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WASHINGTON, D.C.
Date
April 21, 1982
TO:
MIKE DEAVER
FROM:
THE VICE PRESIDENT
Mike -- I'm rushing. Attached is a letter from
Father Ted Hesburgh. I'm not pushing his idea at
all, but I am passing this letter along to you
because he requests to see you. If you had a few
minutes, I think it would be worthwhile. I told
him you were conversant with the President's views
on arms reduction.
I expect that his suggestion about me going to
Moscow would run into an obstacle or two!
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University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana 46556
Office of the President
Cable Address "Bulac"
April 14, 1982
Honorable George Bush
Vice President of the United States
Washington, D. C.
Dear George:
Excuse my familiarity, but I feel more uncomfortable
saying Mr. Vice President, although indeed you are and we
all honor you in that high post.
Norman Cousins and I greatly appreciated our cordial
and lengthy interview with you and Admiral Murphy. I had
the impression that we opened up some very important areas
for further discussion, as well as action. Norman will be
sending you a memorandum regarding the points we made.
It occurred to both of us that following your
suggestion, it might be helpful if we had this same dis-
cussion with Michael Deaver at the White House. It would
be much easier for us to open up the possibility of your
visit to Moscow and the historical message that might be
contained in the President S June speech to the United
Nations in New York, including a possible meeting with Mr.
Brezhnev.
Both Norman and I feel strongly about the importance
of your being an integral part of this total mission because
we cannot think of anyone else, in or out of government, who
could convey to the Russians the proper psychological
situation that might lead to their greater cooperation and
understanding. Needless to say, Norman and I stand ready
to help in any way possible and perhaps the most important
immediate contribution would be to convey our feelings to
the President's trusted aide. We both believe that the
actions we propose would be enormously helpful for world
peace and that key to the success of this effort would be
your presence in Moscow and the President's in New York.
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I have not checked with Norman, but I must address our
alumni in Washington on April 20, next week. We are moving
into the busiest time of the academic year, so if something
could be done quickly, we stand ready to do our best.
On another matter, I am enclosing a letter I received
from the Provost of the University recently which deals with
a matter in which you and your staff have been most helpful,
namely calming down the regulators. I am sure the letter is
self-explanatory and I would appreciate it if it might be
passed on to the appropriate person on your staff.
Once more, please give my thanks to your dear wife
for the marvelous contribution she made here. I have heard
nothing but praise of her efforts upon my return. I'm only
sorry I was not here to greet her when she arrived.
All best wishes and a prayer for peace, too.
Cordially Fr. Ind yours,
(Rev.) Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C.
President
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 5, 1982
MEMORANDUM FOR MICHAEL DEAVER
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FROM:
ELIZABETH H. DOLE
SUBJECT:
CEO Dinner with the President
As I previously mentioned, I believe one important tool in
cementing support from the major business organizations for
the President's program would be to invite the five CEOs
and their spouses, for a dinner with President and Mrs. Reagan
in the family quarters. Many of these individuals have
previously been invited to the White House but few, if any,
have ever enjoyed the intimacy of the family quarters. Such
a small group (under 20 including White House staff) would
permit the CEOs to relax with the President and allow the
President to make the kind of quiet person-to-person appeal
for support that only he can do.
I would propose the CEOs of the United States Chamber, The
National Association of Manufacturers, The Business Roundtable,
The National Federation of Independent Business and the
American Business Conference.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 16, 1982
MEMORANDUM FOR MICHAEL DEAVER
FROM:
RED CAVANEY
SUBJECT:
Summer Initiatives: An Overview
The current economic dislocation in both our own country and
the rest of the world provides us with a backdrop capable of
nurturing large scale demonstrations and public scenes of
frustration later this spring and summer. The interaction of
a large number of unemployed (particularly minority youth),
students free of attendance responsibilities, hot weather, and
the prospect of little immediate relief markedly increases the
potential for public demonstrations as compared to other
recent years, particularly when juxtaposed upon the grassroots
strength of the nuclear freeze issue. The weight of factors
may be so great as to preclude a summer without some demonstra-
tions.
Peaceful demonstrations of protest and support are the right
of a citizen and not necessarily debilitating in a political
sense. Peaceful demonstrations, like other legal avenues of
expression, are vehicles utilized by citizens who maintain
hope that their involvement in "due process" will provide for
a better tomorrow. Violent demonstrations and riots represent
a public venting of private frustrations by those who despair
of a better tomorrow and have given up hope. It is the what-
have-I-got-to-lose, go-for-broke attitude, embraced by a
crowd.
Added to each of the aforementioned is a social component:
people who are not deeply committed to the expressed views of
the demonstration but who are "along for the ride" in the
absence of any compelling alternatives. Not surprisingly,
this element can be very significant. The "critical mass"
theory of crowd building is that once a respectable core group
of "X" number of people can be guaranteed for a given event,
an aggressive publicity effort will draw heavily on the social
component; thereby converting advertising claims of massive
support into a self-fulfilling prophecy. The media perceives
added "weight" to the cause, as a result of sheer numbers.
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OBJECTIVE
Some level of peaceful demonstrations is virtually inevitable,
given the activity and focus accorded the nuclear freeze issue
and the likelihood that their forums will attract others who
wish to make public statements. Within the constraints of
available resources (time, manpower, budget constraints and
programmatics), an effort should be expended to diffuse the
intensity of the most critical issues. This in turn, will
result in a reduction in the intensity and size of those
demonstrations that do occur.
Of paramount importance, however, is the avoidance of riots
and, to a lesser degree, violent demonstrations. These out-
pourings of hatred mask an absence of hope and a perceived
failure of the future. They conjure up recollections of the
worst of recent pasts, when our public leaders failed us.
They, as much as anything, serve as graphic reminders that we
have failed to meet the challenge of the future and that we
are socially and economically regressing. A society built on
hope and a faith in the future will repudiate leadership
perceived as going backwards, not forward, before it will lay
the blame at its own feet.
It is absolutely critical to buttress the element of hope in
every segment of our society and, wherever possible, remove
any doubts that the President has a sound plan for moving us
into the future, is firmly in control and cares that each
citizen has the right to make his tomorrow better than today.
DEMONSTRATION PROFILES
For purposes of discussion, possible demonstrations will be
divided into four categories as follows:
Urban Disadvantaged
Displaced Workers
Self Determinists
Nuclear Freeze
Urban Disadvantaged. Easily the most volatile and possessing
of potential for extreme action, this group is clearly susceptible
to an abandonment of hope. Joblessness has not just recently
descended upon this group, rather has grown slowly over recent
times as our economy has failed to expand enough to enable them
to be absorbed. The significant number of unemployed Black
teenagers make this situation particularly difficult to improve,
since it would require the rapid employment of numbers far in
excess of those workers displaced over the course of the past
12-15 months.
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The advent of the recession, its apparent deepening as reported
by the media, and the inordinate focus on the extreme plight of
the poor by the media, has served to concentrate the frustrations
of this group on President Reagan and his "discredited" economic
and social policies. The lack of suitable recreational activities
exacerbates an already difficult situation -- too many people
with too much time on their hands and nothing to do. This can
only get worse over the coming months. Much is needed to
restore hope to this group.
A hiring level based on our current economic assumptions is not
enough economic momentum to restore hope to this group. Their
frustation component is likely to be minimized only through a
perceived improvement in the national quality of life for the
disadvantaged, as well as notable momentum in the jobs market.
We have got to create a climate where the expectation for an
eventual job will replace the frustration of no job possibility.
With the economy remaining on the sluggish side, there are not
enough dollars to gainfully employ or actively train the urban
jobless. To do nothing, however, is to accept violence as
almost inevitable. Through either the private or public
sector or both, we must create some momentum in order to
change the psychological landscape in the ghettos. Since there
is no magic solution which will work in all situations, optimum
results may be obtained from individual federal/state/local
planning units whose focus would be on the best alternatives
and solutions in each of a given number of target cities.
For example, an analysis unit headed by Rich Williamson might
review the top 50 cities in the nation and categorize these
areas as to their susceptibility to violent demonstrations. If
ten cities were determined as highly vulnerable we could then
concentrate our efforts on those cities while continuing to
monitor all other key ones. In this case, however, the highly
vulnerable classification would be a priority for targeted
funds from a "federal funds bank."
In addition to the development of summer job programs for
youth, we should also consider funding self-improvement projects
in the high unemployment areas. For example, since we cannot
give everyone a job, we might look to combining public/private
funds for the purchase of materials to be used for self-
improvement projects, i.e., sod, cement, trees and lights for
the creation of "pocket parks"; lights, paint, asphalt and
cleaning materials for the cosmetic improvement of public
buildings. Using the PSI approach, we can get community
leaders and organizations to move into these projects and
seek to involve those who are between jobs. Nothing helps
restore pride like the feeling that one is wanted and is making
a contribution. The PSI Task Force gives us an excellent
mechanism to at least look into the feasibility of this approach.
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We might also wish to consider joint funding/sponsorship for bi-
weekly entertainment extravagazas where national and local talent
come into the neighborhood and provide free concerts. While
there is concern that this might serve as a magnet for demon-
strations, it should be noted that, properly handled, it can also
provide an element of hope, something to look forward to, and a
symbol that people really do care about the plight of the dis-
advantaged.
