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The original documents are located in Box 120, folder "New Hampshire - 2/7 - 8/1976 -
Memorandums (1)" of Byron M. "Red" Cavaney Files, Domestic Trips at the Gerald R.
Ford Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box 120 of the Byron M. "Red" Cavaney Files, Domestic Trips at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
DICK CHENEY
VIA:
JERRY JONES
FROM:
RED CAVANEY
SUBJECT:
The Hollis Bicentennial Committee has extended an invitation to
the President and Mrs. Ford to attend their Bicentennial Costume
Ball as their guests of honor. Cocktails and dinner precede the
entertainment program featuring the First New Hampshire Regiment
which begins at 9:30 pm, lasting approximately 20 minutes. Following
their perform ance of the "Von Stuben" Colonial Drill, the Regiment
will assemble local dignitaries for their instructions for partici ation
in the Grand March. Dancing will follow. While approximately 50%
of the 400 persons in attendance will be in colonial dress, the balalnce
will be in business suits and long dresses.
Since this event will be held at the Alpine Grove, which is 5 minutes
from the Nashua Senior High School, the timing of the Grand March
is within 10 minutes of the President and Mrs. Ford's departure from
the school and the event captures both the flevor of New England
and the spirit of the Bicentennial, we recommend that the President
and Mrs. Ford plan an Unannounced dropby at the Hollis Bicentennial
Eostume Ball to particpate in the Grand March and informally greet
those in attendacne.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
WELCOME TO NASHUA
NASHUA SIGNAL is: 889-5941
BAGGAGE CALL:
Please leave all luggage in an unlocked condition in the front hall
of your residence by 10:00 A.M.
STAFF OFFICE:
The Staff Office is located in the basement level of the Staff House,
#25 Swart Terrace. Xerox facilities will be available by courier.
MOTOR POOL:
Motor pool cars will be available for your use through the Staff Office.
Due to the limited facilities, they will only be able to pick up and
deliver from destination.
BREAKFAST:
A continental breakfast will be available to you starting at 8:00 AM
in the Staff House, #25 Swart Terrace on Sunday morning.
NASHUA FACTS:
Nashua is the second largest city in the State of New Hampshire, with a
population of 65,000. It is a city of many ethnic groups -- old Yankees
and citizens from Quebec, Latin America, Eastern Europe and Asia. It is
known as "The Gate City".
SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES:
Church of the Good Shepherd (Episcopal), 212 Main St., 7:45 AM Holy
Eucharist, and 9"00 AM service.
St. Christopher (Roman Catholic), 62 Manchester St. Services at 8:00 AM
and 9:15 AM.
MOVIES:
Brandt Theatre, Simoneau Plaza. "The Sunshine Boys" with Walter Matthau
and Geo. Burns @ 7 & 9:00 PM.
ALSO: "Hustle" with Burt Reynolds &
Catherine Deneuve @ 7 & 9:10 PM.
Cost: $2.50
CINEMA 1 & 2, Tel. # 883-0100 @ Nashua Mall, Everett Tpke @ exit 6.
"The Hindenburg" and "Killer Force". Check time. Cost: $3.25
STAR CINEMA, tel. 889-3271 @ Main St. "Front Page" and "The Other Side
of the Mountain". Double feature, complete show @ 7:00 P.M. Cost: $1.00
ENTERTAINMENT:
Holiday Inn: Exit 4, Everett Tpke Tel. 888-1551
"Deuces Wild" in Railroad Car Lounge 8:30 'til 12:30 AM
Singapore: Daniel Webster Highway-South. Tel: 888-4400
"Ken Lang Trio" in Lounge.
Brothers 4: 238 Amherst St. Tel. 889-8671
"New Censations" $2.00 @ door. 8:30 'til 1:00 AM
Berkshire Inn: Everett Tpke., exit 7E. Tel. 889-1111
Entertainment in lounge 'til 12:30 AM.
RESTAURANTS:
Angus Steak House: 153 Main St. Tel. 883-9485 Open 'til 10:00 PM
Cathay Island: D.W. Hgwy So. Tel. 888-1506 Open 'til 1:30 AM
Green Ridge Steak House & Green Ridge Restaurant.
Tel 888-2500 & 888-0221 respectively Open 'til 11:00. PM
Howard Johnson's, Everett Tpke. exit 5E. Tel.889-0119 til 1:00 AM
Santoros Submarine & Pizza, 52 Walnut. Tel. 889-0300 'til 2:00 AM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 4, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
RED CAVANEY
FROM:
MARY FISHER
MF
SUBJECT:
NASHUA QUESTIONS
(1) We need a sign-off from you on room lists, Thurber
residence, drop by, and moving the staff office. We
have no problems moving typewriters, supplies, etc.
In order to move the Xerox machine, it would cost $100
of corporate funds. Our Xerox contact is worried about
that from a political angle. If you need copies made,
we could use our motor-pool cars as curriers back to
the Berkshire. If you feel we are in good shape to
spend that monty, we will move the Xerox over there.
We need your guidance.
(2) Lunch will be made available at the Thurber residence
for Mrs. Ford upon her arrival. There will be snacks
(our usual) for the President upon his arrival, and
also late at night, if he wishes. Will the people
staying in the Senior Staff house eat at the Thurber
residence, or the staff house? I need to know how many
for breakfast at the President's house. I am aware that
he eats by himself, usually early on Sunday morning. A
continental type breakfast will be available for the
staff at the staff house starting at 7:30 a.m. or 8:00 a.m.
We have set baggage call, per Herb Oldenberg at 8:00 a.m.
Should we ask for liquor to be available at the staff
house?
(3) Should the Thurbers be on hand to greet the President,
and earlier Mrs. Ford on arrival at the Thurber residence?
(4) Be advised that at the High School there will be no
liquor and there is no smoking. I don't think it would
be a problem if the staff came out and sat in the staff
room for a cigarette, or a problem in the holding room,
To:
Red Cavaney
but during the reception and the dinner, they will not
allow smoking. The dress for the event will be business
suit and long dresses.
(5)
I will send you a head-table list and a reception list
today. As soon as you give us an answer on the other,
we will send you an overall diagram of the area.
3 February 1976
4:00 p.m.
President Ford
2
B - Berkshire
Mrs. Ford
T
S - Susse Chalet
Mike Ford
I
T - Thurber Residence
Cayle Ford
T
GB - Guest House
HI - Holiday Inn
SH - Staff House
Armstrong, Les
S-23
Bautista, A.
T
Bishop, Bob
S-65
Cavaney, Red:
SH
Cheney, Dick
GH
Domina, Lee
GH
Eastland, Larry
B-59
Fisher, Mary
B-55
Kennerly, David
SH
Lukash, Dr.
GH
Maddox, Charlie
B-23
Horton, R.
SH
Nessen, R.
HI
O'Donnell, Terry
SH
Oldenberg & Steno
B-35
Porembka #: Carolyn
T
Sanvictores
T
Serrano, E.
T
Socum, Pete:
B-53
Speechwriter
SH
Speechwriter Sec.
SH
Weidenfeld, Sheila
HI
White House Secy
SH
Wright, Gary
HI-214
Delacruz, V.
B-31
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 4, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
RED CAVANIEY
FROM:
MARY FISHER MF
SUBJECT:
NASHINA QUESTIONS
(1) We: need a: sign-off from you on room lists, Thurber
residence, drop by, and moving the staff office. We
have no problems moving typewriters, supplies, etc.
In order to move the Xerox machine, it would cost $100
of corporate funds. Our Xerox contact is worried about
that from a political angle. If you need copies made,
we could use our motor-pool cars as curriers back to
the Berkshire. If you feel we are in good shape to
spend that monty, we will move the Xerox over there.
We need your guidance.
