Ask the Scholar
Document scope · 1 page
Scholar
Ask about this object, its catalog metadata, its source description, or the page inventory.
For page-specific OCR and visual context, open one of the page chats.
Scholar Source Context
Document identity
localId
118564756
label
CRLA - Messages Approving CRLA Veto (Vol. II) - Other (3 of 3)
core
doc
dtoType
document
citationUrl
pageCount
1
Source metadata
id
118564756
contentType
document
title
CRLA - Messages Approving CRLA Veto (Vol. II) - Other (3 of 3)
citationUrl
identifierLocal
840
collections
Ronald Reagan's Governor's Papers of the Press Unit
California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA) Files
thumbnailUrl
largeImageUrl
imageCount
1
hasImages
yes
source
import
hasTranscription
no
Source extras
naId
118564756
coverageEndDate
logicalDate
1975-12-31
year
1975
coverageStartDate
logicalDate
1967-01-01
year
1967
levelOfDescription
fileUnit
recordType
description
ocrSource
nara-archive
Single page context
seq
1
pageIndex
0
type
document
mediaId
8f8c5445ed9486fa
ocrText
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
Digital Library Collections
This is a PDF of a folder from our textual collections.
Collection: Reagan, Ronald: Gubernatorial Papers,
1966-74: Press Unit
Folder Title: CRLA - Messages Approving CRLA Veto
(Vol. II) - Other (3 of 3)
Box: P29
To see more digitized collections visit:
https://reaganlibrary.gov/archives/digital-library
To see all Ronald Reagan Presidential Library inventories visit:
https://reaganlibrary.gov/document-collection
Contact a reference archivist at: [email protected]
Citation Guidelines: https://reaganlibrary.gov/citing
National Archives Catalogue: https://catalog.archives.gov/
December 18, 1970
Honorable Governor Ronald Reagan
State Capitol
Sacramento, California 95814
Dear Governor Reagan:
I have recently received word that you must
consider the California Rural League of Assistance's
budget for the coming year. Being a member of the
agricultural industry in California, I urge you to
disapprove of this budget.
CRLA has departed from their original concept
of legal aid to the poor and has harassed farmers
throughout the state.
Again, I urge disapproval of CRLA's budget.
Respectfully yours,
CWMaxes
C. W. "Bill" Moxon
Rt. 3 Box 505
Arcata, California 95521
western UNION
Telegram
453P PST DEC 21 70 LA381
L SJQ012 PD POM
SJQ LIVERMORE CALIF 21
GOVERNOR RONALD RAGAN
SACRAMENTO CALIF
URGE YOUR DISSAPROVAL OF CRLA BUDGET
E J MULQUEENEY
542 MCLEOD
SF-1201 (R5-60)
City of Richmond
POLICE
OFFICE OF
ROBERT B. MURPHY
CALIFORNIA
TELEPHONE
CHIEF OF POLICE
237-7000
December 28, 1970
Honorable Ronald Reagan
Governor of State of California
Sacramento, California 95814
It was my pleasure to read in the Oakland Tribune Sunday, December 27,
1970, that you had rejected the grant which provided for California
rural legal assistance. Your courage to take such action is commendable.
In addition to those points of justification for your rejection, I can
offer four additional points experienced by our Police Department:
1. On one occasion, while members of our department were
attempting to arrest a fleeing theft suspect, the chase
terminated in the doorway of the Legal Aide Office. Not
only did Legal Aide personnel refuse to assist us, they
actually served to further confuse our apprehending the
suspect - very uncooperative.
2. On at least one occasion, an attorney employed by the local
Legal Aide Services appeared before the Richmond City Council
to oppose the City's implementing a Police Helicopter Patrol
Program. He listed several points in opposition to such a
program while not representing a client and indicated he
would be willing to represent anyone in the audience who
shared his opinion.
3. On another occasion, at a strike scene, Legal Aide repre-
sentatives harassed our employees and later demanded copies
of all reports we made at that scene, while refusing to
identify themselves. We are sure they were Legal Aide
representatives.
4. On at least one occasion, a Legal Aide representative pre-
pared complaints against members of our Department, then
advised the alleged complainant not to talk to us. He then
not
Telegram
western union
143P PST DEC 21 70 LB206
L OLE094 AD PDF TDOL SANLEANDRO CALIF 21
GOVERNOR REAGAN
SACRAMENTO CALIF
I DISAPPROVE OF CLRA BUDGET FOR YOU TO SIGN BECAUSE CLRA HAS
DEPARTED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PURPOSE AND HAS HARRASSED THE FARMERS
THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
NAKASHIMA NURSERY SAN LEANDRO CALIF.
SF-1201 (R5-69)
Geo. P. Newcomb
4834 Bissell Avenue
Richmond, Calif. 94805
December, 28, 1970
Hon. Ronald Regan, Governor,
State of California,
Sacramento, California
Hon. Sir:
I want to congratulate you for the courage you have displayed,
in behalf of the people of the State of California, by your veto of
CRLA.
