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The original documents are located in Box 10, folder "Indochina Refugees - General (5)" of the Theodore C. Marrs Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Copyright Notice The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Gerald Ford donated to the United States of America his copyrights in all of his unpublished writings in National Archives collections. Works prepared by U.S. Government employees as part of their official duties are in the public domain. The copyrights to materials written by other individuals or organizations are presumed to remain with them. If you think any of the information displayed in the PDF is subject to a valid copyright claim, please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Digitized from Box 10 of the Theodore C. Marrs Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library Fils THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON July 14, 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR FORD & BERALD LIBRARY The Honorable Edward H. Levi The Attorney General Referencing your letter to me of July 11, 1975, your proposal to initiate consultation with the House and Senate Judiciary Committees with respect to your authorizing parole for a limited number of Laotians and new categories of Vietnamese and Cambodians is consistent with the President's program for refugees from Southeast Asia. This has been checked with the appropriate offices in the White House. Thank you for your inquiry. T.W.B. Philip W. Buchen Counsel to the President OF THE STAT STATE UTAH OF STATE OF Utah OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 1895 SALT LAKE CITY Refuge GALVIN L. RAMPTON GOVERNOR July 15, 1975 Jour The President FORD i LIBRARY GERALD The White House Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. President: In response to your letter of July II, 1975, I would like to report that the state of Utah is cooperating I fully in the program to resettle Vietnamese refugees. I have placed the prime responsibility for conducting this program in our Department of Social Services. To date we have brought together the refugees and the sponsors of 325 Vietnamese. The Mormon church has provided sponsors for 108 of them; the balance have been mostly individual sponsor- ships. Something over 200 of those are already here, while the balance are enroute through the federal government re- placement centers. In addition to that we have approximately 40 families who have expressed a desire to be sponsors, and we are working to match up these prospective sponsors with individual refugees. Because to this date we have had more sponsors than available refugees, I have not felt it necessary to establish a Relocation Center within the state of Utah, but I am willing to do so if you feel that you wish to assign to us additional non-sponsored refugees. At the present time. I am also working to arrange for scholarships in our post high school institutions for those refugees who desire to enroll. I think our program is good and I am encouraged by the fact that we have had only one single instance of an unsatisfactory relationship which has resulted in severing of sponsorship-refugee tie after the Vietnamese arrived. The President Page 2 July 15, 1975 We will assume any additional responsibility in this matter that you wish to assign to us. Sincerely, leui Governor Rampa CLR:t GERALD LIBRARY R FORD file EPISCOPAL LIAISON NATIONAL CONFERENCE THE MOST REVEREND TIMOTHY J. HARRINGTON, D.D. OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES PRESIDENT REV. JOSEPH M. SULLIVAN FIRST VICE PRESIDENT OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REV. ROGER J. COUGHLIN SECRETARY 1346 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, N.W., SUITE 307 WASHINGTON, D.C. 20036 (202) 785-2757 SISTER MARIE GAFFNEY, M.S.B.T. TREASURER MR. EDWARD A. GALLAGHER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REV. MSGR. LAWRENCE J. CORCORAN July 16, 1975 Mr. Theodore C. Marrs FORD & LIBRARY GERALD Special Assistant to the President The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. Marrs: In response to your letter of June 16, I am very pleased to report that the National Conference of Catholic Charities is not only supportive of the program for Vietnamese refugees, but very actively involved with the United States Catholic Conference Migration and Refugee Service at the resettlement end. Just about all of our 520 Catholic Charities agencies are involved in the program. As you know, the Catholic community has already resettled close to 14,000 Vietnamese thus far, with a goal of resettling 40,000 Vietnamese refugees. I am very concerned about the success of this program, and if you feel that I can be of further assistance, I am at your service. Sincerely yours, Lawtince J. Corcotan Rev. Msgr. Lawrence J. Corcoran Executive Director cc: Mr. Roger D. Semerad 17 17 After 5 days return to NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES E 18 PM JUL of 200 1346 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036 1975 D.C DONEYER 1.0.923721 Mr. Theodore C. Marrs Special Assistant to the President The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 File FORD & LIBRARY GERALD THE WHITE HOUSE SCHEDULE PROPOSAL WASHINGTON DATE: July 17, 1975 FROM: Roger D. Semerad VIA: Warren S. Rustand MEETING: Visit--Indochina Refugee Center, Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. DATE: Open. PURPOSE: To allow The President to see processing and introduction of refugees to the American way of life. Reaffirm Administration's commitment to refugee resettlement. FORMAT: -location: Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. -participants: The President's Advisory Com- mittee on Refugees; the nine directors of the voluntary agencies that are involved in place- ment. Also: Dr. Theodore C. Marrs, White House Mrs. Julia V. Taft, Director, Interagency Task Force on Indochina Refugees -expected length of participation: Tour of one hour. CABINET Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare. PARTICIPATION: SPEECH Remarks to be provided by The White House. MATERIAL: PRESS Full press coverage. COVERAGE: STAFF: Roger D. Semerad. RECOMMEND: Dr. Theodore C. Marrs Mr. Roger D. Semerad Mrs. Julia V. Taft OPPOSED: None. PREVIOUS None. PARTICIPATION: Schedule Proposal - - 2 - BACKGROUND: We are suggesting Fort Indiantown Gap due to its relative proximity to Washington, D. C., and because it has proven to be an extremely smooth running operation. Part of this organi- zational efficiency stems from an additional sense of urgency in refugee resettlement. Hopefully, The President would view the ex- tensive English training programs that are set up, the transition training, the overall coordination between the refugees and the various working components in the camp to give him a clear idea of the refugee program and to aid in focusing public attention on the program. It would be reassuring, not only to the refugees, but also to the thousands of volunteers, the voluntary agencies, the federal agencies, the national organizations and the private individuals who are working for the expeditious resettlement and assimilation of the Vietnamese and Cambodian refugees. i FORD GERALD LIBRARY STATES POSTA ® MGMWSHT HSB 2-026065E205 07/24/75 western union ICS IPMBNGZ CSP Mailgram UNITED * U.S.MAIL * SERVICE 7132275111 MGM TDBN HOUSTON TX 100 07-24 0159P EST ******* ZIP THIS MAILGRAM WAS TRANSMITTED ELECTRONICALLY BY WESTERN UNION TO A POST OFFICE NEAR YOU FOR DELIVERY notel DR THEODORE MARS SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT CARE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON DC 20500 FORD & LIBRARY GERALD HOUSTON VOLUNTARY AGENCIES MEETING AT HOUSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM LOCAL STATE AND FEDERAL ORGANIZATIONS HAVE FURTHERED CONCEPT OF COMMON AGREEMENT FOR COOPERATIVE RESETTLEMENT EFFORTS AS PROPOSED IN LETTER FROM MR LINTNER DATED JULY 21ST 1975, WE WISM TO EXPRESS OUR THANKS TO MRS GAETANNA ENDERS FOR SERVING AS MUCH NEEDED SPARK FOR COOPERATIVE EFFORT IN HOUSTON FOR THE LOCAL AGENCIES DAVID $ LINTNER (LSST), CONVENER PRO TEMPORE 13:59 EST MGMWSHT HSB 5241 (R2-74) REPLY BY MAILGRAM - SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR WESTERN UNION'S TOLL - FREE PHONE NUMBERS TO REPLY BY MAILGRAM, PHONE WESTERN UNION TOLL FREE ANY TIME, DAY OR NIGHT: ALABAMA 800 325 5300 NEW YORK ARIZONA 800 648 4100 Areas 315, 518, 607 & 716 800 257 2221 ARKANSAS 800 325 5100 Areas 212, 516 & 914 800 257 2211 CALIFORNIA 800 648 4100 Except Manhattan 962 7111 COLORADO 800 325 5400 Bronx 962 7111 CONNECTICUT 800 257 2211 Queens 459 8100 DELAWARE 800 257 2211 Brooklyn 459 8100 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 800 257 2211 NORTH CAROLINA 800 257 2231 FLORIDA 800 325 5500 NORTH DAKOTA 800 325 5400 GEORGIA 800 257 2231 OHIO 800 325 5300 IDAHO 800 648 4100 OKLAHOMA. 