MEETING WITH ABC GOOD MORNING AMERICA REPRESENTATIVES

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• Publication Date: June 21, 1977
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
SUBJECT: Meeting with ABC GOOD MORNING AMERICA
Representatives
21 June 1977
1 Sofiya Selby-Wr.i ght and Charles L. M. Woolsey of ABC's
GOOD MORNING AMERICA, visited with me today to discuss the
possibility of doing a segment of their show at CIA.
2.' They made the following-proposals:
a. Their preference would be a walking tour with
the DCI during which he would discuss with David Hartman
the importance of intelligence and the human side of CIA--
the kinds of people who work here-and what they do.
b. Having been told of the difficulties, security
and others,-presented by filming in the building, they
said they would be perfectly happy to do as much of the
work on a -Saturday as-possible.
c. In the interest of expediency (for us and them)
.they might want to use-two crews and one cameraman to do
hand-held cutaways. Their hope would be to complete the
assignment in one day,. after an initial survey of what
could be shown. They had in mind a 15-20 minute segment.
d. They expressed understanding for the fact that
there is a severe limit to the areas that would be involved
and that they would not be able to show something that
hasn't been shown to other media that have worked in the
building. About five different locations would be all
? they need.
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I made the following points to them:
NBC.
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They are, in fact, third in line--behind CBS and
We would not want to expose the Agency to a
frivolous treatment.
c. We would have to have someone present during
the processing of the film, and we would--have to have
review rights to the raw film for security reasons.
They agreed.
d. I told them I could make no firm commitment at
this point; that their proposal would be considered; and
that, t any rate, fruition still would be some time off.
4. Observations: Their proposal was serious and sincere. .
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They seemed willing to accommodate any restrictions we might impose.
Overall impression was favorable.
Herbert E. Hetu
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June 20, 1977
DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
ADMIRAL STANSFIELD TURNER
I am attaching a copy of a letter written to me by
Robert Wildau. I believe that the contents are
self-explanatory. Would you let me know if the
idea strikes you positively and secondly, whether
the dates mentioned would fit into your schedule.
' Sincerely,
Stuart E. Ei--:~enstat
Assistant-to the President
for Domestic Affairs and Policy
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Ellenberg,Wildau & Stagg
Attorneys and Counsellors at Law
1950 Peachtree Summit
Richard D. Ellenberg 401 West Peachtree N.W.
Robert Wildau Atlanta, Georgia 30308
Robert E. Stagg Jr.
June 3, 1977=,
Mr. Stuart E. Eizenstat
Assistant to the President
for Domestic Affairs
.The White House
Washington, D. C.
[phone]
Atlanta City Forum
At your suggestion I am writing to follow up on our
discussion-at lunch last Friday of the public affairs
breakfast series we are establishing here under the name
of the Atlanta City Forum. The Forum will be modelled
after the one conducted by the City Club of Cleveland, a
venerable institution-whose purposes and activities are
well summarized in the enclosed pages from its yearbook.
As you well know, downtown Atlanta has its clubs and
associations which-gather periodically around common business
and professional interests. There is no single place,'how
ever, where all of its people, both the acknowledged and the
soon-to-be leaders-, can go primarily.to recharge their in-
tellectual batteries with fresh information and ideas on the
political, economic and social issues of our time.
The Atlanta City Club, located in the Equitable Building
has agreed to lend its facilities for and sponsor a series of
breakfasts dedicated to these purposes. Food. service will
be quick and simple, with the speaker coming on at 8:15 a.m.
and time reserved for questions from the floor. at his or her
conclusion. All such sessions will be open to the public.
,We have a commitment from one prominent local radio
station of technical assistance in taping the 'proceedings
for expected rebroadcast as public affairs programming on
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Mr. Stuart E. Eizenstat
June 3, 1977
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a number of stations in and beyond the metropolitan area.
The Cleveland experience leads us to believe that the pro-
grams will be widely used and that such guaranteed media
exposure--combined with the quality of the audience--will
enable us to continue to attract nationally prominent speak-
ers without the payment of honoraria.
The crucial rdient in this plan however is the
guarantee of a truly big attraction for 'our firrsst program.
A committee of Atlanta ub members and others, chaired
by Bill Speer and including Richard Felker, current President
of the Downtown Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, is ready to move
immediately to recruit a blue-chip advisory board and to
raise the funds which will be needed for expenses from Atlanta's
major businesses and professional firms. The consensus of the
group is that we need to be able to tell these backers that we
have that first speaker lined up,, and that CIA Director Admiral
Turner would be the most exciting figure we could presen ,
talking on a subject of universal interest, namely morality
in international relations.
We would like to kick the series off between the 12th..
, on any morning of the week except
p-t
and-the 30th of Se
Monday, and preferably not Friday. If for any reason the
Admiral--could not-make-it in September but would be willing
to give us a-date in October or November, I am sure that we
can proceed to build :a series on that basis. The Forum would
provide the costs of his- transportation, meals, lodging, and
the appropriate amenities.
Having been_a membe-r of this community, you can appre-
ciate what these. programs can add to the quality of life and,
potentially the-quality of political dialogue in downtown
Atlanta. Since Atlanta is the virtual hometown of this admin-
istration we expect the Forum to have no trouble at all
attracting personalities from the opposition, who it will of
course have an obligation to invite. We hope the Administra-
tion will see its way clear to help us by committing one of
its major names to this project at the outset.. Our next.
meeting will be at noon on Tuesday, June 2$; may we possibly
have a response by then?
