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THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 13, 1983 Dear Mr. Mass: Thank you for your letter regarding the Beach Boys and the July 4th celebration. I appreciate your taking the time to write. With best wishes, Sincerely, MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff Mr. Warren P. Mass 567 High Street Clinton, MA 01510 567 High Street Clinton, Mass. 01510 April 7, 1983 Mn. Michael K. Deaver Deputy Chief of Staff The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. Deaver: I wish to protest Secretary of the Interior James Watt's absurd remarks the musical act known as "The Beach concerning his reasons for banning Boys" from the capital Fourth of July celebration Mr. Watt's implications that the Beach Boys and their fans are un- wholesome, untraditional, anti-family, instable, immoral and un-tmerican give me great cause for personal resentment. Please consider the following facts: (over, please) 2. (1) Vice President George Bush sent a personal telegram to the Beach Boys on July 4, 1981 during their " Spirit of America" concert in hong Beach, California, Con- gratulating them for their contribution to American sperit and patriotism (2) The Beach Boys have publically made statements against the use of drugs. (3) Because the Beach Boys have been performing for 21 years, they have become an American tradition and their fans span the old "goneration gap." Since many of their fans are now over 40 years of age they often bring their children to the concerts. (4) I, myself, am 35 years of age and have been a Beach Boys fan for 20 (5) years. I was so impressed by the wholesome, family atmosphere at a Beach Boys Concert two years ago, that my wife and I brought our then 4-year old daughter concert. to our next Beach Boys (mext page) (617) 365-6145 I WARREN P MASS 567 HIGH STREET CLINTON MA 01510 Mr. Michael K. Dewer, Page 3. (6) I am a political conservative who in the past supported Socretary Watt's position against environmental extremests. (7) I have for the past 11 years been a member of one of the leading conserva- time, family organizations in America, The John Birch Society. Many of the younger members of the John Biich (8) I am also an active, Catholic Society are also Beach Boys fans. layman connected with a traditional (Latin Mass) Catholic church. (9) If Secretary Watt's statements do not look damn foolish after reading This letter, than nothing does. I believe you may share my point-of- From quotations in the press, Mr. Deaver, from this letter in whole or in part. view You have my permission to quote Sincerely, Winen P. man (Warren P. Mass) THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 13, 1983 Dear Mrs. Gunderson: Thank you for your letter regarding the Beach Boys. I appreciate your taking the time to write. With best wishes, Sincerely, MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff Mrs. Paula Gunderson 15407 95th Street, NE Elk River, MN 55330 4-7-83 DEAR MR. DEAVER: [ PLEASE CONVINCE MR. WATT of PRESIDENT REAGEN THAT THE BEACH BOYS DO NOT EVEN RESEMBLE WHAT 15 CALLED "HARD ROCK". I HAVE LOVED THE BOYS FOR YEARS & MR. WATT HAS NO RIGHT TO ASSOCIATE my LOVE FOR THEIR MUSIC WITH my TAKING DRUGS, DRINKING LORD KNOWS WHAT ELSE. THE BEACH Boys ALONG WITH MYSELF I my FAMILY ARE AS WHOLESOME AS- WELL - APPLE PIE! SINCERELY, Paula Gunderson 15407 95th St. NE. ELK RIVER, MN 55330 P.S. AND TO THINK HE REPLACED THEM WITH WAYNE NEWTON GOOD LORD! THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 13, 1983 Dear Eldon: I SO appreciated the personal touch you gave my birthday with your nice letter. I, too, enjoy our friendship. Warm regards, Sincerely, MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff The Honorable Eldon Rudd House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 1 ELDON RUDD MBER OF CONGRESS H DISTRICT ARIZONA CONGRESS of the brank United States of "Merica April 11 1 9 8 3 POSTAGE PAID Dear Mike, May this, your birthday, be filled with joy and happiness. I count your friendship as one of my special blessings. With all good wishes. Sincerely, Eldon Rudd Member of Congress ER:el Michael K. Deaver Deputy Chief of Staff & Assistant to the President 1st Floor, West Wing The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 13, 1983 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Toles: Thank you for sending me a copy of the letter you sent to Secretary Watt re- garding the Beach Boys and the July 4th celebration. Hopefully, we will not always be in disagreement. Thanks again for writing. Sincerely, MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Toles Post Office Box 2311 Rome, GA 30164 April 7, 