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September 4, 1974
Mr. V. F. Neuhaus
P. 0. Box 72
Mission, Texas 78572
Dear Doc:
Thanks for sending me Kika's telegram and thanks
for sending me that wonderfully warm letter. Have no
concern on the airplane deal. I am delighted to know
that I can hitch a ride from time to time.
Barbara and I were both thrilled to read that we
would be welcome back down there in the valley. You
better be careful - me might just accept.
The Vice Presidential speculation was heady wine,
but I must confess there has been a kind of a letdown
feeling; but the new President is doing a fantastic
job. There's been a noticeable change in mood. The
economic problems remain enormous - overwhelmingly so -
but the mood and attitude has changed so much for the
better.
All is well with the Bushes. We were flattered to
be considered for such a high office and I'm sure the
future will be tremendously challenging.
Warmest personal regards in which Bar joins me.
Love to Gertrude.
Yours very truly,
George Bush
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house of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
August 14, 1974
Mr V F Neuhaus
P O Box 72
Mission, Texas 78572
Dear Mr Neuhaus
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see the attached.
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Capt. Charles M. Neidelman, NSNR (Ret.)
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Long Beach, California 90802
Dear Capt. Neidelman:
Thanks for your gracious letter of the 16th.
Your kind remarks concerning my leadership
ability are deeply appreciated and, of course,
I am very flattered by your warm expression
of support for me for the office of the Vice
President.
These are important times for our party and our
nation. No matter whom the President picks, I
hope Americans can unite behind this new Admini-
stration.
With many thanks and kindest regards, I am
Yours very truly,
George Bush
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Mr. George Bush, Chairman
Republican National Committee
Herry
310 First Street, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20003
Dear Mr Bush:
Thank you for the reply to my letter
of the 6th together with your press releases of 8th 9th
/ consider your leadership in
the highest esteem and do hope many Republicans
will follow your leadership and take appropriate
steps to half future harassement of our
former President Nixon, which now appears to
be taking rootin various forms.
/ am praying for your selection
as the next Vice. President of these United States
of America.
Good Luck
Respectfully
August 19, 1974
Mrs. Raymond F. Musty
Box 172
Center Point, Texas 78010
Dear Mrs. Musty:
Thank you so much for your gracious letter of the
14th. It is a pleasure to hear from you, and I deeply
appreciate your very kind remarks concerning my
work over the years.
I share your concern, and your hopes, regarding
President Nixon.
Let me say that your expression of support for me
for the office of Vice President is indeed flattering.
These are important times for our party and our nation.
No matter whom the President picks, I hope Americans
can unite behind this new Administration.
With many thanks and kindest regards, I am
Yours very truly,
George Bush
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MOP national chairman years AUG
Mr. Aenge Bresh
19 1974
need sin
yours ago my medard and I had The
pleasure of meeting your at w dinner in
your honor at the oil Bluebornet Have
in Kerwillo, Texas, I felt at the lima
that you had great potential and trust
the our new president will also seeie
and new The grod aenee To pelect you he
his view President Our country mede
men such as you have pro wan yourself
to he
my main concern at the momore
is to beg that you try to grew est any
further persicution of the Xixone.
There are millions of isa that free that
the has had enonga and are still
lay al to him use also que that the
only mistake he made who not
having a bonfine of Capes and 8 apers
or a Rad drowning of same in The
Potoman-
2 feel that Mr. ford coold be
the loyal nixonites if The whole thing
apr to get smich more cooperation from
were dropped might here and now The
country is sick of are The Watergates
etc. If it keyse up will soon be in
to The prefarious achemes of ther Democrats
and although I Think it would be a
just reprisal I dont in and to see in
happen because 4 Think it would
only do woree things to The country
Thanks for listining
Jacia Wasternet pincerely mosly
Mrs. Raymond mosty
Box #192
Center Point,
Sexas 78010
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August 20, 1974
Mr. Philip Nicolaides, President
Nicolaides & Associates, Inc.
7540 LBJ Freeway, Suite 924
Dallas, Texas 75240
Dear Mr. Nicolaides:
In the absence of Chairman Bush, who is presently out of
the city, I am taking the liberty of acknowledging your
letters to him of the 14th and 15th.
The Chairman will deeply appreciate your expression
of support for him in the selection of a Vice President.
Thanking you on behalf of Mr. Bush, and with kindest
regards, I am
Yours very truly,
Jane Kenny (Miss)
Secretary to the Chairman
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AUG 19 1974
NICOLAIDES & ASSOCIATES
INCORPORATED
Advertising and Public Relations Counselors
PHILIP NICOLAIDES
President
August 15, 1974
Mr. George Bush, Chairman
Repbulican National Committee
310 First Street, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20003
Dear George:
I enclose a copy of Felix McKnight's excellent editorial
in yesterday's Dallas Times Herald.
I have telegrammed President Ford strongly urging him to
select you as his Vice President.
Warmest regards,
Cordially,
this
PN/nb
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Heria All
7540 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 924
DALLAS, TEXAS 75240
214 233-1886
FELIX R. MCKNIGHT
DALLAS TIMES
HERALD AUGl4
1974
Ford and Bush
I
T JUST HAS a good, clear ring -
Now, to get George Bush alongside
President Gerald R. Ford and Vice
able experience of serving as the na-
would complete a tandem to rebuild
President George Bush.
tion's ambassador to the United Na-
the national confidence and dispel the
It means a neighborly President, off
tions. He served ably in the House and
uncertainty, the fears and the concerns
to a decisive start, and a man just
was generally acclaimed as one of its
that have beset us for too long.
turned fifty who has tested intelligence
brightest young members before he
and judgment, courage, charm and a
NO OLD FACES cut strictly from
chose to run for the U.S. Senate.
track record built upon candor and
political ambition will excite too many
He commands Republican party ad-
honesty.
Americans at this point.
miration because he has accepted ev-
No time in American political histo-
President Ford will be pushed hard
ery assignment and performed ably
ry has SO urgently demanded a com-
these next few days on his selection
and forthrightly. No man has had a
plete shift in signals; an utter and ab-
for the vice presidency. The pressures
tougher assignment than trying to keep
rupt change in tactics and personali-
are coming from all directions.
the party afloat during the miseries of
ties.
Most pointedly, at the moment.
Watergate. But he stood above it all
from an Eastern press that has turned
and kept punching.
PRESIDENT FORD'S firm taking of
on the heat for Nelson Rockefeller. The
the reins in five brief days gives him
Washington Post and New York Times
THE DEMOCRATS respected the
bi-partisan support not seen since the
have made back-door approaches in
manner in which he captained a dam-
first days of Dwight D. Eisenhower.
news stories to indicate that Rockefeller
aged ship. And perhaps that is why 10
The people like this man. The Con-
has congressional hierarchy support.
Texas Democratic congressmen have
Such as, quoting Sen. Barry Gold-
signed a strong petition urging Presi-
gress is openly ready to work with
him.
dent Ford to select him as his vice
water as saying Rockefeller "would be
president.
Honeymoons of new Presidents and
acceptable" to him. But, actually, Sen.
a temporarily adoring Congress run to
Goldwater in much stronger terms, has
Confirmation of Bush - personally
endorsed Bush.
and politically pure - would come
varying lengths of time. The lovers
quickly from a House and Senate that
spat usually come after a few weeks
IF THE SELECTION had been
acknowledge his abilities and his moral
- particularly in election years. But
made Monday there were heavy indica-
fibre.
this union appears to have extraordi-
tions that President Ford was leaning
And it would save the nation from
nary strength because Mr. Ford is one
toward Bush-the tall and learned
more acrimony and allow the govern-
oi their own - a fellow who plowed
Texan who provides the perfect politi-
mental functions to proceed in fresh
his own ground and gained respect on
cal, geographical and philosophical
and imperative directions.
both sides of the aisle because of hon-
balance for Mr. Ford.
(Felix McKnight is vice chairman
esty and conviction.
George Bush has had the invalu-
of The Times Herald Printing Co.)
NICOLAIDES & ASSOCIATES
INCORPORATED
Advertising and Public Relations Counselors
PHILIP NICOLAIDES
President
August 14, 1974
MR. George Bush, Chairman
Republican National Committee
310 First Street, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20003
Dear George:
I thought you might be interested in the enclosed article
on the Farah Company, one of our clients with a very special
problem
Cordially,
P.S. 1 hope The next time \ write
you it will be as
Vice President of the
PN/mb
United Stain!
Encl.
7540 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 924
DALLAS, TEXAS 75240
214 233-1886
HOW
THE UNION
BEAT
WILLIE FARAH
The Clothing Workers clobbered him in
the press during that boycott of Farah slacks.
But Willie may have the last laugh.
by Deborah De Witt Malley
164 FORTUNE August 1974
Stanley Tretick
According to a compilation released not long ago, the
ion and nonunion shops. And the company's fringe bene-
leading percentage gainer on the New York Stock Ex-
fits were in many cases superior to those provided in
change during the first half of 1974 was Farah Manu-
union contracts. Farah workers had hospitalization cov-
facturing Co., the producer of men's slacks: the com-
erage, profit-sharing and pension plans, subsidized hot
pany's stock was up by 148 percent. The appearance of
lunches, free bus transportation to and from work, and
this item in the financial pages must have startled many
turkeys at Thanksgiving. Paternalism is still a large part
readers, to whom any good news at all about Farah would
of labor relations in West Texas.
seem quite out of character. It is true, however, that the
The turnover rate among Farah workers suggested a
good news was not unalloyed. The large percentage gain
basic satisfaction with company policies. In the U.S.
was from a rather depressed base-the closing quote in
apparel industry as a whole, some 80 percent of the work
1973 was 3½. In 1971, Farah had sold as high as 491/4.
force leaves every year. Farah's turnover has generally
For a considerable span of time, the news about Farah
been far lower; the company says that in some years the
was mostly bad news about labor relations. A long strike
figure has been as low as 20 percent. The labor market
and boycott organized by the Amalgamated Clothing
for semiskilled workers in El Paso is tight enough SO that
Workers of America had devastating effects on the com-
a dissatisfied. sewing-machine operator, say, can easily
pany in 1972-74. The strike and boycott were widely pub-
find another job. If she stays at Farah, she can't be too
licized, and the great bulk of the publicity was disastrous
dissatisfied.
for Farah. A fair number of newspaper readers-not to
In any case, the Amalgamated Clothing Workers had
mention slacks buyers-became used to thinking of the
never made much of an inroad at Farah. Lacking enough
company's management as stubborn and reactionary, and
support to call for company-wide or even plant-wide elec-
Farah's workers as underpaid, exploited, and hungering
tions, the union had resorted to a technique of going after
for the benefits of unionism. The workers, predominantly
small units within the company, and even on this scale
unskilled Chicanos, were often compared to the migrant
its success was minimal. The A.C.W.A. eventually did
farm workers led by Cesar Chavez in California; and
win an election among 440 cutters, spreaders, and mark-
many of the same liberal impulses that had led thousands
ers at one of Farah's El Paso plants in 1970, but it later
of consumers to keep grapes and lettuce off their tables
lost an election among 377 machinists. It should be
worked powerfully to keep Farah slacks off their legs.
added that unionism in general is not very strong in
With one exception, these popular notions about the
Texas: the union shop is outlawed in the state, and only
conflict were caricatures of reality. Farah's 10,000 work-
about 13 percent of the nonfarm labor force belong to
ers certainly had some grievances, but the evidence sug-
unions (versus 27 percent in the U.S. as a whole).
gests forcibly that they were not being exploited. What's
more, they did not in general act as though they were
A man of fierce prides
being exploited.
