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WITHDRAWAL SHEET
Ronald Reagan Library
Collection Name DEAVER, MICHAEL: FILES
Withdrawer
7
KDB 7/18/2005
File Folder
CORRESPONDENCE - MAY 1981 (3)
FOIA
F01-107/01
Box Number
7618
MCCARTIN
13
DOC
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Document Description
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1
MEMO
JOSEPH CANZERI TO M. DEAVER RE
1 5/20/1981
B6
65
PHONE CALLS
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.
MKD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 19, 1981
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Irons:
Thank you for your recent message.
Your concern for the safety of the
President is appreciated. You may
be sure that your thoughts and ob-
servations on the matter will be
given serious consideration.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. and Mrs. Roy A. Irons
Minneola, KS 67865
MRD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 19, 1981
Dear Mr. Gibbs:
Thank you for your recent message.
Your concern for the safety of the
President is appreciated. You may
be sure that your thoughts and ob-
servations on the matter will be
given serious consideration.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Ray N. Gibbs
Gibbs & Gibbs
Suite 265
1601 Dove Street
Newport Beach, CA 92660
MKD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 19, 1981
Dear Joe:
Thanks again for your thoughts of April 20th.
We appreciate that you're keeping us posted
and I'm sorry I can't. respond more fully at
this time. You can be sure that all of your
comments are being noted. Thanks so much.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Joe S. Kimmel, Jr.
Republic Electric Company
Post Office Box 3807
Davenport, IA 52808
MKD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 19, 1981
Dear Mr. Mial:
Thank you for your recent message regarding the situation
in El Salvador.
The government of that beleaguered nation is attempting to
establish the minimal order that is a precondition to demo-
cratic reforms. Its efforts have been obstructed by a level
of violence that prevents the move toward moderation. Our
advisory role and our economic assistance are intended to
assist in the stabilization of the only forces capable of
establishing a decent order under the present conditions.
I appreciate your concern for our role in El Salvador and
hope that you will consider the situation there in light of
all the available information.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. H. Carter Mial
c/o National Westminster Bank, Ltd.
38 St. Nicholas Street
Scarborough, Yorkshire
England
MKD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 19, 1981
Dear Mr. Collins:
Thank you for your recent message. Your
concern for our national security is
admirable.
Combatting terrorism, both at home and
abroad, is one of this Administration's top
priorities. We are currently in the process
of developing policies and programs to deal
with future incidents involving terrorist
activities. You may be sure that your com-
ments and proposals have been noted.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Chandler R. Collins
Director
International Protection Service
Post Office Box 3000
Palm Springs, CA 92263
m
May 19, 1981
Dear Mr. Embury:
Thank you for your recent letter. As you
requested, I have forwarded your letter to
the President.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Andy Embury
50 Eileen Circle
Rochester, NY 14616
MISD
May 19, 1981
Dear Mr. Grenier:
Thank you for your recent message sharing
your research and proposals with me. You
may be sure that the materials you sent
will receive serious consideration from
the appropriate officials.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Emile P. Grenier
2436 Fuller Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
MKD
THE WHITE HOUSE
May 19, 1981
Dear Mr. Datt:
Thank you for your thoughtful message. In his addresses to
the nation and to Congress, President Reagan has called upon
the American people for a cooperative effort to resolve our
economic difficulties. All of us here at the White House have
been deeply gratified by the active support which the Program
for Economic Recovery has received from individuals and organi-
zations such as yours.
You may be sure that the time and efforts expended by you and
the members of the American Farm Bureau Federation are appre-
ciated. When individuals set about on their own initiative to
help solve our nation's problems, the solution to those problems
is brought closer at hand.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. John C. Datt
Secretary and Administrator
American Farm Bureau Federation
425 13th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20004
022935
MIKD
May 19, 1981
Dear Dr. Laird:
It was good of you to take the time to share
your thoughts and comments with me. Though
I regret that I am unable to respond more
fully at this time, you may be sure that all
of your comments are being noted.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Paul C. Laird, M.D.
