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Folder Title: September 1984 Incoming (4)
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Dear mike,
Thank you so much for
your part in making my
80th puch a memorable Day.
It was not a surprise party
but there were several
surprises for me. your
telegram being one of the heat.
Vern Cristina being there
was another wonderful
surprise. l had not seenhim
since the 1980 Campaign
you are ever in the area
and it is possible to see you,
even for a few minutes, just
let me know. l would love
to see you again.
12 September 84
andrey
P.O. Box 415
Los altos, Ca
94022
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mr. Michael K. Deaver
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
THE white HOUSE
hell
WASHINGTON
September 6, 1984
TO:
Craig Fuller
FROM:
BILL SITTMANN
Special Assistant to the President
and Special Assistant to the
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Deaver would like your
guidance.
Thanks
Information
Action
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8-30-84
Mike - Congradulations on the great
anticle (Making Reagan Be Reagan) in the
August 27th Time magagine. you are to
be commended for your excellent
performance
Best wishen and help up the
good worh - day
P.S. It would be very useful for us to
visit sometime soon on enonomital matters.
JAY D. HAIR
NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
1412 Sixteenth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
Fee
September 13, 1984
The Honorable
Michael K. Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff
and Assistant to the President
1Flr WW
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mike,
As you know, I'm working closely with the Italian American
Foundation regarding their upcoming dinner at the Washington Hilton this
Saturday evening and I've got to tell you how pleased and excited they
all are about the President's involvement. You know as well as I do, the
importance of the Italian community, especially in an election year, and
with this dinner's political under-tones, I'm sure the President looks
forward to making the most out of such a captive audience.
With respect to his remarks, I feel they should be kept to seven or
eight "solid" minutes and in the same vein as the Al Smith Dinner in New
York. Since the President is scheduled to speak last and these types of
evenings tend to become a bit "long-winded", a short, but energetic
speech will be greatly appreciated and I'm sure well received.
Additionally, it should be noted that the Italian American community is
a fiercely proud one, especially this year with Ferraro's emergence on
the political scene. The President's remarks, therefore should begin
with an acknowledgement of this pride and the contributions this group
has made to their "second home". In fact, I think the entire theme of
his talk should revolve around the Italian American's sense of
dedication and level of achievement here in America.
With this in mind, I might suggest the President close his remarks
with a poignant story I've heard him give before. It deals with two
Italian immigrants whose son becomes a doctor and ends up at George
Washington University Hospital where he played an instumental part in
saving the President's life. This is a great story for this group and
the kind of thing that the President is so good at telling. The close is
the most important part of any speech and this story has the capability
of really having an impact on this perticular audience.
The Canzeri Company 3213 P Street, N.W.- Washington, D. C. 20007 (202) 965-7320
A DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CORPORATION
While I'm sure both Mr. Mondale and Ms. Ferraro will play up much
this same "heritage" angle, The President has the advantage of being the
"top draw"of the evening and is in the envious spot of having the last
shot at the podium. So, regardless of what else is said earlier on, the
President's remarks should have the greatest impact.
Let me know if I can be of any further help or if you have any
questions about the logistics of the evening. In the meantime I look
forward to a successful dinner. I might also add, if you want any help
with the Al Smith dinner, I am always available and could even get the
crew of 1980 together to pitch in.
Many thanks.
All the best,
STC
Industrial Steel Corporation
September 72, l984
Mr. Michael K. Deaver
Assistant to the President
and Deputy Chief of Staff
The White House Office
Washington, D. C. 20006
Dear Mr. Deaver:
I am a small businessman fabricating miscellaneous and structural
steel. I am writing you to ask for favorable consideration of the U. S.
fabricated structural steel industry as you assist the President in making
the critical decisions on import relief for the domestic steel industry.
The fabricated structural steel industry is a separate industry from basic
steel, but our interests are closely linked since we consume some 5,000,000
tons of basic steel per year and basic steel constitutes over half the cost
of our products.
We support the need for relief for the basic steel industry, however,
serious deficiencies exist in the relief recommendations by the U. S. Inter-
national Trade Commission (ITC). The ITC remedy aggregated fabricated
structural steel with basic steel structurals and proposed a minimum quantity
of 2.7 million tons, a quota of 28.9% for Z-3 years and 31.8% for years 4-5.
This relief would virtually destroy our industry. Import penetration of
fabricated steel has averaged about 3% in recent years. Therefore, to guard
against the almost certain destruction of our industry we ask for a separate
quota for fabricated structural steel of 3% of domestic consumption of
fabricated structural steel. And, our fabricated structural steel industry
must be included in its entirety. By oversight the petitioners and the ITC
have left out a critical tariff item (Item number 653.00). 653.00 must be
included or any intended relief for us will be no relief at all.