There are countless other variations on the basic theme of doing
something to show care and to restore hope. It is questionable
as to whether or not we have the luxury to let the problem work
itself out.
We should establish a Summer Projects Working Group whose task is
to develop a list of potential undertakings that will help relieve
tension and create hope for those in the target cities. Suggested
but not be limited to Private Sector Initiatives, Intergovernmental
Relations, Public Liaison, Policy Development, Cabinet Secretary,
Communications, OMB and ACTION.
Displaced Workers. Unlike the urban disadvantaged, this group
was created as a result of the dislocations of the current reces-
sion. These people have recently held a job, have demonstrated
they want a job and feel they have been stripped of their pride
as a result of their recent dislocation. In a general sense,
these people can be categorized by industry and national geography,
but not by specific neighborhood. This is an important difference
between this group and the urban disadvantaged, who are clearly
identified by heavy neighborhood concentrations of joblessness.
Since this group has already demonstrated a commitment to and
greater investment in the system, they may possess a higher
degree of tolerance before abandoning hope. The relative absence
of heavy neighborhood concentrations works to keep this group
from resorting to the extremes that can befall workers who are on
a block where no one has a job. This group wants to believe the
system works and is stretching to see positive signs which, in
turn, will restore their faith in the future. It will not take
significant improvements in our economy in order for this group
to start back to work. Even if a person is not one of the very
first rehired, the fact that a neighbor is back to work restores
hope and means the next job is just around the corner.
The power of the President will be very important to this group,
since they want to believe. They will be looking to him for hope
and, as long as they are convinced he is on the right track, they
will hold fast. Since facts and figures will be sending mixed
signals for a time, these people will focus on Presidential
"presence" for their hope. They want to be stirred and need
reassurance that the hope of their fathers is not lost. The
symbols of what the President does will mean as much as anything
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else. This is the group that wants the strong Memorial Day
message, the calls to glory given at high school and college
commencements and the highly patriotic Fourth of July.
This group is primarily unionist and blue collar and we are
already aware of extensive plans by the AFL-CIO and the Democratic
Party to undertake an extensive propaganda campaign against the
President for a failure of his policies. We are going to be
faced with tremendous pressure between now and the fall elec-
tion, however, it should be noted that we have yet to see data
that shows the blue collar workers react in a significantly
different pattern from the population in general.
In terms of resources, relatively little needs to be channeled
into this area. Continued progress in restoring vitality to
the economy will provide the greatest "shot in the arm" and,
until that can be enjoyed by all, we need to have the President
keep alive the national flame of hope for these people. It is
not envisioned that a special group is needed in this instance,
rather a unique sensitivity for these needs when developing the
President's schedule. The RNC should increase its efforts at
getting out good news at the grassroots to help supplement the
President's national activities.
Self-Determinists. By and large, this group either holds a
job, is a student or a homemaker. Their ranks will not be
markedly swelled by an increase in unemployment, nor will the
intensity of their involvement. Self-determinists are individuals
who feel the government has yet to do enough to allow them
their full freedom of expression. The equal rights, gay rights
and human rights movements. are two examples of self-determinist
groups.
There is very little this Administration can or should do to
appease these groups, most of whom are not supportive constituents.
The weight of their presence is less likely to be felt through
their own demonstrations than by joining with other groups to
keep their message constantly in front of the public eye.
Their impact is less in numbers and more in the intensity of
their key advocacy. It's possible this entire group will be
absorbed into the larger nuclear freeze issue and will use that
issue as a bandwagon on which to hang its banners.
Nuclear Freeze. More than almost any issue in recent times,
the subject of nuclear freeze is rapidly gaining a momentum and
is likely to capture the public debate at the expense of virtually
everything other than jobs. The appeal of the nuclear freeze
issue cuts across traditional party lines as well as, although
to a lesser degree, ideological lines. Like the first two
categories, hope is the key issue in this debate. The prospect
that nuclear war will eradicate all our tomorrows drains all
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meaning from the word "hope" and, therefore, frames discussion
on this issue in the most basic of terms -- either life or
death.
The spate of books to be introduced this spring and summer and
the media focus on massive peace demonstrations while the
President is in Europe, when added to what is projected to be
a very successful Ground Zero Week, will propel the nuclear
freeze issue into the forefront of conventional folklore and
make it the catalyst for a number of summertime demonstrations.
We are being placed in the tactically difficult position of
having to deal with the Just War Doctrine in a nuclear environ-
ment in which man's basic fear is so fundamental that his views
are unlikely to be changed. In the final analysis it is likely
to be people's reactions, rather than the intellectual weight of
the argument, that will make the difference. The volatility of
these reactions rests, as much as anything, with how the President
comports himself on the world stage. Serious confrontations
can be minimized if the public perceives the President as an
honest man wrestling with a very real dilemma.
We are fighting a two-pronged war on the nuclear freeze issue --
the strategic national security threat and the domestic political
threat. An entire generation, who has not been forced to
grapple with the personal and moral consequences of worldwide
war, is now forced to face up to the issue. This is further
exacerbated by the moral implications involving the potential
destruction of mankind. Amongst other points, this latter
explains the high degree of involvement and activitism by such
a large number of U.S. churches and clergy. The value of the
support of the organized church (primarily Catholic, Methodist
and Presbyterian) cannot be overstated, for their presence
provides the thoughtful moral weight that is critical to the
success of the grassroots effort.
It would appear exceedingly difficult to totally neutralize the
grassroots movement on the nuclear freeze issue. To minimize
its intensity, it is absolutely critical that the President
continue to enjoy the tactical advantage in the arms reduction
debate with the USSR. We should constantly be on the move to
ensure that we outflank the Russians on this issue, keeping
them off balance and in use of defensive rhetoric. The President's
Zero Option speech and challenge to Brezhnev to join him in
June are excellent examples of this tactic at work.
There should be constant dialogue, both in Washington and in
key media centers throughout the nation, regarding the key
factors in the debate and the alternatives. We must look at
this in terms of a major educational exercise and one in which
daily journalists, both print and electronic, are more likely
to be sympathetic to the freeze arguments. Our communications
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effort should be directed toward gaining the advantage on the
editorial side, where the merits of the issue have a better
chance of prevailing over the public relations aspects. We
should enlist available surrogates in the private spector who
can speak to the complex issues involved in the debate. Key in
this area, as a core group, might be the 100 defense and foreign
affairs advisors to the campaign. In addition to the develop-
ment of an inventory of speakers, we must also search out a
wide range of forums. Besides the normal range of world affairs
councils, we should also look to foundations to host public
debates on the issue, e.g. AEI, the Institute for Strategic
Studies, the National Defense Forum, etc.
In the final analysis, it may be best not to deride those who
hold the freeze idea so closely, since their beliefs may be
strongly rooted in the morals of the argument. We should look
to a strategy which provides us with constant and increasing
weight in support of the pragmatic approaches to dealing with
the issue of national defense.
A recent poll conducted by a firm in West Germany indicated
that better than nine out of ten Americans would fight an
attempt to overthrow their government and overrun their country
by the USSR. This is several times greater then the percentage
garnered in the other major industralized countries. It is
important, for it demonstrates that, short of no tomorrows, the
American public is overwhelmingly dedicated to the protection
of our freedoms.
For the past few months, the Ground Zero organization has been
in the lead on advocacy of the freeze issue in the U.S. It is
the driving force behind Ground Zero Week, a seven-day highly-
sophisticated grassroots educational effort that will be fully
underway in 150 metropolitan areas, 500 smaller communities and
on 330 college campuses. This is a nonpartisan effort aimed at
working from the bottom up. The current leadership is dedicated
to the educational rather than confrontational approach. Already
developing, however, are challenges from other leaders for pre-
eminence in the debate. The challenges are expected to carry
more weight as we move toward summer and the public momentum
becomes greater. It is hard to envision this issue staying
totally in the Ground Zero framework and not mainifesting itself
in some large demonstrations.
Attached is background material on Ground Zero Week and related
matters.
It is recommended that we form a Preparedness Working Group to
fully develop the above and implement a strategy designed to
counter public momentum on the nuclear freeze issue. The
objectives should be two-fold: to win the argument on the
merits and to keep the issue from fomenting a grassfire of local
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demonstrations. Composition of the group might include, among
others; Staff and Cabinet Secretaries, Intergovernmental Relations,
Legislative Affairs, Public Liaison, Political Affairs, Counsel,
Policy Development, NSC, FEMA, Justice and the Vice President's
office.
CONCLUSION
It would appear as though we should focus our effort at the
urban disadvantaged and the nuclear freeze issue, each of which
will require a different strategy. The problem of the displaced
workers will gradually be resolved as the economy improves, and
the self-determinists, who are in opposition to the policies of this
Administration, cannot be mollified.
Under the auspices of your group, you may wish to go forward with
the establishment of two key working groups: The Summer Projects
Working Group for the disadvantaged worker strategy and imple-
mentation, and the Preparedness Working Group for the nuclear
freeze issue. Due to the amount of work involved and the
consequences of doing nothing, I suggest the appointment of
a separate staff person to head each of the working groups to
concentrate solely on that project. They should report to a
single contact on Senior Staff to ensure the overall effort is
coordinated.
Both working groups should keep a low profile but have the full
support of the Administration in order to obtain necessary
resources in a timely and efficient fashion.
