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THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON July 23, 1984 Dear Mr. McGrory: Thank you for your nice letter and the attached newsclipping you recently sent to Michael K. Deaver. He certainly ap- preciates the thoughtfulness which prompted your taking your time to send the article from the Cleveland Plain Dealer for his attention. Thank you for your strong support of President Reagan. Your words of encourage- ment mean alot. With the President's best wishes, Sincerely, Gail W. Ledwig Staff Assistant to Michael K. Deaver Mr. Mark McGrory 317 Shawneee Place Huron, Ohio 44839 18 July 1984 The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Anenue Washington , D.C. AHN: Mr. Michael Deaners, Dear Mr. Deavers, AHached is an article from the July 18, 1984 PRESEN SATION COPY edition of the Cleveland Plain Declar. I am sure you. are aware of This article. If you are not, maybe it could be, useful for you or the President to use against the critics of the Presidents' policies. We need to keep President Reagon going for another term to complete his programs, and if this can help, go to it! Thank-you. MARK McGovey 317 Shawnee Place Hunan, Ohio 44839 PRESERVATION tate, which has amassed an arse- cits or raise taxes. Making these U.S. deficit isn't as awful as you think and inflation, which have skewed larger - $43 billion and $31 deficits in two ways. First, it sim- the years 1978 to 1981, we By Robert Eisner our perception of fiscal reality for billion. But the official deficits ply reduces the real value of that actually enjoyed budget surpluses decades. then were also much larger - debt by depreciating the value of Those surpluses, coupled with a For one thing, the federal gov- $112 billion and $186 billion. the dollar. Second, it leads to restrictive monetary policy, cui EVANSTON, III. ernment does not have a separate We seldom consider the govern- higher interest rates which, in the purchasing power of the pri capital budget. As a result, all fed- ment's accumulated assets. Yet, it turn, lower the market prices of vate sector, contributing signifi certain amount of hysteria eral expenditures for such things holds close to a trillion dollars of outstanding government debt. cantly to the severe recession o A has attended the issue of as public buildings, roads, har- tangible items (buildings, roads, 1981 and 1982. Thus, the real market value of federal budget deficits, and bors, post offices, trucks and com- equipment, inventories and land) the net debt (in constant 1972 dol- Does this mean that we should there promises to be more as the puters become a part of the defi- and nearly as much in financial presidential campaign heats up. A cit, as if they were welfare assets (significant quantities of lars) actually declined by $231 blissfully ignore the present bud look at how deficits are calcu- the federal debt are held by the billion from 1946 to 1980. Adjust- get deficits, as President Reagar payments rather than invest- ments in hard assets. In corporate Federal Reserve, Social Security ing for population growth, the real at times seems to want to do? No lated, however, reveals that they net debt per capita fell from because forecasters have assume are not always what they seem. budgets, by contrast, expenditures and government pension funds). $3,384 to $1,078. low interest rates and inflation in That has some important implica- for new plant and equipment are The Treasury also happens to making the projections. Hence tions for future, as well as past, logically treated differently from have some gold, well upwards of In 1980, when the official deficit the present deficits threaten t policy decisions. current expenses, since they rep- $100 billion at current prices. was $61 billion, bondholders lost, bring on precisely those inflation Except for 1969, when we resent hard, money-making assets Netting out all the assets and and the Treasury gained, over $12 ary pressures and economic dis recorded a modest surplus of $3 (as opposed to labor and raw liabilities yields some striking billion dollars through the fall in tortions improperly attributed t billion, the government has run a materials costs, which are true results. While the federal govern- market value of outstanding debt, past deficits. deficit every year since 1960. Yet, expenses). ment reported budget deficits and another $56 billion in the fall until 1980, real, net federal debt If private companies used fed- totaling $336 billion from 1947 to in real value of that debt due to Congress should establish a cap (after adjusting for inflation and eral accounting procedures, many 1980, the net federal debt, after inflation. Inclusion of this "infla- ital budget that reflects the gov the increased worth of govern- profitable corporations would accounting for the increased value tion tax" converts the govern- ernment's real financial position ment assets) generally declined. become money-losers. of financial