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The original documents are located in Box 9, folder "Desegregation - Boston School
Busing" of the Philip Buchen Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Deminitrations
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20530
Boxton
January 9, 1975
Honorable William M. Bulger
State Senator
Boston, Massachusetts
Dear Senator Bulger:
The President has forwarded to me your telegram of
January 2, 1975, expressing your deep concern for the
rights of the students and parents of the Boston school
system.
Because we believe that the parties to the litigation
have fully and adequately presented the issues to the
District Court and will do so before the Supreme Court if
review is granted, we have decided that it is not necessary
or appropriate for the United States to intervene in the
case.
There are, of course, many Americans who legitimately
are deeply troubled and concerned with the practical
problems associated with the use of busing as a remedy to
eliminate school segregation. However, I cannot over-
emphasize this Department and indeed this Administration's
unrelenting commitment to the rule of law. Accordingly,
I believe it essential that governmental officials at all
levels do everything within their power to emphasize to
the people of Boston that the issues involved in the Boston
school case can be settled only through the judicial process.
Any actions outside the courtroom designed to frustrate a
judicial decree or calculated to bring the judiciary into
disrespect cut to the essence of those shared premises upon
which our system of government rests.
L.D.Sillern Sincerely,
Laurence H. Silberman
Deputy Attorney General
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To:
Larry Silberman
From: Phil Buchen P.W.B.
After pondering how to answer from here
the attached telegram, I believe it had best
be handled by your office as you deem
prudent.
Would be glad to discuss it further, if you
would like.
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January 6, 1975
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After pondering how to answer from here
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WARREN G. MAGNUSON, WASH.
MILTON R. YOUNG, N. DAK.
OHN c. ITENNIS, MISS.
ROMAN L. HRUSKA, NEBR.
JCHN O. PASTORE. R.I.
NORRIS COTTON, N.H.
ALAN BIBLE, NEV.
CLIFFORD P. CASE, N.J.
ROBERT C. BYRD, W. VA.
HIRAM L. FONG, HAWAII
GALE W. MCGEE, WYO.
EDWARD W. BROOKE, MASS.
United States Senate
MIKE MANSFIELD, MONT.
MARK O. HATFIELD, OREG.
WILLIAM PROXMIRE, WIS.
TED STEVENS, ALASKA
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
JOSEPH M. MONTOYA, N. MEX.
CHARLES MCC. MATHIAS, JR., MD.
DANIEL K. INOUYE, HAWAII
RICHARD S. SCHWEIKER, PA.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
ERNEST F. HOLLINGS, S.C.
HENRY BELLMON, OKLA.
BIRCH EAYH, IND.
THOMAS F. EAGLETON, MO.
LAWTON CHILES, FLA.
JAMES R. CALLOWAY
CHIEF COUNSEL AND STAFF DIRECTOR
December 3, 1974
DEC 6 1974
Mr. William Timmons
Special Assistant for Congressional Relations
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Bill:
During the week of December 16, I will be back in Washington
and would greatly appreciate an opportunity to visit with the
President on the school busing situation in Oklahoma City.
When he was in Oklahoma City, I gave him a letter on this
matter and told him that I would like to talk to him further
about it. If such a meeting can be worked out during that week,
I would also like to have the following persons present:
Dr. Bill Lillard, Superintendent of Schools, Oklahoma City
Dr. Bruce Howell, Superintendent of Schools, Tulsa
Dr. Glen Snyder, University of Oklahoma
Federal District Judge Fred Daugherty, Oklahoma City.
Your prompt assistance in this matter will be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Henry
Henry Bellmon
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 18, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR PHILIP W. BUCHEN
SUBJECT: Senator Bellmon Letter on Busing
In the attached correspondence, Senator Bellmon requests a meeting with
President Ford on the school busing situation in Oklahoma City. He has
asked to bring a Federal District Court Judge with him.
I have checked with the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice
and they are unaware of any significant litigation pending in Oklahoma City.
