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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Digital Library Collections This is a PDF of a folder from our textual collections. Collection: Blackwell, Morton: Files Folder Title: Taylor, Helen Marie (12 of 15) Box: 25 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/ APRIL 9, 1983 / Human Events / 5 Capital Briefs Bad news for taxpayers: Senate Finance Com- Senators Bob Dole (R.-Kan.) and John Glenn mittee Chairman Bob Dole (R.-Kan.) Is shifting his (D.-Ohio) represented their respective partles at last stand on Income tax Indexing. Dole has been ada- week's Gridiron Dinner. Both scored well In deliver- mant In his support of Indexing. Now Dole tells Ing a fusillade of barbs at the political opposition. Forbes magazine that while he still favors Index- But Dole saved some of his best lines for his own Ing, due to go Into effect In 1985, "In the real world colleagues: "Vice President George Bush has a big you might have to compromise on the Indexing pro- smile on his face. Someone must have recognized visions or defer them. Dole says retreat on Index- him." And on the Senate Majority Leader: "I just Ing may be necessary to save the third-year 10 per can't plcture Howard Baker In the White House. 1 cent tax cut scheduled for July. don't want to say Howard is short, but last week I saw him playing handball against the curb." The confirmation of Mrs. Helen Marle Taylor, a solid conservative from Richmond, Va., who has Republican State Sen. Dan Schaefer swept to been nominated by President Reagan to serve on victory last week In a special election in Colo- the board of directors of the Corporation for rado's 6th Congressional District Democratic Public Broadcasting, has been delayed for more nominee Steve Hogan tried to make than six weeks, and Is now thought to be In some "Reaganomics" the key Issue in the race to cap- trouble. The chief cause of the delay: Sen. Barry ture the House seat left vacant by the death of Goldwater (R Ariz), who, as chairman of the astronaut Jack Swigert. But when the ballots were Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Communica- counted, Schaefer had burled Hogan by a margin tion, has blocked her consideration. of 49,216 to 27,672. Goldwater has refused to be specific about his objections, with his aldes saying only that the Former Treasury Secretary William E. Simon Arizonan is concerned about something In her FBI has dismayed many of his fellow conservatives by background report. However, Virginia's two Re- joining in the attack on the Administration's publican senators, John Warner and Paul Trible, defense bulldup. Simon, along with former both of whom are enthusiastic supporters of the Treasury Secretaries Mlke Blumenthal, John Con- appointment, have examined the FBI report and nally, C. Douglas Dillon and Henry H. Fowler, have said they see nothing damning in It whatso- signed newspaper ads calling for significant cuts In ever. defense-as well as domestic-spending. When National Security Adviser William Clark wrote the For the author of The Conscience of a Conser- group explaining why the Increased outlays were vative to be bottling up the President's nomination vital, Simon and colleagues replied, "there is no of Mrs. Taylor, whose background In acting eml- reason to believe that throwing more money at nently qualifies her for the CPB post, makes no defense now will achieve more satisfactory results sense. Mrs. Taylor and her husband have long than throwing money at social problems in the been major contributors to conservative and Re- 1960s." publican causes, giving more than $1,200,000 In the last decade alone to such organizations as the Ironically, Simon seems to have forgotten Republican National Committee, the American what he wrote In his 1980 book, A Time for Action: Security Council, the American Conservative "We must move rapidly to repair the sagging state Union, the National Right to Work Legal Defense of our defenses, Including better missiles, a new Foundation, Young Americans for Freedom, and manned bomber and anti-missile defenses. This is numerous Republican candidates for the House the one budgetary area where sharply higher and Senate, as well as state and local offices in spending is necessary. National survival could de- Virginia. pend on lt." Human Events THE NATIONAL CONSERVATIVE WEEKLY FOUNDED IN 1944 Senators back folks from home state February 2 of 4 nominees multimillionaires CPB Board Chairman Sharon Rockefel- in annual fundraising. For instance, Louis ler and three newcomers glided through a Rukeyser, Alistair Cooke and William brief and amiable confirmation hearing Buckley could join fundraising drives, Feb: 4. with all but one nomiñee sure to she suggests. be appointed directors of CPB: The shoe- Rockefeller told Goldwater that all the ins are Rockefeller; Richard Brookhiser, studies CPB has devoted to public broad- senior editor of the National Review and casting's funding have led to the same consultant and former Columbia Pictures conclusion: federal aid must be kept up. West Virginia's senators, Jennings Randolph and Robert Byrd, flank Sharon Rockefeller at her Communications President Karl Eller. But she objected to the congressionally nomination hearing last week (Photo: Brooke Gladstone.) Helen Marie Taylor, a former actress ac- imposed formula that tells CRB how its tive in Virginia Republican politics, is the budget must be spent. "It allows abso- mostly Democratic causes and cam- though his political affiliations are not ap- one candidate whose seat on the board is lutely no discretion in this time of tight fi- paigns, including $5,000 to the Democrat- parent in reported contributions, he does still uncertain, Sen. Ernest Hollings (D- nances," she said. "I respectfully submit ic National Committee, $2,000 to Sen. have strong views about decision-making S.C.), ranking minority mémber of the that the allocation scheme be lifted." Randolph (D-W, $1,000 to Senate with potential applications to CPB, judg- Senate commerce committee that must She added that "peace" now reigns Minority Leader Byrd (D-W Va.). $750 to ing from a speech he gave to the Tucson confirm the presidential appointees, has among former pubcast antagonists-but the campaign of House telecommunica- Leadership Graduating Class of 1981: queried Taylor on her view of public her call to lift the formula may have set tions subcommittee chairman Tim Wirth "It makes no sense at all to have our so- broadcasting's programming and her fu- the stage for another struggle, Pubcasting (D-Colo.), $500 to Sen. Howard Cannon ciety insisting on a "democracy of judg- ture role as CPB director. In addition, sources tell Current that neither TV nor ra- D-Nev. defeated) and $500 to the rank- ment"-a group decision; because a sources say, elements of her FBI file are dio would be happy if CPB were to regain ing minority member of the House sub- group decision is nothing more than a still being examined. entire control over its budget. committee that appropriates for CPB, Sil- compromise of mostly mediocre Bouquets: But there was no hint of a Well-heeled nominees: Reagan's vio Conte (R-Mass.). minds The democracy of judgement controversy in the hearing room last Fri- nominees are not short for cash. Brook- On the other end of the political spec- seems to worship mediocrity because it is day, as senators testified on behalf of hiser, with an annual income of just over trum, Helen Marie Taylor has been a acceptable to the masses. their native sons and daughters. West $40,000, is the poorest of the lot. A distant staunch contributor to conservative Virginia Senators Jennings Randolph and second is Taylor, whose joïnt income tax causes and candidates. She has been a "The phrase 'elitisť is usually invoked Robert Byrd flanked Sharon Rockefeller return with retired husband Jacquelin re- supporter of Reagan for the presidency by those who have uncritically embraced while her husband, West Virginia Gov, ported $788,415 in 1981, almost entirely since 1968, and has backed such groups the average or ordinary pieties of the new John D: Rockefeller sat in the back, hold- from stock dividends. The Taylor's stocks as NCPAC, the American Conservative populist morality in today's America." ing their youngest son. include General Tire and Rubber, Taft Union, the American Security Counsel, Richard Brookhiser has been been writ- Later, Sen. John Warner (R-Va.) warm Broadcasting, Schering-Plough Corp. and the National Conservative Foundation, ing on many political issues for the con- ly presented Taylor while Charles Percy a variety of oil and tobacco companies. Conservatives for Immigration Reform, servative National Review since 1977. He is (R-III.) spoke up for Eller, as did Sen. Karl Eller holds about $37 milion in the National Right to Work Legal Defense a member of the Council on Foreign Rela- Barry Goldwater (R-Ariz.), who was con- stocks and bonds and other interests, in- Fund. She has contributed to the cam- tions, and was émployed by the Republi- ducting the hearing. cluding 500,000 shares of Gannett, Inc., paigns of Sen. Jesse Helms (R-N.C.), Sen. can National Committee for several Only Richard Brookhiser was com- and1,000 shares of Turner-Broadcasting. John East (R-N.C.), Rep. Phil Crane (R- months last year as a speech writer for pelled to go it alone. His New York sena- CPB Chairman Sharon Rockefeller's III.) and testified before the Virginia State George Bush. tors were out of town. personal "net worth" is reported at $2.4 Assembly in opposition to the Equal He'ld like the CPB post, he explained No ads or formula: Rockefeller a million. Her husband's assets, however, Rights Amendment, for a freeze on sex on his application filed with the Senate hearing room veteran, did most of the total $94.5 million. The Rockefellers' top education until the state board of educa- Commerce Committee, because he "is in- talking. In response to a question by investments include IBM, Apple Com- tion personally reviewed all related study terested in the same things CPB is inter- Goldwater, she spoke against commer- puters, Exxon, Chase Manhattan and materials, and in favor of "Free Enterprise ested in fostering I tune in, and I pay for cials on PTV. "Advertising would ines- AT&T. and Capitialistic and Economic Studies" what 1 get-twice: as a taxpayer, and as a capably alter the public service nature of Political perspectives: Rockefeller is for high school students. member of WNET in New York. At the public broadcasting well known as a devoted supporter of the Eller has been a member of myriad civic same time, I can bring to the job a broad Taylor said that she also would "be re- Equal Rights Amendment, both as active organizations, from the Rotary Club to perspective, uncramped by intramural luctant to support" product advertising, advocate and financial backer. Her politi- the Salvation Army, and was named struggles and loyalties." and believes more could be accomplished cal contributed contributions went to Phoenix "Man-of the Year" in 1977. Al- B.G. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1983 COMMUNICATIONS DAILY-5 "unwarranted intrusion." Bill would permit govt. access to records only through subpoena or ex parte court order and would require govt. to notify individual if subpoena is sought to gain access to his records. Person then could go to court and challenge govt. request for records. If govt. agent believed notifying individual would harm investigation, Weiss plan would permit agent to seek court order similar to that required to tap phone if "reasonable cause" were shown. Bill also would set limits on later use and "redisclosure" by govt. agency of such records. Videotex America, Times Mirror Co.'s joint venture with Infomart, signed up Chronicle Publishing Co., owner of San Francisco Chronicle, as local marketing affiliate for its videotex service. Publisher will share in research from Times Mirror field trial in southern Cal. and decide later whether to form partnership to operate videotex service in San Francisco Bay area. Phoenix Newspapers Inc. and Fla. Publishing Co. already have signed agreements to explore feasibility of offering such services in their areas. Videotex America officials are analyzing results of trial before they decide whether to do more testing in 1983 or 1984. NCTA-CRT court battle update: Copyright owners have filed motion to strike from court record part of brief filed by United Video in support of NCTA appeal of CRT-imposed 3.75% distant signal rate. United Video, common carrier for WGN-TV Chicago, included appendix to brief (Daily, Jan. 25) consisting of letters from client cable operators giving notice they planned to drop WGN as of Dec. 31 because of higher copyright rates. United Video intended to show by letters widespread industry movement to drop distant signals because of higher copyright rates. Copyright owners (MPAA, sports interests, NAB, BMI, et al.) argue appendix should be stricken for several reasons, mainly that some letters are from non-Form 3 systems (those with semi-annual revenues of at least $214,000) or are systems outside all TV markets, meaning higher copyright rates wouldn't apply to them. - Nominations of current CPB Chmn. Sharon Rockefeller, media consultant Karl Eller & National Review editor Richard Brookhiser to CPB board are expected to sail through Senate Commerce Committee next Tues. However, nomination of Helen Taylor of Richmond may be held up because of concerns raised by her background file. Taylor belongs to several racially-exclusive clubs and has contributed money to organizations such as Accuracy in Media and Moral Majority which have criticized public broadcasters. In addition, she reportedly gave money to Prince Edward School Foundation set up to get around school desegregation order in 1950s. Once okayed by committee, nominations will be sent to Senate for approval. -- National Council of Churches has asked CBS for time to answer charges on Jan. 23 segment of 60 Minutes that Council has become politicized and aids Marxist-Leninist revolutionaries. Segment, hosted by Morely Safer, said funds from church members are being used to buy guns for revolutionaries. CBS had no comment. Council said it was considering complaint to National News Council. - Sen. Nunn (D-Ga.) introduced 3-bill package "designed to halt the flow of American high technology and defense secrets to the Soviet Union." He said hearings last year by Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations "indicated that the Soviets are increasingly adept at obtaining American technical knowhow, while all too often the U.S. response has been inadequate to the challenge." He said bill would improve export controls by focusing on key high-technology items. Under present system, he said, govt. "tries to control too many commodities and thus fails to keep track of those products the Soviets desire most." Problems and promise of expanding cable industry are discussed in 3 new books (Communications Press, about 200 pp. each, $21.95 each). "The Cable/Broadband Communications Book, Vol. 3, 1982-1983" is edited by Mary Louise Hollowell. "Creating Original Programming for Cable TV" is edited by Drew Shaffer & Richard Wheelwright. "Cable TV Renewals & Refranchising" is edited by Jean Rice. Details, orders: Communications Press, 1346 Connecticut Press, Washington, D.C. 20036. 202-785-0865. Storer Communications declared stock dividend of 10c per share, described by Chmn. & CEO Peter Storer as "reduced payout." He said reduced dividend is necessary due to "current THE NEW YORK TIMES, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1983 WASHINGTON TALK Briefing Treading Lightly ease Foundation in New York said the Udall and Cranston cases have called S ome Democrats on the Senate public attention to the fact that vic- Commerce Committee are trou- tims of this disease are capable of liv- bled by President Reagan's ing useful, productive lives. "We are nomination of Helen Marie Taylor for delighted when these public figures a seat on the board of directors of the come forward," she said. Corporation for Public Broadcasting, but, for delicate political reasons, A Surprise Invitation they are treading lightly around ques- tions raised by her background lest they provoke retaliation by the Repub- I rving Mansfield came to Wash- ington last Friday to promote lican right. his new book, "Life With Mrs. Taylor, a director of Phyllis Jackie," in a series of newspaper and Schlafly's Eagle Forum, which has television interviews, only to have advocated the banning of some books them canceled by the snowstorm that from school libraries, lists herself as a paralyzed Federal Town. Fortunate- financial contributor to a number of ly, however, the Russians, who take conservative organizations, including snow in their stride, came through Accuracy in Media, the Christian and gave Mr. Mansfield something of Broadcast Network and Moral Ma- a promotion coup. jority, that have often been critical of Mr. Mansfield's book is about his 35 the corporation. years of marriage to Jacqueline Su- "They'll have a hard time hanging sann, the novelist, who died in 1974. their hat on that little peg," she said of Because of published reports saying her opposition. "I think some people that the new Kremlin leader, Yuri V. are trying to shoot me down because Andropov, was one of her fans, the I'm a Reagan conservative." book's publisher, Bantam Books, saw Senator Emest F. Hollings of South a rare promotion opportunity in the Carolina, the ranking Democrat on Andropov connection. Several weeks the committee, has asked Mrs. Taylor ago it sent an advance copy to Anatoly to submit in writing her views on the F. Dobrynin, the Soviet Ambassador role of public television and to indi- to the United States, along with a note cate any changes she would like to see saying the author would be pleased to in its programming. If her answers go to Moscow to present a book to Mr. are satisfactory, according to com- Andropov personally. mittee staff members, Senator Holl- There was no response from Mr. Do- ings and other Democrats are pre- brynin, and Mr. Mansfield and his pared to vote for her confirmation. publisher's agent, Stuart Applebaum, Democrats are concerned that to assumed that the Russians were not oppose her on philosophical grounds interested. With most of their Wash- could cause Senator Jesse Helms of ington appointments canceled, they North Carolina and other Republican sat around their hotel suite. conservatives to hold up three other nominations to the board, including that of Sharon Percy Rockefeller, wife of Gov. Jay Rockefeller of West Vir- gimia, a Democrat, and daughter of Senator Charles H. Percy, Republican Illinois. Parkinson's wareness I he race for the 1984 Democratic Presidential nomination has al- Drawings by Charles Waller ready had the effect of raising public awareness about Parkinson's Then the telephone rang. An official disease, a degenerative affliction of at the Soviet Embassy invited them to the central nervous system. come by for a visit. Embassy officials in announcing last week that he told Mr. Mansfield they did not know would not be a candidate for Presi- anything about Mr. Andropov's read- dent, Representative Morris K. Udall ing tastes, but they diplomatically Arizona, who suffers from the dis- suggested that he probably should not ease, said his decision was based on go to Moscow expecting to see Mr. An- political, not medical, reasons. dropov personally. They proposed A few weeks earlier, at a news con- that be leave a copy of his book with ference to announce his candidacy, the embassy staff. They promised to Senator Alan Cranston of California forward it to their leader by diplo- introduced his wife, Norma, who has matic pouch. the disease, and said she would play Phil Gailey an active role in his campaign. Diana Orr of the Parkinson's Dis- Warren Weaver Jr. Richmond Newspaper---February 1983 Mrs. Taylor confident despite confirmation delay By ALLEN McCREARY firmation yesterday but voted "I think there has been some cism of the corporation from Mrs. Taylor, a supporter of diversity of exceptional quali- Richmonder Helen Marie 16-0 to recommend confirma- inaccurate reporting and that either the Christian Broad- historic preservation efforts, ty and range and the continu- Taylor, a conservative Repub- tion of three other nominees. the real cause of it is that I am casting Network or the Moral made news in Richmond in ing advantage its program- lican and supporter of several Mrs. Taylor lists herself on a conservative Reagan sup- Majority, which is headed by 1968, for stopping paving ma- ming presents for the conservative organizations, committee records as a direc- porter," she said. the Rev. Jerry Falwell of chines from putting asphalt on representation and coverage said she believes questions tor of Phyllis Schlafly's Eagle She said she had heard that Lynchburg's Thomas Road top of paying blocks along of particular principles, points about her confirmation to the Forum and says she has con- some liberal Democrats on Baptist Church Monument Ayenue. She lives of view, talent and ingenuity Corporation for Public Broad- tributed to several conserva- the Senate Commerce Com- A spokesman for the com- at 2325 Monument Ave. and that are not necessarily ac- casting board "can be fairly tive organizations, including, mittee "were concerned about. mittee said members are "not has a farm in Orange County commodated by commercial quickly laid to rest. Accuracy in Media, the Chris- my activities in some conser- exactly delaying" the confir Mrs. Taylor said she has broadcast outlets." "I don't anticipate there are tian Broadcasting Network vative organizations. mation but want more time to submitted in writing answers She said in response to an- any questions that they would and Moral Majority. She said she is aware that review Mrs. Taylor's file. The to two questions asked by Sen. other question, that she sees have that I cannot answer sat- She said the committee de- Accuracy in Media has been committee decided to delay Ernest F. Hollings, D-S.C., who her role as a director of the isfactorily," she added. lay does not appear to be "a critical of the Corporation for the nomination "for a few wanted to know what she board for the corporation as The U.S. Senate Commerce serious situation or anything Public Broadcasting but that days" pending further consid- thinks about the programming "in accordance with present Committee delayed her con- that cannot be worked out. she is not aware of any criti- eration, the spokesman said. of the Corporation for Public policy, one of stewardship and Broadcasting and what she participation, in an overview thinks her, role should be in capacity, for the establish- deciding what types of pro- ment and or review of poli- grams should be produced by cies, priorities and procedures the corporation. regarding programming." In response to one of Hol- A White House spokesman lings' questions, Mrs. Taylor said yesterday that the White said she sees among the major House nominated Mrs. Taylor contributions of the corpora- because she is interested in tion "the opportunity its pro- public, broadcasting and "her gramming presents for cultur- views are consistent with al, educational and artistic those of the president." B-2 Richmond Times-Dispatch, Wed., Feb. 16, 1983 Mrs. Taylor's CPB confirmation delayed By Bill Miller residence. But at least two senators, Democrat Ernest lic broadcasting and any changes in program- Times-Dispatch Washington Correspondent Besides being active in preservation acti- F. Hollings of South Carolina and Republican ming that she would like to see. WASHINGTON - A Senate committee has vites, Mrs. Taylor has studied acting at the Barry Goldwater of Arizona, have questions The names of Mrs. Taylor and the other delayed confirmation of Richmonder Helen Royal Academy for Dramatic Art, has been a about Mrs, Taylor's appointment, according three nominees were originally sent to the Marie Taylor to the Corporation for Public consultant to several cities on theaters and to Senate staffers. Senate last year, but were too late in the year Broadcasting board because some committee arts centers and has served on the American Mrs. Taylor lists herself on committee re- to be considered. The White House nominated members want to question her about her sup- Institute of Architects national panel on art cords as a director of Phyllis Schlafly's Eagle Mrs. Taylor, a spokesman said late yesterday, port for groups critical of the corporation and buildings and theaters. Forum, which has advocated banning some because she is Interested in public broadcast- supporting the banning of some books from Senate Commerce Committee members books from school libraries, and says she has ing and "her views are consistent with those of school libraries. voted 16-0 yesterday to recommend confirma- contributed money to several conservative the president." Mrs. Taylor, an ardent supporter of historic tion of Mrs. Taylor's three fellow nominees organizations critical of the public broadcast- A conservative Republican, Mrs. Taylor preservation in Richmond and Virginia, be- Sharon