THE WHITE HOUSE TEXT OF THE ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT TO THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE UNITED NATIONS

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Approved FossRelease 2004/02/19: CIA-RDP80B01(WA000800020002-1 EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE ON DELIVERY AT-25-:3V p.m. EDT EMBARGOED FOR WIRE TRANSMISSION UNTIL 2:15 p.m. EDT OCTOBER 23, 1970 Office of the White House Press Secretary (New York, New York) THE WHITE HOUSE TEXT OF THE ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT TO THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE UNITED NATIONS Mr. President, Mr. Secretary General, Distinguished Chiefs of State and Heads of Government, Foreign Ministers and Delegates here assembled: I am honored to greet the members of the United Nations on behalf of the United States as we celebrate this organization's 25th Anniversary. On this historic occasion I wish to pay special tribute to the founders of the United Nations y- to Secretary General U Thant and to all others who have played indispensable roles in its success. In celebrating an anniversary, there is a temptation to recount the accomplish- ments of the past, to gloss over the difficulties of the present and to speak in optimistic or even extravagant terms about our hopes for the future. This is too important a time and too important an occasion for such an approach. The fate of more than three and a half billion people today rests on the realism and candor with which we approach the great issues of war and peace, of security and progress, in this world that together we call home. So I would like to speak with you today not ritualistically but realistically; not of impossible dreams, but of possible deeds. The United Nations was born amid a great upwelling of hope that at last the better nature of man would triumph. There was hope that Woodrow Wilson's dream of half a century ago -- that the world's governments would join "in a permanent league in which they are pledged to use their united power to main- tain peace by maintaining right and justice" -- would at last be realized. . Some of those early hopes have been realized. Some have not. The UN has achieved many successes in settling or averting conflicts. The UN has achieved many successes in promoting economic development and in fostering other areas of international cooperation, thanks to the work of dedicated men and women all over the world. These are matters that all the members of the United Nations can point to with great pride. But we also know that the world today is not what the founders of the UN hoped for twentyt-five years ago. Cooperation among nations leaves much to be desired. The goal of the peaceful settlement of disputes is too often breached. The great central issue of our time -- the question of whether the world as a whole is to live at peace -- has not been resolved. Approved For Release 2004/02/19 (CIA-RDP80B01086A000800020002-1 Approved Fd"Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80B0101 WA000800020002-1 This central issue turns in large part on the relations among the great nuclear powers. Their strength imposes on them special responsibilities of restraint and vision. The issue of war and peace cannot be solved unless we in the United States and the Soviet Union demonstrate both the will and the capacity to put our relationship on a basis consistent with the aspirations of mankind. Commenting here today on US-Soviet relationships, I see no point in responding in kind to traditional cold war rhetoric. The facts of the recent past speak for themselves. An effort to score debating points is not the way to advance the cause of peace. In fact one of the paramount problems of our time is that we must transcend the old patterns of power politics in which nations sought to exploit every volatile situation for their own advantage, or to squeeze the maximum advantage for themselves out of every negotiation. In todayts world, and especially where the nuclear powers are involved, such policies invite the risk of confrontations that could spell disaster for all. The changes in the world since World War II have made more compelling than ever the central idea behind the United Nations: that individual nations must be ready at last to take a far-sighted and generous view. The profoundest national interest of our time - for every nation - is not immediate gain, but the preservation of peace. One of the reasons the world had such high hopes for the United Nations at the time of its founding was that the United States and the Soviet Union had fought together as allies in World War II, and cooperated in bringing the UN into being. There were hopes that this cooperation would continue. It did not continue, and many of the world's -- and the UN's -- most grievous troubles since have stemmed from that fact of history. It is not my intention to point fingers of blame, but simply to discuss the facts of international life as they are. We all must recognize that the United States and the Soviet Union have very profound and fundamental differences. It would not be realistic, therefore, to suggest that our differences can be eliminated merely by better personal relationships between the heads of our governments. Such a view would slight the seriousness of our disagreements. Genuine progress in our relations calls for specifics, not merely atmospherics. A true detente is built by a series of actions, not by a superficial shift in the apparent mood. It would not be realistic to suggest that all we need to improve our relations is "better mutual understanding." Understanding is necessary. But we do understand one another well enough to know that our differences are real, and that in many respects we will continue to be competitors. Our task is to keep that competition peaceful and to make it creative. Neither would it be realistic to deny that power has a role in our relations. Power is a fact of international life. Our mutual obligation is to discipline that power, and to seek together with other nations to,,ensure that it is used to main- tain the peace rathei than to threaten-.the peace. Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80B01086A000800020002-1 Approved Fo`l elease 2004/02/19: CIA-RDP80BO10MA000800020002-1 I state these obstacles to peace because they are the challenge that must be overcome. Despite the deep differences between ourselves and the Soviet Union, there are four great factors that provide a basis for a common interest in working together to contain and reduce those differences. The first of these factors is at once the most important and the most obvious. Neither of us wants a nuclear exchange that would cost the lives of tens of millions of people. Thus, we have a powerful common interest in avoiding a nuclear confrontation. The second of these factors is the enormous cost of arms. Certainly we both should welcome the opportunity to reduce that burden, and to use our resources for building rather than destroying. The third factor is that we both are major industrial powers, which at present have very little trade or commercial contact with one another. It would clearly be in the economic self-interest of each of us if world conditions would permit us to increase that trade and contact. The fourth factor is the global challenge of economic and social development. The pressing economic and social needs a ound the world cast give our competition a creative direction. Thus, in these four n-atters, we have substantial mutual incentives to find ways of working together despite our continuing differences of views. It was in this spirit that I announced, on taking office, that the policy of the United States would be to move from an era of confrontation to an era of negotiation. This is the spirit that we hope will dominate the talks between our two countries on the limitation of strategic arms. There is no greater contribution which the United States and the Soviet Union together could make than to limit the world's capacity for self-destruction. This would reduce the danger of war. It would enable us to devote more of our resources -- abroad as well as at home -- to assisting in the constructive works of economic development and peaceful progress: in Africa, where so many nations have gained independence and dignity during the life of the United Nations. In Asia, with its rich diversity of cultures and peoples. And in Latin America, where the United States has special bonds of friendship and cooperation. Despite our many differences, the United States and the Soviet Union have managed ever since World War II to avoid direct conflicts. But history shows -- as the tragic experience of World War I indicates -- that great powers can be drawn into conflict without their intending it by wars between smaller nations. The Middle East is a place today where local rivalries are intense, and where the vital interests of the United States and the Soviet Union are both involved. Quite obviously, the primary responsibility for achieving a peaceful settlement rests on the nations of the Middle East themselves. But in this region in particular, it is imperative that the two major powers conduct themselves so as to strengthen the forces of peace rather than to strengthen the forces of war. Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Approved Fqj?Release 2004/02/19: CIA-RDP80B01 OgA000800020002-1 It is essential that we and the Soviet Union join in efforts toward avoiding war in the Middle East, and also toward developing a climate in which the nations of the Middle East will learn to live and let live. It is essential not only in the interest of the people of the Middle East themselves, but also because the alternative could be a confrontation with disastrous consequences for the Middle East, for our own nations, and for the world. Therefore, we urge the continuation of the ceasefire and the creation of confidence in which peace efforts can go forward. In the world today we are at a crossroads. We can follow the old way, playing the traditional game of international relations, but at ever-increasing risk. Everyone will lose and no one will gain. Or we can take a new road. I invite the leaders of the Soviet Union to join us in taking that new road -- to join in a peaceful competition, not in the accumulation of arms but in the dissemination of progress; not in the building of missiles but in waging a winning war against hunger and disease and human misery in our own countries and around the globe. Let us compete in elevating the human spirit, in fostering respect for law among nations and in promoting the works of peace. In this kind of competition, no one loses and everyone benefits. Here at the United Nations, there are many matters of major and immediate and global concern on which nations even when they are competitors have a mutual interest in working together as part of the community of nations. In approaching these matters each of us, in our national interest as leaders, and in our self-interest as human beings, must take into consideration a broader element: "The World Interest." 1. It is in the world interest to avoid drifting into a widening division between have and have-not nations. Last month I proposed a major transformation of the American foreign aid program. A major thrust of my proposals is to place larger shares of American assistance under international agencies, in particular the World Bank, the UN Development Program, and the Regional Development Banks. We seek to promote greater multilateral cooperation and the pooling of contributions through impartial international bodies. We are also encouraging developing countries to participate more fully in the determination of their needs. Within the Inter-American system, for example, new mechanisms have been established for a continuing and frank dialogue. In the spirit of the UN's second development decade, we shall strive to do our full and fair share in helping others to help themselves -- through government assistance, through encouraging efforts by private industry and through fostering a spirit of international volunteer service. 2. It is in the world interest for the United Nations not to be paralyzed in its most important function, that of keeping the peace. Disagreements between the major powers in the past have contributed to this paralysis. The United States will do everything it can to help develop and strengthen the practical means that will enable the United Nations to move decisively to keep the peace. This means strengthening both its capacity for peacemaking, or settling disputes before they lead to armed conflict,and its capacity for peacekeeping, containing and ending conflicts that have broken out. 3. It is in the world interest that we cooperate in preserving and restoring our natural environment. Pollution knows no national or ideological boundaries. FForr example, it has made L4prFt tb ~ e ~g1 ~4 I I DF~ 0~0 8~~' vU8~0 ZOU0 ikal and MORE Approved Fl elease 2004/02/19: CIA-RDP80BOlWA000800020002-1 it puts Lake Tanganyika in future jeopardy. The UN is uniquely equipped to play a central role in an international effort to curtail its ravages. 4. It is in the world interest for the resources of the sea to be used for the benefit of all -- and not to become a source of international conflict, pollution, and unbridled commercial rivalry. Technology is ready to tap the vast, largely virgin resources of the oceans. At this moment, we have the opportunity to set up rules and institutions to ensure that these resources are developed for the benefit of all mankind and that the resources derived from them are shared equitably. But this moment is fleeting. If we fail to seize it, storm and strife could become the future of the oceans. This summer the United States submitted a draft United Nations convention on this matter which I hope will receive early and favorable attention. 5. It is in the world interest to ensure that the uantit of life does not im air the quality of life. As the UN enters its second development decade, it has both the responsibility and means to help nations control the population explosion which so impedes meaningful economic growth. The United States will continue to support the rapid development of UN services to assist the population and family planning programs of member nations. f,. It is in the world interest that the narcotics traffic be curbed. Drugs pollute the minds and bodies of our young, bringing misery, violence and human and economic waste. This scourge of drugs can be eliminated through international cooperation. I urge all governments to support the recent recommendations of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs, and to take the first step toward giving them substance by establishing a United Nations Fund for Drug Control. I urge all governments to support a strengthened narcotics treaty that would govern all production by restricting it solely to medical and scientific purposes. The United States has already circulated such a proposal for consideration at the next session of the UN Narcotics Commission. 7. It is in the world interest to put a decisive end to sk irac and the kidnapping and murder of diplomats. In this assembly last year, I called for international action to put an end to air piracy. This problem has since grown even more acute. Recent events have dramatically underscored its gravity and the fact that no nation is immune. The United States has taken a number of steps on its own initiative. But this issue requires effective international actions, including measures to permit the suspension of airline services to countries where such piracy is condoned. The increase of kidnappings of accredited diplomats is a closely related matter that should urgently concern every member of this Assembly. 