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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Digital Library Collections This is a PDF of a folder from our textual collections. Collection: Roberts, John G.: Files Folder Title: Correspondence, Miscellaneous (04/18/1984-05/03/1984) Box: 13 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/ WITHDRAWAL SHEET Ronald Reagan Library Collection Name ROBERTS, JOHN: FILES Withdrawer RBW 8/5/2005 File Folder CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS (04/18/1984 - FOIA 05/03/1984) F05-139/01 Box Number COOK 38RW DOC Doc Type Document Description No of Doc Date Restrictions NO Pages 1 LETTER KENNETH A. RABY TO ASSIST. GEN. 3 4/6/1984 B6 631 COUNSEL RE. CAPTAIN BRENDA BABBITT 2 MEMO JOHN G. ROBERTS TO FRED F. FIELDING 1 5/1/1984 B6 634 RE. T. WILSON CORRESPONDENCE 3 MEMO JOHN G. ROBERTS TO FRED F. FIELDING 1 5/1/1984 B6 635 RE. T. WILSON CORRESPONDENCE (ANNOTATED) 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] E.O. 13233 C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 18, 1984 Dear Students: Thank you for your letter to the President concerning the right to privacy, and the threat to that right represented by the ever increasing number of personal files maintained by government at all levels. In your letter you stated that you considered it an invasion of privacy that such records could be released without your knowledge or consent. We certainly share your concern to protect the right to privacy, and recognize the danger posed if personal records are not maintained with sufficient safeguards to prevent misuse of the information they contain. I would point out that Congress passed the Privacy Act in 1974 to guard against just such potential invasions of privacy. A copy of that Act, as codified, is enclosed for your information. You will notice that the Privacy Act generally provides that "[n]o agency shall disclose any record which is contained in a system of records by any means of communication to any person, or to another agency, except pursuant to a written request by, or with the prior written consent of, the individual to whom the record pertains " 5 U.S.C. $ 552a (b). There are a series of exceptions for circum- stances in which Congress determined the privacy interest to be outweighed by other compelling factors. The Privacy Act also provides for access by individuals to their records, and imposes limits on agencies concerning the maintenance of records on individuals. I hope this information is helpful to you, and wish you best of luck with your studies. Sincerely, John Robut John G. Roberts Associate Counsel to the President Students of Laura D. Birg, Ph. D. Saint Xavier College 3700 West 103rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60655 Laura D. Birg, Ph. D. Saint Xavier College 3700 West 103rd Street Chicago, IL 60655 Dear Ms. Birg and Students: Your letter to the President concerning the privacy of personal files in the possession of government agencies has been referred to me for response. I certainly share your concern that individual files maitained by the government should remain confidential. As you may know, the Congress passed the Privacy Act in 1974 to guard against just such potential invasions of privacy. In general, one section of the law prohibits an agency of the federal government from disclosing any records of an individual "except pursuant to a written request by, or with the prior written consent of, the individual to whom the record pertains 11 5 U.S.C. 552a(b). Section 552a(b) also sets out several narrowly drawn exceptions to this prohibition. Michael Uhlmann, Assistant Director for Legal Policy, Office of Policy Development, has workd in this area, and would be better able to respond to the broader policy questions you raise. I have referred your letter to him for further response. Thank you for your letter. Sincerely, John G. Roberts, Jr. Associate Counsel to the President ID #. 218141 CU WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET PR014-08 2 o . OUTGOING H . INTERNAL I . INCOMING jR-duct Date Correspondence Received (YY/MM/DD) / I Name of Correspondent: Laura D. Birg MI Mail Report User Codes: (A) (B) (C) Subject: President's position on Mights of privacy ROUTE TO: ACTION DISPOSITION Tracking ; Type Completion Action Date of Date Office/Agency (Staff Name) Code YY/MM/DD Response Code YY/MM/DD W Holland ORIGINATOR 0840321 / / Referral Note: WAT 18 R 084/03/22 584,04,01 Referral Note: / / / / - Referral Note: / / / / - Referral Note: / / / / - Referral Note: ACTION CODES: DISPOSITION CODES: A - Appropriate Action I - Info Copy Only/No Action Necessary A Answered C Completed C . Comment/Recommendation R - - Direct Reply w/Copy B . Non-Special Referral S Suspended D Draft Response S For Signature F - Furnish Fact Sheet X Interim Reply to be used as Enclosure FOR OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE: Type of Response = Initials of Signer Code = "A" Completion Date = Date of Outgoing Comments: Keep this worksheet attached to the original incoming letter. Send all routing updates to Central Reference (Room 75, OEOB). Always return completed correspondence record to Central Files. Refer questions about the correspondence tracking system to Central Reference, ext. 2590. 