Please do your best for us; America is in danger of losing a proud
industry resulting in the loss of countless American jobs without a realistic
relief.
Sincerely
JAMES E NALLEY, JR.
President
Industrial ,Steel Corporation
AWS
3665 Industrial Rd.
89709
P.O. Box 28519
Las Vegas, Nevada 89126 2519
License No.: NV 9852A, CA: 390200
AISC
Phone [702] 732-4179
Los Angeles City: 1066, ICBO Report NO: FA292
3460 Old State Road 135 North
Corydon, Indiana 47112
14 September, 1984
Mr. Michael K. Deaver, Deputy Chief of Staff and Assistant to the President
The White House
1600 Pensylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. Deaver,
My name is Keith Myers and I live in Corydon, Indiana. Several Months ago
I wrote the President a letter. In this letter I asked the President if he
could come to Corydon. I was not asking for any group, but just as a private
citizen. I know that Louisville, Kentucky may be a sight for a presidential
debate, and the town of Corydon is only 25 miles to the west of Louisville.
I recieved an acknowledgement of my letter, dated 12 April, 1984, from
Anne Higgins, who is the Special Assistant to the President and Director of
Correspondance. The purpose of this letter is to inquire whether or not
the President ever actually reviewed my letter. Any response in the positive
or negative from you would be apprieciated. Thank you.
Sincerely Yours,
Keith A. Myess
Keith A. Myers
LAW OFFICES OF
PIER GHERINI & JOHN GHERINI
SUITE 230 LA ARCADA BUILDING
1114 STATE STREET
SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. 93101
TELEPHONE (805) 966-4155
September 11, 1984
file
Mr. Michael K. Deaver
Assistant to The President
Deputy Chief of Staff
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20013
Dear Mike:
Thank you for your very kind note. I have forwarded my check
to the Reagan-Bush '84 address given.
Hope to see you when you are out here again.
With best wishes,
John JOHN GHERINI
JG/mo
Sept 14 th
Me Michell Deavers
The White House
Washington, D.R.
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by a suny large majority of the elected Fixas
Prepublican Party afficials in her relection
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due Twoo. my distructive to Republican efforts in
official to be so nctive in the M State
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Republican Cx ecutine Rommuttee mace.
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concerns that the Texas Ropublican offecials
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William P. Clements, Jr.
Dear Fellow Republican:
As a Republican candidate for Governor and as Governor of Texas,
I learned a great deal about our Republican Party.
As the founder and Chief Executive Officer of a small firm which
grew to a multi-million dollar company, I learned a lot about
organization and leadership.
I'm writing you today about our Republican Party, organization
and leadership.
We face a critical test this year. President Reagan must carry
Texas, and he will if all of us put forth maximum effort.
We all know how important this election is. But we face a
challenge beyond this year. We must insure that the Republican
Party continues to grow in Texas.
For any organization to function successfully, the organi-
zation must have good leadership.
The State Republican Executive Committee is the primary govern-
ing body of our state party. The committee men and women we elect
have a vital role in the leadership and direction of our party.
I am writing you about one particular candidate for committee-
woman from the 10th Senatorial District. Dorene Goodson is the kind
of lady we need on the SREC.
Dorene's volunteer efforts for the Republican Party and Republi-
can candidates go back for years. Most recently she has been a
tremendous help with our National Convention in Dallas, serving as a
key volunteer in the White House advance office.
I feel strongly enough about Dorene's race that I'm asking you
to join me at a reception for her on Thursday, September 13. We're
having the event at the Holiday Inn in North Arlington (on Highway
360 at Brown Blvd.) from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. Please join me for a fun
evening.
Very truly yours,
Bill Clements
Gov. William P. Clements
P.S. Please RSVP to one of the two numbers listed below. I'll
look forward to seeing you at the reception for Dorene.
(817) 457-6090
261-4874 (Metro)
1901 North Akard Dallas. Texas 75201
Reception for
DORENE GOODSON
Candidate for State Republican Executive Committee
Senatorial District 10
SPECIAL GUEST
Gov. Bill Clements
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 P.M.
Place: Holiday Inn
(Highway 360 at Brown Blvd. in Arlington)
RSVP: (817) 457-6090
Data:
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1084
(Metro) 261-4874
Republican
National
Committee
hey
Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr.
Chairman
September 14, 1984
Mrs. Carolyn Singleton
384 Delfern Drive
Los Angeles, California 90077
Dear Mrs. Singleton:
The First Lady asked me to respond to your recent letter to her
about strong Republican challenges to Democratic members of the
U.S. House. I am very happy to tell you that we have many
exciting opportunities in the House, due in large part to the
President's enormous strength at the top of the ticket.
