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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Digital Library Collections This is a PDF of a folder from our textual collections. Collection: Blackwell, Morton: Files Folder Title: Religious Correspondence (3 of 8) Box: 39 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/ ) carr T MEMORANDUM THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 23, 1981 TO: Fred Fielding FROM: Morton C. Blackwell MR Attached is correspondence from Joe Hargrove who is on the National Executive Council of the Episcopal church. Hargrove is one of the most prominent Reagan supporters in his denomination. As he presents the story, the Justice Department is engaging in a vendetta of sorts against two Episcopal priests who were involved in a humanitarian effort to boat lift anti-Castro Cubans during the recent mass exodus. Hargrove is urgently asking the the President intervene in this matter, perhaps by issuing a pardon to the priests. If this situation is as it appears to be, I think it appropriate for the Administration to take action in behalf of these priests. 700 Commercial National Bank Building JOSEPH L. HARGROVE Shreveport, Louisiana 71101 U.S.A. August 12, 1981 318-221-1537 (0) 865- 5570 (H) Mr. Martin C. Blackwe11 Special Assistant to the President Room 136, The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Martin: You may recall that several weeks ago I dis- cussed with you on the telephone the issue of the two Episcopal priests from New Orleans who removed a large number of former political prisoners and their families from Cuba and, as a result, incurred massive difficulties with the federal government. It is the purpose of this letter to furnish you with information relative to their actions, and to seek through you redress to their unwarranted problems from President Reagan. Briefly, the story is this. When then President Carter announced an open door policy to the many people wishing to leave Cuba, Fathers Doss and Frade contacted a large number of ex-Cuban nationals now residing in the New Orleans area who had relatives remaining in Cuba who wished to leave in order to reunite with their families. The two priests received $800 per family to defray expenses and bought a boat in Boston which they renamed "God's Mercy". After they set sail from Boston, President Carter reversed himself and decreed any entry after a certain date would be illegal. Fathers Doss and Frade learned of this before reaching Cuba and did stop in Florida to refuel after the presi- dential edict, but felt compelled to proceed with the operation to honor very serious moral committments made by them before the President reversed his stand. They proceeded to Cuba and theirs was the last boat to leave. When they left, they had on board only Cubans who were certified, known to them, and who had relatives in the United States ready, willing and able to receive and support them. During the course of their trip from Havana to Miami, they rescued a number of other Cubans 700 Commercial National Bank Building JOSEPH L. HARGROVE Shreveport, Louisiana 71101 U.S.A. August 31, 1981 Mr. Martin C. Blackwell Special Assistant to the President Room 136, The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Martin: Enclosed are copies of all of the indictments against Frs. Doss and Frade and their compatriots, as well as a copy of the fine that was levied against Fr. Frade. All of it is self-explanatory. The last indictment, "For trading with the enemy (Cuba)", is ludicrous. Needless to say, it is not funny at all to those who have been indicted, not just because of the potential jail sentences, but also because of the expenses they must bear even if they are proven innocent. The trips back and forth to Miami to answer subpoenas are enough to destroy the budget of a parish priest. They and I are quite willing to meet with you and any other government officials to plead their case for a Presidential pardon. Please let us know what we can do to help, and thanks from the bottom of our hearts for your interest and for all you have done. Yours truly, Joe JLH/bb cc: Fr. Joe Morris Doss Enclosures THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON November 9, 1981 Dear Bishop Mathews: Mrs. Elizabeth Dole has asked me to respond to your letter of November 5. I regret that it will not be possible for the President to meet with the Reverend Dr. Philip Potter during his visit to Washington, D.C. on November 11 and 12. As you indicated in your letter the notice was short, and the President's schedule is generally determined far in advance. If there is anything else which I can do on behalf of Dr. Potter, please let me know. Sincerely, Mator C. Bledwell Morton C. Blackwell Special Assistant to the President Bishop James K. Mathews 4120 - 48th Street, N.W. Washington, D. C. 20016 CC : Reverend Charles Bergstrom THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Date 11/09 To: Mator From: Diana Lozano Please respond on behalf of I the President Please prepare draft for Elizabeth Dole's signature Please prepare draft for your my signature + advase. FYI Let's discuss NOV 06 1981 Bishop James K. Mathews ?? (telephone: 686-0089) proton 4120 - 48th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20016 November 5, 1981 Mrs. Elizabeth Dole, Assistant to the President for Public Liaison, Office of Public Liaison, The White House, Washington, D.C. Dear Mrs. Dole: This letter is in furtherance of a request from the Rev. Dr. Charles Bergstrom of the Lutheran office in Washington to Mr. Gordon Blackwell, and my telephone call to your office earlier today. It concerns the visit of the Rev. Dr. Philip Potter to Washington next week. I was asked to put this in a letter. Dr. Potter is the General Secretary of the World Council of Churches, with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The W.C.C. is the principal organ of Christian unity and cooperation in the world. It represents some three hundred member churches of the Protestant and Orthodox traditions in virtually every country. It would correspond roughly to the Vatican for Roman Catholics. Dr. Potter is a Methodist, Black and a native of the Caribbean -- Dominica. Dr. Potter will be in Washington on November 11 and 12. This letter is to inquire whether or not he could be received briefly by President Ronald Reagan on one of those days. I. am aware that the advance notice is short and that the pressures on the President are very great indeed. Nevertheless, when one considers the high office Dr. Potter holds, his reputation through- out the Christian world, his deep roots in the Third World, much would argue that this request should be given careful consideration. I write as a member for twenty years of the govern- ing body of the W.C.C. -- its Central Committee, as a bishop