Percy Rockefeller, wife of West Vir- ing corporation, including Accuracy in Media, asked Sen. John W. Warner, R-Va., to recom- came well-known in 1968 for stopping ma- ginia's Democratic Gov. Jay Rockefeller and the Christian Broadcast Network and Moral mend her to the Reagan administration for an chines from putting asphalt on top of the daughter of Sen. Charles H. Percy, R-Ill.; Majority. appointment. paving blocks along Monument Avenue. She Richard Brookhiser, a senior editor and writ- The senators who asked that her nomination A Warner spokeswoman said last night that maintains a home at 2325 Monument Ave. and er for the conservative National Review; and be held up want Mrs. Taylor to give written Warner wrote a general letter in Mrs. Taylor's also lists Meadow Farm in Orange County as a Karl Eller of Phoenix, Ariz. answers to questions about her views on pub- behalf early in the Reagan administration. THE RICHMOND NEWS LEADER Thursday, February 24, 1983 Mrs. Taylor seeks Reagan aid City woman's PBS confirmation held up By PETER HARDIN According to Trible, Reagan "could News Leader have looked in all 50 states and not Washington Correspondent found a more dedicated or qualified person" to serve on the Corporation WASHINGTON - Helen Marie for Public Broadcasting board. Tri- Taylor is calling on politicians all the ble's statement on behalf of Mrs. Tay- way up to President Reagan in her lor was submitted for the confirma- effort to win confirmation to the Cor- tion hearing record. poration for Public Broadcasting Mrs. Taylor, who has been active in board of directors. historic preservation, stepped in front The conservative Republican from of a paving machine that was laying Richmond, Va., spoke to Reagan dur- asphalt on top of paving blocks on ing a White House reception Tuesday. Richmond's historic Monument Ave- The president was "shocked" by a nue in 1968. She stopped the paving of delay in her confirmation proceed- the avenue. ings, she said yesterday. Mrs. Taylor says she has contribut- "I said, T'll need your help,' and he ed to several conservative organiza- said, 'Sure,' Mrs. Taylor added. tions, including Accuracy in Media, Mrs. Taylor attended the reception the Christian Broadcasting Network at the White House held for a number and Moral Majority. She lists herself of conservative groups. She spoke to a on Commerce Committee records as reporter yesterday by telephone from a director of Phyllis Schlafly's Eagle a Washington hotel. Forum. The U.S. Senate Commerce Com- 1975 Rs photo Mrs. Taylor named Warner, Trible, mittee last week delayed confirma- HELEN MARIE TAYLOR and other conser vatives including tion of Mrs. Taylor but voted unani- Goes right to the top Sen. Jesse Helms, R-N.C., and Rep. mously to recommend confirmation Jack Kemp, R-N.Y., among those she of three other nominees. Mrs. Tay- merce Committee. has talked to recently about her lor's nomination may be considered Goldwater and Democratic Sen. nomination at the committee's next executive Ernest F. Hollings of South Carolina She attributed the controversy session, a spokesman said yesterday. have had questions about Mrs. Tay over her nomination to the fact she is Meanwhile, U.S. Sens. Paul S. Tri- lor's appointment. a Reagan supporter and a conserva- ble Jr. and John W. Warner, also Vir- Goldwater's opinion carries special tive. ginia Republicans, are arranging a weight because he is chairman of the According to Senate sources, Gold- time to discuss the nomination with Commerce Committee's communica- water has concerns both about Mrs. U.S. Sen. Barry Goldwater of Arizona, tions subcommittee, which has over- Taylor's philosophies and some as- according to a Trible spokesman. sight - for the public broadcasting pect of a Federal Bureau of Investi- Trible is a member of the Com- board. gation file on her. THE WASHINGTON POST Thursday, February 24, 1983 C3 Personalities By Chuck Conconi Three of President Reagan's four nominees for a seat on the board of directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting passed smoothly through the confirmation process last week, but the fourth— Helen Marie Taylor-has been held up. At first Democrats on the Com merce, Science and Transportation Committee were concerned about her connections with the Republican right. Taylor is a director of Phyllis Schlafly's Eagle Forum and lists herself as a financial contributor to such conservative organizations as the Christian Broadcast Network and Moral Majority. Now, it has been learned that Sen. Barry Goldwater (R-Ariz.), chairman of the communications subcommittee, is concerned about something he has seen in an FBI file on Taylor, and while he is not ex- pected to oppose her nomination's being reported to the full Senate, he The Bee Gees in 1979; photo by AP is likely to vote against her. Taylor's appointment is being supported by two fellow Virginians, Sens. John It's difficult for a celebrity to get er danced with the Washington Bal- bution to the world of entertain- Warner and Paul S. Trible Jr., through life without at least once let; and Eric Dirk's parents live in ment." Spielberg promised that if wanting to punch a photographer. It Alexandria. E.T. ever comes back for his residual both Republicans, who are trying to arrange a meeting with Goldwater to is now being reported that Prince checks, "I'll get him a Harvard law discuss his opposition. Earl Eisen- Rainier of Monaco punched or The owners of the still-missing school grad as a lawyer." hower, a Goldwater spokesman, slapped Hy Simon, who said he was superstallion Shergar have filed a said, "It is my understanding that standing in a line of people attempt- $26 million damage suit against the New York Mayor Edward Koch Goldwater is not the only senator on ing to photograph the prince as he local authority in County Kildare has chosen former Miss America the committee who is having qualms walked toward his car. "He went where he was stabled. Bess Myerson to become commis- about the Taylor appointment." pow! Right in my right eye," Simon The 5-year-old double derby win- sioner of the Department of Cultural told the New York Post. ner was seized by an armed gang two Affairs. Myerson, a close friend of That was Maureen Reagan at weeks ago; it is not known if the Koch's, was the city's consumer af- the White House State Dining Room Dr. Thomas Noguchi, "coroner to horse is alive. The $26 million figure fairs commissioner for five years Tuesday watching her father present the stars," yesterday lost his bid to is to cover the stallion's value and under Mayor John Lindsay, She Jamaican Prime Minister Edward regain his job as Los Angeles County the estimated loss of stud fees. made an unsuccessful bid for the Seaga with the American Friend- coroner. Noguchi was demoted to Democratic nomination for the U.S. physician-specialist last April by the Gerald Ward, County Kildare ship Medal. Reagan and her hus- Senate in 1980. In her new position County Board of Supervisors, which chief executive, stunned by the suit, she will have control over a $46 mil- band, Dennis Revell, had been weekend White House guests. contended he mismanaged his office, said, "We shall fight it. We've never lion budget, supervising 1,468 work- had a claim like this before." devoted Richmond News Leader, Sat., Feb. 26, 1983 3 Goldwater Asked whether Goldwater would ask the White House to withdraw the nomination, Ei- still against senhower said, "I think that would be the wisest course for everybody at this point." He Mrs. Taylor said he did nòt know whether Goldwater would follow that course. By News Leader "The concerns came out of Washington Correspondent the FBI background report,". WASHINGTON - After Eisenhower said. He could not talking to Virginia's two U.S. elaborate because only sena- senators, U.S. Sen. Barry Gold- tors are allowed to examine water remains unswayed in the reports. his concerns about a Virginia In addition, sentiment in the woman nominated to an ad- Commerce Committee is run- ministration board. ning about 80 percent to 20 The nomination of Helen percent against confirmation Marie Taylor of Richmond to of Mrs. Taylor, he said. the Corporation for Public The committee last week Broadcasting board of direc- delayed confirmation of Mrs. tors appeared in serious trou- Taylor but voted unanimously ble yesterday, Senate sources to recommend confirmation said. of three other nominees. In ad- Goldwater, a Republican dition to Goldwater, Sen. Er- from Arizona, is chairman of a nest Hollings, D-S.C., had ques- Senate Commerce Committee tions then about her panel that oversees the board. appointment. Sens. Paul S. Trible Jr. and Mrs. Taylor, a conservative John W. Warner, Virginia Re- Republican, once stood in publicans, talked with Gold- front of a paving machine to water Wednesday and yester- halt paving on Richmond's his- day, respectively, aides said. toric Monument Avenue in "The situation hasn't 1968 changed that I know of,' Earl She is a supporter of several Eisenhower, Goldwater's conservative organizations, press secretary, said yester- including Accuracy in Media, day. the Christian Broadcasting "I have not seen or heard Network and Moral Majority. anything that has alleviated (Goldwater's) concerns." THE WASHINGTON POST Monday, February 28, 1983 B3 Personalities By Chuck Conconi She may have once been a big Sen. Barry Goldwater campaign contributor, but that's not going to help Helen Marie Taylor become a member of the board of directors of the Corporation for Public Broad- casting. When presidential nominee Tay- lor came before the communications subcommittee chaired by the Ari- zona Republican, she was carrying a copy of Goldwater's limited-edition coffee-table photo book, "The Faces of Arizona." The book was given to major financial contributors to his 1964 presidential campaign, and she took the opportunity to ask Goldwa- ter for his autograph. Goldwater politely signed her book. But she doesn't have his sup- port. Goldwater, and other members of the committee, are troubled by her contributions to extreme right- wing causes. He has sent signals to the White House that the Reagan administration might be wise to back away from this nomination. The first lady's press secretary has solicited reporters' advice, and she may wish she hadn' t asked, It seems that Sheila Tate has agreed to THE WASHINGTON POST Thursday. March J, 1983 D3 Personalities By Chuck Conconi lacks the hammering-i of atheism," gest solutions FDR might have tried. It looks like Sen. Barry Goldwa- was the message the Vermont semi- Florida Rep. Claude Pepper, who ter is going to get his way. His ad- recluse sent/to the press conference served in Congress during the early amant opposition to Virginia conser- called by Sen: Orrin Hatch to an- Roosevelt years, will talk about how vative Helen Marie Taylor's nom- nounce the award. The Utah Repub- he remembers from that period. ination to the board of the Corpo- lican is a member of an international ration for Public Broadcasting has panel of judges that made the award. The luckless Frank Wills, the for- led to a dramatic erosion of support The award citation said, Alexan- mer security guard who discovered for her. The White House may have der Solzhenitsyn is a pioneer in the the Watergate break-in 11 years ago, to send a substitute nomination to renaissance of religion in atheist na- had his bail posted by two New Jer- the Hill. tions His achievements have sey mayors. The bail for his release Tad Tharp, executive assistant to been made possible by a profound from an Augusta, Ga., jail came in Helene von Damm in the White Christian faith." two $1,500 checks from Newark House personnel office, said "the Mayor Kenneth Gibson and East only hitch with the president's nom- Tomorrow marks the 50th anni- Orange Mayor Thomas Cook. Wills inee is with Goldwater. We were versary of the first inauguration of was sentenced to a year in prison quite surprised there were reserva- Franklin D. Roosevelt. As a con- last month for shoplifting a $12 pair tions. We don't have any reserva- cluding event of the Roosevelt cen- of shoes from an Augusta depart- tions about her." tennial year, an anniversary obser- ment store. Tharp said the White House leg- vance will be held in St. James The Georgia NAACP is setting up islative office was told to do every- Church in Hyde Park, N.Y., where a defense fund, and Augusta Mayor thing possible to save the nomina- Roosevelt served as senior deacon. Edward McIntyre has said the one- tion. But, he added, "with Goldwater At the ceremonies, the Roosevelt year sentence was "too harsh." as head of the subcommittee, if