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Ronald Reagan Library
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II. Outgoing Correspondence File
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December 22, 1987 - December 31, 1987
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December 22, 1987
Dear Ms. Stults:
Now that the Washington Summit is over
I would like to take this opportunity
to thank you for the exceptional work
you did in making it such a success.
I know the President and the First Lady
appreciate it, but I wanted you to know
that I do too.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Ms. Mary Kay Stults
Administrative Assistant
Office of the Executive Secretary
National Security Council
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20506
HHB/JCT/LRC/pt (12HHBA)
Summit Thank/A
CC: Lorraine Camarano, 61 OEOB
December 22, 1987
Dear Marlin:
Now that the Washington Summit is over
I would like to take this opportunity
to thank you for the exceptional work
you did in making it such a success.
I know the President and the First Lady
appreciate it, but I wanted you to know
that I do too.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
The Honorable Max Marlin Fitzwater
Assistant to the President for
Press Relations
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
HHB/JCT/LRC/pt (12HHBA)
Summit Thank/A
CC: Lorraine Camarano, 61 OEOB
December 22, 1987
Dear Mr. Heiser:
Now that the Washington Summit is over
I would like to take this opportunity
to thank you for the exceptional work
you did in making it such a success.
I know the President and the First Lady
appreciate it, but I wanted you to know
that I do too.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Mr. G. William Heiser
Director
Arms Control
National Security Council
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20506
HHB/JCT/LRC/pt (12HHBA)
Summit Thank/A
CC: Lorraine Camarano, 61 OEOB
December 22, 1987
Dear Ms. Mitsler:
Now that the Washington Summit is over
I would like to take this opportunity
to thank you for the exceptional work
you did in making it such a success.
I know the President and the First Lady
appreciate it, but I wanted you to know
that I do too.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Ms. Elaine M. Mitsler
Staff Assistant
Office of the Executive Secretary
National Security Council
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20506
HHB/JCT/LRC/pt (12HHBA)
Summit Thank/A
CC: Lorraine Camarano, 61 OEOB
December 22, 1987
Dear Ms. Bergeron:
Now that the Washington Summit is over
I would like to take this opportunity
to thank you for the exceptional work
you did in making it such a success.
I know the President and the First Lady
appreciate it, but I wanted you to know
that I do too.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Ms. Catherine M. Bergeron
Staff Assistant
Office of the Executive Secretary
National Security Council
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20506
HHB/JCT/LRC/pt (12HHBA)
Summit Thank/A
CC: Lorraine Camarano, 61 OEOB
December 22, 1987
Dear Ms. Vail:
Now that the Washington Summit is over
I would like to take this opportunity
to thank you for the exceptional work
you did in making it such a success.
I know the President and the First Lady
appreciate it, but I wanted you to know
that I do too.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Ms. Joan R. Vail
Staff Assistant
National Security Council
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20506
HHB/JCT/LRC/pt (12HHBA)
Summit Thank/A
CC: Lorraine Camarano, 61 OEOB
December 22, 1987
Dear Miss Murdock:
Now that the Washington Summit is over
I would like to take this opportunity
to thank you for the exceptional work
you did in making it such a success.
I know the President and the First Lady
appreciate it, but I wanted you to know
that I do too.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Miss Catherine C. Murdock
Assistant Chief of Protocol
for Visits
Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
HHB/JCT/LRC/pt (12HHBA)
Summit Thank/A
CC: Lorraine Camarano, 61 OEOB
December 22, 1987
Dear Bob:
Now that the Washington Summit is over
I would like to take this opportunity
to thank you for the exceptional work
you did in making it such a success.
I know the President and the First Lady
appreciate it, but I wanted you to know
that I do too.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Mr. Robert Hall
Assistant Press Secretary
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
HHB/JCT/LRC/pt (12HHBA)
Summit Thank/A
CC: Lorraine Camarano, 61 OEOB
December 22, 1987
Dear Ms. Jameson:
Now that the Washington Summit is over
I would like to take this opportunity
to thank you for the exceptional work
you did in making it such a success.