since 1960 of The United Methodist Church, and in behalf of the large number of member churches of the World Council in the United States. Very sincerely yours, James James K. K. Mathews Mathews Office of the Pastor Clifford R. Traub NAHSON dog Goshen Comes Assembly AD ASSEMBL October 21, 1981 of God Morton C. Blackwell Special Assistant to the President 1900 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D. C. Post Office Box P Dear Mr. Blackwell, Thank you for making yourself available to talk with Pastor Bennie Harris and myself. Know that the President and His staff are in the prayers of the believers here at Goshen GoshenAssembly. As Ruth was brought to the Kingdom for such a time as this So I believe that GOD has ordained that Ronald Reagan has come to the Presidency. I believe Goshen, Oregon 97401 the future of our great nation depends on the decisions made TODAY. May God grant wisdom beyond our capabilities to you that have this awesome responsibility. Sincerely, Class cliff Traub Tel. (503) 747-5503 CT/cmc THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 1, 1981 Dear Mrs. Thiel: On behalf of Mrs. Dole, I am responding to your letter of November 3. We will give your suggestion for the creation of a "God-Mothers and God Fathers Day" our full consideration. However, because legislation under our nation's system of government originates in the Congress, I suggest you write to your congressman and senators and ask them to support your proposal. Thank you for bringing this proposal to our attention. Sincerely, Morton C.B.chwell Morton C. Blackwell Special Assistant to the President Mrs. Edna L. Thiel 6456 Wade Ave. ST. Louis, MO 63139 Main Centenery Monted Mechadest Church Jour Mecours newould like to he NOV 03 1981 you could pass a bill Dear Mrs Iread lezabeth aboutryou Date Honor too, Thought for god- Day, mother father in th Louis newpoper you seem to he forevery body interest. & am massis Thanking you in ldonne married no children have God children, of for any reply, which 2 am proud I am call God-mother. There Mrs Sincerely Edna L Thiel are days for In other, Jathers Iransporents and now motheusilaw days themseem 6456 Hade are repeating But no God So Lowe 63/39 other day. There are mo who are god Parents many single people too October 15, 1981 Dear Mr. Kosolkitiwong: I wish to express my thanks to you and the members of your organization for the impressive handcrafted ship which your delegation presented to Morton Blackwell for me on the occasion of their visit to the United States. I am deeply grateful for the friendship and goodwill repre- sented by this gift, and your special remembrance is a welcome addition to my collection of historical mementos. with my warm best wishes to you and your colleagues, Sincerely, RONALD REAGAN Mr. Suchart Kosolkitiwong President International Federation of Religions Post Office Box 9 Pak Tho, Tatchaburi Thailand RR:CMF: MP : AVH ms CC; Morton Blackwell Dispatch thru STATE via NSC MORTON NOV 20 REC'D - November 18, 1981 Dear John: Thank you for your letter of November 5. I appreciate your letting me know of your strong views regarding the distinction between "National Family Day" and "National Family Week." I have forwarded your letter to Elizabeth Dole, Assistant to the President for Public Liaison, who is reviewing this proposal. I am sure that she will give serious consideration to your recommendations and concerns. Thank you once again for bringing your views to my attention. Sincerely, James A. Baker, III Chief of Staff and Assistant to the President Mr. John Henry Norton Norton, Piazza, Melmed & Ackerly, P.C. 54 Miller Street Post Office Box 518 Fairfield, Connecticut 06430 V°C: Elizabeth Dole--please route LAW OFFICES NORTON, PIAZZA, MELMED & ACKERLY, P.C. 54 MILLER STREET P.O. BOX 518 JOHN HENRY NORTON FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT 06430 STAMFORD OFFICE ANTHONY A. PIAZZA JULIAN K. MELMED 1318 BEDFORD STREET (203) 255-1034 JOHN A. ACKERLY P.O. BOX 3207 JANE-LOUISE YRANSKI NASUTI STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT 06905 (203) 348-2465 November 5, 1981 11/9 Routine to Dat? Hon. James A. Baker, III Chief of Staff SPECIAL DELIVERY yes The White House Washington, D. C. 20500 Dear Jim: National Family Day is infinitely stronger than National Family Week. (Mike Horowitz today sent me a letter reminding me of Jimmy Carter's "National Family Week." The implication, I guess, is that we should forget about "National Family Day. ") While a "week" has been nobly suggested and proclaimed in the past, it has failed to garner the public's attention on the importance of traditional family values. No pun in- tended, but a week is "weak"-- it diffuses the attention of people and generally accomplishes little. A "Day" rivets people's attention to a particular day. It brings home the meaning of the event much more force- fully. The Left has learned this lesson well: Earth Day, May Day, etc. Shrewd. All significant holidays or days of observation are "Days", not "weeks": New Year's Day, Valen- tine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, April Fool's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving Day and, of course, Christmas Day. After years of study and spending millions of my own dollars on advertising and public relations for various charitable and commercial enterprises, I assure you a "Day" has immensely more impact than a "week". A Reagan adminis- tration is going to be effective and it must start in the home by emphasizing the precious value of good families. Families and parents need a pat on the back today. But, first we have to get people's attention. Suggestion: Have both of them. National Family Day as a new proposal for President Reagan; National Family Week as a proposal of old administrations. -2- They will not conflict. Let the public decide which one becomes more significant to them. The matter will take care of itself. All of us simply want the most effective way to highlight the importance of the family in a civilized society. National Family Day is a natural. All pluses, no negatives, no costs, no risks and very simply implemented. Always on a day certain (day after Thanksgiving). 