CORD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 5, 1982
MEMORANDUM FOR MICHAEL K. DEAVER
FROM:
WILLIAM F. SITTMANN
SUBJECT:
SUMMER ALTERNATIVES MEMORANDUM
In Red Cavaney's memorandum to you, a presentation is made to
you of the possible types of demonstrations that may occur
this summer. In this regard, Red's memo raises points con-
cerning why demonstrations may occur, what kinds of people
will be involved, and alternatives that could be employed to
deter or limit the affects of such uprisings.
Types of demonstrations:
1) Urban disadvantaged, a group most susceptible to "abandoning"
hope for a better life. This group includes black teenages
and the cronically unemployed. Recent media attention of
these people, as well as the media's attempt to discredit
the President's economic program, heightens the prospects of
demonstrations in major cities. This group has vast numbers
on its side to increase the impact - and possible violence -
of a demonstration.
2) Displaced workers, those people who have been recently
dislocated from employment. This is a much more tolerant
i.e., more peaceful, group since they have a deep commitment
to and investment in the system. People who have been un-
employed for less than a year have still have hope that the
employment situation willimprove. It is important to note
that displaced workers don't usually live in pockets as do
the urban disadvantaged.
3) Self-determinists, these are people who are usually employed
inside or outside of the home, or are students who stand be-
hind issues; including, gay rights, right to life, equal
rights, etc. This is advocacy at its best and there is lit-
tle we can do to prevent such demonstrations. The impact of
self-determinists' demonstrations comes from the intensity
of their issues.
4) Nuclear freeze, made up of all types of people and cuts
across traditional party lines. The vast assortment of new
printed materials distributed this spring as well as the
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very real threat of war intensifies the impact of a demon-
stration by this group. In Red's analysis of this group,
he makes a very strong point of the two-pronged war arising
from the nuclear freeze issue which includes those oriented
to a strong national security versus the anti-war (made up
up an entire generation of young professionals who haven't
had to grapple with a world-wide war) people who include
churches and the clergy who are especially concerned with
the quality of life and the distruction of mankind.
Recommendations that Red has made include focusing a White House
group on the Urban disadvantaged and the Nuclear freeze groups.
He feels that it would be wise to develop a list of undertakings
that would be aimed at relieving tensions and create hope before
an opportunity for a demonstration develops. Included in his
list are entertainment extravaganzas, self-improvement projects,
and quasi-community improvement programs. He sees this as a
place where the PSI can be involved as well as others.
With regards to the nuclear freeze groups, Red advises that the
President continue to discuss the arms reduction debate with
the Soviets. He suggests using this issue as an educational
exercise through debate and media in order to present both sides
of the nuclear issue. A Preparedness Working Group is suggested
to work on keeping this group at a low roar.
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A NATiONWidE WEEK
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discussions
ANd EVENTS
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ON THE iSSUE of
NUCLEAR WAR.
april 18-25
1982
for information call
WEEK
EASY-TO-ORGANIZE ACTIVITIES FOR GROUND ZERO WEEK
The following are simple things that can be done in almost any town or small
city to draw attention to GROUND ZERO WEEK. Though easily organized by only a few
people, these seven activities could reach and affect large numbers of your neighbors.
Contact High Schools
Hundreds of high schools around the country have already made plans to have
programs during GROUND ZERO WEEK. Call school administration officials or teach-
ers and principals directly to encourage a GROUND ZERO WEEK program using the
Minicourse, slide show, or perhaps a speaker.
Approach Local Churches and Synagogues
Churches and synagogues can be approached through a local ecumenical group,
denominational office or directly to individual pastors or rabbis. They may
wish to have special services on the Saturday or Sunday of GROUND ZERO WEEK, small
group studies using the Minicourse or perhaps joint services where several congre-
gations come together. Most churches will be willing to announce activities from
the pulpit or in a bulletin.
Call Local Libraries
Call libraries to make sure they know about GROUND ZERO WEEK. Mention that
many libraries around the country are doing displays to show the books and re-
sources that citizens can use if they want to learn more about nuclear weapons
and nuclear war. Some libraries may be interested in having an evening speaker or
slide show during the week.
Contact Radio Talk Shows
Remind local radio stations of the nationwide nature of GROUND ZERO WEEK and
ask if they would like to have a discussion about nuclear war during the week. If
they are interested, you should work with them to find a local doctor, professor,
scientist, or minister who can discuss some aspect of the issue.
Contact the Local Newspaper
Call or stop by the newspaper and ask the editor to print the enclosed
scenario, The Aftermath of Nuclear War in (blank), before or during GROUND ZERO
WEEK. Point out that it was published by the Congressional Office of Technology
Assessment to provide a more concrete understanding of what life would be like
after a nuclear attack in small cities that were not directly hit. (As you will
see, the scenario can be quickly adapted to fit your town.) The paper may at
least be willing to carry an article or brief announcement about GROUND ZERO WEEK.
Approach Civic Clubs
Call representatives of local civic clubs and ask them to schedule a speaker
or the GROUND ZERO slide show during the week.
TV Show: "Thinking Twice About Nuclear War"
Call the public television (PBS) station that serves your town. Ask if they
are going to show "Thinking Twice About Nuclear War" during GROUND ZERO WEEK.
(The film has been made available to all PBS stations and most are showing it.)
If not, urge them to schedule it. If it is being shown, invite a group of people
from your neighborhood, church or club to gather somewhere and watch it together
and then have a discussion afterwards. Urge others to organize similar groups.
Planning GROUND ZERO WEEK Events
GROUND ZERO WEEK is a time for community-based events to fulfill the
needs of each locality across the country. Local autonomy is vital for
GROUND ZERO to fulfill the goal of educating people about the threat of
nuclear war. This is a week for people in their own localities to ask
questions and express their feelings about nuclear war. For this reason,
the GROUND ZERO organization and our national endorsing groups have
refrained from prescribing a precise schedule for the week's events. We
expect a great variety of activities for GROUND ZERO WEEK programs through-
out the country.
At the same time, we hope to have a standard framework in each city
to communicate the basic message of GROUND ZERO WEEK:
MOST AMERICAN CITIES ARE POTENTIAL "GROUND ZERO" AREAS FOR WHICH
THERE IS NO PROTECTION EXCEPT THE PREVENTION OF NUCLEAR WAR.
Simple events that dramatize this fact and that can reach large numbers
of people through the media will greatly strengthen public awareness of
GROUND ZERO WEEK goals. The GROUND ZERO organization suggests the four
events listed on the next page as a skeletal framework for GROUND ZERO
WEEK in your city. Each event is simple to organize and provides excellent
opportunities for media explanation of the GROUND ZERO WEEK message and
purpose. If at all possible, these events should be conducted at the
suggested times so that they will correspond with similar activities in
cities across the country. Such coordinated activity should serve to
multiply the visibility and impact of GROUND ZERO WEEK.
SAMPLE GROUND ZERO WEEK
SUNDAY 18 APRIL "INTRODUCTION TO GROUND ZERO WEEK"
Objective
Explanation of Ground Zero Week and how we arrived at our
current dilemma.
EVENTS:
Sunday newspapers carry information regarding upcoming GROUND
ZERO WEEK activities, e.g. calendars, special exhibits, film listings.
Special programs and sermons in churches throughout the city which
stress community responsibility inherent to important national
decisions, and the importance of public education on the nuclear
war issue.
PLACEMENT OF THE GROUND ZERO MARKER NEAR THE CENTER OF TOWN
Special marker is placed at "Ground Zero" by local mayor or
other elected official, indicating the official start of
GROUND ZERO WEEK in the community.
Run From GROUND ZERO -- An event for joggers (or walkers);
participants meet at GROUND ZERO marker and see how far they
can get in the estimated 30 minutes it takes for an ICBM to
reach their town.
MONDAY 19 APRIL "Reflection on the Past"
Objective
Provide programs which present the historical perspective on
the threat of nuclear war.
EVENTS:
Local newspapers, television programs focus on the historical
developments which have led to the current situation:
1) The Manhattan Project
2) The Decision to Bomb Hiroshima
3) The Decision to Bomb Nagasaki
4) Soviet Development of Nuclear Weapons, etc.
Secondary school/University history classes discuss the impact
of historical developments on the current environment. GROUND
ZERO study tools: NUCLEAR WAR: What's In It For You?, slide show.
Local museums and libraries display special photographic and book
exhibits on nuclear weapons and World Wars I and II.
Presentations at luncheon forums on arms competition between U.S.
and Soviet Union -- Speaker or GROUND ZERO slide show.
*
Asterisks indicate one of the four events to take place nationwide.
THURSDAY 22 April "The Consequences of Nuclear War - The Post-War World"
Objective
Inform people of the conditions which will prevail for the sur-
vivors of a nuclear attack.
EVENTS:
Colleges present panels and seminars on life in the post-war world.
Secondary school children will develop lists of materials and stan-
dard commodities which would no longer be available following a
nuclear attack.
Public utility, law enforcement and medical officials and practi-
tioners offer their perspectives on the community's state of affairs
following a nuclear attack. (Physicians focus on longterm effects
of burns, radiation, cancer risks.)
FRIDAY 23 APRIL "How Can We Prevent a Nuclear War?"
Objective
Discussion of alternatives and specific steps already proposed.
EVENTS:
Secondary schools discuss prevention of nuclear war and ask
students to offer their openions on the best means of prevention.
