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WASHINGTON AP - President Nixon plans to create a bipartisan
commission with a broad mandate to recommend ways to prevent political
scandals such as the Watergate from recurring, the Washington Star-News
aid today.
In his speech April 30 on the Watergate scandal, Nixon contended
that both parties have used 'shady tactics" in the past.
Since then, it 18 understood acting White House Counsel Leonard
Garment has been developing a method for drawing up standards and
Star-News said.
mles for future elections to assure an abuse-free system, the
Nixon 1a expected to announce definite plans toward the end of next
week, the newSpaper said.
The story continued:
Associates familiar with the President's thinking indicate he hopes
the commission would go beyond possible new laws to consider the
feasibility of voluntary agreements to guard against election
campaign abuses of all kinds.
The tentative plans are for a commission of possibly 16 to 20 members,
including members of Congress named by Democratic and Republican
leaders. Others appointed by the President would include people of
mtional stature concerned with political standards.
The commission probably would be asked to finish its work in time for
Congress dections. to enact any needed legislation before the 1974 congressional
The commission would be studying abuses but not investigating
them in competition with the Senate Watergate committee or others,
sources said.
Officials suggested these practices might be probed:
-Threats intimidation, vote frauds. false and misleading campaign
darges. bribery in the form of campaign contributions and other
"dirty tricks."
-The cost and length of election campaigne.
legislation or agreement or both.
-Possible further restrictions on campaign advertising, by
-Possible need for a new institution. with teeth. to replace the
argely impotent Fair Campaign Practices Committee.
-The interrelationship of federal, state and local campaigne and the
dectoral college system itself.
-The feasibility of voluntary agreements to limit the kind or amount
d' campaigning sanctioned, with standards against which abuses could
be measured.
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Republican
May 11, 1973
National
Committee.
George Bush, Chairman
The Honorable Ray C. Bliss
Member for Ohio
425 First National Tower
Akron, Ohio 44308
Dear Ray:
Just by way of follow-up on our telephone conversation,
the President has twice mentioned publicly the need for
legislation to improve the political process in the wake of
Watergate.
In the first place, many Republican Members in both the
Senate and House are offering new legislation. I don't think
it should be the Republican National Committee's function to
draft legislation. I do think that we should have a task
force - in this instance - a small committee to get together
as much information as possible on this to be sure that the
Party is publicly postured:
a. In favor of reform, but
b. Reform that does not erode out of the
political process citizen participation.
I mentioned Congressional participation to Jerry Ford and
Hugh Scott. Hugh suggested that perhaps Marlow Cook would be the
best Senator to be on such a group, and Jerry Ford suggested that
John Rhodes, as head of the Policy Committee, would be good. I
have not discussed the matter with either Cook or Rhodes.
It is my thinking, Ray, that you would be the ideal man to
chair a small committee for the Republican National Committee.
I would think that in addition to the Congressional membership
there might be two or three others that should go on the committee.
If you are agreeable to this I would like to get together a small
budget - one that would permit you to move around as much as neces-
sary in order to stay on top of this matter.
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I hope you will be agreeable to accept the chairmanship
of this little, but terribly important, task force. If you
can't, I would welcome your suggestions as to what we ought
to do on it.
Warm regards,
George Bush
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The Honorable Ray C. Bliss
Member for Ohio
425 First National Tower
Akron, Ohio 44308
May 11, 1973
The Honorable Ray C. Bliss
Member for Ohio
425 First National Tower
Akron, Ohio 44308
Dear Ray:
Just by way of follow-up on our telephone conversation,
the President has twice mentioned publicly the need for
legislation to improve the political process in the wake of
Watergate.
In the first place, many Republican Members in both the
Senate and House are offering new legislation. I don't think
it should be the Republican National Committee's function to
draft legislation. I do think that we should have a task
force - in this instance - a small committee to get together
as much information as possible on this to be sure that the
Party is publicly postured:
a. In favor of reform, but
b. Reform that does not erode out of the
political process citizen participation.
I mentioned Congressional participation to Jerry Ford and
Hugh Scott. Hugh suggested that perhaps Marlow Cook would be the
best Senator to be on such a group, and Jerry Ford suggested that
John Rhodes, as head of the Policy Committee, would be good. I
have not discussed the matter with either Cook or Rhodes.
It is my thinking, Ray, that you would be the ideal man to
chair a small committee for the Republican National Committee.
I would think that in addition to the Congressional membership
there might be two or three others that should go on the committee.
If you are agreeable to this I would like to get together a small
budget - one that would permit you to move around as much as neces-
sary in order to stay on top of this matter.
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I hope you will be agreeable to accept the chairmanship
of this little, but terribly important, task force. If you
can't, I would welcome your suggestions as to what we ought
to do on it.
Warm regards,
George Bush
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Ambassador-
The attached letter from Ripon and the memo from Rousek both
make a point which I believe is very well taken and about
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which there is already some confusion.
The WHite House is following up on those lines in the
President's speech about working to set new standards
and rules of procedure for political activity. I think
we should take the initiative on this.
David Gosselin mentioned this to me last week when he was
in and today I received a letter from him explaining what
some of his thoughts are along the same line. A copy of
the Gosselin letter is attached. (I felt that Gosselin's
idea might mesh somewhat with the Steiger Committee and I
sent Congressmen Steiger a copy of Gosselin's letter.
As a starter for a Republican task force to consider this
problem, what do you think of the following names:
Ray Bliss to Chair the group
One MC named by Gerry Ford
One Senator named by Scott
RNC staffer, Ab Hermann (for stope work - not octor nbo)
Four regional Chairman: Reed, McDonald, Coray, Lankler
Tom
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a call to excellence in leadership
The Ripon Society
Ronald K. Speed
14a ELIOT STREET
President
CAMBRIDGE, MASS. 02138
(617) 491-4180
May 2, 1973
call
The Honorable George Bush, Chairman
Republican National Committee
Tom
310 First Street, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20003
Dear Mr. Chairman:
In his speech to the nation April 30, President Nixon said:
The lesson is clear. America in its political campaigns
must not fall again into the trap of letting the end, how-
ever great that end is, justify the means. I urge the
leaders of both political parties, I urge citiznes -- all
of you everywhere -- to join in working toward a new set of
standards, new rules and procedures to insure that future
elections will be as nearly free of such abuses as they can
possibly be made. This is my goal. I ask you to join in
making it America's.
The Ripon Society agrees with the President that new standards
are necessary. I would like to suggest therefore that the Republican
National Committee create a Task Force on Campaign Ethics which
would propose revisions in federal election and campaign financing
laws which would insure that future "Watergates" do not again under-
mine the integrity of the American political system. We have always
nurtured the belief that the Republican Party stood for integrity: in
government. Unless the Republican National Committee is willing to
take swift and effective leadership in this field, the party may be
irreparably damaged by the Watergate scandal. We would be more than
willing to work with you to assist in the formation and research of
the proposed task force.
For example, we would venture the following areas for possible
recommendations:
1. The prohibition of ad hoc campaign financing organizations
such as the Committee to Re-Elect the President and the restriction
of campaign fundraising and expenditures to official party organiza-
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tions. As North Carolina Republican State Chairman Frank Rouse has
said, "CREP brought people in off the street with no damn political
credentials at all. They totally ignored the traditional Republican
leadership, and they brought this on."
2. The enactment of legislation which would require "account-
ability in campaign organizations. Campaign workers should be
"recognized" members of a campaign organization and not clandestine
operatives. Procedures should also be devised to make the candidate
legally accountable for the actions of his workers. Overzealous
politicians might think twice about campaign chicanery if they knew
it would reflect directly and perhaps criminally on their candidate:.
3. "Truth in Campaigning" legislation which would limit politi-
cal misrepresentation which denigrate the campaign process and in-
sult voter intelligence. As Utah Republican State Chairman Kent
Shearer has written, "Political efforts all too often degenerate into
yet another replay of the Knight of the Long Knives. Grown men,
teased into paranoia, behave outrageously and paint each other as
escapees from Bedlam, moral lepers, conspirators against the American
way of life and incompetents to boot."
4. Limits on campaign contributions. Out of the lamentable
side effects of the whole Watergate episode is to paint the Republi-
can Party as the exclusive preserve of the wealthy. Campaign expen-
ditures and campaign fundraising have clearly reached ludicrous pro-
portions. If the GOP is to become "The Party of the Open Door, it
must take clear action to limit the size of individual contributions.
These are only a few tentative suggestions. There is a dire need
for broad action. (We have publicly suggested the immediate dissolu-
tion of CREP and the dispersement of its funds.) We know we share a
common concern for the future of the Republican Party and the implica-
tions of the Watergare-related incidents. We look forward to working
with you "to insure that future elections will be as free of such
abuses as they can possibly be made."
Sincerely,
Ron
Ronald K. Speed
National President
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
CHAIRMAN BUSH
MAY 7, 1973
FROM:
BOB ROUSEK
RE:
DISASSOCIATING RNC AND THE REPUBLICAN PARTY FROM WATERGATE
Initial steps have been taken to emphasize that RNC, along with the
Congressional and Senatorial Campaign Committees and Republican
State Committees, were not involved in Watergate. This has been
stressed by both you and Janet Johnston in recent speeches and in
your contacts with the press. This should be continued by both
of you, but a campaign should be mounted that will see this same
message coming from other Republican leaders throughout the
country: Senators, Congressmen, Governors, National Committeemen
and Committeewomen, State Chairman and Republican leaders in
State Legislatures.
A strong letter from you to all of these Republican leaders could
set out the facts -- the Party was not involved, only a few misguided
individuals etc., -- and urge that they begin telling this story
wherever they can. It would be most helpful if Senator Brock,
Congressman Michel and Governor Holton follow this with a similar
strong appeal to their own groups. You could follow up the letter
with a personal appeal to the Governors when you speak to them
on May 10 and to the State Chairmen at the May 18 - 19 meeting, and
both you and Janet could emphasize it in your personal talks with members
of the National Committee.
A joint news conference with you, Senator Brock and Congressman
Michel -- and, if it could be arranged, with Governor Holton --
announcing that the Republican Party was going on the offensive,
was going to put Watergate in its proper perspective as far as
the American public was concerned, would be an excellent kickoff
for the campaign (after the letters had been written and mailed).
It would draw attention to the fact that RNC and the Party were entirely
separate from CRP and would get local press followings when Governors,
etc. are asked their reaction.