It has been my observation that this group, under the guise of
helping the poor and needy, has contributed to the programs of those
who keep turmoil active. These people, it would seem, cannot be
satisfied. I understand, among other things, they guide the Chevez
group. Grant them one thing, such as grapes, they immediately 80 to
lettuce. If they ever become satisfied, they would be out of business.
I am told that about 100 grape growers lost their farms as a
result of legal aid to the Chevez group. How about those Farmers?
Probably had their lifetime invested. A big farmer can take it, a
little one can not.
Here is an example of their tactics. I pulled into the Mayfair
parking lot to purchase a packet of cigars. I was immediately told
not to buy there, they were on strike. I used their line, and said
"I am Free, no one tells me what to do" I was surrounded by both
men and women (Contra Costa Codlege Students) I am told, so a young
woman, who seemed to be the leader, took me on and stated "you can't
buy here, we are on strike, and if you step into that store, you
are a Scab, 80 I asked what is the difference between your lettuce
and that of the so called, establishment. Answer 1 The Estab lish-
ment sprays their lettuce with DDT by aeroplane and women dow n
below, get sprayed and have deformed babies. I said, "Sis, it
seems to me the answer to your problem is easy - don't get pregnant
in the lettuce patch". After being told, I was ignorant, and knew
nothing about Unions, I bought my cigars.
I am one of the Founders of the Independent Union of
Petroleum Workers, and maybe I can agree with her, I know nothing
about Unions, especially her kind.
Happy New Year, Governor, I am not the only one that is
for you.
Respectfully yours,
407 OCCIDENTAL AVENUE * BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA 0 DIAMOND3-7007
E. L. NORBERG, A.I.A.
0 Architect
24DEC 1978
Dear gorernor Reagon
all in your power to present the
Do hope that you will do
State from administating the
Jednal California. C.R.L. A program in
program should be stopped.
thisertravagant guaray
Sincerely Noberg
407 OCCIDENTAL AVENUE. BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA o DIAMONO3-7007
E. L.NORBERG,A.LA.
© Architect
24DEC. 1970
Dear forernor Peagan
all in your power topresent the
Do hope that you will do
State from administrating The
Jederal California C.R.L. A program in
program Sincerely should be stopped.
guaring
E.H. norberg
Origmal pent to Col. Retd
mr. few When
Office of E,O.
western Union
Telegram
952A PST DEC 22 70 LA186
L UKA010 POM UPPERLAKE CALIF 22
GOV REAGAN
SACRAMENTO CALIF
WE REQUEST ACTION BE TAKEN TO ABOLISH CALIFORNIA RURAL LEGAL
ASSISTANCE
MR AND MRS MW OLDHAM BOX 238 UPPERLAKE CALIF.
SF-1201 (R5-69)
Catheys Valley, California
December 19, 1970
Governor Ronald Reagan
State Capitol
Sacramento, California
Dear Governor Reagan:
I object to the policy of the CRLA end feel this program should
be terminated. It is a sad state of affairs when a farmer's
tax money goes to pay a lawyer for prosecuting a case against
him. Also apparently the attorneys involved in this program
seem to be more concerned with the pay they receive than in how
they obtain justice.
Respectfully yours,
Walter E. Pamer
P. 0. Box 68
Catheys Valley, California 95306
21 December, 1970
Rt.2, Box 6109-A
Wkich, California 95482
Hovernor Ronald Beagan
State Capital
Speramento, Catifornia 95814
Dear Sir:
The a Juities of The CRLA are for from the original
concept of legal aid to the poor, therefore, nett Image you
to disapprove the C RLa. budgetfar year.
Thank you.
unless Changes are made
Refuse funds for CRLA
12/21/70
Dear govenor Reagon
Rural legal assistance
I'm writing in regards to the California
I'm wondering why our tay $ is being
used to help a group that is not doing what they
were meant to do - They were supposed to help the poor people
Why are they handling Cases for people
who can afford to pay for their our legal Caunsel -
in 10 months who applise for welfare because she used the $
I sunderstand they are representing the teacher earning 11000
usually saved for the summer to use as a dounpayment on
hause
why are they handling all of these cases for
social reform and yet I wonder if I could get help
if needed - probably not. I've always manager to pay for my our Coun
find out just what the guide lines of this group really
l understand that it is not possible to
none of us can offord it - one yet - our tap
Children keep going up- up- lep 1
l am Takes working hard supporting myself one ter
money is being should used be this way Its disgusting
they wish We but don't use tax money for er
They able to figur whatever
have legal aid for the poor. Don't
use Drsm some guidlines take whatever cabe the poor
this the enough - or this group should be forced to
category needs - avice on if he falls into a certain income
and made
undess the guidelines are made available +
fune for CRLA should be refuser
and enforces. Sandra Paul
Geneer
SL
Paul M. Pease
35 San Bruno Ave. Apt. #11.
Brisbane, Calif. 94005
Dec 26, 1970
Dear Governor Reagan,
Inasmuch as the expenses
for the state of California are
already actionomically high-
and rising - the feel that it
should not be burdened with
the added expense of administer
ing the CRLA Funds which
the Federal Government entends
to distribute in California
We would ask that you
please VETO this most un-
merissary extravagance.
