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067558SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
8/28/89
8/29/89 4:00 PM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL ARTICLE FOR MAGAZINE OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION,
SUBJECT:
SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT seep I 2ⁿᵈpara
PORTER
N/C
steve
Fanar
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON waiting for
Jams sign.
DEMAREST at the beach
FITZWATER
GRAY N/C
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston,
122,
x2930, no later than 4:00 PM, Tuesday, August 29, 1989, with a
copy to my office. Thank you.
Rm. A8:22 A8: 22
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
((Grant))
August 28, 1989
Draft three
A:houston
P3:
PROPOSED PRESIDENTIAL ARTICLE
MAGAZINE FOR NATIONAL CONVENTION (HELD IN HOUSTON)
44
OF THE SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS
Welcome to Texas. I brought my family to the great city of
Houston in 1959, and I have to admit that I miss the times with
Papacita 's
old friends at great places like the Astrodome and Otto's
Barbecue.
Although I am writing this in late summer, I hope
George
that by the time it is published the Astros will be cleaning up
Jr.?
in the World Series.
either the Astros-orof course, the Rangers -
Your gathering in Houston addresses the theme, "Covering
Tomorrow. " For some of us, it seems like only yesterday when
Americans huddled around radios listening to Edward R. Murrow's
2
first reports from wartorn Europe.
We
remember
in
1947
when
Harry Truman asked the nation to save food for Europe by
observing meatless Tuesdays and eggless Thursdays, in the first
television broadcast by a U.S. President from the White House.
There weren't many television receivers back then, yet less
than 50 years later most Americans have several television sets,
and
cable TV is widely available, satellite dishes abound in
backyards, and "high definition" TV looms on the technology
horizon. "Covering Tomorrow" is quickly becoming a very complex,
high-tech operation.
The pace of information has quickened: now pictures are
brought into our living rooms, often live pictures of events that
unfold as we watch. Political and economic news travels fast, as
round-the-clock news coverage makes reporting a 24-hour-a-day
job. The news never stops.
Likewise, the scope of information has widened: aside from
the advancing technology involved, journalists face a more
morel
complicated and changing world. Issues are often difficult to
cover, many with both intricate 1y details and global proportions.
Theyare
ed yethave
Often what we see on television or hear on the radio has broad
impact -- and immediate effect -- on political and economic
situations.
Our country is unique in its historic protection of freedom
of the press. And the press has a unique history of responsible
reporting. With the speed with which information is transferred
today, that tradition of accuracy and reliability becomes even
more crucial as you begin "Covering Tomorrow."
Your conference, I'm sure, will prove enlightening and
informative as you explore these issues. Good luck and best
wishes for a successful conference.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 29, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
FROM:
STEPHEN P. FARRAR 88F
SUBJECT:
Presidential Article for Magazine of the
National Convention, Society of Professional
Journalists
On behalf of Roger Porter, I have reviewed and have no
objection to the attached draft proposed Presidential article
for the National Convention of the Society of Professional
Journalists.
Attachment
C: James W. Cicconi
Roger B. Porter
89 BAUG 30 30 P2: 39
067558SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
8/28/89
8/29/89 4:00 PM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL ARTICLE FOR MAGAZINE OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION,
SUBJECT:
SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 4:00 PM, Tuesday, August 29, 1989, with a
copy to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
( (Grant) )
August 28, 1989
Draft three
A:houston
P3.
PROPOSED PRESIDENTIAL ARTICLE
MAGAZINE FOR NATIONAL CONVENTION (HELD IN HOUSTON)
44
OF THE SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS
Welcome to Texas. I brought my family to the great city of
Houston in 1959, and I have to admit that I miss the times with
old friends at great places like the Astrodome and Otto's
Barbecue. Although I am writing this in late summer, I hope
that by the time it is published the Astros will be cleaning up
in the World Series.
Your gathering in Houston addresses the theme, "Covering
Tomorrow." For some of us, it seems like only yesterday when
Americans huddled around radios listening to Edward R. Murrow's
first reports from wartorn Europe. We remember in 1947 when
Harry Truman asked the nation to save food for Europe by
observing meatless Tuesdays and eggless Thursdays, in the first
television broadcast by a U.S. President from the White House.