If you and the others, at the same news conference could make a strong
appeal for Congress to, as the President requested in his TV address,
begin working "toward a new set of standards, new rules and procedures
to insure that future elections will be as nearly free of such abuses
as they possibly can be made" it would serve to place RNC and the
Republican Party in the lead in election reform -- another positive
move. Very little has been heard about that part of the President's
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MEMO TO GEORGE BUSH
FROM BOB ROUSEK
RE WATERGATE DISASSOCIATION
PAGE TWO
5/7/73
speech. If this appeal is made at a news conference, the inevitable
questions will be -- "what type of new rules? -- and some
thought should be given beforehand about how to answer that question.
Possibly you could propose a mere framework that you and the others
agree on, then state that Democrats in Congress and political leaders
of both parties must provide input from throughout the country --
but that you are starting this off so that reform is not shoved into
the background in the heat of Watergate.
You and Janet can do only so much in getting across the message that
the Republican Party was not involved in Watergate and will not be
hurt, but if Republican leaders throughout the country join in
saying the same thing it will help materially in setting the record
straight with the general, non-political public.
CC: Janet Johnston
Tom Lias
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Ambassador-
The attached letter from Ripon and the memo from Rousek both
make a point which I believe is very well taken and about
which there is already some confusion.
The WHite House is following up on those lines in the
President's speech about working to set new standards
and rules of procedure for political activity. I think
we should take the initiative on this.
David Gosselin mentioned this to me last week when he was
in and today I received a letter from him explaining what
some of his thoughts are along the same line. A copy of
the Gosselin letter is attached. (I felt that Gosselin's
idea might mesh womewhat with the Steiger Committee and I
sent Congressmen Steiger a copy of Gosselin's letter.
As a starter, for a Republican task force to consider this
problem, what do you think of the following names:
Ray Bliss to Chair the group
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One Senator named by Scott
RNC staffer, Ab Hermann
Four regional Chairman: Reed, McDonald, Coray, Lankler
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Republican
National
Committee.
George Bush, Chairman
May 7, 1973
Mr. David Gosselin
134 North Main Street
Concord, N. H.
Dear Dave:
Your letter arrived this morning and I have been thinking about
our conversation and your enthusiasm for this matter since last
week.
It has occured to me that at least part of what you are thinking
about may fall within the appropriate jurisdiction of the Rule
29 Committee and therefore, I hope you don't mind if I take the
liberty of sending a copy of your letter to the Chairman of that
Committee, Congressman William Steiger of Wisconsin.
Also, of course, I am sharing your thoughts with Chairman Bush and
I will be back in touch with you as soon as the Chairman has had
a chance to take a look at your letter.
Sincerely,
Tom Lias
/bcc: Chairman Bush
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Republican
National
Committee
George Bush, Chairman
May 7, 1973
Congressman -
Attached is a letter which grew out of a con-
versation with State Chairman David Gosselin
week. of New Hampshire who met with me late last
David Gosselin is a most enthusiastic Chairman
and is eager to move ahead on revitalizing the
Party structure in this country. I think you
will find his letter of interest and I frankly
wondered if perhaps some of what he has in
mind might be appropriately discussed in the
Rule 29 Committee. If you think so, I will
be happy to put Gosselin in direct touch with
you.
Tom Lias
bcc: Chairman Bush
Dwight D. Eisenhower Republican Center: 310 First Street Southeast, Washington, D.C. 20003 (202) 484-6700
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NEW HAMPSHIRE REPUBLICAN
STATE COMMITTEE
MAY 7 RECD
134 NORTH MAIN STREET CONCORD, N.H. 03301
PHONE 225-9341
DAVID GOSSELIN, Chairman
May 4, 1973
SHIRLEY MERRILL, Assistant Chairman
Mr. Tom Lias
Republican National Committee
310 First Street, Southeast
Washington, D. C. 20003
Dear Tom:
I just want to stress to you again that this is the time for the
Republican Party and its President to make a national commitment
to modernize and revitalize political parties in America. This
revitalization should have as its objective increased participa-
tion and understanding of the political process for it is the
political process which suffers from Watergate and not one
political party.
I recommend that the Chairman, in concert with the President,
establish a national task force to modernize and revitalize
political parties. We should establish objectives and strategies
to reach those objectives. We should employ the talents of such
people as David Broder, author of The Party's Over, John Saloma
and Fred Sontag, authors of Parties, and others from the academic,
governmental and political worlds who can help us to understand how
we may strengthen the political process in every aspect and on
every level.
Let's make the system work!
Let's examine the total question of political money from where and
why and how we can get it to whom should be charged with the
responsibility of its expenditure, for various purposes, and under
what controls.
Let's squarely face the problem that too few people participate in
politics and government and devise ideas and opportunities to stimu-
late participation in the process as a primary objective for our
existence. This includes an aspect which I consider the national
scandal of voter participation because of problems relating to
re-registration.
Let's explore a new relationship between our national party and the
state parties. A relationship which would provide help and guidance
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NEW HAMPSHIRE REPUBLICAN
STATE COMMITTEE
134 NORTH MAIN STREET CONCORD, N.H. 03301
PHONE 225-9341
DAVID GOSSELIN, Chairman
SHIRLEY MERRILL, Assistant Chairman
Tom Lias
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to clarify and simplify the incredible mess which are our election
laws and state statutes relative to political parties and their
responsibilities.
Let's begin to utilize the mechanisms of the Party (policy com-
mittees and other such instruments) and employ the assistance of
governmental leaders such as House Speakers and Senate Presidents,
Governors, Senators and Congressmen to develop clear distinctions
between the parties. We should develop reasons and opportunities
which encourage and attract party membership.
Since my election on January 31st we have established mandatory
caucus dates to develop the organization in the towns, wards and
cities throughout New Hampshire. We have streamlined our operation
by the development of a small steering committee, which has the
authority of the whole committee, and meets regularly with the
Chairman. We have discussed and begun to develop guide lines for
the operation of a policy committee which includes representatives
from all levels and branches of government and which has never
functioned though it has existed for some time here in New Hampshire.
Time is important, the challenge is now.
Let's go!
David
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David Gosselin
State Chairman
P.S. I have listed items on a separate page which should be
considered as part of the agenda for party reform.
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AREAS FOR TASK FORCE CONSIDERATION AS WE MODERNIZE AND REVITALIZE
THE POLITICAL PROCESS THROUGH POLITICAL PARTIES
I.
Management Components of Political Party Organizations
- The tenure of State Chairman is about a year and a half. -
The parties are the "worst managed large enterprises in
America" - Broder.
II. Candidate Recruitment
This key area should be extended from the President to
the smallest elected partisan unit in the states, counties,
towns,
cities
and
wards
also examine selection process for
convention systems and primaries.
III. Inter-relationships Between Party and Government
- new areas must be developed so that we can answer
clearly the question of "what do parties have to do with
government?" The parties could be charged with the responsi-
bility to find people to staff government for every responsi-
bility. This could mandate a major change in present govern-
mental operations as well as a re-examination of civil service
and government hiring and search procedures.
The parties should also consider doing some government
research. This would give parties a meaningful and helpful
role plus allow government to contract with political parties.
It would also provide a continued platform development process
which strengthens party platforms as principle guiding docu-
ments for government.
IV. Long Range Planning
The parties need strategies to accomplish each objective
which may come from this proposed national task force. Strategies
must have time tables as well as evaluation procedures. As we
set ourselves to go to the moon SO should we set ourselves to
help our people exercise the political skills necessary to shape
and re-shape their government.
V.
Communications
This area is SO wide open for thought and creativity that
I don't know where to begin. A systematic attempt to communicate
about the party process as we move to give the parties real
power has the possibility to produce a major change in American
life.
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AGENDA - 2:30p.m., May 17, 1973.
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1. Whether the Committee for the Re-Election of the President, the
Finance Committee to Re-Elect the President and other related committees can
give direction and instruction to trial counsel with respect to the civil
actions now pending in the United States District Court for the District of
200
Columbia These actions are as follows:
Jun 20
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Widergue is 5 that + Liddy CAP 7CRP stans 10 Job 2nd Ama Complaint
Democratic National Committee, et al. V. James W. McCord, et al. 1233-72
Common Cause, et al al. Finance Committee to Re-Elect the
President july committes all committees postilly settled hydisdowere
1870-72
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Stans V. O'Brien libel in Sept- for political exprovage 1854-72
Dale, et al. V. O'Brien countrist signt for -row relections 1847-72
drover
Nader V. Butz, et al. milk contractions
C.A.148-72
(United States V. Finance Committee Attege to Elect the President
Worden V. Dole Hotel anti-war officially
A.2083-72
Criminal No. 372-73)
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It is clear that trial counsel cannot act along, but can only act for a client
which is ready, willing and able to give ongoing instruction and direction
respecting the day to day litigation problems.
2. Trial counsel have always proceeded upon the theory that they were serving
the basic interests of the President of the United States. For some time now the
White House has been completely out of communication with counsel. We believe it
necessary that this situation be clarified, and that either the White House give
direction and instruction with respect to the litigation, or the White House should
make it clear that it has no interest in the affairs of the respective committees.
3. The Committee for the Re-Election of the President and the Finance Committee
to Re-Elect the President have each received subpoena duces tecums from the Senate
Select Committee requiring the production of a vast amount of material. Included
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in this material would be political memoranda and financial material irrelevant
to the scope and purpose of the inquiry. What is the position to be taken by
these committees with respect to these subpoenas?
4. Are the instructions to counsel to settle the Common Cause case firm and
authorized?
5. What is the position of the Chairman of the Finance Committee to Re-Elect
the President in view of recent developments including the indictment in the
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Should
any consideration be given to bringing Lee Nunn to the Finance Committee to
conduct day to day affairs?
6. What position should be taken with respect to the problems in Nader V.
Butz? See attachment "A".
7. What position should be taken with respect to Worden V. Dole? See
attachement "A".
8. What position should be taken with respect to plaintiffs' Motion for
Extension of Time within which to Complete Discovery in DNC V. McCord, et al?
See attachement "B"
9. What position should be taken with respect to Common Cause V. Finance
Committee to Re-Elect the President with respect to the subpoena duces tecum
served upon the National Savings & Trust? See attachment "C"
10. What position should be taken with respect to the request of counsel
for the DNC, Lawrence F. O'Brien and Robert Strauss? See attachement "D"
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Maurice H. Stans
Chairman, Finance Committee to Re-elect the President
FROM: Thomas Penfield Jackson
RE: Nader V. Butz, Civil Action No. 148-72;
Worden V. Dole, Civil Action No. 73-665-civ-cA (Miami, Fla.)
