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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 23, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS 828
SUBJECT:
Request for Presidential Message to
Special Honorees of the Trammell Crow
Information Processing Hall of Fame
On January 10, you signed a memorandum to Craig Fuller, declining
to approve Trammell Crow's request for a Presidential message
commemorating the opening of INFOMART in Dallas. Crow's people
have now asked for a message commemorating the opening of the
"Information Processing Hall of Fame" at INFOMART, and separate
messages to each of the honorees.
After discussing this with Crow's representative Rallin Aars,
I must again recommend that we do not approve the messages.
The Hall of Fame has no separate status; it is simply an area
set aside at INFOMART. It is not organized as a separate
corporation and does not enjoy 501 (c) (3) status. Its opening
ceremony would simply be part of the opening ceremony for
INFOMART. Any Presidential recognition would of necessity be
viewed as recognition of INFOMART (concerning which, see attached).
Mr. Aars seemed a bit miffed at my views and was not looking
forward to conveying them to "Ed Meese's good friend Mr. Crow."
Attached is a draft memorandum for Fuller and a draft letter to
Crow.
Attachment
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 23, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR CRAIG L. FULLER
ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FOR CABINET AFFAIRS
FROM:
FRED F. FIELDING
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Request for Presidential Message to
Special Honorees of the Trammell Crow
Information Processing Hall of Fame
You have asked for our views on a Presidential message to the
Information Processing Hall of Fame, which is to be dedicated
Friday as part of the INFOMART opening. By memorandum dated
January 10 I counseled against any message concerning INFOMART
itself, due to the commercial nature of the INFOMART effort.
After obtaining additional information about the Hall of Fame,
I must still recommend against any Presidential messages.
The Hall of Fame is not a 501 (c) (3) organization. In fact,
it is not organizationally separate from INFOMART in any way.
The Hall of Fame is simply an area set aside at INFOMART.
The dedication of the Hall of Fame, at which any Presidential
message would be read, will simply be part of the INFOMART
opening ceremonies. In sum, the Hall of Fame is closely linked
to the commercial INFOMART, and has no separate status.
Accordingly, a Presidential message would be inappropriate.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 23, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR CRAIG L. FULLER
ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FOR CABINET AFFAIRS
FROM:
FRED F. FIELDING
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENTINED by FFF
SUBJECT:
Request for Presidential Message to
Special Honorees of the Trammell Crow
Information Processing Hall of Fame
You have asked for our views on a Presidential message to the
Information Processing Hall of Fame, which is to be dedicated
Friday as part of the INFOMART opening. By memorandum dated
January 10 I counseled against any message concerning INFOMART
itself, due to the commercial nature of the INFOMART effort.
After obtaining additional information about the Hall of Fame,
I must still recommend against any Presidential messages.
The Hall of Fame is not a 501 (c) (3) organization. In fact,
it is not organizationally separate from INFOMART in any way.
The Hall of Fame is simply an area set aside at INFOMART.
The dedication of the Hall of Fame, at which any Presidential
message would be read, will simply be part of the INFOMART
opening ceremonies. In sum, the Hall of Fame is closely linked
to the commercial INFOMART, and has no separate status.
Accordingly, a Presidential message would be inappropriate.
FFF/JGR/nb
CC: FFFielding/JGRoberts/Subj./Chron.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 23, 1985
Dear Mr. Crow:
As you are aware, we found it necessary to decline to approve
your requests for, initially, a Presidential message commemora-
ting the opening of INFOMART and, subsequently, a Presidential
message commemorating the opening of the Information Processing
Hall of Fame at INFOMART. Our decision was based on longstanding
White House policy to avoid use of the President's name in any
manner that suggests or could be construed as endorsement of a
commercial product or enterprise. INFOMART is unquestionably
such an enterprise, and accordingly a message from the President
commemorating its opening would clearly have been inappropriate.
We found it necessary to decline the Hall of Fame request for
the same reason. The Hall of Fame is closely linked to
INFOMART itself. It has no separate organizational status,
and its dedication was planned as part of the INFOMART opening
ceremonies. Presidential messages of the sort you requested are,
as a general rule, restricted to charitable entities enjoying
501 (c) (3) status, and even in those cases they are granted only
in unusual circumstances.
I hope you will understand the reasons for our position, and
recognize that it in no way constitutes an adverse reflection on
INFOMART or the Hall of Fame.
Sincerely,
Fred F. Fielding
Counsel to the President
Mr. Trammell S. Crow
Chairman of the Board
Dallas Market Center Company
2100 Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, Texas 75207
ID #
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WHITE HOUSE
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H . INTERNAL
I - INCOMING
Date Correspondence
Received (YY/MM/DD)
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Name of Correspondent:
Craig Fuller
MI Mail Report
User Codes: (A)
(B)
(C)
Subject: Request for Presidential message to
Information Processing Hall of fame
special Honorees of Le Trammel Crow
ROUTE TO:
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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
Dear Kathy,
Thanks again for all your help and understanding.
Enclosed is a draft congratulatory message to the honorees
in the Information Processing Hall Of Fame. I recommend:
1. One message addressed:
TO THE INFORMATION PROCESSING HALL OF FAME HONOREES
It will be read during the induction ceremony and
placed on permanent display in the Hall.
2. Separate messages addressed to each of the following:
SENATOR FRANK LAUTENBERG
GENE AMDAHL
COMMODORE GRACE HOPPER
JACK ST. CLAIR KILBY
These honorees are still alive, and I'm sure, would
treasure a personalized copy. We will present them to
the honorees privately and discretely, apart from the
public ceremony.
If more information is needed, I can be reached at
214 969 7373.
Please Federal Express the finished products to me.
Highest regards,
Gallars
Congratulations. Your selection as a charter member in the Information
Processing Hall of Fame honors you as the first choice of your peers to
receive this signal distinction.
Your contributions to the conception, direction and advancement
of our current information era will stand as benchmark achievements
for generations to follow. You exemplify the leading edge of humanity's
drive to harness technology to broaden our understanding of our world
and each other.
Your work represents the foundation upon which new columns of
knowledge and new methods of understanding will be built. Our personal
admiration and appreciation are added to the professional honor and
respect that this accomplishment brings to you.
ADDRESSEES:
TO: INFORMATION PROCESSING HALL OF FAME HONOREES
TO: SENATOR FRANK LAUTENBERG
TO: GENE AMDAHL
TO: COMMODORE GRACE HOPPER
TO: JACK ST. CLAIR KILBY
MAIL TO:
Rallin J. Aars
GSD&M
750 North St. Paul
7th Floor
Dallas, TX 75201
ID #
CU
WHITE HOUSE
CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET
0 . OUTGOING
H . INTERNAL
I * INCOMING
Date Correspondence
Received (YY/MM/DD)
/
/
Name of Correspondent:
Craig Fuller
MI Mail Report
User Codes: (A)
(B)
(C)
Subject: Request from Phammell Crow for
a Presidential letter relognizing the
Hall of Fame opening during INFOMART
opening celebration
ROUTE TO:
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DISPOSITION
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(Staff Name)
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Referral Note:
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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
II
"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.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 17, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR FRED FIELDING
FROM:
CRAIG FULLER
CS
SUBJECT:
INFOMART Opening Proclamation Request
Trammell Crow's office has placed repeated calls to
my office expressing concern that there would be no
Presidential Proclamation or Presidential message.