(2) Lunch will be made available at the Thurber residence
for Mrs. Ford upon her arrival. There will be snacks
(our usual) for the President upon his arrival, and
also late: at night, if be wishes. will the people
staying: in the Senior Staff house: eat at the Thurber
residence, or the staff house? I need to know how many
for breakfast at the President's house. I am aware that
he eats by himself, usually early on Sunday morning. À
continental type breakfast will be available for the
staff at the staff house starting at 7:30 a.m. or 8:00 a.m.
Me have set baggage call, per Berb Oldenberg at 8:00 a.m.
Should ve ask for liquor to be available at the staff
house?
(3) Should the Thurbers be on head to greet the President,
and earlier Mrs. Ford on arrival at: the Therber residence?
(4) Be advised that at the High School there will be no
liquor and there is no smoking. I don't think it would
be a problem if the staff came out and set in the staff
room for a cigarette, or a problem in the holding room,
To: Red Cavaney
but during the reception and the dinner, they will not
allow smoking. The dress for the event will be business
suit and long dresses.
(5) I will send you a head-table list and a reception list
today. As soon as you give us an answer on the other,
we will send you an overall diagram of the area.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 4, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
RED CAVANEY
FROM:
MARY FISHER WF
SUBJECT:
HASHUA QUESTIONS
(1) We need a sign-off from: you on room lists, Thurber
residence, drop. by, and moving the staff office. We:
have no problems moving typewriters, supplies, etc...
In order to move: the Xerox machine, it would: cost: $100
of corporate funds. Our: Xerox: contact. is: worried about
that from a political angle. If you need copies made,
we: could use: our motor-pool cars as curriers back to:
the Berkshire. If you feel we are in good shape to
spend that monty, we will move: the Xerox. over there.
Me: need your guidance.
(2) Lunch will be nade available at the Thurber residence
for Mrs. Ford upon her arrival. There will be snacks
(our usual) for the President upon his arrival, and
also late at night, if be wishes. Will the people
staying in the Senior Staff house eat at the Thurber
residence, or the staff house? I need to: know how many
for breakfast at the President's house.. I am aware: that
he eats by himself, usually early on Sunday morning. À
continental type breakfast will be available for the
staff at the staff house starting at 7:30 a.m. or 8:00 a.m.:
We have set baggage: call, per Berb Oldenberg at 8:00 a.m.
Should we ask for liquor to be available at the staff
house?
(3) Should the Thurbers be on hand to greet the President,
and earlier Mrs. Ford on arrival at the Thurber residence?
(4) Be advised that at the High School there will be no
liquor and there is no smoking. I don't think it would
be a problem if the staff came out and sat in the staff
room for a cigarette, or a problem in the holding room,
To:, Red Cavaney
but. during the reception and the dinner, they will not
allow smoking. The dress for the event: will be: business
suit and long dresses.
(5) I will send you a head-table list and a reception list
today. As soon as you give us an answer on the other,
ve will send: you: an overall diagram of the area.
ROUGH DRAFT
MF
MEMORANDUM POR:
DICK CHENEY
VIA:
JERRY JONES
FROM:
RED CAVANEY
SUBJECT:
The Rollis Bicentennial Committee has extended an invitation to
the President and Mrs. Ford to attend their Bicentennial Costume
Ball as their guests of honor. Cocktails and dinner precede the
entertainment program featuring the First New Hampshire Regiment
which begins at 9:30 pm, lasting approximately 20 minutes. Following
their perform ance of the "Von Stuben" Colonial Drill, the Regiment
will assemble local dignitaries for their instructions for participatio
in the Grand March. Dancing will follow. While approximately 50%
of the 400 persons in attendance will be in colonial dress, the balalne
will be in business suits and long dresses.
Since this event will be held at the Alpine Grove, which is 5 minutes
from the Nashua Senior High School, the timing of the Grand March
is within 10 minutes of the President and Mrs. Ford's departure from
the school and the event captures both the flevor of New England
and the spirit of the Bicentennial, we recommend that the President
and Mrs. Ford plan an Unannounced dropby at the Hollis Bicentannial
Eostume Ball to particpate In the Grand March
informally greet
those in attendacne, and join in the dancing.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
To Red
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Talkto
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January 30, 1976 this one
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JERRY JONES
FROM:
WILLIAM NICHOLSON
was of
SUBJECT:
Warren Rudman
Doug Bennett advises against doing anything with Rudman
here. Doug says this possible appointment has received
regional coverage already; will receive more when announced
(February 3 or 4); plus Rudman will be on the Nashua Dias
(February 7th).
I concur with Doug that additional coverage here would
constitute an overkill and bring out cries of blatant
political conduct.
Life to
PER PETER ON 2/3/76
4:00 pm
Nashrea
1.
The President will travel to N. H. and follow his schedule.
2.
Mrs. Ford will follow her schedule for Saturday and join
the President on Sunday.
3.
Susan will travel independently to North Conway on Saturday,
overnight, join the President on Sunday for return to
Washington.
4.
Mrs. Ford will return to Washington with the President.
5.
Mike & Gayle will arrive in Nashua on Saturday afternoon,
attend church with the President on Sunday, and return
home immediatly after church.
Evil
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TO:
Red Cavaney
FROM: Margita E. White
Assistant Press Secretary
to the President
FYI
feb Nashua
President Ford Committee
150 NORTH MAIN STREET, CONCORD, N. H. 03301 (603) 228-0159
January 28, 1976
Ms. Marghita White
Assistant Press Secretary
160 Old Executive Office Building
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Marghita:
I am writing in reference to two requests I have
received concerning the First Family's visit on the 7th
and 8th.
Ms. Susan Wornick, of Radio Station WGIR in
Manchester, has requested a five minute appearance by
either Mrs. Ford, or Susan on a live program which she
airs every Friday. I recognize that Friday is not on the
schedule, but if you would please communicate by letter
with Ms. Wornick, she will at least be assured that we
have processed her request.
The other request is something that could con-
ceivably be handled. Mr. Jeff Howlett, of Radio Station
WGAN in Portland (heavy listening audience in New Hampshire),
has requested a three to five minute telephone interview
with Mrs. Ford. This could be done at Mrs. Ford's convenience
if it is deemed feasible. It is my understanding that the
interview would be aired during the First Family's visit.
Thank you for your assistance; past, present and
future. I am with
Best regards,
JON for 1. BREEN
Media Coordinator
JLB:as
The Descident Ford Committee Howned H Collaway Chairman Robert C. Mont. Treasurer. A CODY of our Report is filed with
4 February 1976
12:45 PM
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HEAD TABLE RECEPTION
NASHUA HIGH SCHOOL
7 February 1976
Mr. & Mrs. Ross A. Tait, President, GNCC
V.P. - Pulp Division, Ingersoll-Rand, Impco
Mr. & Mrs. Samuel A. Tamposi, Vice President/Economic Growth, GNCC
Realtor/Developer
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald R. Prunier, Vice President/Public Affairs Group, GNC
Attorney
Mr. & Mrs. Rerbert A. Pembroke, Vice President/Community Involvement, G
Asst. Treasurer, Royal Business Forms, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Philip M. Stone, Vice President/Chamber Growth Group, GNCC
Vice President, Indian Read National Bank
Mr. & Mrs. Thain C. Allan, Vice President/Souhegan Valley Division, GN
President, Amherst Bank & Trust Company
Mr. & Mrs. Maurice L. Arel, Treasurer & Financial Officer, GNCC
Deputy Director, Sanders Associates, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. J. Berman Pouliot, Clerk of the Corporation, GNCC
Publisher, Telegraph Publishing Company
Mr. & Mrs. Fred B. Roedel, Immediate Past President
President, Chalet Susse International, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Kerrigan, Attorney, Hamblett, Kerrigan, LaTouret
& Lopez, President, New Hampshire Bar Association
Mr. & Mrs. Frank L. Harvey, Chairman, 50th Annual Dinner, GNCC & Toast
Senior Vice President, Nashua Trust Company
Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. Glenday, Past President
Sanders Associates
Mayor & Mrs. Dennis J. Sullivan, Mayor, City of Nashua
Congressman & Mrs. James C. Cleveland
Reverend & Mrs. Robert D. Schenkel, Pastor, Church of the Good Shepher
Mr. & Mrs. Bernard A. Streeter, Jr., Executive Councillor
Mr. & Mrs. James J. Archey, Executive Vice-President, GNCC
50TH ANNUAL DINNER COMMITTEE
Page 2
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Spaulding, President (Spaulding Assoc., Inc.)