1983 Secretary James Watt Department of the Interior Suite 6151 C Street Washington, D.C. 20240 Dear Mr. Secretary: We wanted to let you know we agree wholeheartedly with your decision about the July 4th celebration in Washington. And we are in absolute opposition to the comments made by Mr. Deaver of the White House. And no, we aren't 89 years old -- we are in our mid-30s and enjoy all types of music but there's an appropriate time and place for rock and roll -- and it isn't during a patriotic Independence Day celebration. Keep up the good work! Jamp Toles Sincerely, ann this Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Toles P.O. Box 2311 Rome, Ga. 30164 CC: Michael Deaver THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 13, 1983 Dear Mr. Tucker: Thank you for your letter regarding my comments about the Beach Boys. I ap- preciate your taking the time to write. Hopefully, we will not always be in disagreement. Thanks again for writing. Sincerely, MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the Presient Deputy Chief of Staff Mr. Ralph W. Tucker 187 North Duke Avenue Fresno, CA 93727 RALPH W. TUCKER 187 NORTH DUKE AVENUE FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93727 209-255-7054 April 6,1983 Michael Deaver The White House Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. Deaver: I was absolutely amazed to see you and hear you quoted as being a backer of The Beach Boys. That outfit, like all the others in that type of music have driven 100,000,000 people almost insane in the past 30 years, since Elvis Presley. They are unkempt, rude, vulgar and untalented. They are loud and that's all. The rest of us, like my family, can't got into a nice restaurant anymore without some of that ilk appearing. It has been a nightmare. It is a pity a person like Jim Watt must use the judgment that the rest of you in Washington should use. He is right. They attract the wrong kind of people and they behave in a wrong manner. Jim Watt is to be, again congratulated, he represents the millions who make the country go and who have been pushed back by these horrib be people. Sincerely Ralph Tucker "THE UNITED STATES - WHAT'S GOOD ABOUT IT?" THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 13, 1983 Dear Mr. Vail: Thank you for your letter regarding my comments about the Beach Boys. I ap- preciate your taking the time to write me regarding your thoughts. With best wishes, Sincerely, MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff Mr. Don Vail 1119 La Rosa Road Arcadia, CA 91006 April 6, 1983 1119 La Rosa Road Arcadia, CA 91006 Mr. Michael Deever White House Washington, DC Dear Mr. Deever, When Secretary Watt locks up all of us moral deviates who appreciate the Beach Boys, can I have the cell next to yours. I suppose that it's awfully hard to find someone who can converse intelligently about hard rock and politics in the pen. By the way, concerning our good friend Mr. Newton. I would advise against it. His performance at the late October fund- raiser for Pete Wilson at the Century Plaza left a great deal to be desired. Have you considered Donny and Marie ? Possibly Gary Crosby ? Sincerely, DonVil Don Vail PS: Keep up the good work ! RONALD REAGAN LIBRARY TRANSFER/PARALLEL FILE SHEET Please circle "preservation" (put in AV, etc.), "classified" (parallel filed in vault/annex), "collection" (misfile, provenance), "RD/FRD" (parallel file) PRESERVATION CLASSIFICATION COLLECTION RD/FRD FROM: Collection White House STAFF AMD OFFICE FILES Series DEAVER, MICHAEL : FILES File Folder Title/Casefile #/NSC # Correspondence - Apr.L 1983 OA 7620 - Box Number Description of Material: Auriocassette "WATT's this? (BAN ROCK E Roce) MAIUR BILL SHiTH E Hogpyn E the Herio TO: Collection: AV Series: White House STORT an (the TILES DENVER, MRIAEL: ELD File Folder Title/Casefile #/NSC # Box Number: Transferred by: Andn Kake Date: 11/15/2006 NEED ONE COPY IN ORIGINAL LOCATION SECOND COPY WITH ITEM PARALLEL FILED OR TRANSFERRED THIRD/FOURTH* COPY FOR COLLECTION FOLDERS - * IF TRANSFERRING TO/FROM TWO COLLECTIONS THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 13, 1983 Dear Major Smith: Mr. Deaver has asked me to acknowledge receipt of your lyrics, newspaper clip- ping and tape. He thanks you for your thoughtfulness and appreciates your taking the time to send the information. With best wishes, Sincerely, Shirley Moore Staff Assistant to MICHAEL K. DEAVER Major Bill Smith President La Cam Records, Inc. Post Office Box 11152 Fort Worth, TX 76110 Le Cam Michael,, Thanks Up For Pleasency: ForNancy. Thanks For "WATT"S THIS??" BAN ROCK & ROLL? Words & Music by Standing Rociplay Rolhis Watt's This?? major Maj. Bill Smith & Mike