assets, grew by only ment's nominal deficit of $61 and economic policymaker By 1980, the government's assets If the government had used the $222 billion. Federal net worth - billion for 1980 into a $7 billion should pay attention to the effect far outweighed its debts, and its same accounting practices that its assets minus its liabilities - surplus. of inflation. In making policy, it i positive net worth was growing. went from negative $56 billion in often useful to have the correo private companies use, its 1980 How could the government's budget deficit of $61 billion would 1947 to $279 billion in 1980. Inflation taxes may be undesir- information. balance sheet have moved into the have been cut by a third and the But this figure doesn't include able, but they can't be ignored. black while it ran yearly deficits? 1981 deficit of $62 billion by $27 the effects of inflation, which has When we take them into account, Eisner is professor of econom The explanation lies in the hidden billion. The corrections for 1982 had an even more startling we may have to revise recent eco- ics at Northwestern University. effects of accounting procedures and 1983 would have been even impact. Inflation mitigates budget nomic history. For example, in NEW YORK TIMES Cleveland Plain Dealer, July 18, 1984 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON July 23, 1984 Dear Mr. Christie: Thank you very much for your very helpful letter on the concerns of United States shipbuilders. I also appreciate your suggestion that Mr. Lee Rice should be given an oppor- tunity to meet with the President. Please be assured that the matters you have raised are subjects of continuing, active consideration within the Admin- istration. We appreciate the industry's feeling that the Navy shipbuilding program does not help the shipyards that are primarily dependent on commercial work. Although the issues surrounding the Navy's program are deep-seated and highly complex, it should be noted that the Administration's programs have yielded more shipyard business than those of any other free country. Despite the difficulties foreseen by some builders, the value of the Navy's programs cannot be discounted. They are pro- viding more business to American shipyards than in any period since World War II. The Navy work has entailed a total of $43.9 billion for the period 1981-1984. Another $84.1 billion will be appropriated for this work during 1985-1989. It is anticipated that about 40 percent of this goes directly to the yards and the remainder is spread among suppliers and ancil- lary system manufacturers throughout the country. The Navy program is not limited exclusively to combat ships. It includes merchant-type auxiliaries (T-Ships) for the Military Sealift Command, which are spread among some yards that have traditionally depended primarily on commercial work. Nine of these yards have already received $3.1 billion in contracts for the construction of 22 T-Ships and the conver- sion of 21 existing vessels. While nearly all of these vessels will have been completed by early 1986, a considerable number of T-Ship contracts are expected to be awarded between Fiscal Years 1985 and 1989. At a time when maritime recession has brought hardship to shipbuilders worldwide, our Navy program provides a unique stimulus for the American industry. The Administration has also helped shipbuilders in other ways. Preparation of increasing numbers of ships for layup in the reserve fleet has yielded a small but reliable source of business, primarily for 2 the smaller yards. Additionally, our shipbuilding research and development efforts, co-funded by the government and the industry, are developing ways to increase shipyard produc- tivity. It is estimated that improved shipbuilding methods introduced to our yards have already achieved productivity gains of 10 to 30 percent. It is clear that U.S. shipyards are not cost-competitive in the world shipbuilding market, and it is doubtful that they can be in the foreseeable future. This problem is complicated by worldwide excess of capacity and the related depression in the prices of ships. We can't simply build ships for which there is no market, and it must be clear that the country must pay priority attention to the necessary and long overdue defense buildup. Nonetheless, we are deeply concerned about the shipbuilders' current problems, and the Navy is working closely with the Maritime Administration in an effort to find solutions that are consistent with prudent fiscal policy. The Navy and the Maritime Administration are not working in isolation. Please be aware that the President is also con- cerned, as you have recognized in your letter. He is interested in the suggestions that have been advanced by the industry and any new thoughts that industry leaders may bring forth as we proceed. There have been a number of recommenda- tions for constructive meetings with industry leaders and we are actively considering these