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THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 17, 1982 Dear Mr. Andrus: Thank you for your recent letter. I appreciate the interest which prompted you to write. Unfortunately, I do not have a listing of conservative organizations available for public distribution from the White House. You may, however, wish to contact officials at the Young Americans for Freedom, Woodland Road, Sterling, Virginia, as they may have some of the information which you seek. It was good of you to take the time to give me the benefit of your views concerning foreign affairs. You can be sure that I will keep your comments in mind during discussions with my colleagues. With best wishes, Sincerely, MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff Mr. Edgar Andrus Box 65EA, Route 4 Folsom, LA The Michael Dearer Form, Chry lidren to Procedurt thing white Hower Washington, D.C. Dear Mr Dear Againizations World you please list the organizations We are very interested in Conservative and then addressed to we We are notintire tel in joining liberate or moderate organizations whether Gegublican or democrat are an Calbatross In the President They We bruln feel liberal moderate republigions who glad to pump about as ite shape! ship like rats Fair weather press - was launched but now they are jumping There are too many giving advice to the President. They have weakened his foreign and domestic resolve from word go They an solidly intronched in the adminitration almost every where you look - Then vews in detente as the colution Tracte must are European in nature. They buty below monetarists and multh national corporations. continue - They are part the international then unded truly believe second programment beheve and administered from Wash agrounts to no call balance the budget in wasing taxes in ever moreasing They believe in helping mutitary Joice Ton the European Continent and Jen Then behine that Omerica must cany the burden frimarily monetary wise for those guizoses - They have Bursued the policy which has led the Communist bloc to have an approximate 80 Billion credit indebtedness with western Banks- The people of the west are the primary onneral ? the cash so invested- They were not and never were consulted- These liberal mentality - they want the action to continue- Regalthrens are part of that group and They do not see democratic socialism as an evil - Democratic socialists have closer blood tree to Communist socialists than they do to democratic cagetalists The this philogrhical direction since World Want mentality of our leadership has followed of your % from the Marshall jelan- Before World War II there was Cotomal imservation and imperiation International monethrism and muth national corporate action was a silked over guilt complex - They paul band see the duglicate with a denree of bleeding heart world as one amountic pocialest entity whenly Communism and capitalism Come together as one - They have pursued the let up course and ean since now, World at The War expense I water the American body of workers iver shrunding the of peedom The no was D Korea and Viet nam was their intended maximum war effort not win just keys the status grow which truly as any student I history knows rodes the Unner morale and Latritie filer of the citizensy. These actions then Laft blood brothers He secial liberal democrates be calculating The gress has beenther heer the brains behind ite socializeng S and abi then blood brothers - They have america - they all truly in the final analysis the enemy 0) hadom without no dont realizing what they do their ideas and motives were no donth well intentioned, 4% but viley runise_ They gust did not consider in Tenanty dedication and resolve of the marriets and Communis- these people have not softened then philosophy one what why should This have been upreted It is a religion - Force is necessary to trug the Brocesa from determation Hey will bring the act about Force is neceigary to die before they will give Their defeat chaos within then midst. He religion Can only come from internal economic then naturally loses members the President compromeed and tood there geogle abound the ship as itwas launched a number were given high Command posts General Hairy Came up through then ranks mentality Shall 2 name others Webber He has that European and monetary persuasis- Chesident Carter would have 2 Me Federal Regens is one with that The Presidents since World WarT and never appointed him i/ Le was not- Congress Lane followed then philosopheral Course - Today the administration ya town between there Jam then ranks wrsting to 5% Continue business as would and the Conservation that nept to Unsurance mentalty back To America first and always Our foreign goting is frimarily the Haig mentality- The montharists and mutte national corporate high social world of Washington and unfortunately interests are their tearing gower at The is guat Breadent The the Consumative more back a decade - new you is then world- - Nison on set The average american thought myon was a conservative which he never was Thy thought the nijon presidency grin to Walergite was a Conservative