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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 21, 1982
MEETING WITH PRO-LIFE LEADERSHIP
DATE:
January 22, 1982
LOCATION:
Cabinet Room
TIME:
10:45 A.M.
FROM:
Elizabeth H. Dolè
I.
PURPOSE
To show the President's continued support for the pro-life cause.
II.
BACKGROUND -- MARCH FOR LIFE
This march takes place annually and draws about one hundred
thousand grassroots supporters of the President to Washington on
behalf of legislation in support of human life. All major pro-
life organization leaders have requested some form of Presidential
involvement on January 22nd. All groups support the March for
Life, despite their division on legal remedies. Almost every
national pro-life leadership has specifically suggested that the
President not endorse any of the proposed Congressional
initiatives against abortion. They all agree it would be
appropriate for the President to counsel this gathering of pro-
life leaders to work for greater harmony among themselves and
to confine their differences to issues rather than personalities.
III. PARTICIPANTS
See attached list
IV:
PRESS PLAN
White House press corps photo opportunity
V:
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
10:45 A.M. President arrives in Cabinet Room and circles table
greeting his guests.
10:49 A.M. White House press corps photo opportunity.
10:51 A.M. President makes brief remarks and responds to questions
and comments.
11:00 A.M. President departs.
SUGGESTED TALKING POINTS FOR MEETING WITH
PRO-LIFE LEADERSHIP
- I want to commend you for the progress that has been made in 1981
to protect the most defenseless in our society -- the unborn child.
I have read the many reports of the differences in opinion on how to
best end abortion on demand in America. In spite of this division,
however, you should not lose sight of the fact that through your
efforts there has been, for the first time, comprehensive hearings
in Congress on the question of abortion. This in itself is a major
victory.
- - I do not intend to take sides in the current controversy over which
alternative the right-to-life community should embrace. I would
hope, however, that people as dedicated to the same cause as your-
selves will not give comfort to your opponents by failing to unite
on a proposal or a compromise proposal so that we can stop the
present national tragedy.
- - It is imperative that in addition to your legislative activities,
you do everything you can to educate the American people on the
abortion question. I am convinced the great majority of our citizens
will support your cause if they are aware of the facts. I am sure
you saw the recent Newsweek issue that devoted its cover story to
new research on the unborn. We now know that a fetal heartbeat begins
at three or four weeks, that the unborn child moves at six weeks
and that the fetus will suck his thumb at eight weeks. I challenge
anyone to look at that cover of Newsweek which shows an eight-week-
old fetus and tell me that we are not dealing with human life. I
have stated many times, including at my press conference this week,
that if there is any doubt about whether we are dealing with human
life, government must opt on the side of assuming that we are.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 21, 1982
List of Participants For Pro-Life Leadership Meeting
Cabinet Room 1/22/82
10 A.M.
John D. Beckett
President, Intercessors for America
Judie Brown
American Life Lobby, Inc.
Paul A. Brown
Life Amendment PAC
Mrs. Denise Cocciolone
Birthright
Dr. Jerry Falwell
The Moral Majority
Mrs. Sandra Faucher
Director, National Right to Life PAC
Rev. Charles Fiore, O.P.
President, Catholics for a Moral America
Jean Garton
Lutherans for Life
Peter Gemma, Jr.
Executive Director, National Pro-Life PAC
Miss Nellie Gray
President, March for Life Committee
Denis Horan
Chairman, Americans United for Life
Dr. Mildred Jefferson
President, Right to Life Crusade
John Mackey
Special Counsel, Ad Hoc Committee in
Defense of Life
Ed McAteer
President, The Religious Roundtable
Ernest Ohlhoff
Executive Director, National Committee
for a Human Life Amendment
Prof. Victor Rosenblum
Americans United for Life
Dr. Jack Wilke
President, National Right to Life
Committee
Mrs. Geline Williams
Chairman, National Right to Life
Rev. Curtis. Young
Executive Director, Christian Action
Committee
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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
MEETING WITH PRO-LIFE LEADERSHIP
January 22, 1982
CABINET ROOM
10 A.M. - 11 A.M.
Morton Blackwell, Special Assistant to the President,
Office of Public Liaison
will chair the meeting.
10:05 A.M. - Don Devine, Director, Office of Personnel Management
10:20 A.M. - Secretary Richard Schweiker, HHS
10:30 A.M. - David Swoap, Under Secretary HHS
10:45 A.M. - President Reagan
The following staff people have been invited to attend:
Ann Higgins
Mary Gall
Bill Gribben
Rich Williamson
Paul Russo
Gary Bauer
Ken Cribb
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
SECRETARY RICHARD SCHWEIKER
HHS
-
B.A. Penn State Phi Beta Kappa
1944-46 - served in Navy
1950 - 60 - business experience
served as President of nation's largest ceremic tile
manufacturer
1961-69 -
13th PA
served as Congressman
1969 - 81
U.S. Senator from PA
Thus, 20 years Congressional experience in federal health and welfare
policy background
Other primary legisative concerns in the health field -
halting federal support for abortions
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
DR. DON DEVINE - Director, Office of Personnel Management
He has combined a distingushed academic career with active
public service.
During transition time, he was the transition team leader
for OPM and related federal personnel agencies.
Prior to this, he was associate professor of government
and politics at the University of Maryland.
He also worked on the Hill with Congressmen Ashbrook and
Phil Crane
He ran for Comptroller in Maryland.
He is the author of books on politics -
most famous one Does Freedom Work?
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
DAVE SWOAP - Under Secretary of HHS
He was sworn in as Under Secretary of HHS on March 23, 1981
He is a 16 year veteran of state and federal government service
He served as Legislative Director with Senator Armstrong
He was a professional staff on the Senate Committee on Finance
Prior to that he was Senior Research Associate with the Republican
Study Committee, House of Representatives.
Before coming to Washington he was Director of the California
State Department of Benefit Payments and Director of the California
State Department of Social Welfare under Governor Reagan.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
STATEMENT 1982 MARCH FOR LIFE
I am honored to welcome the 1982 March for Life to Washington.
I want to commend you for your efforts to see the fundamental right to
life and dignity restored to the most defenseless member of our
human family - the unborn child. Your steadfast dedication to this
solemn and urgent cause has been an example of courage and a strength
to our nation.
It is vitally important that you maintain bonds of peace among
yourselves and promote unity within your movement. Now is the time
to close ranks, to rally, and to bring protective human life action
through the Congress.
It has been estimated that abortion currently destroys at least one
out of every three American lives conceived. The collective national
genius which will determine our future greatness is being seriously
eroded and depleted. I urge all Americans to reflect seriously this
year upon the intrinsic beauty, worth, and sanctity of human life.
Wonderful discoveries and advances continue to be made in the fields
of human development and pre-natal medicine. During the past year
successful surgery was performed on a developing unborn child. We
now know more about our unique human beginnings than ever before.
