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The original documents are located in Box 1, folder "Abortion (1)" of the Philip Buchen
Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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HEALTH.
Copy to
SECURITY
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
U.S.A.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20201
put Dudley
October 24, 1975
OFFICE OF THE
GENERAL COUNSEL
MEMORANDUM FOR HONORABLE PHILIP W. BUCHEN
Re: Proposed PHS Policy on Abortions
We understand from Sarah Massengale that you requested
an opportunity to see the draft PHS policy on abortion
services before it went to the Secretary. The draft is
enclosed. I would appreciate any comment or suggestions
you may have.
St John Barrett
Acting General Counsel
Enclosure
FORD
GERALD
LIBRARY
POLICY ON ABORTION SERVICES PROVIDED BY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE
DIRECT MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS
The policy of the Public Health Service is to offer patients
a broad range of comprehensive medical services consistent
with legal and ethical requirements of medical practice.
While it continues to be the policy of the Public Health
Service to comply with applicable state laws, where state
law has been struck down by the Courts or clearly is incon-
sistent with principles enunciated by Courts of competent
jurisdiction, there need not be such compliance.
The case of Roe V. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973), decided by
the United States Supreme Court, outlined the rights of
states to regulate abortions as follows:
" (a) For the stage prior to approximately the
end of the first trimester, the abortion decision
and its effectuation must be left to the medical
judgment of the pregnant woman's attending
physician.
" (b) For the stage subsequent to approximately
the end of the first trimester, the State, in
promoting its interest in the Health of the
mother, may, if it chooses, regulate the abor-
tion procedure in ways that are reasonably
related to maternal health.
" (c) For the stage subsequent to viability,
the State, in promoting its interest in the
potentiality of human life may, if it chooses,
regulate, and even proscribe, abortion except
where it is necessary, in appropriate medical
judgment, for the preservation of the life or
health of the mother."
GERALD FORD LIBRARY
2
State laws inconsistent with these principles need not be
complied with whether or not they have been specifically
set aside in litigation.
In addition, the following principles are applicable to
health services offered at Public Health Service facilities:
1. There shall be freedom from coercion of mind and
conscience and freedom to choose from among the methods
of family planning services available, including abortion
services in accordance with the principles enunciated in
Roe V. Wade, so that individuals can choose in accordance
with the dictates of their conscience.
2. No physician or other professional personnel shall be
compelled to perform any act which violates his or her
good medical judgment. Neither physician, hospital, nor
hospital personnel shall be required to perform any act
which violates personally-held moral principles.
3. Abortion is a medical procedure and should only be
performed by a duly licensed physician and surgeon in an
accredited hospital.
Competency of physicians shall be determined by the hospital's
director and medical staff.
GLRALE FORD LIBRARY
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 10, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
PHIL BUCHEN
SUBJECT:
Abortion Policy
It has been suggested that you should change your policy from
following the Supreme Court decision to the position of following
state law as stated in President Nixon's order to the Defense
Department in 1971.
Such a change would not be legally supportable. The Supreme
Court ruling established a Constitutional right which necessarily
supersedes any contrary rule under state law or executive order.
I do not know how strongly this suggestion has been pressed, but
would like an opportunity to discuss it with you if it is to be
seriously considered.
loro
LIBRARY
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 10, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PHIL BUCHEN
FROM:
DUDLEY CHAPMAN DC
Jim Cavanaugh called this to my attention and
recommended that you send the President a
memorandum.
Attachment
FORD LIBRARY STARTS
abustion
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 21, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CANNON
SARA MASSENGALE
THROUGH:
PHIL BUCHEN R.
Bolbe
FROM:
BOBBIE GREENE KILBERG
SUBJECT:
President's Position on Abortion
In response to your November 17 memorandum I think that the
President should be presented with the question of whether or not
he wants to reaffirm the support, which he gave as House Minority
Leader, to a constitutional amendment to allow each state to make
its own laws regulating abortion. It is my feeling that both from
a legal standpoint and a political standpoint, the amendment is
unwise and I would prefer a Presidential position that was limited
to the second Q & A on your background sheet. In that answer,
two points are made:
1. The President supports the Supreme Court decision; and
2. The President's major concern is that a safe abortion
procedure be available to women in cases of serious illness
or rape.
Thus, I would eliminate your first and third Q's & A's. I would,
however, continue to include your fourth and fifth Q's & A's.
Accordingly, I have made some suggested substantive and editorial
changes on both the Administration Position page and on the Q's &
A's.
R.PORD
LIBRARY
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 21, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CANNON
SARA MASSENGALE
THROUGH:
PHIL BUCHEN
Bolbe
FROM:
BOBBIE GREENE KILBERG
SUBJECT:
President's Position on Abortion
In response to your November 17 memorandum I think that the
President should be presented with the question of whether or not
he wants to reaffirm the support, which he gave as House Minority
Leader, to a constitutional amendment to allow each state to make
its own laws regulating abortion. It is my feeling that both from
a legal standpoint and a political standpoint, the amendment is
unwise and I would prefer a Presidential position that was limited
to the second a & A on your background sheet. In that answer,
two points are made:
1. The President supports the Supreme Court decision; and
2. The President's major concern is that a safe abortion
procedure be available to women in cases of serious illness
or rape.
Thus, I would eliminate your first and third Q's & A's. I would,
however, continue to include your fourth and fifth Q's & A's.
Accordingly, I have made some suggested substantive and editorial
changes on both the Administration Position page and on the Q's &
A's.
FORD
LIBRARY
RiLDekg
(2) Q: Is the President pro or anti abortion?
The President supports the Supreme Court decision. The
President's major concern, however, is that safe abortion
procedures be available to women in cases of serious illness
or rape.
FORD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 17, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PHIL BUCHEN
MAX FRIEDERSDORF
BOB GOLDWIN
ROBERT HARTMANN
JIM LYNN
JACK MARSH
RON NESSEN
FROM:
JIM CANNON
PAUL THEIS Dane
Attached for your comments and recommendations is a
memorandum to the President, for his approval, on his
position on abortion.
I would appreciate it if you would send your comments
to Sarah Massengale, Ext. 6776, Room 220, by close of
business Thursday, November 20.
Thank you.
Attachment
FORD is LIBRARY
THE WHITE HOUSE
DECISION
WASHINGTON
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
JIM CANNON
SUBJECT:
POSITION OF THE PRESIDENT ON ABORTION
This memo is to seek your approval of the attached papers
which were prepared in response to a request by Knight
newspapers for a statement on your position on abortion.
Knight newspapers intends to run a story on the Presidential
contenders' positions on abortion.
The "Administration position" is for release to the newspaper.
The "Questions and Answers" are for background use by our
press office if direct questions on these subjects are posed.
These have been approved by Phil Buchen's staff.
I recommend that you approve the position statement and
questions and answers.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
FORD & LIBRARY 07193
ADMINISTRATION POSITION ON ABORTION
The President S position is that the law of the land must
be upheld as interpreted by the Supreme Court in their
1973 decisions on the Roe V. Wade and Doe V. Bolton.
The President also has indicated that he personally feels ADD About DOD+
that abortion is an issue better decided at the State level
rather than in Washington.
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BACKGROUND QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(1)
Q: The President has said he would support a Constitutional
amendment that would allow each state to make its own
laws concerning abortion. Does he still feel this way?
A: The President feels that this is a matter better decided
at the state level. As you know, while in Congress, House
Minority Leader Ford cosponsored an amendment to allow
each state to make its own laws regulating abortion.