Very truly your,
Paul m peace
Della I. Peace
western UNION
Telegram
23 0A PST DEC 30 70 LA068
L OLE055 EH NL PDF TDOL RICHMOND CALIF 29
GOVERNOR RONALD REAGAN
STATE CAPITOL SACRAMENTO CALIF
FOLLOWING MESSAGE SENT TO PRESIDENT NIXON: "WE ARE OPPOSED
TO HEW FAMILY ASSISTANCE PLAN AND, FURTHERMORE ARE IN AGREEMENT
WITH GOVERNOR REAGANS REJECTION OF OEO FUNDS TO CALIFORNIA
RURAL LEGAL AIDE
HESTER R PIERCE 335 39TH STREET RICHMOND CALIF
HEW 335 39TH
SF-1201 (R5-59)
Tuesday
29 December 1970
governor Ronald Regan
Dear sir,
I ful I must let you know
how pleased I am over your recent
action to stop the funding of the
Calif. Rural Legal S levils program. (CRLA)
This Mogram has been a constant source
of irritation to me for some time.
The thought of my tax money being
used to pay (radical) lawyers to fight
many of the things I believe in
is very frustrating.
as a conserative Dimocrat, I appland
and am gratiful for your stand on this
and many other (give away) issues,
Sincerely,
21867 W. Woodland Crest Dr.
nino 7. Polito
Woodland Hills, Calif
91364
Giverside,
California
RSIDE
CA
IRIVERSIDE
1870
12-28-70
Hn Reogan -
2 agree with you Completely on Vetoring
the fed money for attamays
you really try and Certainly home my gratitude,
rouse" and just Cast the toppager more,
legal aid tunas
Reagan had been given until $
ty, who can override the Republican
29 to approve or veto the funds
SACRAMENTO (P) - Gov. Reagan
governor's rejection of the program.
CRLA, created in 1966, but OEO
vetoed yesterday a $1.8 million- federal
CRLA is a private firm of lawyers
vised the governor's executive SE
grant for the coming year for operation
that has battled Reagan almost is-
tary, Edwin Messe III, this week
California Rural Legal Assisance
throughout his term on controversial cut-
word had to. come no later than
?
:
the antipoverty agency designed
sues such as welfare and Medi-Cal the
backs. Its funds come from OEO,
terday.
the DOOR.
antinoverty agency.
MESSE SAID the Regan adv
-im of CRLA has been
formworkers and
Telegram
western
1026A PST DEC 22 70 LC079
L UKA012 BR POM TDLP UPPERLAKE CALIF 22
HONORABLE GOVERNOR RONALD REAGAN
STATE CAPITOL SACRAMENTO CALIF
I DAPPROVE OF THE CALIFORNIA RURAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN THE
MANNER IT IS BEING USED
EARL PROETT LAKE COUNTY FARM BUREAU MEMBER STAR ROUTE UPPERLAKE
CALIF
( 1019).
SF-1201 (R5-69)
RAMEY AND BOWLES
Collection Service
1815 TELEGRAPH AVENUE 832-7441
OAKLAND CALIFORNIA 94612
December 21, 1970
Honorable Ronald Regan
Governor of California
Sacramento, California
Dear Governor Regan:
I urge you to veto the upcoming funding of the California Rural Legal
Assistance Program.
The CLRA has, in my opinion, exceeded the function for which it was
created. Legal assistance should be for those who are unable to pay
for legal representation with respect to a specific need germaine to
that needy individual. Had rural aid remained within the boundry of
aiding the needy I would have no objection.
However, as you must be aware, the California Rural Legal Assistance
program has crusaded against the government which pays it's way and
has brought various class actions against industry and others with
an intent to change the law. This crusading is beyond the purpose
of that program. It seems to me that this is using public funds for
selfish purposes and betrays the taxpayers trust in the proper use of
his tax money. The average taxpayer never intended his money to be
used as a sword againt him!
Until the California Rural Legal Assistance program restrains it's
crusader role and limits itself to the purpose for which it was
created I don't feel they should be funded with California Taxpayer's
money.
Again, I urge a veto of the funding of CLRA. Thank you.
Very truly yours,
RAMEY & BOWLES
Gene D. Ramey
owner
8328 BlackGurn
Governor Reagon
L.O. Balf 9000
12-22-70
Jacramento Calf.
Re: CRLA.
Dear Sir,
Junderstand that you are ina position
to refuse federal funds, which are to be
allocated to the CRLA. I am in favor of
this refusal, & hope you will exercise your
power in this direction.
I am in complete agreement with right
of the poor to have legal council, support,
1 q representation of any I all legal
grievances they may have, & this should be
availible to them, even if they cannot afford
to pay for it.
However I am against having my taxmoney
used, by any organisation, such as the CRLA,
the individual. Ibelieve class action is
for purposesother than the legal protection of
the prerogative of the State $ Federal
legislators. Wishing you every Auccess.
Jam, Very truly yours.
