Ask the Scholar
Document scope · 1 page
Scholar
Ask about this object, its catalog metadata, its source description, or the page inventory.
For page-specific OCR and visual context, open one of the page chats.
Scholar Source Context
Document identity
localId
118569326
label
December 1984 Incoming (4)
core
doc
dtoType
document
citationUrl
pageCount
1
Source metadata
id
118569326
contentType
document
title
December 1984 Incoming (4)
citationUrl
identifierLocal
137
collections
Records of the White House Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff (Reagan Administration)
Michael K. Deaver's Correspondence Files
thumbnailUrl
largeImageUrl
imageCount
1
hasImages
yes
source
import
hasTranscription
no
Source extras
naId
118569326
coverageEndDate
logicalDate
1985-12-31
year
1985
coverageStartDate
logicalDate
1981-01-01
year
1981
levelOfDescription
fileUnit
recordType
description
ocrSource
nara-archive
Single page context
seq
1
pageIndex
0
type
document
mediaId
85c75fb5045f0bb6
ocrText
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
Digital Library Collections
This is a PDF of a folder from our textual
collections.
Collection:Deaver, Michael
Folder Title: December 1984 Incoming (4)
Box: 23
To see more digitized collections
visit: https://reaganlibrary.gov/archives/digital-library
To see all Ronald Reagan Presidential Library inventories
visit: https://reaganlibrary.gov/document-collection
Contact a reference archivist at: [email protected]
Citation Guidelines: https://reaganlibrary.gov/citing
National Archives
Catalogue: https://catalog.archives.gov/
WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Withdrawer
Collection Name Deaver, Michael: Files
KDB
9/9/2011
FOIA
File Folder
DECEMBER 1984 INCOMING (4)
F97-066/19
COHEN, D
13
Box Number
25
No of
Doc Date
Restrictions
ID
Doc Type
Document Description
Pages
RE FRANCIS MARIA (PAGE 1, PARTIAL)
1
ND
B6
118296 REPORT
JOSEPH VERNER REED TO REAGAN RE
2 12/8/1984 B1
118295 LETTER
MOROCCO
The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
WALSH AND LEVINE
COUNSELORS AT LAW
40 EAST 38TH STREET
NEW YORK, N.Y. 10016
ki December 14, 1984
(212) 889-8450
CABLE: LAWLEVI NEWYORK
TELEX: RCA 232983
The Hon. Michael K. Deaver,
Deputy Chief of Staff and
Assistant to The President
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Mr. Deaver:
I am enclosing an article I wrote for an Argentine
magazine on the election. I've been the lawyer for Argentine
Airlines and several of the state entities of Argentina for
25 years so I know the country very well.
I also have spent 50% of my life as a lawyer repre-
senting California institutions here in the east and sold
the Union Bank to Standard Chartered Bank. I also am co-
owner of the San Francisco Merchandise Mart and Clift Hotel
so I know California.
I thought this article might interest you.
Very truly yours,
Mr
Laurence W. Levine
LWL-JG
Enc. Analysis
AMFOOD PHARMACEUTICALS AND FARM CARTS
The 1985 Budget A Delayed Balance
what
Natural Resources and The State
Cattle Stock S: How Many and What For?
OF Stagflation
the Metropolis
The Irlands: Moonbeams From E Higher Lunacy
The Balance M Trade in Persosative
THE REVIEW
OFTHERIVERPLATE
-
Published in Buenos Aires Established THE 1891
No. 4270 - NOVEMBER 30, 1984
Comentarios epespañol: Pag 524
S
IS
CIGNO
::
CONTENTS
THE
PLATE
EDITORIAL
PAN, FAM & CAR
501
REVISTA DEL RIO DE LA PLATA
Food, Pharmaceuticals and Farm Carts
502
LEADING EVENTS
505
ESTABLISHED IN 1891
A JOURNAL DEALING WITH
t
ARGENTINE
NOTES ON NEWS
507
FINANCIAL, ECONOMIC, AGRICULTURAL,
The 1985 Budget: A Delayed Balance - Natural
POLITICAL AND SHIPPING AFFAIRS
Resources and the State: More Thinking and Less
Action Needed - Cattle Stocks: How Many and
ALSO DEVELOPMENTS IN OTHER
What For? - Stagflation in the Metropolis: -And
SOUTH AMERICAN COUNTRIES
a Plea for the Consumer Too - Moonbeams from
a Higher Lunacy: The Secret Bid for the Falklands
- On the Cheap - The Balance of Trade: Now Comes
P
NOVEMBER 30, 1984
the Hard Part - Inflation or Recession: A bogus
F
Vol. CLXXVI - No. 4270
Choice - Myths and the Conspiracy Theory
Buines 44 (Pta. Baja "A")
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
517
1176 BUENOS AIRES
Tel. 982-4961
ON THE LABOUR FRONT, S.S.N.
519
More Real Choice in Union Elections
POSTAL ADDRESS:
Casilla de Correo 294 (Suc. 13-B)
SANCOR PRIZES
519
1413 BUENOS AIRES
N
ARGENTINE REPUBLIC
REAGAN'S VICTORY ANALYSED, Laurence W.
Levine
521
Director:
t
ARCHIBALD B. NORMAN
POLITICS, L.R.
523
Board of Directors:
After the Consultation - What?
h
Vice-President, Archibald B. Norma:
o
Directors: Pedro J. De Simone, Crista
LOOKING BACK
526
Wnetrzak, Nicolás E. Kobrak;
75 Years Ago: Buenos Aires Provincial Finan-
Syndic: Luis Atilio Villamagna
Alternate Syndic: Jorge P.R. Villamagna
ces - 50 Years Ago: The Ocean Travel Tax -
25 Years Ago: Jujuy Votes
p
ra
Agents:
COLIN SHARP
FREIGHTS AND SHIPPING
528
S
s
(Honorary Agent)
Thoughts on ARA Robinson - Develop-
10 Winchester House - 16 Cambridge Park
fi
Twickenham TW12JE (MDDX), England
ments Regarding Sail-assisted Ships and
fi
Tel. (01) 891 3627
Robot Fleets.
o
S.S. KOPPE & CO Inc.
g
10 Stuyvesant Ave, Lyndhurst
COMENTARIOS
N J. 07071 USA
La Exportación de Inteligencia, N.Eriksson
524
y
International Advertising Consultants
Clio 1984
525
o
915 Carlton Tower - Carlton St.
Domenech, Cortese y Asociados
525
ti
TORONTO 2. CANADA
P
FRANK V. H. WYLIE
Casilla de Correo 52 V
a
Valparaiso Chile
2
are
to
till
Montevideo Office:
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION RATES
b
Dr. Alphonse Max
a
C. de Correo 903- Tel. 900351, 980882
n
MIEMBRO DEL
Argentina
$a. 9,900
D
C
CURRENT ISSUE
$a. 220
to
a
Back Number
$a.
300
to
te
Three Issues per Month
C.I.P.
m
Registro Nacional de la Propiedad Intelectual No. 251.336
T
REAGAN'S VICTORY ANALYZED
LAURENCE W. LEVINE
When I was in Argentina at the be-
lowered our tax rate (maximum now
for the Roosevelt, Humphrey, John-
ginning of October, I told my friends
50 per cent not 70 per cent), (capital
son and Kennedy families - all Demo-
and other people I met that Ronald
gains taxes now 20 per cent, not 50
crats.
Reagan would probably win the elec-
per cent). He has brought down infla-
6. - Foreign Affairs. Reagan enun-
tion by a very large majority and it
tion, boosted employment and facto-
ciated a foreign policy that is pragma-
might even be a landslide. I predicted
ry usage to 90 per cent. The dollar is
tic and real. People generally don't vo-
he would carry 45 of the 50 states.
strong - some say too strong - and he
te on foreign affairs. It generally, ex-
Former President Carter, who had
has done it in a "non" Republican way
cept in a war, has a low priority. They
been in Argentina the week before,
- by deficit financing. But instead of
vote on the economy. The British kept
said Walter Mondale would win, and
having to print money to finance the
Churchill in during World War II and
while I respected his devotion to his
deficit, dollars are financing it that are
voted him out in favour of the Labour
party, I think we knew that prediction
coming from the Eurodollar or domes-
Party as soon as the war was over,
was as big a dream as his seeing 12 foot
tic dollar market. Whatever the reason,
as pocketbook issues took over in im-
rabbits while out fishing!!
as for now, just prior to election the
portance. But despite the opposition
I thought it might be helpful to
economy was good. My own opinion
of the New York Times and Washing-
explain shortly why I think Reagan
is that the new administration has six
ton Post, which still do not unders-
won and in an Argentine context as
months to either reduce the deficit
tand Reagan's personal appeal, he has
the nation relearns politics and demo-
through taxes or a new tax, or we
pursued a policy of restrengthening
cracy to understand the results, for
shall see trouble. No country in the
the defense of the nation (some say
while the Democratic Party has a large
world has ever yet before been able to
He's spending too much and I agree)
majority of national registration, the
have these deficits for a long period of
and outlining how the U.S. will react.
country since 1952 has been governed
time and if they have to print money
The shooting down of two Libyan
most of the time by Republican Presi-
interest rates will rise. I do not believe
planes, arms to Egypt to stop Syria or
dents. Eisenhower in 1952-1960 (two
that interest rates will fall further. The
Libya, assistance to Israel in Lebanon,
terms); Kennedy then beat Nixon
public was willing to give him a chan-
the invasion of Grenada. I maintain
by 150,000 votes and Kennedy-John-
ce on his deficit financing. Reagan also
that this has always had the support
son in 1960-1968; Nixon in 1968-72;
insisted on lowering taxes.
of the American people even if it has
Nixon-Ford in 1972-76; Reagan 1980.
