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ROWLAND EVANS, JR.
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7 March 1975
Dear George,
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You were thoughtful to send me that nice note
about Daddy, and your remark that "when your father
dies you lose your best friend" is precisely accurate,
which is why it is so sad.
My love to you and Barbara, and do take care of
that backhand volley -- you must bend the elbow.
Sincerely yours,
Honorable George Bush
United States Liason Office
Kuang Hua Lu, 17, Peking
People's Republic of China
December 22, 1975
Dear Mr. Eaton:
Thank you very much for sending me the copy of your
letter to Frank Church, and thank you, too, for the kind
words you addressed to me.
The new job will be a difficult one but we must have a
strong, capable intelligence community. I am going to
do my level best to make the necessary changes and,
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having done that, to restore the agency to its proper place
of respect across our country.
Thank you for your thoughtful letter.
Yours very truly.
George Bush
Mr. Frank S. Eaton
9 West Sunset Drive
Kerryille, Texas 78028
GB:rs
16th
December xxtxx, 1975
9 West Sunset Drive
Kerrville, Texas 78028
Ambassador George Bush,
Nominated Director,
Central Intelligence Agency,
Washington, D. C. 20505
Doar Sir:
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Enclosed is a copy of a letter T wrote
and mailed to Sonator Frank Church, Chairman of the
Committee Investigating the CIA. The letter was
mailed on November 27th, 1975.
As I hope you will be confirmed as the new
Director of the CIA it occured to me that you might
like to have an expression of confidence in the CIA
in view of the organized effort to HAMSTRING and
Destroy it's operation abroad.
It is unfortunate that many politicians have
a desire for self aggrandizement, rather than the ex-
ercise of PLAIN COMMON SENSE.
to
those
Most Sincerely,
P. S. I had the opportunity
to view you on T.V.,
last night and heartily com-
Frank I. Eaton
mend you for your outspoken
statements. It made me feel
Frank S. Eaton
proud to see you stand up to them.
Too often, investigative committees
lose sight of the vital issues. They
wander off into irrelevancies and
conjecture. I wish you the very best.
E.S.E.
THIS IS A COPY
Senator Frank Church, Chairman
Committee Investigating the CIA,
Washington, District of Columbia
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Dcar Sir:
Your comments on television have prompted 49 to write
this letter. I have no illusions that you will over see it.
That is understandabls, It would be impassible for you to per-
sonally read all of the correspondence directed to your attention.
My only hope is that someone on your staff who screens your mail
will acquaint you with the statements I am about to make.
You are undoubtedly aware of the old saying that; 'actions
speak louder than words'. If I understand you correctly, your
'words' are that you and your committee are seeking to uncover
illegal operations by the CIA and thereby strengthen the oper-
ation and bring to light any former actions which if committed
in the future will be subject to criminal prosecution.
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Your Committee's Report indicated that you have gone
back 15 years (through the Presidential terms of Eisenhower,
Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon and Ford) to lay bare the alleged oner-
ations of the CIA. Undoubtedly it was conducting exactly the
same type of espionage (on behalf of our (ountry) that ot
sence organizations were ping (and still are
able to do) on behalf of their respective countrics.
You admit in your report that 'nothing ever came of
the alleged plots'. Why then, over President Ford's strenuous
objection did you make the report public? Couldn't the same,
hoped for results have been achieved by keeping the report
confidential and not giving aid and assistance to the
vocal radical individuals, groups and organizations whose avowed
to
in
country
and
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President
of the United States to PEPORT TO CONGRESS the details and
justification of EVERY SECRET CIA FOREIGN OPERATION before
it car be approved?
Senator John Sparkman, the new Chairman of the
Senate Foreign Relations Committee asked President Ford for
a list of present CIA undercover operations abroad, with their
justification attached. The President complied by bending Sen.
Sparkman a complete list! One third of Congress 10W has the
right to know the agency's must secret operations abroad. This
is now the law.
Page 2 SINATOR FRANK CHURCH, CHAIRMAN
COMMITTEE INVESTIGATING THE CIA.
,
I submit, sir, that any person of normal intelligence
must now realize that this law has had the effect of absolutely
destroying our intelligence system abroad. Conversely, it has
immeasurely strengthened the intelligence operations of our
sworn political enemies. Are you 80 naive as to decy that
this law doesn't strengthen the Russian espionage system?
Are you SO raive as to believe that such information cannot
be 'leaked' to interested parties? It's axiomatic that the
more people who share a secret, the greater the risk becomes
of it no longer being a secret. And are you 80 nsive that you
cannot realize that the publication of your Committee's report
gives radical groups additional incentive to discredit and
weaken the CIA in the eyes of the average American?
1 believe that your dogmatic actions in feuding with
the President over the examination of secret documents and your
insistance (naturally on T.V.) that the names of CIA agents be
made public, and your publication of the Committee's Report,
is, to put it mildly, playing into the hands of our sworn
political enemies
here
and
abroad.
It
matters
not
that
such actions may be unintentional
The ACTIONS speak louder
than WORDS.
Hindsight is a wonderful base from which to operate.
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Tsn't it? Well, constructive criticism seeks to offer help
to a present problem. Here's mine: Why don't you direct your
energies toward strengthening the United States by directing
the spotlight of public indignation upon such people and events
as the following:
Calling attention to America's Amazing Marxist Judge
who refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag
at his swearing-in ceremonies. And who threw the American
flag out of his courtroom! This act so outraged the Michigan
State Supreme Court that they passed a rule requiring our flag
to be displayed. And who talks about seeing American Society
(quote) "restructured along the linos of Mao's China and Castro's
Cube.' And who lowers the dignit, and respect due our courts
,
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you
Philbrics.
"Hech
ho",
you
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your
mory
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what
countries
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for
the FFI. In the early 1940's while :9 The and Public
Relations executive he stumbled access an antimar group that
was actually 2 communist front. He alerted the FBI and for the
next 9 years acted both as a as an AGENT. It was
his testimon that helped convict 11 top
COMMUNISTS!
Take heed and b : governed in YOUR ACTIONS by what he
has to PRESENTLY say about the communists and their methods.
"Hy main interest in the individuals is why they are dumb
enough to ever swallow the Communist garbago. The language is
the same, the goals are the same. The talk is still about
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SENATOR FRANK CHURCH, CHAIRMAN
COMMITTEE INVESTIGATING THE CIA.
taking over the world
and I believe them. "What worries
me is that while we worry about the fringe radicals (Symbionese
Liberation Army
groups that kill copy and bomb corporations)
the Communists slide quietly toward their goals. "The cells
still exist. "The secret meetings still go on. "The fringe
radicals are little more than Communist shock troops, paid for
and fostered by Moscow. "They come and go, leaving the litter
of disruption, but the Communist party continues to reap the
benefits of a shaken nation. "
Don't you realize that disruptive forces are at work
all over the world, using any and every excuse they can to
overthrow governments all over the world
but particularly
the government of the United States?
