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The original documents are located in Box 52, folder "President - Scheduling 1975 (5)" of
the Philip Buchen Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
washington
June 2, 1975
:O:
PHIL BUCHEN
FROM: RUSSELL A. ROURKE
For Direct Reply
For Draft Response
X
For Your Information
Please advise
FORD & LIBRARY 074875
Digitized from Box 52 of the Philip Buchen Files
at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 30, 1975
JACK,
I discussed the attached with Bill Nicholson.
The President plans to sign the Declaration as
a "private citizen" in a private ceremony in the Oval
Office with only Richard DeVos and David Kennerly
present.
Case closed.
R
RUSS Phil
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this
of
Reglied on
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
5/27
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Inquire as
to status with
P/B.
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FORD : 076439 LIBRARY
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 2, 1975
MEMO TO:
JACK MARSH
FROM:
RUSS ROURKE
Jack, please note Phil Buchen's memo re Amway
proposal. Should we send your memo forward to
Rustand or hold off?
SEND
HOLD OFF
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 1, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
WARREN RUSTAND
FROM:
PHIL BUCHEN P.W. B.
SUBJECT:
Amway Bicentennial
Program
By all means, the President should decline to
participate in the above program. Amway has
a case pending against it by the Federal
Trade Commission, but even if this were not
the case, the President should avoid being
identified with any project which has commer-
cial sponsorship.
Cc: Jack Marsh
Ted Marrs
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
SUGGESTED RESPONSE FROM
JACK MARSH TO WARREN RUSTAND
R-
you're on right
trach, but there's
same background gen
should know. Rod Hills
should handle
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 1, 1975
MEMORANDUM TO:
WARREN RUSTAND
FROM:
I don't see how the President can deviate from the policy or not
JACK MARSH Jun
endorsing commercial activities of this type. Despite Amway's
protestations to the contrary, it would appear impossible to completely
separate their proposed Bicentennial Program from the normal
sales activities of their 18,000 distributors. Despite the very laudable
intentions of their Program, I firmly believe the President must decline
the honor of participating. The precedent-setting factor is paramount.
Obviously, Amway's Bicentennial Program should be run by ARBA
for their possible participation and coordination during Amway's
Annual Leadership Convention in Washington.
FORD is LIBRARY
APR 30 1975
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 28, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PHILIP BUCHEN
JOHN O. MARSH
TED MARRS
FROM:
WARREN RUSTAND
SUBJECT:
Amway Bicentennial Program
Richard DeVos has been very persistent in trying to commit
the President to participate in the Amway venture. Their goal
is to obtain the signatures of 20 million Americans on copies
of the Declaration of Independence as a symbolic recommitment
to the ideals of the document.
While the concept is good, this is being sponsored by DeVos,
Van Andell and Amway Corporation. There may or may not
be commercial benefit.
I would appreciate your recommendation on the President's
participation in this program.
Thank you.
DERALD FORD LIBRARI
Anway
SHOP WITHOUT
JOING SHOPPING
CORPORATION
7575 EAST FULTON ROAD, ADA. MICHIGAN 49301 PHONE (316) 676-6000
April 4, 1975
Mr. Warren Rustand
Appointment Secretary
White House
Washington, D.C.
20500
Dear Mr. Rustand:
Rich DeVos has suggested that I contact you to arrange
for President Ford's participation in the kickoff of Amway's
Bicentennial program, the re-signing of copies of the Declaration
of Indépendence by Americans, signifying a recommitment to the
principles upon which the United States was founded.
This project will be carried out by independent Amway
distributors located throughout the United States. This force
numbers nearly one-half million people. It is intended that the
initial period of activity will begin in June, 1975, and extend
into September, when the first retrieval of signed documents will
occur. A second major push will be opened in the early months
of 1976 and will be reinforced throughout the Bicentennial year.
Our goal is not fewer than twenty million signatures. It is
intended that appropriate publicity will be generated throughout
the time involved and that the signed documents will ultimately
be placed appropriately for safe keeping and recognition of their
historic value.
The project will be kicked off at Amway's Annual Leader-
ship Convention, which occurs this year in Washington, D.C. on
June ]. On June 4, 5 and 6, other activities in connection with
the major convention program will also occur in Washington. The
June 7 activities will be presented at the Capital Centre, when
18, 000 Amway distributors from all over North America are expected
to attend.
We wish to offer the opportunity of being the first
signator to' President Ford, America's foremost citizen. It has
occurred to us that arrangements might be made to accomplish
this in the Oval Office on Friday morning, June 6. Appropriate
video taping, filming and recording will ensure that the impact
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of President Ford's participation and personal recommitment WITT
be transmitted repeatedly all across the United States in the
months to follow. The video tape would be employed on Saturday,
June 7 at Capital Centre as a part of the kickoff of the National
Re-signing Program. We expect that a large number of Congressmen,
Senators and other Washington dignitaries will be present at that
time to participate in the ceremonies.
At this time, the re-signing of facsimiles of the
Declaration of Independence to be carried out by Amway distributors
is the only such project which will take place in all fifty states.
There 10 ercial as the activities engaged in
by Amway distributors, who are all private business people, will
focus on making the documents available to all sections of the
populace through schools, service clubs, church groups, and to
personal contacts such as friends and family. To that end, the
films, slides and recordings created at the time of President
Ford's participation will be utilized by Amway distributors as
they carry on the activities of gathering more and more signatures.
We sincerely hope that it will be possible to arrange
the President's participation. To that end, I will be contacting
you soon by telephone to discuss it further,
Very truly yours,
Find Q. Ber
Noel A. Black, Director
Public Affairs
NAB/bjm
FORD is LIBRAN 07V879
Pres
scheduling
THE WHITE HOUSE
washington
June 2, 1975
10:
PHIL BUCHEN
FROM: RUSSELL A. ROURKE
For Direct Reply
For Draft Response
X
For Your Information
Please advise
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 30, 1975
JACK,
I discussed the attached with Bill Nicholson.
The President plans to sign the Declaration as
a "private citizen" in a private ceremony in the Oval
Office with only Richard DeVos and David Kennerly
present.
Case closed.
R
R- Please - decis advise in M
RUSS today Phil
this
of
THE WHITE House
WASHINGTON
5/27
R.
I
Inquir as
to status with
P/B.
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FORD & LIBRARY 038470
Presidents
scheduling (ere AMWAYBica] am. RW.
Wednesday 11/14/75
6/7/75
11:25 Mary Weidner in Warren Rustand's office
7070
received a copy of the memo Jack Marsh
wrote to you on 5/8 concerning the
President's participation in the Amway Bicentennial
Program, concerning which Richard DeVos spoke
to the President.
They were wondering if you had replied to that
memo or if anything further had been done.
FORD is LIBRARY 07V830
THE WHITE HOUSE
President's
WASHINGTON
May 8, 1975
schedululing
(anrway
Richard Dalba) 6/7/75
MEMORANDUM TO:
PHIL BUCHEN
FROM:
JACK MARSH July
Phil, I spoke with the President today concerning his proposed
participation in the Amway Bicentennial Program. Two ques-
tions were discussed, viz., the President's participation in
Amway's Annual Leadership Convention, and the President's
symbolic signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Richard DeVos has spoken personally with the President. The
President has advised me that while he does not want to partici-
pate in Amway's Leadership Convention, he is inclined to sign the
Declaration of Independence.
The President does not see any problem with regard to the pending
Amway FTC case nor with ARBA standards with regard to nonendorse-
ments of commercial activities.
I thought you would like to be aware of the direction in which this
matter appears to be heading.
CC: WRustand
TMarrs
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 2, 1975
MEMO TO:
JACK MARSH
FROM:
RUSS ROURKE
Jack, please note Phil Buchen's memo re Amway
proposal. Should we send your memo forward to
Rustand or hold off?
SEND
HOLD OFF
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Yes. | will attend.
: need
additional tickets.
Sorry. I cannot attend.
Name
Philip W. Buchen
(please crint)
Office of Counsel to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Summel Addems
Patrick
AMWAY LEADERSHIP CONVENTION
Suite 460
1730 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20006
FORD i LIBRARY
Amway
Richard
SHOP WITHOUT
GOING SHOPPING
CORPORATION
7575 EAST FULTON ROAD, ADA, MICHIGAN 49301 PHONE (616) 676-6000
May 1, 1975
The Honorable Philip Buchen
Counsel to the President
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Phil:
Saturday, June 7, will be a most important day for independent Amway
distributors and the Corporation. For the first time, they will meet in
Washington for their 16th Annual International Leadership Convention. Over
30,000 Amway distributors will view two special stage shows in suburban
Capital Centre which will kickoff their bicentennial project, the re-signing
of a facsimile of the Declaration of Independence. This project will be
carried out in each of the states during 1975-76, one of the few bicentennial
observations to involve all states. All signatories will become a part of
living history, as these documents will be bound and placed appropriately
for posterity.