20 Pond Street
Nashua, New Bampshire 03060
883-5961
Mr. & Mrs. Norman Chapdelaine, Asst. Vice President
(Indian Read National Bank)
146 Main Street
Nashua, New Hampshire 03060
882-8131
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Collins, Jr.,Clerk of Corporation (Collins Flowers, ]
35-37 Main Street
Nashua, New Hampshire 03060
882-2723
Mr. & Mrs. Robert McLaughlin, Proprietor (McLaughlin Real Estate)
29 Elm Street
Nashua, New Hampshire 03060
882-8212
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Q. Nash, Proprietor (Nash Real Estate)
43 Spring Street
Nashua, New Hampshire 03060
882-2702
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas 8. Winther, Manager (Nashua, N.H. Foundation)
Chestnut at Factory Street
Nashua, New Hampshire 03060
883-3991
Mr. & Mrs. Lee Lewandowski (McIntyre Associates Realtors)
D. W. Highway
Merrimack, New Hampshire 03054
424-4141
Mr. & Mrs. Roland Lapierre, President (Lapierre & Jenney)
419 Amberst Street
Nashua, New Hampshire 03060
883-1584
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mercer (Chamber of Commerce)
Hollis, New Hampshire
882-9620
RESIDENT OWNERS
Page 3
Mr. and Mrs. Davis P. Thurber ( Bank of New Hampshire)
Mr. and Mrs. George F. Thurber (International Paper Box Machine Co.)
Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Tropea (Sanders Assoc.)
OTHERS
Alice L. Dube: (President Nashua Board of Aldermen)
Beverly Johnson (widow of former committee member) (Collins Flowers)
Mr. and Mrs. Harold R. Pope (Sanders Assoc.)
Anne Harvey
Alice Pembroke
Bernard Streeter
Maurice Arel
Estelle Prunier
Barbara Pouliot
Charles Glenday
Robert Schenkel
Krs. Allan
Molly Tait
Mayor Dennis Sullivan
James Archey
Barbara Stone
Barbara Tamposi
Congressman James Cleveland
The President
Kathryn Roedel
Jean Kerrigan
February 7, 1976
Nashua, New Hampshire
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Frank Harvey
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Hillary Cleveland
Mrs. Ford
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J. Berman Pouliot
Clare Sullivan
Isabel Archey
Philip Stone
Joseph Kerrigan
Edith Glenday
Anne Schenkel
4 February 1976
Gerald Prunier
Sam Tamposi
11:45 AM
Jan Streeter
Joyce Arel
Thain Allan
Herbert Pembroke
3 FEBRUARY 1976
Into
N.H.
N.H.
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BILL GULLEY
FROM:
RON JACKSON
Ron
SUBJECT:
Proposed Food Service
Air Force One
7-8 February 1976
ANDREWS AFB to MANCHESTER
7 February 1976
Continental Breakfast
PEASE AFB to ANDREWS AFB
8 February 1976
Dinner
Shrimp Cocktail
Broiled Filet Mignon
Baked Potato with Sour Cream etc.
Peas with Pearl Onions
Tossed Garden Salad
Rolls and Butter
Dessert - Beverages
Copy to:
Advance Office
Captain Lee Domina
File
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
VISIT TO NEW HAMPSHIRE
Saturday - Sunday - February 7 and 8, 1976
Departure: 9:55 A.M.
From:
Terry O'Donnell
BACKGROUND
WASHINGTON DEPARTURE/MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE, ARRIVAL
You, Mrs. Ford and Susan will depart the South Lawn at 9:55 a. m. via
helicopter for Andrews Air Force Base and the 1 hour, 5-minute flight
aboard Air Force One to Grenier Field, Manchester, New Hampshire.
Air Force One will arrive Grenier Field at 11:15 a. m. where you will
be met by State Representative Richard Hanson (R), Mayor Charles
Puksta (R) Claremont, N.H., Mr. Ralph Southwick, Rockingham County
Commissioner, and Mr. Paul Ryan, Danbury Selectman. The arrival
will be open to the public in order to afford the people of New Hampshire
an opportunity to greet you. Although no remarks are planned, it is
suggested that you greet the crowd and chat briefly with the local media.
prior to boarding the motorcade.
Following the greeting, Mrs. Ford will proceed independently to Old
Town Hall, Salen Center, New Hampshire to view a Senior Citizens'
Program and Childrens' Recreation Program, then on to Nashua where
she will visit the President Ford Committee Headquarters to observe
a phone center operation. From there, she will go to the Thurber
Residence to await your arrival later on in the afternoon. Mike and
Gayle will also be there when you arrive.
2.
Susan will go by motorcade to Mt. Cranmore, North Conway, New
Hampshire (approximately 3 hours, 20 minutes' driving time) to
present awards to winners of the Men's and Women's Slalom com-
petition. She will overnight at Mt. Cranmore and join you and
Mrs. Ford at Rundlett Junior High School in Concord, at 12:40 p.m.
on Sunday.
BUDGET BRIEFING/RECEPTION, CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE
The drive from Grenier Field To Rundlett Junior High School in Concord
requires 35 minutes. Representative Cleveland and Former Governor
Walter Peterson will accompany you.
You will make brief opening remarks and then be questioned by
members of the audience for approximately 75 minutes. You will have
a General Revenue Sharing chart, the Health Services "before" chart
and the Education Programs "after" chart available to assist in your
briefing. Following the briefing, you will spend twenty minutes
informally greeting the guests at a reception. The audience of
250 will be composed of selectmen, mayors, members of the State
House of Representatives and Senate, country commissioners and
city councilmen.
PFC DELEGATE RECEPTION
At 2:30 p.m. you proceed to Room 400, Rundlett Junior High School,
where you will greet and mingle informally with 40 PFC Delegates
for 30 minutes.
At the conclusion of the PFC Delegate Reception, you depart Rundlett
Junior High School via motorcade for the 1-hour drive to the Thurber
Residence in Nashua, New Hampshire, arriving there at 3:35 p.m.
Dick Cheney will ride with you for staff work. The Thurber Residence
is a typical New England house whose owner died in December and it
has been vacant since then. Her son, Davis S. Thurber, lives about a
block away. He and his wife, Mr. Fred Cox, and residents of the
neighborhood will be on hand to greet you upon arrival.
3.
GREATER NASHUA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RECEPTION/DINNER
Attire:
Business Suit
You and Mrs. Ford will depart the Thurber Residence at 6:05 p.m.
for the 10-minute drive to the Nashua Senior High School to attend
the 50th Annual Reception/Dinner of the Nashua Chamber of Commerce.
Upon arrival, you proceed to a Reception Room and informally greet
Head Table Guests and Dinner Committee Members (approximately 60)
prior to being announced to the dinner which is expected to be attended
by some 1200 persons, largely from the Nashua-Southern New Hampshire
region including representatives of nearly 200 firms.
Former speakers include Presidential Candidate Richard Nixon,
Governor Nelson Rockefeller, Senator Barry Goldwater, Governor
John Volpe, and Paul Harvey. This event, which is "non-political"
will be the first major civic event to take place in the new Nashua
senior high school.