Evening forum in which representatives of various policy perspec-
tives make presentations and field questions from the audience on
the subject of arms control/ arms build-up.
Call-in shows on radio focus on U.S.-Soviet Union relationship.
Speakathon -- Microphone set up in downtown area during noon and
groups and individuals invited to talk briefly about how to prevent
nuclear war; strict time limit enforced.
Tour of GROUND ZERO
What is the purpose of the Tour?
To dramatize what the effects of a nuclear explosion would be throughout
your city and perhaps into the surrounding suburbs. The Tour is primarily an
event for media representatives (particularly television). It is an opportunity
to explain the scientific facts about the destructive power of nuclear weapons
through pointing out where the approximate points are that mark the concentric
circles of destruction that would be caused by a one megaton bomb. The Tour also
seeks to personalize the issue of nuclear destruction by showing the specific
effects on local landmarks through pointing out where they fall within the likely
pattern of destruction. People who participate in the tour or hear about it through
the media will be able to place their house, office, children's school, etc.
within the appropriate circle of destruction.
What would the Tour be like?
The tour should proceed from the GROUND ZERO marker in a straight line
out in one direction. Because the distances between concentric circles are
rather large, it will probably be necessary to take the tour by automobile.
Participants and media covering the event would leave GROUND ZERO and drive
toward the end of the first circle of destruction. Participants (including
media) should be handed explanatory material to read along the way to the first
stop which identifies what landmarks and neighborhoods within the city are.
included in that circle of destruction. Upon reaching a point which approxi-
mates the change in destructive potential from a one megaton weapon, all who
are participating in the tour would stop briefly to note the location with small
markers hung on trees or telephone poles and then receive information about the
next circle they were about to enter. Participants then get back into their
cars and drive to the next point as they consider, once again, landmarks and
neighborhoods that fall in the next circle. Another stop takes place at the next
appropriate point where destructive level declines and so forth. Probably
most tours should have 2-3 stops, but some may wish to suggest more -- depending
on the size of the city.
How many people should attend?
A large crowd is not necessary in order to have a successful tour. Indeed,
a tour that involves more than 15-20 cars begins to run into real problems
finding parking at each stop. If you can arrange stops that have a lot of
parking, then you may wish to work for a large crowd for your tour. Otherwise,
seek to get at most a few dozen people to attend.
Removing the GROUND ZERO Marker
What is the purpose of this ceremony?
Removing the GROUND ZERO Marker symbolizes the end of GROUND ZERO WEEK. It
signifies that the week's educational activities are over and that it is time for
citizens to focus on preventing nuclear war. Just like the GROUND ZERO WEEK
symbol that begins at GROUND ZERO and moves through the circles of destruction
before pointing away in a new direction, GROUND ZERO WEEK begins with an emphasis
upon the horror of nuclear war and then points citizens toward a commitment to
prevent that horror from occurring.
What should the content of the ceremony be?
Like the opening ceremony one week earlier, it should be brief and to the
point. The focus should be upon a commitment to remember what the marker has
said and to work for the prevention of nuclear war. No particular public policy
should be endorsed (just as is the case throughout GROUND ZERO WEEK) but those
present should be urged to give a portion of their time, energy and resources
to working for a world in which the horror of GROUND ZERO is never allowed to
come to pass. Brief comments from people who participated in the week's activi-
ties, perhaps a song and then a moment of silence to reflect on the future would
constitute an adequate agenda. Obviously, local planners can change or adapt this
simple idea in any way they deem appropriate.
When should the removing of the marker take place?
Either early afternoon (again hoping to capitalize on the churches that are
just dismissing) or early evening are probably the best times. Early evening is
sometimes a problem for television coverage (particularly if it is after dark)
but there may be other reasons that make that a good time in your community.
Attracting a big crowd is not essential, but you must pay some attention to
getting people to attend. The event will be robbed of much of its meaning if
very few people attend. One way to increase attendance at the ceremony is to
publicize the closing event with all of the groups (particularly churches)
who have participated in GROUND ZERO WEEK events.
GROUND ZERO
Attached are two items you can use to simulate the effects of nuclear
war on your city. The first assumes survival for a small, non-target city.
The second assumes the city is hit by a one-megaton nuclear weapon.
I.
POST-NUCLEAR WAR SCENARIO FOR SMALL AMERICAN CITIES
To use the enclosed scenario, simply fill in the information noted
below at the numbered locations in the accompanying text. Local newspaper
editors should be encouraged to print this scenario in an edition before or
during GROUND ZERO WEEK.
1. your city
2. your region of the country
3. your state
4. your county
5. your population
6. half your population
7. a local plant, hospital, or college
8. local hospital
9. 11/2 times your county population
10. half your county population
11. mayor or city manager
12. local laboratory, hospital, or plant
13. major building
II.
HOW TO MAP THE EFFECTS OF A NUCLEAR ATTACK ON YOUR COMMUNITY
GROUND ZERO
806 15th Street, N.W., Suite 421, Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 638-7402
Two and one-half hours after the warnings had sounded, the technical
staff at
picked up the first fallout. Starting at a
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moderate level of about 40 rems an hour -- a cumulative dose of 450 rems
received in a one-week period would be fatal to one-half of those exposed --
the intensity rose to 50 rems before starting the decline to a level of
about four-tenths of a rem an hour after two weeks. (The total dose in the
first four days was 2,000 rems, which killed those who refused to believe
shelter was necessary, and increased the risk of eventually dying of cancer
for those who were properly sheltered.) For the immediate period, it was
essential to stay as protected as possible.
For the time being, the food stocks brought to the shelter were adequate
if not appetizing. The only problem was the water supply, which -- though
it kept running because of its gravity system -- was contaminated with Iodine
131. Potassium iodide pills, which were available in some shelters, provided
protection; elsewhere people drank bottled water, or as little water as possible.
*
Three days after the attacks, the next large influx of refugees poured
into
, many of them suffering with the early symptoms of
1
radiation sickness. They had been caught poorly sheltered or too close to
the nuclear targets themselves.
(Sometime later it was learned that more than 4,000 megatons (Mt) had
destroyed military and industrial targets, killing close to 100 million
people in the United States. The U.S. counterattack on the Soviet Union
had had a similar, devastating effect. Destruction ranged from the large
industrial centers on the coasts and Great Lakes to small farming communi-
ties that had the misfortune to be close to the great missile silos and
military bases.)
2
Electricity was restored, partially, some two weeks after the attack.
From then on, limited electricity use was permitted for a few hours a day.
During the third week after the attacks, a new rationing system was
implemented. Individual identification cards were issued to every man,
woman and child. Food was distributed at centralized points. Those without
I.D. cards were unable to get their ration of flour, powdered milk, and lard --
and the processing of cards could take three or more days.
The radioactivity level continued to drop (after two weeks it was
0.4 rem per hour), and it was "safe" to go outdoors. However, the resulting
doses, though too low to cause immediate illness or deaths, posed a long-term
health hazard. The authorities, while recognizing that everybody would receive
many times the pre-war "safe doses," tried to reduce the hazards by urging
people to stay inside as much as possible when not picking up food rations at
the distribution centers.
* *
Three weeks after the nuclear attack, almost all the
and
2
County residents had returned to their homes. Those few
4
whose homes had been either occupied by squatters or destroyed by fire
easily found some alternate housing with the government's help.
This left the refugees. Though the drop in fallout intensity allowed
the refugees to move out of basements and interior halls, they still were
forced to live a version of camp life. They spent their endless, empty hours
waiting in lines for food, for a chance to use the bathrooms which at least
functioned now for a chance to talk to authorities.
and the emergency government attempted to solve
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the refugee housing problem by billeting refugees in private homes. At first,
they asked for volunteers, but got few. The authorities then announced that
any house with fewer than two people per room would be assigned a refugee
4
and the local authorities. The trucks were greeted with cheers until the
residents of
discovered that they had been shipped raw grain
1
rather than flour.
With only a fraction of the population knowing what to do with raw
grain, a number of angry citizens broke open the sacks and scattered wheat
through the parking lot. They in turn were set upon by those who wanted to
conserve as much as possible. The local public safety forces waded into the
melee with night sticks and tear gas.
From this time on, it was almost impossible for the local authorities,
not to mention the State and Federal governments, to convince everyone they
were getting a fair share. People in one section of town would watch suspicious-
ly as delivery trucks passed them by and headed somewhere else. Blacks dis-
trusted whites, the poor distrusted the rich, and everyone distrusted the
refugees as "outsiders."
Psychologically, the population seemed to be in a quiet holding pattern.
Many of the refugees had survived experiences that would mark them for years.
The memories of fire, collapsing buildings, and screaming, trapped people were
still vivid, and some would tremble at loud noises. However, the profound
grief over what they had lost -- family members, possessions, or friends --
blunted other emotions and made many apathetic and passive. Victims of the nuc-
lear attacks, they appeared willing to be victims afterwards too.
The effect on the
and
County residents was
1
4
less pronounced. They were disoriented. For each lucky one who had a specific
job to do, there were many more who were in effect unemployed. They turned
inward to their families or else friends and relatives. Their worries about
the future -- would there be another attack, would they go back to their old
jobs, etc. -- made most days rather anxious, unproductive ones. Children
particularly reflected a continuous nervousness, picked up from their elders,
and had difficulty sleeping at night.
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families. Once their families were no longer in immediate danger, adults were
robbed of their traditional roles.