800 325 5100 ILLINOIS 800 325 5100 OREGON. 800 648 4100 INDIANA 800 325 5200 PENNSYLVANIA IOWA 800 325 5100 Areas 215 & 717 800 257 2211 KANSAS 800 325 5100 Areas 412 & 814 800 257 2221 KENTUCKY 800 325 5100 RHODE ISLAND 800 257 2221 LOUISIANA 800 325 5300 SOUTH CAROLINA 800 257 2231 MAINE 800 257 2231 SOUTH DAKOTA 800 325 5300 MARYLAND 800 257 2211 TENNESSEE 800 325 5100 MASSACHUSETTS 800 257 2221 TEXAS 800 325 5300 MICHIGAN 800 325 5300 UTAH 800 648 4100 MINNESOTA 800 325 5300 VERMONT 800 257 2221 MISSISSIPPI 800 325 5200 VIRGINIA 800 257 2221 MISSOURI 800 342 5700 WASHINGTON 800 648 4500 MONTANA 800 325 5500 WEST VIRGINIA 800 257 2221 NEBRASKA 800 325 5100 WISCONSIN 800 325 5200 NEVADA 800 992 5700 WYOMING 800 648 4500 NEW HAMPSHIRE 800 257 2221 NEW JERSEY 800 632 2271 NEW MEXICO 800 325 5400 OR DIAL WESTERN UNION'S INFOMASTER SYSTEM DIRECTLY: FROM TELEX 6161 FROM TWX 910 420 1212 MAILGRAM SERVICE CENTER MIDDLETOWN, VA. 22645 STATES POSTA R ШИ western union Mailgram UNITED * SERVICE * MAILGRAM POSTAL U.S.MAIL CHARGES PAID THIS MAILGRAM WAS TRANSMITTED ELECTRONICALLY BY WESTERN UNION TO A POST OFFICE NEAR YOU FOR DELIVERY File Refiga file THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON July 30, 1975 FORD i GERALD LIBRARY MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD SUBJECT: Phone Conversation with Ross L. Mumford on July 15 re Placement of Lt. General Le Nguyen Khan, Former Commandant of Viet- namese Marine Corps, with U.S. Marines In talking to Ross, I said that I would help Lt. General Khang in getting a non-military job through the existing ordinary channels for Refugees, perhaps one which would utilize his English speaking ability. I also said that I would not put the Lt. General's re- quest for military status through the routine channels, for there is no way for Lt. General Khan to acquire a position with privileges with the U.S. military. I'm Theodore C. Marrs Special Assistant to the President Dr Marrs THE PRESIDENT'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON REFUGEES WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506 AMBASSADOR JOHN EISENHOWER MR. ROGER D. SEMERAD CHAIRMAN July 28, 1975 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MAYOR JOSEPH ALIOTO MR. ASHBY BOYLE GERALD R. FORD LIBRARY (202) 456-7034 ARCHBISHOP JOSEPH BERNARDIN DR. W. STERLING CARY MR. JOHN DENVER MRS. GAETANA ENDERS GOVERNOR DANIEL EVANS MAYOR MAURICE FERRE MR. MINOR GEORGE MEMORANDUM FOR: CHAIRMAN EISENHOWER MR. EDGAR KAISER COMMITTEE MEMBERS MR. PHILIP KLUTZNICK MR. WILLIAM J. KUHFUSS FROM: MR. GEORGE MEANY MR. CLARKE REED SUBJECT: friends ROGER SEMERAD DR. MALCOLM TODD MEETING OF THE U. S. SENATE ELDER A. THEODORE TUTTLE SUBCOMMITTEE ON REFUGEES AND ESCAPEES, JULY 24, 1975 The Subcommittee members present during the hearing were Senator Edward M. Kennedy, Chairman, and Senator Hiram L. Fong, Ranking Minority Member. Mr. Habib presented his testimony and answered a few questions dealing with issues unrelated to refu- gee resettlement. Mrs. Taft provided the latest statistical informa- tion and announced that one-half of the refugees have been resettled. The DOD representative con- firmed that the refugees will be given preference by the U. S. Military for induction if they had prior training by U. S. Armed Forces. This preference would apply only to those refugees with permanent resident alien status. Mrs. Taft advised that she had asked the military to expand the enlistment option to in- clude parolees. Legislation will be necessary to permit the enlistment of parolees. The Voluntary Agency representatives made brief com- ments on the overall resettlement program, commending the efforts both of the Task Force and of the Senate Subcommittee. 2 In summary, it appears that a sense of cooperation and understanding has been developed between the Task Force and the Senate Subcommittee, and this spirit may well have a positive impact on the ex- peditious completion of the refugee resettlement program. Enclosures: Statement-Senator Edward M. Kennedy Statement-Mrs. Julia V. Taft List of Witnesses CC: Dr. Marrs Mrs. Taft from the office of Senator Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts FORD OPENING STATEMENT BEFORE SUBCOMMITTEE ON REFUGEES ON INDOCHINA RESETTLEMENT PROGRAM LISEARY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 24, 1975 "Today's hearing resumes the Subcommittee's public review of the President's Indochina refugee program. "There is no more enduring theme in our nation's history than our tradition of compassion and humanitarian concern for the homeless of the world. The new arrivals from Indochina remind us, once again, that we are a nation of immigrants and refugees --- and that much of OUT heritage has been built upon the lives and spirit of those who have come to.our shores, seeking hope and freedom, and an opportunity to build new lives, in a new land. "At the same time, however, we are also reminded of the hurdles and challenges and difficulties that all refugees and immigrants face in beginning a new life -- and of the help and understanding they need, to help themselves. "As in the past, the goal of helping the new arrivals from Indochina is to help them become productive and contributing members of our society. Given the restraints within our country --- economically and otherwise --- there is no magic formula to accomplish this goal. But we must do what we can. This will be good for our country, the welfare of the refugees, the welfare of the resettlement communities, and the success of the President's program. "In support of this goal, the Subcommittee conducted a series of hearings in April and in May -- and has consulted regularly with the President's Inter-Agency Task Force, the Voluntary Resettlement Agencies, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and others. The Subcommittee also dispatched a Study Mission to the field, which made a number of findings and recommendations to bolster the resettle- ment program. "The record is clear that progress is being made in the resettle- ment program. Many problem areas -- including many of those identified in the recommendations of this Subcommittee -- are being resolved. And I want to commend the Task Force for its diligent efforts, and its recent support of the Voluntary Agencies which carry a major respon- sibility in the resettlement program. "But the record is also clear, that many problem areas remain. All those concerned with the refugee program recognize this --- and our purpose here today is to sort out these problems, and help find solutions. more - 2 - "US the President attaching the same sense of urgency and high level. concern to the resettlement of the refugees, as he did to their evacuation three months ago? "How long will the refugee program continue? And how many more refugees can we absorb? "What plans have been made to receive up to 24,000 more refugees -- which the Administration is recommending to Congress? "What more is being done to encourage resettlement in other countries? And what progress is being made in the repatriation OF those who choose to return? "Are the voluntary resettlement agencies being given enough support? And what federal resources are now available to our cities and towns receiving refugees? "What are the federal guidelines for reimbursing state and local governments for the cost of education, medical care, public assistance, and other services for refugees? "How serious is the 'breakdown' problem among resettled refugees? And what is being done to meet their needs? "Are ample funds available for the refugee program? And what more should Congress and the American people do, to meet our special obligation to the new arrivals from Indochina? "These are some of the questions and problems we shall consider this morning. Their answers are important because we