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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 16, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. ROLAND L. ELLIOTT
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Preparation of Presidential Letters
Please prepare appropriate Presidential letters to Congressman
John Buchanan and Mayor Harry G. Haskell, Jr. Information
on which to base the texts is attached hereto. and, of course,
you should coordinate the efforts with Messrs. Max Friedersdorf
and Ken Cole.
Many thanks.
Attachments
CC: Mr. Clark MacGregor
Mr. William E. Timmons
Mr. Max L. Friedersdorf
Mr. Richard K. Cook
Mr. Kenneth R. Cole, Jr.
Mr. Edwin Harper
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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 15, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. HERBERT G. KLEIN
MR. RONALD L. ZIEGLER
BRIG. GENERAL BRENT SCOWCROFT
MR. DWIGHT L. CHAPIN
MR. CHARLES W. COLSON
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Presidential Representation
at Vann Funeral Service
Secretary of State Rogers will serve as the President's personal
representative at the funeral service tomorrow morning for
John Paul Vann. He will hand deliver to John A. Vann, eldest
son of the deceased, a Presidential letter of condolence.
A Presidential wreath has been ordered.
(The service is to be held at graveside at Arlington National
Cemetery at 11:00 a. m.)
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 15, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE PRESIDENT'S FILE
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Meeting with Dr. James C. Fletcher
Administrator of NASA, and the
Three Apollo XVI Astronauts
The Oval Office
Thursday, June 15, 1972
(12:16 - 12:42 p. m.)
The purpose of this meeting was to highlight, by way of a press
photo opportunity, the recently concluded US-USSR space agreement.
A 30" model of the Apollo and Soyuz space vehicles in their docked
(or linked) configurations was to be the instrument through which
the "space cooperation" message was to be pictorially conveyed.
Exchange of mementos was to follow.
Dr. Fletcher, Captain John Young, Colonel Charles Duke,
Commander Ken Mattingly and I entered the Oval Office via the
center door. The President came forward from his desk and shook
hands with Dr. Fletcher; then I introduced to him the three officers.
Almost immediately, the President asked Steve Bull (who had come
into the Oval Office through another door) to bring in the White House
Press Corps. Steve left for the press offices and the President began
to group his guests in front of the Service Flags as he wanted them to
appear in the photographs. A short rehersal session was held until
the President's attention moved to the spaceship models and the
manner in which they are to be mechanically joined in earth orbit.
Suddenly, the room filled with newsmen and photographers. Bright
lights glared down on the principals as they calmly chatted on about
the near-future joint space mission, and reporters scribbled notes
at a furious pace. Finally, the call came - - "Time, gentlemen.
That's all;" and Ziegler, Whelihan and D'Arcy ushered their brood
back to its roost.
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(I am continually struck by the swarming effect of the White House
Press Corps' invasions of the Oval Office. They seem always to
swarm in like so many locusts and swarm out almost as quickly
...
shuffling along in stoop-shouldered silence, jamming up momentarily
at the center door, some of them still writing. In tacky and out-
landish attire, they sort of gum-chew-through
...
leaving behind
them burned flashbulbs, half-smoked cigarettes, furniture askew
and a rug littered with ashes and lint.)
Although he knew that Dr. Fletcher and the three spacemen were
scheduled to go immediately to the press room, the President headed
for his big yellow chair by the fireplace and asked the others to come
with him and sit down. Thinking it best to get all of the photographing
out of the way while members of the group were still standing, I
told the President that the Astronauts would like to present to him
a memento of their moon mission. "Oh, yes," he said. "That's
right. Well, what have you got there?' I quickly passed the 30"
x 30" plaque to Steve Bull, who passed it to Dr. Fletcher, who
passed it to John Young. "That's very nice. What is the Mexican
President going to receive tonight?" Captain Young explained the
significance of the items mounted on the plaque -- the US and
Mexican flags, the photograph of the North American Continent, etc.
He said that President Echeverria's memento would be a similar
plaque one with only the wording at the bottom modified appropriately.
The President seemed pleased. Then, Steve Bull brought out a second
gift. It was a tool measuring some 12-14" in length. Charles Duke
had used in on the lunar surface to help extract a core of rock samplings.
Duke explained the instrument's purpose, and the President countered
with, "But what am I going to use it for? Can I putt with it?"
There followed a good bit of laughter and informal chatter as the
President passed out to each of his four guests attractively wrapped
Presidential watches. Then, once again, he headed for the large
yellow chair and asked the others to follow. He made a point of placing
Dr. Fletcher on his right, in the other large chair. The three Astro-
nauts and I sat on the couches.
For the next 10 or 15 minutes the President elaborated on his feelings
about man's inquisitiveness, the spirit of adventure in general,
and space exploration in particular. The essence of what he said was
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that nations diminish in greatness to the extent that their
governments dampen out the free and adventurous spirit of their
citizens. He made the point, too, that we do not want to cooperate
in space with the Soviet Union only, but that we seek to cooperate
with all nations which indicate an interest.
The President asked if the Astronauts had done any traveling.
Dr. Fletcher explained that they had just visited some 22 major
US cities, but that they had not gone overseas since their return
from space. Charlie Duke added that he and John Young could not
leave the country because they were scheduled to serve as members
of the backup crew for the next Apollo mission. The President held
up his hand and said that he didn't necessarily mean this particular
group, but that somehow we should stay with the program whereby
we keep the governments of other countries abreast of, and
interested in, our space programs. He turned to me at that moment
and asked me to get together with Henry Kissinger and work out
a plan which could be followed by Dr. Fletcher -- a master plan
for joint exchanges of Astronauts.