As autumn approached, a universal depression settled on the residents and
refugees. Starvation had been held at bay by the planting - -- but crop yields
were smaller than expected. No one was cold, but the weather was still fine.
There seemed to be no appreciable progress towards pre-attack conditions.
Winter was harder than anyone had expected. Although there were few
additionaldeaths that could be directly attributed to the nuclear blast effects
or radiation, much of the surviving population was clearly weakened. Inadequate
medicine, food, and shelter, plus the lingering physical and psychological
effects of the attack kept many from working effectively even when work was
available. An epidemic of flu raged through the
where refugees
2
were huddled in camps. Many died, especially children and old people.
* * *
Over a period of months, residents of
gradually became
1
aware of the rebuilding of rudimentary political and economic structures.
The U.S. Government still existed, if in a slightly reordered form. The Presi-
dent, now permanently located in the Midwest along with the surviving members
of Congress and the Cabinet, retained the emergency powers he had taken just
after the attack.
State governments were not as well respected as before; citizens tended
to blame them for the mix-ups in aid distribution.
Attempts to conscript the able-bodied to rebuild the damaged areas often
failed miserably. Many simply walked off the job and returned to their families.
The Nation's economy was in shambles. The bulk of the oil refining
capacity had been knocked out, and only a few facilities were functioning again.
The small oil wells around the country that were situated away from target
areas produced more oil than the refineries could handle . and it was only a
fraction of the need. Coal mining, mostly by the time-honored pick and shovel
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down, we must be able to make new ones or replacement parts. Right now we are
a long way from that capacity." Privately, he and a group of conferees
agreed that heavy controls on the economy, and ultimately on the population,
would be the only way to get things going. Resources, both material and
human, were severely limited. It was clear that if the economy did not get
moving again soon, it might never get moving.
10
8
For comparison, the crater of a 25
6. Mark "maximum fire ball" in
collapses partitions. The air is thick with
megaton surface blast would be 3/4 miles
the second circle.
flying objects, including people
With
in diameter; the fireball might be up to 5
overpressure, we are like divers
Almost total destruction occurs in
miles in diameter.
underwater - the deeper, the greater
the area of the three smallest circles on
the pressure. People are less damaged
5. Mark "crater" in the smallest
your map. Within this area the blast of
by overpressure than buildings - we are
circle.
the explosion, measured as p.s.i., would
more flexible - but the buildings often
be severe. p.s.i.= pounds per square inch
The fireball, which is the core of the
land on the people." ("If the Unthinkable
of pressure over the normal pressure in
explosion, engulfs the crater left by the
Happened Here," by Nan Randall, from
the atmosphere at sea level (14 pounds
explosion.
January 28, 1978, Washington Post,
per square inch).
reprints available for 5¢.)
"Within less than a millionth of a
second of the detonation of the weapon,
7. Draw red diagonal lines
8. Write the following infor-
through the first three circles.
extremely hot weapon residues (debris
mation in the area of the first three
from the explosion) radiate large
While there are direct casualties
circles: p.s.i.: over 12; 98% dead; 2%
amounts of energy
this leads to the
from "overpressure," most damage is
hurt; winds: 300 mph.
formation of an extremely hot and highly
likely to result from indirect effects:
9. Use a plain white card for a
luminous (incandescent) spherical mass
buildings will collapse and debris will fly
"Key" at the bottom of your map. On
of air and gaseous weapon residues
through the air, and this will kill and
the key, write the explanation of
which make up the fireball after about
injure more people than would be killed
p.s.i.
a millisecond, the fireball from a one
from direct, sustained blast pressure.
megaton nuclear weapon would appear
Another effect of the blast is a wind
"The explosion compresses the air
to an observer fifteen miles away to be
which can race up to 300 miles per hour
around it and pushes outward with
many times more brilliant than the sun at
or more. All buildings within the 1.7 mile
tremendous force. The moving shock
noon." (From The Effects of Nuclear
circle, except those especially designed
waves create winds many times the force
Weapons by Samuel Glasstone and
and reinforced (like massive masonry
of a hurricane, even at some distance
Philip J. Dolan, eds., U.S. Dept. of
and castle-like construction) will be
the pressure of the shock waves knocks
Defense and Energy, 1977, p. 27).
destroyed.* Within the area up to 1.7
out electrical lines, shatters windows and
miles (third circle) 98% of the people
would die and 2% would be injured.
The casualty figures, taken from a
civil defense handbook on nuclear
attack, are for an "unwarned" situation.
You should be aware that there are plans
for a Crisis Relocation Program on the
boards, in which it is assumed that major
population areas (e.g. the greafer New
York area) could be evacuated during a
time of international crisis when an
attack was feared. Such plans assume
we might have three or more days
warning of attack. You may want to
discuss the feasibility of such an
evacuation and, more importantly, to
ask whether - once evacuation has
occurred either side would be able to
turn back from attack. Also remember
that the actual time it takes a warhead to
reach its destination is between fifteen
and thirty minutes.
Unreinforced brick house before
and after nuclear explosion. Shows effects of 5 p.s.i. overpressure.
From The Effects of Nuclear Weapons, p. 183.
*Defense Civil Preparedness Agency (DCPA)
Attack Environment Manual, Chapter 2 "Blast
and Shock," Dept. of Defense, January 1973.
**In Time of Emergency, Department of Defense,
Defense Civil Preparedness Agency, 1977; p. 2.
ould be exposed to thermal radiation
the 7 mile circle. Within this ellipse, 500
immediately downwind of the burst point
om more than one fireball." From
roentgen equivalent man units or rems
would be slim unless they could be
ewis, in July, 1979 Scientific
(an index of the biological effects of
sheltered or evacuated." (Worldwide
merican.)
different types of radiation on a human
Effects of Nuclear War: Some
13. Write the following infor.
being) would likely accumulate within
Perspectives; U.S. Arms Control and
nation about fire effects in the
the first hour. (This data from DCPA
Disarmament Agency, Washington,
ircles as listed:
Attack Environment Manual, Chapter
D.C., pp. 14-15).
within 3 smallest circles.
IV, "Fallout," Department of Defense,
extensive fire damage; possible
June 1973.)
Although people might find escape
firestorm; death from flash.
routes upon leaving their temporary
16. Draw a large green arrow
burns (3rd degree burns)
shelters, they would most likely have
beginning in the 7 mile circle and
within 3 mile circle: severe 3rd
trouble avoiding the fallout ellipse. In
pointing in the direction of your
degree burns, extensive fire
addition, particularly in a large
prevailing winds. Write near the
metropolitan area, they would find that
damage
arrow:
within 5 mile circle: severe 3rc
most methods of transportation would
fallout may extend up to 200
degree burns, extensive fire
have been blocked by falling buildings
miles downwind to width of 60
and flying debris. Along their escape
damage
miles.
within 7 mile circle: 2nd degree
routes, radioactive drifts may well have
burns, extensive fire damage
For a person receiving between 0
accumulated.
within both the 3 and 5 mile
and 100 rems, no medical attention is
17. Write near the arrow (in 7
ings, mark:
required. 100 1000 rems have been
mile circle): if this area is part of
fires may spread due tc
termed "therapeutic" meaning that
prevailing winds up to 300 mph
treatment and recovery may be possible,
multi-explosion attack, fallout from
if treatment is available (under nuclear
other explosions would overlap.
Initial nuclear radiation, or promp
attack conditions, this may be unlikely).
The best possibilities of survival
uclear radiation, is emitted from the
According to Dr. Helen Caldicott in her
would involve evacuation beyond the 5.7
ireball and is composed of neutrons anc
recent book Nuclear Madness, a dose
mile circles, but if that were not possible,
amma rays. It affects the area of the 1.7
of 600 rems or more produces acute
people would need to find reasonably
nile ring immediately around the fireball
radiation illness. According to the
secure shelters in the 5.7 mile circle -
The protection from initial radiatior
Defense Civil Preparedness Agency,
that is, solid, non-combustible areas with
would come where people had been able
those cases receiving between 1000 and
uncontaminated water and food sources
reach shelter of concrete or other
5000 rems are considered "hopeless," or
to last at least two weeks.
ixed solid materials (e.g. basements).
fatal cases.
14. In the 1.7 mile circle write:
"Of all the calculations you can make
However, particularly in a high risk
maximum exposure to initial
area, the attack described would most
about the effects of nuclear weapons,
likely be one of tens of such similar
nuclear radiation
those about fallout are the least sure
Beyond the 1.7 mile circle, the
fallout actually drifts like snow and may
explosions affecting the areas surround-
pile up on the side of the wall and leave
ing your own immediate "ground zero"
danger from nuclear radiation exists in
the other relatively cool but you can't
and vicinity.
early fallout. Fallout is the term given to
tell without monitoring equipment. You
Finally, most of the information
the particles of vaporized soil and debris
drawn from the crater of a surface burst,
only know you've had an overdose of
provided here (and most of the notes on
made radioactive in the fireball, and then
radioactivity by the symptoms. The
your map) apply to the prompt
condensed in the upper atmosphere.
symptoms are not pleasant. Nausea,
(immediate) effects of nuclear attack.
vomiting and diarrhea are the openers
You need to realize that the delayed or
Fallout begins normally 10 minutes after
followed by loss of hair, ulceration of the
long-term effects of an attack are not
he explosion. The heaviest particles
skin and bleeding. Death, if and when it
would fall to earth first; the lighter
generally included by military planners in
particles would be carried far by the
occurs, is by infection, which the body
their estimates of destructive capability.
has no strength to resist. It can take
prevailing winds.
weeks to die of radiation sickness."