(su attachment)
(2) Q: Is the President pro or anti abortion?
The President supports the Supreme Court decision.
The President S major concern however, V1S that a remedy be sa
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available for persons where abortion becomes necessary procedure:
because
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(3) Q: Does the President support abortion-on-demand?
A: In 1972 the President opposed a Michigan State referendum
for abortion-on-demand.
(4) Q: The Defense Department has announced a change in its
abortion practice. What is that?
A: The Department of Defense has ordered all military
facilities to comply with the Supreme Court decision
on abortion in those instances where the law of the
state in which the facility is located is inconsistent
with the Supreme Court decision.
DOD will provide abortions as a normal medical service
in its hospitals but will not reimburse individuals
for abortions performed outside of military hospitals.
(5)
Q: Will HEW also change its practice?
A: In light of DOD's action, HEW will review its present
Public Health Service and Indian Health Service policy.
BERALD FORD LIBRARY
Rilberg
(2) Q: Is the President pro or anti abortion?
The President supports the Supreme Court decision. The
President's major concern, however, is that safe abortion
procedures be available to women in cases of serious illness
or rape.
pard LIBRARY
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 19, 1975
TO:
PHIL BUCHEN
Bobbin
FROM:
BOBBIE KILBERG
Attached is an informational memorandum from
you and Jim Cannon to the President on the non-
therapeutic abortion and family planning cases
which the Supreme Court invited the Solicitor
General to express an opinion on.
I substantially revised the draft prepared by Sarah
Massengale of the Domestic Council, and it is the
revised memo which is attached for your approval.
I gave Sarah the original, and she will have Jim
Cannon sign it. The original will then be brought
to you for signature.
Let me know if you have any problems.
GLEALA vano LIBRARY
THE WHITE HOUSE
INFORMATION
WASHINGTON
December 18, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
JIM CANNON
PHIL BUCHEN
SUBJECT:
Supreme Court Request for Government's
Views in Non-therapeutic Abortion and
Family Planning Cases
On December 15, the Supreme Court invited the Solicitor General to
express the views of the United States on a case involving Medicaid
reimbursement for non-therapeutic abortions and a case involving
family planning for minors under the AFDC and Medicaid programs,
prior to determining whether to grant certiorari in the abortion case
and prior to noting probable jurisdiction in the family planning case.
ISSUE
The question in Beal V. Doe (Pa.) is whether the Social Security
Act requires a state participating in Medicaid to reimburse the
costs of non-therapeutic abortions for Medicaid patients. There
have been conflicting Court of Appeals decisions in four Circuits.
This case does not involve a re-examination of the 1973 Supreme
Court abortion decisions. The question in Jones V. T.H. (Utah)
is whether the Social Security Act and the Fourteenth Amendment
require a state participating in the Medicaid and AFDC programs
to provide family planning information and assistance to minors in
the absence of parental consent. If the Supreme Court grants
certiorari, it is unlikely that the cases would be heard this term,
although the briefs would be filed this term.
The Solicitor General has requested HEW's views on the two cases
by January 9 and, if he decides to file amicus briefs, they will be
submitted by early February. In the Beal V. Doe case, HEW has
not yet determined whether it will recommend to the Solicitor
FORD CIBRARY
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General that he accept the Supreme Court's invitation to express the
views of the U.S. Government or what the Government's approach
would be. However, in a 1975 Second Circuit Court of Appeals case,
Roe V. Norton, which raised the same issues as Beal, Justice filed
an amicus brief in which it argued that the Medicaid statute required
only that necessary medical services be covered. Since non-therapeutic
abortions do not come within the definition of necessary medical ser-
vices, states would have the option to determine for themselves
whether or not to include those abortions in their Medicaid programs.
In addition, Knight Newspapers has asked for a position statement
from you on abortion to be used as part of an article presenting the
abortion views of Presidential candidates. Jim Cannon will be sending
a position statement for your approval shortly.
LIBRARY GERALD FORD
Buchen
[Jan. 1976?)
ABORTION Q's & A's
Question:
Within the context of a states' rights amendment, do
you believe a state should be allowed to pass a law
which would require the saving of the life of the unborn
child over the life of the mother?
Answer:
I would not approve of such a state statute, and I
made it clear in my statement to Mr. Cronkite that
I feel that abortion should be available in cases of
the mother's serious illness, incest or rape.
Question:
Then, in regard to the mother's illness, it would not
have to be a matter of life and death?
have to
Answer:
That is right, but it would be serious.
Question:
Who decides on the seriousness?
Answer:
[Jim, call me. ]
Question:
What about the mother's mental illness?
Answer:
[Jim, call me. ]
Question:
Would you draw a distinction between statutory and
forcible rape?
Answer:
I think that is a decision that should be thought through
and decided by the state.
Question:
Within the context of your support for a states' rights
amendment, what is your position on abortion when
there is medical evidence that the child will be born
with a serious deformity or when it is certain that the
child will die either shortly after birth or within a few
years (e.g., Tay-Sachs is an example of a disease
which means certain death to the child by about age 2
years)?
Answer:
[Jim, Call me. ]
FORD is GERALD LIBRARY
abortion
Friday 1/9/76
3:50 Sarah Massengale dropped by to ask if you would
take a look at this.
If you and Cannon agree, the memo can be prepared
jointly to go to the President.
If you differ, then
separate memos will have to go.
OK
notabil
--
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BERALD
THE WHITE HOUSE
DECISION
WASHINGTON
January 9, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
JIM CANNON
PHIL BUCHEN
SUBJECT:
ABORTION
This memorandum is to request your decision on a statement
on your policy on abortion.
BACKGROUND
You have not made any public statements on abortion in public
since becoming President. However, Anne Armstrong informed
the Press in September, 1974, that in a meeting with represen-
tatives of major women's groups you indicated your belief that
abortion should be a matter left to the States.
Jerry terHorst on September 5, 1974, attributed the following
position to you:
(1) you favored an amendment that would let each State
enact its own laws on the subject; and
(2) personally, you and Mrs. Ford believed in abortions
for limited situation such as rape, or illness but
not on demand.
He pointed out that you opposed a 1972 Michigan referendum
that would have permitted abortion on demand.
These views and your support as House Minority Leader of a
proposed Constitutional amendment are currently expressed
in letters sent by the Correspondence unit in response to
letters received on abortion.
During your Administration, the Secretaries of DOD and of
HEW have taken action to ensure that departmental policy on
abortion is consistent with the 1973 Supreme Court decisions
on abortion. The White House has expressed no view about
these actions.
FORD
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While Vice President, you did not publicly express your
position on abortion.
Two months after the 1973 Supreme Court decisions on abortion,
as House Minority Leader you co-sponsored a proposed amendment
to the Constitution which would have permitted the States to
enact abortion legislation.
It should be noted that the First Lady has been quoted that
she feels "very strongly that it was the best thing in the
world when the Supreme Court voted to legalize abortion"
(60 Minutes, August 10, 1975).
OPTIONS
Presented here for your decision are several statements which
could be used as your position on abortion.
Statement #1
As President I am bound by my oath of office to uphold the
law of the land as interpreted by the Supreme Court in its
1973 decisions on abortion.
Statement #2
As President I am bound by my oath of office to uphold the
law of the land as interpreted by the Supreme Court in its
1973 decisions on abortion.
As a matter of personal philosophy, my belief is that a
remedy should be available in cases of serious illness or
rape.