122 South Jefferson
Irving, TX 75060
WITHDRAWAL SHEET
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MEMO
1
5/20/1981 B6
65
JOSEPH CANZERI TO M. DEAVER RE PHONE
CALLS
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.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 21, 1981
Dear Professor Vota:
Thank you for your thoughtful message. You
may be sure that your ideas and observations
will be given serious consideration by the
appropriate officials.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Professor Mario Vota
Via Frugoni 3/II
Genoa
Italy
KD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 21, 1981
Dear Mr. Hook:
It was good of you to take the time to
share your views concerning our relation-
ship with the countries of the Middle East
region. You may be sure that as we continue
to develop economic, military, and diplomatic
initiatives with regard to that area, your
views will be given serious consideration.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. John I. Hook III
Post Office Box 792
Waynesburg, PA 15370
1116
KD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 21, 1981
Dear Mrs. Davis:
Thank you for your thoughtful holiday
greeting. Though it is not customary to
receive a Christmas card at this time of
the year, your motivation for abandoning
tradition is admirable.
I was truly sorry to hear that you have
been ill and sincerely hope that through
the help and support of your physicians,
family, and friends, your condition will
improve.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mrs. Ellisene Davis
Post Office Box 285
Keller, TX 76248
MIKD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 21, 1981
Dear Mr. Seavey:
Thank you for your recent message regarding
the Presidential pardon of former officers
of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Your support of President Reagan's decision
is appreciated.
As the President explained in the message
announcing this decision, he believes that
the agents acted "on high principle to bring
an end to the terrorism that was threaten-
ing our Nation" at the time of their actions.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Thomas A. Seavey
Apartment M-21
2018 Canal Drive
Bradenton, FL 33507
22813
MKD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 21, 1981
Dear Miss Morris:
Thank you for your recent message. I will
be happy to be interviewed by a representa-
tive of the Bancroft Library under the
conditions and for the purposes stated in
your letter. While I have no plans to be
in California within the immediate future,
I am sure that within the next two years
we will be able to determine a mutually
convenient time for such an interview.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Miss Gabrielle Morris
Coordinator
Governmental History
Documentation Project
The Bancroft Library
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720
22
476
MICD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 21, 1981
Dear Mr. Viets:
Thank you for your recent message. I
appreciate your giving me the benefit of
your special insights and observations.
While your views may be contrary to those
held by this Administration, we respect and
admire the sincerity of your convictions.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Edward L. Viets
986 Rushleigh Road
Cleveland Heights, OH
MICD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 21, 1981
Dear Mr. DeMichiel:
It was good of you to take the time to share
your concerns with me. Rest assured that
this Administration will always act in the
best interest of the American people. As
President Reagan has stated, we intend to
place policies over politics to insure that
real progress is made toward solving the
economic and international problems facing
our nation.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Conrad R. DeMichiel
26301 Harmon
St. Clair Shores, MI 48081
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 21, 1981
Dear Mr. Wenger:
It was good of you to take the time to
share your views and observations with
me. You may be sure that they have been
duly noted.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Larry Wenger
3467 East Layton Avenue
Cudahy, WI 53110
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 21, 1981
Dear Mr. Gimlich:
Thank you for your recent message concerning
the taxation of foreign goods. As this
Administration moves forward in developing
policies regarding international trade, you
can be sure that your views will be given
serious consideration.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Bill Gimlich
Stockbridge, MA 01262
MKD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 21, 1981
Dear Mr. Kimmel:
Thank you for your thoughtful letter concerning
international embargoes. I appreciate the time
and effort you took to share your concerns with
me. I am taking the liberty of forwarding your
letter to the Office of Policy Development for
further action.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. J. S. Kimmel, Jr.
President
Republic Electric Company
Post Office Box 3807
Davenport, IA 52808
A27145
MKD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 21, 1981
Dear Mr. Black:
It was good of you to take the time to share your views
with me. Your support of the President's Program for
Economic Recovery is deeply appreciated.
This Administration is dedicated to revitalizing the
American economy. Working with leading members of
Congress, we have developed an economic program of tax
cuts and budget cuts aimed at reducing inflation and
stimulating productivity. I know that I speak for the
entire Administration in saying that your support of our
efforts is greatly welcomed.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Robert G. Black
56 Hickory Hill Road
Wilton, CT 06897
MKD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 21, 1981
Dear Mr. Southard:
It was good of you to take the time to share your views with
me. Your patriotic desire to serve our country is admirable.