Jack RauS.
invoice
inp
Dobo
mendo
Deo7- 70
I RENISH
ALBION, CALif
who
controll
for Sacramento. R.Reagan
Box81. 95410
DEC 11 1970
Dar Sir:
you
Yourtopportion Fanior to
can
welfare frauds-veto of OEO
etc etc long avendue! Jf you
had ad used some muscle on
stamps
election Ifeel certain you
some reforms prior to the
food
a million rescued An
would have won by at least
fringe benefits and Glad returement pay tockled
of the ages plus the payroise
How
of our Outlooks very for medical! 1974
Good Hearens, will we
Mendshift nixon again
& guess there well 50mg always be J.Perish Horold Stassen,
December 22,1970
DEAR GOVERNOR Reagan:
heARd that you are contemplate Assista
funding Ive the California Runal LEGAL
please do Not do so.
Tax gayer I feel
armida Reepes
M Than
U.S.POSTAGE
15708 Walbrookalk
6c
ANGE
accided Hgts, Calif 91745
SQ7
DEC|23
af a
1 AM
8
1970
CALIF
FRANKLIN D.ROOSEVELL
+ IN
Don Ronald Reagan
old be
Not
Sacramento, Cary.
(
(
my sake
and the Hpr saVE of many oines
Thank you
Mrs armeda Reyes
P.O. Bax 6148
San Dugo, baby.
December 30, 19%
Dear Gevernor Regan
you have our whole hearted
support in your medical cuts
and your Revocation of funds for
CRLa.
We are most appreciative of
your all cut effort to offict economy
in the state's comprehencive programs
Sincerely,
Charles Lan Rhades
Ener
December 18, 1970
Honorable Governor Ronald Reagan
State Capitol
Sacramento, California 95814
Dear Governor Reagan:
I have recently received word that you must
consider the California Rural League of Assistance's
budget for the coming year. Being a member of the
agricultural industry in California, I urge you to
disapprove of this budget.
CRLA has departed from their original concept
of legal aid to the poor and has harassed farmers
throughout the state.
Again, I urge disapproval of CRLA's budget.
Respectfully yours,
Bill Ba Bill Rice
Rt. 1 Box 597
Fortuna, California 95540
December 18, 1970
Honorable Governor Ronald Reagan
State Capitol
Sacramento, California 95814
Dear Governor Reagan:
I have recently received word that you must
consider the California Rural League of Assistance's
budget for the coming year. Being a member of the
agricultural industry in California, I urge you to
disapprove of this budget.
CRLA has departed from their original concept
of legal aid to the poor and has harassed farmers
throughout the state.
Again, I urge disapproval of CRLA's budget.
Respectfully yours,
James L. Rice
P. O. Box 463
Fortuna, California 95540
western UNION
Telegram
1157A PST DEC 21 70 LB 129
L UKA027 BR PDC LAKEPORT CALIF 21 1029A PST
THE HONORABLE GOVERNOR RONALD REGAN
CAPITOL BLDG SACRAMENTO CALIF
WE ARE ASKING YOU TO THROW OUT THE CALIFORNIA RURAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM AS IT Is COSTLY AND IS DESTROYING US FARMERS AND OTHERS
AND DOING NO GOOD. LAKE COUNTY FARM BUREAU, YOURS TRULY
JAMES F RIESAL, $
(1153).
gost
SF-1201 (R5-59)
alear Josenan Regan:
IT hm Law approvant to
mal and 2 am sure many
others that the legan
assistance program is ling
mis used and is turning
into a racket for the dinefit
if the interested langers and
against the public interest
There is a place for legal
mustance to the poor dut
it should he Imitea to just
that
Jam smich
R.J. Rituhm
R.J. Robertson
15366 Elvina Drive
San Leandro, Calif. 94579
December 22, 1970
OFFICE OF THE GOVRNOR
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
Dear Governor,
It is my understanding that you have under consideration
the budget of federal funds appropriated for the
California Rural Legal Assistance.
As a tax payer and a concerned California citizen, I
strongly urge you to refuse said funds, and would
fervently support you in your decision, on the basis
that this body has seriously digressed from the guide-
lines set forth by congress when it initially allotted
funds for this program.
I feel that they should defend clients, not strive to
alter the social structure of the country.
Respectfully yours
to.
Roblins
H. ROBBINS
1024 N. Stanley
Los Angeles, Cal,
western union
Telegram
418P PST DEC 21 70 LB288
L STA 193 VC POM WUX SONORA CALIF 21 350P PST
GOVENOR RONALD REAGAN
STATE CAPITOL SACRAMENTO CALIF
URGE OPPOSITION TO CRLA BUDGET NOT IN BEST INTEREST ALL CALIFORNIA
MR AND MRS RICHARD ROSASCO 252 W YANEY SONORA CALIF
yes
SF-1201 (F15-89)
Mrs. Roslyn Ross
10901 Vinedale Street
Sun Valley, California 91352
December 21, 1970
Governor Reagan
State Capitol
Sacramento, California
Dear Governor Reagan:
I am in favor of your vetoing any funds appropriated for California
Rural Legal Assistance as I feel they are not servicing the public
as intended.
Very (Mrs
RAT ROZBICKI
INSIS
DAS
December 22, 1970
Gov. Ronald Reagan
Sacramento, Calif. 95818
Subject: Abolishment of CRLA
Dear Governor Reagan:
I would like to express my feelings and reasons why you should
consider a veto of the California Rural League Assistance Program.