DATE: May 16, 1973
1. Nader V. Butz. On March 19, 1973, the plaintiffs' attorneys
served Paul Barrick with a subpoena duces tecum for production of a
voluminous list of documents, most or all of which are included in those
documents which have been delivered to the Clerk of the United States
District Court for the District of Columbia in the Common Cause case.
Response to the subpoena was deferred by agreement of counsel pursuant
to the informal stipulation by which discovery was stayed during the
expedited discovery ordered by Judge Richey in the Democratic National
Committee V. McCord case.
We have just been served with a Motion by the plaintiffs'
attorneys in Nader V. Butz for permission to inspect the documents filed
with Judge Waddy under seal in the Common Cause case, II for the sole
purpose of obtaining access to those materials designated in the subpoena
[served on Paul Barrick]. The Motion is not within the scope of the
"stipulation" deferring discovery, since it involves no commitment of
time or effort on the part of FCRP or Paul Barrick. It asks, merely,
for access to documents already in the custody of the Court and not
available from any other source. In our opinion, assuming the plaintiffs
in Nader V. Butz will abide by the strictures imposed by Judge Waddy
with respect to the confidentiality of those records (to which they have
already agreed), there is no basis in law or fact upon which to oppose
the Motion. The plaintiffs do not seek to remove the documents (they
are, of course, also under subpoena by the Senate Select Committee),
nor do they wish to publish the information they might obtain. It is
conceivable that a challenge to the relevancy of some of the documents
might be sustained, but the majority would be found to be within the
scope of legitimate pretrial discovery in the case of Nader V. Butz,
and, even were the Motion opposed, it is unlikely that the Court would
deny the Motion.
In the circumstances, unless we are instructed to the contrary,
we propose to respond to the Motion by consenting to it, subject to
the requirements of secrecy imposed by Judge Waddy upon counsel in the
Common Cause case.
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2. Worden V. Dole. This is the action brought by a woman
named Katherine Worden for damages against the Republican National
Committee, the FBI, Secret Service, and, inter alia, the Committee for
the Re-election of the President, for its alleged "monitoring" of
telephone calls made to her suite at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami
during the Republican National Convention in August of 1972. Although
the action was originally commenced in the District of Columbia, it was
transferred by Judge Smith to the District Court for the Southern
District of Florida in Miami. A status conference before the Miami
District Judge is scheduled for May 25, 1973.
Our preliminary investigation which consists solely of an
interview with Steve King, the CRP Security Director who succeeded
James McCord, indicates that the complaint is completely without
foundation against the CRP. King, who was in charge of security
arrangements for the CRP at the Republican National Convention, had
never heard of Katherine Worden, and never undertook to "monitor"
telephone conversations of anyone at the Convention, including Mrs.
Worden. (We are informed by the attorneys representing the Fontainebleau
Hotel that such "monitoring" as may have taken place was instigated by
a head telephone operator at that hotel in order to expedite the un-
usual number of calls apparently generated by the newspaper ad).
Trial in the related case against the Fontainebleau Hotel has
been scheduled for June 11, 1973. The plaintiff has asked that the
case against the CRP, et al., be consolidated with the case against
the Fontainebleau Hctel, and that the trial date be continued. We see
no reason to oppose, and will, unless you instruct us to the contrary,
consent to both motions.
Nevertheless, it is necessary for us to be prepared to defend
the case ultimately in Florida and, in that connection, it will be
necessary to associate Florida counsel. We recommend that we be authorized
to employ, on behalf of the CRP, Florida counsel to defend the action,
or, at least, to associate with us in the defense of the case. If
possible, Florida counsel should be secured prior to the status con-
ference on May 25.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas Penfield Jackson
TPJ/kkw
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
KWP
FROM:
NSM
DATE:
May 16, 1973
RE:
Attached "Motion for Extension of Time in
which to Complete Discovery. II
This motion in particular strikes me as presenting matters
which should be ultimately decided by our clients after presentation
of the alternatives available, the factors to be considered and the
likely consequences of any decision.
The alternatives are clear and simple: we can either agree
to or oppose the motion.
The factors to be considered include:
REASONS (1) the fact that proof of liability by plaintiffs
TO OPPOSE becomes easier with the continued unfolding of facts
surrounding the WG incident. This will be even more
true as the Senate hearings get under way and any
further criminal proceedings take place.
(2) Proof of damages may also become easier as facts
unfold.
(3) It could well be that suits will be filed by others
in connection with matters arising out of the WG incident
and that these suits would be consolidated herewith
increasing the exposure of defendants herein to damages
(although this seems unlikely).
(4) If plaintiffs are given further time to pursue
discovery, as well as further opportunity to amend the
complaint, the suit may be broadened considerably and
the defendants thereby exposed to even greater liability.
REASONS
(5) A jury will be less likely to impose severe civil
NOT TO
damages on any and all defendants as the public becomes
OPPOSE
aware of the high price already exacted from defendants
for whatever connection they may have had with the incident.
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(6) Once the Senate investigation begins and the
grand jury hands down indictments, this case will
probably have to be continued in any event out of
consideration for the rights of the individuals named as
criminal defendants. Criminal defendants who are not
defendants in this suit would, for the same reason,
probably not be available as witnesses and the case simply
could not be tried without them.
(7) For the reasons stated in (6), Judge Richey will
probably grant the motion in any event.
(8) Finally, the passage of additional time may present
new opportunities to settle this matter. The Senate
investigation, appointment of a special prosecutor, and
subsequent criminal proceedings, as well as the appointment
of a special WG "Commission" (as recently hinted by the
President) may remove the critical objection raised by
Democrats when news of a possible settlement surfaced a
few weeks ago, i.e., fear that the WG incident and attendant
circumstances would not receive a full public airing. By the
time the Senate, special prosecutor and WG "Commission"
finish with this matter, the Democrats should have obtained
the full disclosure they have sought. (If not, it will be
attributable, at least in part, to their own shortcomings
as they form a majority of the Senate Committee). Under
those circumstances, settlement might once again appear as
an attractive alternative to risking a jury trial, parti-
cularly in view of their problems with the damage issue.
The likely consequences of any action we take will probably be
determined by factors beyond our control. See subparagraphs (6) and (7).
This case will probably be continued in any event.
RECOMMENDATION: For the reasons stated in subparagraphs (5) -
(8), above, particularly (6) and (8), we should recommend no opposition
to the instant motion.
N.S.Mc.
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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
RECEIVED
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
MAY14 1973
THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE, :
VACKSON, LASKEY is PARKINSON
et al
Plaintiffs
:
VS.
: Civil Action No. 1233-72
JAMES W. McCORD, et al
:
P&A due
Defendants
:
MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME
may 18 21, 1973
IN.WHICH TO COMPLETE DISCOVERY
Come now the plaintiffs, The Democratic National Committee, Robert
S. Strauss and Lawrence F. O'Brien, and move the Court for an extension of
time, from June 6, 1973 until September 5, 1973, in which to complete all
discovery in the above-captioned cause, and for reasons therefor respectfully
refer the Court to the Memorandum of Points and Authorities in support of this
Motion, which is attached hereto, and which plaintiffs pray be read as a part
hereof.
Respectfully submitted,
Maniel N. Runie
MAURICE R. DUNE
MAN, GOLDSTEIN,
ELD & DUNIE
7910 Woodmont Avenue
ORNEYS AT LAW
Bethesda, Maryland 20014
Woodmont Avenue
656-1177
nesda, Md. 20014
656-1177
Heldon S.
SHELDON S. COHEN
1730 M Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
293-4740
Counsel for Plaintiffs The Democratic
Nationa 1 Committee and Robert S.
Strauss
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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
RECEIVED
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
MAY14 1973
THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE,
JACKSON, LASKEY & PARKINSON
:
et al
Plaintiffs
:
VS.
: Civil Action No. 1233-72
JAMES W. McCORD, et al
:
PaA due on
Defendants
:
MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME
may 128 21,1973 1973
IN.WHICH TO COMPLETE DISCOVERY
Come now the plaintiffs, The Democratic National Committee, Robert
S. Strauss and Lawrence F. O'Brien, and move the Court for an extension of
time, from June 6, 1973 until September 5, 1973, in which to complete all
discovery in the above-captioned cause, and for reasons therefor respectfully
refer the Court to the Memorandum of Points and Authorities in support of this
Motion, which is attached hereto, and which plaintiffs pray be read as a part
hereof.
Respectfully submitted,
MAURICE R. DUNE
Y, GOLDSTEIN,
D& DUNIE
7910 Woodmont Avenue
NEYS AT LAW
Bethesda, Maryland 20014
admont Avenue
656-1177
1a, Md. 20014
56-1177
Heldon S.
SHELDON S. COHEN
1730 M Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
293-4740
Counsel for Plaintiffs The Democratic
Nationa 1 Committee and Robert S.
Strauss
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Charles A. Nc nelis/Hime
CHARLES A. McNELIS
900 - 17th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
296-5151
Homes M.P. Christene /mail
THOMAS M. P. CHRISTENSEN
900 - 17th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
296-5151
Counsel for Lawrence F. O'Brien
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Motion for Extension of
Time in which to Complete Discovery and attached Memorandum of Points and
Authorities in Support of Motion was mailed, postage prepaid, this 9th day
of May 1973, to each of the following:
Henry B. Rothblatt, Esquire
James R. Stoner, Esquire
232 West End Avenue
Stoner, Treese & Ruffner
New York, New York 20023
1000 Connecticut Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
Betty H. Thompson, Esquire
Suite 1001
Peter L. Maroulis, Esquire
1800 North Kent Street
11 Cannon Street
Arlington, Virginia 22209
Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
Kenneth Wells Parkinson, Esq.
Bernard Fensterwald, Jr., Esquire
Jackson, Gray & Laskey
910 - 16th Street, N.W.
1828 L Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
Washington, D.C. 20036
Daniel E. Schultz, Esquire
Paul L. O'Brien, Esquire
1990 M Street, N.W.
Hanson, O'Brien, Birney &
Suite 510
Stickle
Washington, D.C. 20036
888 - 18th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
Joseph H. Koonz, Jr., Esquire
925 - 15th Street, N.W.