recommendations. Sincerely, MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff Mr. Alexander K. Christie Alexander K. Christie Associates 5305 Cromwell Drive Bethesda, Maryland 20816 320/4904 320/ Alexander K. Christie ALEXANDER K. CHRISTIE ASSOCIATES 5305 CROMWELL DRIVE BETHESDA, MD 20816 Brood 7/14/84 Dear mike: Please in Gude name set aside several days brfore the Commenting for a "moxitime Day" 100 hays. The President talked to a u.a.w. Local in He has addressed the Environment - Willife, and taday on Unto safecty - all splendie sentures and by and large productive a "manitime" Day would sall for visiting one on two & hipyands well the President would speak to the Trades and managert (1) Newport News would be ideal, lt is the nation -all work for the Mary (2) The other your is in Bath maine, the Bath Shipyard. & has a sphendid supertate. Alexander K. Christie ALEXANDER K. CHRISTIE ASSOCIATES 5305 CROMWELL DRIVE BETHESDA, MD 20816 The Imailitismitt to nayport news and the Bath, maine, Shipperlo would you a long way to show to both Industry and habor that the President is fully aware and apprecations of the Contribution being made by the Shpbuldy Industy d don't mul To spell out the the by the President. benefits that would Come from thin recognition Please, mike, schedule this before the Comentin. sentro. d would be gratent Relatfulz .R can help you with the Werknhs K. Christee Alexander K. Christie ALEXANDER K. CHRISTIE ASSOCIATES 5305 CROMWELL DRIVE BETHESDA, MD 20816 To mukail Draved 7/11/84 hear mike: I would like to suggest that the two "Remarks" the President at France, Omaha Beach, Colluisle Sur mat, France, be printed in bablet from They will be historical documents. The Jaint Committee on Printing would undertake this, any Congressmon could intradue a resolution to that expect on the fleary the Have of have mailed a Copy to Mothord, and have recember a twenty know more apus, The begion l would the be grateful to neume alects these two spendid pendy (and ( Corpegn) Alexander K. Christie ALEXANDER K. CHRISTIE ASSOCIATES 5305 CROMWELL DRIVE BETHESDA, MD 20816 Dear mike: 2 pmy as and a Inesbytene can price that you have sminld in scheduly m. hee Pice, Imailed y the to All the President fill is not quiet on the Monitime front. Delet. JUNE 1984 currents published by the Transportation Institute vol. 11, no. 1 In Address to Industry Officials MONDALE VOICES MARITIME CONCERNS In a speech to ship owners, maritime labor and other PLANS FOR PRESIDENCY industry officials, former Vice President Walter Mondale said he separates himself from At the close of his address, Mondale outlined four points he said he will commit to: the Reagan Administration because he understands the problems facing the maritime The first is a "new partnership" between the federal industry, and -- unlike presi- government and the maritime industry. "Too often in the dents of past and present -- past, lower-level officials in federal agencies have he said he will fulfill his undermined the industry by short-sightedly pursuing their promises to help solve those own goals," said Mondale. problems. "I'm going to make certain that all the officials that work Mondale delivered his re- for me implement the policies to which I'm committed." marks on May 17, at the headquarters of the Seafarers The second point is that the government must International Union in Camp acknowledge the importance of the maritime industry to Springs, Md., to a crowd of national security, said Mondale. "I will move forward about 300 people. aggressively with a program to make greater use of merchant seamen to help support our Navy." U.S. SHIPPING DECLINE Mondale cited several Mondale also said that the partnership between statistics which he said government and the maritime industry must be reviewed in illustrate how the merchant terms of international trade. marine industry has withered The U.S. must negotiate more bilateral trade agreements over the past several years. said Mondale, "taking care to ensure that the needs of all "Thirty years ago we had shippers and carriers are fairly treated." the second largest merchant marine in the world: a thou- Finally, the most important part of this partnership, sand private, active, ocean- said Mondale, must be communications. He said that as going ships," said Mondale. president, he will ensure that the channels of communication between the White House and industry officials, including (continued on p.2) labor, remain open and active. Inside Legislative CURRENTS on Capitol Hill Decline of merchant marine fleet (graph) Comprehensive waterways legislation possible Philippines cargo preference scrapped MONDALE ADDRESSES MERCHANT MARINE INDUSTRY (continued from p.l) any U.S. shipyard." As a promise to defend our trade result, said Mondale, one-half interests, he has failed to give "Today we are less than half our nation's sailors and us any new bilateral trade that. shipyard workers are unem- agreements," said Mondale. "Today the United States ployed. "After four years our merchant marine is composed merchant fleet will have a of fewer ships than were lost CURRENT ADMINISTRATION hundred fewer privately owned in World War II. Mondale directed many of ocean-going vessels. After "Thirty years ago the his comments to the lack of four years of Mr. Reagan, U.S.