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The original documents are located in Box 16, folder "6/11/75 - New York City Anti- Defamation League of B'nai B'rith (1)" of the Sheila Weidenfeld Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Copyright Notice The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Gerald R. Ford donated to the United States of America his copyrights in all of his unpublished writings in National Archives collections. Works prepared by U.S. Government employees as part of their official duties are in the public domain. The copyrights to materials written by other individuals or organizations are presumed to remain with them. If you think any of the information displayed in the PDF is subject to a valid copyright claim, please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Digitized from Box 16 of the Sheila Weidenfeld Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library We Salute The First Lady of the United States MILE JEY democratic promise. toward the fulfillment of America's dedication we share in common best in ourselves and to the League pay tribute to all that is Year, we of the Anti-Defamation during this International Women's cherished Rita V. Tishman Award In presenting her with our humanitarian activities. and as a volunteer in as a participant in politics her marriage, as wife and mother, Graham Concert Group before as a dancer with the noted Martha fulfilled herself in many ways- man but as an individual who has as the woman behind the successful She cannot simply be described character and intelligence of mind. beauty of person with integrity of American womanhood, combining She is a superb representative of principles of our democratic credo. commitment to the highest ideals and nutr her modesty, forthrightness and has won our admiration and regard for consorts, Mrs. Gerald R. "Betty" Ford In the great tradition of presidential as equals by right and by law. play in their struggle for recognition the first lady has a preeminent role to For American women particularly, and model to the nation. She is at once inspiration, symbol transcends politics and partisanship. We regard her with an affection that of all Americans. has a special place in the hearts The first lady of the United States First Lady America's The Women's Division of the Anti-Defamation League Appeal requests the pleasure of your company at our Inaugural Luncheon in tribute to MRS. GERALD R. FORD who will receive the Rita V. Tishman Human Relations Award Wednesday, June 11, 1975 at the Hotel Pierre New York City twelve noon R.S.V.P. Minimum Gift to the Card Enclosed 1975 ADL Campaign Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars PROGRAM MRS. WILLIAM J. LEVITT Luncheon Chairman, presiding RABBI RONALD SOBEL Senior Rabbi-Congregation Emanu-El MR. SEYMOUR GRAUBARD National Chairman, ADL MRS. NORMAN TISHMAN Honorary Chairman, Women's Division Presentation to ELIZABETH B. FORD by MRS. THEODORE H. SILBERT General Women's Division Chairman MRS. GERALD R. FORD MR. GEORGE BALANCHINE world famous choreographer, will present a surprise in honor of The First Lady ADL-ROOTED IN AMERICA Rooted in America, the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith is a moving MR. ALAN KING force in our lives. Shaped by the experience of more than six decades of struggle, the League is a voluntary organization of citizens striving to translate the hope and promise of democracy into daily reality. In this period of angry voices and clenched fists, millions of Americans of all backgrounds depend upon ADL for guidance and leadership. And, in return, ADL depends upon them - and you - for support and sustenance. Committee for the Luncheon Mrs. Theodore H. Silbert Mrs. William J. Levitt General Chairman Luncheon Chairman Honorary Chairmen Mrs. Abraham D. Beame Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson Dr. Lilly Bruck Mrs. Herbert H. Lehman Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower Mrs. John V. Lindsay Ms. Emily Genauer Miss Bess Myerson Comm. Elinor Guggenheimer Mrs. Nelson A. Rockefeller Associate Chairmen Mrs. David Anderson Mrs. Seymour Graubard Mrs. Mary Wells Lawrence Miss Polly Bergen Mrs. Danny Kaye Mrs. Harry Ross Mrs. Nathan Cummings Mrs. Joseph Lauder Ms. Eugenia Sheppard Mrs. Martin A. Fisher Mrs. Albert List Mme. Pauline Trigere Luncheon Committee* Mrs. Leonard Arkin Mrs. Henry Goldberg Mrs. J. Bruce Pastner Mrs. Claude Arpels Mrs. Jack A. Goldfarb Mrs. Gladys Rackmil Mrs. Herbert Barchoff Mrs. John L. Goldwater Mrs. Robert Raisler Mrs. Arthur Belfer Mrs. Oscar Hammerstein Mrs. David Rasch Mrs. Nathan C. Belth Mrs. Leon Hoffman Mrs. Harold Reed Mrs. I. Jack Bernstein Mrs. Alan King Mrs. Benjamin M. Reeves Mrs. Adrian Brodey Mrs. Matthew Kornreich Mrs. Harry J. Riker Mrs. Joseph Brodie Mrs. Moses L. Kove Mrs. Barnett Robinson Mrs, Sol Cantor Mrs. Louise Bachrach Lane Mrs. Alfred Rosenberg Mrs. Stephen Chan Mrs. William Lasdon Mrs. William Rosenwald Mrs. Curtis E. Claymont Mrs. Richard M. Lederer Mrs. Harold Rubenstein Mrs. Arthur G. Cohen Mrs. Louis Lefkowitz Dr. Lucille Blum Sachs Mrs. Arthur Coller Mrs. Samuel LeFrak Mrs. Arthur Schneier Mrs. Lester Dembitzer Mrs. Lionel Levey Mrs. Lee Schooler Mrs. Ezra Denerstein Mrs. Arthur Levien Mrs. Patrice Munsel Schuler Mrs. Murry Drucker Mrs. Noel Levine Mrs. Edwin Slote Mrs. Benjamin R. Epstein Mrs. Samuel Levine Mrs. Rollin Sontag Mrs. Morton H. Farber Mrs. Ellen McCluskey Long Mrs. Meyer Steinberg Mrs. George Feldman Mrs. Joseph L. Mailman Mrs. David Susskind Mrs. Sidney Feuerstein Mrs. William Mazer Mrs. Alan V. Tishman Mrs. Arnold Forster Mrs. Herman Merinoff Mrs. Lawrence Uttal Mrs. Benjamin Friedman Mrs. Clyde M. Newhouse Mrs. Saul Weinsier Mrs. Joseph S. Wohl LIBRAR Roberta Felsen Dorothy Gottlieb Director Asst. Director *Committee in Formation Mrs. Theodore H. Silbert and Mrs. William J. Levitt cordially invite Mrs Sheila Rath to meet hardenfeld Mrs. Gerald R. Ford at a Private Reception prior to the ADL Luncheon in her honor Wednesday, June Eleventh, Nineleen Seventy-Five Eleven Thirty A.M. at the Cotillion Room SEPRED R. FORD of the Hotel Pierre R.S.V.P. (card enclosed) Mrs. William J. Levitt 315 Lexington Avenue New York, N.Y. 10016 Dear Mesdames Silbert and Levitt: I am delighted to attend your private reception for MRS. GERALD R. FORD at eleven thirty a.m. in the Cotil- lion Room of the Hotel Pierre, Wednesday, June eleventh just prior to the ADL Luncheon in her honor. NAME ADDRESS Mrs. William J. Levitt 315 Lexington Avenue New York, N.Y. 10016 / / We hold these E UNITED STATES 10c Mrs. Sheila Raby Weiderfold The White House Washington, L.C. 20500 Mrs. William J. Levitt 315 Lexington Avenue New York, N.Y. 10016 We Salute The First Lady of the United States DAY The Women's Division of the Anti-Defamation League Appeal presents the Rita V. Tishman Human Relations Award to MRS. GERALD R. FORD Wednesday, June 11, 1975 at the Hotel Pierre She is a superb representative of America's First Lady American womanhood, combining beauty of person with integrity of character and intelligence of mind. She cannot simply be described The first lady of the United States as the woman behind the successful has a special place in the hearts man but as an individual who has of all Americans. fulfilled herself in many ways- as a dancer with the noted Martha We regard her with an affection that Graham Concert Group before transcends politics and partisanship. her marriage, as wife and mother, She is at once inspiration, symbol as a participant in politics and model to the nation. and as a volunteer in For American women particularly, humanitarian activities. the first lady has a preeminent role to In presenting her with our play in their struggle for recognition cherished Rita V. Tishman Award as equals by right and by law. during this International Women's In the great tradition of presidential Year, we of the Anti-Defamation consorts, Mrs. Gerald R. "Betty" Ford League pay tribute to all that is has won our admiration and regard for best in ourselves and to the her modesty, forthrightness and dedication we share in common commitment to the highest ideals and toward the fulfillment of America's principles of our democratic credo. democratic promise. PROGRAM MENU MRS. WILLIAM J. LEVITT presiding WELCOME & INTRODUCTION OF DAIS INVOCATION Rabbi Ronald Sobel MADRILENE EN GELEE Senior Rabbi Temple Emanu-El *** LUNCHEON CREPE DE HALIBUT MORNAY "ADL TAKES A LOOK AT DISCRIMINATION Mr. Seymour Graubard EPINARD A LA CREME AGAINST A MAJORITY" ADL National Chairman "ADL - WHAT IT MEANS TO US" Mrs. Norman Tishman *** Honorary Chairman Women's Division PINOT DE CHARDONNAY PRESENTATION Mrs. Theodore H. Silbert General Chairman *** Women's Division TO MOUSSE AU FRAISES MRS. GERALD R. FORD "SONATINE" Music by MAURICE RAVEL PETITS FOURS Choreography by GEORGE BALANCHINE Dancers: VIOLETTE VERDY JEAN-PIERRE BONFOUS CAFE Pianist: DIANE CHILGREN Technical Director: RONALD BATES ALAN KING Drawing for Door Prizes Luncheon Committee PATRONS SPONSORS Mrs. Leonard Arkin Mrs. Moses L. Kove Mrs. I. Jack Bernstein Mrs. Arthur Brown Mrs. Claude Arpels Mrs. Louise Bachrach Lane Ms. Roslyn Bremer Mrs. Michael Chernow Mrs. Herbert Barchoff Mrs. William Lasdon Mrs. Joseph Brodie Mrs. Bernard M. Cone Mrs. Nathan C. Belth Mrs. Samuel LeFrak Dr. Lilly Bruck Mrs. Ezra Denerstein Mrs. I. Jack Bernstein Mrs. Noel Levine Mrs. Samuel Dalsimer Mrs. Benjamin R. Epstein Mrs. Joseph Brodie Mrs. Joseph L. Mailman Mrs. Martin Fisher Mrs. George Feldman Mrs. Sol Cantor Mrs. Herman Merinoff Mr. & Mrs. Leo Fox Mrs. Sidney Feuerstein Mrs. Stephen Chan Mrs. J. Bruce Pastner Mrs. Oscar Hammerstein Mrs. Henry Goldberg Mrs. Arthur G. Cohen Mrs. Gladys Rackmil Mrs. Irving Hassuk Mrs. Leon Hoffman Mrs. Arthur Coller Mrs. Robert Raisler Mrs. William Lasdon Mr. & Mrs. Frank Katz Mrs. Joseph Lauder Mrs. Matthew Kornreich Mrs. Ezra Denerstein Mrs. David Rasch Mrs. Mary Wells Lawrence Mrs. Lionel Levey Mrs. Murry Drucker Mrs. Benjamin M. Reeves Mrs. Herbert Lehman Mrs. Samuel Levine Mrs. Benjamin R. Epstein Mrs. Harry J. Riker Mr. & Mrs. Martin Levine Mrs. Albert List Mrs. Morton H. Farber Mrs. Barnett Robinson Mrs. Joseph Mailman Mrs. Saul Livingston Mrs. George Feldman Mrs. Alfred Rosenberg Mrs. Barnett Robinson Mrs. Henry Moses Mrs. Sidney Feuerstein Mrs. Harold Rubenstein Young Men's Philanthropic League Mrs. David Rasch Mrs. Arnold Forster Dr. Lucille Blum Sachs Mrs. Alfred Rosenberg Mrs. Benjamin Friedman Mrs. Arthur Schneier Dr. Lucille Blum Sachs Mrs. Henry Goldberg Mrs. Lee Schooler Mrs. Meier Steinbrink Mrs. Jack A. Goldfarb Mrs. Patrice Munsel Schuler Mrs. David Tishman Mrs. John L. Goldwater Mrs. Edwin Slote Mrs. Saul Weinsier Mrs. Wilbur J. Gould Mrs. Meyer Steinberg Mrs. Oscar Hammerstein Mrs. David Susskind Mrs. Alan King Mrs. Alan V. Tishman Mrs. Matthew Kornreich Mrs. Lawrence Uttal Mrs. Joseph S. Wohl COMMITTEE FOR THE LUNCHEON Mrs. Theodore H. Silbert Mrs. William J. Levitt General Chairman, Women's Division Luncheon Chairman Honorary Chairmen Commitments to Mrs. Abraham D. Beame Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson the Anti-Defamation League Appeal Dr. Lilly Bruck Mrs. Herbert H. Lehman Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower Mrs. John V. Lindsay have been made in the following categories Ms. Emily Genauer Miss Bess Myerson in tribute to Betty Ford Comm. Elinor Guggenheimer Mrs. Nelson A. Rockefeller Associate Chairmen BENEFACTORS Mrs. David Anderson Mrs. Joseph Lauder Miss Polly Bergen Mrs. Albert List Mrs. Arthur Adams Mrs. Nathan Cummings Mrs. Mary Wells Lawrence Mrs. Martin A. Fisher Mrs. Harry Ross Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Belfer Mrs. Seymour Graubard Ms. Eugenia Sheppard Mr. & Mrs. Nathan Cummings Mrs. Danny Kaye Mme. Pauline Trigere Mr. & Mrs. David Fogelson Arrangements Committee Mrs. Nathan Cummings Mr. & Mrs. Jack A. Goldfarb Mrs. Saul Weinsier Mr. & Mrs. John L. Goldwater Co-Chairmen Mr. & Mrs. Seymour Graubard Decor Committee Mrs. Martin A. Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Lederer Jr. Chairman Mr. & Mrs. William J. Levitt Mrs. Lionel Levey Mrs. Robert Raisler Mrs. Harold Reed Co-Chairmen Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin M. Reeves Mr. & Mrs. Lee Schooler Program Committee Mrs. Curtis E. Claymont Mr. & Mrs. Theodore H. Silbert Reception Committee Mrs. Samuel Levine Mrs. Norman Tishman Miss Bess Myerson Chairmen Mrs. Arthur Belfer GUARDIANS Mrs. Seymour Graubard Co-Chairmen Mrs. Janice Levin Friedman Reservations Committee Mrs. Harry Ross Chairman Mr. & Mrs. Harry Ross Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Barchoff Mrs. Adrian Brodey Mrs. Curtis Claymont Mrs. James Grad Mrs. Leon Hoffman Mrs. Richard M. Lederer Mrs. Arthur Levien Co-Chairmen Mrs. Loomis J. Grossman Mrs. Arthur Levien DONORS Mrs. Joseph Gurwin Mrs. Jack Liebowitz Mrs. Nathan Halpern Mrs. William Linder Mrs. Ernest Alson Mrs. Morton H. Farber Mrs. Alfred Hecht Mrs. Lloyd Lloyds Deputy Comm. Elsie G. Altholz Mrs. Edward Feldman Mrs. James Heller Mrs. Theodore Locker Mrs. Harold Ames Mrs. Edward Fields Mrs. Milton S. Heller Mrs. Samuel A. Lopin Mrs. David Anderson Mrs. Bruce Felshman Mrs. Seymour Heller Mrs. H. Bert Mack Mrs. Leonard L. Arkin Mrs. Harold Fierman Mrs. Samuel J. Heyman Dr. Rose Manicoff Mrs. Morris Arnoff Mrs. Arnold Fisher Mrs. Henry Hirsch Mrs. Stanley W. Mann Mrs. A. Mitchell Barnes Mrs. Larry Fisher Mrs. George Hirschfeld Mrs. William Mazer Mrs. Arthur Belfer Mrs. Elliot Frankel Mrs. Eli Indenbaum Mrs. Herman Merinoff Mrs. Nathan C. Belth Mrs. Edward Froelich Mrs. Edwin Jacobson Mrs. William Michaels Ms. Polly Bergen Mrs. Melvin J. Furst Mrs. George M. Jaffin Mrs. Harold Michelson Mrs. Jack N. Berkman Mrs. Rubin Garfinkel Mrs. Harold Kalikow Mrs. Matthew Milikowsky Mrs. Samuel Blum Mrs. Lewis Garlick Miss Eve Kaplan Mrs. Seymour Milstein Mrs. Gerald Blumberg Mrs. Julius Gewirtz Mrs. Sidney Kaplan Mrs. Leonard Milton Mrs. Adrian Brodey Mrs. Newton Glekel Mrs. Harry Kassel Mrs. Henry Minskoff Mrs. Bernard Brownstein Mrs. Harold Goldman Mrs. Louis C. Kaye Mrs. Jane C. Murchison Hon. Beatrice Burstein Mrs. Nathan Goldman Mrs. Alan King Mrs Max Oltarsh Mrs. Sol Cantor Mrs. Nathan S. Goldstein Mrs. David Kirschenbaum Mrs. J. Bruce Pastner Mrs. Stephen Chan Nrs. Nathaniel L. Goldstein Mrs. Jack Klempner Mrs. Myles Perrin Mrs. Irving Claremon Mrs. Jack Goodstein Mrs. John Koehler Mrs. James Plesser Mrs. Curtis E. Claymont Mrs. Morton Gordon Mrs. Milton Lebe Mrs. Gladys Rackmil Mrs. Lester Cohen Mrs. Wilbur J. Gould Mrs. Moses L. Kove Mrs. Burton Resnick Mrs. Millord Cohen Mrs. James Grad Mrs. Aaron Kurz Mrs. Jack Resnick Mrs. Arthur Coller Mrs. Alfred Green Mrs. Louise Bachrach Lane Mrs. Harry Reuben Mrs. Murry Drucker Mrs. William Greenburg Mrs. Simon Laufer Mrs. Lynn Revson Mrs. Sydney Engel Mrs. Myron J. Greene Mrs. Samuel LeFrak Mrs. Lee Reynolds Mrs. Bernard Fabrikant Mrs. Bernard Greenman Mrs. Harry J. Riker Mrs. Lester Robbins Mrs. Meyer Steinberg Mrs. Philip Rosen Mrs. Jerome L. Stern WOMEN'S DIVISION OFFICERS Mrs. Paul Ross Mrs. Louis Stern Mrs. Stuart Ross Mrs. Nathan Strauss Mrs. Harold Rubenstein Mrs. Marissa Tenzer Mrs. Theodore H. Silbert Mrs. Alfred J. Schlossberg Countess Lilliania Teruzzi General Chairman Mrs. Bernard Schoengold Mrs. Alan V. Tishman Mrs. Abe Schneider Mrs. Alex Tishman Mrs. Harry Ross Mrs. Irving Schneider Mrs. Louis Tishman Advisory Chairman Mrs. Arthur Schneier Mrs. Robert Tishman Honorary Chairmen Vice Chairmen Patrice Munsel Schuler Mme. Pauline Trigere Mrs. John L. Goldwater Mrs. Milton Schulman Mrs. Leonard Ugelow Mrs. Herbert Barchoff Mrs. David Schwartz Mrs. Lawrence Uttal Mrs. David Rasch Mrs. Leonard Davis Mrs. Henry Goldberg Mrs. Samuel A. Seaver Mrs. Marty Walker Mrs. Harry J. Riker Mrs. Samuel Levine Mrs. Jacob M. Seiler Mrs. Maurice Wegier Mrs. Norman Tishman Mrs. Saul Weinsier Mrs. Sam Shapiro Mrs. Irving Wiesen Mrs. Julius Silver Mrs. Herbert Winter Mrs. Nathan C. Belth Mrs. Moses L. Kove Mrs. Philip Simon Mrs. Joseph S. Wohl Treasurer Recording Secretary Mrs. Melvin Sirow Mrs. Ernst Wolff Mrs. Edwin M. Slote Mrs. Louis Yaeger Mrs. Adrian Brodey Mrs. Allen Snyder Mrs. Norton H. Zavon Chairman, Five Towns Women's Division Mrs. Ira Sollar Mrs. Ezra Zilkah Roberta T. Felsen Dorothy Gottlieb Director Assistant Director We are also grateful to the many women who shared in this Tribute but whose names are unlisted as we learned of their participation too late for inclusion. We Gratefully Acknowledge: DOOR PRIZES 18 CARAT YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND LOOP EARRINGS David Webb STERLING SILVER BELL - "ALICE IN DALI LAND" Donna Schneier Inc. (Designed and signed by Salvador Dali) HANDBAG D'Esti Boutique GOLD CHAIN BIB AND CHAIN BELT Pauline Trigere Inc. GIFT Bulgari SIGNATURE SET - PARTY GLASSES WITH SERVING TRAY Bonwit Teller INDIVIDUAL GIFTS L'INTERDIT PERFUME Hubert De Givenchy LE DE PERFUME FOR BETTY FORD Hubert De Givenchy DECOR Atlas Floral Decorators TABLE CLOTHS IN MISSONI - free style Fieldcrest Mills Inc. POTTERY CREATIONS Daybreak Nurseries Westport, Conn. Mrs. Ford's Remarks at the Anti-Defamation League Lunch, June 11, 1975 I am very pleased to be here, and I know what an honor it is to receive this award. I can't thank you enough. I have been looking forward to this day for months now -- ever since I received your invitation. One of the things I have greatly admired about the Anti-Defamation League is its broad scope. You make it clear you will not tolerate any type of bias. That your compassion and concern is for all who do not receive equal treatment. That your commitment is for equality for everyone. You have done an excellent job fighting discrimination. Your work is extremely important and it is very much appreciated. Your tribute to me, then, is especially meaningful because it is in this area of human relations, in the area of providing equal opportunity. I guess no one wonders by now where I stand on the equal rights amendment. I personally find it hard to believe it has not yet FORD a DEPART LIBRARY -2 been passed. I just hope that at this point in our country's history we can do something about that. The ERA is a must, because it insures equal opportunity for all. This year -- International Women's Year -- is a great time for all of us to rally our forces in organizing for it. And next year -- our bicentennial -- would be a great time to finish things up! What could be more perfect than to add such a significant amendment to our Constitution at the time we celebrate our 200th birthday! That is my goal -- and I hope you will make it your's too. Again, I thank you -- both for this award and for all you are doing. GERALD ? FORD Fiv MRS. FORD'S REMARKS -- ADL LUNCHEON -- JUNE 10, 1975. Thank you, Mrs. Silbert. Needless to say, I am very pleased to be here, and I do appreciate what an honor it is to receive this award. I can't thank you enough. I have been looking forward to this day for months now ever since I first received your invitation. One of the things I greatly admire about the Anti-Defamation League is its broad scope. You make it very clear you will not tolerate any type of bias. That your compassion and concern is for all who do not receive equal treatment. That your commitment is for equality for everyone. I You have done an excellent job fighting discrimination. Your work is extremely important, and it is very much appreciated. Your tribute to me, then, is especially meaningful because it is in this area of human relations in the area of providing equal opportunity that I am most interested. a no in anys wind I guess no one wonders certainly by now where I stand on the Equal Rights Amendment. I personally find it hard to believe it has not yet been passed. I just hope that at this point in our country's history we can do something about that. The ERA is a must because it insures equal opportunity for all. This year International Women's Year is a great time for all of us to really rally our forces in organizing for it. And next year BALD 11. FORD we just got our Feet wet - non the LIBRARY have to really plunge in. our Bicentennial -- would be a great time to finish things up! What could be more perfect than to add such a significant Amendment to our Constitution at the time we celebrate our 200th anniversary! That is my goal -- and I hope you will make it yours also. -allodyn want meaning to thank Again, I wish to thank you -- both for this award and for all that r2 you are doing. I accept to wal in the name of all of you who mede this award a with for ine. OFFICE n. FORD MRS. FORD'S REMARKS - - ADL LUNCHEON -- JUNE 10, 1975 Thank you, Mrs. Silbert. Needless to say, I am very pleased to be here, and I do appreciate what an honor it is to receive this award. I can't thank you enough. I have been looking forward to this day for months now -- ever since I first received your invitation. One of the things I greatly admire about the Anti-Defamation League is its broad scope. You make it very clear you will not tolerate any type of bias. That your compassion and concern is for all who do not receive equal treatment. That your commitment is for equality for everyone. You have done an excellent job fighting discrimination. Your work is extremely important, and it is very much appreciated. Your tribute to me, then, is especially meaningful because it is in this area of human relations - - in the area of providing equal opportunity - that I am most interested. I guess no one wonders certainly by now where I stand on the Equal Rights Amendment. I personally find it hard to believe it has not yet been passed. I just hope that at this point in our country's history we can do something about that. The ERA is a must because it insures equal opportunity for all. This year - - International Women's