These effects include the unavail-
The amount of fallout which would
(Randall, Washington Post, see
ability of personnel and medical facilities
to treat burn and radiation victims, the
collect in the areas around the explosion
above.)
lack of uncontaminated water and food,
would vary with the weather, wind speed
"It has been estimated that a
and terrain. Drifts of radioactive
lack of housing, lack of transportation,
particles may form, like snow (the
weapon with a fission yield of one million
and the continuing and unpredictable
particles themselves are invisible to the
tons TNT equivalent power (one
effects of fallout from neighboring
human eye, but the effect of accumu-
megaton) exploded at ground level in a
attacks. And while no one can predict
15 mph wind would produce fallout in an
the widespread social; economic and
lation is the same).
ellipse extended hundreds of miles
psychological effects of a disaster
15. In the 3, 5, and 7 mile circles
downwind from the burst point. At a
involving many times the number of
write:
distance of 20-25 miles downwind, a
Americans killed in Vietnam, for
exposure to radiation
lethal radiation dose would be
example, we know these effects would
Assuming winds at 15 mph on an
accumulated by a person who did not
include unprecedented national trauma.
otherwise calm day, fallout would be
find shelter within 25 minutes after the
(For a detailed recent description you
carried downwind in concentrated form
time fallout began. At a distance of 40-45
may wish to refer to "Economic and
for 200 miles and to a width of 60 miles.
miles a person would have almost 3
Social Consequences of Nuclear
Local area fallout would concentrate
hours after the fallout began to find
Attacks on the United States" published
downwind from ground zero. The fallout
shelter. Considerably smaller radiation
by the Committee on Banking, Housing
accumulates in an elliptical shape (width
doses will make people seriously ill.
and Urban Affairs, United States Senate,
and hayand the edge of
Thus the survival prospects of persons
March 1979)
Memo: To all Organizers
From: Ground Zero in Washington D.C.
Re:
Ground Zero Media Coverage and Book Promotion
*** Enclosed Newspaper Coverage
- Big city Editorial
- Local News Articles
- Letter to the Editor from a Ground Zero Organizer
*** National Media Events Scheduled
- Today Show, March 22 will feature Roger Molander.
- The Best of Larry King, will rebroadcast interview with Roger
Molander on March 27.
- "Thinking Twice About Nuclear War" will be available through
P.B.S. stations locally during Ground Zero week; call now to
schedule it.
*** Book Promotion
- Contact as many bookstores in your city as possible to make
sure that they have ordered copies of "Nuclear War: What's
In It For You?" Explain that many groups in the city will
be urging people to read the book during April and that you
hope they will have copies available.
WACO TEXAS
22A
Waco Tribune-Herald
Sunday, February 21, 1982
Ground Zero group urges focus on
nuclear attack education
By JEFF HAMPTON
Ground Zero was the creation of Dr.
nuclear war.
Tribune-Herald Staff Writer
Roger Molander, a nuclear engineer
Reading these results, Molander real-
Ground Zero, a growing national or-
who has acted as advisor to the White
ized that nuclear war is the "issue of our
ganization based in Washington, D.C.,
House since the Nixon days on SALT
day" but nothing will be done to resolve
wants to educate people on the effects of
and SALT II negotiators.
it until people realize what could hap-
a nuclear attack in their area so they
Thinking that few people knew what a
pen, Brown said.
can make a decision on what should be
nuclear attack would do to them, their
Since that time, Molander and his sup-
done to prevent such a thing from hap-
community and the nation, Molander
porters have been working on plans for
pening, said Theo Brown.
and a group of other concerned individu-
the week-long emphasis on public educa-
Brown, a representative for the group,
als formed Ground Zero.
tion about nuclear war.
met with a small group of interested
The group took its name from the
Brown said representatives of Ground
Wacoans Friday to discuss plans for
term used to designate the spot a nu-
Zero have held meetings in 150 major
Ground Zero Week, scheduled for April
clear weapon explodes.
cities, 140 meetings in smaller communi-
18 to 25.
Brown said a Gallup Poll conducted
ties and have visited 150 colleges.
During that week, the organization
last September indicates 65 percent of
A factor that has worked in the organ-
will make available resource materials
the American people are concerned
ization's favor is that they do not advo-
concerning nuclear attack for use by
about the possibility of a nuclear war, 68
cate policies, but emphasize general
local groups, but they also urge those
percent believe such a war might take
education, Brown said.
groups to plan activities of their own.
place between the United States and the
"The concept of dropping answers is
Ground Zero is not advocating any
Soviet Union by 1990, 71 percent believe
opening a lot of doors," he said.
specific solution to the problem, Brown
a war with the Soviet Union would lead
Brown said the week has been en-
said. "The week will be a national time
to a nuclear exchange and only 9 per-
dorsed by 29 national organizations in-
of focus on thinking about this issue."
cent think they would survive an all-out
cluding the National Council of
Churches, the National Education As-
how the one nuclear device owned by
will use the time to bring their congre-
sociation, the Synagogue Council of
the United States following the dropping
gations up to date on the facts.
America, the United Auto Workers of
of the A-bomb on Nagasaki, Japan, has
America and the United Steelworkers of
multiplied to 50,000 such nuclear devices
Ground Zero is also suggesting some
community-wide events that the general
America.
worldwide.
public can be involved in.
While it is good to have large organi-
This book will be the "cornerstone" of
zations announcing their verbal support,
One would be to hang a banner or
the emphasis he said. "If 500 people on
it will be up to local groups to make the
erect a marker at a place in the com-
the Baylor campus read this book, it will
week work, Brown said.
munity chosen as a Ground Zero which
be a very different place," he said.
In conjunction with the week, Ground
lists and explains some of the effects of
Zero will be releasing 200,000 copies of a
Brown said slide shows, audio tapes,
nuclear devices.
book written by Molander and his staff
films and other literature will be made
Another activity is à "Tour of the
titled "Nuclear War: What's in it for
available to groups during the week.
Ground Zero" in which a tour guide
You."
"What we would like to see in a com-
starts at the point of the actual impact
The book is a "factual and accurate"
munity primarily is what the local peo-
and works outward through the com-
summary of the events taking place dur-
ing a nuclear attack, ranging from the
ple want to produce themselves," he
munity, describing what would take
effects of the initial explosion on
said, adding that communities may want
place at the different areas of town.
humans and structures to the long-range
to present the information in different
"The purpose is not to scare people,"
effects of radiation and nuclear fallout,
ways.
he said, but to let people know that "nu-
Brown said.,
It is no coincidence that Ground Zero
clear war has everything to do with our
The book also details the history of
Week begins and ends on a Sunday,
lives, as well as our deaths, depending
the nuclear arms race, he said, and tells
Brown said. It is hoped that churches
on what policy is taken."
The Cedar Rapids Gazette: Sun., Feb. 14, 1982
Ground Zero Week
The threat of nuclear war can be viewed as the
dominant issue of the day. Following Sydney
Harris's analysis regarding the probability of a
nuclear war, if you are a pessimist you will view
nuclear war as inevitable; if you are a realist, you
will contend that nuclear war is inevitable unless
we make it impossible.
If we fail to prevent nuclear war, then those
concerns important to our day-to-day living will
most certainly become irrelevant. In spite of this
problem's significance, however, most of us
probably understand very little about the nature
and consequences of a nuclear war. What are the
facts?
:
To help us broaden our understanding of the
issyes involved, hundreds of communities around
the country will be participating in Ground Zero
Week April 18-25 - a week devoted to
educational activities about nuclear war. The
observance is planned and developed by local
citizens for themselves and their neighbors.
-
This week will advocate no particular solution
to the threat of nuclear war. That is, its sole
purpose is to educate people without prejudicing
them toward a particular point of view. It will
offer a time for Americans of all backgrounds and
viewpoints to personally examine the facts of
nuclear war and look at their own reactions to
what they have learned.
Many diverse national organizations have
endorsed this week: The National Council of
Chúrches, U.S. Catholic Conference, Synagogue
Council of America; National Education Associa-
tion, UAW and United Steelworkers; American
Public Health Association, Physicians for Social
Responsibility; American Association of Univer-
sity Women; American Veterans Committee;
Business Executives Move for New National
Priorities.
The process of planning Ground Zero Week in
Cedar Rapids is beginning. Citizens interested in
helping with plans will hold a kickoff meeting
Feb. 17 at 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church. A
broad spectrum of community involvement would
make Ground Zero Week a very special learning
experience for all of us.
Toni Pickering
1527 E Ave. NE
3. SANE
711 G. Street, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20003
(202) 546-7100
4.
Council for a Livable World
11 Beacon Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02108
(617) 742-9395
5.
Federation of American Scientists
307 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20002
(202) 546-3300
6.
Physicians for Social Responsibility
23 Main Street
Watertown, Massachusetts 02172
(617) 924-3468
7.
Union of Concerned Scientists
1384 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02238
(617) 547-5552
8.
American Security Council
499 South Capitol Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20003
(202) 484-1676
9.
