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Ad Hoc Committee Briefing 06/02/1981
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WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name BLACKWELL, MORTON: FILES
Withdrawer
RBW 7/14/2011
File Folder
AD HOC COMMITTEE (VETERANS/MILITARY) AD HOC
FOIA
COMMITTEE BRIEFING 06/02/1981
F06-0055/07
Box Number
41
POTTER, CLAIRE
48
DOC Doc Type
Document Description
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Pages
1
FORM
REQUEST FOR APPOINTMENTS
4
6/1/1981
B6
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information complied for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
BRIEFING, ROOM 474, June 2, 1981
AD HOC COMMITTEE MEMBERS
WITH OMB STAFF
DAVID KLEINBERG, DEPUTY ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - HEALTH AND
INCOME MAINTAINENCE 395-3312
THOMAS STANNERS, CHIEF OF PERSONNEL POLICY BRANCH OF THE
NATIONAL SECURITY DIVISION 395-3780
RICHARD KUZMACK, BUDGET EXAMINER 395-3627
EUGENE J. DEVINE, SPECIAL STUDIES DIVISION, NATIONAL SECURITY
AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS 395-3666
WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name
Withdrawer
BLACKWELL, MORTON: FILES
RB 7/14/2011
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File Folder
FOIA
AD HOC COMMITTEE (VETERANS/MILITARY) AD HOC
F06-0055/07
COMMITTEE BRIEFING 06/02/1981
POTTER, CLAIRE
Box Number
41
48
DOC Document Type
No of Doc Date Restric-
NO Document Description
pages
tions
1 FORM
4 6/1/1981 B6
REQUEST FOR APPOINTMENTS
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
MEMORANDUM
fill
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
BRIEFING
AD HOC COMMITTEE MEMBERS
AND
OMB STAFF
PROJECT OFFICER: Morton Blackwell, Office of
Public Liaison
JUNE 2, 1981
TUESDAY
11 AM
Room 474
TOPICS:
Social Security and how it has an impact
on military people and their retirement
Morton will greet and introduce three OMB staff.
DAVE KELINBERG, DEPUTY ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - HEALTH AND
INCOME MAINTAINENCE
Dave will speak first on social security
TOM STANNERS, CHIEF OF PERSONNEL POLICY BRANCH OF THE NATIONAL
SECURITY DIVISION
Tom will speak second on military retirement
RICHARD KUZMACK, BUDGET EXAMINER
Richard will speak last and tie the whole thing together
Then there will be questions and answers.
The OMB staff have to leave at 11:40 , so you must begin
promptly at 11:00 AM. The Ad Hoc Committee members have all
been cleared and told to arrive a few minutes before 11 and to
go directly to Room 474.
Ad Hoc Committee
SPeAkeRs
- Tom Stanners-
military compensation business
for a tea as many years
1 OMB since 1962- -
every study of mulitary
involved with
Pres. lannn an Mulitary
Compensation
- Dave Kleinberg-
- OMB - Bureau of the Budget
OMB since 1968
involved in social Amenty
for 5 years
Jim Land
Neal Wuon
2627-
- Rich Kuzmack- -
analysist with Defense
Manpoiner Commission
worked with Mathematic on
military manpower issues
File
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
BRIEFING, ROOM 474, June 2, 1981
AD HOC COMMITTEE MEMBERS
WITH OMB STAFF
DAVID KLEINBERG, DEPUTY ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - HEALTH AND
INCOME MAINTAINENCE 395-3312
THOMAS STANNERS, CHIEF OF PERSONNEL POLICY BRANCH OF THE
NATIONAL SECURITY DIVISION 395-3780
RICHARD KUZMACK, BUDGET EXAMINER 395-3627
EUGENE J. DEVINE, SPECIAL STUDIES DIVISION, NATIONAL SECURITY
AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS 395-3666
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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNSELORS
1629 K STREET, N.W., SUITE 306
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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006
(202) 293-1322296-2520
October 7, 1982
BY HAND
Mr. Morton C. Blackwell
Special Assistant to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Mort:
In constant communication now with Carolyn in your office.