Year is a great time for all of us to really rally our forces in organizing for it. And next year -- - our Bicentennial -- would be a great time to finish things up! What could be more perfect than to add such a significant Amendment to our Constitution at the time we celebrate our 200th anniversary! That is my goal - - and I hope you will make it yours also. Again, I wish to thank you - - both for this award and for all that you are doing. p. matson 6/8/75 Suggestions for remarks for Mrs. Ford Good afternoon. )am I fael very honored to be here. I know what a great tribute it is to receive this award, and I am grateful. Butl am especially honored because of of me your mp due, informed of my great admiration for your group and the work that it does in fighting St. My discrimination, Your work is important it is appreciated and I am very proud to be here. you can be sure very We meet at a particularly significant time. My husband meets in Washington today with Prime Minister Rabin to continue in the effort to help bring peace to the Middle East. They are very much on my mind -- as I know they must be on yours and I hope you will remember them in your prayers today. also meet today on a type of peace mission peace as it concerns the #2 people in this country and how they live together One of the things I have greatly (27 admired about Rind the Anti-Defamation League is its broad scope. You make it clear you will not tolerate any type of bias. That your compassion and concern is for all who do not receive equal treatment. That your equality For every one commitment is for equal opportunity for all. you have done an excellent jos (ylling much discrimin- #) instim your with it is a upreade ad Your tribute to me, then is especially meaningful because it is in this area of K Met means to me, so much human relations, in the area of providing equal opportunity. 7 guess no one would certainsing (can be sáid with humor) ≤ By now where I stand on the equal rights amendment but I in SAY again that the reason I believe in the ERA is because I believe in Pequal opportunity for It stand, Sk smelling I deeps behere in - piolepeople & Mar -2- I / personally hud it hard to be here it his notybeen passed, I just home that we can do something everyone And at this point in our country's history Awe need the passage of asent not must because it a the ERA is to insure equal opportunity for all. IWY Tank this year, Interna is a good time for all of us to Sreet him rally our forces in organizing for it. And that they next year, our Bi-Centennial, would be a great time to finish things up! What could be more perfect than to add such a significant amendment to our Constitution at the time we celebrate our also 200th birthday! That will be my is my goal -- and I hope you will make it yours the not Again, I thank you -- both for this award and for all you are doing. # # # SEPARO FORD LIBRARY MRS. FORD'S REMARKS AT THE ADL LUNCHEON, JUNE 11, 1975 This is what Mrs. Ford said verbatim to open her remarks: "I had looked forward to this day ever since I received your invitation in the earlier part of the year. It was really sort of a goal I had set my sights on--a goal I felt I wanted to live up to--and a goal I felt was not only important to me but also to you." "I know what a tribute it is to receive this award, and I am grateful. Because of the work your group does in fighting discrimination, it has my great admiration. Your work is important, it is appreciated, and you can be sure I am proud to be here." A FORD BERALD SIT McCalls- Myn Mc Pheason 3:00 Mun. Mn. Dinitz Mrs. Resin THANK YOU, MRS, SILBERT. NEEDLESS TO SAY, I AM VERY PLEASED TO BE HERE, AND I DO APPRECIATE WHAT AN HONOR IT IS TO RECEIVE THIS AWARD. I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS DAY FOR MONTHS NOW -- EVER SINCE I FIRST RECEIVED YOUR INVITATION. -2- ONE OF THE THINGS I GREATLY ADMIRE ABOUT THE ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE IS ITS BROAD SCOPE. YOU MAKE IT VERY CLEAR YOU WILL NOT TOLERATE ANY TYPE OF BIAS. THAT YOUR COMPASSION AND CONCERN IS FOR ALL WHO DO NOT RECEIVE EQUAL TREATMENT. THAT YOUR COMMITMENT IS FOR EQUALITY FOR EVERYONE. 12 LIBRAS GERALT -3- YOU HAVE DONE AN EXCELLENT JOB FIGHTING DISCRIMINATION. YOUR WORK IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT, AND IT IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED. YOUR TRIBUTE TO ME, THEN, IS ESPECIALLY MEANINGFUL BECAUSE IT IS IN THIS AREA OF HUMAN RELATIONS - -- IN THE AREA OF PROVIDING EQUAL OPPORTUNITY -- -- THAT I AM MOST INTERESTED. -4- I GUESS NO ONE WONDERS CERTAINLY BY NOW WHERE I STAND ON THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT. I PERSONALLY FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE IT HAS NOT YET BEEN PASSED. I JUST HOPE THAT AT THIS POINT IN OUR COUNTRY'S HISTORY WE CAN DO SOMETHING ABOUT THAT. THE E.R.A. IS A MUST - - BECAUSE IT INSURES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL. FORD & GERALD LIBRAR -5- THIS YEAR -- INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S YEAR -- IS A GREAT TIME FOR ALL OF US TO REALLY RALLY OUR FORCES IN ORGANIZING FOR IT. AND NEXT YEAR - -- OUR BICENTENNIAL - --- WOULD BE A GREAT TIME TO FINISH THINGS UP! -6- WHAT COULD BE MORE PERFECT THAN TO ADD SUCH A SIGNIFICANT AMENDMENT TO OUR CONSTITUTION AT THE TIME WE CELEBRATE OUR 200TH ANNIVERSARY: THAT IS MY GOAL -- -- AND I HOPE YOU WILL MAKE IT YOUR'S ALSO. AGAIN, I WISH TO THANK YOU -- BOTH FOR THIS AWARD AND FOR ALL THAT YOU ARE DOING. % FORD LIBRARY 689 mug 4400 lynne noon- - copy of complete list who is bringing muet? CBS aware of lights? has been nacified AP,UPI, Post, crew pool gathers at noon in oval rm what does bowl have on it 832 832 9166 9166 (643 (643 1249) 1249) Tom 832-6828 how do d work out Uris telling Graham when there's a degot press on 19th prot here caro won't he any proles on lighting? mult? sound system? any names we have to clear ? signs for doors Press Press ADL enter here agent be there by 1 one of us wed have is late to he on NYPC gate in case press deal on when latecomers come in Pete need head table need guest list m. pls ment rembs AME GERRLD sra crystal bowl f what has inscribed read "The Tishman award" on usinging crew down explain about lighting forewarn chip pen for martha, " " Eliz B Ford ADL Rita V. Tishman award 1975" : FORD is GERATO LIGRERY day of st move pool to press area during ADC recept stay close to Pat at dpture time SERIAL 9. FORD THEREY CONFIDENTIAL (GDS) WOMEN'S DIVISION, ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE OF B'NAI B'RITH LUNCHEON B'nai B'rith is one of the oldest fraternal organizations in the US. It is a highly responsible organization which has worked constructively to assist persons of the Jewish faith in America. The Anti-Defama- tion League branch of B'nai B'rith focusses on discrimination of minorities. Though at first it was concerned mainly with discrimina- tion of Jews, it has become very active in the civil rights field, help- ing all minorities, and is a natural organization to support the Equal Rights Amendment and International Women's Year. B'nai B'rith (with its subsidiary, ADL) is not the prime political organ of the American Jewish Community, though it does express views on matters of interest to Israel. Because of this, it is less likely that the US-Israeli relationshp and the Middle East negotiations will be a major focus of attention at this luncheon, which is being held in the context of the International Women's Year. On the other hand, the fact that Prime Minister Rabin will be meeting with the President on the same day, could give rise to greater interest in the Middle East situation, particularly in view of the President's recent meetings with President Sadat of Egypt. It would be preferable for you to confine your acceptance remarks to the context of the event--the Rita V. Tishman Human Relations Award" to you in honor of International Women's Year, and in apprecia- tion of the fact that "for American women particularly, the First Lady has a preeminent role to play in their struggle for recognition as equals by right and by law. 11 The invitation materials also note that "In pre- senting [you] with our cherished Rita V. Tishman Award during this International Women's Year, we of the Anti-Defamation League pay tribute to all that is best in ourselves and to the dedication we share in common toward the fulfillment of America's democratic promise." You may also wish to be aware of the following: 1. It is preferable to avoid any discussion of the Middle East situation or the US-Israeli relationship. In response to questions, you can, DAP, 186 CONFIDENTIAL (GDS) BYAUTH: RBOakley CONFIDENTIAL (GDS) -2- however, refer to the fact that the President is meeting with Prime Minister Rabin ("today") in the context of his continuing effort to help bring peace in the Middle East, and recall that you and the President also had the pleasure of meeting Prime Minister and Mrs. Rabin last September when Rabin made an official visit. [The Presi- dent has also met with Israeli President Katzir, former Prime Minister Golda Meir and Israeli Foreign Minister Allon since assum- ing office. ] 2. You may be asked about the President's support for Israel's "security. " It is preferable to avoid getting into a discussion of US support for Israel. Instead, you could note that there is a long history of good relations with Israel as demonstrated by US assistance over the years. You should try to avoid addressing the specific nature of our commitment, but if pressed you should refer to Israel's "sur- vival" rather than its "security." 3. Questions on a terminal date for the Middle East reassessment or aid levels for Israel in the coming year should be avoided. In response to any questions along these lines, the main point is that the Presi- dent is working hard to achieve peace in the Middle East and believes that the US cannot accept stagnation or a stalemate. 4. You may also be asked whether you and the President will visit Israel (as you know Pres ident Sadat has invited you to Egypt although there are no present firm plans and much will depend on the nego- tiations). At the present time, the re is no formal invitation for the President to visit Israel although Rabin could raise this during his coming visit. If asked, you could say that there are no present plans for this and if asked whether the President would visit Israel in connection with the announced invitation to Egypt, you could also say you know of no firm plans at this time. 5. The subject of your meeting with Mrs. Rabin may also come up, particularly since there is no State dinner on this visit; rather, the President is hosting a stag working dinner for the Prime Minister. You could recall the Prime Minister's Official Visit of September 10-13 which included a State dinner and note that this is really a working visit to focus on the Middle East situation. [You have been invited to Mrs. Kissinger's boat-cruise/dinner for Mrs. Rabin on the evening of June 11.] CONFIDENTIAL (GDS) CONFIDENTIAL (GDS) -3- 6. You should also know that Mr. Seymour Graubard, National Chair- man of the ADL--and listed on the program has been writing the President and the Administration on the issue of the Arab boycott against Jewish firms. If pressed on the Administrations views on this issue, you can note that the President publicly stated his views on discrimination (in Miami on February 26) and tasked all appropriate US Agencies to ensure full compliance with our laws. You can also say that the President welcomes letters from a wide range of Americans on issues of concern. You will want to avoid any commitments about possible Presidential meetings with the ADL or Presidential support for ADL positions on this issue. 