One of the top priorities of this Administration is to rebuild
our military capacity and to strengthen our ties with our
allies throughout the world. As President Reagan said in his
Inaugural Address: "To those neighbors and allies who share
our freedom, we will strengthen our historic ties and assure
them of our support and firm commitment. We will match
loyalty with loyalty. As for the enemies of freedom, those
who are potential adversaries, they will be reminded that
peace is the highest aspiration of the American people. We
will negotiate for it, sacrifice for it; we will not surrender
for it now or ever."
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Randy Southard
2978 Grand Boulevard
Baldwin, NY 11510
MKD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 21, 1981
Dear Mr. Trane:
It was good of you to take the time to
send me your thoughts and observations.
You may be sure that they will receive
serious consideration by the appropriate
government officials.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Tom Trane
1635 Linden Avenue
Zanesville, OH 43701
KD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 21, 1981
Dear Mr. Swanson:
Thank you for your very warm and considerate
letter of support and encouragement for the
President and his staff. In the short time
we have been in office, it has been deeply
rewarding to move forward in solving the
domestic and international problems that
face our nation.
I appreciate your thoughtfulness and will
continue to do my very best in the future
to warrant your faith in me.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Robert O. Swanson
4533 Kipling Circle
Sarasota, FL 33583
MKD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 21, 1981
Dear Mr. Mound:
Thank you for your recent letter of
support for the President's Economic
Recovery Program.
While we appreciate the activities of
all those who support the President and
his programs, it would be inappropriate
for us to directly participate in formu-
lation or management of such activity.
I am sure you will understand.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Milton Mound
Chairman
National Initiative/
Referendum Association
527 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10022
MKD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 21, 1981
Dear Mr. James:
It was good of you to take the time to
share with me your research and proposals
concerning this country's state of military
preparedness. As President Reagan has stated
on many occasions, this Administration is
dedicated to restoring our military strength.
You may be sure that as we move forward in
developing policies and programs in the area
of defense your views will be given serious
consideration.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. William D. James
3315 Centerville Road
Vadnais Heights, *MN 55110
MKD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 21, 1981
Dear Mr. Mengert:
This is in reply to your April 22, 1981 letter concerning
cost-of-living adjustments to a Federal retiree's annuity.
At present, and in accordance with the Civil Service Re-
tirement law (5 U.S.C. 8340), each civil service annuity is
adjusted on March 1 based on the percent rise in the Consumer
Price Index (CPI) from the preceding June to December; on Sep-
tember 1, annuties are adjusted again for the percent rise in
the CPI from the preceding December to June. The objective of
cost-of-living adjustments to a Federal retiree's annuity is to
maintain the purchasing power of that retiree's earned annuity.
Any changes in the law would require amendatory legislation.
I would like to point out, however, the Office of Personnel
Management (the organization responsible for administering the
civil service personnel system) has proposed that the Civil
Service Retirement law be amended to provide that cost-of-living
adjustments be made on a once a year basis.
I hope I have been of assistance to you.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. George E. Mengert
485 Tara Trail, NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30327
MICD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 22, 1981
Dear Brother John:
Thank you for your recent letter regarding Amtrak's future.
The Administration has proposed a reduction in Federal sub-
sidies to Amtrak as part of the President's program to cut
Federal spending and reduce inflation. Amtrak serves a rel-
atively small number of travelers. Common carrier air and
bus services, which receive much lower Federal subsidies,
are available in most of the cities served by Amtrak. Large
Federal subsiddies to Amtrak, almost one billion dollars in
1981, cannot be justified under these circumstances.
In general, intercity auto travel is more fuel-efficient
than Amtrak whenever three persons travel in the auto.
Corridor service, where the fuel efficiency of Amtrak service
is the highest, achieves 75 passenger-miles per gallon on
the average, just slightly more than one-half of the fuel
efficiency of an intercity bus, which is 135 passenger-miles
per gallon. Enclosed is a fact sheet containing some of the
reasons for the Administration's position on Amtrak.
Although some Amtrak trains are heavily loaded at some times,
particularly during peak travel, Amtrak's data for Fiscal Year
1980 (October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980) indicates that the
average Amtrak train was only 50 percent full. Furthermore,
for the first five months of Fiscal Year 1981, Amtrak traffic
grew 3 percent on its long-distance trains but fell 1 percent
systemwide, as compared with the same period a year earlier.