I believe that as we all begin to study and to celcbrate the unborn
child, we will release healing to our nation, now bitterly divided
and
agonized over the issue of abortion.
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Human life is a gift, most sacred when it is most defenseless.
Let us prayerfully cherish and nurture it in an attitude of
thanksgiving.
May God continue to strengthen, protect, and guide you in your
selfless labors as protectors of the unborn.
Corrected speech by Aram Bakshian 1/21/82
Not cleared by OPD
STATEMENT BY RONALD REAGAN TO BE READ BY SECRETARY SCHWEIKER
I AM PLEASED TO WELCOME THE 1982 MARCH FOR LIFE TO WASHINGTON.
I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF MY FEELINGS, WHICH I HAVE OFTEN
EXPRESSED, ON THE QUESTION OF ABORTION. I BELIEVE THAT WHEN
WE TALK ABOUT ABORTION, WE ARE TALKING ABOUT TWO LIVES --
THAT OF THE MOTHER AND THAT OF THE UNBORN CHILD.
IT IS INSTRUCTIVE I THINK THAT IN RECENT HEARINGS ON THE HILL,
THE QUESTION OF WHEN LIFE BEGINS COULD NOT BE RESOLVED. THAT
IS A FINDING IN AND OF ITSELF. THE FACT. THAT DOUBTS
CONTINUE TO EXIST ON THIS ISSUE LEAD ME TO THE CONCLUSION
THAT GOVERNMENT HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO OPT ON THE SIDE
OF LIFE FOR THE UNBORN, EXCEPT IN THOSE RARE CASES WHERE THE
MOTHER'S LIFE IS IN DANGER.
AS I SAID EARLIER THIS WEEK IN MY PRESS CONFERENCE, IF ONE
WERE TO COME UPON AN IMMOBILE BODY, AND IT COULD NOT BE
DETERMINED AS TO WHETHER IT WERE DEAD OR ALIVE, YOU WOULDN'T
GET A SHOVEL AND START COVERING IT UP. IF WE DON'T KNOW,
THEN SHOULDN'T WE MORALLY OPT ON THE SIDE OF LIFE. IN MY
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OPINION, WE SHOULD DO THE SAME THING WITH REGARD TO ABORTION.
THE CONGRESS IS EXAMINING THE ENTIRE ABORTION QUESTION. THERE
ARE SEVERAL PIECES OF LEGISLATION ON THE HILL RANGING FROM
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS TO A HUMAN LIFE STATUTE. THE FACT
THAT THESE PROPOSALS TAKE DIFFERENT APPROACHES SHOULD NOT
OBSCURE THE MORE IMPORTANT POINT THAT THEY HAVE THE SAME GOAL --
TO PROVIDE GREATER PROTECTION FOR THE MOST DEFENSELESS AND
INNOCENT AMONG US -- THE UNBORN CHILD.
I LOOK FORWARD TO ONE OF THESE PROPOSALS REACHING MY DESK FOR
ACTION.
THE RIGHT-TO-LIFE MOVEMENT IS MADE UP OF COUNTLESS AMERICANS
OF ALL BACKGROUNDS. YOUR ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE HERE IN
WASHINGTON IS A SYMBOL OF A SHARED COMMITMENT. I WISH YOU
WELL IN YOUR EFFORTS TO PROTECT THE LIFE OF THE UNBORN.
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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
ON COMPUTER
Pro-life leadership: meeting with President in Cabinet Room January 22,
1982
Dr. Mildred Jefferson
Right to Life Crusade
Mrs. Randy Engel
720 Harrison Ave.
U.S. Coalition for Life
Boston , Mass
02118
P.O. Box 315
617-437-1960
Export, PA 15632
412-327-7379
Dr. Jack Wilke
National Right to Life Comm.
Professor Victor Rosenblum
419 7th St. NW Suite 402
Americans United for Life
Washington, D.C. 20004
230 North Michigan Ave. Suite 515
202-638-4396
Chicago, Ill. 60601
312-263-5386
Paul A. Brown
Life Amendment PAC
Mr. Ernest Ohloff
P.O. Box 639
National Committee for Human Life Amendment
Stafford, VA 22554
1707 L. St. NW Suite 400
703-659-4193
Washington 20026
202-785-8061
Judie Brown
American Life Lobby, Inc.
Mrs. Denise F. Cocciolone
P.O. Box 490
Birthright
Stafford, VA 22554
1001 N. Broad St.
703-659-4171
Woodbury, NJ 08096
609-845-4441
Rev. Curtis J. Young
Christian Action Council
Ed McAteer
422 C. St. NE
Religious Roundtable
Washington, D.C. 20002
1500 Wilson Blvd. Suite 502
202-544-1720
Arlington, VA 22209
703-525-3795
John Mackey
Ad HOC Comm. in Defense of Life
Mrs. Geline Williams
810 National Press Building
National Right to Life
Washington, D.C. 20045
335 Oaklane
202-347-3245
Richmond, VA 23226
804-282-7854
Nellie Gray
March for Life
Mrs. Sandra Faucher
P.O. Box 2950
National Right to Life PAC
515 6th St. SE
RFD # 6
Washington, D.C. 20003
Augusta, Maine 04330
202-547-6721
207-622-7329
Father Charles Fiore
Peter Gemma
National Pro-Life PAC
National Pro-Life PAC
4521 Fox Bluff Lane
101 Park Washington Court
Middleton, Wisconsin 53562
Falls Church, VA 22046
608-233-4268
703-536-7650
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Pro-life leadership (continued ) Page 2.
John D. Beckett
Intercessors for America
P.O. Box D
Elyria, Ohio 44036
216-327-5184
Dr. Jerry Falwell
The Moral Majority
499 S. Capitol St.
Washington, D.C. 20004
804-528-0070
202-484-7511
Dennis Horan
Americans United for Life
230 North Michigan Ave. Suite 515
Chicago, Ill. 60601
312-263-5029
P.O. BOX 2950
March forLife
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20013
PHONE 202/LIFE-377
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
NELLIE J. GRAY
District of Columbia
202-547-6721
VP_ ADMINISTRATION
VAL STASIK
Virginia
703-451-7254
March 3, 1982
VP_ OPERATIONS
DEE BECKER
Delaware
302-475-6157
Mr. Morton C. Blackwell
SECRETARY-TREASURER
MARY il. FINNERTY
The White House
Virginia
703-569-0834
PORTER B. DOUGAL
Washington, D. C. 20500
New Junney
201-992-8246
LEW GARDNER
New York
516-588-6546
Dear Morton,
ROGER KERGARAVAT
Connecticut
203-368-6879
KATHY WENTEE
Thank you very much for arranging the prolife meeting
Washington
206-564-1497
with the President on January 22, 1982. It was good to have
JOEN MAIN
New York
this opportunity to exchange comments, and I am looking forward
516-588-8168
MICHAEL SCHWARTZ
to even more in-depth working meetings within the near future.