Steve Bull tried once unsuccessfully to break up the meeting, and SO
did I. It was not intended that anyone would sit
...
but, as I
stated earlier, the President had insisted.
Finally, as Ron Ziegler came into the room, and as I stood, the
President stood and bade his guests good-bye. He mentioned
Allen Drury's new book, The Throne of Saturn, and advised them
to read it. He wished them good luck in their press briefing and
reiterated his pleasure at seeing them.
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June 15, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR: MISS ROSE MARY WOODS
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Preparation of Presidential Letter
The President noticed on page 21 of this morning's News Summary
that Admiral Felix Stump, former Commander-in-Chief of the
Pacific, died at age 77. He would like you to prepare for his
signature a letter of condolence to Mrs. Stump *** if she is living.
The President went on to say that he knew the Admiral fairly well
and admired him greatly.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 15, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Gift Exchange Information - Visit of
President and Mrs. Luis Echeverria
Alvarez of Mexico
For the President
You have received a Mexican silver presentation box with a decorated
Malachite Lapis Lazuli top engraved from President Echeverria to
President Nixon," lined in velvet and containing five gold medallions
showing Mexican heros. The box is 11 in. by 5 in. by 2 in. tall.
For Mrs. Nixon
Mrs. Nixon has received a set of six miniature musical instruments of
wood inlaid with Mother of Pearl, contained in a stand cylindrical
showcase elaborately inlaid with Mother of Pearl doves and flowers.
(The cylindrical showcase stands inside a matching presentation case,
of wood and Mother of Pearl.)
For President Echeverria
President Echeverria will be given a Kittinger hand-crafted reproduction
of Newport block-front chest of drawers by John Townsend (circa 1760)
with engraved vermeil presentation plaque.
He will also receive a facsimile reproduction of the Mexican document
announcing the death of Juarez to the United States (1972 is the 100th
anniversary of Juarez's death and the Mexicans are commemorating it).
For Mrs. Echeverria
Mrs. Echeverria will be given a large "limited edition" Gorham floral
arrangement of gilt, green and white enamel flowers in white and gold
porcelain compote, 17 1/2 in. tall, 14 in. wide.
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THE WHITE house
WASHINGTON
June 15, 1972
TO:
FROM: Alexander P. Butterfield
I am attaching for your interest
and information a personal copy of
the guest list for tonight's dinner
at the White House.
Enc. Dinner List for President
Echeverria of Mexico
Distribution:
Secretary Richardson
Secretary Rogers
Secretary Shultz
Attorney General Kleindienst
Mr. Finch
Mr. P. Sanchez, OEO
Mr. Klein
Asst. Sec Meyer, State
Mrs. PattHitt - Asst Sec, HEW
Mr. Maurice Stans
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June 15, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. ROLAND L. ELLIOTT
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Preparation of Presidential Letter
Please prepare a Presidential birthday note to Bev Murphy,
President of the Campbell Soup Company.
Information on which to base the text is attached hereto.
Attachment
ee:
Mr. Charles W. Colson
Miss Rose Mary Woods
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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
Determined to be an
WASHINGTON
Administrative Marking
Not National Security Information
June 14, 1972
By
Jus
NARA Date 4/13/2016
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Presidential Representation at the
Mass Funeral Service in Rapid City
on Sunday for Those List in the
Flood Disaster
The Vice President's staff is in the process of considering his going
to South Dakota to represent the President at the funeral service
on Sunday. General Abe Lincoln, however, suggests that it might
be better for the First Lady -- or Julie or Tricia 00 to represent
the President for the following reasons:
-- Several officials have been to Rapid City
already --- Lincoln, Lincoln's regional
director, and Finch.
$2.00 The Congressman whose district was hardest
hit by the flash flood is a Democrat and is
running as the Democratic nominee for the
Senate. Lincoln feels that if the Vice President
should go to South Dakota, he would be forced
to take with him a number of the members of
Congress
....
including the aforementioned
Congressman.
⑉⑉ McGovern may want to attend this event, which
makes the whole affair all the more political in
nature.
I suggest that we give some serious thought to sending a First
Family member rather than the Vice President.
cc: Mr. Dwight L. Chapin
Mrs. Constance Stuart
Mr. David N. Parker
CONFIDENTIAL
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 14, 1972
PERSONAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MEMBERS OF THE CABINET
SUBJECT:
Cabinet Meeting Agenda
The Cabinet Meeting scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Friday, June 16th,
will concern domestic issues rather than the President's visit
to the Soviet Union. Adjournment is planned for 9:30.
(All Members have been asked to attend this particular session.)
Alexander
Deputy Assistant to the President
PERSONAL
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June 14, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. ROLAND L. ELLIOTT
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Preparation of Presidential Letter
Please prepare an appropriate Presidential note of congratulations
to Miss Caroline Cooper of Fresno, California. Material on
which to base the text is attached hereto.
You should coordinate this effort with Bob Brown.
Thank you.
