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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 10, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR DIANNA G. HOLLAND
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS 000
SUBJECT:
Letter Concerning NASA Involvement
in the Labor Relations of Contractor
Company in Orlando, Florida
This matter may be closed out, with no need for action by
our office. As you will see from the attached, the incoming
letter to the President was appropriately answered on
September 4 by NASA. The Teamsters were decisively defeated
in the union election, the employees deciding in favor of no
union, and the Teamsters have decided not to challenge the
results.
Attachment
ID# 234831
THE WHITE HOUSE
CORRESPONDENCE TRACKING WORKSHEET
INCOMING
DATE RECEIVED: AUGUST 14, 1984
JER
NAME OF CORRESPONDENT: MR. JACKIE PRESSER
SUBJECT: WRITES CONCERNING NASA INVOLVEMENT IN THE
LABOR RELATIONS OF CONTRACTOR COMPANY IN
ORLANDO, FLORIDA
ACTION
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REFER QUESTIONS AND ROUTING UPDATES TO CENTRAL REFERENCE
(ROOM 75,OEOB) EXT. 2590
KEEP THIS WORKSHEET ATTACHED TO THE ORIGINAL INCOMING
LETTER AT ALL TIMES AND SEND COMPLETED RECORD TO RECORDS
MANAGEMENT.
INTERNATIONAL
CHAUFFEURS
House -
25 LOUISIANA AVENUE, N.W.
Shaned 7rd
Helding
OFFICE OF
JACKIE PRESSER
GENERAL PRESIDENT
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Rigg-
Luida Frick
The President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Re:
Lockheed Space Operations Company
Kennedy Center (Shuttle Processing)
Dear Mr. President:
On behalf of the over 1.8 million members of the
International Brotherhood of Teamsters. I am writing to make
you aware of a situation with grave consequence not only for
the Teamsters Union, but also for the American labor movement
in general. I have learned from our involved affiliate that
the National Aeronautics and Space Administration has not
remained neutral in the labor relations of one of its contrac-
tor companies, and has, in fact, openly and selectively
interfered with the attempts made by the Teamsters to organize
employees of a Government contractor. NASA's conduct contra-
venes 41 C.F.R., Sec. 12.101(b), which states in pertinent part:
"NASA officials will remain impartial in, and
will refrain from taking a position on the merits
of, a dispute between labor and private management...
"
Teamsters Local Union No. 385 in Orlando, Florida, is
currently organizing the employees of the Lockheed Space
Operations Company which has a Shuttle Processing contract
with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. After
many months of work, Teamster organizers have found their
efforts in jeopardy by concerted, inequitable and biased
actions on the part of Lockheed and NASA.
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Page 2
August 9, 1984
First, Lockheed maintains that it made provisions in its
contract with NASA for union organizing saying, "the company
would require a National Labor Relations Board election so
that (employees) would have the opportunity to vote for or
against a union in a government conducted secret election. "
This commitment however, is contradictory to the relationship
Lockheed allegedly entered into with the International
Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers in February
1984. The Machinists have claimed, after the Teamsters filed
a petition seeking to represent certain Shuttle Logistics
employees, that the IAM already had a collective bargaining
agreement covering certain of these employees. Unfortunately,
these Lockheed employees had been given no opportunity to
ratify a Machinist agreement, and had no knowledge that they
were being represented by the IAM.
Second, I am advised that NASA Labor Representative,
Harold Gooch, has openly encouraged the Machinists and the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, both of which
expressed an organizing interest in Lockheed after Teamsters
filed an RC petition, to take all actions necessary to prevent
the Teamster local from organizing Kennedy Center employees.
NASA's statements support Lockheed. In furtherance of an
apparent anti-Teamster campaign, Lockheed's attorneys have
sought postponement of a NLRB representation hearing on the
purported ground that "some of the job classifications being
sought to be included in the bargaining unit by the Petitioner
(Teamsters) may more appropriately be an accretion to either
the IAM or IBEW bargaining units.'
Third, Lockheed refers to the relationship it has with
NASA as constituting a "team." Lockheed has said that it is
not necessary for a "third party" union to intervene into its
working relationship with NASA to "establish and maintain a
fair, effective and positive working relationship" between
employees and management. NASA's support of Lockheed raises
serious questions as to the relationship between the company
and NASA, in view of NASA's obligation of neutrality in
private labor disputes.