In any event, I think it inappropriate at this time for President Ford to have
a meeting on busing and inappropriate at any time for a Federal District
Court Judge to attend.
I would suggest a referral to the Department of Justice, asking that Deputy
Attorney General Silberman contact Senator Bellmon and arrange a meeting
at Justice if appropriate. However, since Senator Bellmon suggests he has
already personally delivered a letter to the President on this subject, and no
doubt will attempt to contact the President directly again, I feel the referral
to Justice should come from your office.
Please give me a call if you have any questions.
Goth
Geoff Shepard
December 19, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR:
LAURENCE SILBERMAN
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
FROM:
PHILIP BUCHEN
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
See attached meme from G. Shepard to me and copy of letter
to President from Senater Bellmon.
I would appreciate your handling this as you deem appropriate.
ec: Warren Rustand (w/ene.)
Geoff Shopard
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
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Date: December 9, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DR. CAVANAUGH
FROM:
WILLIAM W. NICHOLSON
SUBJECT:
Oklahoma Leaders Mtg. to discuss Busing
(Senator Henry Bellmon request )
The attached is for your appropriate handling.
Thank you.
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DATE RECEIVED
December 6, 1974
DEC 9 1974
LOSAGE
SPRAKING BUREAU
Dear Henry:
LOTHER Dr Coronaugh
APPORTMENT OFFICE
Thank you for your December 3 letter about
your desire for an appointment with the President
for yourself and four Oklahoma leaders to discuss
the school busing situation in Oklahoma City.
1 will be pleased to ask that prompt consideration
be given to your request and you will hear further
as soon as possible.
With best regards,
Sincerely,
William E, Timmons
Assistant to the President
The Honorable Henry Bellmon
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
bcc: w/incoming to Warren Rustand for ACTION
bcc; w/incoming to James Cavanaugh for your information
bcc: w/incoming to Shirley Jo Hays - FYI
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Dec. 16, 1974
To:
Roland Elliott
From: Eva Daughtrey
I understand Geoff Shepard has
drafted a reply to the telegram
from Louise Day Hicks.
For your records, I am attaching
the original of her telegram.
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Dec. 16, 1974
To:
Roland Elliott
From: Eva Daughtrey
I understand Geoff Shepard has
drafted a reply to the telegram
from Louise Day Hicks.
For your records, I am attaching
the original of her telegram,
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December 16, 1974
Mrs. Louise Day Hicks
City Councilor
Boston, Massachusetts
I appreciate your expression of concern relative to the
tragic violence in the Boston area. My heart goes out
to the students and their families who have suffered the
consequences of disorder and distmptions. I join in
urging that peace be restored throughout the schools
and neighborhoods affected. I am confident that the
responsible citizens of the Boston area and local government
officials are determined and competent to resolve the current
situation. I am also confident that the people involved will
recognise that further tragedy can solve nothing and reason
must replace irresponsible action.
GERALD R. FORD
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Friday 12/13/74
school
problem
10:00 Bill Roberts has received a copy of a telegram
from Louise Day Hicks to the President and would like
to talk with you about it -- original came here.
(Re the Boston school problem)
Also would like an update of the situation in South Boston.
They talked.
10:25 Mr. Buchen sent a copy to Jim Casserly in Paul Theis'
office -- Rm. 115 EOB.
FLO B. FORD LIBRAN
December 16, 1974
Mrs. Louise Day Hicks
City Councilor
Boston, Massachusetts
I appreciate your expression of concern relative to the
tragic violence in the Boston area. My heart goes out
to the students and their families who have suffered the
consequences of disorder and distriptions. I join in
urging that peace be restored throughout the schools
and neighborhoods affected. I am confident that the
responsible citizens of the Boston area and local government
officials are determined and competent to resolve the current
situation. I am also confident that the people involved will
recognize that further tragedy can solve nothing and reason
must replace irresponsible action.
GERALD R. FORD
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
For Geof Shepard
per our conversation.
P.W.B.