The Administration has proposed that in 1982 Amtrak cover 50
percent of its costs by fares or subsidies other than from
the Federal Government. We believe that Amtrak can operate
a nationwide system in 1982 within the proposed budget. Amtrak
will have to raise fares, cut expenses and eliminate its least
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patronized and most unprofitable routes to accomplish this
objective, but it can be done. These proposals and the
subsidy reductions are important components in the Admin-
istration's effort to meet the nation's economic challenges.
Sincerely,
humans
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Enclosure
Brother John P. Martin, S.J.
St. Xavier High School
600 North Bend Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45224
File
ALL SAINTS MEMORIAL EPISCOPAL CHURCH
THE REV. JOHN W. ELLISON, Th.D
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2076 SUTTERVILLE ROAD
SACRAMENTO, CALIF. 95822
May 22, 1981
484-1589
Mr. Michael K. Deaver
Assistant to the President
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, D.C. 20007
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12-Nawatia 35-Choir
Dear Mike,
You may have noticed at home in this week's copy of our newsletter
the item about the daughters of Jim and Cathy Culver and Ed and
Barbara Tye, but another copy is enclosed. Here is some additional
information about their trip.
They will arrive in Washington late afternoon June 20, remaining
through the 23rd. Their only performances presently scheduled
are from noon to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, and at the White
House ellipse at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23. Both the choir
and the Hawaiiana Dancers would be available for other performances
--but I guess they don't have any contacts for getting them. (The
director is Chris Williams, Jefferson High, Sact.) Naturally, the
girls are hoping that they will see you and the President--althöugh
I am confident that there are probably seventeen groups per day
hoping for the same thing!
The Hawaiiana Dance group has been invited to perform in Cannes
at the time of the Cannes Film Festival. They will be in France three
weeks for additional booked performances in Paris and Monaco, June
24-July 15. Kristi and Liz are both in that group. I understand
the French government is picking up a chunk of their expenses
because they are official guests.
The girls have asked me how to get tickets for admission to the
Congressional galleries. I am not certain of the procedure. The last
time I took young people there (about 1957) Edith Nourse Rogers, then
representing our Massachusetts congressional district, set it up
and invited all 54 of us to be her guests at breakfast in the Capitol
itself! A wealthy woman, she reputedly entertained some group for
breakfast every day--it helped out at election time.
No progress on selling my novel about John the Baptist. However,
I am hopeful of completing the next one by June 30. It is about
the establishment of the first Christian Church in Corinth--written
6-23-81
from the viewpoint of the Corinthians. Paul is a minor character.
I trust that Harper & Row's marketing director will decide that
this one will sell to "the uneducated housewife with two children
who wants her faith confirmed." He said she wouldn't buy the other,
and she controls the market--according to him. And since the New
Testament tells us so very little about the Corinthians, she won't
say, "But that is not how the Bible says it happened." However,
when she reads the Epistles to the Corinthians after reading the
novel, she won't need much help in understanding them. And I think
it is turning into an exciting story with great conflicts, personal
tragedies, sex, and a happy ending. That's what Americans want,
isn't it: a tragedy with a happy ending?
Cordially,
Jack
JWE/jc
CARDINAL'S RESIDENCE
452 MADISON AVENUE Hele)
NEW YORK, N.Y. 10022
May 22, 1981
Dear Mike:
Again I want to express my thanks for all that you did
to facilitate the Cardinal's visit with President and Mrs.
Reagan during Holy Week and also for your kindnesses to me,
especially that day. Would you be good enough to thank the
President and Mrs. Reagan for the autographed pictures taken
on that occasion.
One more favor. Enclosed is a letter from His Eminence,
addressed to the President, together with two copies of the
report following the visit of the United States physicians to
the Holy Father. I know the Cardinal would be pleased if you
would transmit the copies to President Reagan and Vice President
Bush.
With kind personal regards, I am
Very sincerely
Reverend
Lawrence Kenney Kenney
Secretary
Mr. Michael Deaver
The White House
Washington, D. C.
20500
STATEMENT OF AMERICAN DOCTORS WHO EXAMINED POPE JOHN PAUL II
MADE UPON RETURN TO THE U.S., May 20th, 1981
We have just returned from a series of consultations
with the medical team caring for Pope John Paul II. We were
part of a 6 member international group of specialists invited to
advise on various surgical and medical aspects of the Pope's
condition consequent to his serious wound on May 13th.