There weren't many television receivers back then, yet less
than 50 years later most Americans have several television sets,
cable TV is widely available, satellite dishes abound in
backyards, and "high-definition" TV looms on the technology
horizon. "Covering Tomorrow" is quickly becoming a very complex,
high-tech operation.
The pace of information has quickened: now pictures are
brought into our living rooms, often live pictures of events that
unfold as we watch. Political and economic news travels fast, as
round-the-clock news coverage makes reporting a 24-hour-a-day
job. The news never stops.
Likewise, the scope of information has widened: aside from
the advancing technology involved, journalists face a more
complicated and changing world. Issues are often difficult to
cover, many with both intricate details and global proportions.
Often what we see on television or hear on the radio has broad
impact -- and immediate effect -- on political and economic
situations.
Our country is unique in its historic protection of freedom
of the press. And the press has a unique history of responsible
reporting. With the speed with which information is transferred
today, that tradition of accuracy and reliability becomes even
more crucial as you begin "Covering Tomorrow."
Your conference, I'm sure, will prove enlightening and
informative as you explore these issues. Good luck and best
wishes for a successful conference.
###
067558SS
Document No.
6785
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
8/28/89
8/29/89 4:00 PM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL ARTICLE FOR MAGAZINE OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION,
SUBJECT:
SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 4:00 PM, Tuesday, August 29, 1989, with a
copy to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
August 30, 1989
TO: CHRISS WINSTON
The NSC concurs with the proposed Presidential article for the National
Convention of the Society of Professional Journalists with the change
annotated in the second paragraph, line 4.
James W. Cicconi
Brent
Rate Jr (Scowcroft
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
CC: James W. Cicconi
( (Grant))
August 28, 1989
Draft three
A:houston
PROPOSED PRESIDENTIAL ARTICLE
MAGAZINE FOR NATIONAL CONVENTION (HELD IN HOUSTON)
44
OF THE SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS
Welcome to Texas. I brought my family to the great city of
Houston in 1959, and I have to admit that I miss the times with
old friends at great places like the Astrodome and Otto's
George
Barbecue. Although I am writing this in late summer, I hope
a Texas team
how
that by the time it is published the Astros will be cleaning up
object
in the World Series.
Your gathering in Houston addresses the theme, "Covering
Tomorrow. " For some of us, it seems like only yesterday when
Americans huddled around radios listening to Edward R. Murrow's
first reports from wartorn Europe. We remember in 1947 when
Harry Truman asked the nation to save food for Europe by
observing meatless Tuesdays and eggless Thursdays, in the first
television broadcast by a U.S. President from the White House.
There weren't many television receivers back then, yet less
than 50 years later most Americans have several television sets,
cable TV is widely available, satellite dishes abound in
backyards, and "high-definition" TV looms on the technology
horizon. "Covering Tomorrow" is quickly becoming a very complex,
high-tech operation.
The pace of information has quickened: now pictures are
brought into our living rooms, often live pictures of events that
unfold as we watch. Political and economic news travels fast, as
round-the-clack news coverage makes reporting a 24-hour-a-day
job. The news never stops.
Likewise, the scope of information has widened: aside from
the advancing technology involved, journalists face a more
complicated and changing world. Issues are often difficult to
cover, many with both intricate details and global proportions.
Often what we see on television or hear on the radio has broad
impact -- and immediate effect -- on political and economic
situations.
Our country is unique in its historic protection of freedom
of the press. And the press has a unique history of responsible
reporting. With the speed with which information is transferred
today, that tradition of accuracy and reliability becomes even
more crucial as you begin "Covering Tomorrow."
Your conference, I'm sure, will prove enlightening and
informative as you explore these issues. Good luck and best
wishes for a successful conference.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
89 AUG WASHINGTON 29 P5: 19
August 29, 1989
Memorandum to Chriss Winston
From:
Jim Pinkerto
Re:
Professional Journalists draft
I think the message is fine, although I would
delete the reference to HDTV in graf 3. I don't
think that we should let ourselves get mousetrapped
discussing a highly speculative technology and a
highly speculative policy proposal.