DRAFT 12/13/74
Jack Casserly/PWBuchen
TELEGRAM TO: Mrs. Louise Day Hicks
City Councilor
Boston, Massachusetts
I appreciate your expression of concern relative to the
tragic violence in the Boston area. My heart goes out to the
students and their families who have suffered the consequences
of disorder and disruptions, I join in urging that peace be
restored throughout the schools and neighborhoods affected. I
am confident that the responsible citisens of the Boston area and
local government officials are determined and competent to resolve
the current situation. I am also confident that the people involved
will recognize that further tragedy can solve nothing and reason
must replace irresponsible action.
GERALD R. FORD
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By JOHN KIFNER
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BOSTON: Dec. 12-After 15
front of Southie High, tow screamed and shouted their
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these materials.
DRAFT
Jack Casserly (ext. 6480)
TELEGRAM TO: Mrs. Louise Day Hicks
City Councilor
Boston, Massachusetts
I appreciate your expression of concern relative to the tragic
the
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violence in Boston, The United States Constitution elearly limits
Federal and Presidential intervention in local law enforcement problems
unless and until local resources have failed. The Governor has not indi-
cated such failure and therefore there are no legal grounds for Federal
the
intervention. I am confident that the responsible citizens of Boston area
determined and
and local government officials are competent to resolve the current
involved
situation. I am also confident that the people of Beston will recognize
that further tragedy can solve nothing and reason must replace irresponsible
action, in both the minds and hearts of the people.
GERALD R. FORD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Rm 115 EOB
for Jim Casserly
(with Paul Theis)
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Jack Casserly (ext. 6480)
TELEGRAM TO: Mrs. Louise Day Hicks
City Councilor
Boston, Massachusetts
I appreciate your expression of concern relative to the tragic
violence in Boston. The United States Constitution clearly limits
Federal and Presidential intervention in local law enforcement problems
unless and until local resources have failed. The Governor has not indi-
cated such failure and therefore there are no legal grounds for Federal
intervention. I am confident that the responsible citizens of Boston
and local government officials are competent to resolve the current
situation. I am also confident that the people of Boston will recognize
that further tragedy can solve nothing and reason must replace irresponsible
action in both the minds and hearts of the people.
GERALD R. FORD
LIBRARY
180B 12/16
December 13, 1974
Dear Mr. Rangel:
I wish to acknowledge receipt and thank you
for your letter to the President of today's
date asking that he take action with respect
to the school situation in Boston.
You may be assured your letter will be called
to the President's attention at the carliest
opportunity.
With kind regards,
Sincerely,
Max L. Friedersdorf
Deputy Assistant
to the President
The Honorable Charles B. Rangel
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
bcc: w/incoming to Philip Buchen for appropriate handling.
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COMMITTEES:
19TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
JUDICIARY
NEW YORK
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
230 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
Congress of the United States
DISTRICT OFFICE:
144 WEST 125TH STREET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
TELEPHONE: 202-225-4365
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10027
house of Representatives
TELEPHONE: 212-866-8600
GEORGE A. DALLEY
MRS. VIRGINIA L. BELL
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Washington, D.C. 20515
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR
PLEASE RESPOND TO
December 13, 1974
OFFICE CHECKED:
WASHINGTON
NEW YORK
The Honorable Gerald Ford
The President
White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear President Ford:
I was extremely distressed to hear, this morning,
of the continued outbreak of violence in Boston and f
the death of Michael Faith, a seventeen year old student
as a result of the terrible fighting.
I again ask that you take a firm stand in support of
the people of Boston and send in the National Guard as
requested to assist in carrying out the lawful mandates
of the courts and for the protection of innocent indivi-
duals.
It is a disgrace to our nation that the tragedy of
Boston continues without firm action on the part of the
President of the United States.
It is my hope that you will take immediate action to
remedy this situation.
Member of Congress
CBR:cbl
GERALA R. FORD
Boston
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
For consideration
by Dudley Chapman
T.
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busing
Thursday 12/12/74
(For the Press Briefing)
10:58 Jack Hushen said -- in connection with the Boston
situation -- Ron may be asked whether or not the President
is being kept aware of the developments there.