Hogan (Ban Rock & Roll) Ha- Since Rock & Rolls inception in the early fifties, It has had it's critics, Experts, Judges, and Antagonists But now our illustrious Interior Secretary Watt Want's to ban us from the 4th of July Celebration In our own Nation's Capitol - Well, I say to you, Mr. Watt: You cannot and you will not ban Rock & Roll - From America Do you think R & R Lovers haven't bled and died for this Great Nation? And to quote a line from a fantastic American Rock Standard "I'm So Glad I'm living in the Good Cld U.S. of A." Rock & Rollers, Black, White, Brown, Red and Yellow carried the Guns, Sailed the Ships, Drove the Tanks, and flew the Planes against all enemies of our Great Land. Bock & Roll was born in the Cradle of Liberty and is the only true American Music - Long live Rock is Boll, Mr. Watt, So bug out Watt, Rock & Roll is America, Baby. There will be moanings from the graves of Sam, and Otis, and Jimi, and Janis, and the King, and many others, because an official of the United States Government thought he could ban Rock & Roll from America. PRODUCED BY: Published by SOFT CHARAY MUSIC, BMI Recorded on LeCAM RECORDS by MAJ. BILL SMITH MAJ. BILL SMITH HOGAN- THE & HEROES MIKE HOGAN & THE HEROES "FLIP" DOUBLE DEALING LeCam Records P. C. Box 11152 Fort Wirth, Texas 76110 (817) 738-8843 NATIONALLY Distributed By- 3-C Records N.Y.N.Y. Friday Evening April 8, 1983 Watt finds America's pet rock The Beach Boys welcome again From Staff and Wire Reports WASHINGTON - After a scold- ing from Nancy Reagan and a light- hearted rebuke from her husband, Interior Secretary James Watt did everything Thursday to confess his rock 'n' roll blunder except sing that old Wayne Newton favorite, What Kind of Fool Am I? Two days after banning rock bands from Fourth of July celebra- tions on the Mall, a red-faced Watt left the White House holding an un- expected and none-too-subtle gift from President Reagan. It was a huge, golden, plaster foot with a hole in it. "Obviously, I didn't know any- thing to start with," Watt told re- porters with a sheepish grin. "Thisis shooting yourself in the foot." Watt backed away briskly from his earlier indirect criticism of the Beach Boys, a rock group of wide Associated Pres appeal. SHOT DOWN James Watt displays gift from Reagan Watt said Tuesday that rock bands attracted "the wrong ele- ment." His criticism was aimed at head this year's show although the tion. So it's still banned as far as I'm such rock bands as the Beach Boys Beach Boys would be welcome to concerned." and the Grass Roots, the headliners perform at the Mall sometime. Smith turns his defense of rock 'n at the most recent Fourth of July He said he remained determined roll into a patriotic song with these events. And he said the main act at to put on a patriotic show "because closing lyrics: this year's celebration would be we're proud of America and its ac- Newton, a pop singer who has be- complishments. We' won't back Rock 'n' rollers black, white down from that." brown and yellow carried the guns come a mainstay in Las Vegas. But on Thursday, after undergo- He conceded, though, that the sailed the ships, drove the tanksand ing a barrage of ridicule from his Beach Boys, too, "will help bring us flew the planes against all enemie friends at the White House, Watt patriotism, I'm sure." of our great land. Rock 'n' roll wa born in the cradle of liberty and 1 explained, in ef fect, that he now had A short time later, Reagan met a the only true American music good vibrations about the Beach group of Roman Catholic educators, Long live rock 'n' roll, Mr. Watt. S Boys. saying it was "a pleasure for me to bugout, Watt. Rock 'n' roll is Ameri The slapstick incident prompted break away from crisis negotia- ca, baby. Fort Worth record producer Major tions. I've just called in (special Bill Smith and local musician Mike Mideast envoy) Phil Habib to settle There will be moanings from th. Hogan to record a response Thurs- the Jim Watt-Beach Boyscontrover- graves of Sam and Otis and Jim day. sy." and Janis and the King and man! Titled Watt's This? (Ban Rock 'n' For more than two years, Watt's others because an official of the Roll?), the record features Hogan's flair for inflammatory rhetoric has United States government though rock background and a spoken vo- polarized Americans, and his con- he couldban rock 'n' rollfrom Amer cal by Smith, who defends rock 'n' servative policies have provoked en- ica. roll while reprimanding Watt. vironmental groups such as the Smith, who produced three No. 1 "It's the first time I've sold a son Sierra Club to call for his ouster. hits in the Hey Paula, Last Kiss to a national company simply b and Hey Baby), already