are concerned with human beings - with people traumatically uprooted from their lands and homes and sources of livelihood, who need our help to help themselves. "But even as we welcome the new arrivals to our shores, we must not forget the needs of the war victims who remain in Indochina. The war is behind us. But the new realities in Indochina compell us to chart some new beginnings in our policy and attitudes toward the people and governments of the area. Hopefully, this morning, we will hear about our governments plans for a diplomacy of reconciliation and of a willingness to help alleviate human suffering in the war-affected areas of South East Asia." - 30 - STATEMENT OF JULIA VADALA TAFT, DIRECTOR OF THE INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE FOR INDOCHINA REFUGEES, BEFORE THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON REFUGEES AND ESCAPEES, UNITED STATES SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE. JULY 24, 1975 Mr. Chairman, I am pleased to have the opportunity of appearing before you again to review the work of the Interagency Task Force, and to discuss with you the progress we have made, the difficulties we have encountered, and our plans to overcome them and accomplish the goal of resettling some 131,000 refugees as productive members of society. As of July 22, 61,716 persons have moved from our resettlement system to new homes; 56,693 to the United States and 5,023 to other countries. We cannot overemphasize our concern for the long range welfare of these people for whom we have assumed responsi- bility as a result of the unfortunate events in Indochina. This is the reason we have insisted upon careful screening of both refugees and prospective sponsors by the resettle- ment agencies so that matches will be mutually beneficial. While we are constantly seeking ways to reduce the time the refugees have to spend in camps, we will not implement any accelerated procedures which would not be responsive to the needs and aspiration of the refugees or conducive to their durable resettlement. The voluntary resettlement agencies have, nevertheless been able to maintain an average daily placement rate of 700 persons, and we are hopeful that they can continue at that rate. We will, undoubtedly, have difficulties in placing some people. There are, for example, about 8,000 single young men whose background, for the most part, has been in the military. We are exploring with members of Congress and officials of the Defense Department, the possibility of offering the option of military enlistment to this group and to other refugees who may be qualified and interested. Some of our initial concerns, however, about placement problems, have proven unwarranted. As an example, we were worried at the outset that we might find ourselves responsible for a large number of illiterate, non-English-speaking persons who might face severe problems of adjustment. Not only have -1- -2- we found a relatively high level of education and English speaking skills, though, but even among the approximately thirty percent of adult heads of house- holds who speak no English, apparent desire and ability to learn has been remarkable. Farmers and fishermen are finding their skills in great demand, and those that have been placed seem to be adapting very well. I pledge to you, Mr. Chairman, my continuing best efforts to move the refugees out of the resettlement camps as quickly as possible consistent with our shared concern that they be prepared to fully benefit from as well as contribute to the good of American society. I hope and expect that this can be done by the end of the year. One of the most important issues we must address in this regard is employment. The skills the refugees possess relate to every sector of the economy throughout our country. Our primary task, then, is identifying jobs and job skills and we have asked the Department of Labor to develop a computerized system for job matching, which we will soon be testing throughout the northeast states, using Indiantown Gap Military Reservation as a base of operations. While our main concern is that family units become self sufficient as soon as possible, we are, of course, interested in seeing that anyone who needs a job is employed. Among approximately 35,000 family units are about 70,000 persons 17 years of age or older, of whom, we estimate, about 45,000 will be on the job market. Concurrent with employment for adults is education for children. School age children still being processed through reception centers in mid-September will be enrolled in a program compatible with public school curricula throughout the country. This, of course, will not delay their departure from the centers. English language programs will continue throughout the life of the centers both for children and adults. In addition, the Center for Applied Linguistics is developing a clearinghouse of materials to be used by local schools for teaching English as a second language. -3- While our perspective in planning and running a resettlement program of this magnitude must be wide, we cannot and will not neglect the interests of individuals. You are as aware as anyone, Mr. Chairman, that there have been breakdowns in some of the relationships between refugees and their sponsors. --- For the most part, the voluntary resettlement agencies have been successful in preventing breakdowns among refugees for whom they accepted responsibility and resolving breakdowns when they do occur. At this time, our best estimate is that less than two percent of placements have resulted in problems requiring the intervention of a resettlement agency. -- Our investigations indicate that the more serious problems have arisen where no voluntary agency was involved. During the early stages of the evacuation, several thousand people entered the United States without undergoing the rigorous screening now being conducted. Many arrived at the homes of relatives and friends who neither had adequate time to prepare for their arrival nor sufficient resources to provide for them for an extended period. The voluntary agencies are making efforts to receive such cases and to pro- vide necessary assistance. We agreed last month to compensate the agencies for their costs in handling such cases and will provide reimbursement up to a total of $500 for costs incurred in resolving breakdowns. -Each problem called to our attention eith directly, through the good offices of the Congress, by the press, or through our toll free line, is investigated by an office of the task force staffed by Americans, many of whom speak Vietnamese, and by Vietnamese and Cambodians, all fluent in English. Respect for the refugees' and sponsors' right to privacy prevents us from attempting to follow each refugee's activities subsequent to an initial period of sponsorship. Even if we wished to institute such a follow-up program, the cost would be prohibitive. No government agency is mandated or equipped to follow individual situations and verification of the sort that would be required is unprecedented for any category of American residents. -- The most effective way to monitor the progress of resettlement is through statistically accurate samples and evaluations which HEW is organizing. CONTRACTING FOR RESETTLEMENT The voluntary agencies are doing a commendable job, and they report that they are confident of their ability to place more than 100,000 refugees by the end of the year. Supplementing their work are several programs initiated by State and local governments. Governors, mayors and county chairmen throughout the country have exhibited generosity and courage in offers to take responsibility for the resettlement of large numbers of refugees in their communities, and we are gratified by the early results of such programs in the States of Washington and Maine, the City of Indianapolis, and the County of Jackson, Missouri. STATUS OF CAMPS In planning for the fall, we are concerned that the refugees remaining in camps be provided the best possible shelter from the cold weather to which they are unaccustomed. We cannot allow the refugees to continue to live in tents, as they do at Camp Pendleton and Eglin Air Force Base. Heating the facilities at Fort Chaffee will not pose any major problem, but the barracks at Indiantown Gap have no furnaces, and it may be more practical, if the number of refugees remaining to be placed by fall exceeds the capacity of Fort Chaffee, to open a new facility where the climate is more amenable. We are studying that possibility. REPATRIATION Still in our system as of July 22 are 2,642 persons who have requested repatriation. By tomorrow, all the Vietnamese among them will be housed on Guam while awaiting the completion of negotiations between the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the Vietnamese authorities. 