American Enterprise Institute
1150 17th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 862-5800
10. Committee on the Present Danger
1800 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Suite 601
Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 466-7444
11. Heritage Foundation
513 C. Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20002
(202) 546-4400
14
HIGH-RISK AREAS
The shaded areas have been
identified by the U.S. Government
as high risk areas in the event of
a nuclear war. Source: Federal
ALASKA
Emergency Management Agency, April
HAWAII
1980
14. "The War Game," 49 min., 1968: Peter Watkins Films, Films, Inc.
15. "Nuclear Countdown," 28 min., 1978 (a U.N. film): Journal Films Inc.,
930 Pinter Ave., Evanston, IL 60202. (800) 323-5448.
The following films are available from the film library of the Department
of Defense by ordering from: Defense Nuclear Agency, Public Affairs Dept.,
Lt. Col. Dale Keller, Washington, D.C. 20305. (202) 325-7095. There is no
rental fee and blank cassettes must be sent in for videos.
"Hiroshima"
"Atomic Power"
"Atomic Weapons Orientation, Part V: Effects of Nuclear Weapons"
"From Caveman to 'A' Bomb"
"Medical Aspects of Nuclear Radiation"
II. Feature Films and Films Presenting a Particular Position
1. "Dr. Strangelove," 93 min., 1964: Columbia Pictures, 1700 Broadway,
New York, N.Y. 10019. (212) 751-4400.
2. "Fail Safe," 111 min., 1964: Audio Brandon Films.
3. "Hiroshima, Mon Amour," 1959: Corinth Films.
4. "On the Beach," 110 min., 1959: Audio Brandon Films.
5. "Above and Beyond," 1953: Films Inc.
6. "The Bedford Incident," 102 min., 1965: Audio Brandon Films.
7. "The Beginning or the End?" 112 min., 1947: MGM-United Artists, Non-
Theatrical Distributing Dept., 729 7th Ave., New York, N.Y. 10019.
(800) 223-0933.
8. "Panic in Year Zero," 95 min., 1962: Audio Brandon Films.
9. "Ten Seconds that Shook the World," 53 min., 1963: Films Inc.
10. "The Price of Peace and Freedom," 1975: American Security Council
Foundation, Boston, VZ 22713. (703) 825-1776.
11. "SALT Syndrome," 26 min., 1979: American Security Council Foundation.
12. "War Without Winners," 28 min., (Center for Defense Information) 1979:
Films Inc.
13. "Survival...or Suicide,' 27 min., 1979: American Committee on East-West
Accord, 227 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002 (202) 546-1700.
14. "The Last Epidemic Medical Consequences of Nuclear War", 35 min., video,
1981: Resource Center for Nonviolence, P.O. Box 2324, Santa Cruz CA 95063.
408- 423-1626.
15. "Thinking Twice", 30 min., video, 1981: Skye Productions Inc., 1460
Church St., Washington, D.C. 20005. 202-265-7846.
16. "The Fatal Competition", 60 min., video, 1976: Films Inc.
17. "Nuclear Nightmares", 90 min., video, 1980: Corinth Films.
III. Children's Themes and Shorts
1. "One Thousand Cranes: The Children of Hiroshima", 24 min., 1968:
Audio Brandon Films.
2. " Ladybug, Ladybug.. ", 81 min., 1963: United Artists, 729 &th Ave.,
New york, New York 10019. 800-223-0933.
3. "The Portable Phonograph", 24 min., 1977: Encyclopedia Britanica Educ-
ational Corp., 425 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago IL 60611. 800-621-3900.
4. "A Short Vision", 7 min., cartoon, 1956: Films Inc.
5. = Boom", 11 min., cartoon, U.N. film, 1979: Journal Films Inc.
*Check local public libraries, schools and universities for all films listed
as well as those marked 'Local film libraries,'.
Nuclear War Films
ing on those with an historical or documentary perspective; of view; which
Listed the subject of nuclear war. They are divided into three general those
below is a brief survey, by no means complete, of films focus-
categories: feature films or which clearly present a particular point
are third group of films which are geared to children, though not limited
and them. a All the films listed are available in 16mm (except #16), and will those
which to are also available in video cassettes are noted. Generally, it be
necessary to contact the distributor (addresses appear only in the first
listing) for information on availability and rental prices. Reviews and
descriptions of many of the films listed can be found in Jack Shaheen's
book, Nuclear War Films, and John Dowling's War Peace Film Guide. The
Federal Emergency Management Agency (Washington, D.C. 40472) also publishes
a film catalogue with some relevant films.
I. Documentaries and Historical Themes
1. "Truman and the Atomic Bomb," 15 min., 1969: Learning Corporation of
America, 1350 Avenue of the Americas, New York, N.Y. 10019. (212) 397-9360.
2. "The Atom Strikes," 31 min., 1946: Tobyhanna Army Depot, ER Film Distri-
bution Branch, Warehouse 3, Bay 3, Tobyhanna, PA 18466.
3. "Footnotes on the Atomic Age," 46 min., 1970: Films Inc., 733 Green Bay
Road, Wilmette, IL 60019, (312) 256-4730.
4. "The Bomb: February 1942-July 1945," 1975: Local Film Libraries.*
5. "Building of the Bomb," 72 min., 1969: Local Film Libraries.*
6. "Decision to Drop the Bomb," 81 min,, video, 1965: Films Inc.
7. "Hiroshima: A Document of the Atomic Bombing," 28 min., 1970: Wilming-
ton Peace Resource Center, Pyle Center Box 1183, Wilmington, OH 45177.
(513) 382-5338
8. "Hiroshima-Nagasaki August 1945," 17 min., 1970: Museum of Modern Art,
Film Program, 11 W. 53rd Street, New York, N.Y. 10019. (212) 956-4204.
9. "Linus Pauling, Crusading Scientist," video, 1977: Corinth Films, 410
E. 62nd Street, New York, N.Y. 10021. (212) 421-4770.
10. "And When the War is Over--The American Military in the 1970s," 1973:
Films Inc.
11. "H-Bomb over the U.S.," 10 min., Audio Brandon, 34 Mac Queston Pkwy,
Mt. Vernon, New York 10550. (800) 431-1994.
12. "A Tale of Two Cities: Hiroshima and Nagasaki," 12 min., 1949: National
Audio Visual Services, General Services Administration, Washington,
D.C. 20409. (301) 763-1891.
13. "Arsenal," 52 min., video, 1973: Time-Life Films, 100 Eisenhower Dr.,
Paramus, NJ 07652. (201) 843-4545.
Republican
National
MIKE: APPROVE
Finance
Committee
DISAPPROVE
Buckley M. Byers
Deputy Chairman
Called-82
in
May 3, 1982
The Honorable Michael K. Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff
The White House
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mike:
I am enclosing a suggested draft of a letter that we would like
to have go out over the President's signature. Mr. Lloyd Miller has
been extremely generous in the past but for some reason he has not
seen fit to contribute this year. John Schiff, an Eagle from Cincinnati,
has strongly recommended that a letter go out over the President's
signature to Mr. Miller.
If there any questions about this, please give me a call. As always,
Mike, we would appreciate your assistance.
Sincerely
Buck
Buckley M. Byers
BMB/nb
Enclosure
310 First Street Southeast, Washington, D.C. 20003 (202) 484-6730
DRAFT OF LETTER TO MR. LLOYD MILLER
Mr. Lloyd I. Miller
1244 Cliff Laine Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45226
Dear Lloyd:
I know that you have been extremely generous with your financial
support of Republican candidates and committees in the past and I know
also that you had previously been a Republican Eagle.
I am writing you at this time to urge you to become a member of
the President's Club (for Republican Eagles exclusively).
The elections coming up this fall are going to be absolutely crucial
to the future success of my Administration. Under existing law, the
committee that has the most responsibility by far is the Republican
National Committee. In fact, that Committee is the most important political
entity that anyone can financially support.
Having been an Eagle in the past, Lloyd, I sincerely hope that you
will seriously consider sending $10,000 to the Republican National Committee
and I will look forward to seeing you at the next reception for members of
the President's Club here in Washington.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Sincerely,
Ronald Reagan
CALLIGRAPHER LTR SIGNED THI
DATE PER SHIRLEY MOORE.
5-3-82
1982 Republican Senate-House Dinner
A Salute To President Ronald Reagan
O.R. JOE M. with RODGERS Down
Chairman
April 30, 1982
Miss Shirley Moore
Staff Assistant to
Michael Deaver
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Shirley:
The annual Republican Senate-House Dinner will be held on
May 4th. This year's dinner is a "Salute to President Ronald Reagan. "
As part of the event we would like to make a special presentation
to our Dinner Chairman, Joe Rodgers, thanking him for all he has done
for the Republican Party. As you can imagine, coming up with some-
thing that would have real meaning for Joe was not easy.
It was decided that what would probably mean more for Joe than
anything else would be a short personal note from the President.
Ideally, this note would be framed and presented to Joe by the
President and myself at the conclusion of the program.
Attached is a suggestion of what the note might say. If the
President agrees, we'll have the note calligraphed and returned on
Monday, May 3rd, for the President's signature.
I realize this is short notice and I appreciate your help in
getting this taken care of.
I'd appreciate your contacting Bruce McBrearty (544-8600) if you
have any questions and also to let him know of your decision. Thank
you very much.
