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Collection Name DEAVER, MICHAEL: FILES Withdrawer KDB 7/28/2011 File Folder MAY 1984 OUTGOING (1) FOIA F97-0066/19 Box Number 20 COHEN,D 26 DOC Doc Type Document Description No of Doc Date Restrictions NO Pages
LETTER DEAVER TO WILLIAM ADLER RE BOOK 51911984 86 CONTRACT
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C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift. OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE
MAY 1984
SCHUSTER, Mrs. Mary 5 - 2 c/o Mr. Gary Schuster 2908 Blue Robin Court Herndon, VA 22070
MOORE, Mr. Sam 5 - 2 President Thomas Nelson Post Office Box 141000 Nashville, TN 37224
TAGGART, Mr. Robert W. 5 - 3 Vice President Governmental Relations Southern Pacific Transportation Company 1700 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006
PETERSON, Mr. Peter G. 5 - 4 Chairman Peterson, Jacobs and Company 375 Park Avenue New York, N.Y. 10152
ZIYANG, His Excellency Zhao 5 - 8 Premier of the State Council National Capitol, Beijing People's Republic of China
DEAVER, Mr. Roy 5 - 8 Route 10, Box 355 Cookeville, TN 38501
JOHNSON, Mr. Bruce D. 5 - 8 Producer DBA Communications, Inc. 3211 Cahuenga Blve., West Hollywood, CA 90068
ADLER, Mr. Bill 5 - 9 Bill Adler Books, Inc. 551 Fifth Avenue New Your, NY 10017
NOFZIGER, Mr. Lyn 5 - 9 Nofziger and Bragg 1605 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009 Page 2
CONWAY, Miss C. 5 - 10 Post Office Box 65854 Vancouver, British Columbia V5N 5L3
FORBES, Mr. Malcolm S. 5 - 10 Forbes Magazine Forbes Building 60 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10011
ROOSEVELT, The Honorable Selwa 5 - 10 Chief of Protocol
CHESSHYRE, Mr. Robert 5 - 11 Chief American Correspondent The Observer Suite 508 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20004
SAMARANCH, His Excellency Juan Antonio 5 - 11 President of the International Olympic Committee Chateau de Vidy CH 1007 Lausanne Switzerland
SHINE, Mr. Henry M. 5 - 11 Attorney at Law Santarelli & Bond 2033 M Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036
OGLESBY, M.B. 5 - 11
CRYSTAL, Mr. Lester M. 5 - 14 Executve Producer The MacNeil/Lehrer News Hour 356 West 58th Street New York, N.Y. 10019
CAROL, Mr. Cyril S. 5 - 15 Carol's Department Store 15938 Sierra Highway Mojavem CA 93501
HOLTZMAN, Mr. Marc Holtzman & Associates 5 - 16 214 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002 Page 3
FRITTS, Mr. Edward O. 5 - 17 President National Association of Broadcasters 1771 N Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036
GOTLIEB, His Excellency Allan E. 5 - 18 Ambassador Embassy of Canada 1746 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036
VOSS, The Honorable Peter E. 5 - 21 Governor Board of Governors United States Postal Service Washington, D.C. 20260-1000
HITCHCOCK, Mr. Christopher P. 5 - 21 29500 Solon Road Solon, Ohio 44139
THE PRESIDENT 5 - 22
EVANS, Mr. Rowland Jr. 5 - 23 NOVAK, Mr. Robert D. INS IDE REPORT Chicago Sun-Times 1750 Pennsylvania Avneue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006
SHULTZ, George 5 - 23
HAIR, Dr. Jay D. 5 - 23 National Wildlife Federation 1412 16th Street Washington, D.C. 20036
PATTON, Ms. Patricia J. 5 - 24 Principal Horace Mann Elementary School 45th & Newark Streets, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20007
OHLAND, Ms. Leslie W. 5 - 29 220 San Vincente Boulevard, PH9 Santa Monica, CA 90402
UEBERROTH, Mr. Peter 5 - 29 President Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee Los Angeles, CA 90084 Page 4
MOORE, Mr. and Mrs. Warner R. 5 - 30 Hampton House B-11 Penn Valley, PA 19072
CAVANEY, The Honorable Red 5 - 31 Vice President American Paper Institute, Inc. 1619 Massachusetts AVenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036
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FROM THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON, D.C.
Mrs. Mary Schuster c/o Mr. Gary Schuster 2908 Blue Robin Court Her~ndon, VA 22070 THE WHITE HO U SE
WASHI NGTON
May 2, 1984
Dear Mr. Moore:
Thank you for your letter of April 27, 1984, ,./ and the copy of the President's book, Abor tion and the Conscience of the Nation, you so kindly sent to Mr. Michael K. Deaver. You can be assured that he appreciates your send ing it to him. He is out of the country now travelling with the President but I will give it to him upon his return.