54 Cambodians requesting to return will be kept at Camp Pendleton until the UNHCR makes at least initial contact with Cambodian authorities. As soon as the authorities in those countries give permission for the return of the repatriates, we will provide transportation We continue to do our best to provide for their welfare in the interim. The slow pace of repatriation distresses us. Over two months have passed since the Saigon authorities and the U.S. asked the UNHCR to extend its good offices. Dossiers have been prepared and sent to Saigon, but to date no refugees have moved from the American system. -5- As the Task Force moved from supervising the evacuation from Indochina to providing for the initial welfare of the refugees in the United States, its character changed. Its character is changing again as we move into a full scale resettlement operation. We have requested OMB to extend details and expand our staff for this effort by asking the federal agencies to continue to provide us with their best people for the important work that lies ahead. We see a need for an augmentation of 75 persons to our present staff of 65. Never before in the history of this country, Mr. Chairman, have so many people from such different cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds been introduced into American society in such a short period of time. New structures of reception and new approaches to social policy have been developed in remarkably short order, by voluntary as well as government agencies. There have been problems, and there will be others, but given the task, I must say that I believe it is miraculous that things are going as well as they are. We are confident that with a continuation of the support of the Congress, the Voluntary Agencies, and the American people have given, the results of the program for resettlement of the Indochinese refugees will be a tribute to the generosity of the American people and their dedication to the ideals of an open society on which this country was founded. July 24, 1975 WITNESSES BEFORE THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON REFUGEES -- SENATOR EDWARD M. KENNEDY, CHAIRMAN 1.) The Honorable Philip C. Habib, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs 2.) Ms. Julia Vadala Taft, Director, Inter-Agency Task Force on Indochina Refugees Frank G. Wisner, Deputy Director, Inter-Agency Task Force General Leonard Chapman, Commissioner, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Department of Justice James M. Wilson, Coordinator, Humanitarian Affairs, Department of State James Klein, Department of Labor Don I. Wortman, Department of Health, Education and Welfare Eric von Marbod, Department of Defense 3.) Representatives of the Voluntary Agencies: Wells Klein, American Council for Nationalities Service John Schauer, Church World Service Harold Grimes, International Rescue Committee Donald Anderson, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service William Thoma, Tolstoy Foundation Mac Taylor, Travelers Aid - International Social Service William Males, United HIAS John McCarthy, U. S. Catholic Conference AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS EXECUTIVE COUNCIL GEORGE MEANY LANE KIRKLAND AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LARMS OF PRESIDENT SECHE TARY- ASUHER * 815 SIXTEENTH STREET. N.W. JOSEPH D. KEENAN RICHARD F. WALSH LEE W. MINTON AFL WASHINGTON. D.C. \20006 PAUL HALL I. W. ABEL HUNTER P. WHARTON PAUL JENNINGS MAX GREENBERG JOHN H. LYONS A. F. GROSPIRON MATTHEW GUINAN C.L. DENNIS PETER FOSCO THOMAS W. GLEASON FREDERICK O'NEAL FLOYD E. SMITH LOUIS STULBERG S. FRANK RAFTERY ALEXANDER J. ROHAN JAMES T. HOUSEWRIGHT GEORGE HARDY AL H. CHESSER CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL (202) 637-5000 PETER BOMMARITO JERRY WURF MARTIN J. WARD WILLIAM SIDELL MURRAY H. FINLEY JOSEPH P. TONELLI ALBERT SHANKER SOL STETIN C. L. DELLUMS FRANCIS S. FILBEY GLENN E. WATTS 3 August 14, 1975 Copy: Dr. Theodore Marrs FORD is LIBRARY Mr. Sal Perrotta Editor-in-Chief THE CITIZEN 2130 W. Ninth Street Los Angeles, California 90006 Dear Mr. Perrotta: Your editorial "Tasteof Exploitation" in the August 8th issue of The Los Angeles Citizen just came across my desk. Since your paper reaches many of our members, I should like to set the record straight. We, too, are opposed to the use of Vietnamese refugees as strike- breakers and cheap labor -- and we cannot permit this to happen. But to say, as you do, that wages for the Vietnamese "can be subsi- dized by sponsoring charitable organizations" is erroneous. No sponsoring agency can or will subsidize exploiting employees in this fashion. Our experience with these agencies in the Hungarian and Cuban periods has given us enough confidence in their judgement. It is true, of course, that mistakes will be made here and there -- but in context of the total program these mistakes -- while they need be condemned and corrected -- are, nevertheless, not typical. Out of the tens of thousands of refugees already resettled, only several such incidents occurred. This, then, is not enough to justify your general statement that "the first taste a refugee will have of America will be one of exploitation." On the contrary. I think Americans are a generous people -- a people that has absorbed millions of immigrants and refugees. We are, in fact, a Nation of immigrants. And while we don't want a single American worker replaced by a Vietnamese refugee, I don't think that 40,000 new breadwinners will make much of an impact on our total workforce of some 90,000,000 people. Mr. Sal Perrotta -2- August 14, 1975 They will, in the long run, add to our skills and contribute to our economy and society. Why, then, not sponsor some Vietnamese refugee families in Los Angeles? Department of Community Services LP:1k R. FORD LIBRARY The Citizen Los BOARD OF PUBLISHERS J.J. Rodriguez, President Sal Perrotta. Editor-in-Chief Paul Greenwood. Secretary Steve Robertson. Associate Editor Sigmund Arywitz, Treasurer Dan Swinton, 1st Vice President Sigmund Arywitz. Business Manager George E. Smith, 2nd Vice President Jacoh West. 3rd Vice President R. Lloyd Allen. Advertising Director Francis J. Boyle, 4th Vice President Address all communications to: 2130 W. 9th St.. Los Angeles, Calif. 90006 AFL-CIO News Service, Press Associates. Member International Labor Press Association Member Western Labor Press Association SECOND CLASS POSTAGE PAID AT LOS ANGELES. CALIFORNIA 79th YEAR-NO. 29 LABOR PRESS AFL-CIO/CLC/ Friday, Aug. 8, 1975 WIPA WESTERN LABOR PRESS ASSOCIATION EDITORIAL Taste of exploitation It is apparent that the Vietnamese refugees have very quickly become pawns in California's deteriorating job market. They are already involved in one dispute pitting them against jobless workers at Egg City in Moorpark and the United Farm Workers. and the California Apparel News has suggested that they be used as a labor pool for the garment industry which. incidently. suffers a high rate of unemployment among union members. There is only one reason the Vietnamese refugees came to this country-they were fleeing the potential tyranny of the Communist regime which took over South Vietnam. Many of them escaped only with their lives. But this doesn't mean that the American working man and woman and. in particular. the union member has to give up his livelihood for the refugees-in effect do penance for the defeat in Indochina. Employers are eyeing the Vietnamese because their wages can be subsidized by sponsoring charitable organizations: they represent a labor pool comparable to the old bracero program: and they are anxious to work. even under sweat shop condi- tions. In actuality. the first taste a refugee will have of America will be one of exploitation and they are at a disadvantage because unscrupulous employers wait with anticipation for them to join the labor force. Farm Workers strike at Egg City continues By