When this program originated, the purpose was to help the poverty
stricken individual in the same manner that the Legal Aid Society
had given assistance. However, the people in this program would
rather take on different acts of social reform, such as the repre-
sentation of a long hair youth from a family with a good income
against the school board or welfare for a school teacher who earns
$ 11,000 in ten months, not to mention a possible overthrow of the
government.
I a m a collector in a collection agency and have noticed a certain
amount of harassment coming from this organization. It would certainly
be something if I pay my taxes to support these people to help elimi-
nate my job by fighting some social reform instead of supplying repre-
sentation to the poverty individual.
A more logical way would be to have industry fund this program with
private funds under strict rules to help the individual, who is po--
verty stricken, out of a certain set of legitimate circumstances.
Needless to say, this would save taxpayers many dollars.
It is my sincere hope that this letter will help you in a small way
to make the right decision.
Yours very truly,
Ray Roghichi
Ray Rozbicki
Dec. 21,1970
Govenor Reagan:
I understand you are Considering
the fund for the C.R. La. I am
against it going through, as a
tax Payer I feel you should
refuse this bill.
Iam also a Collector in an
agency and if this goes through
it will be very hard to
collect any delinquent account.
Eleanor Sincerely B Rudy
PoBel374
U.S.POSTAGE
6c
South Date, Ca
ANGE
90280
707
DEC 23
1 AM
8
1970
FRANKLIN 0.R00SEVELT
CALIF
Govenor Ronald Reagan
Sacramento, Calif
236 San Felipe Way
Novato, Celifornia 94947
December 31, 1970
Mr. Frank Carlucci, Chief
Office of Economic Opportunity
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. Carlucci:
It is likely that the original intent to furnish legal assistance to
the poor in California was meant well, but there are many of us who
feel that the program here has been a failure. I know of circumstances
in Northern California where radical, anti-establishment attorneys have
joined the Rural Legal Assistance program in order to promote crusading
cases against the State of California in order to establish and spread
their political left-wing philosophies. The moneys they are expending
are coming from cur taxpayer pockets. I strongly object to the use of
public funds for these purposes. I think that if you were to see, for
yourself, some of these "cooky" agents administrating the program and
review their true objectives, you would concur with my thinking.
Our Governor Reagan has wisely seen through this unnecessary, trouble-
some, anti-government program, and wishes to have it stopped here in
California. I see no reason why the Federal Government should continue
such a program in California against the peoples wishes.
I sincerely hope that you will concur with our fine Governor in cutting
these unnecessary expenditures such as those for the Rural Legal Assistance
(CRLA) which is a failure here.
Very truly yours
of
Al Rueger
cc: President Richard M. Nixon
Congressman Don Clausen
Congressman W. Maillard
Governor Ronald Reagan
Assemblyman W. T. Bagley
Assemblyman Frank Bellotti
Columbia Electronic Sales, Inc.
7360 Atoll Avenue
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 9266
North Hollywood, California 91609
Telephone: (213) 764-9030 (213) 875-2970
YOUR REF.:
DATE: December 28, 1970.
The Honorable Ronald H. Reagan
Governor of California
Sacramento, California
Sir:
I wish to commend you for your intelligent and coherent approach
to the C. free legal aid to the poor program. It becomes
increasingly intolerant and uncomprehending to see such blatant
give away - succor and acceptance of ideals and programs that
not only weaken our moral fiber, but makes folly of our free
enterprise system.
Any bum, fraud or the like can get away with murder because he
can find solace and comfort from these naive idealistic young
attorneys who bleed for anyone fighting the establishment.
I know of many cases and in particular one, where a nomadic ir-
responsible tenant for a minor problem in his apartment refused
to pay his rent for eight months with the help of these SO-
called just attorneys bankrupted the owner by harrassment and
threat. These people are a menace and use their powers unjustly
and improperly and create this allowance of permissiveness which
must eventually spoil everything decent and American about our
system.
Thank you for standing up and defending all of our rights and if
these people need and want socialism or worse, they certainly
can find it elsewhere and not in the U.S.A.
I personally consider this legal aid program an abuse and gives
credence to a bunch of nit-wits who collect payment from the tax
payer, and then attack the hand that feeds them.
Very truly yours
COLUMBIA ELECTRONIC SALES, INC.
Leonard B. Saken, President
1m
10643 Glenoaks Boulevard
Pacoima, California
December 30, 1970
His Excellency
Honorable Ronald Reagan
Governor of California
Sacramento
Dear Governor Reagan:
May I tell you how very pleased I am and my friends are that
you vetoed funding for California Rural Legal Assistance.
I was one of the original members of the Board of Directors
of San Fernando Valley Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. I know in the
beginning the legal service programs seemed to aid the poor. However,
in a very short time, their purpose was diverted from aid to the poor to
test cases, particularly harrassing the police. A seminar was sponsored
by Western Center on Law and Poverty on "How to Avoid the Draft", and
much has been done by the legal service and other OEO programs to
organize welfare recipients to "know and demand their rights. 11
I feel these services have done much to foster and initiate
defiance to and disrespect for our laws and our system of government.