4. --- Leadership. Despite attacks
not had the support of the press and
Reagan, the ex-Democrat who CO-
to the contrary, Reagan has a good
the election confirmed it. Americans
founded and headed the Screen Actors
style of leadership. It is different than
know that they are the number one
Guild Union in California, won for the
most Presidents. He's less of an activist
country in the world and although
following reasons, in my opinion, in
and depends more on a team. He's like
they do not like war, they do not like
the order of importance:
a football coach, he picks a good team
to be bullied.
1. - His personal style and perso-
and gives them the guidelines and the
7. - The last reason I give for his
nality. That above all is the most im-
power to put them into order, and
winning is the failure of the Democra-
portant. Many people have tried to say
meets regularly with the team. Bet-
tic Party to run candidates that really
he is not smart, not intellectual, dumb,
ween him and his team, he has a youn-
represent the middle class of the coun-
etc. But he has a personal style that we
ger group of assistant presidents that
try. The leadership does not unders-
have not seen since FDR. He talks up,
follow the detail and really run the
tand the country. Ever since Adlai Ste-
not down, to people, he makes them
show. His personality allows this type
venson's defeat by Eisenhower in 1956,
feel at ease. He listens. He has a smile
of operation. He trusts them. Most
the candidates have been very left of
that is not phony. And, he is the best
politicians are activists by nature and
center and were nominated by the mi-
communicator we have had since FDR.
do not trust a staff with so much
norities in the U.S. who are very vocal
2. His attitude toward the coun-
power. The American public did not
but have few in number - according to
try. Unlike Carter, who lectured us
mind that a good staff ran the day-to-
the power that they exercise.
and preached to us about our faults,
-day operation.
They claim to represent more
Reagan stresses the good things about
than they really do. George McGovern
the country and brings out the natio-
5. - He has appealed to the mem-
was nominated by the youth of the na-
nalism in us without going either to
bers of the Democratic Party. I'm
tion led by Gary Hart as his campaign
the left or to the right. Americans are
going to explain in the next paragraph
manager. The American people rejec-
centerists and they do not like extre-
how the Democratic Party is in a sham-
ted him badly. He lost by nearly two
mists right or left. Reagan or his ad-
bles and how if they don't change,
to one. Kennedy won by a small
visors know that and he keeps a cente-
they are in for more trouble. But Rea-
amount and even he admitted that in
rist line. A resurgence of pride in the
gan, an ex-Democrat, spent the last
a recount he might have lost. But he
country has taken place during his
two weeks of the campaign, campaign-
represented the center of the party
term and all the polls show that. And
ing as an ex-Democrat among Demo-
even though he campaigned as a very
he is given credit for it. He has parti-
cratic voters seeking their votes. And,
great Liberal. Again, he had a persona-
cularly captured the generally working
he obtained 40 per cent of the so-called
lity that was hard to beat but he was a
class Democrats and Independents and
Jewish community; a good percentage
centerist. Carter ran on a moral ticket
as I explain later, the youth.
of the ethnic Spanish, Puerto Rican
against the organisation which he said
3. The economic policies have
and Black communities; and with that
was corrupt and he gave Vietnam and
been working - so far. Despite all the
percentage the Democrats could not
Watergate as the two examples of the
protests to the contrary and all the
win. He used Harry Truman's train
corruption of the system. When he
prophets of both parties that these de-
(and took it out of a museum to do it).
came to Washington he refused to
ficits would cause a disaster, he has
He gave awards in the White House
work with the leaders of his own party
THE REVIEW OF THE RIVER PLATE, NOVEMBER 30, 1984*
521
saying that they had been against him
little credibility outside of Georgia and
emigrated north to work in the defen-
and his Georgia team could do the job.
to nominate him in face of all that his-
se factories and experienced freedom
They couldn't. Carter was the second
tory showed again poor leadership.
and lack of bigotry never wanted to re-
President in power to be defeated.
Mondale cancelled the nomination.
turn home. And the Puerto Ricans in
Hoover was the first. Now Mondale
The third mistake was the nomination
1947, when given a certain type of in-
was nominated and he was the wrong
of Geraldine Ferraro as Vice President.
dependence, began migrating to the
candidate. Everyone will tell you that
She was not Mondale's first choice. In
east to find work. So because of World
and did tell you that but he had for
fact, he did not like her and as the
War II, the entire ethnic pattern of the
the first time in American political his-
campaign wore on Mondale rarely
country changed. The west and south-
tory, the backing of the major unions
mentioned her name. And during de-
west began as the new America and
prior to a convention nomination.
bate 2, Reagan boasted that George
the eastern cities began getting black
Without that he never would have
Bush was his Vice Presidential candi-
and Puerto Rican migration. Because
been nominated.
date and capable of taking his place in
of black immigration north, many nor-
The major American unions have
the event of an emergency. Mondale
therners moved south and brought
traditionally backed the Democratic
would not use her name in reply.
their business with them. So by 1968,
candidate and been a major source of
Mondale, after refusing to take
when Barry Goldwater from Arizona
finance and votes. But they waited for
Hart as his Vice Presidential candidate
ran as the first Conservative, he had an
the convention to nominate a candi-
should have taken Senator Ernest Ho-
enormous following from the new
date. This time they designated Mon-
Ilings of South Carolina. But the very
middle class, mostly white. Since then
dale before the primaries because
local women's groups and Tip O'Neil,
27 states of the south, southwest and
without them, Hart would have won.
the leader of the House of Represen-
west control our elections. All have
They made a terrible mistake. The
tatives pushed on the idea of a woman.
voted Republican since 1968. That is
workers in the unions and the middle
Mondale said that if it was to be a
the new middle America.
class did not like that. But the unions
gave Mondale the money to win the
woman, he wanted Diane Feinstein,
The Democrats have not recogn sed
primaries. He thought that with union
the Mayor of San Francisco. But his
that and have not developed that cons-
aides said that a thrice married lady of
tituency. They are still relying on the
backing he needed to win only the
excellent credentials married to a man
industrial northeast and the minorities
first four primaries and it was all over.
in the real estate business, would not
but the minorities running the party
Well he lost them and he nearly lost
the nomination as the workers did not
be accepted too well in a family orien-
rather than being a part of it with the
follow the leaders when they could
tated society. (Reagan has been divor-
middle class in control. The middle
vote secretly. Gary Hart had nearly as
ced only once!) The fact that Feinstein
class do not like this.
is also Jewish did not really play a de-
many delegates going into the conven-
The Republican Party today is no
tion as did Mondale. And, instead of
termining factor. Her husband's real
longer the party of the oligarchs from
estate business was a concern to the
picking Hart as his running mate which
the east and midwest. It is this new
Hart expected and would have taken,
Mondale people. So he chose a lady
middle class whose fathers were Demo-
Mondale remained furious at Hart for
that had campaigned for the job for a
crats. One look at Reagan's cabinet
causing him all that trouble and he
year. The trouble was that she never
will show you that.
decided to choose a woman. I believe
disclosed her personal interests and
Nobody today can tell you if this
instead of being a poor lady from
that Hart represented the very same
is temporary or permanent change in
Queens, she turned out to be a partner
youth he represented as McGovern's
American politics. The switch of the
of her husband's in the real estate bu-
campaign manager 20 years ago, but
middle class to the Republican Party
siness and among other things she for-
now that youth was out working and
or whether it is a phenomena of the
got to pay a great deal of taxes and her
they are now middle class America
Republican candidate Ronald Reagan
husband suffered from adverse publici-
centerists. They voted for Reagan.
we will know more at the end of his
ty on some of his deals and associates.
have voted for Hart.
second term and when we see who
(Exactly what they had feared from
Mondale was nominated but made
emerges as the candidate after Rea-
Feinstein). That publicity became
three mistakes, all in the same week of
gan and what direction the Republi-
worse as the campaign grew and ins-
the convention, which I believe made
can Party takes. You will be able to
tead of this being a great asset, she was
it impossible for him to recover. First,
follow all of this by watching five
a liability.
he tried to fire Mr. Charles Mannett,
candidates that want to win in 1988.
the Chairman of the Democratic Na-
8. - I've told many people that
George Bush, the Vice President, who
tional Committee. Mannet gathered all
the Democratic Party after World War
ordinarily has a lock in the nomina-
the major contributors that he had
II began losing its base of power - the
tion as the heir apparent. But Bush
put together and they told Mondale
middle class. Because of World War II,
is originally from Connecticut and is
that they wanted Mannett or else.