I have enclosed a list of particularly good opportunities
against Democratic incumbents. This is not an exhaustive list;
but I feel it is a good start and gives you several options to
consider.
Thank you for your interest, and please feel free to let me know
if you have further questions.
Very truly yours,
Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr.
FJF/lkp
Enclosure
Diaht ln Centery Southeast Washinaton 70.11.44
Mr. Mike Deaver,
White House,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
The Gromyko meeting is a very excellent stunt
for the sake ofelection publicity, but I doubt
very much if we Americans are so stupid as to
take it seriously.
Publicity does not solve problems, nor does it
create badly needed jobs or will reduce not
even by one dime the deficit.
During the past four years President Reagan has
not improved the high cost of our daily way of
life, to waste another four years would be very
tragic.
Cordially,
Michelle Haffley,
Rte. 422
Girard
Dr. Gunther O. Stieneke
14 Buttonbush Lane
Brisa do Mar, Vale de Centianes
Moss Creek Plantation
8400 Praia do Carvoeiro
Hilton Head Island, S.b. 29928, U.S.A.
Algarve, Portugal
Telephone: (803) 757-2404
Telephone: (82) 57868
September 14, 1984
Mr. Michael Deaver
The White House
File
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. Deaver,
Instinct tells me that Vice President Mondale latched on to
the deficit issue and the refusal of republicans to provide
specific answers on a reduction program as the one, and
perhaps only, issue that will help him garner votes.
As a staunch republican I do not understand why the
president, the vice president or any of the members of
the cabinet does not stress the vast savings opportunities
uncovered by the Grace Commission. It seems to me that it
will strike a responsive cord with every citizen when large
numbers of potential savings can be quoted with authority
by merely getting a bit better control of the bureaucracy.
Sincerely yours,
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
L
LEAKE
&
NELSON
Co.
555 Bostwick Ave. - P.O. Box 3036, Barnum Sta. - Bridgeport, CT 06605 (203) 366-7747
LEAKE & NELSON
September 7, 1984
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
Mr. Michael K. Deaver
LEAKE & NELSON
Assistant to the President
LEAKE & NELSON
and Deputy Chief of Staff
The White House Office
LEAKE & NELSON
Washington, D.C. 20006
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
Dear Mr. Deaver:
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
As a fabricator of steel for building frames and
LEAKE & NELSON
bridges, I ask for favorable consideration of the
LEAKE & NELSON
U.S. fabricated structural steel industry as you
assist the President in making the critical decisions
LEAKE & NELSON
on import relief for the domestic steel industry. The
LEAKE & NELSON
fabricated structural steel industry is a separate
LEAKE & NELSON
industry from basic steel, but our interests are
LEAKE & NELSON
closely linked since we consume some 5,000,000 tons of
LEAKE & NELSON
basic steel per year and basic steel constitutes over
LEAKE & NELSON
half the cost of our products.
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
We support the need for relief for the basic steel
industry but serious deficiencies exist in the relief
LEAKE & NELSON
recommendations by the U.S. International Trade
LEAKE & NELSON
Commission (ITC) The ITC remedy aggregated fabricated
LEAKE & NELSON
structural steel with basic steel structurals and
LEAKE & NELSON
proposed a minimum quantity of 2.1 million tons, a
LEAKE & NELSON
quota of 28.9% for 1-3 years and 31.8% for years 4-5.
LEAKE & NELSON
This relief would virtually destroy our industry.
LEAKE & NELSON
Import penetration of fabricated steel has averaged
about 3% in recent years. Therefore, to guard against
LEAKE & NELSON
the almost certain destruction of our industry, we ask
LEAKE & NELSON
for a separate quota for fabricated structural of 3%
LEAKE & NELSON
of domestic consumption of fabricated structural steel.
LEAKE & NELSON
And, our fabricated structural steel industry must be
LEAKE & NELSON
included in its entirety. By oversight, the petitioners
LEAKE & NELSON
and the ITC have left out a critical tariff item
LEAKE & NELSON
(Item number 653.00) 653.00 must be included or any
intended relief for us will be no relief at all.
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
As fabricators and erectors of steel since 1915,
LEAKE & NELSON
beginning with my grandfather and continuing now into
LEAKE & NELSON
the third generation, we have dealt with many ups and
LEAKE & NELSON
downs in our free enterprise economy. This issue,
LEAKE & NELSON
however, is probably the most important one to face us
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
AISC
LEAKE & NELSON
"FABRICATORS & ERECTORS OF STRUCTURAL STEEL SINCE 1915"
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
-2-
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
as an industry and could certainly deal a death blow
LEAKE & NELSON
to our business and our industry. Please make an
LEAKE & NELSON
effort to comprehend the effect of this measure. We
LEAKE & NELSON
hope you will act accordingly.