Lastly, it has been learned that NASA has also been
involved in or given its secret approval to action against
employees favoring the Teamsters local. The actions have
included questioning and "security" searches of personal
property by security personnel at Kennedy Space Center.
Page 3
August 9, 1984
Mr. President, it is clear NASA is involved in practices
which raise questions of its neutrality in the labor relations
of its contractor companies. The instances of questionable
behavior that I have provided give some indication of the
gravity of this situation. They cannot be ignored. It is for
this reason that I respectfully request your assistance in
finding an equitable solution to this problem.
I look forward to hearing from you in the very near
future regarding this matter.
Respectfully,
Sucki
Jresser
Jackie Presser
General President
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CC: The Honorable Edwin Meese, III
Counsellor to the President
The Honorable Paul Laxalt
sir
United States Senate
The Honorable James A. Baker, III
note
Chief of Staff and Assistant
to the President
The Honorable Michael K. Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff and
Assistant to the President
The Honorable Douglas Riggs
Special Assistant to the President
for Public Liaison
James Beggs, Administrator
NASA
Paul R. Locigno, Director
Governmental Affairs - IBT
Roland, Wilder, Legal Counsel - IBT
Larry D. Parker, President
Teamsters Local Union 385, Orlando, Florida
NASA
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Washington, D.C.
20546
Reply to Attn of NR
October 11, 1984
Mr. John Roberts
Associate Counsel to the President
Room 106
Old Executive Office Building
17th & G Streets, NW
Washington, DC 20006
Dear Mr. Roberts:
In accordance with your request to Mr. Jack O'Brien, NASA Deputy
General Counsel, I am enclosing incoming copies of the letters
from Mr. Jackie Presser to Mr. James Beggs and our responses
regarding the issues raised by the International Brotherhood of
Teamsters (IBT) relative to their organizing efforts of employees
of the Lockheed Space Operations Company at NASA's Kennedy Space
Center in Florida.
The election was conducted by the National Labor Relations Board
at Kennedy Space Center on September 21, 1984, and the results
are as follows: No Union - 553, Teamsters - 176, International
Association of Machinists - 5, and the International Alliance of
Theatrical and Stage Employees - 4.
If you have any other questions on this matter, please give me a
call (202-453-2882)
Sincerely,
Robert E. King
Director, Industrial Relations
Enclosures
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1958-1983
NR
September 4, 1984
Mr. Jackie Presser
General President
International Brotherhood of Teamsters,
Chauffeurs, Warehousemen & Helpers of America
25 Louisiana Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Dear Mr. Presser:
Your letter dated August 9, 1984, to Mr. James Beggs regarding
the Teamsters organization campaign among the employees of the
Lockheed Space Operations Company has been referred to me for
review and reply.
As you know, Mr. Larry D. Parker, President and Business
Manager of Teamsters Local No. 385, directed an earlier letter
to Mr. Beggs which contains essentially the same issues that
you have referred to in your letter. A reply to Mr. Parker's
letter was mailed on August 30, 1984, which responded to each
of the representation issues raised by him. In a subsequent
telephone conversation with Mr. John Ring of your staff, he
confirmed to me that my response to Mr. Parker adequately
addressed these issues. Since the issues raised in your letter
are essentially the same as Mr. Parker's, I am enclosing a copy
of my reply letter to him.
We understand that the National Labor Relations Board Regional
Office has completed their hearings in Titusville, Florida on
this matter and have resolved the issues relative to an appro-
priate unit. We are also advised that they are scheduling a
representation election some time during the latter part of
September 1984.
We again wish to state that it is NASA's firm policy to remain
neutral regarding contractor labor representation issues. We
2
trust that the contents of this letter, along with a copy
of my letter to Mr. Parker, have adequately addressed the
issues referred to in your correspondence of August 9, 1984.
If you have any further questions, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Robert E. King
Director, Industrial Relations
Enclosure
NASA
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Washington, DC
20546
Reply 10 Alln of
NR
August 20, 1984
Mr. Larry D. Parker
President and Business Manager
Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen &
Helpers Local No. 385
122 North Kirkman Road
Orlando, FL 32811
Dear Mr. Parker:
Your letter of August 6, 1984, to Mr. James Beggs regarding the
Teamsters organization campaign among the employees of Lockheed
Space Operations performing various functions on their Shuttle
Processing Contract with NASA at the Kennedy Space Center, has
been referred to me for review and reply.
For your information, there has been a consistent and firm NASA
policy of neutrality with regard to NASA contractor labor-manage-
ment issues particularly those pertaining to union representation.