4 day Thanksgiving weekend now becoming a national custom. Logical and convenient because families are traditionally together at this time. It will not be commercialized because it immediately follows Thanksgiving. Jim, National Family Day will become a reality as sure as night follows day. It's one of those rare events which will be almost universally well received. As our moral leader, President Reagan should be the person to initiate it. It would be absolutely tragic if we permit the Left to pervert this noble concept by including "gay" families in their "Family Day, 1982" which they are already planning on. It would be simply tragic. Please don't let it happen. Since time is of the essence, I'm sending a similar letter to Ed Meese and Mike Deaver. It is obvious that all three of you have common sense. With best wishes, I remain Sincerely, John John Henry horton Norton JHN:mps Jim: If the President LEFTwill misses the their probably it definite include forectore plan "gay to and it have kindred for "Family day," Day, out 1982" now Its What and opportunity this year, the him later. have they have a travesty nothing will be stopped but that warm would in feelings their End. be tracks toward Days. / By and beaming the Calie the President people every will EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT of SECUTIVE - OFFICE a PRESDENT OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503 GENERAL COUNSEL November 2, 1981 Honorable Judge J. H. Norton 54 Miller Street Fairfield, Connecticut 06430 Dear Judge Norton: This responds to your mailgram to the President requesting that he proclaim the day after Thanksgiving as National Family Day. The Congress has enacted a joint resolution (S.J. Res. 4) requesting the President to proclaim the week which includes Thanksgiving Day as National Family Week. We expect that the President will issue a proclamation within a few days. This occasion has been observed for a number of years. Enclosed for your information is a copy of last year's proclamation. Sincerely, Enclosure Register / VOI. 40, NO. 231 / Friday, November 28, 1980 / Presidential Documents 78997 Presidential Documents Proclamation 4806 of November 26, 1980 National Family Week, 1980 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The American family has been the most resilient, dynamic force in the growth and development of our Nation. Yet its influence is so subtle that we tend to take for granted the vital functions it performs as the source of love, support, and guidance, the wellspring of courage, determination and inspiration. National Family Week gives us a chance to highlight the special contributions and needs of the family, to acknowledge the new challenges that American families now face, and to act on the many significant recommendations generated by the White House Conference on Families. It is a time to seek ways to strengthen and support the family-a time to renew the realization that the fundamental integrity and vitality of the Nation relies on the underlying health of the American family. NOW, THEREFORE, I, JIMMY CARTER, President of the United States of America, in accordance with Senate Joint Resolution 156, do hereby request that the week of November 23, 1980, be designated National Family Week and call upon the people of the United States to observe this week with appropri- ate activities in their communities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of November, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fifth. Jimmy Carter IFR Doc. 80-37345 Filed 11-26-80; 11:15 am] Billing code 3195-01-M MEMORANDUM THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON November 20, 1981 TO: Diana Lozano FROM: Morton C. Blackwell MD RE: Proposed Presidential Event at Oral Roberts "City of Faith", Tulsa Oklahoma I recommend this as an appropriate event for the President. In his youth Oral Roberts was affiliated with a smaller evangelical denomination. He has for years been affiliated with the United Methodist Church. He is less "political" than many other religious broadcasters. His hospital has been built debt free with funds he has raised for this purpose. Both Bob Dugan of the National Association of Evangelicals and Republican mayor Jim Imhofe of Tulsa strongly recommend such an event. My friend Mayor Imhofe says that there was some initial objection from existing hospitals to the Roberts building of this facility. Roberts went to the state legislature and obtained a certificate "of need" for the hospital. Mayor Imhofe spoke at the hospital dedication Roberts has a very large following. If we are going to be limited to just one major presidential speech before a religious group in 1982, this would not be the most valuable. Events with either the National Association of Evangelicals or the National Religious Broadcasters would provide more coverage. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 3, 1981 Dear John: Thank you very much for the nice write-up of my visit to the Foundation for a Christian Civilization's New York headquarters in the latest TFP newspaper. My wife likes the photo in the article, and I would appreciate it if you could send me the negative. If I can be of assistance to you in the future, please feel free to contact me. Cordially, Marlon Morton C. Blackwell Special Assistant to the President John Horvat Editor TFP Newsletter P.O. Box 121 Pleasantville, N.Y. 10570 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON its note of -Clonha for the nice write - up me the TFP newslitten My wife lehrs then photo Could you sad the regative A 800 View Miraculous Statue Visitor of Our Lady of Fatima from the White House Mr. Morton C. Blackwell: Speaking on Leadership Mr. Morton Blackwell, White House Special Assistant to the President for Public Liaison, was the guest of the Foundation for a Christian Civiliza- tion, Inc. at the Foundation's New York headquarters in October. Mr. Blackwell is widely respected in conservative circles around the country for his long-time efforts in developing successful youth campaigns and effec- tive youth leadership seminars. During his weekend visit, Mr. Black- well spoke about the reasons for the recent resurgence of the conservative movement in the United States and its perspectives for the future. The miraculous statue of Our Lady Aside from the well-documented As a recognized leader in his field, of Fatima that wept in New Orleans testimony of weeping in New Orleans, he is well-qualified to analyze trends in 1972 was on display recently at the this particular image is marked by the among young people today and to New York headquarters of the Founda- expressiveness of its face. Reports cover a wide range of youth-oriented tion for a Christian Civilization, Inc. from the many foreign countries in action programs. Even though her visit was not publi- which the statue has also been on dis- In addition to the representatives cized-since it was not an official one- play are always characterized by the from the Foundation for a Christian over 800 neighbors and friends were wide range of expressions found in its Civilization, Inc., sixty volunteers of able to come to see her. physiognomy. the American Society for the Defense The image is one of four Pilgrim Guests at the Foundation's head- of Tradition, Family and Property Virgin statues that were carved in the quarters were quick to note this phe- (TFP) formed an enthusiastic audience late 1940's to represent Our Lady