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414-871-1863
CHARLES I WILLIAMSON
New York
Thank you also for sending the photos of our meeting
516-228-4095
CERRY 2. HOOBS, Enq.
with the President. I am extremely delighted that you captured
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those moments on film, because they were of such short duration.
You see, the very next day, I found myself alone, with all of
the volunteers at meetings and working on other assignments.
The phones were ringing, and I was trying to get to a meeting,
myself. However, the snow blocked the walks and I couldn't get
my car out of the drive.
After many shovels of heavy snow which stubbornly clung
to the pavement, I began laughing through my huffing and puffing --
one day delivering roses to the President and chatting in the
Cabinet room; the next day it's all-American back to the chores.
Thus, I thank you very much for the photos. They are a
fine reminder of fleeting and good moments. I shall share them
with our Board of Directors and other grass roots prolifers.
Let's continue to work together as much as possible on this
important prolife issue.
Many good wishes for your important work.
Rune Sincerely in Life,
Miss Nellie J. Gray
President
THE PURPOSES OF THE MARCH FOR LIFE ARE EMBODIED IN THE "LIFE PRINCIPLES."
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 11, 1982
TO:
Attendees, January 22, Cabinet Room Meeting
FROM: Morton C. Blackwell m
RE:
Followup on March for Life Day
I thought you would like to have a copy, attached, of
President Reagan's statement which Secretary Schweiker
read to the March for Life rally in the Elipse.
Thank you for taking time on that busy day to attend
our White House briefing. The President enjoyed the
meeting and has repeatedly said so.
The entirely constructive tenor of the meeting demonstra-
ted the unity of purpose of the pro-life movement.
Various news reports put too much emphasis on divisions
in the movement. There are differences of opinion on
pending remedies, and, occasionally, some leaders have
expressed impatience with others. But I believe the
movement has attained political maturity needed to act
together at appropriate times.
You might find interesting the following, somewhat
analogous situation in French history.
In 1870, following his defeat in the Franco-Prussian
War, Emperor Napoleon III was overturned. In 1871
a new French National Assembly was elected. A major
question to be decided was what form of government
the country would have. There was strong sentiment
to restore the Bourbon monarchy. The monarchists elec-
ted more than 400 to the new National Assembly, the
republicans only 200 and the Bonapartists only a hand-
ful.
It seemed inevitable that the monarchy would be restored.
There was, however, one big problem. The monarchists
were split. One faction were "legitimists" who wanted
to crown as king the Bourbon pretender, the comte de
Chambord, who was old and childless. The other faction
were "Orleanist" monarchists, who supported their pre-
tender, comte de Paris, of the younger Bourbon line. A
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deadlock ensued.
By 1873, a compromise was strongly advanced. Under this
proposal, the legitimist comte de Chambord would be crowned
king, and his heir would be the Orleanist comte de Paris.
Thus the purposes of both factions would be accomplished.
Combined, they had the votes to win.
Old Chambord was willing to accept this arrangement, but
he set a condition which outraged the Orleanists. He
absolutely insisted on restoring the old Bourbon flag, a
white field with gold fleur-de-lis.
Napoleon III had used the revolutionary French red-white-
and-blue tricolor as the official flag of France. The
Orleanists themselves had adopted the tricolor when they
took over the French monarchy from the older Bourbon line
(1830-1848). The comte de Paris and his Orleanists adamantly
refused to accept the flag with fleur-de-lis in the 1870's.
The two monarchist factions hacked away at each other and
failed to resolve this impasse. Bit by bit they lost
National Assembly elections to republicans. A new consti-
tution was drafted, and the label "republic" was approved by
a single-vote margin. The chance of restoring their
monarchy was lost, probably for all time.
Although the issues which sometimes separate pro-life
leaders are more substantial than the design of a flag,
the lesson is clear. Let us be sure our pro-life movement
acts more wisely than did the French monarchists.
February 23, 1982
Dear Mr. Horan:
It was a special pleasure to meet you and the
other leaders of major pro-life organizations
who came to the White House on the occasion of
the "March for Life" on January 22. I am grate-
ful for having had the opportunity to reiterate
my firm stand against abortion and my deep
belief in the inherent sanctity of all human
life. Thank you so much for the inscribed copy
of New Perspectives on Human Abortion which you
presented to me at the meeting. I look forward
to reading your work.
I am pleased to have this occasion to restate
that my concern for the unborn is a major part
of the agenda of my Administration. With the
backing of concerned and committed citizens like
the Americans United for Life, I look forward to
legislation reaching my desk for signature.
With my best wishes to you and your colleagues,
Sincerely,
RONALD REAGAN
Mr. Dennis Horan
Apartment 915
230 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60601
cc: Morton Blackwell
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February 23, 1982
Dear Mr. Beckett:
It was a special pleasure to meet you and the
other leaders of major pro-life organizations
who came to the White House on the occasion of
the "March for Life" on January 22. I am grate-
ful for having had the opportunity to reiterate
my firm stand against abortion and my deep
belief in the inherent sanctity of all human
life. Thank you so much for the handsome plaque
which you presented to me from the Intercessors
For America. I shall keep it as a meaningful
expression of your group's friendship.
I am pleased to have this occasion to emphasize
that my concern for the unborn is a major part
of the agenda of my Administration. With the
backing of concerned and committed citizens like
the Intercessors For America, I look forward to
the day when legislation on the right to life
reaches my desk for signature.
With my best wishes to you and your colleagues,
Sincerely,
RONALD REAGAN
Mr. John D. Beckett
President
Intercessors For America
Post Office Box D
Elyria, Ohio 44036
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January 29, 1982
Mr. Morton Blackwell
Special Assistant to the President
for Membership Groups
The White House, Old EOB
Washington, D.C. 20501
Dear Morton:
I cannot tell you how thrilled I am over how well the meeting with
the President and his top people went last Friday.
You did an excellent job in every phase of preparation and execution
to insure its success and your handiwork was evident everywhere. I
think you had the exactly correct individuals present to represent
the broad spectrum of the pro-life movement and its concern and I
commend you on your selections.
Your dedication to truth and the search for it was obvious during
the meeting, and it certainly took courage and conviction to handle
it in the manner you did. I was, and am, grateful to you.
It is my deepest and most sincere prayer that those present heard and
heeded the President's words and that we can look forward to progress
within the movement along the lines he proposed.
If there is any way in which I can be of help to you or your dedicated
staff, please do not hesitate to call on me.
With God for Life,
Judie Mrs Judie Brown
President
A.L.L.
for God, for Life, for the Family, for the Nation"
BIRTHRIGHT Inc. (U.S.A.) )
686 xx N Broad Street
Woodbury,
& 1819
February 16, 1982
Mr. Morton Blackwell, Sessional Assistant
to the President for Public Liaison
White House
Washington, District of Columbia
Dear Mr. Blackwell:
I wish to take this opportunity to express our appreciation
for the material you sent us, but, most especially for the
meeting you arranged on January 22, 1982 with the President.
