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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 22, 1983
Dear Mr. Denny:
Thank you for your letter of September 19.
I was happy to learn of your interest in
a position as speechwriter for the Presi-
dent. I have taken the liberty of referring
your correspondence to David Gergen, Director
of Communications here at the White House.
I am sure you will be hearing from him soon
regarding your request for a job.
Thank you again for your interest in
serving the Reagan Administration.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Robert R. Denny
4611 Overbrook Road
Bethesda, Maryland 20816
ROBERT R. DENNY
4611 Overbrook Road
(301) 951-0121
Bethesda, MD 20816
September 19, 1983
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The White House,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. Deaver,
I understand that you may need a speechwriter for the
President. If so, I'd like very much to talk to you about it --
and, perhaps, offer a no-obligation trial run.
I am, in brief, a multi-media writer who is deeply interested in
political and foreign policy issues, who believes that the
President can communicate more effectively than at present, and
who, in past years, wrote speeches for a wide variety of public
and private people.
In a prior incarnation, I was an editorial consultant to the
Civil Rights Commission under Eisenhower and Johnson. In that
capacity, I wrote speeches for President Johnson, Attorney General
Herbert Brownell, Senator Ed Muskie, and others. I also served
as special editor of a book on 100 years' progress on civil rights
in America. Later, I wrote speeches on housing and urban planning
for Muskie and wrote a variety of speeches for members of the House
and Senate on oil and brick depletion allowances (defending them)
and on the positive effect on local economies of the food industry.
I also wrote perhaps 100 speeches for various trade association heads
on issues affecting their industries.
If you possibly recall my infrequent correspondence with you, I've
made suggestions for 5-minute talks by the President on broadcast
media (I think your people used my suggestion for radio but not for
TV), and for handling of various foreign policy and domestic issues.
Unfortunately, I don't have copies of speeches written in the past.
Instead, to give you a sample of my general writing and thinking,
I'm enclosing an essay that I'm offering to a magazine. It's a spinoff
of a. year's research on issues of war, peace, and morality for a
foundation proposal for documentary film production.
If what I've said and written interests you, please call me. Thanks.
Sincerely,
BobDemy Robert R. Denny
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 23, 1983
Dear Elise:
I have received your letter of September 16
with attached from Ellen Sill-Levy, President
of the Financial Women's Association of New
York, endorsing the idea of the Economic
Club of New York and the FWA jointly spon-
soring a dinner featuring the President as
guest speaker.
Many thanks for bringing this worthwhile in-
vitation to my attention. As you may note
in our response to your letter of July 26th
your request has been referred to Fred Ryan,
Director of Presidential Scheduling. We'll
raise this matter at our next long-range
scheduling meeting and you should expect to
hear from Fred very soon.
With best wishes, and to Pile.
Sincerely,
mine
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
The Honorable Elise R. W. du Pont
Assistant Administrator
Bureau for Private Enterprise
United States International Development
Cooperation Agency
Agency for International Development
Washington, D.C. 20523
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION AGENCY
AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20523
ASSISTANT
ADMINISTRATOR
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Further to my letter to you of July 26, I am enclosing a copy
of a letter I received from Ellen Sills-Levy, President of the
Financial Women's Association of New York (FWA), wherein she
states that the Economic Club of New York is interested in
jointly sponsoring with the FWA for the President to speak on
financial issues.
Sincerely,
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Elise R. W. du Pont
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Assistant Administrator
Bureau for Private Enterprise
Enclosure: Copy of Ltr. from FWA to du Pont, dtd. September 15
Membership Listing of The Economic Club of New York
Honor Roll of Speakers
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION AGENCY
153255
AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20523
ASSISTANT
ADMINISTRATOR
JUL 26 1983
The Honorable Michael Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff and
Assistant to the President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mike:
As you can see by the enclosed, I am forwarding a request to
have the President as a speaker before the Financial Women's
Association in New York. This group might provide an
appropriate mechanism for the President to call attention to
some of his success stories in the economic area.
Faith Whittlesey's office (through Judy Buckalew) is apprised
of this invitation and has all the background information on
the Financial Women's Association.
I should think an October or November date, if it were of
interest, might be appropriate. I would appreciate knowing
whether this is a go or no-go situation.