ex- nomenon. for Mr. Blackwell. actly as described by the witness of the appearance at Fatima in 1917. TFP Newsletter - A fortnightly publication of the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property (TFP) John Horvat, Editor. Twenty-four issues per year. Subscription rates $22.50 per year for U.S. and Canada (sent First Class): surface mail to other countries, $22.50 per year; Airmail rates upon request. For subscription & information write TFP Newsletter, P. O. Box 121, Pleasantville, N. Y. 10570. Permission is granted to reproduce in whole or in part any article in this newsletter with credit given to TFP Newsletter. Rel file corres KENNETH LISENBEE 825 WEST END AVENUE NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10025 (212) 662-8800 November 25, 1981 The Honorable Morton Blackwell The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. Blackwell: Please be assured that I am a strong supporter of President Reagan and of conservative causes. I am a young man who is devoted to "single issues" such as passage of the Family Protection Act and strong measures against such national disgraces as the $5 billion a year pornography industry--a "growth industry" primarily controlled by organized crime. I do much volunteer work for an organization called Morality In Media, Inc. which fights for stronger actions against pornography on a national level. Enclosed you will find an article from the Village Voice, a weekly newspaper published in New York. Since the article mentions your name, I wanted you to have a copy. Incidentally, the writer, Larry Bush, is the Washington "Editor" for the Advocate, a national "gay" publication which has a scandalous and pornographic "pink" middle section advertising pornography and male "call" services. I anticipate that there will be more and growing opposition to the Family Protection Act from the homosexual activist community because of its so-called "anti-gay" provisions. Not long ago I uncovered Federal funding for national radio programs to a gay and lesbian group in California to attack this legislation. These three half-hour radio programs will be heard on 230 radio stations, and they are designed to attack the Family Protection Act. The President has since drastically cut the National Public Radio budget. Enclosed is a letter which I had sent to over 1,300 individuals in the Federal and state governments stating my candid views on issues affecting families with particular emphasis placed on pornography. I also strongly support the Family Protection Act. This may seem odd since I am an ex-homosexual. However, please know that there are 40+ organizations in the U.S. which help people who want to "come out" of the so-called "gay" lifestyle, and perhaps over 1,175,000 former homosexuals reside in the U.S.-- many are now married, most are non-vocal, and many are also single and celibate and non-promiscuous. Next week Connie Marshner and Paul Weyrich are coming to New York, and I will have a meeting with them to see if I can be of any assistance to them in these causes. If I could get a job in Washington, I would move there. Presently I am not employed. I would also consider working with you or helping you out. The Honorable Morton Blackwell Page Two November 25, 1981 I've read about you in Conservative Digest often, and I want you to know that I appreciate your devotion to important issues which are often neglected. If anything is to be done about pornography the order must come from President Reagan. Also, William French Smith must make much more efforts to combat this problem. During fiscal years 1978-80, the Carter administration took pride on 44 prosecutions of pornographers, including child pornographers. However, there are 94 Federal U.S. Attorneys in the country. That adds up to less than one-half conviction per office during a three year period. That's not a matter for pride; it's a national disgrace! Furthermore, the letter I received from the Department of Justice is virtually the same form-letter that the Carter administration sent out. I have since corrected Attorney General Smith and urged him to weed out the carryovers from the Carter administration who could not care less about eliminating pornography. I have already gotten the U.S. Customs to modify their guidelines in one area--they were using an incorrect Supreme Court definition of pornography--and had distributed these incorrect guidelines to all U.S. Customs Office. And, I have gotten the Senate Judiciary Committee to make certain corrections in the pending S.1630 bill to revise the U.S. Criminal Code which would have allowed "loopholes" to exist for pornographers to continue to expand this "industry". Now if only the Federal Communications Commission would do some- thing to keep pornography off cable television. Very shortly, both Playboy and Penthouse are planning national cable television networks, complete with centerfolds and adult entertainment. We already know that there are no Federal regulations regulating pornography or indecency on cable television. This MUST be corrected by the Reagan administration. Mr. Blackwell, I just wanted you to know that I hope you will see that some of these matters are really dealt with. Please see that something is being done about pornography. It is not protected by the First Amendment, and millions of individuals are being adversely affected by this material. One government report states that as many as 500,000 children are sexually abused and perhaps over 100, 000 children are used for pornography each year! Truly, we as a people, must not tolerate the abuse of children in this manner. And frankly, I cannot see any "educational" value in pornography. Unfortunately, the problem is only going to get worse in the future. Please let me know if I can write you about these matters in the future. Although I am not in Washington, I do have access to expert legal counsel from Morality In Media, and they fully support my volunteer efforts to alert people about this situation. I have already received ten letters from the White House and a telephone call from Dave Fischer. Sincerely, Enclosures Kenneth KENNETH LISENBEE 825 WEST END AVENUE NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10025 (212) 662-8800 September 9, 1981 Vice President George H. W. Bush Old Executive Office Building SAMPLE LETTER Washington, D.C. 20501 (photocopy) Dear Mr. Vice President: As an American citizen who is dismayed with the overwhelming moral decline in this Nation during the past 20 years, I appeal to you, as the Vice President, to read this letter carefully, and to discuss this situation with the President, Cabinet, and especially with Attorney General William French Smith. I am hoping that some of the anti-family policies of our government will be reversed. I remember you and your family in my