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The original documents are located in Box 27, folder "National Security Council - General
(5)" of the Philip Buchen Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box 27 of the Philip Buchen Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
NSC
Tuesday 6/15/76
10:05 Mr. Buchen asked me to call Ed McCabe and tell
him that through NSC we have gotten the Ambassador
at the Embassy to send an Embassy official to meet
Mrs. Gerald Morgan when she arrives on the plane
in Barbados.
(Apparently the Morgans loved the West Indies so
much and had bought property down there and had
planned to build a home there.)
BeFORD LIBRERA
Tuesday 6/15/76
9:50 Ed McCabe called to tell Mr. Buchen
that Gerald Morgan died in the West Indies --
heart attack.
FORD LIBRARY
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 16, 1976
Dear Mr. Chairman:
This letter is in response to your request for comments on
H. Res. 1295.
It is our view that this resolution is an inappropriate instrument
for considering the kinds of activities set forth in H. Res. 1295.
We believe that, regardless of the country involved, information
on any activities such as those mentioned in H. Res. 1295 should
be dealt with only by the appropriate committees of Congress
with due consideration for protecting against public disclosure
of information which could be harmful to the nation's foreign
policy and national security. In addition, the adoption of
H. Res. 1295 would be wholly inconsistent with the purpose
of Section 662 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.
That provision, which resulted from the work of your Committee,
was enacted specifically to keep Congress advised of any infor-
mation such as that sought in the resolution of inquiry. If the
resolution is now adopted, it would vitiate the procedures set
up for this very purpose.
Based on the above consideration, it is our belief that approval
of the H. Res. 1295 by the Committee on International Relations
and the House of Representatives would be incompatible with
the public interest.
The Honorable Thomas Morgan
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C.
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THOMAS E. MORGAN, PA., CHAIRMAN
CLEMENT J. ZABLOCKI, WIS.
WILLIAM $. BROOMFIELD, MICH.
WAYNE L HAYS, OHIO
EDWARD J. DERWINSKI, ILL.
L. H. FOUNTAIN, N.C.
PAUL FINDLEY, ILL.
DANTE B. FASCELL, FLA.
JOHN H. BUCHANAN, JR., ALA.
CHARLES c. DIGGS, JR., MICH.
J. HERBERT BURKE, FLA.
ROBERT N. c. NIX, PA.
PIERRE S. DU PONT. DEL.
Congress of the United States
DONALD M. FRASER. MINN.
CHARLES W. WHALEN, JR., OHIO
BENJAMIN S. ROSENTHAL, N.Y.
EDWARD G. BIESTER, JR., PA.
LEE H. HAMILTON, IND.
LARRY WINN, JR., KANS.
LESTER L. WOLFF. N.Y.
BENJAMIN A. GILMAN, N.Y.
Committee on International Relations
JONATHAN B. BINGHAM, N.Y.
TENNYSON GUYER, OHIO
GUS YATRON, PA.
ROBERT J. LAGOMARSINO, CALIF.
ROY A. TAYLOR, N.C.
House of Representatives
MICHAEL HARRINGTON, MASS.
LEO J. RYAN, CALIF.
DONALD W. RIEGLE, JR. MICH.
Mashington, D.C. 20515
CARDISS COLLINS, ILL.
STEPHEN J. SOLARZ, N.Y.
HELEN S. MEYNER, N.Y.
DON BONKER, WASH.
GERRY E. STUDDS, MASS.
June 14, 1976
MARIAN A. CZARNECKI
CHIEF OF STAFF
The Honorable Gerald R. Ford
President of the United States
The White House
JUN 14 1976
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President:
I am writing to request your comments on a resolution
of inquiry which was introduced in the House on Friday,
June 11, 1976, and referred to the Committee on International
Relations.
Enclosed are two copies of the resolution, Res.
1295, directing the President to provide the House of
Representatives certain information with respect to any pay-
ment made by the United States to influence Italian politics.
As you know, the Committee must act on this resolution
within 7 legislative days beginning today. We will appreciate
receiving your comments as soon as possible but no later than
Thursday, June 17, 1976.
Sincerely yours,
Jhomas E. margan
Chairman
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Enclosure
CC: The Honorable Henry A. Kissinger
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H. RES. 1295
SESSION
IN THE HOUSE OF EPRESENTATIVES
Mr. Harrington
si? lited the following resolution; which was
referred to the Committee in
RESOLUTION
Recolved, That not later the 10 days after the date
of adoption of this resolution, the President shall furnish
to the House of Representatives the following information:
(1) Within 5 years preceding the date on which
information is furnished purment to this resolution
and if known, has any person (including any civilian
employee, member of the Armed Forces, or person under
contract) acting on behalf of the United States Govern-
ment or any agency or other instrumentality of the United
States Government paid or offered to pay any funds,
directly or indirectly--
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(A) 1.0 the Italian Christian Democratic party
or any member thereof, 10 any other political party
or any other political organization in Italy or any
member of any such party or organization, or to any
government official or any candidate for any local
or national political office in Italy; or
(B) to any newspaper, radio, television, ad-
vertising, or other media-related company or
entity (or any employee or agent thereof) which
has within its primary area of: impact any part of
Italy?
If SO, for each such instance, furnish the following
information to the extent known: the amount of funds
involved; the date on which payment of such funds was
offered and if such funds were paid, the date on which
such payment was made; the identity of any person to
whom payment was made and of the intended recipient
of such payment; the instrumentality of the United
States Government responsible for such payment; and
the circumstances surrounding such payment.
(2) If known, were any individuals (A) assigned or
otherwise attached to any United States embassy or
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other diplomatic mission, 1)J. (B) employed by my United
States or multinational corporation, involved in any
way in any payment or offer described in paragraph (1)
of this resolution? In addition, if known, were any funds
which were involved in any such payment illegally ex-
changed for foreign currency either before or after any
payment of such funds?