They have now asked us to consider sending a Presidential
letter recognizing the Hall of Fame that is opening on
January 25 as a part of the INFOMART opening celebration.
At this point in time I believe that the best way to
resolve the issue is for a member of your staff to talk
directly with Mr. Ral Aars (214-969-7373), who is
handling this for Mr. Crow, and discuss the possibilities
for a letter pertaining to the Hall of Fame.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 10, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR CRAIG L. FULLER
ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FOR CABINET AFFAIRS
FROM:
FRED F. FIELDING
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Proclamation of
"National Information Processing
Week" for INFOMART Opening
Counsel's Office has reviewed the request from Dallas Market
Center Co. for a Presidential proclamation or other message
to mark the opening of INFOMART, a permanent marketplace for
producers of information processing products, in Dallas. As
you are aware, established White House policy precludes the
issuance of proclamations that are not requested by joint
resolution of Congress or traditionally issued (e.g.,
Thanksgiving). In fact, any sort of Presidential message
would be inappropriate in this case, because of the com-
mercial nature of the event. The White House does not
approve messages from the President that are or could be
construed as an endorsement of a commercial product, enter-
prise, or event. Adherence to this policy is necessary to
avoid unseemly commercialization of the office.
III called for Roberts copy of to
office Fielding letter
drow. XR
January 9, 1985
Kathy:
This is the alternate wording for
Information Processing Week that s called
you about.
Please note that we have removed
all references to Informant and Ballas-
focusing instead on the inational achievement
and its benefit to our eitizens.
and, instead of a proclemation,
it is now an imvitation to all americans
to join in the declaration of National
Information Processing Week.
I hope this will make it much
easier. If you sense that this still won't
work, please let me know I'll let we
can find something that will work.
per CLF not
appropriate
Thank Bal you,
DRAFT
PRESIDENTIAL DECLARATION
WHEREAS, America leads the world in the technological transition to an
information-oriented society, and
WHEREAS, this transition represents an advancement by our nation in this
century comparable to the industrial revolution of the nineteenth century, and
WHEREAS, this advancement enhances our educational, industrial, and economic
well-being to the individual benefit of each American citizen, and
WHEREAS, the United States' information processing industry has provided our
country with the products, systems, and services vital to this historic
milestone in world history,
THEREFORE, I invite all Americans to join me in thanking and congratulating
all of our countrymen who have brought us this remarkable achievement and
to honor them by declaring January 21-26 as
NATIONAL INFORMATION PROCESSING WEEK
(signed)
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 9, 1985
NOTE FOR FRED FIELDING
FROM: CRAI G FULLER
Per our conversation at Senior
Staff, I attached the file on
the Trammell Crow request.
Please note that the week of
the INFOMART opening begins
January 21. Our contact with
Crow's office is Mr. Ral Aars
at 214-969-7373.
Thanks.
280993
DALLAS MARKET CENTER CO.
TRAMMELL S. CROW
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
December 12, 1984
Mr. Ed Meese
The White House
1700 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Ed:
We were delighted to receive your recent letter saying you will
support a Presidential proclamation of "National Information
Processing Week" January 21-26, 1985. Plans for the grand
opening are jelling nicely, and the proclamation will provide
significant national focus for it.
We thought a draft might be useful in letting you know the themes
and positioning we are giving the event throughout our planning.
Please use or edit it as needed to fit your formats. Will there
be a photo opportunity for us at the signing? We would like to
include it in our planning if possible.
Again, thank you very much for your assistance. We look forward
to hearing from you. If your people need a working contact,
have them call Ral Aars at (214) 969-7373.
Sincerely,
TSC/pk
Enclosure
2100 STEMMONS FREEWAY. DALLAS. TEXAS 75207 214 655-6100 214 655-6233 TELEX: 73-0213
DRAFT
PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the grand opening of INFOMART in Dallas represents a
historic milestone in the international development of the infor-
mation processing industry, and
WHEREAS, INFOMART establishes in America the world's first permanent
marketplace for the producers of information processing products,
systems, and services to come together with qualified consumers
from all nations, and
WHEREAS, INFOMART includes a Resource Center to bridge the wonders
of evolving computer technology with the information processing
needs of business, education, and service industries, and
WHEREAS, INFOMART is an American prototype for global development
of similar, permanent centers for adapting the resources of infor-
mation processing to the needs of the countries of the world and
their people,
THEREFORE, in recognition of this unique achievement and the esteem
it brings to our nation, I declare the week of INFOMART's opening,
January 21-26, 1985, as
NATIONAL INFORMATION PROCESSING WEEK
Congratulations to all who have contributed their innovative thinking
and hard work to this accomplishment.
(signed)
THE COUNSELLOR TO THE PRESIDENT
14 November 1984
Mr. Trammell S. Crow
Chairman of the Board
Dallas Market Center Co.
2100 Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, Texas 75207
Dear Trammell:
Thank you for your recent letter
requesting that the President proclaim the
week of 21 January as "National
Information Processing Week," in
conjunction with the international grand
opening of INFOMART in Dallas. I will
personally follow up on this with the
appropriate people here at the White
House.
Your thoughtfulness in bringing this
matter to my attention is appreciated, and
you have my best personal wishes.
Sincerely,
ra
EDWIN MEESE III
Counsellor to the President
DALLAS MARKET CENTER CO.
TRAMMELL S. CROW
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
October 25, 1984
208307
Mr. Ed Meese
The White House
1700 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Ed:
The crowning touch that we need for the international grand opening of
INFOMART in Dallas would be to have the President declare the week of
January 21 - 25 as "National Information Processing Week." I'd appreciate
your assistance in putting that on track for us.
The opening of INFOMART will be an event paralleling the 1851 grand opening
of the Crystal Palace in London. In fact, INFOMART will be as pivotal to
the world's information processing industry as the Crystal Palace's Great
Exhibition was to the industrial revolution. The grand opening of this
facility will center the world's information processing revolution in
America -- and keep it here.
I understand that this kind of proclamation usually needs a joint resolution
from Congress. Since they will not be in session until after Inauguration
Day, I thought perhaps you could find a way to assist us in the interim.
Thanks in advance for your assistance. The enclosed brochure fills in the
details on INFOMART. We can supply whatever additional material you need,
just let me know.
