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The original documents are located in Box 40, folder "Personnel - Presidential
Appointments by Name, H-J" of the Philip Buchen Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential
Library.
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LEE 1. PARK
GERALD D. MORGAN
EDWARD A. McCABE
K. MARTIN WORTHY
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LAW OFFICES
CHARLES D. HAMEL (1881-197C
FULLER HOLLOWAY
ARTHUR PETER, JR.
BENJ. H. SAUNDERS (1894-1973
HENRY ROEMER McPHEE
HAMEL, PARK, Mc CABE & SAUNDERS
GLENN L. ARCHER, JR.
WM. H. BRADFORD, JR.
1776 F STREET, N.W.
JOHN W. PETTIT
LAMBERT H. MILLER
RICHARD M. ROBERTS
ARTHUR L. QUINN
JOHN P. BANKSON, JR.
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20006
CHARLES W. NYQUIST
ARTHUR LEE QUINN
COUNSEL
STUART C. WHITE
TELEPHONE (202) 785-1234
JOHN G. DEGOOYER
BERNARD T. RENZY
JEROME P. WEISS
CABLE ADDRESS: HAMEL
MARK SULLIVAN III
ANTHONY J. THOMPSON
TELEX: 440374 TALY-UI
JOHN H. SPELLMAN
A. FAXON HENDERSON, JR.
MICHAEL C. DURNEY
CHARLES M. BRUCE
December 12, 1975
LOUISE A. SUNDERLAND
JOE DIXON EDGE
JEFFREY M. PETRASH
J. GARY McDAVID
The Honorable Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Phil:
The enclosed Press Release will identify William R.
Haley, an old friend of mine who would like to be considered
for appointment to the Civil Aeronautics Board.
I have known Will, well and favorably, since the days
when he worked as an assistant to Senator John Sherman
Cooper of Kentucky. I'm sure others, including Senator
Cooper, will follow up with their own views on his fitness.
Meanwhile, if you think well of it I'd be grateful if you
could move these papers into the hands of those at the White
House who are officially concerned with these appointments.
Look forward to seeing you soon -- and hope you and
Bunny will have a very happy Christmas.
Sincerely
Ex
Edward A. McCabe
EAM:vap
Enclosure
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD
AMOUNT * * * FORTATION
WASHINGTON, D.C.--20591
*
*
BOARD
Safety Information
For Release:
SB 72-25
IMMEDIATE
(202) 426-8787
Monday, April 17, 1972
Office of the Chairman
President Richard M. Nixon has nominated William R.
Haley, Legislative Assistant to Senator John Sherman Cooper
(R) of Kentucky for a five-year term as a Member of the
National Transportation Safety Board.
Mr. Haley replaces Board Member Oscar M. Laurel who
has been serving on an interim basis since his term expired on
December 31, 1971.
For over eight years he served as Legislative Assistant
to Senator Cooper, and during the year 1966, Mr. Haley acted
as Minority Counsel to the Republican members of the Senate
Public Works Committee. He is a graduate of Princeton
University, A. B., 1945, and of the Harvard Law School, LLB.,
1948, and is a member of the Bar of the District of Columbia.
Prior to serving with Senator Cooper, Mr. Haley, was in
private law practice and an attorney with the International
Division of the Mobil Oil Company, New York City. During
the period 1955 to 1959, he was staff attorney first with the
Federal Trade Commission, and then with the Securities
Exchange Commission. He has lectured on Anti-trust law
and S.E. C. practice at St. John's University Law School in
New York.
He is married to the former Marguerite Jamieson of Toledo,
Ohio. They have two children, Amelia, age 5, and Hutchinson,
age 4.
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April 28, 1975
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
KEN LAZARUS
FROM:
PHILIP BUCHEN
SUBJECT:
Nomination of Nm. Harrop
Attached is a duplicate of a letter sent to
Secretary Kissinger which came addressed to
me. I see another copy went to Don Rumsfeld,
in addition to its going to the Attorney
General, etc.
Kindly check the personnel file on this
nominee and suggest what, if any, action
we should take in regard to the charges
made.
Attachment
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Personnel appointments
Hatfield,
Dale
Thursday 1/8/76
12:25 Abbott Washburn called to say that the matter with
Dale Hatfield has had a happy ending and they have
a green light on it. Your call to Doug Bennett
helped a lot.