Attachment
cc:
Mr. Robert J. Brown
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June 13, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. BRUCE A. KEHRLI
Staff Secretary
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Posthumous Awards for John Paul Vann
Bruce:
General Scowcroft's office tells me that the posthumous awarding
of the Distinguished Service Medal to John Paul Vann, by the
Department of Defense, requires Presidential approval. Therefore,
if MACV's response to our inquiry is not too negative .. i.e. if
it permits us to go ahead with the plans which are being formulated
now -- we should get back to General Scowcroft with the President's
ok. But, as we discussed in Bob Haldeman's morning meeting, the
presentation by Defense of the Distinguished Service Medal should
not affect our plans to award Vann the Medal of Freedom.
I go along with Dwight Chapin's suggestion that the Medal of
Freedom presentation be scheduled for Friday noon -- immediately
after the graveside service at Arlington, which is scheduled to
begin at 11:00 a. m.
CC: Brig. General Scowcroft
Mr. Raymond K. Price, Jr.
Major General Haig
Mr. Gerald L. Warren
Mr. David N. Parker
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June 13, 1972
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. BART PORTER
Citizens Committee for the
Re-election of the President
SUBJECT:
Invitations to Celebrities
At your suggestion, and that of Taft Schreiber, we invited
Mr. and Mrs. Chad Everett, as well as Cesar Romero, to the
Echeverria Dinner on June 15th (to fill in for other
celebrities that had regretted -- Gilbert Roland, Mr. and Mrs.
Clint Eastwood and Mr. Ted Ashley). Unfortunately, both
the Everetts and Romero were forced to regret also. This
gives us a very low batting average on getting celebrities from
Taft's priority list to our social functions here at the White House.
(This was the second regret in succession for the Eastwoods.)
As I am sure you can appreciate, it is really too late now to
remedy the low celebrity profile (a mere duo -- Zanuck and
Benny).
Alexander P. Butterfield
Deputy Assistant to the President
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
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WASHINGTON
Administrative Marking
Not National Security Information
June 13, 1972
By
Jus
NARA Date 4/13/2016
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Taft Schreiber
Bob:
As you know, I keep in close touch with Taft Schreiber, calling
him usually 2-3 times each week. Although we are not doing very
well getting his top priority celebrities to accept our social
we are atleast getting invitations out to them
...
so the gestures are being
made and that's what really counts. Of the 7 celebrities invited to
the Echeverria Dinner, 5 were forced to regret.
The subject of this correspondence, however, concerns the shindig
which Taft has made plans for on the west coast on June 17th. He
knows that Henry will not be there, and he understands that perfectly
well. But he does not believe that we are doing all we can at this
end of the line to provide an adequate substitute (or two). He says
that when he calls the 150 or so people to tell them that Henry will not
be there, most of them will drop out then and there if he cannot go
on to say that the First Lady will be there
...
or the First Lady and
Julie
or some member of the First Family and a current member
of the President's Cabinet. His point is well taken. Perhaps we can
lend a bit more effort to our support of this particular event than we
are doing.
I have given this information to Gordon Strachan and feel certain that
he has passed it on to Bart Porter. Perhaps John Mitchell can come
up with a suggestion as to who should go to California as personal
Presidential and/or Administration representatives. His being there
will help, of course, but Taft emphasized the requirement for a
current Cabinet member "with or without a First Family member."
CONFIDENTIAL
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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 13, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. RONALD L. ZIEGLER
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
The South Dakota Disaster
Ron:
We don't seem to be getting much news play with regard to our efforts
to assist the people of South Dakota
...
but I know that you and your
staff are trying to get Bob Finch to appear before the press this
morning and tell something of what he saw while there yesterday as
the President's personal representative. I have talked to Bob about
this matter as recently as this morning (7:45), and in his words,
"There just isn't that much to say. Things are pretty much under
control. 11 Be that as it may, I will get together with Warren Hendricks
within the next few minutes and see if together we can't come up with
some talking points which will make a "report to the press" interesting
and worthwhile.
Meanwhile, you should know, if you don't already, that General Lincoln
was on the scene in and around Rapid City for most of the day on Sunday,
He too was there, of course, as the President's personal representative.
As I reported to Neal Ball on Sunday evening, Lincoln held a press
conference just prior to his departure from Rapid City
and made
...
these points (which I think we should make again if we have the
opportunity):
(1) The number of known dead, as of Sunday afternoon,
was 225 -- with about that same number unaccounted for.
This means that the disaster has already reached the
proportions of Mississippi's "Camille" disaster of '69.
(2) The Office of Emergency Planning representatives, including
the regional director from Denver, was on the scene Sat-
urday afternoon. General Lincoln was on the scene early
Sunday morning and spent some 5-6 hours with the Governor.
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(The Governor remained with Lincoln throughout the
lunch hour even though McGovern was in the State, too,
and nearby.)
(3) The Administration's "Emergency Family" was on the
scene Sunday morning also. This "Family" is comprised
of knowledgeable representatives of the 14 or 15 agencies
which have roles to play in disasters of this nature --
e.g. FHA, VA, Agric., HUD, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, etc.
(4) Something should be said for the courage and stoicism
being demonstrated by those in the communities affected
by this tragedy. There is a great deal of self-help going on.
(5) The President has expressed again his deep concern for
the citizens of South Dakota who have been affected by this
massive flooding situation. He has promised no letup
of Federal aid until this disaster is clearly under control.
Either Warren Hendricks or I will be in touch with you again before
mid-morning.
