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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 22, 1986
MEMORANDUM FOR JEFF EISENACH
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS 222
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
President's Management Message
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced message, and
finds no objection to it from a legal perspective.
CC: David L. Chew
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to be used as Enclosure
FOR OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE:
Type of Response = Initials of Signer
Code = "A"
Completion Date = Date of Outgoing
Comments:
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.
5/81
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
DATE:
1/22/86
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: c.o.b. 1/23/86
PRESIDENT'S MANAGEMENT MESSAGE
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
OGLESBY
REGAN
POINDEXTER
MILLER
RYAN
BUCHANAN
SPEAKES
CHAVEZ
SPRINKEL
CHEW
P
SS
STEELMAN
DANIELS
SVAHN
FIELDING
THOMAS
HENKE
TUTTLE
HICKS
A
EISENACH
KINGON
LACY
REMARKS:
Please give your comments/edits directly to Jeff Eisenach (OMB)
with an info copy to my office by close of business Thursday,
January 23rd. Thanks.
RESPONSE:
David L. Chew
Staff Secretary
Ext. 2702
Part 1
THE PRESIDENT'S MANAGEMENT MESSAGE TO CONGRESS
The budget I am submitting offers a blueprint for
reducing the deficit by curbing the growth of Federal
spending without weakening our ability to carry out essential
Federal responsibilities. One means of accomplishing this
goal is to increase the cost-effectiveness of essential
programs through improved management, enhanced productivity,
and consolidations or diversion of activities now provided by
the Federal Government.
This administration has paid particular attention to
improving the way the Government's vast resources are
managed. of course, good management does not always yield
immediate benefits, tends to be complex to define and
implement, and does not easily capture the imagination of the
public. Nevertheless, its pursuit is vital, and we shall be
unfailing in our efforts.
In 1980, I promised the American people less government,
but better government. To meet that goal, early in my
administration I initiated Reform '88 -- a program designed
to accept the challenge of modernizing a Government that, in
many respects, still relied upon technology and processes
more appropriate to the 1960's than the 1980's. Now in its
fourth year, Reform '88 has demonstrated that sound business
practices can be brought to bear on Government programs.
Already the results of Reform '88 are beginning to pay
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dividends to the American people. Let me just cite a few
highlights of our recent efforts:
O
Installation of the first comprehensive system to
manage the Government's $1.7 trillion annual cash
flow. One impressive result is that 99% of all
payments to firms doing business with the Government
are made on time, as opposed to the previous 30% too
late and 45% too early. Another result is the
replacement of cardboard checks by multicolored paper
checks that are lighter in weight, easier to store,
and more difficult to counterfeit.
O Initiation of a comprehensive program to manage the
$257 billion Federal loan portfolio -- which has $24
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billion in delinquent accounts.
Coordination of our efforts to reduce waste and
fraud, resulting in an estimated $63 billion in cost
savings or funds recovered.
O
Elimination of useless or duplicative Federal
publications -- amounting to 150 million copies per
year, or 25% of the total.
O
Reduction of some 300 million hours per year required
to complete Government forms.
O
Avoidance of $500 million in annual Government travel
costs.
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Introduction of a simplified system to eliminate
nearly 30,000 pages of procurement regulations.
Curtailment of Federal civilian employment by over
78,000 full-time equivalents over 4 years, and
O
Initiation of other service improvements, such as
obtaining passports in 10 days rather than 4 weeks;
and issuing Social Security cards in 11 days instead
of 6 weeks.
The initial thrust of Reform '88 was to fix the most
obvious problems first -- controlling administrative costs,
checking the spread of waste and fraud, reducing essential
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service backlogs, and installing modern financial management
systems to control the cash flow and assets of the world's
largest spender and lender. We have now embarked upon the
tougher challenge that is the principal focus of this report:
extending those ideas to a broader range of services the
Government provides to the public. Accordingly, we expect
significant additional improvements in service delivery and
cost savings as time goes on.
Management achievements during calendar year 1985
reflected this evolution of emphasis. Consider the following
measures designed to improve service delivery:
Productivity. A comprehensive initiative was
announced to boost employee productivity by 20% in
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selected Federal programs.