8. Finally, it is in the world interest to ensure that the human rights of prisoners-of-War are not violated. In an address earlier this month proposing a ceasefire in Indochina, I called for the immediate and unconditional release by both sides of prisoners-of-war and innocent victims of the conflict. This is not a political or a military issue. It is a humanitarian issue. The United Nations should register its concern about the treatment of prisoners-of-war and press all adversaries in this conflict, indeed in every conflict, to honor the Geneva Convention. I have mentioned some of the problems on which the United Nations can -- if its members have the will -- make substantial progress. There are many others. I urge this body, and the UN system, to move ahead rapidly with effective action. The United States will do its full share. The United States came to its resent position of world power without either seekingg7i"'~~r~Z/U0901086eA00020002 tat xesponsi- bility as a as we ... . MORE Approved Felease 2004/02/19: CIA-RDP80B010VA000800020002-1 We shall not be so pious or so hypocritical as to pretend that we have not made mistakes, or that we have no national interests of our own which we intend to protect, But we can with complete honesty say that we maintain our strength to keep the peace, and not to threaten the peace. The power of the United States will be used to defend freedom, and never to destroy freedom, What we seek is not a Pax Americana; not an American Century; but rather a structure of stability and progress that will enable each nation to chart its own course and to make its own way without outside interference, without intimidation, without domination by ourselves or by any other power. The United States fully understands and respects the policy of non-alignment, and welcomes joint efforts, such as the recent meeting in Lusaka, to further international cooperation. We seek good relations with all the people of the world. We respect the right of each people to choose its own way. We do hold certain principles to be universal: That each nation has a sovereign right to its own independence and to recognition of its own dignity. That each individual has a human right to that same recognition of his dignity. -- That we all share a common obligation to demottrate the mutual respect for the rights and feelings of one another that is the mark of a civil society and also of a true community of nations. As the United Nations begins its next quarter century, it does so richer in experience and sobered in its understanding of what it can do and what it cannot; what should be expected and what should not. In the spirit of this 25th Anniversary, the United. States will go the extra mile in doing our part toward making the UN succeed. We look forward to working together with all nations represented here in going beyond the mere containment of crises to build a structure of peace that promotes justice as well as assuring stability, and that will last because all have a stake in its lasting. I remember vividly my visit to India in 1953 when I met for the first time one of the world's greatest statesmen, Prime Minister Nehru. I asked him, as he considered that great country, with all its enormous problems, what did he judge its greatest need? He replied: "The greatest need for my country, and for every newly independent country, is for 25 years of peace _.. for a generation of peace. " -- In Africa, in Asia, in Latin America, in Western Europe, in Eastern Europe in all the seventy-four nations I now have visited -- one thing I have found is that whatever their differences of race or religion or political systems, whatever their customs, whatever their condition, the people of the world want peace. So let the guns fall silent and stay silent. In Southeast Asia let us agree to a ceasefire and negotiate a peace. In the Middle East let us hold to the ceasefire and build a peace. Through arms control agreements, let us invest our resources in the development that nourishes peace. Across this planet let us attack the ills that threaten peace. (MORE) Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80B01086A000800020002-1 Approved- Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO4M1$6A000800020002-1 In the untapped oceans of water and space let us harvest in peace. In our personal relations and in our international relations let us display the mutual respect that fosters peace. Above all, let us, as leaders of the world, reflect in our actions what our own people feel. Let us do what our own people need. Let us consider the world interest -- the people's interest -- in all that we do. Since the birth of the United. Nations -- for the first time in this century -- the world's people have lived through twenty-five years without a world war. Let us resolve together that the second quarter century of the United Nations shall offer the world what its people yearn for, and what they deserve: a world without any war, a full generation of peace. # # # Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON October 23, 1970 Dick, Attached is an advance copy of the President's United Nations speech today. Henry A. Kissinger Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Next 1 Page(s) In Document Exempt Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Approved Fo, elease 2004/02/19: CIA-RDP80BO10MA000800020002-1 25NOV197 Captain James A. Lovell, USN Consultant to the President on Physical Fitness and Sports The White House Washington, D. C. 20500 Dear Captain Lovell: p -;I1~. ~ 3 . ~f J > 1 7 ~~J'~~ This is in response to your letter of 18 November relative to employee programs of physical fitness operated in Federal agencies. CIA Officer has been desima- ted as this Agency's contact officer in this matter. He has already talked with dir. Swengros and meetings will be arranged to discuss specific informa- tion needed. Our physical fitness facility is actively used by Agency men and women, and the participation in the various sports activities sponsored by our Employee Activity .Association is high. I want to assure you of my personal int?trest in such programs and my. support for their continued improvement. Sircerely, jaj R cei*xd HeirM Richard Helms rector Drafted in DDS O/ExDir/BE Distribution: O Addressee I - DDS - ER Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Approved Felease 2004/02/19 CIA-RDP80B01(A000800020002-1- Executive Aegistr November 18, 1970 Dear Mr. Helms: On September 25, 1970, President Nixon issued Executive Order 11562 reorganizing the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports and appointing me as its' Chairman. Section 5 of this Executive Order, Assistance by Agencies, authorizes the Council to request from any Federal department or agency information or assistance necessary to carry out its function to the extent per- mitted by law and within the limit of available funds. At the present time, the Council is seeking information relative to employee programs of physical fitness operated in Federal agencies. Would you please have an appropriate member of your staff contact Mr. Glenn Swengros, Director of Program Development for the Council, to apprise him of physical fitness programs, if any, in operation or planned for the future in your department. Mr. Stvengros' address is ROB-3, Room 2600, 7th & D Streets, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20202 (Phone: 962-8796). Please-feel free to call upon the Council if we can be of any service. aptain James A. Lovell, USN Consultant to the President on Physical Fitness and Sports NASA Astronaut Sincerely, Honorable Richard Helms Director Central Intelligence Agency Washington, D.C. 20505 Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Approved For Release 2004/02/19: CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 STAT ? Pete r7AM:ill spaugh November 24, 1970 MEMORANDUM FOR HONORABLE RICHARD HELMS Subject Per our conversation, would you please explore the possibility of a promotion for CIA Officer I Thank you. cc: H. A. Haldeman Alexander Butterfield Harry Flemming Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 STAT Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Approved For Relea$l~2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000 020002-1 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 12, 1970 The Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs The Attorney General The Under Secretary of State The Deputy Secretary of Defense The Director of Central Intelligence The: Director, Arms Control and Disarmament Agency The Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff SUBJECT: SAM and HSD Systems as U/I Defense Attached is a recent memorandum on the subject, developed at my request. I believe the conclusions, which are summarized below, and the memorandum itself will be of interest. The study makes clear that any modern SAM system will have some ABM capability under some circumstances. It may be, however, that constraints can be built into SAM specifications which will limit the ABM capability to an acceptable level.. This point is being studied further. Approved For Release 2004102419--1 ~~a.yinua 1 IA-RDP80B010 ?A 25X1: 25X1 Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Next 15 Page(s) In Document Exempt Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 OFFICIAL ROUTING SLIP TO NAME AND ADDRESS DATE INITIALS The Director AUG 170 2 The Deputy Director FR 4 5 6 ACTION DIRECT REPLY PREPARE REPLY APPROVAL DISPATCH RECOMMENDATION COMMENT FILE RETURN CONCURRENCE INFORMATION SIGNATURE Remarks : Action: DD/S&T Info : DD/I D/ONE FOLD HERE TO RETURN TO SENDER FROM: NAME. ADDRESS AND PHONE NO. DATE pro a a>20 4/0 1 V:o1 t1*RiR8 W 0 08 A FORM NO. 237 Use previous editions 1-67 / Approved For ?lease 2004/ISIEL IQELDP80BO1086y4000800020 02-1 P?B __~ 73 t1VE }gyp ylStIjf ... 