You are cordially invited to be among Amway's honored guests on this
historic day. Enclosed are two complimentary tickets to the first program,
which will also feature a professionally-produced pageant honoring our
country and its heritage. We hope that you will be able to join us for a
buffet luncheon and reception in the Capital Club at Capital Centre at 11:30
a.m., immediately prior to the performance.
Since you and other special guests will have special seating and be
recognized on stage as you participate in the re-signing program, advance
reservations are necessary. Please return the enclosed reservation card
by May 23 for the June 7 program.
We sincerely hope that you will be able to share in this exciting and
memorable day. We look forward to seeing you.
Sincerely,
Cou
Fill hard M. DeVos
Jay Van Andel
Chairman of the Board
'resident
FORD
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SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 1975 - 12:30 P.M.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 1975 - 12:30 P.M.
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Yes, I will attend.
I need
additional tickets.
Sorry, I cannot attend.
Name
(please print)
Office of
GERALD B. FORDLINE
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 1, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
WARREN RUSTAND
FROM:
PHIL BUCHEN P.W. B.
SUBJECT:
Amway Bicentennial
Program
By all means, the President should decline to
participate in the above program. Amway has
a case pending against it by the Federal
Trade Commission, but even if this were not
the case, the President should avoid being
identified with any project which has commer-
cial sponsorship.
Cc: Jack Marsh
Ted Marrs
FORD & 038878 LIBRARY
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
SUGGESTED RESPONSE FROM
JACK MARSH TO WARREN RUSTAND
R-
you're on right
trach, but there's
same background you
should know Rod Lills
Should handle
GERALD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 1, 1975
MEMORANDUM TO:
WARREN RUSTAND
FROM:
JACK MARSH Jun
I don't see how the President can deviate from the policy or not
endorsing commercial activities of this type. Despite Amway's
protestations to the contrary, it would appear impossible to completely
separate their proposed Bicentennial Program from the normal
sales activities of their 18,000 distributors. Despite the very laudable
intentions of their Program, I firmly believe the President must decline
the honor of participating. The precedent-setting factor is paramount.
Obviously, Amway's Bicentennial Program should be run by ARBA
for their possible participation and coordination during Amway's
Annual Leadership Convention in Washington.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 28, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PHILIP BUCHEN
JOHN O. MARSH
TED MARRS
FROM:
WARREN RUSTAND/UST
SUBJECT:
Amway Bicentennial Program
Richard DeVos has been very persistent in trying to commit
the President to participate in the Amway venture, Their goal
is to obtain the signatures of 20 million Americans on copies
of the Declaration of Independence as a symbolic recommitment
to the ideals of the document.
While the concept is good, this is being sponsored by DeVos,
Van Andell and Amway Corporation. There may or may not
be commercial benefit.
I have heard that Amway is being investigated by the Federal
Trade Commission and that the Commission will shortly (or
has already) issued several complaints against them. Is this
true and if so, wouldn't this be a factor to consider.
I would appreciate your recommendation on the President's
participation in this program.
Thank you.
APR 3
1075
THE = WHITE : DUSE
WASHINGTON
April 28, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PHILIP BUCHEN
JOHN O. MARSH
TED MARRS
FROM:
WARREN RUSTAND
SUBJECT:
Amway Bicentennial Program
Richard DeVos has been very persistent in trying to commit
the President to participate in the Amway venture, Their goal
is to obtain the signatures of 20 million Americans on copies
of the Declaration of Independence as a symbolic recommitment
to the ideals of the document.
While the concept is good, this is being sponsored by DeVos,
Van Andell and Amway Corporation. There may or may not
be commercial benefit.
I would appreciate your recommendation on the President's
participation in this program.
Thank you.
LIBRARY GERALD = FORD
SHOP WITHOUT
COING SHOPPING
CORPORATION
7575 EAST FULTON ROAD. ADA. MICHIGAN 49301 PHONE (616) 676-6000
April 4, 1975
Mr. Warren Rustand
Appointment Secretary
White House
Washington, D.C.
20500
Dear Mr. Rustand:
Rich DeVos has suggested that I contact you to arrange
for President Ford's participation in the kickoff of Amway's
Bicentennial program, the re-signing of copies of the Declaration
of Independence by Americans, signifying a recommitment to the
principles upon which the United States was founded,
This project will be carried out by independent Amway
distributors located throughout the United States. This force
numbers nearly one-half million people. It is intended that the
initial period of activity will begin in June, 1975, and extend
into September, when the first retrieval of signed documents will
occur, A second major push will be opened in the early months
of 1976 and will be reinforced throughout the Bicentennial year.
Our goal is not fewer than twenty million signatures. It is
intended that appropriate publicity will be generated throughout
the time involved and that the signed documents will ultimately
be placed appropriately for safe keeping and recognition of their
historic value.
The project will be kicked off at Amway's Annual Leader-
ship Convention, which occurs this year in Washington, D.C. on
June 7. On June 4, 5 and 5, other activities in connection with
the major convention program will also occur in Washington. The
June 7 activities will be presented at the Capital Centre, when
18,000 Amway distributors from all over North America are expected
to attend.
We wish to offer the opportunity of being the first
signator to President Ford, America's foremost citizen. It has
occurred to us that arrangements might be made to accomplish
this in the Oval Office on Friday morning, June 6. Appropriate
video taping, filming and recording will ensure that the impact
I Agree -
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of President Ford's participation and personal recommitment will
be transmitted repeatedly all across the United States in the
months to follow. The video tape would be employed on Saturday,
June 7 at Capital Centre as a part of the kickoff of the National
Re-signing Program. We expect that a large number of Congressmen,
Senators and other Washington dignitaries will be present at that
time to participate in the ceremonies.
At this time, the re-signing of facsimiles of the
Declaration of Independence to be carried out by Amway distributors
is the only such project which will take place in all fifty states.
There is no commercial connotation, as the activities engaged in
by Amway distributors, who are all private business people, will
focus on making the documents available to all sections of the
populace through schools, service clubs, church groups, and to
personal contacts such as friends and family, To that end, the
films, slides and recordings created at the time of President
Ford's participation will be utilized by Amway distributors as
they carry on the activities of gathering more and more signatures.
We sincerely hope that it will be possible to arrange
the President's participation. To that end, I will be contacting
you soon by telephone to discuss it further.
Very truly yours,
Time Q. Ber
Noel A. Black, Director
Public Affairs
NAB/bjm
a.
GREATO
FORD
LIBRANY
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
WASHINGTON
June 5, 1975
Honorable Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Phil:
Enclosed is a self-explanatory copy of a letter to
Bill Baroody confirming an invitation being extended
by the National Bar Association.
The NBA, as you may be aware, is the predominant national
association of black lawyers. Its membership includes
roughly 98% of the black lawyers in this country who are
active practitioners. The current NBA president, Charles
Howard, is an old college chum.
Last August Mr. Howard sought my assistance in getting
President Ford as a speaker at this year's NBA convention.
In the past, NBA conventions that have been held in Wash-
ington, D.C. have been addressed by the President. At my
suggestion, Mr. Howard initially wrote directly to the
President. To date no definite word as to whether the
President may be in a position to honor the NBA's
invitation has been received.
Mr. Howard recently contacted me again regarding this
matter. Mr. Howard's staff needs to know as early as
possible whether or not a Presidential appearance is a
possibility. I therefore suggested that he write Bill
Baroody. I believe that this is a matter falling within
Bill's area of responsibility.
Should you think an appearance by the President is
feasible, I am sure that Mr. Howard would very much
-2-
like to get in touch with either you or one of your
colleagues.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
JOHN Who H. POWELL, JR.
Consultant to the Secretary
Enclosure
BAR
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
NBA
CHARLES P. HOWARD, JR., ESQ.
1500 American Building
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
(301) 727-0340
NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION, INC.
THE NATIONAL
A N B
ASSOCIATION
W. GEORGE ALLEN, ESQ.
President Elect. Florida
CARL J CHARACTER, ESQ.
1925
2nd Vice-President, Ohio
MARK McDONALD ESQ
3rd Vice-President, Texas
JUNIUS W. WILLIAMS. ESQ
4th Vice President, New Jersey
Acting Director
ELMER c JACKSON JR ESO
Membership Secretary, Kansas
CHARLES E. SMITH, ESQ.