Sincerely,
May Guy Vander Jagt
Chairman
National Republican Congressional Commit
Co-Chairmen
BOB PACKWOOD. Chairman, National Republican Senatorial Committee
GUY VANDER JAGT, Chairman, National Republican Congressional Committee
Honorary Co-Chairmen
HOWARD H. BAKER. Majority Leader, U.S. Senate
ROBERT H. MICHEL, Republican Leader of the House
Dear Joe:
Both Nancy and I want to thank you for such a beautiful
evening honoring me and for the opportunity to see SO
many friends.
Your support in 1976 when I needed it most, your out-
standing work as Finance Chairman of the Republican
National Committee, and your efforts in giving us this
wonderful dinner tonight are things I will never forget.
I admire deeply your dedication to the principles which
have made our nation the greatest in history. But I also
value, in a very special way, your advice and friendship
over the years.
With my warmest personal regards,
Ronald Reagan
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 20, 1982
MEMORANDUM FOR MICHAEL K. DEAVER
DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF
FROM:
FRED F. FIELDING Orig. signed by FFF
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Attached Correspondence from Roger H. Lourie,
Managing Director, The Devin Adair Company
I would appreciate any guidance you might be able to provide
on the attached correspondence.
Thanks.
Attachment
WASHINGTON
April 6, 1982
FOR:
FRED FIELDING
FROM:
KARNA SMALL
SUBJECT:
ATTACHED CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING RR BOOK
I am at a loss to figure out the attached letter addressed
to the President. It finally filtered down to my office
presumably because we deal with the media. However, there
is no file of previous correspondence and yet this publisher
sounds pretty certain about putting a book together using
RR's own words. Does your office have a file on this?
Can you please handle?
Many thanks.
THE
Devin
Adair
COMPANY. Publishers
From
December 29, 1981
TELEPHONE: (203)637-4531
President Ronald Reagan
070765
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear President Reagan:
This is a follow-up to our recent conversation
concerning your 1968 book, The Creative Society,
which we published.
We believe the book helped bring your message
143 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich, Conn. 06870
to the American people and based on the letters we
received, it appears that the book achieved a rather
strong following.
As our Associate Editor indicated to you in her
letter of July 9, 1981 we are bringing out a new
edition of the book in late spring 1982.
The current plan is to enlarge the book signifi-
cantly from its 1968 version and to add mention of
the many new elements that happened since its original
publication. The forthcoming book will be virtually
a full new book, rather than merely an updated new
edition.
With this letter I have several questions that
we need answers to:
1. To whom should we send the completed final
manuscript to, just prior to printing?
2. Are you interested in reviewing it and modi-
fying it where you feel necessary? Remember,
this is not a book about Ronald Reagan, but
rather a book by Ronald Reagan, inasmuch as
it features only your words.
3. We would like you to write a short preface
to it, covering either your view of the
future or the evolution of your political
thoughts since your days as Governor of
California. Can you have such a preface
prepared?
President Ronald Reagan -2-
December 29, 1981
4. Current plans call for an introduction by Richard
Mellon Scaife: do you have any objections to our
asking Mr. Scaife to write an introduction?
5. Have you any auggestions for a new title? I am
not happy with The Creative Society and plan on
finding a better one.
6. Do you want your share of any earned royalties
to be directed to a specific person or account?
Would you prefer us to donate any royalties
earned to a specific organization or charity?
7. When the time comes to promote the book, do you
want someone on your staff to be kept aware of
the type of promotion and advertising? If so,
to shome should we address ourselves?
whom
We intend to make this volume into a classic on
Ronald Reagan. The editorial matter will reflect your
thoughts as well as we can manage. The manufacturing
aspects will be of the highest quality (the paper stock
will be rich, the binding luxurious, and the cover
designed by a top American designer -- as yet unchosen).
The book will be advertised tastefully and conservatively,
but strongly and with as much effectiveness as we can.
I hope you will be as proud of this volume as I will
be.
Please let us know what details you are interested in.
We will obviously send you material as work progresses.
With cordial best wishes for 1982 and my best to Mrs.
Reagan.
Yours truly,
Roger H lown
Roger H. Lourie
Managing Director
RHL:jwl
THE WHITE HOUSE
washington
Mrs. Reagan:
Vicountess de Ribes will leave
for Florida tomorrow (April 24)
and will be there until May 3rd.
Her number in Florida is
305/659-4411.
Elaine
HAVE BEEN INVITED/ACCEPTED
Baron/Baroness von Thyssen
Ambassador/Mrs. Galbraith
M/M Jack Heinz
Duc/Duchesse de Mouchy (Joan Dillon - Father owns Chateau Haut-Brion
WAITING TO HEAR FROM
Princess Grace
M. Yves St. Laurent
POLITICAL SUGGESTIONS/NOT YET INVITED
M/M Jacques Chirac
Count/Countess d'Ormesson
(Count writes weekly editorial, Le Figaro
She is sugar heiress)
M/M Jean Francois Poncet
(Ex-Minister of Foreign Affairs under
Giscard; still in local politics)
M/M Jean Francois Deniau (Ex-Minister of Economic and Commerce
Count/Countess de Luart
(American Grandmother -
Young Senator - Independent - no party lab
Sir/Lady Jimmy Goldschmidt (Press Magnate in England; has purchased
major French political magazine, L'Expre
Baron/Baroness Guy de Rothschild
M/M Roger Therond
(Chief Editor, Paris Match)
Mr. Alain Delon
(Actor)
Count/Countess Michel d'Ornano
(Former Minister of the Environment;
still involved in politics in
Northern France - won local
election.
She is Mayor of City of Deauville;
founded Festival of American Cinema
in France.)
M. Jean de Ribes (Son)
(Works at Ministry of Defense;
invited to Washington, D.C. in June
to discuss defense)
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April 26, 1982
Mr. Michael Deaver
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mike,
I have asked Dana Rohrabacher to deliver to you this large
photograph of the President. I felt that you are the key
person to assist me in what I trust will be a small favor.
You may recall that during the President's term as Governor
I was called in a number of times to handle photo assignments.
During coverage for the "Team 70" graphics I was fortunite to
catch this shot of the President. It's my favorite and I suspect
others feel the same way even with the passage of time.
As you'll remember this shot was used extensively on "one sheets"
during the 1980 Presidential primary.
Would you ask the President, if at all possible, to put a small
inscription and signature at the bottom of the photo. It would
mean a great deal to me.
Incidentally, the moment occurred one morning in the Governor's
conference room in late August 1970. All of the candidates on
the state ticket had assembled just prior to going over to a
Sacramento golf course for a walking group shot. The President
was in an expansive mood casually sitting on the corner of a
table telling a very amusing antidote to Evelle Younger. I was
shooting over the AG's shoulder and got the picture just after
the punch-line.
The President was and still is so naturally relaxed and easy
going when those moments present themselves and he made my job
so damned easy. I shall never forget those days as a photo-
journalist and especially the good fortune I had in being able
to photograph him.
Please express my deep admiration and continued success to the
President for me. And to you my sincerest appreciation for
your help.
Dox Yours respectfully,
DON DORNAN
DD/sd
Laise Pulmer
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PLEASE REPLY TO:
MICHAEL J. WEBB
RICHARD A. MONJE
April 23, 1982
JOHN C. HALL
PATRICIA J. RANDOLPH
DONALD F. BUTZ
Mr. Michael K. Deaver
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
THE WHITE HOUSE
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mike:
Enclosed is a letter addressed to President
Reagan signed by Mr. Douglas A. Ward, President, Western
States Livestock Investigators Association, which organ-
ization wishes to bestow an honorary membership to the
President.
As stated in the letter to the President, this
organization's membership consists of law enforcement
agencies throughout the Western United States and ranchers
who are associate members.
I might mention this membership is strong suppor-
ters of your administration and the Association would be
greatly honored to have the President as a member.
Also enclosed is a membership card for the Presi-
dent and a beautiful belt buckle with the Association's
logo which he may appreciate.
Once again Mike, I thank you and apologize for
imposing upon your very rigorous schedule.
May we wish you, President Reagan, and the First
Lady God Speed and best wishes always.
If we can be of any assistance to you in this area
(I'll even go to Dewars for you) please do not hesitate to
call.
Respectfully,
C. R. "Butch" and Nita Milligan
CRM/bl
937 Panorama Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93305
Enclosures
.RN STATES LIVESTOCK
TIGATORS ASSOCIATION
1982/83
BERSHIP CARD
.ates .OIS Liveste
agan
President
RANK
United States of America
Associat Association
plasaward, PRESIDENT DEPARTMENT Daren Carto
Dedicated to Protection of the Livestock Industry
April 20, 1982
The Honorable Ronald Reagan
President of the United States of America
Dear Mr. President Reagan:
The membership of the Western States Livestock Investigators
Association wishes to bestow upon you Honorary Membership to
our association. The association's motto is "Dedicated to
Protection of the Livestock Industry".
Our membership consists of law enforcement agencies through-
out the Western United States and ranchers who are associate
members.
We understand that you are a honorary member of the California
State Police, a rancher in Santa Barbara County, and also a
belt buckle collector.
We hope that you will accept this humble gift: a belt buckle
with our logo. The logo is also inscribed on the back of
the buckle. Also, please accept membership in our associa-
tion.
The association would be greatly honored to have you as a
member.
Danglas Sincerely, a ward
Douglas A. Ward, President
1415 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, California 93301
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