Sincerely,
5
TSC/cld
Enclosure
214.655-6233
TELEX
73-0713
THE COUNSELLOR TO THE PRESIDENT
14 November 1984
Mr. Trammell S. Crow
Chairman of the Board
Dallas Market Center Co.
2100 Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, Texas 75207
Dear Trammell:
Thank you for your recent letter
requesting that the President proclaim the
week of 21 January as "National
Information Processing Week," in
conjunction with the international grand
opening of INFOMART in Dallas. I will
personally follow up on this with the
appropriate people here at the White
House.
Your thoughtfulness in bringing this
matter to my attention is appreciated, and
you have my best personal wishes.
Sincerely,
ra
EDWIN MEESE III
Counsellor to the President
Fal Aars
-114-969-7373
Dec. 12
tv.
DALLAS MARKET CENTER CO.
TRAMMELL S. CROW
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
October 25, 1984
203307
Mr. Ed Meese
The White House
1700 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Ed:
The crowning touch that we need for the international grand opening of
INFOMART in Dallas would be to have the President declare the week of
January 21 - 25 as "National Information Processing Week." I'd appreciate
your assistance in putting that on track for us.
The opening of INFOMART will be an event paralleling the 1851 grand opening
of the Crystal Palace in London. In fact, INFOMART will be as pivotal to
the world's information processing industry as the Crystal Palace's Great
Exhibition was to the industrial revolution. The grand opening of this
facility will center the world's information processing revolution in
America -- and keep it here.
I understand that this kind of proclamation usually needs a joint resolution
from Congress. Since they will not be in session until after Inauguration
Day, I thought perhaps you could find a way to assist us in the interim.
Thanks in advance for your assistance. The enclosed brochure fills in the
details on INFOMART. We can supply whatever additional material you need,
just let me know.
Sincerely,
5
TSC/cld
1/3/85
Enclosure
Kethy
Can we get
a message
not be appropriate JZ
a proclamation would
2100 STEMMONS FREEWAY, DALLAS, 1
WASHINGTON
11/7/84
PLEASE NOTE:
On the rare occasions that
Presidential proclamations
are not initiated by Congressional
resolutions, they must be cleared
by Craig Fuller and Dick Darman
before being processed by the
General Counsel's office of OMB.
Neil
N.H.
ID ine tourth quarter.
Opens Monday
In
I
revenue would have been $690 million
high er if the dollar had remained at year-
earlier levels. IBM said. The impact of for-
In Dallas, Despite Industry Skepticism
eign currency conversions on revenue for
By WA
By KAREN BLUMENTHAL
Calif.-based computer maker that spends
FORT
the year was $1.68 billion. In 1984, IBM re-
lied on overseas markets for about 40% of
Staff Reporter of THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
about $200,000 quarterly on trade shows,
posted a
revenue and 39% of met.
DALLAS-After more than three years
said the company prefers "to target a
quarter 1
market rather than have one place for peo-
tronic CO
Lower Tax Rates
of promises and promotion, Infomart will
ple to go."
ter of de
Steven Milunovich of First Boston Corp.
open here Monday as the computer indus-
try's first attempt to sell equipment to big
Some larger companies are relying on
Tandy
noted that IBM's tax rates for the fourth
retail stores or their own showrooms in-
increased
quarter and for the year dropped below
buyers in the same way that clothing and
furniture are sold to retailers.
stead of renting mart space at $25 to $40 a
puter bu
year-earlier levels, thus boosting earnings.
But despite a $97 million investment,
square foot and hiring a full-time staff.
about one
"The numbers are good, but a fair amount
the mammoth mart's success is far from
Digital Equipment Corp. of Weston, Mass.,
Price-cuti
of the improvement is coming from the
for example, believes that its 53 business
dustry h:
(lower) tax rate," he said.
certain. Only about 40% of the permanent
IBM's fourth-quarter tax rate was
exhibit space is leased, and some major
centers serve the same purpose as a mart
months, &
exhibit.
Profit I
42.69%, compared with 42.97% a year ear-
companies are sitting out, skeptical that
lier; the computer maker's full-year rate
the mart's developers can attract enough
The reluctance of companies to partici-
share, fro
was 43.37%, compared with 44.8% in 1983.
potential customers to justify the cost. Oth-
pate in the marts already has eliminated
share, a y
The lower full-year rate, which accounted
ers say the proliferation of computer retail
some of Infomart's competition. Plans for
cated last
stores and the popularity of certain trade
the New York Computer Center were
$893.3 mil
for an additional $166 million in 1984 net,
shows have diminished the mart's useful-
scrapped after a $1.5 million investment
Despite
was the result of recent rulings in IBM's
because only two major companies signed
saw reaso
ness.
favor on how much the company owed in
as tenants; the developer a retail
Donaldson
taxes to various governments, an IBM
Still, about 100 companies, including In-
spokeswoman said.
ternational Business Machines Corp. and
computer shopping mall in Miami, instead.
Corp. char
Xerox* Corp, have leased space. Sup-
Boscom, a highly touted, 850,000-square-
of transitic
But such considerations mask the ro-
porters say/Infomart's combination of per-
foot building on a Boston pier, has sliced
likely to i
bust nature of IBM's results, analysts said.
manent showrooms and temporary exhibit
the computer portion of its showroom to
1985.
IBM said world-wide shipments "increased
areas should-attract small to medium-sized
234,000 square feet and plans to add a non-
Mr. Mai
significantly over last year," particularly
trade shows and conventions, drawing 350,-
computer international trade center in the
bear the (
for its four-year-old 308X mainframe
000 business customers annually.
remaining permanent exhibit space.
models, two
series, personal computers and 3380 disk
But the slow leasing doesn't faze Wil-
Similar Marts Planned
and 1200 HI
storage device.
liam Winsor, Infomart president and gen-
tional Busin
Also, IBM's shift toward selling instead
The result will be watched closely, espe-
eral manager. Although only about 30 of
of leasing computers to customers contin-
cially by developers who want to build sim-
The move to
the building's tenants will have their show-
ued, with computer sales accounting for
ilar marts in Atlanta, San Francisco and
rooms ready Monday, he boldly predicts
ucts marked
72% of fourth-quarter revenue, up from
other cities. They hope that Infomart de-
that Infomart will be 75% occupied by the
strategy th.
two-thirds a year earlier.
veloper Trammell Crow, 70 years old, who
end of the year. And he says Mr. Crow is
1978.
New Ventures
built the successful Dallas apparel mart,
committed to opening an Infomart in New
"Sales 0
can make this concept work, too. "If
Last year was especially important to
York City with 1.4 million square feet by
seem to be
IBM because the company entered a vari-
Trammell Crow doesn't come through and
the end of 1987.
boost the CC
ety of joint ventures, investment arrange-
deliver the buyers, there's a possibility this
Meanwhile, tenants are waiting to see-
said. "But 1
could be a bust," said Richard Crouch,
ments and product areas. In 1984, IBM ac-
how many of the more than 15,000 atten-
president of California DataMart, a
cendancy It
quired the 77% stake it didn't already hold
dees to the Infomart trade show beginning
in phone-switch maker Rolm Corp. for
smaller mart scheduled to open next June
1970s.