administration - That change the image - He monetarists and was a lic. the press did nothing to mutti national corporate interests controlled They did Eisenhower They confinued unabated the nium and Ford Presidency just as through Kennedy, Jhnson and Carter they are about to do Resident dragan in at the Rolls in 82 and84- Peyple will Conservatives will, he chapsed to julies believe that President Reagan's presidency Consumative Yes, returning states Number and alministration Janual foreign solicy ? Haig and multi national cutting taxes Put not the corporate and banking mentably which will bading to more Sharjest governments in the third world and Elroya - american geogle will not literate another No wen small was He Emerican people believe then that this foreign policy approach which will first is Reagans porticy - They etc Communicts, China, included is will believe that Continued trading with the argan approach - He Phas a Reagan policy - This will Cause all return solidarity will be believe to he administration sating which will not Both Will likeral Republican Conservative to suppr greatly at ite . at the gotts 20)Conase not 2/the Gresident vauses taxes, be the losers. at tike Bolls not liberal Requilising condidated_ De Consumnative movement in This Country will be set 5/. back arean maybe Will Umerica win ? c) course not Socialism will the the winner. america will more further toward socialism more and more Countries will more to a maryest government all ofther administration- This means a change in is truly eliminated from President Regians will haggens wheas the Vibral mentatity the foreign policy direction the Breadent should quietly turn the screws on the Communists economical and technological with ener increasing action - Either they give item people over increasing freedom allies 7 Euroge and should receive of the serious will lighten The Ro called the doses hut in minor gradual turning the arews They need us Far ball nothy demands quetty They should be required Tylay more than they need the Communists - Delente behind the scenes should he declared dead - He Eurogeans and the Japanesh should be required to gradually take on the role Offer on land defense Tradually uslacing men and wtaponry - The time table should he supply then sea fower protection which 10 years at maplanin -We should partnerships with labor in our country be your bening to get business the we Chn do very very well. - We should and throug hant the world- a projet and loss action as well as a strong voice in decision making These mores would present zingle from turning to maryest socialism Our way of life would same a true chance of winning - Multinational corporate and banking interest should be required to eliminate prifit taking from developing countries- Brift to remain in these countries Here be abolished Profits should be required humoral beyonds then boundaries should businesses should survide the humantarian know how to create production beyond population in these areas the Buardent G/ shinld declare that will be the future america policy - America them, will not be looked marshall flan - on as imperialistic - a Reagan the mideast He should the slime zolicy should agoly to also leartite way to neutraly i Lebanon of weagons Nove are enough Countries that would suggest this metitan action if necessary The Lebaned would then he allowed to begin again as a democracy - The Peagan economic glan Hx Dolan Heights would above mentraly ed would gut them on then let and the same action whiled h. united force to keep weapons out of thezae- and the Baya Ship Jorach forces withdrawn ne Shmel applying to Me West Bank a united force to replace them - leone man one rate for administration - no The Renga zlan for limomic programs military weasine allowed in the 3mad The same non bay non zones not loo as late set this for yours our concerely enner THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 17, 1982 Dear Holmes and Virginia: What a great evening you provided when we were in Santa Barbara with your cocktail party and dinner. It was so good to be with both of you again and see your continued enthusiasm for the President and what he is doing. We'll never forget that you helped make it all happen. Fondly, Mr. and Mrs. Holmes Tuttle 1237 E. Mountain Drive Santa Barbara, California 93108 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 17, 1982 Dear Mr. Chinn: Thank you for your recent letter. I appreciate your support for President Reagan and your concern for the success of his Program for Economic Recovery. As you may know, our economy has been suffering for the better part of the last decade from both high levels of inflation and high levels of unemployment. The President's economic program is designed to deal with both of these problems. The President's policies favoring tax and regulatory relief are aimed at pro- viding the proper incentives, and at removing existing obstacles, to increased productivity in business and industry. Only by laying the groundwork for an expanding and healthy private sector can we overcome the hardship of unemployment and poverty. At the same time, President Reagan has insisted on reducing the growth of Federal