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From Jon A. Foust to Jeb S. Magruder. RE: Proposed Event in California. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 5/10/1972
From Jon A. Foust to Jeb S. Magruder. RE: Celebrities for the President American Music for the President Athletes for the President. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 5/5/1972
From Herbert L. Porter to John N. Mitchell. RE: Surrogate Briefing, May 16, 1972. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/26/1972
From Herbert L. Porter to John N. Mitchell. RE: 1972 Candidates Conference. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/3/1972
From Gerald Ford to Jeb Magruder. RE: The meeting to discuss the 1972 Candidates' Conference. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 3/29/1972
From Herbert L. Porter to John N. Mitchell. RE: Campaign Briefing for Major Surrogates. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/14/1972
From Jon A. Foust to Jeb S. Magruder. RE: Scheduling for the April 24 Spokesman Resources Program. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 5/9/1972
Indecipherable handwritten note with a header that reads: "Bill Timmons is in Miami Beach." 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], no date
From William E. Timmons to John N. Mitchell. RE: '72 Convention. 8 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 5/1/1972
Indecipherable handwritten notes with a header that reads: "Peter Dailey has assembled the campaign advertising staff." 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
From Dwight L. Chapin to Jeb Magruder. RE: Campaign Materials/Convention and Television. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/4/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Campaign Advertising. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 5/16/1972
From Peter H. Dailey to John N. Mitchell. RE: Documentary Films. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 4/6/1972
From Peter H. Dailey to Jeb S. Magruder. RE: Documentary Films, and an estimate on why the Wolper Organization should get the assignment. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 4/4/1972
From Bill Taylor to Peter Dailey. RE: David Wolper Productions Inc., and their submission of bids on the production of two 30-minute films on President Nixon, and one 10-minute film on Mrs. Nixon. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 3/30/1972
From Warren V. Bush to William Taylor. RE: The enclosed copies of the revised budget; noting that it's an "outside budget." 22 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Letter], 3/29/1972
Indecipherable handwritten notes. 2 pgs. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], no date
From Jeb S. Magruder to John N. Mitchell. RE: Decisions on the California Primary Plan. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/12/1972
From Robert H. Marik to John N. Mitchell. RE: Planning Schedule for the States. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 5/10/1972
From Robert H. Marik to John N. Mitchell. RE: Planning Schedule for the States, and the step by step process that must be followed. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 4/28/1972
From Robert H. Marik to John N. Mitchell. RE: Planning Schedule for the States, and the general plan for the general election. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/28/1972
From Jeb S. Magruder to John N. Mitchell. RE: Appeal for Campaign Contributions on the California Primary Direct Mail Program. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/21/1972
From Herbert L. Porter to John N. Mitchell. RE: California Fund Raising Telethon. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 4/21/1972
From Robert H. Marik to John N. Mitchell. RE: Maryland Telephone Center, and attached is a summary of calls made. 3 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 5/3/1972
Indecipherable handwritten note labeled: "A talking paper." 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], no date
Indecipherable handwritten notes entitled: "Talking Paper Per Political Meeting." 4 pgs. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], no date
From Gordon Strachan to unknown recipient. On the back, there is an message that is indecipherable. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], no date
From Jeb S. Magruder to John N. Mitchell. RE: An attached memo from Pat Buchanan concerning the need to find a spokesperson to play the role that George Ball played for the Democrats in 1968. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 4/20/1972
From Pat Buchanan to John Mitchell. RE: The recommendation of Nelson Rockefeller to play the role in the 1972 campaign that George Ball played for Humphrey. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 4/17/1972
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This file contains:
From Jon A. Foust to Jeb S. Magruder. RE: Proposed Event in California. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 5/10/1972
From Jon A. Foust to Jeb S. Magruder. RE: Celebrities for the President American Music for the President Athletes for the President. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 5/5/1972
From Herbert L. Porter to John N. Mitchell. RE: Surrogate Briefing, May 16, 1972. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/26/1972
From Herbert L. Porter to John N. Mitchell. RE: 1972 Candidates Conference. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/3/1972
From Gerald Ford to Jeb Magruder. RE: The meeting to discuss the 1972 Candidates' Conference. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 3/29/1972
From Herbert L. Porter to John N. Mitchell. RE: Campaign Briefing for Major Surrogates. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/14/1972
From Jon A. Foust to Jeb S. Magruder. RE: Scheduling for the April 24 Spokesman Resources Program. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 5/9/1972
Indecipherable handwritten note with a header that reads: "Bill Timmons is in Miami Beach." 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], no date
From William E. Timmons to John N. Mitchell. RE: '72 Convention. 8 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 5/1/1972
Indecipherable handwritten notes with a header that reads: "Peter Dailey has assembled the campaign advertising staff." 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
From Dwight L. Chapin to Jeb Magruder. RE: Campaign Materials/Convention and Television. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/4/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Campaign Advertising. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 5/16/1972
From Peter H. Dailey to John N. Mitchell. RE: Documentary Films. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 4/6/1972
From Peter H. Dailey to Jeb S. Magruder. RE: Documentary Films, and an estimate on why the Wolper Organization should get the assignment. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 4/4/1972
From Bill Taylor to Peter Dailey. RE: David Wolper Productions Inc., and their submission of bids on the production of two 30-minute films on President Nixon, and one 10-minute film on Mrs. Nixon. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 3/30/1972
From Warren V. Bush to William Taylor. RE: The enclosed copies of the revised budget; noting that it's an "outside budget." 22 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Letter], 3/29/1972
Indecipherable handwritten notes. 2 pgs. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], no date
From Jeb S. Magruder to John N. Mitchell. RE: Decisions on the California Primary Plan. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/12/1972
From Robert H. Marik to John N. Mitchell. RE: Planning Schedule for the States. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 5/10/1972
From Robert H. Marik to John N. Mitchell. RE: Planning Schedule for the States, and the step by step process that must be followed. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 4/28/1972
From Robert H. Marik to John N. Mitchell. RE: Planning Schedule for the States, and the general plan for the general election. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/28/1972
From Jeb S. Magruder to John N. Mitchell. RE: Appeal for Campaign Contributions on the California Primary Direct Mail Program. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/21/1972
From Herbert L. Porter to John N. Mitchell. RE: California Fund Raising Telethon. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 4/21/1972
From Robert H. Marik to John N. Mitchell. RE: Maryland Telephone Center, and attached is a summary of calls made. 3 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 5/3/1972
Indecipherable handwritten note labeled: "A talking paper." 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], no date
Indecipherable handwritten notes entitled: "Talking Paper Per Political Meeting." 4 pgs. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], no date
From Gordon Strachan to unknown recipient. On the back, there is an message that is indecipherable. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], no date
From Jeb S. Magruder to John N. Mitchell. RE: An attached memo from Pat Buchanan concerning the need to find a spokesperson to play the role that George Ball played for the Democrats in 1968. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 4/20/1972
From Pat Buchanan to John Mitchell. RE: The recommendation of Nelson Rockefeller to play the role in the 1972 campaign that George Ball played for Humphrey. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 4/17/1972
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Document Date
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Document Type
Document Description
31
1
5/10/1972
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Jon A. Foust to Jeb S. Magruder. RE:
Proposed Event in California. 1 pg.
31
1
5/5/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Jon A. Foust to Jeb S. Magruder. RE:
Celebrities for the President American Music
for the President Athletes for the President. 3
pgs.
31
1
4/26/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Herbert L. Porter to John N. Mitchell.
RE: Surrogate Briefing, May 16, 1972. 2 pgs.
31
1
4/3/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Herbert L. Porter to John N. Mitchell.
RE: 1972 Candidates Conference. 4 pgs.
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
Page 1 of 6
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
31
1
3/29/1972
Campaign
Letter
From Gerald Ford to Jeb Magruder. RE: The
meeting to discuss the 1972 Candidates'
Conference. 3 pgs.
31
1
4/14/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Herbert L. Porter to John N. Mitchell.
RE: Campaign Briefing for Major
Surrogates. 1 pg.
31
1
5/9/1972
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Jon A. Foust to Jeb S. Magruder. RE:
Scheduling for the April 24 Spokesman
Resources Program. 1 pg.
31
1
White House Staff
Other Document
Indecipherable handwritten note with a
header that reads: "Bill Timmons is in Miami
Beach." 1 pg.
31
1
5/1/1972
Campaign
Memo
From William E. Timmons to John N.
Mitchell. RE: '72 Convention. 8 pgs.
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
Page 2 of 6
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
31
1
Campaign
Other Document
Indecipherable handwritten notes with a
header that reads: "Peter Dailey has
assembled the campaign advertising staff." 3
pgs.
31
1
4/4/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Dwight L. Chapin to Jeb Magruder.
RE: Campaign Materials/Convention and
Television. 1 pg.
31
1
5/16/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
Campaign Advertising. 1 pg.
31
1
4/6/1972
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Peter H. Dailey to John N. Mitchell.
RE: Documentary Films. 1 pg.
31
1
4/4/1972
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Peter H. Dailey to Jeb S. Magruder.
RE: Documentary Films, and an estimate on
why the Wolper Organization should get the
assignment. 1 pg.
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
Page 3 of 6
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
31
1
3/30/1972
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Bill Taylor to Peter Dailey. RE: David
Wolper Productions Inc., and their
submission of bids on the production of two
30-minute films on President Nixon, and one
10-minute film on Mrs. Nixon. 2 pgs.
31
1
3/29/1972
Domestic Policy
Letter
From Warren V. Bush to William Taylor.
RE: The enclosed copies of the revised
budget; noting that it's an "outside budget."
22 pgs.
31
1
White House Staff
Other Document
Indecipherable handwritten notes. 2 pgs.
31
1
4/12/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Jeb S. Magruder to John N. Mitchell.
RE: Decisions on the California Primary
Plan. 3 pgs.
31
1
5/10/1972
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Robert H. Marik to John N. Mitchell.
RE: Planning Schedule for the States. 1 pg.
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
Page 4 of 6
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
31
1
4/28/1972
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Robert H. Marik to John N. Mitchell.
RE: Planning Schedule for the States, and the
step by step process that must be followed. 2
pgs.
31
1
4/28/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Robert H. Marik to John N. Mitchell.
RE: Planning Schedule for the States, and the
general plan for the general election. 2 pgs.
31
1
4/21/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Jeb S. Magruder to John N. Mitchell.
RE: Appeal for Campaign Contributions on
the California Primary Direct Mail Program.
1 pg.
31
1
4/21/1972
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Herbert L. Porter to John N. Mitchell.
RE: California Fund Raising Telethon. 2 pgs.
31
1
5/3/1972
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Robert H. Marik to John N. Mitchell.
RE: Maryland Telephone Center, and
attached is a summary of calls made. 3 pgs.
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
Page 5 of 6
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
31
1
White House Staff
Other Document
Indecipherable handwritten note labeled: "A
talking paper.' 1 pg.
31
1
White House Staff
Other Document
Indecipherable handwritten notes entitled:
"Talking Paper Per Political Meeting." 4 pgs.