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Don't you realize that the very nature of an effective
counter-intelligence operation requires SECRECY ? How else can
it operate in the face of an adversary whose every move is
protected and cloaked in the very deepest secrecy !
Please, Senator, let's put Country above all else!
Let's not give our sworn political enemies the opportunity
to sit back and applaud the actions of those, who either inten-
tionally cr unintentionally make their job easier.
Most respectfully,
Inank 9. F:t-
O Tel... et Triv.
Karrville, Taxes 78028
November 3, 1975
Ms. Brenda L. Ebeling,
6605 McLean Court,
McLean, Virginia 22101.
Dear Brenda:
I received the attached from the
Under Secretary. Not too encouraging
on the job you wanted, but then not
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discouraging overall.
Warmest regards,
George Bush
Enclosure
DIVANTMENT OF COMMERCE
THE UNDER SECRETARY OF COMMERCE =
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Washington, D.C. 20230
October 10, 1975
Honorable George Bush
Chief, U.S. Liaison Office
Peking, People's Republic of China
Dear George:
Many thanks for your September 23 letter regarding Brenda Ebeling.
We have checked with our Domestic and International Business
Administration. I gather Brenda was considered for the job.
However, there were twenty-three applicants, many of whom I
understand were extremely well qualified. In particular, there
was a desire to promote someone from within the program who
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had in effect been serving as Acting Director of the Denver Field
Office for some time.
While this particular opportunity did not work out, I am sending
Brenda's name to John Eden who is our new Deputy Under Secretary
for Field Programs. We are in the process of establishing Department
of Commerce Secretarial Representatives in the ten federal regions.
Denver is one of the federal regional centers, and Brenda could
certainly be considered for the number two person in that office.
There are enclosed Art Wiese's article from the October 5 Houston
Post and a copy of the September "Bankers' Hours. I1 Jeb is doing a
great job.
Best regards.
Sincerely
Jim James A. Baker, III
Enclosures
AMERICAN REVOLUTION WENTENNING
1776-1976
September 24, 1975
Ms. Brenda L. Ebeling,
6605 McLean Court,
McLean, Virginia 22101.
Dear Brenda:
I am just back and have your letter of
August 25. I immediately wrote my good
friend Jim Baker, the Under Secretary of
Commerce, and forwarded your letter on to
him. I hope something comes of it, and I
was happy to warmly recommend you. Anyone
who can survève a march with me through the
big thicket deserves to be head of the Denver
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Office.
I love China, but think back with happy
nostalgia to those campaign days.
Warmest regards,
George Bush
Chief, US Liaison Office
September 23, 1975
The Hon. James A. Baker, III,
Under Secretary of Commerce,
14th Street,
Washington, D.C. 20230.
Dear Jim:
Attached is a self-explanatory letter from
Brenda Ebeling. She seeks to be named Director
of the Department of Commerce Denver District
Office. She is a GS-14, and the job is a GS-14
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level.
Rose Zamaria remembers Brenda well, and so
do I. She worked for me as a Congressional in-
tern and did a first-class job. She is bright
and able and strong. Could you throw her name
into the hopper for this job?
Perhaps the attached letter should be con-
sidered personal and not circulated around the
building.
The trip back to China was uneventful. Had
a good visit with A1 Haig at NATO, which included
two tennis games, lunch with Ambassador Bruce, and
then a long but not tiring flight to China.
I loved our chats and seeing you and Susan
in Washington made me very happy.
Hastily, but with warm regards,
George Bush
Chief, US Liaison Office
Enclosure
September 5, 1975
Ms. Brenda L. Ebeling,
6605 McLean Court,
McLean, Virginia 22101.
Dear Ms. Ebeling:
Your letter of August 25 arrived while
Ambassador Bush is in the United States on
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consultation. Immediately upon his return
to Peking on September 20, your letter will
be brought to his attention.
Sincerely,
Henrisatta Morris
Secretary
6605 mchean Court
hear, Fa. 22/01
august 25,1975
Honorable George Bush
Chief United States
SEP
Licuson Office, Peking
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Dear Mr Bush,
I hope this finds both you and Mrs. Bush
well and thoroughly enjoying your experience
as you know, everyone from the Congressonal
Office thinks of you after, and we are all
anxious to hear of your adventures. I talked
with Rose and Mary have last week and they
are doing fixe although they are quite busy
despite the Congressional recess. We are planning
to get together in a few weeks to catch up on
the news and feast on some Texas Bar B-Que.
Wish you and Mrs. Bush would join us as it
won't be quite the same without the Boss.
Since of am such a poor correspondent. &
must confess to some embarrassment at
writing you now to request w favor. a
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vacency has occured in the Department of
Commerce, Domestic and International Business
administration for which Jam most interested
in being considered The job is that of
Director of the Departments Dexver District
office, one of 43 such office throughout the
country The district offices are charged
with carrying out the Departments various
programs Designed to foster both domestic
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and international trade expansion, and the
Director serves as a representative, in his
District, of the Secretary of Commerce. The
position is a career appointment, GS-14,
which is the pareer grade I have had for
the past three years.
I am particularly interested in this job
as believe I can make more of a contribution
to the Departments programs in an operational
capacity, directing the execution of programs
which I have become very familiar with
from an administrative point of view.
For the past three years I have been the
Executive assestant for the office of Export
Development which is responsible for
developing and administering many of the
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programs which the destrict offices use in
their outreach to the business community
Thus feel d. can make a positive contribution
to a position in the district offices.
at the same time, this particular position
will afford me an opportunity to return to
line management and will provide the additional
management experience j will need to assume
a more responsible position in the future.
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Prior to my experience as a Congressional
Fellow I had supervisory and program
management responsibility. Since returning
to the Department S have been primarely
concerned with the fiscal planning, personnel
placement and program development for one
of three offices in the Bureau of International
Commerce. I am now ready To more back
into direct program management and of
believe the Denver position would be
advantageous both to me and the Department
I have, of course, applied for the position
through the Givil Service merit Promotion
Program. However, if you can recall my
work after so many years, a note to
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either Secretary Montor or Under Secretary
Baker would be most appreciated. Thanking
you for your many kindnesses, I am,
Sixcerely yours,
Brenda h. Ebeling
P.S. The Houston District Office Decectorship
is also vacant, but I'm afraid I would be
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required to visit the Big Thinket again
if I go there. I think I'd rather take my
chances with the Colorado rattlesmakes than
those fire anto!
