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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 28, 1982
Dear Miss Moseman:
Thank you for your recent letter. I appreciate the concern
which prompted you to write.
President Reagan is committed to eliminating the Department
of Education as a Cabinet-level agency. However, since the
Department was created through an Act of Congress, similar
legislation will be required to reduce it from Cabinet rank.
The Administration is currently developing legislative pro-
posals to accomplish this result.
It was good of you to take the time to give me the benefit
of your views on this matter. I will be sure to keep them
in mind as we continue our deliberations.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Miss Lynda Moseman
3303 Bonnie Lane
Greenville, TX 75401
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I am very much appoard to
am sory much opposed to the government
continuing the Department of Education I
educate our children about the gay lifectyles
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 28, 1982
Dear Mrs. Chumbley:
Thank you for your recent letter. I appreciate the concern
which prompted you to write.
President Reagan is committed to eliminating the Department
of Education as a Cabinet-level agency. However, since the
Department was created through an Act of Congress, similar
legislation will be required to reduce it from Cabinet rank.
The Administration is currently developing legislative pro-
posals to accomplish this result.
It was good of you to take the time to give me the benefit
of your views on this matter. I will be sure to keep them
in mind as we continue our deliberations.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mrs. Ken Chumbley
Box 121
Mathis, TX 78368
Box 121
Mathis, TX 78368
January 15,1982
Dear Mr. Deaver:
The Dept of Education needs to
be abolished! as a public school
teacher, I want education back in
the hands of the local people.
The Department should be aboushed
and its programs dispersed along
the lines suggested in Senator
Dan Quayle's bill (51821)
Please encourage President
Reagan to "ABOLISH the Department
of Education!"
further information.
Please contact me for any
Sincerely,
Orlinda Chumbley
(Mrs. Ken)
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 28, 1982
Dear Miss Neeb:
Thank you for your recent letter. I appreciate the concern
which prompted you to write.
President Reagan is committed to eliminating the Department
of Education as a Cabinet-level agency. However, since the
Department was created through an Act of Congress, similar
legislation will be required to reduce it from Cabinet rank.
The Administration is currently developing legislative pro-
posals to accomplish this result.
It was good of you to take the time to give me the benefit
of your views on this matter. I will be sure to keep them
in mind as we continue our deliberations.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Miss Tina Neeb
Route 1, Box 6
Windthorst, TX 76389
Route 1, Box 6
Windthorst, Texas 76389
January 14, 1982
Mr. Michael K. Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff
White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Mr. Deaver:
One of President Reagan's campaign promises was to
abolish the Department of Education. Secretary Terrel
H. Bell now proposes that the department be converted
to a "Foundation". This is unacceptable and not in
accord with the President's promise. The Department
should be abolished and its programs dispersed along
the lines suggested in Senator Dan Quayles' Bill (S1821).
I realize that the final decision lies with the White
House.
I am an educator in the Texas public school system
and I feel very strongly about this matter.
Please give this your immediate attention.
Thank you very much.
Yours very truly,
Tina neb
Tina Neeb
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 28, 1982
Dear Miss De Chant:
Thank you for your recent message. I appreciate
the interest which prompted you to write.
The Administration shares your concern for the
problems which face the nations of Central
America. I am grateful for the opportunity to
review the materials you sent concerning that
region of the globe. You can be sure that they
will receive serious attention from the appro-
priate members of the Amdinistration.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Miss Margaret F. De Chant
215 Williamsburg Drive
Thiensville, WI 53092
Margaret F. De Chant
215 Williamsburg Drive
Thiensville, Wisconsin 53092
414-242-4694
President Reagan to read
l hope you will ask
him some idea how
this clipping. It will give the
average citigen feels about
what is going on in
Central america.
Sincerely,
M. DiChant
1-18-82
US
intervention
in
protest are shot.
Central America.
If the Insight article raised a question in
The junta claims that those being killed
the mind of only one reader about what
are communists. This is obviously not
has gone on in the name of anti-commu-
true. Mayan tribes speak 22 dialects of
nism, in the name of the American people
seven languages (none of them Spanish)
on behalf of US business interests, The
and have never been politically oriented.