Statement #3
As President I am bound by my oath of office to uphold the
law of the land as interpreted by the Supreme Court in its
1973 decisions on abortion.
As a matter of personal philosophy, however, my belief is that
a remedy should be available in cases of serious illness or
rape. I feel that it is a matter better decided at the State
level. While House Minority Leader, I co-sponsored a proposed
amendment to the Constitution which would have permitted the
States to enact abortion legislation.
BERALD FORD
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Statement #4
As President I am bound by my oath of office to uphold the
law of the land as interpreted by the Supreme Court in its
1973 decisions on abortion.
As a matter of personal philosophy, however, my belief is
that a remedy should be available in cases of serious illness
or rape. Personally I do not favor abortion on demand.
I feel that abortion is a matter better decided at the State
level. While House Minority Leader, I co-sponsored a proposed
amendment to the Constitution which would have permitted the
States to enact abortion legislation.
RECOMMENDATION
Because this issue is so aparticularly emotional
and politically sensitive ine, Irecommend
that you limit the extent of your
remarks There and approve statement
DECISION
Statement #1
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
Statement #2
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
Statement #3
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
Statement #4
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
LIBRARY GERALD F. FORD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 14, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PHIL BUCHEN
Bobbi
FROM:
BOBBIE GREENE KILBERG
The attached article indicates that the National Abortion Rights
Action League, a pro-abortion group, will be meeting in Washington
this weekend and will discuss the stands of the Presidential candi-
dates on abortion. I also understand from Sarah that some anti-
abortion groups will be picketing the White House on January 22.
Sarah will be mentioning both these items to Jim Cannon and Jim
Cavanaugh this afternoon. I suggest that we sit down this week
with Rogers Morton and discuss the politics of the abortion issue.
Attachment
cc: Art Quern
Sarah Massengale
HERALD LIBRARY FORD
WASHINGT ON STAR, 1/14/76, p. C-3
Presidential candidates' stands on
abortion will be highlighted this weekend
when the National Abortion Rights Ac-
tion League (NARAL) meets here at the
Mayflower some 300 to 400 strong.
Staunch Republican Mrs. Archibald
Roosevelt Jr., who will be voted in as a
new director of NARAL at the conven-
tion, says, "I think any candidate who
doesn't say he will support the Supreme
Court decision regardless of his personal
convictions will lose a lot of women's
votes
As NARAL is a nonprofit lobbying
organization, it cannot work as a body
against any one candidate But it can
keep its members supplied with the facts,
which it has been doing Among NA-
RAL's literature is a booklet containing
93 polls sent out by members of Con-
gress; 73 members found their constitu-
ents in favor of abortion rights, many
over 80 percent in favor. Only five of the
polls showed a majority against abortion
but in each case it was a very small
majority
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 16, 1976
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PHIL BUCHEN
JIM CANNON
FROM:
JIM CONNOR
EC
SUBJECT:
Abortion
The President reviewed your memorandum of January 15 on
the above subject and approved Statement 1 as amended:
"As President I am bound by my oath of office to uphold
the law of the land as interpreted by the Supreme Court
in its 1973 decisions on abortion. In those decisions the
Court ruled 7-2 that States could not interfere with a
woman's decision to have an abortion the first three
months.
As a matter of personal philosophy, however, my belief
is that a remedy should be available in cases of serious
illness or rape. Personally I do not favor abortion on
demand.
I feel that abortion is a matter better decided at the State
level. While House Minority Leader, I co-sponsored
a proposed amendment to the Constitution to permit the
individual States to enact legislation governing abortion. 11
Please follow-up with appropriate action.
CC: Dick Cheney
GERAUE FORD LIBRARY
abortion my
11/22/76
Meeting with Mr. Buchen
10:30am
1/22/76 -- 10:30 a. m.
Reverend Harold O. Brown
Christian Action Council
Miss Nellie Gray
March for Life Committee
Mrs. Randy Engles
Coalition for Life
Marjorie Lynch
Under Secretary of HEW
Judy Wolfe
Civil Rights Division
Justice
Sara Massengale
Bobbie Kilberg
Judy Hope
H. P. Goldfield
BLRALD 8. FORD LIBRAN
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
GERALD LIBRARY FORD
Bobbie Thenks
maybe they
should leave
the meeting at
her (and Sara's)
level since Causon
want be able to attend
Wednesday 1/21/76
Meeting
1/22/76
10:30 a. m.
10:55 Bobbie said she talked with Bill Nicholson this morning
and learned that there will be an abortion meeting in
the Roosevelt Room tomorrow (Thursday 1/22) at
10:30 a. m.
She thinks it's a mistake; Bill Nicholson doesn't.
11:10 I checked with Bill Nicholson and he advises the meeting
is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. tomorrow.
Those to attend:
Jim Cannon or Jim Cavanaugh
Marjorie Lynch
Sarah Massengale
Bobbie Kilberg
Stan Pottinger
11:20 Called Bobbie to let her know. She advises that
Cannon isn't coming and she thinks we're being
hoodwinked -- you will be the ranking man there.
She thinks it's a political mistake and told Nicholson
that -- and he said "Thank you but the decision has
been made already."
Bobbie said she will have Jim Turner from Pottinger's
office with her.
is
GERALD
FORD LIBRARY
Wednesday 1/21/76
Meeting
1/22/76
10:30 a. m.
12:10 Bobbie said she doesn't think you should attend the
abortion meeting tomorrow morning.
Attached is the material for the meeting.
mr. Buchen
MEMORANDUM
1/15/76
TO: Bill Nicholson
FROM: Anne Higgins
Attached is the file on the March for Life. In order to avoid
any hassle in meeting with this group, I would recommend that
Administration representatives meet with the following
individuals
Dr. Mildred Jefferson
invited but did not accept
President
617-261-1960 617-267-8275
National Right to Life
Rev. Harold O.J. (Joe) Brown
Chairman
Christian Action Council
638-5441
National Press Building
Washington, D.C.
Miss Nellie Gray
March for Life Committee 547-6721
GERALD LIBRARY : FORD
Washington D.C.
These three would represent all spectrums of the Right to
Life Movement.
I think that either the representative of the Administrat ion should
listen sympathetically and restate the P's position and his willingness
and eagerness to get the views of all citizens, or, and I believe this
would help him a great deal politically, give the group a statement from
the President along the kixwes lines that as you know I do not favor the
Supreme Court decision and I am in favor of reversing it. I have
supported the States Rights amendment as the most likely way to do it
quickly. I certainly understand your commitment to obtaining a Human
Life Amendment. I share your belief in the sanctity of human life and
I commend your efforts in defense of the unborn.
January 12, 1976
Dear Miss Gray:
On behalf of the President, I wish to acknowledge your
letter of October 30 and January 5 about The March for
Life committee members meeting with him on the morning
of January 22.
We have beenied your request forward for consideration
pending a final determination of the President's sched-
ule for January 22. It now is certain, however, in view
of his heavy official schedule demands at this time,
that a meeting for you and the other committee members
will not be possible.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
William W. Nicholson
Director
Scheduling Office
ELT2109
bolt.
Miss Nellie J. Gray
Chairman
The March for Life
Post Office Box 2950
Washington, D.C. 20013
CC: 2 cys nancy gemmell
WN:HHR:jem
anne
FORD is LIBRARY 038870
1/5/76
The
March forLife
2
January 22,1976
P.O. BOX 2950
WASHINGTON, D.C 20013
T/D
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
3CHFDULE BD.
Chairman:NELLIE GRAY
Washington.D.C.