(3) Within 5 years proceding the date on which in-
formation is furnished pursuant to this resolution and
if known, has any person (including any civilian employee,
member of the Armed Forces, or person under contract)
acting on behalf of the United States Government or any
agency or other instrumentality of the United States
Government participated in any meeting, discussion, or
other contact with any national of Italy concerning the
use of any extraconstitutional means to solve the Italian
political crisis? If so, for each such instance, furnish
the following information to the extent known: the iden-
tity of any person taking part in any such contact with
an Italian national; the date. on which such contact was
made; the instrumentality of the United States Government
responsible for such contact; and the circumstances sur-
rounding such contact.
(4) Within 5 years preceding the date on which inturo
formation is furnished pursuant to this resolution BERE hand
if
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known, lins any person (including any civilian employee,
member of the Aired Forces, or person under contract)
acting on bchalf of the United States Covernment or any
agency or other instrumentality of the United States
Government (other than any person acting in the course
of an investigation of possible violations of any law
of the United States) discussed, orally or in writing,
with any United States or multinational corporation,
or any employee or agent thereof, any payment or the
offer of any payment of any funds, directly or indirectly,
to any individual or entity described in subparagraphs
(A) or (B) of paragraph (1) of this resolution?
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SESSION
RESOLUTION
Directing the President to provide to the House of Represen-
tatives certain information with respect to any payment
made by the United States to influence Italian politics.
By Mr. Harrington
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Referred to the
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Bicentannial)
June 16, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR: MILT MITLER
SUSAN PORTER
FROM:
PHIL BUCHEN T.W.B.
SUBJECT:
Presentation by Prime Minister Miki
of gift from the Japanese government
to the Kennedy Center
Between the time that the President meets with
Prime Minister Miki and the time of the luncheon
to be held afterwards, it is planned that the
Prime Minister will present a $3 million check to
the Kennedy Center for a new studio theater as the
major Bicentennial gift from the Japanese government.
Roger Stevens would very much like to have Mrs. Ford,
as Honorary Chairman of the Board of the Kennedy
Center, receive this gift at a brief ceremony which
could be attended by other members of the Board of
Trustees. Although Roger Stevens is now out of the
city and may not be back before June 30th, he advises
me that people in his office will be available to
assist in making the arrangements for attendance by
members of the Board of Trustees.
CC: General Scowcroft
Jeanne Davis
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 30, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR: JEANNE DAVIS
THROUGH:
PHIL BUCHEN
T.W.B.
FROM:
KEN LAZARUS
SUBJECT:
ACDA's 1975 Annual
Report to Congress
We have reviewed the subject report and offer the following:
(1) On page iv of the suggested Presidential letter of
transmittal, we would suggest the deletion of the second
sentence in the first full paragraph appearing on that page
which begins with the word "Reductions". Our fear is that
the statement could be quoted out of context to the detriment
of the President.
(2) Although we have less concern with the actual body
of the report, we have noted on the draft a number of statements
which might be deleted or modified which appear on pp. 2, 3,
4-5, 7, 9, 12, 13, and 139. Again, our concern is that these
statements could be quoted out of context.
I trust this satisfies your inquiry.
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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
June 24, 1976
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MEMORANDUM FOR: PHILIP W. BUCHEN
FROM:
Jeanne W. Davis nut
for
SUBJECT:
ACDA's 1975 Annual
Report to Congress
Attached is ACDA's Annual Report to Congress for calendar year
1975, together with a suggested Presidential letter of transmittal.
Section 50 of the Arms Control and Disarmament Act requires the
annual report and also requires that it be transmitted to the
Congress by the President.
The Report is overdue on the Hill. May we please have your con-
currence and/or comments by c.o.b. Tuesday, June 29.
Attachment
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 7, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR: JEANNE DAVIS
FROM:
PHILIP BUCHEN P.W.B.
SUBJECT:
Gold Mercury
International Award
In reference to your memo to me
on the above subject, I see no
problems if the organization is
not an arm of the Italian Govern-
ment.
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ADMINISTRATIVELY
CONFIDENTIAL
ATTACHMENT June 28, 1976
TO:
PHILIP BUCHEN
FROM:
JEANNE W. DAVIS
mut
SUBJECT:
for
Gold Mercury
Inte rnational Award
Could you please advise us if there
are any legal problems involved in the
President accepting an award of the
Gold Mercury.
Attachment
ADMINISTRATIVELY
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June 24, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR BRENT SCOWCROFT
FROM:
Mr. Clift
SUBJECT:
Gold Mercury International Award
The Department of State (at Tab II) informs you that the 1976 Gold
Mercury International Award has been conferred on the President
by Centre Giornalistico Annali, an Italian journalistic research center
in Rome, for his efforts at furthering US-Italian relations. Embassy
Rome reports that the center is a respectable organization. The
Presidents of Raly, France and the FRG, the Shah of Iran, the King
of the Belgians and Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands have received
the Gold Mercury in the recent past. The award is generally accepted
by the resident ambassader in Rome on behalf of the recipient.
State recommends approval for Ambassador Velpe to accept the Gold
Mercury on behalf of the President in ceremonies to be held in Rome in
September. X see no substantive policy problem with the President's
acceptance of the award and concur with State's recommendation that
Ambassador Velpe stand in for the President at the Rome ceremenies.
If you agree, the memorandum for Jeanne W. Davis' signature to State
at Tab A would authorize Ambassador Volpe to accept the award on the
President's behalf.
Alternatively, if you wish to bring the matter to the President's attention,
for decision, the memorandum for your signature at Tab I would do so.
RECOMMENDATION
That you approve the memorandum at Tab A for Jeanne W. Davis'
signature to State.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
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MEMORANDUM FOR
George S. Springsteen
Executive Secretary
Department of State
SUBJECT:
Gold Mercury International
Award to President
(S/S 7608509)
This is in reply to your memorandum of April 23, 1976 on the
above subject. Ambassador Velpe is requested to accept with
appropriate expressions of gratitude the 1976 Gold Mercury
International Award on the President's behalf at ceremonies to
be held in Rome in September. The Department of State is
requested to se inform Embassy Rome.