Payment Integrity. New regulations were issued to
help ensure that only those eligible receive
entitlement payments, releasing program funds for
others who qualify.
O
Procurement Reform. A legislative proposal for a
Simplified Competitive Acquisition Technique (SCAT)
was advanced to reduce the average time it takes the
Government to procure goods and services worth $
million annually from 219 days to 85 days.
Credit Management Standards. Exacting standards were
established covering every aspect of credit
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management; the objective was to put rigor into
Federal credit practices and make the Government
truly a "lender of last resort."
Cash Management. New regulations were issued to
ensure the adoption of the most effective cash
management techniques throughout the Government.
Information Resources Management. A broad policy
framework was established for more effectively
managing the Federal Government's information
resources, which amount to over $15 billion in cost
and involves over 100,000 employees.
In addition, to make sure Reform '88 is carried out in
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the most effective manner we've established two
well-organized, interagency groups: (a) the President's
Council on Integrity and Efficiency (PCIE), and (b) the
President's Council on Management Improvement (PCMI).
The PCIE was created in 1981 and charged with
spearheading the attack on fraud, waste, and abuse. This
effort has been a special priority from the very beginning of
my administration. Not only do fraud, waste, and abuse drain
scarce resources, but their frequently exaggerated
representation plays to the worst suspicions of the public.
The PCIE and the agency Inspectors General who comprise it
have reported over $63 billion in improved use of funds;
moreover, they have reported 14,291 successful prosecutions
and over 14,146 administrative actions against Federal and
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contractor employees who have taken unlawful advantage of the
Government. While fraud, waste, and abuse may never be
eliminated entirely, we now have the upper hand and are
winning the battle.
The PCMI is made up of the key management officials in
large agencies and is leading the implementation of
management improvements as well as looking ahead to identify
possible problems and opportunities for the future. The
Council also has overseen such major management initiatives
as reducing the number of payroll and personnel systems, and
is currently focusing on improved financial systems and
implementation of my productivity improvement program.
Another important contributor to progress toward better
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management is the President's Private Sector Survey on Cost
Control (PPSSCC), commonly known as the Grace Commission.
The PPSSCC was established in 1982 to obtain advice from
business leaders on where and how management of the Federal
Government might be improved.
Included in this volume is a status report on the
disposition of 2,478 PPSSCC recommendations. We have
accepted or are in the process of implementing some , or
%, of the 2,160 unduplicated recommendations the
Commission has produced. As with the PPSSCC recommendations
proposed with the 1986 budget, all of those proposed with the
1987 budget require Congressional action to implement. The
PPSSCC recommendations proposed with the 1987 budget have the
potential of $ in budget savings through 1991.
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Our management emphasis has also been geared toward
improving the efficiency of Government at all levels. One of
the dominant themes of my administration has been to
streamline and restore the proper balance between Federal,
State, and local roles. Initially undertaken in 1981 and
greeted with skepticism, this program of "Federalism" has
since garnered praise from the General Accounting Office,
various professional and academic organizations, and, most
importantly, from the States themselves. Since 1981, when 58
categorical programs were consolidated into 10 block grants,
Federal paperwork burdens have been reduced from about 6.5
million hours annually to less than 600 thousand.
In part because of this success, I am recommending in
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this year's budget that additional specific Federal endeavors
be turned over to State or local authorities. Provisions are
made for additional block grants, especially in the areas of
transportation and environmental protection; further relief
from regulatory burdens; and simplification of requirements
common to all agencies.
Last year we stated that Congress' support would be
critical to full implementation of the administration's
management improvement program. That support grows more
necessary with each passing year. Congress now has before it
18 legislative proposals which fall into 5 categories: (a)
reorganization, (b) prevention of fraud, (c) payment
integrity and improved financial procedures, (d) procurement,
and (e) reduction in regulatory and paperwork burdens.
