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The original documents are located in Box 11, folder "Indochina Refugees - President's
Advisory Committee: General (4)" of the Theodore C. Marrs Files at the Gerald R. Ford
Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box 11 of the Theodore C. Marrs Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
THE PRESIDENT'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON REFUGEES
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20506
AMBASSADOR JOHN EISENHOWER
R R File
MR. ROGER D. SEMERAD
CHAIRMAN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
(202) 456-7034
MAYOR JOSEPH ALIOTO
ARCHBISHOP JOSEPH BERNARDIN
MR. ASHBY BOYLE
DR. W. STERLING CARY
MR. JOHN DENVER
July 8, 1975
MRS. GAETANA ENDERS
GOVERNOR DANIEL EVANS
MAYOR MAURICE FERRE
MR. MINOR GEORGE
MR. EDGAR KAISER
MR. PHILIP KLUTZNICK
MEMORNADUM TO:
CHAIRMAN EISENHOWER
MR. WILLIAM J. KUHFUSS
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
MR. GEORGE MEANY
MR. CLARKE REED
FROM:
ROGER D. SEMERAD
THIS
DR. MALCOLM TODD
ELDER A. THEODORE TUTTLE
SUBJECT:
CURRENT INFORMATION
FOR YOUR USE
1. Summary of the third meeting of the President's
Advisory Committee on Refugees - June 25th
2. Supplementary information on sponsorship of
Vietnamese Health Professionals
3. Report on Interagency Task Force meeting,
Thursday, July 3, 1975
4. Press Clippings
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THE PRESIDENT'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON REFUGEES
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20506
BASSADOR JOHN EISENHOWER
MR. ROGER D. SEMERAD
CHAIRMAN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
(202) 456.7034
JOSEPH ALIOTO
CHBISHOP JOSEPH BERNARDIN
ASHBY BOYLE
July 7, 1975
W. STERLING CARY
JOHN DENVER
GAETANA ENDERS
VERNOR DANIEL EVANS
YOR MAURICE FERRE
MINOR GEORGE
MEMORANDUM FOR: DR. THEODORE MARRS
EDGAR KAISER
PHILIP KLUTZNICK
FROM:
ROGER D. SEMERAD
WILLIAM J. KUHFUSS
GEORGE MEANY
CLARKE REED
SUBJECT:
SUMMARY OF THE THIRD MEETING
MALCOLM TODD
OF THE PRESIDENT'S ADVISORY
A. THEODORE TUTTLE
COMMITTEE ON REFUGEES OF
JUNE 25TH
On Wednesday, June 25 the President's Advisory
Committee on Refugees met in the New Executive
Office Building.
Nine members of the committee were present;
eight were absent, however three of those absent
were represented by their alternates. The theme
for virtually the entire meeting was sponsorship
encouragement to become sponsors and the assimila-
tion of refugees into the economy by way of employ-
ment.
The labor management meeting of June 24 was pre-
sented and discussed. The result of the labor
management meeting was that a letter would be
prepared by the Chamber of Commerce. This letter
would be to the various member organizations
throughout the United States in major cities. The
letter would explain the Washington meeting and
encourage other such meetings within the member
cities. Prior to transmission this letter would
be cleared by the NAB, NAM, AFL-CIO, UAW, UMW,
and IBT. The committee unanimously supported this
action and recommended that the letter be prepared,
cleared and transmitted with all due speed.
GERALD FORD
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A significant amount of time was devoted to a discussion
of sources of additional sponsors. Governor Evans of
Washington presented that States plan and method for
sponsorship at the State level. This presentation
was again unanimously accepted by the committee with
directions to the staff to draft a letter to all
governors encouraging them to emulate Governor Evans.
Included with this letter would be Washington's
methodology for sponsorship. This letter has been
written, cleared and transmitted to all governors.
The committee spent some time in discussing increased
publicity for sponsorship. It was their understanding
that one of the major problems which we have in reset-
tlement is the lack of sponsors. Accordingly it was
recommended and carried that a series of television
spot announcements encouraging sponsorship be made
using Mrs. Ford and various members of the committee,
in addition to other national personalities. In the
making of these television spot announcements the
committee directed staff to determine how best to
address the task and move immediately towards its
accomplishment. To date we are discussing final
clearances of the contract with the IATF. Hopefully
the contract will be signed and work commence no
later than July 11th. With this schedule, first
transmission would be by September 1st.
The committee explored the enlistment of refugees
in the United States Armed Forces. They believed
that those refugees who had received significant
military training in the United States and who
desired to enter the Armed Forces should be afforded
that opportunity. They directed staff to determine
from the DoD what the actual policy would be concerning
enlistment. A letter from me to Principal Deputy
Assistant Secretary Von Marbod requesting this infor-
mation has been sent. We have also been in contact
Mr. D. Srull, DASD (M&RA) who is actually tasked with
setting this policy.
GORALD & FORD
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The committee made a very positive statement and
recommended that all federal agencies be notified
of the equal employment opportunities and minority
priorities for the refugees if they so qualify for
federal employment.
The results of the refugee advisory group meeting
were presented along with a list of recommendations.
Paramount among these recommendations were: the
opportunity for enlistment in the Armed Forces and
equal employment opportunities. Both of these recom-
mendations were acted upon by the committee as
indicated. The next meeting of the refugee advisory
group is scheduled for July 17th.
The committee is scheduled to meet again on July 23rd.
GENAL FORD
INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE FOR INDOCHINA
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
X
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20520
MEMORANDUM
June 30, 1975
TO:
See Distribution
FROM:
Julia Vadala Taft, Director
Julia
Jeft
Interagency Task Force
SUBJECT:
Supplementary Information on Sponsorship
of Vietnamese Health Professionals
The enclosed document has been developed in response
to numerous requests for information on assistance to
Vietnamese and Cambodian refugee health professionals
in obtaining training or job opportunities.
Enclosure:
Supplementary Information on Sponsorship of
Vietnamese Health Professionals
Distribution:
President's Advisory Committee on Refugees - 20
Voluntary Resettlement Agencies - 1 each
Senior Civil Coordinators - 1 each
Assistant Director for Operations - 20
Assistant Director for Refugee Resettlement - 20
Public Information Officer-5
IATF Members - 1 each
IATF:DFord:sba
6/30/75
FORD
Supplementary Information on Sponsorship of
Vietnamese Health Professionals
Among the Vietnamese refugees who have recently arrived in this
country, there are a number of health professionals including doctors,
dentists, nurses and pharmacists. The Department of Health, Education,
and Welfare has undertaken a variety of activities to assist in the
retraining and placement of these individuals. In general, DHEW's
policy is to serve a coordinative and facilitative role by working
with the health professional associations and the training institutions
rather than providing special programs for this particular group of
foreign health professionals. Information for the various health
professional groups is provided below.
Physicians
Licensure to practice medicine is the responsibility of each State.
Although the requirements vary, physicians trained in foreign countries
usually need an Educational Commission on Foreign Medical Graduates
certificate (the ECFMG examination establishes a foreign medical
graduate's eligibility to enter into an internship or residency in
this country), one or more years of postgraduate medical training in
the United States, and a passing grade on the Federation Licensing
Examination (the FLEX is a national certifying examination given to
individuals who have completed at least one year of internship or
other postgraduate training).
