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WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection: Cicconi, James W.: Files
Archivist: dlb/bcb
File Folder: JW Coccini Memos, Jan - Jun 1983 [4 of 11]
Date: 2/18/98
Cicconi
OA 10793 Box 2
DOCUMENT
SUBJECT/TITLE
DATE
RESTRICTION
NO. AND TYPE
1. memo
JW Cicconi to Edwin Meese, III re Natural Gas, 1p.
2/7/83
P5 open
2. memo
JW Cicconi to Richard Darman re Pension Equity for
2/11/83
P5 open
Women, 1p.
3. memo
JW Cicconi to "Dave" re Bill Dirlan, 2p.
n.d.
P5/P6 B6
Cts 10/18/00
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P-1 National security classified information [(a)(1) of the PRA].
F-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA].
P-2 Relating to appointment to Federal office ((a)(2) of the PRA].
F-2 Release could disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the
P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute ((a)(3) of the PRA].
FOIA].
P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or financial information
F-3 Release would violate a Federal statue [(b)(3) of the FOIA).
[(a)(4) of the PRA].
F-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or financial information
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President and his advisors, or
[(b)(4) of the FOIA].
between such advisors [(a)(5) of the PRA].
F-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy ((b)(6) of the
P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(a)(6) of
FOIA].
the PRA].
F-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of
the FOIA].
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
F-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions
[(b)(8) of the FOIA].
F-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of
the FOIA].
WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection: Cicconi, James W.: Files
Archivist: dlb/bcb
File Folder: JW Coccini Memos, Jan - Jun 1983 [4 of 11]
Date: 2/18/98
OA 10793
DOCUMENT
SUBJECT/TITLE
DATE
RESTRICTION
NO. AND TYPE
1. memo
JW Cicconi to Edwin Meese, III re Natural Gas, 1p.
2/7/83
P5
2. memo
JW Cicconi to Richard Darman re Pension Equity for
2/11/83
P5
Women, 1p.
3. memo
JW Cicconi to "Dave" re Bill Dirlan, 2p.
n.d.
P5/P6
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P-1 National security classified information [(a)(1) of the PRA].
F-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIAJ.
P-2 Relating to appointment to Federal office ((a)(2) of the PRA].
F-2 Release could disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the
P-3 Release would violate a Federal statute ((a)(3) of the PRA].
FOIA].
P-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or financial information
F-3 Release would violate a Federal statue [(b)(3) of the FOIA].
[(a)(4) of the PRA].
F-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or financial information
P-5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President and his advisors, or
[(b)(4) of the FOIA].
between such advisors [(a)(5) of the PRA].
F-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the
P-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(a)(6) of
FOIA].
the PRA].
F-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of
the FOIA].
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift
F-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions
((b)(8) of the FOIA].
F-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of
the FOIA].
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 31, 1983
TO: JAB III
RE: Female Judges
Last Friday, we announced the
nominations of two women as
US District Court judges:
Shirley Kram (S.D.-NY), and
Pam Rymer (C.D.-Calif)
We also announced the nomination
of Joe Fish as a district judge
in Dallas. He was Tower's choice.
Jim Cicconi
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
31 January 1983
TO: JAB III
FYI--
OMB has just published new regulations
that will severely restrict the use
of federal funds for political advo-
cacy by private groups. This extends
to a number of groups such as the
NAACP and the AFL-CIO. Because of
the way in which it was done, the
private groups receiving the funds
are put in the position of defending
the use of taxpayers' dollars to push
their pet political causes. As a
result, few have screamed loudly in
public.
This will have an extensive impact,
and yet we have caught minimal flak
(especially striking when one con-
siders who this impacts).
JAB -
& gave you details of this
in a previous memo. Mike
Horowitz has done a good, givet
job on this one.
time
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 1, 1983
TO: RICHARD DARMAN
RE: Year of the Bible
Comments as follows:
Question 1-- The proclamation should
be issued. Failure to do so would
subject the President to far more
criticism than he might draw from
the court for issuing it.
Question 2-- The proclamation drafted
is satisfactory. The way it has been
written will make it easier to defend
than might otherwise have been the
case.
Jim Cicconi
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 1, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER, III
FROM:
Jim Cicconi
SUBJECT:
Update on Significant Regulation Changes
For your information:
FCC adopted a plan which will recover costs of local tele-
phone plants by applying a flat rate on customer lines while
phasing out the present usage-based charges on long distance
calls. In effect, this reduces the subsidy to local service
paid by long distance callers.
OSHA has amended reporting requirements for industries with
exceptionally low accident rates by exempting them from
maintaining on-the-job injury and illness logs. This will
reduce paperwork requirements for almost one-half million
employers. Firms remain subject to inspection in the event
of employee complaints, fatal or multiple accidents, or im-
minent danger situations.
HUD has proposed interim "Environmental Impact Statement"
(EIS) rules that would eliminate duplication by permitting
re-use of prior EISs, raise the projects threshold from 500
units to 2500 units, accept environmental reviews prepared
by the VA, and eliminate the EIS requirement if it can be
shown that a proposed action will not have a significant
environmental impact.
HUD will simplify compliance procedures required in leases
by local Public Housing Authorities. The proposed rule would
amend current regulations to (1) reduce requirements for
lease provisions, (2) limit circumstances requiring informal
hearing by a public housing authority, and (3) handle tenant
evictions in accordance with local or state laws. These
changes were recommended by the Regulatory Task Force.
EPA further reduced paperwork in the area of noise emissions
by revoking product testing requirements for manufacturers
of trucks, garbage compactors, motorcycles, and portable air
compressors.
Memorandum for James A. Baker, III
February 1, 1983
Page 2 of 2
DOL will ease ERISA "prohibited transactions" provisions so
that pension funds managed by qualified professional asset
managers can be used to invest in sales, loans, leases,
extensions of credit, and exchanges of property with parties
in interest. This opens up a variety of investments that
have previously been foreclosed to pension funds.
EPA announced a "degree of hazard" policy, resulting from
a Task Force review, whereby standards for hazardous waste
disposal are more flexible, varying according to actual
hazard or cost of control, instead of being set on a uniform,
nationwide basis.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
All
February 2, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER, III
FROM:
Jim Cicconi
SUBJECT:
Today's Cabinet Meeting
The following decisions were made in today's Cabinet meeting:
1.