We had notified all Media in the Philadelphia and South
Jersey area before the meeting. None of the Philadelphia
Media picked up on it. Two South Jersey papers did prior
to the meeting. Only one newspaper carried a story after
the meeting. I am enclosing a copy of that article.
We thought it interesting that so few found it newsworthy,
when indeed, we know a meeting with the President of the
United States is a rare privelege for anyone. This is just
one more incident of Media bias, I believe.
Again, thank you for continuing to keep us apprized of events
pertinent to our work, and may I direct your attention to
our change of address.
686 N. Broad Street
Woodbury, New Jersey 08096
Sincerely for the Preborn,
blimse 7. Cocciolone
Denise F. Cocciolone
National Executive Director
BIRTHRIGHT Inc. (U. S. A.)
Enclosure
DFC/edc
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 12, 1982
MEMORANDUM FOR ELIZABETH H. DOLE
THRU:
DIANA LOZANO
FROM:
MORTON BLACKWELL
...
SUBJECT:
PRO-LIFE STATUS REPORT
Contrary to the supposition that pro-life leaders would be upset
if the President gave special recognition of the pro-life cause in
connection with the January 22nd March for Life, I find that
every element of the pro-life movement urges that the President
become involved on that day.
There is some disagreement as to what form the presidential
involvement should take, but all agree he should do something
special on that day.
All agree that it would be very appropriate for the President to
rake brief remarks from the White House, by loudspeaker, to the
midday rally in the Elipse. Everyone except March for Life organizer
Nellie Gray would like the President to meet with pro-life leaders
in the White House. Miss Gray will not attend any such White House
meeting, but she does not strongly object to a White House meeting.
Her only concern is to have the President recognize those thousands
who come to participate in the march.
My very strong recommendation is that the President have a brief
meeting with leaders in the Cabinet room, followed by brief remarks
to the rally on the Elipse to be carried by loudspeaker from the
White House. I have prepared a schedule proposal, invitation list,
talking points for the Cabinet Room meeting, and suggested remarks
for the loudspeaker address.
Another important discovery is that all the major leaders are in
agreement that the President should not take this occasion to
express support for any one of the proposed remedies to the abortion
problem. They are conscious of their disagreemtns and chagrinned
at the rise of personal attacks among themselves. Thus, a strong
but general statement of support is what is needed.
Not surprisingly, several of the pro-life leaders specifically
25k that the President call for greater unity in the pro-life
coverent. Since no one likes to think himself guilty of personally
attacking others, all will applaud a call for unity.
31 way of background, there are three main vehicles which command
rubstantial support. They are:
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1. The lHels-Dornan "Unity" Amendment. It would
make abortion illegal and require, in a difficult
pregnancy, an attempt to save the life of both
the mother and the baby.
2. The Human Life Bill, sponsored by Senator Helms.
It would declare an unborn child a person from
the moment of conception and afford the unborn
child the full rights of due process under the
14th amendment.
3. The Hatch Amendment. It would reestablish the
situation prior to the Roe V. Wade U.S. Supreme-
Court decision. It would give Congress and the
states the right to restrict or prohibit abortions.
Host of the pro-life leaders now support the Hatch Amendment.
This includes the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Opponents of the Hatch Amendment, including Nellie Gray and
John Mackey, argue that the proposal is a trap designed to
take the heat off of pro-abortion legislators. They argue that
the Hatch Amendment is so weak that vulnerable pro-abortion
legislators, such as Senator Moynihan, will vote for it and
get "absolution" thereafter on the issue.
Horeover, opponents of the Hatch Amendment argue, there is no
hope that the required two thirds vote in both houses can be
obtained. Thus, they say, we will to some extent get rid of the
issue without getting rid of abortions. They point out that
the Bishops Conference is still in shock over the loss of liberal
Democrats who fell in 1980 and who were the liberal bishops'
allies on virtually every issue except abortions.
In sum, opponents of the Utah senator's amendment say that it is
an "escape hatch" from the abortion issue for liberal senators
and congressmen.
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FROM:
Morton C. Blackwell
RE:
Testimonial Dinner in honor of Nancy Reagan
This dinner is planned for October 2 in the main ballroom of
the Capitol Hilton Hotel. It will be limited by invitation
only to members of the Eagle Forum, all of whom have been long
time ardent supporters of Ronald Reagan.
Senator Paul Laxalt has been invited and has graciously agreed
to give the principal testimonial.
Other speakers and Members of Congress have not been invited
primarily because Mrs. Schlafly feels that suggestions should
come from Mrs. Reagan and her staff. Mrs. Schlafly wants this
to be an exciting, warm, friendly and elegant affair with a
mix of different people. She feels that it is important that
Mrs. Reagan be comfortable with the speakers who will be paying
tribute to her.
I have been to many other functions organized by Phyllis Schlafly.
She does such things very well.
This event is particularly important because this constituency
was stung by the O'Connor nomination. They basically support
the President; this will go a long way toward mending the fences
with them. Attached is a copy of Mrs. Schlafly's July newsletter
which is a beautifully done and forceful call for support of
"Reaganomics", highlighting the President's tax plan.
Eagle Forum
Leading the pro-family movement since 1972
President: Phyllis Schlaflý
WASHINGTON OFFICE: 316 PENNSYLVANIA AVE., S.E., SUITE 203, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20003 (202) 544-0353
HEADQUARTERS OFFICE: BOX 618, ALTON, ILLINOIS 62002 (618) 462-5415
June 24, 1981
Mrs. Ronald Reagan
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mrs. Reagan:
We are so fortunate that, for the first time in many years,
we have a First Lady we can all admire and respect, and one
who makes us so proud to be Americans.
The ladies of Eagle Forum would like to honor you at a
Testimonial Dinner in Washington, D.C. this fall, which would
be attended by a national audience of women leaders and
dignitaries. Senator Paul Laxalt has graciously agreed to
give the principal testimonial to you on that occasion, and we
sincerely hope it will be possible for you to accept.
Your Testimonial Dinner would be attended by some 400
women leaders from all fifty states -- the faithful ones who
have worked tirelessly and for many years for Ronald Reagan
and for other conservative causes. This is a very special
group (as Paul Laxalt will tell you) of women who were abso-
lutely thrilled with the Reagan victory last November. Other
attendees would include Members of Congress, members of the
Administration, celebrities, and some of your close friends.
This national salute to our First Lady would be the high-
light of the Tenth Annual Conference of Eagle Forum, the orig-
inal. and leading pro-family organization in the country. These
are women who have led and won many important political battles --
and all of them worked long and hard during 1980 for Ronald
Reagan's election. We usually hold our annual conference in
St. Louis, and many of our mutual friends (including Paul Laxalt,
Jesse Helms, and Jake Garn) have been the featured speakers
in previous years.