5/81 SAINT XAVIER COLLEGE 3700 West 103rd Street 24 Chicago, Illinois 60655 cn (312) 779-3300 Fidly 43 218441 CCC March 5, 1984 President Ronald Reagan The White House Washington, D. C. Dear President Reagan: The right to privacy should be of concern to all in- dividuals. Ever increasing personal files on both the state and federal levels leads us to question the confidentiality of these files. Currently, we, as citizens of the United States are subject to personal records being dispensed without our knowledge or consent. We consider this an inva- sion of our privacy. As students in a course entitled "Humanizing Techno- logy and Organizations, our concern is with our political representatives' voting records on the rights of privacy and specifically, what is your position in this matter? Cordially, Students at Saint Xavier College care Laura D. Birg, Ph.D. HB LDB:FS THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 18, 1984 Dear Mr. Williams: Assistant to the President Lee L. Verstandig has referred your letter concerning Captain Brenda Babbitt to this office for consideration. Accompanying your letter was a resolu- tion passed by the Fresno City Council, containing various allegations concerning the Babbitt case. The White House adheres to a policy of not commenting upon pending criminal matters. This policy is intended to preserve public confidence in the impartial administration of the criminal justice system. The Babbitt case is cur- rently pending on appeal before the United States Army Court of Military Review, pursuant to Article 66 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. I am advised that an experienced appellate attorney and member of the Judge Advocate General's Corps has been designated Captain Babbit's military appellate defense counsel, and that Captain Babbitt has retained a civilian attorney as well. Since Captain Babbitt's case is pending on appeal, I trust you will understand that it would be inappropriate for us to comment upon it or take any other action with respect to it. Thank you for sharing your views with us. Sincerely, John G. Roberts Associate Counsel to the President The Honorable Joe Williams Member of the City Council City of Fresno 2100 Tulare Street Fresno, CA 93721 CC: Lee L. Verstandig Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs WHITE HOUSE MAR 1 3.1984 CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET a OUTGOING JR-dius H INTERNAL INCOMING received Date Correspondence (YY/MM/DD) 84/03/09 NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: Joe Williams IA Mail Report User Codes: (A) (B) (C) SUBJECT: I introduced a resolution for Council action calling for a thorough investigation of the Brenda Babbitt case at Fort Leavenwarth, Kansas. ROUTE TO: ACTION DISPOSITION Tracking Type Action Completion Date of Date Office/Agency (Staff Name) Code YY/MM/DD Response Code YY/MM/DD IAVERS 00/84/03/09 LV ORIGINATOR A84 93 1140 /IAHOWL Referral Note: 12 ( 841 03 /14 Referral Note: Referral Note: Chielding R 84/03/15 LD, at / Referral Note: CUAT18 Roo, 84,03 18 5840328 ACTION CODES DISPOSITION CODES: FOR OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE: A Appropriate Action -Info Copy Only/No Action Necessary A Answered Type of Response = Initials of Signer C Comment/Recommendation R Direct Reply-w/Copy B Non Special Referral Code="A" ID Draft Response For Signature C Completed Completion Date = Date of Outgoing Furnish Fact Sheet to be X Interim Reply 5 Suspended COMMENTS: Keep this worksheet attached to the original incoming letter. Send all routing updates to Central Reference (Room 75, DEOB). Always return completed correspondence record to Central Files. Refer questions about the Correspondence Tracking system to Central Reference, ext. 2590 5/83 OF DEFENSE GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301 AMERICA STATES OF 13 APR 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR JOHN G. ROBERTS ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT SUBJECT: Brenda Babbitt This is in response to your memorandum of March 21, 1984 to Ms. Kathleen Buck of this office concerning Captain Brenda Babbitt and the accompanying resolution by the Mayor and Council for the City of Fresno, California. There is forwarded herewith a summary, prepared in the Office of the Judge Advocate General of the Army, of Captain Babbitt's court-martial conviction and pending appeal. A brief discussion of other allegations made in the Fresno resolution is also included in the summary of this case. To facilitate whatever reply you may wish to make to Fresno officials the subject resolution is returned. Based on the submission of the Judge Advocate General there does not seem to be anything unusual from the standpoint of legal procedure about this case. Nor does there appear to be any merit in the allegations made in the Fresno resolution. If you desire additional detailed information about this case, please let me know. shiederlehne L. Niederlehner Acting General Counsel Enclosures WITHDRAWAL SHEET Ronald Reagan Library Collection Name Withdrawer ROBERTS, JOHN: FILES RB 8/5/2005 W File Folder FOIA CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS (04/18/1984 - F05-139/01 05/03/1984) COOK Box Number 38RW DOC Document Type No of Doc Date Restric- NO Document Description pages tions 1 LETTER 3 4/6/1984 B6 631 KENNETH A. RABY TO ASSIST. GEN. COUNSEL RE. CAPTAIN BRENDA BABBITT 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] E.O. 13233 C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 21, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR KATHLEEN BUCK ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL FOR LEGAL COUNSEL DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FROM: JOHN G. ROBERTS 228 ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT SUBJECT: Brenda Babbitt As we discussed, I am forwarding the material sent to the President on the Brenda Babbitt case, for your review and recommendation. Many thanks. Attachment THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 14, 1984 Dear Mr. Williams: On behalf of the President, I would like to thank you for your recent correspondence. A copy of your letter has been forwarded to the appropriate officials at the White House Counsel's Office for. their benefit and consideration. I sincerely appreciate your sharing your views with the Administration. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance. Sincerely, her L. Verstandip Lee L. Verstandig Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs Mr. Joe Williams Councilman 2100 Tulare Street Fresno, California 93721 City of 37 FRESH Joe Williams Member of the City Council Virsta February 17, 1984 The Honorable Ronald Reagan President of the United States 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D.C., 20500 Dear President Reagan: Surely your correspondence of recent weeks has brought you information concern- ing one Captain Brenda Babbitt, currently incarcerated at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Immediately prior to her conviction of attempted murder, she had uncovered serious evidence of black-marketing and corruption in the Army. Other elected officials have been notified and supplied packets of data similar to that which was sent to you. The City of Fresno has taken the Babbitt case very seriously, Mr. President: many people have written the elected officials; petitions are being circulated throughout the County in her behalf; and the local media have covered it extensively. Moreover, as a City Councilman, on February 14, I introduced a resolution for Council action calling for a thorough investigation; it passed unanimously and is remitted herein. The Babbitt case is not only a denial of due process but a direct assault on Human Rights, an issue that has been highlighted in international politics in recent years. It is also in contravention of the Governments' avowed intent to root out fraud and corrupt practices, and to protect federal employees brave enough to "blow the whistle." Of no small consideration is the deliberate destruction of Captain Babbitt's military career. As our Commander-in-Chief, President Reagan, we must now look to your leadership to undo the manifold wrongs that have been wrought against Brenda Babbitt by the U. S Army. Sincerely, Joe Williams Councilman rr Enclosure City Hall Fresno. California 93721 209 488-1560 Office 2100 Tulare Street, Fresno, California 93721 209 485-8340 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRESNO, CALIFORNIA WHEREAS, Captain Brenda Babbitt, a resident of the City of Fresno at the time of enlistment in the u.s. Army, is now in prison for having shot an intruder in her living quarters in Grafenwoehr, Germany, in November, 1982; and WHEREAS, many facts relevant to the case were not taken into account at her trial; and WHEREAS, there is strong evidence that Captain Babbitt was found guilty in order to curtail her study of illegal activities within the Army and silence revelation of same; and WHEREAS, Captain Babbitt was the victim of sexual debasement and prejudicial treatment both prior to and subsequent to subject incident; and WHEREAS, there is evidence of substantial theft of her personal property by Army personnel; and WHEREAS, the makeup of her jury displayed a deliberate structure certain to convict her due to conflicting interests; and WHEREAS, the lengthy incarceration has caused severe hardship to her two small children and her cancer-stricken parents, who have had to relocate to Leavenworth, Kansas, to care for the children. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fresno requests an immediate investigation of both the alleged crime and Captain Babbitt's charges of corruption. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the city of Fresno, California, this 14th day of February, 1984. MAYOR THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 26, 1984 Dear Mr. Anselmo: This is in response to your letter of April 19 to the President, which has been referred to me for consideration and response. In that letter you discussed your concerns about a matter pending before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) involving the Spanish International Com- munications Corporation, and others. While I can appreciate the importance of this matter to you, and your concern that it be properly resolved, I must advise you that the FCC is an independent regulatory agency. Accordingly, neither the President nor the members of his staff attempt to influence the Commission's deliberations on particular matters involving private parties that come before it. We adhere to this policy in order to maintain public confidence in the impartial administration of our laws. In light of the Commission's status as an independent regulatory agency, we are unable to take any action in response to your letter. I hope you will understand the reasons for our position. Sincerely, David B Waller David B. Waller Senior Associate Counsel to the President Mr. Rene Anselmo President, SIN Television Network 460 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON David - & was not aware when me decimed this matter that your copy was assigned for Direct response; mine was not. Rather than having me send it all back to FFF a thought it more afficient simply to debt a reply for your signature. said duft is attached R also desided not to refer to the FCC: analmos letter is, to you Enow, begane, and be might well not want it on the FCC public record. we, in any event, should not decide that for him. John THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 26, 1984 Dear Mr. Anselmo: This is in response to your letter of April 19 to the President, which has been referred to me for consideration and response. In