Combined Federal Campaign: The President agreed with
Don Devine's recommendation that the CFC henceforth be
restricted to health and welfare organizations. This
would cut out many groups which are primarily political
advocates for both liberal and conservative causes, such
as the Right to Work Foundation, MALDEF, and the NAACP
Legal Defense Fund (though the NAACP itself has a sub-
group which will be eligible). The President specified
that groups like the United Negro College Fund, which
are not advocacy groups, should continue to participate
as "welfare" organizations.
The executive order to accomplish this change will be
circulated for comment. Also, I asked Craig Fuller if
we could get an advance list of those organizations
that would be excluded from CFC by the order--just to
avoid any surprises.
2.
Federal Regional Councils: The President agreed with a
CCMA recommendation that the Regional Councils be abol-
ished. These are groupings of regional directors of
federal agencies, which were ostensibly set up to im-
prove coordination on the regional level. It has not
worked, and has instead become an added, unnecessary
bureaucratic layer. I spoke with Rich Williamson on
this before the meeting, and he agreed with the recom-
mendation to abolish.
In addition to the above, Secretary Block briefed the Cabinet
on the agricultural credit situation and on food stamp/nutri-
tion programs. On the former, Block argued that farm fore-
closures are not the serious problem portrayed by the media
(a working group has been formed to study this, though). On
the latter, the President was impressed with arguments that
benefits to recipients in the food stamp, school lunch, and
WIC programs have actually increased, contrary to portrayals
Memorandum for James A. Baker, III
February 2, 1983
Page 2 of 2
by the media. The President expressed a desire to lay out
the facts in a future radio talk; the theme would probably
be to stress that the social safety net is still in place,
and has not been cut. Secretary Schweiker suggested that
such a talk could also mention the food bank program that
S
Susan Baker has helped set up.
note
A.
future
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 2, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER, III
FROM:
Jim Cicconi
SUBJECT:
Auto Fuel Efficiency Standards
For your information:
At the last CCNRE meeting, it was suggested (by Niskanen)
that we consider proposing the repeal of the Energy
Production and Conservation Act (EPCA). This law mandates
fuel efficiency standards for autos. Such standards are
more stringent in the coming years, and hence more diffi-
cult and expensive to meet.
There was general support for repeal in the Council, though
no further action will be taken until Legislative Affairs
takes a reading on the Hill. In this regard, I spoke to
Nancy Risque--her preliminary feeling is that such a pro-
posal would be well received, but she is still checking.
There can be little doubt of the auto industry's support;
the UAW would probably also support repeal. It is argued
that the pressure of Japanese competition will assure that
fuel efficiency continues to improve even if the law is
repealed.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 2, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER, III
FROM:
Jim Cicconi
SUBJECT:
Senator Garn's Proposal for an "Office of
Strategic Trade"
As was mentioned this morning in senior staff, Senator Garn
has proposed to create a new "Office of Strategic Trade" to
administer export functions. This office would combine all
export control functions of the Commerce Department with
the State Department's Office of Munitions Control.
Garn says his proposal is designed to correct problems
pointed out by a 1982 Inspector General's report. Our
Administration contends that such problems were inherited
from the Carter Administration, and have since been corrected.
The CCCT unanimously opposes this idea.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 3, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR KEN DUBERSTEIN
FROM:
Jim Cicconi
SUBJECT:
South Korean Rice
I talked with Congressman Courter yesterday and will be
talking with him again today to provide a status report
regarding the rice deal with South Korea.
Since JAB is recused on the subject, I talked with Mike
Deaver this morning and suggested that we get a commitment
from the State Department to raise the issue while Secretary
Shultz is in South Korea (he arrives in Seoul on February 6).
Mike agreed to talk with State today to see if it could be
worked out.
If State agrees, I think such a commitment will satisfy
Courter and the other congressmen (at least for a while),
and eliminate the need for a meeting.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 3, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR JIM CICCONI
FROM:
CHRIS HICKS ch
SUBJECT:
Patricia Flynn
Thank you for sending me Ms.
Flynn's resume. She is under
consideration, and when we
have identified a suitable
position, we will be in touch
with her.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 4, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR BUD MCFARLANE
FROM:
Jim Cicconi
SUBJECT:
Ambassador Max Kampelman
As you know, Max Kampelman has served with distinction as
our chief delegate to the CSCE in Madrid. On March 1, the
Wilson Center's Board of Trustees, on which Ambassador
Kampelman serves, will host a dinner in his honor. It would,
I feel, be appropriate that a message from the President,
praising Ambassador Kampelman's service to his country, be
read at the dinner.
If the NSC staff could draft such a message, I would then
forward it to Bill Baroody, Jr., Chairman of the Wilson Cen-
ter's Board of Trustees; he would read the message at the
dinner and then present it to Ambassador Kampelman.
If any further details are needed, I will be happy to pro-
vide them.
Thank you.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
ABC letter Draly
resume are in Jc/gd
February 4, 1983
under ABC
MEMORANDUM FOR JOHN SCHROTE
FROM:
Jim Cicconi injury
SUBJECT:
Sam J. Dealey
Attached for your information is the resume of Mr. Sam J.
Dealey which was sent to me by Allen Clark. While I do not
know Mr. Dealey personally, I know Allen Clark very well
from Governor Clements administration, and have great re-
spect for him. Recently Allen ran a respectable, but unsuc-
cessful race as the GOP candidate for State Treasurer in
Texas. As you may recall from Allen's brief stint at VA, he
is a West Point grad, decorated Vietnam veteran, and is a
strong supporter of the President, with solid party cre-
dentials.
Please handle Mr. Dealey's resume as you feel appropriate.
(Allen suggested consideration for the Department of the
Army or Department of Defense, though Dealey has good legal
credentials.)
Thanks for your help.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Feb 4, 1983
Margaret--
The Wilson Center is in the midst
of trying to set up and fund an
endowment. This effort is chaired
by Bob Mosbacher, and is an idea
that JAB has supported.
At some point in the next six
months or so, the Wilson Center
would like to set up a fund-
raising luncheon in California.
They would like JAB to speak,
and figure it'd be easier to schedule
the lunch sometime while JAB is
already in California with the
President.