2 6 JUN 1970 The Honorable Robert P. Mayo Director, Bureau of the Budget Washington, D. C. 20503 Dear Bob: This letter is in response to the President's memorandum of May 25, 1970, calling for the initiation of an intensive program evaluation effort, with a report to be submitted to you by July 1, 1970. The President's memorandum was received at the peak of this Agency's annual activity involving detailed hearings and examinations of all our functions and culminating in the preparation of a series of Program Memoranda for the Bureau's subsequent review in September. I believe the Bureau is familiar with this Agency's early (1964) recogni- tion of the merits of the planning, programming, and budgeting system (PPBS) and the fact that we now have six years of successively refined experience in this management technique. Particularly during the past two years, we have taken full advantage of the PPBS to enforce maximum economy In our operations and to insure that those resources ultimately allocated to the Agency in the course of the budget process were utilized in the most effective manner possible. During the current PPB cycle Involving in-house assessments of projected needs for Fiscal Year 1972, proposals aggregating many millions of dollars over the 1971 level were introduced for top-level managerial consideration. After weeks of careful consultations -- thinking through our alternatives and testing our judgments -- we are now putting Into final form a budget request which I feel will be in consonance with present-day fiscal austerities and at the same time will allow for the successful accomplishment of pared down, essential missions. Reaching this lower level from the initial proposals in a meaningful and responsible manner patently requires a very thorough evaluation of both ongoing activities and new contenders. This has been done. s $f c ~r LY '~~~f Ys- Approved For Release 2004/ DP~O'BD108,FAJON ...._ . ~' atic 00020002-1 Approved For Tease 1, TCIA-RDP80B0l08WO0800020002-1 In addition to these formalized, annual procedures, we frequently convene special review panels to approach some key problem from several different angles of vision, with the goal being an objective analysis across the broadest possible spectrum. A recent case in point was a far-ranging study of the prospects and possibilities for this Agency's use of space satellites in the oncoming decade. The attack on this problem -- with its obvious heavy overtones for resource application -- was led by our Assistant Deputy Director for Science and Technology, with both user and operator interests fully represented. Since personnel costs account for almost half of our total expendi- tures, we have concentrated a great deal of senior management attention on the question of size and deployment of manpower assets. The personnel reductions we are now implementing will result a year hence in the Agency's being at its lowest strength level in ten years. During my tenure as 25X1 Director there will have been eliminated and another (for new activities) absorbed from within. 25X1 I believe that the Agency's current system of management reflects not only a capability for timely response to changing national policy but also the flexibility to translate these changes simultaneously into fiscal terms. In past years a very large Investment of Agency resources has been required to carry out our assigned tasks In Southeast Asia. For Instance, commitments in Vietnam alone were requiring 10-12% of our total dollars in the 1967-1968 period. In keeping with the national policy of Vietnamization, we plan on halvin that investment in 1971-1972. This is to be achieved by orderly disengagement from large, subsidy-type operations, such as support of the Provincial Reconnaissance Units and of the Special Police Program, and by closing out completely our participation in other projects, such as the Static Census Grievance and the Rural Development Cadre, One of the principal points in the President's memorandum dealt with the possible need for a change in laws or administrative procedures to accomplish the Presidential objective of maximum economy in Federal programs. We were unable to identify any areas wherein new legislative initiatives might make a substantial contribution to the efficacy of Agency operations. Existing legislation is sufficiently broad as to allow ample flexibility to make needed changes. With regard to Executive Orders, administrative regulations, and the like, existing procedures seem sufficient to bring about alterations as they are required. Approved For Release 2004/02/j , IDP80B01086A000800020002-1 Approved For lease 2004/f2LETlA-RDP80B01086 68800020002-1 Contributing to the overview of the Agency is, of course, the President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board. The 40 Committee also scrutinizes the Agency's sensitive covert action undertakings at least annually. These kinds of mechanisms, then, exist now -- without need for further executive action. As to the future, the Agency plans to proceed along the lines we have developed in the past which have shown good results and to refine still further our capabilities for program evaluation. We look forward to working with the newly constituted Office of Management and.Budget in the coming years to insure that we continue to meet the President's objective of having good programs which are fully deserving of the taxpayers' dollar. Sincerely, i-:ichard Helms Richard Helms Director O/PPBI LKWhite/hg 23 June 70 Distribution: 1 - Addressee L'l( o/101013 s-ER 1 - DD/PPB 1 - AD/BUD 1 - PPB Subj (CCS) 1 - PPB Reading / J 1 - Chrono / Approved For Release 2004/02/ 80B01086A000800020002-1 Apprdved ?elease 2004/02/19: CIA-RDPI0B01640008000~6`0tk~;N~ n.-gi rY July 9, 1970 S 'CRI':T MEMORANDUM FOR: Mr. Richard Helms Director, Central Intelligence Agency SUBJECT: Domestic Intelligence and Internal Security Affairs In the future, I would appreciate it if your agency ~~.:.ulc address all material relating to matters of domestic ::eiligence or internal security interest to my exclusive a;:L.ention. The President is anxious to centralize the coordination at the White House of all information of this type, and your cooperation in this regard would be appreciated. Dr. Kissinger is aware of this new procedure. TOM CHARLES HUSTON Approved For Release 2004/02/19: 086AO078 90002-1 STAT a'' :f ` _'_- ~ ;F? C'} . :: S tC 'a i' / '?1L'i ;Q'1'~ y Ap rod l se j20 V-19 :CI P-8-6 0020002-1 f N 1 1' i 5 -T r' 4' '-'i'J ;'p^J 7V,r0.i/~ AND S DATE li`:ITllti_ 6 f"EPLY ,.,2 JATI#;?1 ';. ` ~ , c~r?-?s~u:l Sat;";,iE.1;2~: 1 aoYa i '21 D I a rr I. CY- II, D 1\1 FC:: d ~:C. 237 Use previous editions 1-G7 Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 25X1 Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Next 2 Page(s) In Document Exempt Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Next 18 Page(s) In Document Exempt Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 UNCLASSIFIED CDI QFIDENTIAL SECRET OFFICIAL ROUTING SLIP TO NAME AND ADDRESS DATE INITIALS r 2 3 4 5 6 ACTION DIRECT REPLY PREPARE REPLY APPROVAL DISPATCH RECOMMENDATION COMMENT FILE RETURN CONCURRENCE INFORMATION SIGNATURE Remarks : FOLD HERE TO RETURN TO SENDER FROM: NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NO. DATE 04~ j~ UNC S I D ID AQ, FORM 110. 