that letter you discussed your concerns about a matter pending before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) involving the Spanish International Com- munications Corporation, and others. While I can appreciate the importance of this matter to you, and your concern that it be properly resolved, I must advise you that the FCC is an independent regulatory agency. Accordingly, neither the President nor the members of his staff attempt to influence the Commission's deliberations on particular matters involving private parties that come before it. We adhere to this policy in order to maintain public confidence in the impartial administration of our laws. In light of the Commission's status as an independent regulatory agency, we are unable to take any action in response to your letter. I hope you will understand the reasons for our position. Sincerely, David B. Waller Senior Associate Counsel to the President Mr. Rene Anselmo President, SIN Television Network 460 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036 THE WHITE HOUSE washington Date 4/25/84 FOR: John Roberts FROM: DAVID B. WALLER ACTION For your information For your review and comment As we discussed For your files Please see me Return to me after your review COMMENT Come John! ID# 213567 THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET INCOMING DATE RECEIVED: APRIL 20, 1984 DRW-duise NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: MR. RENE ANSELMO SUBJECT: WRITES REGARDING SPANISH INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, ET AL, FIRST SET OF INTERROGATORIES TO MASS MEDIA BUREAU ACTION DISPOSITION ROUTE TO: ACT DATE TYPE C COMPLETED OFFICE/AGENCY (STAFF NAME) CODE YY/MM/DD RESP D YY/MM/DD FRED FIELDING ORG 84/04/20 / / REFERRAL NOTE: CUHOLL DD 84/04/20 / / WATI4 REFERRAL NOTE: R 84/104/23 584105103 REFERRAL NOTE: DD / / REFERRAL NOTE: / / / / / / REFERRAL NOTE: COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENTS MEDIA:L INDIVIDUAL CODES: MI MAIL USER CODES: (A) (B) (C) *ACTION CODES: *DISPOSITION CODES: *OUTGOING * * * * CORRESPONDENCE: * *A-APPROPRIATE ACTION *A-ANSWERED *TYPE RESP=INITIALS * *C-COMMENT/RECOM *B-NON-SPEC-REFERRAL * OF SIGNER * *D-DRAFT RESPONSE *C-COMPLETED * CODE = A * *F-FURNISH FACT SHEET *S-SUSPENDED *COMPLETED = DATE OF * *I-INFO COPY/NO ACT NEC* * OUTGOING * *R-DIRECT REPLY W/COPY * * * *S-FOR-SIGNATURE * * * *X-INTERIM REPLY * * * REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE (ROOM 75, OEOB) EXT. 2590 KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS MANAGEMENT. 213567 7.7.010ing April 19, 1984 President Ronald Reagan The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President: You need a letter from my Dog Spot like you need a NEW YORK TIMES Editorial on how well you are running the country. But my Dog Spot is so pissed off at the FCC that there is just no way that I have been able to talk to him on a rational basis as a man should be able to talk to his dog. So, to keep peace in the family, I hasten to write to you, especially since it has been announced that Sr. Miguel de la Madrid, the President of Mexico, is coming to visit you at the White House on May 15th. Well, do we have some good news for him! I think you and President de la Madrid ought to know that the Federal Communications Commission has just accused the Republic of Mexico of violating United States law. Specifically, the Commission staff has alleged in the attached document that the Republic of Mexico controls the operations of seven United States television stations of which I am a shareholder and President, in violation of Section 310(b) of the Communications Act of 1934. SIN TELEVISION NETWORK 460 WEST 42ND STREET NEW YORK NEW YORK 10036 TELEPHONE 212 502 1300 President Ronald Reagan Washington, D.C. 4/19/84 Page -2- "Hello? Mr. President, are you still there?" I hope this letter has not dropped from your hands onto the floor as they administered your smelling salts. What I was saying when your eyes glazed over, Mr. President, is that the Republic of Mexico and Sr. de la Madrid are in deep guano at the FCC. Given the imminence of his visit, it might be a good idea if you were to call Sr. de la Madrid and advise him that the FCC has got the goods on him and his Republic and that, more important than bringing along a tuxedo for the black tie affairs in Washington, he had better bring along some good lawyers. It is not true that the entire legal profession in the United States is occupied in either attacking or defending the companies I operate. There must be a few firms out there who could offer their services to defend President de la Madrid and his government in the FCC hearing they got themselves involved in. Perhaps someone on your staff could recommend a good firm. The problems arose because these seven Spanish language television stations are presently in a hearing at the FCC to determine whether or not they are really controlled by foreign aliens. Up till now, it has been alleged by my admirers that the stations were controlled by the Mexican television network, Televisa, or by the Azcarragas who control Televisa, and also control Rene Anselmo and his Dog Spot. Since Rene Anselmo controls the stations and the foreign aliens control Rene Anselmo, the stations are thus under foreign control. Or so the theory goes. I guess some foreign relations intern at the FCC figured these charges didn't sound horrible enough and decided to finger the Mexican government as the main culprit or controller of Rene Anselmo. Per- President Ronald Reagan Washington, D.C. 4/19/84 Page -3- sonally, I think this is unconscionable. If the FCC knew all along that it was the Mexican government