With all these advantages, how did Farah manage to
That one exception was an important one, however:
lose to the union? The reasons begin with the personality
the company's management-or, what comes to the same
and management style of Willie Farah himself.
thing, President Willie Farah-does tend to be stubborn.
William Farah, fifty-five, is an institution in El Paso.
It seems fair to say that the company had a serious man-
He is a hometown boy. Everyone, even employees and
agement failure in the last few years. It also seems fair
his own children, calls him Willie. He is a man of fierce
to link the failure to that one characteristic.
prides and loyalties. Farah is proud of his Lebanese her-
itage. He is proud of the American system that enabled
And turkeys at Thanksgiving
his immigrant parents to be so successful. And he is proud
When the union began its efforts to organize the com-
of the family business.
pany in 1969, Farah Manufacturing had just about every-
There is no doubt about Farah's being a family com-
thing going for it. The company, with sales of $118
pany. Willie dropped out of college at eighteen to help
million that year, was financially strong and solidly profit-
his mother and older brother run the company after his
able. It was earning 18 percent on its invested capital.
father's death. It is a source of great satisfaction to him
In FORTUNE'S rankings of the 1,000 largest industrials,
now that the family is continuing in the business. His two
Farah was thirty-eighth in earnings-per-share growth
older sons, James (twenty-seven) and Kenneth (twenty-
during the prior decade (its growth rate had been a spec-
four), have gone to work for the company.
tacular 29.13 percent).
Farah Manufacturing went public in 1967, but the fam-
Farah, which is based in El Paso, has one of the best
ily is still very much in control. Willie himself owns 10
physical plants in the industry. Its facilities are spacious,
percent of the outstanding shares, now worth about $4.5
clean, well lighted, air-conditioned, and efficiently run.
million. He controls another 18 percent as executor of
It is true that apparel wages are generally low, but in El
his brother's estate. Including his mother, who retired as
Paso there is not much difference between the pay at un-
a director just five years ago, the family controls 41 per-
Research associate: Beth Bogie
cent of the outstanding shares.
FORTUNE August 1974 165
When Willie Farah isn't absorbed in company business,
that the company discriminated against Mexican na-
he's apt to be airborne; he is, in fact, a nut about flying.
tionals. Willie fought the charge, arguing that the law
On most weekends, he manages to get behind the controls
did not prohibit discrimination based on citizenship. Last
of one of the two eight-seaters he owns jointly with a
fall the Supreme Court ruled in the company's favor.
friend. The eight-seaters have not been his only aeronau-
As all of this suggests, Willie Farah is a man of strong
tical equipment. He used to fly a Douglas A-26 bomber;
opinions. People get along best with him when they do
and recently he bought an old Douglas A-20 bomber, just
things his way. George Kozmetsky, who is dean of the
like one he flew in the European theater during World
Graduate School of Business Administration at the Uni-
War II. This plane is not airworthy, but Willie is rebuild-
versity of Texas at Austin, and who is also a Farah di-
ing it and hopes it will be used in a movie about General
rector, acknowledges that "Willie sometimes comes out
MacArthur to be filmed next year.
sounding like a benevolent dictator."
By all accounts, Willie is a mechanical genius. Prac-
Willie's inflexibility is a theme of many conversations
tically every machine in the Farah plants has been built
about him. Something is right-or it's wrong. As the
or adapted to his specifications, and Willie is proud of
case was put by Abie Mowad, a former Farah employee
who now works for Levi Strauss (his title is Western
Regional Manager, Jeans Division) : "Willie has no gray
area, and that makes it hard for him to compromise."
"The Farah workers came
His personality is reflected in the company's rather
to the union as their only defense
unusual management style. Although executive dress is
against the constant coercion,
informal-shirtsleeves and Farah slacks are prescribed
-the atmosphere is heavy and there is little sense of
harassment and intimidation
team spirit. Willie insists that his top-level people wear
practiced by the Farah Co."
battery-operated receivers SO that they can always be
reached; the receivers have a twenty-five-mile range.
A Clothing Workers bulletin
One rebellious executive has refused to wear the annoy-
ing beeper. He says that the refusal "almost caused a
revolution," but that Willie finally gave in.
"The plain simple fact of
the matter is that the
The bad news about knits
majority of Farah employees
Before the great boycott began, the worst business set-
do not want a union."
back suffered by Farah Manufacturing had to do with
the knit revolution, which hit men's pants in 1970. The
Farah quarterly report
company was late getting into knits-and the reason was
Willie's stubborn belief that they'd never sell, because
they snagged: He feared that going into knits could cost
the company its reputation for quality. "We didn't want
his mechanical innovations. But along with the pride in
to lose our trade by having one bad product," he says.
his machinery go some dark fears about being copied.
The foot-dragging on knits cost the company a lot. In
Willie severely limits access to the plants, and to the
1971, when it finally made the switch to knits, Farah
machine shop in particular. And he won't patent his
was stuck with orders for some $27 million of woven
machines because he is convinced that the company's
goods. Willie could have canceled many of these orders
major competitors-Haggar and Levi Strauss-would
and let his suppliers take a bath; instead, he insisted on
look at the patents and somehow contrive to steal the
accepting delivery-and letting Farah Manufacturing
ideas behind them.
take the bath. Sales were off by 5 percent in 1972 and
A "Buy American" policy prevails in Farah's personal
earnings nose-dived. The company lost $8 million that
and business dealings. Several years ago, when he was
year, with practically all the loss related to a $20-million
having a new house built for his family, he specified in
inventory write-down.
the construction contract that no foreign materials were
It was against the background of these dispiriting
to be used in it. And a tennis partner recalls a terrible
events that the strike began. Despite its many advan-
row when he once showed up innocently equipped with
tages, Farah was in some ways quite unprepared for a
a can of balls manufactured in England.
contest. Those turkeys at Thanksgiving were not ac-
Willie made it a policy for many years to hire only
companied by anything that could be called a personnel
American citizens. Some 95 percent of Farah's em-
policy. There was no employees' handbook, no internal
ployees have Spanish surnames; there is obviously no
newspaper, no written description of job classifications,
question of discrimination against Mexican-Americans.
pay scales, raise policies, or maternity leaves. There was
But Farah was hit by a suit several years ago charging
no established procedure for dealing with employees'
166 FORTUNE August 1974
grievances; and it seems clear that, in deciding who got
determined that the Farah Co. will not succeed in destróy-
fired and who got promoted, the company was often
ing the best hope of Mexican-Americans to improve their
arbitrary. Top Farah executives, including Willie him-
working conditions and their lives."
self, liked to say that any employee could talk to them
The theme had a considerable appeal for many ideal-
about anything, anytime. But these declarations were
istic Americans, most of whom made a mental link
increasingly unrealistic: Willie was busy running the
between Farah's employees and those migrant farm work-
business.
ers. For many church groups, particularly Roman Cath-
The contest had actually begun with a 1969 effort by the
olics, the Farah struggle became a kind of moral crusade.
Clothing Workers to organize the apparel industry in El
It didn't seem to matter that Farah's employees, unlike
Paso. The thirty-five or so clothing manufacturers in that
Chavez's followers, are covered by federal labor laws
city employ about 20,000 workers, and before the Farah
guaranteeing them the right to vote themselves a union.
settlement, only about 1,500 were covered by union con-
A nationwide Citizens Committee for Justice for Farah
tracts. Most of these worked at Billy the Kid, the only
Workers, headed by Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wiscon-
large pants manufacturer in El Paso that was completely
sin, ran full-page newspaper ads that said: "To many of
under contract. Of the four Levi Strauss plants in town,
only one was unionized.
Many of the particulars are in controversy, but it is at
least clear that Farah overreacted to the organizing drive.
"The internal affairs of
Willie took the view that any workers who joined the un-
business become the concern of
ion were in effect knifing an old friend in the back. The
religious leadership when
company instituted strict new work procedures that made
it hard for organizers to gain access to some employees.
violations of social justice and
And eventually, a number of union supporters were
human dignity are at stake."
fired. The Clothing Workers responded to the firings by
filing a series of unfair-labor-practice charges against
Cardinal Medeiros of Boston
Farah. (Many, though not all, of these charges were ul-
timately upheld by the National Labor Relations Board.)
The company retaliated by filing unfair-labor-practice
"The church that gave us
charges of its own against the union.
the index of forbidden books
has now given us the
The union was surprised
index of forbidden pants."
The conflict abruptly intensified in May, 1972. The fir-
ing of six more union supporters at a Farah plant in San
Philip Nicolaides, Farah p.r. man
Antonio sparked a walkout of 500 workers. It is not clear
that these employees were indicating their support of
the union; they just seem to have been protesting against
company harassment. Within two weeks, in any case,
us, 'Mexican-American' or 'Chicano' instinctively trig-
another 1,500 Farah employees had joined the 500 on
gers thoughts of the lettuce boycott and the oppressed
the picket lines.
condition of farm workers. At Farah the issues are not
The union was as surprised as Farah. One union official
only decent wages and working conditions. The issues
was convinced at the time that the protest would last a
are human decency: the rights of American citizens to
couple of days and then die out. The A.C.W.A. was cer-
overcome the prejudice and repression that keep them
tainly not geared up to wage a long strike against Farah.
vulnerable to exploitation."