It would be very good if JAB
could do something like this, and
I'm sure it can be set up where
it would require a minimum of his
time.
There is no rush to commit on
this anytime soon, though. I
just wanted to get it in the
hopper as a "possible".
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 7, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR BECKY NORTON DUNLOP
FROM:
Jim Cicconi
X
SUBJECT:
Calendar of Events Reports
The Calendar of Events has been very helpful to me, especially
in drawing up the agenda for senior staff discussion each
morning.
Frankly, though, it has been more reliable in the past than
it is now. For example, last Friday's release of unemployment
figures for January was not noted on the Calendar--and this
was the most significant announcement by any government agency
that day.
It would be very helpful if the standard economic statistics
such as unemployment, CPI, PPI, leading indicators, sales,
industrial production, and GNP are included on a reliable
basis. Also, the inclusion of major planned announcements by
agencies and major congressional testimony, including confir-
mation hearings, would be helpful.
Thanks.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 4, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR WHITE HOUSE STAFF
FROM:
BECKY NORTON DUNLOP
SUBJECT:
Calendar of Events Reports
Currently, we are reviewing the Calendar of Events
process. Over the past three weeks data has been
corrected, removing erroneous as well as outdated
information. A few old items may remain; these will
be deleted through computer adjustments.
However, at this point, we need your evaluation as
to the usefulness of the current calendar reports to
your office. Before a decision is made regarding
budget and time to be allotted for making the present
system a regularly functioning, consistently accurate
one, your input is essential.
We would appreciate a brief memo outlining how much
you rely on the Calendar Reports, how much you would
rely on a consistent weekly reporting, if you need
some other type of information, or whether continuation
of the current service is warranted at all.
Thank you for your help. We welcome your comments.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 7, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR EDWIN MEESE, III
FROM:
Jim Cicconi
j
SUBJECT:
Natural Gas
If there is a possibility we will submit, or support, natural
gas legislation during this Congress, I would suggest we
consider taking steps in advance that would help defuse the
price issue.
As you know, the Democrats will argue that any decontrol
legislation will raise the price of natural gas. Before
debating the specifics of legislation, though, we should seek
to establish (a) the Administration's concern about price
hikes already occurring, and (b) that such price increases
are directly attributable to the Natural Gas Policy Act
pushed by Carter and enacted by a Democratic Congress. Such
an effort would involve statements by Administration officials,
could begin immediately, and need last only long enough to
firmly plant in the public mind the true cause of current
price increases.
An argument that current natural gas price increases are
largely due to shortcomings in Carter's NGPA is, from every-
thing I know, both accurate and defensible. Further, our
making the argument requires the Democrats to engage in a
debate on the true cause of current price hikes--a debate
that is to our advantage because it establishes that there is
a problem. The industry would surely support our position,
though it would be more desirable to have verbal support from
members of Congress who are credible on the issue.
In any event, we should try to educate the public on the
problem and its causes before advancing a solution. Otherwise
we may play into the Democrats' hands on an issue that is ripe
for liberal demagoguery.
CC: Craig Fuller
Ed Harper
Ken Duberstein
Dave Gergen
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 7, 1983
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MEMORANDUM FOR MICHAEL K. DEAVER
FROM:
Jim Cicconi Jwo
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SUBJECT:
South Korean Rice
I spoke with John Poindexter this morning about congressional
concerns regarding South Korea's fulfillment of the rice
deal it signed with the U.S. After checking with State, he
said we can privately assure concerned members of Congress
that the issue will be raised during Secretary Shultz's stay
in Seoul.
For now, this should make it unnecessary for any WH staff
to meet with members of Congress on the issue.
CC: Ken Duberstein
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Feb. 9, 1983
TO: JOANNA BISTANY
RE: Press Contact Log
Last night I returned a call from
Jim Gerstenzang after clearance
by Dave Gergen.
He said he had, for the most
part, already finished his
story, but asked some questions
regarding consumer protection
and problems with the current
NGPA.
Jim Cicconi
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Feb. 10, 1983
Maxine-
After OK from Joanna, I called
Jim Gerstenzang back. He wanted
to know whether Jim Baker had
met with Tip O'Neill today (not
the subject I anticipated) . I
told him I'd just gotten back
in the office after a series of
meetings and had no idea. I
suggested he call the press office.
Call took place at 4:55 today.
Jim Cicconi
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 10, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR FRED FIELDING
FROM:
Jim Cicconi
SUBJECT:
Phone Conversation with Stan Alexander
For your information:
Today, at Jim Baker's request, I returned a phone call from
Stan Alexander, who is with the National Conference of
Black Mayors.
Alexander said that Anne Gorsuch has been very supportive
of projects such as sewer systems, which are needed by black
mayors. He said he wanted to send a letter to Congress
relating this information about how helpful Gorsuch has
been, and asked whether such a letter would be in concert
with what the Administration is doing.
I made it very clear to Alexander that we would neither
encourage nor discourage his sending such a letter; it is
entirely his decision. When he pressed the question, I
restated the point.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 11, 1983
TO: TAD THARP
RE: J.J. O'Donnell
I believe the attached is
a good summary of how much
help J.J. O'Donnell has
been to the President. In
addition, it should be men-
tioned that O'Donnell got
his union to endorse the
President during the 1980
election.
If you could make Helene
aware of these points, I'd
appreciate it.
Jim Cicconi
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 10, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR JIM CICCONI
FROM: Bob Bonitati
3
SUBJECT: J.J. O'Donnell
In response to your inquiries concerning J.J. O'Donnell as a
possible candidate for an Administration position, I would
offer the following background information:
1. Captain O'Donnell was defeated in his bid for re-
election as president of the Air Line Pilots' Association
purely on the basis of "internal politics." While some
of the news media tried to suggest that his support
of the President was a factor, I could find no evidence
of this. (See attached).
2. O'Donnell has been a strong vocal supporter of the
President in the AFL-CIO Executive Council and before
the news media. He was one of the first labor leaders
to publically endorse the President's economic program
and was the first labor leader to agree to serve on
the President's Productivity Committee -- at a time when
Lane Kirkland was boycotting labor participation in that
group.
3. O'Donnell was one of the few national labor leaders
who was willing to serve on the Republican Labor Advisory
Council where he has made a meaningful contribution.