31
1
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to unknown recipient.
On the back, there is an message that is
indecipherable. 1 pg.
31
1
4/20/1972
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Jeb S. Magruder to John N. Mitchell.
RE: An attached memo from Pat Buchanan
concerning the need to find a spokesperson
to play the role that George Ball played for
the Democrats in 1968. 1 pg.
31
1
4/17/1972
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Pat Buchanan to John Mitchell. RE:
The recommendation of Nelson Rockefeller
to play the role in the 1972 campaign that
George Ball played for Humphrey. 1 pg.
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
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Private/Political Letter, Brown to Magruder, 3-29-72
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Committee for the Re-election of the President
MEMORANDUM
May 10, 1972
TO THE HONORABLE JOHN N. MITCHELL
THROUGH:
JEB S. MAGRUDER
FROM:
JON A. FOUST foust
SUBJECT:
Proposed Event in California
BACKGROUND
On May 5 you approved the staffing of a proposed May 27
country and western event in Bakersfield, California. I spent Sunday
and Monday, May 7 and 8, in California investigating the possibility
of this event.
The local committee is involved in three volunteer, regis-
tration, and "get-out-the-vote" drives. The county organization feels
that the imposition of this event on top of the current programs would
be more than the local organization could possibly handle. In addition,
these people feel that the time and effort would be better spent on an
event during the general election campaign. Lyn Nofziger concurs with
this opinion.
The date proposed is on Memorial Day weekend and the same
day that the Indianapolis "500" will be run. This, of course, would
make it difficult to entice the public to attend this event.
Our American Music people in Nashville say that to get per-
mission to use a copywrited song in a film would be expensive, but this
problem does not exist with a live broadcast.
RECOMMENDATION
I suggest that the proposal for an event in Bakersfield for
May 27 be canceled.
APPROVED
DISAPPROVED
Committee for the Re-election of the President
MEMORANDUM
May 5, 1972
TO THE HONORABLE JOHN N. MITCHELL
THROUGH: JEB S. MAGRUDER
FROM:
JON A. FOUST
bust
SUBJECT: Celebrities for the President
American Music for the President
Athletes for the President
1. BACKGROUND
In November, 1971, you met with studio presidents, executive and
senior vice presidents, etc., and formed "The Executive Committee for
Celebrities for the President" to re-elect the President with Richard
Zanuck as Chairman. Taft Schreiber, a member of this Committee, is the
"moving force" behind the whole celebrity operation, but with his fund
raising and business responsibilities Taft does not have ample time to
spend recruiting celebrities, etc. Therefore, Joe Horacek, who was
replaced by Ed Crane, was appointed Executive Director to handle the
day-to-day operations.
Plans were also made and approved in March and April to select
Executive Directors for the "Athletes" and "American Music (Country and
Western) for the President."
2. PURPOSE
The purpose of the three celebrities/athletes committees are:
1. To enlist as many celebrities/athletes as possible
to publicly support the President's re-election;
2. To supply talent for events scheduled and/or created
by the Scheduling Division;
3. To coordinate all details pertaining to the celebri-
ties'/athletes' attendance of an event; and
4.
To assist the Scheduling Division in producing ideas
for events.
TO THE HONORABLE JOHN N. MITCHELL
May 5, 1972
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3. CURRENT STATUS
A. Celebrities
At present 130 entertainers have committed to the President.
This is the largest group ever assembled for a Republican candidate.
They include some of the best known names in the youth group; i.e., Mary
Ann Mobley, Chad Everett, Clint Eastwood, etc. Thus far thirty-five of
these celebrities have been scheduled into eleven events.
Also, the Executive Committee has been formed and publicized
to promote the impression that an entertainer who commits to the Presi-
dent will have some friends at the top of their industry. Hopefully this
would allay the fears of some of the up-and-coming stars that their
career would be adversely affected by supporting the President. In
recruiting talent, the Executive Committee has not accomplished the
desired results although they have been very successful raising funds.
B. American Music for the President
A working Executive Committee chaired by Dr, Nat Winston has
been formed with Richard Frank, an attorney representing many stars,
and Frank Rogers, a prominent Nashville promoter, as members.
They have commitments from several stars at this point; i.e.,
Bobby Goldsborough, Arch Campbell, Chet Atkins. The Committee feels
quite strongly that most of the Country and Western stars will publicly
support the President, with few exceptions.
A request to appoint Harry Warner as Executive Director has
been submitted.
C. Athletes for the President
Last week Tom Scott, former captain of the New York Giants,
was appointed Executive Director. Tom and I have discussed specific
plans and by next week he plans to establish a program for recruiting
"superstar" athletes.
4. PLANS AND PROGRAMS
A. Celebrities
The Committee is working on compiling a list of all celebrities
to show if they are committed and to whom, and if they are undecided and
our recommended action. Also, the availability and possible participation
of the stars supporting the President is being determined. These lists
will tell us what we are able to do with our celebrities and also show
us the direction in which to go in recruiting the uncommitted stars.
TO THE HONORABLE JOHN N. MITCHELL
May 5, 1972
Page 3
As you know, three Dolf Droge parties for the 18 to 35 year-
old group have been planned on May 15, 16, and 17. The day following
these parties each star will be sent a package explaining the President's
program. One to two weeks following the parties, the host will make a
personal pitch to each star to support the President.
These parties will be followed up with parties for other
administration spokesmen. The following are likely possibilities:
June
Dwight Chapin
Russia and China
July
Donald Rumsfeld
The Economy
August
John Ehrlichman
Domestic Policy
A briefing for our committed celebrities has been planned.
To help make the celebrities feel like part of the President's team,
you would explain the campaign and Dr. Kissinger would talk about
foreign policy. This briefing should serve to generate enthusiasm in
our committed celebrities.
The Celebrities Committee plans to concentrate on recruiting
young stars. By May 26 each member of the Executive Committee will be
personally contacted to determine those stars that they know personally
and would ask to support the President, and to ascertain other sources
of contacting these stars. These personal meetings will be followed up
by phone calls one week and two weeks later. If these do not produce
results, Taft Schreiber will be consulted for other courses of action.
In addition, our Executive Director will ask each member of the Executive
Committee to appoint a staff member to handle the day-to-day operations.
The chairman of the sub-committee for the rock industry has
not been too helpful up to this point. By May 26 our Executive Director
will determine if another approach to rock industry should be found.
B. American Music for the President
If the Executive Director is approved to start on May 15, he
will submit his plan by May 31.
C. Athletes for the President
Tom Scott will submit his plan for recruiting athletes by
May 12.
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
MEMORANDUM
April 26, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. JOHN N. MITCHELL
THROUGH:
JEB S. MAGRUDER
FROM:
HERBERT L. PORTER
Bart
SUBJECT:
Surrogate Briefing, May 16, 1972
As you will recall, the recent letters mailed to our
official surrogates included an invitation for them to
attend a campaign briefing in the third floor conference
room on Tuesday, May 16 at 1:30 p.m. (now changed to
9:30 a.m., per your request). The meeting. should last
no longer than two hours.
The following format is suggested and, with your approval,
we will contact each speaker and advise him of his role
in the meeting.
Subject
Speaker
Time (Minutes)
Opening and Strategy
Mitchell
20
Organization
Magruder
10
Polling, etc.
Teeter
15
Planning, Telephone,
Direct Mail
Marik
10
Advertising
Dailey
10
Press/P.R.
Shumway
10
Financial/Fund Raisers
Stans
15
Close
Mitchell
5
Page 2
As you can see, the total scheduled time is 95 minutes;
this will allow for approximately 25 minutes of questions
and answers.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
COMMENT
Committee for the Re-election of the President
MEMORANDUM
April 3, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE HONORABLE JOHN N. MITCHELL
THROUGH:
JEB S. MAGRUDER
FROM:
HERBERT L. PORTER
SUBJECT:
1972 Candidates Conference
In keeping with the precedent set in 1970, the Republican
Congressional Campaign is planning a Candidates Conference
'for non-incumbent Republicans running for seats in both
the House and Senate this year. Cong. Clarence J. Brown,
of Ohio, who heads the planning committee, met with us
on March 29, 1972, to discuss their needs and how we can
best support this effort.
On June 29, 1972, approximately 350 people, including the
candidates, their spouses, campaign managers and financial
chairmen, are expected to gather at the Marriott Twin
Bridges Motor Hotel for four full days of briefings on
campaign organization, fund-raising and issues for '72.
The following is a description of the tentative four-day
schedule, including the requests for speakers. We would
like to receive your comments and/or approval on the
speaking requests.
I. Thursday, June 29, 1972
The Conference will begin the afternoon of Thursday, June
29, 1972, with a session on basic campaign organization and
a discussion of the campaign reform bill. Following that,
it is proposed that a White House reception be held identical
to the one held in 1970, during which individual candidates
would have their picture taken with the President. At the
same time, the candidates' wives would have their pictures
2
taken with Mrs. Nixon. The timing of the reception is
flexible enough to fit the President's schedule.
Approve
Disapprove
Comments
II. Friday, June 30, 1972
On Friday, June 30, 1972, the program will be devoted to
discussions of domestic and foreign issues by Congressman
Gerald Ford and Senator Hugh Scott, respectively; regional
sessions with candidates pairing with incumbents from their
own states; and sessions on budgeting and special voter
appeals. We are prepared to work with the White House and
the Congressional Campaign Committee on the voter appeal
session and will offer support by our own voting bloc
staff members.
There will be a group luncheon on Friday, June 30th. Cong.
Brown has requested that you address the group at this time.
The luncheon, which will be held at the Twin Bridges Marriott,
will run from approximately 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. and would be
followed by a picture-taking session with you and the
candidates. Will you accept this invitation?
Yes
No
Comments
Cong. Brown has requested that Secretary Connally be the
principal speaker at the dinner meeting on Friday, June 30,
1972. In line with the current policy concerning Secretary
Connally's appearances, however, you may think it inappro-
priate that he speak. We could then request either Herbert
Stein or Secretary Peterson to speak. Do you approve of our
inviting Sec. Connally to speak at the dinner?
Approve
Disapprove
Comments
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III. Saturday, July 1, 1972
The Saturday sessions will deal with media efforts, polling
techniques and an in-depth review of critical issues for '72.
We have a request for Dr. Kissinger to address the noon
luncheon meeting to discuss foreign affairs policy. If you
feel his appearance would be inappropriate, we could, with
your approval, request either Secretary Laird or William
Ruckelshaus to speak to the luncheon group and secure a
person of lesser stature from the Department of State or the
National Security Council to address the group on foreign
policy during the issues session. Do you approve of our
inviting Dr. Kissinger to speak at the luncheon?
Approve
Disapprove
Comments
The Congressional Campaign Committee requested the following
speakers for the critical issues session Saturday afternoon:
Foreign Affairs
Sec. Rogers
Law Enforcement
Jerris Leonard
Environment
William Ruckelshaus
Urban Affairs
Sec. Romney
Busing
Leonard Garment
Health, Education
Sec. Richardson
and Welfare
Approve
Disapprove
Comments
It was suggested that, as in 1970, the Saturday evening banquet
have Vice President Agnew as the key speaker. Do you approve
of our inviting the Vice President to speak at the dinner?