who was controlling these stations, why didn't they let me know? Especially since I am accused in the same document of being an agent of the government of Mexico. Here I am running around thinking I'm supposed to be controlled by Televisa and the Azcarragas and all along I was really being controlled by the Mexican government. What kind of alleged agent does that make me look like? My Dog Spot says I am going to look like an asshole in the international undercover community. He says that if I worked for the CIA they would have demoted me to the Nicaraguan Desk over something like this. So the tempers are flaring up all over. Melissandra says that if the Mexican government has been controlling our stations they ought to damn well go out and get their own lawyers. As for me, I'm too busy defending myself to take up the defense of the Republic of Mexico as well. Maybe Ambassador Gavin can give them some advice. They are sure going to need it, 'cause I'm telling you, Mr. President, it's a real ZOO down there at the FCC. While we are on the subject, I wonder if I could ask a favor of you. I have another school of admirers who claim that I am an agent of the Communist Party. I would appreciate it if someone on your staff could check with their KGB connections and let me know if this is true. I'll be at home over the weekend hoping to get my onions planted. We have had so much rain in Connecticut it has been impossible to work the soil till now. Do you and Mrs. Reagan have a vegetable garden at the White House? If so, I hope you've got your onions in. You are supposed to plant President Ronald Reagan Washington, D.C. 4/19/84 Page -4- your onions and peas on Saint Patrick's Day. Or so they say around these parts. That will tell you how far behind I am with my gardening. Sincerely, Rene Anselmo President RA/mr cc: H.E. President Miguel de la Madrid H. H.E. Lic. Jorge Espinosa de los Reyes H.E. John Gavin Hon. George P. Shultz Hon. Langhorne A. Motley To: James C. McKinney Chief, Mass Media Bureau SPANISH INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, ET AL. FIRST SET OF INTERROGATORIES TO MASS MEDIA BUREAU INTERROGATORIES INTERROGATORY NO. 2. (a) As to each subsection of Section 310(b) of the Communications Act that Respondent contends Licensees are violating, identify each and all persons who Respondent contends are aliens, foreign corporations, foreign govern- ments or their representatives, who give rise to such violation. (b) As to each alleged "representative" identified in response to Interrogatory No. 2(a), identify the alien, foreign corporation or foreign government whom such person represents. MASS MEDIA BUREAU'S SUPPLEMENTAL ANSWERS TO SPANISH INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, ET AL., FIRST SET OF INTERROGATORIES TO MASS MEDIA BUREAU The Mass Media Bureau submits the following answers to interrogatories pursuant to the Memorandum Opinion and Order, FCC 84M-1221, released March 16, 1984, of the Presiding Judge. Interrogatory 2. (a) (1) Alien persons Emilio Azcarraga Vidauretta Laura Milmo de Azcarraga Emilio Azcarraga Milmo, and his wife and children, if any. Laura Wachsman and her husband and children, if any. Carmela Burillo and her husband and children if any. Romulo O'Farrill, Jr. Amalia Gomez Zepeda Fernando Diez Barroso Rodolfo Wachsman Victor Hugo O'Farrill Avila Miguel Alemen Velasco Jose Antonio O'Farrill Avila Hilda 0' Farrill Compean Roberto O'Farrill Avila Bernardo Garza Sada Alejandro Sada (a)(2) Foreign Governments The Republic of Mexico (a)(3) Foreign Corporations Spanish International Network Laura Investment Co., Inc., Pan American Television, S.A. Telesistema Mexicano, S.A. Alpha Group (a.k.a Grupo Industrial Alfa, S.A.) Productora de Teleprogramas (a.k.a. Protele) V.T. Latin Programs Teleprogramas de Mexico Radio Television, S.A. Televicentro, S.A. Radio Panamericana, S.A. Ascamil, S.A. Variedal, S.A. Televisa, S.A. ID #. CU WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET ?! o . OUTGOING R H . INTERNAL I - INCOMING Date Correspondence Received (YY/MM/DD) / / Name of Correspondent: Bene anselmo MI Mail Report User Codes: (A) (B) (C) Subject: Thepied FCC and accurations by the ROUTE TO: ACTION DISPOSITION Tracking Type Completion Action Date of Date Office/Agency (Staff Name) Code YY/MM/DD Response Code YY/MM/DD WHolland ORIGINATOR 84/10/124 / / COAT18 Referral Note: D 84,04,25 $ 84,05,05 Referral Note: / / / / Referral Note: / / Kathy - I think / / AC what you have below ACDE is just a copy of C Completed ral S Suspended F 213567 & CUAT 14 SPONDENCE: Initials of Signer "A" Date of Outgoing Comments: a has it YOJJJ Keep this worksheet attached to the original incoming letter. Send all routing updates to Central Reference (Room 75, OEOB). Always return completed correspondence record to Central Files. Refer questions about the correspondence tracking system to Central Reference, ext. 2590. 