They have been able to work everything
out and won't have to send anything to Cong. Moss.
He wanted to thank you again for all your help.
FORD is LIBRARY GERALD
Thursday 1/8/76
12:25 Abbott Washburn called to say that the matter with
Dale Hatfield has had a happy ending and they have
a green light on it. Your call to Doug Bennett
helped a lot.
They have been able to work everything
out and won't have to send anything to Cong. Moss.
He wanted to thank you again for all your help.
noted
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NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION
NA FORM 1429 (1-98)
DALE N. HATFIELD
Dale N. Hatfield was born in Dayton, Ohio, February 9, 1938.
He graduated from Case Institute of Technology (now part of
Case-Western Reserve University) in June 1960 with a B.S.
degree in Electrical Engineering. He attended Purdue
University and received an M.S. degree in Industrial Manage-
ment in August 1961. Since receiving the M.S. degree,
Mr. Hatfield has completed graduate-level courses in
Operations Research, Mathematics, Business, Systems
Engineering, Communications, and related fields.
Mr. Hatfield started as a Production Engineer with Stewart-
Warner Electronics in Chicago, Illinois, and subsequently was
was promoted to Assistant Chief Inspector. In 1963, he
joined the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences as
an Electronic Engineer. He was involved in three major
endeavors: (1) the U.S. Navy's SS-267 Program, (2) the
development of a computer-based service to supply timely
forecasts of radio conditions and (3) the U.S. Coast
Guard's National Data Buoy Project. Mr. Hatfield was
the project leader for the latter and also during that
time served as general consultant to the USCG Office of
Communication on a contract status.
In 1971, he was promoted to Acting Chief of the Electro-
magnetic Compatability Analysis and Development Group,
where he was involved in establishing a program in support
of spectrum management for the Office of Telecommunications
Policy (OTP). In late 1971, he joined the Policy Support
Division (PSD) of the Office of Telecommunications as a
Senior Analyst, and was subsequently promoted to Deputy
Chief of the Boulder detachment. In PSD, he had directed
major studies in the domestic satellite, common carrier,
land mobile radio, and disaster warning areas in support
of OTP. In 1974, Mr. Hatfield transferred to the Office
of Studies and Analysis at OTP where he became Deputy
Chief of that newly established Office. In 1975, he moved
to the Office of Plans and Policy at the Federal Communi-
cations Commission where he was engaged primarily in
mobile radio, common carrier and spectrum management
activities. In September of 1975, Mr. Hatfield was named
Acting Chief of the Office of Plans and Policy.
CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM
TO:
WHITE HOUSE PERSONNEL OPERATION
FROM:
SUBJ: APPOINTMENT CLEARANCE REQUEST
CLEARANCE REQUESTED - -
FBI
HILL
FIELD
WHPO USE ONLY
FULL NAME
SSN
GRADE/LEVEL AND TYPE OF APPOINTMENT
APPOINTMENT DATE (WHPO Use Only)
DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY
CITY AND STATE
POSITION TITLE
Enter below the following specific information:
Political Affiliation
Voting Address
Mailing Address
Ethnic Background
Sex
Date and Place of Birth
New position
or replacing
who is
NOTE: Also attach completed, up-to-date and legible Standard Form 171 (Application for Federal Employment).
RECOMMENDED BY
SIGNATURE OF SUBMITTING OFFICIAL
TITLE
DATE
FORM 8 (REV. 4.73)
GSA DC 73.11629
CONFIDENTIAL CLEARANCE PROCESSING FORM FOR CERTAIN EXCEPTED POSITIONS
Candidates Name:
Position:
Grade:
Type of Appointment:
Department/Agency:
Registration:
(1)
SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Clearance Granted, if any:
Date:
Type of Investigation:
Investigating Agency :
CONGRESSIONAL CONCURRANCES:
(State & District of Candidate's Registration or Domicile)
Senator
Date:
Remarks:
Senator
Date:
Remarks:
Representative:
Date:
Remarks:
(Ranking GOP Members on Appropriations Subcommittes (A) and Legislative (L) Committees)
Senator (A)
Date:
Remarks:
Senator (L)
Date:
Remarks:
Representative (A)
Date:
Remarks:
Representative (L)
Date:
Remarks:
STATE CONCURRANCES:
State GOP Contact
Date:
Remarks:
other Key Contact
Date:
Remarks:
This form was completed and/or approved by:
date:
This form was approved by:
date:
(1) If registration is other than Republican, attached a full, detailed explanation of the reasons for the proposed action.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 16, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DOUGLAS BENNETT
FROM:
PHILIP BUCHEN
it)
Attached is a letter to me from Judge Healey
of the Family Court of Rhode Island together
with his enclosures which are probably
duplicates of material you already have.