Approve
Disapprove
Comments
4
IV. Sunday, July 2, 1972
On Sunday, July 2, 1972, plans are for the group to tour
the Capitol and participate in another picture-taking
session on the Capitol steps. The Planning Committee would
like to end the Conference with a session devoted to fund-
raising, led by Maurice Stans. Do you approve of our
inviting Mr. Stans to speak at that session?
Approve
Disapprove
Comments
Attached, for your consideration, is a copy of a letter
from Cong. Brown, confirming the foregoing. It should be
noted that Cong. Brown has requested an appointment with you
after April 10, 1972, to discuss the program.
We are willing to provide whatever staff and support that
is necessary to ensure a repeat of the success of the 1970
Candidates Conference and will appreciate any comments or
advice you have in this regard.
Note: Attached to this memorandum is Congressman Brown's
letter to Jeb Magruder on this subject.
Enclosure.
CLARENCE J. BROWN
WASHINGTON OFFICE:
7TH DISTRICT, OHIO
212 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE
BUILDING
AREA CODE: 202 225-4324
URBANA, OHIO
COMMITTEES:
Congress of the United States
DISTRICT OFFICES:
ROOM 220
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
house of Representatives
U.S. POST OFFICE BUILDING
INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE
150 NORTH LIMESTONE STREET
JOINT ECONOMIC
SPRINGFIELD, OHIO 45501
Mashington, D.C. 20515
AREA CODE: 513 325-0474
L.S.Y. BUILDING, THIRD FLOOR
196 SOUTH MAIN STREET
March 29, 1972
MARION, OHIO 43302
AREA CODE: 614 383-4343
Mr. Jeb Magruder
Committee for the Re-Election
of the President
1701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W.
Washington, D. C.
20006
Dear Mr. Magruder:
I. enjoyed meeting with you and others from your staff
in the absence of Attorney General Mitchell this morning re-
garding the 1972 Candidates' Conference, which will be held
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 29 - July 2, at
the Marriott Twin Bridges Motel. As soon as possible follow-
ing Mr. Mitchell's return to Washington and my return from
i
the Congressional Easter recess Monday, April 10, I should
like a brief appointment with Mr. Hitchell to discuss per-
sonally with him my plans for the Conference. In the mean-
time, to confirm our discussions this morning, it is my
understanding that your office will advise me as promptly
5
as possible regarding the availability of Administration
spokesmen who will appear at the Conference and the schedul-
ing of a reception with the President and his family at the
White House.
We would like to have a reception at the White House
3
(similar to the one held in 1970) limited to the candidates
and their spouses, and necessary Congressional Committee
personnel. In 1970, while the candidates were meeting the
President individually in the Oval Office for a still picture
and silent TV footage session, their spouses were having
their pictures taken elsewhere within the White House with
Mrs. Nixon. It is hoped that Mrs. Nixon, or other members
of the President's family, will be available similarly this
year. If possible, after these sessions, the candidates and
their spouses might be served drinks and hors d'ouvres in
the State Dining Room and be joined briefly by the President
and his family because, hopefully it is from many in this
group that the President will receive support for his programs
in his second term.
It is my hope that Attorney General Mitchell will be
+
the kick-off speaker at our first luncheon, Friday, June 30,
at 12:00, and I am delighted that you feel he would be more
than willing to do SO.
Mr. Jeb Magruder
March 29, 1972
Page Two
Friday evening, we would like Secretary Connally to
speak at the 7:30 p.m. dinner. In the event that this is
not possible, we suggest Herb Stein or Secretary Peterson
as back-ups (in that order) since we want the issue of the
economy in the campaign fully aired.
On Saturday, July 1, we would like Dr. Kissinger to
speak at the noon luncheon because we feel the foreign policy
issues in 1972 will be advantageous to Republican candidates.
Again, if he is unavailable, we would like Secretary Laird to
discuss defense matters and will deal with foreign policy
elsewhere in the Conference.
Finally, we would like Vice President Agnew to address
our final banquet at 7:00 p.m. Saturday evening, July 1, as
he did during the 1970 Conference.
For all of the above functions, time should be set
aside, preferably after speaking, for a photo session with
each speaker and each Congressional candidate.
Concerning the panels on other Major issues, Saturday
afternoon from 2:00 to 5:15, we have limited the topics to
the six following areas and hope that you will arrange to
have the indicated speakers present:
(1) Law Enforcement - Jerris Leonard
(2) Health, Education and Welfare - Secretary Richardson
This is a change from our original discussion
because we feel the Health and Welfare areas
will be as significant issues as Education in
the campaign, and the Secretary is the one
who can deal with all three issues.
(3) Urban Affairs and Housing - Secretary Romney
(4) Busing - Leonard Garment
(5) Environment - William A. Ruckelshaus
and (6) the topic not covered by the luncheon speaker:
Defense - Secretary Laird or
Foreign Affairs - Secretary Rogers
In addition, we would like Secretary Stans to take part in the
discussion of Congressional candidate fund raising at our final
function to be held at the Capitol Hill Club following a 10:00 a.r.
brunch on Sunday, July 2.
Mr. Jeb Magruder
March 29, 1972
Page Three
I sincerely appreciate your generous offer of addi-
tional personnel from your Committee and the White House
staff for the various panels throughout the Conference, and
I will contact you at a later date concerning these men.
I hope you will notify me immediately as soon as any
of the above have been confirmed or it appears we cannot
obtain them. Since all our plans must be completed by June 1,
I am hopeful that we can obtain final approvals on all
Administration speakers by May 15, six weeks from now.
Sincerely,
CJB/LW
CC: Honorable Gerald R. Ford, M.C.
Honorable Bob Wilson, M.C.
Honorable Clark MacGregor
Committee for the Re-election of the President
MEMORANDUM
April 14, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE HONORABLE JOHN N. MITCHELL
THROUGH:
JEB S. MAGRUDER
FROM:
HERBERT L. PORTER
SUBJECT:
Campaign briefing for major surrogates
The suggestion has been put forth that we set up a meeting
of our major surrogates sometime in the next three to four
weeks. The purpose of such a meeting would be to give
them a thorough briefing on campaign strategy along with
a general overview on polling information and demographics
by Bob Teeter. We feel that such a meeting would be
beneficial, not only to keep our surrogates informed,
but also to get them in the "campaign mood".
Do you agree that such a meeting is worthwhile and, if so,
would you be willing to meet with the group to discuss
the strategy of the campaign?
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
COMMENT
May 9, 1972
TO THE HONORABLE JOHN N. MITCHELL
THROUGH:
JEB S. MAGRUDER
FROM:
JON A. FOUST
SUBJECT:
Scheduling
A review of the April 24 Spokesmen Resources Program, Ninety-
Day Projected Schedule shows the following:
Events Created by the
Committee
2
Events Scheduled by the
Departments
167
Flanned Events - Speaker
Scheduled by the Committee
27
Events in Europe.
18
TOTAL EVENTS
214
Even though the 90-day projection is a voluminous work, I
think it gives the wrong impression. As shown by the above figures,
only .9 percent of the events were really directed by us. The other 99
percent were planned and scheduled by the departments or were planned
events where we provided a speaker.
We must begin immediately to determine what spokesman should
be speaking about what issue in what location. The forum is not important
(agriculture issue could be discussed before the Boy Scouts), but the
direction and impact of the speakers and the ideas they are promoting must
be channelled to do the most good.
It is imperative that the polling, research, press, political,
and voter block group people meet with the Scheduling Division and aim our
spokesmen resources in the proper direction.
ec: Shumway
bcc: Strachan (White House)
b) Bill Timmons is in
miami Beach reirewing
the Pa surveying the
Pacilities Per the Convention.
You received the lest of
technical stoff the who
accompanied him. Timmens
will have an updated report-
decision memorandum
per your review when upon
returning from Russia.
c)
SENSITIVE
May 1, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JOHN N. MITCHELL
THROUGH:
JEB MAGRUDER
FROM:
WILLIAM E. TIMMONS
is.
SUBJECT:
'72 Convention
At the emergency RNC meeting scheduled for May 5 and 6 to
consider a change in Convention sites, it is recommended that
several appointments of Convention officers be announced 80
that the meeting will generate some positive news.
Specifically, it is recommended that:
1.
After appropriate selection by the Arrangements Committee
and on May 5, Dick Herman announce appointment of:
- The Permanent Chairman
- The Temporary Chairman
- The Secretary (to call roll)
- The Parliamentarian
A suggested list is in Tab A.
2.
On May 6th Chairman Dole announce eight members of
the temporary platform committee's executive committee
(John Rhodes will later assign each of the eight as platform
subcommittee chairmen). A recommended list is in Tab B.
3.
Chairman Dole also announce a Chief Page on May 6th (the
Chief Sergeant of Arms, Ody Fish has already been named).
4.
On May 7th, you announce the appointment of Senator Hugh
Scott to be the campaign floor leader for the Convention.
-2-
5.
These actions would leave the following appointments for
a later RNC meeting:
- Keynoter
- Assistant Parliamentarian
- Chief Reading Clerk
- Assistant Reading Clerk
- Tally Clerks
- Official Reporters
- Chaplains (to give invocations & benedictions)
- Five Assistant Sergeant at Arms
- Three Assistant Chief Pages
- Permanent Organization Chairman
- Credentials Chairman
- Rules Chairman (expect RNC temporary Rules Chairman
Bill Cramer to continue)
6.
However, at a later date, you will also have to make key
decisions on individuals to:
- Nominate the President
- Three seconds for the President
- Introduce the President
- Nominate the Vice President
- Three seconds for the Vice President
- Introduce the Vice President
See Tab C for recommendations which should be considered
now even though they are later appointments.
7.
By virtue of their offices the following normally would have
parts in the Convention program:
- The President
- The Vice President
- Bob Dole, RNC Chairman
-
- Dick Herman, Convention Arrangements
- Peter Dominick, Senate Campaign
- Bob Wilson, House Campaign
- Bill Milliken, Republican Governors
- Don Sunquist, Young Republicans
- Connie Armitage, Women's Federation
- Anne Armstrong, RNC Co-Chairman
-3-
In Tab D are demographic and regional analyses of all
Convention participants, assuming the full list is
approved.
I recommend approval of the tabs with any changes you feel necessary.
Obviously several appointments should be the personal choices of the
President and Vice President, and I assume you'll want to discuss
them with the principals.
PERMANENT CHAIRMAN:
Rep. Gerald Ford (Michigan)
TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN:
Gov. Ronald Reagan (California)*
SECRETARY (to read roll)
Mrs. Anne Armstrong (Texas)
PARLIAMENTARIAN:
Rep. H. Allen Smith (California)
*The Reagan appointment may help sooth the Californians on the
site switch and would provide a philosophical balance to Hugh
Scott's appointment as Floor Leader.
