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LETTER
TO M. DEAVER FROM FRIEND (INCL.
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11/30/1984 B6
NOTES ON BACK)
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
THE TUESDAY TEAM, INC.
1270 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK, NY 10020 (212) 315-0440
fill
November 27, 1984
Mr. Michael K. Deaver
Assistant to the President
Deputy Chief of Staff
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mike:
I just returned from a quick trip to Paris. Now I guess I'll have
to take a vacation to dry out.
Working on the President's reelection was a wonderful experience for
everyone on The Tuesday Team. Personally, I want to thank you for
giving me the opportunity of putting the team together.
As you must understand better than anyone, it's going to be difficult
going back to the real world. I'm going to miss the excitement and
even some of your jokes.
If you need any assistance on other projects, please call.
Best regards,
Jim James D. Travis.
JDT/cg
Charles Z. Wick
fill
301 Fourth Street, S. W.
Suite 800
Washington, D.C. 20547
November 30, 1984
Dear Mike:
Apparently the attached item in "Around the Town",
while high-class, was definitely a commercial venture
to which Nancy Reagan lent her name.
Warm regards.
Sincerely,
Aalit
Charles Z. Wick
The Honorable
Michael Deaver
Assistant to the President
The White House
PRESERVATION COPY
NEW YORK POST, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1984
VONALD Reagan was
AROUND the TOWN
tonight. Four tickets have
been put aside in her
among those who sent his
hame, and one of her
best wishes to Zubin
tourage is rumored to be
Mehta last night when the
Peter Duchin.
beloved music director of
the New York Philhar-
W
ASHINGTON'S elite
monic was presented with
Sifts for Giving
as well as many promi-
the prestigious Rose
nent New Yorkers turned
Award, which is given an-
out last night for the first
nually to individuals who
retrospective of Hanae
have enriched other's
Mori's designs. Under the
lives through their tal-
patronage of Nancy Rea-
ents.
gan and Barbhra Bush,
The ceremony took
the evening dinner dance,
place at a black tie dinner
held at the Madison Hotel
dance hosted by Joseph
in Washington, was fol-
Brooks, chairman of Lord
lowed by a showing of
& Taylor, at the Roof Gar-
Hanae's work of the past
den of the store.
15 years.
The President's tele-
An added unbeatable
gram said: "Nancy and I
ZUBIN MEHTA
CAROL BURNETT
touch was $40 million
send you our best wishes
Rosy evening.
Bubbling over.
worth of Harry Winston's
for a memorable evening,
and for every future hap-
Hannah Pakula and Eml-
Hermione Gingold, Hope
jewelry, including the fa-
bled Star of the East
piness and success. Our
lio Pucci.
Lange, Maureen Staple-
flown in from St. Moritz.
country is richer because
ton and Agapi Stassino-
Among those who ac-
of your contributions and
o
poulos.
Next stop for Carol is
cepted this gala invitation
all Americans admire
NE of New York's
for an evening which will
your accomplishments.
favorite agents, Milton
Paris, where she'll be
benefit the National Ar-
Walter Cronkite, a for-
Goldman, was host at a
doing another film for one
boretum were: Claire
mer recipient of the
Welcome to New York
of her favorite directors,
Boothe Luce, the David
Award, narrated the eve-
party for Carol Burnett
Robert Altman. At Mil-
Rockefellers, the William
ning.
the other night.
ton's party, she was reu-
Among those who were
nited with Lillian Gish,
Van Alens, Kay Graham,
Also at the party was
Oatsie Charles, Enid
at the ceremony: Mary
Tyrone Power Jr., who
with whom she co-starred
McFadden,
Donald
looked at all the celebri-
in the Altman film, A
Haupt, Mrs. Wiley Bu-
chanan, the William
Brooks and Bill Blass,
ties around him and com-
Wedding. Her new picture
Wood Princes, Evangeline
who designed Alice
mented "I know there is a
is called The Laundromat
Bruce, Mrs. William
Brooks' silver grey Em-
Hollywood, but what's left
and has a script written
McCormick Blair and
pire silk dress; former
of it?"
by Marsha Norman, au-
$799
Rose Award recipients
Those
celebrating
thor of the award-winning
Japanese Ambassador
Okawara and his wife.