CC: Mr. Gerald L. Warren
Mr. Neal Ball
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THE WHITE house
WASHINGTON
June 13, 1972
PERSONAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MEMBERS OF THE CABINET
SUBJECT:
Cabinet Meeting - Friday, June 16
There will be a Cabinet Meeting on Friday, June 16th, on the
subject of the President's recent visit to the Soviet Union. The
90-minute session will begin with a group photograph at 8:30 a.m.
Alexander P. Butterfield
Deputy Assistant to the President
PERSONAL
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 12, 1972
PERSONAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MEMBERS OF THE CABINET
SUBJECT:
Protocol Seating at the Cabinet Table
The changes in the President's Cabinet which became effective
today, June 12th, are reflected in the attached Cabinet Table
seating diagram.
Alexander P. Butterfield
Deputy Assistant to the President
Attachment
PERSONAL
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United us.Repi
Unit Rep:
Anbassador to Nations the Bush
Dir.
Office & Budget Director Weinberger
Ambassador at Large
The Secy. of H.E.W.
Ambassador Kennedy
Secy. Richardson
The Secy. of Labor
The Secy. of the Interior
Secy. Hodgson
Secy. Morton
The Attorney Gen.
The Secy. of State
Att. Gen. Kleindienst
Secy. Rogers
The Vice President
THE PRESIDENT
The Secy. of the Treas.
The Secy. of Defense
Secy. Shultz
Secy. Laird
The Secy. of Agric.
The Secy. of Commerce
Secy. Butz
Secy. Peterson
The Secy. of H.U.D.
The Secy. of Trans.
Secy. Romney
Secy. Volpe
of
Counsellor the
Counsellor the
Finch
President
Counsellor
June 12, 1972
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June 12, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. RAYMOND K. PRICE, JR.
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Review of Draft of Presidential Letter
to John Paul Vann's Son
Ray:
Here is a Presidential letter to John Paul Vann's next of kin,
his eldest son, drafted by the Department of Defense. I would
appreciate your reviewing it, making any changes that you feel
are appropriate and returning it to me. It is not to be dispatched
until we receive an answer to an inquiry sent recently to MACV
Headquarters. (A fact sheet is attached also.)
As you probably know, the President is seriously considering
awarding Vann the Medal of Freedom. However, it will be best
at this stage of the game not to mention that in the condolence note.
Many thanks.
Attachment
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Chron
June 12, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MISS ROSE MARY WOODS
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Peter Boyle's Whereabouts
Rose:
I am having all kinds of trouble finding retired Navy Captain
Peter Boyle who served as the President's commanding officer
while the President was assigned to Fleet Air Wing Eight at
Alameda NAS, California in 1944. Marje said that she didn't
have an address on file and I have since reported to the President
"empty handed". He said, however, that he knew Boyle had written
a letter to Time magazine about a year ago, and that he felt certain
you had a copy of that letter. If not, it will be a simple matter for
me to track it down through Time, Inc.
Thanks for whatever light you can shed on this matter.
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June 12, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. BRUCE A. KEHRLI
Staff Secretary
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
EPS Appointments Center
Bruce:
Here is an outline of facts pertaining to the new EPS Appointments
Center which will become fully operational throughout the entire
White House-OEOB complex on June 26th.
Please ensure that the pertinent portions -- or the entire outline --
is distributed to all concerned ... and that the White House staff book
is appropriately amended.
Thank you.
Attachment
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June 12, 1972
Dear Morrie:
I received, read and very much enjoyed
your debate manuscript on civil disobedience.
Many thanks for sending it on ... and for
staying in touch.
I am going to pass the text to John Dean,
Counsel to the President. He's our man in the
civil disobedience area and I'm sure he will
find it interesting reading.
All the best.
Sincerely,
Alexander P. Butterfield
Deputy Assistant to the President
(And Secretary to the Cabinet)
Mr. Morris I. Leibman
Leibman, Williams, Bennett,
Baird and Minow
One First National Plaza
Suite 3200
Chicago, Illinois 60670
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June 12, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Miscellaneous Items
Bob:
Here are some quickies I would like to bring to your attention. All
pertain to policy issues and it may well be that you know of some
reasons why my decisions should be reversed:
(1) It is the present plan to go along with the desires
of the Department of State and the National Security
Council staff and assign the Presidential backup
aircraft (a 707) to President Echeverria for his
U.S. tour. This means that the aircraft will be
"on the road" most of the time on June 17, 18 and 19.
If there is some chance that the President might
travel during those dates, we should decide now to
keep the 707 here at Andrews, in readiness, and
to prepare a C-135 aircraft for the Mexican
President.
Proceed with present plan
Give President Echeverria a
C-135
(2) I have told the Military Assistant's office to say "no"
nicely to Cap Weinberger's request for a Jet Star
during the period June 13-15. I did this for two
reasons: We do not want to lead him to believe that
he is going to have given to him all of the perquisites
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and special considerations that were given to his
predecessor, and he is going to be traveling alone
or with only one other person which means that
commercial air carriers can be used.
Hold to that decision.
Bump appropriate lower
priority party and provide
a Jet Star.
(3) Governor Reagan's staff people have asked
specifically for a "Presidential jet" (a 707 aircraft)
for the Governor's upcoming trip to several
European countries. The overseas trip would be of
some 10-14 days' duration - approximately July 2-
July 15. I've told the Military Assistant's office
to provide a C-135 aircraft instead. As you are
aware, the 707 situation is extremely tight on through
the month of July. And Connally's aircraft will not
be available on Reagan's departure day for he (Connally)
will just be returning to the U.S.