he Freedom Medal will be presented to votes against her what can' we do? Averell Harriman by New York Dr. Albert B. Sabin, the interna- We don't want to withdraw the nom- Gov. Mario Cuomo; to former sen- tionally known developer of the oral ination. Goldwater çan block her; it's ator Jacob K. Javits by Henry polio vaccine, has been appointed a quite clear." Kissinger; to Coretta Scott King visiting professor in the department by Jean Kennedy Smith; to Wash- of microbiology at, Georgetown Uni- Exiled Soviet novelist Alexander ington attorney Joseph L. Rauh Jr. versity, where he will conduct re- Solzhenitsyn did not show up in by Franklin Roosevelt Jr.; and to search and hold lectures and sem- Washington yesterday for the an- Robert S. McNamara by Margar- inars. nouncement he had won the et Truman Daniel $170,000 Templeton Foundation More than 300 veterans of Roo- Film star David Niven, who has Prize for progress in religion. He sevelt's administration will also ob- been under treatment in a London sent angry words instead. The 64- serve the anniversary at a New Deal clinic for a muscle disease, has dif- year-old author of "One Day in the dinner Monday at the Shoreham. ficulty speaking and has partially Life of Ivan Denisovich" and "The James Roosevelt, the president's lost the use of his left hand. His wife Gulag Archipelago" attacked the oldest son, will be master of ceremo- Hjordis Niven said the 73-year-old U.S. Supreme Court ban on prayer nies. British actor would need a long time Barry Goldwater in the public schools. Historians James MacGregor to recover. Niven, who has appeared "When prayers in school are for- Burns and Arthur Schlesinger Jr. in almost 100 films during a 40-year The long-running Groucho Marx bidden even in a free country, it is will speak, using the theme of look- career in Britain and Hollywood, estate trial is scheduled to continue not much more tolerable than in ing at today's economic problems flew to London last week from his today after a one-day recess, On communist countries, only in that it through Roosevelt's eyes, and sug- home in Gstaad, Switzerland. Tuesday, jurors and spectators saw the comic. who died in on The Scottish Rite News DEVOTED TO THE SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY VALLEY OF RICHMOND ORIENT OF VIRGINIA SEPTEMBER, 1971 FATHERS and DAUGHTERS NIGHT MARK THIS DATE MARK THIS DATE MON., SEPT. 27th Speaker MON., SEPT. 27th 5:30 P.M. 5:30 P.M. Following is a partial list of pro- Amanda Steel Scholarship For the fessional affiliations and work: Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts- Actor's Equity Association, Ameri- Founders Committee, Selections Com- can Federation of Television and mittee, Chairman. Radio Artists, Screen Actors Guild. Theatre Louisville, Inc.-Founder, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Executive Committee, Board of Di- London, England-Board of Gov- rectors, 1963-1964 (later merged to ernors, Associate Member, 1961-1971; form Actor's Theatre of Louisville, American Auditions Board Member, Kentucky). 1959-1965, Chairman, 1964-1965. John Fernald Theatre Company- United States Institute For Theatre Detroit, Michigan-Founder, 1966. Technology-National Board, Execu- Academy of Dramatic Art, Oak- tive Committee, 1962-1967 - Pub- land University, Rochester, Michigan lic Relations Committee, Chairman, -Founder and Consultant, 1967. 1963-1964, Theatrical Presentation Atlanta Memorial Arts Center- Commitee, Chairman, 1964-1966. Consultant, 1965. National Council on the Arts in Government, 1963-1971. And in Virginia: Clark Center For the Performing Virginia Center For the Perform- Arts-Board of Directors N.Y.C. Ad- ing Arts-President, Founder, 1966- visory Committee, 1962-1964. 1971. Lincoln Square Community Coun- Mosque - Richmond, Virginia - cil, 1963-1964. Consultant, 1967. Association of Producing Artists Radford College Theatre Arts Cen- (A.P.A.-Phoenix) Leading Actress, ter-Consultant, 1968. Founder Member, Promotions Direc- Richmond Civic Center, Activities tor, 1960-1962. Center-Consultant, 1964. New York Shakespeare Festival- New York Citizens Committee for Additional Affiliations: Free Shakespeare in Central Park- Virginia Museum of Fine Arts- Co-chairman, 1959. Fellow, 1965. American Shakespeare Festival Theatre and Academy - Founder, Mrs. Jaquelin Taylor Historic Richmond Foundation- Member. Member, 1955. Poe Foundation-Member. Godesberg Theatre, Bonn, Germany-Board of Directors 1952, Valentine Museum-Member. Teacher, Actress. Dolly Madison Garden Club, Orange, Virginia, Member. Served as Entertainment Director, Headquarters, Special Ac- National Trust for Historic Preservation-Member. tivities Division, United States Army Europe, Nuremberg, Ger- many-1953-1954 (Supervision 17 Special Services Clubs, 32 Monument Avenue Association-Planning and Preservation Theatres, German-American Community Theatres, etc.). Chairman and Founder Member-By-Laws Committee Chairman. Dallas Theatre Center-Advisory Committee 1962-1964, Teach- Monument Avenue Commission-Member, Appointed by Rich- er, Leading Actress. mond City Council, 1969. PHILIP CYRUS MEYER, 33° I.G.H. FALL REUNION CLASSES NOVEMBER 8th, 9th, 10th and NOVEMBER 15th, 16th, 17th, 1971 Our Speaker on September 27th Mrs. Helen Marie Taylor Our speaker on September 27th is Helen Marie Tay- direction of "Love Poetry Through the Ages," she received lor, the wife of (in a good old Virginia tradition) her cousin the N. Y. C. "Public Library Award" in 1961; the "Award Mr. Jaquelin E. Taylor of Richmond and Orange, Vir- of Merit" was presented by the Poetry and Drama Ensemble ginia. Mrs. Taylor is the mother of four sons ranging in for her direction of "Evenings With Great Writers" with age from 23 years to one year. the New York Pro Musica. Mrs. Taylor was graduated, with honors from the Royal As a kinswoman of Edmund Pendleton, John Taylor of Academy of Dramatic Art in London, England in 1952 Caroline, James Madison, Zachary Taylor, and more re- and received her teacher's training, with special studies cently General George Patton of World War II fame, it in Architecture and Design, from the University of London. is not surprising that this daughter and granddaughter of lawyers, politicians and soldiers should couple an impressive Mrs. Taylor has taught and lectured on Shakespeare, record of acclaimed talents and professional experience with Greek Classics, History of the Theatre, Development of the a dedicated, knowledgable, and active interest in civic Theatre in the United States. at the American Academy affairs. Her determination to safeguard Richmond's civic of Dramatic Arts, N. Y. C., Princeton University, and a treasurers, as well as her ability to identify, illuminate, and number of Colleges and Universities and before Civic and develop the value of existing facilities, has been amply de- Professional organizations throughout the United States. monstrated as has her determination to serve the good inter- She is a Senior Professional Consultant for planning and ests of the taxpayer. Few Richmonders are unaware of her programming and has served as a consultant and/or founder steadfast efforts to preserve and enhance two of Richmond's to a number of cities in connection with the establishment priceless assets-historic and beloved old Monument Avenue of Theatres and Art Centers. and our even more historic, though long neglected, James River-Kanawha Canal. Mrs. Taylor has been a guest speaker and critic on Theatre Architecture and Building at the National Con- At a time when Richmond has millions of dollars com- ferences of the United States Institute for Theatre Tech- mitted to the Development of the Coliseum, the new Civic nology and the American Institute of Architects. She has Center, the James River Project, the Performing Arts Study, served on the American Institute of Architects national a Science Museum, and the fate of the Kanawha Canal judges panel, representing the American performing artist, still hangs in the balance, the City is fortunate indeed to to evaluate current design in theatre, art and civic center have such an outstanding and gifted lady and proven buildings through the United States. champion to call upon. Mrs. Taylor has been an active producer, director, and But more importantly, Mrs. Taylor has been sounding actress in the theatre, in addition to her work as a profes- the alarm with increasing insistance for the need for earnest sional consultant, and founder of professional repertory Citizen participation to combat the assaults being made on theatres. She received the Brandeis Award for her per- our state and Federal Constitutions and the need to expose formance as 'Ophelia' in the Shakespeare-Wrights produc- and oppose these as well as subversive and revolutionary tion of "Hamlet," N. Y. C. in 1957 which also received thrusts being made in our own Community and State. We the "Best Dramatic Production of 1957 Award." For her are honored to welcome Mrs. Taylor as our speaker. PHILIP CYRUS MEYER, 33° I.G.H. FALL REUNION CLASSES NOVEMBER 8th, 9th, 10th and NOVEMBER 15th, 16th, 17th, 1971 CONFIRMATION HEARING COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE FOR MRS. HELEN MARIE TAYLOR To BOARD OF DIRECTORS CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING SENATOR JOHN !!!. WARNER (FEBRUARY 4, 1983 - RM. 253-PUSSELL) 9:00 A.M. MR. CHAIRMAN, IT GIVES ME A GREAT DEAL OF PLEASURE TO APPEAR BEFORE THE COMMITTEE THIS MORNING TO INTRODUCE MRS. HELEN MARIE TAYLOR." As WE KNOW, PRESIDENT REAGAN HAS NOMINATED MRS. TAYLOR TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING. I WHOLEHEARTEDLY ENDORSE HER NOMINATION AND URGE THE COMMITTEE TO CONFIRM IT. My COLLEAGUES FROM VIRGINIA, CONGRESSMEN ToM BLILEY OF THE THIRD DISTRICT AND J. KENNETH ROBINSON OF THE SEVENTH DISTRICT ARE UNABLE TO JOIN US THIS MORNING; HOWEVER THEY HAVE ALSO SENT STATEMENTS ON BEHALF OF MRS. TAYLOR, AND I ASK THAT THEY BE INCLUDED IN THE RECORD. MRS. TAYLOR GRADUATED WITH HONORS FROM THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF DRAMATIC ART IN LONDON, ENGLAND IN 1952 AND RECEIVED HER TEACHER'S TRAINING, WITH SPECIAL STUDIES IN ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN, FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF LONDON. MORE 2 SHE HAS TAUGHT AND LECTURED ON SHAKESPEARE, THE GREEK CLASSICS AND THE HISTORY OF THE THEATER IN THE UNITED STATES AT THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DRAMATIC ARTS, PRINCETON UNIVERSITY AND A NUMBER OF OTHER COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. SHE HAS SERVED OUR ARMED FORCES IN EUROPE WITH THE SPECIAL SERVICES, CARRYING OUT ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMS FOR SOLDIERS AND CIVILIANS, MRS. TAYLOR HAS BEEN ACTIVE IN REPUBLICAN POLITICS IN VIRGINIA, HAS BEEN A PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT TO A NUMBER OF CITIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THEATERS AND ART CENTERS, AND HAS SERVED ON THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS NATIONAL JUDGES PANEL, REPRESENTING THE AMERICAN PERFORMING ARTIST, TO EVALUATE CURRENT DESIGN IN THEATER, ART AND CIVIC CENTER BUILDINGS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. As YOU CAN SEE, MR. CHAIRMAN, MRS. TAYLOR WILL BRING A SPECIAL PERSPECTIVE TO THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING WHICH SHOULD SERVE US WELL, I URGE HER CONFIRMATION. ****** United States Senate WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510 STATEMENT OF SENATOR PAUL TRIBLE MR. CHAIRMAN, I REGRET THAT I CANNOT BE IN WASHINGTON TODAY TO PRESENT MRS. HELEN MARIE TAYLOR OF VIRGINIA, NOMINEE FOR THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, TO THIS COMMITTEE. AS YOU HAVE SEEN FROM MRS. TAYLOR'S BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH, SHE HAS BEEN ACTIVE IN AN OUTSTANDING ARRAY OF CULTURAL, CIVIC, AND POLITICAL GROUPS. MRS. TAYLOR IS A RENOWNED ACTRESS, PRODUCER, DIRECTOR, AND TEACHER OF THEATRE. SHE HAS ALSO ASSISTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THEATRES AND ART CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. IN FACT, SHE HAS FOUNDED TEN SUCH ACTIVITIES IN FIVE DIFFERENT STATES. MRS. TAYLOR HAS TAKEN A LEADING ROLE IN PRESERVING THE SOCIAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF RICHMOND, VIRGINIA'S STATE CAPITAL. SHE HAS BEEN AN ADVISOR TO THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL FOR PRESERVATION MATTERS, AND SHE HAS SERVED THE CITY AND COMMONWEALTH ABLY THROUGH HER WORK FOR THE HISTORIC RICHMOND FOUNDATION, THE VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, AND THE