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Scanned from the President's Daily Diary Collection (Box 82) 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.)
HOLIDAY INN
MAY 15, 1976
FLINT, MICHIGAN
TIME
DAY
7:28 a.m. SATURADAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
The President was an overnight guest at the Holiday Inn,
2207 W. Bristol Road, Flint, Michigan.
Note: The President was accompanied by members of the press
throughout his visit to Michigan.
7:28
The President went to the Banquet Room.
7:30
8:10
The President participated in a breafast interview with
executives of Booth Newspapers of Michigan. For a
list of attendees, see APPENDIX "A."
8:10
The President returned to his suite. Enroute, he greeted a
delegation from the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). The
FOP was holding a statewide memorial service in Flint,
Michigan in honor of Michigan police who have lost their
lives in the line of duty. For a list of attendees, see
APPENDIX "B."
8:21
8:41
P
The President talked with David Rood, Editor of the Escanaba
Daily Press, Escanaba, Michigan. The President's conver-
sation was amplified to approximately 35 guests attending
the Associated Press Upper Peninsula Editor's Breakfast
at the Ramada Inn in Marquette, Michigan.
8:42?
The President went to the Hotel Conference Room.
8:45
8:55
The President participated in an interview with Wes
Sarginson, anchorman for WWJ-Tv, National Broadcasting
Company (NBC) news, Detroit, Michigan.
9:00
The President and the First Lady went to their motorcade.
9:00
9:08
The President and the First Lady motored from the Holiday
Inn to the Flint Amtrack Rail Passenger Station.
The President and the First Lady were greeted by:
Congressman Elford A. Cederberg (R-Michigan)
Mrs. Elford A. Cederberg
Peter B. Fletcher, Chairman of the Michigan state
President Ford Committee (PFC)
Loraine Mottern, Chairman of the Flint (Michigan)
PFC
David Laro, Chairman of the Republican Party for the
7th Congressional District of Michigan
continued
GPO 1974 555-863
Page
1 of 5
Page(s).
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
HOLIDAY INN
MAY 15, 1976
FLINT, MICHIGAN
TIME
DAY
9:00 a.m. SATURDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
continued
F. Robert Edwards, State Representative (R-Michigan)
Mary Ann Brandeis, Station Master for the Flint
Amtrack Rail Passenger Station
The President and the First Lady boarded the rear platform
of the "Presidential Express."
9:18
9:24
The President addressed the crowd gathered for his departure.
9:34
10:06
The President and the First Lady went by train from Flint to
Durand, Michigan. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX
"c."
9:46
9:56
Enroute, the President participated in an interview with
Tom Green, political reporter for WJBK-TV, Detroit,
Michigan. The interview was recorded for television
broadcast.
10:06
The "Presidential Express" arrived in Durand, Michigan.
10:17
10:22
The President addressed the crowd gathered for his visit.
10:25
11:20
The President and the First Lady went by train from Durand
to Lansing, Michigan. For a list of passengers, see
APPENDIX "c."
10:55
11:05
The President participated in an interview with John
Schwartz, reporter for WJIM-TV, Columbia Broadcasting
System (CBS), Lansing, Michigan. The interview was
recorded for television broadcast.
11:20
The "Presidential Express" arrived in Lansing, Michigan.
The President and the First Lady were greeted by Congressman
Gary Brown (R-Michigan).
11:28
11:35
The President addressed the crowd gathered for his visit.
11:40
The President and the First Lady, accompanied by Congressman
Brown, went to the Depot Restaurant.
11:42
12:05
The President and the First Lady attended a buffet luncheon
with Michigan newspaper publishers, executives, and
editors. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "D."
GPO: 1974 555-863
Page 2 of 5 Page(s).
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
HOLIDAY INN
MAY 15, 1976
FLINT, MICHIGAN
TIME
DAY
12:05 p.m. SATURDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
12:05
The President went to the lounge area.
12:05
12:40
The President participated in a question and answer session
with Michigan newspaper publishers, executives, and
editors.
12:40
The President and the First Lady returned to the "President-
ial Express."
12:46
1:55
The President and the First Lady went by train from Lansing
to Battle Creek, Michigan. For a list of passengers, see
APPENDIX "c."