Hold to the C-135 decision.
Give more serious con-
sideration to providing a
707.
(4) Henry Kissinger has asked for the use of the Camp David
facilities all day tomorrow, June 13. Until I hear
otherwise, I am giving him, through the Military
Assistant's office, a negative answer.
Hold to that decision.
Grant HAK's request. This
is a special occasion.
Thanks.
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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 12, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BRIG. GENERAL BRENT SCOWCROFT
Military Assistant to the President
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Camp David
x
Dr. Kissinger and a small working party of some 4.5 members of his
staff will be going to Camp David tomorrow, June 13th. It is my
understanding that they will require the use of the Camp facilities
for the day only ... but there is some chance that Dr. Kissinger
may want to remain overnight. His office knows that President
Echeverria will be coming to the Camp on June 14th.
You should call Dick Campbell in Dr. Kissinger's office for
further details.
Thank you.
CC: Dr. Henry A. Kissinger
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June 12, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BRIG. GENERAL BRENT SCOWCROFT
Military Assistant to the President
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Decisions
Here are the answers to questions you posed earlier in the day:
(1) You may proceed with the plan to provide a
Presidential jet aircraft (707) for President
Echeverria's U.S. tour, June 17-19. If the
President travels -- and, of course, there
is always that possibility -- a Jet Star can be
used as the backup aircraft.
(2) OMB Director Weinberger should be given a
military aircraft for his official business
flights on Wednesday, June 14th.
Please give me again, this time in writing, the details concerning
the status of 707's and C-135's during the time that Governor
Reagan is planning to be in Europe. We should do what we can to
allow him the use of a 707 for this trip -- but I will get back to
you with a positive response after reviewing your aircraft status
report.
Thank you.
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ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DR. DAVID C. HOOPES
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Governor's Mansion in Montgomery, Alabama
Please look into the matter of having the Alabama Governor's mansion
added to the National Register of Historic Places. Mrs. Wallace
has hinted that she would like this done, and before we go back to
her with an answer we should investigate thoroughly the pros and cons.
Keep this subject quite confidential as you gather information, and
report back to me by Wednesday.
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
MISS ROSE MARY WOODS
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Mr. and Mrs. Chad Everett
Rose:
Here is one more request -- this one from Bart Porter -- concerning
the June 15th dinner honoring Mexican President Echeverria. Bart,
with Taft Schreiber's endorsement, urges our adding to the dinner
guest list Mr. and Mrs. Chad Everett ... even if it is to be done
by telegram. He says that Chad is the most active of all of the
entertainers in support of the President's re-election.
Mrs. Everett (Shelby Grant) is also busy making talks and public
appearances for our cause. The Everetts address is 19901
Northridge Road, Chatsworth, California 91311.
To review then these late requests from both Malek and Porter:
-- Malek asks that Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Rodriguez
be added to the after dinner list, and that
Henry Ramirez be moved from the after dinner
list to the dinner list.
-- Porter asks that Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Simpson
and Mr. and Mrs. Chad Everett be invited as
dinner guests.
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
HON. EMIL MOSBACHER, JR.
Chief of Protocol
Department of State
SUBJECT:
Gifts for Presentation During the
Visit of the President of Mexico
The President agrees with the recommendations outlined in your
June 7th memorandum concerning gifts for presentation during
the visit of President Echeverria.
Alexander P. Butterfield
Deputy Assistant to the President
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ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MISS GERTRUDE T. BROWN
Security Assistant
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Issuance of White House Pass
Please issue a White House pass to Ambassador Harald B. Malmgren,
Deputy Special Representative for Trade Negotiations, Office of the
Special Representative for Trade Negotiations, if his security
clearance has been completed and is on file. As you know, this
instruction is in accordance with our standard procedure of
providing this means of identification for directors of organizational
elements within the Executive Office of the President and their
deputies.
Thank you.
CC: Hon. W. D. Eberle
Special Representative
for Trade Negotiations
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. FREDERIC V. MALEK
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Your Request to Use Sequoia
I am sorry that we must turn down the request which you and
Chuck Colson forwarded recently to use Sequoia some evening
next week for the purpose of hosting our Spanish speaking
appointees and national Spanish speaking leaders. It is
necessary, however, for us to hold strictly to the new policy
which reserves the boat (and the Camp David facility) for the
exclusive use of the President and First Family members.
cc: Mr. Charles W. Colson
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 9, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MISS ROSE MARY WOODS
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
More on Celebrities
Rose:
Taft Schreiber just called to tell me that of the five celebrities
invited to the Echeverria Dinner, only two (Jack Benny and
Dick Zanuck) will be able to attend. Unfortunately, Ted Ashley
will be in Japan and Gil Roland will be in the midst of making a
film. The Eastwoods both wanted very much to come, but they
too must regret. The doctor will not let Mrs. Eastwood travel
so soon after having her baby. I think it is the second regret in
a row for them
...
but they are hoping they won't be forgotten.
Meanwhile, I've been hit again with a request for us to "fill in,
if possible" with the Chad Everetts. I believe you have their
address already. Taft puts Cesar Romero high on his priority
list also; but I explained to him -- as I've explained to
Fred Malek and Bart Porter -- that it's quite difficult to make
adjustments at such a late stage (not to mention the im-
propriety of such actions). Nevertheless, he urged me to bring
at least the Chad Everett matter to your attention.