A highlight of this evening's program will be the presentation of a
"Citizen of the Year Award". The recipient is chosen by an anonymous
committee and his identify is considered one of the best kept secrets
in New Hampshire.
Dinner Chairman, Frank Harvey, introduces you for your remarks.
You and Mrs. Ford are expected to arrive back at your residence at
9:35 p.m.
4.
SEQUENCE
- WASHINGTON DEPARTURE/MANCHESTER ARRIVAL
9:55 a. m.
You, Mrs. Ford and Susan board helicopter
on South Lawn and depart en route Andrews
Air Force Base.
10:10 a. m.
Arrive Andrews AFB and board Air Force One.
10:15 a.m.
Air Force One departs Andrews AFB en route
Grenier Field, Manchester, New Hampshire.
PRESIDENTIAL GUESTS
Mr. and Mrs. William Baroody
Mr. Roy Hughes, Rogers Morton's Staff
Mr. Stewart Spencer, PFC Deputy Chairman
Mr. Peter Kaye, PFC Press Secretary
Mr. James Lynn
Mr. Jim Parcell, Washington Post Photographer
(Flying Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes)
11:20 a. m.
Arrive Grenier Field, Manchester, New
Hampshire.
OPEN PRESS COVERAGE
OPEN ARRIVAL
You, Mrs. Ford and Susan will be met by:
Rep. James C. Cleveland (R-N. H.)
Former Governor Walter Peterson (Unofficial Escort)
Hon. Vesta Roy, PFC Co-Chairman
Mr. Lou Georgopolus, Manchester Alderman (R)
Mr. Peter Parady, Manchester Alderman (D)
Mr. Lou D'Allesandro, Governor's Counsellor
Mr. John Michaels, Campaign Manager of
New Hampshire PFC
Miss Vicki Zachos, GOP Nationalcommittee-
woman
Mr. Andre Verville, Manchester Alderman (D)
You bid farewell to Mrs. Ford who will proceed
independently to Nashua via Salem and to Susan
who will proceed independently to North Conway,
New Hampshire.
5.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1976 - CONTINUED
NOTE:
En route motorcade, you may wish
to pause to talk with the local press.
You, Representative Cleveland, and Former
Governor Walter Peterson proceed to motorcade.
They will ride with you in your car.
BUDGET BRIEFING/RECEPTION - CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE
11:35 a.m.
Motorcade departs Grenier Field en route
Rundlett Junior High School, Concord, New
Hampshire.
(Driving Time: 35 minutes)
12:10 p.m.
Arrive Rundlett Junior High School where you
will be met by State Representative Richard
Hanson (R), Mayor Charles Puksta, Claremont,
Mr. Ralph Southwick, Rockingham County
Commissioner, and Mr. Paul Ryan, Danbury
Selectman.
PRESS POOL COVERAGE
CLOSED ARRIVAL
12:15 p.m.
Arrive holding room.
PERSONAL TIME: 10 minutes
12:25 p.m.
You depart holding room en route off-stage
announcement area to await announcement.
12:30 p.m.
Announcement.
12:30 p.m.
You proceed to podium and open Budget Briefing
for State of New Hampshire elected officials
with a statement.
NOTE: Representative Hanson will have pre-
briefed the audience.
FULL PRESS COVERAGE
ATTENDANCE: 250
6.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1976 - CONTINUED
12:40 p.m.
Your remarks conclude.
Question and Answer Session begins, with
questions alternating from stage right to stage
left microphone.
FULL PRESS COVERAGE
1:40 p.m.
Question and Answer Session concluded by
Rep. Hanson. You depart platform en route
holding room, while guests proceed to
Reception Room.
1:45 p.m.
You arrive holding room.
1:50 p.m.
You depart holding room and proceed to Reception
Room.
1:53 p.m.
You arrive Reception Room and informally
greet guests.
PRESS POOL COVERAGE
ATTENDANCE: 250
2:30 p.m.
You thank the guests and depart Reception Room
en route Room 400 for Delegate Reception.
PFC DELEGATE RECEPTION
2:31 p.m.
Arrive PFC Delegate Reception.
OFFICIAL PHOTO COVERAGE
ATTENDANCE: 40
3:00 p.m.
You thank the Delegates and depart Room 400,
escorted by Former Governor Walter Peterson
en route motorcade for boarding. Dick Cheney
will ride with you for staff work.
7.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1976 - CONTINUED
3:05 p.m.
Motorcade departs Rundlett Junior High School
en route Thurber Residence, Nashua, New
Hampshire.
(Driving Time: 1 hour)
4:05 p.m.
Motorcade arrives Thurber Residence,
Nashua, New Hampshire.
PRESS POOL COVERAGE
OPEN ARRIVAL
You will be met by Mr. and Mrs. Davis Thurber
and Mr. Fred Cox. Residents of the neighborhood
will also be on hand to greet you.
Proceed inside Residence.
PERSONAL TIME: 2 hours.
NOTE: Mrs. Ford will have arrived Thurber
Residence at 2:00 p.m.; Mike and
Gail will have arrived at 3:00 p.m.
8.
GREATER NASHUA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RECEPTION/DINNER
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1976 - CONTINUED
6:05 p.m.
You and Mrs. Ford depart Residence and proceed
to motorcade for boarding.
PRESS POOL COVERAGE
CLOSED DEPARTURE
6:10 p.m.
Motorcade departs Thurber Residence en route
Nashua Senior High School.
6:20 p.m.
Arrive Nashua Senior High School where you
will be met by Mr. and Mrs. Ross A. Tait,
President, Nashua Chamber of Commerce.
NOTE: There is No Smoking in the gym.
PRESS POOL COVERAGE
CLOSED ARRIVAL
Escorted by Mr. and Mrs. Tait, proceed to
Head Table Reception.
6:25 p.m.
Arrive Reception Room and informally greet
Head Table Guests and Dinner Committee
Members.
PRESS POOL COVERAGE
ATTENDANCE: 60
6:50 p.m.
You and Mrs. Ford depart Reception Room
and proceed to holding room.
6:53 p.m.
Arrive holding room.
6:55 p.m.
Members of the 1st New Hampshire
Regiment Color Guard are positioned
in front of dais.
7:00 p.m.
Members of the Head Table are
introduced onto the dais.
9.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1976 - CONTINUED
7:05 p.m.
You and Mrs. Ford depart holding room and
proceed to off-stage announcement area, where
you are met by Ross Tait, and pause for
announcement.
7:07 p.m.
Ruffles and Flourishes
Announcement
"Hail to the Chief"
7:07 p.m.
You and Mrs. Ford, escorted by Ross Tait,
proceed onto dais and remain standing. (Your seat:
2nd seat, stage right between Gene Kerrigan and
Barbara Tamposi.)
OPEN PRESS COVERAGE
ATTENDANCE: 1,200
7:09 p.m.
Introduction of the Pledge of Allegiance,
by Frank Harvey, Dinner Chairman.
7:10 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance by the Nashua
Boys Club Boy of the Year, Joseph
Bissonnette.
7:11 p.m.
National Anthem Medley, sung by Ann
Harvey and Chester Lopez.
7:15 p.m.
Invocation by The Reverend Robert D.
Schenkel, Jr.
7:17 p.m.
You and Mrs. Ford take your seats.
7:18 p.m.
Dinner Service begins.
8:23 p.m.
Dinner concludes.
10.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1976 - CONTINUED
8:24 P.M.
Welcoming remarks by Frank Harvey,
concluding in the introduction of Mayor
Dennis J. Sullivan.
8:29 p.m.
Remarks by Mayor Sullivan.
8:33 p.m.
Remarks by Rep. James C.
Cleveland (R-N.H.)
8:37 p.m.
A special presentation by Charles A.
Glenday.
8:42 p.m.
Presentation to Immediate Past President
and remarks by Ross Tait.
8:52 p.m.
Presentation of the Citizen of the Year by
Joseph M. Kerrigan.