This year we moved our conference to Washington so that we
can have the Testimonial for you at a convenient location only
a few blocks from the White House. We are holding the Ballroom
at the Capitol Hilton Hotel for Friday evening, October ninth,
but if that is not a convenient date, we will be glad to change
to another one.
"They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles;
they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Isaiah 40:31.
Eagle Forum
Leading the pro-family movement since 1972
President: Phyllis Schlafly
WASHINGTON OFFICE: 316 PENNSYLVANIA AVE., S.E., SUITE 203, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20003
(202) 544-0353
HEADQUARTERS OFFICE: BOX 618, ALTON, ILLINOIS 62002
(618) 462-5415
We will work with Paul Laxalt to assure that the salute to
our First Lady will be an elegant and memorable event, and
conform to your wishes in every way. Please say you will be
with us for what will be an evening to remember. This event
will give some of your most dedicated and hard-working friends
the high honor of thanking you for giving us inspired leadership.
With cordial good wishes,
Faithfully, Phyllis Schlafly Scheaply
"They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles;
they shall run, and not be weary: and they shall walk, and not faint." Isaiah 40:31.
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UNITED STATES SENATE
June 25,1981
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 3, 1981
MEMORANDUM FOR:
LYN NOFZIGER
FROM:
NINA WORMSER NCW
RE:
Invitation to the First Lady from
Phyllis Schlafly
Attached please find an invitation from Phyllis Schlafly
to Mrs. Reagan.
My inclination has been to regret because of the reaction
an acceptance might cause amongst the moderate and liberal
members of the Republican party.
Would you please give the invitation your expert evaluation
and let me know how you feel we should handle it?
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Phyllis Schlafly Report
VOL 14, NO. 12, SECTION 1
BOX 618, ALTON, ILLINOIS 62002
JULY, 1981
The Rightness of Reaganomics
Almost every American President has suffered a
of the past, to the new conservative economics of the
loss of his own party's strength in Congress in the
future.
mid-term elections. The exception was Franklin D.
The structure and rates of the current Federal in-
Roosevelt elected in 1932; the Democrats increased
come tax are the primary reason for the sluggish capital
their majorities in the Congressional elections of 1934.
formation in the United States, which in turn restricts
F.D.R. was able to keep his 1932 political momentum
economic growth. High marginal tax rates discourage
going and bring about a massive change in American
savings because they grab much income which would
political, economic and social trends.
otherwise go into savings. To discourage savings
The question is, can Ronald Reagan do likewise?
means to discourage capital formation, which in turn
Was the 1980 election a freak of timing, or is it the start
means to discourage the creation of jobs.
of a new conservative era? Will conservative strength
The close relationship between savings and
gain or fade in the 1982 elections? That question will
growth is reflected in the experience of other countries.
answered by the economy in general and by tax cuts
Our big competitor, Japan, has a savings rate which is
particular.
4.4 times that of the United States, and a real Gross
Ronald Reagan was elected with a mandate to cut
National Product growth rate which is more than ten
taxes 10 percent a year for each of three years in order
times that of ours.
to stimulate the private enterprise economy and drasti-
cally cut the size of the Federal Government. Reagan's
The United States also suffers by comparison with
campaign promise was to enact Kemp-Roth tax cuts
the savings and growth rates of Germany, France and
based on what is called "supply-side" economics. Sim-
Canada, although they are not as high as Japan's. These
ply put, that means: let incentives stimulate the
unhappy comparisons are despite the fact that we are
economy, resulting in investment, capital formation,
about 60 percent self sufficient in oil, whereas Japan,
and creation of private-sector jobs. It means the fulfill-
Germany and France are almost totally dependent on
ment of Reagan's promise to "get America back to work
oil imports.
again."
Even though Congress has taken credit for voting a
The Democrats in Congress have already forced
number of "tax cuts" since 1965, these have not been
Beagan to compromise his hope for a 30 percent tax cut
enough to cover the increases in real taxes caused by
(10 percent for each of three years) down to 25 percent
inflation. We have suffered a striking net increase in
over three years. Does that still sound like a big tax cut?
taxes due to tax bracket creep, the popular term for the
It isn't really. The legacy of Jimmy Carter is that, even
effect of inflation in raising the rates on individual
if Congress took no action at all, taxes would rise at
taxpayers by pushing them into higher tax brackets.
about $100 billion a year (from inflation bracket creep,
windfall profits, and Social Security taxes).
Look at how the jaws of the progressive income tax
In the famous Reagan-Carter debate, Reagan asked
joined with inflation bit into and crushed the indi-
Americans, Are you better off today than you were four
vidual who had a $10,000 income in 1965. Between
years ago? The American voters answered NO to that
1965 and 1979, his taxes were supposedly reduced
question. The best way to fulfill Reagan's election
$520 by legislative tax cuts, but actually inflation alone
mandate is to reduce the income tax. We've suffered
increased his taxes by $2,185. At the $40,000 income
long enough at the hands of the Keynesian borrow-
level, Congress supposedly reduced taxes $1,449, but
and-spend, deficit-and-inflation economists. It's time
inflation actually increased the individual's taxes by
to give the reins to "supply-side" economists.
$18,999. It is obvious that inflation makes windfall pro-
fits for the government.
Tax Cuts Essential Now
Inflation has made the progressive tax system be-
come progressively more progressive even over the last
Although the Reagan budget cuts are essential to
five years. In 1973, one fifth of the taxpayers were
his economic program, the Reagan tax cuts are the heart
paying 63.7 percent of federal income taxes. By 1978,
of The tax cuts represent the innovative change, the
one fifth of the taxpayers were paying 66.6 percent of
real turning of the corner from the old, tired liberalism
the federal tax burden.
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 9, 1981
TO:
Elizabeth H. Dole
FROM: Morton C. Blackwell
M
RE:
Phyllis Schlafly dinner for Mrs. Reagan
I have had returned to me my memo to you, attached, regarding
Phyllis Schlafly's banquet.
First, let me thank you for your very supportive note to Mike
Deaver.
Unfortunately, as the memo to Gregg Newell from Mike Deaver shows,
Mr. Deaver instructed the invitation be turned down.
Mr. Deaver thus retains a perfect record of declining all the
proposals we have endorsed for First Family involvement with
meetings with the President's conservative movement supporters.
I am not discouraged and intend to continue to propose appropriate
meetings. But I think it is in the best interests of the President
and your office for some attention to be paid to the pattern which
has developed.
The impression is growing that the White House position is that
the leaders of the conservative movement cannot have access to
the President.
The Pro-Family meeting was nixed repeatedly. The proposed
involvement of conservative religious leaders with the President
in discussions relating to volunteerism was nixed, and now this
banquet which was strongly endorsed by Senator Laxalt, Lyn Nofziger
and you has also been vetoed.