-flag fleet carried a third support from the Reagan more of our liner trades are of our imports and exports -- Administration, something he moving on ships flying foreign today, only 4 percent," said said he will change once flags. Mondale. elected. "After four years of Mr. "In '72 and '73, ninety-one "He (Reagan) did away Reagan, America will have new merchant ships were with the shipbuilding subsidy three fewer shipyards for lack ordered; in '81 it was down to program, he discontinued sup- of new orders. After four twelve. This year not a single port for the maritime oper- years of Mr. Reagan, the merchant ship is being built in ating subsidy, and despite his average employment in our shipyards will have declined by ten thousand workers. And PHILIPPINES ABANDONS CONTROVERSIAL after four years, you can't afford another four years." 40/40/20 CARGO-PREFERENCE POLICY REBUILD FOR FUTURE The former Vice President The Philippine government Philippine merchant marine. said he would invest in the announced last month that it The Philippine plan sòught future by "rebuilding Amer- has abandoned its 40-40-20 to reserve 40 percent of all ica's infra-structure." cargo-sharing plan with the export and import liner car- He said, "I will create a United States, thus ending goes for both the U.S. and the capital budget -- something more than two years of con- Philippines, while the remain- that any business has had, of troversy among industry offi- ing 20 percent was reserved any size or substance, from cials. for third-flag carriers only af- the beginning -- SO that we The government agency in ter the 40-percent quotas can rebuild in a sensible way Manila, known as the Maritime were met. our roads, our bridges, our Industry Authority or Marina, Recent reports by Marina ports, our water systems and said its decision was linked to indicate that U.S./Philippine the facilities that are basic the arrest for nonpayment of trade has fallen off drama- (to) the maritime trades." debts of two private Philippine tically over the past year; Mondale added, "Nowhere ships in the U.S. These ships further, the Philippines' share is that rebuilding more urgent represented half the fleet of cargo transport, which was than in the maritime industry." operating in U.S. trade of the already far under its 40-per- Mondale also touched on Maritime Company of the cent quota in past months, labor issues and trade issues, Philippines (MCP), and the recently declined even further. as well as the economy, citing MCP has now suspended all The Reagan Administration the need to reduce the federal operations to U.S. ports. has objected to the Philippine deficit. Analysts in the United plan, and opposition from the He closed by saying that he States say that additional U.S. departments of State, is friends with leaders in the factors contributed to the Commerce and Justice along House and Senate who support Philippines' decision; most with the Federal Maritime a strong maritime industry; notably, the cargo-sharing Commission contributed to the together, he said, they will program, first issued in Jan- decision to halt the plan, create an alliance on the Hill uary 1982, had not produced according to observers in in which progress will be made. the expected benefits for the Washington. WATER RESOURCE LEGISLATIVE CURRENTS LEGISLATION POSSIBLE ALASKA OIL EXPORTS The House version of the 1979 Export Administration Act extension, After years of congres- H.R.3231, restricts oil export for an additional four years, while the Senate sional neglect, the maritime version, S.979, restricts for an additional six years. industry might see some com- EAA is currently bogged down in the conference process, and it could be prehensive waterways legis- several weeks before differences can be resolved. The Transportation Institute has argued that if domestic oil were lation passed within the next exported abroad rather than consumed in the U.S., many coastwise tankers few weeks, predict sources on would face layup in a market already suffering substantial overtonnage. Capitol Hill. Bills pending before the CDS PAYBACK House and Senate aimed at In January 1983, the Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a providing hundreds of water- proposal to allow U.S.