8:59 p.m.
Introduction of you by Frank Harvey.
9:00 p.m.
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS.
FULL PRESS COVERAGE.
9:20 p.m.
Your remarks conclude. You remain standing
while Frank Harvey thanks you.
NOTE:
Mrs. Ford and Ross Tait proceed
to podium.
9:22 p.m.
You and Mrs. Ford, escorted by Ross Tait,
depart dais and proceed through audience
to motorcade for boarding.
NOTE:
Ross Tait will bid goodbye at the
motorcade.
11.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1976 - CONTINUED
9:30 p.m.
You and Mrs. Ford board motorcade and depart
Nashua Senior High School en route Thurber
Residence.
9:40 p.m.
Arrive Thurber Residence.
OVERNIGHT.
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HASHUA HIGH SCHOOL
7 February 1976
Mr. & Mrs. Ross A. Tait, President, GHCC
V.P. - Pulp Division, Ingersoll-Band, Impco
Hr. & Mrs. Samuel A. Tamposi, Vice President/Eonomic: Growth, GNCC
Realtor/Developer:
Mr.: & Mrs. Gerald R. Prunier, Vice President/Public: Affairs Group, GNC
Attorney
Mr.: & Mrs. Serbert A. Pembroke, Vice President/Community Involvement. @
Asst.. Treasurer, Royal: Business Forms, Inc.
Mr. s Mrs. Philip N. Stone, Vice President/Chamber Growth Group, GHCC:
Vice President, Indian Read National Bank
Mr. & Mrs. Thain C. Allan, Vice President/Souhegan: Valley Division, CB
President, Amberst Bank: & Trust Company
Mr. & Mrs. Maurice L. Arel, Treasurer s Financial Officer, GNCC
Deputy: Director, Sanders Associates, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. J. Berman Pouliot, Clerk of the Corporation, GNCC
Publisher, Telegraph Publishing Company
Mr. & Mrs. Fred B. Roedel, Immediate Past: President
President, Chalet Susse International, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph H. Kerrigan, Attorney, Hamblett, Kerrigan, LaTouret
& Lopez, President, New: Hampshire Bar Association
Mr. & Krs. Frank L. Harvey, Chairman, 50th Annual Dinner, GNCC & Toast
Senior Vice President, Nashua Trust Company
Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. Glenday, Past President
Sanders Associates
Mayor & Mrs. Dennis J. Sullivan, Mayor, City of Nashua
Congressman & Mrs. James C. Cleveland
Reverend & Mrs. Robert D. Schenkel, Pastor, Church of the Good Shepher
Mr. & Mrs. Bernard A. Streeter, Jr., Executive Councillor
50TH ANNUAL DINNER COMMITTEE
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Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Spaulding, President (Spaulding Assoc., Inc.)
20 Pond Street:
Hashua, liew. Hampshire: 03060
883-5961
Mr. & Mrs. Norman Chapdelaine, Asst. Vice President
(Indian Bead National Bank):
146 Main Street
Nashua, New Hampshire: 03060:
882-8131
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Collins, Jr.,Clerk of Corporation: (Collins Flowers, 1
35-37 Main Street.
Nashua, New Hampshire 03060
882-2723
Kr. & Mrs. Robert McLaughlin, Proprietor (Sclaughlin Real Estate)
29 Elm Street
Nashua, New Hampshire: 03060
882-8212
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald 0. Hash, Propristor (Nash Real Estate)
43 Spring Street:
Nashua, New: Hampshire: 03060
882-2702
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas 8. Winther, Manager (Nashua, N.H. Foundation)
Chestnut at Factory Street
Nashua, New Hampshire 03060
883-3991
Mr. & Mrs. Lee Lewandowski (McIntyre Associates Realtors)
D. W. Highway
Merrimack, New Hampshire 03054
424-4141
Mr. & Mrs. Roland Lapierre, President (Lapierre: & Jenney)
419 Amherst Street
Nashua, New Hampshire 03060
883-1584
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mercer (Chamber of Commerce)
Hollis, New Bampshire
882-9620
RESIDENT ORNERS
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Mr. and Hrs. Davis P. Thurber ( Bank of New Hampshire)
Mr. and Mrs. George F. Thurber (International Paper Box Machine Co.)
Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Tropea (Sanders Assoc.)
OTHERS:
Alice L. Dube: (President Nashua: Board of Aldermen)
Beverly: Johnson (widow of former committee member): (Colling Flowers):
Mr. and Krs. Harold R. Pope (Sanders Assoc.)
Anne Harvey
Alice Pembroke
Bernard Streeter
Manrice Arel
Estelle Prunier
Barbara Pouliot
Charles Glenday
Robert Schenkel
Krs. Allan
Molly Tait
Mayor Dennis Sullivan
James Archey
Barbara Stone
Barbara Tamposi
Congressman James Cleveland
The President
Kathryn Roedel
Jean Kerrigan
February 7; 1976
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
DICK CRENCY
VIA:
JERRY JONES
FROM:
RED CAVANEY
SUBJECT:
The Hollis Bicentennial Committee has extended an invitation to
the President and Mrs. Ford to attend their Bicentennial Costume
Ball as their guests of honor. Cocktails and dinner precede the
entertainment program featuring the First New Hampshire Regiment
which begins at 9:30 pm, lasting approximately 20 minutes. Following
their perform ance of the "Von Stuben" Colonial Drill, the Regiment
will assemble local dignitaries for their instructions for participatio
in the Grand March. Dancing will follow. While approximately 50%
of the 400 persons in attendance will be in colonial dress, the balalne
will be in business suits and long dresses.
Since this event will be held at the Alpine Grove, which is 5 minutes
from the Rashua Senior High School, the timing of the Grand March
is within 10 minutes of the President and Mrs. Ford's departure from
the school and the event captures both the flevor of New England
and the spirit of the Bicentennial, we recommend that the President
and Mrs. Ford plan an Unannounced dropby at the Hollis Bicentannial
Eostume Ball to particpate in the Grand March informally greet
those in attendacne, and join in the dancing.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
File to N.H
for
February 5. 1976
President Gerald R. Ford
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. President:
The Nashua Jaycees of the New Hampshire Jaycees are trying to put
together a Presidential Candidates Night. This has been tentatively
scheduled for February 21, 1976. The Nashua Jaycees have been in
contact with Mr. Ursomarso of your campaign committee.
I am writing to urge you to very seriously consider this opportunity.
This type of forum does not seem to be a very popular campaign
technique, but I believe the public would find it immensely interesting
and informative.
Respectfully,
Gary R. Patenaude
President
GP/sp
CC: Mr. Frank Ursomarso
Mr. Robert Beaudry, Nashua Jaycees
February 11, 1976
Dear Mr. Patenaude:
On behalf of the President, I wish to acknowledge
and thank you for your letter of February 5 about
the wish of the Nashua Jaycees to have him partici-
pate in the Presidential Candidates Night, tentatively
scheduled for February 21.
The President very much appreciates your kindness
in writing about this event, but, due to schedule
conflicts, it will not be possible for him to take
part in this program of the Nashua Jaycees.
With the President's best wishes.
Sincerely,
William W. Nicholson
Director
Scheduling Office
Mr. Gary R. Patenaude
President
New Hampshire Jaycees
Post Office Box 179
Suncook, New Hampshire 03275
Inf copy to Frank Ursomarso (wit Adnomor affered
CC: 2 cys Nancy Gemmell
WWN:MHR:rg
Gary Patenaude
President - N.H. Jaycees
P.O. Box 179
Suncook, NH 03275
CONCO FEB RD, 6 NH
PM,
1976
United States 13c
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Mr. Frank Ursomarso
Director of Scheduling
President Ford National Re-election Committee
THE WHITE HOUSE
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COPYRIGHT 1975 UNITED STATES JAYCEES
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February 4, 1976
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
RED CAVANEY
FROM:
MARY FISHER
WF
SUBJECT:
NASHUA QUESTIONS
(1) We need a sign-off from you on room lists, Thurber
residence, drop by, and moving the staff office. We
have no problems moving typewriters, supplies, etc.
