STAFF APPROVALS FOR DR. KISSINGER

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: Library of Congress
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): LOC-HAK-448-3-20-9
• Release Decision: RIFLIM
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 8
• Document Creation Date: January 11, 2017
• Document Release Date: February 25, 2010
• Sequence Number: 20
• Publication Date: July 23, 1970
• Content Type: MEMO

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MEMORANDUM
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
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MEMORANDUM FOR MR. KISSINGER
FROM: Jeanne W. Dav
SUBJECT: Staff Approvals for Dr. Kissinger
I enclose (Tab A) a list of correspondence approved in your
name by members of the staff and processed through the
Secretariat for the period June 12 through July 12. Copies
are being held by David Young if you wish to see them.
ON-FILE NSC RELEASE
INSTRUCTIONS APPLY
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1. Telegram from President Valasco of Peru Expressing Thanks for Aid
Forwarded to the President a translation of the message from the
President of Peru expressing thanks for US aid following the
Peruvian earthquake. (Haig, #10928)
Memorandum to Haldeman Regardii g Contemplated New Information
and Communications Center.
Signed a memorandum giving the proposed construction schedule of
the new center (since deferred by Presidential decision). (Haig,
#10709)
3. Assignment of Certain Administrative Signing Authority to Jeanne
W. Davis
Approved delegation of certain authorities to Jeanne W. Davis on the
departure of Bill Watts. (Haig, #11425)
4. Progress Report (June 10) on SALT Together with Comments from
Secretary Laird
.Sent the President a status report on SALT and attached a letter from
Secretary Laird giving his view on negotiating strategy. (Haig, #11002)
5. John Whitaker's Request for Evaluation of Presidential Initiative in
International Earth Resources Program.
Advised Whitaker the proposal had merit and should be developed prior
to the President's UN anniversary speech. (Haig, #10689)
6. Thank-you note to General Mark. Clark for Serving ap Presidential
Representative at Funeral Services for General Anders.
Signed a memorandum to the President recommending signature of
letter to General Clark. (Haig, #10904)
7. Acknowledgement of Public Mail on the Middle East
Approved a non-substantive reply to be signed by Hal Saunders in response
to letters addressed to you on.the Middle East. (Haig, #11081)
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Transmittal to Congress of the President's Annual Report on the
International Educational and Cultural Exchange Program.
Approved transmittal of the report as required by Congress. (Haig,
#10259)
9. AEC Chairman Seaborg's Report on Scientific Progress in Africa.
On behalf of the President acknowledged receipt of Seaborg's report
on Africa. (Haig, #6733).
10. Authority to Conduct an International Aeronautical Exposition.
Informed Ken Cole there was no objection to delegating authority to
DOT to conduct an International Aeronautical Exposition. (Haig,
#10861)
11. Acknowledgement of Public Mail on the Proposed Seabeds Convention.
Acknowledged letters to the President on the Seabeds issue from
Edward Wenk, Clark Eichelberger, and W. Herbert Hunt. (Haig,
#10840/10890/10931)
12. Letter to the President on Replacement of US on Troops in SEA.
Approved a low-key reply f or Timmons' signature responding to
Congressman Pucinski's proposal that we not replace troops leaving
SEA under normal rotation. (#10720, Haig)
13. Presidential Statement for July 4 Festival at Rebild, Denmark.
Approved a cable transmitting a statement to be read by Ambassador
Dudley on July 4 at Rebild, Denmark. (Haig, #11214)
14. Letter from Robert E. Walters on Geopolitical Im2lications of US
Policies.
Sent a brief, non-committal acknowledgement to Walters. (Haig, #10870)
15. Senator Ralph Smith Re uestin Material to Rebut John Gardner on
Cambodia
Recommended to Timmons that he advise Senator Smith that the
Administration position is set forth in the President's speeches of
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April 30 and June 3 and that it would be better to stand on their
statements rather than engage in a debate with Gardner. (Haig,
#10825)
16. Telegram from President of Peru Expressing Thanks for Assistance.
Forwarded to the President a translation of the telegram from
President Velasco of Peru. (Haig, #11259)
17. State Information Memorandum on OAS General Assembly.
Forwarded to the President a memorandum transmitting and summarizing
Secretary Roger's report on the OAS General Assembly. (Haig, #11256)
18. Report on the Italian Local and Regional Elections.
Forwarded to the President a memorandum analyzing the results of the
Italian local elections and attaching a report on the same subject from
Secretary Rogers. (Haig, #11050)
19. FIAB Fact-Finding Mission to SEA
Approved a memorandum to State, Defense and CIA asking those
agencies to provide support for the FIAB mission. (Haig, #11272)
20. SNIE on "Chinese Reaction to Possible Developments in Indochina. "
Approved a letter to Director. Helms asking for comments on certain
questions raised by this SNIE. (Haig, #10788)
21. Establishment of Working Group on Attendance of Heads of State at
UNGA
Sent the Secretary of State a memorandum asking that a working group
be established to coordinate planning for visits to the US by foreign
leaders during the UN anniversary celebration. (Haig, #11268)
22. Secretary Rogers' Report on Africa
Forwarded to the President Secretary Roger's report on the response to
US policy initiatives in Africa. (Haig, # 10748)
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23. Senate Bill on US-USSR Political Exchange Program
Recommended to Ken BeLieu that the Administration not press
Congress to act on this bill. (#10771, Haig)
24. Appointment with the President for Fanfani of Italy
Endorsed a recommendation from Secretary Rogers that the President
receive Fanfani. (Lord, #11249)
25. Declassification of President Johnson's Letter Appointing a Standby
Director of the Wartime Office of Censorship
Informed Ehrlichman there was no objection from the standpoint of
national security to declassify President Johnson's letter.