As you know, these types of issues are normally handled by the
National Labor Relations Board and in most cases the final determi-
nations are made by the employees through secret ballot elections.
With regard to your stated concerns over Lockheed's alleged
"assurances" to NASA requiring an NLRB election in the event of
union organizing efforts and of your statement of job classifica-
tions "accretions," we feel it would be inappropriate for NASA
to comment on this issue. We are advised that Teamsters Local 385
has filed with the NLRB unfair labor practice charges against
Lockheed and IAM Lodge 166 on this matter.
Concerning your references to a "Lockheed-NASA-Team," quoted from
the July 18, 1984, letter of Mr. Schroter to Lockheed Space Shuttle
Operations employees, this is a common expression at the Space
Center. Every individual or group including the various labor
unions who contribute to the success of the Shuttle Program are
considered members of the "team." I am sure this is the proper
interpretation of that statement and has no reference to the
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25th Anniversary
1958-1983
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representation issues between your union and the Lockheed Company.
Let me assure you that the Lockheed Space Operations Company is
totally responsible for managing their Labor Relations on this
contract.
We have investigated your allegations concerning security type
issues and have been advised that the interrogation to which you
referred was a direct result of a reported break-in and theft of
company personnel documents sensitive to Lockheed. This matter
was handled properly in accordance with normal security procedures
and regulations.
Your allegations re statements you attributed to Mr. Harold Gooch
at a recent labor-management meeting appears to be inaccurate.
Mr. Gooch has emphatically stated that he did not voice nor infer
any preference for one union versus another. In reviewing this
matter with others present at that meeting, their recollections
confirm Mr. Gooch's position.
As the National Labor Relations Board is currently conducting
hearings in Titusville with respect to representation issues to
which you referred, hopefully many or all of the issues you have
raised will be resolved.
We again wish to state that it is NASA's firm policy to remain
neutral regarding contractor labor representation issues. We
trust that the contents of this letter have adequately addressed
the issues stated in your correspondence of August 6, 1984. If
you have any further questions, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Robert E. King
Director, Industrial Relations
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TLAMSTERS
CHAUFFEURS
WAREHOUSEMEN & HELPERS
OF AMERICA
25 LOUISIANA AVENUE, N.W.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20001
OFFICE OF
JACKIE PRESSER
GENERAL PRESIDENT
8738
August 9, 1984
CERTIFIED-RETURN RECEIPT
Mr. James Beggs
Administrator
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20546
Re:
Lockheed Space Operations Company
Kennedy Center (Shuttle Processing)
Dear Mr. Beggs:
I am writing to strongly request your attention and
immediate action on a matter blatantly unfair, discriminatory,
and of great concern to the International Brotherhood of
Teamsters. This situation has not only grave ramifications
for the Teamsters, but for the entire American labor movement
as well. I have learned from our involved affiliate that the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration has not remained
neutral in the labor relations of one of its contractor com-
panies, and has, in fact, openly and selectively interfered
with the attempts made by the Teamsters to organize employees
of a Government contractor. NASA's conduct contravenes 41
C.F.R., Sec. 12.101 (b), which states in pertinent part:
"NASA officials will remain impartial in, and
will refrain from taking a position on the merits
of, a dispute between labor and private management
"
As you by now are aware, Teamsters Local Union No. 385
in Orlando, Florida, is currently organizing the employees of
the Lockheed Space Operations Company which has a Shuttle
Processing contract with the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration. After many months of work, Teamster organ-
izers have found their efforts in jeopardy by concerted,
inequitable and biased actions on the part of Lockheed and
NASA.
A49645
Page 2
August 9, 1984
First, Lockheed maintains that it made provisions in its
contract with NASA for union organizing saying, "the company
would require a National Labor Relations Board election so
that (employees) would have the opportunity to vote for or
against a union in a government conducted secret election."
This commitment however, is contradictory to the relationship
Lockheed allegedly entered into with the International
Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers in February
1984. The Machinists have claimed, after the Teamsters filed
petition seeking .to represent certain Shuttle Logistics
employees, that the IAM already had a collective bargaining
agreement covering certain of these employees. Unfortunately,
these Lockheed employees had been given no opportunity to
ratify a Machinist agreement, and had no knowledge that they
were being represented by the IAM.