Since agreeing to serve on the Labor Council, he has been
appointed by the RNC Chairman as the labor representative
on the RNC Executive Committee.
O'Donnell will continue to serve on the AFL-CIO Executive Council
(He's a Vice President of the AFL-CIO) until his term runs out
at the AFL-CIO Convention in October.
He is well-liked and respected in the labor community and could
certainly play a key role in helping us to improve our comm-
unications with organized labor.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 11, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR RICHARD DARMAN
FROM:
Jim Cicconi
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SUBJECT:
Pension Equity for Women
As you know, the President made a commitment in his State
of the Union speech regarding pension equity for women.
The Administration has also taken a legal stand (the Spurt
case) supporting pension equity. After yesterday's CCLP
meeting, though, it seems that our position on this issue
is in danger of getting off track. While members of the
Cabinet Council are rightly pointing out many of the
problems that certain pension equity laws might lead to,
the objections seem designed to support an argument for
opposing any pension equity legislation, instead of devising
a measure consistent with the President's decision. One
indication of this is that the CCLP tentatively decided
that Bill Niskanen would testify for the Administration
in response to a congressional invitation. Niskanen has
had CEA staff develop a report which raises serious prob-
lems with any pension equity legislation.
I would suggest the Legislative Strategy Group meet next
Wednesday to consider this issue, including the questions
of who should testify on behalf of the Administration and
the content of such testimony. In addition to the normal
group, Red Cavaney, Ed Harper, the AG (or Ed Schmults) and
Elizabeth Dole should probably be invited.
CC: James A. Baker, III
Ken Duberstein
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 14, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR RED CAVANEY
FROM:
Jim Cicconi
SUBJECT:
Willie Stargell
It has been suggested (by someone outside the Administration)
that the President consider sending a short note to Willie
Stargell congratulating him on the complimentary reviews he
received for his narration of Martin Luther King's words in
"New Morning for the World. "
Do you have any thoughts on this?
It might also be noted that Stargell has formed the Willie
Stargell Foundation, whose main beneficiary is the Sickle
Cell Society.
Attachments
ANDREWS & KURTH
ATTORNEYS
HOUSTON OFFICE
1747 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N.W.
DALLAS OFFICE
ANDREWS & KURTH
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006
ANDREWS, KURTH & RITCHIE
TEXAS COMMERCE TOWER
(202) 861-7400
1100 REPUBLICBANK BUILDING
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002
TELECOPIER: (202) 861-7437
DALLAS TEXAS 75201
(713) 220-4200
(214) 742-6285
TELEX: 79-1208
January 31, 1983
Mr. James W. Cicconi
Special Assistant to the President
and to the Chief of Staff
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Cicconi:
In Mr. Butler's absence and considering that I had
hand delivered a letter to you this morning about
Willie Stargell, I thought it best to relate to you a
call I just had with Mr. Butler's contact in Pittsburgh.
Evidently Mr. Butler had been asking about Willie
Stargell in relation with the Sickle Cell Society. Some
time ago Mr. Stargell represented that Society but since
then has started his own foundation called the Willie
Stargell Foundation, 6006 Penn Circle South, Pittsburgh,
Pa. 15206 (TEL: 412-621-5216) and the Sickle Cell Society
is its main beneficiary. The Foundation is approved
for contributions and goes by the regulations of reputable
foundations. The lawyer representing the Willie Stargell
Foundation in Pittsburgh is David Lipman at 1701 Grant
Building (TEL: 412-456-2001).
I'm not sure you need all this information but
thought it best to pass along to you. If you need further
assistance, don't hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Sharon K. Shay
Secretary to
Michael F. Butler
ANDREWS & KURTH
ATTORNEYS
1747 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N.W.
4200 TEXAS COMMERCE TOWER
ANDREWS. KURTH & RITCHIE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002
1100 REPUBLICBANK BUILDING
(713) 220-4200
(202) 861-7400
DALLAS, TEXAS 75201
TELECOPIER: (202) 861-7437
(214) 742-6285
TELEX: 79-1208
January 28, 1983
James W. Cicconi
Special Assistant to the President
and to the Chief of Staff
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Jim:
Enclosed are copies we discussed. The foundation is the Sickle Cell
Society, Inc. at their address in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206.
Sincerely,
Mind
Michael F. Butler
Enclosures
THE NEW YORK TIMES, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1983
Concert: Willie Stargell
And Eastman Orchestra
By DONAL HENAHAN
INCE the death of the Rev. Dr.
S
Martin Luther King Jr., many
composers have used his
speeches as inspiration or as
text, or both. The assassinated civil-
rights leader left a legacy of elo-
quence that naturally attracts musi-
cians, who can appreciate the expres-
sive power of his cadences and
rhythms, not to mention the substance
of his words. However, not many com-
posers have successfully set anyone's
inspirational prose, since the merger
of prose and music is one of the tricki-
est of compositional problems.
Joseph Schwantner, the 1979 Pu-
litzer Prize winner, is the latest to try
his hand. His "New Morning for the
World," subtitled "Daybreak of Free-
dom," received its first New York
performance Monday night at Carne-
gie Hall by the Eastman Philharmo-
nia, under David Effron, with Willie
Willie Stargell
Stargell as narrator. The choice of
Mr. Stargell, the former Pittsburgh
Pirates baseball star, assured the
The Program
work exceptional attention, of course.
Photographers lined the standing-
EASTMAN PHILHARMONIA. David Effron, con-
room at the rear of Carnegie and
ductor; Willie Stargell, guest narrater. At
Carnegie Hall.
clicked away throughout Mr. Star-
New Morning for the World Daybreak of Free-
gell's performance, which neverthe-
dom," New York premiere)
Schwantner
An Eastman Overture (New York premiere)
less was a hit. Not the first hit in his
Walker
career, certainly, but a ringing one.
Appelechian Spring
Copland
Adegio for Strings
Barber
Symphony No. 4
Piston
The Schwantner piece, rather like
Copland's "A Lincoln Portrait"
(which it resembled almost too strik-
The Schwantner piece capped a pro-
ingly for comfort at times), alternated
gram that developed into a kind of
musical interludes with spoken ex-
American music sampler. It began
cerpts. Wisely, Mr. Stargell kept his
with George Walker's 10-minute exer-
reading style restrained and, while his
cise in scholastic busywork, "An
comparative inexperience as a stage
Eastman Overture" (also a first New
performer was sometimes apparent,
York performance) and continued
he proved to be a powerful exponent of
with Copland's "Applachian Spring,"
the King themes.