Steve Robertson He noted that Food for the Hungry they wanted to stay and all of them walkout. The workers. at that time. The Citizen Inc.. the sponsoring charitable agency. chose to remain in their strikebreaking were demanding representation by the REFUGEE File September 6, 1975 FORD & LIBRARY GERALD Dear Ms. Scallan: On behalf of the President I want to thank you for your letter of August 20th in behalf of Cambodian refugee, Khlaut Prum. The President regrets that he will not be able to meet with Mr. Prum on Sunday, September 14th, here in Washington. However, I assure you that he has met with many refugees from various countries. I would be glad to arrange a VIP tour of the White House for you and Mr. Prum sometime, if you can give us a longer notice. These special tours are given from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays . no tours on Sunday or Monday. During the summer months reservations for the tour need to be made three to four weeks in advance. If you would like to do this, please notify Mrs. Velma H. Shelton of my office, by letter, or by telephoning A/C 202 456-2735. Also, I would highly recommend that you use the minibus service to see the Mall. Mr. Prum will flad this to be very interesting. With best wishes. Sincerely, Theodore C. Marrs Special Assistant to the President Ms. Lenore M. Scallan Bishopshead RD #2, Box 14AA Lincoln University, Pennsylvania 19352 T°DN / Marrs to Londle Requests audience for Cambodian refug CTPc/14 or an alternative date T/D SCHEDULE BD. DATE RECEIVED AUG 25 1975 MESSAGE SPEAKERS BUREAU OTHER APPOINTMENT OFFICE 28/22/25 mg audience Lenore M. Scallan Bishopshead RD #1, Box 14AA Lincoln Univ., PA 19352 August 20, 1975. M9 Mr. Gerald Ford President of the United States Washington, D. C. 20500 Dear Mr. Ford: w I am sure you have heard about many refugees since the Viet Nam war began. The man I wish to bring to your attention, however, is Khmer (Cambodian). His name is Khlaut Prum and he worked in the American Embassy in Khmer as an office machine operator. He and his wife and two girls (ages 7 & 3) now live on a Standardbred horse farm in rural Pennsylvania. I first met Khlaut three weeks ago when I began teaching the family english. During this time I have been bombarded with questions of Washington D.C., the White House, the president, how far is it?, how do you get there? Every day a new question. My brother-in-law lives in Falls Church and works in the pre-release program in corrections in D.C. Khlaut knows we go to see Peter and Khlaut has finally con- viced me to make our next trip on a Sunday so we can take him with us! I called Peter and we are coming down on Sunday, September 14th. I know that your schedule is heavy and you have many demands from people across the country. I would like to add my voice and ask if you could squeeze in a few minutes to say hello to Khlaut. Peter is arranging to locate a Khmer resident in D.C. to act as translator for Khlaut. His english is coming along and Khlaut speaks some french, but I know it would be an even better day for him if we could get a translator for him. I know that Khlaut would understand even much more about the Presidency if he realized that our President is not a "king" or "ruler" in that he is an accessible man to the people. Khlaut left Khmer last April. He was reunited with his family in Thailand (they left separately) where they stayed for one month. Another month was spent in California and a third in Delaware. It has been a long trip and difficult. People think they are Vietnamese and the language problem and culture problems create much confusion. Of course I have seen television reports and newspaper reports as everyone else has; but, until you talk to an individual refugee and listen to his story it is impossible to realize the depth of their bewilderment. If your schedule does not permit, or you will not be in Washington on the 14th, perhaps you could suggest an alternative. We are open to any suggestions that would benefit Khlaut's impression of our "self- government." Sincerely yours, Lensum Scallan Lenore M. Scallan Lenore M. Scallan Bishopshead, RD 1 JOHN DEWEY We hold these Truths UNITED Linc. Univ., PA 19352 STATES AUG 22 1975 CHAD 30 CENTS UNITED STATES 10c 1975 19317 1975 19317 C/5-2 audrence Mr. Gerald Ford President of the United States ashington, D. C. 20500 CERTIFIED No. 399694 MAIL Jan Chicago September 8th 1975 DR. NGUYEN TAM THANK 1516 W. HOLLYWOOD ST 3B CHICAGO iLLiNoiS 60660 to The Honorable Theodore c Marrs, FORD LIBRARY is GERALD Special Assistant to the President of the United States your Excellency , Once again, I importune the precious time of your Excellency with the history of my family. Since the first letter J had the honor to write your Excellency looking for the sponsorthip for my parents in Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, so many factors occured in the same time the family, the financial different. situation, the feeling making the circumstances J have the honor to inform your Excellency that the , ituation now has changed yes, your Excellency, my parents have changed their mind and decided to go to Paris, France, joining my brother NGUYEN DINH LAN, Aeronautics and space engineer J thank again and again your Excellency for your direct and warmful attention to a Vietnamese refugee in need of help- Respectfully, DR. NGUYEN TAM THANK 1516 W. HOLLYWOODST. 38 PM " 909 13c 8 SEP CHICAGO $2001 (LLiquois 60660. USAirmail 1975 The Honorable Theodore C. Marrs. Special Assistant to The President of the United States. The White House. WASHiNGTON D.C. 20005. September 10, 1975 LIBRARY GERALD R. FORD Dear Anna: Thank you for your letter of July 21 enclosing correspondence you received from former Vietnamese Prime Minister Tran Thien Khiem expressing his desire and the desire of members of his staff to come to the United States. As you may know, the three members of General Khiem's staff and their families left Taiwan in early August, shortly after he wrote you and have all entered the United States through the refugee process. Regarding General Khiem's other request, I understand you will be hearing from Brent Scowcroft directly on this matter. If I may be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to write. Sincerely, Theodore C. Marrs Special Assistant to the President Mrs. Anna Chennault Investment Building 1511 K Street, NW. Washington, D. C. 20005 September 10, 1975 Dear Anna: Thank you for your letter of July 21 enclosing correspondence you received from former Vietnamese Prime Minister Tran Thien Khiem expressing his desire and the desire of members of his staff to come to the United States. As you may know, the three members of General Khiem's staff and their families left Taiwan in early August, shortly after he wrote you and have all entered the United States through the refugee process. Regarding General Khiem's other request, I understand you will be hearing from Brent Scowcroft directly on this matter. If I may be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to write. Sincerely, Theodore C. Marrs Special Assistant to the President Mrs. Anna Chennault Investment Building 1511 K Street, NW. Washington, D. C. 20005 September 10, 1975 Dear Anna: Thank you for your letter of July 21 enclosing correspondence you received from former Vietnamese Prime Minister Tran Thien Khiem expressing his desire and the desire of members of his staff to come to the United States. As you may know, the three members of General Khiem's staff and their families left Taiwan in early August, shortly after he wrote you and have all entered the United States through the refugee process. Regarding General Khiem's other request, I understand you will be hearing from Brent Scowcroft directly on this matter. If I may be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to write. Sincerely, Theodore C. Marrs Special Assistant to the President Mrs. Anna Chennault Investment Building 1511 K Street, NW. Washington, D. C. 20005 lo THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON August 11, 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR MRS. JULIA V. TAFT, DIRECTOR, INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE Julia FOR INDOCHINA REFUGEES The enclosed letter from Mrs. Anna Chennault forwards a letter from Tran Thien Khiem which is self-explanatory. I would appreciate your providing information