Monday will visit and place orders. Re-
in San Francisco.
$1.26 billion and also settled its seven-year-
tail, or over-the-counter, sales won't be
Mr. Man
The venture Mr. Crow envisioned has
permitted at the mart.
Tandy's sale.
old antitrust dispute with the European
Common Market while making few signifi-
changed, along with the computer indus-
Xerox has rented 23,000 square feet, one
side the com]
cant concessions.
try, since he announced plans for Info-
of the two largest exhibits, and staffed its
telephones,
V
IBM also entered a videotex venture
mart, currently a 1.5 million-square-foot
space with 24 people to show off type-
self; digital
with CBS Inc. and Sears, Roebuck & Co.
structure of lacy white metal and reflec-
writers, copiers, printers and computers.
adapt televis
last year and began a stock-quote service
tive glass modeled after London's 19th-cen-
Franklyn Thiebaud, manager of the com-
stereo.
with Merrill Lynch & Co. IBM increased
tury Crystal Palace.
pany's mart space, said Xerox believes the
Michelle P
its stake in Satellite Business Systems by
Initially conceived as a general market
showroom will be cheaper than direct sales
center for office automation, the mart's ac-
Rothschild, I
one-third to 60% and acquired an option for
and will provide a better introduction to its
a 4.9% stake in Sytek Inc., a computer-net-
tivities now will focus on niches in the
products.
thought the la
working company. In 1984, IBM also intro-
computer industry, like computer systems
Mr. Thiebaud said Xerox will spend
bottom of T
duced its most powerful personal com-
for construction concerns or networks link-
about $3 million a year in hopes of seeing
said she expe
puter, the PC AT, and revived the sagging
ing an office's electronic equipment. Most
70,000 customers annually. But the sales
more IBM-co
fortunes of the PCjr home computer.
of the trade shows will be small, attracting
generated at the mart won't be known for
next six mon
But new challenges loom. IBM is ex-
2,000 to 8,000 people, and will lure visitors
six months to a year. "That's the ques-
In compos
pected this year to introduce its new main-
from Dallas and the Southwest instead of
tion," be said. "The people that buy our
New York Sto
frame generation known as Sierra, which
nationally.
products, will they come here in the thou-
closed at $25
some analysts say could curb sales of the
The tenants, too, are different than first
sands?"
Analysts :
308X predecessor while increasing market-
expected. The computer shakeout elimi-
ing costs. IBM's AT desktop computer is
nated two of Informart's exhibitors, com-
Commerce Department
benefit from
in short supply, and industry analysts ex-
puter-terminal maker Beehive Interna-
chain, which
pect slower growth throughout the per-
tional and Gavilan Computer Corp. The
Fines Daniel Industries
computers a
sonal-computer business in 1985.
breakup of American Telephone & Tele-
ucts. As p
graph Co. created new tenants. And a
boom in computer services produced
For Computer Exports
Shack's Dece
Global Associates Gets
$349.9 million
leases from Arthur Andersen & Co., the ac-
earlier.
counting firm, which offers computer con-
By a WALL STREET JOURNAL Staff Reporter
$106MillionArmy,Job
sulting, and from Seattle-based Boeing Co.,
WASHINGTON - The Commerce De:
Tandy's p
which has a computer-services unit.
partment levied a civil penalty of $125,000
months fell 1
Trade Shows
on Daniel Industries Inc., Houston, after
share, from $
By a WALL STREET Staff Reporter
finding that the company exported com-
a year earlie
But many smaller companies and some
WASHINGTON-Atlas Corp. and Owl
big ones say the cost isn't worth it, espe-
puters and related equipment without the
the quarter a
Constructors doing business as Global As-
required licenses.
cially with two or three trade shows be-
a major stoc
sociates, Oakland, Calif., received a $106
coming required attendance for computer-
The shipments were made both by Dan-
last spring t
million Army contract for logistics support
related concerns. Lotus Development
iel Industries and its British subsidiary
back about
at the Kwajalein missile range in the Mar-
Corp., a Cambridge, Mass.-based software
over five years ended last August, the de-
shares. Avera
shall Islands.
maker, bought out its Infomart Jease after
partment said. The company voluntarily
half totaled
General Dynamics Corp. received a
disclosed details of these transactions to
new management decided that trade shows
Commerce Department investigators and
104.2 million
$21.1 million Army contract for M-60 tank
were more effective. And a spokesman for
hulls.
agreed to avoid further violations, the
Sales for t
Televideo Systems Inc., a Sunnyvale,
E
agency said.
$1.49 billion f
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 8, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR THE FILE
FROM:
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL 8262 TO THE PRESIDENT
JOHN G. ROBERTS
SUBJECT:
Request for a Presidential Message
to Ducks Unlimited for Their Auction
I orally noted no objection to sending a message to the
Ducks Unlimited auction. Ducks Unlimited is a charitable
conservation organization, and the auction is conducted to
raise funds to preserve wetlands for waterfowl. I reviewed
the message before it was sent, to ensure that it did not
endorse any particular artist or commercial entity.
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washington
8/27/84
IV
TO: Doug Regge
FROM: FAITH R. WHITTLESEY
Assistant to the President
for Public Liaison
Information
Action
..., units, vavia, 101 your consideration.
you have questions about the Auction or the effor
Sincerely,
RayE Johnson
Ray E. Johnson
President
(Managing Partner of the
Ducks Unlimited President's Auction)
REJ/bj
8600 Kennedy Memorial Drive St. Bonifacius, Minnesota 5532
The
Wooden
Bird
Crafters of Fine Hand-Carved Decorative Decoys
Publishers and Distributors of Wildlife and Western Limited Edition Prints
August 22, 1984
Mr. David Fischer
Special Assistant to the President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear David:
Conservation is one of those issues that requires our continuing attention. Along
with attention, it needs the help of government and private individuals. Ducks
Unlimited Inc is an organization of nearly a half million people who dedicate
time, energy and financial resources to provide wetlands for waterfowl across North
America. Last year their 450 chapters raised upwards of $40 million for this purpose.
On September 8 in Minneapolis, Ducks Unlimited will host its first ever President's
Austion of original western and wildlife art. Its new president, Peter H. Coors,
will preside over the event. A total of 62 paintings by some of the country's lead-
ing artists will be auctioned. Tickets for $125. each have been sold from coast to
coast to collectors who are looking forward to bidding on art and investment grade
firearms, some of which have never before been for sale.