Brenda
February 19, 1975
Honorable W. D. Eberle
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Bill:
Thank you for your letter about Peter Stroh. I
have heard about him from Tom Devine and I am
looking forward to seeing him when he gets here.
Best of luck to you. You did a first-rate job
in a tough assignment.
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Yours very truly,
George Bush
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 20, 1975
Dear George:
The original of this
letter has been delivered
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to Mr. Stroh.
Many thanks.
upr
W. D. Eberle
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 20, 1975
Dear George:
This will introduce Mr. Peter W. Stroh,
President of the Stroh Brewery Company of
Detroit, Michigan; Mr. Leo Benatar, President
of Mead Packaging, Atlanta, Georgia; and
Mr. Paul Speltz, President of IDC Marketing,
New York City. These gentlemen are travelling
in the Orient and will be in Peking, February 17
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to February 28, 1975.
In the event they should seek your help,
I would consider it a personal favor if you
would extend to them whatever courtesies or
assistance which might be necessary.
I know you are enjoying your unique oppor-
tunity to serve on a new frontier, and I wish
you the very best.
Sincerely,
W.D. Bill Eberle
The Honorable George Bush
American Ambassador
People's Republic of China
Peking
September 25, 1975
Alexander Eckstein, Esq.,
Professor of Economics,
The University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104.
Dear Alex:
Just back from Washington to get your
letter of August 25. Maybe someday I will
be able to come to Ann Arbor for the type
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of meeting you suggest. In the meantime,
Warmest personal regards,
George Bush
Chief, US Liaison Office
September 15, 1975
Alexander Eckstein, Esq.,
Professor, Economics,
The University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104.
Dear Professor Eckstein:
Your letter of August 25 arrived while
Ambassador Bush is in the United States.
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Immediately upon his return to Peking on
September 21 I will put your letter before
him for his consideration.
Sincerely,
Henrietta Morris
Secretary
THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
CENTER FOR CHINESE STUDIES
LANE HALL
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN 48104
(313) 764-6308
August 25, 1975
Ambassador George Bush
United States Liaison Office
Peking
People's Republic of China
Dear Ambassador Bush:
Thank you very much for your letter of August 15. I was delighted
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to hear from you.
As you can see from the letterhead, I have moved back to my permanent
abode in Ann Arbor and therefore unfortunately will not be in a position
to receive Mrs. Ogawa when she comes to Washington. I have informed Doak
Barnett of her coming and have asked him to look after her and help her in
any way he can. I have met Ambassador Ogawa some years ago in Tokyo when
he was in charge of the Far Eastern Department of the Gaimusho. I remember
him in most favorable terms. Please be kind enough to convey my warmest
regards to him if he remembers me.
and our Center for Chinese Studies on one of your visits to the United States.
I wonder whether I might prevail upon you to visit us here, our University
We have one of the most outstanding groups of scholars and graduate students
in Chinese Studies. Most of our faculty has been to China and I know that
our President, Board of Regents and our faculty would greatly appreciate it
observations on an off the record basis. As you may know, Ann Arbor is very
if you could perhaps join in a private dinner and give us the benefit of your
easy to reach. It is a direct flight from New York to Detroit and from
Washington to Detroit. It takes only an hour and a half in the first case and
an hour in the second case. The airport is equidistant from Detroit and
Ann if Arbor and it takes only one-half hour to get here by car. Naturally
you could squeeze it into your schedule, we would expect to meet We
possible from your point of view.
would be even more delighted if Mrs. Bush could join you if this would you. be
With best wishes and warmest regards,
Sincerely yours
alex Josten
Alexander Eckstein
Professor of Economics
AE:jac
December 30, 1975
Dear John:
I just can't tell you how much I appreciated your thoughtful
letter of December 20th. I knew this job would be contro-
versial when I took it on, and so I have expected some flack.
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Be this as it may, I will do the very best I can, and I will
try to uphold the standard of integrity that was set for all
our family by my Dad.
Thank you for understanding.
Sincerely,
George Bush
Mr. John J. Egan
Post Office Box 312
Clinton, Connecticut 06413
GB:rs
Post Office Box 312
Clinton, Conn. 06413
December 20,1975
Dear Ambassador Bush!
as I watched the learings, it be came apparent
that integrity would be the diciding factor. Also
& observed some characteristics of Senator Bush.
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your confirmation appeared assured from the
very first day of the hearings because integrity
is one thing that is synomims with the entire
Bush family.
you have had challenging jobs in the Congress,
and most particularly, in China, I am sure
Republican national Headquarters, united inting
you will be just as successful as Derector
of Intelligence
your continued success.
you have my every good wish the
John Sincerely, J Egan
Julie Eisenhower
Nonter 25,1975
Dear Mr. Rubassador,
you simply caund know how much
paid and 2 appreciated your warm inntahen
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bstay with you and/his Sush during our tig to
China ) understand Mat you will be
returning to he U.S. /n Chuistm as and,
because of Dand's law school
Vacation The only time an can mit the People's
Depublic is over the histones holidays
WI are excited about mr visit and
our one true regut is hat we will not han
the opportunity to see (m and Mrs. Bush.
will h Misking about Jm during he next
few his weeks Ind's visit.
With Sey2 affreciation : Jm
Manphtfulness, fincently,
which
UNITED STATES LIAISON OFFICE
Peking, People's Republic of China
February 18, 1975
Mrs. Kathryn Eilers
San Angelo Public Schools
100 North Magdalen Street
San Angelo, Texas 76901
Dear Mrs. Eilers:
I did hear from Eleanor Oberwetter about you.
I wish I could write back an optimistic letter but unfortunately
we here at USLO have very little influence when it comes to
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visas. I assume that your group applied to the PRC Liaison
Office, 2300 Connecticut Avenue, Washington, D. C. If they didn't
do that certainly they should be trying.
There are only a handful of exchanges agreed to between the
governments -- that is true for the United States and it is true
for all other countries as well. In addition to agreed exchanges
there are individual groups permitted to go to the PRC by the
PRC officials. It is seldom that individual visas are issued
because of the restricted hotel facilities and facilities for
interpretation and travel. If I should hear of a "tourist basis"
trip being set up I will drop you a line. Although in my four
months here I'm not familiar with any groups that come here on
that basis that got to travel beyond one city.
I hate to write you SO negative a letter but I believe you should
know exactly what the situation is. The PRC is swamped with
requests and they are just not able to take care of them all at
this point.
Needless to say, if you do get your visa through PRCLO in
Washington, Mrs. Bush and I would be delighted to see you here.