1:00
1:30
Enroute, the President participated in an interview with
members of the Editorial Board of Panax Corporation,
East Lansing, Michigan. For a list of attendees, see
APPENDIX "E."
1:30
1:40
Enroute, the President participated in an interview with
Michael J. Brunston, correspondent for United Press
International (UPI). The interview was recorded for
television broadcast.
1:45
1:55
Enroute, the President participated in an interview with
Fred Douglas, News Director for WKOZ-TV, CBS, Kalamazoo,
Michigan. The interview was recorded for television
broadcast.
1:55
The "Presidential Express" arrived in Battle Creek, Michigan.
1:58
2:05
The President addressed the crowd gathered for his visit.
The President, the First Lady and Congressman Brown greeted
members of the Community Welcoming Committee and the
general public.
2:16
2:19
The President addressed the crowd gathered for his visit.
2:19
2:47
The President and the First Lady went by train from Battle
Creek to Kalamazoo, Michigan. For a list of passengers,
see APPENDIX "c."
2:23
2:33
Enroute, the President participated in an interview with Ray
James, reporter for WILX-TV, National Broadcasting
Company (NBC), Lansing, Michigan. The interview was
recorded for television broadcast.
GPO: 1974 OL-555-863
Page 3 of 5 Page(s).
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
HOLIDAY INN
MAY 15, 1976
FLINT, MICHIGAN
TIME
DAY
2:47 p.m. SATURDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
2:47
The "Presidential Express" arrived in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
2:48
3:21
The President addressed the crowd gathered for his visit.
The President and the First Lady greeted members of the
Community Welcoming Committee and the general public.
3:21
4:10
The President and the First Lady went by train from
Kalamazoo to Niles, Michigan. For a list of passen-
gers, see APPENDIX "C."
4:12
4:20
The President addressed the crowd gathered for his visit.
The President and the First Lady greeted members of the
Community Welcoming Committee and the general public.
They were accompanied by:
Congressman Edward Hutchinson (R-Michigan)
Mrs. Edward Hutchinson
4:34
The President and the First Lady went to their motorcade.
4:34
4:37
The President and the First Lady motored from the Niles
Passenger Train Station to Plyn Field, helicopter
landing zone.
4:42
5:21
The President and the First Lady flew by helicopter from
Plyn Field to Tulip City Airport, Holland, Michigan.
For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "F."
5:21
The President and the First Lady were greeted by:
Congressman Guy Vander Jagt (R-Michigan)
Mrs. Guy Vander Jagt
Louis Hallacy II, Mayor of Holland, Michigan
The President and the First Lady went to their motorcade.
They were accompanied by:
Susan Ford
Congressman Vander Jagt
5:24
6:38
The Presidential party participated in a parade motorcade
through downtown Holland and return to Tulip City Airport.
The parade was scheduled on the occasion of the 47th
Annual Tulip Time Festival.
GPO: 1974 OL 555-863
Page 4 of 5 Page(s).
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
HOLIDAY INN
MAY 15, 1976
FLINT, MICHIGAN
TIME
DAY
5:24 p.m. SATURDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
The Presidential party greeted the crowds along the motor-
cade route.
6:38
The Presidential party arrived at the Tulip City Airport.
6:46
7:07
The President, the First Lady, and Susan Ford flew by
helicopter from Tulip City Airport to Kent County
Airport, Grand Rapids, Michigan. For a list of
passengers, see APPENDIX "F."
The President, the First Lady, and Susan Ford were greeted
by:
Abe L. Drasin, Mayor of Grand Rapids, Michigan
Members of a bipartisan civic welcoming committee
7:14
7:18
The President addressed the crowd gathered for his visit.
7:39
7:55
The President, the First Lady, and Susan Ford motored from
Kent County Airport to the residence of Mrs. George W.
(Kate) Welch, 2747 Darby.
The Presidential party was greeted by a caravan of neighbor-
hood volunteers.
8:45
8:56
P
The President talked with Charles F. Beeman, Sr., Lodge
Convention Chairman for the Clawson-Troy Lodge #2169
of the Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks. The
President's conversation was amplified to approximately
1,200 guests attending the 71st Annual Convention of
the Michigan B.P.O.E. at the Clawson-Troy Elks Hall,
Troy, Michigan.