Journal will have done an immense service
After 1977, the US had withheld aid
for our country.
from Guatemala over "human rights viola-
William J. Brennan, S.J.
tions." But now, with more concern for the
Milwaukee
profit margin of US corporations than for
I WISH to thank The Journal for printing
human life, the grinning occupant of the
the article on Guatemala. Thanks to the
White House is restoring that aid, helping
the killing to go on.
accurate account given by Father Lopez,
many readers have discovered the true
Secretary of State Haig preaches fear of
suffering of the Guatemalan people, which
communism and says Cuba and Russia
is directly attributable to continued US
must not interfere in Latin American poli-
military assistance.
tics; only we have that privilege. But it is
Unfortunately, there has been a dearth.
precisely people like Reagan and Haig who
of worthwhile articles in the local and na-
create the fertile soil in which communism
tional press. Too often the media has cho-
grows.
sen to report only the State Department's
If they really wanted to stop commu-
Central America.
nism, they would attack its root causes
of the poor by the juntas
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 28, 1982
Dear Mr. Lane:
Thank you for your recent message. I
appreciate your support for President
Reagan and your concern for the continued
success of his Administration. I was glad
to have the opportunity to review the
materials you sent and will keep them in
mind as we develop policies and programs
for the future.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Andrew Lane
177 Waltham Street
Lexington, MA 02173
ANDREW LANE
177 Waltham Street
Lexington, Massachusetts 02173
Daniderson
January 18, 1982
Michael K. Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff
The Executive Mansion
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. Deaver:
The New York Times reports that you are in the process
of preparing President Reagan's state of the union address.
The enclosed pamphlet "On The Reagan Potential," by
Constitutional authority Dan Smoot, should be of immense
help to you, making your yoke easy and your burden light.
It might have been better had you incorporated the
contents of this pamphlet in last year's address, but it
was not then available.
You men in Washington have great power. My hope is
that you will use it with more wisdom than did your pre-
decessors.
Very truly yours
Andrew Lane
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 28, 1982
Dear Mr. Hartman:
Thank you for your recent message. I was
grateful to have the opportunity to review
your economic perception surveys and appre-
ciate your thoughtfulness in sending them
to me. You can be sure that they will be
brought to the attention of the appropriate
members of the Administration.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. William Hartman
Finance Manager
Research and Statistics
Walt Disney World Company
Post Office Box 40
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Walt
isney World Co.
David
January 8, 1982
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Mr. Michael Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
Dear Mr. Deaver:
An important segment of our attendance at Walt Disney World is the long
distance vacation traveler. Our definition of a long distance vacationer
is one who takes a round-trip of 1,000 miles or greater. We believe that
an important factor in the decision to take a long distance vacation is
each household's perception of their personal economic situation. Regard-
less of the predictions of economists and government officials, and
published changes in various measures of the state of the economy, one
of the most important variables, in our judgement, is personal perception.
Therefore, we recently began a series of economic perception surveys
which measure and monitor changes in the perception of personal economies.
Enclosed is a copy of the results of our first two surveys conducted dur-
ing September, 1981 and November, 1981, for your interest. It was suggested
by Donn Tatum that we forward the survey results to you.
Approximately 800 households were interviewed during both surveys. The
households were randomly selected, on a weighted basis, from our top 25
market areas outside of the state of Florida. Nearly all of the 25
market areas are east of the Mississippi and predominately in the North.
The surveys were timed to avoid the scheduled release of national economic
data so as to minimize any bias. The questions asking the respondents
the reasons for their ratings of their personal economic situation and
the future course of the economy were asked as open-ended questions. In
other words, there were no pre-structured response alternatives available.
Mr. Michael Deaver
January 8, 1982
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I hope you find this information interesting and useful, and if you have
any questions, I would be happy to answer them.
Sincerely,
Wich.Hint With.
William Hartman
Finance Manager
Research & Statistics
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Enc.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 28, 1982
Dear Mr. Clark:
Thank you for your recent message.
I appreciate the time you have taken
to inform me of your views. You can
be sure that your comments and opin-
ions will be brought to the attention
of the appropriate members of the
Administration.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Edward N. Clark
Lot Number 6, MHP
Hampton, VA 23665
Dear m Dearer:
17 Jan 81
I wish In express my deep
outrage at the administrations
consideration of Tax exempt status
for private schools who discriminate
on the basic of race an religion!
If you allow This proposal
to come into effect it will
destroy the bosic of equlty of
american cherish above all else.
rights for all cityens we
Please reconsider the impact
this issue will have on
american image as C defender
of all its citizens rights
That my government would
permit, let alone souction
discrimination is most detrissing
to me!
