LETTER TO MR. GEORGE BUSH FROM LEWIS H. LAPHAM

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November 16, 1976
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Approved F TWO PARK AVENUE NEW YORK,NY.10016 November 16, 1976 Mr. George Bush Director Central Intelligence Agency McLean, VA 22101 LEWIS H. LAPHAM, EDITOR 212 481-5232 Victor S. Navasky (609) 452-4719 This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act as amended (5 USC Sec. 522). For an article Victor S. Navasky is writing for Harpers Magazine, we re- quest copies of all CIA files, documents, or other materials falling into the following categories: 1) The titles, authors, and publishers of the "well over a thousand books" referred to in Volume I of the Foreign & Military Intelligence section of the Final Report of the Select Con dttee to Study Governmental Operations with Respect to Intelligence Activities of the United States Senate ("the Church Committee") (see pages 193-195). According to the Church Committee report these books "were produced, subsidized or sponsored by the CIA." 2) All CIA materials made available to the members or staff of the Church Cormi.ttee relating to books produced, subsidized or sponsored by the CIA up to the present time. 3) All other CIA materials and files relating to books produced, subsidized or sponsored, directly or indirectly, by the CIA whether or not made available to the Church Cc nittee. As you know, the amended Act provides that if some parts of a file are ex- empt from release, that "reasonably segregable" portions shall be provided. We therefore request that, if you determine that some portions of the the requested information are exempt, you provide us immediately with copies of the non-exempt materials or files. We reserved our right to appeal all such decisions. elease 2005/06/08: CIA-RDP79M00 A001300020035- 'dee2s Approved For Release 2005/06/08 : CIA-RDP79M00467AO01300020035-8 Approved For Release 2005/06/08 : CIA-RDP79M00467AO01300020035-8 Mr. George Bush November 16, 1976 If you detennine,that some or all of the requested information is exempt from release, we would appreciate your advising us as to which exemption you believe covers the information which you are not releasing. We are prepared to pay costs specified in your regulations for locating the requested files and reproducing them. As you know, the amended Act permits you to reduce or waive the fees if that "is in the public interest because furnishing the information can be considered as primarily benefitting the public." We believe that this re- quest plainly fits that category and ask you to waive any fees. If you have any questions concerning this request, please telephone us at either of the above numbers. As provided for in the amended Act, we expect to receive a reply within ten working days. Yours sincerely, Yo}ar sincerel \hcfrtt' S. 1\1L Victor S. Navasky lo'J's LII /SN nvb Lewis H. Lapham Editor Approved For Release 2005/06/08 : CIA-RDP79M00467AO01300020035-8 STAT Approved For Release 2005/06/08 : CIA-RDP79M00467AO01300020035-8 Approved For Release 2005/06/08 : CIA-RDP79M00467AO01300020035-8