Thank you again for your thoughtfulness which prompted you to send it along to him.
Sincerely, ~~.~ Donna L. Blume Executive Assistant to Michael K. Deaver
Mr. Sam Moore President Thomas Nelson Nelson Place at Elm Hill Pike Post Off ice Box 141000 Nashville, TN 37214-1000 i~ THOMAS NELSON Sam Moore Nelson Place at Elm Hill Pike, P.O. Box 141000 Nashville, Tenn. , 37214-1000 President
April 27, 1984
Mr. Michael K. Deaver Deputy Chief of Staff The White House Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Deaver:
I don't know if you remember when you came to Nashville with Mr. Reagan about seven or eight years ago and spent the weekend with us and Mr. Reagan spoke to some of our employees.
You know that we published The Call to Action some time back about the President and now we have taken his article and published a book, Abortion and the Conscience of the Nation. We sent a copy of this book to every Catholic Archbishop and Cardinal, as well as to important leaders in all other denominations, the Chief Justices, and to all Governors, Senators and Congressmen.
Mike, I want you to know that I am a great believer and supporter of the President. The Christian community, especially the Conservative part of it, is overwhelmingly behind the President.
The President spoke on Friday, April 13, for the Fundamental Baptist Convention in Washington and I was very disappointed in the speech that he gave to that group. He read the letter about the Beirut chaplain and those who died and the humanitarian eff ort that the chaplain showed. Although this is fine, these people wanted to hear basically the same speech that the President gave at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention about seven or eight months ago.
President Reagan needs to come out strongly that he believes the Bible and wants to finish the job that he started to do by bringing America back to the foundations on which it was founded. In these Conservative areas, this is what the President should speak on and it will ring the bell. I thought you might be able to convey this to the President. We want Mr. Reagan as our President for another four years and will work toward that goal.
I am enclosing a copy of his book for you.
Sincerely,
Sam Moore
j Enclosure: Abortion and the Conscience of the Nation
Telephone 615-889-9000 THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 3, 1984
Dear Bob:
Upon return from China I found awaiting me your letter of April 16th extending your kind invita- tion for the Olympic Garnes. I certainly appreciate you thinking of me and including me among your valued friends. Unfortunately, due to my commitments here in Washington I find I must regret.
Thank you again for your thoughtfulness which prompted your invitation.
With best wishes, Si~
MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff
Mr. Robert W. Taggart Vice President Governmental Relations Southern Pacific Transportation Company 1700 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Suite 525 Washington, D.C. 20006 (202> 393.0100
WILE:Y N. JONES ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
'- SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY 1700 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW SUITE sas WASHINGTON, O.C. 200011 ~outhern l""ac1hc Southern Pacific Southern Pacific Southern Pacific Southern Pacific Southern Pacific Southern Pacific Southern Pacific Southern Pacific Southern Pacific Southern Pacific Southern Pacific April 16, 1984 Southern Pacific Southern Pacific Southern Pacific The Hon. Michael K. Deaver Asst. to the President & Southern Pacific Deputy Chief of Staff Southern Pacific The White House Office 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Southern Pacific Washington, D.C. 20500 Southern Pacific Southern Pacific Dear Mike, Southern Pacific As the 1984 Summer Olympic Games begin in Los Southern Pacific Angeles in July, it will mark the first time in more than half a century that our country has hosted this Southern Pacific historic event. Southern Pacific is proud to be an Southern Pacific Official Sponsor of these games. Southern Pacific Because you are one of our most valued friends, Southern Pacific we would like to invite you and your guest to join us Southern Pacific in Los Angeles for five days, August 9-13 , 1984, to share in the excitement and cheer our teams to victory. Southern Pacific As our guests, you will witness firsthand the world's Southern Pacific finest amateur athletes in action. For every athletic Southern Pacific contestant, the Olympic Games mark the culmination of years of personal sacrifice and grueling work. We Southern Pacific hope you'll be able to join us to see the grand drama Southern Pacific played out. Southern Pacific. We will provide you as our guests with accommo Southern Pacific dations at our headquarters hotel, the Hyatt at Los Southern Pacific Angeles International Airport, tickets and bus trans portation to Olympic events, evening entertainment, Southern Pacific all meals while you are with us, and much more. Southern