Barber's "Adagio for Strings" and
His diction was clear, his manner
Piston's Symphony No. 4. The East-
one of deep conviction and commit-
man Philharmonia, composed of
ment. The overall effect was mov-
young people on the verge of profes-
ingly elegiac and yet stirring. I would
sional careers, sounded absolutely
first-class.
not be surprised to learn that politi-
cians of some party or another have
A large group that included 10
been scouting Mr. Stargell as a poten-
basses and 14 cellos, the orchestra
tial candidate or vote-getter.
could produce a genuine, shimmering
Mr. Schwantner's score, an unusu-
pianissimo as well as a rich, homo-
ally accessible one, found the target
geneous fortissimo. Mr. Effron led
best when it turned to somber lyri-
pleasing performances, the 1950 Pis-
cism, and away from portentous
ton symphony making a particularly
rhetoric. One problem at first was
good impression. It is graceful, eu-
that it called on the narrator for ex-
phonious, unpretentious music of a
tremely short contributions and then
sort that often got short shrift in its
had the music carry on at great length
day but deserves to be re-examined. If
without saying much of substance.
nothing else, Piston's works hold up as
examples of fine orchestral crafts-
manship and as the music of a man
Things improved, however, as the
who tried his best at all times to
spoken portions became more impor-
please audiences as well as his aca-
tant and more emotionally charged.
demic associates. That is a tradition
With the instinct of a born performer,
worth reviving.
Mr. Stargell did not try to sell the ma-
terial, which bloomed under his tone
of firm quietness and obvious faith in
the words themselves.
REMEMBER THE NEEDIESTI
THE NEW YORK TIMES
SportsPages
WEDNESDAY,
George Vecsey
Sports of The Times
Willie Stargell
Has a New Team
n his old clubhouse, there were al-
comfortable with the young musi-
ways raucous jokes to keep down
clans, intense and talented and un-
the tension. With his new team, the
doubtedly a bit skeptical.
Eastman Philharmonia, Willie Star-
"I thought this was just a promo-
gell again found a way to make people
tional hype," says Mark Stewart, a
relax.
cellist. "I thought it was just a way of
Maybe it was to make himself
drawing crowds. But be won us over at
relax. He is a 42-year-old rookie, nar-
the first rehearsal."
rating the words of the Rev. Dr. Mar-
At the first meeting, in November,
tin Luther King Jr. in a new composi-
the newcomer insisted that people call
tion by Joseph Schwantner, the win-
him not "Mr. Stargell" but "Willie,"
ner of a 1979 Pulitzer Prize.
which still sounded more dignified
When Stargell began rehearsals for
than "Pops" or "Old Man," the most
"New Morning for the World," subti-
printable names the Pirates used to
tied "Daybreak of Freedom," he
call him.
knew he would be appearing in major
"Usually the Pirates are sitting
concert halls like the Kennedy Center
around in our underwear, and our
and Carnegie Hall. The prospect of
mood depends on whether we won or
wearing a tuxedo rather than the gar-
lost," Stargell said. "You have to go a
ish gold and black uniform of the
long way to match those dudes on the
Pittsburgh Pirates was worse than
Pirates. I knew I'd have to take a little
facing the seventh game of a World
time with the members of the orches-
Series.
tra, but I wanted to get to know
"When you play in Carnegie Hall,"
them."
Stargell said after his appearance
David Effron, the conductor, says,
there Monday night, "the old knees
"Any doubts 1 might have had disap-
tend to knock.'
peared at the first rehearsal when he
With the Pirates, when the old knees
came over and asked for my baton."
tended to knock, there was always a
sizzling epithet. On Willie Stargell's
old team, there was a lot of elbowing
S
targell did not make sweeping
motions with the baton, the way
and mussing of hair and rearranging
he used to do with his baseball
of lockers, just to keep teammates
bat. Instead he deftly waved it at the
loose. And until his retirement at the
orchestra, which broke into the first
end of last season, there was Captain
notes of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony:
Willie, passing out gold stars for
dum-dum-da-DUM.
achievements on the field.
"The man has chutzpah," says Mar-
The leadership qualities of Willie
garet Patkins, a cellist. "That was
Stargell came across to a nation in the
pretty spontaneous, to take the baton.
fall of 1979, when the Pirates rallied to
It showed us he was into it."
win the World Series. Robert Free-
Stargell, who had taken thousands
man, director of the Eastman School
of signals from third-base coaches,
of Music of the University of Roches-
now had to recite Dr. King's words
ter, recognized Stargell's immense
while poised between an orchestra
civic importance as a black man who
and an audience.
brought people together.
"He was concerned," Mr. Effron
says. "He had some very valid ques-
E
ven before there was a composi-
tions. He wanted to know when to
tion, there was Willie Stargell.
stand up and when to talk. I told him it
Mr. Freeman was so impressed
would be no problem, that I would
with the slugger that, with him in
wave my left hand this way to rise and
mind, he commissioned Mr. Schwant-
that way to speak. He got it right
ner, a member of his faculty, to com-
away. He's a winner, in anything he
pose a work in honor of Dr. King.
does."
"I must admit," says Mr. Schwant-
Monday night was Willie Stargell's
ner, "that 1 asked, "Willie Who?' But
first time in historic Carnegie Hall,
Janet Schwantner, the composer's
and the "old knees" were knocking by
wife, recalls that "our son, Christo-
the time he appeared in the finale. His
pher, who is 13 now, jumped up and
1979 World Series ring glistening on
said, "Willie Stargell!'
his huge left hand, Stargell walked
After taking Christopher and daugh-
slowly to a tall chair and watched the
ter Jennifer to a game and meeting
conductor's left hand.