Sincerely
Educa n. Clark
PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL
THE PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL ON PHYSICAL FITNESS AND SPORTS
IMPORTAL FITNESS
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20201
January 28, 1982
MEMORANDUM FOR:
Michael Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff
Coach George Allen wrote you a memorandum on January 25, 1982.
Subject: First meeting of the PCPFS.
We were pleased that Mamie McDonough made arrangements for the Council
to meet in the President's Briefing Room, Room 450 of the Old Executive
Office Building on February 3. This way it would be much more convenient
for you in case you can stop by to give the new Council your greetings
and remarks. Although the most desirable time for your appearance would
be at the opening of the meeting at 9:00 a.m., anytime between then and
12:00 noon would be appreciated.
Council members, Donald M. Cooper, Director, Oklahoma State University
Hospital and Clinic, Stillwater, Oklahoma; Tom J. Fatjo, Jr., President,
Houstonian Foundation, Houston; William E. LaMothe, Chairman of the
Board and Chief Executive Officer, Kellogg Company; Wayne Newton,
Entertainer, Las Vegas; Mark Lee Saginor, Director, Internal Medicine
and Endocrinology, Los Angeles; and David A. Werblin, President and
Chief Executive Officer, Madison Square Garden, Corp., New York, have
been sworn in but have not received their Presidential Commissions.
If you would agree to do so, Coach Allen would like for you to present
these Commissions during your appearance.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 28, 1982
Dear Mrs. Kozak:
Thank you for your recent message.
It was good of you to take the time
to send me the correspondence from
your former in-laws. I know that
President Reagan will be as pleased
with their support, and yours, as
I am.
Again, thank you for your letter.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mrs. Andrew Kozak
Post Office Box 6355
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
January 15,1982
Dear mr. Deaner,
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such strong supporters fa the
Pres: dent I just had to Rend the
enclosed Mr. message thinking perhaps
Reagan would enjoy a host
an good judgement.
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WWII from his hometown
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David
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Andrew Kreak
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 28, 1982
Dear Mr. Nuell:
Thank you for your letter bringing me up-to-date on the status
of the Stuart F. Kindrick Social Security case.
With respect to the Social Security Administration (SSA) initia-
tive to review disability cases, as you may know, SSA has had a
continuing disability investigation (CDI) process in place for
a number of years. In this process, beneficiaries with conditions
identified by SSA as having potential to improve are scheduled
for medical reexamination. Only a small percentage of disabled
workers on the rolls are scheduled for these reviews. A CDI is
also done when SSA learns that a beneficiary has returned to work.
In enacting the 1980 statutory provision requiring triennial
review, the Congress recognized that SSA needed to increase the
number of disability cases it was reviewing. This provision
addressed serious concerns raised by GAO and others that SSA
had no means for redetermining the disability of most recipients,
and that payments were being made to many ineligible persons.
The January 1982 effective date was to give SSA the time to
acquire needed resources and otherwise prepare for the increased
CDI workload.
In early 1981, based on SSA studies and a GAO report showing an
estimated 20 percent ineligibility rate (representing payments
totaling $2 billion annually) SSA decided to move immediately
to correct this major problem by implementing the periodic
reviews required by the 1980 law. The review procedures they
are using for these cases are the same as for their regularly
scheduled reexaminations.
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Concerning Mr. Kindrick's case, HHS officials inform me that
on November 23, 1981 his attorney applied on his behalf for
a reconsideration of the decision to terminate his benefits.
On January 8, 1982, consultative examinations were requested
for Mr. Kindrick. A decision on his case is expected in the
next two to three weeks. I understand also that HHS officials
have been in touch with officials in the Virginia State
Vocational Rehabilitation Agency concerning Mr. Kindrick's case.
As a result of this contact, the Agency wrote Mr. Kindrick on
December 10, 1981 to offer vocational rehabilitation services.
Thank you again for sharing with me the news story about the
Kindrick family. I appreciate your interest in the Social
Security disability program, and trust you will find the infor-
mation we have provided helpful.
Sincerely yours,
Insurence
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. David Nuell
News Director
WRC-TV News
4001 Nebraska Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20016
SERVICES
HUMAN
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
MATVEM
Office of the Secretary
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Washington, D.C. 20201
DCDearer
JAN 22 1902
MEMORANDUM TO SALLY KELLEY
As you requested, we have drafted the attached reply for the
signature of Michael Deaver which may be used in responding
to Dayid Nuell of NBC News. Mr. Nuell raised questions
about the Social Security Administration's accelerated
disability review program.