7. You might also be asked whether you are planning to attend the Women's Conference in Mexico City. You may wish to avoid any commitment on this since recommendations on whether or not you should attend are still being staffed. CONFIDENTIAL (GDS) Mrs. Ford would very CONFIDENTIAL (GDS) much uline to 80 but hes scheduling pros lem, WOMEN'S DIVISION, ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE OF B'NAI B'RITH LUNCHEON B'nai B'rith is one of the oldest fraternal organizations in the US. It is a highly responsible organization which has worked constructively to assist persons of the Jewish faith in America. The Anti-Defama- tion League branch of B'nai B'rith focusses on discrimination of minorities. Though at first it was concerned mainly with discrimina- tion of Jews, it has become very active in the civil rights field, help- ing all minorities, and is a natural organization to support the Equal Rights Amendment and International Women's Year. B'nai B'rith (with its subsidiary, ADL) is not the prime political organ of the American Jewish Community, though it does express views on matters of interest to Israel. Because of this, it is less likely that the US-Israeli relationshp and the Middle East negotiations will be a major focus of attention at this luncheon, which is being held in the context of the International Women's Year. On the other hand, the fact that Prime Minister Rabin will be meeting with the President on the same day, could give rise to greater interest in the Middle East situation, particularly in view of the President's recent meetings with President Sadat of Egypt. It would be preferable for you to confine your acceptance remarks to the context of the event--the "Rita V. Tishman Human Relations Award" to you in honor of International Women's Year, and in apprecia- tion of the fact that "for American women particularly, the First Lady has a preeminent role to play in their struggle for recognition as equals by right and by law. " The invitation materials also note that "In pre- senting [you] with our cherished Rita V. Tishman Award during this International Women's Year, we of the Anti-Defamation League pay tribute to all that is best in ourselves and to the dedication we share in common toward the fulfillment of America's democratic promise." You may also wish to be aware of the following:- 1. It is preferable to avoid any discussion of the Middle East situation or the US-Israeli relationship. In response to questions, you can, KR 3/25/86 CONFIDENTIAL (GDS) BYAUTH: RBOakley BERALD FORD LIMERS CONFIDENTIAL (GDS) -2- however, refer to the fact that the President is meeting with Prime Minister Rabin ("today") in the context of his continuing effort to help bring peace in the Middle East, and recall that you and the President also had the pleasure of meeting Prime Minister and Mrs. Rabin last September when Rabin made an official visit. [The Presi- dent has also met with Israeli President Katzir, former Prime Minister Golda Meir and Israeli Foreign Minister Allon since assum- ing office. 2. You may be asked about the President's support for Israel's "security." It is preferable to avoid getting into a discussion of US support for Israel. Instead, you could note that there is a long history of good relations with Israel as demonstrated by US assistance over the years. You should try to avoid addressing the specific nature of our commitment, but if pressed you should refer to Israel's "sur- vival" rather than its "security." 3. Questions on a terminal date for the Middle East reassessment or aid levels for Israel in the coming year should be avoided. In response to any questions along these lines, the main point is that the Presi- dent is working hard to achieve peace in the Middle East and believes that the US cannot accept stagnation or a stalemate. 4. You may also be asked whether you and the President will visit Israel (as you know Pres ident Sadat has invited you to Egypt although there are no present firm plans and much will depend on the nego- tiations). At the present time, the re is no formal invitation for the President to visit Israel although Rabin could raise this during his coming visit. If asked, you could say that there are no present plans for this and if asked whether the President would visit Israel in connection with the announced invitation to Egypt, you could also say you know of no firm plans at this time. 5. The subject of your meeting with Mrs. Rabin may also come up, particularly since there is no State dinner on this visit; rather, the President is hosting a stag working dinner for the Prime Minister. You could recall the Prime Minister's Official Visit of September 10-13 which included a State dinner and note that this is really a working visit to focus on the Middle East situation. [You have been invited to Mrs. Kissinger's boat-cruise/dinner for Mrs. Rabin on the evening of June 11.] CONFIDENTIAL (GDS) FORD is GERALD LIGNEST CONFIDENTIAL (GDS) -3- - 6. You should also know that Mr. Seymour Graubard, National Chair- man of the ADL--and listed on the program--has been writing the President and the Administration on the issue of the Arab boycott against Jewish firms. If pressed on the Administrations views on this issue, you can note that the President publicly stated his views on discrimination (in Miami on February 26) and tasked all appropriate US Agencies to ensure full compliance with our laws. You can also say that the President welcomes letters from a wide range of Americans on issues of concern. You will want to avoid any commitments about possible Presidential meetings with the ADL or Presidential support for ADL positions on this issue. 7. You might also be asked whether you are planning to attend the Women's Conference in Mexico City. You may wish to avoid any commitment on this since recommendations on whether or not you should attend are still being staffed. STATE GERALD ? FORD CONFIDENTIAL (GDS) For immediate release Tuesday, May 10, 1975 THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford Mrs. Ford will be honored Wednesday, June 11, at 12:30 p.m. at a luncheon in New York City by the Women's Division of the Anti- Defamation League of B'nai B'rith. She will receive the group's Rita V. Tishman Human Relations Award in honor of her leadership during International Women's Year. The luncheon will be at the Hotel Pierre. About 300 women are expected to attend. Following the program, Mrs. Ford will accept the keys to New York City from Angier Biddle Duke, representing Mayor Beame. farme Ans. to Spain Previous recipients have included Pulitzer Prize winner Emily Genauer; former Commissioner of Consumer Affairs Bess Myerson; Mrs. John V. Lindsey; Betty Furness; and Mrs. William J. Leavitt. Honorary Chairman of previous luncheons have included Mrs. Nelson A. Rockefeller; Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson; and Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower. The Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith is a national agency founded in 1913 "to end the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all citizens alike." B'nai B'rith is a Jewish service organization. - end - For immediate release Tuesday, June 10, 1975 THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford Mrs. Ford will be honored Wednesday, June 11, at 12:30 p.m. at a luncheon in New York City by the Women's Division of the Anti- Defamation League of B'nai B'rith. She will receive the group's Rita V. Tishman Human Relations Award in honor of her leadership during International Women's Year. The luncheon will be at the Hotel Pierre. About 300 women are expected to attend. Following the program, Mrs. Ford will accept the keys to New York City from Angier Biddle Duke, representing Mayor Beame. Previous recipients have included Pulitzer Prize winner Emily Genauer; former Commissioner of Consumer Affairs Bess Myerson; Mrs. John V. Lindsey; Betty Furness; and Mrs. William J. Leavitt. Honorary Chairmen of previous luncheons have included Mrs. Nelson A. Rockefeller; Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson; and Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower. The Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith is a national agency founded in 1913 "to end the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all citizens alike." B'nai B'rith is a Jewish service organization. william end - Hon - Garge 628-5033 me. Lehman Rr. Emily human Cover Sept piece Don melaining per n- may mrs Hubert Ms "Goh if piss Nelson my FORD in my LIBRARY W MRS. FORD'S REMARKS -- ADL LUNCHEON - - - JUNE 10, 1975 Thank you, Mrs. Silbert. Needless to say, I am very pleased to be here, and I do appreciate what an honor it is to receive this award. I can't thank you enough. I have been looking forward to this day for months now - - ever since I first received your invitation. One of the things I greatly admire about the Anti-Defamation League is its broad scope. You make it very clear you will not tolerate any type of bias. That your compassion and concern is for all who do not receive equal treatment. That your commitment is for equality for everyone. You have done an excellent job fighting discrimination. Your work is extremely important, and it is very much appreciated. Your tribute to me, then, is especially meaningful because it is in this area of human relations -- in the area of providing equal opportunity -- that I am most interested. I guess no one wonders certainly by now where I stand on the Equal Rights Amendment. I personally find it hard to believe it has not yet been passed. I just hope that at this point in our country's history we can do something about that. The ERA is a must -- because it insures equal opportunity for all. This year -- International Women's Year -- is a great time for all of us to really rally our forces in organizing for it. And next year -- GERAL Bo FORD LIBRARY our Bicentennial -- would be a great time to finish things up! What could be more perfect than to add such a significant Amendment to our Constitution at