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Mr.-Stuart E. Eizenstat
June 3, 1977
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Needless to say it was an honor and a thrill to visit
with you as we did last week. Karen joins me in sending
our thanks and our best regards to Fran.
RPW/cb
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The Yale Political Union
THE NATIONAL FORUM AT YALE
President
BRIAN A. HAMER 1951 YALE STATION, NEW HAVEN
CONNECTICUT 06520
June 20, 1977
Admiral Stansfield Turner
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, D.C. 20505
Dear Admiral Turner:
Each year, the Political Union invites a small number of men and women in
government, academics, journalism, and the arts to come to Yale to speak on
the issues of the day. Recent guests have included Jimmy Earter, Ronald
Reagan, Abba Eban, Gloria Steinem, Abraham Beame, John. Chancellor, and Daniel
Ellsberg. We are now in the process of putting together our program for next
fall, and would very much like you to come to Yale to address our members.
The Political Union, as you may know, is the largest student organization
at Yale. For almost 50 years now, it has provided its members a non-partisan
forum for political discussion and debate. We would like to think that in a
time of student apathy the Union is one of a very small number of campus
organizations that continues to inspire interest in the political process and
thought about the important issues of our time.
Arrangements for guest speakers normally include a reception and dinner
with Union members (and often members of the faculty), and then an address to
the Union in the evening. We are more than willing, however, to adjust our
format to accomodate your schedule. With regard to specific dates, almost any
evening, Sunday through Thursday, from early September to mid-December,.will
be convenient for us. We of course will reimburse you for your travel expenses
as well as provide accomodations should you wish to spend the night in New
Haven.
Please feel free to call me.or to write me at the above address, if you
have any questions about the Union. I can be reached this summer in Senator
William Proxmire's office in Washington, and at 203-777-4343 after September
1. Thank you very much for your time.,
Respectfully yours,
Vice-President
DAVID G. JOHNSON
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Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, D.C. 20505
[phone]
Herbert E. Hetu
Assistant for Public Affairs
NOTE FOR: The Director
20 June 1977
The attached describes the Theodore
Roosevelt Award. You will recall that I
mentioned to you the Naval Academy Athletic
Association is nominating you for this
STAT award.
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 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Post Office Box 1906
Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66222
AWARD OF VALOR. To recognize any current or
former winner of a varsity intercollegiate letter from
an NCAA member institution who, when confronted
with a non-military situation involving physical
danger to himself or his well-being, averted or
minimized potential disaster by courageous action or
noteworthy bravery. Silverplated torch and scroll
medal mounted on walnut frame. Awarded only
when deserving candidate is identified. Established
1.974.
JOHN F. KENNEDY AWARD
See: National Football Foundation and Hall of
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JOHN F. KENNEDY AWARD
THEODORE ROOSEVELT AWARD. The highest in-
dividual honor the Association can bestow. To an
individual for whom competitive athletics in college
and attention to physical well-being thereafter have
been important factors in a distinguished career of
national significance and achievement. Clock
award trophy and Theodore Roosevelt medal.
Awarded annually at the Honors Luncheon held
during the Association's annual convention. Estab-
lished 1967.
SILVER ANNIVERSARY TOP FIVE. To honor five
former outstanding student athletes on their silver
anniversary of graduation from college, based on
collegiate athletic and other university activities and
subsequent career achievement. Silverplated torch
and scroll medal mounted in walnut frame. Awarded
annually. Established 1973.
TODAY'S TOP FIVE. To recognize the five most
outstanding senior student athletes of the year, based
on athletic ability and achievement; academic
,achievement; and character, leadership and activi-
ties. Bronze torch and scroll medal mounted in
walnut frame. Presented annually at the Honors
.Luncheon during the Association's convention in
January. . Established 1973.
(7he two awards, "Silver Anniversary Top Five,"
and "Today's Top Five," are the two parts'of the
"College Athletics Top Ten" Awards program).
National Colloid Symposium
VICTOR K. LaMER AWARD
See: American Chemical Society
VICTOR K. LaMER AWARD
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try who have given distinguished service in the field
of human relations. Metal plaque. Awarded an-
nually. Established 1953.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION. To honor out-
standing contributions to intergroup understanding by
media. To radio, television, newspapers, maga-
zines, and books. Certificate. - Awarded periodi-
cally. Established 1953.
CHARLES EVANS HUGHES AWARD. To honor
those who show courageous leadership in governmen-
tal service. Gold medallion and citation.
Awarded annually. Established 1965.
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companies with potential to grow and prosper. To
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Plaque. Awarded annually. Established 1955.
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.recognition of outstanding articles written by em-
ployees of Conference member companies to express
their views relative to a variety of industry matters.
Scroll and $100. Awarded annually.
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of. an outstanding essay written about some area or
aspect of commercial financing and factoring. To
the author who must be a graduate or undergraduate
student at an accredited college or university in the
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annually. Established 1963.
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TIME
888 16TH STREET. N.W.
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20006
On behalf of Bruce Nelan and myself, I want
to thank you for the extraordinary cooperation
you extended to us in the preparation of Time's
article on the CIA. The interviews you arranged
with the Admiral, Messrs. Knoche, Bowie and Stevens
provided us with information and understanding that,
I'm sure, we will draw on for months to come. Please
extend to those gentlemen our thanks.
Bruce and I look forward to continuing our
association with you.
Regards,
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[phone]
Herbert E. Hetu
Assistant for Public Affairs
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you might like to see.
Attached is a note from Strobe
Talbott, TIME magazine, which I thought
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