on which I can base a reply to Mrs. Chennault. Thank you. Ted Theodore C. Marrs Special Assistant to the President Enclosure Sand M 2 ork Joen THE FLYING TIGER LINE INC. 1020 INVESTMENT BUILDING 1511 K STREET, N.W. WASHINGTON, D. C.20005 (202) 347-0516 MRS. ANNA CHENNAULT VICE PRES DENT INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS July 21, 1975 Dear Ted: The attached letter is from Tran Thien Khiem former Prime Minister of South Vietnam. I would appreciate your forwarding this letter and having this taken care of and advise. A list of names was sent to you last week. Sincerely, Anna Quva Chennault The Honorable Theodore C. Marrs Special Assistant to the President Room 103 Old Executive Office Building The White House Washington, D. C. Taipei, July 171975 Mrs. Anna Chennault Investment Building 1511, K Street, N.W. Washington D.C. 20005 USA FORD & GERALD LIBRARY Dear Mrs. Chennault : Just a few days after your departure from Taipei, Mrs. Thieu was granted tourist visa to go to the US. Mr. Popple of the US Embassy also called on President Thieu to inform that the officers who accompanied the President to Taipei last April and their families in Taipei were allowed to go to the US. They left Taipei last week and have already reached the refugee camps. Three officers who accompanied/on the same trip, Lt Col Dang Van Chau, Major Dinh Song Thong and Major Nguyen Tan Phan, are still in Taipei as well as their families, pending notification from the US Embassy here. Since the lists of the whole group, similar to that I handed to you, were submitted to the Embassy at the same time, and were processed parallelly, Ambassador Unger was surprised when received a cable dealing with only President Thieu's aides. I have called and talked with Ambassador Unger about this and he said he has already sent a cable to Washington on this matter. Besides, the other Vietnamese families whose names were on the list given to you are all still in Taipei, and are very anxious to get permission to go. As for my own case, it would be most convenient for us if we would be able to go around mid-August, because my son Jimmy will be entering school early in September. You have been most kind to us, particularly in giving special assistance in my present personal problem, We deeply appreciate your help and we hope to receive good news from you soon. Meanwhile, my wife joins me in renewing to you our warmest regards and best wishes. Sincerely, Threatheem Tran Thien Khiem MEMORANDUM 5852 NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL September 9, 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR: TED MARRS mut FROM: JEANNE W. DAVIS SUBJECT: Proposed Reply to a Letter to You from Mrs. Anna Chennault Mrs. Anna Chennault has written you concerning the request of former South Vietnamese Prime Minister Tran Thien Khiem to come to the United States. Mrs. Chennault has also written to General Scowcroft on this same subject. The NSC Staff considers this a delicate matter, and the White House should not be too directly involved because of possible political consequences. At Tab A is a suggested reply from you to Mrs. Chennault. Your reply thanks Mrs. Chennault for her letter, informs her that General Khiem's staff and their families are now in the United States and tells her that Brent Scowcroft will be replying directly to her other inquiry. 197 SUGGESTED REPLY Dear Mrs. ann Chenhault: Thank you for your letter of July 21 enclosing correspondence you received from former Vietnamese Prime Minister Tran Thien Khiem expressing his desire and the desire of members of his staff to come to the United States. As you may know, the three members of General Khiem's staff and their families left Taiwan in early August, shortly after he wrote you and have all entered the United States through the refugee proeess. Regarding General Khiem's other request, I understand you will be hearing from Brent Scowcroft directly on this matter. If I may be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to write. Sincerely, Mrs. Anna Chennault Investment Building 1511 K Street, N. W. Washington, D.C. 20005 September 27, 1975 FORD is LIBRARY 078870 Dear Mrs. Warren: I sent out a number of feelers in regard to employment for Mrs. Son. Would you please advise as to her employment status. Sincerely, Theodore C. Marrs Special Assistant to the President Mrs. Nanci L. Warren 7617 Chancellor Way Springfield, Virginia 22153 pft Mrs. Nanci Warren 7617 Chancellor Way Springfield, Virginia 22153 August 14, 1975 Dr. Theodore C. Marrs Special Assistant to the President The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Attention: Mrs. Velma Shelton Dear Dr. Marrs: Per my conversation with your assistant, Mrs. Velma Shelton, yesterday, I am writing to ask for your help in finding employment for Mrs. Ernestine Son, a Vietnamese refugee from Saigon. Mrs. Son has a temporary job with Congressman Robert L. Sikes, but this will expire the end of August. Her husband has a full time job that does not pay enough to support their six children, and Mrs. Son urgently needs and wants full time employment. Mrs. Son was working for the American Embassy in Saigon when the government collapsed the end of April, 1975. She had worked there for many years, first as a secretary and later in an administrative and supervisory position. Part of her duties during the past year consisted of conducting special tours for American diplomats and other foreign dignitaries. Mrs. Son is attractive, gracious, and has a warm and charming personality. I feel she would be an asset to any office in need of her skill. Her command of the English language is flawless, and she would be a "natural" for conducting special White House tours or for working in a protocol office of the State Department. Thank you for taking the time from your busy schedule to assist my friend, Mrs. Son, in finding gainful employment. If you should need additional infor- mation, I can be reached during business hours at 343-7761, or at home on 455-2239. Sincerely, Vancin Warren Mrs. Nanci L. Warren GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION POSTAGE AND FEES PAID WASHINGTON, DC 20405 U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION G5A-361 U.S.MAIL OFFICIAL BUSINESS PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE, $300 Dr. Theodore C. Marrs Special Assistant to the President The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Attention: Mrs. Velma Shelton Hand Carry 20 September 27, 1975 FORD is LIBRARY GIVETO Dear Don: Please let me know of specific time of your next D.C. visit. It looks as if you are con- tinuing to do a great job. Maybe we can have lunch with Julia and others. Sincerely, Theodore C. Marrs Special Assistant to the President Mr. D. G. MaeDonald Senior Civil Coordinator "New Arrivals" . Task Force Ft. Chaffee, Arkansas 72901 pft department OF STATE GL Washington, D.C. 20520 Control "New Arrivals" - Task Force Ft. Chaffee, Arkansas 72901 August 15, 1975 Mr. Theodore C. Marrs Special Assistant to The President for Human Resources Executive Office of The President 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D. C. 20500 Dear Ted: I'm sorry there wasn't time to say more than 'hello' on Sunday. We barely managed even that! From our point of view, the Presidents visit was perfect all around. We were honored he chose Chaffee to visit. I may be in Washington briefly in the next couple of weeks. If so, I'll give you a call. Sincerely, Don D. G. MacDonald Senior Civil Coordinator Sity to to HEW To OMB Paul One'd FORD 8.077839 & 071839 LIBRARY I types bunk slip 11/28 Please provide a basis Jor Hapouse Los Angeles TIMES, November 5, 1975 Let's Not Spoil Success Vietnamese refugees began arriving in the United Only full federal reimbursement of the very spe- States in late April. Of a total of 140,832 now in this cial and expensive education costs is acceptable. country, 125,725 refugees have been resettled. That That is what California Sens. Alan Cranston and is quite an achievement. John V. Tunney propose in legislation that would We were reminded of the magnitude of the reset- meet the full cost of educating the refugees for this tlement program-and its remarkable success- school year and the next. when Camp Pendleton last Friday shut. down as Their bill, which passed the Senate last week and temporary quarters for refugees. For