All of us realize that the President's schedule allows little flexibility to attend
functions of this kind, regardless of how worthy the cause. However, telegram from
congratulating D. and the attendees at the Auction for acting pos-
itively on their concerns for conservation would receive the appreciation of the en-
tire organization.
A catalog of the art and a news release about the event are enclosed. Please review
the material at your convenience. Then, if you believe as we do that the Ducks Un-
limited President's Auction is a function that President Reagan would like to support
with a congratulatory note, we will see that the telegram is read at the banquet and
printed in the next D.U. mailing to its national membership.
Thanks very much, David, for your consideration. Please do not hesitate to call if
you have questions about the Auction or the efforts of Ducks Unlimited.
Sincerely,
RayE Johnson
Ray E. Johnson
President
(Managing Partner of the
Ducks Unlimited President's Auction)
REJ/bj
Ducks Unlimited Inc.
PRESIDENTS
OF ORIGINAL AMERICAN ART
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August 22, 1984
For Immediate Release
D.U. PRESIDENT TO HOST MAJOR ART AUCTION
The president of one of the nation's largest conservation organizations will
host a major auction of original art September 8 in Minneapolis. Peter H. Coors,
Division President of Sales, Marketing and Administration for the Adolph Coors
Company, will preside over the auction of one of the most impressive collections
of original wildlife and western art ever to be sold in one place.
The inaugural event of the President's Auction is expected to provide a major
impetus to Ducks Unlimited's waterfowl conservation program. Originals by some
of the nation's leading wildlife and western artists have been assembled from
the Ducks Unlimited national collection and from other private sources. Its
estimated value approaches half a million dollars.
Many of these works have never been available on the open market. This inaugural
President's Auction is a unique opportunity for serious collectors and investors
to view an outstanding selection of American art and artifacts in one place at
one time.
The works include original paintings in oil and watercolor, sculptures in
bronze and wood, and investment grade firearms.
Among those whose art will be featured are wildlife artists Robert Bateman,
Paul Calle, David Maass, and Terry Redlin. Redlin's oil, "Night Flight", is one
of the premium pieces to be auctioned. The acclaimed Minnesota artist donated this
work to D.U. National when he was named its 1983 Artist of the Year. Western
artists include Olaf Wieghorst, Joe Bama and Charles Russell.
The President's Auction is an official and authorized function of
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D.U. President to Host Ma jor Art Auction
Proceeds from this black tie event will be used to support the international
waterfowl conservation programs sponsored by Ducks Unlimited.
Peter M. Fairbanks, who heads the Fine Arts Division of Butterfield's,
San Francisco, will act as auctioneer.
Catalogs showing the complete collection of art for the President's Auction
are available for $10 each from Ducks Unlimited's national headquarters. Orders
should be directed to Hunt Eldridge, Assistant Director of Development, D.U., Inc.,
One Waterfowl Way at Gilmer Road, Long Grove, IL 60047.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 10, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISTOPHER HICKS
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS DDR
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Message for Eisenhower Library
Counsel's Office has reviewed the proposed Presidential
message to be read by Senator Dole at the dedication cere-
mony at the Eisenhower Library in Abilene. We find no
objection to the message from a legal perspective. In the
first line of the second paragraph, however, "the" should be
inserted between "of" and "nation's." I would also change
"relied" in the second line of the third paragraph to
"relies."
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 7, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR FRED FIELDING
FROM:
Christopher Hicks
SUBJECT:
Presidential Message for the
Eisenhower Library
Senator Dole is scheduled to read the attached
Presidential message at the dedication ceremony of
a bronze statue of President Eisenhower.
If you have any objections or comments on the
attached, please notify me of them by noon on
Monday, June 10.
Thank you.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 7, 1985
It is a pleasure to extend warmest greetings to all
those gathered for the dedication of the bust of
Dwight David Eisenhower at the Eisenhower Library
in Abilene, Texas. I am delighted that my good
friend, Bob Dole, is acting as my representative at
this event.
You honor the memory of one of nation's greatest mili-
tary commanders and Presidents. General Eisenhower's
origins were humble, but that made his remarkable
achievements all the more a significant part of the
American heritage. The man who led us to victory in
Europe in World War II went on to preside over one of
the most prosperous and peaceful periods in our history.
No one understood better than he that the American
system relied on the individual responsibility of each
citizen. This philosophy and his appreciation of our
country's ideals were reflected in something he said
in 1964: "The essential unit in our democracy is the
individual, not any group or class. Preserving our
democracy depends ultimately on respect for the indi-
vidual's rights, initiative, judgment and opportunities."
I can think of no better way of showing appreciation for
General Eisenhower than to live by these words, which
capture so well both the spirit of a great man and the
greatness of our nation.
Nancy joins me in sending warm good wishes to all of
you.
Ronald Regan
TREASURY
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Memorandum
UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE
U.S. CUSTOMS STATES
DATE:
13 JUN 1984
FILE: C:C:P
TO
: John Roberts
Office of the Counsel to the President
FROM
:
Dennis Murphy
Director, U.S. Customs Office of Public Affairs
SUBJECT: President's Welcome Message
Pursuant to our conversation this morning I am enclosing
a prototype copy of the new "Welcome to the United States"
pamphlet. I feel the President's welcome message from the
first pamphlet we devised, which was never circulated, would
be appropriate for the new pamphlet as well.
Based on our conversation, and the prior text approvals
we have received from the White House, we will plan to include
the original message in the newly devised pamphlet which
contains no advertising. We expect to be printing and
distributing the pamphlet prior to the end of this summer.
If you have any questions with either the pamphlet or the
message, please call me. I can be reached at 566-5286.
Enclosures
CUSTOMS DECLARATION FORM ENCLOSED
WELCOME TO
THE UNITED STATES
Welcome to the United States. I'm glad that you're taking this
opportunity to discover America or, for those of you who have been
here before, to explore more of our land. America has always welcomed
travelers, both those coming for a day and those planning to stay a
lifetime. The majestic Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor symbolizes
our commitment to open borders for all those willing to live within our
laws and contribute to making America a better place.
Americans are a patriotic people, but we also value the heritages of
which other nations are justly proud. Most of our citizens can trace their
roots back to some foreign land, so the tradition of hospitality is still very
strong among us. I'm sure that wherever you go, you will find Americans
eager to extend a friendly welcome, to hear about your country and to tell
you about ours. They want your stay to be a pleasant one, so that when
you go back to your own country, it will be with a clearer understanding
of the ideals of liberty and justice on which our nation was founded.
May your stay be an enjoyable one and the prelude to many more visits
to America.
Ronald Reagan
The U.S. Customs Service is proud to serve you. Our intention is to
protect the American way of life. I ask you to join with us in doing our job
to support you upon arrival.
Together we can end the devastating impact of illicit drugs; maintain the
integrity of our economy by protecting U.S. products, trademarks, and
immigration laws; support a healthy economy by depositing in the national
treasury duties levied on foreign goods; and guard our agricultural well
being from contaminated products.
