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Scanned from the President's Daily Diary Collection (Box 72A) at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
THE WHITE HOUSE
OCTOBER 29, 1974
WASHINGTON, D.C.
TIME
DAY
7:15 a.m. TUESDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
7:15
The President had breakfast.
8:00
The President went to the Oval Office.
8:05
8:20
The President met with:
David A. Peterson, Chief, Central Intelligence
Agency/Office of Current Intelligence (CIA/OCI)
White House Support Staff
Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, Deputy Assistant for
National Security Affairs
8:30
8:42
The President met with his Assistant, Donald H. Rumsfeld.
9:12
9:30
The President met with:
Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor
Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary
10:50
10:57
The President met with:
Dixy Lee Ray, Chairman of the Atomic Energy
Commission (AEC)
Robert C. Seamans, Jr., Administrator-designate
of the Energy Research and Development Admini-
stration (ERDA)
William A. Anders, Commissioner of the AEC
Andrew E. Gibson, Administrator-designate of the
Federal Energy Administration (FEA)
William N. Walker, Consultant
10:57
The President went to the press briefing area.
10:57
11:32
The President participated in his fourth Press Conference.
Members of the press
11:32
The President returned to the Oval Office.
11:32
12:10
The President met with:
Charles E. Goodell, Chairman of the Presidential
Clemency Board
Philip W. Buchen, Counsel
John O. Marsh, Jr., Counsellor
12:15
12:35
The President participated in a meeting to discuss H.R.
14225, Amendments to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
and the Rando1ph-Sheppard Act of 1936 with:
Roy L. Ash, Director of the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) and Assistant for Management and
Budget
continued
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Page 1 of 6 Page(s).
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
THE WHITE HOUSE
OCTOBER 29, 1974
WASHINGTON, D.C.
TIME
DAY
12:15 p.m. TUESDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
continued
William E. Timmons, Assistant
Kenneth R. Cole, Jr., Executive Director of the
Domestic Council and Assistant for Domestic
Affairs
Frank C. Carlucci, Under Secretary of Health,
Education, and Welfare (HEW)
Robert E. Hampton, Chairman of the Civil Service
Commission
12:37
1:09
The President met to discuss national energy policy with:
Max M. Fisher, Chairman of the Jewish Agency for
Israel and Chairman of the Fisher New Center
Company, Detroit, Michigan
Rogers C.B. Morton, Secretary of the Interior
Michael Raoul-Duval, Associate Director for Natural
Resources, Domestic Council
1:14
1:40
The President met with Lt. Gen. Scowcroft.
1:40
1:45
The President met with Mr. Marsh.
1:45
2:00
The President met to discuss negotiations with the
Bituminous Coal Operators Association with:
Arnold Miller, President of the United Mine Workers
of America
William J. Usery, Jr., Director of the Federal
Mediation and Conciliation Service
Mr. Raoul-Duval
2:00
2:20
The President met with Mr. Rumsfeld.
2:28
?
R.
The President talked with Secretary Morton.
2:37
2:47
The President met with Mr. Rumsfeld.
2:51
The President went to the South Grounds of the White House.
2:52
3:00
The President flew by helicopter from the South Grounds to
Andrews AFB, Maryland. For a list of passengers, see
APPENDIX "A."
3:08
4:31
The President flew by the "Spirit of '76" from Andrews AFB
to Kent County Airport, Grand Rapids, Michigan. For a
list of passengers, see APPENDIX "B."
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Page 2 of 6 Page(s).
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
THE WHITE HOUSE
OCTOBER 29, 1974
WASHINGTON, D.C.
TIME
DAY
4:31 p.m. TUESDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
Note: the President was accompanied by members of the press
throughout his visit to Michigan.
4:31
The President was greeted by a delegation of local officials
and family. For`a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "c."
4:51
5:23
The President motored from the Kent County Airport to Calder
Plaza, downtown Grand Rapids. He was accompanied by:
Lyman S. Parks, Mayor (Independent-Grand Rapids,
Michigan)
Jackson Root, Chairman of the Kent County, Michigan
Board of Commissioners
5:23
6:02
The President participated in a non-partisan "Welcome Home"
rally sponsored by "Friends of the First Family."