LEAKE & NELSON
Yours very truly,
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
THE LEAKE & NELSON COMPANY
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
Terry L. Nelson
LEAKE & NELSON
Vice President
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LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON
LEAKE & NELSON Co.
555 Bostwick Avenue
P.O. Box 3036, Barnum Station
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06605
-
(203) 366-7747
SF
STEEL FABRICATORS, INC 721 N.E. 44th PLACE FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33334
PHONE 772-0440
September 17, 1984
Mr. Michael K. Deaver
Assistant to the President
and Deputy Chief of Staff
The White House Office
Washington, D.C. 20006
Dear Mr. Deaver:
As a fabricator of steel for building frames and bridges,
I ask for favorable consideration of the U.S. fabricated
structural steel industry as you assist the President in
making the critical decisions on import relief for the dom-
estic steel industry. The fabricated structural steel in-
dustry is a separate industry from basic steel, but our in-
terests are closely linked, since we consume some 5,000,000
tons of basic steel per year and basic steel constitutes
over half the cost of our products.
We support the need for relief for the basic steel industry
but serious deficiencies exist in the relief recommendations
by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). The ITC
remedy aggregated fabricated structural steel with basic
steel structurals and proposed a minimum quantity of 2.1
million tons, a quota of 28.9% for 1-3 years and 31.8% for
years 4-5. This relief would virtually destroy our industry.
Import penetration of fabricated steel has averaged about 3%
in recent years. Therefore, to guard against the almost cer-
tain destruction of our industry, we ask for a separate quota
for fabricated structural steel of 3% of domestic consumption
of fabricated structural steel. And, our fabricated struc-
tural steel industry must be included in its entirety. By
oversight the petitioners and the ITC have left out a critical
tariff item (Item number 653.00). 653.00 must be included
or any intended relief for us will be no relief at all.
Please do your best for us. An improperly formulated relief
quota could well be a disaster for the fabricated structural
steel industry.
Sincerely,
STEEL FABRICATORS, INC.
H. J. Langsenkamp
HJL/jg
President
Fabricators and Erectors of: Structural Steel, Metal Buildings, Columns, Short Span, Long Span Joists and Truss Girder Systems
Telex
RUTLEDGE STEEL CO.
September 17, 1984
Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief for of Staff
The Honorable Mr. Michael K. Deaver
The White House Office
Washington D.C. 20006
Dear Mr. Michael K. Deaver:
Rutledge Steel Co. is an independently owned business that was
established in 1965, specializing in structural steel
fabrication. We are located in Loveland, Colorado, employ 80
people, and generate approximately ten million dollars in sales
per year.
I am writing to ask your support in securing prompt and effective
Presidential action in respect to the steel import relief
recommended by the U.S. International Trade Commission on July
24, 1984.
Our industry is separate from but closely linked to the basic
steel industry. We are a major consumer of basic steel which
constitutes fully half the cost of our products. We recognize
the need for import relief for the basic steel industry.
However, it is vital that the U.S. fabricated structural steel
industry not be devastated as a direct consequence of carelessly
designed relief measures implemented to protect basic steel.
Without concurrent and effective protection, our domestic
5,000,000 ton-per-year industry would almost certainly be
destroyed by the predictable surge in fabricated structural steel
imports seeking to avoid the recommended restraints on basic
steel imports.
The ITC relief recommendations to the President have merit but
are seriously deficient. In regards to fabricated structural
steel, the deficiencies are:
- The combination of structural shapes and fabricated
structural steel into a single group for quota purposes.
This will induce foreign producers to increase shipments
of the higher-valued fabricated structural steel to fill
the entire group quota. Also, the ITC proposed minimum
tonnages and quotas are far too large. These two factors
would in all likelihood lead to greatly increased imports
of fabricated structural steel.
AISC OF
5100 North Boyd Lake Avenue Loveland, Colorado 80537 303/667-6207
FOUNDED
1261
RUTLEDGE STEEL CO.
Page 2
- Fabricated structural steel is improperly defined,
omitting a key product tariff category--Tariff Schedule of
the U.S. (TSUS) No. 653.00. This omission effectively
precludes protection of fabricated structural steel since
virtually all fabricated structural steel can be
classified as TSUS No. 653.00 by shipping building or
bridge components as a kit on a single vessel (i.e.," as
an entirety").
Our need then is an effective and comprehensive quota for
fabricated structural steel. This will insure our not being
injured by needed protection for the basic steel industry.