My impression of this gentleman when I met
him was very good, and I hope he can be given
favorable consideration for the position in
question.
Attachment
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 16, 1976
Dear Judge Healey:
Upon receiving your letter of July 9, I
have conveyed to the Director of
Presidential Personnel your interest in
the National Advisory Commission for
Juvenile Justice.
The letters sent to the President by the
Mayor of Rhode Island and by Members of
the Rhode Island Congressional Delegation
would have been referred to this office,
and I know this material will be given
careful consideration.
I thank you for your kind comments about
the meeting we had when you and John
Steketee were together in my office.
Very best wishes.
Sincerely,
Philen Philip/W. Buden Buchen
Counsel to the President
The Honorable Edward V. Healey, Jr.
Associate Justice
Family Court of Rhode Island
Providence, Rhode Island
Family Court of Rhode Island
Providence
V. HEALEY, JR.
SOCIATE JUSTICE
July 9, 1976
Mr. Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Buchen:
Last year you were very gracious to allow me
and Judge John Steketee a few minutes of your most
valuable time. I shall never forget the experience
because, as you recall, the night before the "Maya-
guez Incident" occurred.
Since that time, Judge Steketee has' been most
generous in recommending my name to you for a possi-
ble appointment to the Federal Bench. However, I
hasten to advise you that even assuming that I might
be in the zone of consideration, I would not be in
a position to accept the appointment because of the
financial implications regarding my personal judicial
retirement in Rhode Island. Also, my strong interest
is in the area of juvenile justice.
.y
The President will be appointing or reappointing
members on the National Advisory Commission for
Juvenile Justice in the very near future. I would
:d
certainly be pleased if I could be considered for
ves
such an appointment. I have written to the Rhode
Island Congressional delegation, all of whom are
members of the Democratic party, and they have
graciously endorsed my candidacy.
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In addition, Mayor Cianci, who will head the
Rhode Island GOP Convention to Kansas City, has given
me a warm endorsement.
I certainly would appreciate any support you
could give me in this matter.
Sincerely yours,
Edward Ensured V. Healey, Jr. Healeh)
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MEMORANDUM
September 13, 1974
TO:
Frank Pagnotta
FROM:
Jay French
The enclosed resume is from a young
lady whom I personally know. she is
very bright and able and I urge your
consideration.
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MEMORANDUM
September 13, 1974
TO:
White House Personnel Office
FROM:
Jay French
The enclosed resume is from a young
lady whom I personally know. She
is very bright and able and I urge
your consideration.
FORD is LIBRARY GERALD
6900 Barrett Lane
Bethesda, Maryland 20014
September 10, 1974
Mr. Jay French
Office of the Legal Counsel
to the President, Mr.
Philip W. Buchen
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Jay:
Pursuant to your conversation with my
mother, I am enclosing herewith my resume for your
perusal.
Any consideration which you could afford
my application for employment would be greatly appre-
ciated.
Sincerely,
Joann Hermann
Jo Ann Hermann
Enclosure
FORD A LIBRARY 07V830
Jo Ann Hermann
6900 Barrett Lane
Bethesda, Maryland 20014
652-8699
Personal Data:
Birth: 9/16/50
Health: Excellent
Height: 5'7" Weight: 120 lbs.
Education:
Ohio Wesleyan University (1968-1972)
Delaware, Ohio 43015
B.A. in Political Science; minor in Sociology and Psychology
Activities: Co-Chairman, Ohio Wesleyan Mock National Convention 1972
Member, Delta Gamma National Fraternity
Special Honors:
Dean's List
Walt Whitman High School (1965-1968)
Bethesda, Maryland 20034
ITT Business Institute (August - September 1972)
Bethesda, Maryland 20014
Experience
June 20, 1973 to July 18, 1974:
Secretary to U.S. and French tax consultants, Arthur Andersen International,
Paris, France. General secretarial duties including typing and shorthand;
assist in the preparation of U.S. and French tax returns and TVA returns;
translation of French reports and letters into English; review, revision
and final approval of all reports and letters written in English by French
tax managers; preparation of client billings.
