PERSONAL QUESTIONS

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• Collection: General CIA Records
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• Document Creation Date: December 15, 2016
• Document Release Date: February 23, 2004
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• Publication Date: April 18, 1977
• Content Type: MF

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MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of Central Intelligence
Herbert E. Hetu
Assistant to the Director (Public Affairs)
SUBJECT : Personal Questions
1. We are often asked personal questions about you -
either in connection with stories or appearances.
2. Attached is a list of questions - many are nosey
and appear impertinent, but are the ones we are asked. The
list will, of course, be carefully handled by me. We will
assume those questions left unanswered are subjects you
wish to keep private and will not be discussed/politely
left unanswered in our dealings with those who request the
information.
ST
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Personal questions for Admiral Turner:
1. On the average, how many hours of work do you do in a week?
2. How much sleep do you get at night?
3. What do you do to keep physically fit, control your weight?
4. What do you do to relax from the tensions of your work DURING
your work day? Take breaks - limit work missions, etc.
5. Do you actively follow a hobby; what is the favorite; any
others?
6. What is your favorite sport in which you participate now? Any
previous, i.e., college/Naval Academy?
7. What is your favorite'sport as a spectator?
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8. Aside from job-related reading, what is your favorite reading
subject and how much of it are you able to do?
9. Do you watch much television, and what are your favorite
programs or types of shows?
10. Do you own pets? Do you like animals?
11. What is the favorite activity in which your whole family
participates?
12. How many children do you have; what are their names; how
old are they; what do they do? (What do you want to say
about your family)
13. What is your favorite form of relaxation/entertainment?
14. What is your religious preference? What church do you
attend?
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15. What are your favorite foods? Drinks with meals(coffee/tea/milk)?
16. Do you drink alcohol - what is your favorite drink?
17. Do you smoke have you ever smoked?
18. What is your salary? Is it totally paid by the Navy?
19. Anything you want us to emphasize? Rhodes Scholar?
Sea Commands? -
20. How did you meet your wife/when/where?
21. Favorite color?
22. Do you play a musical instrument? Sing? Dance?
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23. Sizes: Height
Weight
Suit size
Hat size
Waist
Gloves
Shoes
These are for appearances/times where we need such things.
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MAYOR THOMAS J. CLARK
Honorary Chairman
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Long Beach City College
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Poly High School
ROBERT CIRIELLO
Millikon High School
JOHN FITZPATRICK
Mai fair High School
BOB GRUNEISEN
Wilson High School
BEN LIPSON
Jordan High School
DAN RYAN
Lake wood High School
JOANNE WEINHOFF
Poly lfigh School
SISTER CAROL BRODY
Manamouni Palos Verdes College
EXECUTIVE STAFF
NOELGOULD
Director
RICHARD FOSTER
Program Coordinator
PHILLIP LAZZAR
Southern California Coordinator
(213)430-406.4
'I'OM PETERSON
Special Assistant
PAUL CLARK
. Nashingron Representative .
P.O. BOX 15201
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA 90815
Dear Admiral Turner,
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to
the Capitol Classroom program and invite your assistance
in enhancing the education of 100 high school and college
students from Southern California.
Capitol Classroom sponsors the American Studies Seminar,
a nine-day study tour of Washington, D.C. and its
historic surrounding areas. Co-sponsored by Long Beach
City College, the Seminar provides the students with an
in-depth understanding of the nation's major political
and cultural institutions. Each year we ask prominent
government officials to address the Seminar and set time
aside for questions and answers.
We would be honored to have you speak before this year's
Seminar on a topic of your choice. The Seminar will be
held during the week of June 18-26 and we will gladly
plan our schedule to comply with yours.
I hope you will take time to read the enclosed copy of
our brochure and return the response card. Please feel
free to contact me in Congressman Mark Hannaford's office
at 225-2415 if you have any questions.
I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest
convenience.
Paul Clark
Washington Representative
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Presenting student-citizens a unique onnortunity to discover the richness of the American past.
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Ific Director of Central Intclligcnce
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Dear Vince.,
Thanks for your congratulatory remarks and your ki, d
words on my appointment as Director of Central Intelligence.
I am distressed that my remarks on "Face the Nation"
gave an ambiguous impression. I believe I said we can
and should be able to redress the erosion of the military
balance toward the Soviets by putting "enough resources
and enough attention, enough interest, into this (question)
to realize where we have to strengthen ourselves," I also
pointed out that in addition to having a strong military
we must have a strong economic position and must continue
to have a strong intelligence function. I don't think,
Vince, this indicates any "softness" in my views with
regard to meeting the Soviet threat, I can assure you
that is not the case.