the time we celebrate our 200th anniversary! That is my goal - -- - and I hope you will make it yours also. Again, I wish to thank you -- both for this award and for all that you are doing. GERALD ? FORD Linda Call operator read me shuff rod goldatein swan may # today who is rita U. teshman group - -member of The do release how many people 300 arrange for stanchion to small pool OK for private recpt credentialling 2. xerox lists master list when + where picked up tags - string pete logistics, ground rules where people coming questions - re coming in. an stantions where are phones podium? lights mult hugh belly 546 7600 power needed lynne call to city wire tell about pool food for pren ? phones where guest list lynne mult 1 follo-up on panghlets did she notify pool - who all is covering sheila - who 10 coining 1. pool OK involved in IUN 2. scratch brai buth especially 3. ladies are friends GEAL FORD FIBRARY of AOL ANTI - DEFAMATION LEAGUE of B'nai Brith NATIONAL CHAIRMAN SEYMOUR GRAUBARD 315 LEXINGTON AVENUE NEW YORK, N.Y. 10016 March 18, 1975 Mrs. Gerald R. Ford The White House Washington, D. C. 20500 Dear Mrs. Ford: We are. delighted that you have graciously accepted our invitation to be the guest of honor at the Women's Division Inaugural Luncheon of the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith on Wednesday, June 11, 1975, at the Hotel Pierre in New York City. The luncheon is scheduled to begin at 12 o'clock. We have, in the past, presented at this luncheon the "Rita V. Tishman Human Relations Award" to a woman of out- standing distinction. The recipients have included Pulitzer Prize winner Emily Genauer; Mrs. William J. Levitt; former Commissioner of Consumer Affairs, Bess Myerson; Mrs. John V. Lindsay and Betty Furness. Honorary Chairmen of these func- tions have included such prominent women as Mrs. Nelson A. Rockefeller, Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson and Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower. This year, however, we have created a Special Award to present to you, expressing our thanks and admiration for your leadership in honor of International Women's Year. We expect over 500 participants at the luncheon, and you may rest assured that we will do our utmost to make this event the highlight of our activities worthy of your person and position. I look forward to welcoming you personally on June 11 at the luncheon. Sincerely yours SG:slh LIBRATY GERALD R. FORD Seymour Graubard (212)689-7400 National Chairman \ PRESS CREDENTIAL ADL Luncheon June 11, 1975 NAME AFFILIATION AMOUNT LEAGUE ADI OFB'NM NUMBER / The Pierre NEW YORK may Campbell AP Richard drew AP photo GERALD R. LURRARY FORD LEAGUE ...DEDICATED TOTRANSL DEMOCRATIC, IDEALS INTO B'NAI BRITH A WAY OF ADL Leadership LIFEFORALL AMERICANS IN OUR TIME.') 1975 Anti-Defamation League Appeal No. 30 Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith, 315 Lexington Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10016 Spring, 1975 ADL Women Honor America's First Lady Dane Tribute Launches Drive America's first lady is be- ing honored by the Anti-Defa- mation League. Mrs. Gerald R. (Betty) Ford will be the guest of hon- or at the 1975 Inaugural Lunch- The First Lady Responds eon of the Women's Division Wednesday, June 11, at the THE WHITE HOUSE Hotel Pierre. Announcing the tribute, March 29, 1975 Mrs. Theodore H. Silbert, di- vision general chairman, said that Mrs. Ford will be pre- sented with "our most cher- Dear Mr. Graubard, How much I appreciated your gracious letter telling of plans for the Women's Division Inaugural Luncheon of the Anti- Defamation League of B'nai B'rith. I look forward to being with you on Wednesday, June 11th at the Hotel Pierre in New York, Maxwell Dane Sen. Charles McC. Mathias, Jr. and I am grateful for this opportunity to convey my best wishes to all who are actively Maxwell Dane, a founder involved in preparations for this special of the Doyle Dane Bernbach occasion. advertising agency, will be with warmest regards, honored by the 1975 Anti- Defamation League Appeal at Sincerely, its Inaugural Dinner, Wednes- day, May 7 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. The tribute was announced Bitty Ford Mrs. Gerald R. Ford by Seymour Graubard, nation- ished honor," the Rita V. Tish- al chairman of the League, who said that Mr. Dane's rec- man Award presented annu- ord in communal and civic ally to a woman of distinction activities "speaks for itself." for outstanding contributions He went on to say that the Israel's Ambassador Addresses ADL to the democratic ideal. ADL is proud to honor Mr. Describing the first lady as Dane "for the achievement an inspiration and symbol for American womanhood, Mrs. his impressive record repre- S. O. Shapiro Silbert declared that Mrs. sents." U.S. Senator Charles McC. tinuously against intolerance Ford has earned the ADL sa- Mathias, Jr. of Maryland will and bigotry, and for civil lib- lute because of her dedication erties. Chairman of the Anti- be the guest speaker. to the equality of women and ADL national commission- Defamation League's National her leadership in advancing In- er S. O. Shapiro is dinner Program Committee (a job he ternational Women's Year. chairman. has held since 1970), he is continued on page 4 Mr. Dane has fought con- actively involved with League publications, audio-visual ma- terials, intercultural and inter- The Tishman Award Salute N.J. Senator religious relationships, and The Rita V. Tishman gives counsel on matters of vital importance to the agen- Simcha Dinitz (left), Israel's Ambassador to the United States— Award which is being shown here with ADL national chairman Seymour Graubard-was the conferred upon Mrs. cy. Prior to 1970, he was principal speaker at the League's National Inaugural Dinner in Palm Gerald R. Ford by the continued on page 3 Beach, Fla. Over 400 people attended the successful event. ADL Appeal Women's Division is traditionally presented at the divi- ADL's Role: Interpret Israel to U.S. sion's Inaugural Lunch- Lee Schooler eon to a woman of dis- is all the greater because Chairman, National ADL Campaign tinction. despite official public state- Committee ments by the president and The division's highest The suspension of negotia- secretary of state which hold honor, it was established tions between Israel and Egypt Israel blameless for the fail- in 1969 in recognition of has given increased importance ure of the talks-there can no the leadership and to the role of the Anti-Defa- achievements of Mrs. longer be the slightest doubt mation League as an interpre- that there is a concerted at- Norman Tishman, a United States Senator Harrison ter of Israel to the American tempt to put the onus on Is- founder of the Appeal A. Williams, Jr., of New Jersey, will be honored by the Appeals people. rael by pro-Arabists in the and a past chairman of Now, more than ever be- the division. Financial Community Division media and by an orchestrated on May 21 at a dinner in fore, it is imperative that Is- Arab propaganda apparatus. Among the eminent the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. Co- rael's position, the reasons for With Israel already danger- women who have been chairmen of the event are James W. Davant, chairman of Paine, the actions it takes, be present- ously isolated economically presented with the Tish- Webber, Jackson and Curtis, ed clearly and forthrightly so and politically because of Arab man Award are: Mrs. Inc.; Alvin E. Friedman, part- that Americans can know and oil and petrodollars, erosion of Lee Schooler John V. Lindsay, Mrs. ner in Kuhn, Loeb and Co.; understand the issues and ex- American sympathy and sup- Meshulam Riklis, Dr. and Arthur Levitt, Jr., president ent. Pressure will mount-as ercise a reasoned and informed port will make her position all Lilly Bruck, Emily Ge- of Shearson Hayden Stone, Inc. it did after the 1956 war when judgment on Middle East the more untenable. nauer, Mrs. Theodore H. Benjamin R. Epstein, ADL na- President Eisenhower forced tional director, will be the speak- events. The script for what will Silbert, and Mrs. Wil- Israel to evacuate the Sinai er. The challenge to the League then happen is all too appar- liam J. Levitt. Continued on page 2 Hail Former Mayor JOEL BELLER AND JOSEPH NUSIM HONORED-The Curtain, Drapery, Linens and Domestics Division saluted Joel Beller of Alden's and Joseph Nusim of Jamesway Stores. Shown, 1. to r., are: Honorary chairman Fred W. Kanter of Fred Kanter, Inc.; general chairman Irving S. Kosan of Vatco Manufacturing Co.; Mr. Nusim; Mr. Beller; and Ira Trueman of Ira Trueman Associates. Robert F. Wagner Former New York City ADL AWARD PRESENTED TO LANE KIRKLAND-ADL's "Heri- Mayor Robert F. Wagner was tage of Liberty" Award was presented to Lane Kirkland, secretary- honored by the Appeal's Elec- treasurer of the American Federation of Labor, Congress of In- trical Industry Division. He dustrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) for his "outstanding labor leader- received the ADL Civil Rights ship, vanguard role in the struggle against bigotry." Hundreds of labor and business leaders from various parts of the country at- Award. The division chairman tended. Pictured at the event, left to right: Robert R. Nathan, is Sidney P. Lipkins, chair- national chairman of the Society of Fellows; dinner chairman Mur- man of the board of Broadway ray H. Finley, general chairman of the Amalgamated Clothing Maintenance Corp. Co-chair- Workers of America; Mr. Kirkland, guest speaker John D. Rocke- man of the event was Norman feller IV, president of West Virginia Weslayan College and former Secretary of State for W. Va., and Isidore Becker, chairman of the Lipkins, president of Broad- Board of Rapid American Co., and an associate chairman of the WINE & SPIRITS INDUSTRY SALUTES MORTON REIFER-The way Maintenance. New York ADL Appeal. Wine and Spirits Division dinner was a testimonial to Morton Reifer, executive vice-president of Schieffelin and Co. Shown, 1. to r., are: General chairman Bernard Goldberg, chairman of the board and president of The American Distilling Co.; ADL national di- rector Benjamin R. Epstein, the guest speaker; Mr. Reifer; honor- ary chairman James H. McInerney, vice-president and general manager of National Distillers Products Co., who made the presen- tation; and dinner chairman Howard S. Bernon, eastern divisional sales manager of the California Wine Association. ADL Interprets Israel ADL's effectiveness in this role was most recently dem- continued from page 1 onstrated with its exposure of NEW ROCHELLE AWARD TO HERBERT PLATZNER - The New Rochelle Community Division Desert without adequate safe- the collusion of government presented its 1974 Wolfe Duberstein Human Relations Award to Herbert B. Platzner. Shown, I. to Γ., guards-for Israel to give up agencies and American business are: Judge Ben Mermelstein, honorary chairman; Hon. Murray