prayers, especially since the terrible attempt on President Reagan's life. I think that the Reagan Administration is the best thing that has happened to the United States in a very long time. The national problem of pornography is very serious. It is a $5 billion a year "growth industry" which is primarily controlled by organized crime. Moreover, some estimates of the amount of child pornography sold in this Nation are as high as $1 billion annually. This is a national disgrace. I feel so strongly about this situation that I am writing personal letters to all senators, representatives, delegates, governors, the resident commissioner, lieutenant governors, secretaries of state and attorneys general, as well as to the Cabinet members and to some of The White House staff, among others. What is urgently needed is an unprecedented national crackdown on these pornographers, and strenuous enforcement of the Federal, State and local anti-obscenity laws. New York City is a perfect example of the district attorney's non-enforcement of the exemplary New York State law against pornography--with one exception--on May 12, 1981, the New York State Court of Appeals, in a 5-to-2 decision, overturned on "free speech" grounds the tough "kiddie porn" law, saying that the State could not ban portrayals of non-obscene sexual activity simply because the acts involved children. In a dissenting opinion, Judge Matthew J. Jasen warned that the ruling meant New York State could not stop the sale of films or photos showing children "engaging in actual or simulated sexual intercourse, sodomy, sexual bestiality, masturbation, sado-masochistic abuse or lewd exhibition of the genitals" unless the material itself were judged to be legally obscene. The Court of Appeals denied that it was endorsing obscene shows. "We merely hold that those who present plays, films and books portraying adoles- cents cannot be singled out for punishment simply because they deal with adolescent sex in a realistic but non-obscene manner," the unsigned opinion said. The majority of these judges apparently think that a porno shop owner's right to exploit children must prevail. The Supreme Court will decide this Tuntians about this hom Thailand last summer. case in the spring. ) wrote all the Vice President George H. W. Bush September 9, 1981 Page Three I am urging everyone to support the "Family Protection Act". Passage of this legislation is desperately needed at this time in our Nation's 205-year history. It will help to reverse the anti-family policies of our government and to promote stronger family life. Families are the foundation of all societies; stable and united families make strong nations with internal stability. The Family Protection Act is S. 1378 and H.R. 3955. It must first be reviewed in the Senate by the Finance Committee, and in the House by the Armed Services, Education and Labor, Judiciary and Ways and Means Committees. Please give this legislation your top priority and total support. In so doing, you will be helping our endangered families. Again, major revisions to the U.S. Criminal Code have been proposed, but this legislation, as it currently stands, has totally inadequate provisions for the prosecution of pornographers, and it will have the disastrous effect of legalizing pornography. This is incredible. Our Supreme Court has already ruled that pornography is not entitled to First Amendment protection. I am also suggesting the establishment of a "National Family Week" for the third week of June each year, and a "National Day of Prayer, Fasting and Recollection" to encourage the American people to reflect upon their lives and/or to draw closer to God. Abraham Lincoln, one of our greatest Presidents, had made such a proclamation during the Civil War, to help bring our divided people together, and no one ever accused him of being a "right-wing, ultra-Conservative, fundamentalist bigot". Our government should fully recognize the historical and the divine significance of the "traditional family", and stop promoting "alternative lifestyles" and "progressive" sex education devoid of moral values which merely encourages sexual experimentation by youth. Please discuss these trends with Barbara. It would be helpful to have other opinions about the seriousness of these problems in order to find workable and equitable solutions without compromising truth, justice and principle. If you truly believe in a living God, the "Creator" and "Supreme Judge of the World", to quote John Hancock from our Declaration of Independence, and whose Name is printed on all our currency, then I hope you will pray with me that our Nation will return to some moral sanity. Despite all her defects, America is still the greatest single nation which has ever existed in all of human history, and I am proud and fortunate to be an American. Mr. Vice President, when you write me to acknowledge the receipt of this letter, please indicate if your telephone number is 456-7045. I do appreciate your taking the time to read this letter. The people of Texas will benefit immeasureably from your decision to seek increased enforcement of the existing Federal, State and local laws against pornography And, please remember that only with your help will our Nation be on the right track when the Family Protection Act is passed without delay. Sincerely, Kenneth Lisenbee Kenneth Lisenbee My letters got a. 45% response, 99% favorable / wrote the letter myself daid Lm nanes and nastage -- $800+ The Village Voice (New York City) Nov.25-Dec.1, 1981 Our reporter infiltrates Unity '81 and finds anything but unity. VOICE NOVEMBER 25-DECEMBER 1981 Behind the Antiabortion Lines BUSH WRITES FOR THE ADVOCATE, A NATIONAL By Larry Bush HOMOSEXUAL PAPER, My first hint that something was seri- of homemaking." ticking, beginning at 9 a.m. with Morton the snafu, gave him a rousing introduction. ously amiss in the ranks of the antiabor- Sexuality seems to have galvanized Blackwell, the White House staff member But then Blackwell went into a soporific tion movement came when I was register- many in the antiabortion movement, even who acts as liaison with religious, single- speech on the New Right coalitions that ing for their conference, Unity '81, held though the words "human rights" could issue, and some other groups. Blackwell, could remake America. November 5 through 8 in Arlington, Vir- also be heard occasionally. But the link who cut his political teeth as editor of the Blackwell didn't find all that many ginia. Paul Brown and his wife, Judy, both that was constantly reiterated was be- New Right Report, is called the antiabor- buyers, even in this crowd. Not that they of whom head antiabortion groups, were tween abortion and sexual appetites. tionists' "friend in the White House." But weren't pleased to hear how influential dishing the hell out of Senator