Yours very truly,
George Bush
San Angelo Public Schools
100 NORTH MAGDALEN STREET
San Angelo, Texas
January 22, 1975
76901
The Honorable George Bush
Chief, U. S. Liaison Office
Peking, People's Republic of China
% Department of State
Washington, D. C. 20520
Dear Mr. Bush:
I believe that you have had a letter from our mutual friend Eleanor Arnold
Oberwetter explaining my interest in and desire to visit the People's Republic of
China. Eleanor is a former student of mine and is one of the most brilliant young
people with whom I have had the opportunity to work, and I consider her one of my
best friends.
She told me that she had written to you and I assume that she has explained to you
the basis for my desire to visit China. I have worked for a long time to try to get
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an opportunity to do so. I have spent much time and effort traveling as extensively
throughout the world as I could in order that, in my capacity as a school supervisor
and a curriculum consultant, I might be able to help teachers and students to reach
a better understanding of the world in which they must live.
I do not know whether Eleanor might have explained to you that I had applied to the
University of the State of New York to be a member of a group of educators which
they planned to take to China last July. When they sent me application forms, I
assumed that they already had permission from the People's Republic to conduct
a seminar for teachers in July. It developed that they had not received such per-
mission and still do not have that permission. I am enclosing a copy of a letter
which I received from them last month in which they suggested that if I knew you,
you might be able to intercede in the interest of educators who wish to be allowed
to travel and observe schools, productive enterprise, and the culture of the Chinese
people. I am sure that diplomacy may sometimes be strained by this type of request,
and please feel sure that I shall understand perfectly if you consider it unwise to
open up this question through your office.
I still think my purposes could best be served by traveling and working with a group
of educators, but I am interested enough in the prospect of Chinese travel to accept
any sort of offer which might be available, even on a tourist basis. If you feel that
there is any way that I might be able to achieve this goal and you would need more
information concerning the New York group or about me as an individual, I shall
be glad to supply it.
Gratefully,
(Mrs.) Kathryn Eilers
Social Studies Consultant
KE:sr
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
99 WASHINGTON AVENUE
ALBANY, NEW YORK 12210
CABLE: NYDEPED ALBANY
CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
AND COMPARATIVE STUDIES
518: 474-5801
December 4, 1974
Mrs. Kathryn Eilers
Consultant for Social Studies
San Angelo Public Schools
100 North Magdalen Street
San Angelo, Texas 76901
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Dear Mrs. Eilers:
We have communicated with the Chinese Government asking for a
new date for travel to the People's Republic of China, but so far have
not had a response. Certainly, we hope that things will change soon.
Since we have one group already prepared for travel, I doubt that
there would be any prospect of your being invited to participate in a
study project in the next six or eight months in any case.
If you can plead our case with someone, we should be happy for
you to do SO. If you know Ambassador Bush, by all means get in touch
with him.
With best wishes.
Yours truly,
arthur m Ostern
Arthur M. Osteen
Assistant Director
AMO:bc
FOREIGN AREA MATERIALS CENTER, 60 EAST 42D STREET, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10017
(PHONE: 212: 972-9877)
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES CENTER, P.O. BOX 3554, NEW DELHI, INDIA 110024.
San Angelo Public Schools
100 NORTH MAGDALEN STREET
GS
San Angelo, Texas
76901
March 11, 1975
The Honorable George Bush
Chief of U. S. Liaison Office
Peking, People's Republic of China
% Department of State
Washington, D. C. 20520
Dear Mr. Bush:
Thank you for your consideration in replying to my request for
assistance in securing admission to the People's Republic of China.
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It was a disappointing letter, but I certainly know that there is
nothing you can do about this.
Eleanor was home recently. She and I and another of my favorite
former students who now lives in New York, had a very happy
reunion. Pregnancy agrees with Eleanor. At least it doesn't slow
her down at all.
If any sort of miracle happens in the future and I should get to
Peking, the first people I shall call will be you and Mrs. Bush.
Gratefully,
Kathryn Eilers
(Mrs.) Kathryn Eilers
Social Studies Consultant
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LEON J. ELL
fit and hand by
1451 North Bayshore Drive
Member of the Illinois Bar
8-28
Miami, Florida 33132
Investment Counselor
Office: 371-6732
Home: 861-0891
August 16, 1975
The Honorable Mary Louise Smith
Chairman of the Republican National Committee
310 First Street Southeast
Washington, D. C. 20003
My Dear Mrs. Smith:
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I have read the projection expressed in the general press of
the probable makeup of our Republican National Ticket for
1976 of Ford and Rockefeller, candidates for President and
Vice President, respectively.
As a dedicated Republican and sincerely concerned citizen in
the affairs of our nation, I take the liberty of conveying to
you (without being solicited) my reservation to such a choice
for the following reasons:
1. Vice President Rockefeller is past 60. In 1980 he
will be considered too old to assume the tremendous responsi-
bility of the Presidency.
2. Even if he were younger (as much as I admire the
Vice President's personality and ability) he is, neverthless,
a contraversial person in the Republican Party, and not likely
to unite the Republican leadership.
3. Since our Vice President would not be a possible
candidate for the Presidency in 1980, it is unwise that our
Vice President's experience, ability and know-how should be
wasted in the office of the Vice Presidency during the next
administration. He should be available as a candidate for
the Secretary of State, when needed, during the next 4 years.
The Hon. Mary Louise Smith
August 16, 1975
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4. The Vice Presidency should be used to prepare a
man for the Presidency and, hence, he should have intellect,
brilliance, ability and, above all, capable of leading men
and, no less, the ability to engender a harmonious, united
Republican Party.
5. I would respectfully suggest a man who has proven
his capable leadership as Chairman of the Republican National
Committee and politically a middle-of-the-roader, loved and
admired by the Republican leadership everywhere, possessing
yough and charisma, necessary ingredients for a Presidential
candidate in 1980. That man is none other but the
HONORABLE GEORGE BUSH, AMBASSADOR TO THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA.
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6. This writer is certain that Ambassador Bush would
get the approval and good will of all Republican leaders at
the Convention and Election in 1976.
You, my dear Mrs. Smith, are the first woman to head the
Republican National Committee, and I believe that your interest
and concern for the survival of the two-party system, and
especially for the success of the Republican Party, will give
my suggestion your most earnest consideration.
Respectfully yours,
Leon J. Ell
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September 2, 1975
Mr. Leon J. E11,
1451 North Bayshore Drive,
Miami, Florida 33132.
Dear Mr. E11:
Your letter of August 9 arrived here
today in the absence of Ambassador Bush,
who is in the United States until mid-
September.
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Upon his return to Peking your letter
will be awaiting his immediate attention.
Sincerely,
Henrietta Morris
Secretary
LEON J. ELL
1451 North Bayshore Drive
Member of the Illinois Bar
Miami, Florida 33132
Investment Counselor
Office: 371-6732
Home: 861-0891
August 9, 1975
The Hon. Ambassador George Bush
United States Embassy
Peiking
SEP 2
The Republic of China
My dear Ambassador:
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I hope that this letter reaches you in the best of
health and spirit.