Jeanne W. Davis
Staff Secretary
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ACTION
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
Brent Scowcreft
SUBJECT:
Gold Mercury International Award
The Gold Mercury International Award has been conferred upon you
by Centro Giornalistico Annali, a respected Balian journalistic
research center in Rome, for your efforts to further US-Ralian
relations. The Presidents of Raly, France and the FRG, the Shah
of Iran, the King of the Belgians and Prince Bernhard of the
Netherlands have received the Gold Mercury in the recent past.
The award is generally accepted by the resident ambassador in Rome
on behalf of the recipient.
I recommend that you accept the Gold Mercury Award and authorize
Ambassador Velps to act on your behalf at award ceremonies to be
held in Rome in September.
RECOMMENDATION
That Ambassador Velpe accept the Gold Mercury Award on my bhhalf.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
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department OF STATE
STATE
Washington, D.C. 20520
April 23, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. BRENT SCOWCROFT
THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject: Gold Mercury International Award to
President Ford
The attached letter is from Cesare Marroni,
President of a journalistic research center in
Rome and at one time a press spokesman for
Roberto Tremelloni, a former Italian Minister
of Defense.
Embassy Rome reports that the Centro
Giornalistico Annali is a respectable organiza-
tion and that previous awards of this gold medal
have been accepted by ambassadors representing
their respective heads of state.
The Department of State recommends approval
for Ambassador Volpe to accept this award on
behalf of the President at an award ceremony to
be held in September.
the
George C. arthur S. Springsteen Bag
Executive Secretary
Attachment:
As stated.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
DIVISION OF LANGUAGE SERVICES
(TRANSLATION)
LS NO. 55852
MM/SvR
Italian
CENTRO GIORNALISTICO ANNALI
PALAZZO BRASINI
VIA FLAMINIA, 491
00191 ROME, ITALY
THE PRESIDENT
Rome, April 7, 1976
No. 1557
Excellency:
I am deeply honored to inform you that the Board of Directors of
the Gold Mercury International Award, with the unanimous consent of
the Awards Committee and the Honorary Board, has decided to offer the
President of the United States of America, Mr. Gerald Ford, a repro-
duction in fine gold of the emblem of the Gold Mercury International
Award. In the past, this award has been given to the President of the
Italian Republic, the Honorable Giuseppe Saragat, to the President of
the Federal Republic of Germany, Professor Gustav Heinemann, to the
President of the French Republic, Georges Pompidou, to His Majesty
Baudouin, King of the Belgians, and to His Highness Prince Bernhard of
Holland, all at Rome, and was given at Brussels in 1975 to His Imperial
Majesty Mohamed Reza Pahlevi, Shah of Iran.
DERALD R. FORD
His Excellency
John Volpe,
Ambassador of the
United States of America,
Rome.
2
The 1976 Gold Mercury International Award is being conferred on
President Ford for his steadfast and concrete personal contribution
to the development of his country and for international cooperation
aimed at strengthening trade relations among many nations, and expe-
cially between our two countries.
The gold emblem of the Gold Mercury-symbol of the award which is
now in its 16th edition-will be conferred next September in a meaning-
ful and solemn ceremony.
In the sincere hope that President Ford will accept this tribute,
he assured, Mr. Ambassador, of my respectful esteem and high consideration.
[Signature]
Grand Officer Cesare Marroni
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Centro Giornalistico Annali
417
Roma
00191 Roma 7 Aprile 1976
Palaxxo Brasini. Via Flaminia, 491
Il Presidente
Eel. 392613 394947
Sua Eccellenza
Prot.: n. 1557 CM/ra
John VOLPE
Ambasciatore degli
STATI UNITI D'AMERICA
ROMA
Eccellenza,
sono particolarmente onorato di informarLa che il
Consiglio di Presidenza del Gold Mercury International Award
con l'unanime consenso della Commissione Centrale di Assegna
zione e del Comitato Onorario di Presidenza, ha deciso di of
frire al Presidente degli Stati Uniti D'America Sig. Gerald
Ford, una riproduzione in oro zecchino dell'emblema del Gold
Mercury International Award, come donato nel passato a Roma
al Presidente della Repubblica Italiana, On. le Giuseppe Sara
gat, al Presidente della Repubblica Federale di Germania,
Prof. Gustav Heinemann, al Presidente della Repubblica Fran-
cese Georges Pompidou, a S.M. Baldovino dei Belgi, a S.A.
Principe Bernardo D'Olanda e a Bruxelles nel 1975 a S.M.I.
Mohamed Reza Pahlevi, Shah d'Iran.
Il Gold Mercury International Award 1976 viene con
ferito al Presidente Ford per il costante e concreto contri-
buto personale dato allo sviluppo del Suo Paese e per la col
laborazione internazionale protesa al rafforzamento dei rap-
porti commerciali tra molte Nazioni, con particolare riguar-
do ai nostri due Paesi.
&
runn
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Centro Giarnalistico Annali
foglio n. 2
L'emblema in oro del Gold Mercury - simbolo del
Premio an giunto quet'anno alla sua XVI edizione, sarà con
segnato nel settembre prossimo, nel corso di una signifi-
cativa e solenne ceimonia.
Augurandoci vivamente che il Presidente Ford vo
glia accogliere questo omaggio, gradisca, Signor Ambascia
tore, 1 senso della mia deferente stima e profonda consi-
derazione.
Gr. Uff. Chronney Marroni
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
7615367
1
Washington, D.C. 20520
July 22, 1976
Dor filing
UNCLASSIFIED
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. BRENT SCOWCROFT
THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject: Message of Thanks from King of Spain
(NSC Log No. 4128, July 17, 1976)
Attached is a copy with English translation
of a note from the King of Spain thanking President
Ford for his hospitality toward the King and Queen
during their recent state visit to the United
States. We believe no reply to this message is
necessary.
Duty M. Silvis
fn
C. Arthur Borg
Executive Secretary
Attachment: As stated
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UNCLASSIFIED
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 16, 1976
TO:
BRENT SCOWCROFT
FROM:
PHIL BUCHEN
P.
Ambassador Alba has asked that the
attached letter from His Majesty
King Juan Carlos be delivered to the
President.
I assume you will
provide a translation and then submit it.