Specifically, our need for fabricated structural steel is as
follows:
- a separate quota
- coverage of all fabricated structural steel tariff
categories (add TSUS 653.00 to TSUS 609.84, 609.86, 652.94
and 652.96); and allocation thereof based on 1973-1976 as
base years.
I respectfully request your help in connections with these vital
matters.
Sincerely,
RUTLEDGE STEEL COMPANY
Ean E.M Rutledge
President
de
AISC OF
5100 North Boyd Lake Avenue Loveland, Colorado 80537 303/667-6207
FOUNDED
1261
Max Hugel Enterprises, Inc.
1730 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Suite 1125
Washington, D.C. 20006
(202) 429-1984
DETERMINED TOBE
September 18, 1984
E.O.1320
BYNARA 60B
4/26/11
PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL
The Honorable Michael K. Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff and Assistant
to the President
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mike:
Enclosed herewith please find a copy of a commentary that
appeared in the Manchester Union Leader on September 18.
I think all of us must be aware that a campaign is not over
until the polls are closed. While we have a great opportunity, we
also must be certain that the organizations we have in place on the
grassroots level do not take this race for granted and are out there
making absolutely certain that no stone is left unturned.
We must make sure that we get the turnout on election day.
Best personal regards,
Sincerely,
me
Max Hugel
Enclosure
THE UNION LEADER, MANCHESTER, N.H. - Tuesday, September 18, 1984
Republicans
Must Beware!
By MAX HUGEL
URRENT POLLS indi-
C
cate the Reagan-Bush
team well ahead of the
Mondale-Ferraro tick-
et. If true, this is the
greatest opportunity the Republi-
cans have had in years to make
significant gains in both the
House and Senate which is essen-
tial if President Reagan is to get
his programs en-
acted in the next
four years. This
can be done pro-
viding the cam-
paign strategists
take advantage of
this great opportu-
nity.
But many of
the experts and
knowledgeable political profes-
sionals I have talked to are very
much concerned about these
polls. They tell me polls are just
polls. They can be interpreted
and analyzed differently, de-
pending on how the questions are
asked and reported. And depend-
ing on one's motive they can be
reported for the purpose of lull-
ing Reagan supporters and work-
ers into complacency and inac-
tivity.
THE DEMOCRATS, they
say, are going all-out in voter
registration drives and if there is
a low turnout because the Rea-
gan voters stay home on election
day, thinking Reagan is an easy
winner, the result could be a
Mondale victory with a Demo-
cratic House and Senate.
This has happened before.
Remember what happened to
candidate Thomas Dewey, a sure
winner? He lost to Harry Tru-
man.
Mr. Hugel is an adviser in the
Reagan-Bush campaign and for-
mer CIA deputy director.
LUIS FRANCO
11613 SUNGLOW STREET
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CAL.
90670
(213) 699-5260
September 15, 1984
Mr. Michael Deaver
Chief of Staff
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Cier
Dear Sir:
Enclosed herewith please find additional material which I hope
will be considered toward a Medal of Freedom award.
May I also notified you that I have received a scroll from Mayor
Tom Bradley of the City of Los Angeles, Cal. which reads:
MAYOR'S CERTIFICATE OF
APPRECIATION
AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES I AM PLEASED TO RECOGNIZE
ACTIVITIES OF
LUIS FRANCO
WHO IS AWARDED THIS MAYOR'S CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FOR
OUTSTANDING EFFORTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS WHICH HAVE BEEN OF
GREAT BENEFIT TO YOUR COMMUNITY AND PARTICULARLY TO THE CITY
OF LOS ANGELES. YOUR COMMUNITY SPIRIT AND INTEREST HAVE HELPED
MAKE OUR CITY A BETTER PLACE IN WHICH TO LIVE AND HAVE GREATLY
ASSISTED ME IN CONDUCTING THE AFFAIRS OF THIS CITY.
DATE SEPTEMBER 1984
signed TOM BRADLEY
SEAL
MAYOR
MAY I ALSO INFORM YOU THAT IN THE PAST I HAVE RECEIVED OTHER
RECOGNITIONS FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES, BUT ALSO FOR POW MIA CONCERNS.
THE AMERICAN EX PRISONERS OF WAR, A NATIONAL ORGANIZATION CHARTERED
BY CONGRESS HAVE BESTOWED ON ME THE FOLLOWING COMMENDATIONS:
so. CALIF. CHAPTER NO. ONE, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, NATIONAL AWARD,
COMMANDERS AWARD, ETC. THE CALIFORNIA CONGRESS OF PARENTS, TEACHERS
AND STUDENTS AWARD FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO EDUCATION.