DATE RECEIVE
202 LIFE-377
January
5, 1976
202-547-6721
IAN
7
MIKE ECK
1976
The Honorable Gerald R. Ford
Washington,D.C.
202-544-0840
The President of the United States
MESSAGE
ROGER KERGARAVAT
The White House
SPEAKERS BUREAU
Connecticut
OTHER
Washington, D. C. 20500
203-268-6879
DEE BECKER
Delaware
Dear Mr. President,
APPOINTMENT OFF
302-475-9000
JEAN M. GUILFOYLE
The MARCH FOR LIFE committee members request an appointment
Maryland
301 442-2790
VINCE MEYERS
to meet with you at the White House on the morning of January 22, 1976,
New Jersey
201-327-4975
as detailed in our letter to you dated October 30, 1975, copy enclosed.
ROBERT SANKEY
New Jersey
609-546-8532
When I telephoned the White House on December 1, 1975, I
BILL DEVLIN
New York
understood that we would be receiving a reply from you when you
516-785-0062
LEWGARDNER
New York
returned from China.
516-981-0323
LILLIAN KOEGLER
We do not yet have a reply, and, thus, again request to meet
New York
914-946-6719
JOHN MAWN
with you concerning a life-and-death matter facing the American people,
New York
516-588-0168
i.e., the right-to-life of all human beings, including the preborn.
JOHN SHORT
New York
516-249-5207
Mr. President, please meet with us on the morning of
MICHAEL SCHWARTZ
Pennsylvania
January 22, 1976.
215-722-5114
EILEEN VOGEL
Pennsylvania
Sincerely in Life,
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VAL STASIK
Virginia
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Ruil Miss Nellie J May
Chairman
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Date:
November 4, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
SARAH MASSENGALE
FROM:
WILLIAM W. NICHOLSON
SUBJECT:
The March for Life, January 22nd, 1976
The attached is being sent to you for your advice and
recommendation.
Would you advise as soon as possible.
Thank you.
COMMENTS:
I recommend "do nothing." A meeting with the President
is not recommended. Nor do I think a meeting with Secretary
Mathews or with White House staff would be productive or
desirable.
sam
BERRAD FORD LIBRABY
feel,
The
March forLife
ACTION
1-22-76
January 22,1976
P.O. BOX 2950
WASHINGTON, D.C.20013
DATE RECEIVED
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Chairman:NELLIEJGRAY
Washington.D.C.
October! 30, 1975975
202-LIFE-377
The Honorable Gerald R. Ford
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The President of the United States
MIKE ECK
SPEAKERS BUREAU
Washington.D.C.
The White House
OTHER
202-544-0840
Washington, D. C. 20500
ROGER KERGARAVAT
APPOINTMENT OFFI
Connecticut
203-268-6879
Dear Mr. President,
DEE BECKER
Delaware
The MARCH FOR LIFE committee members request an appointment to
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meet with you at the White House on the morning of January 22, 1976,
JEAN M. GUILFOYLE
Maryland
when we will sponsor the third program to memorialize the Supreme Court's
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infamous decisions on abortion.
VINCE MEYERS
New Jersey
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To let you know more about us, I am enclosing a copy of the Com-
ROBERT SANKEY
memorative Album of the 1974 MARCH FOR LIFE, when some 20,000 prolifers
New Jersey
assembled at the Capitol. On January 22, 1975, there were 50,000 people.
609-546-8532
Mr. President, the deep concern of the right-to-life people over the kill-
BILL DEVLIN
New York
ing of preborn human beings is growing and spreading as the abomination
516-785-0062
continues.
LEWGARDNER
New York
We are now planning the 1976 MARCH FOR LIFE. As indicated on the
516-981-0323
enclosed program, we will MARCH FOR LIFE at the White House on the morn-
LILLIAN KOEGLER
New York
ing of January 22, 1976, and assemble in Lafayette Park, where right-to-
914-946-6719
life speakers will address the marchers. During that time, the MARCH FOR
JOHN MAWN
LIFE committee members want to meet with you to bring our concerns before
New York
516-588-0168
you personally. We want to ask for your support and encouragement in our
work to provide protection under the laws of our land for the value and
JOHN SHORT
New York
dignity of each human being, including the preborn.
516-249-5207
MICHAEL SCHWARTZ
We would also like to present to you a basket of roses for the
Pennsylvania
215-722-5114
White House on this very important day. The red rose is our symbol for
EILEEN VOGEL
the preborn child, love, and the value and dignity of each human being.
Pennsylvania
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Mr. President, please meet with us on the morning of January 22, 1976
VAL STASIK
Virginia
703-451-7254
Sincerely in Life,
Killu & may
Miss Nellie J. Gray
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March forLife
January
P.O. BOX 2950
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20013
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Chairman:NELLIE GRAY
Dear Friend of Life,
November 197
Washington,D.
202-LIFE-377
On January 22, 1976, the MARCH FOR LIFE will sponsor the third program to correct the Suprem
202-547-6721
Court's infamous abortion decisions. Prolife work became more difficult in 1975 due to Congressional act
MIKE ECK
of callous contempt for the value and dignity of each human being, including the preborn. These setbacks fc
Washington,D.C.
right-to-life people are comparable to the colonial defeat at Brandywine and the suffering at Valley Forg
202-544-0840
But, remember, we have not lost the fight FOR LIFE!
ROGER KERGARAVAT
Thus, we will focus clearly on the uncompromising "Life Principles" shown on a panel of this flye
Connecticut
shore up our ranks, and redouble our efforts to protect the least of our brethren. We shall show the world tha
203-268-6879
the American salt of the earth has not lost its strength. The abomination of abortion and other disparagemer
DEE BECKER
Delaware
of human beings presses on us the duty to give even more public and visible witness to what we know
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right.
JEAN M. GUILFOYLE
Therefore, we will MARCH FOR LIFE in multitudes to the seat of our government and enjoin our electe
Maryland
representatives to enact a truly Mandatory HUMAN LIFE AMENDMENT. We will expose the state's right ap
301-442-2790
proach for what it is: constitutional authority to destroy human beings, including the preborn.
VINCE MEYERS
To open the Bicentennial MARCH FOR LIFE program, the January 21-22 program has been expande
New Jersey
as follows:
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ROBERT SANKEY
March for Life Program
New Jersey
JANUARY 21, 1976
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7:00 - 10:00 Coffee Hour and Vigil at Leows L'Enfant Plaza Hotel Ballroom, 480 L'Enfant Plaza East,
BILL DEVLIN
S.W. -to assemble and prayerfully anticipate our political activities on Thursday, January 22, 1976.
New York
JANUARY 22, 1976
516-785-0062
9:00 a.m. Noon MARCH FOR LIFE, at the White House. -to bring the prolife message before the
LEWGARDNER
President and request support for a Mandatory HUMAN LIFE AMENDMENT, and -in Lafayette
New York
516-981-0323
Park (north of the White House) where prolife speakers will proclaim the right-to-life message.
Overflow crowd will assemble in the Ellipse (south of White House).
LILLIAN KOEGLER
New York
Lunch. Fast, or put a sandwich in your pocket. There will be some vending trucks.
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Noon 2:00 p.m. MARCH FOR LIFE, from the Ellipse (south of White House) up Pennsylvania Avenue
JOHN MAWN
to the U.S. Capitol, form Circle of Life around the Capitol, and return to West Terrace of Capitol for
New York
the program. (See under "Transportation" below.)