October 20, 1972 to June 1, 1973:
Assistant to the Executive Secretary, Cost of Living Council, Washington, D.C.
It was my responsibility to perform a variety of administrative tasks and
special projects in support of the Office of Executive Secretariat: research,
analysis, and preparation of various studies and reports to be used by my
superiors; coordination and preparation of materials for Cost of Living Council
Cabinet-level meetings; liaison between CLC Cabinet members and Office of
Executive Secretariat.
September 19, 1972 to October 19, 1972:
House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary, Washington, D. C.
I was employed. in a research and secretarial position. It was necessary
for me to be fully informed, through extensive research, of the major
aspects of House bills, acts, and reports emanating from the Judiciary
Committee, and to respond to Congressional office inquiries regarding
particular points of those bills.
June to September, 1971:
Member of staff, Office of Senator Charles McC. Mathias, Jr. (R-Md),
Washington, D. C. My particular area of concentration was in the division
of Maryland Projects and Employment where I acted as a liaison between
residents of Maryland and the government agencies, both on the state and
federal levels. It was my responsibility to answer constituent correspon-
dence, indirectly through letters, and personally, in an attempt to assist
them with various problems.
June to September, 1970:
Intern in the Office of Senator Charles McC. Mathias, Jr. (R-Md). As an
intern, it was to my advantage to be delegated various duties within the office
to broaden my understanding of the functions performed in a Congressional
Office. My duties consisted of researching legislation, answering constituent
correspondence, typing, and greeting constituents.
August, 1968:
Page in the Republican National Convention.
May, 1968:
Page in the Federation of Republican Women's National Biennial Convention.
References: furnished upon request.
Special abilities: investigative research; public communications; fluent
in the French language; knowledge of German; typing, 60 w.p.m.; speedwriting,
90 w.p.m.; dictaphone; magcard machine; calculator and adding machine.
Personnel
Pres. appts
Friday 3/7/75
Hodson
4:50 Doug Metz was wondering if you might be able to
Hen
to check on the possibility of Gen. Hodson's appointment
to the Court of Military Appeals. Apparently there must
be some question of whether he qualifies as a civilian.
There is a big head of steam -- lot of people sending in
letters of support. Friends have been quite vocal in
his behalf. He doesn't want them to go to bat for him
if he isn't qualified.
Mr. Metz said the General is excellent and wondered if
you could inquire as to his status.
FORD LIBRARY is DERALD
memorandum
domestic COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON THE RIGHT OF PRIVACY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20504
To: Phil
August 23, 1974
From: Dong
Subject: Ben. ) Cenneth Hodson
Seneral Hodson's name has been
advanced for the vacamey of Chief Judge,
U.S Count J Melitary Cappeals.
the nominee, Hodson's Commission
Chairman Judge Christian withdraw his
name because he did not want to move
to Washington Christen recommends Hodson.
Hodson, although a farmer Anony career the
Come from life".
statutory requirement that the judg GERATO GERALD FORD LIBRARY
officer, is retired and probably Court's meets
Modson is aller was a principal architect
of the Uniform Code of miletay Justice and should receive the
form nomenation. Savorable Consideration Doug by those responsible for
Personnel Pres
appts.
Hoguet,
Peter
January 22, 1975
Dear Mr. Hoguet:
Following receipt of your letter of
December 19, I did express to the Director
of the White House Personnel Office your
interest in becoming a member of the U.S.
Railway Association. Earlier I had passed
on to the White House Personnel office the
folder you had prepared concerning your
background, which you had sent me in
September.
Undoubtedly, when you are again in the city,
I shall be seeing you at the University Club.
Sincerely yours,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. Peter W. Hoguet
Attorney and Counselor at Law
15 West 55th Street
New York, New York 10019
PWBuchen:ed
GERALD FORD LIBRARY
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Eva:
Gassants Bill Wather,
beeping copy of
to acknowledge.
letter only form
P. to 12/30/74
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PETER W. HOGUET
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
15 WEST 55TH STREET
NEW YORK, N. Y. 10019
(212) 765-6436
December 19, 1974
Honorable Philip Buchen, Esq.
Counselor to the President
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. Buchen:
I met you briefly at the White House and more recently a few
times at the University Club and I hope you don't think it presumptuous
of me in writing to you.
