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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT Richard M. Nixon WASHINGTON, D.C. December 24, 1968 Honorable Daniel K. Inouye United States Senate Washington, D. C. 20510 Dear Senator Inouye: I have now set up shop in the Transition headquarters, Federal Building No. 7, corner of 17th and H Streets, N. W., Washington, D. C. While it will be necessary for me to di- vide my time between the Capital and New York until January 20, my associates -- Ken BeLieu and Bill Timmons, both "Deputy Assistants for Congressional Relations" -- will operate from the temporary Washington office. Ken will be concentrating on Senate matters, and Bill on House matters. Please call on them if they can be helpful in any way during this governmental hiatus. The D. C. office switchboard is 395-2000 and the New York number is (212) 421-3100. Hope to see you soon. Sincerely, Bryce N. Harlow Assistant to the President-Elect BNH:ph Office of the President-Elect 450 Park Avenue New York, New York 10022 November 22, 1968 Honorable Donald J. Irwin United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C. 20515 Dear Don: Thanks very much for your November 18 follow-up to our telephone conversation. I am glad to know about Miss Arlt's availability and qualifications and, of course, have high esteem for your recommendation. At this point, things are sufficiently jumping and imprecise that it is impossible to foretell what 1s likely in my section of the White House. I suggest that Miss Arlt submit her re- sume to Mr. Harry Flemming, Office of the President-Elect, The White House, Washington, D. C., for consideration by other appropriate individuals in the transition organization. I will certainly keep her in mind as well. Needless to say, I am deeply appreciative of your continued assistance. With warm regard, Sincerely, Bryce N. Harlow Assistant to the President-Elect BNH:ph DONALD J. IRWIN DISTRICT OFFICES: 4TH DISTRICT, CONNECTICUT STAMFORD ROOM 301 COMMITTEE ON 1 BANK STREET ARMED SERVICES Congress of the United States PHONE: 348-4265 1023 LONGWORTH OFFICE BUILDING NORWALK WASHINGTON, D.C. PHONE: 225-5541 house of Representatives PHONE: 866-9271 BRIDGEPORT ROOM 841 DANIEL E. REED, JR. Washington, D.C. 20515 855 MAIN STREET DISTRICT COORDINATOR PHONE: 335-1646 866-3325 November 18, 1968 Mr. Bryce Harlow President-elect Richard Nixon's Staff Headquarters Hotel Pierre New York City, N.Y. Dear Mr. Harlow: A brief note to again thank you for taking my call on Saturday and to tell you a little bit about Ronay Arlt - who graduated from Cornell in 1964, worked as a volunteer in my campaign that year, went to Washington to serve as the least experienced member of my staff and stayed on to become a remarkably imaginative, industrious "can-do" Capitol Hill worker. As I said on the telephone, President-elect Nixon has to be an effective leader and I think that the American people will realize it and will support him. Working with a Democratic House and Senate imposes unique problems and I feel certain that Ronay could be helpful in the work that will be your responsibility at the White House. She is very industrious -- won't mind staying late and coming in early -- will work Saturdays and Sundays and her greatest ability is to get things done, rather than just go through the motions. She's not afraid of a typewriter either! I have suggested she write you directly, enclosing a resume. I know she would be dedicated to her responsibilities and loyal to you and your staff. Thanks again -- and best wishes! Sincerely, DJI/n fest wishes J. EIGHT THE NORWALK HOUR. NORWALK, CONN.-FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Irwin Urges All dent-elect Nixon right back into people by himself." Instead, Mr. dent-elect Nixon "need the help, the quagmire which has reduced Irwin contended. the American of everyone-of all Americans- President Johnson's capacity to people themselves are faced if they are to be successful." To Unite Behind serve with the vigor that a with the responsibility of help- peaceful and freedom loving ing "their country lead the free world requires." world to a peaceful solution of LBJ And Nixon The congressman reminded its differences with the Com- a the nation that efforts to unite munist world and to a reduction S America "can not be the sole of the increasing disparity of P Cong. Donald J. Irwin has responsibility of a President wealth between the 'have and e called upon the American peo- Johnson or a President-elect have not' nations of the world." S ple to unite behind President Nixon by himself." Cong. Irwin said that at the p Johnson and President-elect Nix- "They will need," Mr. Irwin same, time America faces the de- S on in praying for the success of asserted. "the support of a con- mands of a humanity constantly S their efforts to reach "an honor- scientious and democratically- T able settlement of the Vietnam disciplined society, as well as of risking a nuclear World War war in the next three or four the media, be it newspapers. III. it also is confronted with months." magazines, radio or television the requirements of an America in which minorities without Mr. Irwin, winding up his through which Americans talk great political influence "seek y third term in the House of Rep- to each other and to the world." to partake of the great econom- resentatives. declared that "fail- The congressman maintained ic. social and cultural bounty of ure to convey to the world the that "no man-President John- this great country of ours." message of a fundamentally- son or President-elect Nixon in- Mr. Irwin reit rated that i: united country will put Presi- cluded-can unite the American President Johnson and Presi- 1