Furthermore, there was no reason to believe that support
During most of the time the boycott was on, Farah
of the union went much beyond the 20 percent of workers
made no serious attempt to talk back. Willie Farah's in-
who were out. Still, the ball was now in the union's court
stinctive feeling was that he would only demean the com-
-it couldn't just ignore those pickets.
pany, and himself. by trying to counter this extreme
The union's first move was, in retrospect, a brilliant
rhetoric. He ordinarily refused to let any photographers
one. It made the Farah dispute into a national media
inside the plants. Just about the only pictures ever pub-
event. Claiming that a "climate of fear" was preventing
lished of Farah's operations were exterior shots: news-
Farah workers from exercising their right to organize,
paper readers saw what looked like a half-mile-long
the union called for a national boycott of Farah pants.
white fortress, surrounded by a chain-link fence topped
The call was not accompanied by any demand for a com-
with barbed wire.
pany-wide election, which the Clothing Workers would
Willie Farah was furious at having pickets march out-
surely have lost. Instead, the union hammered hard at the
side the gates, and he made the mistake of trying to do
Chicano theme. A typical broadside proclaimed: "We are
something about it. The company requested an injunction
continued page 238
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The Union and Willie Farah continued from page 167
back convinced that the dispute should be confined to
Farah and the A.C.W.A. His store continued carrying
against the pickets, claiming that they violated a Texas
Farah slacks. But he did make a couple of concessions to
mass-picketing law requiring demonstrators to march at
boycott pressure: the store cut back its advertising of the
least fifty feet apart. The injunction led to the arrest of
Farah line, and it stocked Haggar pants for the first time.
more than 700 strikers, who were then forced to post a
It was clear early in 1973 that the company's sales were
$400 bond. It is not entirely clear that Willie or the com-
slipping badly. Sales for the fiscal quarter ending January
pany had anything to do with this extraordinary sum-
31 were down 17 percent from the year-earlier quarter,
normally, the bail for a misdemeanor in El Paso is about
and the company was just barely in the black. The slip-
$25-but the publicity was devastating. Soon afterward,
page continued during the spring and summer. An esti-
furthermore, a federal court declared the mass-picketing
mate prepared for a board of directors meeting that fall
law unconstitutional.
indicated that sales for the fiscal year (ending October
Things got even worse when the NLRB issued a com-
31) would be off by some $30 million.
plaint about Farah's use of unmuzzled German shepherd
guard dogs. Although the company insisted that the dogs
The outside directors speak up
were used to protect property, and that they were kept
In this grim situation, three outside members of the
on leashes behind the fences, the NLRB charged that their
board began to assert themselves. The three: Kozmetsky,
real function was to threaten and intimidate employees
Charles Leavell (the head of an El Paso construction
engaged in peaceful picketing. Once again, the company
company), and Tom Frost Jr. (chairman of the Frost
had come out seeming brutal and insensitive.
National Bank in San Antonio). They insisted that the
company close its four out-of-town plants. Willie hates
The day 175,000 pickets marched
laying off workers, and having to discharge 1,500 just a
Getting the boycott organized on a national basis
few weeks before the Christmas holidays must have been
proved to be relatively easy for the union. The critical
a special blow. But he acceded to the directors' demands.
requirement was television coverage, and this seemed to
In addition, the outside directors were now telling Wil-
come almost automatically once the Chicano theme had
lie that he had to find a way to get the dispute settled. Wall
been established. In addition, mass picketing is a "nat-
Street was distressed by the long decline in Farah's stock,
ural" for TV news coverage-a fact that makes it easier
and it appears that some of the directors were getting
to get out the pickets.
calls reflecting that feeling. DeWitt Peterkin Jr., the vice
Mass picketing began in New York in August, 1972,
chairman of Morgan Guaranty, at which Farah has a line
with hundreds of demonstrators congregated in front of
of credit, mentioned to Leavell his fears about the com-
Abraham & Straus, a major Farah outlet. Picketing be-
pany's ability to hold out. Sullivan and Cromwell, Farah's
came so intense in the New York area that some retailers
legal counsel in New York, weighed in with an expression
there decided to quit advertising Farah slacks, although
of concern about the company's future.
most continued to carry them.
Long after the public-relations battle was lost, the
Willie Farah made'the mistake of assuming that sup-
company was still struggling to get some high-powered
port for the strike and boycott was primarily political
public-relations assistance. It had hired the Carl Byoir
and that it would dissipate after the presidential elec-
agency in 1972. Late in 1973, it took on Philip Nicolaides,
tions. Instead it got stronger. The A.C.W.A. proclaimed
an aggressive p.r. man of strong conservative instincts
December 11, 1972, "Don't Buy Farah Day," and some
(he had managed James Buckley's successful campaign
175,000 pickets in many different cities, representing
for the U.S. Senate in 1970). Then Farah turned around
many different unions, marched outside stores that were
and hired Frederick Dutton, a Washington attorney who
still carrying Farah pants.
is a close friend of the Kennedys, and who was an adviser
In some cities, scarcely a pair of Farah pants remained.
to George McGovern in 1972. This arrangement naturally
Unions in Pittsburgh put so much heat on local retailers
led outsiders to conclude that the company was trying to
that by June, 1973, all the major department stores in
buy itself some liberal support.
town had removed Farah slacks from their shelves. A
Dutton himself says that his job was merely analytical
spokesman for Joseph Horne & Co., the last holdout in
-he was to formulate alternatives for Farah. "I was not
town, says that "we were just left in an untenable
asked to call off the politicians. I did not speak out on
position."
the basis of my liberal credentials." However, Gordon
Only a few retailers refused to knuckle under. Sibley's
Foster, vice president for administration at Farah, had
in Rochester-a stronghold of the Clothing Workers-
a different view of Dutton's role. "He was hired because
filed suit against the union, alleging that the picketing
he knew his way around Washington, and they have such
was unlawful. Randall Copeland, head of Strawbridge &
a mysterious way of working up there."
Clothier in Philadelphia, decided to go to El Paso to see
But by the end of 1973, there was little that Dutton or
for himself what the fight was all about. Copeland came
anyone else could do to help Farah win the contest it was
continued page 240
238 FORTUNE August 1974
in. Sometime early this year, it seems clear, Willie rec-
pay exactly the same wages and provide the same fringe
onciled himself to the idea of settling. Unfortunately,
benefits as the one plant under contract. If pressed, the
settling presented some problems too. The A.C.W.A.
A.C.W.A. will admit that organizing El Paso will be
wouldn't call off the boycott until it had Farah under con-
no easy task.
tract. And the union still didn't represent the majority
The ultimate irony of the long Farah strike is that its
of the workers. Even after two years of struggle, it didn't
only beneficiary is apt to be-the company. The boycott
feel confident enough to call for a company-wide repre-
and strike will leave Farah Manufacturing a far better-
sentation election.
run operation than it was two years ago. The process of
bargaining gave the company a sophistication it never
Getting the loyalists to join
had before. In the view of Director Charles Leavell, the
The solution to this knotty problem has never been
struggle with the union "could be the best thing that ever
elaborated by the company, but it is not hard to figure
happened to the company."
out what happened. In exchange for an end to the boycott,
The boycott did cut into Farah's sales. But in a sense,
and an inexpensive settlement, Farah agreed to talk to
the slowdown was opportune. The $20-million inventory
its workers-to persuade its loyal supporters that the
debacle in 1972 had already made it clear that some dras-
company would have to close its doors if the boycott
tic management changes were needed. The company could
wasn't called off soon. Which meant, of course, that those
no longer run on Willie Farah's instincts alone.
loyal supporters should join the union.
Kozmetsky, at least, felt this strongly, and Willie him-
By the end of February, the union was in a position
self appears to have agreed. Under his leadership, the
to tell the NLRB that it had signed up a majority of
company's management used those long months when
Farah workers; by then, in fact, it had two-thirds of
business was slow to get itself reorganized. Sophisticated
them. The Clothing Workers thereupon set up a commit-
inventory controls have been instituted. Fabric purchases
tee to "negotiate" a contract that was, in substance,
are being coordinated with sales. And sales forecasting
already settled.
is now being done on a monthly basis.
Under the contract, which runs for three years, Farah
employees get increases of at least 80 cents an hour. But
"You're that guy Farah"
the minimum-wage law passed this year would by itself
Furthermore, that avalanche of bad publicity had one
have required a 60-cent raise for the lowest-paid work-
good effect: it forced the company to come out of its shell.
ers. For workers who had spent nearly two years on a
Farah had always concentrated its marketing efforts
picket line, the union's contribution could not have
on retailers rather than consumers. But now that the
seemed like much.
company has had some exposure on national television,
The workers did get some marginal improvement in
Willie wants to stay "visible." He was just about ecstatic
fringe benefits. For the first time, hospitalization insur-
recently, in describing to a reporter a visit to New York.
ance covers maternity benefits. In the second year of the
"I knew we had it made when I got into a cab. The cabbie
contract, a female employee will be eligible for up to nine
said, 'I know you. You're that guy Farah. You make
weeks' pay for pregnancy-related disabilities, and in the
pants, don't you?' Ted Houghton, who is Farah's vice
third year, up to eighteen weeks. And a grievance com-
president in charge of marketing, says that "Farah has
mittee has been set up to settle disputes.
become a household word." Houghton thinks most con-
Still, many Farah employees feel that they were sold
sumers remember the name and the product involved in
out. There is a lot of grumbling, both among strikers
a dispute but quickly forget what the dispute was about.
who feel that they didn't get enough to compensate for
The company has also been helped by a good deal of
the lost wages, and among nonstrikers who feel that their
sympathy for it among retailers, many of whom resent
loyalty to the company was misplaced.
the union pressure they were subjected to. The company
It's clear that the workers didn't benefit on balance
did lose some shelf space to Haggar and Levi, but most
from the strike. Did anyone? On the surface, it appears
store officials think Farah won't have much trouble re-
that the A.C.W.A. did benefit. It has about 5,500 new
capturing its market share.
members. But it spent $4.5 million to get them. With dues
A new line of shirt jackets is also going to help. Farah
at $3 a month, it would take a quarter century for the
wanted to make a splash when the boycott ended, and
union to recover the sum that it had spent organizing
the jackets are selling so fast that the company is hard
the Farah workers.
pressed to keep up with demand. The El Paso plants are
Presumably, the union hopes that getting Farah under
already back in full production and both of the San
contract will make it easier to organize the other clothing
Antonio plants have also started producing again.
manufacturers in town. But the union's chances don't
Willie Farah's goal these days is to turn his company
look too good there. The richest "market" for the Cloth-
into a billion-dollar operation. That will obviously take
ing Workers in El Paso is Levi Strauss, and everyone in
a lot of time and a lot of doing, but Willie doesn't give up
town knows that the company's three unorganized plants
easily. He's a stubborn man.