C. Fuerst, chairman; New Rochelle the territory which protects its with the Arab Economic Boy- Mayor Frank Garito; Mr. Platzner; Rabbi David Golovensky, a member of the executive committee; ADL national commissioner Warren Freedman, the guest speaker; and N.Y. State Supreme Court borders without equivalent and cott of Israel in violation of Justice Alvin Ruskin. equitable concessions from American laws and principles. Egypt. Were Israel forced to The League's investigations al- do this, the Arabs would still so turned up many examples maintain their state of war, of discrimination against Jews their economic boycott and Is- and other supporters of Israel rael would be more vulnerable not only by those yielding to than ever to whatever the next the boycott but by shipping demand of the Egyptians or companies and banks hoping the Syrians may be. to profit by Arab investments. And yet, who really was to The League's actions result- blame? Who made concessions ed in the most significant and who refused? Who was breach to date in Arab boycott conciliatory and who was not? activities. It has also led to The objective of the nego- congressional investigations, tiations was clear. Israel was tightening of existing United FOOD INDUSTRY SALUTES WALDBAUM'S ERNEST BROWN-The Food Industry Division and to give "a piece of land for a States laws against discrimi- Harvest Lodge, B'nai B'rith, honored Ernest A. Brown, Jr., vice-president of Waldbaum's, Inc., at piece of peace." Israel made natory trading and commercial their fall dinner-dance. Shown, 1. to r., are: Frederick Gash, honorary chairman; Lester J. Wald- the offer: The Mitla and Gidi practices, and proposed new man, member of ADL's national civil rights committee and counsel and planning director of the passes and the Abu Rudeis oil legislation which will be even N.Y. Society for the Deaf; Ira Waldbaum, honorary chairman; David Karin, chairman; Mr. Brown; fields for an Egyptian state- Dore Schary, honorary national chairman of the League and guest speaker; A. Joseph Ferolie, hon- more effective. orary chairman; and Milton Mishalow, president of Harvest Lodge and co-chairman of the event. ment of non-belligerency. Un- That ADL has been able fortunately Egypt, for what- to accomplish as much as it ever reason, was not prepared has is a tribute to the support to take this step. Whatever it receives from contributors happened, it wanted to contin- to the ADL Appeal. ue the state of war and non- The few million that ADL recognition of Israel. raises-its budget is approxi- Although these particular mately $7 million-must some- talks are suspended, the diplo- how match the billions of matic phase of the Mideast conflict has not. There will be petrodollars available for Arab more negotiations, if not bi- propaganda. METALS HONORS LENNARD AND TV NEWSCASTER ROLLAND SMITH-The Metals and Metal lateral then multilateral at Ge- Therefore every dollar you Products Division honored Gerald L. Lennard, president and chairman of the board of Gerald Metals, neva. give must have a multiple ef- Inc., and presented its Public Service Award to Rolland Smith of WCBS-TV, Channel 2 News. Shown, Nevertheless the tension fect. The more you give, the 1. to Γ., are: Kurt E. Reinsberg and H. Fred Baerwald, associate chairmen; Mr. Smith; Theodore and the pressure on Israel has less the multiplier. Freedman, ADL director of national program and community service, the guest speaker; Harold Ames, associate chairman; Mr. Lennard; Herbert Barchoff, co-chairman; Malcolm D. Mogul, associ- increased. Help ADL tell Israel's sto- ate chairman; Warren H. Vogelstein, dinner chairman; Melvin Dubin, associate chairman; and Fritz The issues must have an in- ry. Give as much as you pos- Rosenthal, co-chairman. formed and able advocate on sibly can. the American scene who can Israel's "third front," communicate the what and the American public opinion, de- why of the situation. pends on it. Lodge Salutes Forman Women's Apparel Awards Aaron Forman, vice-presi- Susan Kurzon and Stuart dent of Park Slope Lodge, A. Lewis of E. J. Korvettes B'nai B'rith, will be honored will receive the Women's Ap- on May 20 at the annual Park parel Division awards on Slope Division dinner in Co- Wednesday, May 21, at a luncheon in the Statler Hilton lonial Mansion, Brooklyn. COMMUNICATORS DINNER CELEBRATES SCHAEBERLE AND SHAPIRO-Robert M. Schaeberle, Hotel. A reception is sched- chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Nabisco, Inc., was guest of honor at the annual There will be a reception at uled for 12 noon. Chairmen dinner of the Advertising, Broadeasting and Communications Industries Division, and ADL National six o'clock. His brother Mil- of the event are: Stuart N. Commissioner S. O. "Shap" Shapiro, president of Tampra Consulting, Inc., received the division's ton is chairman, and Irving 1974 Samual Dalsimer Human Relations Award. Shown, 1. to Γ., are: Maxwell Dane, co-founder Lazar of A. J. Schneierson of Doyle Dane Bernbach and chairman of ADL's national program committee; John H. Peace, Siegel is co-chairman. ADL and Son, Inc.; Howard Schim- chairman of the board and chief executive officer of William Esty Co., Inc.; Mr. Shapiro, co-chair- national commissioner Charles mel of Gold Medal Hosiery; man of the League's national public relations committee; ADL national commissioner, Emil Mogul, Seibel will be the guest speak- and David A. Swiger of Em- president of Screen Gems Radio Stations, Inc., Benjamin R. Epstein, ADL national director; dinner chairman Paul R. Dooling, president of William Esty Co.; Mr. Schaeberle, and Matthew B. Rosen- er. pire Bloomer. haus, Nabisco vice-chairman of the board and president of J. B. Williams. STANLEY BUDNER AND SOL HIMMELMAN FETED BY PUBLISHERS-The annual Publishers Division Dinner honored Stanley Budner, president of Delmar News Agency, Inc., Wilmington, Del., ALFRED B. DELBELLO ACCEPTS AWARD-The Westchester Di- and Sol N. Himmelman, executive vice-president of Independent News Co., Inc., a division chairman vision presented its newly established Community Service Award for eight years. Shown seated, 1. to r., are: Honorary chairman S. O. "Shap" Shapiro of Tampra to County Executive Alfred B. DelBello. Shown, 1. to r., are: Dinner Consulting; ADL national commissioner Burton S. Levinson, the guest speaker; division executive chairman Charles R. Scott, Jr., of Otis Elevator Company; Joseph cabinet member Dwight Yellen of Select Magazines; Mr. Himmelman; Mr. Budner; and chairman P. Tonelli, who made the presentation; guest speaker David Schoen- Al Rachoi of I.C.D.-Hearst. Standing, 1. to r., are: William Aschmann of District News, Wash., D.C., brun, the noted commentator; and Mr. DelBello. who made the presentation to Mr. Himmelman; honorary chairman Samuel Scheff; cabinet member Matthew Huttner of Pyramid Publications; Emerson Egbert of Pocket Books-Ace Distribution, Inc., who presented award to Mr. Budner; William Sarnoff and Frank Herrera of Independent News; and honorary chairman John L. Goldwater of Archie Enterprises. FOREST HILLS LAUDS SIDNEY BIEGELSON-The Forest Hills Division gave its annual tribute to Sidney H. Biegelson. Shown, 1. to Γ., are: Chairman Ruby Silberman; Mr. Biegelson; Rabbi Ben Zion Bokser, spiritual leader of Forest Hills Jewish Center, where GERTRUDE ALMAN FETED BY JEWELERS-Gertrude Alman, executive vice-president of Allied the breakfast was held; and guest speaker Moses L. Kove, chairman of the New York Taxi and Limousine Commission. Stores Marketing Corp., was guest of honor at the autumn dinner of the Jewelry and Accessories Division. Shown, 1. to r., are: Co-chairman Edward Streim and Marc J. Rothenberg of Monet Jewelers; general chairman Murry M. Rothenberg of Monet; Ms. Alman and her husband, Bruee C. Stern; Rabbi Irving Kleiman, who gave the invocation; and guest speaker Theodore Freedman, director of ADL's national community service division. Inaugural Dinner Gomez Award To Abrams continued from page 1 chairman of the Publications Committee. He is the long- time Treasurer and a member of the Executive Committee of the New York Civil Lib- erties Union. In communal and civic ac- tivities, he is chairman of the Public Relations Committee of Abrams Schary the United Jewish Appeal and The newly organized Book Federation of Jewish Philan- Publishers Division will pre- thropies. He has been a trus- sent its Benjamin Gomez PENNY COHN AND JEROME SYKES LAUDED-Penny Cohn of Franklin Stores, a division of Corn- tee of Central Synagogue, Award to Harry N. Abrams, wall Equities, Ltd., and Jerome Sykes of Abraham and Strauss were guests of honor at the Children's Citizens Union and the Citi- president of Harry N. Abrams and Infants' Wear Division luncheon. Shown, 1. to Γ., are: ADL national director Benjamin R. Ep- zens Budget Commission and Co., art book publisher, at a stein, the speaker; Bernard Kossar, vice-president of Franklin Stores; Miss Cohn; division chairman Seymour D. Gort of Gort International; Jerome Kaufman, president of Tidykins; Mr. Sykes; and is currently on the Board of May 7 luncheon in the New co-chairman William Katz of Elkay Industries Inc. Managers of Haverford Col- York Hilton Hotel. The pres- lege. During his business ca- entation will be made by Dore reer he was chairman of the Schary, ADL honorary nation- Equal Employment Opportu- al chairman. Seymour Turk, nities Committee of the Amer- president of Simon and Schus- ican Association of Advertis- ter, Inc., was chairman. ing Agencies. The award was named for Two years ago he achieved Benjamin Gomez, the first a degree of distinction by be- American Jewish bookseller ing among the top ten on for- and publisher, who opened his mer President Nixon's "ene- shop at 32 Maiden Lane, New mies" list. York City, in 1971. Benjamin MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS PAY TRIBUTE TO LASKER-The Music and Performing Arts He was one of the three Gomez served Congregation Division presented its 1975 Lion of Judah Human Relations Award to Jay Lasker, former president principal founders of Doyle Shearith Israel in various of- of ABC Records. Shown, 1. to r., are: Bob Austin, publisher of Record World, last year's recipient Dane Bernbach, one of Amer- fices, including treasurer and of the award; Ira Moss, president of Pickwick International, U.S.A., president of Music and Per- forming Arts Lodge, B'nai B'rith, which co-sponsored the event; Jack Grossman, president of Jack ica's largest and most presti- president. He was also an ear- Grossman Enterprises, who received the first award in 1969; Mr. Lasker; Seymour Leslie, chairman gious advertising agencies. At ly Jewish juror in the city. of the board of Pickwick International and co-chairman of the luncheon; Gov. Milton J. Shapp of retirement three years ago, he Pennsylvania and former U.S. Congressman Allard Lowenstein, the guest speakers; David Rothfeld, was chairman of the Executive