakes for his comments on the request. He feels that NewsHour does not attract a large enough audience, and that the President could be granting a more effective and more widely viewed interview with his time. He recommends that the President not do the interview. Would you like to accept or regret this request? ACCEPT REGRET TheMacNeil/Lehrer NEWSHOUR May 3, 1984 Mr. Michael C. Deaver Deputy Chief of Staff and Assistant to the President The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mike: The NewsHour, representing Public Television's sole coverage of the 1984 nominating conventions, will be broadcasting from Dallas during the week of the Republican National Convention. Both Robin and Jim will be there, along with Judy Woodruff, to report in-depth on the events and issues surrounding the expected nomination of President Reagan to a second term. We will be anchoring from station KERA in Dallas, with a remote hookup to the convention hall. In addition to our two regular early evening feeds to the eastern and central time zones, we will produce a 6:00 p.m. PST Convention update for the west coast stations, which also will be suitable for re-broadcast to the other time zones. On Thursday night, we expect to extend that third broadcast so that the President's acceptance speech can be covered in its entirety. We would like to interview Mr. Reagan for our first broadcast of the convention week. The focus would be on the past four years in office, critical issues facing a new administration, and his views on the Presi- dency. This interview could be taped at the White House or in California on the weekend before the convention begins. We would like it to run a minimum of 30 minutes. There have been several discussions over the past year about a Presidential interview on the NewsHour. This appears to us as an ideal opportunity for Mr. Reagan to appear on the program in its new format. I hope we can arrange this, and am ready to meet with you at any time to discuss it. Sincerely, Lester Les M. Cuptal Crystal Executive Producer cc:Larry Speakes (212) 560-3113 356 WEST 58th STREET NEW YORK, NY 10019 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 15, 1984 Dear Cyril: Thank you for your letter regarding the possibility of the government locating windmills near your pro- perty in Mojave. The Bureau of Land Management of the Department of Interior has informed me that it is currently process- ing applications for the Tehachapi Pass Wind Energy Project near Mojave. However, there are no develop- ments planned on public lands within two miles of the location of your home. Also, the Bureau of Land Man- agement would not be involved in any activites on Section 9 and 15 adjacent to your property, as these lands are private ownership. I hope this satisfies your concerns. With best wishes, Sincerely, mike MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff Mr. Cyril S. Carol Carol's Department Store 15938 Sierra Highway Mojave, California 93501 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 16, 1984 Dear Marc: Thank you for your recent letter concerning a pro- posed Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Project in San Juan, Puerto Rico. I understand that the proposal is currently in the office of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Devel- opment. Apparently there were some problems iden- tified by HUD staff, but they have been addressed. An announcement concerning this proposal should be forthcoming toward the end of the month. Thank you for writing and letting me know of your interest in the project. With best wishes, Sincerely, mike MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff Mr. Marc Holtzman Holtzman & Associates 214 Massachuestts Avenue, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002 HOLTZMAN & ASSOCIATES 814 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE. N.E. SUITE 340 WASHINGTON, D.C. 20002 - 222038 (202) 543 5777 April 6, 1984 The Honorable Michael K. Deaver 4521 Dexter Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20007 Dear Mike: Enclosed please find several strong letters of support for an 807 Unit Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Project being proposed for Puerto Rico. This project is being personally considered by Secretary Pierce and at the highest levels of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. In addition, the project has the support of the Mayor of San Juan, the Congressman and the Republican Chairman of Puerto Rico. Mike, I have a strong personal interest in this project. I would be most grateful if you would look into this matter. Thank you and please give my best to Carolyn. Sincerely, marc MARC L. HOLTZMAN cc: The Honorable William F. Sittman Enclosure MLH/ldb THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 17, 1984 Dear Eddie: In response to your letter of May 8, 1984 in- viting the President to brief the National Association of Broadcasters Board I want you to know that I have spoken to our Scheduling Office to see if your proposal would be pos- sible. Although the President would like to meet with you, the heavy demands of his sche- lude preclude his doing so at that time. Please be assured that if there is a change and an opportunity does arise I will be in touch. With best wishes, Sincerely, MICHAEL mine K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff Mr. Edward O. Fritts President National Association of Broadcasters 1771 N Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036 225912 1771 N STREET, N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20036 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS EDWARD O. FRITTS PRESIDENT (202) 293-3516 May 8, 1984 The Honorable Michael K. Deaver Deputy Chief of Staff and Assistant to the President The White House Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. Deaver: Thank you for helping arrange to have a taped message by the President for the opening extravaganza at the National Association of Broadcasters Annual Convention last week. Clearly, it added a 'nice touch' to an outstanding patriotic production. Naturally, we would have also liked a live teleconference for our closing session but understand the conflicts posed by the President's trip to China. As we discussed, the NAB Board will be meeting in Washington June 18 through 22 and would like to have a briefing by the President and/or a reception at The White House. We can make arrange- ments to be available anytime during that week but would prefer a mid-to-late afternoon meeting Monday through Thursday. Our Board consists of 53 members who are CEO's or top executives of radio and tele- vision stations and companies across the country and national radio/TV networks. With spouses and a small number of our senior staff we would anticipate no more than 125 people. This would afford our Board a superb opportunity to hear the President's program firsthand. We greatly appreciate your assistance in this regard. Kindest personal regards. Sincerely, THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 5/18/84 Dear Allan: Thanks so much for forwarding the letter from Prime Minister Trudeau to President Reagan, recommending that we support the candidacy of Mr. Marc Lalonde as Secretary General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. As you know, Jean-Claude Paye was selected as the new OECD Secretary General at the May 17 session. If he had not been named, we certainly would have given Mr. Lalonde every consideration. I was interested to receive your thoughts regarding the possibilities of establishing an annual forum for Canadian-American meetings at the highest level. This idea appears to have some merit and I would ask that you raise this suggestion with George Shultz. With warmest personal regards, Sincerely, mike Michael K. Deaver Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff His Excellency Allan E. Gotlieb Ambassador Embassy of Canada 1746 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, D. C. 20036 3954 MEMORANDUM NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL May 17, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR MICHAEL K. DEAVER FROM: ROBERT M. KIMMITT Bob SUBJECT: Letter from Trudeau to President Reagan Regarding Lalonde Per your request, the NSC has prepared a letter for your signature to Canadian Ambassador Allan Gotlieb, thanking him for forwarding the letter from Prime Minister Trudeau to President Reagan supporting the candidacy of Marc Lalonde as Secretary General of the OECD. Your letter expresses appreciation to Allan and notes that we have tasked the State Department to look into the PM's proposal. In response to his suggestion regarding annual high-level Canadian-U.S. meetings, your letter asks Allan to pursue this interesting idea with George Shultz. Attachment Tab A - Letter to Gotlieb