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 28, 1981
TO:
Elizabeth H. Dole
FROM: Morton C. Blackwell
RE:
Testimonial Dinner in honor of Nancy Reagan
This dinner is planned for October 2 in the main ballroom of
the Capitol Hilton Hotel. It will be limited by invitation
only to members of the Eagle Forum, all of whom have been long
time ardent supporters of Ronald Reagan.
Senator Paul Laxalt has been invited and has graciously agreed
to give the principal testimonial.
Other speakers and Members of Congress have not been invited
primarily because Mrs. Schlafly feels that suggestions should
come from Mrs. Reagan and her staff. Mrs. Schlafly wants this
to be an exciting, warm, friendly and elegant affair with a
mix of different people. She feels that it is important that
Mrs. Reagan be comfortable with the speakers who will be paying
tribute to her.
I have been to many other functions organized by Phyllis Schlafly.
She does such things very well.
This event is particularly important because this constituency
was stung by the O'Connor nomination. They basically support
the President; this will go a long way toward mending the fences
with them. Attached is a copy of Mrs. Schlafly's July newsletter
which is a beautifully done and forceful call for support of
"Reaganomics", highlighting the President's tax plan.
potential 1982
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
SCHEDULE PROPOSAL
August 28, 1981
TO:
GREGORY J. NEWELL, DIRECTOR
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS AND SCHEDULING
FROM:
ELIZABETH H. DOLE
REQUEST:
RECEPTION
PURPOSE:
The Council on National Policy is composed of some
of the most influential men and women in America,
all of whom are conservatives and all of whom are
strong supporters of President Reagan and his
legislative program.
BACKGROUND:
The Council for National Policy is a nonpartisan,
nonprofit organization. Its purpose is to bring
together some of the leading conservatives in
America for educational and discussion purposes.
Specifically, the Council is formed to support and
conduct nonpartisan research and analysis of issues
concerning domestic and foreign policy of the U.S.
It provides a forum for the exchange of ideas
relating to U.S. policy issues among leaders in the
business, religious, government, educational and
professional fields.
PREVIOUS
PARTICIPATION:
This group contains some close friends of the
President. It was formed in April of 1981, but
the President has met with several members of the
Board of Governors on other occasions.
DATE:
September 14, 1981
DURATION: 15 minutes
LOCATION:
State Dining Room or the Blue Room if less than
50 attend
PARTICIPANTS:
The 56 members of the Board of Governors (list attached)
OUTLINE OF EVENTS: 5-6PM Cocktail Reception- Presidential Participation
REMARKS REQUIRED:
Brief remarks
MEDIA COVERAGE:
White House Photographers only
RECOMMENDED BY:
OPPOSED BY:
PROJECT OFFICER:
Morton C. Blackwell
August 31, 1981
TO: Admed Game, lyn Nutzise, Heb Ellixwood ken Crisb,
David stoctimen
FROM:
MORTON BLACKWELL
RE:
Meeting with the Council on National Policy
Attached is a schedule proposal for a meeting with the
Board of Governors of the Council of National Policy.
We would like to list you as supporting this proposal.
Please let me know by noon, September 1, if you agree
with this proposal.
1) Herb Ellengwood yes 8/31
2) admual garrick does support but wouldpreferment
to have his name on it
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9/1
Agenda
12:05 p.m. Luncheon
Presidential Room
COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL POLICY
Address: The Need for a
September 13-14, 1981
Conservative Alternative
to the Socialist Internationale
The Mayflower
Guest Speaker: Count Hans Huyn,
Washington, D.C.
Member, German Bundestag
Brief report from each member
of Board of Governors on current
Sunday, September 13, 1981
projects and activities
7:00 p.m.
Reception
2:00 p.m. A Second Look at the United Nations
Presidential Room
Colonial Room
Chairman: Mr. James Mather, Founder
Monday, September 14, 1981
and Chairman of the Board,
Mr. Steak, Inc., restaurants
8:00
a.m. Continental breakfast
Colonial Room
Speaker: Mr. Edwin J. Feulner,
President, The Heritage Foundation
2m
Call to order
2:50 p.m.
Opportunities in Space
Dr. Tim LaHaye, President
Chairman: Mr. William Rusher,
Council for National Policy
Publisher, National Review
9:15 a.m. Making the Bureaucracy Accountable
Speaker: Mr. Arthur Dula, Attorney
at Law and Chairman-Elect, Science
Chairman: Mr. Bunker Hunt,
and Technology Section, American
Hunt Energy Corporation
Bar Association
Speaker: Mr. Howard Phillips,
President, The Conservative Caucus
3:40 p.m.
Recess
Research, Analysis and Education
Foundation
5:00 p.m.
Meeting of Executive Committee
10:05
F
Coffee break
6:00 p.m.
Reception
Presidential Room
10:15
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Reforming the Judiciary
7:00 p.m.
Dinner
Chairman: Dr. Pat Robertson,
President, Christian Broadcasting
Address: Congressional Coalitions as
Network
They Affect Public Policy Issues
Speaker: Mr. Reed Larson, President,
Guest Speaker: Congressman Kent Hance
National Right to Work Committee
(D-Texas), Floor Leader for Reagan Tax
Cut Bill of 1981
11:15
113
Current National Policy Issues
Address: America in the 1980's:
Chairman: Mr. James Robison,
Where Do We Go From Here?
James Robison Evangelistic Association
Senator John East (R-N.C.),
Speaker: Mr. Richard Viguerie,
Chairman, Subcommittee on Separation
Publisher, Conservative Digest
of Powers, Senate Judiciary Committee
COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL POLICY
July 17, 1981
Honorable Morton Blackwell
Special Assistant to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Morton:
The next meeting of the Council for National Policy will
be held at the Hay-Adams Hotel in Washington on Sunday,
September 13 and Monday September 14, 1981.
I would like to use this means to ask your assistance in
arranging a reception with the President at the White House for
the 56 members of our Board of Governors at that time.
Our Board of Governors includes some of America's most
influential leaders in the fields of business, the professions,
politics and religion.
These include Mr. Joseph Coors of Adolph Coors Company;
Senator James McClure, chairman of the Senate Republican
Conference; Congressman Guy Vander Jagt; Bunker Hunt of Hunt
Energy Corporation; Dr. Jerry Falwell, president of the Moral
Majority; Dr. Pat Robertson, president of the Christian Broad-
casting Network; Howard Ruff of Ruff Times; Dr. Alton Ochsner of
the Ochsner Foundation Hospital; James Whelan, editor of the
Sacramento Union; William Rusher, publisher of National Review;
Richard Viguerie, publisher of Conservative Digest; Reed Larson,
president of National Right to Work Committee; Nellie Gray, pres-
ident of March for Life; Ed Feulner, president of the Heritage
Foundation; Mrs. Lottie Beth Hobbs, national president of the
Pro-Family Forum; Tom Ellis, president of the Congressional Club;
Reed Irvine, president of Accuracy in Media, and others of similar
stature.