They seem now to be a haven for militants, a very real force in encouraging
the chaos and unrest prevalent in the United States today.
Must we continue to finance our own destruction? Is there
not some thing which can be done to eliminate this program, little of which
really helps the poor? I for one object to my tax dollar being used for
the purpose of supporting these subsersive activities.
We appreciate the good work you are doing, and trust that
you will succeed in your efforts to make California and the United States
a better place in which to live,
Sincerely,
mary & Samulson
Mary G. Samuelson
western UNION
Telegram
227P PST DEC 3 70 LA218
L LLH179 XLT2909 SU DL PDB 2 EXTRA FAX LOS ANGELES CALIF 3 201p
PST
THE HONORABLE RONALD REAGAN, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
STATE CAPITOL SACRAMENTO CALIF
ON BEHALF OF WESTERN GROWERS ASSOCIATION WHICH REPRESENTS THE
GROWERS AND SHIPPERS OF FRESH VEGETABLES AND MELON WHO PRODUCE
MORE THAN 49 PERCENT OF THE NATIONAL CONSUMPTION OF THESE FOODS,
WE WISH TO VOICE OUR VIGOROUS OPPOSITION TO THE CALIFORNIA
RURAL LEGAL ASSISTANT GRANT WHICH IS CURRENTLY UNDER CONSIDERATION
BY YOUR OFFICE. WE FEEL THAT CRLA IS NOT BEING USED TO THE
INTENT OR PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT WAS ORGANIZED. THEREFORE, WE
RESPECTFULLY URGE YOUR CAREFUL CONSIDERATION OF THIS MATTER
MIKE SCHULTZ VICE PRESIDENT WESTERN GROWERS ASSN.
49.(224)
SF-1201 (R5-69)
western UNION
Telegram
827P PST DEC 21 70 LB376
L ERA099 NPD EUREKA CALIF 21
GOVERNOR R REAGAN
SACRAMENTO CALIF
URGE YOU DISAPPROVE SUBMITTED BUDGET FOR CRLA THIS ORGANIZATION
HAS BEEN HARASSING MANY LAW ABIDING PEOPLE THEY HAVE ESPECIALLY
MADE AGRICULTURE THE TARGET OF THEIR HARASSMENT. THE STATES
LEADING INDUSTRY CAN WELL DO WITHOUT THIS KIND OF TREATMENT
GENE SENESTRARO RT 1 BOX 766 EUREKA.
SF-1201 (R5-89)
Sherman Oaks, Calef
December 22, 1970
Honorable Ronald Reager
Office of the Governor
Accruments, Calif
I regintly recommend that you vito
the "Caly Pural League assistance program,
known CREA more commanly As CRLA
on the grounds that, in my opinion, it
does not adhere to the intent of tonying
when Conguss formated the program and that
the leaders of The CRLA program rise it
as an instrument for
turmal, and ssares not rital to any
instrudual hit rather non mindane as W platform for
Docial reform on mindone, nonsensical
underst issues that has gone for ashay
from the gudislines that the Federal
government had in mind
Sincerely yours,
an Howard Shildon rike a
4405 A Carpon
Aloman Bcha, Gel
91103.
HH
western UNION
Telegram
1012A PST DEC 29 70 LC054
L SLA011 BS PDB 8 EXTRA FAX SAN LEANDRO CALIF 29 941A PST
RONALD REGAN GOVERNOR STATE OF CALIF
STATE CAPITOL SACRAMENTO CALIF
DEAR SIR, THANK YOU FOR EXERCISING YOUR RIGHT OF VETO REGARDING
FUNDING FOR CALIF. RURAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE. WE IN THE COLLECTION
AGENCY INDUSTRY HAVE WITNESSED GROSS MISUSE OF TAXPAYERS MONEY
BY THIS ORGANIZATION AND OTHERS LIKE IT FUNDED STATE AND FEDERALLY,
WHILE WE FEEL THE POOR ARE ENTITLED TO LEGAL ASSISTANCE BY
C.R.L.A. WE ALSO FEEL STRONGLY SOMETHING MUST BE DONE TO ELIMINATE
THE MISUSE OF THEIR FUNDS AND SERVICES. WHAT CAN WE IN OUR
INDUSTRY DO TO ACHIEVE THIS END. VERY THRULY
KHELEN SHELTON PRESIDENT SAN LEANDRO COLLECTION SERVICE 1155
E 14TH ST SAN LEANDRO CALIF
(1010).
SF-1201 (R5-69)
EASY
Telegram
western UNION
1153A PST DEC 21 70 LB 125
L UKA024 POM LAKEPORT CALIF 21
GOVERNOR RONALD REAGAN
CAPTIL BLDG SACRAMENTO CALIF
I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE CRLA BUDGET DENIED
FLYD SILVA 6345 HIGHLANDS SPRINGS ROAD LAKEPORT CALIF
( 1150).
SF-1201 (R5-89)
AKE
49th District
Agricultural Assn.