slightly more which will be heard by committee today in the than six months, the Marine base was home to House, has a $125.5 million price tag. That may 48,419 Vietnamese. seem like a lot of money, but the federal govern- Everyone involved in the Pendleton effort-from ment accepted a lot of responsibility when it marines to individual and organizationàl sponsors brought the Vietnamese to this very generous na- to federal officials directing the overall resettle- tion. ment program-deserves thanks. The job was not It was, it should be repeated, the federal govern- easy, and it was done well. ment's decision to bring the refugees to the United It will take the Vietnamese time to find work, to States. The states with the largest rèfugee popula- adjust to life in America, to really get settled. The tions-California, Texas, Pennsylvania, New York closing of the last temporary camp, probably in De- -should not have to bear the financial burden. cember, will mark the end of only one phase of re- Unless school districts are fully reimbursed for settlement. Assistance efforts must continue. education costs, the result could be a backlash There is, for example, the matter of educating against the refugees. That would distort the spirit Vietnamese children. and success to date of the resettlement effort. The Ford Administration proposes a one-time The legislation is sensible and responsible. It payment of a few hundred dollars to local school should become law, and it should enjoy Administra- districts. That is not enough. tion support. LAX 11/5/75 202/546-1900 CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT FOR CONGRESSIONAL RELATIONS 417 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20003 November 7, 1975 Mr. Bill Baroody Assistant to the President The White House Washington, D. C. 20500 Dear Bill, As you requested this will give you my title and address. With my best regards. Sincerely. Dr Deputy Superintendent for Congressional Relations DonWhite:ms 202/546-1900 CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT FOR CONGRESSIONAL RELATIONS 417 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20003 November 7, 1975 Memorandum to: Bill Baroody From: Don White Confirming our telephone conversation, we appreciate the fact that the Administration did not substantially oppose the Indochina Refugee Children Assistance Act, S. 2145, in the Senate. As you perhaps know, it passed October 29 by unanimous consent and with wide bipartisan sponsorship. Representatives of HEW have, however, informed us that they plan to oppose the bill in the House. There is general agreement among the Democratic members of our California delegation, as well as some prominent political figures in California, that if the opposition does mater- ialize, and if it should result in defeat of the bill, the matter will be made a major political issue in the Presidential campaigns next year in California. With the amendments we have proposed in the House, our bill would cost a total of about $55 million this year, and half of that next year. The total to be expended upon the refugee program would thus be well within the amount which the President originally proposed to spend. The Administration's representatives in this area contend that no promise was ever made to pay the costs of educating the refugee children. However, there is ample evidence in the records of Congressional action on the refugee bill that the Members of Congress understood that such a promise had been made, and the members of our California delegation have been very much concerned to learn that it is not being fulfilled. 202/546-1900 CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT FOR CONGRESSIONAL RELATIONS 417 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20003 November 7, 1975 Memorandum to: Bill Baroody From: Don White Confirming our telephone conversation, we appreciate the fact that the Administration did not substantially oppose the Indochina Refugee Children Assistance Act, S. 2145, in the Senate. As you perhaps know, it passed October 29 by unanimous consent and with wide bipartisan sponsorship. Representatives of HEW have, however, informed us that they plan to oppose the bill in the House. There is general agreement among the Democratic members of our California delegation, as well as some prominent political figures in California, that if the opposition does mater- ialize, and if it should result in defeat of the bill, the matter will be made a major political issue in the Presidential campaigns next year in California. With the amendments we have proposed in the House, our bill would cost a total of about $55 million this year, and half of that next year. The total to be expended upon the refugee program would thus be well within the amount which the President originally proposed to spend. The Administration's representatives in this area contend that no promise was ever made to pay the costs of educating the refugee children. However, there is ample evidence in the records of Congressional action on the refugee bill that the Members of Congress understood that such a promise had been made, and the members of our California delegation have been very much concerned to learn that it is not being fulfilled. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON November 10, 1975 Dear Mr. McCarthy: I would like to extend my personal thanks and appreciation to the Migration and Refugee Service of the U.S. Catholic Conference for the excellent work you and your personnel have done in helping to resettle the Indochinese refugees. With the experience and support of your organization and the other voluntary resettlement agencies, over 100,000 refugees have found new homes throughout our country. Having seen the efforts of the voluntary agencies first hand during my visit to Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, I want you to know how impressed I am with their dedicated com- mitment on behalf of the refugees. As we look forward to resettling the remaining Indochinese refugees, I am hopeful that you will be as successful in the next few months as you have been in the past. Please accept my best wishes. Sincerely, Herold R. Ford Mr. John McCarthy Director Migration and Refugee Services U.S. Catholic Conference 1312 Massachusetts Avenue, NW. Washington, D.C. 20005 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON November 10, 1975 FORD LIBRARY Dear Mr. Taylor: I would like to extend my personal thanks and appreciation to the Travelers Aid-International Social Services for the excellent work you and your personnel have done in helping to resettle the Indochinese refugees. With the experience and support of your organization and the other voluntary resettlement agencies, over 100,000 refugees have found new homes throughout our country. Having seen the efforts of the voluntary agencies first hand during my visit to Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, I want you to know how impressed I am with their dedicated com- mitment on behalf of the refugees. As we look forward to resettling the remaining Indochinese refugees, I am hopeful that you will be as successful in the next few months as you have been in the past. Please accept my best wishes. Sincerely, Herold R. Ford Mr. Mac Taylor Executive Director Travelers Aid-International Social Services 345 East 46th Street New York, New York 10036 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON November 10, 1975 Dear Mr. Kleine: I would like to extend my personal thanks and appreciation to the American Council for Nationalities Service for the excellent work you and your personnel have done in helping to resettle the Indochinese refugees. With the experience and support of your organization and the other voluntary resettlement agencies, over 100,000 refugees have found new homes throughout our country. Having seen the efforts of the voluntary agencies first hand during my visit to Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, I want you to know how impressed I am with their dedicated com- mitment on behalf of the refugees. As we look forward to resettling the remaining Indochinese refugees, I am hopeful that you will be as successful in the next few months as you have been in the past. Please accept my best wishes. Sincerely, Mr. Wells Kleine Executive Director American Council for Nationalities Service 20 West 40th