PLATFORM
Chairman:
Rep. John Rhodes (Ariz)
Deputy Chairman:
Sen. Gordon Allott (Colo)
Deputy Chairman:
Gov. Tom Meskill (Conn)
1. National Security Affairs:
Sen. John Tower (Tex)
2. Governmental Relations:
Mayor Ralph Perk (Ohio)
3. Crime & Drug Abuse:
Arlen Spector (Pa)
4. Human Fulfillment:
Art Fletcher (Wash)
5. Environment:
Chris DeMuth (Ill)
6. National Goals:
Gov. Arch Moore (W. Va.)
7. Jobs and Economy:
Rep. Barber Conable (NY)
8. Agriculture & Natural Resources: Rep. John Kyl (Iowa)
ALTERNATES:
Should it be impossible to secure the above, consideration may be
given to:
1. National Security Affairs
Dixie Walker (SC)
2. Governmental Relations:
Mayor S. R. Allen (Ga)
3. Crime and Drug Abuse:
Slade Gorton (Wash)
4. Human Fulfillment:
Dr. Ether Allen (Pa)
5. Environment:
Gov. Tom McCall (Ore)
6. National Goals:
Rep. Barber Conable (NY)
7. Jobs and Economy:
Gaylord Freeman (Ill)
8. Agriculture & Natural Resources: Sen. Roman Hruska (Neb)
OTHER CONVENTION ROLES*
Keynote Moderator:
Sen. Ed Brooke (Mass)
- Participant:
Mayor Dick Lugar (Ind)
- Participant:
Sherrie Shealey (SC)
- Participant:
Sen. Chas. Percy (Ill)
President's Nominator:
Gov. Nelson Rockefeller (NY)
- Seconder:
Commissioner Frank Rizzo (Pa)
- Seconder:
Floyd McKissick (NC)
- Seconder:
Romana Banuelos (Calif)
President's Introducer:
Sen. Barry Goldwater (Ariz)
Vice President's Nominator:
Secretary John Connally (Tex)
- Seconder:
Sen. Bill Brock (Tenn)
- Seconder:
Dr. E. Marie Johnson (Ill)
- Seconder:
Sen. Jacob Javits (NY)
Vice President's Introducer:
Gov. Richard Ogilvie (Ill)
Credentials Chairman:
Permanent Organization Chairman: Mary Louise Smith (Iowa)
*While it is not necessary to announce these at this time, they
should be considered in conjunction with current appointments.
DEMOGRAPHIC
2 Jewish:
Javits, Spector
4 Black:
McKissick, Fletcher, Johnson, Brooke
3 Ethnic:
Perk, Rizzo, Banuelos
5 Youth:
Johnson, Shealey, DeMuth, Sunquist, Student
2 Democrats:
Rizzo, Connally
7 Women:
Johnson, Shealey, Banuelos, Armstrong,
Armitage, Smith, Bailey
9 Liberals:
Brooke, Percy, Rockefeller, McKissick, Javits,
Spector, Milliken, Conte, Scott
14 Centrists or
Nixon, Lugar, Shealey, Banuelos, Johnson,
Unknown:
Ogilvie, Armstrong, Perk, Fletcher, DeMuth,
Moore, Meskill, Smith, Eisenhower
22 Conservatives:
Agnew, Rizzo, Goldwater, Brock, Connally,
Ford, Reagan, H.A. Smith, Tower, Allott,
Dole, Herman, Dominick, Wilson, Sunquist,
Armitage, Rhodes, Cramer, Bellmon, Fish,
Bailey, Evans
6 Governors:
Rockefeller, Ogilvie, Reagan, Moore, Meskill,
Milliken
10 Senators:
Brooke, Percy, Goldwater, Brock, Javits, Tower,
Allott, Dole, Dominick, Bellmon
5 Repres entatives: Ford, H.A. Smith, Wilson, Rhodes, Conte
4 Administration:
Nixon, Agnew, Banuelos, Connally
6 RNC:
Dole, Armstrong, Evans, Armitage, Sunquist,
Bailey
REGIONAL DIVISIONS
4 New England:
Brooke, Meskill, Conte, Bailey
9 Atlantic:
Agnew, Rockefeller, Moore, Spector, Javits,
Rizzo, Evans, Scott, Eisenhower
8 South:
McKissick, Brock, Shealey, Cramer, Armstrong,
Tower, Armitage, Connally
9 Midwest:
Milliken, Lugar, Percy, Ogilvie, Ford, DeMuth,
Perk, Johnson, Fish
5 Heartland:
Dole, Herman, Sunquist, Bellmon, Smith
4 Mountain:
Goldwater, Rhodes, Allott, Dominick
6 Pacific:
Nixon, Reagan, Smith, Wilson, Fletcher,
Banuelos
Yet to be Selected
- Credentials Chairman
- Student
- Film Star
- minor Convention officers (Chaplains, pages, etc)
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April 4, 1972
PERSONAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB MAGRUDER
FROM:
DWIGHT L. CHAPIN
Of
SUBJECT:
Campaign Materials/Convention
and Television
Operating on only a gut assumption, I am concerned about the
degree of approval being given by the White House on those
campaigh materials, TV plans and Convention plans which will
involve or affect the President in a direct way. As you will recall
from our discussions, it was decided early by Bob Haldeman that
Dick Moore, Pat Buchanan and some of the rest of us were to be
involved in anything that had to do with the President.
Specifically, I was very distressed to learn in New York the other
day about your Monday meeting to discuss the Convention program.
Obviously, we should be involved in that planning. At the very least,
Fred Rheinstein should have been at the meeting. We have hired a
man of exceptional ability who is charged with the responsibility
of insuring we end up with a good television show and also to help
insure that we get the absolute maximum from the networks. Fred
was not even invited to the meeting. You're the only one over there
who can help keep us plugged in. I would assume that you consider it
your responsibility to see that this happens.
I raise the issue, not only because it is supposed to be the procedure
under which we operate but also because I think you are missing a good
bet by not having some of our experts' in on the thinking process. We know
more about the President, what he likes and doesn't like, and can present
you with his views better than anyone at the Committee.
CC:
Gordon Strachan
Dick Moore
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
May 16, 1972
HEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Campaign Advertising
You last met with Peter Dailey to discuss the campaign
advertising on January 12, 1972. In the last four months
Dailey has assembled the campaign advertising staff
(November Group) in New York and Washington. The staff
prepared three presentations for the Campaign Strategy
Group (Chapin, Buchanan, Garment, Magruder, Chotiner, Dent,
LaRue, Moore, Teeter). The final review of the advertising
occurred last night. Firm commitments to suppliers will
be made during the next two weeks.
Peter Dailey is anxious to have you review the materials.
Dailey can give you an abbreviated presentation with his
two top men (Phil Joanou and Bill Taylor) in 45 minutes.
John Mitchell has seen some but not all of the advertising
strategy and materials in informal sessions with Magruder
and Dailey. The next Political Meeting in Ehrlichman's
office with Mitchell, Harlow, MacGregor, and Colson is
scheduled for Thursday at 10 a.m.
RECOMMENDATION
That Dailey present the campaign advertising strategy and
materials at the Thursday, 10 a.m. meeting for final approval.
Agree
Disagree
Comments
Committee
for the Re-election
of the President
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006 (202) 333-0920
April 6, 1972
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE HONORABLE JOHN N. MITCHELL
THROUGH:
JEB S. MAGRUDER
FROM:
PETER H. DAILEY
SUBJECT:
Documentary Films
In our discussion today we agreed that the agency group would
proceed with the Wolper organization to accomplish our
documentary film needs, specifically two 1/2 hour films, one
15 minute condensation of each of these films, and a 10 minute
film on Mrs. Nixon.
Total cost is not to exceed $600,000. Included in this cost
will be the finished edited versions of approximately five
five minute documentaries whose substance comes from the
screening and editing done on the preceding films.
While we have placed an outside limit on these costs of $600,000,
we are doing our utmost to bring in all of these costs at about
$500,000.
Wolper was to have provided us with a script outline prior to
this week, but has, for a number of reasons, not settled on a
writer as yet. They have been instructed to present, by Friday,
April 7, their recommendation for the writer best qualified to
handle the job, so that action can be taken on this immediately
and script development begun.
As soon as a final working schedule is developed, we will forward
it to you.
CC: Cliff Miller
Fred LaRue
Acte stally
Phil Joanou
Bill Taylor
CONFIDENTIAL
Committee
for the Re-election
of the President 1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006 (202) 333-0920
April 4, 1972
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE HONORABLE JOHN N. MITCHELL
THROUGH:
JEB S. MAGRUDER
FROM:
PETER H. DAILEY
GND.
SUBJECT:
Documentary Films
The Wolper organization has submitted an estimate on the
major portion of our documentary film needs.
The attached memorandum from Bill Taylor outlines why we
believe the Wolper organization should get this assignment.
The project is provided for in the overall media budget.
This estimate is below our earlier projections.
May I have your early approval to proceed?
Approve
Disapprove
March 30, 1972
NOVEMBER
GROUP
INC.
MEMORANDUM
TO:
PETER DAILEY
CC: Phil Joanou
FROM: Bill Taylor
David Wolper Productions Inc. have submitted to us
bids on the production of two 30-minute films on
President Nixon and one 10-minute film on Mrs. Nixon.
The grand total for these three films is $579,216.00.
This price does not include the following:
1) The narration, since it is felt we can persuade
a talented professional to donate. his services.
2) Music, composing and arranging. It is again
thought that this will be donated.
3) Editing and finishing two 15-minute films
(both excerpts from the 30-minute "Presidential
Years" film) for use at the convention.
It is generally accepted that it is possible to produce
these three films for half the price. Possible, but
probably not advisable for these reasons:
1) David Wolper is the best in the business in the
field of documentaries. He has an international
reputation that cannot be matched. (Please see
the attached write-up of films he has produced
and awards he has won.)
2) Speed. Because of the lateness of the date (many
shows of this nature take 4 months to finish),
there is a danger in working with a smaller and
less complete documentary house. Wolper has a
giant organization, equipped to handle every
aspect of a documentary.
909 THIRD AVENUE
NEW YORK, N. Y. 10022
(212) 752-3500
MEMO to PETER DAILEY from Bill Taylor
March 30, 1972
3) Political considerations. (PETE: Please fill
in here if you want to mention these.)
It is understood that this estimate is an outside estimate,
representing the highest possible cost. Since a shooting
script is not yet done, it is impossible to accurately
predict the real costs. For instance, it is budgeted for
15 days of new shooting for each 30-minute film. This
seems excessive. If, say, only 6 days of shooting are
necessary, then the costs for directors, crew, film stock,
etc. will go down dramatically.
David Wolper has said, privately and off the record, that
it is likely we will be able to produce all three films
for $480,000.00.
It is our recommendation at the November Group, and
David Wolper's recommendation, that Allan Drury be
approached to write the documentaries. His list of
credits, as you know, are most impressive, from the
best-seller, "Advise and Consent" to "Courage and
Hesitation", a most friendly account of the White House.