I know the President and the First Lady
appreciate it, but I wanted you to know
that I do too.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Ms. Lisa Jameson
Director
European and Soviet Affairs
National Security Council
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20506
HHB/JCT/LRC/pt (12HHBA)
Summit Thank/A
CC: Lorraine Camarano, 61 OEOB
December 22, 1987
Dear Dan:
Now that the Washington Summit is over
I would like to take this opportunity
to thank you for the exceptional work
you did in making it such a success.
I know the President and the First Lady
appreciate it, but I wanted you to know
that I do too.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
The Honorable J. Daniel Howard
Special Assistant to the President
and Deputy Press Secretary
for Foreign Affairs
The White House
Washington, D.C., 20500
HHB/JCT/LRC/pt (12HHBA)
Summit Thank/A
CC: Lorraine Camarano, 61 OEOB
December 22, 1987
Dear Roman:
Now that the Washington Summit is over
I would like to take this opportunity
to thank you for the exceptional work
you did in making it such a success.
I know the President and the First Lady
appreciate it, but I wanted you to know
that I do too.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Mr. Roman Popadiuk
Assistant Press Secretary
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
HHB/JCT/LRC/pt (12HHBA)
Summit Thank/A
CC: Lorraine Camarano, 61 OEOB
December 22, 1987
Dear Mr. Guhin:
Now that the Washington Summit is over
I would like to take this opportunity
to thank you for the exceptional work
you did in making it such a success.
I know the President and the First Lady
appreciate it, but I wanted you to know
that I do too.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Mr. Michael Guhin
Counsellor
United States Arms Control
and Disarmament Agency
320 21st Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20451
HHB/JCT/LRC/pt (12HHBA)
Summit Thank/A
CC: Lorraine Camarano, 61 OEOB
December 22, 1987
Dear Mr. Pascoe:
Now that the Washington Summit is over
I would like to take this opportunity
to thank you for the exceptional work
you did in making it such a success.
I know the President and the First Lady
appreciate it, but I wanted you to know
that I do too.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Mr. B. Lynn Pascoe
Deputy Executive Secretary
Executive Secretariat (S/S)
Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
HHB/JCT/LRC/pt (12HHBA)
Summit Thank/A
CC: Lorraine Camarano, 61 OEOB
December 22, 1987
Dear Mr. Joseph:
Now that the Washington Summit is over
I would like to take this opportunity
to thank you for the exceptional work
you did in making it such a success.
I know the President and the First Lady
appreciate it, but I wanted you to know
that I do too.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Mr. Bob Joseph
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary
of Defense for International
Security Policy
The Pentagon
Washington, D.C. 20301
HHB/JCT/LRC/pt (12HHBA)
Summit Thank/A
CC: Lorraine Camarano, 61 OEOB
December 22, 1987
Dear Ms. Ross:
Now that the Washington Summit is over
I would like to take this opportunity
to thank you for the exceptional work
you did in making it such a success.
I know the President and the First Lady
appreciate it, but I wanted you to know
that I do too.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Ms. Diana G. Ross
Information Assistant
Office of the Secretariat
National Security Council
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20506
HHB/JCT/LRC/pt (12HHBA)
Summit Thank/A
CC: Lorraine Camarano, 61 OEOB
December 22, 1987
Dear Mr. Friedheim:
Thank you for your message inviting the Chief of Staff
to attend the American Newspaper Publisher's Association
annual convention April 25-27, 1988 in Honolulu.
Your invitation is appreciated, but the heavy demands
of Mr. Baker's schedule make it impossible for him to
accept. However, he asked me to thank you for your
kindness and send you-his best wishes.
Sincerely,
Lura Nell Mitchell
Personal Assistant
to the Chief of Staff
Mr. Jerry W. Friedheim
President
American Newspaper Publishers
Association
Box 17407, Dulles Airport
Washington, D.C. 20041
LNM/WJB/emuf
LNM-1
CC: Lorraine Camarano, Room 61 OEOB
December 22, 1987
Dear Mr. Whittemore:
Thank you for your message recommending Jim Armstrong for
appointment to the Federal Reserve Board.
Your correspondence has been forwarded to the appropriate
White House staff member for further consideration. You
may be assured that your comments will be thoroughly
reviewed.