I am certain a meeting with the President would be useful
and informative for our members. It would also give our members
more ammunition to help them "sell" the President's program, as
I know they individually desire to do.
Woody
Jenkins
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COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL POLICY
August 14, 1981
To: Members, Board of Governors
Council for National Policy
Re: September 13-14 Meeting at The Mayflower
Dear Friends:
The next meeting of the Board of Governors will be
held Sunday, September 13 and Monday, September 14, 1981,
at The Mayflower in Washington.
An exciting, action-oriented program has been
planned, which should be very informative and rewarding.
I have reserved a bloc of rooms at The Mayflower
for members of the Board who do not reside in the
Washington area.
Unless you have informed me to the contrary, I am
assuming you will attend the events on both days.
However, I would appreciate your filling out the
enclosed registration form. This will help us accurately
predict the number of rooms and meals which will be
required.
Looking forward to being with you in September, I
remain
Sincerely,
woody Director
Jenkins
Enclosures
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Agenda
COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL POLICY
September 13-14, 1981
The Mayflower
Washington, D. C.
Sunday, September 13, 1981
7:00 p.m. Reception
Presidential Room
The Mayflower
Monday, September 14, 1981
8:00 a.m.
Continental breakfast
Colonial Room
The Mayflower
9:00 a.m.
Call to order
Dr. Tim LaHaye, President
Council for National Policy
9:15
Making the Bureaucracy Accountable
Chairman: Mr. Bunker Hunt, Hunt
Energy Corporation
Speaker: Mr. Howard Phillips,
President, The Conservative Caucus
Research, Analysis and Education
Foundation
10:05 a.m. Coffee break
10:15 a.m. Reforming the Judiciary
Chairman: Dr. Pat Robertson,
President, Christian Broadcasting
Network
Speaker: Reed Larson, President,
National Right to Work Committee
11:15 a.m. Current National Policy Issues
Chairman: Mr. James Robison,
James Robison Evangelistic
Association
Speaker: Mr. Richard Viguerie,
Publisher, Conservative Digest
Agenda/Page 2
12:05
Luncheon
Presidential Room
The Mayflower
Address: The Need for a
Conservative Alternative
to the Socialist Internationale
Guest Speaker: Count Hans Huyn,
Member, German Bundestag
Brief report from each member
of Board of Governors on current
projects and activities
2:00 p.m.
A Second Look at the United Nations
Colonial Room
The Mayflower
Chairman: Mr. James Mather, Founder
and Chairman of the Board, Mr. Steak,
Inc., restaurants
Speaker: Mr. Edwin J. Feulner,
President, The Heritage Foundation
2:50 p.m.
Opportunities in Space
Chairman: Mr. William Rusher,
Publisher, National Review
Speaker: Mr. Arthur Dula, Attorney at
Law and Chairman-Elect, Science and
Technology Section, American Bar
Association
3:40 p.m.
Recess
5:00 p.m.
Meeting of Executive Committee
6:00 p.m.
Reception
Presidential Room
The Mayflower
7:00 p.m.
Dinner
Address: Congressional Coalitions as
They Affect Public Policy Issues
Guest Speaker: Congressman Kent Hance
(D-Texas), Floor Leader for Reagan Tax
Cut Bill of 1981
COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL POLICY
August 17, 1981
CONFIDENTIAL
To: Members, Board of Governors
Council for National Policy
Re: Members-Elect of Board of Governors
Dear Friends:
It is with great pleasure that I announce the names
of 12 members-elect of the Board of Governors. Each of
these outstanding individuals was elected to membership
by the Executive Committee, has been formally invited to
join and has duly accepted.
Under our bylaws, they will become members upon
attending one of the next two quarterly meetings of the
Board. Almost all will be present at our September 13-14
meeting.
The 12 members-elect are as follows:
1. SENATOR WILLIAM ARMSTRONG, United States Senator
from Colorado; second-ranking member of the Senate Budget
Committee; chairman of the Social Security Subcommittee;
author of the tax indexing provisions of the Reagan tax
cut legislation recently enacted by Congress.
2. CONGRESSMAN JOHN ASHBROOK, member of Congress
from Ohio since 1961; a leading conservative throughout
his 20 years of service; candidate for the United States
Senate in 1982.
3. MR. WILLIAM B. BALL, attorney-at-law, Harrisburg,
Pa. ; perhaps the leading First Amendment attorney in
America; a leader in defending the Christian school movement;
has argued several cases before the Supreme Court and won
the landmark religious liberty case of Wisconsin V. Yoder.
4. MR. BRUCE HERSCHENSOHN, conservative producer and
film maker; winner of Emmy for film, "Czechoslovakia 1968",
currently employed by KABC-TV in Los Angeles.
5. MR. JIM JUSTISS, president of Justiss Oil Co., Jena, La.,
an important oil drilling contracting company; former pres-
ident, International Association of Drilling Contractors.
6. DR. JAMES KENNEDY, senior pastor, Coral Ridge
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Presbyterian Church, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; one of nation's
leading clergymen.
7. MRS. CONNIE MARSHNER, chairman, Pro-Family Coalition;
chairman, Library Court; editor, Family Protéction Report;
one of leading pro-family leaders in America.
8. DR. HENRY MORRIS, president, Institute for Creation
Research, San Diego, Calif.
9. REP. WILLIAM M. (BILL) POLK, Speaker, Washington
State House of Representatives; former minority leader;
outstanding conservative leader.
10. DR. PAIGE PATTERSON, president, Criswell Center
for Biblical Studies, Dallas; leading Christian educator.
11. MR. WILLIAM (BILL) RUSHER, publisher, The National
Review; syndicated columnist; star of Emmy winning television
series, "The Advocates".
12. MR. ROBERT STODDARD, former chairman of the board,
Wyman-Gordon Corp.; past president, Associated Industries
of Massachusetts; former board member, National Association
of Manufacturers, Raytheon, First National Bank of Boston,
International Paper Company and State Mutual Life Assurance
Company.
I expect to be able to announce several other new
members between now and the September 13-14 quarterly
meeting.
With kindest regards, I remain
Sincerely,
Woody Executive Director
Louis (Woody Jenkins
P.S. Senator John East has just agreed to speak at the banquet
on the evening of Monday, September 14, following Congressman
Kent Hance. Senator East (R-N.C.) is chairman of the
Subcommittee on Separation of Powers of the Senate Judiciary
Committee. His topic will be "America in the 1980's: Where
Do We Go From Here?"
1982
potential events
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
SCHEDULE PROPOSAL
November 4, 1981
0:
GREGORY J. NEWELL, DIRECTOR
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS AND SCHEDULING
FROM:
Elizabeth H. Dole
REQUEST:
White House Luncheon
PURPOSE:
In celebration of the beginning of Thanksgiving
week and National Family Week to give recognition
and encouragement to the "pro-family" organization
leaders as well as prominent citizens who have given
notable support to traditional family values.