GERALD R. FORD
CLASSIFICATION:
UNCLASSIFIED
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
REFERRAL
Date: July 17, 1976
NSC log # 4128
MEMORANDUM FOR:
C. Arthur Borg
7615367
Executive Secretary
Department of State
DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION:
To:
President Gerald R. Ford
From:
King Juan Carlos I
Date:
June 14, 1976
Subject:
ACTION REQUESTED:
Draft reply for:
President's Signature
White House Staff
Other
Direct reply
Furnish info copy
Dispatch
XXXX
Translation
XXXX Recommendations / Comments
Appropriate Handling
Other
Information
DUE DATE: July 24, 1976
COMMENTS:
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alim D.Gow
for Jeanne W. Davis
Staff Secretary
CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED
7615367
PALACIO DE LA ZARZUELA
14 de Junio de 1976
Señor Presidente,
Deseo manifestarle, en nombre de la Reina y mio propio,
nuestra mas sincera gratitud por su amable hospitalidad durante nuestra
reciente visita oficial a los Estados Unidos.
Siempre recordaremos con el mayor placer el afecto y
simpatía que Vd. y la Señora de Ford nos han demostrado, así como las
atenciones de que hemos sido objeto por parte de las autoridades y del
pueblo norteamericano. Estoy seguro de que su invitación a visitar los
Estados Unidos, al comienzo de mi reinado, ha venido a reforzar los
lazos de amistad y entendimiento que unen a nuestras dos Naciones.
Reciba, Señor Presidente, la expresión sincera de mi más
cordial amistad
FORD & GERALD LIBRARY
A Su Excelencia Gerald R. Ford
Presidente de los Estados Unidos de América
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
DIVISION OF LANGUAGE SERVICES
(TRANSLATION)
LS NO. 57590
WD/DT
Spanish
ZARZUELA PALACE
June 14, 1976
Mr. President:
I wish to express to you, on behalf of the Queen and
myself, our most sincere gratitude for your generous hospi-
tality during our recent official visit to the United States.
We shall always remember with the greatest pleasure the
friendliness and warmth that you and Mrs. Ford showed us, as
well as the courtesies extended to us by the authorities and
the people of the United States. I am sure your invitation
to visit the United States at the beginning of my reign has
strengthened the ties of friendship and understanding that
link our two nations.
Accept, Mr. President, the sincere assurance of my most
cordial friendship.
[s] Juan Carlos R.
His Excellency,
Gerald R. Ford,
President of the
United States of America.
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CONFIDENTIAL
May 10, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR PHIL BUCHEN
with
FROM:
Brent Scowcroft
SUBJECT:
Visit of King and Queen of Spain
This is in response to your memorandum of April 16 advising of the
Spanish Ambassador's interest in firming up the schedule for King
Juan Carlos' visit this June.
The Ambassador had made this interest known to the State Department
and a number of White House offices at the time. The President has
since taken the decision to participate in a return dinner at the Spanish
Embassy on June 3 and this decision has been conveyed to Ambassador
Alba by the Department of State. Needless to say, the Ambassador is
very pleased.
LIBRARY GERALD R. FORD
ADMINISTRATIVELY
CONFIDENTIAL
Self copy
done
2292
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 16, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BRENT SCOWCROFT
FROM:
PHIL BUCHEN
SUBJECT:
Visit of the King and Queen of Spain
Ambassador Alba is becoming somewhat uneasy about not
having enough time to prepare for the event on the
evening of June 3 which would be in response to the
State dinner being given by the President on June 2.
The Ambassador realizes that it may not be possible
for the President to take time for a return dinner,
but he would like to be able to settle upon one of the
following options:
1. A return dinner with both the President
and Mrs. Ford; or
2. A return dinner with Mrs. Ford present, or
3. A return dinner with the Vice President and
Mrs. Rockefeller taking the place of the
President and Mrs. Ford; or
4. A reception that the President and Mrs. Ford
would attend briefly; or
5. A reception that Mrs. Ford would attend; or
6. A reception which the Vice President and
Mrs. Rockefeller would attend in place of
the President and Mrs. Ford.
For options 1, 2, or 3, the invitations would be for a
dinner "In honor of the President of the United States
and Mrs. Gerald R. Ford," even though either or both
may not be able to attend.
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Under options 4, 5, or 6, the invitations would be
similar but would, of course, specify that it is a
reception. The Ambassador points out the long lead
time he will need to get invitations printed and mailed.
If you can provide me with the information, I would
like to pass it on to him.
FORD
NSC
THE WHITE HOUSE
(see Pres
WASHINGTON
scheduling
August 7, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BRENT SCOWCROFT
FROM:
PHILIP BUCHEN T.
Attached are a communication and enclosures
from Dillon Ripley, along with my acknowledgment.
I also attach a copy of an earlier letter to
Dillon from Bill Nicholson.
Anything you can do to help in arranging a visit
by the group to the White House on September 26
and in encouraging Henry and the Secretary-General
to become involved on October 1 will be much
appreciated.
LIBRARY GERALD P. FORD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 7, 1976
Dear Dillon:
Many thanks for your letter of July 26. I will do
what I can through Brent Scowcroft to encourage
participation by Secretary-General Waldheim and
Secretary Kissinger in the international conference
which the Smithsonian Institution will be sponsoring
on October 1.
Best personal regards.
Sincerely,
They Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
The Honorable S. Dillon Ripley
Secretary
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, D. C. 20560
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June 15, 1976
Dear Mr. Ripley:
Through the courtesy of Mr. Philip Buchen the
President has received your letter about the group
of foreign visitors who will be in Washington on
September 26 to participate in the Bicentennial
conference and his interest in arranging a time
for the President to meet them briefly.
While a time is not foresean when the President
could greet these visitors in view of his heavy
official schedule we will keep it in mind and if
this should change we will be in touch with you
immediately. We are bringing your desire for a
tour to the attention of the appropriate office.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
William W. Nicholson
Director
Scheduling Office
Mr. S. Dillon Ripley
Secretary
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, D.C. 20560
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The Honorable Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Buchen:
The Smithsonian Institution, as host to a major
Bicentennial conference on the theme "The United States
in the World" is deeply grateful for the interest of The
White House in receiving our guests on Wednesday afternoon,
September 29, for a private tour. Such a special gesture
of hospitality will mean a great deal to them, as well,
we are sure.