Pacific Travel to and from Los Angeles will be your own Southern Pacific responsibility. Southern Pacific Southern Pacifi<. We have made arrangements with an extremely cap able and experienced business travel concern to act as Southern Pacifi( our Olympic Travel Headquarters and assist you before, Southern Pacific. during, and after the Olympic Games. Southern Pacific Southern Pacific Southern Pacifi<. Southern Pacific Souther Pacific. ~outnern i ... ac1nc Southern Pacific Southern Pacific Southern Pacific Southern Pacific The Hon. Michael K. Deaver April 16, 1984 Southern Pacific Southern Pacific Page Two Southern Pacific Southern Pacific Southern Pacific Our Olympic Travel Headquarters can arrange for your airline reservations and ticketing, and can Southern Pacific invoice you at a later time. Because of their experi Southern Pacific ence and special arrangements they have made, we urge you to take advantage of this arrangement and book Southern Pacific your air travel through our Olympic Travel Headquarters. Southern Pacific Due to the great demand for airline reservations to Southern Pacific and from Los Angeles during this period, the availa bility of seats and excursion or specially discounted Southern Pacific fares is extremely limited. You are free to make your Southern Pacific own travel arrangements, but we urge you to do so immediately. Southern Pacific Southern Pacific Even though Southern Pacific is an Official Southern Pacific Sponsor of the Games, we have available only an ex tremely limited number of hotel accommodations and Southern Pacific Olympic tickets. Thus, we can provide only one room Southern Pacific for you and your guest to share during your stay, and we must ask that you arrive and depart from the hotel Southern Pacific on the dates listed above. No early arrivals or late Southern Pacific departures at our hotel are possible under any circum Southern Pacific stances, because all our hotel rooms will be used continuously. Southern Pacifit Southern Pacifi<. This invitation is for you personally and is not transferable to anyone. There are many people we Southern Pacifi< would like to invite, but can't due to our limited Southern Pacifit space . Therefore, your prompt response will be appre Southern Pacifi< ciated. Southern Pacifi< Please fill out the enclosed Invitation Enroll Southern Pacific ment Form completely and return it to Travel Head quarters by April 30. It is very important that you Southern Pacifi< respond as quickly as possible. Southern Pacifi( Once again, we look forward to hearing from you Southern Pacifi< and hope to see you in Los Angeles this summer. We'll Southern Pacific be counting on you to attend. Southern Pacifi( Southern Pacifo ~ y, Southern Pacific Southern Pacifi< - ~obertw ~ Southern Pacifi< Vice PresiJ!~~t Southern Pacifi< Governmental Relations Southern Pacific Southern Pacifi< Transportation Company Southern Pacific RWT/mho Southern Pacific SA Southern Pacifi< 1984 SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES INVITATION ENROLLMENT CARD August 9·12, 1984
D YES, WE WILL ATTEND D NO, WE WILL NOT ATTEND (Please complete mJ sections) (Please complete section 1) 1. PARTICIPANT YOUR NAME INFORMATION (check one) O Mr. &Mrs. O Mr. 0 Mrs. 0 Ms. INITIALS, ______LAST NAME ______Your company oraffiliatio. ~------title,______YOUR GUEST'S NAME (It not Mr. & Mrs.) (check one) 0 Mr. 0 Mrs. 0 Ms. Initial~------LAST NAME------
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Ml= CH= DO NOT WRrrE BETWEEN THESE LINES THE WHITE HO U SE
WASHI NGT O N
May 4, 1984
Dear Mr. Peterson:
Thank you for your letter of May 1, 1984 and the attached outlines of your positions regarding the debate on the Hill on how to reduce the federal deficit.
Mr. Deaver certainly appreciates your taking your time to apprise him of the efforts of the 600-member Bipartisan Budget Appeal group.
Thank you again.
Sincerely, ~1-~ Donna L. Blume Executive Assistant to Michael K. Deaver
Mr. Peter G. Peterson Chairman Peterson, Jacobs and Company 375 Park Avenue New York, New York 10152 The Bipartisan Budget Appeal Bowling Green Station Box 9 New York, NY 10004
Thr Hon. Tht Hon. Tht Hon. The Hon. Thr Hon. The Hon. W. MlcharlBlumenthal John B. Connally C. Douglas DUlon Henry H. Fowler Peter G. Peterson Wiiiiam E. Simon Secretary of the Treasury Secretary of the Treasury Secretary of the Treasury Secretary of the Treasury Secretary of Commerce Secretary of the Treasury 1977-1979 1971-1972 1961 -1965 1965 -1968 1972-1973 1974-1976
May 1, 1984
Dear
The intensity and importance of the debate on the Hill on how to reduce the federal deficit has again stimulated out 600-mernber Bipartisan Budget Appeal group to do a pub lic analysis, with recommendations, on the problem. The attached national advertisement outlines our position, as well as lists the names and affiliations of our members.
I hope you will find our effort both stimulating and helpful. And, of course, we would welcome your questions or your suggestions on how we can be helpful on this urgent national question.