ALLIE LATIMER WEEDEN. ESQ.
Secretary Washington, D.C.
WILHEMINA ROLARK, ESQ
Assistant Secretary, Kansas
ARTHENIA JOYNER ESQ
Treasurer, Florida
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
May 28, 1975
WILLIAM A. BLAKEY. ESO
Washington, D.C.
ALICE BONNER. ESQ
Houston Texas
LAWRENCE W. CARROLL, ESO
Chicago, Illinois
GEORGE W. CROCKETT, 111, ESQ
Detroit, Michigan
FLORENCE VAUGHAN JACKSON ESO
Mr. William J. Baroody
Los Angeles, California
GOLDEN JOHNSON, ESQ
Newark, New Jersey
Assistant to the President
REGIONAL DIRECTORS
LAWRENCE A BAILEY. ESQ
Region New York
White House
JOHN ANDERSON, ESO,
Region Pennsylvania
ALICE BRANTLEY RUCKER. ESQ
Washington, D.C.
Region Michigan
MAYRON CRENSHAW ESQ
Region Illinois
CHARLES BUSSEY. JR., ESQ
Region 5 - MISSOURI
JAMES SHEFFIELD. ESO
Dear Mr. Baroody:
Region Virginia
THOMAS SAMPSON. ESQ
Region Georgia
DAVID CUNNINGHAM, ESO
Region California
CONVENTION CO-CHAIRMEN
On August 17-23, 1975, the National Bar Association, Inc.
ARTHUR J. REYNOLDS. ESQ
Washington D.C.
will hold its 50th Annual Convention at the Washington Hilton
VIRGINIA DRAPER, ESO
Maryland
WILLIAM SMITH ESQ.
Hotel, Washington, D.C. We are requesting that President
Virginia
DEPUTY REGIONAL DIRECTORS
Region
Gerald Ford address the NBA 50th Anniversary Banquet on Friday,
JOYCE LONDON ESO
Massachusetts
EP deLISSER ESQ
August 22, 1975 at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Jamaica
GEORGE DONALD COVINGTON ESQ
New York
WILLIAM SIMS. ESQ.
New York
WALTER LEONARD, ESQ
I need not give you details as to who the National Bar
Massachusetts
ENNIS BOSWELL ESQ
Trinidad
Association is other than we expect over half of all the black
Region
LEVAN GORDON, ESO
Pennsylvania
lawyers in the United States with their families from across the
ALGIE R LEWIS ESQ
Washington, BC
GEORGIA GOSLEE. ESO
country, Canada, West Indies and Africa, to attend. We believe
Maryland
WENDELL G FREELAND ESQ.
Pennsylvania
it will be an ideal platform for the President to address the
Region 3
WEBSTER LYMAN, JR. ESQ
Ohio
minorities of America concerning his program for the next four
JULIAN COOK, ESQ
Michigan
CLARENCE ROGERS, ESQ
years, especially as it relates to them.
Ohio
JOHN 0. MOSS, ESQ
Indiana
Region &
WILLIAM H. McCLASKEY, ESQ.
Illinois,
The banquet is to be held in the main ballroom of the
RICHARD ARCHIA, JR. ESO
Wisconsin
LUCILLE WATTS. ESQ
Washington Hilton Hotel, Washington, D.C. Additional details
Michigan
JAMES PUROY, ESQ
Illinois
may be secured from the undersigned or Mr. Charles E. Smith,
Region
NED WADE, JR., ESQ
Texas
Director of NBA, 2109 E Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., phone
ELMO WILLARD, ESQ
Texas
ALFRED BONNER. ESQ
No. 202-872-0097.
Texas
Region
GEORGE A HARRIS. JR., ESQ
Virginia
A.J.H. CLEMENT, III. ESQ
North Carolina
It is my view that Mr. John Powell, former Chairman of
HEMPHILL PRIDE. ESQ.
South Caspline
SONNIE G. CUFFEY, ESQ
Virginia
E.E.O.C. would an appropriate person to present the President.
H.T. LOCKARD, ESQ.
Tennessee
Region ?
EARL F. HILLIARD, ESQ.
Alabama
LIONEL COLLINS, ESQ
I would appreciate your earliest reply so that adequate
Louisiana
T.J. CUNNINGHAM, ESQ.
Florida
preparations can be made.
R. JESS BROWN, ESQ.
Mississippi
Region a
BENJAMIN TRAVIS. ESQ.
California
Sincerely your
FORD
GEORGE HOLLAND, ESQ
California
JOSEPH PORTER, ESQ.
California
W. GAINES RILL, ESQ.
California
ERALD
HALVOR T. MILLER, JR., ESQ.
California
LIBRAR
DONALD DEAN MALEY, ESQ.
Washington
Charles P. Howard, Jre
President, NBA
50th Annual Convention - Washington, D.C. Hilton Hotel - August 17 to 23, 1975
CPHJr/cbl
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
WASHINGTON
June 16, 1975
Honorable Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Phil:
This is with further reference to my letter of June 5, 1975
with which was enclosed a copy of a letter to Bill Baroody
from Charles Howard, President of the National Bar Associ-
ation. The NBA Board of Directors would like to have
President Ford address the banquet session of the NBA
Annual Convention. The banquet session is scheduled for
Friday, August 22, 1975 at 7:30 PM. The Convention will
take place here in Washington at the Washington Hilton
from August 17 through 23, 1975.
Mr. Baroody has answered Mr. Howard's letter advising that
the NBA invitation has been forwarded to William W. Nicholson,
the Deputy in the President's Scheduling Office. I gather that
the President's schedule for August is now being formulated and
that there is a distinct possibility that the NBA invitation may be
honored.
I certainly appreciate whatever assistance you may have been able
to provide in response to my earlier letter. However, there con-
tinues to be considerable urgency vis a vis getting some of the
details settled. For example, in addition to the invitation
extended in his letter of May 28, 1975, Mr. Howard and the
NBA Board of Directors would very much like to have a meeting
arranged between President Ford and four or five of the key
NBA officers. In the event it develops that a Presidential
appearance is feasible and that a meeting such as suggested
above can be arranged, a preliminary meeting between Mr. Howard
and myself and appropriate White House staff ought also be
scheduled for the purpose of working out details.
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Needless to say, whatever assistance you may be in a position
to provide in getting this project off the ground, would be
appreciated.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
JOHN John H. POWELL, JR.
Consultant to the Secretary
Monday 6/16/75
President
Scheduling
1:45 The Social Office of the White House said there was
nothing scheduled for the Willard High School group.
I called Don Roskam's residence in Grand Rapids and
his wife said they were at the White House last Thursday.
I asked if they had sung for the President and she had
not heard from them to say whether or not they did.
I have checked with Warren Rustand's office and they have
no information on it.
Am now checking with Central Files to see if they received
a telegram to the President. They have nothing.
Checking to see if a telegram was received in that office. They
received a telegram dated June 6 to the President. Sent to
Mrs. Reta Shay (Chief of Mails)>---who is out until 6/27.
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went. Should have gone to the Social Office.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
SCHEDULING PROPOSAL
FROM: Philip W. BuchenTw.Bu
DATE: June 17,
VIA : Warren Rustand
MEETING:
A brief visit to see the President by
ten members of the Executive Committee of
the National Council of Community World
Affairs Organization.
DATE:
September 1975 -- at the time of the
State Department's NGO Conference
PURPOSE:
Marie Cady who is from Grand Rapids and
Secretary of the National Board is a long
time friend of the President. This brief
meeting would allow the President to indicate
his support for the World Affairs Councils
throughout the country. (See attached
letter addressed to the President from
Ms. Cady.)
FORMAT:
Oval Office (10 members)
10 minutes
CABINET
PARTICI-
PATION:
Dr. Kissinger (if he is available)
SPEECH
MATERIAL:
Talking points can be supplied by the State
Department.
PRESS
COVERAGE:
White House and Press Photo coverage.
RECOMMEND:
The National Security Council (NSC) staff
believes: "The members of this group
provide, at the grass roots level, a strong
constituency for an outward-looking US
foreign policy. They are particularly strong
supporters of US foreign assistance. A
meeting could permit the President to under-
line his foreign policy objectives and make
a strong pitch for foreign assistance."
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 17, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BRENT SCOWCROFT
FROM:
PHILIP BUCHEN T.W.B.
Before completing the attached Schedule
Proposal, I would like to have your
comments and suggestions.