Stargell but never visiting the rau-
His voice was a revelation. After
cous Pirate clubhouse - Mr.
many sessions with Ben Shaktman, a
Schwantner wrote a work that incor-
drama coach (and manic Red Sox
porates the speeches of Dr. King into a
fan). Stargell's voice is a musical in-
contemporary score that has been
strument. The retired slugger never
praised by critics.
went for the home run of impersona-
Stargell has said: "I feel very hon-
tion, but rather stroked the ball where
ored and flattered to be part of this.
it was pitched, allowing the composi-
Dr. King has meant everything to me.
tion to work on its own.
He was a great inspiration, standing
"There comes a time.
Willie
for everything that is good in living.
Stargell intoned, his voice like a cello.
But Stargell also knew there would be
"We
are
here.
be
said,
his
a great challenge in narrating the
voice becoming a bass.
work on its inaugural tour.
"We cannot walk alone.
he
Not wanting to come off as a parody
said, his voice pealing like bells.
of Dr. King, Stargell had to find his
"We're on the move now.
he
own way of expressing the words be
said, his voice as fluid as an oboe.
had been given. He also had to feel
And in the final, "I have a dream"
segment, Stargell spoke subtly, un-
derscoring the passion of the words
and the music. Later the professionals
Marichal Honor
backstage talked of a new career for
Willie Stargell.
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Re-
In a private dressing room, Stargell
wore more than his underwear and
public, Jan. 18 (UPI) President Sal-
spoke in civilized sentences rather
vador Jorge Blanco bestowed the
than Pirate talk. Friends had sent him
order of Great Knight Commander on
Juan Marichal today in honor of the
wine and flowers, and Stargell, in
turn, gave little gold stars to school of-
former pitcher's having been voted
into baseball's Hall of Fame last
ficials, musicians and stagehands
loading the equipment for the haul to
week. The ceremony took place Mon-
Pittsburgh. Even in Carnegie Hall, he
day night.
was still Captain Willie.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
2-14-83
TO: JAB III
RE: Judge Joel Flaum
Neither Rich nor Fred Fielding
has yet told Gov. Thompson of
our decision to go with Flaum.
If you want to call Thompson,
he should be told that our
decision is still subject to
the usual background checks,
but that, barring problems,
the committee will recommend
that the President nominate
Flaum.
I would assume that Thompson
might well have heard the news
already thru some sort of back
channels.
Justice has not
A Jim Cicconi
called, but Messe
may have done 40.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 14, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER, III
FROM:
Jim Cicconi
SUBJECT:
AFL-CIO Meeting in Bal Harbor
As you know, the AFL-CIO begins its annual meeting on
February 21 in Bal Harbor. A large amount of media atten-
tion is usually given to the meeting, and we can expect
news stories (many of them adverse) throughout the session.
We could attempt, though, to use the media spotlight to put
across a positive view of the Administration's willingness
to listen to, and work with, the labor movement. This might
be done in several ways:
1.
Announce the President's jobs package during the AFL-
CIO meeting. Though Kirkland has demanded far more,
this sends a good signal to the rank-and-file and the
more moderate union leaders.
2.
The President might send Kirkland a letter inviting
him to a private lunch at the WH after the AFL-CIO
session concludes. Purpose of the visit would be to
hear a firsthand report on the meeting; Kirkland might
also be asked for his views on certain foreign policy
issues, and for an exchange of views on dealing with
the unemployment problem. Logistics of such a visit
could be worked out, though I would think part of it
should be one-on-one with an understanding that comments
are "off-the-record."
3.
During the AFL-CIO meeting, J. J. O'Donnell could be
nominated as Assistant Secretary of Labor for Labor-
Management Relations (Dotson's old position). While
this would not be a dramatic move, it would be viewed
as a positive signal by most of the labor movement.
O'Donnell is still a member of the AFL-CIO's Executive
Committee.
4.
During his address to the meeting, Secretary Shultz
could read a message from the President which would
focus on his personal concern for the unemployed and
his commitment to ease their plight.
The above are simply suggestions. However, if we plan to
do anything positive during the AFL-CIO convention, we have
very little time and should decide soon.
Sememes
Jememos
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 15, 1983
NOTE FOR CRAIG FULLER
RE:
Dioxin
For what it's worth, I wanted
to note my agreement with what
you thought our approach should
be on the dioxin problem.
I would add one point: we have
gotten real political pluses in
Missouri for prompt handling of
the situation. We throw that
away if we appear to be dissembling
on the dangers of dioxin. Suggest
(as EM said) that we leave that
question to the experts; we can
simply mention when the dioxin
problem began (i.e. pre-Reagan),
and restate our commitment to do
everything we can to see that
peoples' health is protected.
Jim Cicconi
Tememor
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Feb. 16, 1983
NOTE FOR JOANNA BISTANY
Jim Gerstenzang called me at 11:15
to ask about whether the meeting
with Foley was going to occur or
not.
I told him I could not comment
on the subject and referred him
to the press office.
Jim Cicconi
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 17, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR MICHAEL K. DEAVER
FROM:
Jim Cicconi
SUBJECT:
Pension and Insurance Equity for Women
To follow up on our conversation this morning, our information
is that the insurance industry (ACLI) will endorse the prin-
ciple of non-discrimination in insurance and pensions, and
indicate a willingness to work out a compromise with Congress.
They may issue a formal statement tomorrow.
It would be good to hold our Legislative Strategy meeting
shortly after we learn the industry's position (perhaps next
Tuesday).
Elizabeth Dole is preparing a memorandum outlining her views
on the issue, and her recommendations on strategy. This memo
can provide a basis for discussion in the Legislative Strategy
meeting.
If you want, I will be happy to give you a short briefing on
the various Administration arguments, as well as my understand-
ing of the situation on the Hill.
CC: Richard Darman
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 17, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER, III
FROM:
Jim Cicconi
SUBJECT:
AFL-CIO Meeting in Bal Harbour
In connection with the AFL-CIO's meeting next week in Bal
Harbour, we are attempting to do the following:
1.
Finalize the appointment of J. J. O'Donnell to an assis-
tant secretary level position at DOL, and then announce
it early next week;
2.
Speed up a decision on whether cargo preference applies
to U.S. wheat sales to Egypt. This decision may be made
this week. If favorable to organized labor, an announce-
ment can be held until next week; it might be preceded
by a phone call from the President to Thomas Gleason,
head of the longshoremen's union; and
3.
Work with Secretary Shultz's office on some possible
additions to the Secretary's remarks at Bal Harbour.