Sincerely,
Elise
Elise R. W. du Pont
Assistant Administrator
Bureau for Private Enterprise
Enclosure:
Ltr. from Ellen Sills-Levy
President, FWA, New York
COPY
Financial
Women's
Association
of New York
ONE BANKERS TRUST PLAZA, LEVEL A
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 10006
212/466-0867
July 14, 1983
Ms. Elise R.W. du Pont
Assistant Administrator
Bureau of Private Enterprises
Agency for International Development
Washington, D.C. 20523
Dear Elise:
On behalf of the Financial Women's Association, we would be
honored to sponsor a special presentation in New York City
for President Ronald Reagan.
For more than 28 years, the Financial Women's Association
of New York has actively worked to enhance the contributions
of women in finance. We are the largest and most prominent
financial women's association in the country.
As you know, at this writing our members include: Muriel Siebert,
Former New York State Banking Commissioner; Suzanne Jaffe,
Deputy Comptroller of New York State; Hon. Paula Hughes, Member
of the Board of Governors -- U.S. Postal Service; Barbara
Thomas, SEC Commissioner; Julia Walsh, Chairman Julia Walsh &
Sons, Inc., and women with senior management responsibilities
in leading corporations and financial institutions.
Guests who have spoken at FWA sponsored events include:
Walter Wriston, Chairman, Citicorp; Arthur Levitt Jr.,
Chairman Board of Governors and Chief Executive Officer,
The American Stock Exchange; Hon. Donald Rumsfeld, former
Secretary of Defense and U.S. Ambassador to NATO; Hon.
William G. Miller to Secretary of the Treasury; Paul
Volcker, Chairman, Federal Reserve Bank; Thomas Murphy,
former Chairman, General Motors Corporation.
I've attached some background information about the Financial
Women's Association for your review.
If we are able to arrange a program for the President, the FWA
would be responsible for liaisoning with all relevant women's
business groups, e.g., The Women's Forum, the Women's Bond Club,
etc. We would sponsor a forum of any size, according to the
wishes of The White House.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Best,
Ellen Sills-Levy
President
CC: Susan Fisher
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153255
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 27, 1983
Dear Mrs. du Pont:
We have received your letter to Mr. Deaver
written July 26th. Mr. Deaver is traveling
for the President in the Far East and will
not be back in this office until August 3rd.
In his absence I have taken the liberty
of forwarding your request for the President
to speak before the Financial Women's Asso-
ciation in New York to Fred Ryan, Director
of Scheduling. I will bring your request
to Mr. Deaver's attention upon his return.
Thank you for writing with this suggestion
for the President's schedule.
Sincerely,
Donna Blume
Staff Assistant to
Michael K. Deaver
The Honorable Elise R. W. du Pont
Assistant Administrator
Bureau for Private Enterprise
United States International Development
Cooperation Agency
Agency for International Development
Washington, D.C. 20523
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 23, 1983
Dear Berg:
Just received your note of September 13.
I have taken the liberty of passing your
inquiry regarding Don Butts along to
John Herrington, Director of Presidential
Personnel. I'll keep you posted.
I always want to go hunting but don't
know when I'll be able to fit it in. I'll
let you know.
With warm regards,
mike
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Berger C. Benson
Berger Benson & Sons, Inc.
Post Office Box 5425
San Mateo, California 94402
rec'd 9/20
From the desk of
BERGER C. BENSON
DEAR MIKE do note 9/15
DON BUTTS CALLED TODAY
+ ASKED IF ANY TAINS IS
HAPPENING REGARDING HIS
AUSTRALIAN APPOINTMENT, OR
IF ANYTHING IS LIKELY TO.
TOLD HIM I'D PASS IT ALONG
TO you.
THANKS,
Bur
LET ONE know 3 WHEN YOU
WANT TO 60 HUNTING.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 23, 1983
Dear Ernie:
Thank you for your letter of September 16.
I have taken the liberty of showing your
wife's letter to representatives in the
National Security Council for their infor-
mation. I appreciate hearing from you and
seeking your and your wife's comments. It
just shows how concerned we all are about
future tragedies like the Korean airlines
incident.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
hime
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Ernest T. Marshall
Executive Vice President
Montgomery Associates
Fairway Office center, Suite 221B
Fairway, Kansas 66205
MONTGOMERY ASSOCIATES
Fairway Office Center, Suite 221B
Fairway, KS 66205
913-236-8880
ERNEST T. MARSHALL, Executive Vice President
September 16, 1983
Dear Mike,
ack Y The
The idea enclosed--which would make it difficult for the Soviets
in any future 007 like confrontation--originated close to home.