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2.
A DHEW questionnaire designed to gather specific information on
education, training, licensing and credentialing has been used to
gather and incorporate into a specific tracking system information
on Vietnamese refugee physicians.
For those individuals who have passed the ECFMG examination, the
AMA Manpower Clearinghouse has initiated efforts to help place them
in training programs or locate possible practice opportunities. In
addition, arrangements have been made in special cases for possible
job placement in Public Health Service programs such as the National
Health Service Corps, Indian Health Service and PHS Hospital System.
Although there are no special Federal programs for refugee
physicians who have not passed the ECFMG examination, DHEW is working
to facilitate efforts by local medical organizations and training
institutions to set up locally sponsored refresher courses and/or
assist the physicians in obtaining health-related jobs while preparing
for the examination.
Suggested actions to be undertaken by the physician or the
sponsor:
1. Request physician questionnaire, if one has not
already been completed, by writing to:
Dr. Edward D. Martin
Director
National Health Service Corps
Parklawn Building, Room 6-06
Rockville, Maryland 20852
2. Notify Dr. Martin of any change in address.
3. Request information on the ECFMG examination from
Dr. Ray Casterline, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia,
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Pennsylvania 19104.
3.
4. Contact State Boards of Medical Examiners on specific
licensure requirements.
5. Contact State and local medical societies as well as
local hospitals and other health institutions regarding
possible job opportunities and refresher courses for
the ECFMG examination.
(Local professional societies can be located through
the telephone directory).
Dentists
Practice of dentistry in the United States is subject to licensure
regulations of the individual states. Applicants for licensure
examinations should usually hold a D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree from an
accredited United States or Canadian school. However, some states
permit foreign dental graduates to take qualifying examinations for
that particular state. Efforts by the professional dental organizations
are currently underway to evaluate the most effective and appropriate
mechanism for assimilating the Vietnamese dentists into the practice
of dentistry in this country.
As in the case of the physicians, a DHEW questionnaire has been
developed for dentists and information is being incorporated into
a similar tracking system. On receipt of the completed questionnaire,
HEW will provide each dentist with a copy of the American Dental
Association publication "Information for foreign dental graduates,
students and other dental personnel".
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4.
Suggested actions to be undertaken by the dentists or their
sponsors:
1. Request dental questionnaire, if one has not already been
completed, by writing to:
Dr. Edward D. Martin
Director
National Health Service Corps
Parklawn Building, Room 6-05
Rockville, Maryland 20852
2. Send notifications of change of address to:
Dr. Jack D. Robertson
Deputy Chief Dental Officer, PHS
Parklawn Building, Room 17-19
Rockville, Maryland 20852
3. Contact State Boards of Dental Examiners for information
on specific licensure requirements.
4. Contact State and local dental societies as well as hospitals
and other health institutions regarding job opportunities.
(Note that dental hygienists are licensed in each State;
dental assistants and dental laboratory technicians are
not licensed in the United States).
5. Contact individual dental schools for information on
admission and advanced placement requirements.
GREATO R. FORD
5.
Nurses and Pharmacists
Because the requirements for training and licensure of nurses
and pharmacists in Vietnam are significantly different from what is
required by State licensing boards in this country, it appears that,
in the majority of cases, Vietnamese nurses and pharmacists will
require considerable additional training in order to meet State
licensure requirements. Efforts are underway to work with nursing
and pharmacy organizations in developing mechanisms to assist
Vietnamese nurses and pharmacists in obtaining both additional
training and interim job placement.
Suggested actions to be undertaken by the nurses and pharmacists
or their sponsors:
1. Contact State and local professional associations, employment
agencies, as well as specific institutions, regarding job
opportunities.
2. Contact specific schools of pharmacy or nursing regarding
training opportunities.
3. Contact State Boards of Nursing or Pharmacy on specific
licensing requirements.
4. Pharmacists may obtain an information package on pharmacy
schools and State licensing requirements by writing to:
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
4630 Montgomery Avenue - Suite 201
Bethesda, Maryland 20014
5. Nurses may obtain assistance with professional credentials
and employment in nursing by writing to:
American Nurses' Association, Inc.
2420 Pershing Road
P..
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Kansas City, Missouri 64103
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THE PRESIDENT'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON REFUGEES
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20506
AMBASSADOR JOHN EISENHOWER
July 8, 1975
MR. ROGER D. SEMERAD
CHAIRMAN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MAYOR JOSEPH ALIOTO
(202) 456-7034
ARCHBISHOP JOSEPH BERNARDIN
MR. ASHBY BOYLE
DR. W. STERLING CARY
MR. JOHN DENVER
MRS. GAETANA ENDERS
MEMORANDUM FOR:
CHAIRMAN EISENHOWER
GOVERNOR DANIEL EVANS
MAYOR MAURICE FERRE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
MR. MINOR GEORGE
MR. EDGAR KAISER
FROM:
ROGER D. SEMERAD
MR. PHILIP KLUTZNICK
Tab
MR. WILLIAM J. KUHFUSS
SUBJECT:
REPORT ON INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE
MR. GEORGE MEANY
MR. CLARKE REED
MEETING, THURSDAY, JULY 3, 1975
DR. MALCOLM TODD
ELDER A. THEODORE TUTTLE
Acting Director Taft briefed the Task Force on the
first meeting of all of the refugee camp Civil
Coordinators. Major items that were discussed were
voluntary agencies' staffing, lack of sponsorships,
goals, and problem areas.
Repatriation. Approximately 200 Vietnamese refugees
who had indicated a desire to be repatriated have been
transported from Camp Pendleton to Guam. The refugees
will be maintained there until the new government in
Vietnam completes arrangements for their return.
Nonresident Alien Legislation. The Immigration and
Naturalization Service has prepared for interagency
review proposed legislation that would permit parolees
to become permanent resident aliens after a two year
probationary period. Under the proposed legislation,
the change to permanent resident alien status would
be retroactive to the date of arrival, and any changes
in status would not impact on the other immigration
quotas or processes. The two year probationary
period follows the practice established for other
groups of refugees.
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Department of Defense Planning. The representative
of the Department of Defense reported on various
contingency plans for camp closings. The ability of
the Task Force to generate sponsorships and place-
ments is the critical unknown factor that will have
significant impact on which camps are closed and as
of what date.
Volunteer Agencies and Sponsorship Issues. A number
of national organizations such as the National Associa-
tion of Social Workers, the American Public Welfare
Association, along with other public welfare agencies
with national constituencies have expressed the fol-
lowing concerns to the Task Force:
(1) That the volunteer agencies dealing in refu-
gee placement had not utilized the resources of these
agencies
(2) That these agencies had not been informed as
to the progress of the refugee resettlement programs
(3) That no assistance had been requested from
these agencies.
The Task Force and the volunteer agencies agreed to
effect coordination with these various associations
and agencies to better serve the refugee population
and the American public.
Employment. A representative of the Department of
Labor reported on plans to code occupations of all
refugees in the camps. At the same time offers of
employment would also be coded in an effort to match
skills with opportunities. There is some question
as to whether the computer capabilities of the Task
Force are capable of supporting such a program.