Pe G. Peterson Chairman Peterson, Jacobs & Company 375 Park Avenue New York, New York 10152 (212) 688-7166 The Bipartisan Budget Appeal Bowling Green Station Box 9 New York, NY 10004
The Hon. The Hon. The Hon. The Hon. The Hon. The Hon. W. Michael Blumenthal John B. Connally C. Douglas Dillon Henry H. Fowler Peter G. Peterson W1111am E. Simon Secretary of the Treasury Secretary of the Treasury Secretary of the Treasury Secretary of the Treasury Secretary of Commerce Secretary of the Treasury 1977-1979 1971-1972 1961-1965 1965-1968 1972-1973 1974-1976
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 3, 1984 FOR MORE INFORMATION Call: (212) 688-7166
New York May 3, 1984 The 600-member Bipartisan Budget Appeal group today issued an-Urgent call for the President, Presidential candidates and the Congress to support a "substantial down payment" plan to cut the Federal deficit.
The group said the down payment should be implemented before mid- 1984 to prevent a premature end of the recovery and to avoid the supercharged political atmosphere around the nominating conventions which could prevent action until after the election.
The group also urged that "prior to the November 1984 election, the President and the Presidential candidates publicly commit to present in their first budget for the fiscal year 1985 a credible plan, based on prudent assumptions, that achieves a deficit of no more than 2% of the GNP soon, within a few years, and heading towards balance." Each of the major Presidential candidates has been sent copies of the statement.
The Bipartisan Budget Appeal group is composed of over 400 chief executive officers and a long list of former senior public officials from both parties, educators, economists, organization directors and lawyers.
The six founding members of the group, formed in 1982, are all former Cabinet officers from both Republican and Democratic Administrations: former Secretaries of the Treasury W. Michael Blumenthal, John B. Connally, c. Douglas Dillon, Henry H. Fowler and William E. Simon, and former Secretary of Commerce Peter G. Peterson.
In their latest statement, published in two-page national ads listing the names and affiliations of their more than 600 members, the group said that cutting the Federal deficit was "a matter too serious for politics as usual" unless we are willing to risk the ''recovery, our economic future and our country."
Their advertisement (appearing Friday, May 4, 1984 - The New York Times and Wall Street Journal) called for "the largest possible down payment at the earliest possible date," pointing out there will "never be a better time than now and that the strong economic environment of 1984 provides an ideal climate for making the tough fiscal policy choices which are required. The group also pointed out that "more must be done ... to set the stage for more fundamental fiscal reforms in the next budget." -- p. 2
For the more fundamental longer term reforms, the Bipartisan group proposed a "triad" of initiatives in the areas of entitlement programs, defense and taxes, "each of the three major sources of runaway deficits."
1. Entitlements and Non-defense Programs: A freeze of at least one year, preferably two, on cost-of-living adjustments for pay ments flowing from the large non-means-tested entitlements programs: Social Security, civil service and military retirement. Thereafter, limits on automatic indexing, as well as other nondefense subsidies and payments that are not means-tested of these benefits (e.g. by capping inflation adjustments at 60 % of the CPI, or only for the amount of inflation in excess of 3%) . Similar restraints on all transfers, subsidies and programs other than those essential to the needy. "After years of ducking and posturing," the group said, "Congress and the Administration must jointly and squarely face the need for restraint in these middle and upper class benefits."
2. Defense: "The unprecedented defense build-up," the statement said, "has done much to correct the military weakness that was evident in the late 70s. Continued accelerated defense spending growth would embroil Congress and the Administration in an increasingly acrimonious annual budget battle that could well result in the worst of all outcomes: fewer defense dollars than the Administration wants, less military strength than Congress intends and discordant signals to friends and foes alike." Summarizing their defense proposal, the group said: "In this spirit we strongly urge the President and the Congressional leadership to join together in supporting a bipartisan resolution that commits the nation to a multi year defense budget and a more gradual rate of increase scaled back from recent abnormal "catch-up" growth rates to a "real" growth rate down closer to the sustainable growth capacity of the U.S. economy."
3. Taxes: "Our Washington representatives must stop perpetuating the fiction that the nation can make ends meet with current levels of Federal taxation ... Of the vartous alternative ways of acquiring additional revenue, we would prefer to place main emphasis on broad based consumption taxes, in order to avoid weakening incentives to work, save and invest." To define · new revenue proposals, the group suggested that "the relevant committees of the Congress should hold hearings to be completed in-depth by the end of 1984 on the various forms of consumption-based taxes so that the President-elect will have practical options from which to select in 1985.
The group asserted that the "Federal deficit is no economist's or politician's abstraction. It has already affected everybody's pocket book." To support this statement the advertisement documented the unprecedented short and long term "real'' interest rates, the steep plunge in the trade deficit, and the resulting loss of about 2 million j ob opportunities, and the growing risk of the international debt bomb. p. 3
The Bipartisan Budet Appeal group concluded by restating the premise that brought them together originally two years ago: "The budget crisis is a national crisis. Only a united leadership in Washington extending across both parties and embracing liberals and conservatives alike can avert a fiscal disaster."