I appreciate your interest and send my best wishes.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Mr. Laurence F. Whittemore
59 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
HHB/SW/WJB/emuf
HHB-7
D.
CC: Lorraine Camarano - 61 OEOB
CC: w/incoming to Katja Bullock
December 22, 1987
Dear Mr. Holmer:
Thank you for your letter inviting Senator and Mrs.
Baker to the Third Annual Imaginating Ball of the
Metropolitan D.C. Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation on March 25, 1988.
Your invitation is greatly appreciated, but the heavy
demands of Senator Baker's schedule make it impossible
for them to accept. However, he asked me to thank you
for your kindness and to send you his best wishes for a
most successful event.
Sincerely,
Lura Nell Mitchell
Personal Assistant
to the Chief of Staff
The Honorable Alan F. Holmer
Deputy United States Trade Representative
Executive Office of the President
Washington, D.C. 20506
LNM/MO/CAD/AVH/j9 12HHB
CC: Lorraine Camarano, 61 OEOB
December 22, 1987
Dear Mr. Udwin:
Thank you for your follow-up letter to the Chief of
Staff renewing your invitation to the black tie dinner
of the Radio and Television Correspondents Association
on March 23, 1988.
Senator Baker's schedule for the month of March is still
uncertain. If you would contact us once again, early in
February, we will be in a better position to determine
whether he may be able to attend the dinner.
With Senator Baker's best wishes,
Sincerely,
Lura Nell Mitchell
Personal Assistant
to the Chief of Staff
Mr. Gerald E. Udwin
Vice President
Westinghouse Broadcasting
and Company, Inc.
Suite 506
1025 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
LNM/MO/CAD/AVH/jg 12HHB
CC: Lorraine Camarano, 61 OEOB
RETURN CORRESPONDENCE TO LURA NELL FOR FOLLOWUP
December 22, 1987
Dear Ward:
Thank you for your recent letter concerning the new proposal
to modify the "fairness doctrine" and impose a transfer fee
on the sale of commercial broadcasting stations.
As you know, the President's position on this matter could
not be more clear. He feels strongly that any effort by the
Federal government to set the content of broadcasting along
the lines of the fairness doctrine is not only unwise, but
unconstitutional. Competition, not government regulation,
is ultimately the surest guarantor of fairness. For these
reasons, the President vetoed the "Fairness in Broadcasting
Act" passed by Congress earlier this year.
The Federal Communications Commission subsequently voted
to repeal the administrative regulations which imposed the
fairness doctrine, and the legislative proposal you referred
to in your letter has been deleted from the Senate bill to
which it had initially been attached. These actions repre-
sent, I believe, a growing realization that our broadcast
media can be both free and fair.
This is a very significant issue, and one of great importance
to this Administration. Thank you for writing to me and
expressing your views on this subject.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Mr. Ward L. Quaal
President
The Ward L. Quaal Company
Suite 3140
401 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
HHB/ABC:CAD:ds 12HHBB
CC: Lorraine Camarano - Rm. 61 - OEOB
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 22, 1987
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Dear Mr.
Now that the Washington Summit is over
I would like to take this opportunity
to thank you for the exceptional work
you did in making it such a success.
I know the President and the First Lady
appreciate it, but I wanted you to know
that I do too.
Sincerely,
Hd Howard H. Baker, Jr. her
Chief 6f Staff to the President
Mr.
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Control Intelligence
Headquarters, Central
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Washington, D.C. 20505
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WASHINGTON
December 22, 1987
Dear Mr. Gilbert:
Now that the Washington Summit is over
I would like to take this opportunity
to thank you for the exceptional work
you did in making it such a success.
I know the President and the First Lady
appreciate it, but I wanted you to know
that I do too.
Sincerely,
Chief the President
He Baker, Jr.
Mr. S. Charles Gilbert
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary
for Security Affairs
Defense Programs
Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20585
December 22, 1987
Dear Mr. Pepper:
Now that the Washington Summit is over
I would like to take this opportunity
to thank you for the exceptional work
you did in making it such a success.