26. Revision of Persian Gulf Study
Asked the Chairman of the Under Secretaries Committee to have the
study updated and to prepare a supplementary paper describing the
principal elements of US presence in the Persian Gulf in FY 71 and 72
and their budgetary impacts. (Haig, #11218)
27. Letter of Thanks to CIA Director for Computer Support
Sent, a letter thanking Director Helms for CIA's support in setting
up our automated document identification system. (Haig, #11239)
28. Letter from Arch Booth of US Chamber of Commerce on US Business
Interests in Okinawa
Acknowledted Booth's letter to the President and advised him that the
US Chamber of Commerce proposals had been given serious considera-
tion in preparing US negotiating positions on Cinawa.
29. Talking Points for the President's Meeting with Fanfani
Approved. the talking points and forwarded them to the President.
(Haig, #11353)
30. Congressional Mail on Draft Deferments for Podiatry Students
Sent to 19 Members of Congress replies advising them that the Selective
Service regulation had been amended to provide for deferments of
podiatry students. (Haig, #11309)
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31. Letter from Mr. Robert Murphy on Development of Substitute for
Rhodesian Petalite
Acknowledged Mr. Murphy's letter and expressed satisfaction that
Corning Glass had developed a substitute for petalite. (Haig, #10977)
32. USIA Director Shakespeare's Referral of Study on Viet Cong Terror
Thanked Mr. Shakespeare for sending the study prepared by Douglas
Pike of the US Mission in Saigon.
33. Appointment of Mr. Frederick Ehrman as US National Chairman for
UN Day 1970
Forwarded a memorandum to the President recommending he appoint
Mr. Ehrman Chairman of the UN Day 1970 program. (Haig, #11312)
34. Presidential Message for UN Anniversary Celebration in San Francisco
Approved the message for Ambassador Yost to read at the ceremonies
in San Francisco. (Haig, #11391)
35. Death of Major Perry, Attache in Amman
Forwarded a Defense memorandum to the President recommending he
sign a letter of condolence to Major Perry's widow. (Haig, #11043)
36. DuBridge Report Entitled "Protecting the World Environment in the
Light of Population Increases"
Approved on behalf of the President certain of Dr. DuBridge's recom-
mendations and issued a memorandum of implementing instructions to
appropriate agencies.
37. Congressman Wyatt's Note on Shipment of Chemical Munitions to Oregon
Acknowledged Congressman Wyatt's note and advised him that Oregon
is no longer being considered as a storage site. (Haig, #10491)
38. Two Letters to the President from U Thant
Approved for the President's signature a single acknowledgment for
U Thant's letters accepting the President's dinner invitation and
expressing appreciation for. US accession to the Convention on Privileges
and Immunities. (Haig, #11031/9421)
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39. Letter Urging Strategic Arms Limitation Agreement
Acknowledged a letter from Mrs. Janet Grossman, Chairman
of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom.
(Haig, #11487)
40. Letter on Economic Polio from Mr. Schroeder Boulton
Acknowledged a critical letter from Mr. Boulton, a New York
Stock Broker on US economic policy. (Haig, #11490)
41. Establishment of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal.
Advised John Campbell of your concurrence in Secretary Laird's
recommendation to establish the medal. (Haig, #10826)
42. Memorandum from Bill Safire on Proposed NYT Article on
Secret Vietnam Peace Initiatives
Advised Safire you did not favor such an article at the time.
(Haig, #10742)
43. Letter of Support for President's Cambodian Policy from
French Senator
Acknowledged with Thanks on behalf of the President a letter of
support on Cambodia from Senatro Georges Portuam. (Haig
#11462)
44. Letter from Marina and Larr Finkelstein on Cambodia.
Acknowledged. (Haig, #130)
45. Letter to the President Proposing a Secretary of Peace
Acknowledged a letter from Chancellor Cheadle of the University
of California at Santa Barbara. (Haig, #10947)
45. Letter from President Lleras on Coffee Polic
Approved a reply ,over the President's signature expressing the
hope that the US and Colombia can cooperate in the Coffee Council
to insure coffee price stability at reasonable levels. (Haig, #10993)
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46. Status Report on Movement of Chemical Munitions from Okinawa
Forwarded a memorandum to the President transmitting General
Hughes' report and noting that you had asked Secretary Laird to
provide an assessment of proposed legislation to restrict reloca-
tion of the chemical munitions. (Haig, #11554)
47. Letter Proposing a Presidential Commission on Peace
Acknowledged a letter from Heinz Rollman, a former Republician
Congressional candidates. (Haig, #41)
48. Senator Jordan's Referral Constituent Letter on MIRV's
Sent Timmons material for reply to Senator Jordan. (Haig, #10883)
49. Possible Appointment of Governor Ferre of Puerto Rico to Board
of Inter-American Social Development Institute
Informed Flemming of possible problems in appointing Governor
Ferre to the ISDI Board. (Haig #218)
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