Attached: Full text of Ad, Including Full Membership List THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 8, 1984
Dear Mr. Premier:
I want to express my sincere gratitude for the book and the p'en tsai plant you so thoughtfully presented to me on my recent visit to the People's Republic of China. They will be of much future enjoyment to me and a constant reminder of my part in President Reagan's historic trip to your country.
Thank you again for your thoughtfulness in remem bering me and for all you have done to contribute to the harmonious relationship between our two countries.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff
His Excellency Zhao Ziyang Premier of the State Council National Capitol, Beijing People's Republic of China THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 7, 1984
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Dear Mr. Premier: ------~wt Thank you again for your thoughtfulness in re membering me and all you have done to contribute to the harmonious relationship between our two countries. With best wishes, Sincerely, MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff His Excellency Zhao Ziyang Premier of the State Council National Capitol, Beijing People's Republic of China THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 8, 1984 Dear Mr. Deaver: It is always so much fun to hear from a "Deaver" and to think that there might be a connection somewhere along the way. Your letter is very -. much appreciated. I am taking the liberty of enclosing a genea logical account that was sent to me a couple of years ago. Perhaps it will help to clear up your thoughts regarding our relationship. Do let me know if you find a connection between the Texas Deavers and the Iowa Deavers. Thank you for taking the time to write to me and for your good words about President Reagan. Sincerely, MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff Mr. Roy Deaver Route 10, Box 355 Cookeville, TN 38501 Tennessee Bible College P.O. Box 865 Phone: (615) 526-2616 or 526-2535 Co o k e v i 11 e, T e n n e s s e e 3 8 5 0 1 April 28, 1984 The Honorable Michael Deaver White House Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D.C. 20004 Honorable Sir: I am Roy C. Deaver, son of Harvey W. Deaver, grandson of William Austin Deaver, who was a brother to my great-uncle Barney Deaver. My uncle Barney moved from Texas (Stephen County) when he was a very young man, to California. I am thinking that you are probably a descendant of Barney Deaver. I would like very much to have a brief note from you as to whether or not this is correct. I am a gospel preacher, an educator, and Vice-President of Tennessee Bible College. I am 61 years of age. It is my judgment that President Reagan is the only President we have ever had who truly understands Communism. Thank you, so very much. ~l:;o~ foy~er Rt. 10, Box 355 Cookeville, TN 38501 (615) 537-3055 -Established 1975- THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 8, 1984 Dear Mr. Johnson: Thank you for your letter of April 20th inviting the President to participate in the documentary film you are producing on the status of American education in the 1980's. I appreciate your proposal to include the President in this enlightening film, but unfortunately, the President's travel plans and other schedule constraints preclude him from joining in your efforts. Again, thank you, and I send my best wishes for a successful film. MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff Mr. Bruce D. Johnson Producer DBA Communications, Inc. 3211 Cahuenga Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90068 . . . .· THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 7, 1984 MEMORANDUM FOR MIKE DEAVER . FROM: MIKE McMANus)ha\f\9ft71 I recommend that we do not go along with t he attached (a documentary film about the status of American education in the 1980s) because it will not be broadcast until a fter the election. I believe he wants the President's participation hoping i t will sell the documentary. DBA Communications, Inc. April 20, 1984 / / Mr. Michael Deaver / The White House Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. Deaver: I am writing to introduce you to my interest in making a documentary film about the status of American education in the 1980s. The one-hour film would air nationwide on either broadcast or pay-cable after the November election and would present to the American public the thesis that is associated with President Reagan's position on education: schools need to be strong in discipline, high in student expectation and firm-but-caring in approach. The special will review all aspects of the return to traditional educational values. For this film, I would like to include scenes of President Reagan visiting schools, talking to students, and presenting his position to the public. Also included will be documentary scenes of excellent teachers in action, motivated students, and schools that have a sense of order and purpose. Documentation of the efforts being made by the current Department of Education to return schools to the basics of teaching and learning will be presented. Schools that have not been successful will also be shown, with comments from "experts" enunciating the problems they believe are affecting our schools. Once this "overview of American education" is completed, I would propose that President Reagan be given