Customs tradition of service is woven through our Nation's history. From
1789 to 1914, Customs revenues were virtually the only form-of federal
income Custom rev enges opened the West: chased Louisiana and
Oregon territories Florida and Alaska, paid for the first national road, and
the Transcontinent Railroad; built the U.S. Military and Naval
Academies the City of Washington and the list goes on.
As the front line U. evenue producing law enforcement agency for
nearly 200 years, Customs enjoys a proud heritage of solid contribution to
the American ay.of.life. ask you join in our work for you injenforcing
over 400 laws for 40:agencies
Welcome-home
Welcome to the United States
TREASURY
William von Raab
CUSTOMS STATE
Commiss Joner
U Customs Service
WELCOME STATES FORM ENCLOSED
THE CUSTOMS DECLARATION
a
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The U.S. Customs Service is proud to serve you. Our intention is to protect
To enter the United States, you must complete a Customs Declaration and
the American way of life. I ask you to join with us in doing our job to support
sign it. Families returning together may prepare a joint declaration, with
you upon arrival.
children claiming the same exemption as adults (except for liquor). Children
born abroad, who have never lived in the United States, are considered
Together we can end the devastating impact of illicit drugs; maintain the
nonresidents for Customs purposes.
integrity of our economy by protecting U.S. products, trademarks, and
immigration laws; support a healthy economy by depositing in the national
YOU MAY DECLARE ORALLY every item acquired abroad and brought
treasury duties levied on foreign goods; and guard our agricultural well-
back with you, (whether purchased or given to you) if their total value does
being from contaminated products.
not exceed $1400. State the price actually paid in U.S. currency or its
equivalent in country of acquisition. Repairs or alterations to articles taken
Customs' tradition of service is woven through our Nation's history. From
abroad and returned must be declared, whether paid for or provided free of
1789 to 1914, Customs' revenues were virtually the only form of federal
charge. State the fair retail value of acquisitions not purchased.
income. Customs revenues opened the West; purchased Louisiana and
Oregon territories, Florida and Alaska; paid for the first national road, and the
YOU MUST DECLARE IN WRITING your acquisitions when:
Transcontinental Railroad; built the U.S. Military and Naval Academies, the
city of Washington, and the list goes on.
You have exceeded the liquor, or tobacco exemptions or the total value of
acquisitions exceeds $1400 per person.
As the front line U.S. revenue-producing law enforcement agency for nearly
200 years, Customs enjoys a proud heritage of solid contribution to the
You bring in items for business purposes or for someone else.
American way of life. I ask you to join in our work for you in enforcing over 400
laws for 40 Federal agencies.
You send home items acquired in the U.S. Virgin Islands, American
Samoa, or Guam; or
Welcome home Welcome to the United States!
You are asked to do so by the Customs Inspector.
With Old
EXEMPTION FROM DUTY AND FEDERAL TAX
William von Raab
Commissioner
U.S. Customs Service
$400
IF YOU HAVE BEEN OUT OF THE UNITED STATES FOR 48 HOURS OR
MORE, AND HAVE NOT CLAIMED THIS EXEMPTION WITHIN 30
DAYS, you receive an exemption from duty and Federal tax on the first $400
worth-fair retail value where acquired-of all personal and household
goods you obtain abroad and bring back with you. Limitations on alcohol,
tobacco, and perfume are listed below. Articles which are to be shipped
cannot be applied to your exemption; duty on these items will be assessed
YOUN
when received. The 48-hour stay is not required for travelers from Mexico or
the U.S. Virgin Islands.
$25
IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE 48-HOUR OR 30-DAY TIME
REQUIREMENTS, you may bring in items totaling $25 or less for your own
personal or household use, free of duty and Federal tax. However, you must
have no more than $25 worth, or you pay on all dutiable items with no
exemption.
LIQUOR, TOBACCO, AND PERFUME
"DUTY-FREE SHOPS"
All items purchased at foreign "Duty-Free" shops and brought into the U.S.
If you are eligible for the $400 exemption, you may include 100 CIGARS
are subject to Customs duty and restrictions but may be included in your
and 200 CIGARETTES, regardless of your age. Cigarettes may be subject
exemption. Articles purchased in U.S. duty-free shops and brought back into
to state or local tax. Cuban tobacco products brought directly from Cuba
the United States may not be included in your exemption and are dutiable.
may be included.
If you are 21 or older, you may include 1 LITER (33.8 oz) of ALCOHOLIC
NONRESIDENT INFORMATION
BEVERAGE, if it is for your own use or a gift, and if it is allowed by the state in
The nonresident's exemption allows the following articles to be brought in
which you arrive. LIQUOR CANNOT BE MAILED INTO THE UNITED
free of duty and Internal Revenue taxes:
STATES.
Personal effects for one's own use while traveling, but not intended for
If you are eligible for the $25 exemption, you may include 10 CIGARS, 50
another person or for sale.
: CIGARETTES, 150 milliliters (4 fl. oz.) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE, or 150
50 cigars or 200 cigarettes or 2 kilograms of smoking tobacco, or
milliliters (4 fl. oz) of PERFUME containing alcohol.
proportionate amounts of each.
If you exceed these limits, you must pay duty, Internal Revenue tax, and
Not over one liter of alcoholic beverage for personal consumption (adults
possibly state tax. Duty rates for distilled spirits, wine, and beer are generally
only).
10 percent of their value. Internal Revenue tax is $10.50 per proof gallon on
distilled spirits, from $.17 to $10.50 per proof gallon on wine, and $.29 per
$100 in gifts for other persons. You may include 100 cigars in this gift
gallon on beer.
exemption but not alcoholic beverages. You must have the articles with
you; you must not have used this gift exemption in the past 6 months; and
Customs enforces the laws of the state in which you arrive. State laws differ
you must plan to be in the United States for at least 72 hours.
as to quantity you may bring in. Some differ regarding personal possession
and shipment of liquor. Some states do not allow individuals to import
You must take with you when you leave the United States all articles
more liquor than listed even by paying tax.
except gifts and articles cosumed during your visit.
A Customs Inspector may ask you to list valuable items you are bringing
and note how long you plan to stay. The Inspector will give you a copy of
DUTY RATES
your list so that you may show it to Customs when you leave.
The Congress of the United States has set the resident exemption at $400,
If you do not return abroad, you must immediately notify the District
($800 for travelers entering directly or indirectly from Guam, American
Director of Customs for the area where you entered.
Samoa, or U.S. Virgin Islands with certain exceptions. Ask the Customs
Inspector for details.) to simplify the international traveler's re-entry into the
IMPORTANT U.S. LAWS FOR ALL TRAVELERS
United States. The next $1000 in items is generally dutiable at a flat 10
percent rate (5 percent for goods acquired in Guam, American Samoa, or
Any article not declared or otherwise misrepresented may result in
U.S. Virgin Islands), bringing the total possible duty on purchases valued at
civil and criminal penalties in addition to seizure of goods.