Mary Lasker, Beverly
Carol's New York visit in-
'Night Mother.
Flying in to Washington
SILK & ANGORA
Sills and I.M. Pei; Cather-
cluded: Eva Gabor, Lucie
for the event were the
ine and Alessandro di
Arnaz and Laurence
Earl of Westmoreland
Montezemolo, Nan Kemp-
Luckinbill, Arlene Fran-
J
SWEATER
ACKIE Onassis has
from London and Mrs.
ner, Patricia Kennedy
cis and Martin Gabel,
Lawford, Mildred Hilson,
Malcolm
McDowell,
made reservations to see
Eugene McDermott from
S.M.L. SELLING IN STOCK UP TO 111
Arlette Brisson, Dr. Nor-
Bobby Short, Bernadette
the Royal Shakespear
Dallas.
man Orentreich, Alan and
Peters, Dick Cavett,
Co.'s production of Cyrano
AMY PENN
Switching careers
leaking for advancement?
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 30, 1984
TO: MICHAEL K. DEAVER
Jim Baker thought you might
be interested in the attached
memo on the Hispanic vote.
Needless to say, these figures
are a result of 1½ years of
WH effort in which the support
of yourself, and your entire
shop, was so critical.
Thanks.
Jim Cicconi
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 29, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES A. BAKER, III
FROM:
Jim Cicconi
Jj
SUBJECT:
Hispanic Vote Totals in the 1984 Election
Attached is a memo I requested on various estimates of Hispanic
support for the President in the recent election. It was pre-
pared by Cathi Villalpando in conjunction with Bob Estrada of
the Reagan-Bush campaign.
The figures are striking when compared with our totals in 1980.
At that time, the various polls placed the President's support
at between 17% and 35%. This year, the range is between 35% and
50%. Clearly, our efforts have paid off.
I might add one other explanatory point: Willie Velasquez's
Southwest Voter Registration Group has estimated the President's
percentage at between 35% and 40%. This is plainly out of line
with every other poll, and can be explained by two factors. First,
Velasquez's survey tends to give greater weight to poorer Mexican-
American precincts, ignoring the rapid demographic shifts in that
population (predictably, we do much better among Hispanics in the
more integrated, upwardly-mobile areas). Second, and perhaps fore-
most, Velasquez's group is predominantly Democratic in its com-
position and in its financial support; thus, they have an insti-
tutional interest in "lowballing" our vote totals. However, they
have still admitted publicly that the President improved his support
significantly over 1980.
The average of the non-partisan polls shows the President obtained
around 46% of the Hispanic vote nationally. The last Gallup Poll
before the election placed our support at 47%, which shows the
pre-election and post-election surveys are consistent. Our best
estimates in four key states are as follows:
Texas
43%
California
46%
Florida
80%
New York
49%
Of the above states, the most surprising is perhaps New York since
the bulk of that vote is Puerto Rican-- the Hispanic group which
has historically been our weakest.
HISPANICS - THE DIFFERENCE IN '88?
INTRODUCTION-THE '84 RESULTS:
The Reagan/Bush Hispanic national vote - the majority was
composed of Democrats and Independents, even though targeted GOP
voter registration drives did increase Hispanics GOP Party
members in Florida, Texas and California. The voting results
defiritely show a shift from the Democrats' traditional Hispanic
support which had been of 80 percent and above.
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National Population of Hispanics:
1980
14.6 million (Census Fig.)
1983
15.9 million, est.
1980
Mexican American
8.7 million
Puerto Rican
2.0 million
Cuban
800,000
Others
3.0 million
National Hispanic vote polls show the following results:
For Reagan/Bush
U.S.A. TODAY
50%
Los Angeles Times
47%
NBC T.V.
47%
*S.I.N. T.V.
45%
ABC T.V.