23 7 Use previous editions 1-67 I 25X1 Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Next 8 Page(s) In Document Exempt Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Approved For Rase 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80B01086A"0r'0800020002- THE WHITE riOl1SE December 15, 1970 MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES am calling upon American business, organized labor, veterans organizations, and state and local governments to lend their support to a national effort -- Jobs for Veterans -- designed to provide maximum employment opportunities for veterans. Each veteran deserves the opportunity to find his place in our economic system. Jobs for Veterans is a nationwide effort to highlight the veteran and to make effective use of the talents and skills he has acquired in the military service. expect the Departments and Agencies of the Executive Branch to c the way in this important effort and to support the program ~uiiy within their areas of responsibility. have- appointed I I as National Chairman t o of Jobs for Veterans and I have asked him to cooperate with you insure that the resources of the Federal Government are utilized to the fullest extent possible. Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 25X1 Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Next 2 Page(s) In Document Exempt Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Approved For Relea 2004/02/19: CIA-RDP80B01086A000990020013` ;:uiive eggs . I r0q 2 5 NOV 1970 Captain James A. Lovell, USN Consultant to the President on Physical Fitness and Sports The White House Washington, D. C. 20500 Dear Captain Lovell: This is in response to your letter of 18 November relative to employee programs of physical fitness operated in Federal agencies. has been designated as this Agency's contact officer in this matter. He has already talked with Mr. Swengros and meetings will be arranged to discuss specific informa- tion needed. Our physical fitness facility is actively used by Agency men and women, and the participation in the various sports activities sponsored by our Employee Activity Association is high. I want to assure you of my personal interest in such programs and my support for their continued improvement. Sincerely, jai Richard Het Richard Helms Director Drafted in DDS O/ExDir/BE Distribution: O - Addressee 1 - DDS A - ER Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Appr,owed 9 : 20002-1 ,$ NDER WILL CHECK CLASS(- ITION TOP AND BOTTOM CNCLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL SECRET -' OFFICIAL ROUTING SLIP TO NAME AND ADDRESS DATE INITIALS 1 The Director 2 Ex. Dir. 3 4 5 6 k" ACTION DIRECT REPLY - PREPARE REPLY APPROVAL DISPATCH RECOMMENDATION COMMENT FILE RETURN CONCURRENCE INFORMATION SIGNATURE Remarks : FOLD HERE TO RETURN TO SENDER FROM: NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NO. DATE UNCLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL SECRET NY. n7 se previous a itions 20002-1 1 _67 Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020 W November 18, 1970 Dear Mr. Helms: On September 25, 1970, President Nixon issued Executive Order 11562 reorganizing the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports and appointing me as its Chairman. Section 5 of this Executive Order, Assistance by Agencies, authorizes the Council to request from any Federal department or agency information or assistance necessary to carry out its function to the extent per- mitted by law and within the limit of available funds. At the present time, the Council is seeking information relative to employee programs of physical fitness operated in Federal agencies. Would you please have an appropriate member of your staff contact Mr. Glenn Swengros, Director of Program Development for the Council, to apprise him of physical fitness programs, if any, in operation or planned for the future in your department. Mr. Swengros' address is ROB-3, Room 2600, 7th & D Streets, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20202 (Phone: 962-8796). Please feel free to call upon the Council if we can be of any service. Sincerely, Consultant to the President on Physical Fitness and Sports NASA Astronaut aptain James A. Lovell, USN Honorable Richard Helms Director Central Intelligence Agency Washington, D.C. 20505 Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 STAT Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Next 7 Page(s) In Document Exempt Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Approved For RelelwO 2004/02/19: CIA-RDP80B01086A00fl i 002000 November 6, 1970 HEADS OF ALL DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH SUBJECT: Presidential Directive on Attendance at October Revolution Anniversary Celebration at Soviet Embassy In view of the continued unwarranted detention by Soviet authorities of the crew and passengers of a light aircraft which inadvertently landed on Soviet territory last month, including three officers of the US Armed Forces, the President considers it inappropriate this year for any Presidential appointee or any other member of the Executive Branch of equivalent rank to attend parties at Soviet Embassies and Missions observing the Anniversary of the October Revolution. Heads of Departments and Agencies should ensure that attendance at such parties by their subordinates be (a) limited in number and (b) con- fined to officials of middle-level rank. Heads of Departments and Agencies which do not normally have business with the Soviet Government or its organizations should ensure that no members of their Departments or Agencies attend such parties. While it is not intended to volunteer a public statement explaining the above measures, the following statement may be made in response to questions: "In view of the unwarranted detention of the crew and passengers of a light American aircraft by Soviet authorities, including three officers of the Armed Services of the United States, it is not deemed appropriate this year for American officials to accept the hospitality of the Soviet Government on the occasion of the November celebration. This was a decision taken at the highest level. " The above actions will not be taken if the Soviets should release the crew and passengers of the US aircraft before the parties in questkn occur. Approved For Re e~ ase 2IIO DZTTZJ - 1994 AA 46 2-1 App OFFICIAL ROUTING SLIP TO NAME AND ADDRESS DATE INITIALS he Director 3 4 5 6 ACTION DIRECT REPLY PREPARE REPLY APPROVAL DISPATCH RECOMMENDATION COMMENT 'FILE RETURN CONCURRENCE INFORMATION SIGNATURE Remarks : FOLD HERE TO RETURN TO SENDER FROM: NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NO. DATE S I E Q FORM NO. 23 7 Use previous editions 1-67 GJ I W wrm " r L.L. ..r1G.. r% VVM.7~ ar . _ UNCLASSIFIED CO IDENTIAL SECRET Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Next 1 Page(s) In Document Exempt Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Approved For ReI~a2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80B01086A000VM02 ^till Rogtet:g THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON ? October 23, 1970 several follow-on questions which,I will job. As a result of the memo, I have I have read it and think it is a first-rate tell the people who drafted the memo that L LO 1 of Population Trends in Poor Countries" thoughtful and thought-provoking. Please ONE memorandum "Some Implications I just wanted you to know that I found the be sending to you separately. Washington, D. C. 20505 Central Intelligence Agency . Honorable Richard Helms Director Approv - C 1 ELI)- d Ayr_ I A OFFICIAL ROUTING SLIP TO NAME AND ADDRESS DATE INITIALS The Director b v W 7 1970t 2 D/OP1E 3 4 5 6 ACTION DIRECT REPLY PREPARE REPLY APPROVAL DISPATCH RECOMMENDATION COMMENT LE RETURN CONCURRENCE INFORMATION SIGNATURE Remarks: WAX)-- FOLD HERE TO RETURN TO SENDER FROM: NAME. ADDRESS AND PHONE NO. DATE UNCLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL SECRET Approved For Releas1004/02/19: CIA-RDP80B01086A000820002-1 October 22, 1970 MEMORANDUM FOR HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES The President has approved the recommendations. of the Domestic Council subcommittee on energy. Enclosed is a copy of a statement by Chairman McCracken and General Lincoln which contains a detailed list of the specific actions required by the Executive Branch. Department and Agency Heads are requested to take appropriate action to implement the decisions reflected in the statement. In summary, the decision requires the following: 1. Conserve fuels in federal installations (Action: All Depart- ments and Agencies). 