5/81 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 1, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING FROM: JOHN G. ROBERTS SUBJECT: Alan Hepworth Complaint Regarding Lack of Response to His Letters to Administration Officials in Which He Requests Investigation into Violation of his Civil Rights Alan Hepworth of Miami Beach has written Mr. Baker to complain about the lack of response to his many letters concerning an alleged violation of his rights. It is unclear from Mr. Hepworth's numerous letters precisely what he is complaining about, but it is clear that he regards William P. Tyson, Director of the Executive Office of U.S. Attorneys, as the villain of the piece. Tyson made what in retrospect can only be regarded as the mistake of innocently responding to Mr. Hepworth in August of 1983. This latest letter should be referred to Justice for whatever action they deem appropriate; we certainly do not want to respond directly from the White House. An appropriate memorandum is attached. Attachment THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 1, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR D. LOWELL JENSEN ACTING DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FROM: FRED F. FIELDING Drig- COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT SUBJECT: Alan Hepworth Complaint Regarding Lack of Response to His Letters to Administration Officials in Which He Requests Investigation into Violation of his Civil Rights The attached letter to James A. Baker, III, White House Chief of Staff, is referred for whatever action you consider appropriate. We have no continuing interest in this matter. Many thanks. CC: James A. Baker, III FFF:JGR:aea 5/1/84 bcc: FFFielding/JGRoberts/Subj/Chron THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 1, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR D. LOWELL JENSEN ACTING DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FROM: FRED F. FIELDING COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT SUBJECT: Alan Hepworth Complaint Regarding Lack of Response to His Letters to Administration Officials in Which He Requests Investigation into Violation of his Civil Rights The attached letter to James A. Baker, III, White House Chief of Staff, is referred for whatever action you consider appropriate. We have no continuing interest in this matter. Many thanks. CC: James A. Baker, III FFF:JGR:aea 5/1/84 bcc: FFFielding/JGRoberts/Subj/Chron WITHDRAWAL SHEET Ronald Reagan Library Collection Name Withdrawer ROBERTS, JOHN: FILES RB 8/5/2005 W File Folder FOIA CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS (04/18/1984 - F05-139/01 05/03/1984) COOK Box Number 38RW DOC Document Type No of Doc Date Restric- NO Document Description pages tions 2 MEMO 1 5/1/1984 B6 634 JOHN G. ROBERTS TO FRED F. FIELDING RE. T. WILSON CORRESPONDENCE 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] E.O. 13233 C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 1, 1984 Dear Mr. Wilson: This is written in response to your recent letter to me, requesting that I convey an enclosed letter dated January 12, 1984, from you to Mr. Peter V. Uberroth. The letter contains instructions for investing in what appears to be a commercial project. Your letter to me is the latest in a series of letters you have written to various individuals at the White House, requesting that they convey enclosed letters from you to other individuals. As you have been advised in the past, the various officials to whom you have written are not involved in any way with your business activities; regard- less of that, it would be inappropriate for them to act as intermediaries for you in connection with those activities. In each instance we have explained this to you and returned your correspondence, noting that no one at the White House had taken any action to contact individuals on your behalf. I am following that same course with respect to your latest letter. Please do not persist in attempting to convey your correspondence to third parties through members of the White House staff. Any future attempts to do so will be ignored. Sincerely, /5/ John G. Roberts Associate Counsel to the President Mr. Thomas D. Wilson Appleseed Enterprises 1919 Calvert Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009 Appleseed Enterprises T. Wilson. Proprietor -John G. Roberts Associate Counsel to the President The White House Sir: Please convey the enclosed. yrs, of The Washington Post SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 1984 Higher in Areas Approximately 75 Miles 1984. The Washington Post Company From District of Columbia (See Box un A2) BC FRANKLY, JIM... THESE GIRLS FROM IMMACULATE CONCEPTION WEREN'T FAVORED IN THE POLE VAULT UNTIL THE RUSSIANS DROPPED OUT... By Mike Peters for the Dayton Daily News Appleseed Enterprises T. Wilson, Proprietor Peter V. Uberroth LAX 12 January 1984 Sir: If you intend to invest in the YANKEE TRADER/YAK-40 project (Youngs- town), please accomplish the following: *open an account with: Banc One Corporation 100 E Broad Street Columbus Ohio 43271 614/463-5995 TLX 246519 *deposit $1 million - $22 million; *inform John G McCoy, Banc One Corp, of your intention to commit these monies to the YANKEE TRADER/YAK-40 project. Sincerely yours, Thomas Wilson Thomas D Wilson 1919 Calvert Street NW 20009 202/745-1074 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 26, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING FROM: JOHN G. ROBERTSYX SUBJECT: Letter to J. Peter Grace and Dr. Armand Hammer Regarding "Yankee Trader/YAK-40" Project T. Wilson, proprietor of Appleseed Enterprises, has sent a note to Mr. Baker, asking him to convey enclosed identical letters to J. Peter Grace and Dr. Armand Hammer. The letters contain instructions on how to invest in the "Yankee Trader/YAK-40 Project," by depositing $1-22 million in a specified account. The material should be returned to Mr. Wilson. A draft doing so is attached. Attachment THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 29, 1984 Dear Mr. Wilson: Your note of March 19, 1984 to White House Chief of Staff James A. Baker, III has been referred to me for appropriate handling. That note requested that Mr. Baker convey enclosed letters to Mr. J. Peter Grace and Dr. Armand Hammer. As you know, Mr. Baker is not involved in any way with your business activities; regardless of that, it would be wholly inappropriate for him to act as an intermediary