20 million people left the cold east
a transplanted Texan. He is the candi-
Mannett stayed. But it showed poor
and midwest to be trained in bases in
date of the middle and still as of today
judgement on Mondale's part. The
the south, southwest and west. After
is not completely trusted by the new
second mistake was that Mondale
the war they wanted to live there and
so-called right. Senator Dole of Kansas
wished to reward Bert Lance, the
did not return home. In addition, be-
who ran with President Ford as his
head of the Georgia Democratic
cause of the fear of German bombers,
Vice Presidential candidate and lost.
Party who had raised $ 4 million for
the major defense factories were mov-
He is Chairman of the Senate Finance
Mondale and he nominated him to
ed to the States of Washington and Ca-
Committee, a powerful job. He is con-
be the head of the campaign in the
lifornia. Boeing from Brooklyn, New
sidered a person to the right of center.
South. The rest of the party screamed
York to Washington. Douglas to Cali-
Senator Howard Baker of Tennessee,
and editorially all over the country,
fornia. The workers in the millions
the head of the Senate, who is retiring
Mondale was vilified. Lance is that
who went there never wanted to re-
now to spend the next four years cam-
very capable man who was the gray
turn and California, the home of the
paigning to be the Republican nomi-
eminence behind Carter. The trouble
movies and the oranges became our de-
nee. He is considered the most expe-
is that he was indicted and had to
fense state with ex soldiers and defen-
rienced. And, Congressman Jack Kemp
leave the government in disgrace. Even
se workers.
of Buffalo, New York, who is consi-
though he was never convicted, he had
After the war, the blacks that had
dered the most conservative of the lot.
Pumpkin Hill
Warner, New Hampshire 03278
Michael Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff
THE WHITE HOUSE
December 13, 1984 Teli
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. Deaver:
Your presentation on CBS-TV's "Night Watch" was
excellent. The President is fortunate in the loyality and
effectiveness of his Deputy Chief of Staff.
Your Assistant William Sittmann has notfied that
my memorandum to you of November 15, 1984, based on my proposed
"Reagan Peace Plan" of March 9, 1981 and recommending the crea-
tive initiative of a Christmas Eve Message of Peace and Goodwill
to the tension-ridden Middle East, has received the consideration
of appropriate members of the White House staff. I am disappointed
that it will not be possible for the President to issue the message
at this time.
Would you kindly take a few minutes to review the
enclosed copy of the Addendum recently supplied to the White House
Personnel Office. My record on behalf of Ronald Reagan, the Republican
Party, and my country, the United States of America, is indicated.
As you have openings in senior positions in international
relations, such as the U.S. Mission to the United Nations, I would
appreciate an objective evaluation of the potential of my service in
President Reagan's second term, when appropriately the emphasis will
be the place of Ronald Reagan in history.
I do hope that sometime soon I can have the privilege
of a personal interview with you and the President.
Sincerely yours,
F. Maria
FM/
Francis Maria
Enclosure: Addendum to Personnel File
P.S. Because of recent headlines, I trust that your advisors gave full
weight to the favorable impact on our Economy and Budget, on miti-
gating terrorism and anti-Americanism, and on improving relations
with the Soviet Union and with the third world, and on the political
support of the great majority of citizens as well as the international
community that would come with this peace initiative.
WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name
Withdrawer
Deaver, Michael: Files
KDB 9/9/2011
File Folder
DECEMBER 1984 INCOMING (4)
F97-066/19
25
COHEN, D
13
ID
Document Type
No of Doc Date
Restric-
Document Description
pages
tions
118296 REPORT
1
ND
B6
RE FRANCIS MARIA (PAGE 1, PARTIAL)
The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
ADDENDUM TO FILE OF FRANCIS MARIA, CANDIDATE FOR SENIOR LEVEL APPOINTMENT IN FOREIGN AFFAIRS
PERSONAL
Francis Maria, Pumpkin Hill, Warner, New Hampshire 03278
Social Security Number:
b(6)
Date of Birth: January 1, 1913
POLITICAL BIOGRAPHY
In credentials submitted to your office in 1981 early in the Reagan-Bush Administra-
tion, the following statement appears on page 2:
"Republican Party Service: longtime Republican Party worker on local, state,
and national levels. Has contributed creatively to the growth of his party.
Served in many national campaigns as Chairman of the Syrian/Lebanese American
and later the Arab American Heritage Committee. Among the earliest supporters
of Ronald Reagan's political candidacy."
Details and update follow.
1. Service to the Political Career of Ronald Reagan
Following Ronald Reagan's supurb address on behalf of the candidacy of Senator
Barry Goldwater for President, telegraphed Mr. Reagan urging that he become a
political candidate to meet the needs of the Republican Party and the country.
During the Reagan campaign for Governor of California, submitted creative sug-
gestions through brother Albert Maria of LaHabra, California, who served with
Ronald Reagan in the Army in World War 11. Among these was "Creative Republi-
canism" which was later used by other Republican Candidates.
Was active in both Reagan-Bush campaigns on state (New Hampshire) and national
levels ( Nationalities Division, Century Club, Ethnics for Reagan-Bush,
Had an affirmative role in the President's Peace Plan for the Middle East,
submitting the memorandum of March 9, 1981, and lobbying with key Republican
leaders for this historic and creative initiative.
Also, helped co-ordinate a significant lobbying effort by leaders in established
churches in the U.S.A. in support of the President's courageous stand against the
Moynihan-Lantos bills on the issue of the proposed moving of the U.S. Embassy
from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. As a concerned Republican has been long urging the
Reagan-Bush Administration to establish better relations and communications with
the established churches and urging the Church leaders to effect initiatives in
this desirable direction themselves.
Among the Blacks, the minorities and the religious groups, has taken advantages of
opportunities to explain the objectives and policies of the Administration, and
he feels strongly that historic progress toward justice and peace can be made
by President Reagan during his second term.
2. Service to the Republican Party and to Republican Candidates
ADDENDUM TO FILE OF FRANCIS MARIA
p. 2
2. Service to the Republican Party and to Republican Candidates (continued)
Registered Republican and longtime worker on local (Lowell and Medford, Massach-
usetts and Warner, New Hampshire), state (Massachusetts and New Hampshire) and
national levels. On all of these levels, worked for expansion of the party by
appealing to unions, minorities and ethnic Americans.
During Senator Leverett Saltonstall's and Governor Christian A. Herter's re-
election campaigns in Massachusetts, brought about significant labor and ethnic
participation for the first time on behalf of Republican candidates and this
historic advance became the basis of the national policy during the Nixon Admin-
istration, a policy which the Republican party has continued ever since.
During John A. Volpe's successful campaign for Governor of Massachusetts, applied
his original concept of a ''Human Relations Audit" to political polling and
strategy and its unusual success began a new trend in political campaigning. His
polling and political campaign recommendations for the Volpe 1960 campaign were
the major contents of a book by Professor Murray Levin of Boston University
entitled "The Alienated Voter".
According to Governor John A. Volpe, the failure of his re-election campaign to
utilize the volunteer services of Frank Maria resulted in his defeat by the
Democratic Party candidate Endicott Peabody. However, Governor Volpe made a
successful re-election campaign bid in 1965 in which much use was made of Maria's
political campaign experience and expertese.
Following the unexpected death of veteran Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers,
Frank Maria's strategy, especially his creative suggestion of the slogan "Keep a
Strong Voice in Congress", helped insure the success of candidate Congressman
F. Bradford Morse and the continuation of the Massachusetts 5th District in
Republican hands. The slogan "Keep a Strong Voice in Congress" later was
copied and used by Republican incumbents.