Enclosed, for your information, are copies of
correspondence attesting to our efforts to encourage the
Secretary of State and the Secretary-General of the United
Nations to participate in the closing ceremonies of the
conference.
Sincerely yours,
SDillo Riply
S. Dillon Ripley
Secretary
Enclosures
letter to the Secretary of State
letter to the Secretary-General
of the United Nations
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WASHINGTON.D.C
July 26, 1976
The Honorable
Kurt Waldheim
The Secretary-General of
the United Nations
New York, New York 10017
Dear Mr. Secretary-General:
Some months ago I had the pleasure of inviting you to
address the 300 distinguished scholars and other experts who
will be participating in a major Bicentennial conference on
the theme "The United States in the World." Those planning
the conference, the American Studies Association, the American
Council of Learned Societies, and the Smithsonian Institution,
were most grateful for your interest in the program, and we
continue to hope that you will be able to join us.
The schedule of activities for the closing day of the
conference has been changed somewhat. During the morning of
October 1, the conference guests will meet at the Smithsonian
to summarize and discuss what transpired during the week's
working sessions. At noon, the group will reconvene at the
National Press Club for a final luncheon, to be climaxed by
your address and a talk by The Secretary of State.
Your participation in this event would be greatly valued
by all concerned. We look forward to hearing that your
schedule can accommodate a Friday, October 1 luncheon with us.
Sincerely yours,
S. Dillon Ripley
S Dillar Replig
Secretary
Enclosures
lists of participants
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July 26, 1976
The Honorable
Henry A. Kissinger
The Secretary of State
The Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
Dear Henry,
The program schedule for the closing day of the 1976
International Conference, "The United States in the World,"
has been revised somewhat. During the morning of Friday,
October 1, the conference participants will meet at the
Smithsonian to summarize and discuss what transpired during
the week's working sessions. At noon, the group will
reassemble at the National Press Club for a final luncheon,
to be highlighted by your address and a talk on the work
of the United Nations by Secretary-General Waldheim.
Your participation in this event would be greatly
valued by all concerned, and I hope that the new timing and
setting will increase the chances of your joining us.
Sincerely yours,
Dillar
S. Dillon Ripley
Secretary
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The Smithsonian Institution, The American Studies Association,
The American Council of Learned Societies
announce their joint Bicentennial program
The United States in the W orld
An international conference examining American cultural influences in other societies
Daniel Aaron, for the American Council of Learned Societies
Program Committee:
William Goetzmann, for the American Studies Association
Nathan Reingold, for the Smithsonian Institution
In cooperation with the Council on International Exchange of Scholars, the National
Endowment for the Humanities, and the U.S. Department of State
September 26-October 1, 1976
Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 28, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
WILLIAM NICHOLSON
FROM:
PHIL BUCHEN P.
Attached is correspondence from S. Dillion
Ripley, Secretary, Smithsonian Institution,
who is requesting a visit for a group of
foreign guests, along with American hosts,
who will be in Washington to participate
in the Bicentennial conference, to the
White House Rose Garden to hear the
President and later to view the public
rooms.
As he indicates, a similar tour was arranged
this year for a group of International
Students, copy attached.
I have not responded to the Secretary and
would appreciate it if you would do so,
and kindly provide my office with a copy
of your reply.
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LIBRARY GERALD F. FORD
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
Washington. D.C. 20560
U.S.A.
The Honorable Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Chichen, Buchen
I understand that last year Justice Stewart arranged
through you for the highly successful International Student
Day to be observed by a visit to the White House rose
garden to hear the President, and later to admire the
public rooms. You will see by the enclosed copy of my
letter to Dr. Marrs that the Smithsonian now is requesting
a similar opportunity on behalf of several hundred dis-
tinguished foreign guests, along with American hosts, who
will be in Washington to participate in the Bicentennial
conference, "The United States in the World."
In view of the September 26 date being so close to
the election, I presume that President and Mrs. Ford would
be too busy to greet the visitors. The guests would be
delighted, of course, by a suprise if their schedule would
permit an appearance.
Sincerely yours,
Drin
S. Dillon Ripley
Secretary
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WASHINGTON
August 11, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BRENT SCOWCROFT
FROM:
PHIL BUCHEN P.
SUBJECT:
Army Special Operations
Field Office in Berlin
I am returning to you the Action Memorandum on
the above subject which has been prepared for
you to send to the President.
I do concur in the action recommended. I do,
however, point out that the National Security
Decision Memorandum which you recommend be signed
by the President has been drafted so as to call
for your signature rather than the President's,
and I assume that this was done in error.
LIBRARY GERALD ? FORD
MEMORANDUM
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
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9/4/16
SUBJECT:
Arab Boycott Legislation
We are faced with two probable pieces of anti-Arab boycott legislation
in the Tax Bill and in the Export Administration Act. Administration
officials (mainly Treasury and State) have maintained strong opposition
to such legislation as directed by you in May, but there appears to be
strong Congressional sentiment in favor of quite restrictive provisions.
We have reached a point where you may wish to review available
options. Briefly, these are:
-- Maintain a position of strong opposition, and express no interest
in associating the Administration with a compromise. In this
option, whatever emerges from the Congress would then be reviewed
by you in the context of your decisions on the overall Tax Reform
Bill and the Export Administration Act Extension Bill.
-- Signal the Administration's willingness to examine legislation
being proposed, and authorize Administration officials to try to
promote compromise. This would probably mean that we would
have to actively associate ourselves with one version against
another more stringent version, to minimize the damage. This
would be a major change in policy with its attendant consequences
in moderate Arab states.
-- A middle ground: Possibly a posture of passive acquiescence
on some pieces of legislation (e.g. g. a modified version of the Tax
Bill provision) while maintaining strong opposition to the most
damaging bills (e.g., the Rosenthal amendment to the Export
Act.)
