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On November 3, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Pete Wilson talked on the telephone from 10:41 am to 10:43 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 013-092 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: The President talked with Pete Wilson. [See Conversation No. 301-7M] Wilson - Election - Future relations with the White House - John D. Ehrlichman - H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman - Robert H. Finch [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 02/08/2019. Segment cleared for release.] [Personal Returnable] [013-092- W002] [Duration: 1m 39s] November 2, 1971 mayoral elections - Re- Election of Richard G. Lugar - Indianapolis - Ralph J. Perk - Cleveland - Frank L. Rizzo - Philadelphia Upcoming 1972 Republican National Convention Pete Wilson - John D. Ehrlichman - H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman - Election - Margin of victory - Compared to Richard G. Lugar Cleveland - Ralph J. Perk's election - Racial issues Wilson's forthcoming meeting with press - The President's telephone call - Domestic Council - White House support Wilson's political career. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Wilson, Pete.