Besides activity in both Reagan-Bush campaigns, has been giving much time to aid
Republicans in the State of New Hampshire such as Governor John Sununu (two
successful campaigns), Representative Judd Gregg (two successful campaigns for
Congress) and Senator Gordon Humphrey (1984 successful re-election campaign).
Besides the successful Republican candidates already cited, has contributed to the
political success of other well-known Republicans such as former Massachusetts
Attorney General and U.S. Senator Edward W. Brooke and former Lt. Governor
and Attorney General of Massachusetts Eliot Richardson.
POLITICAL REFERENCES
See page 3 of Addendum.
ADDENDUM TO FILE OF FRANCIS MARIA
P. 3
Political References
U.S. Senator Edward W. Brooke
The Honorable John H. Sununu
1919 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Goveror of New Hampshire
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 887-1400
State House
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-2121
William Baroody, Jr., President
American Enterprise Institute
1150 17th Street, N.W.
202
Washington, DC 20036
(303) 862-5800
The Honorable George H.W. Bush
Vice President of the United States
The White House
Washington, DC 20501
U.S. Representative Silvio Conte
2300 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-5335
The Honorable Margaret Heckler, Secretary
Department of Health and Welfare
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20201
U.S. Senator Gordon J. Humphrey
531 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-2841
U.S. Senator Paul Laxalt
323 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-3542
F. Bradford Morse, Administrator
International Development
United Nations
New York, NY 10017
(212) 906-5791
Laszlo Pasztor, Chairman
National Ethnic Voters Volunteer Program,
Reagan-Bush '84
700 7th Street, S.W., Apt. 529
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 429-2096
Ambassador Eliot Richardson
1100 Crest Avenue
McLean, VA 22101
(703) 528-5745
The Honorable William L. Saltonstall
388 Summer Street
Manchester, MA 01944
(617) 526-7111
UNCLASSIFIED
be sure
WHITE HOUSE SITUATION ROOM
this is
DTG: 131151Z DEC file 040305
PAGE 01
COB BERN 7669
SIT318
AN008071
TOR: 348/1235Z
DISTRIBUTION: DEAV /001
WHSR COMMENT: MR. DEAVER--
OP IMMED
DE YEKOHR #7669 # 3481152
0 131151Z DEC 84 ZYH ZFF - 4
FM COB BERN
TO THE WHITE HOUSE
UNCLASSIFIED
FOR MIKE DEAVER FROM COB BERN:
REGRET TO INFORM YOU THAT THE HOTEL MONT CERVAN IS BOOKED
DURING THE PERIOD 20-26 DECEMBER AS ARE MOST OF THE OTHER
MAJOR HOTELS IN ZERMATT. AN ALTERNATIVE POSSIBILITY IS THE
HOTEL ALLALIN IN ZERMATT RATED FOUR STARS BY THE SWISS HOTEL
ASSOCIATION. WE HAVE PHONED THIS HOTEL AND TENTATIVELY BOOKED
THE FOLLOWING ACCOMMODATIONS PENDING REPLY FROM MR. CANZERI:
ONE DOUBLE ROOM AT THE RATE OF SWISS FRANCS 54 PER PERSON (RATE
INCREASES TO SF 75 PER PERSON FROM 22 DEC), AND ONE SINGLE ROOM
AT THE RATE OF SF 60 PER PERSON (RATE INCREASES TO SF 110 PER
PERSON FROM 22 DEC). WE HAVE ASKED THE HOTEL TO HOLD THESE
ROOMS A COUPLE OF DAYS FOR US FOR THE PERIOD 20 DEC UNTIL 26 DEC
(ASSUMING DEPARTURE ON 27TH) UNTIL WE HEAR FROM YOU.
JIM LAWLER SENDS PERSONAL HOLIDAY GREETINGS TO FORMER AMBASSADOR
FAITH WHITTLESEY.
UNCL ASSIELED
fiee
STATE OFFICEOF OF THE OF RESIDENT* SIGNATURE STATES UNITED THE
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION
Washington, D.C. 20503
o
December 14, 1984
file
MEMORANDUM FOR: DONNA BLUME
mood
FROM:
MICHELE M. ST. DENIS
SUBJECT:
FACILITIES EXPENDITURES
Attached you will find the summary of your Facilities Expenditures
for the month of November, 1984. This monthly total is summarized
below, with both the expenditures and number of service requests.
For your records, GSA hourly labor costs for FY 85 are as follows:
Movers
$12.90/hour
Craftsmen
$19.06/hour
Sheet Metal Workers
$20.57/hour
If you have any further questions or comments regarding this
Facilities Summary or requests in general, please feel free to call
me at (456)-7130.
TOTAL:
November: -0-
Attachments
Office of Michael K. Deaver
1F1/WW
MRS. TOBIN ARMSTRONG
December 12, 1984
Mr. Michael K. Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff and
Very
Assistant to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Mike:
Thank you so much for sending me the photograph with
its lovely inscription. It would take more time than
you have for me to express what an absolutely superb
job you have done in the first four years in earning
the next, and I am sure in insuring that the great
President continues the finest leadership our country
has had in my memory.
Your accomplishments are all the more amazing -- and
appreciated! -- because they are invariably associated
with self-effacement.
Happiest of holidays, best of New Years to you and
Carolyn, and with gratitude and admiration.
Sincerely,
anne
Anne Armstrong
armstrong ranch
armstrong, texas 78338
to MKD
call Hay
found
John T. Hay
President
California Chamber of Commerce
DB why hauthis do letter
e of
addressed tem?
November 26, 1984
Sittman
silei
Mr. Edwin Meese III
Counsellor to the President
Rx
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Ed:
Please let me know what effort should be generated out here
in your behalf for the Attorney General's position. I think
you can now be assured of the Senate clearance but we don't
want to leave one stone unturned. It will be great to have
you there, and well-deserved I might add.
We're going to have a very large delegation of board members
and spouses attend the inaugural events January 18-22. We have
a Satellite Suite and 63 rooms reserved at the Washington Hilton.
Anything you can do to get us some good inaugural tickets would
be greatly appreciated. We'll have around 100 people. If you can
secure any number for our use it would be most helpful. Enclosed
is our 1984 "Leaders". Our 1985 line-up will be:
Tom Paton, Chairman of the Board
Jim Dickason, 1st Vice Chairman
Howard Marguleas, 2nd Vice Chairman
Jack Diepenbrock, 3rd Vice Chairman
Ed, I hope you and Ursula will be able to join our group at one
of our get-togethers while we're in Washington. I'll keep you
posted as events develop.
Best regards,
John ph T. Hay
JTH: jmc
Enclosure
1027 10th Street, 4th Floor
P.O. Box 1736
Sacramento, CA 95808
(916) 444-6670
(215) 676-2785
Maurice S. Dovberg
9889 Bonner Street
Philadelphia , Pennsylvania 19115
#80
December 11, 1984
Mr. Michael K. Dever
Deputy Chief of Staff
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington , D.C. 20500
Attention : Deputy Chief of Staff Michael K. Dever :
Dear Mr. Dever :
My request is for an interview with you.
My situation is very special and rare. I have been advised," Only
the President can help you, you have already exhausted every possible
approach, including four years of appeals to discuss this urgent
matter with the Hon. President Ronald Reagan.' Prior to the Election
of 1984, I received a letter from a White House Aide telling me
the President was too busy to grant me an interview. I accepted
that, realizing that President Reagan was heavily involved with
his re-election efforts and his campaign. As a constituent of
President Reagan, I was happy for his victorious results to serve
our nation for a second term as President and Executive Chief of
State.
You will find our interview very important, timely, enlightening
and nostalgic .
May I assure you, I am not a person who seeks publicity. With
this Sincere and Personal assurance, I shall look forward to
your invitation, and the pleasure of our interview.
With my very kindest personal regards, and my best wishes,
I remain,
Sincerely
MSD/ dld
Maurice S. Dovberg
Research Scientist, Inventor ,
Former National Business Administrator,
Economic Advisor, National Highway
Safety Causes - Technology Implementations
Life Saving Safety Standards.
mosaw
Joseph Verner Reed
Ambassador of the United States of America
Rabat, December 7, 1984
Mr. Michael K. Deaver, Jr.
Assistant to the President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mike,
I am enclosing a letter of December 8 to the President
which I plan to share with a few carefully chosen USG
officials interested in Morocco.
Life and times in the Kingdom have been difficult
enough since the Oujda Accord without the recent organized
campaign to disrupt our efforts for America. My purpose
in writing is therefore to set the record straight. You,
on behalf of the President, were instrumental in my
coming to this particular post and will, I hope, conclude
that the "balance sheet" speaks for itself.