the opportunity to summarize his position, as well as to counter any of the other ideas presented in the film. The President's commentary would constitute the final section of the film. The purpose of this television special is to say to the American public that while we are afflicted with many social ills, our schools provide the one place, amidst a rapidly changing society, that remains somewhat traditional a place where students can find a secure grounding i n the values and skills necessary to become productive members of society. By broadcasting the film after the November Subsidiaries • DBA Entertainment, Inc. • DBA Television, Inc. • DBA Productions, Inc. •Dave Bell Associates, Inc. 3211 Cahu enga Blvd. West, Hollywood, CA 90068 (213) 851-7801 Mr. Michael Deaver - 2 - April 24, 1984 election, the subject matter will be de-politicized and presented as an important message to parents, educators, students and the rest of American society. As noted in the enclosed resume, DBA Communications has produced a number of documentaries and television specials for broadcast nationwide. Personally, a number of my own films have been concerned with education. A few years ago, I produced a documentary on Marva Collins, the Chicago educator who started her own school. The film was syndicated throughout most of the country on PBS stations. I have also made films on the use of computers in schools as well as on the discipline issues that have faced teachers in America's classrooms. In recent weeks, I have spoken to Gary L. Bauer from the Department of Education. He was kind enough to send me a copy of the January 3, 1984 report from the Undersecretary of Education in which a number of recommendations were presented to the President. The paper was instrumental in creating the idea for this documentary. I hope you will agree this is an important film for the American public. At your convenience, I would be most interested in meeting with you or someone from your staff for further discussion of this proposal. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely yours, B !?::t;~ Producer Enclosure BDJ/jb cc: Gary L. Bauer Dave Bell DBA Communications, Inc. RESUME March 1984 MOTION PICTURES NADIA A co-production with Tribune Entertainment Company in associa tion with Jadran Film. The two-hour drama, filmed entirely on loca tion in Zagreb, Yugoslavia, chronicles the life of Nadia Comaneci, the Romanian gymnast whose performance in the 1976 Montreal Olympics won her seven Gold Medals and the first perfect " 10" in Olympic history. Release: May 1984 TRUFFLES A zany, international comedy, currently in pre-production. To be produced in association with Jadran Film in Yugoslavia. TELEVISION SERIES IN PRODUCTION ALIVE & WELL A two-hour daily magazine series sponsored by The Bristol-Myers Company for USA Cable Network. Currently in its third season, " Alive & Well," hosted by Mike Jerrick, Linda Arkin, Cathy Rigby McCoy and Joanne Carson, explores a wide range of health-related subjects, from nutrition and dieting to career decisions to personal relationships - everything that affects the quality of life. ON CAMPUS A weekly half-hour public affairs series broadcast on KCET/28, Los Angeles' public broadcast station. Hosted by George Fenneman, "On Campus" is the longest running series in Los Angeles televi sion. Funded in part by a grant from Home Savings of America, " On Campus" is produced in association with the Independent Col leges of Southern California. OPEN MI.KE! Interview show starring Mike Jerrick that features celebrities and current topics. In pre-production for broadcast syndication or cable network. Subsidiaries • DBA Entertainment, Inc. • DBA Television, Inc. • DBA Productions, Inc. •Dave Bell Associates, Inc. 3211 Cahuenga Blvd. West, Hollywood, CA 90068 (213) 851-780 1 TELEVISION SPECIALS IN PRODUCTION VICTIMS FIGHT BACK An increasing number of victims of crimes are not content to passively accept the injustice done to them. This special profiles a new breed of victims that fight back - some through the legal system, some counseling fellow victims and some through revenge. AMERICA THE POISONED The effects of hazardous waste on human beings is the major health problem facing America in the next twenty years. " America the Poisoned" tells the story of Penny Newman, one of the many people personally affected by the dangers of toxic· waste and her fight to save lives. DEATH ON DEATH ROW This special examines the cases of several death row inmates on the brink of execution. Many disturbing questions about capital punishment are raised including, does the death penalty deter crime? MISSING PERSONS Police estimate that there are over 250,000 missing adults. Many people disappear because they want to, while others are the victims of foul play. This special profiles the disappearance of some miss ing adults throughout the country, focusing on those left behind and the law enforcement officials desperately working to find them. RAPE ON TRIAL Victims of rape often say that the real horror of their experience begins when their case goes to trial. This special will follow a rape victim as she prosecutes her assailant and the emotional trauma that accompanies such an action. TELEVISION SPECIALS One-hour specials for ABC and National Syndication NATIONAL SAVE-A-LIFE TEST Hosted by Michael Learned and Bernie Kopel!, this special confronts viewers