has sold the John Hooper, public land special- playing it over the phone in 2 disc to Laurie Records for national ist in the Sierra Club's national off- years," Smith said. "Rock 'n' ro distribution. ice in San Francisco, said he saw meansa lot to an awful lot of people And the issue was the first ques- renewed hope Thursday. And I just had to do somethin tion to be raised at an Austin news about it. So I told it like it is." "Two years ago, we tried to get conference of Vice President Watt replaced. Now we expect disk After a reporter suggested tha George Bush. jockeys around the country will the episode would reflect badly o "Record this," Bush said. "I am a take the lead in that effort," hesaid. the entire administration, Bus fan of the Beach Boys." However, he And in Fort Worth, Smith was quickly defended Watt's overa pointed out that "Jim Watt has made peace on this issue." angry. "Man, I wasso furious when performance, saying he has an "e. cellent record." Watt said Nancy Reagan called to heard what Watt had done," he said. inform him that she-was a fan of the "It wasn't just a slap at the Beach Bush's acting press secretary Beach Boys and "that her children Boys. It was a slap in the face of Shirley Green, said his offic had grown up with them, and everybody in rock 'n' roll and every- received more calls on the matte they' fine upstanding people and body who cares about rock 'n' roll. I Wednesday than had ever bee that there should be no intent to just said what needed to be said." received on a single issue in th indicate they cause problems, "It doesn't matter if he reversed same amount of time. which I agree with." his decision or not," Smith said. Many of the calls, Green said With that phone call still ringing "He's already let the gates down. I were to compliment Bush after h in his ears, Watt was summoned to don't particularly like being called wasquoted assaying the Beach Boy the Oval Office, where the presi- an 'unwholesome element' by an of were "my friends and I like thei dent presented him with the punc- ficial of the United States govern- music." The rock group played at tured foot. ment. And there still won't be any fund-raising concert for Bush dui Watt said Newton would still rock 'n' roll at this year's celebra- ing the 1980 presidential race. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 13, 1983 Dear Bill: Just a brief note to tell you how much I enjoyed lunch yesterday. As always, your input is particularly important to me because I know it is coming from a veteran ally who has been with us from the start. I know I am speaking for the President when I tell you that as always we sincerely appreciate your efforts. It is comforting to know that we can once again count on key activists such as yourself who were with us in both 1976 and 1980. Once again, I thank you for your comments and I'll be looking forward to seeing you in the future. Cordially, thinks Michael K. Deaver Deputy Chief of Staff and Assistant to the President Mr. Bill Hecht Bill Hecht and Associates 499 South Capitol Street, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20003 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 13, 1983 Dear Chip: Just a brief note to tell you how much I enjoyed lunch yesterday. As always, your input is particularly important to me because I know it is coming from a veteran ally who has been with us from the start. I know I am speaking for the President when I tell you that as always we sincerely appre- ciate your efforts. It is comforting to know that we can once again count on key activists such as yourself. Once again, thank you for your comments and I'll be looking forward to seeing you on May 4th. Cordially, niche Michael K. Deaver Deputy Chief of Staff and Assistant to the President The Honorable Charles Pashayan, Jr. U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 13, 1983 Dear Trent: Just a brief note to tell you how much I enjoyed lunch yesterday. As always, your input is particularly important to me because I know it is coming from a veteran ally who has been with us from the start. I know I am speaking for the President when I tell you that as always we sincerely appreciate your efforts. Your candid remarks were especially ap- preciated. As you know, the President will meet with the Core Group on May 4th, and I urge you to be just as forthright with him. Again Trent, thank you for joining us for lunch, and I'll be looking forward to seeing you on the 4th. Cordially, think Michael K. Deaver Deputy Chief of Staff and Assistant to the President The Honorable Trent Lott U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 13, 1983 Dear Carroll: Just a brief note to tell you