If Mr. Drury was unwilling or unable to do this, or if
he proves to be unacceptable to us, a number of other
top writers are being considered, such as Earl Mazo,
Rowland Evans, Jr. and Ralph De Toledano.
Attached to this memo you will find:
1) An introduction to Wolper Productions
2) A booklet containing a tribute to David Wolper
3) Short biographies of other writers being
considered for this project (not including
Allan Drury or Jim Keogh)
4) A letter from Wolper to me which includes a
proposed timetable to completion
5) An estimate for the production of one 30-minute
film (this serves as an estimate for both
30-minute films)
6) An estimate for the production of a 10-minute
film on Mrs. Nixon.
In spite of the high costs, it is our recommendation that
we award the job to Wolper Associates. It is, of course,
important that we reach a decision on this project at the
earliest possible date.
W
WOLPER PRODUCTIONS INC.
WARREN V. BUSH
VICE PRESIDENT
March 29, 1972
Mr. William Taylor
909 Third Avenue
New York, New York
Dear Bill:
Enclosed you will find two copies of the revised budget
as discussed yesterday. May I emphasize that this is
an "outside" budget, with appreciable reductions antici-
pated relative to a contraction of shooting days, and
all related personnel and processing thereto. It is
possible that other reductions might be realized should
we find we do not require the "stock" footage as esti-
mated.
However, these reductions could conceivably be offset
by overtime charges should the productions incur excess-
ive delays in required approvals.
It has also occured to me that because of "delays", and
subsequently the shortened production schedule we face,
that it might be necessary for us to involve another writer
to share the load of the three films. In this regard,
perhaps we may approach Allan Drury to write the profile
pieces on the President and the First Lady, and Jim Keogh
to write the "Administration Achievements" film.
Additionally, I am including a short schedule, working
backwards, as follows:
Delivery date of three films
Mon Aug. 7
Dubbing
Mon July 31
Interlock
Thurs. , July 27,28
Music Recording
Fri., July 21
Narration Recording
Fri., July 14
Mr. William Taylor
March 29, 1972
Page 2.
Final script approval
Sun.-Thurs., July 9-13
Picture lock (fine cut) with scratch
track - Final picture approval required
on this date
Mon., July 3
Rough cut - Final approval rough cut due
on this date
Mon., June 19
Script outline, shooting, stock footage
research, etc., to commence as early as
possible.
Bill, keep in mind that ordinarily we allow ourselves
approximately four to six months to produce any given
one-hour documentary. Hence you can readily see we are
on a critically short schedule to make our rough cut
date. Obviously, therefore, it behooves us all to move
ahead as quickly as possible.
Beyond this, we are sending to you separately a 16mm
print of "SURRENDER AT APPOMATTOX", an episode in the
"APPOINTMENT WITH DESTINY" series, which is one example
of producer-director Ed Spiegel's work. We believe that
Ed's special talents will make all the difference in the
production of the November Group films. Incidentally,
Bill, since there are many demands for screenings of this
particular film, may we have it back in the next couple of
days? Please call and we'll arrange to have the film
picked up.
With all best wishes,
Cordially,
Warren V Bush
Executive in Charge
of Production
CC. David L. Wolper
WVB/cf
MASTER T.V. & DOCUMENTARY BUDGET
SUMMARY PAGE
PICTURE NO.
TITLE NIXON FILM
START DATE
PRODUCER
FINISH DATE
DIRECTOR
PRODUCTION DAYS
ACCT.
NO.
DESCRIPTION
(ABOVE THE LINE)
001 Story & Other Rights
8,175
002 Writing
5,575
003 Research
38,175
004 Producer & Staff
9,350
005 Director & Staff
006 Cast
4,338
009 P/R Taxes
65,613
65,613
TOTAL ABOVE THE LINE
(BELOW THE LINE)
SHOOTING PERIOD
010 Production Staff
6,825
011 Shooting Personnel
17,695
Misc.
012 Shooting: Rental/Equip.
11,325
Location
013 Travel/Living/Transp.
13,490
014 Film & Sound Prod.
13,225
Sound Royalties
100,230
015 Stock Film
37,670
TOTAL SHOOTING PERIC
POST PRODUCTION PERIOD
21,454
030 Film Editing
8,588
031 Laboratory Expense
2,600
032 Sound-Post Prod.
6,700
39,342
033 Music
TOTAL POST PRODUCTING
20,514
043 Other Charges
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES
65,613
TOTAL ABOVE THE LINE
160,086
TOTAL BELOW THE LINE
225,699
TOTAL DIRECT COST
50,000
050 INDIRECT COST
273,699
TOTAL PRODUCTION COST
REMARKS:
DATE REPORT COMPILED:
WOLPER PRODUCTIONS INC.
MASTER T.V. & DOCUMENTARY BUDGET
SUB
ACCT.
DAY/WK RATE AMOUNT ACCUM. TOTAL
A/C 001 Story & Other Rights
201 Story Rights Purchased
202 Other Rights
Total A/C 001
A/C 002 Writing
5,000
101 Writer's Salaries
4 wks.
150
600
102 Secretaries, Typist, Mul. Oper.
250
201 Supplies-Script, Mimeo, Xerox
2,000
301 Travel & Living Expenses
325
.501 WGA Pension & H/W
801 Miscellaneous Expense
Total A/C 002
8,175
A/C 003 Research-Film & Story
101 Salaried Researchers film
8 wks.
350
2,800
102 Contracts & Presentations
301 Travel & Living Expenses
2,150
Periodical & View'g
401 Research Material
250
501 Transcribe Tapes
375
601 Development Expense
701 Research & Library Exp.
801 Miscellaneous
Total A/C 003
5,575
page 2
Form 10-1
ACCT.
DAY/WK.
RATE. AMOUNT ACC
AL
A/C 004 Producer & Staff
101 Producer
17 wks.
1,250
50
102 Associates
17 wks
350
30
103 Executive Producer
mo
104 Production Executive
105 Executive Producer Secretary
106 Production Executive Secretary
17 wks.
175
2.375
107 Producer Secretary
201 Production Fee
301 Overhead (See Acct. 050)
3 trips
3,000
401 Travel & Living Expenses
801 Miscellaneous Expense
38,175
Total A/C 004
A/C 005 Director & Staff
20 days.
250
5,000
101 Director-First Unit
102 Director-Second Unit
103 Other Staff
3 wks.
175
525
104 Secretaries
3 trips
3,500
301 Travel & Living Expenses
325
401 DGA Pension & H/W
801 Miscellaneous Expense
9,350
Total A/C 005
A/C 006 Cast
To be furnished
by client
101 Narrator
102 Principals
103 Bits
104 Extras
105 Other Cast
201 Cast Travel & Living
301 Pension H/W
401 Cast Testing, Interviews & Exp.
801 Miscellaneous
Total A/C 006
SUB
ACCT.
DAY/WK RATE AMOUNT ACCUM. TOTAL
A/C 009 Above the Line P/R Taxes
10% of 43,375
(CUI)
401 Employers Share of Taxes (FICA)
4,338
Total A/C 009
65,613
TOTAL ABOVE THE LINE
A/C 010 Production Staff
101 Production Supervisor
2,500
102 Production Manager
20 days
125
2,500
103 Asst. Director
104 Casting
105 Script Supervisor
To be turnished by
106 Technical Advisors
client as needed
107 Auditor
108 Production Secretaries
20 days
35
700
109 Other Prod. Staff Labor
15 days
50
750
375
201 Business Conference
801 Miscellaneous
6,825
Total A/C 010
ACCT.
DAY/WK RATE AMOUNT ACCUM. TOTAL
A/C 011 Shooting-Personnel:
101 Cameraman
15 days
250
3,750
Second cameraman
12 days
225
2,700
102 Asst. Cameraman
15 days
100
1,500
Second asst. cameraman
12 days
100
1,200
Boom Man
12 days
100
1,200
103 Soundman
15 days
135
2,025
3,225
104 Grips
12 days
100
1,200
Gaffers
15 days
100
1,500
105 Art Director
106 Prop Man/Set Director
8 days
90
720
107 Makeup/Hairdresser
To be furnished by client
108 Wardrobe
To be furnished by client
109 Other Labor
BOTTH 1
201 Special Shooting Tyler mount
20 days
1,000
2,000
301 Contract Shooting
801 Miscellaneous
17,695
Total A/C 011
A/C 012 Shooting: Rentals/Equip/Misc.
2 AT
15 days
125
3,750
5,250
201 Camera
1 AT
12 days
125
1,500
Cherry picker
2 days
250
500
202 cam. Crane/Dolly Etc.
8 days
50
400
900
1 backup
15 days
30
450
203 Sound
1 AT
15 days
75
1,125
1,575
Grip equip.
15 days
40
600
204 Lights
15 days
75
1,125
1,725
Platforms
205 Studio Rentals/Sets
1,000
206 Set Dressing/Props
625
208 Costumes/Wigs/Makeup
209 Other Purchases/Rentals
250
210 Site Rental
211 Permits
212 Honorariums
213 Miscellaneous
Total A/C 012
11,325
Form 10-1
Page 5
ACCT.
DAY/WK RATE AMOUNT ACCUM. TOTAL
A/C 013 Shooting: Travel/Living/Trans. & Location
5,000
201 Travel
202 Meals/Hotel/Living Allow.
12 people
15 days
3
540
Other Food (Catered Food & Drink)
1 AT
15 days
45
675
1,575
203 Car Allow./Rental/Trucks 2 AT
15 days
30
900
125
204 Gratuities
1,250
205 Freight/Customs/Excess Baggage
5,000
206 Scouting
208 Miscellaneous
13,490
Total A/C 013
FEET
RATE
AMOUNT
ACCUM.
TOTAL
A/C 014 Film & Sound Production
201 Raw Stock
40 M
.075
3,025
203 Negative Development
40 M
.09
3,600
204 Print-Dailies
40 M
.12
4,800
301 Sound stock-4, Magnetic Tape
140
2.
280
302 16 & 35mm Tape
40 M
.008
920
303 Sound Transfer-Dailies
20 hrs
30.
600
13,225
Total A/C 014
FEET
RATE
AMOUNT ACCUM.
TOTAL
A/C 015 Stock-Film & Sound Expenses & Royalties
201 Master/Dupe
40 M
.50
20,000
202 Prints
40 M
.15
6,000
203 Stills Reproduction Cost
12 min.
204 Royalties-Footage
144
25.
10,000
40 M
205 Rovalties-Stills
.023
920
25
30.
301 Sound Stock
750
302 Sound Transfer
402 Research Fees
Total A/C 015
37,670
Form 10-1
Page 6
ACCT.
DAY/WK RATE AMOUNT ACCUM. TOTAL
A/C 016 Pickup & Retakes & Insurance Claims
201 Pickup & Retakes
301 Insurance Claims
Total A/C 016
A/C 030 Film Editing
1,500
101 Post Production Supervisor
13 wks
535
6,955
102 Editor
15 wks 250
3,750
103 Asst. Editor
104 Sound Effects Editing
105 Sound Effects Editing-Contract
6,250
106 Music Editing
107 Music Editing Contract
108 Negative Cutting
109 Film Librarian
3 wks. 333
999
25 hrs
18
450
110 Projection
25 hrs.