I am interested in the possibility of becoming a director on the
U.S. Railway Association Board of Directors.
I have been recommended as a nominee for director by several
organizations representative of shipping interests including large and
small shippers.
I am writing to you as I want your would office to have a record of my
interest in the position and to ask if you be kind enough at the appropriate
time to endorse my candidacy.
I would appreciate it very much if you would assist me in this
connection and if possible recommend my nomination for a directorship
on the Board of the U.S. Railway Association to those processing this
matter.
Looking forward to seeing you in Washington and thank you for
your kindness in this matter.
Sincerely yours,
Pater W. Hoguet
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Ham, Jeann.
WASHINGTON
March 2, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CONNOR
FROM:
PHIL BUCHEN P.W.B.
SUBJECT:
Waiver of Conflict of Interest
and Security Investigation for
Purposes of Announcement --
Special Assistant to the President
for Women
As I understand it, the President wishes to announce his intention
to appoint Jeanne Holm to be Special Assistant to the President
for Women.
This is to grant a waiver of the normal procedures requiring
a conflict of interest and security clearance prior to announcement.
CC: Bill Baroody
Doug Bennett
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 2, 1976
MEMO FOR:
PHIL BUCHEN
FROM:
KEN LAZARUS
Jim Connor requested the attached waiver(for
purposes of announcement) of conflicts and security
on Jeanne Holm, who will be Special Assistant to
the President for Women.
I see no problem in your granting approval of the
request. Jeanne retired recently as a Major
General in the Army and thus has received the
highest levels of clearance. Additionally, I
have spoken with her regarding her personal
financial situation and have been advised that her
only holdings are in mutual funds which do not
raise any possibility of a conflict.
Connors has asked that the waiver be made
available today.
Attachment
Personnel
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Houghton,
November 3, 1975
amory III
Dear Monroe:
Thank you for your letter recommending Mr. Amory Houghton, III,
for employment at the White House.
As you are aware, the President has recently directed that the
size of the White House staff be reduced during FY 1976. While
it is not possible, therefore, to predict what positions may be
available this year, I have forwarded his resume to the Presidential
Personnel Office for appropriate reference in the event vacancies
do arise. Your recommendation is most appreciated.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Thil
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. Monroe Leigh
The Legal Adviser
Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
bcc: Dong Bennett
albert,
Howard
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 25, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PHILIP BUCHEN
FROM:
WILLIAM N. WALKER
SUBJECT:
Appointment of Albert F. Howard
to be a Member of the National
Mobile Home Advisory Council
In response to your memorandum of February 6th, my office
has been in touch with the office of the Secretary of
Housing and Urban Development. Dick McGraw, the Executive
Assistant in that office, is aware of our interest in Mr.
Howard and should there be any problem in securing an ap-
pointment for Mr. Howard, he will notify us immediately.
He does not expect a problem.
Foremost® INSURANCE COMPANY
Robert J. Shipman
General Counsel
P.O. BOX 2450
5800 FOREMOST DRIVE, S.E.
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49501
(616) 942-3553
Mr. Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. Buchen:
The Chairman of our Board, Mr. Edward J. Frey, has
informed me of his correspondence to you relating to
our desire to have Mr. Albert F. Howard, an employee
of our Company, appointed a member of the National
Mobile Home Advisory Council.
We appreciate your forwarding our request to the
Director of the Office of Presidential Appointments
and the assistance you have given us in this matter.
If we can provide you with any other information
relative to this appointment, please call on me.
Again, thank you for your assistance.
Yours truly,
Robert J. Shipman
General Counsel
RJS:mhf
CC: Mr. Edward J. Frey
Howard
THE WHITE HOUSE
albert
WASHINGTON
February 6, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
WILLIAM WALKER
FROM:
PHILIP BUCHEN P.W.B
SUBJECT:
Appointment of Albert F. Howard
to be a Member of the National
Mobile Home Advisory Council
Attached is correspondence on this subject sent to me by
Mr. Edward J. Frey, Chairman of the Union Bank and Trust
Company in Grand Rapids. Mr. Frey is a very close friend
of the President and also a substantial stockholder in
Foremost Insurance Company of which Mr. Howard is an
Executive.
I know the President would appreciate your seeing that
this information is called to the attention of the
Acting Secretary of HUD and if the appointment is made,
the new Secretary.