It looks as if we can wrap it all up to your liking. The
lunch will be at 12:15 on Tuesday, 12 October. We plan to
come to your office in the Executive Office Building. You
might clear us through the Pennsylvania Avenue entrance.
The following names are listed for clearance:
Erle Cocke, Jr.
Eunice Lesser, Mayor, Junction City
James Smothers, former Mayor, now Commissioner
Richard A. Pinaire, City Attorney
John F. Higgins, City Manager
The Mayor and Mr. Smothers and you and I will actually be
the four to eat. We can drop out the City Attorney or the
City Manager and let them eat at another location after they
have paid a courtesy call on you.
I appreciate the imposition that this will cause, but
I think it will be a most satisfactory conversation and a very
fine fact finding experience for you.
Sincerely yours,
Exle
Erle Cocke, Jr.
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Cocke & Phillips International
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNSELORS
1629 K STREET, N.W., SUITE 306
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WASHINGTON D.C. 20006
(2021 293-1322296-2520
October 4, 1982
Call Canch &
Called
BY HAND
will have
Mr. Morton C. Blackwell
Special Assistant to the President
we cl with
2 greats
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Mort:
Through the efficiency of your staff I have already blocked Tuesday,
October 12th, for lunch. I hope this date holds up in your very tight
schedule.
You once mentioned to me that you would like to have some additional
political contacts in Kansas. Cocke & Phillips International has had the
honor to represent the City of Junction City, Kansas for a number of years.
Because of its proximity to Fort Riley, Kansas, we have been able to help
them from time to time.
The mayor, commissioners, city manager, will be in town that day. They
make a pilgrimage to Washington at the time of the annual meeting of the
Association of the United States Army as well as at the time of the annual
meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of the U. S.
What I propose to do, subject to your confirmation, would be to bring
them by your office a few minutes before lunch and then let you host a luncheon
at the White House Mess. I will be glad to furnish for you names, titles,
Social Security numbers, and birthdays, if they are needed. There are six
of them, myself, and of course you or some member of your staff. A table
for eight I don't think should be too hard to reserve. The Junction City party
can of course eat at the 12:00 o'clock sitting or the 1:00 o'clock sitting,
depending on your schedule.
This will afford you an opportunity to talk to a lady mayor and her
commissioners. This would give you a good sounding board just before the
election. The commissioners of course would be delighted to speak to Mrs.
Elizabeth Dole, but they basically want to have lunch at the White House.
Letter to Morton C. Blackwell
October 4, 1982
Page 2
Mort, you can rest assured that this will be of no expense to you. We
just need your sponsorship. This of course is a tremendous prestige item for
Junction City and it may afford you the opportunity of some Kansas contacts
that you previously had spoken to me about.
Please feel free to designate one of your staff members to maintain
liaison over the next week.
Sincerely yours,
Exle
Erle Cocke, Jr.
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MEMORANDUM
file
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
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TO:
ALL MEMBERS OF THE AD HOC COMMITTEE
FROM: MORTON BLACKWELL M
Enclosed are copies of the proclamation for National
POW/MIA Recognition Day, 1981 and the remarks of the
President when he signed this proclamation last week.
I do hope you will use your channels to distribute
copies of these properly, since the annual recognition
day is coming up on July 17, 1981.
Thank you.
Sent 6/22
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
June 12, 1981
NATIONAL P.O.W.-M.I.A. RECOGNITION DAY, 1981
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
Throughout American history our prisoners of war have
been called upon to make uncommon sacrifices. In fulfilling
their duty as citizens of the United States they have defended
American ideals while suffering unimaginable indignities under
the absolute control of the enemy. They remained steadfast
even while their treatment contravened international under-
standings and violated elementary considerations of compassion
and morality.
All Americans ought to recognize the special debt we
owe to our fellow citizens who, in the act of serving our
Nation, relinquished their freedom that we might enjoy the
blessings of peace and liberty. Likewise, we must remember
the unresolved casualties of war -- our servicemen who are
still missing. The pain and bitterness of war endure for
their families, relatives and friends -- and for all of us.