I know the President and the First Lady
appreciate it, but I wanted you to know
that I do too.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Mr. George Wing Pepper
4893 MacArthur Boulevard
Washington, D.C. 20007
HHB/JCT/LRC/pt (12HHBA)
Summit Thank/A
CC: Lorraine Camarano, 61 OEOB
December 22, 1987
Dear Admiral Fox:
Now that the Washington Summit is over
I would like to take this opportunity
to thank you for the exceptional work
you did in making it such a success.
I know the President and the First Lady
appreciate it, but I wanted you to know
that I do too.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Rear Admiral Thomas R. Fox, USN
Assistant Deputy Director
International Negotiations
Organization of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff
The Pentagon
Washington, D.C. 20301-5000
HHB/JCT/LRC/pt (12HHBA)
Summit Thank/A
CC: Lorraine Camarano, 61 OEOB
December 22, 1987
Dear Ms. Mandel:
Now that the Washington Summit is over
I would like to take this opportunity
to thank you for the exceptional work
you did in making it such a success.
I know the President and the First Lady
appreciate it, but I wanted you to know
that I do too.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Ms. Judyt Mandel
National Security Council
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20506
HHB/JCT/LRC/pt (12HHBA)
Summit Thank/A
CC: Lorraine Camarano, 61 OEOB
December 22, 1987
Dear Mr. LaMora:
Thank you for your messages recommending Geraldine McGann
for appointment as Regional Administrator for the
Region II area of the Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
Your correspondence has been forwarded to the appropriate
White House staff member for further consideration. You
may be assured that your comments will be thoroughly
reviewed.
I appreciate your interest and send my best wishes.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Mr. George W. LaMora
Executive Director
Bleecker Terrace/Bleecker
Housing Associates
1 Bleecker Terrace Apartments
Albany, NY 12206
HHB/SW/WJB/emuf
HHB-7
CC: Lorraine Camarano - 61 OEOB
CC: w/incoming to Katja Bullock
December 22, 1987
Dear Dean Figliola:
Thank you for your message recommending Geraldine McGann
for appointment as Regional Administrator for the
Region II area of the Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
Your correspondence has been forwarded to the appropriate
White House staff member for further consideration. You
may be assured that your comments will be thoroughly
reviewed.
I appreciate your interest and send my best wishes.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Mr. Carl L. Figliola
University Dean, Faculty of Business,
Public Administration and Accountancy
C.W. Post Campus
Long Island University
Brookville, NY 11548
HHB/SW/WJB/emuf
HHB-7
CC: Lorraine Camarano - 61 OEOB
CC: w/incoming to Katja Bullock
December 22, 1987
Dear Ms. Clayton:
Thank you for your message recommending Geraldine McGann
for appointment as Regional Administrator for the
Region II area of the Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
Your correspondence has been forwarded to the appropriate
White House staff member for further consideration. You
may be assured that your comments will be thoroughly
reviewed.
I appreciate your interest and send my best wishes.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Ms. Kathleen C. Clayton
Executive Director
Long Island Builders Institute, Inc.
574 Walt Whitman Road
Melville, NY 11747
HHB/SW/WJB/emuf
HHB-7
CC: Lorraine Camarano - 61 OEOB
CC: w/incoming to Katja Bullock
December 22, 1987
Dear Ms. Sheehy:
Thank you for your message recommending Geraldine McGann
for appointment as Regional Administrator for the
Region II area of the Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
Your correspondence has been forwarded to the appropriate
White House staff member for further consideration. You
may be assured that your comments will be thoroughly
reviewed.
I appreciate your interest and send my best wishes.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Ms. Ann Marie Sheehy
Program Coordinator
Community Development
Town of Colonie
Memorial Town Hall
Newtonville, NY 12128
HHB/SW/WJB/emuf
HHB-7
CC: Lorraine Camarano - 61 OEOB
CC: w/incoming to Katja Bullock
December 22, 1987
Dear Mr. Wolff:
Thank you for your message and thoughtful words of
support.
I appreciate your bringing your observations to my
attention. I will be sure to share these views with
the appropriate members of the White House staff.
Again, thank you for your interest and encouragement.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Mr. Samuel J. Wolff
Eliot House, E-12
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA 02138
HHB/SW/WJB/emuf
HHB-3
CC: Lorraine Camarano - 61 OEOB
December 22, 1987
Dear Ms. Matous:
Thank you for your recent message.