516-588-0168
You are encouraged to carry signs, your state flag, etc. If you want to enter a float or a band in the MARCH FOR LIFE
JOHN SHORT
up Pennsylvania Avenue, let us know so it can be arranged in the line of March.
New York
Vehicles will be available for those who need to ride the mile from Ellipse to Capitol.
516-249-5207
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. MARCH FOR LIFE Program, on West Terrace of the U.S. Capitol with Prolife Sena-
MICHAEL SCHWARTZ
tors and Representatives.
Pennsylvania
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3:30 - 5:30 p.m. LOBBYING. Marchers meet with Representatives and Senators to seek support for a
EILEEN VOGEL
Mandatory HUMAN LIFE AMENDMENT. Let your elected representative know that you will be in
Pennsylvania
the Capitol Hill office during these hours.
412-795-4135
VAL STASIK
Virginia
Roses! Roses! Roses!
Fill the Halls of congress with red roses to reinforce the ma
sive physical prolife presence and sentiment. A rose ord
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form is provided on the reverse side, so you can send roses to your Representative and Senators. Order Nov
Transportation For assistance in arranging transportation,
contact Mr. John Mawn, 71 W. 5th St., Ronkonkoma, N.Y. 11779, tel. 516-
The "Program Journal"
588-0168.
**You must be in the Ellipse before 12:30 p.m. in order to join the March
Until Dec. 15, you can still place your prolife message in tl
for Life up Pennsylvania Avenue. In accordance with the police permit, all
"Program Journal." If you want a full, half, or quarter pag
buses will discharge at the Ellipse until 12:30 p.m.; after that time they will
message, call or write for information. For the "Defender"
be routed to the Capitol for discharge.
"Patron" message, use order form on reverse.
Housing MARCH FOR LIFE downtown headquarters will be at
CONTENTS of the Journal will include details of 1975 ar
Leows L'Enfant Plaza Hotel. Arrangements have been made for group
1976 March programs and your prolife messages.
rates for overnight accomodations for January 21, 1976. Write for infor-
DISTRIBUTION will include copies to Washington officia
mation to March for Life, P. O. Box 2950, Washington, D.C. 20013.
dom and press and to each prolifer contributing a messag
Headlights On! The MARCH FOR LIFE calls on all prolifer
Some copies available at the-MARCH for nominal charg
drivers throughout the United States on January 22, 1976 to put head-
lights on as a sign of mourning our dead preborn brethren.
USE ORDER FORM ON REVERSE SIDE.
PROLIFERS, IT IS CRITICAL THAT WE COME TOGETHER IN MULTITUDES TO TURN THE TIDE IN FAVOR
PROTECTING THE RIGHT-TO-LIFE FROM FERTILIZATION THROUGHOUT THE NATURAL CONTINUUM OF L
Plan March ford ife in Washinaton DC on lanuary 22 107
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March for Life
January 1975
P.O. BOX 2950
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20013
September 1975
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Chairman:NELLIEJ GRAY
ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE PROGRAM
Washington.D.C.
DEE BECKER
Delaware
MARCH FOR LIFE 1976
BILL DEVLIN
New York
MIKE ECK
January 21, 1976
Washington.D.C.
LEWGARDNER
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Coffee Hour & Vigil
......
New York
-- to assemble Marchers who are in
JEAN M. GUILFOYLE
Maryland
Washington, D.C. on Wednesday evening,
and
ROGER KERGARAVAT
Connecticut
-- to prayerfully anticipate our
LILLIAN KOEGLER
political activities on Thursday,
New York
January 22, 1976.
JOHN MAWN
New York
VINCE MEYERS
January 22, 1976
New Jersey
MARY ANN PIERCE
Virginia
9:00 a.m. - Noon
March for Life
ROBERT SANKEY
-- at the White House to bring the
New Jersey
prolife message before the President and
MICHAEL SCHWARTZ
the Vice President and request support
Pennsylvania
for the right-to-life movement, and
JOHN SHORT
-- in Lafayette Park (across from
New York
the White House) where right-to-life
EILEEN VOGEL
Pennsylvania
speakers can proclaim the prolife
message.
Noon - 2:00 p.m.
March for Life
.....
from the White
House to the U.S. Capitol. Permits have
been requested to March up Pennsylvania
Avenue. The March will proceed to the
West Terrace of the Capitol, form the
Circle of Life around the Capitol, and
return to the West Terrace.
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
March for Life Program
....
on the
West Terrace of J.S.Capitol with Prolife
(More specific
Senators and Representatives.
details will be
available in
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Lobbying
.....
Marchers meet with
late October
Representatives and Senators to seek
1975)
support for a Mandatory HUMAN LIFE
AMENDMENT
LIBRARY
WHAT TO DO RIGHT NOW
First: Order space in the MARCH FOR LIFE "Program Journal," as provided in the attached
announcement. Second: Arrange your transportation to the MARCH FOR LIFE in Washington,
D.C. on January 22, 1976. For assistance, contact the Transportation Chairman, Mr. John
Mawn, 71 W. 5th Street, Ronkonkoma, N.Y. 11779, or telephone 516 - 588 - 0168.
Life
Principles
These Life Principles express the ideals motivating
pro-life Americans and indicate the purpose of the
MARCH FOR LIFE.
We hold these truths to be self-evident: That all
human beings are created equal and are en-
dowed by their Creator with certain inalienable
rights, among which is the right to life, and
THEREFORE
The right to life of each human being shall
be preserved and protected by every human be-
ing in the society and by the society as a whole,
and
The life of each human being shall be pre-
served and protected from that human being's
biological beginning when the Father's sperm
fertilizes the Mother's ovum, and
The life of each human being shall be pre-
served and protected from the biological begin-
ning throughout the natural continuum of that
human being's life by all available ordinary
means and reasonable efforts, and
The life of each human being shall be pre-
served and protected at each stage of the life
continuum to the same extent as at each and ev-
ery other stage regardless of state of health or
condition of dependency, and
The life of each human being shall be pre-
served and protected to the same extent as the
life of each and every other human being regard-
less of state of health or condition of dependen-
GY, and
When there is any doubt that there exists a
human being's life to preserve and protect, such
doubt shall be resolved in favor of the existence
of a human being, and
When two or more human beings are in a
situation in which their lives are mutually endan-
gered, all available ordinary means and reasona-
ble efforts shall be used to preserve and protect
the life of each and every human being so en-
dangered,
WHEREFORE, PURSUANT TO THESE PRINCI-
PLES, we recommend and urge the adoption of
a
Mandatory HUMAN LIFE AMENDMENT to the
Constitution of the United States of America.
Name
Date
Sgens
1-15-26
FORD is GERALD LIBRART
national
Right to life
committee, inc.
ACTION
T/D
SCHEDULE BD.
DATE RECEIVED
January 14, 1976
Officers:
'AN 20 1976
Mildred F. Jefferson, M.D., MA
MESSAGE
President
Robert F. Greene, Esq., KY
The President
OTHER SPEAKERS BUREAU.
Vice President
Ruth Karim, SD
The White House
Secretary
Jay Bowman, GA
Washington, District of Columbia
APPOINTMENT OFFICE
Treasurer
Carolyn Gerster, M.D., AZ
Chairman of the Board
John C. Willke, M.D., OH
Mr. President:
Vice Chairman of the Board
Board of Directors:
The National Right To Life Committee, Inc. is a citizen partici-
Marie Gentle, AL
Mrs. Stanley Austin, AK
pation organization with affiliates in all fifty states and the Distri
A. Jack Reynolds, AR
of Columbia. We are dedicated to preserving the first of the in-
Mary Sullivan, CA
Mary Rita Urbish, co
alienable rights affirmed in the Declaration of Independence, the
Andrew J. O'Keefe, Esq., CT
Right to Life.