5:23
The President was greeted by Peter F, Secchia, President of
Universal Forest Products, Grand Rapids, Michigan and
Chairman of the "Welcome Home" rally.
The President went to the platform. For a list of platform
guests, see APPENDIX "D."
The President was presented with a box of homemade cookies
for the First Lady by Mrs. Althea Bennett, resident of
Grand Rapids, Michigan.
5:30
The President was introduced by Governor William G. Milliken
(R-Michigan).
5:33
5:51
The President addressed the crowd gathered for his visit.
6:02
The President returned to his motorcade. He was accompanied
by Paul E. Goebel, Jr., Republican candidate for Congress
from the 5th Congressional District of Michigan.
6:02
6:13
The President and Mr. Goebel motored from Calder Plaza to
the Hospitality Motor Inn, 4041 Cascade Road.
6:13
The President was greeted by Richard G. Colwell, Manager of
the Hospitality Motor Inn.
6:15
The President went to his suite.
6:36
The President was greeted by Mr. and Mrs. Goebel.
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Page 3 of 6 Page(s).
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
OCTOBER 29, 1974
THE WHITE HOUSE
TIME
DAY
WASHINGTON, D.C.
6:36 p.m. TUESDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
6:36
The Presidential party went to the Ballroom.
6:36
7:12
The President attended a Republican fundraising reception.
6:36
7:12
The President greeted approximately 250 guests attending the
reception.
7:12
The President, escorted by Mr. and Mrs. Goebel, returned to
his suite.
7:24
7:27
The President met with:
Irving B. Talbot, Illustrious Potentate of the
Saladin Temple, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mrs. Irving B. (Shirley R.) Talbot
Mr. Talbot presented the President with a Shriner fez.
7:31
7:36
The President participated in a photo opportunity with Robert
Eastman, Republican candidate for Congress from the
seventh Congressional District of Michigan.
7:36
7:56
The President met with a group of local labor representa-
tives. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "E."
7:58
The President had dinner with:
Mr. Secchia
John R. Stiles, Consultant
Walter J. Russell, partner with Russell and Ward
law firm, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Britton L. Gordon, Member of the Defense Manpower
Commission
8:25
The President was greeted by Mr. and Mrs. Goebel.
8:29
The Presidential party went to their motorcade.
8:29
8:35
The Presidential party motored from the Hospitality Motor
Inn to Knollcrest Fieldhouse, 3201 Burton, Calvin
: College
8:35
The President was greeted by William Spoelhof, President
of Calvin College.
8:36
The President, escorted by Mr: Spoelhof, went to the
holding room.
GPO 1974 555-863
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THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
THE WHITE HOUSE
OCTOBER 29, 1974
WASHINGTON, D.C.
TIME
DAY
8:37 p.m. TUESDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
8:37
?
P
The President talked with professional baseball player
Henry "Hank" Aaron. The President's remarks were
amplified to guests attending the annual Dinner of
Champions sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis
Society at the Hilton Hotel, New York, New York. The
President congratulated Mr. Aaron on receiving the
Multiple Sclerosis Hope Chest Award.
8:40
9:44
The President participated in a campaign rally in honor of
Mr. Goebel.
8:40
The President, escorted by Mr. and Mrs. Goebel, went to the
platform in the fieldhouse. For a list of platform guests
see APPENDIX "F."
The President was introduced by Mr. Goebel.
9:02
9:40
The President addressed the crowd gathered for the rally.
The President was presented with a wood carving of the
Presidential seal and a painting by:
Robert Eleveld, Chairman of the Kent County,
Michigan Republican Executive Committee
Ed Graverson, wood carver
Paul Collins, artist
9:44
The President, escorted by Mr. and Mrs. Goebel, returned to
his motorcade.
9:54
10:05
The President motored from the Knollcrest Fieldhouse to
Kent County (Michigan) Airport.