It was good of you to tell me where you stand on
these significant issues. You have no idea how
helpful it is for me to hear directly from the
American people. I will share your comments with
the appropriate members of the White House staff.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Ms. Maude Matous
Apartment 212
Watterson Park Towers
3700 West Wheatmore Drive
Louisville, KY 40215
HHB/SW/WJB/RKS/emuf
HHB-3A
CC: Lorraine Camarano - 61 OEOB
December 22, 1987
Dear Captain Burdick:
Thank you for your thoughtful message. I appreciate
your friendship, but I do not plan to run for office
in 1988. It is my intention to serve President Reagan
until the end of his term.
Your words of encouragement mean a great deal to me.
Please accept my warm best wishes.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Captain Ralph M. Burdick, USA, Ret.
2135 Blossom Lane
Winter Park, FL 32789
HHB/LRC/CAD/AVH/emuf
HHB-17
CC: Lorraine Camarano - 61 OEOB
December 22, 1987
Dear Mrs. Jacunski:
Thank you for your thoughtful message. I appreciate
your friendship, but I do not plan to run for office
in 1988. It is my intention to serve President Reagan
until the end of his term.
Your words of encouragement mean a great deal to me.
Please accept my warm best wishes.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Mrs. Edward W. Jacunski
2718 Southwest Third Place
Gainesville, FL 32607
HHB/LRC/CAD/AVH/emuf
HHB-17
CC: Lorraine Camarano - 61 OEOB
December 23, 1987
Dear Mr. Kanemaru:
It was very good to hear from an old friend. I am sorry that
we have not been together for some time, but I hope we can
correct that situation in the near future. I appreciate, as
always, your very kind words of encouragement.
I also understand and appreciate all that you have done in the
past and are doing now to strengthen relations between our two
great nations. We may always wish for something more, but as
politicians we must do what we can. We have made progress
over these past few years and, with careful guidance in both
countries, we can make further advances. Your continued assis-
tance in that effort will be vital.
I was greatly impressed with Mr. Takeshita on those occasions
we have met in the past. I believe that he will prove a most
able Prime Minister and carry on the important international
leadership begun by Mr. Nakasone. I will, of course, do
everything I can to assist Mr. Takeshita and his new adminis-
tration. I look forward to meeting with the Prime Minister on
his planned trip to Washington next year.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of assistance
to you or Mr. Takeshita.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
The Honorable Shin Kanemaru
Member of the House of
Representatives, Japan
2-1-2, Naqata-cho
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100
Japan
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CC: Lorraine Camarano - Rm. 61 - OEOB
December 23, 1987
Dear Dan:
Thank you for your message recommending Robert E. Farris
for appointment as Federal Highway Administrator.
Your correspondence has been forwarded to the appropriate
White House staff member for further consideration. You
may be assured that your comments will be thoroughly
reviewed.
I appreciate your interest and send my best wishes.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Mr. Daniel J. Hanson, Sr.
ARTBA President
525 School Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20024
HHB/SW/WJB/dsf
HHB-7
CC: Lorraine Camarano - 61 OEOB
CC: Katja Bullock with incoming
December 23, 1987
Dear Mr. Rockford:
Thank you for your message recommending Robert E. Farris
for appointment as Federal Highway Administrator.
Your correspondence has been forwarded to the appropriate
White House staff member for further consideration. You
may be assured that your comments will be thoroughly
reviewed.
I appreciate your interest and send my best wishes.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Mr. Joseph P. Rockford
Executive Director
American Association of Motor Vehicle
Administrators
Suite 600
4200 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22203
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CC: Lorraine Camarano - 61 OEOB
CC: Katja Bullock with incoming
December 23, 1987
Dear Dr. Shuart:
Thank you for your message recommending Geraldine McGann
for appointment as Region II Administrator of the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Your correspondence has been forwarded to the appropriate
White House staff member for further consideration. You
may be assured that your comments will be thoroughly
reviewed.
I appreciate your interest and send my best wishes.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Dr. James M. Shuart
President
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 11550
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CC: Katja Bullock with incoming
December 23, 1987
Dear Harold:
Thank you for your message recommending Salvatore
Martoche for appointment as Chairman of the National
Labor Relations Board.
