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THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 12, 1970 TO: THE PRESIDENT FROM: NOBLE MELENCAMP RUPA SUBJECT: Summary of Mail Trends February 5 - 11, 1970 (including telegrams) FOREIGN: Vietnam: There was an increase in opposition to U.S. policy. A few letters note plans for a demonstration in Washington, D.C. on April 11 to urge victory in Vietnam and the restoration of prayer in the schools. The March for Victory is being sponsored by the American Council of Christian Churches (Reverend Carl McIntyre). Middle East: Heavy increase in letters requesting the President to support attempts to gain a negotiated peace between the Arab nations and Israel, and to supply Israel with weapons. Biafran Relief: Volume one fourth last week's total. DOMESTIC: zing only our lost thin Silent maping group have sleam. Thig demonstration President's Press Conference 1-30-70: Light, favorable response. President's Budget Message 2-2-70: Very light response with a few writers against deferring the Federal pay raise until 1971. Veto of HR 13111: Moderate increase in support of the President's action. Critics cite the "waste" in the Anti- - Ballistic Missile System, the Supersonic Transport, and defense spending generally. White House Police Ceremonial Uniforms: Increase in criticism. Tariff on Piano Imports: Heavy increase in petitions from United Furniture Workers of America supporting tariff increase. Freedom of Choice in Public Schools, Mid-Term Integration Plan: The heaviest telegram count opposes bussing of students and disruption of classes at mid-term. Overall volume same as last week. Recomputation of Retired Military Pay: A heavy influx of form cards and a moderate number of letters support retired military pay equalization. National Environmental Policy: Increase in letters in support. A few writers believe overpopulation the greatest threat.