10:05
The President was greeted by:
Adrian Hoogerheide, Jr., President of the Fraternal
Order of Police (FOP) Lodge Number 97, Grand
Rapids, Michigan
Jack Brown, President of the Michigan State FOP
Mr. Hoogerheide presented the President with a lifetime
membership card in Lodge Number 97 of the FOP.
10:24
10:37
The President flew by the "Spirit of '76" from Kent County
(Michigan) Airport to Andrews AFB, Maryland. For a list
of passengers, see APPENDIX "G."
10:47
10:54
The President flew by helicopter from Andrews AFB to the
South Grounds of the White House. For a list of passen-
gers, see APPENDIX "A."
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6
Page
of
Page(s).
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
THE WHITE HOUSE
OCTOBER 29, 1974
WASHINGTON, D.C.
TIME
DAY
11:57 p.m. TUESDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
11:57
The President returned to the second floor Residence.
SY/EJ 11/4/76
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APPENDIX "A"
HELICOPTER PASSENGER MANIFEST
October 29, 1974
FROM:
SOUTH GROUNDS, THE WHITE HOUSE
TO:
ANDREWS AFB, MARYLAND
The President
Dean Burch, Counsellor
Richard B. Cheney, Consultant
Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary
Terrence O'Donnell, Aide
David H. Kennerly, Personal Photographer
Rear Adm. William M. Lukash, Physician
Lt. Col. Robert Blake, Air Force Aide
FROM:
ANDREWS AFB, MARYLAND
TO:
SOUTH GROUNDS, THE WHITE HOUSE
The President
Mr. Burch
Mr. Cheney
Mr. Nessen
Mr. O'Donnell
Mr. Kennerly
Rear Adm. Luaksh
Lt. Col. Blake
APPENDIX "B"
PASSENGER MANIFEST
AIR FORCE ONE
2700
MISSION 1169
Andrews AFB, Maryland to Kent County Airport, Grand Rapids, Michigan
29 October 1974 Dep: 3:05pm Arr: 4:35pm 1+30 475SM
The President
Philip W. Buchen, Counsel
Dean Burch, Counsellor
Richard B. Cheney, Consultant
Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary
Terrence O'Donnell, Aide
David H. Kennerly, Personal Photographer
Rear Adm. William M. Lukash, Physician
Lt. Col. Robert Blake, Air Force Aide
Robert C. Orben, Consultant
Earl Kulp, Consultant, editorial office
Jill McAulay, Secretary
MSG Herbert Oldenberg, baggage handler
YNCS A. Kelly McGavock, stenographer
SDC Arturo Bautista, valet
R. Keiser
J. Merchant
R. Bates
L. Alfaro
R. Smith
USSS
F. Domenico
R. Degen
S. Jones
C. Tracy
Frank Cormier, AP
Helen Thomas, UPI
Saul Friedman, Knight
Jeff Copeland, Newsweek
Ginny Sherwood, ABC Correspondent
John Duricka, AP Photo
John Full, UPI Photo
George Romilly, Network Pool
Ken Blaylock, Network Pool
Cleveland Ryan, Network Pool
SD1 Benjamin Ramos, steward
APPENDIX "C"
Attendance not confirmed.
WELCOMING COMMITTEE
Kent County Airport
Grand Rapids, Michigan
October 29, 1974
Governor William G. Milliken (R-Michigan)
Congressman Richard F. VanderVeen (D-Michigan)
Mrs. Richard F. VanderVeen
Lyman S. Parks, Mayor (Independent-Grand Rapids, Michigan)
Jackson Root, Chairman of the Kent County, Michigan Board of
Commissioners
Paul Goebel, Republican candidate for Congress in the fifth District
of Michigan
Tom Walsh, former head of the Kent County Airport
Dr. James G. Ford, the President's brother
Mrs. James G. Ford
Emily Ford
Gregg Ford
Richard Ford, the President's brother
Mrs. Richard Ford
Lory Ford
Richard Ford
Ted Burba, Richard Ford's son-in-law
Mrs. Ted (Linda) Burba, Richard Ford's daughter
APPENDIX "D"
"WELCOME HOME RALLY"
Calder Plaza
Grand Rapids, Michigan
October 29, 1974
A list of platform guests for the rally was not available
for inclusion in the President's diary.