Sponsorship. The representative of the Task Force
reported that other governmental units have entered
into contracts to participate in the sponsoring of
refugees. The City of Indianapolis has agreed to
sponsor 200 individuals; the State of Maine, 300;
and Jackson County, Missouri, 200.
GERALD R. FORD
3
Resettlement of Individuals Currently Being Held in
Other Countries. It was noted that approximately
20,000 individuals not under U.S. control might be
eligible to enter the United States. The State
Department and the Immigration and Naturalization
Service are working on this question in the hopes
of clarifying the status of these refugees and the
numbers that may be admitted. It is not clear
whether additional legislation may be necessary.
Statistical Summary. As of July 7, 1975.
1. Guam, in Pacific
18,097
2. Released into U.S.
44,062
3. Released to other countries
4,594
In the U.S./Relocation Centers
a. Chaffee
23,226
b. Pendleton
17,720
C. Eglin
5,337
d. Indiantown Gap
16,139
Total
62,422
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The Washington Star
Tuesday, July 8, 1975
Many Viet Refugees
Face Winter in Camps
Those left in these camps will be
By Henry S. Bradsher
THE PROSPECTIVE returnees
concentrated in the other two domes-
Washington Star Staff Writer
have been publicly described as hav-
tic ones, according to task force
ing changed their minds about com-
plans. They are Camp Chaffee, Ark.,
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 1975
7.321
'We Are Still Happier Here,' Says a Saigon Refugee Waiting
By DAVID A. ANDELMAN
camps for cases to be decid-
Vietnamese who have settled
The refugees here receive
Special to The New York Times
ed.
there. He believes they will
two small meals of rice and
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Meenubile Heang Lien need leuvions who can under -
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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
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AMBASSADOR JOHN EISENHOWER
MR. ROGER D. SEMERAD
CHAIRMAN
July 8, 1975
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
(202) 456-7034
MAYOR JOSEPH ALIOTO
ARCHBISHOP JOSEPH BERNARDIN
MR. ASHBY BOYLE
DR. W. STERLING CARY
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. JOHN DENVER
MRS. GAETANA ENDERS
FROM:
GOVERNOR DANIEL EVANS
JULIA ROGER V. D. TAFT SEMERAD RMS
MAYOR MAURICE FERRE
SUBJECT:
MR. MINOR GEORGE
TASK FORCE REPORTS ON REFUGEE
MR. EDGAR KAISER
STATUS
MR. PHILIP KLUTZNICK
MR. WILLIAM J. KUHFUSS
MR. GEORGE MEANY
In the daily report on refugee status of July 7, 1975,
MR. CLARKE REED
DR. MALCOLM TODD
it was indicated that 44,062 refugees have been re-
ELDER A. THEODORE TUTTLE
leased into the U.S. It would be very helpful to the
Committee to know what categories are included in this
number. Specifically, how many refugees have been
sponsored out of camps through volunteer agencies;
how many have been sponsored out of camps through
state and local governments; how many refugees were
of independent means and released without sponsors;
how many were American citizens or dependents of
American citizens; and any other significant groups
that I may have omitted.
I am concerned over this issue since it seems that
the daily release rates over the opening period in-
clude the bulk of the easy cases and projections based
on these early figures could be very misleading.
Additionally, I note in the UPI story carried in the
Post on July 8, 1975, that you expect the Chaffee
Camp to be open throughout the winter. I would be
grateful if you would explain this apparent change
in policy since in your letter to Representative
Eilberg you indicated that "resettlement will be
finished by Thanksgiving.' Several members of the
Advisory Committee have expressed concern over these
new projections. Your prompt response will be appre-
ciated.
CC: Dr. Marrs
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THE PRESIDENT'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON REFUGEES
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20506
AMBASSADOR JOHN EISENHOWER
July 10, 1975
MR. ROGER D. SEMERAD
CHAIRMAN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
(202) 456-7034
MAYOR JOSEPH ALIOTO
ARCHBISHOP JOSEPH BERNARDIN
MR. ASHBY BOYLE
DR. W. STERLING CARY
MR. JOHN DENVER
MRS. GAETANA ENDERS
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DR. THEODORE MARRS
GOVERNOR DANIEL EVANS
MR. ROGER SEMERAD
MAYOR MAURICE FERRE
MR. MINOR GEORGE
MR. EDGAR KAISER
FROM:
DAVID MORIN
DM
MR. PHILIP KLUTZNICK
MR. WILLIAM J. KUHFUSS
SUBJECT:
LEADERSHIP MEETING
MR. GEORGE MEANY
MR. CLARKE REED
DR. MALCOLM TODD
ELDER A. THEODORE TUTTLE
Although The President's Advisory Committee on Refu-
gees has officially endorsed "Project FRIENDSHIP,'
no action has been taken on the proposal for a White
House youth leadership meeting for Project FRIENDSHIP
which would launch this effort. The advantages of
such a meeting are clear. Bringing in youth leaders
of national organizations to further explain the
project would provide a good opportunity for seminars
to be held on how to develop friendship drives and
other community youth assimilation programs. Social,
educational, service, and even athletic programs need
to be developed and capsuled into something that can
be taken home to the various national headquarters
and then to the local chapter levels of the organi-
zations. The leaders of these organizations meeting
in The White House would be the first step in a major
national awareness effort that could begin in Washing-
ton. However, Pam Powell seems to have problems with
having a White House meeting.
Originally, having a White House youth meeting with
The President, and perhaps John Denver, appeared to
have great press potential, helping to promote a
positive, favorable view of refugees and encourage
a warm welcome. Pam disagreed sharply on the press
coverage idea, expressing there would be little or
none. Also, Pam felt that participation would be
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very low due to the fact that decisions to support
projects are made by Executive Directors, not the
youth leaders. A letter will be going out very soon
to the Executive Directors explaining Project FRIEND-
SHIP, so I don't believe youth participation will be
a problem.
I would appreciate hearing your thoughts on whether
we should push for this meeting or not.
Thank you.
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11 July 1975
Mr Roger D. Semerad
Executive Director
President's Advisory Committee on Refugees
Washington D.C. 20506
Dear Mr. Semerad:
Thank you for responding to my letter to Ted Marrs. I am delighted to hear that
you are about ready to issue a computerized manpower skills list. We will be
expecting to hear from Mrs. Taft, hopefully in the near future.
Incidentally, on the subject of frustration, I happened to meet a regional official of
the Health, Education and Welfare Department involved in their Social Rehabilitation
Services section. She indicated even more frustration than I did because early in
the game it had been one of her assignments to work with the Ft. Chafee Refugee
Camp. The frustration she felt came from the amatures who were representing at
this camp the welfare agencies who were assigned the task of relocating the refugees.
To add insult to injury, the news that regardless of the effort or lack of it, put forth
by an individual agency, they are paid a "bounty" of $500 per refugee relocated
whether properly or not.