-flag vessels built with Construction Differential Subsidy (CDS) to repay that subsidy, with accrued interest, and enter the ways projects, including funds domestic coastwise trade. for badly needed port im- H.R.5071, a bill which defines strict criteria limiting the application of provements and repairs, could CDS payback, is currently being considered by the House Subcommittee on Merchant Marine. Additionally, the House Appropriations Committee has come to their respective approved language in the FY85 Commerce, Justice, State and the Judiciary floors for a vote as early as budget which restricts implementation of the DOT proposal. Currently, no next month, according to similar legislation exists in the Senate. observers. Supporters of a CDS payback say the DOT plan should be allowed to stand because depressed U.S. foreign trade has reduced the demand for U.S. Primary obstacles yet to ships overseas. Supporters also argue that the DOT plan would promote a be reconciled, however, in- more competitive coastwise service. clude differences in House and Opponents have said that this proposal affronts long-standing maritime policy planning and threatens to force numerous domestic ships - which have Senate versions over how to operated without subsidy -- out of business, resulting in hundreds of lost jobs. pay for some of the projects, in particular, how to address PASSENGER VESSEL RE-FLAGGING user fee proposals. Contained in the House version of the Defense Authorization Act passed Industry officials have said on May 31 is a provision permitting two foreign passenger ships to be brought they prefer the House bill, under U.S. flag for coastwise operation. The Senate has not yet considered H.R.3678, which includes the same amendment. Last month the Transportation Institute sent a letter to House members complete federal funding of 27 urging support for this provision, offered by Rep. Mario Biaggi (D-N.Y.), construction projects for pointing out that since there have been no seagoing passenger vessels "general cargo ports" of a constructed in the U.S. in 25 years, and since there are only two passenger vessels currently operating under the U.S. flag, American troop and hospital depth of 45 feet or less. The ship capabilities should be expanded to meet emergency defense needs. bill further provides that improvements for six "super CONTRACTING - OUT PROGRAM ports," ports over 45 feet in On May 22 the House agreed to an amendment to the defense depth, would be financed 50 authorization bill requiring each service to identify which core logistics percent by the federal functions must be performed by the military, and thereby those which could government and 50 percent by be performed by the private sector. Offered by Rep. Bill Nichols (D-Ala.), chairman of the Armed Services the local ports. Moreover, Subcommittee on Investigation, the amendment had no opposition during even in a super port, the House floor debate. Presently, there is no similar provision in the Senate. In a recent letter to Secretary of Defense Weinberger and Secretary of federal government would pay Transportation Dole, the Tansportation Institute urged that the the Navy list for all costs for portions of logistics needs without restricting programs already being implemented. In a the port less than 45 feet. similar letter to Senate leaders, the Institute said that this legislation, as it H.R.3678, sponsored by currently stands, "has the effect of halting -- at least until March 31, 1985 -- the implementation of the Navy's ongoing program to transfer some fleet Rep. Robert Roe (D-N.J.), support functions to private-sector operation." qualifies that if a local port passes on its improvement MARITIME DEFENSE COMMISSION costs, those charges may only In the House Defense Authorization Act, approved on May 31, is a be applied to vessels which provision to establish a commission to review defense-related aspects of the require the extra depth of U.S. merchant marine. In the Senate, S.2161, a similar measure, was recently referred to the Committee on Government Affairs. more than 45 feet. (continued on p.4) Decline of U.S. Merchant Fleet number of ships The United States currently has fewer 1500 vessels in its merchant marine than were lost in World War П. 1250 1000 750 500 250 1939 1950 1960 1970 1984 total ships lost in WWII CONGRESS WORKING TOWARD WATER RESOURCE LEGISLATION (continued from p.3) dredging in portions deeper tion, deferring the controver- than 45 feet; for depths less sial issue of a user fee mech- On the Senate side, S.1739, than 45 feet, the local port anism to local ports. sponsored by Sen. James would pay 30 percent while "Because of the significant Abdnor (R-S.D.), would re- the federal government would contribution ports provide to quire that local ports pay all pay the balance. many sectors of the American costs of port improvement and economy and the national As it currently stands, defense, it is simplistic to currents S.1739 would allow port assume that vessel operators operators to pass on the costs are the sole beneficiaries of Brian R. Detter of port improvements to some port improvements and should Editor vessels regardless of whether therefore pay the costs of a given vessel requires a depth such improvements," said Van of more than 45 feet. Dyck. CURRENTS is published by the Transportation Institute, Although both the House Because of the discrep- 923 