Attachment
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MEMORANDUM
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
June 21, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. BUCHEN
FROM:
Jeanne W. Dav
SUBJECT:
Presidential Meeting with the Executive
Committee of the National Council of
Community World Affairs Organization
In response to your June 17 request to General Scowcroft, the NSC
Staff believes it would be useful for the President to meet briefly with
the Executive Committee of the National Council. The members of
this group provide, at the grass roots level, a strong constituency for
an outward-looking US foreign policy. They are particularly strong
supporters of US foreign assistance. A meeting could permit the
President to underline his foreign policy objectives and make a strong
pitch for foreign assistance.
WORLD AFFAIRS
ARE YOUR AFFAIRS
World Affairs Council
FEDERAL SQUARE BUILDING GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49502
PHONE 458-9535
May 30, 1975
President Gerald R. Ford
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear President Ford:
As you are probably aware, the Grand Rapids World Affairs
Council is one of perhaps fifty other such Councils in
the country, loosely joined together in a national
organization; The National Council of Community World
Affairs Organizations.
The purpose of all these organizations is similar--to
provide an educational program for citizen participation
in world affairs. As such, they provide platforms for
the spokesmen of governmental agencies, public and private
agencies involved in international activities and the
representatives of foreign governments. Dr. Kissinger
has appeared before several of these organizations recently.
Representatives of these national Councils meet several
times a year in Washington to renew and make additional
contacts with individuals and organizations helpful in
providing future programs.
The current president of this national organization is
John E. Rielly, President and Executive Director of the
Chicago Council on Foreign Relations, the largest and
oldest of the member organizations. Other outstanding
members of the Executive Committee include Richard C. Heggie,
Executive Director of the World Affairs Council of Northern
California, Dr. George C. Mitchell, Executive Director of
the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, and many others.
I have the pleasure of serving as Secretary of the national
board.
This board, as a usual procedure, holds a meeting in
Washington at the time of the State Department NGO
Conference. Such a conference, I understand, is being
planned for September, 1975.
President Gerald R. Ford
May 30, 1975
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If your schedule would allow it, an invitation to visit
with you briefly would be considered a very high honor
by the ten members of the Executive Committee of this
board.
On a personal note, I very well remember the day when
Carleton, then the editorial writer for the much-lamented
Grand Rapids Herald, commented that he had just written
an editorial supporting a young man who he was sure
would make a success in Washington. How much he would
enjoy knowing of the correctness of his predictions!
Members of the Grand Rapids Council take a great deal
of pride in the fact that you, as well as members of your
personal advisory staff; namely, Mr. Philip Buchen and
Mr. L. William Siedman, have shared a participation in
this organization.
Sincerely,
Marie
Marie Jay Cady
Executive Director
MJC/tw
Enclosure
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Pres:
and
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 17, 1975
Dear Clarence:
It was good to hear from you and to be
reminded of our experiences at law
school.
On the matter of your invitation to the
President for an appearance in Ann Arbor
on September 4, you will be hearing
directly from the President's Scheduling
Office. As you know, the President's
schedule is crowded by many demands on
his time, and I doubt he could justify
accepting this invitation unless the
event should happen to take place at a
time when he was otherwise in the area.
Sincerely,
Thil
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. Clarence Eldridge
President
University of Michigan Club
of Ann Arbor
P.O. Box 1771
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106
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Pres.
schooling
University of Michigan Club
OF ANN ARBOR
P.O. Box 1771 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106
June 14, 1975
Hon. Philip Buchen
The White House
Washington, D.O.
Dear Phil:
As a classmate of yours in law school, I am taking the
liberty of enclosing a copy of a letter addressed to the
President in the hope that you may want to discuss it
with him personally.
As President of the University of Michigan Club of Ann
Arbor, I am extending an invitation to him and also
yourself to our annual football kick-off lunch to be
held at Weber's Inn in Ann Arbor on Thursday September 4,
1975.
President Fleming of the University, Don Canham, Athletic
Director, and other officials attend this affair which has
become an integral part of the football season. Needless
to say, we would be honored and delighted to have both of
you as our guests at this traditional event.
If you have any questions or wish more details, you can
contact me at 313-994-2566.
Wishing you continued success in your endeavors, I am
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Very truly yours,
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Clarence Eldridge
University of Michigan Club
OF ANN ARBOR
P.O. Box 1771 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106
June 14, 1975
Hon. Gerald R. Ford
President
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. President:
On behalf of the University of Michigan Club of Ann Arbor,
I am extending an invitation to you to attend our annual
football kick-off lunch to be held at Weber's Inn in Ann
Arbor on Thursday, September 4, 1975. On that occasion
Coach Bo Schembechler of the Michigan team is the featured
speaker as we prepare for another season, one which we expect
to be outstanding and in which the Maize and Blue will be
going for its fifth straight conference title.
President Fleming of the University, Don Canham, Athletic
Director, Bob Forman, Executive Director of the Alumni
Association and other officials attend this affair which
has become an integral part of the football season. Need-
less to say, we would be honored and delighted to have you
and Phil Buchen, a classmate of mine, as our guests at this
traditional event.
You have my support and my best wishes for your continued
success in the arduous task before you.
Very truly yours,
Clarence Eldridge, President
U-M Club of Ann Arbor
LIBRARY GERALD R. FORD
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
SECTION OF
1155 EAST 60TH ST., CHICAGO. ILLINOIS 60637 TELEPHONE (312) 493-0533
FAMILY LAW
CHAIRMAN
Reply to: Lawrence H. Stotte:
Harry X. Cole
690 Market St.
134 N. LaSalle St.
Chicago. IL 60802
HAIRMAN-ELECT
Louise B. Raggio
nited Fidelity Bidg.
Dailas. TX 75202
VICE-CHAIRMAN
June 18, 1975
tenry H. Foster, Jr.
NYU School of Law
San Francisco, Stotter, Ca.
Washington Sq., S.
aw York, NY 10012
SECRETARY
axine T. McConnell
MU School of Law
Philip W. Buchen, Esq.
3315 Daniels St.
Dailas, TX 75273
Counsel to the President
EDIATE RETIRING
The White House
CHAIRMAN
Amaid J. Gibbs
Washington, D.C.
301 Napoleon, St.
Rouge, LA 70802
DELEGATE TO
Re: 1975 ABA Annual Meeting -
OF DELEGATES
Stanton L Ehrlich
Montreal, Canada
W. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60802
COUNCIL
Dear Mr. Buchen:
Officio, the Officers,
Retiring Chairman,
Delegate, and
Thomas D. Cochren
This is to acknowledge your letter of June 12, 1975
Independence, MO
Morris N. Hartman
concerning my invitation to President Ford.
Newark, NJ
Doris Jones Freed
New York, NY
Frankly, your letter comes as a disappointment, not
awredge H. Stotter
San Francisco, CA
so much because of the failure of a response from a busy
Harry D. Krause
President, but essentially from your total lack of under-
Champsign, IL
and G. Lamensdort
standing of or empathy with the problems of adopted children
Washington, DC
Laonard L. Loeb
in our society today. In this, you reflect not so much your
Milwsukee, WI
own lack of experience in this field, of which I have no
Elaine R. Sheps
New York, NY
information whatsoever, but rather reflect the collective
YOUNG LAWYERS
lack of knowledge of most practitioners who have successfully
SECTION LIAISON
Leonard Timpone
avoided any involvement or commitment in the emotional subtle-
7 S. Dearoorn St.
Chicago, IL 60802
ties, as well as the legal complexities, of a family law
LAW STUDENT
DIVISION LIAISON
practice.
Monica McKnight
versity of Oklahoma
Law School
Norman, OK 73089
In fact, our President was adopted. Millions of
others go through the same process each year. In many cases,
as with the President, there is no implication that such
persons are orphaned or separated from both parents. Never-
theless, the stereotype of an "adopted" child is exactly what
you portray in your letter. The consequence of this state of
affairs results in the belief by many, apparently you included,
that the acknowledgement of adoption processes reflects an
undesirable or unhealthy state of affairs.
GERALD FORD LIBRAGA
Page Two
June 18, 1975
It is precisely this type of thinking and the desire
to clear the air with respect to this subject that made me
feel it would be desirable to turn to the President for
his assistance in a matter which I still feel he would
understand upon personal reflection, but which I can
understand that persons who have not experienced such a
process first-hand, either as an attorney or client, could
not fairly comprehend.
My suggestion that the President would be the ideal
adopted child was simply an expression of a concept, rather
than a firm commitment to any specific form of language or
expressed laurel.
Perhaps you had occasion to become acquainted with
the recent coverage in U.S. News and World Reports con-
cerning the very detrimental role of the legal process in
adoption proceedings occurring throughout the country and
of the recent substantial and shocking testimony given be-
fore the House Committees investigating this matter. If
not, I would suggest that you request that a member of
your staff obtain this information for you so that you
might understand at least the state of affairs which makes
this entire matter so timely.