Second, I am advised that NASA Labor Representative,
Harold Gooch, has openly encouraged the Machinists and the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, both of which
expressed an organizing interest in Lockheed after Teamsters
filed an RC petition, to take all actions necessary to prevent
the Teamster local from organizing Kennedy Center employees.
NASA's statements support Lockheed. In furtherance of an
apparent anti-Teamster campaign, Lockheed's attorneys have
sought postponement of a NLRB representation hearing on the
purported ground that "some of the job classifications being
sought to be included in the bargaining unit by the Petitioner
(Teamsters) may more appropriately be an accretion to either
the IAM or IBEW bargaining units."
Third, Lockheed refers to the relationship it has with
NASA as constituting a "team." Lockheed has said that it is
not necessary for a "third party" union to intervene into its
working relationship with NASA to "establish and maintain a
fair, effective and positive working relationship" between
employees and management. NASA's support of Lockheed raises
serious questions as to the relationship between the company
and NASA, in view of NASA's obligation of neutrality in
private labor disputes.
Lastly, it has been learned that NASA has also been
involved in or given its secret approval to action against
employees favoring the Teamsters local. The actions have
included questioning and "security" searches of personal
property by security personnel at Kennedy Space Center.
Page 3
August 9, 1984
Mr. Administrator, it is clear your agency is involved in
practices which raise questions of its neutrality in the labor
relations of its contractor companies. The instances of
questionable behavior that I have provided gives some indi-
cation of the gravity of this situation. They cannot be
ignored. It is my belief that your intervention in this
matter, which is absolutely essential, must begin immediately
with a meeting between you, your staff, and Teamster
representatives.
I look forward to hearing from you in the very near
future regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
Juck General Jackie Presser Jussu President
JP/kmk
CC: The Honorable Edwin Meese, III
Counsellor to the President
The Honorable Paul Laxalt
United States Senate
The Honorable James A. Baker, III
Chief of Staff and Assistant
to the President
The Honorable Michael K. Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff and
Assistant to the President
The Honorable Douglas Riggs
Special Assistant to the President
for Public Liaison
Paul R. Locigno, Director
Governmental Affairs - IBT
Roland, Wilder, Legal Counsel - IBT
Larry D. Parker, President
Teamsters Local Union 385, Orlando, Florida
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 21, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR RICHARD G. DARMAN
ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS DZR
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
USTR Exclusion Order Regarding
Certain Vinyl-Covered Foam Blocks
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced
memorandum for the President from Ambassador Brock,
and finds no objection to it from a legal perspective.
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MI Mail Report
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Vinyl Covered Foam Blocks
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Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
12/21/84
IMMEDIATE--NOON TODAY
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
USTR EXCLUSION ORDER RE CERTAIN VINYL-COVERED FOAM BLOCKS
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MURPHY
MEESE
OGLESBY
BAKER
ROGERS
DEAVER
SPEAKES
STOCKMAN
SVAHN
DARMAN
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Sex
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VERSTANDIG
FIELDING
WHITTLESEY
FULLER
HERRINGTON
HICKEY
McFARLANE
McMANUS
REMARKS:
Please provide any comments/recommendations by noon today.
Thank you.
RESPONSE:
Richard G. Darman
Assistant to the President
Ext. 2702
DAC. DAI FOR ACTION: 12/24/84
THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
WASHINGTON
20506
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
William E. Brock
SUBJECT:
Section 337 Exclusion Order Issued by the U.S.
International Trade Commission in Certain Vinyl-
Covered Foam Blocks
By December 24, 1984, you must decide whether to take action with
respect to an exclusion order issued by the U.S. International
Trade Commission ("ITC") in Certain Vinyl-Covered Foam Blocks,
Inv. No. 337-TA-178. I recommend that you take no action with
respect to the exclusion order, thereby allowing the order to go
into effect.
On October 25, 1984, pursuant to section 337 of the Tariff Act of
1930, the ITC transmitted an exclusion order prohibiting the
importation of certain vinyl-covered foam blocks. The ITC issued
the order after determining that imported foam blocks
manufactured by a company from Hong Kong infringe a U.S. patent
owned by The Dolly Toy Co. of Tipp City, Ohio.
Under section 337(g), an ITC order must be transmitted to you for
a 60-day period of Presidential review. You may disapprove an
order for policy reasons, including the impact of the order on
the public health and welfare, competitive conditions in the U.S.
economy, the production of like or directly competitive items in
the U.S., and U.S. consumers. If you disapprove an exclusion
order, the ITC's order is without force and effect. You may also
expressly approve an order, rendering the order final and subject
to judicial review on appeal. Absent Presidential approval or
disapproval, the order goes into effect on the day following the
60-day review period.