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A discussion of pending legislation follows and possible courses
of action follow:
1. Tax Bill -- Ribicoff Amendment: The Senate Finance
Committee overwhelmingly adopted a Ribicoff amendment to the
Tax Bill designed to penalize U.S. firms complying with, or
participating in, the Arab boycott of Israel. The penalty for
broadly defined boycott-related activities by U.S. firms would
be denial of substantial tax benefits: DISC, foreign tax credits,
denial of deferral and foreign earned income exemption.
Last week, we continued to oppose this provision. Chairmen
Long and Ullman were inclined toward some compromise; in the
absence of an Administration proposal they went along. with a
compromise worked out that was adopted in only a "conceptual"
form this week (September 1). While details are lacking, the initial
assessments of this "compromise" indicate it is preferable to the
original Ribicoff Amendment (it limits tax sanctions to specific
transactions). There are indications since then that Senator Long
might still be interested in an Administration proposal. The confer-
ence reconvenes Wednesday, September 8 and could complete action
at this time.
2. Export Administration Act Extension Amendments: The Senate
passed this legislation on August 27 (65 to 11) with a Stevenson anti-
boycott amendment. The provisions would require public disclosure of
reports by U.S. firms (to the Commerce Department) of the receipt
of, and degree of compliance with, boycott-related requests and
prohibit boycott-related refusals-to-deal among U.S. firms.
The House bill, reported but not yet passed, contains a far more
restrictive Rosenthal/Bingham amendment regarding the boycott. This
provision would prohibit any compliance with boycott-related requests by
U.S. firms (the Stevenson bill would only require public disclosure of the
degree of compliance). While the Senate bill would prohibit one U.S.
firm from refusing to deal with another U.S. firm, the House version
would prohibit refusals-to-deal with a boycotted country, a business
or national of a boycotted country or any concern which has, does or
intends to do business with a boycotted country.
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Our original intention was to seek delay of the House bill in
committee long enough to preclude passage of anything but a simple
extension of the EAA authority (which expire September 30).
Chairman Morgan initially concurred in this strategy, but he was
forced to proceed with mark-up, at which time the Bingham-
Rosenthal amendment was adopted by a vote of 27 to 1. The bill
was ordered reported on September 1.
A last-ditch effort to have the bill sequentially referred to the
JCAE due to the nuclear export provisions is still possible. But
full House action could occur next week with a conference shortly thereafter.
OPTIONS
1. Continued opposition:
Pros
-- Such a position would have the virtue of consistency and
demonstrate the integrity of our arguments that legislation is
unnecessary, and highly adverse to our foreign policy interests.
-- In particular with respect to the tax bill, it maintains our
position that such boycott legislation is an inappropriate use of
our tax law for non-tax purposes -- a point on which Secretary
Simon feels especially strong.
-- It would demonstrate our reliability to Arab states; from a
foreign policy point of view, State has argued that it is preferable
for the Administration to remain firm despite the consequences,
than to be seen as "caving in".
-- Treasury and State believe that nothing will be gained at this
point by offering to compromise, because legislation, most likely
in unacceptable form, is inevitable.
Cons
-- We may be faced with the worst-case legislation in both
the Tax Bill and EAA.
-- A compromise might be successful in diluting the worst
aspects of proposed legislation.
-- Refusal to compromise risks simplistic criticism that the
Administration condones boycott practices.
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2. Signal an interest in compromise on both the Tax Bill and
the Export Administration Act. This would involve authorizing direct
Administration contact with Long to ascertain whether further com-
promise on the tax bill is still possible; if so, we need to have an
acceptable proposal which has not been developed. One possibility
would involve endorsement of the Stevenson version in the EAA, and
working on the new version of Ribicoff.
Pros
We are in a position where some boycott legislation is inevitable;
thus the effort to compromise could minimize the longer-term effects
on our ability to do business in the Arab world.
Cons
We sacrifice a strongly held past position and appear incon- -
sistent in the face of pressure.
-- An acceptable compromise is dubious.
If we stand firm and lose, the Arabs will take note of the strong
position we took. If we compromise and still lose, the Arabs will
take note of both our failure to stick with our position and the resulting
objectionable legislation.
If a compromise effort seems desirable, we have the following
possibilities:
1. R espond to Senator Long's desire for an Administration
Proposal on the Tax Bill, but resist the provisions of the Export
Administration Act, and be prepared for a veto.
-- We might obtain further modifications of the Ribicoff
amendment, achieving something we could live with.
-- Moreover, there is still a chance that House passage or the
conference on the EAA could still be delayed, and if not, the restric-
tions on nuclear exports may warrant consideration of a veto.
2. Alternatively, let matters run their course in respect to the
Tax Bill; but offer subtle or open endorsement of the Stevenson
approach in the EAA.
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-- Since conferees have alrady tentatively adopted a com-
promise formulation in the tax bill, it may be too late to make an
impact on this position but an endorsement of the Stevenson
amendment may be the only means of assuring that this version
rather than the harsher Bingham-Rosenthal version prevails in
conference.
Department Positions
As of now Secretaries Simon and Kissinger advocate opposing
any anti-boycott provisions. Secretary Richardson favors the
Stevenson Amendment as the least damaging.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 23, 1976
Dear Mr. Johnston:
Thank you for your letter of September 3 concerning
your fiancee, Miss Ileana Marina Zarifopol, and your
efforts to secure a marriage permit from the Romanian
Council of State.
In response to your request, I have confirmed with the
Department of State that steps are being taken in sup-
port of Miss Zarifopol's application. The consular
staff of the Embassy in Bucharest is well aware of
your fiancee's case and is making a continuing effort
on her behalf. The Embassy has intervened with the
Romanian Government on several occasions, reminding
them that the case continues to hold the interest of
a number of members of Congress.
I am advised by the Department that unfortunately a
delay of eight months or more is, in fact, not uncom-
mon before the Romanian Government will issue approval
for a marriage between a Romanian citizen and an
American. However, I am also assured that persistence
through the channels already being used to press for a
favorable decision on your behalf normally leads to
approval. I have urged the State Department to con-
tinue pursuing the matter until you and your fiancee
obtain the approval you seek.