VIRGINIA CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS, WHICH SHE FOUNDED. THE TIME TO RAISE FOUR SONS, A FULL TIME JOB IN ITSELF. MR. CHAIRMAN, THE PRESIDENT COULD HAVE LOOKED IN ALL FIFTY STATES AND NOT FOUND A MORE DEDICATED OR QUALIFIED PERSON TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING. I AM PLEASED AND PROUD THAT MRS. TAYLOR IS A VIRGINIAN, AND I URGE THAT HER NOMINATION BE APPROVED BY THIS COMMITTEE. THOMAS J. BLILEY, JR. WASHINGTON orrice: 3D DISTRICT. VIRGINIA 213 CANNON OFFICE BUILDING (202) 225-2815 MEMBER OF COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE Congress of the United States DISTRICT OFFICE: 510 EAST MAIN STREET COMMITTEE ON DISTRICT RICHMOND. VIRGINIA 23219 OF COLUMBIA house of Representatives (804) 771-2809 Mashington, D.C. 20515 February 4, 1983 REMARKS IN SUPPORT OF THE NOMINATION OF MRS. HELEN MARIE TAYLOR FOR THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING MR. CHAIRMAN: I am pleased to support the nomination of Helen Marie Taylor to a seat on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. I'm sure you will note from her biography that Mrs. Taylor brings outstanding qualifications to the CPB Board. Her pro- fessional career as an actress has been long and varied. She has participated in founding and promoting artistic and cultural organizations all over the nation. Mrs. Taylor has also been active for many years in politics on the state, local and national levels. While I was Mayor of Richmond she was one of the City's outstanding citizen activists, aiding the City and the Council in finding productive solutions to often difficult problems. Some of the members of this Committee may know that I have expressed doubts in the past about the mission of CPB. The reporting of its grantee organizations may not be all everyone wants it to, but its funding has been reexamined in light of our current fiscal difficulties. Still, CPB will continue, and 2. I believe that Helen Marie Taylor can bring the balance and judgment to the board which will solve many of the problems that the board has faced in recent years. I urge the Committee to confirm her nomination. * * Thomas I. Buley STATEMENT OF CONGRESSMAN J. KENNETH ROBINSON OF VIRGINIA I TO THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE AND TRANSPORTATION, FEBRUARY 4, 1983 MR. ROBINSON. It is a pleasure for me to submit to this distinguished Subcammittee a short statement in support of favorable consideration of the nomination of Mrs. Helen Marie Taylor as a member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The Subcommittee will conclude, I am confident, that the President has made an outstanding selection. It has been my privilege to be acquainted with the nominee over a period of years through her civic and cultural activities and her residence in Orange County, Virginia, which is part of the congressional district I am privileged to represent. As to residence, Orange County has to acknowledge that it must share its claim with the City of Richmond, where Mrs. Taylor and her husband also maintain a home, and where she has a distinguished record of community service, particularly in the fields of the arts, historic preservation and education. On the bases of education, professional experience and volunteer service, it would be most difficult to find anyone with a more impressive balance of qualifications for a position concerned with oversight of the program policies and fund allocations of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. In the performing arts, the naminee has had varied experience at the professional level as an actress, director, producer and teacher. She has been a founding member of numerous organizations dedicated to the advancement of the performing arts, and the promotion of citizen involvement in community concerns. Mrs. Taylor is an articulate speaker who has been in continuing-demand as a lecturer and as a spokesperson for causes ranging from the national defense to the establishment of new civic and art centers and the preservation of buildings and neighborhoods of outstanding historic or architectural interest. professional level as an actress, director, producer and teacner. sne has been a founding member of numerous organizations dedicated to the advancement of the performing arts, and the promotion of citizen involvement in community concerns. Mrs. Taylor is an articulate speaker who has been in continuing demand as a lecturer and as a spokesperson for causes ranging from the national defense to the establishment of new civic and art centers and the preservation of buildings and neighborhoods of outstanding historic or architectural interest. In the performing arts, this remarkable naminee can offer a record of professional accomplishment spanning the live theater, motion pictures and television. In addition to the performing side, she has acquired through education and experience a high level of competence in budgetary planning, management and fundraising. A more detailed record of Mrs. Taylor's careers and volunteer interests has been placed before the Subcommittee, so I will not take time to recite additional distinctions. I will conclude by assuring the Subcommittee that the confirmation of the President's nomination of Mrs. Helen Marie Taylor would bring to the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting a member who could be counted on to give conscientious and effective attention to each and every problem- financial, administrative or programmatic- with which the Board might be required to deal. Mrs. Helen Marie Taylor Meadowfarm Orange, Virginia 22960 Mr. Chairman, Members of the Committee: Good morning. My name is Mrs. Helen Marie Taylor. I want to thank you for this opportunity to appear here today as a nominee to the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Being aware that you have rigorous schedules and heavy demands on your time, I shall endeavor to present information about myself and my thoughts on the nature, quality and direction of the C. P.B. as briefly as possible. Let me say at the outset that I am greatly honored to have been nominated by President Reagan and grateful for having been recom- mended for this post by many fine and generous people, a few of whom are with me, and for many others who have submitted letters on my behalf. Senator Warner, may I thank you, most particularly, for your kind introduction and for your escorting me here today. I am deeply committed to the principles, purposes and potential for public television and radio, and sincerely believe that the Corpor- ation for Public Broadcasting has an important and continuing role to play in the cultural development of our country. All people who have a veneration for America, its great beauty and resources, its free system of representative government under our Constitution, who value a free market economy and individual liberty, who cherish our vigorous on-going debates in ever-changing times, can only be thankful for the public's broadcasting system. One must surely wish that all aspects of our remarkable heritage and our challenging times will be ever more fully and fairly re- corded so that we, our children, and our children's children, may become increasingly aware of our great good fortune to live in such a splendid land. It is indeed "the" medium in which we may best present and record all that is good, bad, beautiful, and vital in our people, our culture, our national history. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting's three most signi-. ficant contributions to date, in my judgement, have been: 1) Its crucial participation in encouraging and funding the expansion of the technology that has made it possible for most parts of our country to receive its programming; 2) The opportunity it presents for cultural, educational and artistic diversity of exceptional quality and range; and 3) The continuing advantage it presents for the representation and coverage of particular principles, points of view, talent and ingenuity that are not necessarily accommodated by commercial broadcast outlets. The C.P.B. makes available to the American public, through its Program Funding, a rich assortment of programs which, sometimes because of that very unique quality, or because of their modest com- mercial value, or controversial nature, would not otherwise be seen. It serves as a vital counterweight to mediocrity and uniformity of thought. And, as a neighbor of mine in Orange County, Virginia recently observed, "P.B.S. is the last bastion of hope for those of us who see the possibilities for television to educate, inform and entertain." More than twenty years ago, Newton Minnow described tele- vision as a cultural wasteland. Thanks to the pioneering achieve- ments of the C.P.B., I believe that measurable improvements have been made in both the quality and intellectual integrity of television, and that Mr. Minnow might now be pleasantly surprised at the pro- gress that has been made. Standing in agreement with many distinguished Americans who have served on the Board of the C.P.B., I also subscribe to the view that education, public affairs and children's programming should continue to enjoy a prominent role in public broadcasting. Through fair, objective and courageous reporting of local and world events, we become more knowledgeable and informed, as a people, about political, social and economic affairs that shape our daily lives. In this regard, I am reminded of Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes' admonition that in the market place of ideas, little is gained unless debate is free, robust and open. The Corpor- ation for Public Broadcasting makes this possible. No less signifi- cant, I might add, is the great potential for broader and deeper education among our youth through children's programming. A rising generation that is both enlightened and literate is the hope of the future. In my capacity, if appointed, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, I would hope that my educational background and lifelong commitment to the arts will serve the needs and interests of the American public. I was born in Waco, Texas where I spent my childhood and was graduated from the local high school. I am the daughter and grandaughter of lawyers and politicians. I attended Baylor University in Waco and the American Academy of Dramatic Art in New York City before being graduated with honours from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in England. I received my teacher's training, with special studies in Architecture and Design, from the University of London. I have served as an Associate Member of the Board of Governors of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts for over twenty years and was, for many years, a member and Chairman of the RADA's American Auditions Board. I was a founder of the Theatre Louisville in Kentucky, the Shakespeare Theatre of Stratford, Connecticut, the John Fernald Company of the Meadowbrook Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, and a leading actress and promotions director for the Association of Producing Artists Repertory Theatre Company. I have been a producer, director, actress, teacher and lecturer in all media -- the theatre, films, television, schools and universities, and private and civic associations. I have also served as an architectural critic and consultant in the building of Arts Centers throughout the country. I served as a member of the Board of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology, and as the Institute's Communications and Public Relations Chairman. I was a founder of the USITT's Journal and helped establish professional guidelines for architecture and theatre consultants. I was honored to serve on the Judges Panel of the American Institute of Architects' Building Evaluation Com- mittee and to be a featured speaker at the National A.I.A.'s annual meetings on several occasions. For much of my adult life I have also been involved, both professionally and as a private citizen, in a broad spectrum of activities involved with civic affairs, historic preservation and museum development. 