County
P. O. BOX 866
LAKEPORT, CALIFORNIA 95453
FAIR
(707) 263-4595
AND HOM : COMING
HELD EVERY LABOR DAY WEEKEND
December 16, 1970
The Honorable Ronald Reagan
Governor of California
State Capitol
Sacramento, California 95814
Attention : Appointment Secretary
Dear Governor Reagan:
At our December 16, 1970 meeting, we the Board of Directors
of the 49th District Agricultural Association, after a lengthy
discussion of the California Rural Legal Assistance Program, on
a motion by Director James I. Scinn, which was seconded by Dir-
ector Richard In Miller, did vote that a letter be directed to the
Governor of California 88 opposing the continuance of the California
Rural Legal Assistance Program. This motion was passed unanimously.
Yours very truly,
LAKE COUNTY FAIR
Emesty
EJS:vf
Ernest The Steen
President
CC: Ray E. Johnson
Randolph Collier
December 21, 1970
Dear Mr. Reagan,
The signatures below belong to country agricultural people
who are apposed to the action of the California Rulel Legal A1d
(C.R.L.A.) and urge you to dissaprove the C.R.L.A. budget for
next year.
Herneth It strol.
Potter Valley-
PR. Whiteom
Potter Valley
John L. March Pottu Valley
9.E. Parker
Patter Valley
May M Samble Patter Jalley
Khard a Wood Patter Valley
Agricultural Citizens
Potter Valley
Potter Valley, California
95469
PETTER
VA,
DEC
23
A.M.
1970
93469
95814
643 &. Julip It.
Escondido, Ca. 92025
Dear Sir:
December 27, 1970
Greatful thanks for Rural vetaing the
federal grant for Calif Legal assistance
Inc. overnide. are asking Pres. nixon to prevent an
appreciatively yours,
Carnelius J. Thompson
Marie Thompson
December 21, 1970
Governor Ronald Reagan
Sacramento, California, 95814
Governor;
The Potter Valley Farm Center has gone
on record unanimously opposing the activities
of the California Rural Legal Aid (CRLA) and
urge you to disapprove the CRLA budget for
the coming year.
Sincerely,
Lary Shomton
Larry Thornton
Secretary-Treasurer
Potter Valley Farm Center
Rt. 1 Box 28
Potter Valley, California 95469
Enr
Vincent C. Tiscornia
San Andreas, Calif. 95249
December 19, 1970
Honneble Ronald Reajan
Governor 6 California
Secrements California
your Honor:
I disappene the California
Rural Legal Assistance budget
for next year.
Sincerely yours,
21015 Wood are
Torrance Col
Investing
90503
stze
Companies 6.9
L,A.comity
NEW YORK oth
6.41 7.0
5.61 6.1
following
4.30 4.7
7.88 8.5
12.19.13.1
¡ANCIAL
the prices Group: 6.54 3.95 6. 4.
these have Mut
9.18 9.
3.82 4
than prod 500,-
poor persons in rural areas,
innec
Marketsmornia Rural
many of them unable to speak
Legal Assistance Inc. in exist-
or read English, often transient
ence.
farm workers, ignorant of legal
has been a perversion of the
trustful of the law and lawyers.
me terr payer tostep
eve 7 a pull support
"I'm opposed to what I think
rights, poorly educated and dis-
original congressional intent,"
The organization is barred
the Republican governor told the
from defending criminal actions
Associated Press this week in
or accepting fee-generating
s femding ours money
an interview.
cases.
The same disenchantment can
But as the poor grow more
be seen throughout the Reagan
organized. CRLA experts note,
administration.
welfare cases are increasing,
disponsis Truly ble creature
P
In a speech last week Rea-
from about 300 matters in 1968-
gan's human relations secretary,
69 to 2.300 in 1969-70 and CRLA
Lucian Vandegrift, told a Re-
has about 40 full time attorneys
publican women's group that
now.
federal court welfare rulings ad-
Reagan said the program orig-
to the state "were insti-
inally was intended to provide
Rud. Jolek
gated by - of all things - suits
legal assistance to poor persons
brought by federally paid at-
who were cheated or "bluffed
torneys."
out of their just rights."
Vandegrift said, "Your taxes
But the CRLA has pursued
go to pay attorneys who sue the
group actions against state gov-
mad
government to make you pay
ernment intended to benefit an
more taxes. It sounds like Alice
entire class of people, a tactic
in Wonderland."
Reagan and his top administrat-
renas
The CRLA was founded in
ors especially deplore.
1966 by a young lawyer, James
CRLA, however, says in an
act.
DEG 14 1970,
Mrs. Gordon Van Vleck
Rt. 1, Box ICB
PLYMOUTH,
Plymouth, California
95669
23
PM
1970
95669
Governor Ronala Reagan
State Cabitol
Sacramento, California
We do not feel that agriculture, the business
community or the poor people of California have
benefitted from this program. It has been poorly
managed and is a misuse of federal monies. The
rural people who need help might better be
assisted at the local level, possibly through the
bar Association.
Thank you for your consideration and best wishes
for the holiday season.
Sincerely,
there the Then
December 22, 19
R. Uasquez
1325 S. Greenwo
apt #4
Ronald Rengan
Montebello, Ca
906
MR Governor,
as a taxpayer d an very much oppose
to the C.R.L.A. being funded by see
taxes
also as a hisconsed Collector I feed
that they would jeepordize my job, as
they have in some systances in the
past
Please veto this bill ! as
a TAxpyer 2. would like to be
heard !