In addition to the above, the President's radio address on
Saturday might be focused on our jobs proposals. This would
likely cause questions at Lane Kirkland's kick-off press con-
ference to be concentrated more on our proposals. Kirkland
could be put in an uncomfortable position and, at very least,
would find himself reacting to us at a time when he was hoping
to focus news attention on his agenda.
One other idea would be to time release of information on the
WH Conference on Productivity for next week, giving more prom-
inent play to the role of organized labor in the Conference.
CC: Michael K. Deaver
Red Cavaney
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
2-17-83
TO: JAB III
RE: OMB's A-122 Regulations
FYI, on this subject I think
Horowitz is being worn down
sufficiently by me and others
that we will get some major
modifications in the rule.
Unless that happens, I've
suggested, we probably could
not sustain the rule in the
face of congressional opposition.
He seems to be listening.
In the meantime, an extension. of
the March 10 comment deadline,
with an indication that it is
at least partly due to the need
for substantial revisions, would
be a good move. It would send a
signal to the various groups out
there that we've gotten their
message. What do you think?
I ager.
ju
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Feb. 17, 1983
TO: JAB III
RE: MX Commission
For your information:
The President will soon sign an
order extending the life of the
Commission on Strategic Forces
until April 15. (It had been set
to expire on February 18.)
JC
fremenos
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 18, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR JOHN HERRINGTON
FROM:
Jim Cicconi
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SUBJECT:
J.J. O'Donnell Appointment
As follow-up to our conversation this morning, I understand
through OPL that Secretary Donovan wants to announce the
appointment of J.J. O'Donnell when he meets with the press
in Bal Harbour next Wednesday, February 23. Therefore, WH
Personnel should coordinate with Donovan on any announcement.
I would assume we would want to issue a concurrent announce-
ment from the WH.
Thanks.
CC: James A. Baker, III
JC
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 18, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR CRAIG FULLER
FROM:
Jim Cicconi
SUBJECT:
U.S. Wheat Sales to Egypt
As I understand it, USDA has effectively let the contract for
the first 70,000 tons of wheat being sold to Egypt. Apparently,
this was done in a way that will lead to the wheat being shipped
on non-U.S. flag vessels, thus ignoring the cargo preference
issue which is still to be decided.
The maritime unions are, of course, very angry. There is
already talk among the longshoremen's union, headed by Teddy
Gleason, that they may refuse to load the wheat if the same
procedure is used in letting subsequent contracts. The effect
of such a move by USDA is compounded by the fact that the
AFL-CIO is beginning its annual meeting in Bal Harbour on Mon-
day.
I would suggest that we try to make a decision on the cargo
preference issue as soon as possible. Frankly, today would be
best. If the decision supports application of cargo preference
to the U.S.-Egyptian wheat deal, then the President should
probably call Teddy Gleason personally to inform him.
CC: James A. Baker, III
2/18 Ive had Sevend
for wellvesday. resolve
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 18, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR KEN DUBERSTEIN
FROM:
Jim Cicconi
y
SUBJECT:
Adelman Nomination
One more piece of information that might be helpful with the
Adelman nomination:
Irving Shapiro, the retired chairman of DuPont, is reportedly
a very close friend of George Shultz. He is also a very potent
figure in the state of Delaware and, while I do not know of any
specific relation with Sen. Biden, there has to be some degree
of influence.
Perhaps someone might speak with Secretary Shultz to see if he
feels this angle is worth pursuing with Biden.
CC: James A. Baker, III
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 22, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR RICHARD G. DARMAN
FROM:
Jim Cicconi
X
SUBJECT:
Clean Air Act
On Friday, March 4, the CCNRE will meet to again discuss
legislative revisions in the Clean Air Act. At its last
meeting, the Council agreed that the proper procedure was
to prepare a decision memo reassessing the main policy
points; this memo would be discussed on March 4 and then
forwarded to the President. I have spoken to OPD and they
will, for the most part, draft the memo; they have also
agreed that legislative strategy decisions will be excluded
from the draft.
Nevertheless, it would probably be a good idea to have a
Legislative Strategy meeting on Clean Air prior to March 4.
As you know, the main questions to be settled are whether
we submit legislation and, if not, what strategy to pursue
to achieve our policy objectives. If you agree, I would
suggest that Ed Harper, Boyden Gray, Fred Khedouri and Anne
Gorsuch attend in addition to the core group.
CC: James A. Baker, III
Ken Duberstein
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LISTED ON THE
WITHDRAWAL SHEET AT THE FRONT OF THIS FOLDER.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 22, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR MICHAEL K. DEAVER
FROM:
Jim Cicconi
SUBJECT:
Pension Equity for Women
Just a short memo to update you on developments within the
last four days on the pension equity issue:
As you know, we were unable to set up a Legislative Strategy
meeting on this subject prior to today's hearing. The Labor
Department thus went ahead and prepared testimony based on
previous CCLP guidance. The draft testimony was sent to
OMB for clearance late last Thursday. There were several
problems with the draft, though the common thread was an
implied opposition to broadening pension equity legislation
to also include insurance. Such statements would have been
read on the Hill as opposing HR 100, which has a large
amount of congressional support, and as reneging on the
commitment in the President's State of the Union speech.
I talked to Elizabeth Dole about the testimony and then dis-
cussed revisions with Mike Uhlmann. Mike worked over the
weekend on the revisions, and then cleared them with DOL,
Elizabeth, and myself. The thrust of the revisions regarding
equity in insurance was to express sympathy with the prin-
ciple, point out some of the problems involved, indicate we
are studying the matter with a view toward resolving them,
and close by restating the President's firm commitment to
legal equity for women. The testimony was delivered this
morning by Tim Ryan, the DOL Solicitor. If all went well,
Ryan's testimony will receive little criticism, and will buy
us time to resolve some of the larger policy and legislative
strategy issues involved in this matter and in HR 100.
CC: James A. Baker, III
Ken Duberstein
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 22, 1983
MEMORANDUM FOR DAVE GERGEN
FROM:
Jim Cicconi
SUBJECT:
Speech by Jim Baker to the Fifth Circuit
Judicial Conference
Jim Baker has accepted an invitation to speak on April 13,
1983, at the Fifth Circuit Judicial Conference in Fort Worth,
Texas. Material on the event is attached.