1 cur- rently serve as President of the James Monroe Memorial Foundation and as a Regent for the James Monroe Law Office Museum and Memorial Library. - 5 - For the past twenty years I have made my home in Richmond and Orange, Virginia with my husband, Jaquelin E. Taylor, who is a working farmer and private investor. I am the mother of four sons. George Taylor Munroe, Ralph Taylor Munroe, Jaquelin Pendleton Taylor and Howell Lewis Townshend Dade Taylor who range in age from 36 to 12 years. I was previously married, for twenty years, to George B. Munroe, presently Chairman of the Board of Phelps Dodge Copper Corporation of New York City. Mr. Chairman, this brief rendition of my background and my support for public broadcasting concludes my statement. My dem- onstrated interest in public affairs, as well as the details of my extended involvement in theatre and the arts may be discerned from a reading of the biographical materials on my life and career that are now before you. Should you or other members of the Committee have any questions about these materials, I shall do my best to answer them as fully as I can. I feel that I am qualified to serve on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcast- ing and shall work diligently to merit your trust if I am appointed. It has been both a pleasure and an honor to appear before this Committee and I look forward to working with you and all those who are asociated, both directly and indirectly, with the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Thank you. February 4, 1983 HEARINGS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORATION UNITED STATES SENATE FEBRUARY 4, 1983 Senator Ernest F. Hollings: Question: (1). What do you think of the programming on Public Broadcasting? Answer: (Mrs. Helen Marie Taylor) Thanks to the pioneering achievements of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, I believe that measurable improvements have been made in both the quality and intellectual integrity of its programming since 1968. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting's three most significant contributions to date, in my judgement, have been: (1) Its crucial participation in encouraging and funding the expansion of the technology that has made it possible for most parts of our country to receive its programming; (2) The opportunity it's programming presents for cultural, educational and artistic diversity of exceptional quality and range; and (3) The continuing advantage it's programming presents for the representation and coverage of particular principles, points of view, talent and ingenuity that are not necessarily accommodated by commercial broadcast outlets. Senator Ernest F. Hollings: Question: (2). As a director of the Board of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, what do you think your role should be in deciding what types of programs should be put on Public Broadcasting? Answer: (Mrs. Helen Marie Taylor) My role as a Director on the Board of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting will be, in accordance with present policy, one of stewardship and participation, in an overview capacity, for the establishment and/or review of policies, priorities, and procedures regarding programming. Standing in agreement with those priorities currently established by the C.P.B. Board, I subcribe to the view that education, public affairs and childrens programming should continue to enjoy a prominent role in public broadcasting and I will strongly support these goals. MRS. HELEN MARIE TAYLOR BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING NOMINATION 1983 OUTLINE OF INFORMATION REQUESTED OF NOMINEES A. BIOGRAPHICAL: 1. Name: Mrs. Helen Marie Taylor Maiden name: 1923 to 1945-Miss Helen Marie Taylor First marriage: Mrs. George B. Munroe 1945 to 1964 (continued to use maiden name in professional work). Second marriage: Mrs. Jaquelin E. and/or Mrs. Heler Marie Taylor, 1964 to present. 2. Address: 2325 Monument Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, 23220 AND "Meadowfarm", Rt. 2, Box 36, Orange, Virginia, 2296( 3. Date and place of birth: November 17, 1923 in Waco, Texas 4. Marital Status: First marriage: George B. Munroe, 1945 to 1964 Second marriage: Jaquelin E. Taylor, 1964 to preser 5. Names and ages of children: George Taylor Munroe, November 25, 1947 Ralph William Taylor Munroe, November 4, 1951 Jaquelin Pendleton Taylor, February 22, 1966 Howell Lewis Townshend Lade Taylor, May 16, 1970 6. Education: Waco High School, Waco, Texas 1936-1940 Graduate Baylor University, Waco, Texas 1940-1942 American Academy of Dramatic Art, Carnegie Hall, NYC 1948-1949 Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Gower St., London, Eng. 1950-1952 Honours Graduate University of. London at Gower St., RADA, London, Eng. 1950-1952 Special Studies for Teacher's Certificate in Theatre Arts: History from Greek to Modern, Plays and Players, Production, Set Design, Costume, Furniture, Architecture Independent Study: Lectures, courses and/or productions: 1940's-1960's School of Art, Church St., St. Ebbe's, Oxford, Eng. 1949-1950 Sculpture, Life Drawing Tyrone Guthrie Lecture Series, Oxford Univ., England 1949-1950 "Producing Shakespeare" Oxford Univ. Dramatic Society, New College Gardens 1950 "Midsummer Night's Dream Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-On-Avon, Eng. 1951 English Teachers Course: Analysis of Shakespeare's Plays, Players, Productions of Note Hallie Flanigan Davis: Smith College, Mass., History of Work Project Administration's Theatre & Review of Orson Wells' WPA production of "Macbeth" in NYC Harold Clurman: NYC, Stanislovsky "Method Acting" in America; History of the Group Theatre & Scene Analysis Michel St. Denis: Dartmouth College & NYC Lectures Phillip Burton: NYC Shakespeare study classes American Theatre Wing, School of Theatre Training, NYC: Study course in television production, direction & design Musical Arena Theatre Association, NYC, 1963: Theatre Management Course & Certificate Grant for work in Drama through Rockefeller Foundation, 1959-1960, Leading actress with John Cullum in "Cross Eyed Bear", "Look Homeward Angel", and Co-Producer, "Hamlet", starring John Cullum Institute for Advanced Studies in Theatre Arts, NYC, 1961 Production of Greek Classic, "Elektra", Guest Director Demitrios Rondiris, Director of Greek National Theatre of Athens, Special study of "The Chorus as Theatre" (HMT acted as member of Chorus) and "Style in Greek Tragic Acting" A. BIOGRAPHICAL (CONTINUED) : 7. Employment record: See attached 8. Government experience: Office, Chief of Special Services, Entertainment Director for Headquarters-U. S. Army, Europe, Nuremberg, Germany from 1953-1954. Supervision of 17 Special Services Clubs, 32 theatres, 80 Entertainment Specialists in carrying out programs for soldiers and civilians in the Nuremberg Military District. Responsibilities of the Entertainment Director included organizing community theatre groups, teaching, directing, publicizing, touring soldier and professional shows, regular inspection of all clubs, theatres and personnel for ordering equipment, making personnel reports, preparing an annual budget, etc. Monument Avenue Commission, Member, 1969 to present. Advisory committee created by statute to advise the Richmond City Council on preservation, restoration and maintenance of Monument Avenue in Richmond, Virginia. 9. Memberships: See attached 10. Political affiliations and activities: See attached 11. Honors and awards: See attached 12. Published writings: None recorded 13. Speeches: None published 14. Qualifications: I have been active both as a private citizen and as a professional in the performing arts field and in communications over a period of many years with a broad spectrum of activities which include the founding of theatres and theatre companies, producing, acting, directing, teaching, publishing and lecturing. I have also served as a consultant in the building of art and civic centers and have played an active role in program development for some of these. I would hope that an examination of my training, activities and experience which have been submitted would provide assurances that my presence on the Board of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting would bring representation of a varied area of interest. If my nomination by President Reagan is approved and confirmed by you, I would certainly pledge to bring to this responsibility the same dedication that I have demonstrated in past work. 7. EMPLOYMENT RECORD: 70-1972 Richmond Public Schools-Volunteer, Sneaker/Lecturer for Richmond Public Job Completed Schools and area Universities on "How America Produces Under the Free Enterprise Capitalistic System". The materials used were supplied by the American Economic Foundation-Mr. Fred G. Clark. Schools included Randolph-Macon College, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia State University, and approximately 20 Junior/Senior High Schools, etc. 1970 Public Affairs Review and Political Commentary, Richmond, Virginia-Hostess " foratélévisioniseries 1967 Mosque Theatre, Richmond, Virginia, Consultant to William Briggs-Architect for remodeling, refurbishing, including reseating, lighting, rigging, & sound systems, backstage areas. 1967 Radford College Theatre Arts Center, Virginia, Architectural Consultant to William Briggs for back stage design and general development of theatre center space 66-1967 Birmingham-Jefferson Divic Center, Architectural Consultant to William " Briggs, Architect for feasibility & triteria study & development of the Master Plan for the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center 1966 Virginia Center for the Performing Arts, Richmond, Va.-Founder, Producer, President 1966 John Fernald Company of the Meadowbrook Theatre & Oakland University Academy of Dramatic Arts, Detroit, Michigan-Associate Producer & Founder/Consultant 1965 Atlanta Memorial Arts Center, Atlanta, Georgia-Consultant to Thomas deGaitani for theatre design & development of theatre company 1964 Richmond, Virginia, "Night & Day Report", William Briggs-Archi.tect for a feasibility & criteria study establishing the needs & space re- quirements for a cultural-educational civic center in the downtown Richmond area-Architectural Consultant 1964 "The Colonial Naturalist'-Colonial Williamsburg film, Williamsburg, Va. Leading Actress with Donald Moffit 1964 Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, New York, N. Y.-Consultant " 63-1964 Theatre Louisville, Inc., Louisville, Kentucky, Richard Block-Producer; Founder with Barry Bingham, Jr. & Richard Block; Consultant & Bd. Member 1963 "The Miracle Worker", Kate Keller, NYC Company, Summer Theatre Tour- = Leading Actress 61-1981 Theatre/Architecture/Building/Production and/or Business Consultant: Columbia, S.C. Theatre Restoration, Civic Association " Prospect Park Summer Theatre, NY, NY, Kenneth Whitlock-Producer Public Library Theatre Arts Series, NY, NY LaTrobe Theatre for Richmond, Va., Mrs. Lewis H. Bosher, Jr., Pres. Board of Trustees, Consultant Oakland University Meadowbrook Theatre & Acting Academy, Woody Varner-Chancellor U. S. Monetary Corporation, Richmond, Virginia 960-1962 Association of Producing Artists-Leading Actress & Promotions Director: McCarter Theatre Series, Princeton University, N. J. "The Tavern"-Virginia (Ellis Rabb) "The Lady's Not For Burning" Leading Actress "Scapin" with Donald Moffit Promotions Director for APA for 3 years, contracted for company with University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan Guest Lecturer on History of Theatre, Styles of Acting, Theatre Archi- = tecture & Design at Southern Methodist Universitv. Texas State University, Austin College, Randolph-Macon, :and Princeton University "The Wonderful World of Nonsense", NY, NY-Director-Prospect Park Summer Theatre, Kenneth N. Whitlock, Producer. "Love Poetrv Through the Ages", NY, NY-Director-Library Theatre of NYC = 7. EMPLOYMENT (CONTINUED) 1961 Spoken Arts Record: "Books and the Bad Life" by Kenneth Allan Robinson, Emeritus Professor of English, Dartmouth College, Presented by Arthur Luce Klein and Helen Marie Taylor, NYC 55-1962 Television, plays & commercials, drama coach for individuals, playreading,et "Master of Thornfield" with Errol Flynn, Pre-Broadway, "Jane Eyre", (stand-by) "The Ridiculous Young Ladies" by Moliere, Lenox Theatre, NYC, feminine lead TV, Studio One-"Lamp Unto My Feet" with Cathleen Nesbitt, leading actress, NYC TV, "The Red Carpet", CBS "Split Leve] etc., Leading Actress, NYC TV, Filmways: Singer Sewing Machine, Eastman Kodak, Stripe Toothpaste, Breck Shampoo, Scott Napkins, Lux Liquid, Birdseye Frozen Food, etc. commercials for TV Coach for: singers, actors & students, Metropolitan Opera, American Shakespeare Theatre, High School of Performing Arts, etc. "Theatre 200"-Playreading Consultant 1956 "Hamlet", Shakespearewrights award winning production, "Ophelia"-Shakespeare- wrights, NY, NY 55-1956 American Academy of Dramatic Art, NY, NY-Teacher/Lecturer/Director: Courses in History of