vice-president of Korvettes and chairman of the testimonial; Sam Goody, president of Sam Goody's; Committee, Treasurer and DO YOU CARE and Jerold Rubinstein, chairman of the board of ABC Records. Secretary. He is currently on About the kind of the Board of Directors. world your chidren and grandchildren will live in? You can plan today for their tomorrow by including the Anti- Defamation League in your estate. For detailed informa- tion and a "Declara- tion of Intent," please write to: LONG BEACH SALUTE-The Charles Goldring, Chairman Long Beach Division honored Wills, Legacies & Endowments Isidore Komanoff, economist, Committee, Anti-Defamation stock broker and community RIVERDALE BREAKFAST FETES DAVID WOLF The Riverdale Division feted David Wolf at leader, at its annual breakfast. League of B'nai B'rith its annual breakfast. Shown, I. to r., are: Chairman Ike Levin; co-chairman Joseph F. Loveman; Shown, 1. to Γ., are: Division 315 Lexington Avenue Mr. Wolf; City Councilman G. Oliver Koppell, who made the presentation; guest speaker Abraham chairman Emanuel Goldstein, New York, N.Y. 10016 H. Foxman, ADL director of national leadership; and co-chairman Morris B. Gerstenhaber. and Mrs. and Mr. Komanoff. First Lady Levitts Host Luncheon continued from page 1 La Colline, Mill Neck, the Serving as luncheon chair- home of Mr. and Mrs. Wil- man is Mrs. William J. Levitt, liam Levitt, was the setting Mrs. Ford's immediate prede- for a luncheon meeting re- cessor as a recipient of the cently of the committee for Tishman Award. the tribute to Mrs. Gerald R. Among the honorary chair- Ford. men who have agreed to serve Mrs. Silbert Mrs. Levitt Mr. Levitt, the noted build- are: Mrs. Abraham D. Beame, As the wife of a govern- er and philanthropist, joined Dr. Lilly Bruck, Mrs. Dwight his wife, chairman of the In- D. Eisenhower, Ms. Emily Ge- ment official, Mrs. Ford had augural Luncheon, in hosting nauer, Commissioner of Con- two homes and lived in two the committee. sumer Affairs Elinor Guggen- communities. In Grand Rap- In planning the Inaugural, heimer, Mrs. Lyndon B. John- ids, she belonged to the Grand the Committee set $250 as the son, Mrs. Herbert H. Leh- Rapids Junior League, the Re- minimum contribution to the man, Mrs. John V. Lindsay, publican Club and the Grace ADL Appeal. They also estab- and Miss Bess Myerson. INSURANCE ADMINISTRATOR SALUTED-George K. Bernstein, Episcopal Church. In Wash- lished the following categor- former Federal Insurance Administrator with the U.S. Department Associate Chairmen are: ington her activities embraced ies: factor, $5,000; of Housing and Urban Development, was guest of honor at the Miss Polly Bergen, Mrs. Na- the International Wives Group, Guardian, $1,000; Patron, Fire and Casualty Insurance Dinner. Shown, 1. to Γ., are: Benjamin than Cummings, Mrs. Martin E. Gelerman of Consolidated Mutual Insurance Co., who made the 81st Congressional Wives $500; and Sponsor, $250. A. Fisher, Mrs. Seymour the presentation; guest speaker, Seymour D. Reich, chairman of Graubard, Mrs. Mary Wells Club, the bipartisan Congres- ADL New York Regional Board, Mr. Bernstein, and chairman Eman- Lawrence, Mrs. Albert List sional Club, the Republican Wives Club, the Board of Di- Tony Randali Is Guest uel Levy, editor of Insurance Advocate. and Mme. Pauline Trigere. Mrs. Ford, the former rectors of the League of Re- Elizabeth Anne Bloomer of public Women in the District Chicago, Ill., where she was of Columbia and the presi- born, and Grand Rapids, Mich. dency of the Senate Red Cross. where she grew up and was She also was program chair- schooled, had a career as a man for the Cancer Society dancer, model and fashion co- Campaign in Alexandria, Va. ordinator before her marriage. The Inaugural Luncheon A graduate of the Benning- Committee includes (partial ton School of Dance in Ver- listing) Mrs. Herbert H. mont, she also studied with the Barchoff, Mrs. Sol Cantor, foremost exponents of the modern dance: Martha Gra- Mrs. Stephen Chan, Mrs. Ar- thur G. Cohen, Mrs. Ezra CORSET AND BRASSIERE DINNER CITES BUYERS Buyers ham, Doris Humphrey, Charles Denerstein, Mrs. Morton H. Tony Randall Pearl M. Petroph of Ohrbach's and Irene Lee Szekely of Gertz Weidman and Hanya Holm. Long Island received the tribute of the Corset and Brassiere Di- After performing with the fa- Farber, Mrs. George Feldman, Tony Randall, star of tele- vision at its annual dinner. Shown, 1. to Γ., are: Chairman Irving mous Graham Concert Group, Mrs. Martin Fisher, Mrs. vision, stage and screen, was Peck of Peck and Co.; Miss Petroph; vice-chairman Steve Delman she returned to Grand Rapids Henry Goldberg, Mrs. Oscar the guest of honor of the Five of Splendorform, Inc.; Miss Szekely; vice-chairman Leonard A. where she led her own dance Hammerstein, II, Mrs. Mat- Towns Women's Division of Jacobs of H. W. Gossard and Co.; and guest speaker Commissioner Moses L. Kove, chairman of the New York Taxi and Limousine group. Once resettled in her thew Kornreich, Mrs. Wil- the Anti-Defamation League Commission and a member of ADL's national advisory council. home community, she began liam Lasdon, and Mrs. Lionel Appeal, at a luncheon in the to participate in voluntary ac- Levy. home of Mrs. Lawrence M. tivities, working particularly Also Mrs. Louis Lefkowitz, Reed of Hewlett Bay Park. with handicapped children. Mrs. Adrian Brodey of Mrs. Arthur Levien, Mrs. No- Inevitably, Mrs. Ford has Lawrence is chairman of the el Levine, Mrs. Samuel Le- had an important role in the division, and Mrs Albert vine, Mrs. Albert List, Mrs. flowering of her husband's ca- Brodlieb of Woodmere was William Mazer, Mrs. Robert reer as he served as a Con- luncheon chairman. Raisler, Mrs. David Rasch, gressman, was elected Minor- Guest speaker at the lunch- ity Leader by his colleagues Mrs. Harry Ross, Mrs. Ed- eon was Nathan Perlmutter, who later overwhelmingly en- win M. Slote, Mrs. Alan V. ADL assistant national di- dorsed him as he was elevated Tishman, Mrs. Lawrence Ut- rector in charge of Develop- to the vice-presidency and the tal, and Mrs. Saul Weinsier. ment and Planning. Oval Office. Luncheon co-chairmen in- cluded. Mrs. A. Harry Fish- ROCKAWAY HONOREE IS SEYMOUR SHELDON-The Rockaway man of Hewlett Harbor and Division of the Anti-Defamation League Appeal honored Seymour Mrs. Harry B. Sale of Wood- Sheldon, Democratic leader of the 22 Assembly District, second mere. Vice-chairmen of the di- from right. Borough President Donald R. Manes of Queens pre- vision are Mrs. Sydney Engel sented ADL's Torch of Liberty Award to him. Morris Gaines, who presided, is at left. At right is Martin Tublin, president of and Mrs. Alvin Boslow of Equality Lodge. Hewlett Harbor. PHOTOGRAPHERS EVENT Accountants Testimonial Guest of honor at one of the most successful events ever held Henry Brout, senior partner BROOKS TRIBUTE W. by the Photographic Industry Brooks, center, chairman of the Division was Bernard B. Deitch- in Brout and Company and board of Celanese Corp., was man, center, senior vice-presi- Frank G. Frederiksen, senior recipient of the Textile and dent of Ehrenreich Photo-Opti- vice-president of Chemical Knitgood Division's annual cal Industries, Inc. Ehrenreich's Bank, will be honored by the award. Shown with him are the chairman of the board Joseph Accountant, Factors, Finance, division co-chairmen, Roy Reu- C. Abbott, right, made the pres- bel, left, of J. P. Stevens and Bankers and Credit Execu- entation. Jonathan Ehrenreich, Co., and John M. Bendheim of left, is the firm's vice-president tives Division on June 19, at M. Lowenstein and Sons. and marketing manager. Din- a dinner in the Waldorf-As- Sportswear Lauds Two ner chairmen were Fred Albu toria Hotel. Richard A. Eisner of The Camera Barn and ADL MT. VERNON HAILS MRS. BERNARD BARISH-Community lead- of Richard A. Eisner and Co. national commissioner Nat Ka- er Mrs. Bernard (Min) Barish won the applause of the Mt. Vernon Marvin Adelglass of Fash- meny of Kameny Associates, is general chairman of the di- Division at its annual autumn dinner. Shown, 1. to r., are: Chairman ion Buying Service and B. Inc. vision. Gerald G. Bernheimer; Mrs. Barish; Rabbi James H. Perman, spiri- Robert Floum of Venture tual leader of the Free Synagogue of Westchester, who made the Merchandising Corp. will be presentation; and guest speaker Theodore Freedman, ADL director guests of honor at the annual Lawyers Salute Trubin of national program and community service. Blouse, Skirt and Sportswear John Trubin, a senior part- dinner at the Plaza Hotel. ner in the law firm of Trubin ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE APPEAL 315 LEXINGTON AVENUE Non-Profit Org. Donald W. Jacobson of It's a Sillcocks Adelman and Knapp, NEW YORK, N.Y. 10016 U.S. POSTAGE Way of Life, Ltd., is chair- will be the Lawyers Division's PAID man. Honorary chairmen are guest of honor on June 19, at NEW YORK, N.Y. Kenneth Brackman of Valerie a dinner in the Waldorf-As- PERMIT No. 7480 Sportswear, Ltd., and Eli L. toria Hotel. Edward N. Cos- Rousso of Russ Togs, Inc. Trubin Brout Serving as associate chairmen tikyan is chairman of the event. A former chairman of are Zachary H. Buchalter, Adórence Co., Inc.; Jeffrey the Lawyers Division, Mr. Brackman, Valerie Sports- Trubin serves on the Appeal wear; William Hass, Certified Board of Governors. He is Buying Service, Inc.; Sey- also a member of the League's mour Kaplan, Trissi, Inc.; and National Law and European Julius B. Rosen, Chic Togs Affairs Committees and the Fashions, Inc. New York Regional Board. Frederiksen Eisner THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 27, 1975 MEMORANDUM TO: PETER SORUM FROM: SUSAN PORTER SUBJECT: Action Memo Mrs. Ford has accepted the following out-of-town invitation: EVENT: Inaugural Luncheon GROUP: Women's Division of the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith DATE: Wednesday, June 11, 1975 TIME: 11:30 a.m. Private Reception 12:30 p.m. Luncheon PLACE: Hotel Pierre, New York City CONTACT: Mrs. Roberta Felson (professional contact) (212) MU9-7400 Mrs. William J. Levitt, Luncheon Chairman (volunteer) (516) 922-4646 COMMENTS: Mrs. Ford will be guest of honor at the June 11th Luncheon and will receive the "Rita V. Tishman Human Relations Award" expressing their thanks and admiration for Mrs. Ford's leadership in honor of International Women's Year. It should be noted that the Israeli Ambassador will be tied up in Washington with the working visit of Prime Minister Rabin of Israel. The file is attached. Thank you. c: BF Staff Red Cavaney Warren Rustand William Nicholson Jeanne Davis William Baroody Patricia Lindh Rex Scouten Staircase America's First Lady The first lady of the United States has a special place in the hearts of all Americans. We regard her with an affection that transcends politics and partisanship. She is at once inspiration, symbol and model to the nation. For American women particularly, the first lady