They would like to respond "Yes, by his Legal Counsel
as the situation warrants."
Hushen has talked with people at Justice and they say things
are fairly routine. FBI is investigating the stabbing and
Community Relations Services and trying to mediate the
disputes.
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FROM: GEOFF SHEPARD
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COMMENT
STREET FORD
10/10
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Geoff ---
Mrs. Eunice Howe, Republican National
Chairwoman for Massachusetts, called
re Boston busing situation and wanted
the following message delivered to the
appropriate people at the White House:
"Boston situation tense. Attorney
General Saxbe's remarks linking Governor
Sargent's actions to campaign politics
irresponsible. If reported correctly,
suggest you request his resignation."
donna
copy to Burch FYI
FORD
LIBRARY
Busing
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 10, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR:
Ron Nessen
FROM:
Phil Buchen
SUBJECT:
President's response on 10/9/74 to
question on Boston school desegration
crisis
Possible questions you may get at press briefing today and
proposed answers are as follows:
Q. Was the President accurately informed in stating that the
marshals are under jurisdiction of the court and not directly
under "my jurisdiction"?
A. A U.S. marshal appointed by the President is assigned to each
Federal court district along with deputy marshals, but there are
only a few in each district. Supervision and direction of all
Federal marshals is exercised by the Department of Justice.
Q. Was it appropriate for the President to express his disagreement
with the Judge's order because of his consistent opposition to
forced busing as a means to solve the needs of quality education
for all students?
A. The President was careful to point out that while he disagreed
philosophically and as a matter of policy with forced busing as the
best remedy for educational deficiencies, he was careful to say
that "I think it is of maximum importance that the citizens of
Boston respect the law. " It is also his view that the Judge late
yesterday acted correctly in rejecting Boston Mayor White's
request to have additional marshals brought in to help control
the disturbances but instead ordered the Mayor to bring in
additional police from other Massachusetts cities to supplement
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the Boston police force in South Boston. Also, it is reported
that Massachusetts Governor Sargent has responded to a
request by the Mayor to assign State policement to the area.
It is the policy of this Administration not to authorize Federal
intervention in state law enforcement unless and until the
resources available at the local and state levels are fully
used, including, if necessary, use by National Guardsmen under
state jurisdiction. The President also expressed his belief
that Federal involvement would not prove necessary in the
South Boston situation.
FORD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 10, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR:
Ron Nessen
FROM:
Phil Buchen
SUBJECT:
President's response on 10/9/74 to
question on Boston school desegration
crisis
Possible questions you may get at press briefing today and
proposed answers are as follows:
Q. Was the President accurately informed in stating that the
marshals are under jurisdiction of the court and not directly
under "my jurisdiction"?
A. A U.S. marshal appointed by the President is assigned to each
Federal court district along with deputy marshals, but there are
only a few in each district. Supervision and direction of all
Federal marshals is exercised by the Department of Justice.
Q. Was it appropriate for the President to express his disagreement
with the Judge's order because of his consistent opposition to
forced busing as a means to solve the needs of quality education
for all students?
A. The President was careful to point out that while he disagreed
philosophically and as a matter of policy with forced busing as the
best remedy for educational deficiencies, he was careful to say
that "I think it is of maximum importance that the citizens of
Boston respect the law. " It is also his view that the Judge late
yesterday acted correctly in rejecting Boston Mayor White's
request to have additional marshals brought in to help control
the disturbances but instead ordered the Mayor to bring in
additional police from other Massachusetts cities to supplement
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the Boston police force in South Boston. Also, it is reported
that Massachusetts Governor Sargent has responded to a
request by the Mayor to assign State policement to the area.
It is the policy of this Administration not to authorize Federal
intervention in state law enforcement unless and until the
resources available at the local and state levels are fully
used, including, if necessary, use by National Guardsmen under
state jurisdiction. The President also expressed his belief
that Federal involvement would not prove necessary in the
South Boston situation.