I delayed writing to thank you for your most appre-
ciative favor, until I knew the result of your
recommendation to be appointed a delegate to the
United Nations.
Please accept my many thanks for your kind favor
with no less fervor than if I had gotten the
appointment. You, my dear Mr. Ambassador, are the
only one, as former Chairman of the Republican
National Committee, that tryed to correct a neglect
on the part of the Republican Party for over 20 years.
Thank you again.
Enclosed are 3 copies of letters that speak for
themselves.
Respectfully yours,
Leon Jan J. Ell
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 9, 1975
Dear Mr. Ell:
Ambassador George Bush recently wrote me
recommending that you be appointed to the
U. S. Delegation to the United Nations.
I would be happy to consider you for this
position. Please send me a copy of your
updated resume.
Best wishes,
Sincerely,
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William N. Walker
Director
Presidential Personnel Office
Mr. Leon J. Ell
1451 North Bayshore Drive
Miami, Florida 33132
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 13, 1975
Dear Mr. Ell:
I have your June 7 letter advising me of your interest
in appointment as a Delegate to the United Nations. In
addition, the President asked me to acknowledge your
letter to him of the same date.
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The Presidential Personnel Office will be apprised of
your communications. It is my understanding that they
have a file containing all of your impressive credentials
and experience and are giving it serious and careful
consideration.
Sincerely,
RW Sudma
L. William Seidman
Assistant to the President
for Economic Affairs
Mr. Leon J. Ell
1451 North Bayshore Drive
Miami, Florida 33132
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 29, 1975
Dear Mr. Ell:
Thank you for your recent letter expressing your continuing
interest in appointment as a member of the U. S. Delegation
to the U. N. General Assembly. The President has reviewed
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the names of those who will be appointed to the General Assembly.
Although you were given active consideration, I am afraid that
you were not selected. Please understand however that there
are a great many able and interested individuals who expressed
a desire to serve on the delegation.
Again, we appreciate your interest and I am sorry that I could
not have a more positive answer.
With warm regards.
Sincerely,
Tong Brined
Douglas P. Bennett
Director
Presidential Personnel Office
Mr. Leon J. Ell
1451 North Bayshore Drive
Miami, Florida 33132
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
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April 22, 1975
Mr. William N. Walker
Presidential Staff
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. Walker:
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The purpose of this letter is to highly recommend Mr. Leon J. Ell to
your attention for a possible presidential appointment. Mr. Ell is an
outstanding citizen of this community and has made substantial contributions
to Florida International University. Mr. Ell serves on the Board of Trustees
of the Florida International University Foundation, Inc. and has been
appointed as a Community Professor at the University in the Department of
Political Science.
If you have any questions concerning Mr. Ell, please feel free to
contact me personally.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
they Charles E. Perry
President
March 1, 1975
Mr. Leon J. Ell
1451 North Bayshore Drive
Miami, Florida 33132
Dear Leon:
Thank you for your letter of February 4th. I have
contacted the White House regarding your desire to be
on the U.S. Delegation to the United Nations.
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As to a visa for China, they are very hard to come by
but you should immediately make application to the PRC
Liaison Office, 2300 Connecticut Avenue, Washington, D.C.
It might not hurt to touch base with any Chinese-American
Friendship Association that exists in the Florida area.
I know there is a very active one in Philadelphia. They
have just sent a friendship group over here and sometimes
this is a good way to get in.
It was good hearing from you again.
Yours very truly,
George Bush
March 1, 1975
Mr. Peter Roussel
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Peter:
Attached is some correspondence from Leon E11.
Will you please mention this to Bill Walker and
ask that Bill send Leon a letter saying that I
had spoken to the White House on Leon's behalf.
You may remember Leon, he's a good man but it is
unlikely that he will make the final cut.
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Warm regards,
George Bush
Enclosure
LEON J. ELL
1451 Nonth Baushore Drive
Investment Counseign
Miami, Florida 33132
Office: 371-6732
Home: 561-0891
U.S. Ambassador George Sush
United States Embassy
Peking, China
My dear Ambassador:
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I am certain that you find your Ambassadorial position in
China very interesting and exciting.
I had intended to communicate with you heretofore, but ref
from doing SO in the knowledge that your time is very pre.
As your suggestion of September 13, 1974, I would very in
appreciate per any suggestion or help that you can give me Inst.
quest for an assignment as American Delegate to t...
Nations.
In addition =0 my quest for an assignment, I would very in
like, if not too inconvenient, to obtain a V_=a
in Peking. I always had a desire to see Mainland China.
With best wishes Ed: our good health and effect_ve serv.
our country.
Respectfully yours,
Leon J. Ell
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September 13, 1974
Mr. Leon J. Ell
1451 North Bayshore Drive
Miami. Florida 33132
Dear Leon:
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There's nothing I'd rather do than help on the
U. S. Delegation to the U.N., but, regrettably,
the Callerol Asse sturts 1.1 a few days
the Delegation has already been selected for
this year. Those appointments are normally made
well before September and now the Delegation is
full. I'll tell hat. So
please write me and I will be glad to pot Forward
your name. I'm not sure I'll have much influence
from way out there in China, but I do want to help.
I approci your surport and
Needless to say, we're thrilled about Peking.
Yours very truly,
lug George Bush
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Dear Uncle George,
How are you and how goes everything? It must be great
to have all your kids at home. We miss Georgie here,
though.
When I saw an advance copy of the enclosed book by
Ross Terrill I immediately thought you might be interested.
And of course the Advertising Department here at Little,
Brown would be thrilled if you cared to make any comments
on it that they could use for publicity, promotion or
advertising. But maybe your job, being a governmental
and delicate one, doesn't allow you to do that sort of
thing. (The director of the Advertising Dept., by the
way, goes to Kport in the summer and is a neat fellow by
the name of Bill Guthrie. You'll have to meet him
this August.)
At any rate, enjoy the book, and if you do want to make
a comment for Little, Brown to use you should send it
directly to:
Mr. William A. Guthrie
Advertising and Promotion
Little, Brown and Company
34 Beacon Street
Boston, MA. 02106 USA
Can't wait to see you in August and hear all the
news! What an adventure you must be having.
Best love always,
Handy
Enclosure: FLOWERS ON AN IRON TREE by Ross Terrill
December 3, 1975
Mr. Alexander Ellis, Jr.,
225 Franklin Street,
Boston, Mass. 02110.
Dear Sandy:
Maurice Greenberg was here. He is a
great fan of yours. I was impressed with
him, and I'm glad that his visit seemed to
have had some concrete results.