with emergency situations through dramatic recreations. At the critical moment the action freezes and the audience is asked a series of questions that will determine their degree of emergency preparedness. RICH. THIN & BEAUTIFUL Bernadette Peters hosts this light-hearted look at America's number one obsession. NOT THE SAME OLD STORY This special profiles seniors who have found creative solutions to the common problems of aging. Danny Thomas hosts this effort at dispelling some of the myths about growing old. SAY GOODBYE AGAIN Each year over one million children experience a divorce in their family. Mike Farrell examines divorce from the child's point of view and discovers that their needs are often overlooked. GOING STRAIGHT Many people believe that forms of punishment other than prison might be equally tough but more effective and less costly. "Going Straight," hosted by George Kennedy, looks at some of the most in teresting and promising of these community efforts. SWEET SIXTEEN Teenage pregnancy has reached epidemic proportions. Host Sally AND PREGNANT Kellerman explores the growing problem of teenage pregnancy through five revealing profiles of five young girls who are mothers while barely out of childhood themselves. SHOOT/DON'T SHOOT Peter Falk hosts this special which allows viewers to participate in shoot/don't shoot tests to help them understand the split-second decisions police officers make every day. One-hour specials for Home Box Office GROWING UP STONED An alarming one in ten high school students gets stoned every day. Ninety percent of them have used alcohol. This is the story of three teenagers caught at different stages of drug and alcohol abuse. ONE MAN'S FIGHT FOR LIFE This special chronicles one year in the life of Saif Ullah, a psychologist and father of two who struggles against lung cancer. FIVE AMERICAN GUNS This special dramatically recreates the circumstances under which five law-abiding citizens made the decision to use deadly force. VANISHED: MISSING This special examines some of the mysterious and tragic disap CHILDREN pearances of thousands of children each year and the agony of their families. HOOKER Through revealing looks at different levels of prostitution, this special gives an accurate picture of call girls, a madame and street walkers. DECOYS George Kennedy hosts this look at an elite corps of New York cops who pose as drunks, derelicts and naive innocents waiting to be mugged and then suddenly making an arrest. DEATHWATCH A sobering look at life on death row at Arizona State Prison. One-hour special for NBC LEFTY A docu-drama produced in conjunction with Walt Disney Produc tions about Carol Johnston, a one-armed, world class gymnast. One-hour specials for RKO General and syndication HARD TIME A look at life in a maximum security prison - " where common thieves are turned into murderers." Hosted by George Kennedy. WHATEVER HAPPENED TO This special tells the story of a teenage runaway and the plight of all LORI JEAN LLOYD? who get caught up in this kind of tragedy. Hosted by Marsha Mason. COMBAT IN THE Host Ed Asner examines the number one problem in our schools - CLASSROOM violence. One-hour special for Metromedia and syndication ANGEL DEATH Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward host this special which explores the serious consequences of Angel Dust (PCP). Case histories provide evidence of the drug's chronic and debilitating effects. One-hour special for Golden West and syndication THE REAL ROOKIES Earl Holliman hosts this dramatic, behind-the-scenes look at police life. Beginning with the grueling months at the training academy, the film follows three new recruits through the rigors of police work. Dramatic Series FERG I Four half-hour comedies in which basic economic information is in tegrated into the scripts. Produced in cooperation with Walt Disney Productions, the cast includes Loni O'Grady and Diane Kay from "Eight Is Enough" and Arthur Peterson of "Soap. " Television Serles EPCOT AMERICA! AMERICA! A one-hour weekly field produced magazine series hosted by Lloyd Bridges for The Disney Channel. "America! America!" celebrates the people, places and events that make our country sparkle. MEDIX A weekly half-hour medical series covering issues and new tech niques in medicine. Syndicated nationally and on Armed Forces Television, cable and foreign television. REAL PEOPLE Segments for George Schlatter Productions and NBC. WHITNEY AND THE ROBOT A weekly half-hour comedy/adventure series for pre-school children produced for the NBC Owned Stations and syndication. COUNTERPOINT Six short films to be incorporated in the "Counterpoint" series spon sored by the Shavano Institute for the Turner Broadcasting System. The films cover the pros and cons of labor unions, welfare subsidies and nuclear disarmament. AWARDS EMMY AWARDS, Los Angeles Branch, ATAS On Campus Special Special Events Program, 1982. In a New Light Information Program - Special, network station, 1981 . The Real Rookies (Four Emmys) Information Program - Special, Director - Wayne Threm, Cameraperson - Wayne Threm, 1980. The Singing Cowboys Ride Again (Two Emmys) Writer (shared award) - Bob Niemack, Editor - Bob Niemack, 1980. End of a Dream: The Closing of Information Program - Special, network Immaculate Heart College station, 1980. Angel Death (Two Emmys) Individual Achievement - Writers - John Cosgrove and Chuck