CC: Mrs. Lucy A. Winchester
Mr. Sanford L. Fox
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June 8, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BRIG. GENERAL BRENT SCOWCROFT
Military Assistant to the President
Attention: Mr. Warren L. Gulley
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Military Air Transportation
for Administration Officials
I am writing this note to confirm the message passed to you by
telephone earlier today -- that:
(1)
Counsellor Robert Finch should be provided
military air transportation to and from his
speaking engagement in California;
(2) Mr. Robert Brown should be provided military
air transportation to and from his speaking
engagement in Wilmington, North Carolina
...
preferably via the King Air aircraft if it is available
(although that is a decision for you and the SAM
Wing to make); and
(3)
Major General Alexander Haig should be provided
military air transportation for his speaking
engagement at Fort Knox preferably via one
of the Convair aircraft (in accordance with our
discussion).
Thank you.
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June 8, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. CHARLES W. COLSON
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Presidential Telephone Calls
Recommended But Not Made
I am attaching copies of Presidential telephone call recommendations
which you forwarded to the President some 10 days ago. Unfortunately,
none of the calls were made ... so you may want to initiate the
preparation of short appropriate Presidential notes instead.
The call sheets at Tab A are those which pertain to people whose
birthday anniversaries fell on dates coinciding with the President's
recent overseas visit. The other call sheets are at Tab B.
Attachment
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
MISS JACQUELYN LOW
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Campaign Idea
Thanks very much for forwarding the campaign idea ... and it is
a good one. In fact, it's so good that we're doing it already ..
or at least something similar. We have on the road at the present
time an elaborate exhibit of photographs of the President's PRC
visit and the gifts which he, Mrs. Nixon and the girls received.
The display is complete with typical Chinese dinner menus, place
settings, etc. We have produced also a series of color slides
about the China visit, put together for TV presentations by local
stations throughout the country. It is my guess that like projects
dealing with the Soviet Union trip will ensue.
Incidentally, all ideas concerning new twists, different approaches,
appropriate themes, etc. in connection with the campaign should
really be sent to Chuck Colson. He is the prime point of contact.
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
BRIG. GENERAL BRENT SCOWCROFT
Military Assistant to the President
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Military Escorts
Brent:
I try to see to it that all persons who represent the President at
major events are sent Presidential letters of thanks afterwards.
Do we in some similar fashion acknowledge the efforts of
military escorts who are appointed by the President, through
you, to assist the next of kin of deceased dignitaries? If we
don't, we should. A short note from you would be appropriate.
(What brought this to mind was the report I just saw -- actually a
memorandum for record -- written by Captain Glynn W. Hale,
who served as the military escort for the Arthur Summerfield
family during the days immediately following the former
Postmaster's death.) Please get back to me on this matter either
by memorandum or by telephone.
Thank you.
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
MRS. LUCY A. WINCHESTER
Social Secretary
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Request for Assistance in Extending
Invitations to Planned Presidential Event
Lucy:
At 11:15 Monday morning, June 12th, the President will attend a
ceremony in the East Room of the White House at which Messrs.
George Shultz, Richard Kleindienst and Caspar Weinberger will,
separately, face the Chief Justice and say the oaths of their new
offices. A number of U.S. Representatives and Senators will be
invited by Mr. MacGregor's office, close family friends of the
principals (to be sworn in) will be invited by Steve Bull's office
and Cabinet Members will be invited by my office. Our problem
concerns those to be invited from among the Sub-Cabinet Members.
There are a great many of them and we would be most appreciative
if Sandy Fox's staff could make the telephone calls. The list is
attached hereto. Each Sub-Cabinet Member whose name has not been
crossed out should receive an oral invitation. We want the invitees,
without their spouses, to arrive in time to be in the East Room and
seated by 11:00 a.m.
Many thanks.
Attachment
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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 8, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MISS ROSE MARY WOODS
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Dinner and After Dinner Guest
Lists for the White House
Social Event on June 15th
Rose:
Here are some requests from Fred Malek and Bart Porter which
I promised to pass on to you. They pertain to the guest lists
for the evening of June 15th.
(1)
From Fred Malek - I believe it's important to
add to the after dinner guest list Mr. and Mrs.
Antonio Rodriguez. He (Tony Rodriguez) is
on the White House staff and largely responsible
for our recruiting of Mexican-Americans.
(2)
From Fred Malek $ If there is any way at all to
move Henry Ramirez from the after dinner list
to the dinner list, it should be done. The entire
Mexican-American community looks to Ramirez
as its "leader in the Administration". Moreover,
he is the Chairman of the Cabinet Commitee on
Opportunities for the Spanish Speaking People.
To all of the others he is a very big wheel. I would
certainly hope that he can be moved up to fill a
vacancy created by someone who regrets.
(3)
From Bart Porter - Please try to add Mr. and Mrs.
O. J. Simpson to the dinner guest list. Simpson is a
young black athlete with a fantastic following ...
and
one who is already working diligently and openly for
the President's re-election. I would hope that he
and his wife can fill in for a couple who decline the
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I've told Messrs. Malek and Porter that these guest lists were
developed only after a great deal of careful consideration had been
given to literally hundreds of request --- and that arrangements
now are pretty well set in final form. They urged, however, my
relaying of these specific suggestions.
