LETTER TO MR. FRED BLANTON FROM VERNON A. WALTERS

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• Publication Date: April 20, 1976
• Content Type: LETTER

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20 April 1976
Mr. Fred Blanton
River Oaks Rotary
1665 Westhelmer
Houston, Texas 77006
Dear Mr. B -ntoins
Thank you very much for your letter and
kind words regarding my talk to the River Oaks
Rotary. I am glad it was so well received.
I am sending you a couple of copies of the
transcript of my speech for your retention.
With every good wish.
Faithfully,
!/4 YWoff X Walters
Vernon A. Walters
Lieutenant General, USA
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OFFICERS
BILL LUFBURROW
PRESIDENT
DAN F. WILLIS
VICE PRESIDEtiT.PRESIDENT ELECT
S. G. FULLERTON
TREASURER
BEN H. BRADLEY
SERDEANT?AT?ARMB
DICK PROCTOR
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
AND SECRETARY
DIRECTORS
DAN ANDERS
R. B. BLACKWELL
SAM W. DAVIS, JR.
BEN W. DITTO
WALLACE H. EDWARDS
HERBERT C. GRAHAM
HERMAN F. GROTTE
W. H. HINTON
A. GORDON JONES
W. FRANK LENOIR
CARL J. LIND, JR.
W. B. RAE
MARK STORM
GEORGE W. STRAKE. JR.
CLUB OF HOUSTON
April 21, 1976
Lieutenant General Vernon A. Walters
Deputy Director Central. Intelligence Agency
Washington, D.C.
Dear General Walters:
A few members of the (downtown) Rotary Club of Houston had the privilege..
of hearing you address the Rotary Club of River.Oaks here in Houston a
few weeks ago. All of these men with whom I have talked are most desirous
that you repeat this address or one on related matters before our downtown
group-
Our Club is composed of more than 850 business, professional, religious
and governmental leaders in this dynamic and growing city. It is the
largest service club in the world but more importantly, its membership
comprises the heart of this community which is growing in national and
international importance day by day.
Typical of the speakers we are able to attract to our rostrum are the
following who have appeared during the last few months: Leon Jaworski,
Special Watergate Prosecutor; Norman Cousins, Editor, Saturday Review;
Oral Roberts, President, Oral Roberts University; Sir Peter Ramsbotham,
British Ambassador to the United States; Earl Butz, Secretary of Agricul-
ture.
While we would be happy to welcome you at anytime, we are currently begin-
ning to fill.up dates for the quarter July through September, 1976, and
can offer you your choice of almost any Thursday during that three month
period. The Club meets at a major hotel each Thursday at 12:15 P.M. We
are well acquainted with the Agency's local personnel (since I retired
from that office in 1971 after serving in it since its founding in 1948)
and would be happy to work through that office in making detailed arrange-
ments.
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I hope that you will not be concerned about possible over-exposure
in the Houston area. I can assure you that there would be practically
no overlap in the audiences that you have already spoken to in our
community and the membership of our downtown Rotary group. I am look-
ing forward to an early favorable response from you in which you will
indicate one or more dates which will be convenient to your busy
schedule. I am sure Director George Bush would recommend our rostrum
.highly for its excellent coverage of influential Houstonians.
Ben P. Haynes
Program Chairman
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March 29, 1976
Dear Tom,
I just wanted you to know that
General Walters gave me your note. He
is an outstanding, dedicated, unselfish
officer and I'm glad that you were impressed
with his conuiients on this embattled Agency.
It is always great to hear from you.
Barbara and I treasure your friendship.
The new job is tough but fascinating,
and I have that inner feeling of comfort
that it is important to our survival as
a free nation.
Wannest regards,
Sincerely,
STATINTL
wish
The Reverend Thomas W. Sumners
St. John The Divine Episcopal Church
2450 River Oaks Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77019
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3 March 1976
4:00 p.m.
Telephone Conversation with Mr. Blanton of
Rotary re DDCI speech on 23 March
Mr. Blanton wanted and I said I would send bio sketch
out today-to be used in Rotary Newsletter prior to
date of speech, announcing same to Rotarians.
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Mr. Blanton also suggested that he would get in touch with
local reporters and General Walters could spend a little time
with them answering questions. I advised Mr. Blanton that
I didn't believe the General would want any news conference
as such, that he usually has a question and answer period
with the group he is addressing, following his speech.
Mr. Blanton said .he would not set up anything but that
reporters may be present. I replied that I did not think
the General would object on that basis.
Mr. Blanton, at my request, will arrange for speech to be
taped (on cassette) for our use.