9:23
9:30
P
The President talked with his sister-in-law, Mrs. James
(Barbara) Ford.
11:16
11:29
R
The President talked with his son, Michael.
The President, the First Lady, Susan and Jack Ford were
overnight guests at the Welch residence.
SY/EJ 6/18/76
GPO: 1974 555-863
Page 5 of 5 Page(s).
APPENDIX "A"
Attendance confirmed by
Carolyn Wimmer. All present.
BREAKFAST WITH MEMBERS OF THE EDITORIAL BOARD OF BOOTH NEWSPAPERS
Banquet Room
The Holiday Inn
Flint, Michigan
May 15, 1976
The President
Glen A. Boissonneault, Editor, Flint Journal, Flint, Michigan
Thomas E. Fallon, Editor of Bay City Times, Bay City, Michigan
Arthur P. Gallagher, Editor, Ann Arbor News, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Raymond L. Gover, Editor, Saginaw News, Saginaw, Michigan
Marvin L. Huston, Vice President for Newspapers, Booth Newspapers, Inc.,
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Robert H. Longstaff, Member, Booth Newspapers State Capitol Bureau,
Lansing, Michigan
Ralph May, Editor, Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan
Daniel M. Ryan, Editor, Kalamazoo Gazette, Kalamazoo, Michigan
James E. Sauter, President, Booth Newspapers, Inc., Ann Arbor,
Michigan
Herbert Spendlove, Editor, Jackson Citizen Patriot, Jackson, Michigan
Preston Ray Stephens, Washington Bureau Chief, Booth Newspapers of
Michigan, Washington, D.C.
Werner Velt, Editor, Grand Rapids Press, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Staff
Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary
Margita E. White, Assistant Press Secretary
Richard B. Cheney, Assistant
Robert C. Orben, Special Assistant
L. William Seidman, Executive Director of the Economic Policy Baord
and Assistant for Economic Affairs
APPENDIX "B"
Attendance confirmed by
press pool report. All present.
MEETING WITH DELEGATION FROM THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE
The Holiday Inn
Flint, Michigan
May 15, 1976
The President
Capt. William Banister, National Secretary, Fraternal Order of Police
of Michigan
John Benthall, President of the Flint (Michigan) Lodge, Fraternal Order
of Police
Robert Herrick, President of the Gennesse (Michigan) Lodge, Fraternal
Order of Police
Harry Abbott, past President of the Gennesse (Michigan) Lodge, Fraternal
Order of Police
daughers of a Flint policeman, Ben Walker, who was killed in 1971
Kim Walker, age 17
Kathy Walker, age 14
Kelly Walker, age 10
APPENDIX "C"
Attendance not confirmed.
List is not complete.
"PRESIDENTIAL EXPRESS"
Passenger Manifest
May 15, 1976
FROM: Flint, Michigan to Durand, Michigan
The President
The First Lady
Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary
Robert C. Orben, Special Assistant
L. William Seidman, Executive Director of the Economic Policy Board
and Assistant for Economic Affairs
Congressman Elford A. Cederberg (R-Michigan)
Mrs. Elford A. Cederberg
Grace Marie Prather, Assistant Press Secretary, President Ford Committee
Carolyn Porembka, Secretary to the First Lady
Sheila Rabb Weidenfeld, Press Secretary to the First Lady