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June 8, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DR. HENRY A. KISSINGER
Attention: Mrs. Jeanne W. Davis
NSC Staff Secretary
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Foreign Travel by Administration Official
We learned this morning by telephone that Helen Delich Bentley,
Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, is in Canada
for the purpose of discussing cargo movements through the ports
with the Canadian Minister of Transport and the Transportation
Commission. She will also have a press conference with the
U.S. Information Service there. She departed for Ottowa last
evening and will return to the U.S. tomorrow, June 9th.
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June 7, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. BRUCE A. KEHRLI
Staff Secretary
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Presidential Photographs
Bruce:
As I am sure you know by now, we are coming down the homestretch
on the official photograph project. Steve Bull tells me that Ron Ziegler
will reveal the new photograph at his morning or afternoon press
briefing this coming Friday (June 9) and announce that we are beginning
worldwide distribution.
Prior to Friday, we will go to Rose Woods and get from her another
reading on the informal photo. There were two pictures of the
President smiling which seemed to be fairly appropriate to all of
those who reviewed this recent series of Conant prints. I will get
to you a copy of whichever smiling photograph is selected and you
can get together then with Roland Elliott to lay in a sufficient supply
to handle the "general public" requests for autographed pictures.
(Incidentally, I agree with Elliott that the shot of the President standing
in the patio of La Casa Pacifica is a good one. There is no objection
whatever to his reproducing it in quantity to supplement the supply of
informal Conant prints.) Meanwhile, there is to be no more distribution
of the old photo which in both dull and glossy version was being mailed
out bearing the facsimile autograph. Whatever supply remains should
be destroyed or put away under lock and key.
Many thanks.
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
MRS. PENELOPE A. ADAMS
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Entertainment for the Evening at the
White House Honoring Secretary
and Mrs. Connally
Penny:
I realize that you can make no final arrangements without information
from us concerning the date on which the Evening at the White House
for Secretary and Mrs. Connally is to be held; however, I wish you
would do all you can to keep on tap those other performers you
mentioned to me two weeks ago -- Peggy Fleming, Ella Fitzgerald,
the Carpenters, etc. It is my guess that the big event will be held
sometime during the last two weeks of July. If you can find out
which performers might be available during that period, it will be
helpful. I'll be back in touch.
Thank you.
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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 7, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MISS ROSE MARY WOODS
MR. DAVID N. PARKER
MRS. LUCY A. WINCHESTER
MRS. PENELOPE A. ADAMS
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Reunion of the President's
World War II Associates
The purpose of this brief note is simply to confirm the word passed
to you recently by telephone -- that the President has decided to
postpone until after the November Election the reunion-reception
for his World War II associates. (Incidentally, our list of invitees
now totals 120. Because we estimate only about 50% of these
persons will be able to accept, it is my guess that the event, if it is
held at all, may be a dinner rather than a 2-hour reception. Time
will tell.)
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
BRIG. GENERAL BRENT SCOWCROFT
Military Assistant to the President
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Aircraft Assignment
The purpose of this note is only to confirm information passed to
your office earlier today -- that the airplane assigned to
Dr, Kissinger for his forthcoming trip to Japan should be a
C-135, not the Presidential backup (707) aircraft.
I have given this information already to General Haig.
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. ROLAND L. ELLIOTT
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Preparation of Presidential Letter
Please prepare for the President's signature a brief appropriate
response to the attached note from Frank Borman.
Thank you.
Attachment
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June 6, 1972
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DR. HENRY A. KISSINGER
Attention: Mrs. Jeanne W. Davis
NSC Staff Secretary
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Proposed Foreign Travel by
Dr. Arthur F. Burns, Chairman,
Board of Governors, Federal
Reserve System
Here is Dr. Burns' itinerary, as currently proposed. It may
change, but if so only very slightly.
June 24
Leave Washington, D.C. for Peru
26
Leave Peru for Buenos Aires
29
Leave Buenos Aires for Rio de Janeiro
July 3
Leave Rio de Janeiro for Brasilia
(and return to Rio same day)
4
Leave Rio de Janeiro for Caracas
July 6
Leave Caracas for Washington, D.C.
Dr. Burns is aware of the fact that Secretary Connally will be
traveling in South America also *** but he feels that his itinerary
will in no way interfere.
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. BRUCE A. KEHRLI
Staff Secretary
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
April 3rd Letter to the President
From Alfred Carleton
Quite sometime ago I sent through you to the NSC staff a letter
written to the President by Alfred Carleton. It concerned
Carleton's views of the Middle East situation and was to have
been staffed and returned to me for the President's eventual
review. To date I have received nothing *** so would appreciate
your checking on the letter's disposition.
Many thanks.
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June 5, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Your 4:00 P.M. Meeting
with Secretary Connally
Here are copies of pages from your "Contacts with Foreign Leaders"
book which pertain to the countries to be visited by Secretary
Connally during his forthcoming trip around the world (June 6 -
July 2). I thought they may be of interest to you prior to your
meeting with the Secretary at 4:00 today.