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Larry Speakes called to ask some questions
concerning a report that Kevin White, Mayor of
Boston, is asking forFederal assistance.
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KS
10/2/74
To:
Ken Lazarus
From: Jay French
Would you prepare a
memo for Mr. Buchen
about receiving
petitions -- how should
it be done? policy guidelines,
etc. ?
Please give me a call
before you start on this.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 10, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PHIL BUCHEN
FROM:
JERRY JONES. J
SUBJECT:
Policy for Handling Demonstrations
and Receiving Petitions
In the past as you may know, the Counsel's Office has handled the receipt
of petitions and the various demonstrations that are held around the White
House grounds. General Haig feels that we should continue this policy,
and I agree. (See attached memo.)
You may want to discuss this with either General Haig or me. However,
if you agree, perhaps you would want to send a policy statement out to the
White House Staff to reiterate this.
cc: A1 Haig
Attachment
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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE
WASHINGTON HOUSE
September 2, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR:
GENERAL MAIG
FROM:
BRENT SCOWCROFT B
SUBJECT:
Demonstrations and Handling of
Petitions
I agree with you that the Press Office should not be involved in
receiving petitions from demonstrators. On the other hand, I
think it would not have been useful to have involved an NSC
staff member. Doing so could indicate our concern over the
foreign policy importance attached to any demonstration and
lead as well to expectations of substantive comment.
It is my understanding that there used to be a standard practice
of having a member of the White House legal staff meet with
demonstrators to receive petitions. This has the advantage of
presenting petitioners with a neutral person not in a position of
a spokesman or substantive representative. 1 recommend that such
a policy be followed in the future.
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Demonstrations
Boston
January 14, 1975
Dear Congressman Rangel:
While we share your concern over the violence in Boston, we do
not consider it necessary or appropriate to federalize the National
Guard in order to maintain order.
The maintenance of order and the protection of citisens from
violence remain primarily a State and local responsibility even
where, as here, disorder results from the enforcement of a
federal court order. Only when State resources are insufficient
to maintain order or State officials are unwilling to do so is it
necessary or appropriate to use federal armed forces. This is
not the case in Boston. I might add that no formal request for
the federalising of the Massachusetts National Guard or the Guard
of other States has been received from either the legislature or
the Governor of Massachusetts as contemplated by Article IV
section 4 of the Constitution.
I am confident that the Massachusetts authorities will do all that
is necessary to prevent further tragedies like the death of
Michael Faith.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Honorable Charles B. Rangel
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
DC
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Dear Mr. Rangel:
I wish to acknowledge receipt and thank you
for your letter to the President of today's
date asking that he take action with respect
to the school situation in Boston.
You may be assured your letter will be called
to the President's attention at the earliest
opportunity.
With kind regards,
Sincerely,
Max L. Friedersdorf
Deputy Assistant
to the President
The Honorable Charles B. Rangel
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
bcc: w/incoming to Philip Buchen for appropriate handling.
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CHARLES B. RANGEL
COMMITTEES:
19TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
JUDICIARY
NEW YORK
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
230 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
Congress of the United States
DISTRICT OFFICE:
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TELEPHONE: 202-225-4365
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TELEPHONE: 212-866-8600
GEORGE A. DALLEY
MRS. VIRGINIA L. BELL
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Washington, D.C. 20515
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR
PLEASE RESPOND TO
December 13, 1974
OFFICE CHECKED:
WASHINGTON
NEW YORK
The Honorable Gerald Ford
The President
White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear President Ford:
I was extremely distressed to hear, this morning,
of the continued outbreak of violence in Boston and of
the death of Michael Faith, a seventeen year old student
as a result of the terrible fighting.
I again ask that you take a firm stand in support of
the people of Boston and send in the National Guard as
requested to assist in carrying out the lawful mandates
of the courts and for the protection of innocent indivi-
duals.
It is a disgrace to our nation that the tragedy of
Boston continues without firm action on the part of the
President of the United States.
It is my hope that you will take immediate action to
remedy this situation.
Member of Congress
CBR:cbl
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