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In the months ahead, I plan to transmit 3 additional
proposals designed to complete the management legislative
agenda:
The Intergovernmental Financing Act of 1986 would
establish general guidelines to assure that States
and the Federal Government accord each other the same
equitable treatment with regard to the timing of
transfers and the management of Federal funds;
Amendments to the Truth in Negotiations Act would
strengthen the Government's ability to enforce the
Act, particularly with regard to a false statement by
a contractor; and
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The Payment Integrity Act of 1986 would build on the
Deficit Reduction Act's income and eligibility
verification provisions to further reduce error rates
in entitlements programs.
I urge enactment of these proposals, as well as those
submitted in 1985. In addition, I urge the removal of other
barriers to better management. For example, employment
floors, prohibitions on the reform of field structures, and
obstructions to cost comparisons with the private sector,
among other impediments, make management reforms more
difficult to effect and cost taxpayers and service recipients
very dearly.
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of course, Congress already has enacted many key pieces
of legislation contributing to effective management --
particularly the Debt Collection Act, the Deficit Reduction
Act, and the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act. We
look forward to more progress in the immediate future.
Reform '88 is an ambitious management improvement
program. Already it has had much success. But many items on
its long-term agenda have not been achieved, and we must not
rest until these reforms have been fully implemented.
The pressing need to reduce the deficit, and hence
Federal spending, lends impetus to the pursuit of good
management. But even absent the present fiscal difficulties,
improved management would be a high priority for this
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administration. The Constitution is rooted in certain
fundamental ideas, among which is the people's right to
presume a capable, efficient Federal Government in return for
taxes duly paid. It is their birthright, and affirming it
will be one of my legacies.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 31, 1986
TO:
JOHN ROBERTS
Counsel's Office
RE:
The Crescent Gala
Dallas, Texas
(ASAP - April 4)
You've already been involved with this by memo to
Fred Ryan on the wording of the invitation for the
above event. Now Mr. Ryan and Linda Faulkner
recommend a Presidential message for the program.
Do you have any problem on that?
I feel negative about this one because it seems so
commercial; the entire event focuses on the opening
of a luxury hotel and shopping complex. It's adver-
tised as a benefit for the Kennedy Center, but (if
Linda Faulkner's information is accurate) only in a
very narrow way: sets up a $1 million trust fund,
the interest of which will help pay the expenses of
Texas artists performing at the Kennedy Center.
This is to match a challenge grant from NEA.
Claudin
CLAUDIA KORTE
Presidential Messages
18-OEOB/Ext. 2941
O.K., AS WE DISCUSSED.
PR 3/20
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 30, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR FREDERICK J. RYAN, JR.
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
DIRECTOR, PRESIDENTIAL SCHEDULING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS 2202
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
The Crescent Gala
You have asked if material provided to you by Lauren
Childress conforms to our previous advice concerning the
need to keep separate the charitable and commercial aspects
of the Crescent Gala. I have no objection to the Crescent
Gala brochure or the sample invitation copy. In the draft
letter of invitation to prospective out-of-town committee
members, "owners of The Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas
and the Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles" should be deleted in
the third paragraph.
CC: David B. Waller
THE WHITE HOUSE
SEIVED
WASHINGTON
100:
September 16, 1985
SCHEDULING
OFFICE
MEMORANDUM FOR FREDERICK J. RYAN, JR.
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
DIRECTOR, PRESIDENTIAL SCHEDULING
FROM:
FRED F. FIELDING
1
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Request for the President and First Lady
to be Honorary Chairmen of Crescent
Gala Benefit, April 4-5, 1985, Dallas, TX
You have asked if I have any legal objections to the President
and Mrs. Reagan lending their names as Honorary Chairmen of
the Crescent Gala to be held in Dallas, April 4-5, 1986.
The Gala will celebrate the opening of The Crescent, a
shopping-hotel-restaurant-office complex. Proceeds will
benefit the Dallas Chapter of the Friends of the Kennedy
Center.
Donations to the Dallas Chapter of the Friends of the
Kennedy Center are, for legal purposes, contributions to
the Kennedy Center. The Kennedy Center is of course a
worthy activity, and the Reagans are legally free to lend
their names to events to benefit the Kennedy Center.