Street New York, New York 10018 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON November 10, 1975 Dear Dr. Papanek: I would like to extend my personal thanks and appreciation to the American Fund for Czechoslovak Refugees for the excellent work you and your personnel have done in helping to resettle the Indochinese refugees. With the experience and support of your organization and the other voluntary resettlement agencies, over 100,000 refugees have found new homes throughout our country. Having seen the efforts of the voluntary agencies first hand during my visit to Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, I want you to know how impressed I am with their dedicated com- mitment on behalf of the refugees. As we look forward to resettling the remaining Indochinese refugees, I am hopeful that you will be as successful in the next few months as you have been in the past. Please accept my best wishes. Sincerely, Herald R. Ford Dr. Jan Papanek Director American Fund for Czechoslovak Refugees 1709 Broadway, Room 1316 New York, New York 10019 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON November 10, 1975 Dear Dr. Bagration: I would like to extend my personal thanks and appreciation to the Tolstoy Foundation, Inc. for the excellent work you and your personnel have done in helping to resettle the Indo- chinese refugees. With the experience and support of your organization and the other voluntary resettlement agencies, over 100,000 refugees have found new homes throughout our country. Having seen the efforts of the voluntary agencies first hand during my visit to Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, I want you to know how impressed I am with their dedicated com- mitment on behalf of the refugees. As we look forward to resettling the remaining Indochinese refugees, I am hopeful that you will be as successful in the next few months as you have been in the past. Please accept my best wishes. Sincerely, Herold R. Ford Dr. Timauraz Bagration Executive Secretary Tolstoy Foundation, Inc. 250 West 57th Street New York, New York 10015 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON November 10, 1975 Dear Mr. Sternberg: I would like to extend my personal thanks and appreciation to the International Rescue Committee for the excellent work you and your personnel have done in helping to resettle the Indochinese refugees. With the experience and support of your organization and the other voluntary resettlement agencies, over 100, 000 refugees have found new homes throughout our country. Having seen the efforts of the voluntary agencies first hand during my visit to Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, I want you to know how impressed I am with their dedicated com- mitment on behalf of the refugees. As we look forward to resettling the remaining Indochinese refugees, I am hopeful that you will be as successful in the next few months as you have been in the past. Please accept my best wishes. Sincerely, Herald R. Ford Mr. Charles Sternberg Director International Rescue Committee 386 Park Avenue, South New York, New York 10016 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON November 10, 1975 Dear Mr. Schauer: I would like to extend my personal thanks and appreciation to the Immigration and Refugee Program of the Church World Service for the excellent work you and your personnel have done in helping to resettle the Indochinese refugees. With the experience and support of your organi- zation and the other voluntary resettlement agencies, over 100,000 refugees have found new homes throughout our country. Having seen the efforts of the voluntary agencies first hand during my visit to Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, I want you to know how impressed I am with their dedicated commitment on behalf of the refugees. As we look forward to resettling the remaining Indochinese refugees, I am hopeful that you will be as successful in the next few months as you have been in the past. Please accept my best wishes. Sincerely, Herold R. Ford The Reverend John Schauer Director Immigration and Refugee Program Church World Service 475 Riverside Drive New York, New York 10027 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON November 10, 1975 Dear Mr. Anderson: I would like to extend my personal thanks and appreciation to the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service of the Lutheran Council in U.S.A. for the excellent work you and your personnel have done in helping to resettle the Indochinese refugees. With the experience and support of your organization and the other voluntary resettlement agencies, over 100,000 refugees have found new homes throughout our country. Having seen the efforts of the voluntary agencies first hand during my visit to Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, I want you to know how impressed I am with their dedicated com- mitment on behalf of the refugees. As we look forward to resettling the remaining Indochinese refugees, I am hopeful that you will be as successful in the next few months as you have been in the past. Please accept my best wishes. Sincerely, Herald R. Ford Mr. Donald Anderson Director Department of the Division of Mission and Ministry Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service Lutheran Council in U.S.A. 315 Park Avenue, South New York, New York 10010 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON November 10, 1975 Dear Mr. Jacobson: I would like to extend my personal thanks and appreciation to the United HIAS Service, Inc. for the excellent work you and your personnel have done in helping to resettle the Indo- chinese refugees. With the experience and support of your organization and the other voluntary resettlement agencies, over 100,000 refugees have found new homes throughout our country. Having seen the efforts of the voluntary agencies first hand during my visit to Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, I want you to know how impressed I am with their dedicated com- mitment on behalf of the refugees. As we look forward to resettling the remaining Indochinese refugees, I am hopeful that you will be as successful in the next few months as you have been in the past. Please accept my best wishes. Sincerely, Herold R. Ford Mr. Gaynor Jacobson Executive Vice President United HIAS Service, Inc. 200 Park Avenue, South New York, New York 10003 NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION Presidential Libraries Withdrawal Sheet WITHDRAWAL ID 01754 REASON FOR WITHDRAWAL Donor restriction TYPE OF MATERIAL Letter CREATOR'S NAME C. Scott Bucher RECEIVER'S NAME William Baroody DESCRIPTION re personal matter involving a Vietnamese couple CREATION DATE 02/02/1976 COLLECTION/SERIES/FOLDER ID 016400094 COLLECTION TITLE Theodore C. Marrs Files BOX NUMBER 10 FOLDER TITLE Indochina Refugees - General (4)-(5) - DATE WITHDRAWN 10/19/1989 WITHDRAWING ARCHIVIST WHM FILE MEMO: 6/10/76 EXECUTIVE EF/dg FG 6-11-1/Marrs, Theodor ND 18-2/CO 1 (Indochina) x Oversize Attachment # 7795 , containing correspondence dated May, 1975 - July 1975 regarding Indochina Refugees from Mr. Theodore C. Marrs. FORD & LIBRARY GERALD THE WHITE HOUSE washington INDO INDOCHINA CHINA REFUGEE MATERIAL [C. MARRS Bir THE WASHINGTON WHITE HOUSE Hand Carry Theodore L August 3, 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR CENTRAL FILES Velma FROM VELMA H. SHELTON Attached are miscellaneous classified files which Dr. Marrs had in his safe. They are forwarded for your files, destruction, or whatever you deem to be appropriate. FORD LIBRART Attachments - Files on: MISSING IN ACTION - CLASSIFIED INDOCHINA - SECRET BICENTENNIAL GIFTS TO FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS STATE DEPARTMENT - BEIRUT - SECRET INVITATION TO FRG PRESIDENT SCHEEL - ADM. CONF. Refugees -chile attachments filed A***276 RECEIVED AUG 31976 CENTRAL FILES D. G. MacDonald Senior Civil Coordinator "New Arrivals" - Task Force FORT AUGI8 SMITH, PM AR ALWAYS Ft. Chaffee, Arkansas 72901 POSTAGE AND FEES PAID DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 1975 DoD 72901 CODE To U.S.MAIL OFFICIAL BUSINESS PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE, $300 Mr. Theodore C. Marrs Special Assistant to The President for Human Resources Executive Office of The President 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D. C. 20500 21