I am somewhat at a loss to understand your request
that I "reconsider the suggestion". If this is a matter
in which you or the President feel that he should or even
might lend his name, our section certainly could work out
some satisfactory basis for honoring the President, or even
acknowledging his interest. It is the spirit and concept
that we are concerned with.
Very LAWRENCE truly H. yours, STOTTER Stoll
LHS:mk
LIBRAST GERALD FORD
Stotter
THE WHITE HOUSE
Lawrence
WASHINGTON
June 12, 1975
Dear Mr. Stotter:
Your letter of June second addressed to the President
has been referred to me for reply. I appreciate the
desire of the Family Law Section Council to pay honor
to the President, but I have reservations about your
extolling his qualities and achievements as those of
an ideal adopted child. He was never in fact separated
from his natural mother and, although his mother divorced
his natural father, the latter lived until after
Mr. Ford reached adulthood. Thus his circumstances were
not those of a child who was orphaned or who was separated
from both parents and then adopted.
I would very much like you to reconsider the suggestion
you made in your letter, because I cannot recommend that
the President consent to your request.
Sincerely,
Thelip Philip N. Buchen Busher
Counsel to the President
Mr. Lawrence H. Stotter
Stern, Stotter & O'Brien
Suite 1000
690 Market Street
San Francisco, California 94104
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SECTION OF
FAMILY LAW
1155 EAST 60TH ST., CHICAGO. ILLINOIS 60637 TELEPHONE (312) 493-0533
CHAIRMAN
Please reply to:
Harry X. Cole
134 N LaSalle St.
690 Market St., Suite, 1000
Chicago, IL 60602
San Francisco, Ca. 94104
CHAIRMAN-ELECT
Louise 3. Raggio
United Fidelity Bldg.
Dallas, TX 75202
June 2, 1975
DATE
VICE-CHAIRMAN
Henry H. Foster, Jr.
NYU School of Law
THE PRESIDENT
40 Washington Sq., S.
New York, NY 10012
White House
SECRETARY
Washington, D.C.
Maxine T. McConnell
SMU School of Law
BREAKERS BUREAU
3315 Daniels St.
Dallas, TX 75275
Re: American Bar Assn Annual Meetings
IMEDIATE RETIRING
Montreal, Canada 1975
CHAIRMAN
Arnold J. Gibbs
APPOINTMENT OFFICE
301 Napoleon, St.
Rouge, LA 70802
Dear Mr. President:
DELEGATE TO
USE OF DELEGATES
Stanton L. Ehrlich
69 W. Washington St.
For over a year, our Family Law Section has been
Chicago, IL 60602
planning a program devoted to adoption matters for the
COUNCIL
Officio, the Officers,
annual meeting scheduled in Montreal this year. This pro-
Retiring Chairman,
Section Delegate, and
gram has now been set for Wednesday morning, August 13, 1975
Thomas D. Cochran
from 9:00 a.m. until Noon. I enclose herewith a copy of the
Independence, MO
Morris N. Hartman
planned format for this program.
Newark, NJ
Doris Jonas Freed
New York, NY
At our recent mid-year meeting, our Family Law Section
Lawrence H. Stotter
San Francisco, CA
Council felt that it would be a unique occasion to pay honor
Harry D. Krause
to you as the ideal adopted child grown up. We would, if
Champaign, IL
olland G. Lamensdorf
we can do SO with your consent, like to honor you at that
Washington, DC
Leonard L. Loeb
time, preferably in person, but, alternatively, in your
Milwaukee, WI
absence, with perhaps Mrs. Ford or some other member of your
Elaine R. Sheps
New York, NY
family appearing on your behalf.
YOUNG LAWYERS
SECTION LIAISON
Leonard Timpone
7 S. Dearborn St.
As I am sure you are aware, the entire question of
Chicago, IL 60802
adoption is one that is of national interest to the public
LAW STUDENT
DIVISION LIAISON
not only because of the recent Vietnam evacuations, but
Monica McKnight
niversity of Oklahoma
also because of the significant drop in birthrate and the
Law School
Norman, OK 73069
increased desire of people to adopt children without any
knowledge of where to go and how to do it. In this respect,
we feel that the legal profession can offer considerable assist-
ance. Obviously, your approval of our activities and the need
to focus attention on this matter will accomplish far more
than anything we could do through the normal channels.
Respectfully,
LAWRENCE H. STOTTER
Chairman, Adoption Committee
LHS:mk
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
1975
Montreal, Canada
ADOPTION COMMITTEE
Co-Chairmen: Professor Sanford N. Katz, Boston College Law School, Brighton, Mass.
Lawrence H. Stotter, Esquire, San Francisco, Cal.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13
9:00 a.m. -- 12 noon
PROGRAM
ADOPTION ROADWAYS AND ROADBLOCKS
MODERATOR:
Lawrence H. Stotter, Esquire
SPEAKERS:
Prof. Sanford N. Katz, Boston College Law School, Brighton, Mass.
Miss Ursula M. Gallagher, Specialist on Adoptions, United States
Children's Bureau, Department of Health, Education, and
Welfare, Washington, D. C.
Hon. Alfred L. Podolski, Chief Judge of Probate Courts, Dedham,
Mass.
Prof. Jerome A. Barron, George Washington University National Law
Center, Washington, D. C.
This program will be concerned with removing barriers to the place-
ment of children, the role of lawyers in the adoption process, the
increasing incidence of black market adoption with attendant law
enforcement problems, possibilities in international adoption, and
the rights of unwed fathers.
Presedent
Wednesday 6/18/75 Scheduling
2:35 In looking for something else, I came across the
attached letter to John Duffer re the White House
Dinner for the Judiary ------ which we were looking
for the other day.
This is the list you were looking for.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Perking John
WASHINGTON
February 6, 1975
Mr. John T. Duffner
Executive Assistant to
the Attorney General
Department of Justice
Constitution Avenue and Tenth
Street, N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20530
Dear Mr. Duffner:
Thank you very much for your earlier letter suggesting how
we might structure a dinner at the White House for the
Judiciary. The information is very helpful although we
are still exploring the possibility of developing a different
selection process so as to be more certain of including the
most distinguished jurists of the country.
I realize that you have now reached the point of formal
retirement from the Department of Justice after a long
career of distinguished service and I believe you do plan
to continue to be of service to the Department and the new
Attorney General. Under these circumstances, I would like
for you to have the enclosed information about Mr. Bruce
Sundlun.
I have known Bruce for some years and I have the highest
regard for him. Although he is a Democrat, he is a strong
supporter of President Ford. Therefore, my thought is if
there should occur a vacancy on the Federal District Court
of the District of Columbia, he should be given consideration
for nomination by the President.
Your having this information and suggestion will, I believe,
be the surest way of having his name come up for consideration
at an appropriate time.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Philip/W. Buchen
Counselor to the President
Enclosure
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20530
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MEMORANDUM FOR MR. PHILIP BUCHEN
THE WHITE HOUSE
Attached hereto are a list of the present members
of the Judicial Conference of the United States and a
list of others who might be considered for invitations
to a judicial reception.
The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Improvement
in Judicial Machinery and the House Judiciary Subcom-
mittee on Courts, Civil Liberties and the Administration
of Justice handle most legislation dealing with the
Courts. Although the Senate Subcommittee handled the
Omnibus Judgeship bill, Congressman Rodino is reported
to be in control of it in the House.
Executive Assistant to the
Deputy Attorney General
MEMBERS OF THE
JUDICIAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED STATES (28 USC 331)
Chief Justice Warren E. Burger
District of Columbia Circuit
Chief Judge David L. Bazelon
Chief Judge George L. Hart, Jr., District of Columbia
First Circuit
Chief Judge Frank M. Coffin
Chief Judge Andrew A. Caffrey, District of Massachusetts
Second Circuit
Chief Judge Irving R. Kaufman
Chief Judge Jacob Mishler, Eastern District of N. Y.
Third Circuit
Chief Judge Collins J. Seitz
Chief Judge Michael H. Sheridan, Middle District of Pa.
Fourth Circuit
Chief Judge Clement F. Haynsworth, Jr.
Judge Charles E. Simons, Jr., District of South Carolina
Fifth Circuit
Chief Judge John R. Brown
Chief Judge Alexander A. Lawrence, Southern District of Ga.