I recommend that you take no action with respect to the Foam
Blocks exclusion order, thereby permitting the order to go into
effect. The members of the Trade Policy Committee (the Office of
the United States Trade Representative, the Council of Economic
Advisers, and the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense,
Energy, Interior, Justice, Labor, State, Transportation, and
Treasury) are in unanimous agreement with this recommendation.
In reviewing the exclusion order, the Trade Policy Staff
Committee found no policy concerns sufficient to justify
Presidential disapproval. The foam blocks in question are a
squeezable children's toy. There is no claim that foam blocks
are vital to the public health and welfare. Competition between
the patented foam blocks, other types of block toys, and other
toys ensures a wide array of consumer choice and vigorous
competition in the U.S. market. No representations have been
received from any foreign government and there is no evidence
that the order will have an adverse effect on our relations with
other nations. Accordingly, I recommend that the order be
permitted to go into effect.
OPTIONS
PRESIDENTIAL ACTION REQUIRED
Option 1 (Recommended)
Take no action. The order will
go into effect automatically on
December 25, 1984.
Option 2
Disapprove the order by
delivering notice to the ITC by
December 24, 1984. This will
render the order without force
and effect.
Option 3
Approve the order. Inform the
ITC of your approval by
December 24, 1984. The order
will then be subject to
judicial review on appeal.
RECOMMENDATION
Option 1: Take no action
Approve
Disapprove
Discuss with me
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 28, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR ROGER CLEGG
ASSOCIATE DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS DSR
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Crime in New York
The attached correspondence from a South African victimized
by crime in New York is referred to the Department for
direct response and whatever other action you consider
appropriate. We have not responded to Mr. Joslin in any
way.
Many thanks.
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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:
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Send all routing updates to Central Reference (Room 75, OEOB).
Always return completed correspondence record to Central Files.
Refer questions about the correspondence tracking system to Central Reference, ext. 2590.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 7, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR ROGER CLEGG
ASSOCIATE DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS 022
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Scandal in the Department of Agriculture
On December 10, 1984, Mr. Fielding referred to General
Dinkins correspondence from Mr. Tom Minary containing
various allegations of criminal conduct. The attached
additional correspondence is referred to you for direct
response and whatever other action you consider appro-
priate. The White House still has not responded to
Mr. Minary in any way.
Attachment
THE WHITE HOUSE
WAEHINGTON
December 10, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS
82R
SUBJECT:
Scandal in the Department of Agriculture
Tom Minary has written Mr. Baker to urge him to have the
Federal Bureau of Investigation launch an investigation into
the "worst criminal fraud bribery and conspiracy scandal in
the history of our country." That is, of course, the grain
drying shrinkage schedule scandal, allegedly involving
Cargill, Inc. and high-ranking Department of Agriculture
officials. Supposedly Cargill, conspiring with USDA,
brought about a shift from the use of tables developed by
Mr. Minary to measure grain shrinkage in elevators to a
different system more favorable to Cargill and less favor-
able to farmers. Minary has already contacted GAO and the
FBI directly. His allegations should be referred to Justice
for handling.
Attachment
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 10, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR CAROL E. DINKINS
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FROM:
FRED F. FIELDING
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Scandal in the Department of Agriculture
The attached correspondence, containing various allegations
of criminal conduct, is referred to you for direct response
and whatever other action you consider appropriate. You
will notice that the correspondent has already been in
contact with the Department of Justice. The White House has
not responded to Mr. Minary in any way.
Attachment
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CC: FFFielding/JGRoberts/Subj/Chron
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 9, 1985
Dear Mr. Jones:
Your letter of December 14, 1984 to Charles L. Jones of
White House Mails has been referred to this office for
consideration and response. In that letter you noted that
you had, some time ago, sent the President a letter re-
questing him to autograph ten enclosed two-dollar bills.
A review of White House files indicates that a reply was
sent to you on January 26, 1984, over the signature of Anne
Higgins, Director of Correspondence. Your money was en-
closed with the reply, which explained that it was White
House policy not to autograph currency. I am enclosing a
copy of the reply.
You will note that the reply contains your correct name,
street address, and zip code, but the town name is rendered
"Harhill" instead of "Haverhill." The town name in your
hand-written incoming letter (copy enclosed) does appear to
be "Harhill" rather than "Haverhill," which may explain the
discrepancy.