I am concerned, however, by the mixture of commercial
promotion and charitable benefit in this event. The Gala
is, after all, described as a celebration of the opening of
The Crescent, not simply a benefit for the Kennedy Center.
If the Reagans do decide to participate in this event, care
must be taken to ensure that they are listed as Honorary
Chairmen only of particular events to benefit the Kennedy
Center, not of all the festivities celebrating the opening
of The Crescent.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 11, j1986
TO:
JOHN ROBERTS
Counsel's Office
RE:
American Citizens for Justice
(DUE: FEBRUARY 15)
The attached Presidential message is sent for
your review/approval. The original draft came
from Justice Department.
For background: the organization is primarily an
Asian American civil rights organization that
formed after the tragic beating death of Vincent
Chin in Detroit and the outery that resulted from
the light sentences meted out to the assailants,
who claimed leniency because they thought their
victim was Japanese - and the Japanese had
"taken away" their jobs in the auto industry.
Thank you.
OBJECTION
Clausin
CLAUDIA KORTE
Presidential Messages
NO
Joe
18-OEOB/Ext. 2941
2/"
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 11, 1986
Attorney General Ed Meese and Brad Reynolds,
Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, join
me in greeting everyone at the Third Annual
Rededication Dinner of American Citizens for
Justice.
Your courageous work has already forged a proud
tradition of service in the public interest.
Congratulations!
I can assure you that this Administration shall
continue its vigorous enforcement of laws safe-
guarding the civil rights of Asian Americans, and
all Americans. We are resolved that one day all our
children will be free of unlawful discrimination
throughout American society.
Nancy joins me in wishing you a memorable evening
and every happiness. God bless you all.
due Chiles/Local
Texas
Oiltian
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 13, 1986
TO:
JOHN ROBERTS
Counsel's Office
RE:
Dallas Press Club Roast
for HENRY WADE, Retiring DA
(FEBRUARY 20)
Ann Brackbill, Media Relations, is anxious to find
out whether or not a message can be sent for the
above event. A message was sent to the Club's
esident on the
Annual Dinner-Roast last year when the victim
er is a "roast"
was Eddie Chiles. He's a prominent Republican
aising function
whom the President had met a number of times.
S and seminars
ivate sector.
I told her it's different when the honoree is a
District Attorney and also when, as in this case,
living legend
it's someone the President doesn't know or has
Wade, as you
never met. In any case, I explained that Counsel's
onal reputation
Office has to decide this one. I'm sure you're
crime fighter
familiar with Wade's career.
CLEARED WITH
DO
as "The Trial
MAIN JUSTICE
dreds of Dallas
NO
AND DALLAS
ent, clean law
Thank you.
U.S. ATTORNEY
amicus brief"
Claudia
for
CLAUDIA KORTE
2/19
Presidential Messages
18-OEOB/Ext. 2941
grity
immary by the
's distinguished
career. Incidentally, DA Wade is retiring to a farm in коскwаll. He gets as
much pleasure from that as we know the President does from his ranch!)
4300 MacArthur Avenue Suite 201 Dallas, Texas 75209 (214)528-7750
February 20, 1986
Dear Henry:
I want to congratulate you on your long and
distinguished career as District Attorney for Dallas
County. Over the years you have been 8 leader in
the fight against crime. You have upheld strict
standards of justice to see to It that criminals are
properly punished and that the rights of victims
are vindicated. Along with your public service you
have been a strong family man and have given much
leadership to your community.
Nancy and I congratulate you and wish you the
best for your well-deserved retirement years. God
bless you.
Sincerely,
Mr. Henry Wade
District Attorney
Dallas County
Dallas, Texas
Ms. Lisa Lemaster
Fairchild/LeMaster, Inc.
Suite 201
4300 MacArthur Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75209
RR:PN/AVH:ech PM44
cc: K.Osborne/A.Brackbill/J.Roberts/C.Korte/CF
EVENT: February 20
(Signed version of message read via telephone.)
Wade
OFFICE OF PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGES
REQUEST FOR CLEARANCE- COMMENTS
To:
JOHN ROBERTS - Counsel's Office
-
Date Due:
Date of Event:
Subject:
Health and Fitness and NOTING BOOK
Requested by:
President's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports.