AS I EXPLAINED BEFORE, I REALLY HAVE NEVER BEEN AN EGOTISTICAL PERSON,
BUT MY CONTRIBUTIONS ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS FOR MANY WORTHWHILE CAUSES
WERE DONE MAINLY TO HELP OUR FELLOWMEN AND FELLOWWOMEN. HOWEVER,
AFTER so MANY YEARS, SINCE THE END OF WORLD WAR TWO WHEN I WAS LIBER-
ATED FROM A PRISONER OF WAR CAMP I NEVER ASKED FOR ANY AWARDS,
MANY PERSONS HAVE TOLD ME THAT "HE WHO DOES NOT SPEAK, GOD DOES NOT
HEAR", CONSEQUENTLY THE REASON FOR MY FRANK REQUESTS TO YOUR OFFICE.
P.S.- other material has Previously Been Sent TO
LUIS FRANCO
Bill SITMAN.
ETTER-WRITER USES 'DIPLOMATIC PERSUASION'
Enlists Aid Captive U.S. Servicen 7
tress" was war to the 23-year-old en-
The conversation turns toward
and to immediately repatriate the
of war acts as a neutra
BY KEITH TAKAHASHI
Franco's man letter-writing
sick and wounded, as defined by the
ry to help prisoners and
Times Staff Writer
gineer-gunner.
But the young U.S. Army Air
articles, and also to furnish a com-
It is the Internationa
SANTA FE SPRINGS-Luis J.
campaign to aid POWs of all nation-
to which Franco credits
Force staff sergeant's feeling of de-
alities.
plete list of all prisoners and also
in German POW camps.
ranco viewed the war from a van-
tachment was shattered forever dur-
Past campaigns asking for the
known missing in action of armed
If
This month is particu
age point high above the clouds.
ing a "maximum effort" bombing
complete list of prisoners and re.
conflict to the proper parties
.
according to Franco.
Bombs plummeting toward targets
mission high over Berlin at the close
lease of the sick and wounded have
"The proper parties," according to
meet in Geneva to atte
ar below, ugly bursts of antiaircraft
of World War II.
been primarily directed at specific
Franco would be the governments of
up new rules for treat
ire and the powerful, pulsing throb
The war ended abruptly for Fran-
leaders and governments, he said.
the prisoners. and missing in action
tims of guerrilla and e
the engines of a B-17 "Flying For-
CO on May 19, 1944. "We were
Franco believes the most effective
as well as the International Commit-
addition, discussions
knocked out of the air by four ME-
approach is that of "diplomatic per-
tee of the Red Cross in Geneva,
the expansion of the tr
SOUTHEAST OFFICE
109s" (German fighter planes), he
suasion."
Switzerland.
soner of war category
said.
Those nations which agreed to the
World opinion, Franco believes
can turn the situation in favor of im-
present articles.
301 E. Florence Ave, Downey 90240
Today, as he sits in his modest
articles of the Third Geneva Con-
Franco says experts
hone, All Departments: 923-9711
11613 Sunglow St. home, Franco
vention are now receiving letters
prisoned servicemen.
difficulty in working
talks about the suffering he endured
from Franco.
The International Committee, an
ments with North Vi
Angeles Office - Toll Free:
In particular, Franco is requesting
all-Swiss organization, supervises
as a POW almost 28 years ago and
maintains that the In
his concern over the plight of Amer-
signers of Geneva Articles to per-
the Geneva Conventions, works to-
Classified 639-1212
fliet is a civil war.
ican servicemen held prisoner by
suade the government of North
ward the development of humanita-
All Others 639-3131
Vietnam to "abide by the articles
rian international law, and in time
Please Turn to
the North Vietnamese.
Angeles Times
death.
ENLISTS
AID FOR CAPTIVES
those terrible moments
high over Berlin when he
and other members of the
flight crew bailed out of
their flaming bomber.
He recalls his German
captors, the endless inter-
rogation, meager meals
of
threats
Franco, who weighed 165
pounds when he left for
the bombing mission, was
down to 115 pounds when
he was liberated
later, near the end
of the war.
He claims disability
from injuries suffered
when he abandoned the
bomber and from treat-
ment at the hands of the
"I don't feel any bitter-
ness toward anyone,"
"How can I feel bitter
SUNDAY, MAY 7, 1972
Germans.
toward them (the Ger-
mans)? They were being
led." Nor does Franco say
he holds any feelings
against the North Viet-
namese or the U.S. role in
the Indochina War.
"When you have a hu-
manitarian cause you
can't take sides," he ex-
SECTION M
H
and
Franco said.
mlained.