Mr. Blanton also asked that we call him for any help in
Houston and whether we would like him to meet DDCI at airport.
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OFFICE of THE DEPtJTT DIRECTOR
3 March 1976
Mr. Fred T. Blanton
1665 Westheirner
Houston, Texas 77006
Enclosed is a biographic sketch
on LTG Vernon A. Walters as requested
by you in our telephone conversation
today.
General Walters is looking forward
to being with you and the River Oaks Rotary
Club on Tuesday, 23 March 1976.
Sincerely,
Eze=tive Rec}isirr
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4:00 p.m.
Telephone Conversation with Mr. Blanton of
Houston Rotary re DDCI speech on 23 March.
Mr. Blanton wanted and I said I would send this
out today. To be used in Rotary Newsletter prior
to date of speech, announcing same to Rotarians,
Mr. Blanton also suggested that he would get in
touch with local reporters and General Walters.
could spend a little time with them answering questio'ns..
I advised Mr. Blanton that I didn't believe the
General would want any news conference as such,
that he usually has a question and answer period
with the group he is addressing, following his
speech. Mr. Blanton said he would not set up anything
but that reporters may be present. I replied that
I didn't think the General would object on that basis'.
Mr. Blanton,at'my request, will arrange for speech
to be taped (cassette) for our use.
Please call him for any help on arrival in Houston
and whether he would like us to meet DDCI at airport TINTL
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20 April 1976
Mrs. Alan M. Schanel
National President
American Legion Auxiliary
777 N. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Dear Mrs. Schaneb
Thank you for your letter of April, re iterating
your invitation for me to address the American
Legion Auxiliary National Convention even though
I may be retired. I have put it on my calendar
and I am looking forward to speaking before such
a large and influential group of Americans.
At your request I am enclosing a biography,
and a photograph and suggested Introduction. I
would appreciate receiving: program as soon as
one becomes available.. I will inform you of my
travel plans and the expenses therefor as the date
draws nearer.
With every good wish,
Faithfully,
!t2 Weanori AA 1''Vafiers
Vernon A. Walters
Lieutenant General, USAF'
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 AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46204
MRS. ALAN M. SCHAN EL
NATIONAL PRESIDENT
777 N. MERIDIAN STREET
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46204
April 7, 1976
Mr. Vernon A. Walters
Lieutenant General
USA Deputy Director
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, D.C. 20505
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I am delighted that you have accepted my invitation to speak
at our National Convention in Seattle, Washington in August.
It will make no different if you decide to retire from your
present position before our National Convention. I know the
delegates to the Convention will be just as interested in
what you will have to say.
I would appreciate it very much if you would send a biography,
a glossy black and white picture and, if possible, a suggested
introduction to me at your convenience.
As the time draws near, our National Headquarters will send you
housing information along with any other information that you
might find of interest.
Once again, thank you for accepting.
Sincerely,
. Alan M. Schanel
ional President
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26 March 1976
Mrs. Alan M. Schanel
National President
American Legion Auxiliary
777 N. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
ycutive Registry
Many thanks for your kind letter and words concerning my
talk in Boston, Virginia. I do indeed recall your invitation to be
a speaker at your National Convention in Seattle and I would be
most honored to talk to the delegates of the American :Legion
A.uxilia ry.
s possible that I may retire before that date and you may
want someone who will be in active government service at that
time. I will understand this fully. If, however, you would wish
me to speak under those conditions, I would be honored to do so.
Please feel quite free to make the decision that seems best to you.
With every good wish,
Faithfully
Vernon A, Walters
Lieutenant General, USA
Deputy Director
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AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
NATIONAL HEADOUARTERS
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46204
March 22, 1976
Sincerely,
MRS. ALAN M. SCHANEL
NATIONAL PRESIDENT
777 N. MERIDIAN STREET
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46204
Lt. General Vernon A. Walters
Deputy Director
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, D.C. 20505
Dear Lt. General Walters:
It was such a pleasure and honor for me to be among The American
Legion group and to hear your inspiring talk given at the Freedom
Studies Center in Boston, Virginia this past January.
If you will recall, I extended an invitation to you to be a guest
speaker at our National Convention in Seattle, Washington. I
would be so pleased if you would accept this invitation to be our
keynote speaker at the Opening Session,on Monday, August 23, 1976.
I know what a tremendous impact and inspiration you could. make on
our 1500 delegates who will be representing the one million members
of the American Legion Auxiliary.
We will be pleased to reimburse you for travel expenses and any other
expenses incurred while attending our National Convention. If you
have any questions, please feel free to contact meat your earliest
convenience. I shall be waiting eagerly for your reply.
Mrs. Alan M. Schanel
National President
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