Sincerely,
Johrsobert
John G. Roberts
Associate Counsel to the President
Mr. Melvin C. Jones
44 Adams Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
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Melvin C. Jones
44 Adams St.
Haverhill, MA 01830
HANDLE AS
December 14, 1984
Charles L. Jones
Supt. White House Mails
Washington, D.C. 20500
Sir:
Over one year ago I sent ten two-dollar bills and
a letter to the President asking him to autograph them
for me. I am sending a copy of your report stating that
they were received. If they were not sent to the President,
I would like to know why not. I will allow you until X
December 28, 1984 to furnish me with the information before
I take legal action.
Sincerely,
Melvin C. Jones
Tel. 1(617)372-3991
ones
Fostal Customer:
The sender of the article described below has made an inquiry regarding delivery of the item. The article was not located at the
mailing office; therefore, we are contacting you to determine if the article has been delivered. Please indicate below if the article
has been received, and return the form in the enclosed PREADDRESSED ENVELOPE WHICH REQUIRES NO POSTAGE. Your
response will assist the Postal Service in providing improved service. PLEASE RETURN BOTH PARTS I AND II-A.
THANK YOU
THE ARTICL
SIGNATURE ADDRESSEE OR AGENT
,
RECEIVED (Date if known)
NOT RECEIVED
REFUSED
1-26-84
charles
REMARKS
White Hope
PS Form 1510 July 1982
Do Not Detach
PART II-A
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
MAIL LOSS/RIFLING REPORT
1. COMPLAINT DATE
2. OFFICE ACCEPTING COMPLAINT (City and State)
3. COMPLAINT
2-9-84
HAVERHIL L MA. 01830
LOSS
RIFLING
4.
ARTICLE WAS MAILED BY
5.
ARTICLE WAS ADDRESSED TO
A. NAME
JONES, MELVIN
B. RETURN ADDRESS AS ON ARTICLE MAILED
President A. B. NAME ADDRESS ON ARTICLE Ronald Regan
44 ADAMS ST
C. CITY
D. STATE
E. ZIP CODE
C.
1600 CITY Pennsylvania D. STATE and E.
ZIP CODE
HAVERHILL
MA
01830
machington D.C.
DC
20500
F. DAY TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include Area Code)
F. DAY TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include Area Code)
1-617-372-3991
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ARTICLE MAILED
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A.
DATE
B. TIME
1ST-CLASS
PARCEL POST
LETTER
PARCEL
AM
MONTH
DAY
YEAR
Nov
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DELIVERY
NO.
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NAME AND/OR ADDRESS OF LOCATION CHECKED
87 LINCOLN AVE
MAIN POST OFFICE
STATION OR BRANCH
CITY AND STATE
ZIP CODE FOR LOCATION
COLLECTION BOX
HAVERHILL MA
CHECKED
01830
RESIDENCE OR BUSINESS
11. CONTENTS OF ARTICLE (Describe in detail, size, color, brand name, serial no., check no., and amount, etc.)
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10 Meu 2 Collor Bills A04203176 in Regular long Envelope
20.00
serial OF Bills; A04202186A, A04202184, A04202182, A04202180, A04202178
WERE ASFollows: A04202185, A04203183 A04202181 A04203179, ACK203177
PS Form 1510 July 1982
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 9, 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR ROGER CLEGG
ASSOCIATE DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS DDR
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Crime in New York
On December 28, 1984, we forwarded to you correspondence
from a South African victimized by crime in New York. The
attached additional correspondence is referred to the
Department for direct response and whatever other action you
consider appropriate. We have not responded to Mr. Joslin
in any way.
Many thanks.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Date
1.4.85
Suspense Date
MEMORANDUM FOR: John
FROM:
DIANNA G. HOLLAND
ACTION
Approved
Please handle/review
For your information
For your recommendation
For the files
Please see me
Please prepare response for
signature
As we discussed
Return to me for filing
COMMENT
Re add to the
fills
Kanda
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 28, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR ROGER CLEGG
ASSOCIATE DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FROM:
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
JOHN G. ROBERTS DSR
SUBJECT:
Crime in New York
The attached correspondence from a South African victimized
by crime in New York is referred to the Department for
direct response and whatever other action you consider
way. appropriate. We have not responded to Mr. Joslin in any
Many thanks.
26 Dec. 84
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