Your correspondence has been forwarded to the appropriate
White House staff member for further consideration. You
may be assured that your comments will be thoroughly
reviewed.
I appreciate your interest and send my best wishes.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Mr. Harold R. Tyler, Jr.
Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Tyler
30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10112
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CC: Katja Bullock with incoming
December 23, 1987
Dear Mr. Buono:
Thank you for your message recommending Geraldine McGann
for appointment as Region II Administrator for the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Your correspondence has been forwarded to the appropriate
White House staff member for further consideration. You
may be assured that your comments will be thoroughly
reviewed.
I appreciate your interest and send my best wishes.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Mr. John L. Buono
County Executive
County Office Building
Troy, NY 12180
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CC: Lorraine Camarano - 61 OEOB
CC: Katja Bullock with incoming
December 23, 1988
Dear Mrs. Stoner:
On behalf of Senator Baker, I want to thank you for your
letter. Your interest in writing is appreciated.
I am sorry to send a disappointing reply to your request
for an auction item, but the large number of similar appeals
received by the Senator has forced him, in fairness, to
decline them all. I hope you will understand the need for
such a policy.
Nevertheless, we appreciated hearing from you. Please accept
Senator Baker's best wishes for success in meeting your goals.
Sincerely,
Sue Walkup
Special Assistant
to the Chief of Staff
Mrs. Dorothy F. Stoner
Post Office Box 6-64
Ridge Manor, Florida 33525
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CC: Lorraine Camarano - 61 OEOB
December 23, 1988
Dear Dr. Smith amd Ms. Miller:
On behalf of Senator Baker, I want to thank you for your
letter. Your interest in writing is appreciated.
I am sorry to send a disappointing reply to your request
for an auction item, but the large number of similar appeals
received by the Senator has forced him, in fairness, to
decline them all. I hope you will understand the need for
such a policy.
Nevertheless, we appreciated hearing from you. Please accept
Senator Baker's best wishes for success in meeting your goals.
Sincerely,
Sue Walkup
Special Assistant
to the Chief of Staff
Dr. M. Sharon Smith
Ms. Beth S. Miller
Kennestone Regional Hospice
Post Office Box 1208
Marietta, GA 30061
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CC: Lorraine Camarano - 61 OEOB
December 23, 1988
Dear Nancy:
On behalf of Senator Baker, I want to thank you for your
letter. Your interest in writing is appreciated.
I am sorry to send a disappointing reply to your request
for an auction item, but the large number of similar appeals
received by the Senator has forced him, in fairness, to
decline them all. I hope you will understand the need for
such a policy.
Nevertheless, we appreciated hearing from you. Please accept
Senator Baker's best wishes for success in meeting your goals.
Sincerely,
Sue Walkup
Special Assistant
to the Chief of Staff
Miss Nancy Forge
Pleasant Ridge High School
Rural Route 1, Box 109
Easton, KS 66020
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CC: Lorraine Camarano - 61 OEOB
December 23, 1987
Dear Jack:
Thank you for your letter of December 16 regarding
the film industry and the Canada Free Trade Agreement.
Quite simply, because of my prior membership on the MCA
Inc. Board of Directors, I am advised that I should
recuse myself from the film industry aspect of our
negotiations with Canada. I have asked Ken Duberstein
to get in touch with you.
I trust that you will understand that we must err on the
side of avoiding even an appearance of a conflict.
Best personal regards.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Mr. Jack Valenti
President and Chief Executive Officer
Motion Picture Association of America, Inc.
1600 Eye Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
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CC: Lorraine Camarano - Rm. 61 - OEOB
December 23, 1987
Dear Mr. Ratcliffe:
Thank you for your letter and for sending
me the book, Life of Tom Horn: Government
Scout and Interpreter. It looks quite
interesting, and I'm very much looking
forward to reading it.