William O. Bittman, Esquire
Washington, D.C. 20005
IAN, GOLDSTEIN,
Hogan & Hartson
ELD & DUNIE
815 Connecticut Ave., N.W.
DRNEYS AT LAW
Charles B. Murray, Esquire
Washington, D.C. 20006
Woodmont Avenue
1025 - 15th Street, N.W.
esda, Md. 20014
Suite 900
656-1177
James J. Bierbower, Esquire
Washington, D.C. 20005
1625 K Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
Robert W. Barker, Esquire
1735 New York Ave,., N.W.
Washington, D.C.
Manie R.Runie
MAURICE R. DUNIE
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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE,
:
et al
Plaintiffs
VS.
: Civil Action No. 1233-72
JAMES W. McCORD, et al
Defendants
MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF
MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME IN WHICH TO COMPLETE DISCOVERY
In its Order of February 16, 1973, which was filed subsequent to a
conference held by the Court with all counsel on February 6, 1973, this Court
directed that all discovery in the instant case and in Civil Action No. 1847-72,
Dale, et al V. O'Brien, and Civil Action No. 1854-72, Stans V. O'Brien, which
have been consolidated for purposes of discovery, be completed within 120 days
of February 6, 1973.
At that time, counsel informed the Court that all efforts would be made
to meet that deadline. However, the situation in this cause now is drastically
different from that which existed on February 6, and the 120-day deadline cannot
be met.
MAN, GOLDSTEIN,
ELD & DUNIE
Although the parties have been moving diligently in discovery, and
ORNEYS AT LAW
Woodmont Avenue
plaintiffs have a deposition schedule for the next two weeks which includes
nosda, Md. 20014
656-1177
numerous depositions, there still remain approximately thirty persons whom
plaintiffs expect to depose. In addition, as this Court is well aware, the entire
Watergate affair is in a very fluid posture.
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Since February 6, 1973, new names and new activities relating to the
Watergate have appeared almost daily in the public press, a Grand Jury of this
Court has resumed an extremely vigorous investigation, and the Senate Select
Committee has announced its intention to commence open hearings on May 17,
1973. All of these happenings have led the plaintiffs to new information and,
most likely, to new defendants and, perhaps, to new causes of action. It is
very likely plaintiffs will move for leave to amend their Complaint within the
next 60 days.
Moreover, plaintiffs have been stymied in discovery, to a certain
extent, by a number of witnesses, including defendants in this action, who refuse
to testify in depositions, although they apparently are willing to testify to the
Grand Jury and the Senate Select Committee, because in those forums these
witnesses and defendants are able to obtain immunity from prosecution. Of
course, plaintiffs in this case cannot grant immunity to witnesses.
In addition, this Court still has under advisement the plaintiffs'
Motion for Production of Documents, and assuming the Court grants this Motion
in whole or in part, new areas of discovery will be opened to the plaintiffs.
In view of the foregoing, plaintiffs should not be denied the oppor-
tunity -- under the strikingly new circumstances of this case -- to engage in
full and complete discovery. It is the view of plaintiffs' counsel that in order
to protect fully the interests of the plaintiffs and to prepare properly for trial,
AN, GOLDSTEIN,
an additional 90 days in which to complete discovery is vitally necessary.
ELD & DUNIE
)RNEYS AT LAW
Counsel for plaintiffs assure the Court that they will continue to move
Woodmont Avenue
esda, Md. 20014
656-1177
as expeditiously as possible; in carrying on the discovery process, but that it
is humanly impossible, under the present circumstances, to complete discovery
by June 6, 1973.
Respectfully submitted,
MAURICE Marnie R. DUNIE n. Rune
7910 Woodmont Avenue
Bethesda, Maryland 20014
656-1177
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Hildon J. Cofer/mase
SHELDON S. COHEN
1730 M Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
293-4740
Counsel for Plaintiffs The Democratic
National Committee & Robert S. Strauss
Chales A. me Velis /mase
CHARLES A. McNELIS
900 - 17th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
296-5151
Thomas M. P. Christmase
THOMAS M.P. CHRISTENSEN
900 - 17th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
296-5151
Counsel for Lawrence F. O'Brien
MAN, GOLDSTEIN,
ELD & DUNIE
ORNEYS AT LAW
Woodmont Avenue
hesda, Md. 20014
656-1177
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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE,:
et al
Plaintiffs
:
VS.
: Civil Action No. 1233-72
JAMES W. McCORD, et al
:
Defendants
:
ORDER
Upon motion of the plaintiffs, The Democratic National Committee,
Robert S. Strauss and Lawrence F. O'Brien, for an extension of time from
June 6, 1973 until September 5, 1973, in which to complete discovery in the
above-captioned case, and upon consideration of the Motion and the Points
and Authorities submitted in support thereof, it is by the Court, this
day of May 1973,
ORDERE D, that the parties in the captioned case and in the
consolidated cases of Dale, et al V. O'Brien, Civil Action No. 1847-72 and
Stans V. O'Brien, Civil Action No. 1854-72, shall have until September 5, 1973
to complete all discovery in these causes.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
IAN, GOLDSTEIN,
ELD & DUNIE
DRNEYS AT LAW
Woodmont Avenue
tesda, Md. 20014
656-1177
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United States District Court
5-14-13
for the
District of Columbia
COMMON CAUSE, et al.
Plaintiff.
FINANCE COMMITTEE us. TO RE-ELECT
CIVIL ACTION No. 1780-72
THE PRESIDENT, et al.
Defendant.
To: National Savings & Trust Company, 15th & New York Avenue, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20005
You ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear in (threcourt) (the office of Mitchell Rogovin,
Arnold & Porter, 1905 N Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036
)
to give testimony in the above-entitled cause on the 1SI day of June
, 1973,
at 1:00 o'clock R.m. (and bring with you) all bank statements, deposit slips,
transaction slips, cancelled checks, or other writings reflecting trans-
actions for the period from January 1, 1971 through March 31, 1973 on
the attached list of accounts and on any other accounts in the name of
the committees noted in the attachment to this subpoena duces tecum.
and do not depart without leave.
James F. Davey, Clerk
Date 5/11/73
By Margaret L. hapin
Deputy Clerk.
Attorney
Plaintiff.
Defendants
RETURN ON SERVICE
Summoned the above-named witness by delivering a copy to h
and tendering to h
the fees
for one day's attendance and mileage allowed by law, on the
day of
,
19
, at
Dated
Subscribed and sworn to before me, a
this
day of
, 19
NoTE-Affidavit required only if service is made by a person other than a U.S. Marshal or his deputy.
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National Savings & Trust Company
Attachment
1. Nixon Finance Committee, Account Number 360-626-6.
2. Finance Committee for the Re-Election of President Nixon.
3. Committee for the Re-Election of the President.
4. Citizens for the Re-Election of the President.
5. Citizens Finance Committee.
6. United Citizens Finance Committee.
7. Finance Committee for the Re-Election of the President.
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LAW OFFICES
COHEN AND URETZ
1730 M STREET, N.W.
SHELDON S. COHEN
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20036
LESTER R. URETZ (1922-1972)
STUART E.SEIGEL
HENRY G. ZAPRUDER
NORMAN L. SCHWARTZ
May 15, 1973
TELEPHONE
STUART A. SMITH
(202) 293-4740
LESTER G. FANT, III
BARRY J. LONDON
J. DOUGLAS SORENSEN
Kenneth Wells Parkinson, Esquire
Jackson, Laskey and Parkinson
1828 L Street, N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20036
Re: Democratic National Committee, et al.,
V. James W. McCord, et al.,
C.A. No. 1233-72
Dear Mr. Parkinson:
At recent meetings with several of our clients,
including members of the Democratic National Committee,
considerable concern was raised by some statements by
prominent Republicans indicating a desire to liquidate
the Finance Committee to Re-elect the President. There
has been some public discussion by these Republican
leaders about liquidating the Committee by payment of
the existing funds to various other political organizations.
We have therefore been requested to explore the pos-
sibility of a receivership or some other appropriate action
which would assure our clients that sufficient assets are
retained by the Committee to satisfy any probable judgment
in this case. If appropriate measures can be taken by
your clients to give our principals this assurance, we may
be able to avoid a court hearing on the appointment of a
receivership or such other appropriate remedy as the Court
may determine to preserve the Committee's assets.
One suggestion we would make is for the Committee to
deposit in the Registry of the Court appropriate liquid
assets. These could be in the form of certificates of
deposit, other interest bearing accounts or any other ap-
propriate assets. You may have other suggestions which
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Kenneth Wells Parkinson, Esquire
May 15, 1973
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we would be glad to receive. We are under heavy pressure
to assure that assets will be available to us if we are
successful in this case, so we would appreciate an early
response.
Sincerely,
COHEN AND URETZ
By:
Sheldon S. Cohen
BULMAN, GOLDSTEIN, FELD AND DUNIE
By: Maurice Mania R. Dunle R. Runie
WELCH AND MORGAN
By:
Charles A. McNelis
SSC: bmw
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UNITED STATES SENATE
SELECT COMMITTEE ON
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES
AFFIDAVIT
District of Columbia
City of Washington
I, Eleanor Manuel, a resident of 8614 Garland Avenue,
Takoma Park, Maryland, being duly sworn, hereby depose and say as
follows:
1. I was employed by the Republican National Committee,
hereafter referred to as the RNC, on August 14, 1952, Since 1954, I
have been charged with the supervision of the telephone operation within
the national headquarters. In the course of my duties, I am responsible
for reviewing all records and bills relating to the telephone operation.
2. Pursuant to a request by the Presidential Campaign
Activities Committee, I have supplied the attached true copies of bills of
long distance telephone calls made by Herbert Kalmbach during the period
January 1 to April 30, 1972. I was responsible for checking telephone bills
during that period and the markings which appear on the attached bills were
made by me at the time of the receipt of those bills.
3. Long distance telephone calls made by Mr. Kalmbach between
January 1 and February 1, 1972 were charged to a telephone extension
number in RNC Chairman Robert Dole's office. I identified the long
distance telephone calls made by Mr. Kalmbach by checking each bill
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Affidavit
Page 2.
with the telephone company and then writing the number "1000" beside
each call the telephone company indicated was made by Mr. Kalmbach.