Sincerely,
John M. Campbell
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THE PRESIDENT'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON REFUGEES
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20506
AMBASSADOR JOHN EISENHOWER
MR. ROGER D. SEMERAD
CHAIRMAN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
(202) 456.7034
MAYOR JOSEPH ALIOTO
ARCHBISHOP JOSEPH BERNARDIN
MR. ASHBY BOYLE
DR. W. STERLING CARY
July 11, 1975
MR. JOHN DENVER
MRS. GAETANA ENDERS
GOVERNOR DANIEL EVANS
MAYOR MAURICE FERRE
MR. MINOR GEORGE
MR. EDGAR KAISER
Mr. Roger D. Semerad
MR. PHILIP KLUTZNICK
Room 4013
MR. WILLIAM J. KUHFUSS
New Executive Office Building
MR. GEORGE MEANY
The White House
MR. CLARKE REED
DR. MALCOLM TOOD
Washington, D. C.
ELDER A. THEODORE TUTTLE
Dear Roger:
I think your memo for Ted Marrs dated July 7
is very good. The only reservation I have is that
I would put a caveat on the recommendation that
trained Vietnamese be allowed the opportunity for
enlistment in the Armed Forces. That caveat would
be to add. "on the same basis as U. S. citizens."
I don't believe anyone suggested that they be given
anything like priority. I would like to make that
clear.
My motivation, of course, is to avoid making
the Armed Services a welfare agency per se.
Best,
John John S. D. Eisenhower
Chairman
JSDE/ajh
cc: Dr. Theodore C. Marrs
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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
AMBASSADOR JOHN EISENHOWER
CHAIRMAN
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MR. ROGER D. SEMERAD
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MAYOR JOSEPH ALIOTO
(202) 456.7034
ARCHBISHOP JOSEPH BERNARDIN
MR. ASHBY BOYLE
DR. W. STERLING CARY
MR. JOHN DENVER
Julia Vadala Taft, Director
MRS. GAETANA ENDERS
Interagency Task Force for Indo-China
GOVERNOR DANIEL EVANS
Department of State
MAYOR MAURICE FERRE
MR. MINOR GEORGE
Washington, D. C. 20520
MR. EDGAR KAISER
MR. PHILIP KLUTZNICK
MR. WILLIAM J. KUHFUSS
Dear Julia:
MR. GEORGE MEANY
MR. CLARKE REED
DR. MALCOLM TODD
You doubtless are well aware that at the meeting of June
ELDER A. THEODORE TUTTLE
25 the Presidential Advisory Committee on Refugees voted in
principle to mount a television campaign utilizing certain of
its members to encourage sponsorship of Indo-Chinese refugees.
Having decided to "bell the cat," the Committee then passed
the ball to Roger Semerad to try to find the money.
It is my understanding that Roger found some $300,000 in
HEW that could be utilized for this purpose. But it turned
out that after a certain amount of backing and filling, you
chose, with the backing of the Secretary of HEW, to disapprove
the use of these funds - or at least to throw sufficient road
blocks as to make the whole exercise not worth it.
I can well understand your concern that the PACR stay out
of operations and avoid building a staff to duplicate your own.
Nevertheless, I find this development disappointing because I
feel that we have an impressive reservoir of people on the
Advisory Committee who could be utilized for public relations
purposes.
Ted Marrs and I do not choose to go to the President on
this issue, an action which would be necessary to override a
Cabinet officer. Therefore I do hope that the IATF will take
this program on itself and without undue delay. I trust that
you will make use of what members of the PACR you see fit.
The important thing, obviously, is to get this task
accomplished rather than to bicker about which member of the
bureaucracy does it.
Sincerely,
note
John Eisenhown
John S. D. Eisenhower
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MR. MINOR GEORGE
Mr. Roger D. Semerad
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Dear Roger:
I have the copy of your July 9 letter to Mr.
Schulburg of NBC. I believe that I specified in the
letter to you of the last few days that I am not
interested in going on public television for interviews
at this time.
My reasoning is simple. In the light of the current
criticism of the IATF - plus the doubling of the IATF
staff and increased control by OMB - the whole subject of
the interview would doubtless be my evaluation of the
IATF's performance. I do not have enough facts on hand
to give a real evaluation and sure as hell am no longer
going to give IATF an unsubstantiated vote of support, an
action which would be expected of a loyal member of the
team.
Under these circumstances, until I am fairly straight
in my own mind what I think of the IATF performance, I
prefer to stay out of sight.
Best,
John John D. Eisenhower
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MEMORANDUM TO:
JOHN WIESS
FROM:
ROGER D. SEMERAD
Pursuant to Don Wortman's memorandum of June 2,
1975 outlining arrangements for Budget and Admin-
istrative support for the Committee, we have
looked to you for the normal administrative
assistance.
However, we have regularly requested issuance of
a GSA card and also an accounting of our expend-
itures since beginning our operation. To date,
neither request has been compiled with. Obviously,
these basic items are necessary to properly manage
the limited resources available to the President'
Advisory Committee on Refugees
Please advise this office of the status of these
requests. Your usual cooperation will be most
appreciated.
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Colin Blaydon
Ted Marrs
Don Wortman
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ARCHBISHOP JOSEPH BERNARDIN
MR. ASHBY BOYLE
DR. W. STERLING CARY
MR. JOHN DENVER
MRS. GAETANA ENDERS
GOVERNOR DANIEL EVANS
MAYOR MAURICE FERRE
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DR. THEODORE MARRS
MR. MINOR GEORGE
MR. EDGAR KAISER
FROM:
MR. PHILIP KLUTZNICK
ROGER SEMERAD PAB
MR. WILLIAM J. KUHFUSS
MR. GEORGE MEANY
SUBJECT:
DETAIL EXTENSION OF JAMES J.
MR. CLARKE REED
DELANEY, DEPUTY DIRECTOR
DR. MALCOLM TODD
ELDER A. THEODORE TUTTLE
On July 10, Jim Delaney, this Committee's Deputy
Director, began a thirty day extension of his detail
from OSD (H&E). This detail will terminate on
August 8th.
Considering the work that Jim has done to date and
the difficulty in arranging an orderly transition
of duties, I strongly recommend his retention on
the Committee staff until we are in a position to
wind down our activities.
I believe that a call from you to Mr. Latimer,
Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, will
solve the problem.
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ARCHBISHOP JOSEPH BERNARDIN
MR. ASHBY BOYLE
DR. W. STERLING CARY
July 22, 1975
MR. JOHN DENVER
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GOVERNOR DANIEL EVANS
MAYOR MAURICE FERRE
MR. MINOR GEORGE
MR. EDGAR KAISER
MR. PHILIP KLUTZNICK
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MR. WILLIAM J. KUHFUSS
MR. GEORGE MEANY
FROM:
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MR. CLARKE REED
DR. MALCOLM TODD
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SUBJECT:
DETAIL EXTENSION OF JAMES J. DELANEY
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
This is a follow-up to my memo of July 18, 1975
on the same subject. In reviewing the memo, I
realized that the subject of continuity was not
stressed. Jim, as you know, handled the Labor/
Management meeting and those actions which resulted
in the Chamber of Commerce letter being finally
sent.
He is currently involved in the Houston project.
This project is characterized by the close co-
ordination and cooperation between local govern-
ment, business, labor, non-governmental agencies,
the VolAgs, IATF with the local Chamber of Com-
merce as the catalyst.
In addition to the above he is laying the ground
work for foundation involvement in educational
grants with the Grace Foundation.