$1400 per person to $100. Families living in one household and returning
together may combine their purchases on a joint declaration and multiply
If you or any member of your family traveling with you is carrying over
their exemptions accordingly.
$5000 in U.S. currency (or the equivalent value in any currency) in
any monetary instruments, you must file a report on Form 4790,
If you exceed the $1400 or the combined family flat rate allowance, it has
obtainable from a Customs Inspector. It is not illegal to transport into
been found that the average tourist purchase is generally dutiable at about
or out of the U.S. over $5000 in monetary instruments; however, it must
12 percent, although an actual determination will be made by the Customs
be reported. Failure to make a report may result in civil and criminal
Inspector.
penalties against you in addition to seizure of the undeclared negotiable
instruments.
You may not apply the flat rate more than once every 30 days.
WELCOME
Do not carry illicit drugs or narcotics into the United States. There are civil
TO THE
and criminal penalties, including imprisonment, facing anyone in
UNITED STATES
possession of narcotics or dangerous and restricted drugs or who
conspires to aid persons attempting to import them.
TREASURY
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE
Anyone who falsely claims United States citizenship is subject to criminal
penalties and deportation proceedings.
SERVICE
CUSTOMS DECLARATION
FORM APPROVED
OMB NO. 1315-0041
You must declare and have available for inspection all agricultural
material, including fruits, meats, plants, food, birds, soil, snails, or other
Each arriving traveler or head of family must provide the following information
living organisms. You must also indicate whether you or your family
(only ONE written declaration per family is required):
members have been on a ranch or farm prior to return.
1. Name:
Last
First
Middle Initial
PAYMENT OF DUTY
2. Number of family members traveling with you
Upon your arrival, you must pay required duty on items you bring with you.
You may pay
3. Date of Birth:
Month
Day
Year
4. Airline/Flight:
In U.S. (not foreign) currency.
5. U.S. Address:
By personal check in the exact amount of duty, drawn on a national or
state bank or trust company of the United States, made payable to the
"U.S. Customs Service."
6. I am a U.S. Citizen
YES
NO
If No,
By Government check, money order, or traveler's checks, provided the
Country:
amount does not exceed the duty by more than $50. (Second
7. I reside permanently in the U.S.
YES
NO
endorsements are not accepted Identification, such as a passport, is
If No,
required.
Expected Length of Stay:
8. The purpose of my trip is or was
BUSINESS
PLEASURE
9. I am/we are bringing fruits, plants, meats, food, soil,
YES
NO
birds, snails, other live animals, farm products, or
I/we have been on a farm or ranch outside the U.S.
10. I am/we are carrying currency or monetary
YES
NO
instruments over $5000 U.S. or the foreign
equivalent.
11. The total value of all goods I/we purchased
or acquired abroad and am/are bringing
to the U.S. is (see instructions under
Merchandise on reverse side; visitors
should report value of gifts only):
$
U.S. Dollars
SIGN ON REVERSE SIDE AFTER YOU READ WARNING.
(Do not write below this line.)
INSPECTOR'S NAME
STAMP AREA
Publication No. 000
BADGE NO.
Department of the Treasury
U.S. Customs Service
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 says we must tell you why we are collecting
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this information, how we will use it and whether you have to give it to us. We ask for this information to carry out the
Customs, Agriculture, and Currency laws of the United States. We need it to ensure that travelers are complying with
these laws and to allow us to figure and collect the right amount of duties and taxes. Your response is mandatory.
Customs Form 6059B (051184)
WARNING
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
To prevent the entry of dangerous agricultural pests the following are
restricted: Fruits, vegetables, plants, plant products, soil, meats, meat
products, birds, snails, and other live animals or animal products. Failure
to declare all such items to a Customs/Agriculture Officer can result in
fines or other penalties.
CURRENCY AND MONETARY INSTRUMENTS
The transportation of currency or monetary instruments, regardless of
the amount, is legal; however, if you take out of or bring into the United
States more than $5000 (U.S. or foreign equivalent, or a combination of the
two) in coin, currency, travelers checks or bearer instruments such as
money orders, checks, stocks or bonds, you are required by law to file a
report on a Form 4790 with the U.S. Customs Service. If you have someone
else carry the currency or instruments for you, you must also file the
report. FAILURE TO FILE THE REQUIRED REPORT OR FALSE STATE-
MENTS ON THE REPORT MAY LEAD TO SEIZURE OF THE CURRENCY
OR INSTRUMENTS AND TO CIVIL PENALTIES AND/OR CRIMINAL
PROSECUTION.
MERCHANDISE
In Item 11, U.S. residents must declare the total value of ALL articles
acquired abroad (whether new or used, whether dutiable or not, and
whether obtained by purchase, as a gift, or otherwise) which are in their or
their family's possession at the time of arrival. Visitors must declare in
Item 11 only the total value of all gifts they are bringing with them.
The amount of duty to be paid will be determined by a Customs
officer. U.S. residents are normally entitled to a duty free exemption of
$400; non-residents are normally entitled to an exemption of $100. Both
residents and non-residents will normally be required to pay a flat 10%
rate of duty on the first $1,000 above their exemptions.
If the value of goods declared in Item 11 EXCEEDS $1,400 PER PERSON, then
list the articles below and show price paid or, for gifts, fair retail value.
DESCRIPTION OF ARTICLES
PRICE
CUSTOMS USE
TOTAL
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT MUST BE
REPORTED OR DECLARED ASK A CUSTOMS OFFICER.
/ have read the above statements and have made a truthful declaration.
SIGNATURE
DATE (Month/Day/Year)
Customs Form 6059B (051184) (Back)
(Updated text for the "Welcome to the United States" pamphlet)
To enter the United States, you must complete a Customs Declaration and
sign it. Families returning together may prepare a joint declaration, with
children claiming the same exemption as adults (except for liquor). Children
born abroad, who have never lived in the United States, are considered
nonresidents for Customs purposes.
YOU MAY DECLARE ORALLY every item acquired abroad and brought back with
you, (whether purchased or given to you) if their total value does not exceed
$1400. State the price actually paid in U.S. currency or its equivalent in
country of acquisition. Repairs or alterations to articles taken abroad and
returned must be declared, whether paid for or provided free of charge. State
the fair retail value of acquisitions not purchased.
YOU MUST DECLARE IN WRITING you acquisitions when:
You have exceeded the liquor, or tobacco exemptions or the
total value of acquisitions exceeds $1400 per person;
You bring in items for business purposes or for someone else;
You send home items acquired in the U.S. Virgin Islands,
American Samoa, or Guam; or
You are asked to do so by the Customs Inspector.