how much I enjoyed lunch yesterday. As always, your input is particularly important to me because I know it is coming from a veteran ally and state chairman who has been with us from the start. I was very glad to hear that you have been elected as the new chairman of the Core Group, and I know I am speaking for the President when I tell you that we sincerely appreciate your efforts. It is comforting to know that we can once again count on key activists such as yourself who were with us in both 1976 and 1980. Again, thank you for your comments and I'll be looking forward to seeing you in the future. Cordially, mike Michael K. Deaver Deputy Chief of Staff and Assistant to the President The Honorable Carroll A. Campbell, Jr. U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 2D . FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1983 USA TODAY CBS readies drug report What's CBS News cooking up about the Reagan administra- tion's anti-drug program? Con- trary to reports in New York, it's not Dan Rather's story, and though it's not finished, produc- er Howard Stringer says it's not going to criticize Nancy Reagan's efforts. The story will air "probably next week, certainly in the next two weeks," focusing on where Reagan is spending the money. CBS' Ed Rabel talked this week to Monsignor William O'Brien, president of Daytop Village, a big New York City- based rehab program. He helped Mrs. Reagan become aware, of the national drug problem and still thinks she's "a lovely, sincere lady." But to- day, Daytop plans to release an O'Brien statement criticiz- ing the Reagan administration for "Hollywood imagery" and budget cuts in the drug battle. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Reverend Monsignor Lawrence J. Kenney Secretary to the Cardinal Cardinal Residence 452 Madison Avenue New York, N.Y. 10022 4/13 MICHAEL K. DEAVER Thunk you survices, for all the good books. are 2 med is a food long wuch. and his way gnoteful for your generoritis. smouln with THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Mrs. Nancy Reynolds 501 Tobacco Quay Alexandria, VA 22314 4/13 MICHAEL K. DEAVER Man may Thurcho for jun Thought on my Bruthday aliviously your Thought to it. Thank you mike schedules. had grien e good clear of THE WHITE HOUSE washington Ms. Mary Pettus 1133 15th Street, N.W. Suite 1200 Washington, D.C. 20005 4/13 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 13, 1983 Dear Norman: Thanks very much for your kind note. I am glad you are doing SO well with the granola and all the other things. we discussed about the diet. When I finish my first draft of the book, I would like to send it to you to see if you would, indeed, be willing to write a forward or give me any other endorsement you feel appropriate. You mentioned this on board the Britannia and I would certainly be honored. Sir Oliver and Lady Wright gave a wonderful dinner at the British Embassy for the staff that put the Queen's trip together, and it was great fun to renew all the good times we had together. I hope sometime we can reminisce with all the Queen's party, too. Thank you again for your kindness and friendship to me. Sincerely, MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff Professor N. J. Blacklock The Department of Urology University Hospital of South Manchester Nell Lane West Didsbury Manchester M20 8LR England UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER dictate UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF SOUTH MANCHESTER NELL LANE WEST DIDSBURY MANCHESTER M20 8LR THE DEPARTMENT OF UROLOGY Tel: 061-445 8111 PROFESSOR N.J. BLACKLOCK AD-SOLETY Please ask for Extension 2534 21st March 1983 Dias huchard, Now that I have got back to my 'regular place of work' here in Manchester I look back wistfully on the happy event that was the Queen's Visit to American's West Coast and particularly for the happy chance of bringing two like minds together! I cannot think in all of my memories of State visits that there has been one when two teams have got on so well together and in addition had such a great deal of fun throughout. I can only hope that some happy chance could bring us all together again on another occasion. I would particularly like to thank you for a marvellous bottle of Californian wine which I have already consumed in company with a number of my friends just last night since I could not bear to hold back from it longer than then! I must try to find out from local vintners whether sometime they may be able to get me a crate of a similar vintage. As you know I am also delighted with the framed picture of our progression northwards charicatured in such a deliahtfully artistic wav and also for the banknote