12
300
750
111 Lab Expeditor
250
201 Reels & Leader
250
202 Cutting Supplies
250
203 Edit. ROOM Rental
Multi-head moviola, extra moviola.
204 Equipment Rental library reader
500
208 Miscellaneous
21,454
Total A/C 030
Page 7
SUB
ACCT.
FEET RATE AMOUNT ACCUM. TOTAL
A/C 031 Laboratory Expense
160M
.005
800
201 Coding
35M
.03
1,050
202 Reprints, & Paper to Paper
35
35.
1,225
203 Animation & Inserts & Stills
2,500
204 Opticals/Effects (incl. lab)
225
205 Reversals for Effects
1,500
206 Titles (Incl. lab)
138
207 Sound Negative Stk & Develp.
75
208 Splicing & Other Labor
400
209 Answer Print
375
210 Dupe/Inter-Neg/Protection Print
3
100
300
211 Release Prints
215 Miscellaneous
8,588
Total A/C 031
A/C 032 Sound-Post - Production: (Sound & Music Effects)
201 Sound Services (Contract & Other)
202 Transfers (Music & Sound)
203 Magnetic Tape 16mm, 35mm, 1/4"
204 Sound Effects (Purchased)
150
205 Looping & Narration
300
206 Studio & Equip. Rental
150
207 Dubbing/Transfer & Facilities
2,000
208 Miscellaneous
2,600
Total A/C 032
SUB
ACCT.
DAY/WK RATE AMOUNT ACCUM. TOTAL
A/C 033 Music
101 Composer
102 Arranger
103 Conductor
4,000
104 Orchestra
1,250
105 Copyists
200
201 Rental & Cartage
500
202 Music Royalties & Clearance
150
203 Supplies
350
204 Recording Facilts/Transfer/STK
205 Travel & Living
250
206 AFM P&W
208 Miscellaneous
6,700
Total A/C 033
A/C 043 Other Charges
2,500
201 Legal Fees
150
202 Legal Expenses
1,000
203 Accounting
204 Data Processing Service
205 Motion Picture NAB & Other
206 Advertising
207 Publicity/Promotion Fees
208 Publicity/Promotion Expenses
250
209 Freight (Other Than Shooting)
_500
210 Messenger Service
1,500
211 L.D. Phone/Telegraph & Telex
2,500
212 Insurance (all prod. categ.)
10% of 51,774
5,177
213 Payroll Taxes
15% of 46,249
6,937
214 Reserve for Union Fringe
215 Miscellaneous
20,514
Total A/C 043
160,086
TOTAL BELOW THE LINE
65,613
TOTAL ABOVE THE LINE
225,699
TOTAL DIRECT COST
SUB
DAY/WK RATE AMOUNT ACCUM. TOTAL
ACCT. A/C 050 Indirect Costs
101 Union Escalation Costs
201 Contingency
50,000
301 Overhead
401 Production Fee
501 Misc. Reductions in Cost
50,000
Total A/C 050
275,699
TOTAL PRODUCTION COST
REMARKS :
WOMEN PRODUCTIONS INC.
MASTER T.V. & DOCUMENTARY BUDGET
SUMMARY PAGE
PICTURE NO.
TITLE PAT NIXON
10 MIN.
START DATE
PRODUCER
FINISH DATE
DIRECTOR
PRODUCTION DAYS
ACCT.
NO.
DESCRIPTION
(ABOVE THE LINE)
001 Story & Other Rights
902 Writing
1,300
003 Research
1,125
004 Producer & Staff
005 Director & Staff
006 cast
009 P/R Taxes
175
TUTAL ABOVE THE LINE
2,600
(BELOW THE LINE)
SHOOTING PERIOD
010 Production Staff
1,480
011 Shooting Personnel
2,925
Misc.
012 Shooting: Rental/Equip.
1,500
Location
013 Travel/Living/Transp.
1,435
014 Film & Sound Prod.
2,526
Sound Royalties
015 Stock Film
3,250
13,116
TOTAL SHOOTING PERI
POST PRODUCTION PERIOD
030 Film Editing
6,875
031 Laboratory Expense
2,710
032 Sound-Post Prod.
950
033 Music
1,000
11,535
TOTAL POST PRODUCTI
043 Other Charges
4,567
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES
TOTAL ABOVE THE LINE
2,600
TOTAL BELOW THE LINE
29,218
TOTAL DIRECT COST
31,818
050 INDIRECT COST
TOTAL PRODUCTION COST
31,818
REMARKS:
COMPILED:
WOLPER PRODUCTIONS INC.
MASTER T.V. & DOCUMENTARY BUDGET
SUB
ACCT.
DAY/WK RATE AMOUNT ACCUM. TOTAL
A/C 001 Story & Other Rights
201 Storv Rights Purchased
202 Other Rights
Total A/C 001
A/C 002 Writing
101 Writer's Salaries
750
102 Secretaries, Tvpist, Mul: Oper.
2W
150
300
201 Supplies-Script, Mimco, Xerox
150
301 Travel & Living Expenses
501 WGA Pension & H/W
100
801 Miscellaneous Expense.
Total A/C 002
1,300
A/C 003 Research-Film & Story
101 Salaried Researchers
4W
175
700
102 Contracts & Presentations
301 Travel & Living Expenses
50
Periodical & View'g
401 Research Material
250
501 Transcribe Tapes
125
601 Development Expense
701 Research & Library Exp.
801 Miscellaneous
Total A/C 003
1,125
DAY/WX.
RATE. AMOUNT ACCUM
A/C 004 Producer & Staff
101 Producer
102 Associates
103 Executive Producer
104 Production Executive
:
105 Executive Producer Secretary
106 Production Executive Secretary
107 Producer Secretary
201 Production Fee
301 Overhead (See Acct. 050)
All that is not furnished by
401 Travel & Living Expenses
client will be billed at cost.
801 Miscellaneous Expense
Total A/C 004
A/C 005 Director & Staff
101 Director-First Unit
102 Director-Second Unit
103 Other Staff
104 Secretaries
301 Travel & Living Expenses
401 DGA Pension & H/W
801 Miscellaneous Expense
Total A/C 005
A/C 006 Cast
101 Narrator
To be furnished by client.
102 Principals
103 Bits
104 Extras
105 Other Cast
201 Cast Travel & Living
TO be furnished by client.
301 Pension 11/W
To be furnished by client.
*
101 Cast Testing, Interviews & Exp.
10) Miscellaneous
Total a/c 006
SUB
ACCT.
DAY/WK RATE AMOUNT ACCUM. TOTAL
A/C 009 Above the Line P/R Taxes
(CUI)
401 Employers Share of Taxes (FICA)
175
Total A/C 009
175
TOTAL ABOVE THE LINE
2,600
A/C 010 Production Staff
101 Production Supervisor
102 Production Manager
8D
125
1,000
103 Asst. Director
104 Casting
105 Script Supervisor
106 Technical Advisors
107 Auditor
108 Production Secretaries
8D
35
280
109 Other Prod. Staff Labor
100
201 Business Conference
100
801 Miscellaneous
Total A/C 010
1,480
DM/WK RATE AMOUNT ACC
A/C 011 Shooting-Personnel:
101 Cameraman
5D
250
1,250
102 Asst. Cameraman
5D
100
500
i
103 Soundman
5D
135
675
104 Grips
5D
100
500
Gaffers
105 Art Director
106 Prop Man/Set Director
TO be furnished by client.
*
107 Makeup/Hairdresser
108 Wardrobe
109 Other Labor
201 Special Shooting
301 Contract Shooting
801 Miscellaneous
2,925
Total A/C 011
A/C 012 Shooting: Rentals/Equip/Misc.
201 Camera
5D
125
625
202 Cam. Crane/Dolly Etc.
203 Sound
5D
75
375
Grip
5D
25
125
204 Lights
5D
75
375
500
205 Studio Rentals/Sets
206 Sct Dressing/Props
208 Costumes/Wigs/Makeup
209 Other Purchases/Rentals
210 Site Rental
To be furnished by client
*
211 Permits
To be furnished by climt.
*
212 Honorariums
213 Miscellaneous
Total A/C 012
1,500
ACCT
DAY/WK RATE AMOUNT ACCUM.
A/C 013 Shooting: Travel/Living/Trans. & Location
201 Travel
All that is not furnished by
*
202 Meals/Hotel/Living Allow.
client,
will be billed at cost
*
Other Food (Catered Food & Drink)
150
203 car Allow./Rental/Trucks
2
6D
30
360
i
204 Gratuities
50
205 Freight/Customs/Excess Baggage
375
206 Scouting
500
208 Miscellaneous
Total A/C 013
1,435
FEET
RATE AMOUNT ACCUM. TOTAL
A/C 014 Film & Sound Production
201 Raw Stock
8M
.075
600
203 Negative Development
8M
.08
640
204 Print-Dailies
8M
115
920
301 Sound Stock-4, Magnetic Tape
20 Rls
2.00
40
302 16 & 35mm Tape
8M
.023
185
303 Sound Transfer-Dailies
6Hrs.
30.
180
Total A/C 014
2,565
FEET RATE
AMOUNT
ACCUM.
TOTAL
A/C 015 Stock-Film & Sound Expenses & Royalties
201 Master/Dupe
7M
.30
2,100
202 Prints
7M
.12
840
203 Stills Reproduction Cost
To be furnished by client.
*
See Footnote below.
*
204 Royaltics-Footage
205 Royalties-Stills
To be furnished by client.
*
301 Sound Stock
7M
.023
160
302 Sound Transfer
5Hrs.
30.
150
402 Research Fees
Total A/C 015
3,250
To be negotiated with stock footage sources as part of one hour
show. If not possible, client responsible for cost.
ACCT.
DAY/NK RATE AMOUNT ACC
-
A/C 016 Pickup & Retakes & Insurance Claims
201 Pickup & Retakes
301 Insurance Claims
Total A/C 016
A/C 030 Film Editing
101 Post Production Supervisor
102 Editor
4W
525
2,100
103 Asst. Editor
6W
250
1,500
104 Sound Effects Editing
105 Sound Effects Editing-Contract
106 Music Editing
2,000
107 Music Editing Contract
108 Negative cutting
109 Film Librarian
1W
250
250
110 Projection
111 Lab Expeditor
201 Reels & Leader
100
202 Cutting Supplies
100
203 Edit. Room Rental
6W
125
750
204 Equipment Rental
75
208 Miscellaneous
Total A/C 030
6,875
ACCT
FEET RATE AMOUNT ACCUM. TOTAL
A/C 031 Laboratory Expense
201 coding
30M
,005
150
202 Reprints, & Paper to Paper
400
Stills
203 Animation & Inserts & Stills
10
35
350
204 Opticals/Effects (incl. lab):
500
205 Reversals for Effects
75
206 Titles (Incl. lab)
750
207 Sound Negative Stk & Develp
75
208 Splicing & Other Labor
40
209 Answer Print
125
210 Dupe/Inter-Meg/Protection Print
125
211 Release Prints
3
40
120
215 Miscellaneous
Total A/C 031
2,710
A/C 032 Sound-Post Production: (Sound & Music Effects)
201 Sound Services (Contract & Other)
202 Transfers (Music & Sound)
203 Magnetic Tape 16mm, 35mm, 1/"
204 Sound Effects (Purchased)
205 Looping & Narration
150
206 Studio & Equip. Rental
50
207 Dubbing/Transfer & Facilities
750
208 Miscellaneous
Total A/C 032
950
ACCT.