Attachment
THE WHITE HOUSE
Howard
WASHINGTON
albert F
February 6, 1975
Mr. Edward J. Frey
Chairman
Union Bank and Trust Company
National Association
200 Ottawa N. W.
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49502
Dear Ed:
As I indicated over the telephone, I was pleased to
get copies of your letter about the qualification of
Mr. Albert F. Howard to be a member of the National
Mobile Home Advisory Council under HUD.
As you know, James T. Lynn is now over here in the
White House as Director of the Office of Management
and Budget. However, I have passed your letter on
to the Director of the Office of Presidential Appoint-
ments SO that he can be sure the recommendation gets
attention of the proper people in HUD.
Again, many thanks for being willing to help on the
other matter we discussed, and I shall look forward
to hearing from you on any new developments
Sincerely,
The
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
CC: Mr. William Walker
UNION BANK AND TRUST COMPANY
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
200 OTTAWA N.W.,
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49502
EDWARD J. FREY
Chairman
January 28, 1975
Mr. Philip Buchen
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Phil:
We are in the process of developing the information you and
I discussed last week. I had occasion to visit with Jack Stiles
on the phone this morning while he was in Grand Rapids and
we plan to have a personal visit in the near future.
Enclosed are copies of letters which are self explanatory.
Foremost Insurance Company is, as you know, a personal
interest of mine. We would like to have Mr. Albert F. Howard
be a member of the National Mobile Home Advisory Council
under HUD.
Best regards, 62
EJF:jc
encl.
foremost INSURANCE COMPANY
Robert J. Shipman
General Coursel
P O BOX 2450
5330 FOREMOST DRIVE. S.E.
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49501
(615) 912-3553
January 27, 1975
The Honorable James T. Lynn
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
HUD Building
451 Seventh Street S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20410
Re: PL 93-383 - Housing and Community Development
Act of 1974 and National Mobile Home
Advisory Council
My dear Mr. Secretary:
As you know, the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974
provides under Title VI that you have the opportunity and
responsibility of establishing construction and safety standards
for mobile homes. As you also know, the Act provides you with
assistance in this respect by granting you the power to appoint
a twenty-four member National Mobile Home Advisory Council.
Foremost Insurance Company has been in the insurance business
since 1952 and is presently the nation's leading specialty
insurer of mobile homes.
We would appreciate your consideration of our request that a
member of our Company be appointed to the National Mobile Home
Advisory Council. As an insurer of mobile homes, our Company
has been involved in considerable work over the years involving
loss prevention and safety studies which have led to many
changes which we feel have benefited our policy holders and
our Company in attempting to minimize casualty losses of
mobile homes. Our Company claim files also contain much val-
uable information on the cause of casualty losses which have
been invaluable to us corporately and which we would be happy
to share in possible future Advisory Council work.
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The Honorable James T. Lynn (2)
January 27, 1975
We have also considered who in our Company would be best
qualitied to work on the Advisory Council if you saw fit to
ravorably honor our request. We would tender the name of
Albert F. Howard as our Foremost Insurance Company represen-
tative. Mr. Howard has been in the insurance business for
some twenty-seven years and has worked in most facets of the
insurance business. For the past thirteen years he has devoted
a considerable amount of his corporate time to loss prevention
in the mobile home area.
Although Foremost is probably better known for its work in the
area of wind loss prevention and the development of a tie-down
and anchoring system for mobile homes, we also have and are
continuing to study losses caused by fire and other perils.
I am enclosing our Legislative Kit on Tie-Downs which, to a
large extent, has been the impetus for passage of many state
laws requiring the anchoring of mobile homes. I am also for-
warding a copy of a booklet entitled "Centennial Corporation
History & Philosophy", which will give you some insight into our
Company and other companies in our corporate system.
We thank you for consideration of our request, and if appointel.
we pledge to do our utmost toward reaching the legislative
goals as expressed in the Act. If I can answer any questions
relating to our Company or this request, please let me know.
Yours truly,
Robert J. Shipman
General Counsel
RJS:mhf
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January 27, 1975
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This letter sent to Michigan senators
and representatives
Re: PL 93-383 - Housing and Community Development Act of 1974
and National Mobile Home Advisory Council
Dear Sir: (or Dear Senator)
The Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 provides under Title VI that
the Secretary of HUD has the responsibility of establishing construction and
safety standards for mobile homes. The Act also provides that the Secretary
shall receive assistance in establishing such standards by the appointment of a
24-member National Mobile Home Advisory Council.