for you in connection with those activities. I am, accordingly, returning your correspondence to you. You should also be aware that neither Mr. Baker nor anyone else at the White House has taken any action to contact individuals on your behalf. Sincerely, Orig. signed by FFF Fred F. Fielding Counsel to the President Mr. Thomas D. Wilson 1919 Calvert Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009 CC: James A. Baker, III Assistant to the President Chief of Staff FFF:JGR:aea 3/29/84 bcc: FFFielding/JGRoberts/Subj/Chron THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 29, 1984 Dear Mr. Wilson: Your note of March 19, 1984 to White House Chief of Staff James A. Baker, III has been referred to me for appropriate handling. That note requested that Mr. Baker convey enclosed letters to Mr. J. Peter Grace and Dr. Armand Hammer. As you know, Mr. Baker is not involved in any way with your business activities; regardless of that, it would be wholly inappropriate for him to act as an intermediary for you in connection with those activities. I am, accordingly, returning your correspondence to you. You should also be aware that neither Mr. Baker nor anyone else at the White House has taken any action to contact individuals on your behalf. Sincerely, Fred F. Fielding Counsel to the President Mr. Thomas D. Wilson 1919 Calvert Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009 CC: James A. Baker, III Assistant to the President Chief of Staff FFF:JGR:aea 3/29/84 bcc: FFFielding/JGRoberts/Subj/Chron THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 28, 1984 Dear Mr. Wilson: Your note of March 19, 1984 to White House Chief of Staff James A. Baker, III has been referred to me for appropriate handling. That note requested that Mr. Baker convey enclosed letters to Mr. J. Peter Grace and Dr. Armand Hammer. Mr. Baker is not involved in any way with your business activities and it would be wholly inappropriate for him to act as an intermediary for you in connection with those activities. I am, accordingly, returning your correspondence to you. Neither Mr. Baker nor anyone else at the White House has taken any action to contact individuals on your behalf. Sincerely, Fred F. Fielding Counsel to the President Mr. Thomas D. Wilson 1919 Calvert Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009 FFF:JGR:aea 3/28/84 CC: FFFielding/JGRoberts/Subj/Chron CC: James A. Baker, III Assistant to the President Chief of Staff THE WHITE HOUSE ann WASHINGTON March 26, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING FROM: JOHN G. ROBERTSYX SUBJECT: Letter to J. Peter Grace and Dr. Armand Hammer Regarding "Yankee Trader/YAK-40" Project T. Wilson, proprietor of Appleseed Enterprises, has sent a note to Mr. Baker, asking him to convey enclosed identical letters to J. Peter Grace and Dr. Armand Hammer. The letters contain instructions on how to invest in the "Yankee Trader/YAK-40 Project,' by depositing $1-22 million in a specified account. The material should be returned to Mr. Wilson. A draft doing so is attached. Attachment of >ABM THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 26, 1984 Dear Mr. Wilson: Your note of March 19, 1984 to White House Chief of Staff James A. Baker, III has been referred to me for appropriate handling. That note requested that Mr. Baker convey enclosed letters to Mr. J. Peter Grace and Dr. Armand Hammer. Mr. Baker is not involved in any way with your business activities and it would be wholly inappropriate for him to act as an intermediary for you in connection with those activities. I am, accordingly, returning your correspondence to you. Neither Mr. Baker nor anyone else at the White House has taken any action to contact individuals on your behalf. Sincerely, Fred F. Fielding Counsel to the President Mr. Thomas D. Wilson 1919 Calvert Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009 FFF:JGR:aea 3/26/84 CC: FFFielding/JGRoberts/Subj/Chron LAOOTN ID # CU WHITE HOUSE ND001 o . OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET V H . INTERNAL I . INCOMING Date Correspondence Received (YY/MM/DD) / Thomas 1 D. Wilson Name of Correspondent: MI Mail Report User Codes: (A) (B) (C) Subject: attaches lettern to J. Peter Grace and Project Dg armand Hammer re. YANKEE TRADER/YAK-40 ROUTE TO: ACTION DISPOSITION Tracking Type Completion Action Date of Date Office/Agency (Staff Name) Code YY/MM/DD Response Code YY/MM/DD WHolland ORIGINATOR 84,03,23 / / CUAT18 Referral Note: D 84,03,26 ONE 584 104,06 DCC Referral Note: / / / / - Referral Note: / / / / - Referral Note: / / / / - Referral Note: ACTION CODES: DISPOSITION CODES: A . Appropriate Action I Info Copy Only/No Action Necessary A Answered C * Completed C - Comment/Recommendation R . Direct Reply w/Copy B - Non-Special Referral S : Suspended D Draft Response S For Signature F - Furnish Fact Sheet X Interim Reply to be used as Enclosure FOR OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE: Type of Response = Initials of Signer Code = "A" Completion Date = Date of Outgoing Comments: Keep this worksheet attached to the original incoming letter. Send all routing updates to Central Reference (Room 75, OEOB). Always return completed correspondence record to Central Files. Refer questions about the correspondence tracking system to Central Reference, ext. 2590. 