Sincerely,
Philip
Counsel to the President
Mr. Kenneth R. Johnston
Professor of English
Associate Dean
College of Arts & Sciences
Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana 47401
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 23, 1976
MEMO FOR:
PHIL BUCHEN
Bobbie
FROM:
BOBBIE KILBERG
On September 8, you asked me to handle
a letter to you from Kenneth Johnston.
I did so and received the attached memo
from Jeanne Davis today. Luraner has
typed the NSC suggested draft response
in final form, and I recommend you
sign it. (TabA)
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NSC# 5036
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
(Correspondence Referral)
Date: September 22, 1976
TO:
BOBBI GREENE KILBERG
FROM:
JEANNE W. DAVIS unt
for
REFERENCES
To: Philip Buchen
Date: September 3, 1976
Kenneth R. Johnston, Associate Dean, College of
From: Arts and Sciences. Indiana University
Subject:
Writes to ask that Mr. Buchen have the President intercede
with Romanian officials to obtain permission for Mr. Johnston
to marry a Romanian citizen.
Comment:
This is in response to your memorandum to Bud McFarlane
of September 8, 1976.
A draft reply is attached at Tab A. The incoming letter is
attached at Tab B.
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WASHINGTON
September 8, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BUD MCFARLANE
Blive
FROM:
BOBBIE GREENE KILBERG
Attached is a letter which Phil Buchen received from
Kenneth Johnston, a professor of English at Indiana
University. Johnston is seeking permission from the
Rumanian Council of State to marry his fiance and to
have her emigrate from Rumania to the United States.
What if anything could we properly do on Mr. Johnston's
behalf?
Attachment
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GERALD
LIBRARY
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Department of English
BALLANTINE HALL
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA 47401
September 3, 1976
TEL. NO. 812-337-8224
UNIVERSITY OBSERVES
AMERICAN
1776-1978
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Mr. Philip Buchen
Counsel to the President
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Buchen:
I am writing to ask a political favor--something I have never
done. Furthermore, I am presuming to write to you on the basis of
an extremely remote "connection" between us. Although I'm embarrassed
to be doing this, I assure you it is only because it is for me a life-
or-death matter.
I am the nephew of George B. Nelson of Grand Rapids. During a
recent family reunion when everyone was reminiscing about "who knew
Jerry Ford 'way back when," my uncle said he had been in something
called the Dutch Tavern Club when plans were being laid for Mr. Ford's
first run-for Congress. He mentioned your name, and told about some
incident just after the war when you and he were trying to get the
O.P.A. to loosen its price controls. I don't know if you recall my
uncle, or how much he might have been exaggerating. He later ran un-
successfully for mahor, and had a son just my age who died of cancer
at about age 14; we had been like brothers. Another uncle of mine,
Ted Johnston (formerly with Winters & Crampton and the Jarvis Corp.)
was also at the reunion, and seemed to recognize what my Uncle George
was talking about. Neither of them know I am writing to you. I lived
in Grand Rapids from 1943 to 1949 when my late father, Martin M. John-
ston, was among other things director of the Central Reformed Church
choir and the Schubert Club.
Whatever the status of these unimportant recollections, I am pre-
suming on them to ask you if you could get President Ford to say only
the word or two that would be needed to help me get my fiancee out
of Eastern Europe.
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FORD
Since last March she has been trying to get permission from the
Romanian Council of State to marry me. The excellent staff of the
LIBRAR
U.S. Embassy has been doing everything they can to get action on the
case, but so far to no avail. Now, as you know, hearings are being
held in Congress for the renewal of Romania's MFN treaty with the
U.S. I am fearful that once this treaty is renewed the Romanian
government will not feel greatly obliged to take any prompt action
on pending marriage and emigration cases, but might be content to let
them hang until the next treaty-renewal, or until the Belgrade con-
ference on the Helsinki agreement, scheduled for next summer.
I cannot easily face the prospect of waiting so long. I believe
Johnston: Buken (page 2)
intervention. First, I am older (38) than the normal applicant in
this situation. Second, I have two 6-year-old boys by my first
marriage. I am caring for them myself, but they sorely need the
presence of a stepmother in the home. Third, one of the boys is
an adopted bi-racial child, and this raises extra problems that
make the establishment of a normal domestic environment crucial.
For myself, since I am in love, I suppose I could say, romantically,
that I could wait forever; but for my boys I must plead some
special consideration.
I know very well that it is not usual for the President to
intervene on behalf of particular individuals. But I also know
that were he to say a single sentence on this matter either to
Romanian Ambassador Corneliu Bogdan or to U.S. Ambassador Harry
Barnes, the case would be resolved almost immediately, as a presi-
dential or diplomatic courtesy.
Needless to say, there is no particular problem at issue in
my fiancee's application. If she lived in a free country we'd have
been married long ago. It is simply the policy of the Romanian
government to discourage marriages with foreigners by making people
wait until they get discouraged. As you might guess from all I have
invested in this, we are not about to become discouraged. The U.S.
Embassy says 8 months is the "normal" waiting time in these cases.
All I am asking, in fact, is assurance of this "hormal" treatment:
8 months from March is November, which means I could go to Bucharest
to marry her during Thanksgiving vacation. (Then, of course, she
has to wait again for permission to emigrate, but this is "only" about
two months.)
If you could give some help in this desperate situation, we
would be eternally grateful. My fiancee's name is Ileana Marina
Zarifopol and her file number at the Romanian Council of State is:
II/A 10484 1976. She has already been approved by the U.S. Immi-
gration Service (File No. A22 280 689). Our case is well known by
the Embassy staff in Bucharest, and I am personally friendly with
Ambassador Barnes. But almost nothing is accomplished in Romania
without political influence, and the present case is no exception.
I shook the President's hand during his visit to Bucharest in
July of '75, amusing him by saying I was the "Furniture City" dele-
gate.. I hope you will not take amiss my efforts to play upon old
G.R. memories in hopes of rescuing my/from the snarls of Communist
bureaucracy.
Sincerely
R.
Kenneth KRJohnson (R. Johnston
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
10/20/76
Laura said Mr. Buchen
sent to General Scowcroft
a letter he had received
from a fellow in Rhodesia
a couple of weeks ago,
and it had stayed on his
desk for a while and then
went into his outbox
now they can't find it.