(Spouses included)
BACKGROUND:
On November 3 President Reagan proclaimed the week
of November 22, 1981 as National Family Week. This
is the most appropriate time for the President to
give recognition to leaders of the pro-family
movement and others identified with traditional
family moral values. Most of the invitees are
leaders of national grassroots networks of people who
basically support the President. These groups continue
to be vital as a source of support for the President's
program and for candidates favorable to the President.
Most of these groups are at least to some extent
concerned with what they see as passivity in the
Administration on the issues most vital to them.
This non-political event will serve to recognize
them for their past efforts and to encourage them
to continue a high level of support.
PREVIOUS
PARTICIPATION:
None.
DATE:
November 22, 1981
DURATION: 2 Hours
LOCATION:
State Dining Room
PARTICIPANTS:
100 - list to be developed
OUTLINE OF EVENT:
Luncheon and brief remarks followed by photographs
with each couple
REMARKS REQUIRED:
Brief remarks
MEDIA COVERAGE:
Photographs with each couple
RECOMPENDED BY:
Elizabeth H. Dole, Lyn Nofziger, Herb Ellingwood
POSED BY:
PROJECT OFFICER:
Morton C. Blackwell
INVITEES - Luncheon, November 22, 1981
Norman Vincent Peale
Robert P. Dugan, Director of the Office of Public Affairs
National Association of Evangelicals
Phyllis Schlafly, President, Eagle Forum
Mrs. Connaught Marshner, Chairman, National Pro-Family Coalition
Marva Collins, Founder, West Side Preparatory School, Chicago
Dr. James Dobson, Writer, Focus on Family, medical doctor
Dr. William R. Bright, President Campus Crusade for Christ
Mrs. J.W. Aubrey, President, National Alliance of Senior Citizens
Dr. Ben Armstrong, National Religious Broadcasters
Dr. E. V. Hill, Pastor, Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist church,
Senator & Mrs. Roger Jepsen
Congressman and Mrs. Albert Lee Smith
Pat Boone, Singer
Dr. Bernard Fryshman, Agudath Israel
Paul Weyrich, Committee for the Survival of a Free Congress
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Buchanan, syndicated columnist
Elaine Donnelly
Ed Feulner, Heritage Foundation
Dr. Robert Miller, President, Freedoms Foundation
Gordon, Jones, United Families of America
Robert Pittenger, President, American Christian Heritage Foundation
Howard Phillips, Chairman, The Conservative Caucus
Daniel Terra, Ambassador at Large for Cultural Affairs
George Roche, President of Hillsdale College
Richard Viguerie, President, RAVCO
Bill Billings, National Christian Action Coalition
Rev. Charles Fiore, National Pro-Life PAC
Congressman Dan Marriott
Wendy Ungricht, Idaho state legislator
Robert Monier, President, New Hampshire state senate
The Most Rev. Thomas J. Welsh, Bishop of Arlington Va.
Don Howard, Accelerated Christian Education
William Ball, Lawyer, Harrisburg, Pa.
Betty Brake, Director White House Conference on Aging
Judge John Norton, Fairfield, Conn.
Midge Dector, Board of Directors, Heritage Foundation
John McKnight, Professor of Urban Studies, Northwestern U.
Gov. Fob James, Democratice governor of Alabama
Woody Jenskins, House of Representatives, Louisiana
Mr. & Mrs. Mel Gabler, Education Research Analysts
Don Wildmon, Coalition for Better T.V.
Rev. Jerry Falwell, Moral Majority
Ed McAteer, The Religious Roundtable
John Feliz, Law and Order Campaign Committee
Jayne Meadows and Steve Allen
Maring Brokenleg, teacher of Indian History, Concordia College
Gen. Al Knight, Episcopal priest
Mother Angelica, Eternal Word Television network, Irondale, Alabama
PAGE 2 - INVITEES - Luncheon November 22, 1981
John Howard, Chairman, Rockford Foundation
Blouke Carus, Open Court Text Books
Jack Wilke, National Right to Life Committee
Senator Paul Laxalt
Congressman Mark Siljander
Dr. Everette Koop, Surgeon General designate of the U.S.
Terrell Bell, Secretary of Education
Roy Rogers and Dale Evans
John Beckett, Intercessors for America
Rev. Don Moomaw, Bel Air Presbyterian Church
Pat Robertson, President, CBN
Rev. James Robison
Dr. Charles Stanley, Pastor, First Baptist Church
Dr. Louis Evans, Jr. and wife Colleen
(Pastor, National Presbyterian Church, Washington, D.C.)
John Beckett
Intercessors for America
P.O. Box D
Elyria, Ohio 44035
216/365-4141 (o)
216/365-3390 (h)
Rev. Don Moomaw
Bel Air Presbyterian Church
16221 Mulholland Drive
Los Angeles, CA
213/788-4200
Rev. Jerry Falwell
Thomas Road Baptist Church
701 Thomas Road
Lynchburg, VA
804/239-9281
Dr. E.V. Hill
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church
1300-1308 E. 50th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
213/235-2103
Pat Robertson
President, CBN
Pembroke Four
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
804/499-8241
Rev. James Robison
401 East Hurst Boulevard
Hurst, TX 76053
817/267-4581
Dr. Charles Stanley
Pastor, First Baptist Church
754 Peachtree Street, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30308
404/881-1221
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
November 3, 1981
NATIONAL FAMILY WEEK
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
The family is the basic unit of our society, the heart
of our free democracy. It provides love, acceptance, guidance,
support, and instruction to the individual. Community values
and goals that give America strength also take root in the
home. In times of change and challenge, families keep safe
our cultural heritage and reinforce our spiritual foundation.
As the mainstay of our national life, family life must be
preserved. When a family needs external assistance to help
it to perform its unique role, this assistance should not
interfere with the family's fundamental responsibilities and
prerogatives. Rather, aid should be supportive and purposeful
in strengthening the family's stability, self-sufficiency
and permanence.
National Family Week is a time to be thankful for the
family as a national heritage and resource. It is a time
to recommit ourselves to the concept of the family a
concept that must withstand the trends of lifestyle and
legislation. Let us pledge that our institutions and
policies will be shaped to enhance an environment in which
families can strengthen their ties and best exercise their
beliefs, authority, and resourcefulness. And let us make
our pledge mindful that we do so not only on behalf of
individual family members, but for America.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the
United States of America, in accordance with Senate Joint
Resolution 4, do hereby proclaim the week beginning
November 22, 1981, as National Family Week. I call upon
the people of the United States to observe this week with
appropriate activities in their homes and communities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
3rd
day of November, in the year of our Lord
nineteen hundred and eighty-one, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and sixth.
RONALD REAGAN
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