In order to move the Xerox machine, it would cost $100
of corporate funds. Our Xerox contact is worried about
that from a political angle. If you need copies made,
we could use our motor-pool cars as curriers back to
the Berkshire. If you feel we are in good shape to
spend that monty, we will move the Xerox over there.
We need your guidance.
(2) Lunch will be made available at the Thurber residence
for Mrs. Ford upon her arrival. There will be snacks
(our usual) for the President upon his arrival, and
also late at night, if he wishes. Will the people
staying in the Senior Staff house eat at the Thurber
residence, or the staff house? I need to know how many
for breakfast at the President's house. I am aware that
he eats by himself, usually early on Sunday morning. A
continental type breakfast will be available for the
staff at the staff house starting at 7:30 a.m. or 8:00 a.m.
We have set baggage call, per Herb Oldenberg at 8:00 a.m.
Should we ask for liquor to be available at the staff
house?
(3) Should the Thurbers be on hand to greet the President,
you
and earlier Mrs. Ford on arrival at the Thurber residence?
(4)
Be advised that at the High School there will be no
liquor and there is no smoking. I don't think it would
be a problem if the staff came out and sat in the staff
room for a cigarette, or a problem in the holding room,
To:
Red Cavaney
but during the reception and the dinner, they will not
allow smoking. The dress for the event will be business
suit and long dresses.
(5) I will send you a head-table list and a reception list
today. As soon as you give us an answer on the other,
we will send you an overall diagram of the area.
January 26, 1976
Dear Mr. McLean:
Now file - Hanpshere
I am delighted to be able to enclose President
Ford's answers to the Boston Herald American's
questions. Thank you so very much for your
patience.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Margita E. White
Assistant Press Secretary
to the President
Mr. Jack McLean
Managing Editor
Boston Herald American
300 Harrison Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02106
MEWistw
BUSING
Q. Boston, more than any other city in the nation, has seen
its people divided, its racial tensions increased, its
classrooms become centers of conflict, and its streets
become battlegrounds because of the forced busing of
thousands of its schoolchildren. There is growing agreement
among parents, politicans, sociologists and educators that
though desegregation of the schools is a desirable end,
forced busing is an imperfect and ineffective means to achieve
it. You have added your voice to the critics of busing by
saying that you oppose it and that there are better alterna-
tives to it. But you have never really spelled out, in
specific detail, what these alternatives are and what you
propose to do as President to bring them about.
Exactly what do you advocate to bring about integration in
the schools and reduce the racial tension in our city--and
what actions will you take to achieve those goals?
A. The first question we must answer is, "What are we really
trying to do by busing?" All of us white, black, every
American, in my opinion--want quality education.
Second, let me strongly emphasize that the Supreme Court,
in 1954, decided that separate but equal schools were not
constitutional. That is the law of the land. As far as
my Administration is concerned, the law of the land will be
upheld and we are upholding it.
Subsequently, the Federal Court decided that busing is one
way to desegregate schools and perhaps improve education
at the same time. But there is always more than one answer,
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and I have the responsibility to give what I think is a better
answer to the achievement of quality education, which is what
we all seek.
I believe that quality education can be enhanced by better
school facilities, lower pupil-teacher ratios, the improvement
of neighborhoods and possibly by other alternatives.
Accordingly, I directed the Secretary of Health, Education
and Welfare, the Attorney General, and members of my staff to
develop better methods of achieving quality education within
an integrated envrionment for all children.
The development of these alternatives is going on now.
VICE PRESIDENTIAL POSSIBILITIES
Q.
Since you announced your shakeup in the Cabinet and
the CIA to bring your "team" into the Administration,
and Vice President Rockefeller bowed out of the 1976
picture, political questions have been raised. In
bringing Ambassador Elliott Richardson back to the
U.S. to assume the post of Secretary of Commerce, are
you readying him for possible consideration as your
running-mate?
Senator Edward W. Brooke has also been mentioned as an
attractive addition to whatever ticket the convention
might endorse. Have you considered Brooke as a possible
vice presidential candidate next year?
A.
As I have said on other occasions, one of the blessings
of the Republican Party today is that we have so many
able men and women who are qualified for the highest
offices in the land. I certainly include Elliott
Richardson and Ed Brooke among them; both are superb
public servants. To go beyond that would, I think,
be premature.
HEALTH INSURANCE .
Q.
Even advocates of legislation to set up a national health
insurance system concede that, in view of the recession,
there is no likelihood it will be adopted soon if ever.
But a year ago you proposed a program to insure all
Americans against the high costs of catastrophic illnesses.
Is the Administration still pushing for enactment of such
a program by Congress?
A.
Yes. As outlined in the State of the Union address,
I am proposing catastrophic health insurance for everybody
covered by Medicare --- and that includes both the elderly
and the disabled. Under this proposal, no one who
is 65 years or older would have to pay more than
$500 a year for hospital or nursing home care nor
more than $250 a year for doctors' bills. In order
to finance this program, it will be necessary to
impose slightly higher costs upon beneficiaries for
initial medical treatment, but this strikes me as a
small price to pay for insurance against catastrophe.
SELECTIVE SERVICE-
Q.
The draft has been suspended for several years now, and
our armed forces apparently have been able to meet their
quotas with volunteers. Why do the American taxpayers
still need to spend millions of dollars to operate a
Selective Service System which no longer has anything to
do? Do you support and will you urge Congress to abolish
the Selective Service?
A.
Recognizing that the all-volunteer force has been a
great success, I have recommended that expenditures
for the Selective Service System be cut from $37 million
in 1976 to $6.8 million in fiscal year 1977. At the
same time, we are dropping the requirement that all
young men be registered.
The success of the all-volunteer force represents,
I believe, one of the most significant advances in
the last quarter of a century. For a whole generation
of young people, it means greater personal freedom --
the ability to plan one's life without fear of conscription.
Now our job is to maintain that freedom by maintaining
the peace.
HEALTH INSURANCE
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Q.
Even advocates of legislation to set up a national health
insurance system concede that, in view of the recession,
there is no likelihood it will be adopted soon if ever.
But a year ago you proposed a program to insure all
Americans against the high costs of catastrophic illnesses.
Is the Administration still pushing for enactment of such
a program by Congress?
A.
Yes. As outlined in the State of the Union address,
I am proposing catastrophic health insurance for everybody
covered by Medicare -- and that includes both the elderly
and the disabled. Under this proposal, no one who
is 65 years or older would have to pay more than
$500 a year for hospital or nursing home care nor
more than $250 a year for doctors' bills. In order
to finance this program, it will be necessary to
impose slightly higher costs upon beneficiaries for
initial medical treatment, but this strikes me as a
small price to pay for insurance against catastrophe.
CRIME
Q.
Despite many new programs and a very large increase in
government spending to combat crime, the problem continues
to grow faster and faster every year. Are you willing to
try new and different laws or strategies to curtail it?
Will you, for example, support the legislation which
Senator Edward Kennedy recently proposed to mete out
mandatory sentences for serious offenses, especially
those involving "recidivists" or repeaters?
Would you support federal legislaion, modeled after a
statute enacted earlier this year in Massachusetts,
requiring mandatory jail terms for persons convicted
of carrying guns outside their homes without a license
or for using weapons in the commission of a crime?
A.
None of us should be satisfied that we have all the
answers to crime until we achieve one fundamental
objective: we put the criminals on the run in this
country.
To do that, we must be tough and unrelenting.