Fifteenth Street N.W., and Senate bills address a ancies between House and Washington, D.C. 20005, tel. 202/347-2590. myriad of water resource Senate bills, prospects for issues, industry offcials have passage in 1984 are uncertain. opposed S.1739 primarily While observers agree that The Transportation Institute is because of its controversial this Congress is closer than a nonprofit research and educational association for user fees provisions. any other in recent years to the advancement of the na- enacting water resource leg- tion's maritime transportation On June 5, Stephen Van islation, significant compro- industry. Dyck, president of Sonat mise -- especially among Marine, Inc., told a Senate Senate leaders -- still remains Finance subcommittee that before any funds will be S.1739, as it currently stands, provided for improving U.S. addresses only half the equa- ports and waterways. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON July 23, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR MEMBERS OF THE FEDERAL INTER-AGENCY TASK FORCE ON THE OLYMPICS FROM: MICHAEL K. DEAVER ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF SUBJECT: Procedures During Olympic Games This week the Olympic Games begin in Los Angeles and will continue through August 12, 1984. Although I will be traveling outside of Washington during most of this period, you may still find it necessary to notify me of pending problems or policy matters. Any such issues should initially be brought to my attention through Bill Sittmann at 395-2000 (White House Signal). If security related problems arise, Ken Hill will be in Los Angeles during the Games, and can be contacted at 213-552-9789 (Los Angeles Signal) or 213-688-4111 (Military Oper- ations Center). I appreciate the support and efforts of you and your colleagues, and anticipate a successful 1984 Olympic Games. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON July 23, 1984 MEMO TO: BILL SITTMANN FROM: MARY JANE REGAN mgr Below is a list of all those who were sent a copy of Mr. Deaver's memo on "Procedures During the Olympic Games. " They were sent out by messenger this afternoon. Patricia Madson -- Agriculture Heidi Eddy -- Commerce Jeanne Fites --- Department of Defense Dr. M. McGinnis -- Health and Human Services Dr. S. Nightingale -- Food and Drug Administration Robert McConnell -- Department of Justice Wayne Gilbert -- FBI Andrew Carmichael - Immigration and Naturalizatior Francis Lilly -- Department of Labor Edward Derwinski -- Department of State Keith Potts -- Federal Aviation Administration Captain F. Grady -- U.S. Coast Guard Robert Powis -- Department of the Treasury John O'Malley -- U.S. Customs Ed Pollard -- U.S. Secret Service Charles Turner - Federal Communications Commission Frank Salcedo -- Federal Emergency Management Agency James Arthur -- General Services Administra- tion William McQueeney -- National Park Service Joe Wright -- OMB Pete Davidson -- U.S. Postal Service Robert Jones -- U.S. Information Agency THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON July 23, 1984 MEMO TO JIM ROSEBUSH FROM: MIKE DEAVER SUBJ: Convention Your request to have your wife fly to Dallas has been denied. Space is at a premium and if we make an exception we open Pandora's Box. Thanks for understanding. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON July 20, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR MICHAEL K. DEAVER FROM: JAMES S. ROSEBUSH JSR SUBJECT: CONVENTION Is it at all possible for my wife, Nancy, to fly to Dallas on the same basis as the wives of the Assistants to the President? Bill no that / if excep we bous Tion wake askis other well Dep for friends. same THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON July 24, 1984 Dear Mr. Mirabile: Thank you for your letter of July 19th to Mr. Michael Deaver regarding Donald Dotson. I want you to know that Mr. Deaver sincerely appreciates your taking your time to apprise him of your feelings. You can be assured that your comments are valued. It is always good to hear favorable words regarding a Presidential appointment. I am taking the liberty of passing your correspondence along to John Herrington, Director of Presidential Personnel for his information. With best wishes, Sincerely, Gail W. Ledwig Staff Assistant to Michael K. Deaver Mr. Joseph W. Mirabile Scimira, Inc. Burger King Licensee 3858 Summer Avenue Memphis, TN 38122 SCIMIRA, INC., BURGER KING LICENSEE, TELEPHONE (901) 324-0450 July 19, 1984 Michael Deaver Deputy Chief of Staff and Assistant to the President The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. Deaver: Concern over the efforts of organized labor and other groups to force the resignation of Donald L. Dotson, Chairman of the National Labor Rela- tions Board, has prompted me to write regarding BURGER the matter. KING Please note that Cahirman Dotson has my support. R Any efforts on your part to halt movements that would force the resignation of Chairman Dotson