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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 25, 1982
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER, III
FROM:
WILLIAM F. SITTMANN
SUBJECT:
NORMAN BAMPTON
I have researched the question you raised about Norman Bampton
of South Succotash, Rhode Island.
The White House Political Office quietly questionned the County
Republican Chairman who said that Mr. Bampton is the Town Engineer
of South Kingston (a part of South Succotash), Rhode Island. He
is an engineer's engineer who is extremely a-political.
Mr. Bampton is a very well-respected civil servant who is basically
supportive of the President.
Mr. Bampton's reaction to the media was thought to be one that he
really didn't want to get involved in commenting on the President's
remarks. In other words, he felt this attention was one of "much
ado about nothing".
I've also checked with Central Files. There is no correspondence
from Norman Bampton.
I hope this answers your questions regarding this issue.
March 25, 1982 - A-4
COURT VOIDS BAN ON COMMUTER RAIL STRIKES
The Supreme Court created significant difficulty for the Administration's
plans to remove the federal government from the commuter railroad business when
it ruled that states must follow federal law in negotiating with railroad labor
unions. The issue is particularly timely because New York, New Jersey,
Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Maryland are deciding whether to assume control of
commuter lines operated by Conrail.
(Douglas B. Feaver, Washington Post, 3/25/82, A12)
REAGAN ORDER EXPANDS UNITED WAY ROLE
The President has signed an executive order that is expected to greatly
expand the role of the United Way of America in distributing much of the $87
million donated annually by federal workers to the Combined Federal Campaign.
The order was hailed as "good news and bad news" by other charity groups. While
they are concerned about United Way's growing influence, they had feared the
White House was about to announce stiffer eligibility standards aimed at
prohibiting controbutions to public interest and social action organizations,
including abortion service and legal defense agencies.
(Karlyn Barker, Washington Post, 3/25/82, A14)
U.S. CAUTIOUS ON GUATEMALAN COUP
The Administration uncertain about the effects of Guatemala's military coup
on U.S. policy took a wary stance toward the junta while seeking a clearer
picture of the new regime's likely political direction. State Department
officials said privately that they have no sense of whether the military group
that took over is sincere about its professed dedication to reform and
democratization or whether it represents a continuation, in another guise, of
rule by rightist military and business forces that traditionally have dominated
Guatemala.
(John M. Goshko, Washington Post, 3/25/82, A22)
SOUTH SUCCOTASH
Tark
Norman Bampton lives in the seaside village of Jerusalem at Succotash Point,
he has been pursued by the national media this week as reporters search for
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someone to interview from "South Succotash," a place invented by the President
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to illustrate a point about the news media. Bampton said he declined an offer
by ABC's "Good Morning America" to come to New York and appear on the program.
He said that reporters were "digging around trying to make a big story out of
nothing." Bampton added that the "press in general elaborates and tried to blow
things up and accent little issues that are meaningless."
(AP)
ITALIAN PRESIDENT VISITS WHITE HOUSE
The President views Italian President Alessandro Pertini's visit as a way
to cement close ties between the two countries, Administration officials say. It
is unlikely Pertini's visit will change Italy's opposition to some U.S.
policies, including those on Central America and El Salvador.
(Lawrence L. Knutson, AP)