2. Modify requirements of the oil import program (Primary Action: Department of the Interior). 3. Increase the availability of railroad cars for moving coal (Action: Interstate Commerce Commission). 4. Minimize interruptions in electric service (Primary Action: Federal Power Commission). 5. Issue guidance to consumers on conserving the use of energy (Action: Special Assistant to the President for Consumer Affairs). 6. Participate in an interagency board to identify fuel problems and coordinate remedial action (Action: Office of Emergency Prepared- ness, Department of the Interior, Department of Commerce, Council on Environmental Quality, Interstate Commerce Commission, Federal Power Commission). John D. Ehrlichman Assistant to the President for 111 _ _~ f ' Domestic Affairs Enc Awned For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80B01086A000800020002-1 Approved For Relea''2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80B01086A000W020002-1 :' ??xt'LU'ASF AT 10:00 A. M. PTI:iviBER 29, 1970 Statement by Paul W. McCracken, Chairman Council of Economic Advisers and General George A. Lincoln, Director Office of Emergency Preparedness THE FUEL SITUATION FOR THE WINTER OF 1970-71 Last May, in anticipation of the tight electric power supply in some o-is of the United States this summer, the Interagency Power and cr y Committee convened by the Office of Emergency Preparedness ue.c. a report which identified the problem areas and suggested measures the electric utility industry, consumers, and the appropriate agencies the. state and federal government should take to avoid a breakdown in The power supply problems in the. East occurred as anticipated die contingency planning -- primarily by the electric power industry c1f but assisted by federal actions -- enabled the general public to continue to be served. We have had difficulties this summer, and as recently as last week, but considering the magnitude of the problem and the potential for truly disastrous consequences, the contingency, planning has worked well. Approved For Release 2004/02/19: CIA-RDP80B01086A000800020002-1 Approved For Rele 2004/02/19: CIA-RDP80B01086AO06W0020002-1 We have continued to study the energy supply situation and find that winter approaches the nation faces a potential shortage in the supplies natural gas, residual fuel oil and bituminous coal. The potential ortage appears to be more serious in some regions of the country than others, but no section is completely 111-1 mane from concern. i'he. prospect of an energy shortage arises for many reasons. Demand ur energy continues to grow more rapidly than in previous years. And the d;rnand for clean fuels to meet air pollution controls has placed extra- c: dingy demands on natural gas and low sulfur oil and coal. Some coal ctockpiles are lower than normal and some electric utilities are unable - 'Id up their inventories, in part because of railroad transport cleficiencies. A sharp rise in the worldwide demand for residual fuel oil, especially low sulfur oil, and a shortage of oil tankers caused in part by production cutbacks in Libya and interruptions of an oil pipeline in Syria, have contributed to the tightness in U. S. fuel oil supply. Increased demand and. inadequate, exploration and development for natural gas are contributing to its scarcity. Nuclear power plants under construction as a source of c:iectric power are behind schedule and this results in greater demands for fossil fuels. To avert the threatened shortages and minimize their impact will c.:cluiru the combined efforts of all those involved in the production, :.tribution and consumption of fuels -- which means industry, labor, Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Approved For Releasr004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 V r ti~.i~ners, and State and local governments, as well as the Federal C .v'.' ?nment. Basically, we rely upon the proven adaptability of the American ailonllc system which must respond to the present and prospective demands 1:'ac1 by converting to the production of what is most needed and its ? ,~hich we believe are necessary to give reasonable assurance of the adequacy Or fuel supplies this winter. In view of numerous uncertainties, no one can now be sure that these steps will be adequate. We will keep the situation ruder continuous observation to be prepared with further measures if they appear to be necessary. Action is being taken to: a.. Continue the importation through calendar year 1971 into the 4 Coast (District I) of an average of 40, 000 barrels per day of No. 2 a oil with up to 80, 000 barrels per day concentrated in the first quarter Agar; season. ?. Exempt natural gas liquids from the Canadian crude oil quota (These natural gas liquids are associated with the production "h.. gas which we are importing from Canada.) V Permit the importation of liquified petroleum gas from the .1-1em sphere. d. Permit topping of imported crude oil used for fuel into District I ast Coast) if all of the topping is used for fuel. Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Approved For Releas2004/02/19: CIA-RDP80BO1086A000SW020002-1 Permit topping of crude oil. imported for fuel overland from da and the use of such topping product for fuel or for reexport to ,Lnada. Relax restrictions on viscosity requirements of crude oil used :)Urbing. Permit transportation of oil from Canada by waterway. (It should be noted that, for all practical purposes there are currently o :i est.rictions on importation of residual oil into District I (the East Coast) On importation of crude oil for burning into District I and overland from C . ,...Aada. ) ;?? In order to increase the availability .of railroad cars for moving coal, ?i e. interstate Commerce Commission has doubled the demurrage charge oj; all general service and coal hopper cars standing idle in loading or unloading zones. In addition the ICC will take the following actions as anditions require: a. Divert the use of general service hopper cars from alternative loads to the movement of coal; and b. Require the return of all hopper cars within a specified period of time. We will continue to work closely with the electric power industry z:xrough the Federal Power Commission along the lines of our program for Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Approved For Releas2004/02/19 :CIA-RDP80B01086A000820002-1 summer to assure that interruptions in electric service are minimized. l urge the State and local. governments to meet with the utilities in their respective service areas to review contingency plans for meeting loads this winter in those areas of tight supply identified. -) We are continuing to urge the consuming public to practice conserva- {.on in the use of energy. The Special Assistant to the President for Consumer Affairs will issue suggestions to the public for doing this. a deral agencies will set an example by instituting programs to conserve ;:gels in federal installations. z5) We are establishing a Joint Board composed of the Director of the Office of Emergency Preparedness (Chairman), the Secretaries of .interior and Commerce, and the Chairmen of the Council of Economic Advisers., the Council on Environmental Quality, the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Federal Power Commission, to identify emergency problems in fuel supply and fuel transport and coordinate prompt and appropriate remedial action by the responsible federal agencies. These steps are in addition to a number of measures already taken, c,r in the process of being prepared for implementation,' to use the transporta- .on and power systems more efficiently and respond to local shortages. Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80B01086A000800020002-1 Approved F'Release 2004/02/19: CIA-RDP80B01A000800020002-1 Appropriate federal agencies will, be meeting with State and local ':cries LO discuss this winter's problems in detail. We also expect v:,aintain close contact with the energy industry in order to assist in s. rt.ing shortages. We are taking the actions announced today to avert serious shortages. V"; believe that with the cooperation and initiative of industry, labor, and mers an energy crisis can be averted. There are certain other measures we have considered. And, if the measures taken today :< z;et her with the initiatives of industry fail to avert a crisis, we shall noL ne.sitat:e to resort to any additional actions necessary. Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80B01086A000800020002-1 25X1 Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Next 7 Page(s) In Document Exempt Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Approved For Release 2004/02/19: CIA-RDP80q&1086A000800 0002 1 - ET PPB ~~.~ s.) LI y 2 5 AUG 1970 E.,ecutive Registry I MEMORANDUM FOR: Deputy Director for Intelligence Depet? Director for Plans Deputy Director for cience and Technotog Deepaty Director for Support bwpector General SUBJECT improving Federal Reporting and Reducing Related Paperwork R FEREN CES : a. Memo dated g Aug 70 to Beads of De pts . & Agencies from the President, same subject mtttal Memo No. I to BOB Circular No. A-44 Revised, dated 17 June 1970 1. 7te Director and other Heads of Departments and Agencies have received from the President a memorsndam calling for a c+sm ehenifve Gover.a -nt_wtde review of paperwork requirements. looking to improv elhouts in +t iLt reporting and reduction of related paperwork. The Office of Management and Budget Circular No. A-44 (Trans tal Memorandum No. 1) prese the framework and procedures for > review. Z. The Agency will divide this task into two parts. Administrative I nt reporting will be reviewed by a task force to tie for and Budgeting. Math Deputy Director and the Inspector General shall appoint a senior officer to serve on the task force. Th. s#c part of the review will address intelligence reporting, an which separate instructions will be provided. 3. T? GMB Ctrcuiar requires reporting on the review in the form attachment to the a sl management improvement report due ,. ...& 30 September 1971. An interim report. originaitir due 30 September 1970 SEU''ET Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80B01086A000800020002-1 but on which an extension to 30 October has been given us by OMB, is to identify and, cost current reporting systems, and establish dollar, and manhour savings goals based on a review of reporting requirements. Please select your task force member and advise 2X1 on extension R- E. Cushman, Jr. R. E. Cushman, Jr. Lieutenant General, USMC Deputy Director 25X1 Dir PPB subject. (MICS) . 1 - r `-adiu , /+ n Attachments: References a. and b. 0/PP Approved Foi' blease 2004/02/19 C1A-R0 P80B0l0 000800020002-1 hg 21 Aug 70 Retyped. or change on 2nd page; vdm 24 Aug 70 Distribution: 1 -aoh.addressee ER Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : 61A-RDP80B01086A000800020002-1 25X1 Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 mppruveu rupweiease cuu'+iuci iv . c.1M-rcurouou i uOVEauuuouuucuuc cr THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON August 5, 1970 MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES Subject: Improving Federal Reporting and Reducing Related Paperwork Since my inauguration, I have repeatedly stressed the need to streamline the management activities of the executive branch. As an important part of this effort, I am requesting all agencies and departments to partici- pate in a Government-wide project to analyze paperwork requirements and discard those reports that fail to meet rigorous standards of need. In addition, we must examine our information control system and develop efficient alternatives to traditional reporting methods. I have therefore established two goals for fiscal year 1971: (1) A reduction of five million man-hours in the time expended by the public in filling out administrative forms and inquiries under the Federal Reports Act. (2) A reduction of 200 million dollars in executive branch funds expended for report- ing and related paperwork. The _.Of.f?ce--of.....Manageme.nt and Budget? has issued, instruc- tions to you implementing this project. Mr. Kunzig, Administrator, General Services Administration, will assume the lead in coordinating this project. I expect all of you to give this effort your full support and to report your accomplishments to me by the end of fiscal year 1971. . Approved For Release ~4/E~2IT9 ETA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 4 e `il~'oo Too8oo e r - OFFICIAL ROUTING SLIP TO NAME AND ADDRESS DATE INITIALS I Director/PPB 2 3 4 5 6 ACTION DIRECT REPLY PREPARE REPLY APPROVAL DISPATCH RECOMMENDATION COMMENT FILE RETURN CONCURRENCE INFORMATION SIGNATURE Remarks: ExDir asked that this be sent to you and DDS for information and action as appropriate. / O 4z, YF ;a G'/ xg-- ~ FOLD HERE TO FROM: NAME. ADDRESS DATE r 0 /Executive Director-C 10Au 70 L UNCLASSIIIED Em , SECRET Fort kq. 237 Use previous editions 1-67 237 Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 20002-1 Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Approved For ftgjease 2004/02/19: CIA-RDP80B01086AW0800020. xecntive Registry 17 o 3 August 1970 his. Kent Crane Assistant to the Vice President The White House Washington, D. C. I am sorry that the certificates conem:orating the Vice President's trip to the Far East earlier this year were not satisfactory. W. shall be glad to rerun and I have asked our Printing Services people in touch with Mr. Fox so that we can be sure that they are done in a thoroughly satisfactory manner. Sincerely, L. X. White Executive Director- Comptroller LKW:blp Distribution: Original - Addressee 1-ER I - ExDir 1 C/PSD Approved For Release 2004/02/11: CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Approved For R lease 2004/02/lti~e; DP80B01086 008000 Colonel L. K. White Executive Director- Comptroller Agency Headquarters Building July 28, 1970 At the request of the State Department, your printing shop made up some certificates commemorating the Vice Presi- dent's trip to the Far East earlier this year. This project has been long delayed and plagued with problems, and unfortunately the current version of the certificate contains so many inaccura- cies that we cannot use it. If I had had a chance to see a proof, I am confident we could have made corrections before the final run was made. How- ever, a representative from State undertook to approve the certif- icate on his own, and we are now faced with the problem of either doing it over or scrapping the project entirely. We therefore wonder if your people would be willing to rerun the certificate, based on the improved and corrected art work which has been noted on the enclosed certificate. If there are further questions, I suggest they be directed to Mr. Sanford Fox in the White House Social Office (456-2510), who has kindly agreed to monitor the rerun on this certificate. Many thanks for your consideration. Sincerely, Kent B. Crane Assistant to the Vice President Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80B01086A000800020002-1 Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Next 1 Page(s) In Document Exempt Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Approved Fo lease 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO108 000800020 June 24, 1970 MEMORANDUM FOR SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS SUBJECT: Revenue Sharing This Administration came to office at a time when many Americans were frustrated (often justifiably) with the performance of existing governmental institutions. We have, therefore, proposed basic changes in the domestic policies of the Federal Government. The Administration's new domestic policies, taken together, constitute a strong effort to reform major program systems, renew our feder- alism, and strengthen the capacity of governmental institutions -- at the national, State and local levels. Last August, I submitted to the Congress a proposal for sharing a portion of Federal revenues with State and local governments. This innovative program is designed to extend Federal assistance to these governments in a broader, fairer, and less conditional manner. Over the years this mechanism will have a substantial economic and political effect on our Federal system. The arguments in favor of revenue sharing are as strong as ever: 1. We have a serious "fiscal mismatch. " The Federal government has the superior revenue-generating sys- tem. The other levels of government have the major domestic expenditure requirements. The Federal government has long recognized this discontinuity between public needs and resources. So far, we have chosen to bridge the gap through the mechanism of categorical grants-in-aid to State and local governments. Next year, nearly $28 billion will be spread over 500 separate and uncoordinated aid categories. Approved For Release 2004/0/19: CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Approved FoMMlease 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80B0108 000800020002-1 2. We need to design better systems for delivering Federal program assistance and better methods of fiscal assistance. Revenue sharing represents a valuable and necessary supplement to our exist- ing financial assistance efforts. Increased resources and additional decision-making responsibility will be transferred to States and localities. Local discretion and flexibility will be encouraged. Citizen discontent over the inability of the Federal government to deliver services effectively provides strong incentive to de- centralize some governmental decision-making. 