would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Sincerely, Joseph W. Mirabile, Ph.D. JWM/qys 3858 Summer Avenue, Memphis, TN 38122 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON July 24, 1984 Dear Mr. Kallan: Thank you for your letter of July 19th to Mr. Michael Deaver regarding Donald Dotson. I want you to know that Mr. Deaver sincerely appreciates your taking your time to apprise him of your feelings. You can be assured that your comments are valued. It is always good to hear favorable words regarding a Presidential appointment. I am taking the liberty of passing your correspondence along to John Herrington, Director of Presidential Personnel for his information. With best wishes, Sincerely, Gail W. Ledwig Staff Assistant to Michael K. Deaver Mr. Mark L. Kallan Chief Executive Officer Helbros Watches, Inc. 330 West 34th Street New York, NY 10001 HELBROS The New Tradition in Time July 19, 1984 Mr. Michael Deaver Deputy Chief of Staff & Assistant to the President The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. Deaver: I am writing to you to voice my concern over the recent efforts by organized labor and other groups, with the intention of pre- cipitating the resignation of Mr. Donald Dotson, Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board. It is my opinion, as Chief Executive Officer of Helbros Watches, Inc., that Mr. Dotson has provided most able leadership, and is directing the National Labor Relations Board with professional- ism, even-handedness+ and in the spirit for which that body was constituted. I know that many in our industry share that opin- ion- As an American manufacturing organization, struggling to pros- per WITH the support and cooperation of its workers and their union officials, we sincerely hope that Mr. Dotson will retain his position in the future. Very truly yours HELBROS WATCHES- INC. Mark L. Kallan Chief Executive Officer MLK: 1m HELBROS WATCHES INC., 330 West 34th St., New York, N.Y. 10001 Telephone: 212-736-1144 Telex 62780 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON July 24, 1984 Dear Mr. Vernon: Thank you for your letter of July 19th to Mr. Michael Deaver regarding Donald Dotson. I want you to know that Mr. Deaver sincerely appreciates your taking your time to apprise him of your feelings. You can be assured that your comments are valued. It is always good to hear favorable words regarding a Presidential appointment. I am taking the liberty of passing your correspondence along to John Herrington, Director of Presidential Personnel for his information. With best wishes, Sincerely, Gail W. Ledwig Staff Assistant to Michael K. Deaver Mr. Kenneth N. Vernon Director Sandvik Coromant 1702 Nevins Road, P.O. Box 428 Fair Lawn, New Jersey 07410-0428 SANDVIK Coromant July 19, 1984 Michael Deaver Deputy Chief of Staff and Assistant to the President The White House Washington DC 20500 Dear Sir: I have recently been apprised of an all out effort on the part of organized labor and other groups to force the resignation of Donald L. Dotson, Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board. No doubt these steps are in response to organized labor no longer having the NLRB in their hip pocket. For a long time, a horrifying imbalance in the favor of organized labor has plagued this country. In as much as 19% of the private sector work force belongs to labor unions, it seems unwarranted that the NLRB is viewed as the exclusive weapon of labor unions. Instead, this agency should be an arm of the government that serves the balanced best interest of the employees and the employer. Employees are not always best served when decisions are handed down from the NLRB that make labor organizations almost omnipotent. Big labor tends to be a very self-serving group that, in many cases, has long since abandoned the rank and file members' needs as its primary cause. They're interested in fattening their coffers and electing politicians who allow them to remain in power. If some of the decisions of the present National Labor Relations Board have enhanced the rights of the individual employee (such as the recent decision that permits an employee to resign from a union that is forcing him to go strike and preventing him from feeding his family), it is hard for me to see how the individual worker has been harmed rather than enhanced. It is profoundly unfortunate in our society that the Democratic Party has long been associated with organized labor and enjoys vast sums of money taken from the dues of members to support its political causes. Someday there will be a recognition of the fact that in order for employees' job security to exist, companies have to be profitable. Someday both parties will come to the realization that organized labor cannot marshall votes in a national election and that the general public's distrust of labor unions enables elected officials to do what is right rather than what is deemed politically astute. Please take the necessary steps to see to it that