expenditures and on maintaining the stable growth of the money supply. Only by insuring that the Federal government lives within its means can we break the inflationary spiral which has gripped our national economy. Each part of the President's Program for Economic Recovery is integral to the ultimate goal of creating an era of sustained real economic growth. Our economic problems are the result of years of mistaken policies; they will not be solved overnight. Yet, by remaining steadfast to the policies set down by President Reagan, we can solve our problems and once again regain our national destiny. With best wishes, Sincerely, MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff Mr. Vernon Chinn Rural Route 1, Box 383-C Bartlesville, OK 74003 Dear Siz This letter should really yo to the President but I um ofraid he would never suit. I understand you are a personal friend and as Presedent. as such are very concerned with his success I am an ordenary citizen now ratired who worked all my life, served 3 years in ww II and never collected a penny in welfare or un employment. I have been concerned for years about deficit financing our welfare state. I havewritten many letters to my Senators and Congressmen protesting such things as pros tituting the Social Security system by payments to students, menkum benefits and cards to for eign ors, I have told them when I was working that I was willing to have my taxes raised in order to get fiscal responsibility and a balanced budget. none of this chd any good because unfortunately most of our representatives are basecally self serving and primarily in benefits( astheirrecent huge tax exemptions) terested in increasing their salaries and and shoveling out borrowed money where it would entrance then chances for relection, Iguess you know by now I am pretty concerned about the state of our country. I have been thinking for along time that our country is slowly going to pot. I will al ways think that Earl Warren and Lyn don Johnson started the trend, Warren morally and Johnson foshis defect financing of the Vietnam war. These wethe reasons that although a lifelong Democrat chane belreved in the things Present Reagan has been saying ever since he appeared in Bartlesville, obla many years ago. things he espoused would succeed but I have been deeply hoping that the many have been having some qualine lately. It seemsto mehe has been strangely silent and about such things as bussing spocial subsidies suchas tobacco. However the main thing that worries me is the economy. Every day in the paper dread about more my offs and businesses retranching because of hig hunterest ratos and their year of huge defects. although I supported the Recesident strongly among my friends and neighbors had doubts about the wisdom of begtast ats before balancing the budget. It may bepresumptions of me to express my openion but I am worried that he is painting himself into a corner by opposing re scinding ofthetax crts. I am afraid he wont get the cooperation he needs to revinwthe economy but that any attempt to place the blame for failure on anyone else will the have a terrible effect outhe country for I believe may feel as I do that he is the last chance this country will have in a long time to turn thenys around. for and this President. that I sincerely hope forthe best In believe doeng please excuse this long letter Sincerely yours Derson Chinn RRI Box 383C Barthesville, okly THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 17, 1982 Dear Mr. Dial: Thank you for your recent letter. I appreciate the concern which prompted you to write. One of the least pleasant experiences of working in Washington is the close-range view it affords of good citizens like you being caught up in a maze of bureau- cratic red-tape and inefficiency. As you know, this Administration is committed to trimming and streamlining the Federal government so that it will once again be responsive to the needs of the American people. How- ever, I am sure you will understand that it would be inappropriate for me to intervene in a case brought before a Federal agency for their adjudication. I hope that you will be able to resolve your situation in a manner which is satisfactory. With best wishes, Sincerely, MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff Mr. B. C. Dial 207 Danville Drive San Antonio, TX 78201 February 10, 1982 207 Danville Drive San Antonio, Texas 78201 Mr. Michael Deaver Aide to the President The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. Deaver: As a foremost aide to the President, your concerns surpass those of the average citizen; however, I believe mine bears sufficiently upon President Reagan's policy goals and personal image to warrant your attention. At over 71 years of age, retiring after contributing to the Social Security fund since its beginning, I anticipated annuity from that fund as a significant portion of my retirement income. Instead, I have received no income whatsoever from it for al- most 5 months since retirement, and am informed nothing will be received for another 7 or 8 months. Neither the Kansas City Social Security office (apparently having jurisdiction over this