I have asked the Congress for legislation that will require
judges to lock up persons convicted of Federal crimes
involving the sale of hard drugs. No one is certain
whether hard drugs are a major cause of crime, but we
do know that such drugs degrade both the spirit and the
bodies of those who use them. And they very likely are
related to the high incidence of crime today.
We should also recognize that some judges are reluctant
to sentence felons to long sentences because of poor
prison conditions. In my new budget, I have asked for
money to build four new Federal prisons.
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I am also asking for funds to expand the number of
Federal prosecutors, to expand the number of
Federal judges, put 500 additional Federal agents
in the Nation's eleven largest metropolitan areas
in order to control illegal trade in handguns, and
to provide financial assistance to local and State
law enforcement agencies,
I am not in favor of Federal legislation modeled
after the Massachusetts gun control law. As I said
in my State of the Union address, "the way to cut down
on the criminal use of guns is not to take the guns
away from the law-abiding citizen, but to impose
mandatory sentences for crimes in which a gun is used,
make it harder to obtain cheap guns for criminal
purposes, and concentrate gun control enforcement in
high crime areas. "
Under our Constitution, responsibility for controlling
and punishing crime rests primarily with State and local
authorities, but with crime posing such a threat to many
citizens, the Federal Government cannot -- and will not --
turn its back. We are an active partner with local
police officers, and we will keep the pressure on until
we succeed.
TAX REFORM
Q.
One of the proposals now before the House Ways and
Means Committee, submitted by Rep. James A. Burke of
Massachusetts, would change the social security tax
law to lessen the payments now made by employers and
employees and would raise the income limits so that
wage earners with an income of $25,000 would pay a
social security tax on that full amount. Do you
support that tax reform?
A. As I spelled out in my State of the Union address,
it is vital that we maintain a sound, reliable Social
Security System. I have therefore proposed that the
full cost of living increase be paid to all Social
Security beneficiaries.
We must also recognize, as Rep. Burke has, that the
Social Security Trust Fund - the foundation of the
system -- is running out of money. I have therefore
proposed that in order to preserve the integrity of
the trust fund and to protect future benefits, we
enact a modest increase in Social Security payments,
effective January 1, 1977. For employees, this will
mean an increase of less than a dollar a week in
additional payments.
Rep. Burke's proposal would result in a significant
portion of Social Security benefits being financed from
general revenues. I oppose this approach for two
reasons. First, Social Security was set up as a form
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of personal insurance; we ought to maintain it as
such, and not turn it into a general welfare program.
Secondly, we just don't have general revenues to put
into Social Security. As matters now stand, the
Federal Government during fiscal year 1976 will be
borrowing over $70 billion to pay its bills. It
makes no sense to me to keep living beyond our
means and expect the future to take care of itself.
Social Security was intended as a means to provide
for the future, and we ought to stick to that sound
principle.
Q.
What else would you suggest to make the Federal tax
laws more equitable than they now are?
A. It is clear that the Federal tax law must be reformed
in the interests of achieving greater fairness among
taxpayers, and I have submitted legislation to that
end - legislation that would require high income
taxpayers to pay a reasonable tax, that would restrict
the use of artificial accounting losses as tax shelters,
and would gradually reduce the double taxation on
corporate dividends SO that we might encourage greater
investment in the country's future. I hope that
the Congress will join with me in this effort to
make our tax system fairer and more equitable.
WELFARE
Q. When Caspar Weinberger resigned a few months ago as your
Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare, his parting
shot was a call to end the present. welfare mess before
it bankrupts the country. In place of the present chaotic
and costly system, he urged adoption of a new program
of case grants which would be tied to a work requirement
for everyone in need. His proposal was essentially the
same as the Family Assistance Plan advocated by former
President Nixon and Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
Do you support that kind of welfare reform? Do you
think Congress will go along with a total overhaul
of the present system? Wouldn't this be one way to
ease the fiscal pressure and avert the danger of
bankruptcy in New York and other cities and states
where welfare costs have gone out of control?
A. It is clear to everyone that the current welfare system
is in a mess, and one of our prime objectives must be a
sweeping overhaul - hopefully before the end of the
decade.
For a number of reasons, however, I do not believe that
1976 is the proper year to enact a major new welfare
program. We will be approaching national elections
soon, and it would not be fair to turn the futures of
millions of disadvantaged Americans into a political
football. Moreover, we are still in the early stages
of economic recovery, and we must not take a major
detour.
Given those considerations, I think that 1976 can
nonetheless be a year of substantial progress.
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I believe that in 1976 we must concentrate on making
improvements in the existing programs. Specifically,
I have sent to Congress proposals for reform of the
Food Stamp program so that benefits can be concentrated
on the truly needy. In addition, I will be sending
to Congress a proposal to enable the President with
approval of Congress to tighten up rules to make
programs of assistance more equitable and efficient.
FOREIGN AID AND TRADE
Q.
You recently approved another major purchase of wheat
by the Soviet Union, which many consumers fear will add
to the price of bread and other commodities sold in
America's supermarkets. Wouldn't it have been a better
deal if we had swapped our wheat for Russian oil on a
quid pro quo basis, which could have lowered the price
of petroleum products and made us less dependent on --
and subject to blackmail by -- the Arabs?
A. The United States is extremely fortunate to have the
most productive farmers in the world. They not only
put food on our tables at prices that are generally
more reasonable than food prices elsewhere in the world,
but they also sell so much abroad that they keep our
balance of trade in the black. Indeed, because of our
bumper crop, the price of bread was not adversely
affected by grain sales to the Soviets last year.
The problem we have had with the Soviets with regard to
wheat is that in the past they entered our markets un-
expectedly and with massive unpredictable orders. In
1973, for instance, prices were disruptively forced up
for American buyers. I believe the answer to such dis-
ruptions is not to shut the Soviets out of the market
but to convert them into more regular customers, so that
our farmers can plan ahead. That was the purpose of our
efforts to negotiate a grain agreement with the Soviets --
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an agreement that was successfully concluded in October
of 1975. Under this accord, U.S. farmers during the
next five years will have a substantial market for their
crops, the U.S. consumer need no longer fear disruptive
Soviet orders, and our international financial position
will be strengthened.
Oil imports from the Soviet Union at a favorable price
would make us marginally less dependent on OPEC. Last
year we negotiated a letter of intent with the Soviets
which may lead to U.S. purchases. Negotiations on this
matter resumed late in January.
Q. Last week you proposed nearly doubling the cost of the
U.S. foreign aid program next year. Can we really afford
to be so generous abroad when there are so many domestic
needs going unmet today and crying out for funds?
A. Our resources are indeed limited, and we must husband
them carefully. The needs of the American public must
always be given great weight when considering the com-
peting needs of other nations. At the same time, it is
in our own best interest -- and it fulfills our own
humanitarian impulses as a people -- to continue our
assistance and support for others who will help themselves.
In actual dollar terms, the 1975 budget called for an
authorization of $5.0 billion for foreign aid, the 1976
budget called for $6.6 billion, and the 1977 budget re-
duces the proposed amount to $5.8 billion.
As you can see, there was a fairly sizeable increase in
the 1976 figure. This was in large measure attributable
to additional security assistance for Israel and Egypt --
an investment in peace that was worth every penny. The
other major portions of aid were either for economic or
humanitarian assistance -- assistance that I regard as
a vital contribution by the United States to a more stable
and more hopeful world.
STRIKES BY PUBLIC WORKERS
Q. In recent months there has been a rash of strikes by
teachers, firemen, policemen and other government-
employees. Do you think the time has come for
federal legislation to prohibit such work stoppages?
If so, would such a law require compulsory arbitration,
or are there other alternatives?
A. No. I think it would be better for the employers
and employees at the State and local levels to work
these problems out for themselves. A number of
States have experimented with approaches to this
problem -- some of them with a high degree of
success -- and others can draw upon that experience.