3. The revenue capacity of State and local government is severely strained -- despite their considerable efforts. During the 1960s, the States made over 300 increases in major taxes, either enacting new taxes or raising rates on existing ones. Property taxes are very high in many areas. These governments need financial help. The simplest, most direct, and fairest way to provide that help is through revenue sharing. 4. Adequate provisign of basic public services is a matter of high national priority. Revenue sharing is directly responsive to this need. We look to our States and localities to provide these services, and revenue sharing funds represent vital support for our domestic programs. 5. Americans not only are frustrated with the performance of governmental institutions, but also with the unrespon? siveness of these institutions to local concerns. The individual citizen can have the largest impact on public policy through his State and local governments. By strengthening these governments, revenue sharing can enhance individual contributions to public decision- making. Through revenue sharing an important measure of political power is returned to the people. I want to emphasize the importance of revenue sharing in our total domestic policy. Revenue sharing is the financial heart of the New Federalism. r Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Approved Folease 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80B0108000800020002-1 Under the New Federalism, major aims are to define more clearly functional responsibilities among levels of government and strengthen governmental institutions at all levels. Welfare, for example, is appropriately a national responsibility. In addition to providing equity and dignity for the poor, the Family Assistance Act will relieve State and local governments of rapidly rising costs for welfare. In areas which are primarily State-local. responsibilities, revenue sharing and other measures which the Administration has advanced will strengthen the capacity of States and localities to make decisions which reflect their own priorities and needs. In the first full year of the Family Assistance Program, fiscal relief for states and localities will be nearly $600 million, in addition to the currently estimated revenue sharing program of $1 billion. I encourage all of you to become familiar with the basic elements of the Administration's revenue sharing proposal and to make known, at every suitable occasion, our strong desire to secure its enactment in 1970. A very brief description of revenue sharing, along with major questions and answers, is enclosed. Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 STAT Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Next 5 Page(s) In Document Exempt Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Approved For FWase 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80B01086W080002 June 4, 1970 MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES O6 &Itivo Rogistry In his May 20, 1970 message to the Congress on the prevention of oil spills, the President stated that, "A large number of oil spills occur in waters close to our shores. Many of these spills result from willful violations of laws which limit the dis- charging of oil. Such spills can be reduced by more stringent surveillance procedures. All government agencies are being directed to instruct their vessel and aircraft commanders and other personnel to immediately report all oil spills to the Coast Guard." Please ensure that this instruction is fully complied with by the personnel in your organization. enneth`R Cole/ J'r. Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Affairs Approved For Release 2004/02/1 4 : CIA-RDP80B01086A000800020002-1 STAT Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Appir s UNCLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL SECRET OFFICIAL ROUTING SLIP TO NAME AND ADDRESS DATE INITIALS I The Director ll 2 Ex. Dir. 3 4 5 6 ACTION DIRECT REPLY PREPARE REPLY APPROVAL DISPATCH RECOMMENDATION COMMENT FILE RETURN CONCURRENCE INFORMATION SIGNATURE Remarks: FOLD HERE TO RETURN TO SENDER FROM: NAME. ADDRESS AND PHONE NO. DATE UNCLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL SECRET FORM No. 237 Use previous editions 1-67 CJ Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086AO00800020002-1 Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Next 3 Page(s) In Document Exempt Approved For Release 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80BO1086A000800020002-1 Approved For i ease 2004/02/19 : CIA-RDP80B0108(MW00800020002-1 May 25, 1970 ~f~~:__NDUtit TO THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES 4 zy budget for Fiscal Year 1971 and in my Federal Economy Act Message, I have taken or have requested of the Congress 57 specific actions to save money by reducing, terminating or restructuring Federal programs. These actions were necessary because of our --_inent budgetary position and because we regard it as our respon- sibility to make the best possible use of every tax dollar. :very Federal program -- including those of very low priority -- is o~ special concern to some special interest group. Such groues are c~v resin ing our economy actions even though these actions are c ;_,:arly i:z the interest of the genr.ral public. As I said in my March 19 _. or, ndunt to you, each department and agency must now do all it ti ni :'Ce a strong, cogent case for the Administration's CCOI:Onny :. sores -- both to the public and to the Congress. We must exert at least as much -- and sometimes even more -- effort to save the Taxpayer's money as we do to spend it. o make the most effective possible use of every tax dollar, we must also institute a vigorous examination of every current program -- and small -- to uncover those which can and should be modified or eliminated by executive action, and those which should be altered by the Congress. Program evaluation is one of your most important responsibilities and is key to this effort. As the President's Advisory Council on Executive Organization has emphasized, each agency must continually evaluate its own internal programs while the Bureau of the Budget gives special a:c:ntion to the evaluation of .interagency programs. In addition, the Bureau of the Budget stands ready to provide your department or agency with any assistance in systems analysis and program evaluation that you may need. ,LEE T1VE rr"T' p6 ~~GOY~$6/XO 6 } /970 Approved For Base 2004/02/19: CIA-RDP80BO108 0800020002-1 of pro )ram evaluation for 1 _ wiiich,i am calling 'VO \ mss three steps: 1i s critical e lamination of the Ob)eC"t1Ves Of the program. Is the ,=oi,act1Vc valid today? What is the relative priority of the objective? a n analysis of the effectiveness of the program. Does the okram adequately serve its target populations Does the program. :icv: its objectives in an economical manner? of alternative approaches to achieving the o ,rive Wich would produce the sal e or greater benefits at the =:ic Or Lesser Costs. .xJ 0 iucsti'?'' that each of you initiate an into nsive program evalu- ~. ee i LSO ana : ubi-nit to the Director of the Bureau of the Budget, e than July 1, 1970, a report on your findings. This report iv .:. i a :iy desscriue each act"ivi y tii;at is relatively ir:ef- \ J: !OG~' priority; _;cst corrective action, including th administrative or legls p necessary to obtain the desired results; and st rn~.t