Attachments
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SECRETA Y CONNALLY'S ROUND THE V RLD TRIP
JUNE 6 - JULY 2, 1972
ITINERARY
Venezuela (Caracas)
Colombia (Bogota)
Brazil (Brasilia)
Brazil (Sao Paulo)
Argentina (Buenos Aires)
Bolivia (La Paz)
Peru (Lima)
Mexico (Acapulco)
Hawaii (Honolulu)
American Samoa (Pago Pago)
New Zealand (Wellington)
Australia (Canberra)
Australia (Darwin)
Pakistan (Dacea)
India (New Delhi)
Pakistan (Islamabad)
Singapore
S. Vietnam (Saigon)
Singapore
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Ceylon (Colombo)
Iran (Tehran)
Italy (Rome)
Spain (Tarrejon)
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WASHINGTON
June 3, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR: THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Reunion of World War II Associates
The pulling together of names of your World War II friends and
associates, without giving away the tentative plan for a stag
reunion/reception here at the White House later this month,
is taking longer than we thought it would -- and from current
indications we will not reach the desired goal of "about 200"
invitees.
You will find below status reports on the lists being developed
along with some questions which I hope you will be able to answer
this weekend so that by Tuesday or Wednesday we can make final
arrangements for the event this month, postpone the reunion until
later in the summer or forget it until after the Election.
(1) The Quonset Group (Tabs A and B) - Here we are batting
zero. Bill Rogers has reviewed these lists (faculty and
students) and is unable to give me any names of persons
who even sound familiar. He said that the course was a
quick one and that he doubts that any lasting or near-lasting
friendships were made while it was in session. You may
want to flip through the Tab A and B pages to see if any of the
names there ring a bell. That, I think, would be much
preferable to our calling people at random.
(2) The Ottumwa Group (Tab C) - Retired Captain Gurley, who
lives in Coronado, has been very helpful
...
as have
Captain and Mrs. Randecker. It is my feeling that this
list is complete.
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(3) The SCAT Group (Tab D) - Carl Fleps and others have
done an excellent job here. This list too, we feel, is
in its final form, and the guidelines you set down initially
have been adhered to.
(4) The Fleet Air Wing Eight Group (Tab E) - I have not yet
tracked down Peter Boyle, and the Commander F. P. Boyle
of Philadelphia, whose name appears above Peter's at the
tab (and who I thought might be a relative) is no longer listed
in the Philadelphia telephone directory. I have tried un-
successfully to call several others -- Donald Mochon,
James Douster, et al. There is, however, a
Mr. Emerson R. Byram who remembers serving with you
and promises to give me some assistance when he returns
on Monday from a business trip. He lives here in the
Washington area. You may want to check or circle those
you remember in addition to Peter Boyle.
Thus, the total number of names we have to date is 120 -- only
Bill Rogers from the lists at Tabs A and B, 14 Ottumwa people at
Tab C, 104 SCAT people at Tab D, and only Emerson Byram from
the Fleet Air Wing Eight list at Tab E. Even though we picked up
another 20-30 names, it is very doubtful that we could expect more
than 50% to accept the invitation to a 2-hour reception. Lucy agrees
with this estimate. The people are pretty well scattered throughout
the country and, of course, many would be away from home on
vacations. The tentative date set for the reception is June 22nd, a
Thursday. It could be held, alternatively, on Tuesday evening,
June 27th.
Proceed with plan to hold stag reunion on 22nd or 27th,
whichever is more convenient
In view of probable number of acceptances, change to dinner
scenario -- again for either 22nd or 27th
Postpone event until later in the summer, and continue research
of names
Postpone event until after Election
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June 2, 1972
MR. PRESIDENT:
Here is some weekend reading
from Mort Allin's office.
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MR. PRESIDENT:
On Friday, May 26th, two separate color
photographs and a copy of the official guest
list were mailed -- along with a note from
me, written on your behalf -- to each class
member who attended the dinner.
On Tuesday, May 30th, a separate note
and a color photograph of the group seated
in the State Dining Room were sent to others
who attended the "reunion" dinner -- the
faculty members, Administration officials, etc.
Alex
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WASHINGTON
June 2, 1972
w/ telegrams
Dear Colonel McGowan:
I have checked into the matter of the handling here at this
end of the line of your telegram and letter, both addressed
to the President.
The telegram, sent and received on Sunday, May 28th,
was forwarded to Dr. Kissinger's staff (the National Security
Council staff) on Tuesday, May 30th
in that Monday, the
29th, was a holiday. That office, as you can imagine, is
busier than most -- especially during a period in which the
President is overseas negotiating. The wire was not simply
put aside; it was instead given an appropriate priority and
attended to after other items which obviously took precedence.
The decision which was eventually made was to forward your
correspondence to me. That was done on the evening of the
31st. I received the telegram on the morning of the 1st of June
and after considering the 3-hour difference in time, called you
at what I thought was the earliest reasonable hour. The letter,
unfortunately, was not received until this morning -- June 2nd.
I had the mail room alerted to the fact that it would arrive any
day and they wasted no time in getting it to my desk.
Once again, I apologize for any really serious delays in
our responding to past correspondence -- and for the mis-
understanding concerning these two communiques of yours. We
have, of course, a tremendous volume of incoming mail. It
surpasses by far what previous White House staffs have had to
cope with. But please be assured that there is never any intent
to do other than process this mail expeditiously and courteously.
I had an opportunity this morning to speak to the President
about you and your offer to serve, along with Mrs. McGowan,
on the official Presidential delegation
if there were to be one.
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I told him, too, that I had informed you of the fact that no
foreign governments, or heads of state, would be so represented.
He asked me to pass on his personal thanks and his warm good
wishes to both you and your wife.
Sincerely,
Alexander P. Butterfield
Deputy Assistant to the President
Colonel Glenn J. McGowan, USA (Ret.)
3440 Crown Point Drive
San Diego, California 92109
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