5/81 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 9, 1984 Dear Mr. Wilson: Your note of March 31, 1984, to Counsel to the President Fred F. Fielding has been referred to me for appropriate handling. That note requested that Mr. Fielding convey an enclosed letter dated January 12, 1984, from you to Mayor Joseph J. Vukovich of Youngstown, Ohio. The letter con- tained instructions for investing in what appears to be a commercial project. As you know, Mr. Fielding is not involved in any way with your business activities; regardless of that, it would be wholly inappropriate for him to act as an intermediary for you in connection with those activities. I am, accordingly, returning your correspondence to you. Neither Mr. Fielding nor anyone else at the White House has taken any action to contact individuals on your behalf. Sincerely, John Bobat John G. Roberts Associate Counsel to the President Mr. Thomas D. Wilson 1919 Calvert Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009 CC: Fred F. Fielding Counsel to the President ID # 218857 CU WHITE HOUSE ND001 CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET o - OUTGOING H - INTERNAL John I . INCOMING Date Correspondence Received (YY/MM/DD) / / Name of Correspondent: Chomas D. Wilson dint MI Mail Report User Codes: (A) (B) (C) Subject: attaches, nb Feb letter to the President and Vukovich to Mayor Joseph J. ROUTE TO: ACTION DISPOSITION Tracking Type Completion Action Date of Date Office/Agency (Staff Name) Code YY/MM/DD Response Code YY/MM/DD WHolland ORIGINATOR DD 84,04,05 cont corresp. / / CUAT18 Referral Re284,04,06 Note: 584,04,16 Referral Note: / / / / - Referral Note: / / / / - Referral Note: / / / / - Referral Note: ACTION CODES: DISPOSITION CODES: A - Appropriate Action I . Info Copy Only/No Action Necessary A Answered C Completed C - Comment/Recommendation R - Direct Reply w/Copy B - Non-Special Referral S Suspended D . Draft Response S For Signature F Furnish Fact Sheet X . Interim Reply to be used as Enclosure FOR OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE: Type of Response = Initials of Signer Code = "A" Completion Date = Date of Outgoing Comments: Keep this worksheet attached to the original incoming letter. Send all routing updates to Central Reference (Room 75, OEOB). Always return completed correspondence record to Central Files. Refer questions about the correspondence tracking system to Central Reference, ext. 2590. 5/81 Appleseed Enterprises T. Wilson. Proprietor Mayor Joseph J Vukovich Youngstown Ohio 12 January 1984 Sir: If you intend to invest in the YANKEE TRADER/YAK-40 project (Youngs- town), please accomplish the following: *open an account with: Banc One Corporation 100 E Broad Street Columbus Ohio 43271 614/463-5995 TLX 246519 *deposit $1 million - $22 million; *inform John G McCoy of your intention to commit these monies to the YANKEE TRADER/YAK-40 project. Sincerely yours, Thomas Thomas D Wilson 1919 Calvert Street NW 20009 202/745-1074 Appleseed Enterprises T. Wilson, Proprietor President Roanald W. Reagen The White House Washington DC 6 February 1984 Sir: The CHALLENGE For I am a man under authority, with soldiers under me; And I say to one. 'Go' And he goes, And to another, 'Come' And he comes, And to my servant, 'Do this' And he does it. Mt 8:9 The RESPONSE Truly I say to you, no even in Israel have I found such faith. Mt 8:10 The PASSWORD Go; be it done for you as you have believed. Mt 8:13 Sincerely yours, Thoman Witzon Thomas D Wilson 1919 Clavert Street NW 20009 Appleseed Enterprises T. Wilson, Proprietor Fred F. Fielding The White House Washington 31 March 1984 Sir: Please convey the enclosed. yrs, Wilson $0 WITHDRAWAL SHEET Ronald Reagan Library Collection Name Withdrawer ROBERTS, JOHN: FILES RB 8/5/2005 W File Folder FOIA CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS (04/18/1984 - F05-139/01 05/03/1984) COOK Box Number 38RW DOC Document Type No of Doc Date Restric- NO Document Description pages tions 3 MEMO 1 5/1/1984 B6 635 JOHN G. ROBERTS TO FRED F. FIELDING RE. T. WILSON CORRESPONDENCE (ANNOTATED) 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] E.O. 13233 C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 1, 1984 Dear Mr. Wilson: This is written in response to your recent letter to me, requesting that I convey an enclosed letter dated January 12, 1984, from you to Mr. Peter V. Uberroth. The letter contains instructions for investing in what appears to be a commercial project. Your letter to me is the latest in a series of letters you have written to various individuals at the White House, requesting that they convey enclosed letters from you to other individuals. As you have been advised in the past, the various officials to whom you have written are not involved in any way with your business activities; regard- less of that, it would be inappropriate for them to act as intermediaries for you in connection with those activities. In each instance we have explained this to you and returned your correspondence, noting that no one at the White House had taken any action to contact individuals on your behalf. I am following that same course with respect to your latest letter. Please do not persist in attempting to convey your correspondence to third parties through members of the White House staff. Any future attempts to do so will be ignored. Sincerely, Johnsolohit John G. Roberts Associate Counsel to the President Mr. Thomas D. Wilson Appleseed Enterprises 1919 Calvert Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009 Appleseed Enterprises T. Wilson, Proprietor John G. Roberts Associate Counsel to the President The White House Sir: Please convey the enclosed. yrs, of The Washington Post 1984, The Washington Post Company SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 1984 Higher in Areas Approximately 75 Miles From District of Columbia (See Box un A2) 180 (loil 12 HALP FRANKLY, JIM... THESE GIRLS FROM IMMACULATE CONCEPTION WEREN'T FAVORED IN THE POLE VAULT UNTIL THE RUSSIANS DROPPED OUT... By Mike Peters for the Dayten Daily News