Thank you
filin y. Uasquez
1325 So Greenwood
#4
Montabello, Calif
WILLITS CALIF.
12-18-70
GEHTLEMRN -
MAY / ADD MY VOICE IN POOTEST
To C.R.L.A. AMD URGE THE GOVERNERS
VETO
A PLAN, LIKE So MANY OTHERS
IN GOVERNMENT, RAPED By THE
LEGAL FRATERNITY,
THANKINE You
R E Natam
RT 1 Box 81 M
WILLITS, CALIF.
Telegram
western UNIQU
401P PST JAN 5 71 LB331
L STA167 167 VC NL PD WUX SONORA CALIF 5
GOVERNOR REAGAN
CAPITOL BLDG SACRAMENTO CALIF
THE TUOLUMNE COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE PASSED A RESOLUTION
ASKING YOU TO UPHOLD GOVERNOR REAGANS VETO OF CRLA FUNDS THE
CRLA WILL BE OF NO HELP IN 1972 AND AN OVERRIDE OF GOVERNOR
REAGANS VETO WILL AILENATE MANY REPUBLICANS WHO WILL BE OF
HELP IN 1972.
TUOLUMNE COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE F C "TED" WENZEL
CHAIRMAN
SF-1201 (R5-69)
M9
L
A
any
030.00
THANK GOD orel WE HAVE
GOVGRNOR WITH GUTS!
TAND
Y
YO
UR
G
U
N.
1
J
MR & MRS. L. L. WESTLING, SR
37 HILLWOOD.PL OAKLAND.
94610
12-18-70
OF
We
Gov. Ronald Reagan
State Capitol Bldg.
$2
Sacramento Calif. 95814
Dear Governor:
Please deletse from your next budget
the request from the C.R.L.A. for any funds whatsoever. This
group has completely reversed its policies to aid minor and
under-priveleged people to one of aiding organizations and law
breaking people.
We in agriculture are being harassed at
every opportunity and we resent tax money being used to aid
this group which seems determined to wreck th e American Free
Enterprise System. Thanks.
Many Christmas
Sincerely
Happy. year.
30465 miller Rd
Falley Center, crif.
Te :10 am
western UNION
130P PST DEC 29 70 LA 190
L SBA 120 CLS PDF SAN BERNARDINO CALIF 29 122PPST
GOVERNOR REAGAN
SACRAMENTO CALIF.
WE HEARTILY ENDORSE YOUR DECISION 100 PERCENT ON DISCONTINUING
LEGAL AID THIS REPRESENTS THE OPINION OF A LARGE NUMBER OF
ASSOCIATES
F E WIGGINS MD.
100
(125)
SF-1201 (R5-69)
Route 1, Box 442-A
Redwood Valley, California
December 21, 1970
Governor Ronald Reagan
State Capitol
Sacramento, California 95814
Dear Sir:
As a former farmer I urge you to disapprove the CRLA budget
for next year.
Their practices do not appear to be in line with the original
concept of Legal Aid to the poor, as I see it.
Thanking you in advance.
Sincerely yours,
mayine Williams
Mayme Williams
Mendo
Redwood Valley, California
Rt. 1, 7300 442
December 22, 1970
Honorable Ronald Ru you
Governor of California
Sacraments California 95814
Dear fir:
I am concerned over the a ctivities ICRLA
please nito their budget for next year.
Respertfully
michael Williams
December 28, 1970
Dear Governor Reagan,
We are in complete agreement with you re-
garding the Legal Aid Funds.
We hope you "stick by your guns, and don't
back down.
Yours truly,
55120 Williams
Mrs. Ruth S. Williams
4000 Woodlawn Ave.
Lynwood, Calif. 90262
western
Telegram
1154P PST DEC 21 70 LA028
L SJA008 EL NL PDF TDSJ FREMONT CALIF 21
HON GOV RONALD REAGAN
STATE, CAPITAL SACRAMENTO CALIF
DEAR GOVERNOR REAGAN, AS A FARMER AND TAXPAYER IN ALAMEDA COUNTY
I STRONGLY URGE YOU TO DISAPPROVE THE CRLA BUDGET FOR 1971.
CRLA HAS LOST SIGHT OF ITS ORIGINAL PURPOSE OF LEGAL AID FOR
THE POOR AND IS CONCENTRATING ON THE HARASSMENT OF AGRICULTURE
IN CALIFORNIA
S E WILLIAMS L S WILLIAMS CO.
SF-1201 (R5-69)
Catheys Valley
Dec. California 19,1970
Governor Ronald Reagan
State Capitol
Sacraments, California 95814
Dear Governor Leagan:
of the C.R.L A. program because of
We are in favor of the termination its
detremental effect on the farmers
who produce the nations food also,
because of its tendency to faster
distrust and class hatred between
people who should be working
together for the good of the nation.
Respectfully yours,
Will Wyre
(mrs.) myra E. Wyre
P.O. Bay 67
Cathey Valley, Calif 95306