END
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4119 Montrose, #116
Houston, Texas 77006
Dear Jo:
Thanks for the clipping and your note. Bar and I are hoping the
suspense will end soon. Regardless of whom the President nominates,
it's good to have the support of so many from all across the
country.
Yours very truly,
George Bush
GB:GJ
Bush Apparently
Man to Beat For
V-P Nomination
BY NORMAN BAXTER
governors and national com-
Chronicle Washington Bureau
mittee members were fun-
Washington - George Bush
neled through the GOP nation-
of Houston has apparently be-
al committee.
come the man to beat for the
They were not disclosed but
vice-presidential nomination.
it was apparent that there
was nothing in them to dis-
This was the report today in
courage the Bush people.
Congress and the executive
Both the committee mem-
branch as President Ford re-
bers and the governors are
ceived recommendations from
expected to be wellsprings of
Republicans across the nation
support for Bush because he
as to whom he should nomi-
has worked closely with them
nate to fill the post he vacated
over the past two years.
last week.
GOP Senate Leader Hugh
Bush, who has been serving
Scott of Pennsylvania, who
as chairman of the Republi-
has been supporting Rockefel-
can National Committee since
ler, tried Tuesday to slow
1972, continued to pick up sup-
what appeared to be gathering
port from members of Con-
momentum for Bush by pub-
gress, including Sen. John
licly cautioning Ford not to
Tower, R-Tex., who had previ-
rush the decision on a vice-
ously shied away from endors-
president.
ing his fellow Texan.
Scott's View
Ford h a di solicited the
However, Scott has also said
recommendations
from
that Bush would be a good
Republican
congressmen,
nominee.
governors and members of the
One Bush aide complained
party's national committee.
that a rumor had been floated
About 150 representatives
on the floor of the House that
made sealed suggestions and
Bush had withdrawn from the
many of those willing to dis-
race. They inferred that oppo-
cuss their recommendations
nents were trying to shoot
said that Bush was on their
down the front-runner.
lists.
But Rep. Alan Steelman, R-
For the past six days, since
Dallas, who has been actively
Ford assumed the presidency,
soliciting support for Bush in
Bush has been on the lists of
the House, contended that the
persons associated with the
"withdrawal rumor" was
various factions of the Repub-
actually a practical j e
lican party.
played on him by another
Bush has not always been
Bush supporter, Rep. Mendel
the first choice, but has been
Davis, D-S.C.
regularly mentioned as a sec-
Three Republican represen-
ond choice or been ranked
tatives who entered the House
third.
with Bush in 1967, William
Ford had said he would
Steiger of Wisconsin, Jerry
make h is vice-presidential
Pettis of California and John
nomination to Congress by
Hammerschmidt of Arkansas,
Sunday. However, his press
were also working the floor
secretary, Jerry terHorst, said
for the Texan.
today that the decision may
Bush served in Congress as
be delayed because of the
a Houston representative until
time the President has had to
1970 when he made an unsuc-
spend on the situation in Cy-
cessful race for the Senate
prus.
against Lloyd Bentsen.
Other vice-presidential
Old campaign buttons from
possibilities which are still
that contest with Bush's name
being mentioned include Cali-
on them are being used by
fornia Gov. Ronald Reagan,
some congressmen to promote
former New York Gov. Nelson
Bush for the vice-presidency.
Rockefeller and Sens. Howard
Baker of Tennessee and Barry
Goldwater of Arizona.
Galena Park's
However, Goldwater h a S
said that at 65 he considers
School Budget
himself too old for the vice-
presidency and that his first
The Galena Park school
choice is Bush.
board has adopted a $12.3-mil-
Tower said that "from the
lion budget for 1974-75, or
standpoint of most of the
$440,000 larger than the 1973-74
objective criteria that have
one.
been submitted and discussed
The budget will not require
with the President, George
a tax increase.
Bush pretty well fits the bill."
The board Monday night
The two names that Tower
also established a bilingual
said he hears mentioned the
education program to serve
most n W are Bush and
first-graders not proficient in
Rockefeller.
English. Required by state
Tower also said that "being
law, the program will advance
everybody's second choice is
one grade each year up to the
sometimes a pretty good posi-
sixth grade.
tion to be in."
The district has about 840
The strategy of Bush sup-
Mexican-American students
porters in the House and else-
where has been to solicit
Prisoner Is Found
second-choice recommenda-
Dead in County Jail
tions for Bush when they can-
not get a first-choice commit-
A Harris County jail prison
ment.
er died in his cell today,
Support for Rockefeller,
apparently of natural causes,
Reagan, Goldwater, Baker
sheriff's deputies said.
and others is both regional
The prisoner, Brownie
and factional, the Bush people
Thrift, 42, a laborer, address
believe. They hope to show to
unknown, had been arrested
Ford that enthusiasm for
Saturday on a charge of driv-
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September 3, 1974
Mr. George L. Ohrstrom
540 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10022
Dear George:
Tom Devine told me of your efforts on my behalf regard-
ing the Vice Presidential slot and I just wanted you to know
that it was deeply appreciated.
I was honored to be considered for the post and now that
President Ford has made his selection, I hope all Americans
will unite behind the new Administration. Nelson Rockefeller
will be an excellent Vice President.
Thanks again for your vote of confidence. It meant a
great deal.
Sincerely,
George Bush
THIS IS ONE OF THE LADIES THAT WORKED WITH MRS. BUSH
ON THE SLIDE PROJECT (OF WASHINGTON'S HISTORIC SIGHTS)
IN HOUSTON.
August 22, 1974
Dear Jeanne and Joe:
Thank you so much for your thoughtful
telegram -- I'm very flattered.
It was an honor to be considered for the
job, and now that the President has settled
the matter I'm hoping all Americans can
unite behind this new Administration.
These are certainly important times for
our Party and our nation!
Bar joins me in warmest regards. and
thanks.
Sincerely,
George Bush
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From the Desk of Jo Olney
To the President of the United States
Gerald Ford
This is a sad sad day for America, my
heart goes out to Richard Nizson and
his family. Now as has already been
said, we must pick up the pieces and
surge ahead. I would like to suggest
for your Vice President 1- George
Bush and 2- Ronald Reagan. Our hopes
and prayers are with you.
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August 26, 1974
Dear Mrs. O'Connor:
Thank you so much for your gracious letter
of the 17th. I'm very flattered.
It was a tremendous honor to be considered
for the Vice Presidency, and now that the
matter is settled, I hope all Americans can
unite behind this new Administration.
With warmest regards and best wishes, I am
Respectfully,
George Bush
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By DONALD R. LARRABEE
of contacting the local board of
Patriot Ledger Washington Bureau
selectmen to get the grass cut
WASHINGTON - Rep. James
and the hedges trimmed at the
A. Burke, D-Milton, is betting
old Bush homestead.
on a "hometown boy" as Presi-
Bush, a former ambassador to
dent Gerald Ford's choice for
the United Nations and former
vice president.
Texas congressman, grew up in
Although Burke is not likely
Massachusetts and moved to
to be consulted by Ford, the
Connecticut with his parents,
congressman said one of his
Mr. and Mrs. F. Prescott Bush.
"favorites" has to be George
His late father was a Con-
Herbert Walker Bush, the
necticut senator for many
Republican national chairman,
years.
who was born at 173 Adams St.,
Burke said he doesn't intend
Milton.
to slight three other Massachu-
'Around The Corner'
setts men who might be tagged
by Ford - Sen. Edward Brooke,
"That's just around the cor-
former Atty. Gen. Elliot
ner from my home on Brook
Richardson and Gov. Francis
Hill Road, a five-minute walk,"
Sargent.
Burke told a group of colleagues
"But if it's going to be a
in the House lobby yesterday.
"Everybody thinks Bush is a
Republican," said Burke, "one
Texan."
of my favorites has to be Bush.
He is fair-minded, decent and
The Milton Democrat, tongue
he has good roots. He was born
in cheek, said he was thinking
in my home town."
NATIONS-
MRS.MA.FRIEL O'CONNOR
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Mrs. Marie M. Oser
7010 Lacy Hill Drive
Houston, Texas 77036
Dear Marie:
I got your little note and just wanted you to
know that I was very grateful.
Give my best to George and thank you so much for
those kind words.
Things are sure hectic as I dictate this - un-
believably so.
Yours very truly,
George Bush
GB/hc
USTON. TEXAS 77036
10 LACY HILL DRIVE
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Marie M. Oser
DAY CARE AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF AMERICA
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SECURITY FEDERAL NOTES
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August 30, 1974
H. E. Dr. Carlos Ortiz De Rozas
Permanent Mission of Argentina
to the United Nations
300 East 42nd Street, 18th Floor
New York, New York 10017
Dear Carlos:
My secretary told me of your thoughtful invita-
tion to dinner on October 3. Barbara and I are so
sorry that a previous commitment in Indiana prevents
us from joining you. Please know how much we appre-
ciate your kind remembrance and I hope it's not too
long before we have a chance for a good visit. Until
then warm regards.
Sincerely,
George Bush
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August 19, 1974
Mrs. Kathryn E. Nowak
513 Point Road
Marion, Massachusetts 02738
Dear Mrs. Nowak:
Thank you so much for your gracious letter of the
13th. It is a pleasure to hear from you, and I
deeply appreciate your kind remarks concerning
my work over the years -- you are indeed most
complimentary. Certainly, I am deeply flattered
that you've written President Ford recommending
me for the office of Vice President.
These are important times for our party and our
nation. No matter whom the President picks, I
hope Americans can unite behind this new Admini-
stration.