We would appreciate it if the speechwriting staff could
please prepare remarks for him on the subject of "The Reagan
Administration at Mid-Term. " The speech should last 20-25
minutes (followed by 5-10 minutes of questions), and could be
an adaptation of remarks he recently delivered to the Common-
wealth Club. Since the audience consists primarily of
federal judges, their families, and guests, subjects of par-
ticular interest to them (like bankruptcy and crime) might
also be included.
Please feel free to call me if there are any questions about
the event or the speech.
Thanks for your help.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Jim, Mr. Baker assumes you have
submitted the title and you are
responsible for his speech.
MARGARET M. GLASSCOCK
Office of James A. Baker III
456-6797
This is FOR WED.
APRil 13th -
United States Court of Appeals
12/8/82
for the Fifth Circuit
Sent lome
November 22, 1982
PATRICK E. HIGGINBOTHAM
CIRCUIT JUDGE
UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE
SEND home
to SBB
1100 COMMERCE STREET
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DALLAS, TEXAS 75242
Hon. James A. Baker, III
Chief of Staff
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Attn: Mr. James W. Cicconi
Dear Jim:
We are pleased that you are including the Judicial
Conference of the Fifth Circuit in your plans.
I am enclosing a copy of the most recent draft of the
Substantive Program. The invitation extends to you and your
spouse to attend as much of the conference as your schedule
will permit. We need to describe your anticipated topic
sometime before December 8, 1982. I am sure Jim Cicconi and
I can formulate a title sufficiently broad to give you any
needed latitude. The program is essentially in place. Bill
Webster has accepted, subject to his adjusting some conflict-
ing dates.
We understand that given your position, you might be
forced to withdraw at the last minute. This is a hazard we
are willing to navigate. Of course, you and your wife's
12/7/82 Dhag
expenses will be paid by the conference.
Please have your office forward a Biographical Sketch
mb
directly to Lydia Comberrel, Circuit Executive, at the ad-
dress below. Any additional requests for information you
PLEASE
may have regarding expenses or any other matters may also be
directed to the attention of Mrs. Comberrel.
SEND
Sincerely yours,
Pat
Patrick E. Higginbotham
United States Circuit Judge
PEH:ch
CC: Mrs. Lydia Comberrel
Circuit Executive
U.S. Court of Appeals
for the Fifth Circuit
Room 109, 600 Camp Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
Updated: 11/17/82
SUBSTANTIVE PROGRAM
(Members of the Judiciary Only)
Sunday, April 10, 1983
2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Circuit Judges Meeting
Trinity Ballroom-East II
Presiding:
(First Level)
Chief Judge Charles Clark
3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
District Judges Association Meeting
Americana Ballroom-Pacific Room
Presiding:
(Second Level)
Chief District Judge William S. Sessions
3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Bankruptcy Judges Meeting
Trinity Ballroom-West III
Presiding:
(First Level)
Bankruptcy Judge Barney E. Eaton, III
3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Magistrates Meeting
Trinity Ballroom-West II
Presiding:
(First Level)
Magistrate Alexander H. McGlinchey
(Designate a presiding judge for this day's program.)
SUBSTANTIVE PROGRAM
(All Conferees)
Monday, April 11, 1983
Americana Ballroom - Second Level
9:00 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.
OPENING OF CONFERENCE
Honorable Charles Clark
Chief Judge
U.S. Court of Appeals,
Fifth Circuit
9:10 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
WELCOME
Honorable Mark White
Governor, State of Texas
9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
REMARKS
Honorable Byron R. White
Associate Justice
Supreme Court of the United States
Circuit Justice of the Fifth Circuit
9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW JUDGES
Honorable Carl O. Bue, Jr.
United States District Judge
Southern District of Texas
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Coffee Break - Lobby Adjoining Meeting Room
10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Professor Arthur R. Miller
(subject relating to court congestion)
Harvard Law School
Cambridge, Massachusetts
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper, M.D., M.P.H.
The Cooper Clinic
Dallas, Texas
12:30 p.m.
Recess
(Designate a presiding judge for this day's program.)
Tuesday, April 12, 1983
Americana Ballroom - Second Level
9:00 a.m. -9:45 a.m.
(NOTE: Judge Higginbotham is
hopeful of getting Howell Heflin
to fill this slot.)
9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. *
Professor Charles Alan Wright
University of Texas School of Law
Austin, Texas
Professor Arthur R. Miller
Harvard Law School
Cambridge, Massachusetts
*10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Coffee Break - Lobby Adjoining Meeting Room
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Faust Rossi
(evidence topic)
Cornell Law School
Ithaca, New York
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Luncheon Recess
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
STATE MEETINGS (Americana Ballroom - Second Level)
Delegates from each state will meet with the circuit, district, and
bankruptcy judges, and magistrates from their state.
Louisiana
Pacific Room
Presiding: Circuit Judge Alvin B. Rubin
Mississippi
Great Lakes Room
Presiding: Chief Judge Charles Clark
Texas
Gulf & Atlantic Rooms
Presiding: Circuit Judge John R. Brown
4:00 p.m.
Recess
(Designate a presiding judge for this day's program)
Wednesday, April 13, 1983
Ameircana Ballroom - Second Level
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Honorable Sandra Day Connor
Associate Justice
Supreme Court of the United States
9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
MEMORIALS for:
Presented By:
Circuit Judge Richard T. Rives
Circuit Judge John R. Brown
District Judge Orma R. Smith
District Judge William C. Keady
Professor Bernard Ward
Professor Charles Alan Wright
9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Coffee Break - Lobby Adjoining Meeting Room
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
James A. Baker, III
(law enforcement subject)
Chief of Staff - The White House
10:30 a.m. -11:00 a.m.
Judge William H. Webster
Director, Federal Bureau
of Investigation
11:00 a.m.
Adjournment of Conference
(except circuit and district judges of the Fifth Circuit in regular active service)
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ALL CIRCUIT AND DISTRICT JUDGES
IN REGULAR ACTIVE SERVICE
Election of District Judge Representative to the
Judicial Conference of the United States
Note to Program Chairman:
Clerks from circuit, district, and bankruptcy courts to attend all or part of conference prior
to their meetings.