Karl Schumacher, photographer
Nellie L. Yates, Staff Assistant
Eva Brantley, Secretary, Advance Office
Zozimo Monzon, steward
Don Penny Schneider, Consultant
Margita E. White, Assistant Press Secretary
Cheerleaders:
Glenda Pafford, Deanborn
Mary Kerowik, Detroit
Nadine Yakabesan, Allen Park
Annice James, Trentor
Martha Guenett, Taylor
Carmel Kocaj, Deanborn Heights
Karen Jones, Southgate
Karen Warren, Deanborn Heights
Louise Ad'Duri, Highland Park
Robert Green
Tom Maletic
Pat Conley
A1 Blackman
David Laro
Bill Moeller
Robin Widgery
Sandra Applegate
Bob Edwards
Ruth Edwards
Virginia Teich
Dick Summerville
APPENDIX "C" p. 2
5/15/76
Flint to Durand, Michigan (Continued)
Howard Muzzy
Congressman Marvin L. Esch (R-Michigan
Millie Hamady
Kitty Goodman
Maxine Swanson
Harding Mott
Bill White
Ruth Clark
Sylvia Skrell
A1 Zaparackas
Charlie Trout
Rosalee Bryk
William F. McLaughlin, Michigan State Republican Chairman
Nancy Chase, Vice Chairman of the Michigan State Republican Committee
Peter Fletcher, PFC Chairman for Michigan
Jerry Roe, Executive Director of the Michigan State Republican Committee
Joyce Braithwaite, Office of the Governor of Michigan
George Weeks, Office of the Governor of Michigan
Bo Scheimbechler, University of Michigan Football coach
Johnny Orr, University of Michigan Basketball Coach
Don Canham, University of Michigan Athletic Director
Lewis Engman, Republican Candidate for Senate (R-Michigan)
Dennis O. Cawthorne, State Representative (R-Michigan)
APPENDIX "C" P. 3
"PRESIDENTIAL EXPRESS"
Passenger Manifest
May 15, 1976
FROM: Durand, Michigan to Lansing, Michigan
The President
The First Lady
Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary
Robert C. Orben, Special Assistant
L. William Seidman, Executive Director of the Economic Policy Board
and Assistant for Economic Affairs
Grace Marie Prather, Assistant Press Secretary, President Ford Committee
Carolyn Porembka, Secretary to the First Lady
Sheila Rabb Weidenfeld, Press Secretary to the First Lady
Karl Schumacher, photographer
Nellie L. Yates, Staff Assistant
Eva Brantley, Secretary, Advance Office
Zozimo Monzon, steward
Don Penny Schneider, Consultant
Margita E. White, Assistant Press Secretary
Cheerleaders:
Glenda Pafford, Deanborn
Mary Kerowik, Detroit
Nadine Yakabesan, Allen Park
Annice James, Trentor
Martha Guenett, Taylor
Carmel Kocaj, Deanborn Heights
Karen Jones, Southgate
Karen Warren, Deanborn Heights
Louise Ad'Duri, Highland Park
Maxine Swanson
Harding Mott
Bill White
Ruth Clark
Sylvia Skrell
A1 Zaparackas
Charlie Trout
Rosalee Bryk
Bill McLaughlin
Nancy Chase
Peter Fletcher
Jerry Roe
Joyce Braithwaite
APPENDIX "C" p. 4
Durand to Lansing, Michigan (Continued)
George Weeks
Bo Scheimbechler
Johnny Orr
Don Canham
Lewis Engman
Dennis Cawthorne
Elna Thatcher
Carl Rossman
Jack Surbeck
William McKay
Paul Stearns
Dee Kinzel
Norm Jamieson
Howard Berks
Sally Schultz
Joyce Frank
Wayne Williams
Julie Abraham
Cliff Taylor
Jerry Borgan
Mr. and Mrs. Hekman
Dick Campbell
wine wanson
"arding Mott
10 k
Sylvia Skrell
Canarackas
marl.