DAY/WK RATE AMOUNT ACCUM. TOTAL
A/C 033 Music
101 Composer
102 Arranger
103 Conductor
104 Orchestra
105 Copyists
201 Rental & Cartage
202 Music Royalties & Clearance
203 Supplies
204 Recording Facilts/Transfer/STK
205 Travel & Living
206 AFM P&W
208 Miscellaneous
Total A/C 033
1,000
A/C 043 Other Charges
201 Legal Fees
202 Legal Expenses
50
203 Accounting
204 Data Processing Service
250
205 Motion Picture NAB & Other
206 Advertising
207 Publicity/Promotion Fees
208 Publicity/Promotion Expenses
209 Freight (Other Than Shooting)
50
210 Messenger Service
200
211 L.D. Phone/Telegraph & Telex
750
750
212 Insurance (all prod. categ.)
213 Payroll Taxes
1,007
214 Reserve for Union Fringe
1,510
215 Miscellaneous
Total A/C 043
4,567
TOTAL BELOW THE LINE
13,116
TOTAL ABOVE THE LINE
2,600
TOTAL DIRECT COST
31,818
SUB
DAY/WK
RATE AMOUNT ACCUM. TOTAL
ACCT A/C 050 Indirect Costs
101 Union Escalation Costs
201 contingency
301 Overhead
401 Production Fee
501 Misc. Reductions in Cost.
Total A/C 050
31,818
TOTAL PRODUCTION. COST
REMARKS:
cl) Boe maria is developing
detailed campaign plans her
each state. These are semilar
on n.H and Fla
the plansjyou recreed
prior to those primaria Plans
per the sofe an definitely safe
and loss states will be complete
by June 3. The target state
plans are due te Mitchell
on July 22, There is some
pressure to aculerate these
dates but firm commitments
have not yet been made
a
The plan Pa the California
abudget of
premary specified 500,000 though
June, including/150,000 per a
telephene campaign, and
340,000 per direct-mail The
balance is salary and cryanization
expenses. There will be no
media advertisting per the P.
in California
Committee for the Re-election of the President
MEMORANDUM
April 12, 1972
CONFIDENTIAL
FOR:
THE HONORABLE JOHN N. MITCHELL
FROM:
JEB S. MAGRUDER
SUBJECT:
Decisions on the California Primary Plan
This memorandum summarizes my understanding of your decisions on the
California Primary, based on yesterday's meeting with Lyn Nofziger.
The decisions and resulting budget figures are shown in Tab A.
Recommendation
That you confirm that these are the programs and budget allocations
that should be committed to the California Primary Campaign.
Approve
Jam
Disapprove
Comment
CONFIDENTIAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
DECISIONS
BUDGET COMMITMENT
1. Operating budget for the
1. Approved subject to 3 deletions:
1. $ 485,000 through June
California Re-election
$ 950,000 (approximately)
Committee
a. Telephone budget - $150,000
through November
b. Delete budget for Compass
Systems from contract ser-
vices
C. Staff salaries after
November 15, 1972
Lyn Nofziger to submit more detail on budget
*
2. Scheduling of 2 rallies
2. Washington Committee to work
2.
or major political events
with Lyn Nofziger to develop
recommendations on 2 appro-
priate events for your approval.
3. Media advertising
3. No advertising.
0
4. Telephone operation -
4. Approved
4. $ 66,429
9 centers
5. Direct mail to 2. million
5. Approved
5. $ 341,895
Republican households
Research on the effective-
Approved
$ 2,500
ness of direct mail in
California
*
TAB A
Additional budget for state
Nofziger to develop detailed
organization to handle
budget recommendations on a
volunteer cards returned
county-by-county basis and re-
submit for your approval
from mass mailing
- 2 -
RECOMMENDATIONS
DECISIONS
BUDGET COMMITMENT
6. Older voters
6. Approved
6.
7. Black voters
7. Approved
7.
8. Spanish Surname voters
8.
8.
*
Direct mail and telephone
Approved
(Small expense - exact budget
in selected precincts
to be developed and submitted
within two weeks)
Comprehensive test program
Disapproved
0
including use of mass media
9. Control System. (Active
9. Approved
9.
participation by Jerry Jones
in monitoring the effective-
ness of activities in the
primary campaigns.)
TOTAL
$ 895,824 (Including California
####
Re-election Committee
budget through June)
*
Additional expenses which
will be added to the over-
all primary budget as soon
as the programs are de-
veloped in more detail.
Committee for the Re-election of the President
MEMORANDUM
May 10, 1972
CONF IDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE HONORABLE JOHN N. MITCHELL
THROUGH:
JEB S. MAGRUDER
FROM:
ROBERT H. MARIK
SUBJECT:
Planning Schedule for the States
On April 28, you approved the attached schedule for developing
plans for the general campaign in each state. The first objective
was to complete a basic plan for the internal state campaign
activities by May 15th. A draft of that plan has now been completed.
The next projected milestone was to complete the plans for the
safe and loss states by June 3rd. The target states, for which
greater programatic activities would be planned, would be completed
by July 22nd.
In talking with the members of the Political Division, it now
appears that they would prefer to proceed somewhat differently.
Their most pressing need was to have the internal state plan
which will be in their hands in finished form by May 15. Having
that, they now feel that it would be worthwhile to step back and
take a more systematic look at the other programs which might be
appropriate for each state. On this revised planning schedule,
the next four weeks or more would be used to discuss with the
program managers the states where they feel their programs should
be implemented, and to discuss with the State Chairmen the types
of programs which would be appropriate for their states. After
that, the plans would be brought together in final form for your
review and approval. These plans would be finalized during late July
and August and would be available for further discussions at the time
of the convention.
Recommendation
That you approve this revised planning schedule subject to a
decision memo outlining the schedule in detail, which will be
submitted within two weeks after further discussion with the
political division.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
CONFIDENTIAL
A
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. NW
WASHINGTON. D. C 20006
April 28, 1972
(202) 333.0920
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE HONORABLE JOHN N. MITCHELL
THROUGH:
FROM:
ROBERT JEB S. MAGRUDER H. MARIK RHM
SUBJECT:
Planning Schedule for the States
We are now entering a period during which plans must be
developed for all states for the general election. Two
steps must be accomplished:
1. A plan must be developed for the activities that
the State Chairman and his organization will be expected
to conduct within the state. The most important of these
are voter registration, voter identification and get-out-
the-vote. These plans will include detailed recommendations
on how such programs ought to be conducted, and what con-
trols and objectives should be included in the operation.
Such plans are now being formulated and a "boiler plate"
version will be completed in detail by May 15, 1972.
2. The total plan for each state must be compiled.
This would include the internal state campaign described
above, and plans for programmatic support to be provided
by the Washington Re-election Committee. For perhaps 30
states, the entire campaign plan will be primarily those
internal activities described in paragraph one above.
There may be some programmatic support in the areas of
certain voter blocs, public relations and surrogate
speakers. There will not be any local advertising, direct
mail or telephone banks. The plans for these states could
be developed very quickly after the basic plan for the
State Chairman has been developed on May 15th. It is
recommended that these 30 plans be scheduled for completion
by Saturday, June 3rd. The coordination with the State
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Chairman would be accomplished through the political staff
man responsible for each state. We would not contemplate
a large planning staff meeting with the State Chairman.
For the remaining states, perhaps 20, more comprehensive plans
will be required. The activities of the Washington Re-election
Committee will be substantial in most of those states. The
victory plans will be more detailed than those developed for
the primary campaigns in New Hampshire, Wisconsin and California.
We would contemplate that planning meetings would be required
with the State Chairman to discuss strategy and preliminary
drafts of the state plan as we did in the important primary
states. It is recommended that these plans be completed during
the period of June 5th through July 22nd, 1972.
Summary of Recommendations
1. That the deadline for the basic plan for the internal state
campaign activities be set at May 15, 1972.
Approve pay
Disapprove
Comment
2. That the complete plans for the "safe" states and the "loss"
states (approximately 30) be completed by June 3, 1972, and that
the coordination with these State Chairmen be accomplished through
the responsible member of the political staff.
Approve my Disapprove
Comment
3. That the plans for the target states (approximately 20) be
completed during the period June 5 through July 22, 1972, and
that these states will require meetings in Washington with the
State Chairmen and the members of the Re-election Committee who
will be responsible for programs in that state.
Approve grom
Disapprove
Comment
CONFIDENTIAL
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. NW
WASHINGTON. o C. 20006
April 28, 1972.
(202) 333-0920
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE HONORABLE JOHN N. MITCHELL
THROUGH:
FROM:
ROBERT JEB S. MAGRUDER H. MARIK RHM
SUBJECT:
Planning Schedule for the States
We are now entering a period during which plans must be
developed for all states for the general election. Two
steps must be accomplished:
1. A plan must be developed for the activities that
the State Chairman and his organization will be expected
to conduct within the state. The most important of these
are voter registration, voter identification and get-out-
the-vote. These plans will include detailed recommendations
on how such programs ought to be conducted, and what con-
trols and objectives should be included in the operation.
Such plans are now being formulated and a "boiler plate"
version will be completed in detail by May 15, 1972.
2. The total plan for each state must be compiled.
This would include the internal state campaign described
above, and plans for programmatic support to be provided
by the Washington Re-election Committee. For perhaps 30
states, the entire campaign plan will be primarily those
internal activities described in paragraph one above.
There may be some programmatic support in the areas of
certain voter blocs, public relations and surrogate
speakers. There will not be any local advertising, direct
mail or telephone banks. The plans for these states could
be developed very quickly after the basic plan for the
State Chairman has been developed on May 15th. It is
recommended that these 30 plans be scheduled for completion
by Saturday, June 3rd. The coordination with the State
CONF IDENTIAL
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Chairman would be accomplished through the political staff
man responsible for each state. We would not contemplate
a large planning staff meeting with the State Chairman.
For the remaining states, perhaps 20, more comprehensive plans
will be required. The activities of the Washington Re-election
Committee will be substantial in most of those states. The
victory plans will be more detailed than those developed for
the primary campaigns in New Hampshire, Wisconsin and California.
We would contemplate that planning meetings would be required
with the State Chairman to discuss strategy and preliminary
drafts of the state plan as we did in the important primary
states. It is recommended that these plans be completed during
the period of June 5th through July 22nd, 1972.