Mrs. Richard O. Becker, DE
Nellie J. Gray, Esq., DC
Jean Doyle, FL
TJ Bosgra, Hawaii
Many of our members, particularly from your home state of
Harold Hatten, M.D., ID
Michigan, feel that you have not been provided with the oppor-
Felicia Goeken, IL
Mary R. Hunt, IN
tunity to know who we are. Our organization brings together pe
Carolyn Thompson, IA
ple of many different backgrounds, religions, philosophies and
Patricia Goodson, KS
Rev. L. James Rongstad, LA
approaches across political lines. In general, our membership
Mrs. Mary Beliveau, ME
represents the majority that wishes to preserve traditional ethi
William F. Colliton, Jr., MD
Gloria Klein, MI
values and legal standards.
Darla St. Martin, MN
Mrs. Alton J. Hall, MS
Ray S. James, MO
In the interest of fairness, President Ford, and knowing of you
Frances Kunz, MT
Dorothy Shald, NB
sponsorship of the Whitehurst Amendment ( states rights on ab
John Brophy, NV
as a member of Congress, I would like to convey to our organi:
Joseph Acorace, NH
Mary Ellen Mulholland, NJ
a firsthand understanding of your position. I shall be in Washi
William P. Moloney, NM
for a meeting of our Board of Directors January 23-25, 1976 a
Thomas Dillon, Esq., NY
Mrs. David G. O'Steen, NC
would appreciate an appointment to speak with you. If your sc
Albert H. Fortman, M.D., ND
Robert Krebsbach, M.D., OK
dule should not permit it during that time, any mutually conver
Charles W. Norris, M.D., OR
time prior to the New Hampshire Primary Elections would be
Sally Rauscher, PA
welcomed.
J. Robert Bergeron, RI
Judy Roland, SC
Ann Brayley, TN
Prof. Joseph Witherspoon, TX
Respectfully,
Jerrolyn Kimball, UT
Mrs. John Morrissey, VT
Geline B. Williams, VA
Kenneth Van Derhoef, Esq., WA
A. F. Exner, WV
Mildred F. Jefferson, M. D.
:
Mary Carpenter Bruce, WI
President
FORD
Michael Burke, Esq., WY
720 Harrison Avenue
At large:
Boston, Massachusetts 02118
LIBBRA
Edward J. Golden, NY
(617)267-8275; (617) 261-8882
Michael Taylor, DC
Tom Hilgers, MO
weshington. d.c. 20045
The
March for Life
January22,1976
P.O. BOX 2950
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20013
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Chairman:NELLIEJ GRAY
Washington.D.C.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO THE PRESS
January 14, 1976
202-LIFE-377
202-547-6721
MIKE ECK
Washington.D.C.
202-544-0840
On January 22, 1976, the MARCH FOR LIFE will sponsor the third
ROGER KERGARAVAT
Connecticut
program to memorialize the Supreme Court's infamous decisions on abortion
203-268-6879
Three years of slaughtering preborn human beings and driving the
DEE BECKER
American social, political, and legal systems toward a death syndrome.
Delaware
302-475-9000
JEAN M. GUILFOYLE
Concern of the right-to-life people heighten as this Massacre
Maryland
Unlimited persists in our midsts.
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VINCE MEYERS
A few people generally associated with the right-to-life movement
New Jersey
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are showing a halting tendency to compromise toward a "state's
ROBERT SANKEY
rights" approach. This is unacceptable to the true right-to-life
NewJersey
defenders. This approach is not a compromise, but is openly inviting
609-546-8532
that the killing go on under the guise of a limp State's Rights
BILL DEVLIN
New York
Amendment and no-teeth legislation.
516-785-0062
LEWGARDNER
The MARCH FOR LIFE presses for true protection for the preborn
New York
516-981-0323
child and its Mother and its Father and its Brother and Sister and
LILLIAN KOEGLER
Grandparents and Handicapped Cousins, and all the rest of humanity.
New York
914-946-6719
Enclosed is a copy of the flyer announcing the MARCH FOR LIFE
JOHN MAWN
January 22, 1976.
New York
516-588-0168
JOHN SHORT
Many reporters ask: "Who Are the Stars!" Who are the stars on
New York
the program. The answer is simple:
516-249-5207
MICHAEL SCHWARTZ
Pennsylvania
THE STAR OF THE MARCH FOR LIFE is the preborn child and that child's
215-722-5114
Mother and Father. The child is being killed, and the parents
EILEEN VOGEL
traumatized. Right-to-life grass roots people are defending these
Pennsylvania
412-795-4135
human beings.
VAL STASIK
Virginia
The "Stars" of the Program of the MARCH FOR LIFE are prolife defenders.
703-451-7254
Within our ranks we produce candidates for National office, musicians,
lawyers, bus driver, doctors, students, philosophers, religious leaders,
filling station attendants, and on and on.
The cry is: MARCH FOR LIFE on January 22, 1976 and throughout this
Bicentennial Year to restor our inalienable rights, including the
right to life.
FORD
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The
March for Life
January22,1976
P.O. BOX 2950
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20013
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO THE PRESS
January 14, 1976
Chairman:NELLIEJGRAY
Washington.D.C.
202-LIFE-377
202-547-6721
MARCH FOR LIFE Meets with the LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
MIKE ECK
Washington.D.C.
202-544-0840
THEME: Vote Prolife in 1976: Legislators vote prolife on issues!
ROGER KERGARAVAT
Prolife Marchers vote for Prolife Legislators!
Connecticut
203-268-6879
2:00 p.m.s Opening remarks: Miss Nellie J. Gray, Chairman MARCH FOR LIFE.
DEE BECKER
Delaware
302-475-9000
National Anthem: Mr. Alton W. Morris, Takoma Park, Maryland
JEAN M. GUILFOYLE
Opening Prayer: Rabbi David Novak, Baltimore, Maryland
Maryland
301-442-2790
Music by Ms. Kathleen Lawrie, Hillcrest Heights, Maryland
VINCE MEYERS
New Jersey
Introduction of Prolife Members of Congress for remarks, including:
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ROBERT SANKEY
NewJersey
Senator James L. Buckley, New York
Other prolife members
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Senator Jesse Helms, North Carolina
of the Congress have
BILL DEVLIN
Senator Richard Stone, Florida
also been invited, and
New York
Representative Henry J. Hyde, Illinois
may appear and provide
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Representative Robert E. Bauman, Maryland
words of encouragement
LEWGARDNER
New York
Representative Virginia Smith, Nebraska
to the assembled
516-981-0323
Representative John B. Conlan, Arizona
Marchers.
LILLIAN KOEGLER
Representative Clement J. Zablocki, Wisconsin
New York
914-946-6719
Representative Corrine (Lindy) Boggs, Louisiana
JOHN MAWN
New York
516-588-0168
The right-to-life people, deeply concerned by the continued failure of
JOHN SHORT
some incumbents to vote prolife or otherwise support the right-to-life,
New York
516-249-5207
have produced their own candidates. Some of these candidates who will
MICHAEL SCHWARTZ
appear on the program January 22, 1976, include:
Pennsylvania
215-722-5114
ADDRESS: Ellen McCormack, a Prolife Democratic Candidate for PRESIDENT
EILEEN VOGEL
Pennsylvania
412-795-4135
-- Stephen J. Foley, Esq., a Democratic Candidate for the U.S.SENATE
VAL STASIK
from New Jersey
Virginia
703-451-7254
-- John R. Mawn, a Democratic Candidate for the House of Representative
from New York's Second District
-- Thomas J. Mooney, a Democratic Candidate for the U. S. House of
Representatives from Maryland's Fifth District
Music by Mrs. Gail Brown Johnson, Washington, D.C.