It's from my wife, Mary Cele. ( A Math/English major and my most
reliable of all consultants.)
Any consideration you or your designates might believe it to merit
will, as always, be deeply appreciated.
As an aside, when 007 was hit, many asked my reaction--to it and the
President's response. (I was not surprised to hear it was you who
promted his immediate return from California.)
For whatever it might be worth in early campaign strategies, here's
what I found myself saying:
The incident finally puts into perspective for everyone--what the
President has known all along. The Soviets are the enemy.
Ronald Reagan, I contend, took this job in 1980 for reasons
other than the usual motivators of great men--fame, power
or money. He'd enough of all three to anticipate a super
retirement. which he gave up to run.
His prime motivation, instead, was to place two subjects on the
national agenda: (1) The Soviets are the enemy. (2) So is
big government here.
For 1984, I say, he'll run agilah because it's just like 1978-79
all over. Who else is there (with the courage and charisma)
to further sell this agenda if he doen't run? So he'll run
and he'll win.
End of comment, Mike. But I've found these simple basics will
convince diverse people of his motives. so perhaps there's something
appropriate to the campaign. (FYI, Ed Rollins has acknowledged
my interest in the campaign, conveyed to him by Neal Peden of RNC.)
Thanks for reading please give my regards to President "Dutch".
MERGERS
ACQUISITIONS
OFFICES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND THE WORLD
MONTGOMERY ASSOCIATES
Fairway Office Center, Suite 221B
Fairway, KS 66205
913-236-8880
ERNEST T. MARSHALL, Executive Vice President
page two
Sincerely,
Emic
Ernest T. Marshall
Mr. Michael K. Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
P.S. As previously mentioned, I return to your city September 28,
29 and perhaps 30. (% BIFAD or the DuPont Plaza Hotel)
ENC: Mary C. Marshall letter
ETM/ss
MERGERS
ACQUISITIONS
OFFICES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND THE WORLD
5415 Mission Drive
Mission Hills, KS 66208
September 3, 1983
Dear Mr. President:
A tragedy of the magnitude of the destroyed Korean passenger plane should immediately
lead to a remedy for the prevention of a repeat.
If, by international law, all intercontinental aircraft were required to be equipped
with a color-coded computerized language translater, never again would 269 persons
be shot down with an excuse of inability to communicate.
Current world opinion would pressure the Soviets to seriously consider adoption.
Such a computer system should be able to be easily and inexpensively developed and
incorporated into all flights. The color code could be yellow for "you are entering
private (enemy) territory"; red for, "You have one minute to begin departing or we
shoot"; blue could be symbolic of, "I didn't know - Sorry, I'll leave"; orange could be,
"We are in trouble and plane needs escort out or down"...etc.
Theoretically there could be two color boards - sending and receiving, to insure records
are kept. There also should be code symbolizing understanding and agreement.
Thank you for your time.
Ronald Reagan
White House
Washington, D.C.
Sincerely,
many Cele marchall
Mary Cele Marshall
(Mrs. E.T.)
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 26, 1983
MEMORANDUM TO MICHAEL MCMANUS
FROM:
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
SUBJECT:
Follow-up In Two Areas
I would like you to follow-up and see how we can continue
the Education themes. Unfortunately, after our original blitz,
the numbers have turned sour again.
Also, no one seems to have a plan for keeping the heat on the
reparations issue for the KAL victims. We need to make this
a number one priority. I'm afraid State and NSC seem to understand
the PR value on continuing to push on this.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 26, 1983
Dear Ron:
Just a note to say what an outstanding job
Eddie and his crew do for us on the road
and elsewhere.
The luncheons for the Secretary General
of the U.N. and the King of Morroco in
New York were first class.
The President is very fortunate to have
the services of these very professional
men.
Many thanks.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Ron Jackson
The White House
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 26, 1983
Dear Roy:
Many thanks for the tickets to "My One
and Only." It is the best show I've
seen in years - if not ever. I am
going to try to bring part of the show
to the White House for a State Dinner.
Again, thank you for your thoughtfulness.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Roy M. Cohn
Saxe, Bacon and Bolan, P.C.
39 East 68th Street
New York, New York 10021
bcc: Mike McManus
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 26, 1983
Dear Colonel Zuick:
Thank you very much for your letter of
September 21 announcing that the President
is to be the recipient of your award en-
titled "Man of the Year" for 1983, and for
your gracious invitation to have him accept
this honor at your Annual Dinner/Ball on
April 28, 1984.