44 - 56%
Christian Science Monitor
45%
R/B National Office
45 - 50%
Southwest Voter Registration/ 35 - 40%
Education Project
*The poll taken by SIN T.V. was composed of the following
sample within the Hispanic community:
-2-
Nationally - For President
R/B
Mondale Total votes for R/B
Mex-American
66%
44%
56%
3,828,000
Puerto Rican
16%
42%
58%
840,000
Cuban
8%
90%
10%
720,000
Other
8%
38%
62%
1,140,000
(Other category - South Americans or those Hispanics who do not
want to identify as Hispanics such as in New Mexico.)
States with Large Hispanic Population
SWVRP
SIN-TV
ABC
GOP POLLS
California R/B
32%
51%
46% / 46% (Field Pall)
Texas
21%
68%
40% /43% (Tarrance)
New York
33%
59%
45%
49%
Florida
83%
80%
Cities with Large Hispanic Population
SWVRP
Miami
90%
(500 Hispanics Polled)
Los Angeles
68%
(230 Hispanics Polled)
New York City
31%
(Many polled were Puerto Rican)
Other races indicate that Hispanics are splitting their vote
against the traditional "straight lever mentality."
First example: Texas with second largest population of
Hispanics:
Presidential R/B
43%
Mondale
53%
Wouldn't say
4 %
U.S. Senate
Gramm
31%
Doggett
66%
Wouldn't say
3%
-3-
(Telephone poll taken by Lance Torrance - Nov. 9-13)
Second example: Bexar County Texas-46% Hispanic population
'80
'84
R/B
51.7%
59.6%
In Bexar County, Texas with 46% Hispanic population an
incumbent Hispanic, 20 year veteran State Senator was defeated by
a Republican female with 60% of the vote.
Nueces County, also in Texas, with a Hispanic population of
48% R/B got 53.9%. This county had not gone Republican in a
Presidential election since Eisenhower. Phil Gramm obtained
50.5%.
Hispanic pollster, Willie Velasquez of the Southwest Voter
Registration and Education Project has stated in defense of
Hispanic incumbents and new candidates being defeated in locales
with large Hispanic populations that Hispanics did not turn out
to offset the White and Republican vote. It is interesting to
note that in Starr County of South Texas - which is 96 percent
Hispanic and the Democrats' strongest pocket, both Democrats and
Republicans picked up votes on this Presidential election:
Demos
GOP
1980
4782
1389
1984
5074
1658
Increase +265
+269
- -4-
Again, reference Bexar County in Texas where the GOP
candidate defeated the incumbent Hispanic State Senator with 60 ₹
of the vote and a GOP sheriff was elected over the Hispanic
candidate with 54%. Both GOP candidates appeared to be more
attractive to Hispanics.
-5-
REASONS FOR HISPANIC SUPPORT:
Hispanics are becoming of age, no longer voting blindly:
- In 1980 the Hispanic support came by them "taking a
chance", voting for a change from the Carter Admiristration.
- In 1984 the Hispanic support came due to their approval of
the President "doing a good job" - President's popularity,
charisma, etc. Reagan stands for traditional Hispanic values,
family unit; religion; patriotism; strong defense; pro-life, etc.
When the Catholic Bishops came out and reprimanded Ferraro on the
abortion issue, this had an impact on the older Hispanics which
had been voting Democratic for many vears, especially around New
York.
- Mondale never turned Hispanics on. He was always negative
and criticising the "President of the United States". Hispanics
respect elected offices even if they dislike the individual
holding these positions. Mondale was too harsh, should have
offered better solutions or alternatives together with his
criticisms to soften his negative tone. (GOP had a better
alternative in 1980 versus Carter's).
- Hispanics resented Jessie Jackson's potential influential
role if Mondale had been elected - Hispanics were neglected
during Carter/Mondale Administration over the blacks. (Hispanics
strategy was to never let Hispanics forget this.)
-6-
- Hispanics voted with their pocketbook. More Hispanics are
at medium income level and enjoy a prosperous economy.
- Hispanic Democratic elected leadership at state and
localfailed to adequately utilize their power and/or influence as
in prior elections (i.e. 1980 in Texas).
- Hispanics are of a younger voting age and Watergate was
not that important of an issue. They do, however, remember the
hard times under Carter/Mondale and the ridicule the United
States went through during the Iranian hostage ordeal. Hispanics
want their country to be strong.