Each of these projects as well as the others which
he is working on requires continuity for success.
To change project officers at this time would
definitely not be in the best interests of our
program.
As in my last memo, I strongly recommend his
retention.
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GOVERNOR DANIEL EVANS
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MR. WILLIAM J. KUHFUSS
MR. GEORGE MEANY
Dear Mrs. Eisele:
MR. CLARKE REED
DR. MALCOLM TODD
ELDER A. THEODORE TUTTLE
Thank you for your letter to Dr. Marrs in which
you enclosed the annual report from the American
Field Services. Dr. Marrs shared the report
with me and I am certainly impressed; infact, I
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believe that my own children would be interested
in a program such as this.
Dr. Marrs requested that I send you the latest
information on sponsorship. The attached brochures
and publication were received from the printers
late last week and is the latest information
available on sponsorship and questions which
are most often asked.
I hope that this information is satisfactory. If
I can be of any further service, please do not
hesitate to call me.
Sincerely,
James J Delaney II
Deputy Director
Mrs. Karin F. Eisele
International Scholarships
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Dr. Theodore Marrs
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Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Dr. Marrs,
It was a great pleasure to share luncheon with you yesterday and to learn
first-hand of the deep and very personal Presidential interest in the
Bicentennial celebration. I was so sorry that we did not have a chance to
talk at greater length but unfortunately I had a meeting at 3 o'clock some
distance from the State Department.
Dr. Rhinesmith, president of the American Field Service, attended the meeting
on the 19th of May at which the President's Advisory Committee on Refugees
was announced and returned with that large and very helpful blue book which
you provided. From that we excerpted the attached definition of sponsorship
which, hopefully, is the one to which you referred yesterday. Please let
me know if my assumption is incorrect.
Because I felt you did not have a sufficient number of papers under your (my)
chair and because you may have by now dealt with the problem of the tail-less
squirrel on the White House lawn, I have enclosed some additional reading
material for your leisure time. Once you have committed it to memory, you
are free to shred it! It will give you a greater idea of the various programs
sponsored by AFS and the extent to which we are stretching young people at
that magical age we discussed.
Please give our best to Pam Powell.
With kindest regards,
Kain Eiscle
Karin F. Eisele (Mrs. Paul M.)
Associate Director/Development
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MR. WILLIAM J. KUHFUSS
MR. GEORGE MEANY
At the last meeting of The President's Advisory
DR. MALCOLM TODD
Committee on Refugees, the following resolutions
ELDER A. THEODORE TUTTLE
or proposals were endorsed by the Committee:
(1) Establishment of a national toll-free
telephone service with Vietnamese and
Cambodian operators to provide informa-
tion to the refugees.
(2) Establishment of cultural centers in
concentrations of refugees.
(3) Authorization for the payment of travel
and other expenses for Vietnamese and
Cambodian nationals engaged in public
information or other appropriate activi-
ties, directed by the Committee.
With reference to item (3), such authorization was
given with the expectation that visits to the camps
by successfully resettled refugees would be of help
in combatting rumors and misinformation. In addi-
tion, the authorization could include a system which
would provide information by mail on the refugee
once he has departed the resettlement camp.
Since you were present at the meeting and partici-
pated in the discussion of these items, I feel sure
that you have already completed some preliminary
evaluation. Please advise of any decisions you may
have reached on these matters.
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Should you decide to take no action on any of the
above, please advise me immediately so that other
resources may be identified to effect these proposals.
Your prompt response will be greatly appreciated.
As always, both the Committee members and staff are
available to assist in any way possible to expedite
the resettlement of the Indochina refugees.
Sincerely,
for Roger Wath D. Semerad Kallan
Mrs. Julia V. Taft
Director
Interagency Task Force
on Indochina Refugees
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FACETS
THE CITY OF
MANY
DUBUQUE
THE
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
DUBUQUE. IOWA 52001
COMMUNITY
July 30, 1975
The Honorable John Eisenhower
Chairman
President's Advisory Commission
on Refugees
New Executive Office Building
GERALD FORD
Room 4013
Washington, D. C. 20503
Sir:
Special Assistant to the President, Dr. T. Marrs' office, suggested
that I refer the following to you as a subject of special interest.
This community recently welcomed the single, largest contingent of
Vietnamese refugees settling in any U. S. city! Plans are now afoot
to increase that number six to seven times by the end of this year! !
This development, seen in the context of Dubuque's historically low
minority population (less than 1/2 of 1%), is all the more remarkable
for the enthusiasm and love that have accompanied it. In fact, a
formal civic reception is scheduled for August 8, 1975 to officially
welcome these new residents to our city. Obviously, we would be
most pleased if you could be here on this significant evening.
I thought President Ford and you might find all this interesting in
terms of both your efforts to open the hearts of America to the prob-
lem of the Vietnamese refugee. Perhaps Dubuque's experience in
this connection could be used to encourage other American cities to
move forcefully in this area.
If Dubuque and this event can be arranged into your schedule, please
contact me at City Hall, (319) 583-6441, ext. 36.
Very truly yours,
Bob
C. Robert Justmann
Mayor
DUBUQUE. IOWA
Info: Mary Featherall
Office of Dr. T. Marrs
CITY
The White House
June 19, 1975
Danc John:
Thank you for your June 11 letter with
which you forward Mr. Jack 0. Jones'
proposal for the resettlement of
Vietnamese refugees.
I know the President's advisers on
the problem of resuttlement will
appreciate having this plan for their
consideration and I shall make certain
they receive it without delay.
with kindest regards,
Sincerely,
EAX in Priedersdorf
Assistant to the President
the Nonorable John J. Duncan
House of Representatives
Washington, 0.0. 20515
DCC3 X incoming to or. Theodore Marrs for
DIRECT REELY, please, to Mr. Jones. Copy
to Mar Dunoan and this office.
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ARCHBISHOP JOSEPH BERNARDIN
MR. ASHBY BOYLE
DR. W. STERLING CARY
MR. JOHN DENVER
August 5, 1975
MRS. GAETANA ENDERS
GOVERNOR DANIEL EVANS
MAYOR MAURICE FERRE
MR. MINOR GEORGE
MR. EDGAR KAISER
MR. PHILIP KLUTZNICK
MR. WILLIAM J. KUHFUSS
MR. GEORGE MEANY
MR. CLARKE REED
Dear Mr. Jones:
DR. MALCOLM TODD
ELDER A. THEODORE TUTTLE
Your letter to Mr. Duncan has been forwarded to
this Committee for consideration. Please excuse
the delay in reply.
We have examined your plan and it contains many
valid suggestions. As you may know, an Inter-
agency Task Force has been established to deal
with the Refugee resettlement program. This Task
Force has been given the mission of running the
operational aspects of the entire program. Accord-
ingly, I have forwarded your plan to them for their
consideration and evaluation.
Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts with
us concerning the Refugee resettlement effort.
Your expression of support in this worthy humani-
tarian task is greatly appreciated.
If I can be of any assistance or furnish any
information please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
James J. Delaney II
Deputy Director
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for Legislative Affairs
The White House Office
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Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Max:
A member of my constituency, Mr. Jack D. Jones, has presented
a unique plan for the resettlement of the Vietnamese refugees.