Los Angeles Times
Continued from First Page
Springs resident said
Americans are treated as
"war criminals" and thus
are not accorded treat-
ment outlined in the Ge-
neva Convention to which
Hanoi is a signatory.
After two months of let-
ter-writing, response from
government officials has
begun arriving.
To date, favorable re-
sponse has been received
from Spain, Sweden, Lux-
embourg, New Zealand,
Switzerland, Denmark,
Norway, England, Canada,
Ireland, Mexico and West
Germany. "They're still
coming in," he commented.
Franco feels that the In-
a tional Committee
needs all the endorsement
Appeals to Cities
it can get.
Requests for resolutions
endorsing the work of the
Committee
International
have been sent to "stra-
tegic cities" throughout
the nation, he said.
Locally, Franco has ap-
pealed to Southeast area
cities for similar support.
Santa Fe Springs, Norwalk
and Los Angeles have re-
sponded to Franco's re-
Now disabled and under
medical care, Franco de-
votes much of his time to
his cam-
Reflecting on his exper-
iences, be remarked that
in a sense the families suf-
fered more than the
"My wife went through
more perhaps than I did.
She was taking care of the
children. We were suffer-
ing physically, but she
was suffering within her-
"They (the families) are
as much a part of the war
as the soldiers themselves.
"My interest began when
thought: are they going
to go through what I
Pausing, he leans for-
ward in his chair and
brings out files of letters,
newspaper clippings and
quest.
paign.
POWs.
self.
have?"
notes.
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2932 DAVENPORT STREET, N.W.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20008
September 18, 1984
Mr. Craig R. Helsing, Senior Adviser
to the Deputy Campaign Director
Reagan Bush 84
Washington D.C.
Dear Craig,
I am about to leave for New York and will see you on Monday,
but I wish to share with you information and comments on a critical
matter which requires in my estimate immediate attention by the
White House.
SUBJECT: Jewish electorate in 1984
State and Church issue
In 1980 40% of the 3.4 million Jewish voters voted for the Presiden
because Carter was bad on Israel (despite Camp David) and lousy
on economy.
In 1984 the issue of Israel is a washout since Mondale's past recor
on Israel (as a senator and Vice President) is excellent, just as
good as the President's. This is how the Jews see it.
Jews in US are predominantly liberal and in the past no Republican
candidate received more than 40% of the Jewish vote. Since Mondale
embraced Jackson and refused to criticize the Blacks for their
attitude toward Jews , those hardline liberals were willing to
drop Mondale because they got a slap in the face by the Blacks.
Following Dallas, the same liberals rejuvinated by pointing out tha
the issue of religion and State as presented by the President
and the danger of it to the Jews is much worse than the issue of
anti-semitism enunciated by the Blacks since Mondale would never
allow this to happen even if Jackson plays an important role
in Mondale's administration.
Despite the President's popularity, Jews can affect the outcome
of elections in Florida, New York, New Jersey, Pennsy lvania, California
and perhaps Illinois. The issue of State and Church among Jews
who suffered historically when the two were combined, and is closer
to their heart than issue of Israel since they feel it involves
them directly and those liberals are using that issue to convince
the elctorate that in his second term the President will listen
to those fundamentalists.
This to me represents a danger that the President who could have
gotten at least 40% of the vote may get less, and Jews may prevail
upon others (non-Jews) to vote against the President only due to th
issue.
RECOMMENDATION: Next week the President will send New Year's greeti
to the Jewish community, and should include something on this hot
issue of separation of Church and State. The President should meet
with the editors of the American Jewish Press and explain how he
sees that issue.
regards,
David Korn
Kn
P.O. Box 400
an:
135 North 6th Street
Bayfield, Wisconsin
54814
September 17, 1984
Dear Mr. Deaver:
Things continue to look very good for the Reagan-Bush campaign. I
hope you and the rest of the team will keep up the good work. I
know you will.
Sir, President Reagan's acceptance speech to the Republican Nat-
ional Convention was an outstanding one. Could you please pro-
vide me with a copy of that speech?
Thanks very much . Continued best wishes.
Sincerely,
John John Patrick McConnell
Need 9/21/84
Hon. Michael K. Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff and
Special Assistant to the President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
sent ale
September 19, 1984
MEMORANDUM TO BILL SITTMANN
RE:
J. Addison Fairfax
Per your request, I had Mr. Addison talk with Craig Helsing
in my office. Although Mr. Addison's main interest involves
graphic design, he would like to assist the Campaign in the
area of minority outreach. He will be called in for another
interview later this week and, I trust, assisting us in the
near future on a volunteer basis.
I will keep you posted if additional information is
forthcoming.