FISHING RIGHTS
Q. If the Senate passes a bill already adopted by the
House to establish a 200-mile limit to protect
American fishermen from foreign competition, will
you sign the measure into law?
A. This is a delicate problem that must be handled
with care.
Basically, I share the desire of those who want proper
safeguards for U.S. fishing interests. We are now
working vigorously to protect those interests through
negotiations with several nations whose fishing
fleets come near our coasts.
At the same time, the U.S. is participating in the U.S.
Law of the Sea Conference, seeking a settlement within
that framework of a number of important issues, including
those relating to fishing rights. Over the long run,
an international agreement would, I believe, serve
our fishing interests better than a domestic law,
but I would still sign a new U.S. law if it is properly
written.
UNEMPLOYMENT
Q.
The jobless rate today has become a serious problem
almost everywhere. But here in New England, the percentage
of persons out of work has reached intolerable levels nearly
double the national levels.
What can your Administration do to ease this crisis and
put individuals back to work? Are steps being taken or con-
sidered to provide employment for the thousands who were laid
off when the Defense Department closed the Navy Yard at
Charlestown, Otis Air Force Base and other installations?
A few months ago, you indicated that the Federal Govern-
ment should embark on a major public works program if unemploy-
ment nationally hit the 10 percent level; it is well above that
already in Boston and other New England cities -- shouldn't
such a program begin right now in these places?
A.
One of the greatest disappointments of my Presidency has
been the difficulty our society now has in providing enough jobs
for everyone who wants to work. As much as I would like to, I
simply can't flick a switch and put the country back to work --
nor can anyone else.
What, then, can be done?
One alternative frequently advanced is to spend far more
Federal money on public service employment and public works pro-
grams, hiring people under government auspices until the economy
has regained its full strength. On first glance, such programs
may appear promising. In the last few months, however, I have
spent a great deal of time reviewing such proposals. I have had
to conclude that the benefits of any massive expansion of these
programs would be far less than the risks they pose.
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In the past, our experience with such programs is that
on a dollar-for-dollar basis funds for public service jobs have
not created significantly more jobs than other Federal policies
to combat unemployment, such as tax cuts.
It is very important to recognize the distinction between
jobs paid for and new jobs actually created with Federal funds.
Evidence shows that public service employment funds tend to be
used for financing jobs in State and local governments which
ordinarily would be financed with their own funds. Some studies
indicate that after one year or so, only 40 percent of jobs
paid for under public service employment programs are actually
net additions to employment that would not otherwise exist.
After two years the net increase could be as low as 10 percent.
Moreover, Federally funded public service employment cannot be
expanded very quickly because it takes time for State and local
governments to create meaningful new jobs.
Problems also arise in connection with any large and
new public works program that might be devised. Given the
lengthy start-up times, such programs tend to have their great-
est impact only years after their inception. They could thus
undermine budgetary control in the advanced stages of the
current recovery, just when budgetary control will be most needed.
I am therefore persuaded that the road to public service
employment and public works, though paved with the best of inten-
tions, is also the road to disappointment. We can no longer
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afford to hold out false hopes to the unemployed; we must offer
real hope - and real, lasting jobs.
My economic program to restore full employment is simple
and straightforward:
-- I am proposing a Federal budget that is large enough to
reinforce and strengthen the process of recovery but is also small
enough not to bring a new wave of inflation and unemployment.
-- I am proposing tax cuts and spending cuts that will let
every taxpayer keep more of his or her earnings. Money left in
private hands will ultimately do more to increase consumption
and increase capital investment than what the government would do.
I am proposing a series of changes in the tax code that
will spur private investment in new jobs and will encourage
middle-income Americans to invest in common stock.
Finally, to ensure that the hardships of unemployment
are reduced, I have signed into law major expansions in the dura-
tion and coverage of unemployment insurance, which eased the
financial burdens of 3.6 million Americans who were unemployed
last year. Programs in my fiscal year 1977 budget will also pro-
vide 3.6 million Americans with opportunities for training and
employment.
This is a comprehensive program to combat unemployment --
not by expanding the government but by expanding and invigorating
the private sector where five of every six jobs are still located
today. And as I said earlier, this is a program that works:
since March, we have provided 1.3 million new jobs. The process
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of economic recovery is much slower than any of us would like,
and unemployment is still intolerably high, but we are making
substantial progress. As long as we stay on course, that
progress will continue to be steady and sure.
ENERGY
Q.
Periodic shortages and chronic high costs for heating
oil, gasoline and electricity have hit the average con-
sumer harder in New England than anywhere else. How
much longer must we wait for the administration and
Congress to develop a comprehensive -- and equitable --
energy policy that will begin to meet the long and
short-term needs of all Americans?
A.
Washington's debates over energy during 1975 were long
and frustrating for many Americans, but in December the
Congress passed and I signed a bill that enacts a part of
my comprehensive energy program.
While the bill is not perfect, it will over time give us
a means of encouraging greater domestic oil production
and help end our vulnerability to foreign producers' control
over the supply and prices of energy. Moreover, it gave me
formal authority to begin setting up a strategic reserve
of oil as well as other authorities we need to help meet
our near-term energy goals.
As consumers in New England have found, the Nation can
ill afford prolonged delays and debates over energy. Our
people cannot be at the mercy of foreign producers, nor
can our foreign policy. It is therefore urgent that in
1976 we build upon the foundations of the 1975 act.
Specifically, I hope that the Congress will act quickly
to permit the deregulation of new natural gas, to
authorize production in the Naval Petroleum Reserves, to
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stimulate effective conservation; and to amend the
Clean Air Act, to permit the commercialization of synthetic
fuels, to permit greater use of nuclear energy, to set
up an Energy Independence Authority, and to accelerate
the development of advanced energy technology. All of
these are essential steps in obtaining our energy
independence.
Q.
Is there anything you can do to speed up the development
of off-shore oil or the building of refineries in the
Northeast?
A.
It is clear that if we are to achieve energy independence,
one of the resources we must tap is the oil on the
outer continental shelf. The Interior Department is now
moving ahead with an aggressive program to ensure that
such development takes place in an environmentally safe
manner. Under its schedule, there should be a decision
this summer on a lease sale in the Georges Bank area off
New England.
The principal problem relating to refineries is to decide
upon suitable locations. Local, state, regional and
national interests are all involved. While the Federal
Government is not the final arbiter on such decisions, it
can and should help to smooth the decision-making process
and to ensure that all interests are taken into account.
Accordingly, I have submitted legislation to the Congress
to improve the process for making decisions about the
location of major energy facilities, including refineries.
I hope that the Congress will act favorably on this
legislation in 1976.
Q.
Can Federal and State environmental regulations be
relaxed to permit coal to be used more extensively
for the generation of power?
A.
Coal is our most abundant energy resource, and we are
only shortchanging ourselves if we fail to develop it.
America is really the Saudi Arabia of coal deposits.
Unfortunately, the Clean Air Act as now in the statute
books unnecessarily discourages greater coal production.
I have therefore asked for modifications in that law
which will permit greater use of coal without relaxing
standards that are set to protect public health. For
the longer term, my Administration is seeking to work with
private industry to find better ways to produce and use
coal in environmentally acceptable ways. We have greatly
expanded efforts to develop modern technology to help over-
come obstacles to greater development of America's coal
riches.
Q.
Do you favor New England as the logical place to build
the new Solar Research Institute?
A.
Organizations in over 30 states have indicated a strong
desire to accommodate the proposed Solar Energy Research
Institute. While New England would be an attractive
site for the Institute, it is too early to tell where
the Institute may be located. The Energy Research and
Development Administration will soon spell out functions
the proposed institute might perform to advance the solar
energy program and criteria that should be followed in
deciding on the location. This will help ensure orderly
and fair decisions. ERDA will then welcome proposals
from all interested parties, and I hope a final decision
can be made before the end of 1976.