Orrin Planned Parenthood, public enemy at 9 a.m. Blackwell wasn't on hand. they might be. But this group was out for Hatch, Republican of Utah, because of his. number one, was criticized for encouraging Judy Brown, the organizer of the Unity blood, and Blackwell's was handy. proposed constitutional amendment, girls to have abortions, and it was also '81 conference, halted our milling by tak- The first question to Blackwell came which gives states the right to ban (or not criticized for encouraging girls to have ing the podium herself and delivering a from a woman demanding to know why the to ban) abortion. babies so that the group could claim it speech on How Washington Works. It White House had given "shameful sup- "He hasn't even got the votes to get that needed more tax dollars to help solve the turned out to be a neat rescue, she being a port" to Nestles' bid to sell infant formula out of committee, much less to pass any- problem of unwed mothers. A kind of am- lively women with a well-established rap- in third world nations. The question thing in the Senate," I overheard one of bisexuality pervades the country, Denton port with the group. In words liberals caught me completely off guard, particu- them say. They agreed that Hatch is said. "If you don't like it heterosexually, would do well to imitate, she pointed out larly when two other women rose to back foolishly playing into the hands of the try it homo." again and again that the success of their her up. It was an issue I hardly expected to enemy. With the uneasy feeling that I was movement depended on grass-roots lead- hear raised at this forum. The impression that all was not well in about to be issued a leisure suit with a ers taking initiative. Her lobby, the Ameri- Things went downhill from there. Anti- antiabortion land was reinforced when I welded zipper, I passed by the literature can Life Lobby, was only there to let them abortion activists told Blackwell that they stepped into the Sheraton National Hotel tables in the lobby. A sign reading "Jesus know what was happening, she said. No needed Democrats who would cross over room where about 150 antiabortion leaders Was a Fetus" was propped up against one one is going to take notice of us in Wash- on this oné issue, but after the Sandra Day from across the country were supposed to table, and another table was given over ington, but you count out there. O'Connor nomination-and a few other be waiting to hear one of their heroes, entirely to methods of natural childbirth. Brown elaborated on just how stacked things-the Democrats were beginning to. Senator Jeremiah Denton, Republican of The stack of New Right Reports disap- the Washington deck seems against the think they were being sold out. Alabama. Only about 50 were there. Judy peared quickly, and there were handouts antiabortion forces: the staffs of the very Blackwell, almost as an afterthought, Brown stepped back into the room to an- on evolution and guides that counseled senators they helped to elect were against pulled out a message to the group from nounce that she had "stashed away" Den- women on how to be submissive to their them; Denton's staff wouldn't even let the Reagan. "I look forward to one of these ton for 10 more minutes with the hope that husbands. I clutched a copy of "Masturba antiabortionista deliver letters to him, [antiabortion bills] reaching my desk for the room would fill up. Meanwhile, would tion: A Sin Against Faithful and Life-giv- forcing them to grab him in the halls as he signing," Reagan had said. It was a red flag we please move up to fill the empty seats ing Love" for late-night reading. passed by. "Orrin Hatch is surrounded by before the bulls of Pamplona. Reagan in front? After Denton's speech there was a compromisers," Brown said. "You can't should have preferred their bill-Jesse When Denton did appear, he seemed cocktail party, open to the public, honor- trust anybody in that guy's office. The Helms's Human Life Statute-not just undaunted by the size of the crowd. In ing "heroic members of the U.S. Senate." Hatch amendment is viewed by us as a any antiabortion bill. The audience began short order he transformed himself from a I looked in, expecting to see some of the sellout of principle." The Unity theme was berating the Reagan administration. "golly, I can hardly believe I'm a senator" luminaries the antiabortionists had helped coming in for a real knocking. Once Blackwell got off the stand, things senator into a Man with a Message. Hands elect. But the only person there who wasn't At about 10:30 Blackwell appeared, ap- got even worse. He was pinned against the curling into fists, he said, "I want to make an antiabortion leader was the bartender. parently the victim of a scheduling mis- wall by an-angry crowd of grass-roots lead- you a fanatic about this." The text was. The next day it was back to hard poli- understanding. Brown, embarrassed by ers. "It says "The Buck Stops Here' on antisex. Reagan's desk. When is he going to get "How can we get the country to behave some guts?" one man shouted from the itself in the least amount of time; that's the fringe, stalking off without waiting for an way I'm looking at it," Denton said. "I'll answer. take care of, or the Lord will take care of, Blackwell chatted with me in the lobby the flack from the appropriations commit- afterward. He seemed almost relieved to tee [which votes first on many social issues be dealing with someone clearly and because those bills are often riders on openly on the other side. By the end of funding legislation]. Because believe me, what he called the longest interview he had they're going to be resentful. But the big given the press since going to the White thing is we're on God's side." House, he had not substantially answered Denton said some senators were coming any of the questions I put to him. It wasn't around to his position, including, possibly, even a fencing match; my questions simply Senator Howard Baker, the Republican disappeared into a void of noninformation. majority leader. "His heart is changing," With one exception. Blackwell con- Denton said. "You don't have to get the firmed something I had earlier suspected: gory pictures out all the time." that the Family Protection Bill is under Denton also shared with the audience a active consideration at the White House conversation he had had with Sandra Day and that a presidential endorsement is a O'Connor, whose appointment to the Su- LIFE IS | distinct possibility. Blackwell said he had preme Court angered the group as much as set up a meeting for Senator Roger Jepson, anything Reagan has done. "She told me Republican of Iowa, Senate sponsor of the she had learned a great deal about abor- bill, and Representative Albert Lee Smith, tion since she cast those votes," Denton said. "With tears copiously