Sixth Circuit
Chief Judge Harry Phillips
Judge Robert L. Taylor, Eastern District of Tennessee
Seventh Circuit
Chief Judge Luther M. Swygert*
Judge James E. Doyle, Western District of Wisconsin
Eighth Circuit
Chief Judge Floyd R. Gibson
Chief Judge James H. Meredith, Eastern District of Mo.
Ninth Circuit
Chief Judge Richard H. Chambers
Judge Jesse W. Curtis, Central District of California
Tenth Circuit
Chief Judge David T. Lewis
Chief Judge Frederick A. Dougherty, Western District of Okla.
Court of Claims
Chief Judge Wilson Cowen
Court of Customs and Patent Appeals
Chief Judge Howard T. Markey
Chief Judge Luther M. Swygert will reach his 70th birthday
on February 7 and will be replaced by Judge Thomas E. Fairchild.
Suggested (for consideration) Additional Invitees
Assoc. Justice William O. Douglas
Assoc. Justice William J. Brennan
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Potter Stewart
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Byron R. White
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Thurgood Marshall
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Harry A. Blackmun
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Lewis F. Powell, Jr.
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William H. Rehnquist
Retired Assoc. Justice Stanley Reed
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Tom C. Clark
Chief Judge, Tax Court, Howard A. Dawson, Jr.
Chief Judge, Court of Military Appeals, VACANT
Director, Federal Judicial Center, Senior Judge Walter E. Hoffman
Director, Administrative Office of the U. S. Courts, Roland F. Kirks
Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee, James O. Eastland
Ranking Minority Member, Senate Judicial Committee, Roman L. Hruska*
Chairman, House Judiciary Committee, Peter W. Rodino
Ranking Minority Member, House Judiciary Committee, Edward Hutchinson
Chairman, Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Improvement in Judicial Machinery,
Quentin N. Burdick
Ranking Minority Member, Sen. Jud. Subcommittee on Improvement in Jud. Machinery,
Roman L. Hruska*
Chairman, Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of
Justice, House Judiciary Committee, Robert W. Kastenmeier
Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the
Administration of Justice, House Judiciary Committee, Thomas F. Railsback
is
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Pres.
June 3, 1975
MEMORANDUM TO: WARREN RUSTAND
ocheling
FROM:
SUSAN PORTER
In our last staff meeting, Mrs. Ford again
mentioned the possibility of a dinner for the
Supreme Court and the Judiciary. I conveyed to
her at the time that this was very much OR the
minds of the West Side. However, I did want to
pass along to you her continuing, particular
interest in this.
Thank you.
c: Philip Buehen
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Canselled
Wednesday 9/18/74
DINNER
10/18/74
8 p.m.
9:05 Lucy Winchester called to ask if we had come up
with a guest list for their dinner on October 18th for the
members of the Federal Judiciary and spouses.
Jay and I were discussing this -- and he feels that we
should talk about the timing of this type of dinner in view
of all the Watergate cases that are pending before the
various courts.
Have had this
deferred conversations through with
Lucys of Warren
ML/81/b
LIBRARY GERALD R. FORD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 10, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR PHILLIP W. BUCHEN
FROM:
LUCY WINCHESTER /.W
SUBJECT:
Guest list for October 18, 1974 Dinner
A black tie dinner has been scheduled for 8:00 p.m. on Friday
evening October 18, 1974 for the members of the Federal Judiciary
and spouses. I think that you should be responsible for this guest
list. If possible we would like to have your guest list to submit
for Mrs. Ford's approval by Wednesday, September 18, 1974.
It should include the following information:
1.
Correct marital status
2.
Correct title and place of business
3.
Current home address and phone number (include area code)
4.
Current business address and phone number (include area code)
The State Dining Room can seat 120 persons.
Thank you for any further guidance you might be able to provide.
CC: Warren Rustand
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President
Schoduling
requisted
9/18/75
June 19, 1975
Branadoper
Dear Mr. Bransdorfer:
Thank you for your letter of May 13th renewing your
invitation to the President to address the main
banquet of the Annual Meeting of the Michigan State
Bar which will be held Thursday evening, September 18.
The President very much appreciates your courtesy in
renewing this invitation but, as the schedule for
September has developed, he will not be able to join
you on the 18th. The President has asked that I
express his very best wishes to you and to all who
will be in attendance at the Annual Meeting of the
Michigan Bar Association.
Sincerely,
Warren S. Rustand
Appointments Secretary
to the President
Mr. Stephen C. Bransdorfer
President
State Bar of Michigan
306 Townsend Street
Lamsing, Michigan 48933
WSR:jem
CC: Philip Buchen
cc: 2 copies nancy gemmell
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Prisic
schooling
May 19, 1975
Dear Steve:
Thank you for sending me a copy of your letter to
Warren Rustand and for your invitation to Bunny
and me to join the President if he is able to attend
the Annual Meeting of the State Bar on Thursday
evening, September 18, 1975.
As you know, the Scheduling Office has great diffi-
culty in arranging for the many appearances
requested of the President, and often he must
decline even those which he would very much like
to make. However, I know that your invitation will
be given most careful consideration and that you
will be advised of the scheduling decision as soon
as possible.
Best personal regards.
Sincerely,
Thil
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. Stephen C. Bransdorfer
President
State Bar of Michigan
306 Townsend Street
Lansing, Michigan 48933
CC: Warren Rustand
Presidents
STATE BAR
STATE BAR OF
1935
OF MICHIGAN scheduling 9/18/75
306 TOWNSEND STREET
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933
TELEPHONE (517) 372-9030
Starhen
IDENT
May 13, 1975
MICHAEL FRANCK
C. BRANSDORFER
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
HAMDS
EMERY C. FREEMAN
ELECT
ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
E. BUSHNELL JR.
FOR AUMINISTRATION
OIT
PRESIDENT
G. REAMON
RAPIOS
State
Ba SHELDON L. HOCHMAN
TAXT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DOUGLAS L. SWEET
ETARY
L. HARDIG, JR.
DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH
MGHAM
WASH
FARHAT
of Michigan
MISSIONERS
BARRIS
BOYDEN
RAPIOS
DANER
Philip Buchen, Esq.
LEMENS
STUART HOFFIUS
Counsel to the President
RAPIDS
J. KEATING
The White House
KRSUL JR.
Washington, D. C.
E. LEMIRE
NABA
LEWIS
MAZOO
Dear Phil:
W. LUNGERSHAUSEN
D. MOSSNER
Enclosed is a copy of my letter of this date to
REESE
Warren Rustand, Appointments Secretary to the President.
RENFREW
ORION
M. RUDE
He may have mentioned to you that we chatted briefly when
(EGON
R. AUTHERFORD
I was in Washington recently.
SCHNELZ
LAKE
SCHLOFF
I am sorry that I was unable to see you personally,
SMITH
but you were tied up with meetings relating to the fall
SOWELL
of Saigon.
E. TRACY, JR.
TRAYCIK
Please give the President my best wishes and hope
D. ULRICH
ARBOR
that his schedule will permit him to accept the invitation
of the State Bar to serve as speaker at the main banquet
of the Annual Meeting scheduled for Thursday evening,
September 18, 1975. We are very hopeful that you and Mrs.
Buchen can also be with us at that time.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
Steve
Stephen C. Bransdorfer
SCB:er
Enclosure
STATE EAR
OF MICHIGAN
1935
306 TOWNSEND STREET
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933
TELEPHONE (517) 372-9030
May 13, 1975
PRANCDORFER
MICHAEL FRANCK
EMPLANE DIRECTOR
EMERY c. FREEMAN
DESHNELLUR
DIABORDA
SHELDONE MOCHMAN
REAMON
ASSIGNMENT CIRCLINE
Mr. Warren S. Rustand
DOUGLAS L. SWEET
HARDIC JR.
CARESTOR CA RESEARCH
AM
AND VELGHMENT
Appointments Secretary
PHILIP 0. SPELMAN
ARHAT
DIRECTOR OF
to the President
COMMUNICATIONS
The White House
BOYDEN
Washington, D. C.
DANER
****
TUART HOFFIUS
HAMES
Dear Mr. Rustand:
KEATING
KRSUL. JR
E. LIMIRE
It was a pleasure to have a chance to chat with you
13A
LEWIS
recently when I was in Washington. You indicated at that
4700
W. LUNGERSHAUSEN
time that the President's schedule for next September would
D. MOSSNER
probably be formulated during the middle of this month.
REESE
ENFREW
PRION
You will recall we invited the President to serve as
M. RUDE
CON
the speaker at the main banquet of the Annual Meeting of
SR. AUTHERFORD
IT
the State Bar scheduled for Thursday evening, September 18,
NE SCHNELZ
LAKE
1975.