As you know, Foremost Insurance Company has been in the insurance business
since 1952 and is presently the nation's leading specialty insurer of mobile
homes.
We have recently written to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development,
Secretary Lynn, and requested he favorably consider the appointment of a
representative of our Company on the Mobile Home Safety Council. We would
appreciate your support of our efforts in this respect. As an insurer of mobile
homes, our Company has been involved in considerable work over the years
involving loss prevention and safety studies which have led to many changes
which we feel have benefited our policyholders and our Company in attempting
to minimize casualty losses of mobile homes. Our Company claim files also
contain much valuable information on the cause of casualty losses which have
been invaluable to us corporately and which we would be happy to share in
possible future Advisory Council work.
We have also considered who in our Company would be best qualified to work on
the Advisory Council if Secretary Lynn saw fit to favorably honor our request.
We would tender the name of Albert F. Howard as our Foremost Insurance Company
representative. Mr. Howard has been in the insurance business for some
twenty-seven years and has worked in nost facets of the insurance business.
For the past thirteen years, he has devoted a considerable amount of his
corporate time to loss prevention in the mobile home area.
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January 27, 1975
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Although Foremost is probably better known for its work in the area of wind
loss prevention and the development of a tie-down and anchoring system for
mobile homes, we also have and are continuing to study losses caused by fire and
other perils.
I an attaching our Legislative Kit on Tie-Downs which, to a large extent,
has been the impetus for passage of many state laws requiring the anchoring
of mobile homes. I am also forwarding a copy of-a booklet entitled "Centennial
Corporation History & Philosophy" which will give you some insight into our
Company and other companies in our corporate system.
We thank you for your consideration of our request and we appreciate anything
which you can do which would aid us in having a representative appointed to
the Council. If appointed, we pledge to do our utmost toward reaching the
legislative goals as expressed in the Act. We appreciate your assistance in this
matter.
Yours truly,
Robert J. Shipman
RJS/ljo
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 17, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DOUG BENNETT
FROM:
PHIL BUCHEN
SUBJECT:
Robert Howlett for Chairman
of the Federal Services
Impasses Panel
Attached is a letter written to me by Robert
Howlett who is a friend of mine and the
President from Grand Rapids.
I believe he is well qualified to fill the
position he seeks. Also, I should report
that he has been an active Republican and at
one time was Chairman of the Kent County
Republican Committee.
I would appreciate your responding to this
letter.
Attachment
Pre pers.
June 18, 1975
Hummer (Gen'l)
Dear Mr. Obenshain:
Regarding your letter of June 4, I regret
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to say that we do not have an opening in
our office for Ms. Lucy Hummer. However,
in the event that Ms. Hummer is interested
in being considered for some other position
within the White House or elsewhwre in the
Administration, I suggest she submit her
credentials to Mr. Douglas Bennett who is
the new Director of the Office of
Presidential Personnel.
I appreciate your interest in proposing
Ms. Hummer for consideration.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. Richard D. Obenshain
Co-Chairman
Republican National Committee
310 First Street, Southeast
Washington, D. c. 20003
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Hunter
March 19, 1975
John w
MEMORANDUM FOR: WILLIAM N. WALKER
FROM:
PHILIP W. BUCHEN T.W.B
The resume of John W. Hunter is referred to
your office for appropriate handling. I have
taken the liberty of acknowledging his letter.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 19, 1975
Dear Mr. Hunter:
I have received your letter of March 17, 1975, inquiring about a
position on the White House Counsel's staff. You may be sure
that I appreciate very much your offer to help in President Ford's
Administration.
My associates and I examined your background statement care-
fully. You have certainly acquired an excellent record of experi-
ence since your graduation from law school.
Our staff is small and it has been organized to blend and balance
several areas of special expertise and experience. Unfortunately,
at this time we do not have any positions open. I am taking the
liberty of turning your papers over to those at the White House
who will have continuing responsibility for personnel requirements.
Also, I will keep your papers on file in my office in the event a
position does become available.
Your offer to assist President Ford is very greatly appreciated.