4. Beginning on February 2, 1972, Mr. Kalmbach started
charging his long distance telephone calls to a credit card, number
175-8845-032-M, which was supplied by the accounting office at the
direction of Chairman Dole. I was notified by the accounting office of
the credit card number when it was issued to Mr. Kalmbach.
Eleanor Manuel
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For the period January 1, 1971 through December 31, 1972
the following financial records relating to the Democratic
Campaign for the Presidency of the United States of America
(hereinafter called Campaign):
1. Any and all writings, including
schedules, receipts, journals, ledgers and other books
of original entry indicating or reflecting the receipt of
funds, prepaid expenses or anything else of value for the
campaign from any person, firm or organization, includ-
ing any committee or organization supporting said campaign.
2. Any and all writings, including invoices
and correspondence, submitted-by any person, firm or
organization to any committee or organization for goods
or services of any kind.
3. Any and all writings, including vouchers,
memoranda and correspondence, authorizing payment of
moneys from any funds collected for the campaign to any
person, firm or organization for goods or services of any
kind.
4. Any and all journals, ledgers and books
or original entry reflecting the expenditure of moneys to
any person, firm or organization for the campaign.
5. Any and all budgets and other writings
reflecting proposed receipts or proposed expenditures for
the campaign.
6. Any and all bank records, records
emanating from banks, and records relating to trans-
actions involving banks, relating to the campaign including
banks statements, checks, check stubs, deposit slips, records
of loans, certificates of deposit and safety deposit boxes.
7. Any and all records, including inventories
and receipts, relating to the transfer or storage of any records
relating to the campaign.
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Congress of the United States
To George Bush, Chairman or John Christie, Treasurer
Republican National Committee
310 1st St, SE, Washington, D.C.
, Greeting:
Pursuant to lawful authority, YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to
appear before the SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON PRESIDENTIAL
CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES of the Senate of the United States, on
FORTHWITH
, 197 , at
o' clock
m.,
-
at their committee room G-308, New Senate Office Building
,
then and there to testify what you may know relative to the subject
matters under consideration by said committee.
And bring with you any and all documents and materials listed
on the attached sheet which are in your costody or control,
hereof fail not, as you will answer your default under the pains and pen-
alties in such cases made and provided.
To
DANIEL C. HIGGINS
to serve and return.
Giben under my hand, by order of the committee, this
22nd day of
June
, in the year of our
Lord one thousand nine hundred and seventy-three
San J.Enoin, jr.
Chairman, Senate Select Committee on Presidential
Campaign Activities.
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JUNE 28 , 1973
I made service of the within subpena
by
HAND
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the within-named ELEANOR OBERNETTER
SECRETARY TO GEORGE BUSH , at
310 1st STREET SE
WASHINGTON, D.C.
20003
at
o'clock P m., on
the TWENTY -EUHTH
day
JUNE
of
, 1973
Signed
For the period January 1, 1971 through May 31, 1973 the
following financial records relating to the Republican
Campaign for the Presidency of the United States of America
(hereinafter called Campaign):
1. Any and all writings, including
schedules, receipts, journals, ledgers and other books
of original entry indicating or reflecting the receipt of
funds, prepaid expenses or anything else of value for the
campaign from any person, firm or organization, includ-
ing any committee or organization supporting said campaign.
2. Any and all writings, including invoices
and correspondence, submitted by any person, firm or
organization to any committee or organization for goods
or services of any kind.
3. Any and all writings, including vouchers,
memoranda and correspondence, authorizing payment of
moneys from any funds collected for the campaign to any
person, firm or organization for goods or services of any
kind.
4. Any and all journals, ledgers and books
or original entry reflecting the expenditure of moneys to
any person, firm or organization for the campaign.
5. Any and all budgets and other writings
reflecting proposed receipts or proposed expenditures for
the campaign.
6. Any and all bank records, records
emanating from banks, and records relating to trans-
actions involving banks, relating to the campaign including
bank statements, checks, check stubs, deposit slips, records
of loans, certificates of deposit and safety deposit boxes.
7. Any and all records, including inventories
and receipts, relating to the transfer or storage of any records
relating to the campaign.
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8. The names, addresses and titles of any
and all Deputy Chairmen, Co-Chairmen, Vice Chairmen,
Regional Chairmen, State Chairmen and other officers of
any other finance committee or organization soliciting or
collecting funds or anything else of value for the campaign
and the names and addresses of any and all persons who
solicited or collected funds or anything else of value for
said campaign,
(Please contact Assistant Majority Counsel, R. Phillip
Haire, telephone 202-225-0547, or Assistant Minority
Counsel, Howard Liebengood, telephone 202-225-0540, 0551
if you have any questions regarding compliance with
this Subpoena.)
Telephone Corted July 9
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HARLOW File
Republican
JUL 10 RECD
National
1)
July 9, 1973
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Committee.
with rexycom. cheimgota g'il
MEMORANDUM
mtq laid tell or you how it
TO:
Bryce Harlow
FROM:
George Bush
an/
Early in June I received the attached letter from Barry Goldwater.
I went to see him on the 13th, the day on which I received the
letter, and we had a good frank discussion. It all boiled down
to the fact that Barry feels the President ought to "sit down with
some of the boys"; "drink some of that White House bourbon"; and
"do what I did."
From reading the letter I thought he had some deep comments to make
about the Republican National Committee, but the only complaint he
raised with me was the inaccessibility to the President and the
President did not call people in for advice. Barry, of course, was
enthusiastic about the rumors that you were coming on board.
Let's discuss what we might do to iron this out. A few informal
visits, in my view, would be well worth it, for the President and
Senator Goldwater.
Att.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Republican Center: 310 First Street Southeast, Washington, D.C. 20003. (202) 484-6500.
BARRY GOLDWATER
ARIZONA
COMMITTEES:
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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
June 5, 1973
JUN 13 1973
The Honorable George Bush, Chairman
Republican National Committee,
310 First Street, SE
Washington D. C. 20003
Dear George:
This isn t an easy letter to write as you will agree,
and I don t expect any easy answers.
I, frankly am terribly concerned about the drift of our
Party without any seeming interest of leadership at the
top: I think this is serious enough that you should con-
sider discussions on the subject with people whose opin-
ions you respect from all over the country because it is
not Watergate, it is the growing evidence that leadership
doesn seem to give a damn about the Party
I have had everything it could give; I just don' t want to
see it dis without at least giving it one more shout.
Barry Rany Goldwater
With warm wishes,
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F,le - personal
These are
Mactions to
COX - Rich - Ruch - efe
Oct 21 73
phone calls by GB
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reaction
sings negature etc reaction OCT 21
x
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clectron
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IR.II.
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church horrifuld - artrage tolly
anything wrong with RN
CR'S
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ONL
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mood - augen at president
queat respect for R.R - highly
respected - geographicly
coverned, shocked cquever A events
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spote out out over. 4 phone calls
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subjet Rollivs
Phone call
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11-26 - 1030 30 AM
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Rod Smith n 11
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ROSE HALL PLANTATION
MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA
November 19, 1973
Mr. Robert P. Odell, Jr.
Republican National Finance Committee
Dwight D. Eisenhower Republican Center
310 First Street Southeast
Washington, D.C. 20003:
Dear Mr. Odell:
In response to your correspondence of November 9th., at
Mr.: Rollins direction, I enclose herewith a copy of
Rollins Jamaica, Ltd. invoice dated June 1, 1973 in
the amount of $18,450.00 along with appropriate support.
I am also enclosing the confirmation request previously
sent by Price Waterhouse & Co.
HEB Anthony E. Simone
Sincerely,
AES:bg.
Encls.
ROLLINS JAMAICA, LTD., 2200 CONCORD PIKE, WILMINGTON, DELAWARE 19899
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ROSE HALL PLANTATION
MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA
INVOICE
TO:
Republican National Committee
FROM:
Rollins Jamaica, Ltd.
DATE
June 1, 1973
For usage of Falcon Aircraft for fiscal year ended 9 30-72 and the
quarter ended 12-31-72
45 hours
$ 18,450
See attached
COPY
ROLLINS JAMAICA, LTD., 2200 CONCORD PIKE, WILMINGTON, DELAWARE 19899
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Callins Vamarca Ltd
Summary of Chargesto Republica nate Committee
fai feveal yearended 9/30/72 qti india 12-31-72
(p. 2)
Date Flight Number
6
Flight Time #Pascapers Passengers
10/1/71
236
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Britimare
15
5
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1
237
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Orlando
1:55
6
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10/2/71
238
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35
4
239
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3
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110
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White Plains
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2
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45
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50
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243
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10/8/71
247
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253
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Summary of Charges to Republica Natti Committer
for fiscal year ended 7/30/72 and quarter incled 12/31/73
(p2 of 2)
Date Flight No
To and From
Flight Time #Passeners
Passengers
(Brought find
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10/26/72
265
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Republican National Committee
310 First Street, S.E.
Eisenhower Center
Washington, D. C. 20003
Gentlemen:
We would appreciate your assistance in providing our independent accountants, Price
Waterhouse & Co. with an independent confirmation of your receivable balance with us
Will you, therefore, please compare the balance with your records and complete the
section below. If you would like to receive a statement of your account, we shall be glad to send
one upon request: To assure an independent confirmation of your account, please direct your
reply, any request for a statement and all questions you may have to Price Waterhouse & Co.
This letter is not intended as a request for payment of your account. Please do not
send your remittances to Price Waterhouse & Co.
Your prompt response to this request will headeeply appreciated.
Yours very truly,
Rollins [amaica, Ltd.
By
Financial Vice President
PLEASE MAIL THIS COMPLETED FORM DIRECTLY TO PRICE WATERHOUSE B CO.
(Return envelope enclosed)
CONFIRMATION OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
PRICE WATERHOUSE & CO.
Reference
INDEPENDENCE MALL WEST
PHILADEL PHIA, PA, 19106
Number
Gentlemen:
The balance of $ 18,450.00
at
September 30, 1973
reported by the above company ES owing by the undersigned agrees with our records except as
noted below: (Please list any charges you do not accept, credits you have not been allowed
or other differences showing dates and amounts.)
Yours very truly,
(INDIVIDUAL OR COMPANY NAME)
Date
19
By
(NAME)
(TITLE)
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JK
Fite
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From G B
27 ?? Luch at capital
NOV.
Subject - visit with Avatoli Growylers
me whom I unto
serval tuues at the IN contacted
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Murber Dury Room.
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in donstic polities
"would the Privelent summe etc."