Summary of Recommendations
1. That the deadline for the basic plan for, the internal state
campaign activities be set at May 15, 1972.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
2. That the complete plans for the "safe" states and the "loss"
states (approximately 30) be completed by June 3, 1972, and that
the coordination with these State Chairmen be accomplished through
the responsible member of the political staff.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
3. That the plans for the target states (approximately 20) be
completed during the period June 5 through July 22, 1972, and
that these states will require meetings in Washington with the
State Chairmen and the members of the Re-election Committee who
will be responsible for programs in that state.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
CONFIDENTIAL
Committee for the Re-election of the President
MEMORANDUM
April 21, 1972
CONFIDENTIAL
FOR:
THE HONORABLE JOHN N. MITCHELL
FROM:
JEB S. MAGRUDER
SUBJECT:
Appeal for Campaign Contributions on the California
Primary Direct Mail Program
In the operating plan for the California Primary, which you approved,
there was provision for a mailing to 2 million Republican households
in the state. This mailing was to include an appeal for volunteers
and for .campaign contributions. We had stated in the planning meeting
that we expected a 1% response on the volunteers (20,000) and approxi-
mately 40-50% of the cost of the mailing recovered ($120,000 to $150,000).
The letter was to be signed by Governor Reagan.
Bob Morgan is now in California and has discussed the letter with
Mike Deaver of the Governor's staff. Mr. Deaver transmitted the
Governor's strong feeling that he would not like an appeal for
contributions on a letter bearing his signature. The reason is
that he has already made several such appeals throughout the state
in connection with campaigns for the State Legislature. Other such
mailings are planned in the coming months. The Governor feels that
one more letter would be excessive and he also feels that the small
contributors should be reserved for the legislative races, particu-
larly since the next State Legislature will enact reapportionment.
Recommendation
That we accede to the Governor's wishes and omit the appeal for
campaign contributions in the California Primary mailing. (Tests
in Wisconsin indicate that the volunteer response will be increased
by the absence of solicitation of funds.)
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
CONF IDENTIAL
Committee for the Re-election of the President
MEMORANDUM
April 21, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. JOHN N. MITCHELL
THROUGH:
JEB S. MAGRUDER
FROM:
HERBERT L. PORTER
Bart
SUBJECT:
California Fund Raising Telethon
Per your request, we staffed out the idea put forward
by Maurice Stans and Taft Schreiber for a fund raising
telethon just prior to the California primary.
The following people are generally in favor of the
proposal:
Bob Finch
Vic Andrews (Orange County Nixon Chairman)
Lyn. Nofziger
Maurice Stans
Those generally opposed to the proposal are:
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan's Brother (with McCann-Erickson)
Peter Dailey
George Karalekas (with November Group)
Taft Schreiber (He changed his mind.)
Those in favor of the statewide telethon in California
all agree that the program should last no more than three
to four hours, and that it should be done only if we
could get our top stars (i.e. Art Linkletter, Bob Hope,
Red Skelton, Sammy Davis, Jr., etc.). Both Finch and
Andrews liked the idea of doing it before the primaries,
thereby giving us an opportunity to test the results
prior to the general election.
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Those opposed to the telethon generally felt that telethons
have been "overdone" in California. Governor Reagan stated
that it was "not a good idea". Peter Dailey felt that,
"if we really don't need the money, don't do it". George
Karalekas, of the November Group, echoed Dailey's feelings,
and said that "the idea didn't sit well with him".
Taft Schreiber, who came up with the original idea, now thinks
that perhaps it would be better to wait and stage a spectacular
in the fall. Peter Dailey said that his negative reaction
was somewhat influenced by some of the planning that is
presently being done for a highly visual July 4th event
involving the President.
We asked the November Group to research the Nielsen ratings
to give us the best day and time for such a telethon, should
one be held. The best date would be Wednesday, May 31st
from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Second choice would be Sunday,
June 4th from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. The best T.V. channels are
KTTV, Channel 11 in Los Angeles; KTVU, Channel 2 in San
Francisco; and KCST, Channel 39 (UHF) in San Diego. These
are all independent channels in their respective locations.
In view of the above, we recommend that the idea for this
telethon be dropped. With your approval, we will communicate
this decision to Mr. Stans and Taft Schreiber.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
COMMENT
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. NW
WASHINGTON. D. C. 20006
May 3, 1972
(202) 333-0920
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE HONORABLE JOHN N. MITCHELL
THROUGH:
FROM:
ROBERT JEB S. MAGRUDER H. MARIK RHM
SUBJECT:
Maryland Telephone Center
Attached is a summary of calls made thus far in the Maryalnd
telephone center, located in Bethesda, and covering Montgomery
and Prince Georges County. There are ten telephones active
in the center.
&
For the first two weeks of operation, through last Saturday,
11,639 calls were completed. The President was supported
by 85.6% of those called and opposed by 8.1%, with 6.3% un-
decided.
A difference between the Maryland telephone operation and that
of New Hampshire, is that we are asking each pro-Nixon house-
hold if they will work for the President. A total of 1,306
(12% of total calls, 14% of pro-Nixon calls) have agreed to work
in the primaries. About half of these people actually do sign up
for specific telephone shifts when they are called back to be
scheduled. In addition, 1,846 other people (16% of total calls,
18% of pro-Nixon calls) have volunteered to work in the general
election. In total, therefore, 28% of the total people called
have indicated a willingness to volunteer for the President.
This same technique will be used in California. In the general
campaign, it should be effective in providing volunteers for
many activities beyond the telephone centers.
CONFIDENTIAL
-Election of the
resident
LAILY PROGRESS KEHEKI
RYLAND PHONE CENTER
FOR WEEK ENDING SAT. amil 22
ethesda)
Carried
Mon.
Tue.
Wed.
Thu.
Fri.
Sat.
over from
previous
417
4/18
4/19
4,20
4121
4122
TOTAL
week
aily Quota of Calls
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
[/
otal Calls Completed
1024
856
1242
724
383
head(+) or Behind(-)
-416
-644
-258
-776
I
X
unning Daily Quota
N
1500
3000
4500
6000
6000
6000
unning Calls Completed
0
1084
1940
3/82
3906
4007
4289
head(+) or Behind(-)
-416
-1060
-1312
-2091
-1711
-1711
OR NIXON
C
"Will Help in Primary"
A
143
110
165
145
79
642
"Will Help in Gen'1"
t
102
103
131
-/-2
96
of
42
W
475
"Will Help in Pct."
16
35
31
42
9
133
"Fav., But Can't Help"
[
670
538
680
349
172
2378
Daily Completed
/
931
756
1007
632
303
3629
n
Running Completed
931
1687
2694
332L
3629
3629
% FOR
8595
M
GAINST
Daily Completed
A
56
53
141
70
59
318
Running Completed
D
56
10%
249
319
375
378
% AGAINST
111
9%
NDECIDED
Daily Completed
97
47
94
32
21
282
Running Completed
97
145
239
24
282
282
% UNDECIDED
6%
DLUNTEERS
# Phoners
24
25
26
22
8
79
# Clerical
2
9,
6
7
is
37
TOTAL
26
34
32
29
10
116
the
LAILY PROGRESS KEHERI
PHONE CENTER
da)
FOR WEEK ENDING SAT. april 29
Carried
Mon.
Tue.
Wed.
Thu.
Fri.
Sat.
over from
previous
4724
4125
4126
4127
4,78
week
4129
TOTAL
ily Quota of Calls
500
1500
1500
1500
1500
-
otal Calls Completed
1411
1472
1633
1421
1695
3/8
lead(+) or Behind(-)
-89
-28
+133
-79
-405
+318
unning Daily Quota-
6000
TECO
9000
10,550
12,000
13500
137
135
unning Calls Completed
4277
5700
7172
8805
10,221
11321
1167
11,63
lead(+) or Behind(-)
-1723
-1800
-1870
-1695
-1774
-5.179
-1461
-186
)R NIXON
"Will Help in Primary"
642
165
150
140
146
100
43
1406
"Will Help in Gen'1"
475
120
144
153
173
177
59
1301
"Will Help in Pct. "
133
100
104
113
66
13
16
545
"Fav., But Can't Help"
2379
349
892
986
826
627
147
6,707
Daily Completed
1227
1290
1394
1211
937
265
9.95
Running Completed
3629
1/9/5
6152
7546
8757
9,694
9959
9,95
% FOR
85%
85.69
AINST
Daily Completed
-
97
89
143
103
106
34
9.50
Running Completed
318
475
564
767
810
916
950
950
% AGAINST
9%
8.1%
!DECIDED
Daily Completed
\
31
93
96
107
52
19
730
Running Completed
282
543
456
552
659
711
730
730
% UNDECIDED
6%
6,3
30
LUNTEERS
# Phoners
79
33
29
22
17
19
6
705
# Clerical
37
11
9
15
7
14
/
96/-
TOTAL
116
44
38
37
24
33
T
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Re: Gened Political matters
1
Sunogate Program How
we get
way John Whitaker be to
accept overall responsibility
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the sunogates ?
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follow up to
How did the ourrogates
briefing on may 16 at 1701
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attendance
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Scott be the one ?
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Committee
for the Re-election
of the President 1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006 (202) 333-0920
April 20, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR THE HONORABLE JOHN N. MITCHELL
FROM:
JEB S. MAGRUDER
Attached for your consideration is a memorandum from Pat
Buchanan concerning the need to find a spokesman to play
the role that George Ball played for the Democrats in 1968.
April 17, 1972
MEMORANDUM TO:
JOHN MITCHELL
FROM:
PAT BUCHANAN
Understand that we are looking for the individual to play the role in
the 1972 campaign for us, that George Ball played for Humphrey.
My recommendation would be Nelson Rockefeller. He is already
New York State Chairman for RN's campaign; he is Governor of the
State; he has defense and foreign policy credentials; he could command
television time; he has bi-partisan appeal. Cannot think of anyone
else in the GOP better suited to this assignment during the campaign.
And he is of course a close friend of yours.
Secondly, given the possibility that we shall be confronted with McGovern,
Muskie, or Kennedy -- in addition to HHH -- consideration should be
given now to a Blue-Ribbon Military Advisor Panel -- of Defense
Department "names" like Packard, Gates, McElroy, for the President --
who can issue major statements to the effect that Muskie's call for an
18 billion dollar reduction, or McGovern's for a 32 billion dollar
reduction in defense would strip America naked before her enemies in
the world. Given the Democratic Left's attacks on the Defense Budget
and anti-military votes -- this could be an issue which we. could use to
scare the hell out of the American people - - the way Johnson did with
Goldwater. In our case, hav ever, it would be legitimate.
In any event, defense spending is certain to be an issue; we are going
to be attacked on it; it can be made an issue to our advantage in my
judgment -- and we should have a distinguished ex-Generals and
Admirals panel, coupled with top ex-DOD types -- who can issue
terrifying statements about the impact of Muskie-McGovern-Kennedy
Recommendations.
Buchanan