SCHLOFF
KT
SMITH
1.7
SOWELL
The Annual Meeting will be held at the Raleigh House
AT
E. TRACY, JR.
in Southfield, Michigan. The attendance at the Annual
at
TRAYCIK
Banquet has been in the area of approximately 600 persons,
TO. ULRICH
RACH
the capacity of the downtown Detroit hotels. The Raleigh
House has a larger capacity. We therefore anticipate that
if the President is able, to be with us, approximately 1,200
to 1,500 persons would be in attendance.
Because the President is a member both of the Grand
Rapids Bar Association and the Michigan State Bar, it would
be a unique event for the legal profession in this state for
him to serve as the guest speaker.
Again, it was a pleasure to have the chance to meet
and talk with you this past month.
Please give President Ford my best wishes.
If we can supply any further information in regard to
this invitation, please feel free to contact me at your
convenience.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
S.C.B
SCB:er
Stephen C. Bransdorfer
CC: Philip Buchen, Esq.
Presidents
scheduling
October 7, 1974
Dear Steve:
My hearty congratulations to you on your election to be
President of the State Bar.
Surely, if the President is able to attend and be the main
speaker at your annual meeting in September 1975, Mrs. Buchen
and 1 will be with him.
You are most thoughtful to think of giving us an invitation as well.
The scheduling people here will have to determine when they may
allow you to go ahead with arrangements for the President's
appearance, If is is possible, but I will pass on your desire for
an early decision.
I appreciate your warm congratulations and best wishes to me.
Sincerely yours,
Philip W. Buches
Counsel to the President
Mr. Stephen c. Bransdorfer
President
State Bar of Michigan
306 Townsend Street
Lansing, Michigan 48933
as: Warren Rustand
PWB;ed
GERAL FORD
STATE
BAR
MICHIGAN OF BARK ATE
OF MICHIGAN
1935
306 TOWNSEND STREET
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933
TELEPHONE (517) 372-9030
MICHAEL FRANCK
SIDENT
September 24, 1974
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
C. BRANSDORFER
AND RAPIDS
EMERY C. FREEMAN
ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SIDENT-ELECT
FOR ADMINISTRATION
E. BUSHNELL, JR.
TROIT
SHELDON L HOCHMAN
ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
E-PRESIDENT
Mr. Philip W. Buchen
FOR PROGRAM
AM G. REAMON
AND RAPIDS
DOUGLAS L. SWEET
Counsel to the President
DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH
the
AND DEVELOPMENT
L. HARDIG, JR.
MINGHAM
The White House
PHILIP 0. SPELMAN
DIRECTOR OF
EASURER
FARHAT
Washington, D.C. 20500
COMMUNICATIONS
NSING
MMISSIONERS
E. BARRIS
Dear Phil:
TROIT
M. BOYDEN
AND RAPIDS
IAM P. COONEY
I thought you would like to receive an advance
TROIT
C. DANER
copy of the September Bar Journal of the State
CLEMENS
R. STUART HOFFIUS
Bar of Michigan.
RAPIDS
J. KEATING
TROIT
I have not had a chance to offer you my sincere
A. KRSUL, JR.
TROIT
congratulations on your appointment as Counsel
E. LEMIRE
CANABA
to the President. I am going to miss seeing you
5. LEWIS
ALAMAZOO
late in the afternoon at the Athletic Club.
W. LUNGERSHAUSEN
ETROIT
D. MOSSNER
AGINAW
Enclosed is a copy of my letter to President Ford.
ERT REESE
ETROIT
As you can see, we have invited the President to
RENFREW
OAK
attend and be the main speaker at our Annual
HUR M. RUDE
USKEGON
Meeting in September 1975. We would be honored
ARLES R. RUTHERFORD
if you and Mrs. Buchen could also attend. I know
ETROIT
SCHNELZ
that the President's schedule probably is not
WALLED LAKE
M. SMITH
planned this far in advance. However, we would
RETROIT
SOWELL
very much appreciate having an early indication
DETROIT
E. TRACY, JR.
as to whether there is a real possibility that he
CETROIT
B. TRAYCIK
might be able to return to Michigan for the event
LINT
BERT D. ULRICH
in order to permit us to begin planning the extensive
ARBOR
arrangements which would be required.
Again, you have my congratulations on your appoint-
ment as Counsel to the President. I look forward
to seeing you again. With best wishes.
Cordially,
Steve
Stephen C. Bransdorfer
SCB:bjs
President
FORD
Enclosures:
Copy of letter to President Ford;
September Bar Journal.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 23, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PHILIP BUCHEN
FROM:
WARREN RUSTAND
SUBJECT:
Invitation to the Presidentto address
National Bar Association during their
convention in the city in August
I would appreciate your comments and recommendation on this
invitation to the President.
Thank you.
QERALD FORD LIBRARY
June 12, 1975
Dear Mr. Howard:
Mr. Baroody has forwarded your letter
of May 28 requesting the President to
address the banquet session of the 50th
Annual Convention of the National Bar
Association on Friday evening, August 22,
1975, at the Washington Hilton Hotel.
Your letter is being carried forward for
careful consideration as the President's
schedule for August is being worked out,
and just as soon as it is possible we
will be back in touch with you.
In the meantime, the President has
asked that I thank you for your thought-
fulness of him and express to you his
best wishes.
Sincerely,
William W. Nicholson
Deputy Director
Scheduling Office
Mr. Charles P. Howard, Jr.
President
National Bar Association
1500 American Building
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
2 cc's to Nancy Gemmell (sent)
cc and incmg to Mary Widner for Aug. 22 cal. cons.
WWN:MHR:clm
THE as a. FORD LIBRARY
BAR
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
NBA
CHARLES P. HOWARD, JR., ESQ.
1500 American Building
(301) 727-0340
THE NATIONAL
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Baltimore, Maryland 21202
NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION, INC.
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ASSOCIATION
Items
A
W. GEORGE ALLEN, ESG.
President- Florida
CARL CHARACTER. ESO.
1925
2nd Vice-President, Onio
MARK T McDONALD. ESO.
3rd Vice-President, Texas
JUNIUS W WILLIAMS. ESQ.
4th Vice-President. New Jersey
Acting Director
ELMER C. JACKSON. JR. ESQ.
CHARLES E. SMITH, ESQ.
Membership Secretary, Kansas
ALLIE LATIMER WEEDEN. ESQ.
Secretary. Washington, D.C.
WILHEMINA ROLARK. ESQ.
Assistant Secretary. Kansas
ARTHENIA JOYNER, ESQ.
Treasurer, Florida
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
May 28, 1975
WILLIAM A. BLAKEY, ESO.
Washington, D.C.
ALICE A BONNER. ESQ.
Houston, Taxas
LAWRENCE W. CARROLL ESO.
Chicago, Illinois
GEORGE W. CROCKETT. no. ESQ.
Detroit Michigan
FLORENCE VAUGHAN JACKSON, ESQ.
Mr. William J. Baroody
Los Angeles, California
GOLDEN JOHNSON, ESO.
Newark, New Jersey
Assistant to the President
REGIONAL DIRECTORS
LAWRENCE R. BAILEY, ESO.
Region New York
White House
JOHN ANDERSON. ESQ.
Region Pennsylvania
ALICE BRANTLEY RUCKER. ESQ.
Washington, D.C.
Region Michigan
MAYRON # CRENSHAW. ESO.
Region Illinois
CHARLES L. BUSSEY. JR., ESQ.
Region Missouri
JAMES SHEFFIELD. ESO.
Dear Mr. Baroody:
Region Virginia
THOMAS SAMPSON. ESQ.
Region Georgia
DAVID CUNNINGHAM. ESQ.
Region California
On August 17-23, 1975, the National Bar Association, Inc.
CONVENTION CO-CHAIRMEN
ARTHUR J. REYNOLDS ESQ
Washington, D.C.
will hold its 50th Annual Convention at the Washington Hilton
VIRGINIA DRAPER. ESQ.
Maryland
WILLIAM A. SMITH. ESQ.
Hotel, Washington D.C., We are requesting that President
Veginia
DEPUTY REGIONAL DIRECTORS
Region
Gerald Ford address the NBA 50th Anniversary Banquet on Friday,
JOYCE LONDON. ESQ
Massachusets
EP deLISSER. ESQ
August 22, 1975 approximately 7:30 p.m.
Aumaica
GEORGE DONALD COVINGTON, ESO.
New York
WILLIAM SIMS. ESQ.
New York
WALTER LEONARD ESQ
I need not give you details as to who the National Bar
Massachusetts
ENNIS BOSWELL ESQ
Toband
Association is other than we expect over half of all the black
Regism
LEVAN GORDON. ESO.