- The President has made himself accessible to the Hispanic
community particularly during the last two years. Hispanics feel
welcomed at the White House and feel that Reagan sees them as
equal "Americans". His being the first President to attend two
conventions of Hispanic national organizations was a major
accomplishment.
CONCLUSION: Hispanics are giving the President and the GOP a
second chance. This trust, however, must be developed in the
next four years if we are to maintain their support in 1986 and
most important through 1988.
Columbus,
all
Dana G. Rinehart
Mayor
November 24, 1984
The Honorable Michael K. Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff and
Assistant to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Mike:
Just a note to say how much I enjoyed the
opportunity to meet and talk with you at the White
House State Dinner on November 13, even if our
conversation was brief.
My staff and I appreciate the support we have
received from your Administration since I took office
in January, and we look forward to working with you
even more in the future.
Sincerely
Dana G. Rinehart
Mayor
City of Columbus/Columbus, Ohio 43215-4184/(614) 222-7671
Not printed at government expense.
file
Mr. Michael Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. Deaver:
Thank you for taking the time to talk with me about the position
of Presidential photographer. It is a challenging appointment
that requires concentration and attention to detail, qualities
that I can contribute to the position. I would very much cherish
the opportunity to put my experience to work in photographing
history. In addition, I am anxious to place at your staff's
disposal my knowledge of visual images and of the optimum means
of presenting those images to the media - experience I have
shared with your staff many times over the last several years.
Attached are examples of my most recent work. Please accept the
clip book in place of some of the actual prints; one of the
problems inherent in working as a UPI photographer is the
difficulty in obtaining negatives and prints of my photographs.
If I can provide you with any further information or references,
please let me know. I look forward to hearing from you in the
near future.
Very truly yours,
Larry Lary A. A.Rubenster Rubenstein
LR/jI
enclosures a/s
LARRY A. RUBENSTEIN
4711 S. 29th Street, Arlington, Virginia 22206
(703) 998-8233
SUMMARY
> Experienced photojournalist in coverage of national and international news.
>
Accomplished planner of photo coverage of major news stories both in the U.S.
and abroad.
> Skilled concept developer for story and idea illustration.
> Experienced color technician, slide and print photography.
> Extensive photo assignment travel.
EXPERIENCE
UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL (1974 to present)
Staff photographer, Washington, D.C.
4/79 to present
General assignment photographer covering daily national and international
news stories, including Capitol Hill and The White House. Assignments
include extensive travel with the President, presidential candidates,
visiting heads of state and Congressional hearings as well as general news
coverage in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area.
Specific recent assignments:
1984 Presidential Election Campaign
1984 National Political Conventions
1984 Winter and Summer Olympics
1984 White House Pre-advance Trip and Presidential Trip to Europe
*
1984 Presidential Trip to China
1983 Presidential Trip to Japan and Korea
1983 Queen Elizabeth's trip to the United States
Other responsibilities:
*
Directed and produced UPI color operations at the 1984 Winter and Summer
Olympics
Experienced in lighting techniques using strobes and quartz lights
*
Covered professional and amateur sports, including the Olympics, World
Series, basketball, football, horse racing and the Pan American games
Planned and field-directed UPI coverage of Presidential trips to Asia,
China and Europe and the 1983 Williamsburg Summit, in addition to
participating as a photographer
New Jersey Picture Manager, Trenton, New Jersey
9/77 - 4/79
Responsible for picture coverage of entire state, including general news
stories, the state legislature and all government agencies. Coordinated
state coverage using 12 stringers.
Photographer, UPI, New York, N.Y.
6/77 - 9/77
General assignment photographer covering breaking news stories.
Printer/Photographer, Washington, D.C.
3/77 - 6/77
Part-time general assignment photographer covering daily news stories and
part-time black and white printer.
LARRY A. RUBENSTEIN
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Freelance Photographer, Cleveland, Ohio
1974 - 1976
Covered news, features and sports events, primarily for UPI, in northern
Ohio.
THE CLEVELAND PRESS (4/76 - 11/76)
Staff Photographer, Cleveland, Ohio
Covered breaking news stories and features in Cleveland and environs.