APPENDIX "C" p. 5
"PRESIDENTIAL EXPRESS"
Passenger Manifest
May 15, 1976
FROM: Lansing. Michigan to Battle Creek. Michigan
The President
The First Lady
Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary
Robert C. Orben, Special Assistant
L. William Seidman, Executive Director of the Economic Policy Board
and Assistant for Economic Affairs
Grace Marie Prather, Assistant Press Secretary, President Ford Committee
Carolyn Porembka, Secretary to the First Lady
Sheila Rabb Weidenfeld, Press Secretary to the First Lady
Karl Schumacher, photographer
Nellie L. Yates, Staff Assistant
Eva Brantley, Secretary, Advance Office
Zozimo Monzon, steward
Don Penny Schneider, Consultant
Margita E. White, Assistant Press Secretary
Cheerleaders:
Glenda Pafford, Deanborn
Mary Kerowik, Detroit
Nadine Yakabesan, Allen Park
Annice James, Trentor
Martha Guenett, Taylor
Carmel Kocaj, Deanborn Heights
Karen Jones, Southgate
Karen Warren, Deanborn Heights
Louise Ad'Duri, Highland Park
Congressman Gary Brown (R-Michigan)
Senator Robert P. Griffin (R-Michigan)
Ernest W. Nash, State Representative (R-Michigan)
Dale Benjamin
Dr. Tim Tarry
Bill Powers
Leo Farhat
Kitty Goodwin
Jean Hammond
Libby Otis
Marcia Soderberg
continued
John Swartz
Jim Doyle & family (3)
Rosalie Byrk
APPENDIX "C" P. 6
Lansing to Battle Creek (continued)
Bill McLaughlin
Nancy Chase
Peter Fletcher
Jerry Roe
Joyce Braithwaite
George Weeks
Bo Scheimbechler
Johnny Orr
Don Canham
Lewis Engman
Dennis Cawthorne
George Bennett
Robert A. Welborn, State Representative (R-Michigan)
Herb Phillipson
APPENDIX "C"
p. 7
"PRESIDENTIAL EXPRESS"
Passenger Manifest
May 15, 1976
FROM: Battle Creek to Kalamazoo, Michgian
The President
The First Lady
Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary
Robert C. Orben, Special Assistant
L. William Seidman, Executive Director of the Economic Policy Board
and Assistant for Economic Affairs
Grace Marie Prather, Assistant Press Secretary, President Ford Committee
Carolyn Porembka, Secretary to the First Lady
Sheila Rabb Weidenfeld, Press Secretary to the First Lady
Karl Schumacher, photographer
Nellie L. Yates, Staff Assistant
Eva Brantley, Secretary, Advance Office
Zozimo Monzon, steward
Don Penny Schneider, Consultant
Margita E. White, Assistant Press Secretary
Cheerleaders:
Glenda Pafford, Deanborn
Mary Kerowik, Detroit
Nadine Yakabesan, Allen Park
Annice James, Trentor
Martha Guenett, Taylor
Carmel Kocaj, Deanborn Heights
Karen Jones, Southgate
Karen Warren, Deanborn Heights
Louise Ad'Duri, Highland Park
Bill McLaughlin
Nancy Chase
Peter Fletcher
Jerry Roe
Joyce Braithwaite
George Weeks
Bo Scheimbechler
Johnny Orr
Don Canham
Lewis Engman
Dennis Cawthorne
George Bennett
Congressman Gary Brown (R-Michigan)
Bob Welborn
Herb Phillipson
continued
APPENDIX "C" p. 8
Battle Creek to Kalamazoo (continued)
Bob Cumback
Joan Puetz
Hugh McPherson
Agnes Lord
John Malengton
Joe Lanning
Bill LaMothe
Senator Robert P. Griffin (R-Michigan)
Jean Hammond
Shirley McFee
Libby Otis
Marcia Soderberg
John Swartz
Rev. Billy Zeoli, President of Gospel Films, Inc., Muskegon, Michigan
Mrs. Billy Zeoli
Herb Philipson
George Bennett
James J. Damman, Lt. Governor (R-Michigan)
APPENDIX "C" P: 9
"PRESIDENTIAL EXPRESS"
Passenger Manifest
May 15, 1976
FROM: Kalamazoo, Michigan to Niles, Michigan
The President
The First Lady
Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary
Robert C. Orben, Special Assistant
L. William Seidman, Executive Director of the Economic Policy Board
and Assistant for Economic Affairs
Grace Marie Prather, Assistant Press Secretary, President Ford Committee
Carolyn Porembka, Secretary to the First Lady
Sheila Rabb Weidenfeld, Press Secretary to the First Lady
Karl Schumacher, photographer
Nellie L. Yates, Staff Assistant
Eva Brantley, Secretary, Advance Office
Zozimo Monzon, steward
Don Penny Schneider, Consultant
Margita E. White, Assistant Press Secretary
Cheerleaders:
Glenda Pafford, Deanborn
Mary Kerowik, Detroit
Nadine Yakabesan, Allen Park
Annice James, Trentor
Martha Guenett, Taylor
Carmel Kocaj, Deanborn Heights
Karen Jones, Southgate
Karen Warren, Deanborn Heights
Louise Ad'Duri, Highland Park
William McLaughlin
Nancy Chase
Peter Fletcher
Jerry Roe
Joyce Braithwaite
George Weeks
Bo Scheimbechler
Johnny Orr
Don Canham
Lewis Engman
Dennis Cawthorne
Herb Phillipson
continued
APPENDIX "C" p. 10
5/15/76
Kalamazoo to Niles, Michigan (continued)
Rev. Billy Zeoli
Mrs. Billy Zeoli
George Bennett
Lt. Governor James DammanCongr
Congressman Edward Hutchinson (R-Michigan)
Mrs. Edward Hutchinson
James Walton
Doris Walton
Lee Auble
Bee Lackey
Hannes Meyers
Monte Sheppard
F.A. Jones
Virginia Pierson
Senator Robert P. Griffin (R-Michigan)
Jean Hammond
Libby Otis
Marcia Soderberg
LUNCHEON WITH MICHIGAN NEWSPAPER EXECUTIVES
APPENDIX "D"
Attendance not confirmed.