the Theatre, Shakespeare, & Styles of Acting (work included directing Shakespeare, Greek Tragedy; 17-18th. Century comedy & modern classics) 3-1954 Entertainment Director, US Army, Europe, Special Services Headquarters, ⑉ Nuremberg, Germany; supervision of 17 Special Services Clubs, 32 theatres, 80 Entertainment Specialists in carrying out program for soldiers and civilians in the Nuremberg Military District. (Respon- sibilities of the Entertainment Director included organizing community theatre groups, teaching, directing, publicizing, touring soldier and professional shows, regular, inspection of all clubs, theatres and per- sonnel for ordering equipment, making personnel reports, preparing an annual budget, etc.) 1954 American Schools, Nuremberg, Germany: teaching Dramatic Art to all Junior High School classes 1952 American Theatre, Bonn, Germany; actress, director, teacher "She Stoops To Conquer", Leading actress, "Kate Hardcastle" "Rebecca", Leading character actress, "Mrs. Danvers" ⑉ "Midsummer Nights Dream", Director 1952 Spectra Films, Remagen, Germany - TOXIE (German), ENTREE DES ARTISTES (French) - Synchronized feminine leads 1947 Brattle Theatre, Cambridge, Mass., "Good-bye Again"-Ingenue (Elizabeth) " 1946 Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., Burser's Office-Secretary (Left Due to Illness 1946 USO Productions, Leading Actress in "The First Year" (Did Not Tour - Resigned) 1945 Warner Brothers Studio, Hollywood, California-Contract Actress " 1944 "Life With Father" by Howard Lindsay & Russell Crouse, Producer-Oscar Serlin, If Empire Theatre & National Tour (Mary Skinner) Ingenue Lead 1943 John Robert Powers Agency, NY, NY-Model Part Time &/or Seasonal- Main Post Office, NY, NY-postal clerk Temporary Employment-Left for Saks 34th. St., NY, NY-saleswoman reasons of career advancement Bergdorf-Goodman, NY, NY-hostess/model 1942 Blackland Army Flying Field, World War II, Motor Pool, Waco, Texas-Moved to NYC for Secretary/Clerk career advancement 1941 World War II, Nurses Aide Training and Graduate Certificate, Providence Hospital, Waco, Texas. Full time unpaid volunteer. 9. MEMBERSHIPS: (CURRENT) Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Board of Governors London, England Assoc. Member 1961- James Monroe Memorial Foundation, Board of Trustees Fredericksburg, Va. President 1972- James Monroe Museum & Memorial Library, Bd. of Regents Fredericksburg, Va. Exec. Comm. 1972- Eagle Forum Foundation, Board of Directors Washington, D. C. Director 1980- Freeman Institute, Board of Directors Salt Lake City, Utah Director 1980- Western Goals Foundation, Board of Directors Washington, D. C. Director 1982- Monument Avenue Commission Richmond, Va. Member 1969- Monument Avenue Association Richmond, Va. President 1967- Coalition for Peace Through Strength, Am.Secur.Council Boston, Va. Co-Chairman 1979- Conservative Caucus Research, Anal. & Educ. Found. Vienna, Va. Director 1980- Defenders of American Liberties, Board of Directors Alton, Ill. Director 1979- National Conservative Foundation Richmond, Va. Board member 1980- Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Richmond, Va. "Fellow" 1965- Association for the Preservation of Va. Antiquities Richmond, Va. "Va. Company" 1980- CLUBS: ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS Country Club of Virginia Richmond, Va. spouse membership Commonwealth Club Richmond, Va, spouse membership Metropolitan Club New York City, N. Y. spouse membership Richmond-"German" Richmond, Va. spouse membership Dolly Madison Garden Club Orange, va, member SUPPORTING "LIFE" MEMBERSHIPS: Historic Waco Foundation Waco, Texas "Life" membership Historic Richmond Foundation Richmond, Va. " Filson Club Historical Society Louisville, Kent. " Association for the Preservation of Va. Antiquities Richmond, Va. " Poe Museum Richmond, Va. " Baylor University Alumni Association Waco, Texas " Valentine Museum: The Life & History of Richmond Richmond, Va. " CO-DONOR/FOUNDER: James Madison Museum Orange, Va. Co-Chairman of 1974-7 Taylor Park and Spotswood Mall Plann. Comm. Helen Marie Taylor Museum: Life & History of Waco Waco, Texas Director 1982 James Monroe Freedom Scholarships, Monroe Found. Georgetown Univ. Comm. Chairman 1979 FOUNDER OR CO/FOUNDER: D. S. Institute for Theatre Technology Journal NYC Found./Bd. mem. 1962-6 Theatre Louisville, Inc. (Actors Theatre of Louisville) Louisville, Kent. Co-Founder 1963-6 Virginia Center for the Performing Arts Richmond, Va. Founder/Pres. 1966-7 John Fernald Company of the Meadowbrook Theatre Oakland University "/Assoc.Prod. 1966 Oakland University Academy of Dramatic Arts Detroit, Mich. "/Consultant 1966 Association of Producing Artists (A.P.A.) Repertory Theatre Co., NYC Member 1960-6: Amanda Steel Memorial Comm., Royal Academy of Dramatic New York City Founder & Talent Art Scholarships, English Speaking Union Judge for R.A.D.A: Monument Avenue Association Richmond, Va. Founder/Pres. 1967- Concerned Citizens Alliance Richmond, Va. Founder/Pres. 1970- American Shakespeare Festival Theatre & Academy Stratford, Conn. Founder/member 1955- Teacher/Director1956- 9. MEMBERSHIPS (CONTINUED) CURRENT CONTRIBUTING MEMBERSHIPS (TYPICAL, BUT ONLY PARTIAL LISTING) Fine Arts Committee, Departmentcof State Washington, D. C. Contributing member National Trust for Historic Preservation Washington, D. C. Member Orange County Historical Society Orange, Va. Family membership Barksdale Theatre, "Barksdale Hundred", Hanover, Va. The Roundtable, "Council of 56" Washington, D. C. Sheltering Arms Hospital Richmond, Va. Patron Crippled Childrens Hospital Richmond, Va. Patron Orange County Rescue Squad Orange, Va. Contributing member A. S. P. C. A. Contributing member Richmond Opera Richmond, Va. Contributing member Richmond Ballet Richmond, Va. Contributing Member Richmond Symphony Richmond, Va. Contributing Member U. S. Industrial Council Education Foundation Contributing Member PAST MEMBER AND/OR CONTRIBUTOR: (PARTIAL LISTING ONLY) Clark Center for Performing Arts, Advisory Board NYC Barter Theatre Association, Board of Visitors Abingdon, Va. U. S. Institute for Theatre Technology, Exec. Comm. NYC. Antoinette Perry "Tony" Awards for TV, Plann. Comm. NYC Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, American Auditions Comm. Member & chairman Orange County Library, Board of Directors Orange, Va. Member Richmond Taxpayers Association Richmond, Va, Vice President "Main-to-James" Preservation Committee Richmond, Va. Member N. Y. Citizens Comm. for Free Shakespeare In Central Park NYC Co-Chairman Godesberg Theatre, Bonn Theatre, Board of Governors Godesberg, Germany Young Americans for Freedom (YAF), Advisory Comm. Virginia Sponsor "The Right Way" (Conservative Youth Publication), Advisory Comm. Richmond, Va. Sponsor "First Street Cemetary", Preservation/Restoration Waco, Texas Organizer 1949 Association of Producing Artists (APA) Repertory NYC Actor/member Theatre Co./Future Development & Promotions Director American Institute of Architects, Building Evaluations 1964-6 Comm., Speaker and Panelist for National Awards Presentation Lincoln Square Community Council NYC Board member National Assoc. for the Advancement of Colored People Contributor (NAACP) Sydenham Hospital: NYC Contributing member National Council on the Arts in Government NYC Member PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American National Theatre & Academy NYC Member Actors Equity Association (AEA) NYC Member Screen Actors Guild (SAG) NYC Member American Federation of TV and Radio Artists (AFTRA) NYC Member United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Board member Exec. Comm., Performing Arts Chairman 10. POLITICAL AFFILIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES: National Republican Convention, Alternate Delegate, Virginia 1980 Reagan-Bush National Campaign Committee, Family Policy Advisory Board, Member, 1980- Artists for Reagan Committee, Member, 1980 Republican Senatorial Inner Circle, Committee Member, 1980 Republican Congressional Leadership Council, Member, 1980 Reagan for President, Virginia State Committee, Member, 1979-80 Virginia State Republican Convention, Delegate from the City of Richmond 1974, 1976, 1978 and 1980 Republican Party of Virginia, Third Congressional District, Executive Committee, Member, 1980 Richmond City Committee of the Republican Party of Virginia, Member, 1980-81-82-83 11. HONORS AND AWARDS (PARTIAL LISTING): Brandeis Award, played "Ophelia" in the Shakespearewrites production of "Hamlet," New York City, NY, 1957 Public Library "Best Directors Award" for "Love of Poetry Through the Ages," New York City, NY, 1961 Award of Merit for direction of "The Wonderful World of Nonsense" and "Evenings with Great Writers," Poetry and Drama Ensemble with the New York Pro-Musica, Prospect Park, New York 1960 James Monroe Silver Medallion, "Most Valued Member" Award Presented on nomination of Laurence G. Hoes by the Board of Regents, James Monroe Law Office Museum and Memorial Library, 1978 Kentucky Colonel Award from Governor of Kentucky Recognizing the founding of Theatre Louisville, Louisville, KY, 1963 Special Recognition Award, American Security Council Foundation, 1978 for support of the Foundation which operates the Center for International Security Studies, Washington, D.C., and Boston, VA Sterling silver cup presented to Mrs. Taylor in October, 1969 by the John Marshall Chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police in Richmond, Virginia in recognition of her service in support of the police. Eagle Forum Awards, 1973 and 1980 "for dedicated leadership for God, Home and America". 10) Political Affiliations and Activities: 1) List all memberships and offices held in or Financial Contributions and Services rendered to all political parties or election committees during the last ten years. a) Political Affiliations (Memberships & Offices): National Republican Convention, Alternate Delegate, Virginia 1980 Reagan-Bush National Campaign Committee, Family Policy Advisory Board Member, 1980 - Artists for Reagan Committee Member, 1980 Republican Senatorial Inner Circle, Member 1980 - current Republican Congressional Leadership Council, 1980 Reagan for President, Virginia State Committee, 1979-1980 Virginia State Republican Convention, Delegate from City of Richmond, 1974, 1976, 1978 and 1980 Republican Party of Virginia, Third Congressional District, Executive Committee, 1980 Richmond City Committee of the Republican Party of Virginia, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 b) Financial Contributions to Political Parties: National Republican Congressional Committee National Republican Senatorial Committee National Republican Statesman New:Republican Victory Fund Old Dominion Congressional Club Orange County Republican Committee Republican National Committee Republican National Convention Republican Party of Virginia Republican Presidential Task Force Republican Senatorial Inner Circle Republican Senate-House Dinner Richmond Republican Committee United States Senatorial Business Advisory Board MR. JAQUELIN E. TAYLOR AND MRS. HELEN MARIE TAYLOR SUMMARY OF CONTRIBUTIONS 1972-1981 1 2 3 4 1972-1981 Total 1972-1981 1972-1981 (See Page #) Contributions J.E.T. H.M.T. 1 I Civic Contributions 4 2 II Other Deductible Contributions 6 3 III Non-Deductible Contributions 8 4 IV Contributions to Political Candidates 10 5 Total Contributions through 1972-1981:- 1,603, 844.90 1,505,411.44 98,433.46 6 7 8 9 10 " 12 13 14 15 16 17 +8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 ;7 38 39 40 JVIJLe EAQUELIN L. TRIDOR Alw NELEN NATUE TAILOR 1) CIVIC CONTRIBUTIONS Page 1 I 2 3 4 5 1972-1981 Total 1972-1981 1972-1981 Contributions J.E. T. H.M.T. 1 Academy of Music Theatre, Inc. 2 America the Beautiful Fund 3 American Boxwood Society 4 American Cancer Society 5 American Family Forum 6 American Federation of Police 7 American Forestry Association 8 American Horticultural Society 9 Am. Red Cross - Orange Chapter 10 American Christian College 11 Associates for Language Training 12 Association for the Preservation of Va. Antiquitie 13 B'Nai B'rith Foundation of the US 14 Barter Theatre 15 Barksdale Theatre 16 Bensley Bermuda Rescue Squad 17 Bibles for the World .8 Bloomfield 19 Blue Ridge School 20 Boy Scouts of America 21 Harry Flood Byrd Memorial 22 Camp Shennandoah Capital Campaign 23 Chestnut Grove Baptist Church 24 Christian Charities, Inc. 25 Christian Freedom Foundation 26 Church of the Christian Crusade 27 Church of the Good Shepherd 28 Citizens for Capitol Punishment 29 Citizens Organized for Police Support 30 Civitan Club of Richmons 