So that this request might receive the ut-
most consideration, I am forwarding your
correspondence to Fred Ryan, the Presi-
dent's Director of Scheduling. You can be
certain that you will be hearing directly
from him when a decision has been made.
Again, thank you for your interest in
having the President with you for this
occasion.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Lt. Col. Ernest R. Zuick, Jr.
President, NGAC
Post Office Box 668
Roseville, CA 95661
NGAC
Lt. Col. Ernest R. Zuick, Jr., President
21 September
ach 1983 2) to
Honorable Michael K. Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff
The White House
7R
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Deaver:
The National Guard Association at Callfornia (NGAC) has selected President
Reagan as its Man of the Yea 1983. The award is presented annual ly
to Californian who has perfor edy Tolitstand ing service to his nation.
We of the Association would be deeply honored if President Reagan would accept
this award personally (as Mr. Meese so graciously did in 1982) at NGAC's
Annual Dinner/Ball to be held at the Disneyland Hotel in
on The Dinner will feature a "Welcome Home, Mr. President"
theme and promises to be the largest National Guard Gala ever presented by
the National Guard Association of California.
Our Salute to the President will be one of genuine love and respect for a
man we have long admired as both Governor and President. The audience,
locale and timing of the Dinner/Ball are ideal:
The audience will be comprised not of strangers, but of friends -- Guardsmen
from throughout the State of California who have served the President loyally
and faithfully for over fifteen years. The audience will also include many
individuals now serving in government positions in Washington, D.C.
Confirmations, for example, have already been received from MG Thomas K. Turnage,
Director, Selective Service; LTG "Mickey" Walker, Chief, National Guard Bureau;
MG Herb Temple, Director, Army National Guard; Dr. Edward Philbin, Deputy
Assistant Secretary of Defense (Reserve Affairs); and Dennis Kenneally, Deputy
Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Reserve Affairs). Invitations will also
be extended to others at the White House, Senator Pete Wilson and Governor
George Deukmejian.
The locale will be entirely familiar to the President: The Disneyland Hotel,
owned by President Reagan's close friend, Mr. Jack Wrather, located a little
more than 100 air miles from President Reagan's ranch.
The timing, too, is ideal: A week following Easter Sunday and six weeks prior
to the California Primary. If, however, the April 28, 1984 date is not
NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
P.O. BOX 668, ROSEVILLE, CA 95661 1.(916) 969-7621
Honorable Michael K. Deaver
21 September 1983
convenient for the President , we will gladly reschedule our conference for
any Saturday the President desires during the March - June time frame. In
short, we want the President, we want to give him the salute he so richly
deserves, and we'll do anything the President wishes to assure his presdence at
our Conference Dinner/Ball.
Thank you for your kind cooperation and consideration concerning this matter;
we anxiously await your reply. We have enclosed a copy of this year's NGAC
Annual Conference Publication for your inspection. Next year's edition will,
of course, contain a color photo of President Reagan on the cover.
Sincerely,
ERNEST R. ZUICK, JR.
Enclosure
Lt. Col., CA ANG
President, NGAC
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 26, 1983
Dear Carson:
I want to thank you for your kind letter of
September 22 and for the copy of the brochure
of the National Fitness Foundation.
It was a real pleasure to hear that the Presi-
dent's phone call added considerably to the
dedication ceremonies on September 19th.
We look forward to hearing from you in the
future about the achievements of the Academy.
Keep up the good work.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. C. Carson Conrad
Executive Director
The President's Council on
Physical Fitness and Sports
Washington, D.C. 20201
THE PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL ON PHYSICAL FITNESS AND SPORTS
PHYSICAL ON FITNESS
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20201
September 22, 1983
nurth me
Dear Mike:
Enclosed is the brochure of the National Fitness Foundation (NFF) which
was distributed at the dedication ceremonies of the U.S. Fitness Academy
(USFA). The phone call from President Reagan came through loudly,
clearly and with great sincerity to the 300 sports and fitness leaders
participating in the opening general session in Indianapolis on
September 19. Senator Dick Lugar capped off an exciting day by serving
as the speaker for the banquet Monday evening.
You will hear much more about the Academy in the future and as Coach
Allen has said so many times, 25 years from now it may be looked upon as
a major contribution of the Reagan Administration to the U.S.A.
Carson Coniacl
Sincerely,
C. Carson Conrad
Executive Director
Enclosure
Michael Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
cc: Michael McManus