3:30 p.m. Closing Prayer by Most. Rev. Thomas J. Welsh
Bishop of Arlington
3:30 - 5:30 P.M.
-- LOBBYING IN HALLS OF CONGRESS
The
March forLife
January 22,1976
P.O. BOX 2950
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20013
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Chairman:NELLIEJGRAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO THE PRESS
January 14, 1976
Washington.D.C.
202-LIFE-377
202-547-6721
MIKE ECK
Washington,D.C.
202-544-0840
PROLIFE PROGRAM IN LAFAYETTE PARK
9:00 a.m. - NOON
ROGER KERGARAVAT
Connecticut
203-268-6879
MASTERS OF CEREMONIES: William Devlin, MARCH FOR LIFE, New York
DEE BECKER
Delaware
Roger Kergaravat, MARCH FOR LIFE, Connecticut
302-475-9000
JEAN M. GUILFOYLE
Maryland
301 442-2790
Opening Prayer by Rabbi David Novak, Baltimore, Maryland
VINCE MEYERS
New Jersey
PROLIFE SPEAKERS
201-327-4975
ROBERT SANKEY
New Jersey
Randy Engle, U.S.COALITION FOR LIFE, Export, Pa & Washington, D.C.
609-546-8532
Mary Rita Urbish, COLORADO RIGHT TO LIFE COMMITTEE, Denver, Colorado
BILL DEVLIN
Mark Strand, NATIONAL YOUTH PROLIFE COALITION, Washington, D.C.
New York
Ann O'Donnell, MISSOURI CITIZENS FOR LIFE, St. Louis, Missouri
516-785-0062
LEWGARDNER
Mary Winter, PEOPLE CONCERNED FOR THE UNBORN, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
New York
Charles Williamson, LONG ISLAND COALITION FOR LIFE, New York
516-981-0323
Felicia Goeken, ILLINOIS RIGHT TO LIFE, Alton, Illinois
LILLIAN KOEGLER
Jean E. Doyle, FLORIDA RIGHT TO LIFE COMMITTEE, Inc., Orlando, Florida
New York
914-946-6719
Dr. & Mrs. John C. Willke, OHIO RIGHT TO LIFE SOCIETY, Inc. Cincinnati, Oh
JOHN MAWN
Also representing NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE COMMITTEE, Inc.Washington,D
New York
FEMINISTS FOR LIFE group, singing : "I Am Human."
516-588-0168
Dr. T.I.Ballinger, TEXAS RIGHT TO LIFE COMMITTEE, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas
JOHN SHORT
New York
Rick Hinshaw, LONG ISLAND YOUTH FOR LIFE & JUSTICE, East Meadow, N.Y.
516-249-5207
Audree Ryberg, VIRGINIA STATE NURSES CONCERNED FOR LIFE, Inc. Fairfax, Va.
MICHAEL SCHWARTZ
Pennsylvania
215-722-5114
Other prolife speakers from various States and organiza-
EILEEN VOGEL
tions have been invited and may join the assembly in
Pennsylvania
the LAFAYETTE PARK.
412-795-4135
VAL STASIK
MUSIC BY: Prolife Singers: George Dahir, Omaha, Nebraska
Virginia
703-451-7254
"Sparrows," a singing group from Pittsburgh,
Folk Group, St. Frances de Chantel Parish,
Wantaugh, N.Y.
CLOSING PRAYER by Most Reverend Thomas W. Lyons, Auxiliary Bishop
of Washington, D.C.
NOON: Adjourn via 15th Street to ELLIPSE (south of White House) to
begin MARCH FOR LIFE up Pennsylvania Avenue to U.S. Capitol
The
March for Life
January 22,1976
P.O. BOX 2950
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20013
PRESS RELEASE
January 14, 1976
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Chairman:NELLIEJ.GR
Washington.D.C.
President Ford's administration is synomous with MASSACRE UNLIMITED!
202-LIFE-377
202-547-6721
MIKE ECK
The administration which President Ford heads approves of the killing 0
Washington.D.C.
202-544-0840
preborn children and using tax dollars for the barbaric deeds. It isn'
ROGER KERGARAVAT
that he doesn't know that babies are killed within sight of the White
Connecticut
House and that his Department of Health, Education and Welfare is payin
203-268-6879
for abortion and other disparagement of human beings.
DEE BECKER
Delaware
302-475-9000
President Ford refuses to be concerned!
JEAN M. GUILFOYLE
Maryland
On October 30, 1975, the MARCH FOR LIFE Chairman wrote to President For
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VINCE MEYERS
by registered mail, requesting a meeting to discuss right-to-life issue
New Jersey
on January 22, 1976. On December 1, 1975, Miss Gray telephoned the
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White House to request a reply, and was informed that it would be forth
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coming when the President returned from the China trip. No reply. On
New Jersey
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January 5, 1976, the MARCH FOR LIFE sent a follow-up request by regis-
BILL DEVLIN
tered mail. On January 12, 1976, noone was available at 4:30 in the
New York
afternoon to give Miss Gray a reply by telephone. Miss Gray informed
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the White House that this information -- clearly showing that the
LEWGARDNER
New York
President does not want to meet with right-to-life defenders -- would
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be given to the grass roots right-to-life people. Miss Gray has now
LILLIAN KOEGLER
received a letter dated January 12, 1976, signed by Mr. William W.
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Nicholson, Director, Scheduling Office, The White House, stating:
JOHN MAWN
New York
We have carried your request forward for consideration
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pending a final determination of the President's sched-
JOHN SHORT
ule for January 22. It now is certain, however, in view
New York
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of his heavy official schedule demands at this time,
MICHAEL SCHWARTZ
that a meeting with you and the other committee members
Pennsylvania
will not be possible.
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EILEEN VOGEL
Pennsylvania
On January 22, 1976, the MARCH FOR LIFE committee members will present
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roses to the White House -- or, at least, we will leave them with the
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Guard at the Gate, because we, as defenders of life, will not be
Virginia
admitted to see the President or even an aide.
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It is distressing to have to point out the numerous frivilous things
for which the President does have time.
It is a puzzlement to remember that, with high press visibility and
cameras rolling, the President recently placed a wreath to memorialize
the fallen victims of Auschwitz, but will not stop the same type of
distruction of human beings done under his administration with his
blessing!
WHY, Mr. President? HOW LONG WILL THIS GO ON?
The
March for Life
January 22,1976
P.O. BOX 2950
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20013
January 14, 1976
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
OPEN LETTER TO MEMBERS OF THE 94th CONGRESS
Chairman:NELLIEJGRAY
Washington.
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202-547-6721
On January 22, 1976, the MARCH FOR LIFE will sponsor the third program to
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Washington.D.
memorialize the Supreme Court's infamous abortion decisions and to petition
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the Congress for A Mandatory HUMAN LIFE AMENDMENT consonant with the "Life
ROGER KERGARAVAT
Principles," shown on the reverse side of this letter. A copy of a flyer
Connecticut
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giving more information about the MARCH FOR LIFE program is enclosed.