area) nor the Social Security Commissioner have responded to my letters asking for explanation or action. My situation parallels exactly, I believe, the President's policy goals for the System, that is, extending the individual's productive career past age 65, allowing him to continue to con- tribute to the fund and at the same time postpone drawing upon it. Treatment in my instance seems to absolutely deny this sound philosophy of encouraging maintenance of independence and self-support well into later years, with the expectation of some reward for having done SO. If, in your opinion, this matter warrants presidential consider- ation and action, I will appreciate your bringing it to the at- tention of President Reagan. Please let me know if additional information is desired. Thank you. Very truly yours B. C. Dial THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 17, 1982 Dear Mr. Medeiros: Thank you for writing to Mr. Deaver. He appreciates hearing from young people, but the schedule in the White House, unfortu- nately, does not leave time for lengthy letters such as you have requested. Mr. Deaver is enjoying his job, finds it fulfilling and does meet with the President many times a day. At your request, I am enclosing an autographed picture of Mr. Deaver for your collection. Thanks again for writing. Sincerely, SHIRLEY MOORE Staff Assistant to Michael K. Deaver Mr. Donald Dean Medeiros 3700 1/2 S. Byron Street Corona, CA 91720 mr. michael. K.Deaver assitant to the President White House Washington, D.C. 20510 I March 11, 1982 Dear Mr. Deaver my name is Donald Dean Medeiros clm twenty eight years of age, and have been a writer to leaders of our nation for over fourteen years, to find out their verious on their Job, the economy, national and world affairs. would like to find out your views if possible. L duties? as assitant to the President, what are your 2 3 what Do you find your. Job to be rewarding ? doyou find to be the hardest part 4 of your Job as assitant to President Reagan? 5 the leadership of President Reagan Do you see our economy, improving under Do you seethe economy moving forward, 6 or going deeper into a recession ? cant their a reed to bring our defense computers up to standard if they are considered outdated? 7 on the area of abortion, are you in favor, or used in a life death situation ? against abortions? Should abortions only be 8 9 do you attend Cabinet meetings ? Doyore meet with the President daily, and that d could receive if available Soyou have a autograph picture of yourself Thank you for letting me take this time to ask you some questions. I do hope to hear from you (over) 2. BestWishes Donald Dear Sincerley. Medium DONALD DEAN MEDEIROS 37001/2 S. BYRON street. CORONA, CALIF. 91720 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 17, 1982 Dear Mrs. Leeter: Thank you for your recent letter. I appreciate the time you have taken to give me the benefit of your views concerning the use of alcohol in place of fossil fuels. Certainly, the continued availability of energy to the American people is a great concern for this Admin- istration. It was good of you to bring an article concerning alcohol based fuels to my attention. You can be sure that it will receive serious consideration from the appropriate members of the government. With best wishes, Sincerely, MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff Mrs. Charles Leeter 7745 Pocanno Knoxville, TN 37919 Thile Dearer Feb16, 1982 The white House fear Rike; When we were in California a. man from Oalland appeared on TV and explained and how he had driven his truck for over 20 alcohol years made never bought a gallon of gas. He used why the from gartage at Energy didn't promote OPEC. I I always wondered this method and get a friend of mine but nothing and people this Country free from at Energy even he took contacted the idea to a staff meeting ever happened. and more companies using alcohol and found Recently, the been reading about more this editorial on the subject. has much merih. -Terst, ihink what a I've writing to you because I feel it so it would be to our farmers nationalide It blessing will market for their Cara and soyblars. a do with most farm subsidy if we Could utilize away d alcohol Z the fullest. nations. Secradly, I we would not the President could free use alcohol en be defendent upon other this nation believe ways by advacating is the the edetorial 8. on the in many place subject) of oil. And think ( Enclosed what it Could do for the deficit Hangin there! The going is getting rough but the President is right. Sincerely, Margaret Lute 7745 Pocanno Knoxville Tenn. 37919 : THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 17, 1982 Dear Ms. Fox: Mrs. Deaver has asked me to thank you again for your kind offer of informal as well as formal assistance with her decorating. Since she is not in a position at this time to pursue definite plans, she will keep your services in mind for a later date when she may be able to seriously begin with specific projects. Again, thank you. Sincerely, SHIRLEY MOORE Staff Assistant to Michael K. Deaver Ms. Kathleen S. Fox, President Kathleen Fox Designs, Inc. 1530 North State Parkway