Newhall
David Newhall III
Chief of Staff
Attachment
type
(Copy to Gay Fuller)
DRAFT
Mr. David Nuell
News Director
WRC-TV News
4001 Nebraska Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20016
Dear Mr. Nuell:
Thank you for your letter bringing me up-to-date on the status of
the Stuart F. Kindrick Social Security case.
With respect to the Social Security Administration (SSA) initiative
to review disability cases, as you may know, SSA has had a continu-
ing disability investigation (CDI) process in place for a number of
years. In this process, beneficiaries with conditions identified by
SSA as having potential to improve are scheduled for medical reexam-
ination. Only a small percentage of disabled workers on the rolls
are scheduled for these reviews. A CDI is also done when SSA learns
that a beneficiary has returned to work.
In enacting the 1980 statutory provision requiring triennial
reviews, the Congress recognized that SSA needed to increase the
number of disability cases it was reviewing. This provision
addressed serious concerns raised by GAO and others that SSA had no
means for redetermining the disability of most recipients, and that
payments were being made to many ineligible persons. The January
1982 effective date was to give SSA the time to acquire needed
resources and otherwise prepare for the increased CDI workload.
In early 1981, based on SSA studies and a GAO report showing an
estimated 20 percent ineligibility rate (representing payments
2
totaling $2 billion annually) SSA decided to move immediately to
correct this major problem by implementing the periodic reviews
required by the 1980 law. The review procedures they are using for
these cases are the same as for their regularly scheduled
reexaminations.
Concerning Mr. Kindrick's case, HHS officials inform me that on
November 23, 1981 his attorney applied on his behalf for a recon-
sideration of the decision to terminate his benefits. On January 8,
1982, consultative examinations were requested for Mr. Kindrick. A
decision on his case is expected in the next two to three weeks. I
understand also that HHS officials have been in touch with officials
in the Virginia State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency concerning
Mr. Kindrick's case. As a result of this contact, the Agency wrote
Mr. Kindrick on December 10, 1981 to offer vocational rehabilitation
services.
Thank you again for sharing with me the news story about the
Kindrick family. I appreciate your interest in the Social Security
disability program, and trust you will find the information we have
provided helpful.
Sincerely yours,
L. Ortiz/ESP/HHS/245-3475
1-13-82
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TO:
Dave Newhall
FROM:
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Information
Action
FOR SUGGESTED RESPONSE.
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Comments:
Please call Sally Kelly CH is 2 Vice (456-7486) when
youreerive this letter and advise who is working on it m.
aleaver would like the proposed deaft as soon as vossible
Keep this worksheet attached to the original Incoming letter.
Send all routing updates to Central Reference (Room 75, OEOB).
Always return completed correspondence record to Central Files.
Refer questions about the correspondence tracking system to Central Reference, ext. 2590.
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THE WHITE HOUSE OFFICE
REFERRAL
JANUARY 14, 1982
TO: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
ATTN: DAVE NEWHALL
ACTION REQUESTED:
DRAFT REPLY FOR SIGNATURE OF MICHAEL K. DEAVER
REMARKS: PLEASE CALL SALLY KELLEY'S OFFICE (456-7486) WHEN YOU
RECEIVE THIS LETTER AND ADVISE WHO IS WORKING ON IT
MR. DEAVER WOULD LIKE THE PROPOSED DRAFT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
DESCRIPTION OF INCOMING:
ID:
055696
MEDIA: LETTER, DATED DECEMBER 22, 1981
TO:
MICHAEL DEAVER
FROM:
MR. DAVID NUELL
NEWS DIRECTOR
NBC TELEVISION STATIONS DIVISION
NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.
4001 NEBRASKA AVENUE, NW
WASHINGTON DC 20016
SUBJECT: WRITES TO BRING MR. DEAVER UP TO DATE ON THE
STATUS OF THE KINDRICK FAMILY AND TO RAISE
SOME QUESTIONS REGARDING THE ELIGIBILITY
REVIEW OF SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY CASES
PROMPT ACTION IS ESSENTIAL -- IF REQUIRED ACTION HAS NOT BEEN
TAKEN WITHIN 9 WORKING DAYS OF RECEIPT, PLEASE TELEPHONE THE
UNDERSIGNED AT 456-7486.