Klasky, Current Affairs special, 1979. On Campus Individual Achievement - Cameraperson - Kevin O'Brien, 1979. MIFED FILM FESTIVAL, MILAN, ITALY Lefty Certificate of Honor with Medal, 1980. THE HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Rich, Thin & Beautiful Gold Award, 1983 Hooker Bronze Award, 1983 Shoot I Don't Shoot Gold Award, 1982. Decoys Silver Award, 1982. Lefty Special Jury Award, 1980. Whatever Happened to Lori Jean Lloyd? Gold Award, 1980. Combat in the Classroom Silver Award, 1980. The Real Rookies Bronze Award, 1980. The Truly Exceptional Carol Johnston Silver Award, 1979. IFPA AWARDS Shoot/Don't Shoot Silver Cindy Award, 1982. Sweet Sixteen and Pregnant Gold Cindy Award, 1982. The Truly Exceptional Carol Johnston Gold Cindy Award, 1980. Hard Time Bronze Cindy Award, 1980. The Real Rookies Silver Cindy Award, 1980. Angel Death Gold Cindy Award, 1980. INTERNATIONAL FILM & TV FESTIVAL OF NEW YORK Decoys Bronze Award, 1982. Whatever Happened to Lori Jean Lloyd? Silver Award, 1980. The World of Amateur Radio Gold Award, 1980. CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL The Real Rookies Silver Award, 1980. Angel Death Silver Award, 1979. C.l.N.E. FILM FESTIVAL Rich, Thin &: Beautiful Golden Eagle Award, 1983. Not The Same Old Story Golden Eagle Award, 1983. Five American Guns Golden Eagle Award, 1983. Going Straight Golden Eagle Award, 1983. Shoot/Don't Shoot Golden Eagle Award, 1982. Decoys Golden Eagle Award, 1982. Sweet Sixteen and Pregnant Golden Eagle Award, 1982. Deathwatch Golden Eagle Award, 1982. In a New Light Golden Eagle Award, 1982. Angel Death Golden Eagle Award, 1980. The Truly Exceptional Carol Johnston Golden Eagle Award, 1979. NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL Angel Death Gold Medal, 1980. The Truly Exceptional Carol Johnston Silver Medal, 1979. GABRIEL AWARD In A New Light 1982. OHIO STATE AWARD Welcome To The Future 1983. 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Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift. . ' . THE WHITE HOUSE WASH I NGTON May 9, 1984 Dear Lyn: I am writing in reference to Leslie W. Ohland. She has written me asking for help in being chosen as a delegate to the Convention or for a position on the Reagan-Bush '84 Campaign. I have spoken to Lee and have solicited his help in the attempt to find her a position. If there is anything you could do to assist her in obtain ing a slot as a delegate, I would be grateful. She has been frustrated in her attempts and feels that she is just being put off. I will consider this a great favor if you could help and would appre ciate your letting me know the outcome. Thanks again. Wi~egards, MICHAEL K. DEAVER Assistant to the President Deputy Chief of Staff Mr. Lyn Nofziger Nofziger and Bragg 1605 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009 't •• THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 8, 1984 MEMO TO LEE ATWATER FROM: BILL SITTMANN SUBJECT: Attached letter This is the letter I mentioned to you. Mike Deaver would like your help with this lady and thus if you could draft a letter for his signature on what is being done. Thanks for your help. ·:3~ ~ ~a/" ~~~~'CV Mr. Michael K. Deaver d Deputy Chief of Staff The "White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mike, We are getting right down to the wire nCM , and I have had no encouragerrent f ran anyone in the California Reagan-Bush campaign regarding a position or a delegate slot to the convention. I Lyn Nofziger tells me that he has no "clout" with the \ Deukrnejian team and Ed Rollins has pranised to forward my name to the "appropriate person". Meanwhile, Keith Welch has never returned any of my telephone calls. My only recourse is to ask that you send a personal letter on my behalf to Governor Deukmejian, asking that I be appointed as a delegate and have a position with the campaign. After all we have been through, I can't believe that the President's team would not have a place for me. Would you please send me a copy of the letter to Governor Deukmejian'? Warm regards, Leslie W. Ohland 220 San Vicente Blvd. PH 9 Santa Monica, CA 90402 THE WHITE HO U SE W AS HINGTON May 10, 1984 Dear Miss Conway: Thank you for your letter of May 3, 1984 to Mr. Michael Deaver regarding the availability of his forthcoming diet book. Unfortunately, because of the demands of his position here at the White House he has been unable to find the necessary time to work on the book and thus it has not been completed. Thank you very much for inquiring. I hope that you will be successful with another diet plan until his book reaches the market. With best wishes, Sincerely, Donna L. Blume Executive Assistant to Michael K. Deaver Miss C. Conway Post Office Box 65854 Vancouver, British Columbia V5N 5L3 P. 0. Box 65854 VANCOUVER, B. C. V5N 5L3 May 3, 1984 Mr. Michael Deaver c/o The White House WASHINGTON, D. C. Dear Sir: I have just read the short article in the January 3, 1984, issue of 11 TIME 11 Magazine, regarding your forthcoming book on weight loss. Would you please advise if this is now published, and if so, is it available in Canada, the price, and a source of supply. I am anxious to lose weight but have not been successful with any diet I have t r ied, and I believe I have tried the majority available. Thank you very mu ch for any assistance you offer. Sincerely, __ ,,,. ,,/I Jc, ccru,r,(J,=-yj (Miss) C. Conway fl J ,