Our Nation will continue to seek answers to the many questions
that remain about their fate.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the
United States of America, do hereby proclaim Friday, July 17,
1981, as National P.O.W.-M.I.A. Recognition Day, a day
dedicated to all former American prisoners of war, to those
still missing, and to their families. I urge all Americans
to join in honoring those who made the uncommon sacrifice of
being held captive in war, and to honor as well their loved
ones who have also suffered valiantly and patiently. I also
call on appropriate officials of the Federal, State and local
governments, as well as private organizations, to observe
this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
twelfth
day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen
hundred and eighty-one, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and fifth.
RONALD REAGAN
IF
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
June 12, 1981
REMARKS OF THE PRESIDENT
AT THE NATIONAL POW/MIA
RECOGNITION DAY PROCLAMATION
SIGNING CEREMONY
The Rose Garden
3:02 P.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, ladies and gentlemen.
Welcome to what I think is a very important and worthwhile signing
ceremony here in the Rose Garden. I am pleased that I am going to
sign a joint resolution and a proclamation designating July 17th,
1981 National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
Brave men and women who have fought for our country
should all know that America does remember. It's grateful and
we'll always be proud of their courage and honor on the battlefield.
And it's fitting that we pay this special tribute to those who
so heroically endured the hardships and torture of enemy captivity --
unusual in any war in our history, because it was the longest period
that American fighting men have ever been held in captivity. Just
the thought of the terrible pain that they suffered and endured should
be seared in our memories forever. And let us remember too, that
six years after American involvement in Vietnam in the war, we still
don't have a full accounting of our missing service men from that
conflict -- an accounting that was guaranteed in the Paris Peace
Accords that brought the fighting there to an end -- an.agreement which
has been violated.
Recently, there have been reports that Americans are
still being held captive in Indo-China. None of these reports, I'm
sorry to say, have been verified, but the world should know that this
administration continues to attach the highest priority to the problem
of those missing in action. We intend to seek the fullest possible
account from the governments involved
I'm grateful that we have with us here today, one of
America's outstanding heroes from the Vietnam war, one of the former
prisoners of war and now the Senator from Alabama, Jeremiah Denton,
accompanied by his lovely wife Jane. July 17th, it is just 16 years
or will be to the day that he was shot down over South East Asia.
Now, lest someone think that there's a little confusion there, he
was shot down on July 18th, 1965, but when it was the 18th there,
on this side of the dateline, it was the 17th. Jeremiah Denton. Who
will ever forget on that first night in the first plane that arrived
at Clark Field in the Phillipines and he was the first man we saw
come down the ramp from the plane, salute our flag, ask God's blessing
on America and then thank us for bringing them home.
They're joined here by leaders of the House and Senate,
many of their colleagues, Cap Hollenbeck and Bob Dornan, John LeBoutillier
and Bill Herndon and John Paul Hammerschmidt. and Tom Lantos from the
House, and Senator Dennis DeConcini and Bob Dole along with Senator
Jeremiah Denton. And now, I'm going to have the happy task of signing
the proclamation and the bill.
END
3:06 P.M. EDT
ERLE CocKe, JR.
Management Consultant
Ad File Hoc Comm
SUITE 306
1629 K STREET, N.W
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20006
(202) 293-1322
March 9, 1981
Mr. Morton Blackwell
Executive Office Building - Room 128
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Mr. Blackwell:
It certainly was a pleasure to call on you last Friday.
Delighted to see a clear division of authority relative to
veterans being set up so early in the Reagan Administration.
I was most anxious to make this contact and avail you of the
many organizations that would like to be in communication with
you.
I am located two blocks away and will be delighted to
respond whenever I can be of some assistance to you. I do feel
that at an early date you might like to meet with the Ad Hoc
Committee so that they will know you and you will know them.
These gentlemen seem to be well posted on what's happening, and
in the past have been a tremendous source of information on
Capitol Hill. Their services are available only for the asking.
It generally becomes a very fine 2-way street and eliminates
lots of confusion.
I personally would appreciate being put on your mailing
list and your invitation list. I have found this to be helpful
in the past. I can't make all of the forums but will make as
many as possible. The information becomes quite accumulative
and allows you to be up-to-date when a request for support comes.
This applies not only to the veterans community but to the business
community as well.
Best personal regards.
Sincerely yours,
Erle Cocke, Exclocke.,2. Jr.
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