With many thanks and kindest regards, I am
Yours very truly,
George Bush
gv
July
August 73, 1974
terry
Hon. George Bush
Rep. National Com
You may be deceived if you trust too much,
Wash., D.C.
but you will live in torment
if you do not trust enough.
Dear Mr. Bush -
Frank Crane
Just wrote a note to Pres. Ford saying J hoped
he'd pick you for Vice President - for 7 feel so
sure you'd be a good one. you have done a fine
job at United Nations - in Congress - and as our
national Committee Chairman (under awesome circumstances)
so my pray rs are with you. It was nice seeing you
interviewed on ABC last night.
Hearing the names of Richardson and Brooke
mentioned, J must confess, almost nauseated me -
and would have the same affect on the hundreds of
Republicans in THJS STATE who were delegates to
the Republican Pre-Primary Convention. Their hatred
of President Nixon, we will never forget and with
Brooke he still rams the dagger in.
J was a staunch supporter of Pres. Nixon -
and shall NEVER FORGET ALL THE WONDERFUL THINGS HE
DJD TO TRY TO BRING ABOUT PEACE In THJS WORLD - getting
our POW'S home - and the thousands of men out of
Vietnam safely. so J SHALL NEVER STICK A DAGGER on
HJS MEMORY, even though my heart was shattered when
"the truth was out". Our Standard Times newspaper
here called to ask if they could come with photographer
and reporter to watch as J listened to the Pres.
farewell speech! J couldn't believe a responsible
paper would ask such - so 7 checked the call with
the editor who has always been kind to me - and printed
almost hundreds of my letters to editor - many which
supported our President Nixon. He said JT WAS TRUE.
THAT PAPER WILL no LONGER BE IN my HOME AGAIN. They
did find a candidate - another woman who loved the
Pres. and his family - and she was pictured on front
page of their paper the next day beside her TU -
LOOKING VERY STUPID! The paper USED TO BE A TAFT
CONSERVATIVE PAPER - but now headlines Carl Rowan's
column and hateful cartoons against nixon.
J shall peek at it to see if it improves - but
not patronize it, though it is the oncy PAPER FOR
ALL THE AREA INCLUDING CAPE COD. J won the Freedom's
Foundation Award in 1972 from a letter printed in
it! It supported Pres. Nixon on his Vietnam policy.
How 7 hope Pres. Ford doesn't pick Rockefellr
or even Goldwater (though T organized 200 women for
Goldwater down here when he ran) - as J want FORD
In THE WHITE HOUSE In 1976
God willing.
As much as 7 was upset about all this - it
does make OUR REPUBLICAN CHANCES MUCH BETTER In
NOVEMBER ACC OVER THE COUNTRY, J feel. Especially
if Pr so Ford stimulates it - as he has been doing
so splendidly as U.P. Maybe we'll have the pleasure
of hearing you here in Mass. soon. you originally
came from here and had an illustrious Dad they tell
me. My ancestors date back to Mayflower - and several
fought at Lexinaton - so J hope and pray MASSACHUSETTS
WILL GET BACK TO A MORE RESPONSIBLE REPUBLICANTSM
HERE soon.. then we'll have those independent voters
MRS. C. NOWAK
513 POINT RD.
MARION, MASS.
back!
yes, OUR CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT DOES WORK
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even in a terrible crisis. THAT restores my sadness
a lot. J played GOD BLESS AMERICA at Mass on
Sunday - and (as always) AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL as the
people left the 8:30 service!
Sincerely -
Vice Chm Rep. Town Com, Marion Kathryn Ellis Yowak
Avide to State Committeewoman Cape-Plumouth-Tslands
mb Lower Cape (and Upper Cape) Repub. Woman's Club
P Pres Catholic Woman's Club - Marion
mb Ecumenical Council of Marion
Regent Ft Phoenix Chapter DAR, New Bedford
Past Americanism Chairman Massachusetts DAR (197176 74)
me Bicentennial Com Marion (selectman's appointee)
P Pres Am Leg Aux., Wareham
Fayors limited
campaign gifts
To the Editor of The Standard-Times:
Maybe the Republican party would be a
bit encouraged to hear that this writer,
who is vice chairman of the Marion
Republican Town Committee and a
staunch supporter of President Nixon
(who has, according to the Constitution,
committed no impeachable offense)
received in the past few weeks the follow-
ing letters:
1. A very flowery note from Sen.
Muskie asking for funds for Sen. Tom
Eagleton.
2. A pretentious invitation to the
Oyster Harbors Club from "Friends of
Robert H. Quinn" - cost $100.
3. A letter asking for funds for Gov.
George Wallace.
Being of very limited income, my only
political donation direct (outside of the
work and time I contribute gratis to my
party) was $1 to George Bush at
Republican National Committee head-
quarters. If every Republican reading
this, does the same, we'd need no 18 pages
of Congressional Record to tell us what
the campaign reform bill No. 3044 con-
tained.
This $1 from each Democrat to his party
also applies - for I'm a firm believer in
the two-party system!
MRS. C. JOSEPH NOWAK
Marion
August 15, 9974
The Honorable Ancher Nelsen, M.C.
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C.
Dear Ancher:
Just a quick note to thank you for sharing
with me that beautiful letter you wrote to Presi-
dent Ford. It had just exactly the right touch.
Barbara and I are both deeply indebted to you for
this. I don't know what he 11 decide, but, in
any event, I will always feel grateful for the kind
words that have come my way - none more touching
than your letter, I might add.
Best regards,
George Bush
GB/hc
AUG 4 1974
august 12,1974
dear m President better stated July
your post and my appreciation of the
First my congralutations to you on
way you have proceeded with your
awesome assignment.
Thank a letter from John Rhodes
which asks for suggestions as to
via president
In serve previous opportunity for
making such a recommer dation
I advanced one name only, the
man 2 named became President
Inow have a name that I
would like to advance, Des Bush,
He has Eastern roots, Texas residence,
Congressional experience, u.n survice.
In addition he has more emportantly
the right attitude, Calmness, quiet
firmess extremely intelligent and
Charisma which would make him
a favoute on Colleye Campus as well
as main studi
Mrs Bush is 9 most delightfulperson
nearing 4 perfect team.
The people want, the Ford team
they would like a back slop team
the Bush team-
Sincerely
August 23, 1974
The Hon. Christopher Phillips
National Council for US-China Trade
1156 - 15 Street, N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20036
Dear Chris:
I just want you to know how much I appreciated
your call on the Vice Presidential matter. I was
honored to be considered for that slot and doubly
honored by the many friends across the country who,
like you, were in my corner.
The matter is now settled, and I hope that all
Americans will unite behind this new Administration.
I think we all will see brighter days ahead.
Warm regards,
George Bush
GB/hc/hc
AE
Chris
Hor. Christopher
Phillips
National Couriel
for U.S. China
H 17th St, N.W.
1156-15th 11.
Trade
DC 20036
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August 14, 1974
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Dear Barbs and Julio:
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August 21, 1974
Mrs. Millicent Pillow
917 Silverstone Drive
St. Charles, Missouri 63301
Dear Mrs. Pillow:
I was glad to read your comments about the new
President. The feelings of regret and compassion
we feel about the former President would be ill
expresed if we did not continue our support of the
ideals he spent his political career working for.
Your expression of support for me for the office
of Vice President is deeply appreciated. It was
an honor to be considered, and now that the
President has settled the matter, I hope all
Americans can unite behind this new Administra-
tion. These are important times for our Party
and our nation!
With many thanks and kindest regards, I am
Yours very truly,
George Bush
gv
917 Silverstone Drive
St. Charles, Missouri 63301
VP post
August 14, 1974
AUG 20 1974
Mr. George Bush
310 First Street Southwest
Washington D.C.
Dear Mr. Bush,
In a letter I received from you written on
June 5, 1974, You said you certainly wouldn't
feel comfortable if you were on the opposite
side from me in a cause. Well, we are still
on the same side, and I hope Mr. Ford nonimates
you to be Vice President for this country. I
also wish to add that if there were time I
would even campaign for you or jump on your
bandwagon or whatever to sway the President's
thinking in your favor.
I understand that you and Mr. Rockerfeller are
his two top choices, if you can still believe
the news media, and as I really don't know
anything about either of you except that
the latter is a billionare, and I always
felt very uncomfortable and very distrustful
of very rich people, I hope you are it, if
you want to accept the honor.
I believe in President Ford as I did in
President Nixon, and I shall trust and
respect his decision in the matter.
Good luck in whatever you do.
I remain the PRESIDENT'S FRIEND,
Millicent Pillow
State Milliant Pillow President
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There was no need for you
So have dropped me a line neverther
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It was a standing joke among
22-8-74.
journalists covering the campaign that
What's
Rocky was an amnesiac. Somehow.
what he told the blacks was the exact
INTERNATIONAL
opposite of what he had just told the
Puerto Ricans, the Jews got a different
story from the Irish and the Italians
were warned that they shouldn't believe
those nasty stories in the media.
wrong
Perhaps all this might be regarded as
standard political activity in the pre-
Watergate era and, in many ways, it
will certainly continue at State
local level despite all that has hap-
pened.
with
But at the national level Ford needed
someone who was not a has-been,
someone younger than himself, someone
who would speak for the new suburbia
(the political power base of the '70s),
someone who would win the confidence
Rocky
of the media, and someone who could
help to win the South and West for the
Republicans in 1976. Rockefeller will do
none of these.