DEE BECKER
Delaware
A Massacre Unlimited is going on before your eyes. You have the unique
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opportunity and the power to stop it.
JEAN M. GUILFOYLE
Maryland
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Some members of Congress have courageously taken advantage of
VINCE MEYERS
this unique opportunity. They have introduced legislation and
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have argued on the floor of the House and of the Senate for the
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right to life.
New Jersey
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Other members have shown their prolife support by at least
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New York
voting for corrective measures.
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LEWGARDNER
Some Representatives and Senators say that they are personally
New York
against abortion, but that, in this particular instance, they do
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not want to impose their morality on others. Thus, they approve
LILLIAN KOEGLER
New York
killing preborn children without the benefit of counsel, indict-
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ment, judge or jury.
JOHN MAWN
New York
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Some legislators want to throw the issue back to the States
JOHN SHORT
and permit killing preborn children on a State-by-State basis,
New York
suggesting, perhaps for political expediency, that just a little
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bit of killing will pacify both the right-to-life people and
MICHAEL SCHWARTZ
the abortionists.
Pennsylvania
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EILEEN VOGEL
Some legislators personally approve of abortion, but will
Pennsylvania
not, perhaps as a matter of political expediency and for
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appearances sake, be so callous as to publicly favor killing
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preborn children. They turn to euphemisms, and indicate
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that they want to preserve the right of a woman to choose --
(whether or not to kill her own son or daughter).
Legislators assume many other variations on the issue-
straddling theme.
You, as members of the 94th Congress, must reexamine your right-to-life position with the
full knowledge that preborn Americans are being slaughtered by the millions. You have
properly voted protection for the beagle, owl, wild horses, baby seals, and many other
animals.
Yet, you have voted down protection for the preborn human beings and voted up the tax
dollars to fund this abomination.
Until you assume your responsibilities to stop the sickening slaughter in our land, the
crisis situation created by the Supreme Court's abortion decisions will escalate. This
issue will not simply fade away, because right-to-life people, in conscience, cannot live
in a community which kills babies any more than we could live with slavery or where one
Nation fed human beings to the gas ovens.
Your responsibility is clear. You must:
(1) Support a Mandatory HUMAN LIFE AMENDMENT consonant with the "Life Principles;"
(2) Cut off tax funds for abortion and other disparagement of human beings.
The MARCH FOR LIFE will continue to bring the issues to your attention for your vote. Your
constituents will be visiting with you in January 22, 1976 here in Washington and through-
out this Bicentennial Year, which commemotates the sacrifice of the Colonials in securing
our inalienable rights, including the right to life.
MARCH FOR LIFE, Miss Nellie J. Gray, Chairman
THE PURPOSES OF THE MARCH FOR LIFE ARE EMBODIED IN THE "LIFE PRINCIPLES," SHOWN ON THE REVERSE SIDE
Friday 1/30/76
2:05 Bobbie had asked me to call Fred Slight of the PFC
and get what they might have on Reagan's position on
abortion.
Received -- see attached.
YORO is LIBRARY 07V838
January 30, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FROM:
FRED PHIL SLIGHT BUCHEN FWD
Attached as per the request of your office this afternoon is
a summation of the former Governor's opinion on the issue of
abortion.
As you will note, his current position is a reversal of that
which he took in signing the abortion legislation in California.
Attachment
FORD ; LIBRARY
Union Leader page 60
"There is still only one who
determines whether life or
LEADER - Wednesday, January 14, 1976
death shall occur. and that is
God Himself."
Editor Hartle said she hopes
Abortion
Hit
this will be only the first of
various interviews with the
presidential candidares giving
their views on pro-life issues.
Citing such people 89 Cesar
Chavez. Garry Wills. lesse
By
Reagan
Jackson and Ken Kever for
their opposition to abortion. she
said some presidential candi-
dates mistakenly have assumed
that liberal politics means one
must hold a pro-abortion posi-
MINNEAPOLIS. Minn. - In a of the vote after only three
tion.
copyrighted interview In the weeks of pro-life television com-
Mrs. Hartle continued. "We
latest issue of the National mercials.
reject the idea that merely
Right to Life News, official Reagan. who signed permissive
because a politician is a Cath.
newspaper of the National Right abortion legislation when he was
olic. he deserves the pro life
to Life Committee Inc., presi- governor of California. says in
vote. Nor do we believe that
dential contender Ronaid the interview that eperience
people who aren't Catholic will
Reagan explains his opposition with that law convinced him
reject pro-life politics.
to abortion and euthanasia.
that I would have vetoed that
Ronald Reagan is an obvious
In the interview with News bill. in the light of what I know
example of someone who's not a
editor Alice Hartle. Reagan ex- now
Carholic who takes this view.
presses support for a Human He says that if he "had it to
And this is especially refreshing
Life Amendment to the U.S. de over again" in signing
when the Republican Party's
Constitution to overturn the U.S. abortion legislation he would
titular leader. President Ford.
Supreme Court's Jan. 22. 1273 sign a strict law allowing
14 all pro-life commitment
ruling that abortion is a basic aboriion 10 prevent the death of
his wife enthusiastically
constitutional right throughout the mother. This 11.95 the
emiorses the killing of innocent
pregnancy - not merely in the traditional allowance for abor-
unborn children.
"first three months," as is still tion in American law.
"We have heard enough eva-
often reported.
Asked his opinion of eutha-
sion from people like Sens.
Reagan becomes the second nasia - "mercy killing" -
Edward Kennedy and Birch
presidential hopeful thus (ar to Reagan replied. "It is one thing
Rayh who claim they 'person-
support the idea of an amend-
to talk about the truly doubtful
ally don't favor abortion but
ment. Experienced life
case. the moral case of the
won't try to give moral guid-
activist Ellen McCormack. Bell-
ance to restore the rights of the
individual whose bodi!y func-
more, N.Y., has announced she
mborn by supporting a strong
tions are being kept alive. when
Human Life Amendment
is entering Democratic presi-
death has really occurred to ail
dential primaries because none
"No less a pro-abortionist
intents and purposes.
han Nelson Rockefeller re-
of the other Democratic as-
"But euthanasia. of course. cently said here in Minnesota
pirants is supporting a Human
followed right on abortion. If hat to reverse the Supreme
Life Amendment.
you can decide that it is 'ourt's ruling. you'd have to
Pro-lifers recall that, in last
morally all right to kill someone imend the Constitution. We'll
year's New York race for the
at one end of the life span. you give our support to candidates.
U.S. Senate. Barbara Keating.
can figure out a reason why It egardless of party or other
BERALD FORD LIBRARY
an unknown third-party cand.-
must be morally right to do it fews. as long as they demon-
date with a pro-life stard.
al the other. and both are trate a sincere commitment to
picked up more than 16 per cent
morally wrong.
protecting all innocent human
llife by endorsing a strong
Human Life Amendment."
EXCERPT FROM TRANSCRIPT
HINSDALE, NEW HAMPSHIRE
January, 1976
questio n- your personal opinion about abortion
I have never given that subject much thought until I became Governor.
As Gov. I found myself faced with legislation- bitterly contested-
state divided between the pros and the cons and the Senator who was
proposing almost abortion on demand sent word down that he would amend
his bill to anything that I felt like I could sign. and that set me on
a course of study and more soul searching than I have ever done in
my life. And I have come to the belief that the interrupting of a pregancy
can only be justified is on the same basis that it was justified in
our prevailing Christian tradition. but yes a mother does have a right
to defend her own life against
unborn child.