The President's visit is going well -
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China. a nice way to end a fantastic 13-months in
I had a note from Nancy. Tell her I
will be prepared to explain it all to her
soon.
Love to the family,
George Bush
225 Franklin Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
November 12, 1975
Honorable George H. W. Bush
U.S.L.O. - Peking
Department of State
Washington, D. C. 20520
DEC 2 1975
Dear George:
A good friend of mine, Maurice R. Greenberg, better known
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as Hank, will be in Peking November 20th. He is Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer of the American International Group of
Insurance Companies which write approximately $680 Million
premium annually and are by far the largest American group
writing insurance business overseas. Frankly, I consider Hank
the ablest man in our business presiding over a vast interna-
tional network of offices.
This group originally started in China in the early 1900's
under the leadership of C. V. Starr. They have already had
some discussion with the Peoples Insurance Company of China and
he will be there to further that relationship. I think you will
find him a very interesting person should there be time for you
to say hello.
I don't know the intricacies of the Chinese Government,
but I believe there is a Director of the Chinese Ministry of
Finance who oversees the operations of P.I.C.
I am attaching a short memorandum on the items which Hank
thinks could form the basis of an interesting discussion.
Lordy, with all the recent happenings, and with you as a
central figure, I realize your time may be extremely limited,
but I hope a short meeting with him might be worked out.
Honorable George H. W. Bush
November 12, 1975
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I saw President Ford last Friday at a reception for him
here in Boston and he had the highest, most enthusiastic
praise for your super performance in China. He came through
loud and clear for one George Bush.
Please give my love to Bar and we all eagerly await
your return to the good old U.S.A.
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Alexander Ellis, Jr.
Very Sandy best always,
P.S. What a World Series
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BRIEF RESUME OF SOME AIG BUSINESS TO DATE
IN CHINA - AND POSSIBLE FUTURE PROGRAM
AIG, through its subsidiary AIU and its overseas offices, personally
insures a variety of commodities from around the world to China.
In addition, AIU has insured:
- a contractual liability for U.S. contractors in the
construction of eight Ammonia plants in various loca-
tions in China valued at $211 million;
- a contractors all risk for Earth Stations in Peking and
Shanghai for RCA Global Communications for $5 million;
Laurary
- the property of the American Broadcasting Companies
covered during the visits of President Nixon and
Secretary of State Kissinger in 1972;
- third party liability for vehicles belonging to the
United Nations in China;
- coverage for vehicles of certain personnel connected
with the American Liaison Office in Peking.
AIG is the only insurance company that is a member of the National
Council for United States-China Trade which is actively seeking to
foster trade relationships between the two countries. AIG execu-
tives have met with representatives of the Ming An Insurance Company,
inviting the opening of discussions for the establishment of direct
insurance and reinsurance relationships between both the Ming An and
AIG and the People's Insurance Company of China and AIG.
Possible areas of cooperation:
- a comprehensive reinsurance relationship on a treaty
and excess of loss basis, particularly in ocean marine
and aviation;
- AIG with its offices in over 135 countries and juris-
dictions can offer prompt servicing, adjustment, and
claims arrangements on all transactions between China
and third countries, as well as on trade between
China and the United States:
- cooperation in these two fields could subsequently be
extended to other classes of business in which China
may require insurance protection in the future, such as
contractors all risk, offshore oil rigs.
JJR
August 11, 1975
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September 23, 1975
Mr. Francis B. Elwell,
10217 Clair Drive,
Sun City, Arizona 85351.
Dear Mr. Elwell:
I was delighted to get your letter of August 21
and wish there was something I could do to facilitate
a visa for you. If you haven't applied to the follow-
ing places, you ought to do that:
People's Republic of China Liaison Office,
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2300 Connecticut Ave., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20008.
The China International Travel Service,
Peking, People's Republic of China.
So many people want to come to China, but cannot get
in; and one of the great frustrations of this job is
not being able to help friends. The visa process
works in mysterious ways, though, so maybe your
application will be granted.
Well do I remember your son Bolt, a great
competitor and a great guy.
Warmest gegards to Mrs. Elwell and you from
this fascinating corner of the world.
Sincerely yours,
George Bush,
Chief, US Liaison Office.
September 2, 1975
Francis B. Elwell,
10217 Clair Drive,
Sun City, Arizona 85351.
Dear Mr. Elwell:
Ambassador Bush is in the United
States until September 20. Upon his
return to Peking your letter of August
21 will be brought to his immediate
attention.
Sincerely,
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Henrietta Morris
Secretary
Francis B. Elwell
10217 Clair Drive
Sun City, Arizona 85351
aug 21-1975
Dear George-
motoring in the East this summer we
ran into Cathy Counick back from Laos and
told her we were anxious to visit china.
I believe she revate you about but I understand
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perfectly your not being able to help anyone outside
of your family to obtain a visa.
as soon as things open up for towists sere will
be on the first Cooks tour and will cloth in for
a minute to say hells.
non remember well when you used to visit us
with the Tab. Baseball mow that burdon Bolt
brought down to the shole at Indian meck,
Klasa don't bother to answer this because > come
imagine how busy. you mustle,
Marion joins me in bestregards.
Sincerely,
Francis B. Elwell
SEP 2 1975
F.B.Elwell
learn 1975
10217 clain Drive
Sun city aujma 85351
Phone 602-933-5939
The China International travel Service
Peking, People's Republic of China
Gouttern- I ammova doctor or a lawyer nor a politician
me do I have any ulterior motive in wishing to visit China.
9 t is only that with my wife m arion R Elyell we enjoy
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traveling and has done so extensively since I rettred in 1952.
we have viarted in every continent -imale 78 different countries
but never the enchanting country of China.
Mr hold a joint United States passportnumber C010452
which does not expire mutt gan 24,1977.
If you could growles avisa we plan it fly to
Lokin and there connect with the Japanese airlines
bly and fly direct to Betring and after a fewdays
directly back to our home here in Suncity acizona.
me enclose our fricture and will or glad b
furnish any references or answer any questions
you mijar Rars
9 shope to hear from you favorably
Sincerely
Francis B. Elwell
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Suncity any 85351
OcN.7.1975
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Dear Severge-
Wwas great to receive your
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of sent 23rd and 9 have written to
the two addresses you mention-
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I enclose a copy with this note - both
were worded the same but in me case was
any mention of your namex
Sness you will be healty
busy now with the President coming
one shorty.
WE both appreciated very mucles
your letter
Sincerely,
Framis B. Elwell
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May 12, 1975
Mr. Richard English,
6502 Everhart, No. 191,
Corpus Christi, Texas 78415.