He has requested that I submit it to the President for review.
If the President should be interested in this plan, Mr. Jones
would be available for contact through my district office in
Knoxville. That office telephone number is area code 615,
546-5686 and is located at 318 Federal Building, Knoxville
37901.
Sincerely,
John
JOHN J. DUNCAN
Member of Congress
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A PROPOSED PLAN FOR RE-SETTLEMENT OF CERTAIN
VIETNAMESE REFUGEES IN AMERICA
Presented by an Agricultural and Electrical Engineer
who lived among the Vietnamese for almost nine years.
Jack D. Jones
June 12, 1975
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PURPOSE
The purpose of this document is to present a program for
the resettlement of certain Vietnamese Refugees in this
country, or elsewhere, in a manner that will enable them
to become as nearly self-sufficient as possible, in the
shortest possible period of time.
DEFINITION OF THE TERM "CERTAIN VIETNAMESE REFUGESS"
Among the Refugees from Vietnam, there are many who pos-
sess a skill or professional expertise that will enable
them to obtain gainful employment, but there are others
who cannot, or will not, be assimilated into the Ameri-
can society and economy through what may be called "nor-
mal channels." These Certain Refugees are the poor, the
uneducated (many do not even read or write Vietnamese),
the unskilled, and those having skills not compatible
with the American way of doing things.
OTHER DEFINITIONS
1. Hamlet - the smallest political/geographical dub-divi-
sion in Vietnam. Also applicable to this presenta-
tion.
2. Hamlet Plan - the title hereby given to this PLAN for
the resettlement of "Certain Refugees", as defined
above.
3. Hamlet people - those Refugees to be resettled under
this PLAN.
4. Family, or Family Group - normally a group of people
related by blood, marriage or adoption. Also appli-
cable to unmarried adult individuals likely to be-
is
come future Heads of Households. Also includes wi-
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IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS
Before any Refugee-resettlement program is undertaken, it
is necessary that consideration be given to relevant as-
pects of Oriental Culture, and to certain political con-
ditions existing in the World today. Statements made
hereafter, relative to culture and custom, are not inten-
ded to imply that individual thought and action does not
exist among Asian peoples. In the areas discussed, there
are some few exceptions to the rule - but not very many.
1. The Family commands the only true loyalty. There is
some degree of loyalty to the Hamlet, and a sense of
heighborliness exists among its inhabitants.
2. A moditied version of the Homestead ACT should we ap-
plied when allotting individual plots of land to Ham-
let People.
3. Essentially, Hamlet functions must follow the Free En-
terprise system. Cooperative efforts such as purcha-
sing and marketing will succeed, if the Hamlet People
choose their own manager. Full-scale cooperative
farming will fail.
The number of people settled in any given Hamlet will de-
pend generally on the amount and type of land available.
Population should be limited to that necessary to provide
economic self-sufficiency. A good average may be an equi-
valent to 20 to 30 families. Such a group will work and
live together in harmony, and troublesome elements can be
easily detected and dealt with accordingly.
RECOMMENDED HAMLET ACTIVITIES
Any attempt to enumerate, in detail, all possible activi-
ties in which the Hamelts can engage would require publi-
cation of a book rather than preparation of a short pre-
sentation. The following list should be adequate to pro-
most interest in the Hamlet Plan.
1. Truck farming. Most Vietnamese who have ever lived in
rural areas are familiar with growing vegetables; about
20 types are common to American and Vietnam.
2. Animal Husbandry. All former "Hamlet Dwellers" know
how to raise pigs, ducks and chickens.
3. Field Crops. Corn, maize, soybeans and peanuts are
well known in Vietnam.
4. Exotic Foods. Mushrooms, bean sprouts, water chest-
nuts and bamboo shoots can be grown in southern areas.
Given the proper opportunity and assistance, the Hamlets
can produce sufficient quantities of most food items to
meet the needs of the Hamlet People, and some excess to
to greenhouses so that some year-round production migh
be possible.
sell in nearby communities. Consideration might be given SERIAL
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5. Some of the Hamlet People may be available for part-
time, seasonal, or even full time employment in near-
by areas.
6. Each Hamlet will need shop-keepers, building trades-
men, a mechanic, a butcher, and perhpps a baker.
Some women can make and alter clothing. School teachers
will be needed until all persons can read, write and
speak English.
2.
Second only to Family loyalty, there is a real feeling
of respect and responsibility for personal possessions,
land and home having first priority.
3. Work is best accomplished by groups. The Vietnamese
will not accomplish much if required to work alone.
4. Although Vietnamese are probably the most amendable
Asian people to accepting new ways, any attempts to
bring about sudden and radical changes in their life-
styles will very likely be unsuccessful.
5. Asians who may "occupy a higher rung" of the economic
and social ladder tend to mistreat those below them.
Persons seeking employment ofter have to pay bribes
to get a job. Students pay their instructors for bet-
ter marks. Only a few American personnel officers
ever found out that their Vietnamese assistants were
"selling" jobs in their organizations. Variations of
this "game" could be going on in the Refugee Camps
today.
6. The resettlement plans that in any way can be repre-
sented as a form of serfdom or peonage will give the
communists some more propaganda material. If the Re-
fugee Camps stay in operation very long, they will be
"Gaza Strips" and "Concentration Camps." In any of
the Refugees become disgruntled and demand to be re-
turned to Vietnam American will be accused of wanting
only the "Bourgeoise" and mistreating the poor and un-
fortunate.
ESSENCE OF THIS PLAN
It is recommended that Hamlets be established where Re-
fugees previously defined as being those least ada t-
able to life in the USA can engage in fruitful labor com-
mensurate with their abilities, in an atmosphere some-
what akin to their homeland. The primary work of the
Hamlet People should be directed toward producing food-
stuffs to meet their own needs. Some can also provide
essential services within the Hamlet and others can of-
fer their products and or services in order to establ-
ish a favorable balance of trade between nearby communi-
ties and the Hamlet.
is
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If the Hamlet Plan is to succeed, several conditions
must be included in the program.
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1. Land areas selected should be capable of supporting
small scale intensive farming operations.
ESTABLISHING A HAMLET
Once an area has been selected, USDA Extension Agents
should lay out farms, family dwelling plots and com-
merical activity sites. These same men, or others,
can assistand advise the Hamlet People in agricultural
matters.
Weather permitting, the new settlers can initially be
housed in tents. Given the proper materials and as-
sistance, Hamlet Building Tradesmen can erect the ne-
cessary buildings. Most of the Hamlet People can do
some consturction work.
Family dwellings can be built in increments, the first
consisting of a single large room and a kitchen. Ex-
pansion into larger houses can come later. Shelter for
livestock should be built along with the first housing
increments.
Fresh and waste water systems will be required from the
very beginning. Human waste can be disposed of by the
"Honey Bucket" method and re-cycled through a device,
along with dead vegetation, animal manure, garbage, etc.
to make Methane gas and top quality fertilizer.
Heating method will depend upon the geographical location
of the Hamlet. The methane gas generated (above) may be
adequate in warmer climates.
Electricity should be purchased at wholesale rates through
a single meter for the entire Hamlet. When the people be-
come able to pay their individual bills, the difference be-
tween a nominal retail rate and wholesale costs can help
defray some of the Hamlet's civic operations.