PRESIDENT FORD has made
THE MEDIA
his first major political error
Take the media. As Nixon and Agnew
by appointing Nelson Rockefeller
learned quickly, a vice-president can be
as his Vice-President. Whatever
a significant political force in dealing
with the media. But if handled in the
the initial response to Rockefeller
wrong way the media can become, as
by the media and the public, the
they did, a deadly enemy.
former New York governor is bad
Rockefeller starts off with the ad-
news for a president in Ford's
vantage of having opposed Nixon for
unusual position.
the presidency: he has glambr, an un-
mistakable sandpaper voice which
Rockefeller is the wrong man at the
comes over strongly on the electronic
wrong time. He is one of yesterday's
media, and he knows how to provide
men in American politics. Although he
copy for reporters.
is regarded as a liberal, which accounts
But he has a weakness. He is incapa-
for the welcome he is getting in some
ble of giving straight answers to um-
editorial columns, he is a politician in
barrassing questions, and he will not
the same tradition which led directly to
inspire trust. Already, at his very first
Watergate. He used his money to gain
press conference after nomination, he
victory over less-endowed opponents in
became irritated when asked about his
all of his gubernatorial elections.
personal wealth. There will be many
As a multi-millionaire he spent far
such occasions at future press confer-
more than he ever declared in adver-
ences.
tising, television appearances and
As the American media now have the
judicious provision of amenities for cer-
bit between their teeth, they will not be
tain key political figures scattered
put off too easily. They know that in
throughout the State of New York.
recent years vice-presidents have had a
These ranged all the way from Ita-
way of becoming president and they
lian-American ward bosses in New Jer-
will be rigorous in their treatment of
sey through hassidic rabbis to black
Rockefeller. He will not stand up well to
militants. Rocky won them all. And
that treatment over the next two
those who believe it' was only his fine
years.
set of teeth, or his gifted political skills,
Why, then, did Ford choose him?
will believe anything.
Perhaps there were personality reasons
Spending large sums of money in
which we can only guess at. But there
American political campaigns would
seem to have been two political factors:
hardly count as a disqualification, and in
the new President's desire to strengthen
his defence it must be admitted that
and unite the Republican Party behind
Rockefeller was so wealthy he never
him before the mid-term elections in
had to depend on large donations from
November; and, secondly, the Kissinger
vested interest groups as do many
connection.
American politicians.
Ford is a strong party man who
regards his support in Congress as vital.
CORRUPTION
If he and the Republicans want to re-
turn to the White House in 1976 they
But after four terms in office he was
must avoid a series defeat at the polls
the victim of another sort of corruption
in 1974. Even after Nixon's resignation
- the corruption of power. The
such a setback could still cocur.
wheeling and dealing that went on in
the governor's mansion at Albany, and
Rockefeller is a good campaigner: he
the constant cover-up and denials
does have polítical clout" in the north-
which flowed from the mansion, are
eastern States where anti-Nixon feeling
part of New York State's political folk-
has been strongest. And he is Dr and
Mrs Kissinger's old boss. But unless
lore.
Rockefeller changes dramatically, Ford
During the 1970 campaign against the
will yet rue the day.
Democrats' Arthur Goldberg, Rockefell-
er would regularly address a closed
group of ethnic supporters, make a
whole set of promises and then blandly
deny he had ever said anything when
the story leaked out.
August 15, 1974
Merry
Mr. Gerald R. Ford
President of the United States
Washington, C. C.
Dear Mr. President:
As a Black minority businessman, and a part of an even smaller minority
of Black Republicans, I find it incumbent upon me to ask you to care-
fully weigh the appointment of Vice President with all the wisdom,
honesty and integrity that you have exemplified.
I feel the names listed well identifies with your philosophy and
ability to bring the Nation back together: Senator Henry Bellmon of
Oklahoma; Senator Edward Brook / Mr. George Bush and Mr. Nelson Rocke-
feller.
Sincerely,
alongs L Ponder
A. L. Ponder
CO: Senator Henry Bellmon
Senator Edward Brook
Mr. George Bush
Mr. Nelson Rockefeller
August 19, 1974
Mr. Peter J. Page, President
Pennsylvania State Mayors' Association
2405 South Park Road, Bethel Pa
Bethel Park, Pennsylvania 15102
Dear Mayor Page:
Thank you for sending the copy of your mailgram to the President
on the selection of the Vice President. I am happy to be on
your list.
This is a very important matter, and I am sure the President will
give it serious deliberation before making his decision.
Yours very truly,
George Bush
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PRESIDENT
PENNSYLVANIA
TREASURER
MAYOR PETER J. PAGE
MAYOR JOHN KYLE
BETHEL PARK
MCKEES ROCKS
1ST VICE PRESIDENT
STATE MAYORS' ASSOCIATION
SECRETARY
MAYOR L. E. POWERS
MAYOR LOUIS R. BELL, JR.
WHITEHALL
CANONSBURG
2ND VICE PRESIDENT
MAYOR WM. J. TEPSIC
AUG 19 1974
SOLICITOR
JULES C. MELOGRANE ESQ.
BRENTWOOD
STATE OFFICE HEADQUARTER'S
2405 SOUTH PARK RD., BETHEL PARK, PENNSYLVANIA 15102
Area Code 412 / 833-4100
August 14, 1974
Mr. George Bush
Republican National Committee
310 First Street S. E.
Washington, D. C. 20003
Dear Mr. Bush,
We have attempted to reach you by telephone for
several days but have been unsuccessful in doing SO.
We have submitted your name to President Ford for
the office of Vice-President and we do believe you would
make a good one.
We are enclosing a copy of the mailogram that was
sent to President Ford.
Sincerely,
PJP;m1p
Geria
Peter Petu Page J. Page, President
Dear "mayor. Page
PENNSYLVANIA STATE MAYORS' ASSOCIATION LAW FIRM
OLIVER N. HORMELL ASSOCIATES
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August 19, 1974
Mr. Alonzo L. Ponder
5609 N. Terry
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111
Dear Mr. Ponder:
Thank you so much for the copy of your letter
to President Ford concerning the selection of
a Vice President. I note my name is included
in your list of recommendation to him -- needless
to say, I am very flattered.
These are important times for our party and our
nation. No matter whom the President picks, it
is my sincere hopp that Americans can unite be-
hind this new Administration.
With may thanks and kindest regards, Iam
Yours very trulyis
George Bush
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310 First Street, S. E.
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September 11, 1974
Mr. H.R. Peck, Jr.
Suite 520
Barclay Building
Bala-Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
19004
Dear Ray,
One of the nice things about all this was hearing
from old agquahtånces!
It was a real honor to be considered for the post.
Now that President Ford has made his selection
known, I hope everyone will get behind the new
Administration.
Thanks for your note. It was so good to hear from
you and I'm flattered by your comments.
Yours very truly,
George Bush
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SUITE 520
BARCLAY BUILDING
BALA-CYNWYD, PA. 19004
August 21, 1974
Mr. George Herbert Walker Bush, Chairman
National Republican Committee
Washington, D. C.
AUG 22 1974
Dear Poppy,
There has been so much talk about you as President
Ford's possible Vice President Designate, we are
sorry it did not work out.
We have seen very little of you in the last 25 years
but have kept up through our Andover classmates.
One of the last times was when you were playing baseball
for Yale against North Carolina State in Raleigh on your
spring training trip.
All of this was a long time ago, George, but we wish
to add our little bit to the thousands who wish you
continued success.
Sincerely yours,
Pay PayPech Pech
H. R. Peck, Jr.
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Mr. Tully Plesser
Cambridge Opinion Studies, Inc.
310 fith Avenue
New York, New York 10001
Dear Tully:
Just a quick note to tell you how much I appreciated that
thoughtful pline call. The matter is still alive, but I
have a funny feeling it's not going to work out. In any
event, thanks.
Warm regards,
George Bush
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The Hon. George S. Pillsbury
1320 Bracketts Point Road
Wayzata, Minn. 55391
Dear George:
Just a quick note to say thanks for the
letter to the President. It was a good one.
Love to Sal.
Nervously yours,
George Bush
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AUG14 1974
The Honorable Gerald Ford
President of the United States
The White House Office
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear President Ford:
Please accept our prayers and best wishes as our 38th President.
Your acceptance of this challenge has given Republicans in Minnesota
renewed hope and inspiration in our efforts for Republican Party
candidates.
As I wrote earlier, your visit in June was a "shot in the arm".
Now your accession to the Presidency and the actions you have taken
to date give us more hope than ever that we shall send to Washington
at least four Republican Congressmen and improve our performance in
the many state races.
Very wisely and characteristically you have asked for suggestions
for the Vice Presidency. Thus, I am enclosing an article that suggests
Governor Rockefeller would be a most welcome choice among Minnesota
Republicans. At the same time, you have my vote for George Bush and
Elliot Richardson. Both would serve as an inspiration to younger
generations to participate in government as Republicans and both have
experience that would assist you in your presidential responsibilities.
Sally joins me in our prayers for you and your family; and as you
suggested, we shall include the Nixons and all the others that have
suffered during this "nightmare".
Sincerely,
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Mr. Gregg Petersmeyer
Hudson Institute
Quaker Ridge Road
Croton-on-Hudson, N. Y. 10520
Dear Gregg!
Those warm supportive letters mean an awful
lot to me. I am dictating this prior to anything
having been decided. It looks like I am in the
finals, but I guess that really doesn't mean too
much. Whatever happens, though, I am pleased and
flattered by those kind letters and that personal
note of support.
Yours very truly,
George Bush
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POLICY RESEARCH
HUDSON INSTITUTE
IN THE in THE PUBLIC INTEREST
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August 13,1974
Dear Jane:
Please pass these on to
Mr. Bush. My fungers an
Crossed
Best to you,
Guys
61, QUAI D'ORSAY, PARIS 7eme, FRANCE
1-11-46 AKASAKA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN
POLICY RESEARCH
HUDSON INSTITUTE
INTHE in THE PUBLIC INTEREST
QUAKER RIDGE ROAD, CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. 10520
TELEX 137343
914 RO 2-0700
August 13, 1974
Dear Mr. Bush:
Good luch
yours sincerely,
Guys
61, QUAI D'ORSAY, PARIS 7eme, FRANCE
1-11-46 AKASAKA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN
POLICY RESEARCH
HUDSON INSTITUTE
i THE PUBLIC INTEREST
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13 August 1974
Mr. Bryce N. Harlow
Procter and Gamble
Manufacturing Company
Suite 1104
1801 K Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
Dear Mr. Harlow:
In spite of the circumstances, I hope you are well.
I have thought of you many times since I departed the
White House to work for Herman Kahn.
I would like to pass along one thought about the
Vice Presidency. The last two years have been hard on
politics and government. Inevitably this affects
attitudes of young people. Therefore, in my opinion
the national interest would be served by a Vice President
highly attractive to young Americans. For this, among
many reasons, my overwhelming hope is the nomination of
George Bush.