Mr. William R. Applebee
President and Publisher
Niles Star
The Depot Restaurant
Niles, Michigan
Lansing, Michigan
May. 15, 1976
Mr. James E. Barnhill
Publisher
Ypsilanti Press
Ypsilanti, Michigan
*Mr. Cris H. Batdorff
Vice President and Publisher
Manistee News-Advocate
Manistee, Michigan
Mr. John A. Batdorff
Vice President, Publisher & Editor
Big Rapids Pioneer
Big Rapids, Michigan
Mr. Charles Berg
Lansing Bureau Chief
Panax Corporation
East Lansing, Michigan
Mr. Clement Brossier
Regional Editorial Director
Southeast Michigan Newspapers
Michigan
Mr. Harry Buckel
Vice President - Administration
Panax Corporation
Williamston, Michigan
Mr. Douglas J. Bullock
President, Publisher & Editor
Sturgis Journal
Sturgis, Michigan
* Tentative
APPENDIX "D" p. 2
- 2 -
5/15/76
Mr. Richard E. Campbell
Vice President and Editor
Owosso Argus-Press
Owosso, Michigan
Mr. Fred G. Eaton
President, Publisher and Editor
Port Huron Times Herald
Port Huron, Michigan
Mr. Harold C. Fildey
Executive Editor
Lansing State Journal
Lansing, Michigan
Mr. Howard H. Fitzgerald II
Publisher
Hillsdale News
Hillsdale, Michigan
*Mr. H. P. Furstenau
President, Publisher and Editor
Ludington News
Ludington, Michigan
Mr. Burke Gillespie
Executive Editor
Adrian Telegram
Adrian, Michigan
Mr. Grattan Gray
Editor
Monroe News
:
Monroe, Michigan
;
:
APPENDIX "D" p. 3
5/15/76
- 3 -
*Mr. Clare J. Hewens, Jr.
President, Co-Publisher and Editor
Bad Axe Tribune
Bad Axe, Michigan
Mr. Henry M. Hogan
Co-Publisher
Birmingham Observer and Eccentric
Birmingham, Michigan
Mr. Grant W. Howell
Editor
Royal Oak Tribune
Royal Oak, Michigan
Mr. Richard Jones
Corporate Secretary
Panax Corporation
Williamston, Michigan
Mr. Mitchell Kehetian
Managing Editor
Macomb Daily
Macomb, Michigan
*Mr. Fred M. Kidd, Jr.
Secretary-Treasurer, Publisher
and Editor
Ionia Sentinel-Standard
Ionia, Michigan
Mr. Paul Larocque
Managing Editor
Battle Creek Enquirer & News
Battle Creek, Michigan
APPENDIX "D" p. 4
- 4 -
5/15/76
Mr. Robert Leipprandt
Vice President
Global Communications
Williamston, Michigan
Mr. John McGoff
President
Panax Corporation
East Lansing, Michigan
Mr. Thomas McGoff (son)
East Lansing, Michigan
Mr. Bruce H. McIntyre
Editor
Pontiac Oakland Press
Pontiac, Michigan
*Mr. George V. Mather
Editor
Albion Recorder
Albion, Michigan
*Mr. Richard L. Milliman
President and Publisher
Dowagiac News
Dowagiac, Michigan
Mr. Thomas Ochiltree
Washington Bureau Chief
Panax Corporation
Washington, D. C.