CLOSING COMMENTS
There is no need to fear that these Hamlets will become
permanent Vietnamese "colonies." The children will at-
tend the public schools and some become real Americans.
It will not be SO with the present adults but in a few
generations there will be very little Vietnamese cul-
ture or blood remaining.
Former Vietnamese Government officials must not be per
mitted to gain any measure of authority in any Hamlet.
Leadership must come from Americans.
This document does not pretend that the Hamlet Plan will
result in Utopia for either the Hamlet People or the Am-
ericans who will assist them. There will be difficulties
every day for all parties involved. Patience and hard work
can assure better results than Refugee Camps 01 Guettos.
marrs
John S. D. Eisenhower
August 5, 1975
Mr Roger Semerad
Room 4013, NEOB
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Dear Roger:
Doubtless Wal Kallaur has given you a copy
of this.
It appears that the PACR doesn't have much
by way of good ideas. However, I have a hunch
that if the ITAF thought of them first, they
would be considered good ideas.
Since it appears that the White House is
impotent to support us, we are now maneuvered
where some people thought we should be in the
first place: advisory to ITAF - which then turns
every idea down.
Perhaps I am being unfair, but at least I
am distributing the basic letter to all PACR
members.
Best,
John
Ted=
Q know this sounds
petulant, but you might
as well be apprised how
I feel.
John
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WASHINGTON. D.C. 20506
AMBASSADOR JOHN EISENHOWER
MR. ROGER D. SEMERAD
CHAIRMAN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
(202) 456.7034
MAYOR JOSEPH ALIOTO
ARCHBISHOP JOSEPH BERNARDIN
MR. ASHBY BOYLE
August 5, 1975
DR. W. STERLING CARY
MR. JOHN DENVER
MRS. GAETANA ENDERS
GOVERNOR DANIEL EVANS
Mr. E. V. Bighinatti
MAYOR MAURICE FERRE
National Director Disaster Services
MR. MINOR GEORGE
MR. EDGAR KAISER
The American National Red Cross
MR. PHILIP KLUTZNICK
Washington, D. C. 20006
MR. WILLIAM J. KUHFUSS
MR. GEORGE MEANY
Dear Mr. Bighinatti:
MR. CLARKE REED
DR. MALCOLM TODO
ELDER A. THEODORE TUTTLE
Many thanks for your letter of July 28. I had been
mightily confused in the fourth meeting of PACR regarding
the role of the Red Cross as an assist to the Volunteers
Sponsoring Agencies. Your letter has done much to explain
the situation.
I am disappointed, of course, that some place along
the line, either in the Volunteer Agencies or in the Task
Force, a decision was made not to make use of Red Cross
services as planned after the third meeting. It seems
that the Government can use all the help it can get. I
suppose there is some fiscal technicality involved.
At any rate, I am grateful to you for your pledge of
continued support in those other activities which the
American Red Cross performs so magnificently.
Sincerely,
Jhn Eisenhown
John S. D. Eisenhower
JSDE/ajh
Chairman
cc: Mr. Roger D. Semerad
Dr. Theodore C. Marrs
Mr. Noel Koch
Mr. Walter Kallaur
FORD
THE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006
July 28, 1975
The Honorable John S. D. Eisenhower
Chairman
The President's Advisory Committee
on Refugees
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Mr. Ambassador:
This is to confirm discussions relating to the Proposal
for Red Cross participation in the verification of sponsors for
Indochina Refugees which was submitted by The President's
Advisory Committee on Refugees to the Interagency Task Force
following the committee meeting number 3 held on June 25, 1975.
You will recall that during the discussions on the proposal I
expressed a willingness on the part of Red Cross to cooperate
in every way possible and that we would explore in depth with
with the representatives of the Task Force how the proposal
can be implemented.
Following the receipt of the proposal by the Task Force,
two meetings were held with members of their staff and management
level officials of the Red Cross along with several informal
telephone discussions. These discussions resulted in the delin-
eation of the role Red Cross was to play to implement the
proposal.
Namely, 1. Assist voluntary sponsoring agencies in
verification of sponsors where and when this assistance was needed
by the voluntary sponsoring agencies. 2. Verify local sponsor
offers that were not tied to or associated with a sponsoring
agency. 3. Red Cross chapter involvement in local planning and
coordinational support for sponsorship by state and local govern-
ments and other groups and organizations.
At the last meeting the Task Force advised that they would
submit to Red Cross the written mission assignment, after IATF
officials had a chance to discuss these details with other members
of the Task Force and voluntary agency representatives.
H
FORD
T his explains the
confusion in the
meeting of PACR,
July 23.
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On Tuesday, July 23, 1975, the day before your meeting,
I received a phone call from the IATF advising that upon further
discussions with their staff and voluntary agencies they had come
to the conclusion that since voluntary agencies are already con-
tracted and are being paid for verifying sponsors it would not be
in the best interest for another agency to be added to do the same
thing. Secondly, the existing verification process has been
improved. In view of this, I was advised that the IATF had decided
to withdraw the proposal.
Please be assured that the American Red Cross will continue
to give the fullest possible support to the Committee and the Task
Force as we have in the past which has involved well over 500 Red
Cross staff and thousands of Red Cross volunteers performing a
multitude of humanitarian services for refugees in Subic Bay, Guam,
Wake, Pendleton, Chaffee, Eglin, Indiantown Gap and through our
chapters around the country.
I hope this clarifies the matter regarding the Committee
proposal.
Sincerely,
2.0.
E. V. Bighinatti
National Director
Disaster Services
cc: Mr. Walter Kallour
cc: Mr. Bernard Kelly
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kiwanis INTERNATIONAL
August 7, 1975
Mr. Roger D. Semerad, Executive Director
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The President s Advisory Committee on Refugees
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
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Dear Mr. Semerad:
Following my return to the General Office from our 60th Annual
Convention of Kiwanis International, I reviewed your good letter
and most comprehensive enclosure dated June 16.
On August 1, I received the three additional items, namely: "THE
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INDOCHINESE REFUGEE PROGRAM - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS,"
"INFORMATION FOR SPONSORS OF INDOCHINESE REFUGEES,"
and "AN ORGANIZATION AND WELCOME GUIDE FOR GROUPS
SPONSORING INDOCHINESE REFUGEES." They are truly excellent,
succinct, and detailed. This opinion is shared by other members of
the General Office Staff related to service programming who have
also carefully read these materials.
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On July 31, Carol Grunberg, of the Task Force on Indochina Refugees,
phoned and inquired as to whether there were any questions on our
part concerning the brochures. At that time, our staff had not as
yet seen the materials, but through a carbon copy of this letter, Ms.
Grunberg may be assured that the three latter brochures are quite
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suitable for our Kiwanis clubs. In fact, our Manager of Program
Development, A. G. Terry Shaffer, spoke with Ms. Grunberg earlier
this afternoon and she informed him that a fourth brochure will be
sent to us in the very near future.
On April 29, International President Roy W. Davis and I were most
privileged to be among the group of service club leaders invited to
the White House, and President Ford impressed us with the challenge
and opportunity presented to the volunteer sector of America regarding
the Indochinese refugee situation.