RETURN CORRESPONDENCE, WORKSHEET AND COPY OF RESPONSE
(OR DRAFT) TO:
AGENCY LIAISON, ROOM 62, THE WHITE HOUSE
SALLY KELLEY
DIRECTOR OF AGENCY LIAISON
PRESIDENTIAL CORRESPONDENCE
RC-TV News
NBC Television Stations Division
4001 Nebraska Avenue. N W
National Broadcasting Company, Inc
Washington. DC. 20016 202-686-4242
David Nuell
News Director
December 22, 1981
D newhald
Michael K. Deaver
Assistant to the President and
Josponse.
Deputy Chief of Staff
The White House
Washington, D.C.
055696
Dear Mr. Deaver:
I want to bring you up to date on the status of the Social
Security disability story we discussed when you called me
last month.
The officials of the Social Security Administration who con-
tacted us as a result of your initiative have been quite help-
ful in explaining the specifics of the current program to dis-
lodge the hundreds of thousands of ineligible recipients from
the roles. We have some stories in preparation which will
take advantage of those insights.
As for the Kindrick family, who were focused on in the report
which caught your attention, I have attached a copy of a re-
cent story which took note of your position and updated the
status of their appeal.
However, in the course of researching the legislation you cited
to me as the motivating force behind the review, I found that
the Congressional mandate does not even take effect until Jan-
uary, 1982. It is my understanding that the 1982 start was in-
tended to permit guidelines to be disseminated to the states
and to ensure, as one Congressional staffer put it, that the
review process would be "orderly and fair". I don't know whe-
ther you were aware of the timetable when we spoke, but there
are some in Congress who feel the Reagan administration decision
to accelerate the eligibility review has resulted in an extra-
ordinary number of appeals and in some recipients being cut off
who are both innocent and eligible.
There does not seem to be dispute in any quarter, though, as to
the extent of fraud in the program or the Reagan administration's
willingness, unlike those who have gone before you, to tackle
the problem.
Michael K. Deaver
Assistant to the President,
Deputy Chief of Staff
December 22, 1981
But there is a question, in my mind at least, as to whether
it would have been accurate in our original story to cite a
mandate which is not yet operative as the cause for families
being cut off, as you would have had me do. It seems the
issue is rather the appropriateness of our use of the words
"budget cuts" as the cause when we should have said "Reagan
administration program initiatives".
I hope you don't consider this just a semantical exercise;
it is our desire to have as much information as possible and
to make our stories accurate and reflective of the realities
of any situation.
I think this also points out the need for local television
stations throughout the country to have greater access to
policymakers in the administration SO that we have the bene-
fit of understanding what you are trying to accomplish, and
how, without having our information distilled first by the
national press corps. As I said in our initial conversation,
local broadcasters throughout the country will be doing thou-
sands of stories in the coming years that focus on the effects
of your programs at the grassroots level.
I realize there are severe limitations on your time and that
it is impractical to accede to every request. However, given
the fact that the five NBC owned television stations have the
potential of reaching nearly twenty percent of the nation's
citizens, I hope you will at least consider our proposal for
a series of briefings by top administration officials and an
interview with the President.
With warmest regards for the holidays, I am
Sincerely,
Other
David Nuell
News Director
DN/jm
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TRANSCRIPT
NEWSCENTER 4, 6:00 PM
November 27, 1981
Jim Vance: A handicapped man and his family are about to be
evicted from their apartment in Reston. They can't pay the
rent because they've been cut off of disability payments by
the Social Security system.
Jack Cloherty first reported on the plight of the Stuart
Kindrick family two weeks ago. He's here now with an update
on that case.
Jack Cloherty: Jim, as you know that story has caused a lot of
reaction. We received calls and donations for the Kindricks
from many viewers, and Presidential aide Mike Deaver called to
say that the fund cut off was not the fault of any Reagan
administration policy. Top Social Security officials promised
a quick review of the case, but so far all the official reac-
tion has not done much to help the Kindricks.
Stuart Kindrick: A rough opinion of it being about like a
half a human being just about. Some can be used and some
can't and I'm constantly in pain all the time, you know.
Jack Cloherty: Stuart Kindrick was partially paralized on
his left side in a work-place accident back in 1973. For the
last five years he's been receiving $590 a month in Social
Security disability payments. The money has allowed the family
to get by, but now Kindrick and his family have been cut off.
Even though his doctor says he is unable to work, the Social
Security Administration thinks otherwise.
Winona Kindrick: But he can work between eight and sixteen
hours a day he can be a security guard. I've talked to so
many security agencies. They said they would not hire him be-
cause he couldn't even protect himself.