With best personal regards, and of course with the
hope of seeing you soon,
Yours sincerely,
s/
C. Gregg Petersmeyer
Professional Staff
CGP;jfs
61, QUAI D'ORSAY PARIS 7eme, FRANCE
1-11-46 AKASAKA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN
POLICY
HUDSON INSTITUTE
INTHE THE PUBLIC INTEREST
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914 RO 2-0700
13 August 1974
Mr. William Casselman
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Bill:
I thought a comment about the Vice Presidency might
be worthwhile.
The last two years have been hard on politics and
government. Inevitably this affects attitudes of young
people. Therefore, in my opinion the national interest
would be served by a Vice President highly attractive to
young Americans. For this, among many reasons, my over-
whelming hope is the nomination of George Bush.
Good luck to you and others on the President's staff.
With best personal regards,
Yours sincerely,
5/
C. Gregg Petersmeyer
Professional Staff
CGP;jfs
61. QUAI D'ORSAY, PARIS 7eme, FRANCE
1-11-46 AKASAKA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN
POLICY
HUDSON INSTITUTE
i THE PUBLIC INTEREST
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TELEX 137343
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13 August 1974
Mrs. Anne Armstrong
Counsellor to the President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mrs: Armstrong:
In spite of the circumstances, I hope you are well.
I was at the White House Thursday and Friday. While I
did not see you, I did think of you as I have for the
last several weeks.
I have a thought about the Vice Presidency which I
would like to pass along to you. The last two years have
been hard on politics and government. Inevitably this
affects attitudes of young people. Therefore, in my
opinion the national interest would be served by a Vice
President highly attractive to young Americans. For
this, among many reasons, my overwhelming hope is the
nomination of George Bush.
With best personal regards,
Yours sincerely,
s/
C. Gregg Petersmeyer
Professional Staff
CGP;jfs
61, QUAI D'ORSAY, PARIS 7eme, FRANCE
1-11-46 AKASAKA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN
POLICY
HUDSON INSTITUTE
THE PUBLIC INTEREST
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TELEX 137343
914 RO 2.0700
13 August 1974
Senator Hugh Scott
Room 260
Old Senate Office Building
Delaware and Constitution
Avenues
Washington, D.C.
Dear Senator Scott:
The last two years have been hard on politics and
government. Inevitably this affects attitudes of young
people. Therefore, in my opinion the national interest
would be served by a Vice President highly attractive to
young Americans. For this, among many reasons, my over-
whelming hope is the nomination of George Bush.
With best personal regards and with hope we may visit
before I depart for Oxford.
Yours sincerely,
s/
C. Gregg Petersmeyer
Professional Staff
CGP:jfs
61, QUAI D'ORSAY, PARIS 7eme, FRANCE
1-11-46 AKASAKA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN
POLICY
HUDSON INSTITUTE
i THE PUBLIC INTEREST
QUAKER RIDGE ROAD. CROTON ON HUDSON, N.Y. 10520
TELEX 137343
914 RO 2-0700
13 August 1974
Congressman John Rhodes
House Office Building
Washington, D.C.
Dear Congressman Rhodes:
The last two years have been hard on politics and
government. Inevitably this affects attitudes of young
people. Therefore, in my opinion the national interest
would be served by a Vice President highly attractive to
young Americans. For this, among many reasons, my over-
whelming hope is the nomination of George Bush.
With best personal regards,
Sincerely yours,
5/
C. Gregg Petersmeyer
Professional Staff
CGP:jfs
61, QUAI D'ORSAY, PARIS 7eme, FRANCE
1-11-46 AKASAKA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN
POLICY RESEARCH
HUDSON INSTITUTE
INTHE i THE PUBLIC INTEREST
QUAKER RIDGE ROAD, CROTON-ON-HUDSON, NY
914 RO 2-0700
13 August 1974
General Alexander M. Haig, Jr.
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear General Haig:
In spite of the circumstances, I enjoyed seeing you
Thursday night.
I would like to pass along one thought about the Vice
Presidency. The last two years have been hard on politics
and government. Inevitably this affects attitudes of young
people. Therefore, in my opinion the national interest
would be served by a Vice President highly attractive to
young Americans. For this, among many reasons, my over-
whelming hope is the nomination of George Bush.
With best personal regards,
Yours sincerely,
5/
C. Gregg Petersmeyer
Professional Staff
CGP/ebs
POLICY RESEARCH
HUDSON INSTITUTE
INTHE is THE PUBLIC INTEREST
QUAKER RIDGE ROAD, CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. 10520
TELEX 137343
914 RO 20700
13 August 1974
Mr. Robert T. Hartman
Counsellor to the President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Hartman:
The last two years have been hard on politics and
government. Inevitably this affects attitudes of
young people. Therefore, in my opinion the national
interest would be served by a Vice President highly
attractive to young Americans. For this, among many
reasons, my overwhelming hope is the nomination of
George Bush.
Yours sincerely,
5/
C. Gregg Petersmeyer
Professional Staff
CGP:jfs
61, QUAI D'ORSAY, PARIS 7eme, FRANCE
1-11-46 AKASAKA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN
POLICY RESEARCH
HUDSON INSTITUTE
in THE PUBLIC INTEREST
QUAKER RIDGE ROAD, CROTON ON HUDSON, N.Y. 10520
TELEX 137343
914 RO 2-0700
13 August 1974
Mr. Philip W. Buchen
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Buchen:
The last two years have been hard on politics and
government. Inevitably this affects attitudes of
young people. Therefore, in my opinion the national
interest would be served by a Vice President highly
attractive to young Americans. For this, among many
reasons, my overwhelming hope is the nomination of
George Bush.
Yours sincerely,
5/
C. Gregg Petersmeyer
Professional Staff
CGP:jfs
61, QUAI D'ORSAY, PARIS 7eme, FRANCE
1.11.46 AKASAKA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN
POLICY
HUDSON INSTITUTE
in THE PUBLIC INTEREST
QUAKER RIDGE ROAD. CROTON ON HUDSON, N.Y. 10520
TELEX 137343
914 RO 2-0700
13 August 1974
Mr. L. William Seidman
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Seidman:
The last two years have been hard on politics and
government. Inevitably this affects attitudes of
young people. Therefore, in my opinion the national
interest would be served by a Vice President highly
attractive to young Americans. For this, among many
reasons, my overwhelming hope is the nomination of
George Bush.
Yours sincerely,
5/
C. Gregg Petersmeyer
Professional Staff
CGP: jfs
61, QUAI D'ORSAY, PARIS 7eme, FRANCE
1.11.46 AKASAKA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO. JAPAN
POLICY
ADDRESS
HUDSON INSTITUTE
i THE PUBLIC INTEREST
QUAKER RIDGE ROAD, CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. 10520
TELEX 137343
914 RO 2-0700
13 August 1974
Mr. Richard T. Burress
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Burress:
The last two years have been hard on politics and
government. Inevitably this affects attitudes of
young people. Therefore, in my opinion the national
interest would be served by a Vice President highly
attractive to young Americans. For this, among many
reasons, my overwhelming hope is the nomination of
George Bush.
Yours sincerely,
5/
C. Gregg Petersmeyer
Professional Staff
CGP:jfs
61, QUAI D'ORSAY, PARIS 7eme, FRANCE
1-11-46 AKASAKA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO. JAPAN
POLICY
CHECK
HUDSON INSTITUTE
IN THE i THE PUBLIC INTEREST
QUAKER RIDGE ROAD, CROTON-ON HUDSON, N.Y. 10520
TELEX 137343
914 RO 2-0700
13 August 1974
Mr. John 0. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Marsh:
The last two years have been hard on politics and
government. Inevitably this affects attitudes of
young people. Therefore, in my opinion the national
interest would be served by a Vice President highly
attractive to young Americans. For this, among many
reasons, my overwhelming hope is the nomination of
George Bush.
Yours sincerely,
s/
C. Gregg Petersmeyer
Professional Staff
CGP:jfs
61, QUAI D'ORSAY, PARIS 7eme, FRANCE
1-11-46 AKASAKA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN
Miss Peggy Pierce
25 East 67th Street
New York, N. Y. 10021
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE
310 FIRST STREET, S. E., WASHINGTON, D. C.
20003
george BUSH
August 14, 1974
CHAIRMAN
Dear Peg:
Your note was great. Boy, I'm looking forward to those 47
minutes. Actually, I figured it and at 6% interest those 47
minutes really have grown to an hour and 23 minutes.
See you soon and thanks for that kind and thoughtful note.
Warm regards,
George Bush
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Mr. and Mrs. Ed Palm
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Fort Worth, Texas 76116
Dear Rita and Ed:
Thanks for your note, thanks for those two
telegrams, and thanks for going up to Maine where
you spread all that joy and goodwill around up there.
Gosh, my only regret is that I wasn't there with you:
We could have really "wrung out" the Fidelity or the
Rebel.
Bar is here now. Speculation is running high
on the VP, but I expect I once again will be a brides-
maid. Indany event, I had a marvelous visit with
President Ford yesterday - relaxed, informal, just the
two of us. He's your kind of guy.
Come back soon. Life seems a little brighter
when you are around here.
Warm regards,
George Bush
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VICE PRESIDENT FOR YOU AND OUR COUNTRY HIS EXPERIENCE AS COMGRESSI
AMBASSADOR TO THE UNITED NATIONS AND CHAIRMAN OF OUR PARTY WOULD
BE A VERY NELPFUL ASSIST TO YOUR ADMINISTRATION IT IS BECAUSE
OF GEORGE BUSH THAT MANY REPUBLICANS IN TEXAS ARE EVEN INVOLVED
IN POLITICS AT ALL HE REPRESENTS EVERYTHING THAT IS HONEST,
STRAIGHT FORWARD AND REFRESHING IN POLITICS. I ONLY WISH WE
HAD MORE IN POLITICS LIKE HIM WITH YOU AT THE NELM AND GEORGE
BUSK AS YOUR VICE PRESIDENT OUR PARTY VILL BE ABLE TO HOLD OUR
HEADS HIGH ONCE AGAIN. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU SINCERELY
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WE URGE YOUR APPOINTMENT OF GEORGE BUSH AS YOUR VICE PRESIDENTIA
LATIVE
SUCCESOR. HIS EXPERIENCE AND RECORD IN FORIEGN AFFAIRS AND LEGIS
MATTERS COMBINED WITH A SUPERB INTELLECT, WARMTH, HONESTY,
FORT HRIGHTEDNESS AND INNERDISCIPLINE MAKE HIM A MD ST NEEDED
MEMBER OF THE TEAM. YOURS TRULY
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Dear George,
We had so dain much for
at Kenne bunkport. Cutting through the
like we did in the "Fidelity"
waves really revred my engines up. How exciting.