flowing down ABORTION Republican of Alabama, the House spon- sor, to provide a briefing on the bill on her cheeks, she said she learned how im- October 7. More than two dozen White portant the issue was, and when conditions allowed would indicate which way she IS House and cabinet officials attended. The meeting was supposed to have taken place meant." But as the conference progressed, sometime last June but was put off by the it became clear that Sandra Day White House staff. O'Connor's tears carried no weight with (For those who like to chart these this crowd. things, it was about two weeks after that "Chastity," Denton began in another meeting that Jepson reversed his ardent vein, pitching the so-called chastity bill, opposition to Reagan's AWACS sale, help- which reshapes federal family planning ing to deliver the death blow to Senate programs to counsel teenagers to restrain opposition. Days after that presidential themselves. "It's not an easy thing to talk aide Elizabeth Dole met with Reagan to about. I've been talking about it since sev- outline the Family Protection Bill. On No- enth grade. Sex is what makes the world go vember 4, Jepson met privately with Rea- round-but there are things that gan himself.) substitute for sex. If God is with you, you Blackwell and others are saying that can do without anything. If we look at sex Reagan will begin pushing social issues that way we are better off." Not, as Denton made clear, that sex HARVEY WANG next January. No one predicts a lot of victories on Capitol Hill when those issues doesn't have its proper place. In marriage, come up for votes, but there will be a Denton told the antiabortion leaders plethora of roll-call votes that can be used (about 75 per cent women), sex "helps in moral report cards by social issue compensate for the hard work and tedium An antiabortion demonstrator in Boston Continued on page 20 Continued from page 18 Once again the key strategy will be to groups. The advantages of that, Blackwell run special-interest campaigns targeted at "ADVOCATE said, "have crossed my mind." those they most oppose. Their supporters That afternoon some of the grass-roots on the tickets will get the benefits, and Executive and Editorial Offices leaders took the lecture stand themselves, won't have to risk anything by coming out 1730 South Amphlett, Suite 225 and I dropped into a session on "The Poli- strongly on those issues. P.O. Box 5847 San Mateo, California 94402 tics of Humanism." Antiabortionists con- "I'll bet you a pound of olives that the Telephone: (415) 573-7100; TWX 910-374-2807 sider humanism akin to blasphemy. This Republican Party leadership, and all the HATCH session was led by Lynn Sadowski, a established leadership of campaigns, will Publisher Chief Financial Officer vivacious New Jersey housewife-activist be telling candidates, 'Oooooh, you don't Peter G. Frisch Jim O'Brien Editor who was unable to speak in complete. want to get near those social issues,' said Robert I. McQueen sentences. For those of us who needed Connie Marshner, leader of the profamily Associate Editor/News Associate Editor/Lifestyle DENTON pictures, she had drawn an illustration of coalition that is backing the Family Pro- Scott P. Anderson Mark-Thompson the U.S. ship of state floating on "an ocean tection Bill. Marshner showed herself to be Assistant Editor Copy Editor Pat Califin of socialism." Stuart Kellogg a political realist, however, by saying that New York Editor Los Angeles Edisor This was the session that Planned a lot of the Family Protection Bill would be BLACKWELL James M. Saslow Douglas W. Edwards Parenthood should have filmed for fund- discarded in the negotiations. "A man's Washington Editor raising purposes. The National Education reach should exceed his grasp," she Larry Bush Association-"they really are a humanistic quoted, ticking off the seven or so pro- Contributing Editors Gilbert Cameron (Fashion), New York; Ken Charles HELMS group"-came under steady attack. So did visions (of more than 30) that were essen- (Exercise), San Francisco; Dennis Forbes (Illustration), consumerism-"a. humanistic position." tial to her group. They included prohibit- San Francisco; Richard Hall (Books), New York; W.I. The horrors of humanism were stupendous ing abortion cases from being argued by Scobie (Features), Los Angeles; P. Gregory Springer ("That is commonplace today-letting Legal Services, parental review of text- (Film), Champaign,IL. JEPSEN babies die."). "I call it chocolate-covered books, and tax breaks of several varieties. News Correspondence G. Matthew Daniels, New York; Lenny Gireck, San cancer," Sadowski said. (There was nothing on the antigay pro- Francisco; Steve Holley, Los Angeles; Steve Kulieke, ALBERT SMITH When the discussion opened to the visions. "Nobody is going to want to touch Chicago. floor, all the skeletons came tumbling out. that with a 10-foot pole," Marshner told Contributors "I feel that McCarthy and the John Birch one questioner. "And given the choice of Mal Bernstein, Phoenix; Jeff Britton, Philadelphia; Par Society were assassinated by the media," making somebody deal with that issue, Burkett, San Diego; Lance Clem, Denver: Charles ELIZABETH Faber, Los Angeles; William Franklin, Los Angeles; one Michigan woman told the group. "Joe where the results would not be all that David Galligan, Los Angeles; Tim Grant, Boston; McCarthy was very well informed." The dramatic, and forcing them to deal with Stephen Greco, New York; Edward Guthmann, San DOLE group leader nodded vigorously: "I've be- the parent's right to review textbooks, I Francisco: Mark Hansmann, Seattle; Arnie Kantrowitz, think we would be better off getting the New York; M.A. Karr, San Francisco; Karl Maves, Palo lieved in a conspiracy ever since I was 10 Alto; David Piontkowsky, Detroit; Alan G. Robinson, years old," she said; "long before the John parents into textbooks.") New Orleans; Samuel Steward, Berkeley: Betti Watts, MARSHNER Birch Society." This kind of information, Marshner Philadelphia. Art Director Images and icons mixed with said, was for the faithful alone. "You don't Ray Larson metaphors throughout. One woman spoke publish that in The Washington Post, of Assistant Art Director Design Assistant of showing some antiabortion materials to course," she said, a tape-recorder spinning Nan Samuelson Golub Glenn Offield Production a "humanist." "It was like waving a merrily away in front of her, copies on sale Rod Gardine, Susan Gartner crucifix in front of a vampire," she chor- in the lobby an hour later for $5 for the Photographers tled. "I question whether you can be a faithful and apostate alike. Kepa Askenasy, San Francisco; Gene Begnaro, New Christian and a humanist," another said, The conference rolled to a close with an York; Cindy Charles, San Francisco: Greg Day, San to the obvious