Jack Cloherty: After our first story on the Kindricks the ad-
ministrator of the Social Security system reviewed the case
file. But only in clear cut emergency cases is disability aid
restored immediately, and the administration did not feel the
Kindrick case warranted that intervention, so their appeal is
slowly working its way through the bureaucracy.
cont'd
(Cont'd)
TRANSCRIPT
NEWSCENTER 4, 6:00 PM
November 27, 1981
Winona Kindrick: In the mean time, you know, what does a
person do? Our Social Security payments were $590 a month
including the children's and my husband's and myself. Now
he only gets $80 a week Workman's Comp and that is all we get.
Our rent is $410 a month
and I have no other income. I
can't work 'cause I was on the accident myself with my foot,
so I can't work.
Jack Cloherty: So, on Monday the Kindricks and their two
children will pack up and move before the rental firm takes
what property they have left in lieu of rent.
Jack Cloherty: Do you have any family or anything to go to?
Winona Kindrick: Yes, I have a mother-in-law, but she's on
Social Security too, so I don't know what we're gonna do.
Jack Cloherty: The Kindrick's appeal to have disability pay-
ments reinstated could be settled within a month, but if their
original appeal is denied they will run into a heavy backley
of cases in the second step of the process. Many people have
been knocked off the roles in recent case reviews, and many
like the Kindricks feel that they have been treated unfairly.
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGION
January 28, 1982
TO:
JOHN ROGERS
FROM:
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Deputy Chief of Staff
SUBJECT:
Request for Passport
Please initiate action to have a Diplomatic
Passport issued to Patricia A. Bye of my staff
in preparation for trip to Europe 14 Feb 82.
Thank you.
Andrea King Best
3033 Street, Northwest
Washington, District of Columbia 20007
January 29, 1982
Hon. Michael K. Deaver
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mike:
Thank you very much for taking
the time to forward my resume to J.
Moorehead.
I am pleased to report that I
have an interview next week with
Jim Rosebush. If any staff changes
take place, I would consider it an
honor to work for Mrs. Reagan.
Bill and I look forward to seeing
you one day soon.
Sincerely,
andrea
cc: Mr. James S. Rosebush
Mr. J. Upsher Moorehead
Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease
Suite 1111
1828 L Street, NW
Arthur I. Vorys
Washington, D.C. 20036
in Columbus:
1856-1933
52 East Gay Street
Lowry F. Sater
Telephone: (202) 296-2929
Post Office Box 1008
1867-1935
Columbus. Ohio 43216
Augustus T. Seymour
Telecopier: (202) 296-0934
1873-1926
Telex: 440693
Edward L Pease
1873-1924
Telephone: (614) 464-6400
Telecopier: (614) 464-6350
Rapifax: (614) 464-6453
January 29, 1982
Cable: Vorysater
Writer's Direct Dial Number
(202) 822-8200
Mr. Michael K. Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Re:
ACYPL, 1982
file
Dear Mike:
At the October meeting of its Board of Directors, the American
Council of Young Political Leaders adopted a private sector fundraising
program to augment the anticipated reduction in Federal funding. As
you know, while ACYPL was seeking to remain a "core program" within
the U.S. International Communications Agency, the reality was that it
would still suffer some setback in funding for programs. Looking farther
into the future, ACYPL knows the value of raising private sector funds
in case Government funding reduces to a minimum.
This letter is to seek your counsel, as a member of the ACYPL Board,
as to which corporations and foundations might be interested in support
of ACYPL programs.
The Board agreed that each member thereof would recommend at least
two corporations (or foundations) with regional or country interests
coinciding with ACYPL programming. For example, I have agreed to work
with Cabot Corporation and Pepsico.
No one on the Board or on the staff wishes to put you in a position
where you feel uncomfortable in making a recommendation, given your
position with the Government. We want to make that clear at the outset.
We are all aware of recent flaps in regard to senior White House staff in-
volved in fundraising on behalf of specific organizations, We are asking
for less, and we are asking it in your capacity as a Board member, not a
senior White House official.
Best regards,
Randal C. Teague
RCT:ms
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
,
January 29, 1982
Dear Lola:
Please have whomever is going to pick-up
the piano get in touch with Carolyn's
Mother, Mary Lou Judy at 916-442-6049 and
she'll make arrangements to let the movers
in.
It's not necessary to reimburse us for any
expenses involved with the piano; we've
been more than repaid with the pleasure its
brought the Deavers.
Warm regards,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mrs. Lola Smith
P.O. Box 2176
Paso Robles, CA 93446