Pennsylvania
lawyers in the United States with their families from across the
ALGIE LEWIS ESO.
Washington, D.C.
GEORGIA GOSLEE ESQ.
country, Canada, West Indies and Africa, to attend. We believe
MaryLand
WENDELL G FREELAND. ESQ.
Pennsylvania
it will be an ideal platform for the President to address the
Region 3
WEBSTER LYMAN. JR., ESO.
Onio
minorities of America concerning his program for the next four
JULIAN COOK. ESQ
Michigan
CLARENCE ROGERS. ESO.
years, especially as it relates to them.
Ohio
JOHN O. MOSS. ESQ.
indiana
Pegion
WILLIAM M. McCLASKEY, ESO.
Minore
The banquet is to be held in the main ballroom of the
RICHARD ARCHIA. JR., ESO.
1
LUCILLE A. WATTS. ESQ.
Washington Hilton Hotel, Washington, D.C. Additional details
Michigan
JAMES PUROY E3Q.
Illinois
may be secured from the undersigned or Mr. Charles E. Smith,
Region
NED WADE. JR., ESO.
Texas
Director of NBA, 2109 E Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., phone
ELMO WILLARD. ESO.
Taxas
ALFRED BONNER. eso.
No. 202-872-0097.
Texas
Region
GEORGE A. HARRIS, JR., ESQ.
Virgania
A.J.H. CLEMENT. M. ESQ.
100.19 Caroline
It is my view that Mr. John Powell, former Chairman of
NEMPHILL PRIOR. ESQ.
South Carolina
SONNIE G. CUFFEY, ESQ.
Virginia
E.E.O.C. would an appropriate person to present the President.
M.T. LOCKARD. ESO.
Tennessee
Region ?
EARL HILLIARD. ESO.
Alabame
LIONEL F COLLINS. ESO.
I would appreciate your earliest reply so that adequate
Louisiana
T.J. CUNNINGHAM, ESO.
Flends
preparations can be made.
R. JESS BROWN, ESQ.
Mississippi
Region B
California
GEORGE HOLLAND, ESQ.
Sincerely
JOSEPH PORTER, ESQ.
California
Chas yours LIBRANK
BERALD
BENJAMIN TRAVIS, ESQ.
California
W. GAINES HILL. ESG.
California
HALVOR T. MILLER. JR., ESQ.
California
DONALD DEAN HALEY, ESO.
Washington
Charles P. Howard, Jr.
President, NBA
50th Annual Convention - Washington, D.C. Hilton Hotel August 17 to 23, 1975
CPHJr/cbl
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 24, 1975
8/22/75
MEMORANDUM FOR:
WARREN RUSTAND
FROM:
PHILIP BUCHEN W.B.
SUBJECT:
Invitation to the President to
Address National Bar Associ-
ation during their Convention
in the city in August
If at all possible, I believe the President should
respond to the invitation of the National Bar Associ-
ation to address its 50th Anniversary Banquet on
Friday, August 22.
In support of this invitation I enclose a copy of a
letter from Mr. John Powell.
At the time the President accepted the Report of the
Commission on Revision of the Federal Court Appelate
System, there was general agreement that the President
should in the near future address the subject of
reforming or improving the Federal court system. Such
an address would cover a much wider range of issues
than that addressed by the Commission on Appelate
System. It maybe that this group would provide a
suitable audience for such an address.
CC: William Baroody
Ken Lazarus
Attachment
LEZIUS-HILES.
The Image Maker
1929 EAST 61st STREET
CLEVELAND. OHIO 44103
PHONE (216) 432-2000
ROBERT P. HURLEY
Creative Marketing Director
June 27, 1975
Mr. Gerald R. Ford
President of the United States
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear President Ford:
On May 7, 1974, I wrote you after our brief visit at the DKE Shant
following your commencement address at the U. of M. It hardly seems
possible what has happened in the interim--you are probably more
aware of that than anyone else. It makes me feel very proud to be a
Deke when I see what you are accomplishing in a very deliberate and
progressive manner. Your candor, sincerity and strength of purpose
is coming through as the myriad of problems you inherited are slowly
being solved.
As I mentioned in my previous letter, I have become deeply involved
in a Bicentennial television special, "The Evolution of America,"
featuring members of the internationally famous Cleveland Orchestra,
the 200 member Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, renowned narrators and
guest soloists. The program will be broadcast live from Constitution
Hall on the PBS national network, 8:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M., the eve-
ning of May 22, 1976.
This unique event would unfold the history of America from the 1700's
to 1976 in song, music and narration. The program would open with
keynote remarks. The narrators would describe "The Evolution of
America" and highlight the various milestones of our history. The
music ensemble would sing and play at various times during or follow-
ing a narration to musically portray an event or period of history.
The camera would focus on different paintings and scenes that would
depict epoch events and move to locations of monumental interest with
song, music and narration. For example, to represent the Civil War
period, we might film the battlefield and cemetary at Gettysburg,
while the orchestra and chorus would render "The Battle Hymn of the
Republic" and the narrator would recite the Gettysburg Address live
from Constitution Hall.
The opening part of the televised program would present some back-
ground on the history, culture and industry of Cleveland as well as
material describing the history of the internationally famous
Cleveland Orchestra and Chorus. Included in this first half hour
would be the arrival of dignitaries to create a "Premiere" atmosphere.
Mr. Gerald R. Ford
President of the United States
June 27, 1975
Page 2.
It is hoped the program would be a "Presidential Cabinet Evening"
similar to the one we had for the "Inaugural Evening at Ford's
Theatre" in 1968. We would feel highly privileged if you and Mrs.
Ford, members of your family, Cabinet Members and their wives and
other VIP's would attend. Your presence would assure an outstand-
ing performance that would go down in history as a famous event in
which Cleveland and its sponsoring companies are contributing to
the celebration of the nation's 200th Anniversary. Following the
show we are hoping to arrange a reception at the nearby Corcoran
Art Gallery.
We are beginning preparations that require sufficient lead time
for such a noteworthy project. We anxiously hope for your favor-
able reply.
Fraternally yours,
Bob Hurley
Robert P. Hurley
Omicron '45
RPH:od
cc: Mr. Phillip Buchen
Ms. Robert Hartmann
Ms. Mildred Leonard
Dr. William Marrs
Mr. Warren Rustand
Ms. Susan Stover
is
D ear Phil,
GERALD
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LIBRARA
Brother Bill joins me we
in sending our best!
in Washington for my the
were soris wedding on game 14
Bob Hurley
LEZIUS-HILES
The Image Maker
1929 EAST 61st STREET
CLEVELAND. OHIO 44103
PHONE (216) 432-2000
ROBERT P. HURLEY
Creative Marketing Director
May 7, 1974
Mr. Gerald R. Ford
Vice President of the United States
S-212
Capitol Building
Washington, D. C. 20515
Dear Jerry:
It was just great that you made that extra effort amidst
incredible pressures and schedules to once again join
"A Band of Brothers". The last time we had met was in 1941
when you and your wife chaperoned our Pledge Formal Dinner
at the Allenel Hotel.
As I briefly mentioned, I was a partner with Stewart Udall
and Frankie Hewitt (Ford Theatre Society) in negotiating,
developing and sponsoring the nationwide Presidential
Cabinet Evening Telecast in 1968, "Inaugural Evening at
Ford's Theatre". I looked for you at the reception in the
Potomac Electric Power Building following the show, but
missed you.
Six years later and twenty years earlier, the name Ford
still looms big in my life. Upon graduation, my first job
was working for Ford Motor Company. Recently, my son Bob
who graduated from American University last year in Commun-
ications (working full-time in radio and television with the
ABC News Bureau) became Legislative Assistant to Congressman
Bill Ford, 15th District, Michigan (no relation!).
Now, I have just recently become involved in a project
emanating from Cleveland, which could be a repeat of 1968
at Ford's Theatre ala 1976 with a Bicentennial theme.
Mr. Gerald R. Ford
Vice President of the United States
May 7, 1974
Page 2.
I plan to be in Washington, D. C. later this month to
discuss some preliminary ideas and will contact John Warner
as you kindly suggested.
Being a Ford man, I would appreciate keeping you informed
of our progress hoping to enlist your support and advice
at the appropriate time.
Fraternally yours,
Bob Hurley
Omicron '45
RPH:od
P. S. Your staff was most courteous and helpful in
enabling me to have a few words with you at the
Shant.
cc: Ms. Sue Stover
Mr. Warren Russkind
Mr. Robbin Martin