"who might be cardidates in '76"
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with which diplonation works
on Mid - Cast - and his
view s on this Anougho
rephid
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the Secretary will".
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U.S.
about A nudra we general
relating his contrasm to watergate,
to Soriet Jerry question, to a
Rounteld CNY Times story) on him
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REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE
310 FIRST STREET. S.E.
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20003
GEORGE BUSH
CHAIRMAN
December 11,
NOT PUTFILE. 1973 SENDERSONAL iN
Dear Henry,
At the Cabinet meeting on December 5 you raised
with me the question of my concern about your statement
in China.
My basic feeling is that in times of great duress
for the President, those on the President's first team
should try, when possible, to see that the President
gets credit for the positive accomplishments of his
administration.
I recognize that this is hard to do given the feel-
ings of some in the press:
"It's Nixon bombing - it's someone else's
peace."
"It's Nixon's alert - but not his credit
for the results of the alert." (Inci-
dentally, your handling of the Kalb
question on the "political motivation'
of the alert was great.)
I have been publicly, repeatedly critical of Water-
gate and its handling. Sb have most Republicans. But
we are trying to give the President credit when credit
is due.
I'm sure you know I have great respect for you
personally and for your accomplishments.
As one who bears some responsibility for the poli-
tics of party and as one who wants to see our President
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REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE
310 FIRST STREET. S.E.
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20003
GEORGE BUSH
Page 2
CHAIRMAN
survive the onslaught, I am simply expressing the hope
that he gets the full measure of credit for the accom-
plishments of his administration because he's sure get-
ting 100 % plus of the blame for Watergate.
What I am suggesting in no way would inject the
Department of State into politics nor would it detract
from what I feel is the justifiable appreciation that
I and the rest of this country have for the job you are
doing.
Sincerely,
George Bush
Hon. Henry Kissinger
Department of State
Washington, D. C.
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ERNST & ERNST
1225 CONNECTICUT AVE., N. W.
DEC 31 REC'D
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20036
296-8300
few
December 27, 1973
The Honorable George Bush, Chairman
Republican National Committee
310 First Street, S.E.
Washington, D. C. 20003
Dear Mr. Bush:
We have concluded that it would be appropriate to terminate
our professional relationship at this time. We wanted to advise
you of our decision promptly to give you sufficient time to
arrange for accounting services as you deem appropriate. We are
prepared to assist, to a reasonable degree, any succeeding
accountants that you should name.
Jokey Very truly yours,
Partner
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From the desk of
JK
GEORGE BUSH
File
example of
Clawson
"conspiracy
Hurry"
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 26, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR:
GEORGE BUSH
FROM:
KEN W. CLAWSON KC
SUBJECT:
Resolution
Per our telephone conversation, I have enclosed
the impeachment resolution of the Democratic
Professional Club of San Diego. Notice that
they have spelled Rodino's name wrong, but he
is obviously the proper person to receive this.
Attachment
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Democratic Professional Club
OFFICERS
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
654 India Street, Dock "E"
ROBERT C. COATES
President
S.W. Corner, India and "G" Streets
San Diego, California 92101
ROGER C. CROBARGER
KAREN M. FEE
WALLY PORTER
January 11, 1974
MEMBERSHIP OFFICE
Vice Presidents
530 Broadway, Suite 716
San Diego, California 92101
NICHOLAS RAMOS
Secretary
THOMAS P. GOLDEN
Treasurer
The Honorable Peter Rodeno, M.C.
DIRECTORS
House Office Building
Washington, D. C. 20515
JOHN H. BARRETT
MICHAEL L. BURLEY
SUBJECT: Removal of the President of the United States
EDWARD T. BUTLER
TIMOTHY D. COHELAN
Dear Congressman Rodeno:
ROBERT O. CURRAN
LELAND "BUZZ" FEATHERMAN
Enclosed you will find a copy of a resolution today
EDDIE J. FRAZIER
approved by a unanimous Board of Directors of the
HARRY W. HEID
Democratic Professional Club of San Diego. Our
DOROTHY HERMANSON JOHNSON
Board has delayed in taking action on this important
J. PERRY LANGFORD
matter out of an abundance of caution and a desire
ALFRED J. LAURENCE
to be fair to the President. Today we felt that we
DONALD G. LEWIS
could no longer remain silent and as you see recommend
DON LINDGREN
that Mr. Nixon be prevailed upon to remove himself from
RICHARD W. MEADS
office to thus spare the country, himself and his own
JAMES H. MILLER
party great grief and harm.
PAUL A. PETERSON
MICHAEL B. POYNOR
Our Club is twenty-five years old. It is made up of
FRANCISCO SAIZ
professional men and women, attorneys, doctors, pro-
GEORGE P. SHENAS
fessors, business men, accountants, etc. The enclosed
CONNIE SOTOMAYOR
is urged upon you and upon all who read it as the re-
ORTEGA ST. JOHN
sult of careful deliberation and prayerful thought
JOHN T. SUDMAN
about the fate of America.
ALBERT TOM
VINCENT E. WHELAN
Thank you so much for your kind attention to this
MARIE WIDMAN
vital matter and please know that we wish you God
MICHAEL B. WITTE
speed in the mission of the House Judicial Committee.
JOHN H. ZOLLINGER
Respectfully,
HONORARY DIRECTORS
ALAN CRANSTON
U.S. Senator
Stit
JOHN V. TUNNEY
U.S. Senator
ROBERT C. COATES
President
LIONEL VAN DEERLIN
Congressman
JAMES R. MILLS
State Senator
CC: Many Leading Americans
WADIE P. DEDDEH
Assemblyman
PETER CHACON
Assemblyman
BOB WILSON
Assemblyman
LARRY KAPILOFF
Assemblyman
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Democratic Professional Club
OFFICERS
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Warehouse Ltd. Square, Dock "E"
ROBERT C. COATES
S.W. Corner, India and "G" Streets
President
San Diego, California 92101
ROGER C. CROBARGER
Vice President
MEMBERSHIP OFFICE
PAUL A. PETERSON
530 Broadway, Suite 716
Secretary
Son Diego, California 92101
ROBERT O. CURRAN
Treasurer
RESOLUTION OF THE DEMOCRATIC PROFESSIONAL
DIRECTORS
CLUB OF SAN DIEGO
CALLING FOR THE RESIGNATION OF THE PRESIDENT
JOHN H. BARRETT
MICHAEL L. BURLEY
EDWARD T. BUTLER
LELAND "BUZZ" FEATHERMAN
WHEREAS, the office of the President of the United
KAREN M. FEE
EDDIE J. FRAZIER
States holds and wields the greatest political power in
THOMAS P. GOLDEN
our nation, and, indeed in the entire world; and
HARRY W. HEID
DANA HENRY
J. PERRY LANGFORD
WHEREAS, the office of the President of the United
DONALD G. LEWIS
DON LINDGREN
States is the focus of our national unity; and
DAVID L. McKENZIE
RICHARD W. MEADS
WHEREAS, the powers of the President of the United
JAMES H. MILLER
WALLY PORTER
States cannot be effectively exercised by one who does
MICHAEL B. POYNOR
NICHOLAS RAMOS
not hold the trust of the people of the United States; and
GEORGE P. SHENAS
ALBERT TOM
WHEREAS, RICHARD M. NIXON has lost the trust of the
VINCENT E. WHELAN
MARIE WIDMAN
people of this country by reason of the part he has played
MICHAEL B. WITTE
JOHN H. ZOLLINGER
in recent secret and illegal bombing of Cambodia, in im-
HONORARY DIRECTORS
properly interfering with and delaying the special prose-
ALAN CRANSTON
U.S. Senotor
cutor investigating the Watergate affair by causing the
JOHN V. TUNNEY
U.S. Senator
termination and resignation of the Special Watergate In-
LIONEL VAN DEERLIN
Congressman
vestigator and the Attorney General of the United States,
JAMES R. MILLS
State Senator
in the questionable approval by the government of the
WADIE P. DEDDEH
Assemblyman
PETER CHACON
merger plan of ITT, in the increase in dairy subsidies at
Assemblyman
BOB WILSON
the same time the milk producers were making large secret
Assemblyman
LARRY KAPILOFF
contributions to the President's re-election campaign, by
Assemblyman
his patent efforts to improve his financial position
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through the use of the presidency in connection with
his tax returns and acquisition of luxurious homes
through the use of his office;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Democratic
Professional Club of San Diego calls upon RICHARD M.
NIXON to resign his office immediately before further
damage is done to the nation and its institutions; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all officials, state
and federal, who have any influence with the President
should prevail upon him to resign immediately.
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John Lynch
MAR 15 1974
George Bush
Here is the transcript
of Harry Reasoner's
commentary Tuesday night.
3/14
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abc
JK
personal
NEWS
file
same
FROM: "THE ABC EVENING NEWS WITH
HOWARD K. SMITH AND HARRY
REASONER"
COMMENTARY: HARRY REASONER
DATE: MARCH 12, 1974
Let me begin by saying that I have long felt that Richard Nixon WAB an
injurious influence on American politics, and that the exposure of his
philosophica and methods of operation has been a good, if painful, thing
for the country. But having said that, I also have to say that T have.
had It with Newsweek and Time magazines and their unprofessional handling
of the whole Watergate story. Week after week their lead stories on the
subject have been more in the style of pejorative pamphleteering than
objective journalism, and since they are highly visible and normally
highly respected organs of our craft, they embarrass and discredit un all,
In this work's issue, Nowswork is typical. In a quick check through their
story on the Watergate indictments and the President's week, I found more
than 30 instances of phrases that any editor should automatically strike
out, and I assume they have editors. One example: speaking of the in-
dictments, the story anys: "Inside, the goven ware holled before Sirica
like common criminals for a formal reading of the charges The transla-
tion of that, of course, 18 that in this case the normal forms of arraign-
ment as prescribed by law WGTC followed. It is the kind of writing Time
used to reserve for people who hnd criticized Chiang Kai shek, a atyle
which Newsweek people despised. Times change, but the principles of
journalism should not.
No one questions the right of the magazines' editors and columnists to
have opinions and put them into editorials and columns. But the sordid
story of Watergate writes its OWN editorials for most citizens without
the patronizing help of journalists who would deeply--and rightly--resent
any similar attempt to spoon-feed them their conclusions.
We are going through a substantial national tragedy and journalists have
been smong the few heroes of the epoch. Let's not tarnish our pride in
that.