EDUCATION
B.S., Photo Illustration, Kent State University, Ohio, June, 1975
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Secretary, White House News Photographers' Association, 1983 to present
PERSONAL
Born December 9, 1953, Cleveland, Ohio; excellent health, single. Enjoy
reading and traveling.
REFERENCES AND PORTFOLIO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Read Fiele
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
11/30
November 29, 1984
(nocommat
beymD)
MEMORANDUM FOR JOHN F. W. ROGERS
FROM:
JAMES S. ROSEBUSH
CONSULTING CONTRACT gim FOR LANDON PARVIN
SUBJECT:
On January 15, 1985 Landon Parvin will assume responsi-
bility for speechwriting for the First Lady. He will do
this on a contractual basis as a principal in a firm he is
establishing with a partner, Don Penny. Mrs. Reagan is
thrilled that Landon has accepted this task, and Mr. Deaver
is aware that I am moving ahead with Landon.
Would you please advise me as to the precise terms of such
an agreement we could negotiate. I would anticipate we
would need approximately five man-days per month from
Landon. Should we work out a per diem arrangement?
Many thanks for your help, John.
CC: Michael K. Deaver
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LETTER
TO M. DEAVER FROM FRIEND (INCL. NOTES ON
BACK)
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
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B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
DENNY SMITH
COMMITTEES:
5TH DISTRICT, OREGON
INTERIOR AND INSULAR AFFAIRS
VETERANS' AFFAIRS
WASHINGTON ADDRESS:
1213 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
(202) 225-5711
Congress of the United States
SALEM ADDRESS:
house of Representatives
4035 12TH S.E. #20
P.O. Box 13089
SALEM, OREGON 97309
Washington, D.C. 20515
(503) 399-5756
November 20, 1984
will
Mr. Michael Deaver
Deputy Chief of Staff and
Assistant to the President
The White House
Washington D. C. 20515
Dear
Thought you would be interested in seeing the attached
letter I've sent to the President.
I remain convinced that an across-the-board freeze
on all federal spending is the necessary first step we must
take to begin bringing the huge projected federal deficits
down.
Looking forward to working with you during the 99th
Congress.
Wenny Best personal regards,
Denny Smith
Member of Congress
DAS: jdh
Enclosure
DENNY SMITH
COMMITTEES:
5TH DISTRICT, OREGON
INTERIOR AND INSULAR AFFAIRS
VETERANS' AFFAIRS
WASHINGTON ADDRESS:
1213 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
(202) 225-5711
Congress of the United States
SALEM ADDRESS:
House of Representatives
4035 12TH S.E. #20
P.O. Box 13089
SALEM, OREGON 97309
Washington, D.C. 20515
(503) 399-5756
November 20, 1984
The President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President:
Please allow me to express my sincere congratulations to
you for your overwhelming victory on November 6. I have deemed
it a great honor and privilege to serve in the Congress under your
strong leadership, a leadership I know will make our nation more
prosperous for four more years.
Mr. President, I write to you today concerning the projected
federal deficits, perhaps the darkest cloud on our country's
economic horizon. I'm sure you will agree with me that there is
no greater impediment to continuing economic expansion in America
than these deficits, now estimated at $200+ billion for each of
the next several years. I know that you and your advisors are
currently meeting to discuss several budgetary options meant to
deal with these deficits. In that regard, I am writing to suggest
to you, as I have since 1981, that you submit a budget to the
Congress next year that calls for an ACROSS-THE-BOARD BUDGET FREEZE
on all federal spending at current spending levels.
Mr. President, all of my experience as a business executive
and all of my experience as a Member of our deeply divided Congress
leads me to believe that an ACROSS-THE-BOARD SPENDING FREEZE at
current levels is the surest and most sensible solution to getting
federal spending under control. Had we instituted an ACROSS-THE-
BOARD SPENDING FREEZE in 1981 or 1982, we would be enjoying the
benefits of a balanced budget today.
I am in complete agreement with you that more new taxes is
not the solution to our deficit problem. We are not short of tax
revenues. In fact, revenues to the Treasury continue to grow. We
are short, unfortunately, of courage in the Congress to hold down
federal spending.
It is therefore imperative, for the sake of our country,
that your Administration and the Congress agree on a plan that
will begin to bring down the huge, projected federal deficits.