Background:
Council's request attached to proposed message.
Signature:
CLAUDIA KORTE CK
Date:
2/18/86
Presidential Messages
Old Executive Office Building
Room 18
(202) 456-2941
Your Recommendation/Comments:
NO OBJECTION
JR 2/18
Signature:
Date:
October 1985
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 18, 1986
I am pleased to have this opportunity to emphasize
the importance of physical fitness for very young
children. The pre-school and early grade school
years are a time when learning patterns, emotional
development and individual expectations and aspi-
rations are established. Children who learn the
importance of physical fitness are more likely to
grow up to be healthy, physically fit adults.
Nancy joins me in congratulating the sponsors of
this Health and Fitness Coloring Book for providing
an educational and fun way to deliver an important
message. We are confident it will help young chil-
dren develop an appreciation for an active and
healthy lifestyle. Our nation's future depends
on the guidance we give our youth today.
TONNOT
THE PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL ON PHYSICAL FITNESS AND SPORTS
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20001
due: Feb.
February 12, 1986
assign to
MEMORANDUM
Mindis
TO: CLAUDIA KORTE
FROM: LISA KANNER dioa
RE: ENCLOSED MESSAGE
Enclosed is a suggested draft for a message to go on the inside
cover of the and Fitnes Coloring Book we are working on
The deny and Hal Lmark Properties
I had spoken with you about this about one week ago.
The project will be similar to the attached booklet on Safety for
Young Children. Hallmark will be distributing 1 million of these
as a public service. We are working on a distribution plan now.
One way they will be distributed is through the 60,000 members of
the Academy of Physicians. These family physicians will give them
out free to their patients as part of an effort to encourage young
children to start a fitness program.
Although the character featured is Rainbow Brite there will be no
product endorsements associated with this project. The character is
quite popular with young children therefore will make a greater impact
than on that is not as recognizable.
Please call me if you think there is any problem with this. If possible,
I would really appreciate having it by the 18th. Thanks very much.
Clear final w/Counsel.
OFFICE OF PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGES
REQUEST FOR CLEARANCE - COMMENTS
To:
JOHN ROBERTS Counsel's Office
Date Due:
Date of Event:
FEB. 24
Subject:
Requested by:
Magazine
Background:
DOT thought they deserved a message and gave
us a draft.
(I still get confused on doing things for magazines/
papers, but not for businesses.)
Signature:
Date:
CLAUDIA KORTE
2/20/86
Presidential Messages
Old Executive Office Building
Room 18
(202)456-2941
Your Recommendation/Comments:
No OBJECTION, AS EDITED, PROVIDED RECIPIENT UNDERSTANDS
LETTER MAY NOT BE USED IN ADVERTISING. THE MEDIA EXCEPTION
TO THE CENERAL COMMERCIAL ANNIVERSARY RULE IS BASED MORE
ON PRECEDENT THAN LOGIC. I AM LESS CONCERNED WITH THIS
ONE SINCE IT IS A GENERAL TRADE PUBLICATION OF RECORD,
CARRYING ALL THE SHIPPERS SCHEDULES, ETC. - ALMOST A
SHIPPING YELLOW MGES.
are 2/21
Signature:
Date:
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 19, 1986
I am happy to send greetings to everyone celebrating
the 60th anniversary of Pacific Shipper. My congratu-
lations go to the editors, managers, and staff of this
fine publication.
From the earliest days of the Republic, the high seas
have been America's economic lifeline. In fact one of
the reasons our Founding Fathers fought for freedom
was to make sure that those vital sea lanes remained
free and open. You know that my Administration has
stood by that principle. We are determined to preserve
the world's free trade system against the protectionism
that would isolate us and drive us -- and the world --
into poverty. We must never forget the lesson of the
disastrous Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act.
The maritime trade press has played a vital role in our
shipping industry. Without it, we could hardly have
remained the greatest trading nation on earth. And so
I want to congratulate Pacific Shipper on the splendid
service it has rendered to the industry for the past six
decades.