31 Colonial Williamsburg Foundation 32 Conservation Council of Va Foundation 33 Crippled Children's Hospital 34 Disabled American Veterans 35 Delver Woman's Club 36 Doer Legal Action Fund ,7 Elk Hill Farm 38 Episcopal High School 39 Federated Arts Council of Richmond, Inc. 40 Forest Industries Committee MR. JAQUELIN E. TAYLOR AND MRS. HELEN MARIE TAYLOR CIVIC CONTRIBUTIONS Page 2 1 2 3 : : 1972-1981 1972-1981 1972-1981 Total Con tributions J.E.T. H.M.T. 1 Foundation for Christian Theology 2 Friends of Gunston Hall 3 Friends of the FBI, Inc. 4 Grymes Memorial School 5 Gordonsville Community Hospital 6 Graham Cemetery Improvement Fund 7 Historic Richmond Foundation 8 Help Encourage Landmark Preservation, Inc. 9 Historic Gordonsville, Inc. 10 Historic Green Springs, Inc. 11 Historic House Association of America 12 Historic Monument Ave. & Fan District Foundation 13 Historic Waco Foundation 14 Howard Payne University 15 Institute for Research in Child Learning Disorders 16 James Madison Foundation 77 James River Kanawha Canal Parks, Inc. 18 Jr. Achievement of Richmond, Inc. 19 Kenmore Association, Inc. 20 Kennedy College 21 Lee-Jackson Foundation 22 Life Line 23 Dolly Madison Garden Club 24 Maymont Foundation 25 Metropolitan Foundation 26 Metropolitan Museum of Art 27 Museum of the Confederacy 28 National Education Program 29 National Security Seminar 30 National Trust for Historic Preservation 31 National Tobacco Museum 32 33 Oakland School 34 Richard Obenshain Memorial Fund 35 Orange County Jaycees 36 Orange County HiY ,7 Orange County Fair 38 Orange County Horse Show 39 Orange County Humane Society 40 мл. JAQUELIN L. TAILUR AND MRS. HELEN MARIE TAYLOR CIVIC CONTRIBUTIONS Page 3 I 2 3 4 5 1972-1981 Total 1972-1981 1972-1981 Contributions J.E.T. H.M.T. 1 Orange County Historical Society 2 Orange County Land Protective Association 3 Orange County Nursing Home 4 Orange Volunteer Fire Company 5 Orange Volunteer Rescue Squad 6 Orton Dyslexia Society memberchip X gumin School 7 Piedmont Environmental Council 8 Poe Foundation, Inc. 9 Police Benevolent Association 10 Police Hall of Fame 11 Prevent Blindness 12 Prospect House 13 Prince Edward School Foundation 14 Princeton Class of 1928 15 Friends of Princeton Gymnastics 16 Protestant Episcopal Church Home 17 Richmond Ballet .8 Richmond Opera Company 19 Richmond S.P.C.A. 20 Richmond Symphony 21 Robert E. Lee Memorial Association 22 Rosalind Kress Haley Library 23 Sheltering Arms Hospital 24 Sino-American Amity Fund, Inc. 25 Society for the Christian Commonwealth 26 St. Augustine College-Nassau 27 St. Christopher's School Foundation 28 St. John's Church Restoration 29 St. Paul's Church, WACO, TCX. 30 St. Thomas Church, ORANGE VA 31 St. Thomas' Antiques Fair 32 State Sheriff's Association, Inc. 33 Southern Baptist Journal 34 Taylor Foundation 35 United Families of America 36 Valentine Museum 37 Virginia Center for Creative Arts 38 Virginia Council on Health & Medical Care 39 Virginia Cultural Laurete Center 40 Virginia Forestry Association CIVIC CONTRIBUTIONS Page 4 1 2 3 4 3 1972-1981 Total 1972-1981 1972-1981 Contributions J.E.T. H.M.T. 1 Virginia Heart Association 2 Virginia Historical Society 3 s Virginia Museum - Fellows 4 Virginia Museum Foundation 5 Virginia Sheriffs' Ranch, Inc. 6 Virginia Y.M.C.A. 7 WCVE - Channel 23 8 Waco High School Chas of 1937/42 9 World News Institute 10 West End Volunteer Rescue Squad, Inc. 11 I. Civic Contributions:- 11 12 1: 13 1: 14 1. 15 1: 16 11 17 1; .8 11 19 19 20 2( 21 2 22 2: 23 2: 24 2. 25 2. 26 2 27 2: 28 21 29 2! 30 3( 31 3 32 3: 33 3: 34 3. 35 3. 36 3 ,7 3: 38 31 39 3! 40 4( D. MADE NEDDN TATLOR II) OTHER DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS CONTINUED Page 5 1 2 3 & 5 1972-1981 Total 1972-1981 1972-1981 Contributions J.E.T. H.M.T. 1 Accuracy in Media 1 2 2 America's Future 3 3 American Academy of Governmental & 4 Political Science 4 5 5 American Cause 6 6 American Conservative Union Education 7 7 and Research Foundation 8 American Council for World Freedom 8 9 9 American Economic Foundation 10 10 American Legislative Exchange Council " 11 American Security Council Education Foundation 12 Americans for Effective Law Enforcement 12 13 13 Black Silent Majority Committee 14 Center for the Defense of Free Enterprise 14 15 Center for Libertarian Studies 15 16 16 Center on National Labor Policy. Inc. 17 17 Christian Anti-Communism Crusade & 18 Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc. 19 19 Christian Education Research Foundation 20 2C Christian Voice 21 21 Church League of America 22 22 Citizens for Decency through Law 23 23 Citizens for Decent Literature 24 24 Citizens for Safe Power 25 25 Coalition for Freedom 26 Committee on Monetary Research & Education 26 27 Committee on the Status of Women 27 28 28 Communications Council, Inc. 29 29 Concerned Alumni of Princeton 30 30 Congressional Arts Council Educational Program 31 Conservative Caucus Research, Analysis & 31 32 Educational Foundation 32 33 Conservatives for Immigration Reform 33 34 Defenders of American Liberties 34 35 35 Eagle Council/Eagle Forum Foundation 36 36 East Carolina University ,7 37 Educational Reviewer 38 38 Foreign Affairs Council 39 39 Foundation for Economic Education 40 Foundation for Law & Society 40 MR. JAQUELIN E. TAYLOR AND MRS. HELEN MARIE TAYLOR OTHER DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS Page 6 I 2 3 4 5 1972-1981 Total 1972-1981 1972-1981 Contributions J.E.T. H.M.T. 1 1 Foundation for the Study of Philanthropy 2 2 Free Congress Research & Edu. Foundation 3 3 Freeman Institute 4 Fund for Objective News Reporting 5 Mel Gablers 6 Gates Community Chapel 7 Gospel Advance Missions 8 Heritage Foundation, Inc. 9 High Frontier 10 Hillsdale College " Richard Hogue Ministries 12 Institute of American Relations 13 Institute for American Strategy 14 Intercollegiate Studies Institute 15 James Monroe Memorial Foundation 16 Leadership Foundation 17 Libraries (Various) B Life Action Ministries 19 Moral Majority Foundation 20 Morality in Media 21 National Conservative Foundation 22 National Defense Council 23 National Federation for Decency National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation 24 National Schools Committee for Economic Edu. 25 Orange Bicentennial Commission 26 County of Orange (Land) 27 E. Angus Powell Endowment 28 Pro-Family Committee 29 Religious Roundtable 30 Richard D. Obenshain Memorial Fund 31 Right to Life 32 Second Amendment Foundation 33 Stop Immorality on Television 34 Summit Scholarship Association 35 U.S. Secretary of State (Americana Project) 36 U.S. Industrial Council Educational Foundation 7 Veterans Conservative Packs 38 Virginia Right to Life, Inc. Washington Legal Foundation 39 Young America's Foundation 40 Western Goals MR. JAQUELIN E. TAYLOR AND MRS. NELLN MARIE TAILOR III) NON-DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS Page 7 1 2 3 4 5 1972-1981 Total 1972-1981 1972-1981 Contributions J.E.T. H.M.T. 1 American Conservative Union 2 American Security Council 3 American Sentinel 4 American Tax Reduction Movement 5 Americans Against Union Control of Government 0 Americans for an Effective Presidency 7 Americans for the National Voter Amendment 8 Americans United for Separation of Church & Stal 9 Americans United for Prayer in School 10 American Opinion Bookstore " American Party 12 Black Voters for Republican Congress 13 The John Birch Society 14 Campus Conservative Packs 15 Christian Crusade T.V. Ministry 16 Cities Service Political Action Committee 17 Clark Mountain Game Protection Association 8 Committee for a Conservative Virginia 19 Committee for a Free China 20 Committee for Survival of a Free Congress 21 Concerned Women for America 22 Congressional Victory Committee 23 Conservative Fund for Human Events 24 The Conservative Virginian 25 Conservatives Against Liberal Legislation 26 Corning Employees Political Action Committee 27 Council for Inter-American Security 28 Conservative Caucus 29 Fairness to the Presidency 30 Foreign Affairs Council 31 Fund for a Conservative Majority 32 Getty Oil Company Political Action Committee 33 Gun Control of America 34 Human Events 35 Independent Virginians for Political Action 36 The Ivy Club 7 Liberty Lobby 38 MR. JAQUELIN E. TAYLOR AND MRS. HELEN MARIE TAYLOR NON-DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS Page 8 1 2 3 4 5, 1972-1981 Total 1972-1981 1972-1981 Contributions J.E.T. H.M.T. 1 NRA Institute for Legislative Action 2 National Christian Political Action Committee 3 National Congressional Club 4 National Conservative Political Action Committee 5 National Political Action Coalition 6 National Review, Inc. 7 National Republican Congressional Committee 8 National Republican Senatorial Committee 9 National Republican Statesman 10 National Security Political Action Committee " National Taxpayer's Union 12 National Tax Limitation Committee 13 New Republican Victory Fund 14 Old Dominion Congressional Club 15 Orange County Republican Committee 16 Patriots Communication, Inc. J7 Pepsico Concerned Citizens Fund 18 The Pink Sheet 19 Republican National Committee 20 Republican National Convention 21 Republican Party of Virginia 22 Republican Presidential Task Force 23 Republican Senatorial Inner Circle 24 Republican Senate-House Dinner 25 Right to Life 26 Richmond Republican Committee 27 Second Amendment Foundation 28 The Spotlight 29 Sunbelt Good Government Committee 30 Taxpayer Action 31 U.S.A. Publishing Company, Inc. 32 U.S. Congressional Advisory Board 33 U.S. Senatorial Business Advisory Board 34 United Congressional Appeal 35 United States Defense Committee 36 Virginia Conservative Fund ,7 7 Virginia 38 MR. JAQUELIN E. TAYLOR AND MRS. HELEN MARIE TAYLOR IV) CONTRIBUTIONS TO POLITICAL CANDIDATES Page 9 1 2 3 4 5 1972-1981 Total 1972-1981 1972-1981 Contributions J.E.T. H.M.T. 1 Americans for Reagan 2 Ronald Reagan for President 3 Friends for Jim Abdnor 4 Ashbrook for Congress Committee, Ohio 5 Re-elect Senator Baker Committee, Tenn. 6 Tom Bliley for Congress, Va. 7 Bell for Senate, N.J. 8 Larry Brady Senate Committee, N.H. 9. Brown for Senator Committee 10 Friends of Jim Buckley, Conn. Senator 11 Friends for John Buckley, Va. House of Dal 12 Burger for Senate Committee 13 Campaigne for U.S. Senate, N.H. 14 James H. Campbell Va. House you 15 Canada for Lt. Governor, Va. 16 Howard H. Carwile, House of Delegates, Va. 17 Marshall Coleman for Attorney General, Va. 18 Friends of Stets Coleman, Va. 19 Friends of Jim Collins, Texas 20 Conlan for Senate Committee, Ariz. 21 Conservatives for Keating, N.Y. 22 23 David Crane for Congress Committee, Ind. Walter W. Craigie, JI., Committee, Val athy gue Phil Crane for Congress Committee, 11. 24 Crane for President Committee 25 Dalton for Governor Committee, Va. 26 Darden Campaign Fund, Va. 27 Denton for Senate, Ala. 28 Douglas for Delegate. 29 Durrette in '81 Committee, Val 30 East for Senate, N.C. 31 Edwards in '76 Committee 32 Friends of Keith Dolgaard 33 Farley for Lt. Governor, Va. 34 Friends for Fields for Congress, Texas 35 Paul Gann - U.S. Senate Committee, Calif. 36 Gilmore for House of Delegates, Va. ,7 Go: 38 MR. JAQUELIN E. TAYLOR AND MAS. HELEN MARIE TAILOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO POLITICAL CANDIDATES Page 10 1 2 : 4 5. 1972-1981 Total 1972-1981 1972-1981 Contributions J.E.T. H.M.T. 1 Col. E. C. Hooper, Orange Co. Bd. of Supvis, 2 Senator Gordon Humphrey, N.H. 3 Committee to Replace Jacob Javits, N.Y. 4 Woody Jenkins for Senate, La. 5 George W. Jones, House of Delegates, Va. 6 Art Kennedy for U.S. Senate 7 Ed Lane for Attorney General, Va. 8 John LeBoutillier for Congress, N.Y. 9 Friends of Don Lyon, ILL. senate 10 Lujan Re-election Committee 11 Lukens Campaign Committee 12 McClure for Senate 13 Nathan Miller for Lt. Governor, Va. 14 Roger Moure for Treasurer 15 Friends of Dick Obenshain Va. 16 Ben Partin for Delegate, Va. 17 Ron Paul for Congress, Texas 18 Howard Phillips U.S. Senate Committee, Mass. 19 Larry Pratt for Delegate, Va. 20 Richardson for U.S. Senate Committee 21 Kenneth Robinson for Congress, Va. 22 R. L. Sanford Election Fund aronge Co Supervisors 23 Saunders for Congress Committee 24 Schmitz-Anderson Presidential Committee 25 Scott for Senate, Va, 26 William E. Simon for President 27 Spence for Congress Committee, S.C. 28 Spruce for Congress 29 Sutton Campaign Fund, Va, House 7 Du 30 John M. Thoburn, State Senator, Va. 31 Robert L. Thoburn, General Assembly, Va. Del 32 Thomson for President Committee, N.H. 33 Friends of John Tower, Texas 34 Friends of Senator Thurmond, S.C. 35 Virginians for Byrd Committee, Sinator 36 Virginians for Dalton gov. ,7