I took down a copy of the
attached.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Evensor, Chas.
WASHINGTON
October 12, 1976
Dear Bob:
It was heartwarming to read the letter
written to you by Mr. Wetmore of
Rhodesia. I have passed it on to
General Brent Scowcroft, the President's
Adviser on National Security Affairs.
I am jealous that Bunny is having the
opportunity to see you and Miriam this
week. I only wish I could be there
also; but, as you can imagine, we are
very busy here.
Very best regards.
Sincerely,
Thil
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. Charles R. Evenson
Exhibitors Building
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49502
LIBRARY GERALD FORD
2 Wetmore Close,
Highlands,
RHODESIA.
for
September 26, 1976,
Dear Bob,
It has been some time since we last
corresponded but the speed with which events have
been taking place over the past couple of months
has made writing hardly necessary or appropriate.
However, I feel the point has been reached for me
to firop you a line.
Unless my imagination is fooling me
and at the risk of appearing naive, I believe Dr.
Kissinger has proved to be a great friend of Rhodesia.
For him and the United States to have become involved
in our problem has been well worth all the anxiety
we have been through. Indeed I see the hand of
providence in the fact that we did not reach a settle-
ment earlier and the tribulation we have endured
has cemented an even stronger foundation on which to
field
our future. There are still problems to be faced and
overcome but the goal to which we have been and are
striving is now so much mora purposeful. My faith in
the great future before us is stronger than ever.
My only fear has been that Marxism
would overtake us but only because of the Soviet
machinations of evil so close to our borders - the
great armoury of captured war materiel of Russian
origin used by the terrorists is staggering proof
of this. Intuition tells me we will no longer have
to deal with this risk with one hand tied behind
our back.
The primary purpose of this letter.
Bob, is to thank you for the vahuable part you have
played in helping to bring about the new situation.
The world-wide attention which has been given to the
issue for so long will ensure the events of the past
few days becoming of historical significance.
In case you should picture otherwise,
may I say that the whole country has reacted very
calmly so far with no manifest signs of jubilation
or opposition : a good augury.
Monica joins se in sending you and
all your good friends our very best wishes.
Sincerely,
Dick
(R B N Wetmore)
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Mr. Charles R. Evenson,
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Exhibitors Building,
Grand Rapids, MICHIGAN 49502
NSC
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 26, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BRENT SCOWCROFT
FROM:
PHIL BUCHEN T.
On Thanksgiving Day, the EPS received
delivery from Dick Gregory of the attached
documents contained in an envelope addressed
to the President, which is also attached.
I assume a reply should be sent by the
President or, in his behalf, and that it
should be drafted by you.
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Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1976.
President Gerald Ford
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear President Ford,
On this Thanksgiving Day, I am leading a demonstration
to call attention to the inhumane conditions under which
Black South Africans are now living. It is my hope that
America with all its wealth and abundance will reach out
to those suffering under white minority rule in South Africa.
The United States has always been an example of freedom and
democracy in the western world, therefore it would be fitting
at this time if our government would lend moral and spiritial
support to those political leaders in South Africa who are
working for a positive change. It would also be appropriate
if our government would display some concern to those helpless
victims of apartheid who continue to fear for their lives
while attempting to gain social, economic, and political
freedom.
Our presence at the White House and at the South African
Embassy today indicates our genuine love and concern for our
fellow brothers and sisters in South Africa. We hope that
you will encourage continued American concern.
May you and your family have a most enjoyable holiday.
Peace and Love,
Dick stab Gregory Deeped
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THANKSGIVING DAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1976
We are here, as much in prayer as in protest, to say to the
world on this day for giving thanks, that we are grateful that,
physically and spiritually, we are able to ask God and His people
all over the world to consecrate this day as a holy day, not merely
a holiday. We are here on behalf of those courageous and suffering
South Africans who have been jailed, beaten, ostracized and villified,
jailed, made the victims of false charges and false "suicides" in
jail as punishment for their crime of speaking, writing, acting and
otherwise witnessing for justice. South Africa today is the last
bastion of bigotry on this planet where racial injustice is undergirded
by immoral and inhuman laws. It is the last outpost in the world
which -by statute- forbids decent and natural communion between
people whose skin color differs. South Africa is to the world what
Mississippi once was to America. So long as law immundated inhumanity
in Mississippi, it was difficult for the world to understand that law-
ful prejudices in places like Mississippi camouflaged unlawful bigotry
in Boston and Louisville, Kentucky and scores of other so-called
enlightened cities, many of them in the North once believed to be
liberal. We pledge to continue to work and speak and pray and demon-
strate not only against South Africa and its racialism, but also
against those supporting forces here in America and elsewhere in the
world. Dr. King spoke of injustice anywhere being a threat to in-
justice everywhere. John Donne emphasized that no man is an island
and, although we hear people in high places proclaiming peace in our
nation there is no peace for peace - as it has been truly said -
is not merely the absence of war but the presence of justice. We
ask all who love honor and justice and peace to witness in whatever
way they can for the salvation of South Africa's beleagured people
and for the land they love well enough to express that love in
defiant and martyred suffering.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Dick Gregory, 617:224-6706
Plymouth, Mass. 02360
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 17, 1977
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BRENT SCOWCROFT
FROM:
PHILIP W. BUCHEN T!
SUBJECT:
NSDM 335
With this memorandum, I am returning to you the
draft memorandum that you had proposed for the
President which deals with NSDM 335 and the
original of your memorandum to the President of
August 12, 1976, bearing the initials of the
President.
In addition, I am returning the copy furnished
me of the Bob Ellsworth letter to you dated
January 14, 1977. It is my understanding from
the discussions we had this morning that you
will cover this matter, along with another matter,
in an instrument to be signed by the President
which will direct that the issues involved be
studied by the appropriate officials. Unless I
hear from you to the contrary, I will not take
any further steps in regard to the matter dealt
with in the materials I am returning.
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CC: Sam Hoskinson
FORDO & LIBRARY GERALD