I look forward to seeing you when I get back for the
Holidays. Do you have ten minutes on Tuesday, December
18?
With best regards,
Jash
Stup Appt.
Yes
No
I
P.S. The original of my letter to the President has been
dispatched to the NSC.
Enclosures: As noted
WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name
Withdrawer
Deaver, Michael: Files
KDB 9/9/2011
File Folder
DECEMBER 1984 INCOMING (4)
F97-066/19
25
COHEN, D
13
ID
Document Type
No of Doc Date
Restric-
Document Description
pages
tions
118295 LETTER
2 12/8/1984
B1
JOSEPH VERNER REED TO REAGAN RE
MOROCCO
The above documents were not referred for declassification review at time of processing
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
Tenure in Morocco: A Balance Sheet
1981 - to date
The Reagan Administration and the American Mission to Morocco
have revitalized and restructured a dormant relationship. The
United States has rebuilt a web of important ties with one of the
first countries to recognize American Independence.
Milestones include:
-- Establishment of a Joint Military Commission to oversee and
rationalize military assistance.
-- A military exercise program important to the readiness of
U.S. forces in Europe which is our largest with any
non-allied nation.
-- An Access and Transit Agreement, signed in 1982, which gives
the United States access to Moroccan bases in case of need.
--- Opening of Moroccan ports to our Fleet, including over 60
major ship visits in the last three years.
-- Establishment of a Joint Economic Commission to encourage trade,
investment and coordinate economic assistance.
-- Voice of America. Culmination of long, delicate and difficult
negotiations to expand the VOA Station at Tangier into the largest
broadcasting facility in the Free World, giving the U.S.A. a 25-year
lease on this vital installation.
-- 66 percent growth in economic assistance to Morocco from FY-81
to proposed FY-85 level.
------------------------- Restructuring military and economic assistance to take account
of Morocco's staggering $11 billion in foreign debt and maximize
grants versus loans. Through constant pushing, grant aid has risen
from $29.2 million in FY-81 to a proposed $85.25 in FY-85 or 65
percent of present military and economic assistance.
-- A convention for cooperation in legal matters, the first signed
by the United States with an Arab or African State.
-- Establishment of the Moroccan/American Foundation on which
President Reagan serves as an Honorary Co-Chairman, in this case
with King Hassan.
---- Creation of the U.S. - Moroccan Bi-National Commission, the
first such Agreement entered into by the United States in thirteen
years.
--- Creation of close government-to-government ties through three
visits of King Hassan to the U.S.A. and a working visit by the Prime
Minister and senior cabinet members in February 1984. Nearly all
senior Administration figures, except the President, have also
visited Morocco (Bush, Shultz, Weinberger, Baldrige, et al).
- 2 -
Coda:
The Oujda Accord of August 13, 1984 has been and will be the test of
these structures that have been put in place with the U.S.A. and
Morocco. With careful management they will not only survive the
'marriage of convenience', but will strengthen with time. The
greatest challenge, in three years, has been development of a
nuanced diplomatic response to "union" with Libya to guard against
overreaction or punitive measures against Morocco which could put
the U.S.A.'s real, long-term interests in this strategic country at
risk. To date, careful, behind-the-scenes diplomacy in Fes and, to
an equal degree, Washington have kept the relationship on track in
this delicate period.
12/1/84
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
19 December 1984
Dear Mr. Deaver;
In light of the fact that you are not receiving suff-
icient ideas and input as to how you should run the
Inaugural I thought I should pass this on up the line
for your consideration.
I shall be only too happy to introduce you to the
authors of the enclosed document should you elect
to put into play any of their ideas. This would
allow you one on one contact in order to pick their
brains for expanded data.
In light of time constraints I recommend that you
contact NASA at your earliest convenience.
It goes without saying I shall be happy to assist in
any way possible.
Very Respectfully
Billi
Billie B. Shaddix
Mr. Michael Deaver
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
16 December, 1984
TO:
Billie B. Shaddix Director, Photographic Services
The White House, Washington
FROM:
Ron Thompson
Nikon, Washington
RE:
Inaugural Suggestions
Per your request for suggestions on Photo Ops for the
Inauguration, please find attached a schedule resulting from
interviews with various press personnel during the campaign and
various stops during the debates.
These are merely suggestions aimed at permitting the event to
equal-- in fact surpass-- events of the Long Hot Summer Of 1984.
A lot of details have to be worked out, but be aware various
members of "The Roddey E. Mims Memorial Committee" have
freely offered their time to this program.
If this crude outline is okay, please advise and we will begin
detail planning immediately.
Of course, you can just say "to hell with it," and group will
plan the normal conventional coverage of the event.
I am sorry this plan is offered so late, but please understand
that the various committee members drink occassionally and it
was hard to get them all sober at one time for consultation. I
was involved only because I don't drink anymore. Please keep my
name out of this whole affair, as I prefer to stay in the far,
far background.
Soberly yours,
Ron
Ron
19 Jan 1985 2200
President and Mrs. Reagan depart Andrews
Air Force Base for Cape Canaveral, FL.
19 Jan 1985 2215
President and Mrs. Reagan arrive Patrick
Air Force Base. Reception and flight briefing.
19 Jan 1985 2245
President and Mrs. Reagan arrive Pad 39B and
board Shuttle "Challenger." (If Challenger not
working, substitute may be used, but name WILL
BE changed to protect NASA credibility).
20 Jan 1985 0001
Challenger launches Presidential Inaugural party
into orbit. (Night launch permits live viewing by
residents of Southeastern U.S. Weather WILL BE
clear. Launch WILL BE on time.
20 Jan 1985 1000
Presidential party continues inspection of craft
and Whole Earth Survey. (Shuttle bay will be
converted to White House area for receptions and
all meals.
20 Jan 1985
Private swearing in ceremony. Time is open to
coincide with half-time of Super Bowl to permit
live TV coverage.
20 Jan 1985
After ceremony, ground based astronauts will call
President Reagan for live telephone chat. Time
open to coincide with end of Super Bowl. Open
coverage as space permits.
20 Jan 1985
Private celebration aboard Challenger. Closed
Coverage.
20 Jan 1985
Private staff time as required.
21 Jan 1985 1130
Presidential Party and Challenger execute landing
Mall Area, Washington, DC.
21 Jan 1985 1145
Presidential Party walks to West Front of U.S.
Capitol.
21 Jan 1985 1200
President Reagan receives oath of office West
Front Capitol.
21 Jan 1985 1205
Presidential remarks.
21 Jan 1985 1206
Total eclipse of The SUN. Combined military bands
render "Hail To The Chief" as 12 DOD Cobra Helos
create light and sound show above The Dome. Light
show consists of laser weaponry aimed to knock
out dissenting members of the Congress.
21 Jan 1985 1215
Eclipse terminates. Opposition party terminates.
21 Jan 1985 1216
Presidential remarks.
21 Jan 1985 1217
Presidential party departs West Front.
21 Jan 1985 1220
Presidential party boards new Air Force One --
(DC-10 has been in storage for two years in
basement of Air and Space Museum).
21 Jan 1985 1221
Air Force One departs using Pennsylvania Avenue
as runway. (This departure contingent upon waiver
of aircraft noise regulations by Arlington County
Board of Supervisors).
21 Jan 1985
Presidential Party views nationwide parade on
old Route 66 while enroute California.
21 Jan 1985
White House established for remainder of term
at The Ranch. Closed Coverage.
22 Jan 1985
Remainder of Washington moves to Southern California
for remainder of term. Closed Coverage.
****
Move to California by Washington personnel
contingent upon approval by California citizens.
(This may require military intervention).
****
Challenger will become part of static display at
Air and Space. Later will be moved via I-66 (with
three pilots to conform to HOV rules) to lobby of
Dulles Airport for perpetual display). (I-66 will
be used during rush hour to avoid delaying highway
traffic).
****
Use of Pennsylvania Avenue as runway may require
military force on local governments regarding
noise abatement procedures.
****
Because of landing weight limitations (and
passenger count restrictions for Washington air-
ports, all press and non essential personnel will
be ejected into orbit prior to Mall Landing. Later
recovery of personnel will be attempted on subse-
quent Shuttle Mission.
****
Admission of The Congress to California is based
of adpotion of "balanced budget" rules already in
effect in that state.
****
It is anticipated that Presidential Photographer
Mike Evans will remain in orbit to begin freelance
career.
****
By Presidential Decree, Minnesota will be abolished.
Grenada will become 50th State.