organized labor cannot force its will upon this administration or the National Labor Relations Board. Sincerely, SANDVIK, INC. Kenneth h. Vernun Kenneth N. Vernon Director, Human Resources KNV:bk Sandvik Coromant Company 1702 Nevins Road P.O. Box 428 Fair Lawn, New Jersey 07410-0428 201-794-5000 Telex 42 8185 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON July 24, 1984 Dear Mr. Frank: I want to let you know that your recent letter to Mr. Deaver and the enclosed Lawry's VIP card have been received in our office. Mr. Deaver certainly ap- preciates your thoughtfulness in send- ing it along for the privileges it will afford him. Thank you again for thinking of him. With best wishes, Sincerely, Gail twithing Ledwig Staff Assistant to Michael K. Deaver Mr. Richard N. Frank President Lawry's Foods, Inc. 570 West Avenue 26 Los Angeles, CA 90065 © LAWRY'S VIP MR. MICHAEL K. DEAVER LAH 196 NON- - TRANSFERABLE OR © ® LAWRY'S FOODS, INC. 570 West Avenue 26 Los Angeles, CA 90065 Phone (213) 225-2491 July 1984 Cable: Lawrys Mr. Michael K. Deaver C-O The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. Deaver: As the Olympic flame goes up in the Los Angeles Coliseum on July 28, 1984, the Games of the 23rd Olympiad will begin, bringing together, once again, the world's greatest athletes. The tradition continues At Lawry's California Center, we have a few traditions of our own good food and drink, beautiful surroundings and warm, Southern California hospitality. And, at Lawry's, our friends and business associates have always been Very Important People who have found our garden oasis to be the place to come for relaxation and to "get away from it all". L.A. will be a busy place this summer and we know that "getting away from it all" will be as important to you as ever. So, beginning July 26, our new VIP Lounge, will be open, by special invitation, to provide you with a comfortable, air-conditioned escape from the hustle and bustle of the Summer Games. As a Lawry's VIP, you'll be entitled to the following special privileges: Free Parking at Lawry's California Center with validation* Office services including telex and telephone privileges Food and beverage service Free transportation to and from Lawry's California Center and the Coliseum/USC venues* Travel and Entertainment Desk Wide-Screen T.U. Preferential reservations status at: Lawry's California Center Tam O'Shanter Inn, Los Feliz Lawry's The Prime Rib, Beverly Hills Westside Broiler, Beverly Hills Five Crowns, Corona Del Mar Extravision from CBS (A computerized information center providing daily news, traffic updates, Olympic games information and items of general interest.) Private meeting areas by reservation *Special conditions apply. For further information, call our Olympic Information Center at (213) 224-6804. The VIP Lounge will be open each day from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. from July 26 through August 14. Your personalized identification card, enclosed, will allow you and your guests admittance. (Please note this card is not transferable.) Our friendly and professional staff will be on hand to serve you. The excitement is building as this promises to be the best Summer Olympics ever. we look forward to seeing you here. Sincerely, Richard RuhardFrank N. Frank President RNF:lc Enc. AVENUE 26 Main Entrance parking lot F 13 3 parking lot A 12 parking lot SAN D STREET parking 1 2 OLYMPIC INFORMATION CENTER lot (213) 224 6804 c 14 3 FERNANDO 11 parking lot E 4 HURON 10 5 ROAD 7 9 8 6 1. Wine & Gourmet Shop 8. Loggia 2. Gift & Patio Shop 9. Executive Courtyard 3. La Barbacoa 10. VIP LOUNGE wry's fornia 4. San Gabriel Building 11. Portales Patio nter 5. La Cocina 12. Jeffries Building 6. Pico Room 13. Idell Building 7. Verdugo Room 14. San Fernando Patio THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON July 26, 1984 Dear Mr. Irwin: In the absence of Mr. Deaver, I am taking the liberty of acknowledging receipt of your new book entitled Presidential Parties. I know that Mr. Deaver will be most inter- ested in reading through it, and I know that he would want me to thank you for taking the time to send him this edition. Sincerely, Donna L. Blume Executive Assistant to Michael K. Deaver Mr. Richard D. Irwin Richard D. Irwin, Inc. South Holland, Illinois 60473 SOUTH HOLL JULIC'24 REOSE Process JUE 23 64 SECURITY FROM: DIVISIONS RICHARD D. IRWIN, INC. The Dorsey Press Dow Jones-Irwin Irwin-Dorsey of Canada SOUTH HOLLAND, ILLINOIS 60473 SUBSIDIARY WAREHOUSE FACILITY Business Publications, Inc., Plano, Texas CONTENTS: SPECIAL FOURTH CLASS RATE BOOKS POSTMASTER: This parcel may be opened for postal inspection if necessary. Return postage guaranteed. POSTMASTER, EXPRESS AGENT: IF THIS PACKAGE CANNOT BE DELIVERED FOR ANY REASON, RETURN TO SHIPPER BEFORE STORAGE CHARGES COMMENCE. MR MICHAEL K DEAVER DEPUTY CHEIF OF STAFF/ R 10-000-929 H ASST TO THE PRESIDENT O/L 1ST FLOOR-WEST WING THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON DC 20500