Dear Richard:
Pete Roussel from the White House told
me what you are doing and advised that you
had moved to Corpus Christi.
residential Library
I just wanted you to know that I was
pleased to get this work about you, and that
also when my mind turns to politics here in
Peking I think often of your loyalty and
friendship.
Best of luck in the future.
Yours very truly,
George Bush
Chief, US Liaison Office
RICHARD ENGLISH
BOX 4201
6502 Everhant#
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78765
Corpur Christi 78415
april 24, 1975
Pete -
I have done a pretty good job
of keeping up with event in
Austin - but what's up in
Wachington ? "All I know is what
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& read in the paper." If you
get a chance, please give we
a call.
I would give Ford pretty good
marks for dealing with Congress
AO far. However, an I've sure is
you know, restless the grass root
Kind of
This job has a great deal of
variety and practical experience but
in it. Nothing famorain,
still interesting Sincerely, Richard
August 19, 1975
Dr. M. E. Ensminger,
President, Agriservices Foundation,
3699 East Sierra Ave.,
Clovis, California 93612.
Dear Dr. Ensminger:
I received your note and copy of your
letter to Sha Feng. I think it would be
great if the PRC decided to participate in
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the International Stockmen's School.
Warm regards,
George Bush
Chief, US Liaison Office
File sent to ECON - Bill Thomas
September 23, 1975
Mr. Benjamin R. Epstein,
National Director,
Anti-Defamation League of B;nai B'rith,
315 Lexington Avenue,
New York, N.Y. 10016.
Dear Ben:
Just back.
I'm sorry I missed the visit of the
Josephs to China. For the last three weeks
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plus I have been in Washington on consulta-
tions.
I miss seeing you, darn- it. Maybe our
paths will cross in the not too distant
future.
Sincerely yours,
George Bush
Chief, US Liaison Office
September 2, 1975
Mr. Benjamin R. Epstein,
National Director,
Anti-Defamation League of B;nai B'rith,
315 Lexington Avenue,
New York, N.Y. 10016.
Dear Mr. Epstein:
Your letter of August 21 arrived today while
Ambassador Bush is in the United States on consul-
tation. He does not plan to return to Peking
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until about September 20, at which time your
letter will be awaiting him.
I am sure he will be most sorry to miss
the visit of the official delegation from the
State of Minnesota, and in particular not being
able to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Burton M. Joseph.
However, should Mr. and Mrs. Joseph get in touch
with this office during their stay in the PRC,
please be assured that we will be glad to do
whatever we can to welcome them and help make
their trip more interesting.
Sincerely,
Henrietta Morris
Secretary
Cable Address: ANTIDEFAME
ADL
ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE OF B'NAI B'RITH
315 LEXINGTON AVENUE, NEW YORK, N.Y. 10016, TEL. 689-7400
NATIONAL COMMISSION
SEYMOUR GRAUBARD
National Chairman
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DORE SCHARY
1975
HENRY E. SCHULTZ
Honorary Chairmen
DAVID A. ROSE
August 21, 1975
Chairman, National
Executive Committee
LEONARD L. ABESS
JACK A. GOLDFARB
LAWRENCE A. HARVEY
JACOB K. JAVITS
The Honorable George Bush
PHILIP M. XLUIZNICK
LEON LOWENSTEIN
Chief United States Liaison Officer
ROBERT R. NATHAN
United States Liaison Office
ABRAHAM A. RIBICOFF
MATTHEW B. ROSENHAUS
Peking, China
CRESTER H. ROTH
WILLIAM SACHS
Care of U.S. State Department
VIN H. SCHLESINGER
Washington, D. C.
FEODORE H. SILBERT
Hunorary Vice-Chairmen
BOROTHY BINSTOCK
Dear George:
MIRLE D. COHN
TON R. GODINE
CHARLES GOLDRING
It has been a long time since we have been in touch but I
RNARD D. MINTZ
NORMAN J. SCHLOSSMAN
write to ask your usual friendly cooperation in a matter of mutual
Chairmen
interest.
MONWELL E. GREENBERG
Choirman, National
Recutive Committee
One of the leaders of the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai
BENJAMIN GREENBERG
RECHARD M. LEDERER, JR.
B'rith -- in fact our National Treasurer - Mr. Burton M. Joseph
Hinorary Treasurers
and his wife, Geri, will be in China late August and early Septem-
BURTON M. JOSEPH
ber, as part of an official delegation from the State of Minnesota
Treasurer
THOMAS D. MANTEL
led by its Governor. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph are distinguished citizens
Assistant Treasurer
of Minnesota and have made generous contributions to our country.
JOHN 1. GOLDWATER
In addition to his activities with the League, Mr. Joseph is one of
Secretary
NORMAN M. WALL
the leaders of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, and is an
Assistant Secretary
outstanding business man in the grain industry.
BENJAMIN R. EPSTEIN
National Director
Mrs. Joseph is a prominent personality in her own right, a col-
DAVID M. BLUNBERG
umnist for the Minneapolis Tribune as well as the Washington Post.
President, 8'noi Birth
RABBI BENJAMIN M. KAHN
Executive Vice-President,
I would assume that they would be visiting your headquarters
B'noi Birth
HELEN 6. SMITH
and I know they would appreciate whatever courtesies you might extend
President. B'noi B'rith Women
to them. I am sending a copy of this letter to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph SO
that they might present it to you on their arrival.
ARNOLD FORSTER
Associate National Director
and General Counsel
Warmest personal wishes and I hope that we may see each other
again in the not-too-distant future.
NATHAN PERIMUTTER
Assistant National Director
Development, Planning
Cordially,
STAFF DIRECTORS
ABRAHAM H. FOXMAN
Leadership
THEODORE FREEDMAN
Benjamin Bm R. Epstein
Program, Community Service
LYNNE IANNIELLO
BRE/jg
National Director
Public Relations
J. HAROLD SAKS
Administration
August 21, 1975
Mr. Burton M. Joseph
777 Grain Exchange Building
Minnespolis, Minn. 55414
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Dear Burt:
I consider it a privilege to write to our dear friend,
George Bush, advising him of your forthcoming visit to China.
As I have told you, George is an old friend of ADL's from
the years when he served in the U.S. Congress from Texas as well
as during his assignment as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
and Chairman of the Republican Committee. He appeared on our plat-
form many times and is a champion of liberty and human rights. His
efforts on behalf of Soviet Jewry will long be remembered by the en-
tire Jewish community. We are proud to consider him a treasured
friend.
Please convey to him best wishes from all of us, particularly
Seymour Graubard, Ted Freedman and myself.
Hope you and Geri have a wonderful trip.
Cordially,
Benjamin R. Epstein
BRE/jg
November 12, 1975
Hon. Marvin L. Esch,
House of Representatives,
Washington, D.C. 20515.