HUMAN EVENTS
422 First Street, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20003
ALLAN H. RYSKIND
Capitol Hill Editor
December 14, 1984
Mr. Michael K. Deaver
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
note
Dear Mike:
I want to thank you for arranging the interview
with the President, and giving us so much time.
I apologize profusely for not being able
to make it myself, not only because I really
did have some serious questions to ask, but
would very much have liked to have seen the
President, as well.
Believe me, it was only because I was absolutely
flat on my back from some intestinal disorder that I
didn't attend, and I was still hoping I could do it
at the last minute.
Again, thank you very much.
Tico
Cordially,
wean
Allan H. Ryskind
AHR:cg
file
Joseph Verner Reed
Am bassador of the United States of America
Rabat -
December 12, 1984
Dear Mike,
The prospect of having you visit the Kingdom following
inauguration is exciting. If you decide to come, you will
have R & R, the Big Hello and an adventure in this historic
land.
On another subject, I have skimmed the Gulley book
called "Breaking Cover" I understand Gulley worked for
four Presidents in the logistics/support field--Mike,
beware!
With every good wish,
Mr. Michael K. Deaver, Jr.
Assistant to the President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
21 Dec 1984
4001 Nebraska Avenue, N.W.
NBC News
A Division of
National Broadcasting Company, Inc.
Washington, D.C. 20016 202-686-5455
Roger Mudd
Siles
file
Dear Mike
\
your
When I failed,
my mother- in law
Succeeded
The Presidents Call
meant a great deal
not only to the t E.J.
But ALSO Hilda.
She was So Excited
She damn near canceller
the operation
Thank you 0 Mere Chistne
The Mum
AIRMARK CORPORATION
Till
4411 Empire Avenue, Hangar #6
Burbank, California 91505
(818) 841-1800 Telex: 662555
James E. Markel
December 19, 1984
President
Mr. Michael K. Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff and
Assistant to the President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mike:
Thank you for your letter of December 11.
Your interest is appreciated.
Best wishes for a happy holiday season and most
pleasant New Year.
Sincerely,
J James Markel E. Markel
JEM: ah
THE PILLSBURY COMPANY
EXECUTIVE OFFICES
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402
WILLIAM H. SPOOR
612/330-4621
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
December 19, 1984
Sele
Mr. Michael Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff
Office of the President
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mike:
Many thanks for taking the time to meet with me last Friday
regarding my interest in serving in the Administration.
I hope my areas of interest and experience were adequately
described and that it will be possible to find a mutual "fit"
as the needs of the Administration are identifed. If you would
like any additional information about me, please let me know.
Again, I am grateful for both your thoughts and counsel.
Best personal regards.
Sincerely,
Bue
WHSpoor: 1d
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 20, 1984
fill
Dear Mike,
Thank you for sending to me the commemorative
Inaugural license plates. I apprecite your
thinking of me.
Sincerely,
mike
Michael A. McManus, Jr.
Assistant to the President
The Honorable Michael K. Deaver
Assistant to the President and
Deputy Chief of Staff
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Mr. Terry D. Wright
Kitty Hawk, NC 1903
Wright Brothers
645 W. North Street
Piqua, Ohio 45356
December 17, 1984
Mr. Michael K. Deaver, Deputy Chief of Staff
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20013
Dear Deputy Chief Deaver:
I know that you are in charge of the planning of all major presidential
trips. I don't know if you were in charge of President Reagan's whistle-stop
tour through Ohio, but I wanted to congratulate you and your staff on a fine
job and a tremendous idea in a current day political campaign.
The expertness, style and thoroughness that was used in getting the President
through the Buckeye State was appreciated by all of us lucky enough to see
the President. Now, I read that you may be leaving the President's second
term so I just wanted to say thank you for your assistance in helping this
part of Ohio become the historic stop for the Reagan whistle-stop campaign.
I teach political science at a local college. I also write a weekly article
about area history for a local newspaper. I have enclosed a copy of one of
my articles concerning the Truman whistle-stop for your pleasure.
Being interested in political science I also collect items from all areas
of politics that are part of our American History. I enjoy using these items
in my class room teaching. May I respectfully request a personally autographed
photograph of you , Mr. Deaver, and a personally signed White House card? I
would like these items personally signed and not autopenned or secretarially
signed please. It would be an honor to add these items to my signed material
of President Harding, William Jennings Bryan and First Lady Mamie Eisenhower
among others.
I thank you for your time in reading my comments concerning the Reagan whistle-stop
campaign, for reading my article and for answering my request if it is possible.
Best of luck in your future endeavors.
Sincerely,
Terry D. Wright
Terry D. Wright
Enclosure
or
Recalling Truman's 'whistle-stop' campaig
TERRY WRIGHT
the case. Local candidates always
Lausche's sudden change in at-
anticipation of the President'
ounty Coordinator
enjoyed being seen on board the
titude
to Shelby County the Sidney
liver Corridor Committee
President's train as it traveled
Just as when President Reagan
were joined by the railroad I
through their districts. The 1948
visited here. great precautions
deputy sheriff's and a detail
President Truman departed on
campaign was no exception. When
were taken to assure President
National Guardsmen who pat
oard the Ferdinand Magellan for a
the Ferdinand Magellan arrived in
Truman's safety before his arrival.
the area where the train w
rain tour of the Mid-west on Oct.
the Miami Valley many local
Every section of railroad track
stop. The crowds were held ba
0. 1948. The President's trip would
Demôcratic candidates were
was thoroughly checked and every
the Secret Service.
ake him through Ohio. Illinois,
aboard.
spike between Dayton and Lima
In Sidney a crowd of 5.0
Minnesota. Wisconsin and West
Margaret Truman tells a funny
was nailed down before Truman's
cluding many children waited
Virginia. Campaigning by train was
story in her book. Harry S
visit.
than an hour to greet the Pre
till a very acceptable way for a
Truman" about the "whistle-stop"
Unlike President Reagan's trip
for a 20 minute stop at the
residential candidate to meet the
campaign tour in the Miami Valley.
through Miami and Shelby Coun-
Railroad station at the North
public, express opinions and obtain
The President's daughter said
ties. however. President Truman
crossing.
votes in 1948
many of her father's special assis-
had no pilot train ahead but there
Upon Truman's arrival h
Because of the popularity of cam-
tants were aboard the train of
was a watchman at every crossing.
plimented the people of Sid:
baigning by train on Oct. 11. the
course. such as Clark Clifford.
Truman arrived in Troy on Oct.
the vicinity for their sple
next evening, the Republican can-
Charles A. Murphy. Matt Connelly
11. The Troy Daily News reported
dustrial record during
didate for president, Thomas E.
and Charlie Ross as they entered
the President's train included 16
"The entire
Dewey. departed on board his own
the Ohio portion of the tour.
coaches. This special train stopped
that kind of
campaign train the Victory
These particular men would work
at the B & 0 Railroad Crossing on
grease Sidney appear
Special. from Albany to cover
on the President's speeches with
Union Street at 12:45 p.m.
said a delighted Truman.
Pennsylvania, Kentucky. southern
him in the dining room of the Ferdi-
Upon his arrival in Troy an
Truman's 10 minute sp
Illinois. Oklahoma, Missouri and
nand Magellan as the entourage
energetic Truman smiled and
Sidney included blasti
Michigan.
moved around the country
waved from the rear platform of
Republicans. as he did at a
Polls taken during these last few
Because national news coverage
the historic Pullman car to the
paign stops. "The Republ
weeks, of the campaign indicated a
on the campaign tour usually stated
large crowd from Union to Water
said the President. "seem
Dewey landslide. Just one month
the "fact" Truman was going to
Streets. Several hundred people
more interest in big profits
earlier. before these mid-October
lose. many Democrats running for
were gathered along the station
curbing prices. They are a
"whistle-stops." Elmo Roper stop-
local office along the way weren't
platform to greet the President.
discuss the issues of this call
ped syndicating his polls on the
sure they wanted to be seen with
The largest crowd in Troy to see
because they are on the wr
presidential race because Dewey,
Truman and thereby become
the President. however. stood on
of the issues."
"is almost as good as elected.
labeled a loser. One such candidate
the Gummed Products warehouse
Truman also blasted the
Because of this loser image
was Ohio's Democratic candidate
platform and waved to a cheerful
nothing 80th Congress" white
Truman had a difficult time raising
for Governor. Frank Lausche.