EXEMPTION FROM DUTY AND FEDERAL TAX
$400
IF YOU HAVE BEEN OUT OF THE UNITED STATES FOR 48 HOURS OR MORE, AND
HAVE NOT CLAIMED THIS EXEMPTION WITHIN 30 DAYS, you receive an exemption from
duty and Federal tax on the first $400 worth fair retail value where acquired
of all personal and household goods you obtain abroad and bring back with you.
Limitations on alcohol, tobacco, and perfume are listed below. Articles which
are to be shipped cannot be applied to your exemption; duty on these items will
be assessed when received. The 48-hour stay is not required for travelers from
Mexico or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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$25
IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE 48-HOUR OR 30-DAY TIME REQUIREMENTS, you may bring
in items totaling $25 or less for your own personal or househould use, free of
duty and Federal tax. However, you must. have no more than $25 worth, or you
pay on all dutiable items with no exemption.
LIQUOR, TOBACCO AND PERFUME
If you are eligible for the $400 exemption, you may include 100 CIGARS and
200 CIGARETTES, regardless of your age. Cigarettes may be subject to state or
local tax. Cuban tobacco products brought directly from Cuba may be included.
If you are 21 or older, you may include 1 LITER (33.8 fl. oz.) of ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGE, if it is for your own use or a gift, and if it is allowed by the state
in which you arrive. LIQUOR CANNOT BE MAILED INTO THE UNITED STATES.
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If you are eligible for the $25 exemption, you may include 10 CIGARS, 50
CIGARETTES, 150 milliliters (4 fl. oz.) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE, or 150 milliliters
(4 fl. oz.) of PERFUME containing alcohol.
If you exceed these limits, you must pay duty, internal revenue tax, and
possibly state tax. Duty rates for distilled spirits, wine, and beer are
generally 10 percent of their value. Internal revenue tax is $10.50 per proof
gallon on distilled spirits, from $.17 to $10.50 per proof gallon on wine, and
$.29 per gallon on beer.
Customs enforces the laws of the state in which you arrive. State laws
differ as to quantity you may bring in. Some differ regarding personal possession
and shipment of liquor. Some states do not allow individuals to import more liquor
than listed even by paying tax.
DUTY RATES
The Congress of the United States has set the resident exemption at $400
($800 for travelers entering directly or indirectly from Guam, American Samoa or
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U.S. Virgin Islands with certain exceptions. Ask the Customs Inspector for details)
to simplify the international traveler's re-entry into the United States. The
next $1000 in items is generally dutiable at a flat 10 percent rate (5 percent
for goods acquired in Guam, American Samoa or U.S. Virgin Islands), bringing
the total possible duty on purchases valued at $1400 per person to $100. Families
living in one household and returning together may combine their purchases on a
joint declaration and multiply their exemptions accordingly.
If you exceed the $1400 or the combined family flat rate allowance, it has
been found that the average tourist purchase is generally dutiable at about 12
percent, although an actual determination will be made by the Customs Inspector.
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You may not apply the flat rate more than once every 30 days.
"DUTY-FREE SHOPS"
All items purchased at foreign "Duty-Free" shops and brought into the U.S.
are subject to Customs duty and restrictions but may be included in your exemption.
Articles purchased in U.S. duty-free shops and brought back into the U.S. may not
be included in your exemption and are dutiable.
NONRESIDENT INFORMATION
The nonresident's exemption allows the following articles to be brought in
free of duty and internal revenue taxes:
0 Personal effects for one's own use while traveling, but not intended for
another person or for sale.
O 50 cigars or 200 cigarettes or 2 kilograms of smoking tobacco, or
proportionate amounts of each.
0 Not over one liter of alcoholic beverage for personal consumption (adults
only).
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0 $100 in gifts for other persons. You may include 100 cigars in this gift
exemption but not alcoholic beverages. You must have the articles with you; you
must not have used this gift exemption in the past 6 months; and you must plan
to be in the United States for at least 72 hours.
0 You must take with you when you leave the United States all articles
except gifts and articles consumed during your visit.
0 A Customs Inspector may ask you to list valuable items you are bringing
and note how long you plan to stay. The Inspector will give you a copy of your
list SO that you may show it to Customs when you leave.
O If you do not return abroad, you must immediately notify the District
Director of Customs for the area where you entered.
IMPORTANT U.S. LAWS FOR ALL TRAVELERS
O Any article not declared or otherwise misrepresented may result in civil
and criminal penalties in addition to seizure of goods.
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If you or any member of your family traveling with you is carrying over
$5,000 in U.S. Currency (or the equivalent value in any currency) in any monetary
instruments, you must file a report on Form 4790, obtainable from a Customs
Inspector. It is not illegal to transport into or out of the U.S. over $5000
in monetary instruments; however, it must be reported. Failure to make a report
may result in civil and criminal penalties against you in addition to seizure
of the undeclared negotiable instruments.
O Do not carry illicit drugs or narcotics into the United States. There
are civil and criminal penalties, including imprisonment, facing anyone in
possession of narcotics or dangerous and restricted drugs or who conspires to
aid persons attempting to import them.
O Anyone who falsely claims United States citizenship is subject to
criminal penalties and deportation proceedings.
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0 You must declare and have available for inspection all agricultural
material, including fruits, meats, plants, food, birds, soil, snails, or other
living organisms. You must also indicate whether you or your family members have
been on a ranch or farm prior to return.
PAYMENT OF DUTY
Upon your arrival, you must pay required duty on items you bring with you.
You may pay
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O In U.S. (not foreign) currency.
O By personal check in the exact amount of duty, drawn on a national or
state bank or trust company of the United States, made payable to the "U.S.
Customs Service."
O By Government check, money order, or traveler's checks, provided the
amount does not exceed the duty by more than $50. (Second endorsements are
not accepted.) Identification, such as a passport, is required.
The U.S. Customs Service is proud to serve you. Our intention is to protect
the American way of life. I ask you to join with us in doing our job to support
you upon arrival.
Together we can end the devastating impact of illicit drugs; maintain the
integrity of our economy by protecting U.S. products, trademarks, and immigration
!aws; support a healthy economy by depositing in the national treasury duties
levied on foreign goods; and guard our agricultural wellbeing from contaminated
products.
Customs' tradition of service is woven through our Nation's history. From
1789 to 1914, Customs' revenues were virtually the only form of federal income.
Customs revenues opened the West; purchased Louisiana and Oregon territories,
Florida and Alaska; paid for the first national road, and the Transcontinental
Railroad; built the U.S. Military and Naval Academies, the City of Washington,
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and the list goes on.
As the front line U.S. revenue-producing law enforcement agency for nearly
200 years, Customs enjoys a proud heritage of solid contribution to the American
way of life. I ask you to join in our work for you in enforcing over 400 laws
for 40 Federal agencies.
Welcome home
Welcome to the United States
William von Raab
Commissioner
U. S. Customs Service