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Republican
National
April 24, 1974
Committee
George Bush, Chairman
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Eddie Mahe
FROM:
Chairman Bush 13
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JENKINS, FORTESCUE, MILLER & NYSTROM, P.C.
18451 WEST TWELVE MILE ROAD
MERLE R. JENKINS
LATHRUP VILLAGE, MICHIGAN 48076
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(313) 358-4760
ROBERT E. MILLER
DENNIS H. NYSTROM
April 19, 1974
CARL F. SCHIER
JOSEPH E. JANNETTA
STEPHEN J. HITCHCOCK
Mr. George Bush, Chairman
Republican National Committee
310 First Street, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20003
Dear Mr. Bush:
The loss of Jim Sparling in the 8th Congressional District of
Michigan should not be viewed as a national disaster for either
the Republican Party as a whole or the Presidency. I am most
concerned that our campaigns this fall be conducted in the pro-
per perspective and that losses such as the one which occurred
in Michigan's 8th are not blown out of proportion causing panic
within the party leadership. While there is no doubt that Water-
gate has been and will continue to be an issue in the campaigns,
I believe the campaign of the 8th District of Michigan demonstrated
that this issue can be effectively handled if met head-on and with
effective organization.
As you know, I was a late arriver on the scene coming into the
campaign only 15 days prior to the election. I found upon arrival
that the major tool available to the campaign was the boiler room
set up by Ed Terrell and his crew. Unfortunately, the local party
people were spending SO much time squabbling amongst themselves
that they were unable to effectively man the telephones in order to
make proper use of this tool. This problem persisted throughout
the balance of the campaign and was only beginning to show a turn-
around at the very end.
As you recall, I arrived at the height of the flap over the Presi-
dent's visit to the 8th District. I believe that Jim Sparling
rightfully concluded that a visit by the President to the Thumb
area of Michigan would be advantageous to the campaign, and the
results of the election do not dissuade me from that position. We
had hoped that we would come out of the Thumb area with a lead of
7,500 to 8,000 votes and we met that objective. We did not antici-
pate that we would be beaten so badly in Bay County and the City of
Saginaw where the union organization showed its real strength. Had
we been better organized in Bay and Saginaw we would have won as a
result of the strong surge we gained in the Thumb.
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Perhaps the single most negative effect felt by the campaign was
the adverse attitude displayed by. the State Chairman, the State
Executive Director and County Chairman of Saginaw, all of whom very
vocally expressed their dislike for the President's visit. I per-
sonally believe that this kind of negativism is very costly in terms
of volunteers to carry out the various programs and voters on elec-
tion day. The positions of McLaughlin, Rowe and Grant were played
very heavily in both Saginaw and Bay where the media is concentrated
in the 8th District. After several days of national attention to
the issue of the President's visit, it was difficult to expect that
when these people tried to change their position that there would be
any creditability to their change. Therefore, the leadership was
construed to be against the President's visit, and I believe this
was the single most negative effect in recruiting volunteers and
encouraging people to vote on election day.
The campaign that was waged spent an inordinate amount of the candi-
date's time in the Thumb area and very little organizational and
campaign time was focused in Bay County and Saginaw County. I be-
lieve that additional focus on the population centers by the candi-
date in the fall election would reap significant returns. That is
not to say that we did not stir the Thumb area in order to obtain a
high vote, but I do believe that greater effort must be made in the
population centers.
From an organizational standpoint, I must agree with Jim Sparling
in his belief that the unions played a very significant role in the
opposition's victory. They put in immense amounts of money, trained
campaign personnel and leg men to carry out their tasks. Busloads
of men came in for blitzing, phone-calling and work in the various
precincts. We were unable to match their strength in this election.
Campaigners in the fall should recognize that the unions will be
unable to provide the kind of monetary support and manpower in the
many congressional districts as they did in this one special election.
While the National Committee and the Congressional Committee supported
Jim Sparling's campaign very well, both financially and with the
excellent staff of Ed Terrell, Mary Ellen Miller and others, I don't
believe we should consider that this began to match the effort made
by the union in this election. Of significance, however, is the
fact that we should be able to put into the fall campaigns many well-
organized people who understand how to run elections. In Michigan
alone, I feel confident that we could put forth excellent campaign
teams in six or eight congressional districts if it is done on a well-
thought out plan rather than a hit or miss basis as is usually done.
There is no reason for the many congressional candidates throughout
this nation to be panicked into believing that they cannot win. How-
ever, they should be panicked into believing that a great deal of
effort and zeal should go into the campaign this fall. I would
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recommend that training sessions be carried out of campaign staffs
including an effort to find experienced personnel to head up each
of the close congressional districts with personnel under them to
carry out the various functions such as boiler room operations,
precinct organization, scheduling and advance, and press relations.
These operations can and should be handled in the individual con-
gressional districts. The advertising programs need special atten-
tion, and I doubt very strongly that the individual congressional
districts can find the expertise necessary to prepare the necessary
advertising programs to be effective. In the Sparling campaign, we
relied upon the help of Bill McLaughlin and Jim DeFrancis who came
in at the last minute to try to prepare radio, television and news-
paper ads. While these men have been involved in many campaigns
and have worked with the media on many occasions, they are hardly
what you would consider experts in the area of advertising and media
use. It would be my recommendation that the National Committee con-
sider retaining one of the better agencies, i.e., Gene Case, etc.
to advise several congressional candidates and help in the prepara-
tion of their material. Generally speaking, the congressional cam-
paigns cannot afford to hire the type of experts needed for their
advertising program, but on a pooling basis you may be able to obtain
the same result.
For the fall campaign in Michigan's 8th District, strong consideration
should be given to Jim Sparling's candidacy. A great deal of time,
effort and money has been spent in making Sparling a strong, viable
candidate. Recognizing that the unions will not be likely to focus
on the 8th District again as they did recently, it would seem likely
that with a good organizational job the Republicans would recapture
Michigan's 8th District. I would anticipate that Governor Milliken
will run well in the district and I would doubt that there would be
as much defection by Republicans as was evidenced in the spring elec-
tion. Further, we can anticipate that the Milliken campaign will
bring out a stronger Republican vote in the Saginaw and Bay city area
than was evidenced in the spring election.
If I can be of any help to you, Mr. Bush, in preparing for the fall
elections, please feel free to call upon me and the people with whom
I work as we are quite concerned about maintaining a constructive
Congress.
Very truly yours,
Dennis H. Nystrom
DHN/jpl
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Renounce the tapes and all their wretched ugliness.
How much was leading on, I do not know, but the totality of its
ugliness is inescapable.
We, as Republicans, denounce it. It is not us. We are
not it.
But, what is needed now is fairness. We reject the
easy plea for resignation. This matter must be decided not on
man's apparent frailties but on the facts and facts alone within
the safeguards of our constitutional system.
At this time, what we need is calm. We need fair play.
We need recognition that our system copes.
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our demands to say others did it, too.
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advantage -- to cut losses or to increase gains.
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sense of fair play that is America cries for this matter to be re-
solved within the system. It is proper that the court proceedings
go forward. It is proper that the impeachment proceedings go
forward. I pledge that we Republicans will abide by the decision.
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those around him and, yet, let us be fair. The world is at
peace. Your kids and mine are not being shot at. This man
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not inject into our system a whole new concept -- resignation for
questionable
expediency. We must not compel this man to quit for short-term
gain to my Party or for short-term philosophical satisfaction
to the Democratic Party.
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AFL-CIO
815 16th St., N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20006
American Civil Liberties Union
3000 Connecticut Ave., N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20008
Common Cause
2030 M St., N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20036
Americans for Democratic Action
1424 16th St., N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20036
United Auto Workers
1125 15th St., N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20005
United Methodist Church
110 Maryland Ave, N. E.
Washington, D. C. 20002
American Humanist Association
125 El Camino del Maro
San Francisco, CA 94121
American Ethical Union
2 West 64th St.
New York, New York 10023
Unitarian-Universalist Association of America
100 Maryland Ave., N. E.
Washington, D.C. 20002
Ralph Nader
Public Interest Research Group
2000 P St., N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20036
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A Brief Analysis of "Loyal Opposition"
Program Presented by NBC on April 4, 1974
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This program was labelled an "NBC news special" in which interviews
were conducted by Ed Newman for one hour in prime time.
save
The program was presented as the plans and expectations of the
Democratic Party with respect to the Congressíonal elections in 1974.
Appearing for interviews were: Straus, McGovern, Jackson, Kennedy,
Daley, Governor Waller of Mississippi, Leonard Woodcock, Tip O'Neil, Bayh,
Pell, Hartke, Riegle, Schroeder, Adams and Hart. Political analyst Scammon
was also interviewed on the program. In addition, film clippings were presented
showing Daley holding hands with Nixon, public appearances by Wallace, and
interviews with labor in the 8th District of Michigan.
The program was devoted to the following:
1.
An analysis of the issues and the political environment.
2.
The hopes of the Democratic Party in 1974 and also in 1976.
3.
The historical achievements of the Democratic Party in meeting
the needs and expectations of the people.
4.
An upbeat attitude for the future success of the Democratic Party.
5.
The greatness and achievements of the present Democratically-
controlled Contress.
6.
The great gains they expect to make in 1974.
1) Did not deal with Wategati
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7.
The erosion of support for the President in the House of
Representatives.
8.
A whitewash of the 1968 Chicago Convention debacle.
9.
A painting-over of the quorum controversy in the Democratic
Party.
10. An assertion that the party will win the support of independents
and Republicans in 1974.
11. Jackson said that detente was phoney and a disaster; Kennedy
said it was oversold.
12. By-election losses were mentioned, indicating a trend toward
the Democrats.
13. McGovern and Jackson had an exchange on the defense budget
with Kennedy waffling on the subject.
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A REVIEW OF TELEVISION NETWORK NEWS COVERAGE
General Purpose
A review of television network news coverage to determine to what extent,
if any, the Republican Party has been unfairly associated with Watergate
and related scandals.
Material Viewed
ABC, evening news with Howard K. Smith and Harry Reasoner, Monday through
Friday, May 1 through September 12, 1973
CBS, evening news with Walter Cronkite, Monday through Friday, May 1 through
September 10, 1973
NBC hing news with John Chancellor, Sunday through Friday, May 1 through
July 22, 1973 (Sunday news with Garrick Utley or Edwin Newman)
(Material was viewed during a two-week period at the Vanderbilt Television
Tennessee.) News Archives located in Vanderbilt's Joint University Library, Nashville,
Method of Appraisal
Fach evening news broadcast was examined for unfair verbal or visual
'sociations of the Republican Party with Watergate and related scandals.