APPENDIX "E"
Attendance not confirmed.
MEETING WITH LABOR REPRESENTATIVES
Hospitality Motor Inn
Grand Rapids, Michigan
October 29, 1974
The President
Howard Miller, local United Auto Workers (UAW) President
Gene Sutorp, UAW
Sam Eeluso, UAW
Edna Jourdan, UAW
Jim Kelly, Secretary-Treasurer of the local Teamsters Union
Eugene Leenheer, UAW
Julijs Riekstins, factory worker, McInerney Spring and Wire Company,
Grand Rapids, Michigan; Latvian leader of Friends for Ford
APPENDIX "F"
Attendance not confirmed.
GOEBEL FOR CONGRESS RALLY
Knollcreast Fieldhouse
Calvin College
Grand Rapids, Michigan
October 29, 1974
Platform Guests:
James Goebel, son of the candidate
Margaret Goebel, daughter of the candidate
Paul E. Goebel III, son of the candidate
Mrs. Paul E. Goebel, Jr.
The President
Podium
William S. Farr, Chairman of the Goebel for Congress Committee
William Spoelhof, President of Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Paul E. Goebel, Sr. , father of the candidate
Robert Vanderlaan, state Senator (R-Michigan)
Milton Zaagman, state Senator (R-Michigan
Jackson Root, Chairman of the Kent County (Michigan) Board of
Commissioners
Back Row:
Martin D. (Richard?) Buth, state Representative (R-Michigan)
Peter Kok, state Representative (R-Michigan)
Willis Snow, Republican candidate for state Representative, Michigan
continued
APPENDIX "F" P. 2
10/29/74
Thomas Knol, Republican candidate for state Representative, 93rd
District, Michigan
Peter C. Cook, Finance Chairman of the Goebel for Congress Committee
USSS
Robert Eleveld, Chairman of the Kent County (Michigan) Republican
Executive Committee
Ed Graverson, wood carver
Paul Collins, artist
Elliot Serafin, Treasurer of the Goebel for Congress Committee
Judge John Letts
Richard Dykeman, Chairman of the Young Republicans, Calvin College
APPENDIX "G"
PASSENGER MANIFEST
AIR FORCE ONE
2700
MISSION 1169
Grand Rapids, Mcihigan to Andrews AFB, Maryland
29 October 1974
Dep: 10:25pm
Arr: 11:40pm
1+15
475SM
The President
Philip W. Buchen, Counsel
L. William Seidman, Executive Director of the Economic Policy Board
and Assistant for Economic Affairs
John R. Stiles, Consultant
Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary
Dean Burch, Counsellor
Richard B. Cheney, Consultant
David H. Kennerly, Personal Photographer
Byron M. Cavaney, Jr., Director of the Presidential Advance Office
Terrence O'Donnell, Aide
Rear Adm. William M. Lukash, Physician
Lt. Col. Robert Blake, Air Force Aide
Robert C. Orben, Consultant
Earl Kulp, Consultant
Mary Fisher, Staff Assistant, Advance Office
Marba Perrot, Staff Assistant to the Vice President
George TerHorst Correspondence Assistant to the Vice President
Col. William Merrow, Commanding Officer, White House Communications Agency
Jill McAulay, secretary, editorial office
MSG Herbert Oldenburg, baggage handler
YNCS A. Kelly McGavock, stenographer
SDC Arturo Bautista, valet
SD1 Benjamin Ramos, steward
R. Keiser
J. Merchant
R. Bates
L. Alfaro
R. Smith
USSS
F. Domenico
R. Degen
S. Jones
C. Tracy
Fran Lewine, AP
Helen Thomas, UPI
Paul Healy, NY Daily News
Bonnie Angelo, TIME
Hal Walker, CBS Correspondent
John Duricka, AP Photographer
John Full, UPI Photographer
Ken Blaylock, Network Pool
George Romilly, Network Pool
Cleveland Ryan, Network Pool