has a preeminent role to play in their struggle for recognition as equals by right and by law. In the great tradition of presidential consorts, Mrs. Gerald R. "Betty" Ford has won our admiration and regard for her modesty, forthrightness and commitment to the highest ideals and principles of our democratic credo. She is a superb representative of American womanhood, combining beauty of person with integrity of character and intelligence of mind. She cannot simply be described as the woman behind the successful man but as an individual who has fulfilled herself in many ways- as a dancer with the noted Martha Graham Concert Group before her marriage, as wife and mother, as a participant in politics and as a volunteer in humanitarian activities. In presenting her with our cherished Rita V. Tishman Award during this International Women's Year, we of the Anti-Defamation League pay tribute to all that is best in ourselves and to the dedication we share in common toward the fulfillment of America's democratic promise. SECURITY LIORARY The Women's Division of the Anti-Defamation League Appeal requests the pleasure of your company at our Inaugural Luncheon in tribute to MRS. GERALD R. FORD who will receive the Rita V. Tishman Human Relations Award Wednesday, June 11, 1975 at the Hotel Pierre New York City twelve noon R.S.V.P. Minimum Gift to the Card Enclosed 1975 ADL Campaign Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars GREAT FORD PROGRAM MRS. WILLIAM J. LEVITT Luncheon Chairman, presiding RABBI RONALD SOBEL Senior Rabbi-Congregation Emanu-El MR. SEYMOUR GRAUBARD National Chairman, ADL MRS. NORMAN TISHMAN Honorary Chairman, Women's Division Presentation to ELIZABETH B. FORD by MRS. THEODORE H. SILBERT General Women's Division Chairman MRS. GERALD R. FORD MR. GEORGE BALANCHINE world famous choreographer, will present a surprise in honor of The First Lady MR. ALAN KING Committee for the Luncheon Mrs. Theodore H. Silbert Mrs. William J. Levitt General Chairman Luncheon Chairman Honorary Chairmen Mrs. Abraham D. Beame Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson Dr. Lilly Bruck Mrs. Herbert H. Lehman Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower Mrs. John V. Lindsay Ms. Emily Genauer Miss Bess Myerson Comm. Elinor Guggenheimer Mrs. Nelson A. Rockefeller Associate Chairmen Mrs. David Anderson Mrs. Seymour Graubard Mrs. Mary Wells Lawrence Miss Polly Bergen Mrs. Danny Kaye Mrs. Harry Ross Mrs. Nathan Cummings Mrs. Joseph Lauder Ms. Eugenia Sheppard Mrs. Martin A. Fisher Mrs. Albert List Mme. Pauline Trigere Luncheon Committee* Mrs. Leonard Arkin Mrs. Henry Goldberg Mrs. J. Bruce Pastner Mrs. Claude Arpels Mrs. Jack A. Goldfarb Mrs. Gladys Rackmil Mrs. Herbert Barchoff Mrs. John L. Goldwater Mrs. Robert Raisler Mrs. Arthur Belfer Mrs. Oscar Hammerstein Mrs. David Rasch Mrs. Nathan C. Belth Mrs. Leon Hoffman Mrs. Harold Reed Mrs. I. Jack Bernstein Mrs. Alan King Mrs. Benjamin M. Reeves Mrs. Adrian Brodey Mrs. Matthew Kornreich Mrs. Harry J. Riker Mrs. Joseph Brodie Mrs. Moses L. Kove Mrs. Barnett Robinson Mrs. Sol Cantor Mrs. Louise Bachrach Lane Mrs. Alfred Rosenberg Mrs. Stephen Chan Mrs. William Lasdon Mrs. William Rosenwald Mrs. Curtis E. Claymont Mrs. Richard M. Lederer Mrs. Harold Rubenstein Mrs. Arthur G. Cohen Mrs. Louis Lefkowitz Dr. Lucille Blum Sachs Mrs. Arthur Coller Mrs. Samuel LeFrak Mrs. Arthur Schneier Mrs. Lester Dembitzer Mrs. Lionel Levey Mrs. Lee Schooler Mrs. Ezra Denerstein Mrs. Arthur Levien Mrs. Patrice Munsel Schuler Mrs. Murry Drucker Mrs. Noel Levine Mrs. Edwin Slote Mrs. Benjamin R. Epstein Mrs. Samuel Levine Mrs. Rollin Sontag Mrs. Morton H. Farber Mrs. Ellen McCluskey Long Mrs. Meyer Steinberg Mrs. George Feldman Mrs. Joseph L. Mailman Mrs. David Susskind Mrs. Sidney Feuerstein Mrs. William Mazer Mrs. Alan V. Tishman Mrs. Arnold Forster Mrs. Herman Merinoff Mrs. Lawrence Uttal Mrs. Benjamin Friedman Mrs. Clyde M. Newhouse Mrs. Saul Weinsier Mrs. Joseph S. Wohl Roberta Felsen Dorothy Gottlieb Director Asst. Director *Committee in Formation 3-20 THE WOMEN'S DIVISION OF THE ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE APPEAL ANNOUNCES WITH GREAT PRIDE THAT MRS. GERALD R. FORD WILL BE THE GUEST OF HONOR AT THE INAUGURAL LUNCHEON* WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 1975 *(ON THIS OCCASION THE RITA V. TISHMAN HUMAN RELATIONS AWARD WILL BE PRESENTED TO BETTY FORD) MRS. WILLIAM J. LEVITT MRS. THEODORE H. SILBERT Luncheon Chairman General Chairman, Women's Division (FORMAL INVITATION TO FOLLOW) GEART LIBRANY FOR 'IT NYC) March 29, 1975 Dear Mr. Graubard, How much I appreciated your gracious letter telling of plans for the Women's Division Inaugural Luncheon of the Anti- Defamation League of B'nai B'rith. I look forward to being with you on Wednesday, June 11th at the Hotel Pierre in New York, and I am grateful for this opportunity to convey my best wishes to all who are actively involved in preparations for this special occasion. with warmest regards, Sincerely, /s/ Betty Ford Mr. Seymour Graubard National Chairman Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith 315 Lexington Avenue New York, New York 10016 SP/sr c: BF Accepted (June 11, 1975, New York City) Warren Rustand Jeanne Davis William Baroody Sheila Weidenfeld SEALTH R. FORD ANTI - DEFAMATION LEAGUE of B'nai Brith NATIONAL CHAIRMAN SEYMOUR GRAUBARD 315 LEXINGTON AVENUE NEW YORK, N.Y. 10016 March 18, 1975 Mrs. Gerald R. Ford The White House Washington, D. C. 20500 Dear Mrs. Ford: We are delighted that you have graciously accepted our invitation to be the guest of honor at the Women's Division Inaugural Luncheon of the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith on Wednesday, June 11, 1975, at the Hotel Pierre in New York City. The luncheon is scheduled to begin at 12 o'clock. We have, in the past, presented at this luncheon the "Rita V. Tishman Human Relations Award" to a woman of out- standing distinction. The recipients have included Pulitzer Prize winner Emily Genauer; Mrs. William J. Levitt; former Commissioner of Consumer Affairs, Bess Myerson; Mrs. John V. Lindsay and Betty Furness. Honorary Chairmen of these func- tions have included such prominent women as Mrs. Nelson A. Rockefeller, Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson and Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower. This year, however, we have created a Special Award to present to you, expressing our thanks and admiration for your leadership in honor of International Women's Year. We expect over 500 participants at the luncheon, and you may rest assured that we will do our utmost to make this event the highlight of our activities worthy of your person and position. I look forward to welcoming you personally on June 11 at the luncheon. 2. FORD Sincerely Seymour Graubard yours (212)689-7400 SEALD LIBRARY SG:slh National Chairman MEMORANDUM NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL March 11, 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR SUSAN PORTER FROM: Jeanne W. Davis R SUBJECT: Inaugural Luncheon of the Women's Division of the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith Invitation to Mrs. Ford The NSC has no objection on foreign policy grounds to Mrs. Ford's accepting their invitation to be guest of honor. We would appreciate having the opportunity of reviewing Mrs. Ford's remarks. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 18, 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR: SUSAN PORTER FROM: BILL BAROODY, JR. Regarding your memo of March 7th on Mrs. Ford's appearance at the Inaugural Luncheon of the Women's Division of the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith, both Ted Marrs and I think this would be an excellent appearance. Pat Lindh, Special Assistant for Women's Affairs of my staff, should accompany Mrs. Ford or -- if need be -- represent her. No, PER PAT LINDH; SHE THINKS BF IS ENOUGH. BERALD R. FORD LIBRASE March 7, 1975 MEMORANDUM TO: JEAN DAVIES WILLIAM BAROODY FROM: SUSAN PORTER Mrs. Ford has received the attached invitation to attend the Inaugural Luncheon of the Women's Division of the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith to take place in June (not April). May I have your comments regarding Mrs. Ford's participation as soon as possible. Thank you. DEBALD is FORD LIBRARY shit 13 1375 January 10, 1975 Dear Mrs. Ford: As the representative for thousands of women committed to constructing a society free of hate, bigotry and discrimination, I an privileged to extend a cordial invitation to you to be the guest of honor at the Inaugural Luncheon of the Momen's Division of the Anti-Defemation League of B'nni B'rith on Thursday, April 17, 1975 at the Hotel St. Regis in New York City. We plan to give tangible expression to our admiration for you as an individual of wisdom and courage and as the nation's first lady by presenting you with the highest award in our power to bestow. Known as the "Rita V. Tishman Human Relations Award,' 1t is presented annually to a woman of outstanding distinction. You will recognize mary of the previous recipients such as the Pulitzer Prize winner, Phily Genauer; Mrs. William J. Levitt; former Commissioner of Consumer Affairs, Bess Myerson; Mrs. John V. Lindssy; Betty Furness; etc. -- and, Honorary Chairmen of these functions have included such prominent women as Mrs. Nelson A. Rockefeller, Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson and Mrs. Dvight D. Eisenhower. Traditionally, several hundred women - the social, business, political, educational end cultural leaders of this metropolitan area -- attend this Luncheon and participate in the brief proceedings. This year -- International Women's Year -- our audienco will include eminent women from all over the country end some guests from abroad. I look forward with greet anticipation to your affirmative realy. Very sincerely TIIS:do BERALD R. POLICY Mrs. Gerald R. Ford The White House Washington, D. C. 20500 Mrs. Theodore I. Silbert LIBRARY bcc: David Brody (212)922-3610 COLUMBIA RECORDING STUDIOS 49 East 52 Street New York, New York 10022 (212) 765-4321 June 13th, 1975 Dear Ron: Thought you might like to pass along this tape to Mrs. Ford. Hera visit to NYC for the Anti Defamation Luncheon, and a rare interview of Martha Graham done on a.m. America, last Friday morning. Regards, Cordially, Tony Janak 621 Junard Blvd. West Hempstead, NY 11552 E LIBRARY 07VW39 GERALD R. FORD LIBRARY The item described below has been transferred from this file to: Audiovisual Unit Book Collection Ford Museum in Grand Rapids Item: sond wecording 1) Tape of BF at Anti Detamatim lunchen in NYC on 6/12/75 2) Tape of interview with Martha Graham on AM America on 6/6/75 sent by Tony Janak Columbia Recording Studios The item was transferred from: Weidenfeld Box 16 6/11/75 NYC (2) FORD 2 DERATO LIBRARY Initials/Date let 3/86

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