Truman,
campaign theme through
funds for these "whistle-stop" cam-
Margaret Truman tells us Frank
After leaving Troy the President
"whistle stops. The Presio
paign tours. In fact. prior to arriv-
Lausche was aboard the Ferdinand
passed through Piqua about an hour
added in Sidney. He wou
ing in the Miami Valley. Truman's
Magellan as the train approached
later. taking only 14. minutes to
rather have world peace
campaign train had stopped in
Dayton. Lausche planned to get off
travel from Troy to Piqua. Some 50
President. Truman sho
Oklahoma broke with little hope of
the train at a predetermined
people were assembled at the Piqua'
winning campaign techniq
raising the needed large campaign
destination so he would not be
station but were disappointed as the
ney and his adoptive style
funds to continue.
tagged with the loser image when
President did not stop nor come out
'em hell. Harry" which he
Two wealthy Oklahoma
Truman lost the election. Upon en-
and wave to those gathered.
on his own.
Democrats. Governor Roy- J. Tur-
tering the Miami Valley Lausche
The President's train sped on to
After ending his speech
ner and W. Elmer Harber. gave a
was surprised by the large crowds
Sidney for a scheduled stop.
President Truman introdu
party in the Ferdinand Magellan
gathered to greet the President. An
Many dignitaries from Piqua
Boss' : Mrs. Truman.
and raised enough money not only
astonished Lausche asked Presi-
such as Postmaster Harry E.
daughter Margaret to the
for the rest of the trip but for the
dent Truman if these crowds were
Croner. former Mayor Joseph
tive audience. Then he hur
next one as well.
usual. The President admitted he
Thoma. George Hendricks and John
encouraged the Shelby Code
Thus, on Oct. 11. Truman found
had seen larger crowds along the
Gerard. clerk in charge of the Pi-
vote for Truman by saying
himself in Ohio campaigning his
way. Gubernatorial candidate
qua Post Office were on hand in Sid-
be troubled by the housing
way north from Cincinnati along the
Lausche said they were the largest
ney to welcome the President.
- I can stay in the White
Great Miami River on the tracks of
crowds he had ever seen in Ohio and
Elaborate preparations were
you vote for me.
the B & O Railroad.
Lausche wisely decided to stay on
arranged in Sidney for a special
Truman ended his visit
The President was arriving in the
the train with the President past his
reception provided for by a commit-
County by being kept bus
Miami Valley with many
original destination. President
tee headed by E.C. Amos. publisher
hands with children held
dignitaries on board as was usually
Truman smiled with pleasure at
of the Sidney Daily News. Also in
platform by their parent
Truman's 'whistle-stop' campaign
VRIGHT
the case. Local candidates always
Lausche's sudden change in at-
anticipation of the President's visit
ordinator
enjoyed being seen on board the
titude.
to Shelby County the Sidney Police
Committee
President's train as it traveled
Just as when President Reagan
were joined by the railroad police.
through their districts. The 1948
visited here. great precautions
deputy sheriff's and a detail of 26
Truman departed on
campaign was no exception. When
were taken to assure President
National Guardsmen who patrolled
erdinand Magellan for a
the Ferdinand Magellan arrived in
Truman's safety before his arrival.
the area where the train was to
the Mid-west on Oct.
the Miami Valley many local
Every section of railroad track
stop. The crowds were held back by
President's trip would
Demôcratic candidates were
was thoroughly checked and every
the Secret Service.
through Ohio. Illinois.
aboard.
spike between Dayton and Lima
In Sidney a crowd of 5,000 in-
Wisconsin and West
Margaret Truman tells a funny
was nailed down before Truman's
cluding many children waited more
mpaigning by train was
story in her book Harry S
visit.
than an hour to greet the President
acceptable way for a
Truman" about the "whistle-stop"
Unlike President Reagan's trip
for a 20 minute stop at the B & 0
candidate to meet the
campaign tour in the Miami Valley.
through Miami and Shelby Coun-
Railroad station at the North Street
opinions and obtain
The President's daughter said
ties. however. President Truman
crossing.
many of her father's special assis-
had no pilot train ahead but there
Upon Truman's arrival he com-
the popularity of cam-
tants were aboard the train of
was a watchman at every crossing.
plimented the people of Sidney and
train on Oct. 11. the
course. such as Clark Clifford.
Truman arrived in Troy on Oct.
the vicinity for their splendid in-
the Republican can-
Charles A. Murphy. Matt Connelly
11. The Troy Daily News reported
dustrial record during the war.
president. Thomas E.
and Charlie Ross as they entered
the President's train included 16
"The entire country should have
on board his own
the Ohio portion of the tour.
coaches. This special train stopped
that kind of ingenuity and elbow
train the Victory
These particular men would work
at the B & 0 Railroad Crossing on
grease Sidney appears to have."
Albany to cover
on the President's speeches with
Union Street at 12:45 p.m.
said a delighted Truman.
Kentucky. southern
him in the dining room of the Ferdi-
Upon his arrival in Troy an
Truman's 10 minute speech in
lahoma. Missouri and
nand Magellan as the entourage
energetic Truman smiled and
Sidney included blasting the
moved around the country
waved from the rear platform of
Republicans. as he did at all cam-
during these last few
Because national news coverage
the historic Pullman car to the
paign stops. "The Republicans."
campaign indicated a
on the campaign tour usually stated
large crowd from Union to Water
said the President. "seem to have
Just one month
the "fact" Truman was going to
Streets. Several hundred people
more interest in big profits than in
these mid-October
lose. many Democrats running for
were gathered along the station
curbing prices. They are afraid to
Elmo Roper stop-
local office along the way weren't
platform to greet the President.
discuss the issues of this campaign
his polls on the
sure they wanted to be seen with
The largest crowd in Troy to see
because they are on the wrong side
race because Dewey.
Truman and thereby become
the President. however. stood on
of the issues."
good as elected.
labeled a loser. One such candidate
the Gummed Products warehouse
Truman also blasted the "Do-
of this loser image
was Ohio's Democratic candidate
platform and waved to a cheerful
nothing 80th Congress" which was a
a difficult time raising
for Governor. Frank Lausche.
Truman.
campaign theme throughout the
"whistle-stop" cam-
Margaret Truman tells us Frank
After leaving Troy the President
"whistle stops. The President also
In fact. prior to arriv-
Lausche was aboard the Ferdinand
passed through Piqua about an hour
added in Sidney. He would much
Valley. Truman's
Magellan as the train approached
later. taking only 14 minutes to
rather have world peace than be
train had stopped in
Dayton. Lausche planned to get off
travel from Troy to Piqua. Some 50
President Truman showed his
with little hope of
the train at a predetermined
people were assembled at the Piqua
winning campaign technique in Sid-
needed large campaign
destination so he would not be
station but were disappointed as the
ney and his adoptive style of "Give
tagged with the loser image when
President did not stop nor come out
em hell. Harry" which he initiated
Oklahoma
Truman lost the election. Upon en-
and wave to those gathered
on his own.
Governor Roy J. Tur-
tering the Miami Valley Lausche
The President's train sped on to
After ending his speech in Sidney.
Elmer Harber. gave a
was surprised by the large crowds
Sidney for a scheduled stop.
President Truman introduced "The
Ferdinand Magellan
gathered to greet the President. An
Many dignitaries from Piqua
Boss Mrs. Truman. and his
enough money not only
astonished Lausche asked Presi-
such as Postmaster Harry E.
daughter Margaret to the suppor-
of the trip but for the
dent Truman if these crowds were
Croner. former. Mayor Joseph
tive audience. Then he humorously
well.
usual. The President admitted he
Thoma. George Hendricks and John
encouraged the Shelby Countians to
Oct. 11 Truman found
had seen larger crowds along the
Gerard. clerk in charge of the Pi-
vote for Truman by saying. "I won't
Ohio campaigning his
way. Gubernatorial candidate
qua Post Office were on hand in Sid-
be troubled by the housing shortage
Cincinnati along the
Lausche said they were the largest
ney to welcome the President.
I can stay in the White House if
River on the tracks of
crowds he had ever seen in Ohio and
Elaborate preparations were
you vote for me."
Railroad.
Lausche wisely decided to stay on
arranged in Sidney for a special
Truman ended his visit to Shelby
was arriving in the
the train with the President past his
reception provided for by a commit-
County by being kept busy shaking
alley with many
original destination. President
tee headed by E.C. Amos. publisher
hands with children held up to the
board as was usually
Truman smiled with pleasure at
of the Sidney Daily News. Also in
platform by their parents.
NBC
National Broadcasting Company, Inc.
Robert D. Hynes, Jr.
his 1825 K Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006 202-833-3600
Vice President, Washington
December 21, 1984
Mr. Michael K. Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff and Assistant
to the President
The White House
Washington, D.C.