Best wishes to you for this holiday season.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Mr. James M. Ratcliffe
Director
Public Affairs
R.R. Donnelley and Sons Company
2223 South Martin Luther King Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
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NOTE: Book given to John Tuck
December 23, 1987
Dear Victor:
Thanks for the kind invitation to attend your swearing-in
ceremony as Mayor of Knoxville on January 1. I would love
to join you, but I'll be in California with the President
that day. Please accept my hearty congratulations and warm
wishes on this proud occasion. I can't think of a better
way to inaugurate a new year and a new chapter in the
history of a great American city.
Joy joins me in sending all the best to you and Jane, and
to all our friends in Knoxville, during this holiday season.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
The Honorable Victor H. Ashe
Mayor-Elect of Knoxville
Post Office Box 1382
Knoxville, TN 37901
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CC: IGA -- FYI
December 23, 1987
Dear Mr. Werthein:
Thanks for the kind note and words of
friendship. It was a pleasure to receive
them, and I want to extend to you and yours
my warm best wishes for the holiday season.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Mr. Julio Werthein
Av. Canning 3282, P.28
1425, Buenos Aires
Argentina
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CC: Lorraine Camarano - Rm. 61 OEOB
December 23, 1987
Dear Fred:
Thanks for your letter recommending Karen
Phillips for the position of Commissioner
on the Interstate Commerce Commission.
I appreciate having the benefit of your
informed judgment on this important
appointment, and I have brought your
endorsement to the attention of the Office
of Presidential Personnel. You may be sure
she will receive every consideration.
I enjoyed talking with you last week. Joy
joins me in sending our warmest holiday
wishes to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Mr. Frederick W. Smith
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Federal Express
Post Office Box 727
Memphis, TN 38194-1841
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w/incoming to Katja Bullock
December 23, 1987
Dear Owen:
Glad to see things are going well for you with your new
post at the American Security Council. It sounds as if
you are embarking on a very interesting array of duties.
It's good to know that people like you are out there
working full-time on these key issues.
I'm very sorry to hear about Harold Rainville and
Mariann. If you're in touch with them, please give
them my best.
Joy and I send you our good wishes for the holiday
season.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Mr. Owen V. Frisby
Vice President
Government Relations Office
The Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A.
900 17th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
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CC: Lorraine Camarano - Rm. 61 - OEOB
December 23, 1987
Dear Chuck:
Thanks for your nice note. I'm also sorry that I
couldn't be with you for the USO Christmas Show.
However, I appreciate your kindness in sending the
programs and favors.
Warm best wishes for the holiday season.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Mr. Charles T. Hagel
President
USO World Headquarters
601 Indiana Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20004
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PLEASE NOTE: per Sue Walkup -- HHB didn't want the two
crystal boxes. They are now in Room 61.
December 23, 1987
Dear Mary:
Thank you for your message of December 4
enclosing a copy of Gordon Hoxie's letter
to Bob Tuttle. Although the President
has made a tentative selection of a new
Chairman of his Council on Physical Fitness
and Sports, I do appreciate knowing of
Gordon's support for your candidacy.
Seeing you at the dinner for Jim Baker
was a real treat for me, too. It was a
wonderful evening.
I wish you all the best.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Dr. Mary Conroy
Room SH601
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510-6250
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CC: Lorraine Camarano - Rm. 61 OEOB
December 28, 1987
Dear Mr. Tharpe:
Senator Baker has asked me to thank you for your letter
enclosing the book describing the history of Union
County, Tennessee from 1910 to 1940. I am deeply sorry
for the delay in responding.
I hope you will understand that, as Chief of Staff,
Senator Baker is unable to take any action in the
matters that you have raised. Please know, however,
that Senator Baker appreciates your taking the time to
inform him of your museum and library project, and that
he sends his best wishes to you.
Sincerely,
Sue Walkup
Special Assistant
to the Chief of Staff
Mr. William G. Tharpe
President
Union County Historical Society
3615 Essary Drive
Knoxville, TN 37918
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CC: Lorraine Camarano, 61 OEOB
December 28, 1987
Dear Jim:
I am sorry I missed your Christmas Eve
call. I hope you had a good holiday. Joy
and I will be in Florida until Thursday.
If you need me, you can reach me through
the White Hosue Signal Board.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Baker, Jr.
Chief of Staff to the President
Mr. James Robinson
Chairman
American Express
American Express Plaza
New York, New York 10004
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FROM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON, D.C.