WASHINGTON
September 6, 1984
TO:
Lee Atwater
FROM:
BILL SITTMANN
Special Assistant to the President
and Special Assistant to the
Deputy Chief of Staff
This gentleman is back in the
country and would like very much
to work on the re-election.
Information
Action
Could you look over his credentials
and see if someone could give him
a call.
Thanks.
3:30 11:45 appt
THE PRESIDENT'S COMMISSION ON EXECUTIVE EXCHANGE
THE WHITE HOL SE
July 14,1982
Dear Mike:
922-6719
Attached is the resume of J. Addison Fairfax, a Graphic Designer
and Illustrator of some prominence. I think you will agree that
he has quite a distinguished background.
Mike, I believe this Administration could use Mr. Addison's talents
as a vehicle to communicate our goals to the black and minority
communities from the White House. I understand that he is an
impressive and articulate public speaker, as well. He could
combine all of his skills in an effort to portray the true
feeling of this Administration toward minority concerns.
Mr. Fairfax was brought to my attention by Colonel Hammack, who
was in charge of the military aids for the Inaugural. I share
Colonel Hammack's opinion that Jim Fairfax has great potential,
and, after due consideration, I suggest that he could be an
invaluable asset in this sensitive area.
Sincerely,
June
June G. Walker
Executive Director
6463 Rockshire Ct.
Wex. va 22310
Mr. Michael K. Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff
and Assistant to the President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
744 JACKSON PLACE, N.W.
WASHINGTON D.C. 20503
(202) 395-4616
J. ADDISON FAIRFAX
Graphic Designer/Illustrator/Fine Artist
Mr. Fairfax is a graphic designer and fine artist whose achieve-
ments have been widely recognized in graphic art and design as
well as fine arts. He is a native of Washington, D.C.
Mr. Fairfax's experience and knowledge in the area of graphic
design is vast having worked for more than 20 years for the
United States Marine Corps in the areas of Recruitment Adver-
tising and Public Relations. Mr. Fairfax's unique talents have
been responsible for many successful public relations and
advertising undertakings on behalf of the Marine Corps. Many
of his imaginative graphic approaches to problem solving have
not only brought credit and accolades to the Marine Corps but
have also been the basis for much recognition and numerous
awards being bestowed upon the artist. As testimony to Mr.
Fairfax's high degree of professional achievement in graphic
art and design a recent panel sponsored by the National Endow-
ment for the Arts to evaluate graphic design in the Federal
Government mistakingly cited works created and designed by
Fairfax as an example of high quality design and production
by a national advertising agency. One of Mr. Fairfax's most
recent achievements was being invited by the Civil Service
Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts to serve
on a panel evaluating applicants to the Federal Government
to work as illustrators in the grades of GS-5 through GS-12.
Mr. Fairfax is a former Marine who served in the Republic of
South Vietnam as a combat artist for the United States Marine
Corps. He has traveled extensively throughout the country
exhibiting his works of art, many of which are part of the
Marine Corps Art Collection. Some works have been included in
the second All-Marine Art in Vietnam Exhibit circulated by the
Smithsonian Institute. Works by Mr. Fairfax have also been
exhibited in the IBM National Minority Art Traveling Exhibition,
Cultural Art Exhibits at Reverend Jesse Jackson's Push Expo,
the 1977 Black History Exhibition at Goddard Space Flight
Center, Iowa State University and numerous national educational
organizations as well as national, regional, and local tele-
vision news and talk shows. Mr. Fairfax's works are also
permanently exhibited in the statehouse of the Fiji Islands,
Guadacanal; the Corporate Headquarters of the General Foods
Corporation, White Plains, New York and the Falstaff Brewing
Company Corporate Headquarters, St. Louis, Missouri. Illus-
trations and paintings by Mr. Fairfax will appear in the
Promise of Democracy to be published by Rand McNally and
Company.
Articles profiling Mr. Fairfax and his unique career as an artist
have been published in newspapers and magazines. Such articles
have appeared in the May 1971 issue of Ebony, the August 1972
issue of Jet magazine, the January 1973 issue of Encore, the July
1973 issue of About Time and the May 1978 issue of Eagle and Swan
magazine. He has been interviewed on many radio programs during
his visits to various parts of the country.
In addition to his military decorations, some of Mr. Fairfax's
awards include: a Gold Record presented by the Nashville Chamber
of Commerce for a record album jacket design; Artist of the
Year Award, Somerset Ltd., for artistic achievement and con-
tinuous work with youth; 1972 Freedom Foundation Award for the
painting "Positive Image"; and the 1970 Combat Correspondent's
Annual Award for the best art from Vietnam in the combat category.
He was also awarded two Navy Achievement Medals for his outstanding
performance in graphic design in Advertising and Public Affairs.