I can't get over it. if you decide
to go on an ocean race let me
Know.
We had the real thing in Maine.
La first for me> and beautiful red
Clams lobsters. We met your cle lightful Mothe,
and took a swim and tea wish her
Saturday. Also met John and Preseoff and
Beth & Jody. /n summary, it was a
great, invited us. W. heel many with
visit and we are so nice glad chats you
Bar bara but she isn't quite as lonely
as you pretured. How could she be
with 30 relatives, Freddy, Neil, Debby,
Dorothy, tennis, golf ad infinatum. Gad
what a resort. Thanks so much for the good times.
Retirement Living with Dignity
NORMANDALE PLACE APARTMENTS
8713 NORMANDALE DRIVE SOUTH
FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76116
A/C 817-244-2665
Needless to say the Presidents announcemed for
yesterday cratered all support must
him locally. The feeling 13 he so
devastated. He IS so beleagured and
quickly before our whole party is
his situation is so hopeless it is
very and ours will be wish you in
depressing. He needs everyone's also prayers
what has to be such a distressing
for you. if ! can help let
time in any way don't hesitate to me
know.
Sincerely
En
August 16, 1974
Mr. Elbert Peters
1701 Jeanette Circle
Huntsville, Alabama 35805
Dear Elbert:
Rose showed me that great article in the paper. It's hard
to know what's going to happen on all of this, but I appreciate
your support more than I can tell.
Yours very truly,
George Bush
B.vw
from the desk of
ELBERT PETERS
1701 Jeametti Cride
qb. - fyr Hent' 35805 8/13/74 MN-
Rose:
I instigated this article
since I am very much
for mr. Bush and wanted
follos in this area to know
that he had strong support
in Alabama.
Elbert
1976 team being formed?
State Republicans want Bush as veep
committeeman Perry Hooper of
yet," Bennett said. "I'm thinking about
Ms. Sullivan said that she had
current position on the Republican
By Frank Morring Jr.,
Montgomery, have been asked to
it quite a bit, but I don't want to rush
already sent in a telegram calling for
National Committee as reasons for her
News staff writer
submit their preference for vice
into anything."
Bush's nomination. "I'm very strong
preference. "He was a good UN am-
president to the Republican National
Bennett said that most of the people
for George Bush," she said. "He's one
bassador and would enhance Ford's
Alabama Republicans apparently are
Committee by six p.m. today.
he has talked to indicated a preference
of the most sincere and honest people
foreign policy work, and he would tie
pushing for selection of GOP National
Contacted in Birmingham Monday
for Bush. "It seems to me that George
that I know." Ms. Sullivan said Bush
the national committee in with the
Chairman George Bush as the nation's
next vice president.
night, Bennett said that he was still
Bush is getting a lot of support around
has been a personal friend of her's since
White House," she said.
polling party members throughout the
the south. I've talked to a number of
1968.
Ms. Sullivan also said she thinks
Three Alabama Republican leaders,
state in an attempt to" discover their
people around the state and in nearby
The committeewoman from Selma
Bush's Texas origins would be an asset
state party chairman Dick Bennett of
states to try to get a consensus, and it
cited Bush's performance as am-
Greenville, nation committeewoman
preferences.
to the party in 1976. "Make no mistake
I have not made a firm decision on it
seems to be Bush's" he said.
bassador to the United Nations and his
Jean Sullivan of Selma and national
(See Page 2, Col. 1)
Huntsville News
Providing the Tennessee Valley with an independent editorial voice
VOL. XI NO. 193
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1974
HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA
10 CENTS
Republicans
(Continued from page 1)
about she said. "We're already
getting ready for the '76 elections, and
Bush and Ford would make a perfect
Contacted in Montgomery, Hooper
also indicated his support for Bush.
I'm very impressed with his
leadership," Hooper said. "I think he's
a very able chairman who has shown
outstanding leadership. He's young,
outstanding and he's gained wide ac-
ceptance in the party. I think he'll do a
Hooper called Bush "very in-
dependent," and added, "He's known
as Mr. Clean in Washington."
Wyley D. Ward, local Republican
chairman, said that his personal
preference for the vice presidential
post would be Barry Goldwater, but
called Bush a more logical choice.
"Goldwater might not fit in at the
White House," Ward said. "George
Bush is younger, relatively unknown,
and has a wider acceptance in the
south. In the current situation George
Bush would be the best choice for the
team."
great job.'
job."
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August 16, 1974
Mr. Vincent M. Panichi
24700 Chagrin Boulevard
Beachwood, Ohio 44122
Dear Mr. Panichi:
Phil Guarino showed me a copy of your letter
of August 14 to the President, and I just want you
to know that I am very grateful to you for those
kind words on my behalf.
Let me also express my thanks for the work you
are doing with the Republican Heritage Groups and
for your great support of the party.
Yours very truly,
George Bush
GB/hc/hc
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Republican National Committee
TO Tom Lias
FROM Phil
This man NR
the dean of
John Carrole
University in
cleveland, Ohio
VINCENT M. PANICHI
Certified Public Accountant
24700 CHAGRIN BLVD.
BEACHWOOD, OHIO 44122
(216) 831-0100
August 14, 1974
Mr. Gerald Ford, President
United States of America
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear President Ford:
Let me offer you my sincere best wishes and prayers for
a fruitful and productive term. I hope and trust that your
term will be extended into at least four more years.
I have been a registered Republican all my life and have
consistently supported the party. In more recent years, I have
worked with the Republican Heritage Groups under the National
Republican Committee. In an indirect way, I have become acquainted
with George Bush and believe that he is a man of great integrity.
He displays good judgment, yet has the drive and restraint necessary
to handle issues which are not popular.
In effect, I am suggesting that you consider George Bush as
our next Vice-President. In addition to his excellent qualifications,
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I strongly believe he will be acceptable tooboth parties.
Sincerely yours,
Vincent M. Panichi
Certified Public Accountant
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WE URGE YOU TO SELECT GEORGE BUSH FOR VICE PRESIDENT. WE HAVE ALWAYS
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ABOVE REPROACH, WITH IMPECCABLE CREDENTIALS, A LEADER OF PRESIDENTIAL
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Mrs. Hugh Petete
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Dear Mrs. Petete:
Thank you for letting me have your views on
the selection of the Vice President. This is a
very important matter and I am sure the President
will give it serious deliberation before making
his decision.
Thank you again for writing.
Yours very truly,
George Bush
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AUG 15 1974
Washington, D. C. 20500
SUBJECT a Vice President
DATE
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Dear Friends, we feel God's will has been
done this day. It seemed we could even
"hear the angels sighing relief. We are Democrats but very secure with the
thought that you will indeed be our President and lady too. Now please do not
select as your Vice President one of those older ones on the list. Get one
who is your age or younger. Someone vigorious nd vital that can take hold
and really be the help that will extend your own great efforts.
Our choice is of course GEORGE BUSH. He's
taken some knocks and known some defeats and yet has hung in there and worked
like a horse. AND HE HAD TIME TO LISTEN AND TO TRY TO HELP ME WITH MY INTEREST
even knowing I was a Democrat and the wife of a Precinct Chairman.
We have already confirmed you with our prayers. Since ely, Billie Petete
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August 14, 1974
Mrs. Vivian Weyerhaeuser Piasecki
10 Tunbridge Road
Haverford, Pennsylvania
Dear Mrs. Piasecki:
Thank you for your kind expression of support.
I'm very flattered.
These are important times for our party and our
nation. No matter whom the President picks, I hope
Americans can unite behind this new Administration.
Thanks again for your telegram.
Yours very truly,
George Bush
GB/kr
MRS. VIVIAN PIASECKI
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STRONGLY SUPPORT YOUR CANDIDACY FOR VICE PRESDIENT AS BEST HOPE
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August 19, 1974
Mr. Humberto Quinones, Jr.
General Manager
S.A.B.E.R., Inc.
953 S. W. 1st Street, Suite #2
Miami, Florida 33130
Dear Mr. Quinones:
Thank you for sending the copy of the telegram you sent to
President Ford on the selection of the Vice President. Regardless
of the President's choice, I am happy to have your good wishes
and warm support.
Very truly yours,
George Bush
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SABER, INC.
953 S. W. 1ST STREET
PHONES: 371-6664
SUITE #2
WORKING WITH SPANISH AMERICAN FOR SPANISH AMERICANS
371-6665
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33130
371-6666
AUG 19 1974
August 15, 1974.
Chairman George Busch
Republican National Committee
310 First Street, S.E.
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. Busch:
Enclosed is a copy of the telegram I sent to
President Ford, supporting your candidacy for
Vice-President of the United States.
I want to wish you the very best and I sincerely
hope that the next letter I write you I shall
address it to the White House.
Most cordially,
If Peeel
Humberto Quinones, Jr.
General Manager,
Herria
S.A.B.E.R., INC.
CC: Mrs. Lillian Giberga.
Washington, D.C.
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WE SUPPORT CHAIRMAN GEORGE BUCSH AS BEST CHOICE FOR THE VICE
) PRESIDENCY OF THE UNITED STATES BUCSH TIRELESS EFFORTS ON BEHALF
OF THE PARTY AND LOYALTY TO COUNTRY DESERVES OUR COMPLETE SUPPORT
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August 16, 1974
already ack,
Mr. George Bush, Chairman
Republican National Committee
Dwight D. Eisenhower Republican Center
310 First Street Southeast
Washington, D. C. 20003
Dear George:
Attached is a copy of a wire I sent to President Ford last
Saturday.
I have had a number of wires sent on your behalf from various
parts of the country which included members of our "party"
and the "industry".
I hope I will be attending your inauguration shortly!
Warmest regards, I am
Sincerely,
Joseph Jer R. Quinn
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JOSEPH R QUINN
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THIS MAILGRAM IS A CONFIRMATION COPY OF THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE:
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PRESIDENT GERALD R FORD
WHITE HOUSE DC 20500
STRONGLY URGE YOU SELECT OUR CAPABLE NATIONAL CHAIRMAN GEORGE BUSH
FOR THE OFFICE OF VICE PRESIDENT
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