#
CC:
Roger Porter
Bill Roper
John Gardner
Andy Mitrusi
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 29, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES W. CICCONI
FROM:
JOHN P. SCHMITZ TPS
SUBJECT:
Presidential Article for Magazine
of the National Convention, Society of
Professional Journalists
At your request, Counsel's office has reviewed the captioned
article. We have no legal objections.
We appreciate having had the opportunity to review this
article.
89 AUG 29 AUG 29 P4: 23
067558SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
8/28/89
8/29/89 4:00 PM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL ARTICLE FOR MAGAZINE OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION,
SUBJECT:
SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
PINKERTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 4:00 PM, Tuesday, August 29, 1989 with a
copy to my office. Thank you.
89 G 29 29 P2:34 34
RESPONSE:
No Comment 8/29/89
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
8/28/89
8/29/89 4:00 PM
DATE:
ACION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL ARTICLE FOR MAGAZINE OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION,
SUBJECT:
SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
PINKERTON
CICCONI
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston AUG Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 4:00 PM, Tuesday, August 29, 1989 9 with a
copy to my office. Thank you.
P2:
RESPONSE:
2
James W. Clcconi
the
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
067558SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
8/28/89
8/29/89 4:00 PM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL ARTICLE FOR MAGAZINE OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION,
SUBJECT:
SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
STUDDERT
BATES
UNTERMEYER
BREEDEN
ROGERS
CARD
WINSTON
CICCONI
PINKERTON
DEMAREST
FITZWATER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 4:00 PM, Tuesday, August 29, 1989, with a
copy to my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE: See comments.
29 68
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
STATE of STATIVE in UNITED OFFICE
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
NOTICE:
Enclosed are comments from staff members of the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) Such comments do not necessarily
represent the official position of the Director of OMB or of the
Office of Management and Budget. If you wish to have the
Director's personal comments, please let me know -- and contact
me if you have any questions.
David J. Haun
Executive Assistant
to the Director
( (Grant) )
August 28, 1989
Draft three
A:houston
P3:
PROPOSED PRESIDENTIAL ARTICLE
MAGAZINE FOR NATIONAL CONVENTION (HELD IN HOUSTON)
44
OF THE SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS
Welcome to Texas. I brought my family to the great city of
Houston in 1959, and I have to admit that I miss the times with
old friends at great places like the Astrodome and Otto's
Barbecue. Although I am writing this in late summer, I hope
that by the time it is published the Astros will be cleaning up
in the World Series.
Your gathering in Houston addresses the theme, "Covering
Tomorrow. " For some of us, it seems like only yesterday when
Americans huddled around radios listening to Edward R. Murrow's
first reports from wartorn Europe. We remember in 1947 when
Harry Truman asked the nation to save food for Europe by
observing meatless Tuesdays and eggless Thursdays, in the first
television broadcast by a U.S. President from the White House.
There weren't many television receivers back then, yet less
than 50 years later most Americans have several television sets,
cable TV is widely available, satellite dishes abound in
the marriage,PCs and
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backyards, and "high-definition" TV looms on the technology
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horizon. "Covering Tomorrow" is quickly becoming a very complex,
high-tech operation.
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The pace of information has quickened: now pictures are
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brought into our living rooms, often live pictures of events that
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unfold as we watch. Political and economic news travels fast, as
round-the-clock news coverage makes reporting a 24-hour-a-day
job. The news never stops.
Likewise, the scope of information has widened: aside from
the advancing technology involved, journalists face a more
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complicated and changing world. A Issues are (often] difficult to
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Often what we see on television or hear on the radio has broad
impact -- and immediate effect -- on political and economic
situations.
Our country is unique in its historic protection of freedom
of the press. And the press has a unique history of responsible
reporting. With the speed with which information is transferred
today, that tradition of accuracy and reliability becomes even
more crucial as you begin "Covering Tomorrow."
Your conference, I'm sure, will prove enlightening and
informative as you explore these issues. Good luck and best
wishes for a successful conference.
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