Dear Marv:
Those clippings were great that came in with your
letter of October 28. Incidentally, the letter just
arrived yesterday -- not exactly the speediest mail
service in the world. In any event, it was great
hearing from you, and when we get back to the States
in a month or so I hope we can have a good visit.
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My new assignment came out of a clear blue sky.
I saw some reports in the paper saying that Kissinger
had mentioned this to me when he was out here in China,
but that's simply not true. We were bowled over. I
recognized immediately that this was going to be a
tough and controversial assignment, but I must take
it on and give it my best. My three years in dealing
on a daily basis with foreign affairs and often with
the product of our intelligence, convinces me that we
must stay strong. I know the Agency is a very contro-
versial topic right now, and I am not unaware that some
feel I am not the guy to do this job. All of this makes
it tough, but look at it this way - - it's no tougher
than some of the battles you've been involved in, I'm
sure.
In this new job I am going to lay politics aside,
totally, absolutely; but I am not going to lay our
friendships aside. Bar and I look forward to seeing
you and 01ga as soon as we get home.
Sincerely,
George Bush
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON. D. C. 20515
MARVIN L. ESCH
October 28, 1975
SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
MICHIGAN
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The Honorable George Bush
Chief
United States Liaison Office
#17 Guanghua Road
Peking, People's Republic of China
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Dear George:
Just a brief note to indicate how disappointed I was
that we missed each other while you were in Washington recently.
I was expecially sorry that you and I did not have the oppor-
tunity to sit down together with Bill Steiger.
Things are going well for us in Michigan. I'm enclosing
a few clippings from the "out-of-town" press that I'm sure you
don't have delivered to your door!
Perhaps next time you're in Washington we can get together.
In the meantime, do convey Olga's and my warm wishes to Barbara.
with best personal regards, I am
Mary Member of Congress
Sincerely,
Marpin L.
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June 9, 1975
Mr. Kani Evans
Executive Director
Hawaiian International Billfish Association
2923 Makalei Place
Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
Dear Mr. Evans:
Mr. Blake passed to us the invitation for PRC sportsmen to
participate in this year's Hawaiian International Billfish
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Tournament. We have forwarded it to the All China Sports
Federation which is the overall governing body for sports
in China. Frankly we are not optimistic that the Chinese
will send a delegation this year and in fact they may not
be interested for several years to come. Nevertheless,
we think your invitation is probably a useful additional
step in developing contacts between the sportsmen in China
and the sportsmen in the U.S. You may wish in the future
to correspond directly with the All China Sports Federation.
Best wishes for this year's tournament.
Sincerely,
George Bush
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BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Peter S Fithian, Chairman
President. Greeters of Hawaii, Ltd.
Honolulu. Hawaii
Arnold D. Baldwin
Chairman & Managing Director,
Universal Business Directories, Ltd.
Richard Boone
Actor-Director. St. Augustine, Florida
President Kona Game Fishing Club
Kenneth F. Brown
Architect Honolulu, Hawaii
Ron Burla. Realtor
HAWAIIAN INTERNATIONAL BILLFISH ASSOCIATION / KONA, HAWAII
Ron Buria & Associates.
Kailua-Kona, Hawali
2923 Makalei Place / Honolulu, Hawaii 96815 / Phone (808) 923-7177
John Chibnail
Director. Bloodstock Transporters
Auckland. New Zealand
Sandy Colvin
President, Sandy's Ltd.
Honolulu. Hawaii
The Honorable George Bush
Bob Dyer
U.S. Ambassador to
Bob Dyer Productions
Sydney. Australia
The People's Republic of China
Jack Ellis
At Peking
Pan American World Airways
Jamaica New York
Marty Franich
Marty Franch Ford
Watsonville. California
Your Excellency:
Peter Goadby
Author,
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Sydney, Australia
Paul W. Kendall
Regional, Director, Public Relations, Pacific
Par American World Airways
For some time the Governor of Hawaii, the Honorable
Honolulu. Hawaii
George Ariyoshi, and the members of the Board of Governors
Frank P. Nibley, Jr.
Assistant Vice-President
of the Hawaiian International Billfish Association, have
First Hawaiian Bank
Kailua-Kona. Hawaii
been trying to find a way to get an official invitation
Philip Parker (IGFA)
to the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament into
Konn Activities Center
Kariua-Kona. Hawaii
the hands of the right parties in the government of China.
Lewis T. Sterry Attorney
Sterry, Mah & Gallup
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Our Marlin fishing tournament has become, in 17 years,
Charles C. Yamamolo
President. C & E Radio of Hawaii. Inc.
the premier sport fishing tournament on the international
Honolulu. Hawaii
George Thomas
scene. With each passing year we have welcomed to Hawaii
Past President
Avaion Tune Club
an ever growing list of foreign country entries until
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this year's entry list looks very much like the summer
Olympics. Enrolled to compete this year are: Australia,
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Japan, New Zealand, Thailand, The Philippines, Fiji,
Tahiti, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Panama, Mexico, Canada,
the Netherlands, South Africa, Great Britain, Norway and
according to our latest information it looks very likely
HONORARY MEMBERS
the USSR will be entering a team.
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*Dudley C. Lewis
We should like, very much, to welcome the champion
Wind-Pres.dent IGFA
big game fishing anglers of the People's Republic of China
Allorney-at-Law
Desmond Stanley
if they can possibly field a team.
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Edward D Sultan. Sr.
It is fortunate, indeed, that my good friend and
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fellow big game fisherman, Bob Blake, offered to hand carry
Coorge 4 Wooller (IGFA)
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the invitation to Peking with him and to present it to
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you SO it can be placed in the proper hands for action
which may result in our getting the Chinese team here.
TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE
Prilip Parker. Tournament Director
Prier Buaday. Ch et Judge. IGFA
Peter S. Fithian, our Chairman of the Board and the
George Thomas. Weighmaster
Ron Burla Docrokeeper
founder of this great world sports spectacle is away on
Hereen Stecker Pier Operations
Baverly Person. Headquarters
business at the moment SO I am taking the liberty of
landy Colvin F me
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writing this letter on behalf of the Board and the Governor
members
of Hawaii, who has been notified of the action taken.
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HAWAIIAN INTERNATIONAL BILLFISH ASSOCIATION / KONA, HAWAII
AMBASSADOR GEORGE BUSH - 2
If there is some way, Sir, that you can assist us in presenting the
invitation to the proper authorities there in Peking and urging them to
send a team to Hawaii, we will all be most indebted to you for helping us to
create even better relations with our friends in China.
Thank you very much for your kind attention in this matter.
With Aloha and best wishes,
Karie Erans
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MR. KANI EVANS
Executive Director
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