I do want the Central Intelligence Agency to stay out
of the derogatory headlines, but we will concehtrate on
having such coverage as we get reflect that w,;e do --
the production of first-rate intelligence for the policy-
makers of our country.
Thank you again for your concern and your upport.
I greatly appreciate your thoughtful letter,
Yours,
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STANSFIELD TURNER
Admiral , U. S. ~Iavy
Mr. V. C. Thomas, Jr.
Executive Director
Navy League of the United States
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NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATES
March 25, 1977
Admiral Stansfield Turner, USN
Director
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, D. C. 20505
First my congratulations on your being named Director of the
CIA. My reaction to that action, a reaction concurred in by so
many others, is, simply: The President chose wisely and well.
I do have a question. First, a sentence or two of background.
For the past two years, I have been privileged to meet regularly
with my counterparts with AUSA, AFA, the VFW, and the National
Guard Association. These gentlemen are long-time veterans of the
Washington arena, are far wiser than I about life in this. jungle
atmosphere, and are keenly sensitive to the nuances of utterances
from our leaders, both public and private.
The principal topics of discussion Monday at our monthly
luncheon were your remarks on Sunday on TV. Three of the five of
us had listened to what was said on the program, the other two
had read at least three newsmen's versions of what was said. All
were curious as to how your remarks should be interpreted, and all
wondered whether they were reflective of a softer line toward the
Soviets than you had been taking in some of your commentaries in
Naples. Needless to say, we fervently hoped the latter conclusion
was wrong.
remarks!
I freely admit that we all may have been missing a basic point,
namely, that this was exactly the manner in which you had hoped to
leave your listeners - in confusion as to how to interpret those
Could you find time to enlighten us? That would be welcomed.
Meanwhile, welcome aboard. I sincerely hope you now will be
able to keep CIA out of the headlines. It's high time that agency
was provided an opportunity to go about its busi ess without being
a constant presence on Page One. I'm sure you gree.
Sincerely,
T omas, Jr.
Executive Director
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Federal Executive Institute
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The first and most fundamental amendment to the U. S. Constitution reads:
"Congress shall make no law respecting establishment of religion,
or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom
of speech, or of the press; or of the right of the people peaceably
to assemble and to petition the Government for redress of
grievances.
In essence, freedom of speech and freedom of the press are protected by the
Constitution because the "founding fathers" assumed that these "rights" contributed
fundamentally to the openness of the democratic political process, as well as to the
accountability of public officials in the arena of a self-governmental structure.
Times have changed, procedures have been altered, and capabilities have expanded
since the enunciation of the First Amendment. The technological age has created
a mass media environment where television, communications satellites, and computer
processing have revolutionized man's access to information and the techniques used
to package it. Hence, in this age of "future shock" where the traditional boundaries
are being shattered, we must reassess the relationship between the political process
and the news media: Watergate, the CIA disclosures, Vietnam, and investigative
reporting raise many ethical, moral, practical, and conceptual problems that
government executives must come to understand, appreciate, and experience.
Hence, the purposes of this seminar are: (1) to analyze the historical and philosophical
bases of the news media in the American Political system; (2) to increase awareness
to the changing media environment of the technological age; (3) to discuss the
problems of government executives in relation to the media; (4) to improve the
techniques of the seminar participants in communicating with the press; (5) to analyze
the "third sector's" responsibilities in the contemporary American political system;
(6) to investigate the impact of television on electoral politics, the post-World War II
generations, and cultural/value patterns; and finally, (7) to hear some views from
the media side of the relationship.
The seminar will make use of lectures, small group sessions, films, readings, and a
minimum of guest speakers.
The learnings from this seminar should enable the participants: (1) to be more aware
of the role of the media in the democratic process; (2) to be more knowledgeable
of the contemporary problems and issues of the media in the technological age; and
finally, (3) to be more effective as government executives in relating to and dealing
with the media in the contemporary American environment.
The seminar will be coordinated by Ronald J. Stupak, Professor, Federal Executive
Institute.
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Nominations
Government executives at levels GS-16 and above, or equivalent, are eligible for
participation in this seminar. Total enrollment is limited, and early receipt of
nominations is urged. Representation from a wide variety of agencies is sought; state
and local government officials are invited to participate. For Federal officials, Optional
Form 170 (Request, Authorization, Agreement, and Certification of Training) should
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at the Institute, Route 29 North, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903.
Facilities and Costs
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The fee for the seminar is $315 and covers all basic costs: program tuition, reading
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Schedule and Deadlines
The seminar will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3, 1977. Registration and
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The seminar will conclude on Friday, May 6, 1977 at approximately 2:30 p.m.
Deadline for Nominations: April 18, 1977
Deadline for Cancellations: April 25, 1977
Substitution of eligible persons may be made up to the beginning of the seminar.
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