I wish you fair seas as you sail into the decades to
come. God bless you.
374819
January 29, 1986
Feb.24
assign to
Miss Claudia Korte
Presidential Messages
Room 18
The White House
2/18
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Miss Korte:
Per our telephone conversation of today, I am writing to request
that the President consider sending a congratulatory letter to my
client,
as they commemorate
For your information, I've enclosed a copy of "Pacific Shipper".
As a weekly magazine since its inception in 1926, "Pacific Shipper"
has not missed a publication date, despite the stock market crash,
World War II and scores of other major conflicts and recessions.
A staff of 11 editors, two based in the Far East, provides compre-
hensive news coverage of Pacific Basin economic and trade activity
and of all aspects of ocean, air, trucking, rail and intermodal
transport.
"Pacific Shipper" has a paid circulation of 7400, with a renewal
rate of more than 95%. The magazine's finely targeted readership
represents over a third of the 21,000 men and women who really con-
trol the movement of cargo to and from our country.
,
approximately 200 representatives from the
West's transportation industry will gather at
a
D.
At that time, we would be honored to read a congrat-
ulatory note from the President.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
caroliting Carole Long
Account Executive
- nothing in files
CL:ctb - Dayt from DOT attached
Enclosure
Advertising/Public Relations San Francisco/New York
153 Maiden Lane
San Francisco, Co. 94108
(415) 981-3333
ID# 374819
THE WHITE HOUSE
CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET
INCOMING
DATE RECEIVED: FEBRUARY 04, 1986
NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: MISS CAROLE LONG
SUBJECT: REQUESTS A CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FOR
PACIFIC SHIPPER MAGAZINE AS THEY COMMEMORATE
60 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS PUBLICATION AT A GALA
RECEPTION ON FEB 24 86 IN SAN FRANCISCO
ACTION
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(STAFF NAME)
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KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING
LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS
MANAGEMENT.
U.S. Department of
Transportation
Office of the Secretary
of Transportation
February 14, 1986
NOTE TO LINDA WATSON
As you requested, attached is the
Presidential Message for Pacific
Shipper Magazine.
Natalie
Natalie L. Desmond
Executive Secretariat
Attachment
DRAFT LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT CONGRATULATING PACIFIC SHIPPER
MAGAZINE COMMEMORATING SIXTY CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF PUBLICATION
OPTION A
Mr. Dennis M. McLaughlin, Publisher
PACIFIC SHIPPER
1137-39 Howard Street
San Francisco, California 94103-3970
Dear Mr. McLaughlin:
OPTION B
Ms. Carole Long
Account Executive
Keith R. Thomas and Company, Inc.
153 Maiden Lane
San Francisco, California 94108
Dear Miss Long:
Nancy joins me in congratulating the management, editorial
and business staffs of PACIFIC SHIPPER as you commemorate sixty
continuous years of publication and service to the shipping and
maritime communities.
From the days of our Founding Fathers, the development and
the success of the American private enterprise system have
depended heavily upon free trade and the orderly flow of goods
and people in waterborne commerce.
The maritime trade and business press has constantly
contributed to the rich seafaring traditions which have enabled
us to become and remain the greatest trading Nation on earth.
One of the vital services provided by the trade press is the
publication of sailing schedules, ship cards and other news of
particular interest to the shipper.
Over the years, the people at PACIFIC SHIPPER have extended
their outreach from our Pacific shore to the far corners of the
rich Pacific Basin and have expanded their news coverage to all
modes of transportation.
May you continue to grasp the magic of opportunity to
further the growth and health of the shipping industry tomorrow,
as you do today and have SO well demonstrated over the past sixty
years.
RONALD REAGAN
RECEIVED DEC 3 0 1985
DECEMBER 30, 1985
ICIFIC SHIPPER REVIEW
HAPPY NEW YEAR !
SOUTH SEAS STEAMSHING STEAMS
SEAS
MISIVERS
HAPPY NEW YEAR !
Managing General Agent
United Steamship Agency, Inc.
(formerly TASA United Agency, Inc.)