During our stay in Rome we made 4 medical visits to the
Pope, including 2 thorough clinical examinations by each of us.
We had the opportunity to review the complete medical record,
including all x-rays, cardiograms and laboratory data. We
were able to interview the entire professional team responsible
for the complex care required in this case. Our suggestions
regarding antibiotics, nutrients and other medications, as
well as future management, were graciously received. We had
the opportunity to examine the superb hospital facilities and
medical equipment employed.
Daily medical bulletins already have provided extensive
information - including diagrams - concerning the Pope's wounds.
Additional comment is unnecessary except for us to verify the
accuracy of those hospital reports and to affirm that no significant
facts have been withheld from the public. We fully respect both
the Pope's right to privacy and recognize that it is the responsibility
of the attending physicians to determine which clinical details to
release. Furthermore, we believe it is professionally inappropriate
for consultants to discuss other doctors' patients, and we do not
intend to violate that practice in this case.
In spite of the extremely serious nature of his wounds,
the Pope, at the end of the seventh post-operative day, looks well
and his vital signs and laboratory parameters are returning
towards normal. He is taking nourishment by mouth and has been
able to sit up and walk to an adjoining room. He has had no
fever for the past 36 hours. He is extremely tolerant of pain
and offers no complaints at this time. He was completely alert
during our visits, expressing keen interest in the people and
practices of the hospital. We might as one example, note that
he conversed in six languages during one visit.
While we are pleased by his progress to date, it is
clear that even a patient as remarkably fit as the Pope will
require a prolonged period of recuperation and further
complications still can occur. At the request of his doctors we
have agreed to remain available for additional consultation, if
necessary.
PAGE TWO
Pope John Paul II did ask us to extend his gratitude
to the American people for their prayers and expressions of
concern and sent his Papal Blessing to them.
We wish to express our thanks to the entire staff of the
Gemelli Hospital for their many kindnesses to us during our stay,
and to commend them for their excellent care of a gravely
injured man. We also are grateful to the Vatican Secretary of
State, Cardinal Casaroli, who took such a personal interest in
all the arrangements necessary for our visit.
During our time in Rome we also met with the doctors
caring for the two American women shot during the assassination
attempt, and examined both patients. We shall contact their
family and friends as requested.
Kevin M. Cahill, M.D.
New York
Claude E. Welch, M.D.
Boston
Neither doctor wishes to add to or comment upon the above remarks.
MKD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 26, 1981
Dear Mr. Linzey:
Thank you for your message. I appreciate your support of
the President and the time you have taken in writing to me.
Due to the heavy duties of his office, the President is not
able to meet with all those who wish to discuss public policy
or other matters. I am sure you will understand. However,
I am happy to send you an autographed photograph of the
President.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Bobby Linzey
6386 Boyett Drive
Norcross, GA 30093
FG006-01
71919
MICD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 26, 1981
Dear Miss McMahon:
Thank you for sending me Mr. Whitinger's
composition on the community of Reagan,
Indiana and for your comments concerning
our efforts to reduce the Federal budget.
I have directed Mr. Whitinger's piece
to the appropriate officials of the
President's staff for acknowledgement.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
The Honorable Mary Jane McMahon
Mayor of Frankfort
Frankfort, Indiana 46041
MICD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 26, 1981
Dear Mr. Grambart:
Thank you for your recent message. I ap-
preciate your candid comments concerning
the National Aviation Facility Experimental
Center and civil service reform. I have
taken the liberty of forwarding your letters
to the Office of Policy Development where
your observations and proposals will receive
proper attention.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. James Grambart
1400 Oak Avenue
Linwood, New Jersey 08221
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 26, 1981
Dear Miss Oler:
Thank you for your recent letter concerning
waste in the Federal government. I share
your concern over this matter and can assure
you that elimination of such misappropria-
tion of funds is one of this Administration's
top priorities.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Miss Elsie Oler
541 Whitney Drive
Hemet, CA 92343
MICD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 26, 1981
Dear Mr. Smith:
Thank you for your recent letter concerning
waste and fraud in the Federal government.
I share your concern over this matter and
can assure you that elimination of such
misappropriation of funds is one of this
Administration's top priorities.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Martin M. Smith
825 Northeast 95th
Seattle, WA 98115