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THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON August 2, 1970 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT SUBJECT MEETING WITH 55 STATE PLANNING AGENCIES UNDER LEAA AT DENVER, COLORADO AUGUST 3, 1970 1:35 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. I. Purpose of the meeting To provide through Federal and state presentations a survey of Federal, state and local partnership efforts to improve criminal justice systems throughout the country. II. Scenario A. Agenda 1:30 p.m. - President briefs press on Administration commitment to wage crime fight, support for Law Enforcement Assistance Administration efforts, and concern with Congress' inaction on crime legislation (Suggested remarks at Tab A) 1:35-2:00 Report of the Attorney General and Richard Velde, Associate Administrator LEAA, on the overall LEAA program. (25 minutes -- no discussion) (The Attorney General and Mr. Velde will leave at 2:00 to brief press) B. Participants (Tab B)