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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
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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
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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
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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 -
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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.
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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.
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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.
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"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."
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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SENATOR EDWARD M. KENNEDY, CHAIRMAN
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for East Asian and Pacific Affairs
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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
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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
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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?
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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.
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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
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Mr. Gerald Ford
President of the United States
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Mr. Ford:
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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
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DR. NGUYEN TAM THANK
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The Honorable Theodore c Marrs,
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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September 9, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
TED MARRS
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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