Specifically, spoken reports were examined for indiscriminate use of the
words Republican," "Republican Party," "GOP," etc. Visual backdrops
were examined for similarly indiscriminate use of these words or the
(lephant symbol of the Republican Party.
General Impressions
The television media have used remarkable restraint in reporting
Watergate coverage. Though not without exception, they have generally
used "Nixon Reelection Committee," "Committee to Reelect the President,"
"Nixon campaign committee", "Reelection Committee," etc., to describe
the organization responsible for Watergate. Similarly, individuals
such as tans, Mitchell, Magruder, McCord, Sloan. etc., who appeared
before the Senate's Watergate Committee, were almost invariably described
as officials of the Committee to Reelect the President, not Republican
campaign officials, Repúblican leaders, and similar party-related labels.
-Coverage of the President himself is quite another matter. However,
the general purpose of this study did not entail coverage of the President,
except as specific references to the Republican Party occurred. Since
virtually all presidential coverage was monitored for specific reference
to the Republican Party, I can give my general impression of that coverage.
Television coverage of the President is extremely uneven in nature. Some
reports give straight news coverage, reporting the facts and leaving it
at that. Others, to me, were more objectionable in tone than in text. To
have merely read a transcript of them would not have revealed their flippancy
or sarcasm. Still others employ an out-and-out questionable use of the
English language, such as the news report, not commentary, that described
the President in "brooding isolation" at Key Biscayne.
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General Impressions, continued
Prior to viewing these broadcasts, I was admittedly of an opinion that
held the television media in less than highest esteem. Consequently, I
was surprised to discover the relatively even-handed treatment by the
networks of the Republican Party. I believe that we, as Republicans,
sometimes develop these unfavorable assessments of the media because
01 our strong identification with the President, not because of any
airect, specific links of reelection campaign activities or suggested
Administration impropriety to the Republican Party itself.
Finally, 1 believe that news coverage of Watergate and related matters
has hurt the Republican Party, but not because the networks have made a
ous or is day way conscious effort to attack or destroy the Republican
Party. Furthermore, I believe the only way in which the networks could
prevent any d'amage to the Republican Party because of Watergate would be
10 neglect their obligation to report the news. One of the most
interesting segments I viewed while at Vanderbilt was a humorous segment
used by NBC to wrap-up one of its evening broadcasts. It consisted of
a series of interviews with small school children, who were asked if they
knew what Watergate was. About half of those children said Watergate
involved the Republicans breaking in on, bugging, etc., the Democrats.
In my opinion, these children were doing what many Americans are doing.
They are understandably reducing a situation to a. workable format.
Subtle distinctions between The Committee to Reelect and the Republican
Party are lost on them. All of which points to a desperate need on
the part of the Republican Party to provide an honest, decent program
of political education for the public, reinforced by records of solid
accomplishment on the part of Republican officeholders.
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Survey of NBC Evening News Broadcasts
May 1, 1973, John Chancellor, "Among the many Watergate investigations
going on in Washington is one involving a series of law suits the
Democrats have filed against the Republicans asking for millions of
dollars in damages. Today lawyers for the Democrats were questioning
Republicans and among them was a star witness Jeb Stuart Magruder
who was number two man in the Nixon campaign and who has since resigned
his government job."
May 2, 1973, John Chancellor introduces story on Magruder appearance
before the Watergate grand jury. Carl Stern begins his report,
"Magruder was the number two man in the Republican campaign.'
May 10, 1973, John Chancellor, "[John] Mitchell was indicted by a grand
jury in New York on charges of influence peddling, perjury and
obstructing a federal investigation an investigation into the
activities of a financier who gave the Republicans $250,000 last year."
On May 16, 1973, John Chancellor reported illegal Loeb contribution
"to Hubert Humphrey's presidential primary campaign." The word "Democrat"
did not appear in this report.
May 17, 1973, John Chancellor talks about Florida letter sent out under
Muskie name accusing Jackson and Humphrey of sexual misconduct. Says
letter traced to Segretti and another man. Then Chancellor says, "Segretti
already had been accused of being a paid political spy for the Republicans."
Then mentions Segretti's indictment.
May. 21, 1973, John Chancellor reports on Mitchell and Stans arraignment in
New York Says Mitchell and Stans pleaded innocent "as did Harry Sears, a
prominent New Jersey Republican." true
June 4, 1973, John Chancellor introduces report on Walters memo as
reprinted in New York Times. Ron Nessen reports, "Haldeman asked
Walters to go to Gray and tell the FBI not to push its investigation,
even though Helms protested that the CIA would not be compromised by a
full Watergate investigation. Nevertheless, Walters told Gray not to
trace Republican campaign contributions used to pay for Watergate into
Mexico becauseeit could reveal CIA projects. Walters knew that was not
true."
June 12, 1973, portions of Stans testimony before Senate Watergate
Committee are overlaid at bottom of screen with caption, "Maurice Stans,
Former GOP Campaign Chmn." (Corrected on subsequent broadcasts to read
"Campaign Finance Chmn. ")
July 6, 1973, Garrick Utley introduces a special feature (very favorable)
On Howard Baker. Paul Duke reports, "It would be the supreme irony if
Watergate, which has caused so much damage to the Republican Party, should
also produce the politician [Baker] to lead the party in 1976.'
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SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS
(44)
1. Of the states surveyed, the only states not audited by GAO, were Florida, New York,
West Virginia, New Jersey, and South Dakota.
2. With one or 2 exceptions, all committees audited were done so in relation
to the re-election effort.
The common denominator of emphasis by GAO was thorough investigation of
contributors, and the insistence on the reporting of expenditures for the
Convention as support for the Committee for the Re-Election of the Presi-
dent.
3. Unfortunately, personalities played a part in the unfolding of the audit:
where there was a good rapport, the audit went smoothly and everyone was
satisfied; where there was dissention, trivia and minutia became important.
Because of that factor, consistency amongst auditors varies. Also, in
many instances, the auditors themselves seemed muddled by directives from
GAO in Washington.
4. South Carolina, Tennessee, and Vermont were not registered, but were audited
by GAO anyway.
The final outcome was that Vermont and South Carolina were non-reporting
committees, and do not have to file.
Tennessee has to file, but still has not done so as yet.
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STATES AND THEIR STATUS:
SUBMITTED TC
DEPT. OF
State
NOT REGISTERED
GAO
HOUSE
SENATE
JUSTICE
Alabama
X
Arizona
X
X
X
Arkansas
X
California
X
Colorado
X
X
X
Connecticut
X
Delaware
X
Florida
X
Georgia
X
Idaho
X
X
X
Illinois
X
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Indiana
X
X
X
X
Kansas
X
X
X
Louisiana
X
Maine
X
X
X
X
Massachusetts
X
Michigan
X
Minnesota
X
X
X
Mississippi
X
Missouri
X
Montana
X
Nebraska
X
X
X
Nevada
X
New Hampshire
X
X
X
New Jersey
X
New Mexico
X
New York
X
North Dakota
X
X
X
Ohio
X
Oklahoma
X
X
X
X
Oregon
X
X
X
Pennsylvania
X
Rhode Island
X
X
X
South Carolina
X
South Dakota
X
X
X
Tennessee
X
Texas
X
X
X
Utah
Vermont
X
Virginia
X
X
X
Washington
X
West Virginia
X
Wisconsin
X
Wyoming
X
X
X
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GENERAL OBSERVATIONS
1. With one or 2 exceptions, all committees gave the auditors free reign in the
building, and let them xerox anything and everything they needed.
2. All committees, when given a list of suggestions or amendments, followed
through without question.
3. Almost all committees said that the opposition was also audited.
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SPECIFIC COMMENTS MADE BY STATES
1. California - Felt GAO to be too rigid and overly stringent on leterature
of candidates. GAO gathered all literature used for can-
didates campaign, and because a congressional candidate
put the President's name in equal type with his own, GAO
said the Committee was contributing to the support of the
Committee for the Re-Election of the President.
2. Colorado - Auditors traveled from the site of the audit to Boulder to
personally interview employees of a company to see if they
had been pressured by the company to contribute to the Colo-
rado Committee. The Committee felt this was unnecessary.
3. Indiana
-
The Committee's Patronage System was turned over to the
Department of Justice, and is still being deliberated.
The Committee felt the auditors "tried to twist up and
make something out of nothing --- questioned people who
knew nothing, instead of those who were informed
4. Maine
- Had a violation in regard to a convention ad in the Com-
mittee's Journal -- submitted to the Department of Justice.
The Chairman, Harold Jones, said he had written a letter
to George Bush about the situation.
5. Mississippi - Haley Barbour: "Auditors said, no need to report. Then
GAO in Washington calls and says they want a report!"
He is not reporting, and "will go to Federal Court over
it"
6. North Dakota - GAO questioned the fact the the President's picture was on
a window; indicating support of the Committee for the Re-
Election of the President.
7.
Oklahoma - Felt auditors pressured and hassled them. The Committee's
report was filed with the Department of Justice on the
basis of a candidate's ad in a trade journal that the Committee
did not put a disclaimer on. Clarence Warner submitted a
bill to GAO in Washington for the usage of office space and
xeroxing done by auditors.
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8. Ohio - Auditors spent 4 1/2 months -- tried to link individuals
with corporations, i.e., was there a large string of
contributions from one company. Ohio felt pressured and
harrassed, and that the interpretations of GAO were dia-
metrically opposed to everyone else.
9. South Carolina - As an example of inconsistency - Gay Suber managed to
convince the auditors that expenses to send employees to the
Convention were not a contribution to the Presidential Cam-
paign, whereas other states had to report them.
10. Texas
- Feels strongly that GAO ought to find some place other than
committee headquarters office space to do their work.
11. Tennessee - (Non-reporting) - was audited because the committee was acting
as a clearing house for people's expenses to the Convention.
12. Wisconsin - Was found to be in support of the President's Campaign, because:
1. a candidate ran an ad in which he mentioned support of
the President;
2. some committee fieldmen, in their speeches, mentioned support
of the President; and
3. buttons in the lobby of the committee had the President's name
or picture on them.
Photocopy - Preservation