The President
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It must be a plan that is fair, fiscally responsible, understood
by the average American, and politically palatable to all decision
makers concerned. NO OTHER PLAN MEETS THESE TERMS LIKE THAT OF AN
ACROSS-THE-BOARD SPENDING FREEZE.
I know full well that an ACROSS-THE-BOARD SPENDING FREEZE
will not solve our deficit woes overnight. It would take several
years of such a freeze, coupled with healthy economic growth to
erase the massive deficits we face. But such a freeze is an
essential first step toward bringing the growth in federal spending
to a halt in order that we reach a balanced federal budget in the
future.
I hope that you give serious consideration to sending the
Congress a plan to freeze federal spending ACROSS-THE-BOARD
when you present your FY 1986 budget proposal next year. I
remain convinced that such a freeze is the only way we will
begin to bring our country's deficit nightmares to an end.
Best personal regards, Smith
Denny Smith
Member of Congress
Sacred
Fairfield, Connecticut
Heart
Mailing Address
Post Office Box 6460
University
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06606-0460
(203) 371-7900
Lili
Office of the President
November 19, 1984
Mr. Michael K. Deaver
Assistant to the President and
Deputy Chief of Staff
First Floor, West Wing
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mike:
I am sending you this note (along with a copy of my memorandum to
Mike McManus), as I know that you have been especially sensitive to the
opportunities for the President to convey the finest and most noble
traditions of our country. The African Relief Emergency is such an
opportunity--especially now in the Holy Seasons of Hanukkah and Christmas.
Such a task force would bring together, in unity, leaders of all faiths and
races.
As we move into the next few weeks, unity efforts for such noble
purposes as African relief, will contribute to a more civil milieu when we
face the budget challenges.
With warmest regards, I am
Very sincerely yours,
Rm
Thomas Patrick Melady
President
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Office of the President
November 19, 1984
PERSONAL
MEMORANDUM
To:
Mr. Michael McManus
Assistant to the President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
From:
Thomas Patrick Melady
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Subject: A Special Coordinator for African Relief (No. 262)
1.
The drought in Africa has become worse. We are faced with an
international disaster--millions may die within the next year. if
food and medical supplies are not forthcoming and delivered to the
people who so desperately need them.
2.
The USA is a generous nation. The American people are already
responding. On Monday, November 19, I hosted a morning coffee
hour so that Black ministers, Protestant, Catholic and Jewish lay
persons could meet to discuss what private groups could do. This
is the best face of America--people and voluntary groups responding.
3.
(Note: One can not help but notice that the Soviet Union, which
proclaims its "compassion" for the "third world peoples,' has done
little or nothing to help in this grave crisis).
4.
The President has already spoken eloquently on the needs, and the
United States government has acted generously in allocating significant
new funds.
5.
Recommendation
A. The President should consider designating a top United States
government official as the coordinator of the emergency African
relief effort.
B. A task force representing the relief groups of all faiths and
other groups would be formed to demonstrate that private,
voluntary United States organizations canand will respond
generously to this challenge.
Mr. Michael McManus
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November 19, 1984
C. Following the Thanksgiving holidays, and as we enter the
Holy Seasons of Hanukkah and Christmas, the President in
announcing these actions, could request each adult working
American to contribute $1.00 to the emergency African relief
group of their faith.
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White House News Summary
Wednesday, December 5, 1984 -- A-5
GRENADA SWEARS IN PRIME MINISTER
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ST. GEORGE'S -- Herbert Blaize, 66, a self-taught solicitor, was
in as Grenada's new prime minister and vowed to give the island's
we are
sworn 110,000 inhabitants "that kind of security they have a right [to] expect."
Blaize and his New National Party swept to a landslide victory in the
on This,
elections, winning 14 of 15 seats in the House of Representatives.
(Edward Cody, Washington Post, A32)
U.S. FORCES ASKED TO STAY IN GRENADA
Prime Minister Blaize has asked President Reagan to maintain a small
U.S. security force on Grenada "for some time." Blaize sent a letter to he
President within two hours of being sworn in.