Most sincerely yours,
Thely W Buchen
Philip Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. John W. Hunter
5421 Long Boat Court
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
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June 28, 1975
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Dear Cap:
Enclosed is a copy of a letter sent by Congressman Frank
Horton to Dr. Leon Jacobs of the National Institutes of
Health.
If it is appropriate, I would appreciate your assistance in
bringing this letter to the personal attention of those persons
involved in the appointment of the Director of the National
Institute of Dental Research.
I would appreciate hearing from you as to the status of the
appointment process for this position and when it is likely
to be filled.
Sincerely yours,
Thil
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Honorable Caspar W. Weinberger
Secretary
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Washington, D. C.
Enclosure
FRANK HORTON
WASHINGTON OFFICE:
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE
2229 RAYBURN BUILDING
34TH DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
(202) 225-4916
COMMITTEE:
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
Congress of the United States
DISTRICT OFFICES:
314 FEDERAL BUILDING
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 14614
RANKING MINORITY MEMBER
(716) 263-6270
house of Representatives
WAYNE COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING
DAVID A. LOVENHEIM
LYONS, NEW YORK
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Washington, D.C. 20515
May 15, 1975
Dear Dr. Jacobs:
This is to follow-up your conversation with my Administrative Assistant,
Dave Lovenheim, concerning my strong endorsement of Dr. Erling
Johansen for the position of Director of the National Institute of Dental
Research.
As the Representative in Congress from Rochester, New York and as one
who has taken a very strong interest in Federal programs to assist
medical and dental education and research, it was my privilege to meet
Dr. Erling Johansen many years ago during one of my frequent visits to
the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. At that
time, administration budget proposals posed a serious threat to many
bio-medical and dental research and education programs. I arranged to
participate in a day-long seminar with the top professors and practitioners
in various medical fields involved with the Medical School to learn more
about the impact of these budget proposals on the University of Rochester
and on the national health research establishment. It was during this day-
long meeting that I met Dr. Erling Johansen and listened to his most out-
standing presentation in behalf of the research programs and needs not
only of the School of Dentistry but of the entire bio-medical research
profession in the Country. At the end of that session, I made it a point to
speak with Lowell Orbison, the Dean of the Medical School, to urge that
he and Dr. Johansen, among all the professors I met with that day, come
to Washington to testify before the Rogers Subcommittee of the House
Commerce Committee on the need for continuation of bio-medical research
and education programs.
They took my suggestion and a few weeks later, I was privileged to appear
before Congressmen Paul Rogers and Jim Hastings and the other members
of the Subcommittee side-by-side with Dr. Johansen and Dr. Orbison.
Much as I had been impressed by Dr. Johansen's presentation to me in
Rochester, I was even more impressed with his spokesmanship and
advocacy in the field of medical and dental research before the Subcom-
mittee that morning.
Since that time, I have had many further meetings with Dr. Johansen and
have come to think of him as perhaps the outstanding spokesman in this
field I have met during 13 years in the U.S. Congress. I am neither a
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dentist nor a dental researcher, so it is not my place to judge the caliber
of the academics or the research work which Dr. Johansen has accomplish-
ed over the years. However, as one who has participated in decisions to
appoint many professionals to government posts, I am duly impressed by
the contents of his curriculum vitae, a copy of which is enclosed.
My reason for writing this letter is my strong feeling that the Director of
the National Institute of Dental Research, like the directors of the other
health institutes, must be a capable spokesman and advocate for his field
both within and outside government in addition to being an able judge and
stimulator of dental research, projects and professional. In my judgment,
Dr. Johansen meets this qualification in an outstanding fashion.
I want to emphasize that my endorsement of Erling Johansen for this position
does not arise from the fact that I represent Rochester as a Member of
Congress nor from any desire to inject a political element into your decision.
Rather, I feel that my personal contact and experience with this man
qualifies me to make this contribution to your decision-making process on
a personal and professional basis.
With very best wishes,
Sincerely,
Frank Horton
Dr. Leon Jacobs, Chairman
Search Committee and Associate Director
for Collaborative Research
National Institutes of Health
U.S. Public Health Service
Building 1, Room 103
Bethesda, Maryland 20014
cc:
Mr. James Cannon
cc:
Dr. Theodore Cooper
cc:
Dr. John C. Greene
cc:
Hon. James Hastings
cc:
Hon. Jacob Javits
cc:
Hon. Nelson Rockefeller
cc:
Hon. Paul Rogers