Mr. John A. Palen
Editor
Midland News
Midland, Michigan
APPENDIX "D" p. 5
- 5 -
5/15/76
Mrs. Carole G. Parr
Editor
Marshall Chronicle
Marshall, Michigan
Mr. Philip Power
Co-Publisher
Birmingham Observer and Eccentric
Birmingham, Michigan
*Mr. Felix Racette
Publisher
Paw Paw Courier Leader
Paw Paw, Michigan
*Mrs. J. E. Richards
President and Publisher
Alpena News
Alpena, Michigan
Mrs. Alta Riggs
Co-Publisher
Cheboygan Tribune
Cheboygan, Michigan
Mr. Myrton M. Riggs
Co-Publisher
Cheboygan Tribune
Cheboygan, Michigan
*Mr. Albert Schaller
President and Publisher
Petoskey News-Review
Petoskey, Michigan
APPENDIX "D" p. 6
5/15/76
- 6 -
*Mr. Donald V. Schoenwether
President, Publisher and Editor
South Haven Tribune
South Haven, Michigan
Mr. Robert Skuggen
Editor
Mining Journal
Marquette, Michigan
*Mr. Phil Slomovitz
Detroit Jewish News
Southfield, Michigan
Mr. John Stafford
President and Publisher
Greenville News
Greenville, Michigan
*Mr. Elmer C. Tryon
Vice President, Publisher and Editor
Ironwood Globe
Ironwood, Michigan
*Mr. Tom Tornius
President
Menominee Herald-Leader
Menominee, Michigan
Staff
Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary
Margita E. White, Assistant Press Secretary
Richard B. Cheney, Assistant
Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor
APPENDIX "E"
INTERVIEW WITH PANAX CORPORATION EXECUTIVES
Aboard the "Presidential Express"
Attendance not
May 15, 1976
confirmed.
Mr. John McGoff
President
Panax Corporation
East Lansing, Michigan
Mr. Thomas McGoff (son)
East Lansing, Michigan
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Mr. Thomas Ochiltree
Washington Bureau Chief
Panax Corporation
Washington, D. C.
Mr. Mitchell Kehetian
Managing Editor
Macomb Daily
Macomb, Michigan
Mr. Harry Buckel
Vice President - Administration
Panax Corporation
Williamston, Michigan
M.r. Robert Skuggen
Editc
Mining Journal
Marquette, Michigan
Mr. Clement Brossier
Regional Editorial Director
Southeast Michigan Newspapers
Mr. Charles Berg
Lansing Bureau Chief
Panax Corporation
East Lansing, Michigan
Mr. Robert Leipprandt
Vice President
Global Communications
Williamston, Michigan
APPENDIX "E" p. 2
5/15/76
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Mr. Richard Jones
Corporate Secretary
Panax Corporation
Williamston, Michigan
Mr. Robert C. Sassanella
Photographer
Panax Corporation
Williamston, Michigan
Staff
Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary
Margita E. White, Assistant Press Secretary
Robert A. Mead, Television Adviser
APPENDIX "F"
HELICOPTER PASSENGER MANIFESTS
May 15, 1976
FROM:
Niles, Michigan
TO:
Holland, Michigan
The President
The First Lady
Richard B. Cheney, Assistant
Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary
L. William Seidman, Executive Director of the Economic Policy Board
and Assistant for Economic Affairs
Terrence O'Donnell, Aide
David H. Kennerly, Personal Photographer
Maj. Robert E. Barrett, Army Aide
Rear Adm. William M. Lukash, Physician
Sheila R. Weidenfeld, Press Secretary to the First Lady
USSS
FROM:
Holland, Michigan
TO:
Grand Rapids, Michigan
The President
The First Lady
Susan Ford
Mr. Cheney
Mr. Nessen
Mr. Seidman
Mr. O'Donnell
Mr. Kennerly
Rear Adm. Lukash
Maj. Barrett
USSS