(Jay Mallin Sr., Washington Times, A5)
U.S. PRESSES ITS PLAN TO LEAVE UNESCO;
FORMAL WHITE HOUSE DECISION AWAITED
UNESCO has failed to make the changes that would have been
required for the U.S. to remain in that beleaguered organization, according
to the senior State Department official responsible for monitoring
international organizations. "Those changes have not occurred, Gregory
Newell, assistant secretary of state for international organization affairs,
said. "We've been working with UNESCO unsuccessfully for three years. If
(Daniel Southerland, Washington Post, A29)
HIJACKERS OF KUWAITI PLANE HOLD MORE THAN 100 HOSTAGES
TEHRAN -- Hijackers of a Kuwaiti Airways Airbus held about 100
hostages in the plane on a runway at Tehran's airport. The aircraft landed
early Tuesday with at least 155 people on board; since then the hijackers
have released 44 women and 12 children. One passenger was shot and
thrown out on to the runway and then shot again. The dead man's
identity was still not known. Speculation among diplomats was that he
could have been either from the U.S. or Britain. Three Britons and a
U.S. diplomat have been confirmed to be among the passengers on the
Kuwait-Karachi flight.
(Reuter)
UPDATE: Hijacked Plane Reportedly Leaves Tehran
The plane took off for an undisclosed destination, an Israeli radio
monitor reported. The hijackers told the controllers they were demanding
the release of Islamic revolutionaries currently imprisoned in Kuwait, he
said. The Kuwait newspaper Al-Watan reported the hijackers had
demanded the release of 14 prisoners jailed for participation in the
bombings of the U.S. Embassy and French Consulate in Kuwait in
December of 1983. The State Department said at least three Americans,
whom it declined to identify, were on board.
(AP)
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SENIOR STAFF MEETING ACTION ITEMS
(12/5/84)
ACTION
ITEM
1.
Today's Schedule: There will be press coverage of the
Speakes
African famine relief announcement; Block and McPherson
McFarlane
will brief the press afterward. Also, the President
may drop by a meeting this afternoon which is designed
to build private sector support for helping famine
areas.
2.
Budget: The question of how to handle press questions
Speakes
following today's Cabinet meeting will be discussed.
3.
UNESCO: A report will be submitted to the President
McFarlane
next week on finalizing our withdrawal decision.
4.
Hijacking of Kuwaiti Airliner: Though we know there
McFarlane
are three AID employees on board this plane, at this
point we doubt the accuracy of reports that one of
them has been killed.
2218 E. no. La.
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nov. 30, 1984
m. Wm. 7. Sittmann
Special assistant to the President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
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Dear Mr. Sittmann:
hank you for your proupt reply to my letter
of nov.1, 1984, with regard to the nomination of
David Roever for the Presidential Medal of
freedom.
Having worked at the Dept. of Interior many
years ago, I realize how easily these things can
get bogged down; therefore, l would appreciate
m. Roevers momination in the white House
knowing the name of the person who is handling
military office. l have access to many letter
of recommendation from enthusiostic public
high school administrators which would he
helpful to this particular cause.
Sincerely,
Bonnie Braver
(mrs. David
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 7, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR MICHAEL K. DEAVER
ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF
FROM:
FRED F. FIELDING
G)rd
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Legality of Granting Permission to
Sandra Sobotin to Use a Letter from
You in a Book on Autographs
Attached for your information and files is a copy of my
reply to Sandra Sobotin, who wrote you recently requesting
permission to use a letter from you in a planned book on
autographs.
Attachment
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 7, 1984
Dear Ms. Sobotin:
This is in reply to your letter of November 9 to Assistant
to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff Michael K.
Deaver. In that letter you requested permission to use a
letter Mr. Deaver wrote to you on December 18, 1981, in a
book you are considering writing on autographs.
We have no objection to your including the letter in your
book. I must caution, however, that the letter or the fact
of its inclusion in your book may not be used in any promo-
tional manner. We could not, for example, approve use of
the letter on the book cover or in advertising for the book.
Thank you for your inquiry, and best of luck with your
project.
Sincerely,
Fred F. Fielding
Counsel to the President
Ms. Sandra Sobotin
8004 Curate Wynd
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada V5.S 4K2