discomfort of a Catholic awards dinner, honoring every New Right Francisco; Jill Fineberg, New York; Rick Grosse, San Francisco; Ed Hart, San Francisco; Bill Irwin, Phoenix; priest who tried to explain that some parts leader whose name ever appeared in the Sandy Kaplan, Los Angeles; Bettye Lane, New York; of humanism have a deep Catholic tradi- newspaper. For most, their best credential Peter Melillo, New York; Jane Tierney, San Francisco; tion. Then a young woman said, "Human- was that the media have been unkind to VeRaTT, Los Angeles; Roger Resemeyer, San Francis- ism can be traced back to Genesis when them. Sitting on the platform, waiting to CO; Rose Skytta, San Francisco speak after the 18 awards were handed out, Associate Director of Marhering Satan set himself up as God. We're not Frank Duarte John Knoebel fighting against flesh and blood." I was Representative Henry Hyde, Republi- Circulation Caordinator Subscription Manager searched my pockets to see if a Valium had can of Illinois, the godfather of the anti- Mary E. Cantrell Mark Clark been lost in a seam. abortion movement. From below he looks Accounting Manager Business Manager But such moments of high drama were exactly like George Washington on Mount Zane Franson Andrew Hatchert Bookkoeper relatively rare throughout the conference. Rushmore. Larry Hommedieu For most of it, these people were given very Hyde took the hard line this group Business Operations good advice on how to work the 1982 elec- loves. He attacked those who would permit Julie Cochran, David Herrala, abortions in the case of rape, and those Jeanne Lawlor, Jim Leonard tions to make social issues the determining factor. who claim that an examination for rape San Francisco Advertising Office P.O. 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Political expe- New York Bureau and Advertising Office gress's hearings on the beginnings of life: 75 East 55th Screet, #306, New York, NY 10022 "Congress is uniquely constituted to make diency is the name of the game, and in '82 Telephone: (212) 355-3205; TWX 710-581-5493 determinations of when life begins," Hyde there will probably be some elections Easarra Advertising Manager Account Executive said and heads nodded in agreement. where we stand shoulder to shoulder with Marie Manion Dixie Beckham Falwell, and some where we don't." Office Manager Several days later, I had a long in- Roland Bolduc terview with Paul Brown and a brief chat Unexpectedly Brown brings up gays. Los Angeles Bureau with his wife Judy, who told me that the "We make a comparison of what happened and Advertising Office conference had been a success beyond her in Germany, when people were declared 1800 N. Highland Ave., Suite 206, wildest dreams. Already she has been plan- nonpersons, and I think homosexuals were Los Angeles, CA 90028 ning a Unity '82 conference, to take place one of them, and I can see the same thing Telephone (213) 461-3175; TWX 910-321-4249 3a. Calif. Adversising Manager shortly after next November's elections. happening in this country. That's our Nancy Bishop whole fight, to simply restore personhood. Office Manager Clissifies Promotion Mgr. There is no question that they believe in what they are doing, that this is no cynical Brown himself doesn't believe that the Ken Dickmann Patrick Fuller manipulation of emotions to benefit them- antiabortion bill that will pass Congress Published by Liberation Publications, Inc. has yet been written. A team of three President Secretary/Temmer selves. Paul Brown said he hopes he can David B. Goodstain Jim O'Brien put his PAC out of business by passing a lawyers is now working on a bill that he Vice Presidents hopes will put the antiabortion movement Peter G. 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Those things are not of great interest." have to keep a stern eye on our friends, above address for $3.00 per copy, payment in advance required. The entire contents of The ADVOCATE are copyright © 1981 by Nor is Brown comfortable with being more so than our opponents. These politi- Liberation Publications, Inc. and may not be reproduced in any cians are used to compromising every day. manner, either in whole or in part, wishout written permission from the lumped in with the Moral Majority and publisher. All rights reserved. conservatives. Many conservatives, Brown We want the whole bag, and that's the way it's going to be if we have our way." THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Date 12/05 To: morton B From: Diana Lozano Please respond on behalf of the President Please prepare draft for Elizabeth Dole's signature Please prepare draft for my signature X FYI Let's discuss DATE: 12/1/81 TO: Elizabeth Dole's Office This mailgram arrived "after-the- fact." John Henry Norton has written Jim Baker several times before on this issue and we have responded with a referral to your office. Vould you please route this corres- pondence to the appropriate member of Mrs. Dole's staff for their information? Thank you. FROM: Katherine Camalier Office of James A. Baker, III White House/West Wing X 6797 ATES POSTA JOHN HENRY NORTON ® 54 MILLER ST western union Mailgram UNITED SERVICE ® FAIRFIELD C1 06430 U.S.MAIL 1-0121038325 11/21/81 ICS IPMMTZZ CSP WHSA 2032551034 MGM TDMT FAIRFIELD CT 06430 235 11-21 1216P EST JAMES A BAKER III THE WHIT HOUSE WASHINGTO DC 20500 THERE IS A PRECEDENT ON RECORD REGARDING NATIONAL FAMILY DAY (THE DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING), THROUGH MY EFFORTS IN 1967 AND 1968, SENATOR ABE RIBICOFF ON APRIL 18, 1968 INTRODUCED SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 161 WHICH URGED THE PRESIDENT TO ISSUE ANNUALLY A PROCLAMATION DEESIGNATING THE DAY AFTER THANKSINGIVING AS "NATIONAL FAMILY DAY". IT INVITED THE GOVERNORS OF THE STATES, THE CHIEF OFFICIALS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES TO OBSERVE SUCH DAY WITH APPROPRIATE CEREMONIES AND ACTIVITIES. AS A GOD-LOVING PATRIOT AND FAMILY MAN, THE PRESIDENT CAN NOW MAKE HIS PERSONAL CONTRIBUTION TO AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE. NO PRESIDENT COULD ARTICULATE IT BETTER. NO PARTICULAR DAY COULD BE MORE APPROPRIATE THAN THE DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING. NATIONAL FAMILY DAY WILL BECOME A DAY WICH WILL KEEP THE MEMORY OF PRESIDENT AND MRS REAGAN AND THEIR FAMILY ALIVE FOREVER. NO RED TAPE OR FORMALITIES NECESSARY. A BRIEF RELEASE SUGGESTING IT BE OBSERVED WOULD SUFFICE THIS YEAR. IF ANYTHING MORE FORMAL IS DESIRED, THAT COULD TAKE PLACE NEXT YEAR AFTER A TRIAL PERIOD. IF THE PRESIDENT EMPHASIZES NATIONAL FAMILY DAY ENOUGH IN HIS OWN INIMITABLE STYLE, PEOPLE AT HOME AND AROUND THE WORLD WILL REALIZE PRESIDENT REAGAN IS TRUELY A PEACEFUL FAMILY MAN AND NOT THE WARMONGER HIS ENEMIES TRY TO MAKE HIM OUT TO BE. 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