20500
Dear Mr. Deaver:
You will soon receive an invitation from Grant A. Tinker,
NBC's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, to a brunch to
celebrate the 50th American Presidential Inaugural, on
Saturday, January 19. Grant is hosting this brunch for
Administration and Congressional leaders and other key
government officials from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
A number of NBC's on-air personalities, including Tom
Brokaw, Roger Mudd, the "Today Show" team of Jane Pauley,
Bryant Gumbel, and Willard Scott, will attend the brunch.
Quite a few Hollywood stars who are featured in NBC
programs, such as Johnny Carson and Joan Rivers from the
"Tonight Show," Daniel J. Travanti and Veronica Hamel from
"Hill Street Blues," Ted Danson from "Cheers," and Bill
Cosby of the "Cosby Show," are being invited to join us.
Since this will be a fairly busy time for most of us,
Cory Dunham, NBC's Executive Vice President and General
Counsel, has asked me to write to you personally about
Grant's invitation and to offer the assistance of NBC's
Washington office for any further information you may
need.
We look forward to seeing you on the 19th for what we
believe will be a most enjoyable gathering.
Sincerely,
ANICOO
Pili
Standard Oil Company (Indiana)
Washington Office
1000 Sixteenth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
202-857-5304
Rady A. Johnson
Vice President, Government Affairs
December 26, 1984
Mr. Michael K. Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff and
Assistant to the President
The White House
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Deaver:
mike Mr
We furnished Secretary Hodel the attached letter outlining our
concerns with the Treasury tax reform proposal. I hope you will
find the information useful.
Sincerely,
R qisihr
for Rady A. Johnson
ek
Standard OII Company (Indiana)
200 East Randolph Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60680
Richard M. Morrow
Chairman of the Board
December 21, 1984
Mr. Donald P. Hodel
Secretary of Energy
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20585
Dear Mr. Secretary:
Thank you for the opportunity to provide our thoughts concerning the tax
proposals contained in the Treasury report "Tax Reform for Fairness,
Simplicity, and Economic Growth," and their potential effect on the oil
and gas industry. While I commend the Treasury's goal of making the
federal income tax system more equitable and less complex, I have
serious reservations about the "price" the oil and gas industry, and
ultimately the nation, will have to pay as a result of some of the tax
code changes embodied in the Treasury tax report.
I know you were made aware of many of the generic concerns of the oil
and gas industry at the recent National Petroleum Council meeting. I
must echo those apprehensions. The country has been enjoying stable
energy supplies and prices, which have helped bring inflation under
control and bolster the economic recovery. Absent prudent foresight,
however, tomorrow's energy picture could change dramatically.
In the longer-term, industry trends portend declining domestic reserves
and increasing imports of crude oil and petroleum products, and thus,
the reoccurrence of the economic and national security problems that we
have worked so hard to overcome. The Treasury proposal would accelerate
those trends. Government energy, environmental, and tax policies must
reflect the national importance of a healthy and stable domestic energy
industry.
The wide-sweeping nature of the Treasury tax plan has made it difficult
to complete any comprehensive assessment of its effects to datë, but
preliminary analyses point to some very serious problems. My comments
focus on two areas: 1) the consequences of the Treasury plan on the
corporate sector generally, and 2) the effects on the petroleum industry
specifically.
Mr. Donald P. Hodel
Page 2
The effect of the Treasury tax proposals would be to increase corporate
taxes 25 percent in FY '86 to 37 percent in FY '90. That is, total
corporate tax payments would increase from about $87.9 billion to $110.1
billion in FY '86, and from $122.6 billion to $167.4 billion in FY '90.
This will have a profound adverse: effect on job creation. Increased
business taxes will stifle economic growth and ultimately result in
fewer federal tax revenues and increased outlays -- continuing a
dangerous cycle that we are just beginning to break.
Federal tax policy has traditionally been used not only to raise
revenues for the government, but also to promote social and economic
goals. The Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 provided powerful tax
incentives such as the Accelerated Cost Recovery System (ACRS) which
spurred investment in productive plant and equipment, and is responsible
for much of the current economic growth the country is presently
enjoying. The erosion or repeal of ACRS and/or the Investment Tax
Credit (ITC) simply runs counter to the nation's objectives of continued
job creation and long-term economic growth, and could prove a high
"price" for small gains in tax equity and simplicity.
The goal of the National Energy Policy Plan -- assuring an adequate
supply of energy at reasonable costs -- can only be realized through
government policies which promote the rational development and use of
our domestic energy resources. However, certain elements of the
Treasury tax proposal run counter to our national energy objectives.
Proposed changes in the treatment of intangible drilling costs (IDCs)
and dry hole expenses would discourage domestic exploration, thereby
exacerbating the divergence between domestic reserve additions and
production. Repeal of the ITC and the ACRS will also increase the cost
and decrease the availability of capital which would have a negative
effect on capital-intensive industries.
Specifically, our preliminary analyses of the Treasury tax plan indicate
that the internal cash flow of the oil and gas industry will be reduced
by approximately $81.2 billion over the 1986-90 period. If corporate
tax rates are indeed lowered, and the cash dividend deductibility and
Crude Oil Excise Tax phase-out provisions retained, oil and gas industry
tax liabilities would be reduced by approximately $43.7 billion over the
five year period. Thus, the Treasury tax plan results in a net $7.5
billion annual tax increase on the oil and gas industry, or $37.5
billion over the 1986-90 period.
Internally-generated cash flows represent only part of the total capital
generated by the oil and gas industry. Estimates indicate that for each
dollar of funds the petroleum industry generates internally, it will
Mr. Donald P. Hodel
Page 3
typically raise another 35 cents from external sources -- primarily
through borrowings. If the industry is unable to generate the initial
$1.00 internally through earnings and capital consumption allowances,
lenders are unlikely to advance the 35 cents of additional borrowed
funds. Hence, the total impact of the Treasury tax plan on corporate
capital availability to the oil and gas industry will be more in the
order of $10 billion per year. This decrease in capital availability
will result in a reduction in 1990 domestic crude oil equivalent
production in the order of 1.0 MMBD, thereby increasing dependence on
imports to satisfy domestic demand.
The proposed tax changes will also negatively impact prospective
internal rates of return from new investments in oil and gas projects.
In a highly competitive market for investment capital, and a reduction
in prospective investment profitability in the oil and gas industry
accompanied by prospective improvements in after-tax investment returns
in other lines of business, available capital will be diverted from
marginal projects in the petroleum industry to other business
investments. While not readily quantifiable, the expected deterioration
in project rates of return will further decrease capital availability,
depress domestic production and increase imports.
The decline in domestic production will worsen in the years beyond 1990
as the impact of reduced incentives and spending affect a greater and
greater share of our domestic production base. Domestic oil and gas
production would be expected to decrease by an oil equivalent of 1.5
MMBD by 1995 compared with production under current tax laws. Domestic
net oil imports are expected to increase from about 5 MMBD in 1984 to
about 8 MMBD in 1995 under current tax laws. With the Treasury
proposal, U.S. oil imports by 1995 would be expected to increase to over
10 MMBD or 60 percent of domestic oil requirements. This doubling of
imports from the current 30 percent to 60 percent of requirements would
make the U.S. extremely vulnerable from both an economic and national
security standpoint.
Estimated 1984 spending by the oil and gas industry (net of lease bonus
payments to government) is roughly $50 billion, 80 percent of which will
be in upstream spending to find and produce new oil and gas supplies.
Industry spending commitments of this magnitude simply cannot be
sustained in the face of a prospective cut of 25 percent or more in
available capital and a sharp reduction in investment profitability.
Mr. Donald P. Hodel
Page 4
The proposed reduction in the corporate tax rate, the treatment of
dividends and phasing-out the ill-conceived Crude Oil Excise Tax
represent significant steps toward long-term economic growth. I am
concerned, however, that many of the favorable corporate tax provisions
promised down the road in exchange for increasing business' tax burden
in the short-term, will fall prey to changas in the political landscape.
Without implementation of these tax reductions, oil and gas industry
internal cash generation would be decremented by some $25 billion per
year and U.S oil and gas production would be reduced by an oil
equivalent of 1.8 MMBD in 1990 and 3.5 MMBD in 1995.
As evidenced above, the present Treasury tax package would be severely
disruptive to the domestic energy industry, particularly in terms of
domestic exploration. In the longer-term, it is not difficult to
envision the adverse consequences of declining domestic energy supplies,
increasing crude and petroleum product imports, and the implications for
the nation's economic vitality and security.
Given the potential consequences of such broad changes in the Internal
Revenue Code, I think it only prudent that the Administration proceed
slowly and deliberately in assessing the ramifications. We must be
sure that we are not establishing policies that will plunge the nation
into serious energy supply problems.
Sincerely,