Chicago, Illinois 60610 I Pat- MANE -pand would you write you, but not in telling her thank a position to arcept. I met herat some fundraiser and she has some from there. Thanks carolyn Designs Inc. Interiors and Space Planning 1530 North State Parkway Chicago. Illinois 60610 312/465-3634 February 25, 1982 Mrs. Caroline Deaver The White House Washington, DC Dear Caroline: As I told you when we dined in Washington a few weeks ago, I would aid you in planning your new residence on an informal basis. If at a later date you wish to engage my services on a professional basis I would then submit my standard contract form for you to sign. Therefore what aid I furnish at this point is not to be charged for and I do hope I can be of some service. What I would need would be floor plans or a sketch showing room sizes. In addition please let me know color and style (modern, traditional or mix) preference. I shall submit as much material as I think you would need to make your purchases or at least allow you to shop. It was a delight meeting with you and Michael and I do hope the trauma of the decorating does not get you down! Sincerely yours, she Kathleen S. Fox, President Kathleen Fox Designs, Inc. KSF/sz W. J. P. CURLEY ROCKEFELLER CENTER 630 FIFTH AVENUE fritc here NEW YORK. N. Y. 10111 (212) JU 2-1232 TELEX 620472 March 18, 1982 Private Mr. Michael K. Deaver The White House Washington, D. C. 20500 Dear Mike: I was delighted with my seat at lunch yesterday, and with the opportunity for a chat. It was very good to see you again. I realize that you are up to your ears in work, but if you are in this neighborhood and would like to put your feet up some evening, please come and have a quiet dinner with Taitsie and me. We would love it. In the meantime, warmest wishes. Yours ever, Waster THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 18, 1982 Dear Mr. Donnelly: Thank you for your letter on behalf of Mr. William Shaw. I appreciate your interest in bringing to my attention qualified men such as Mr. Shaw. I have taken the liberty of forwarding your comments and Mr. Shaw's resume to Mr. E. Pendleton James, Director of Presidential Personnel, for review. Again, thank you for writing. Sincerely, MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff Mr. James L. Donnelly 69 West Washington Street Chicago, Illinois 60602 JAMES L. DONNELLY 69 West Washington Street Chicago, Illinois 60602 March 16, 1982 The Honorable Michael Deaver The White House Washington D.C. 20599 Dear Mike: I am writing this letter on behalf of William Shaw, who I have had the pleasure 06 knowing both professionally and socially for approximately five years, whose resume I am enclosing herein. Bill for the last five years has been Director of Industrial Relations for the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, during which time I have served as General Counsel and as a consequence have had an opportunity to work very closely with him on legislative matters. He has excellent leadership capabilities with facility to accept and delegate responsibility. He is people-oriented and functions equally well with those senior to him and with subordinates. Bill is interested in working on the White House staff either in congressional relations or as liaison to special interest groups. While I recognize this might not be in your area of responsibility, I would appreciate it if you would be kind enough to put it in the hands of the appropriate people. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Very truly yours, James L. Donnelly JLD: is Enc: P.S. Have been working hard for Don Totten who is running in the primary today for Lieutenant Governor. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 18, 1982 Dear Jim: Thanks for sending along the proof of your volunteerism ad to appear nationally April 5th. I have taken the liberty of forward- ing this material to Jay Moorhead, who is Special Assistant to the President for Pri- vate Sector Initiative. I'm sure he will be most interested. Thanks again for your thoughtfulness. Sincerely, MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff Mr. James C. Bowling Philip Morris Inc. 100 Park Avenue New York, N.Y. 10017 PHILIP MORRIS INCORPORATED 100 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK, N.Y. 10017 JAMES C.BOWLING SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT ASSISTANT TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD March Sharch Dear Mike: Here, as promised, is a proof of our Volunteerism Ad that will start appearing nationally on April 5. It will run in thought-leader publications including: TIME NEWSWEEK U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT BUSINESS WEEK FORBES FORTUNE COLUMBIA JOURNALISM REVIEW SATURDAY REVIEW HARPERS ATLANTIC NATIONAL REVIEW NEW REPUBLIC U. S. TOBACCO JOURNAL LOUISVILLE COMMONWEALTH WASHINGTONIAN EDITOR & PUBLISHER BROADCASTING It was a great treat to see you and be with you at Kennedy Center last night. Let me know when I can be of service. Best personal regards. Cordially, James An C. Bowling Mr. Michael K. Deaver Assistant to the Presi dent Deputy Chief of Staff The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 att.