I am certain you will be interested in the article on page 17 of the
enclosed latest issue of THE KIWANIS MAGAZINE, which reviews
that White House Conference. We are especially proud of our
Kiwanians in Guam, whose involvement with the refugees began
quickly, as evidenced by the article on page 16.
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL
Mr. Roger D. Semerad
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August 7, 1975
Since that time, we have read of local Kiwanis interest throughout
the country. It is our intention to encourage our United States
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clubs to become cognisant of the fact that further involvement is
desirable, and our plans include special references and mailings
to local and district Kiwanis leaders on the subject, urging them
to contact the Inter-Agency Task Force on Indochina Refugees in
Washington. We would then hope that this Agency will forward a
copy of each of these four brochures to those who request information.
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We are most eager to cooperate in this worthwhile endeavor.
Cordially,
D
R. P. "Reg" Merridew
International Secretary
RPM:gt
CC: Carol Grunberg, Task Force on Indochina Refugees
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Theodore C. Mars, Special Assistant to the President
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medical escort people before the long
flight to the States. Even though it
was 1:30 AM there was no problem in
finding volunteers. Several other
early morning flights were handled
the same way.
The club reports that the only
other civilian service organization in-
volved with refugee care to such an
extent on Guam is the Red Cross. The
Kiwanis Club of Agana can be proud
of its compassionate and dedicated re-
sponse to the emergency needs of the
Vietnamese refugees.
DAVIS, MERRIDEW MEET WITH FORD;
DISCUSS VIETNAMESE REFUGEES
Kiwanis International President Roy
W. Davis and International Secretary
Reg P. Merridew were among the
International Secretary R. P. Merridew
and President Roy W. Davis met with
more than forty elected and profes-
President Ford and other service club
sional leaders of the service club
leaders (above), and later enjoyed a
movement who participated in a
personal chat with Ford (inset).
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Ford at the White House recently.
The purpose of the meeting was to
Brown, director of the State Depart-
free of serious unemployment prob-
enable President Ford to give the ser-
ment's Interagency Task Force on
lems.
vice club leaders a personal "situation
Vietnam, briefed the participants on
In addition to the meetings with
report" on the United States in world
the Vietnamese refugee situation.
President Ford and Ambassador
affairs, with suggestions and requests
The President requested the assis-
Brown, the club leaders were given a
to service clubs on what they can do
tance of the service clubs in relocat-
tour of the White House and at-
to assist in the private sector.
ing the Vietnamese refugees then
tended a reception in their honor.
The meeting took place during the
streaming into the US. The President
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August 28, 1975
Dear Mr. Dunne:
This is to extend my thanks to you for authorizing
the detail of Walter Kallaur to the President's
Advisory Committee on Refugees. Walt has made a
tremendous contribution to the work of the Committee
and the refugee program in general. He has shown
particular insight and perserverance in addressing
the problems and issues before us.
With the transmittal of the Interim Report to the
President, a number of significant responsibilities
of the Committee have been completed. However,
there remain a number of Committee projects that
will require Walter's participation over the next
sixty days. Although I would prefer his continued
full-time assistance, I would be very grateful if
you would permit him to remain available on a
part-time basis during this period. An arrange-
ment like this would allow him to resume his
duties at your agency yet keep him available to
follow through on the many projects he has been
involved with at the Advisory Committee.
Your favorable review of this request will be most
appreciated by the Committee.
Sincerely,
FORD i LIBRARY GERALD
Roger D. Semerad
Mr. Thomas P. Dunne
Administrator
Federal Disaster Assistance Administration
Department of Housing & Urban Development
Washington, D. C. 20410
CC:
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Honorable Carla A. Hills
Dr. Theodore C. Marrs
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BRIEF MEETING WITH
THE PRESIDENT'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON REFUGEES
Wednesday, December 17, 1975
9:30 a.m. (15 minutes)
Roosevelt Room
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FORD
From: Roger D. Semerad
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I. PURPOSE
To acknowledge the work of the President's Advisory
Committee on Refugees and thank the members for their
service.
II. BACKGROUND, PARTICIPANTS AND PRESS PLAN
A. Background:
1. The seventeen member President's Advisory
Committee on Refugees was announced in East
Room ceremonies May 19, 1975 to complement
the work of the Interagency Task Force for
Indochina refugees and focus public attention
and resources on the refugee problem.
2.
The Committee has met regularly since May
and has concentrated on many aspects of the
refugee situation including: camp conditions,
employment, military service, public rela-
tions, professional certification, national
volunteer service organizations, youth groups,
and state and local group sponsorship pro-
grams.
3.
The majority of the refugees have now been
resettled and sponsors have been found for
the less than 2000 remaining at Fort Chaffee.
Only transportation scheduling problems are
delaying the closing of Fort Chaffee and the
successful conclusion of this remarkable
national effort.
4.
Immediately following this meeting, the
Committee will have what is expected to be
their last "official" public meeting. The
Committee is now preparing their final report
and will recommend to the President deactiva-
tion of the Committee's activities by Janu-
ary 2, 1975.
B. Participants
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Ambassador John S. D. Eisenhower
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Committee members or alternates
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Selected staff
(see Tab A)
C. Press Plan: To be announced - White House photos
III. TALKING POINTS - To be provided by Paul Theis
Attachments
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Guidelines that spell out the Federal Government's
role in resettlement support relating to welfare,
medical assistance, education and social services
have been issued to State Administrators and other
interested organizations and agencies by the
Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.
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The first 25,000 refugees to be resettled in the
United States are located throughout the fifty States.
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As of June 10, 3,341 refugees had been relocated to
eighteen third countries, a majority of them to Canada.
An additional 4,000 refugees have indicated a desire
to resettle in other countries.
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Through repatriation procedures established in
coordination with the United Nations High Commissioner
for Refugees, 1,917 persons have indicated a desire
to return to Indochina. The U.S. Government will
pay the costs of transportation at such time as the
UNHCR 1s successful in arranging their acceptance
by the authorities in Saigon and Phnom Penh.
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As a result of reductions in the refugee population
on the island of Guam, the use of tent facilities will
be ended no later than June 24.
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Efforts are underway to reinforce Task Force support
of the voluntary resettlement agencies and to expand
the traditional sponsorship system through which
refugee families are assimilated into the American
life stream.
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Pursuant to Section 4(b)(3) of PL 94-23, as of
June 10, 1975 the Military Departments have
identified a total of $108 million which may be
available for deobligation.
In accordance with the requirements of PL 94-23, the next report
on the status of the refugees from Cambodia and Vietnam will be
sent to the Congress in 90 days.
# # #
THE NEW YORK TIMES, THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 1975
Refugees Panel, After Vague Start,
Seeking to Speed Resettlement
By LINDA CHARLTON
states, Maine has indicated a
June 8. The Massachusetts
processed for repatriation here
similar willingness to stand as
Democrat had accused the task
Special to The New York Times
by United Nations representa-
WASHINGTON, June 18-A
a sponsor for refugees.
force of exposing numbers of
tives, a senior State Depart-
There are other plans, he
refugees to the dangers of ty-
month 200 with 2 plea for
phoene on Cusm
ment official has said.
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