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9/24/79 [2] Folder Citation: Collection: Office of Staff Secretary; Series: Presidential Files; Folder: 9/24/79 [2]; Container 132 To See Complete Finding Aid: http://www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov/library/findingaids/Staff_Secretary.pdf L I . -, / THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON MEETING WITH LOU BROCK AND HIS FAMILY Monday, September 24 11:45 a.m. (5 minutes) The Oval Office (by: Scott Burnett) I. PURPOSE: to greet Lou Brock and his family and congratulate him on his 3,000 hits and for breaking Ty Cobb's base stealing record. Lou Brock wants to present the President with a signed ball and bat. The Smithsonian Institute has asked to have a pair of Brock's baseball spikes and he will present those to the President. II. BACKGROUND, PARTICIPANTS, AND PRESS: A. Background: Lou Brock is one of the superstars of baseball. In 1977 he broke Ty Cobb's base stealing record and on August 13, 1979, he hit his 3,000th maJor league hit. He is one of only 15 players to have 3,000 hits. B. Participants: The President Lou Brock Mrs. Lou (Virgie) Brock Lou Brock's mother, Paralee Bell Lou Brock's children: Wanda, Emory, and Lou Brock, Jr. Roscoe McCrary (close friend of Lou Brock) Mayor James Conway Senator Tom Eagleton Senator John Danforth Cong. Bill Clay (MO 1st C.D.) Cong. Bob Young (MO 2nd C.D.) Cong. Richard Gephardt (MO 3rd C.D.) C. Press: White House Photographer Lou Brock Photographer Brief ph6to session with White House Press Corps EloctroutstDc Copy M®tta for Prs§e\Rfat!on Purpo$es I •:.· Lo«A oc.{ e- THE WHITE HOUSE 'g.r S A� WASHINGTON ll:.t( "tl"L 'l ,,, �9«'Jei:G'O§t2lt0te Copy Wh.�d�F F I C E 0 F T H E V I C E P R E S I D E N T �es �t�on �urr�o folf PretleN wAsH , N G ToN September 21, 1979 MEFI'ING WITH MINNESOI'A STATE LEGISlATORS TAD JUDE AND STEVE WENZEL Monday, September 24, 1979 11:55 a.m. (2 minutes) The Oval Office Fran: Mark Warren I. PURPOSE Brief greeting and photo with two Minnesota DFL legislators who are strong and vocal Carter/Mondale supporters. II. BACKGROUND, PARTICIPANTS & PRESS PIAN A. Background: Representatives Jude and Wenzel are roth early, strong Carter/Mbndale supporters in Minnesota. The Vice President will bring the two Representatives by for a brief greeting and photograph. B. Participants: 1. Tad Jude - Jude represents the western portion of Hennepin County (Suburban Minneapolis). He was first elected in 1972 and at the time was the youngest legislator in tbe history of Minnesota. Jude is a very hard campaigner and hasa reputation for his door-to-door work and prompt constituent response. He is a full-time legislator who recently graduated from law school. Jude serves on the Energy, Transportation, and Ju� Ccmnittees of the Leg1slature. He was a strong supporter of the District of Columbia Amendment and is proud of the fact that it passed in Minnesota. Jude was the prime sponser of the recent petition in support of the Pres1dent signed by the vast majority of legislators from the Sixth Congressional District. - 2. Steve .Wenzel - Wenzel represents an area of central Mj.rmesota that is largely rural in composition.-wenzel, first elected in 1972, lists his occupation as insurance salesman, but is essentially a full-time legislator. Wenzel and Representative Nolan are strong enemies and 2 Wenzel was think'ing aoout nmning against Nolan for the_ DFL endorsement bqt recently decided. against such a race.. Wenzel ::;;�es on tl)e)�griculture, Governnrant Operations;- arid·Banking Ccmnittees of·· the legislature. ··- c. Press Plan: ·-White House Photo, individual photos would be extremely helpful. IIr�. TALKING POINTS Thimk them for earning to see you. Thank them for their early and active support_ of Carter/Mondale in Minnesota. Thank them for their support and vote on _the District of Columbia Amendment. Explain that now six states have adopted resolutions in favor and we are working actively in the remaining states. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 21, 1979 PHOTO OPPORTUNITY WITH THE BEE GEES Monday, September 24, 1979 11:40 a.m. (3 minutes) The Oval Office I. PURPOSE To greet the Bee Gees, one of the top re6ording groups in the world. II. BACKGROUND The Bee Gees are in Washington performing at the Capital Centre on September 24 and 25. They re quested that while they were here they would like to meet you. The Bee Gees (stands for Brothers Gibb) have been actively involved in many charity and philanthropic projects. In January 1979 they put together a television special which benefited UNICEF. They have also done work to support the International Year of the Child and the Police Athletic League in New York City. III. PARTICIPANTS AND PRESS PLAN The Bee Gees - Barry, Maurice and Robin (brothers) Also - Mrs. Barry Gibb (Lynda) Mrs. Maurice Gibb (Yvonne) Mr. Hugh Gibb (father) White House photographer only. M®d® Ei«��ctrostatftc Copy n PurpCMS for Prese�Nmtfto . THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 24, 1979 12:55 p.m. MR. PRESIDENT: Senator Bennett Johnston returned your call. PHIL .. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 9/24/79 Frank Moore The attached was returned in the President's outbox today and is forwarded to you for appropriate handling. Rick Hutcheson .. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 24, 1979 CONGRESSIONAL TELEPHONE CALL TO: Rep. John Rhodes (R-Arizona} DATE: As soon as possible RECOMMENDED BY: Frank Moore�"' Bob Beckel �() PURPOSE To discuss the BACKGROUND: After strongly supporting the legislation, Rep. Rhodes voted against �he Conference Report and opened the door for 13 other Republicans to switch their votes. We need Rhodes' support if we hope to convince other Republicans to support our position. Sources tell us that Rhodes opposed the Report ·because no Republican conferees, (except Derwinski}, signed the Report. Bauman put enormous pressure on Republican conferees not to sign on the grounds that the conference accepted virtually none of the amendments adopted by the House during the debate on the legislation. CfiL) The State Department has now come up with language that meets some of Bauman's concerns, but does not violate the Treaty. The major points are: 1. Property transfer -- the President will not transfer the Canal, itself, (locks, engines, etc.} to Panama until the year 2000. Note: although this is fairly clear in the Treaty, Bauman has said we intend to give the Canal up before that date. 2. Reimbursable costs -- the costs of schools and hospitals in the Canal Zone will be paid out of revenues. Note: Again, this is understood by Panama, but not stated in the Treaty. �lecttromatlc C@py M®de for Pregewmtlon Pc.n-pooes ···1�:·. ·� �;, . ·. ' ,,'! - 2 - TALKING POINTS: We suggest you call Rhodes and tell him you have �n�tr�cted Warren Christopher to meet with· him: to dis<;::uss language proposals. We furthet ��g-gest '·th�t: you. offer to meet with .Illiod.es··after" the chr:j..'stopher · meeting . to a,nswe!:' any:;quest:ions or concerns he . ' . may ha-ve�' .. ·:. ' ' • ' .... \. ,;:���.tJ�:��v· / - .... .. I FOR STAFFING FOR INFORMATION / FROM PRESIDENT'S OUTBOX LOG IN/TO PRESIDENT TODAY IMMEDIATE TURNAROUND NO DEADLINE FOR APPROPRIATE HANDLING LAST DAY FOR ACTION ADMIN CONFID CONFIDENTIAL SECRET z 0 EYES ONLY H 8H u� .:C rx..- VICE PRESIDENT I MILLER JORDAN VANCE CUTLER DONOVAN EIZENSTAT BUTLER MCDONALD CA.\1PBELL MOORE H� CARTER v POWELL CLOUGH WATSON CRUIKSHANK WEDDINGTON FIRST LADY WEXLER FRANCIS BRZEZINSKI HARDEN MCINTYRE HERTZBERG SCHULTZE HUTCHESON KAHN LINDER ANDRUS MARTIN ASKEW MILLER BERGLAND MOE BROWN PE TE RSON CIVILETTI PRESS DUNCAN SANDERS GOLDSCHMIDT SPETH HAR RIS STRAUSS KREPS TORRES LANDRIEU I/ VOORDE MARSHALL / WISE .. MEMORANDUM THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON ACTION September 21, 1979 MEMORANDUM FOR: THE PRESIDE� � £ VIA: JODY POWELL� ll FROM: JERRY SCHECTER f· � .. SUBJECT: Life Magazine's November Issue Lead Life magazine is preparing a lead article featuring you at work in the White House for its November issue. Photographer Harry Benson has been in town this week and he has requested ten minutes with you in the Oval Office or your study to capture you at work. This is the right kind of story for you now and we recommend that you try to find the time for Benson on Monday or Tuesday. Approve Disapprove Et�ctrotsbatDc Cc�y Made for Pret"Acwat!on Pu;opc� ..··, , THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY WASHINGTON September 21, 1979 MEMORANDUJYI FOR THE PRESIDENT Subject: Highlights of Treasury Activities l. THE DOLLAR Pressure on the dollar increased sharply this week, as speculation continued that the German mark would soon be revalued within the European Monetary System and the gold market became highly volatile. Treasury and Federal Reserve intervened heavily--in coordination with foreign monetary authorities--in an effort to steady the markets. On Thur sday, however, the dollar depreciated substantially against the deutschemark (2.2 percent) and Swiss franc (2.8 percent), and by smaller amounts against the Japanese yen and pound sterling. The dollar is now only mar ginally above it s 1978 low against the DM, somewhat higher against the Swiss franc but is about 5% higher on a worldwide trade-weighted basis. 2. ENERGY TAX CREDITS The Senate Finance Committee this week tentatively adopted a series of expensive energy tax credits which we have generally opposed. The aggregate revenue loss from the tax credits adopted would leave practically no room for low-income or mass transit assistance from the windfall profits fund or for additional exemptions from the tax or for the Energy Security Corporation. It is likely that the Committee will reduce the amount of these credits when it finally establishes the level of the windfall profits tax.