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Scanned from the President's Daily Diary Collection (Box 72) at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
THE WHITE HOUSE
AUGUST 30, 1974
WASHINGTON, D.C.
TIME
DAY
6:40 a.m. FRIDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
6:40
The President had breakfast.
6:57
The President went to the South Grounds of the White House.
6:59
7:05
The President flew by helicopter from the South Grounds to
Andrews AFB, Maryland. For a list of passengers, see
APPENDIX "A."
7:16
8:19
The President flew by the "Spirit of '76" from Andrews AFB
to Port Columbus Airport, Columbus, Ohio. For a list of
passengers, see APPENDIX "B."
The President was greeted by:
Governor John J. Gilligan (D40hio)
Congressman Samuel L. Devine (R-Ohio)
Congressman Chalmers P. Wylie (R-Ohio)
Harold L. Enarson, President of Ohio State University
(OSU), Columbus, Ohio
Tom Moody, Mayor (R-Columbus, Ohio)
Woody Hays, football coach for OSU
8:33
The President went to his motorcade. He was accompanied by:
Mr. Enarson
Mr. Hays
8:33
8:55
The Presidential party motored from Port Columbus Airport
to St. John Arena on the campus of OSU.
8:55
The President was greeted by Edward Weaver, Athletic Director
for OSU.
8:55
The President went to the holding room. He was escorted by:
Mr. Enarson
Mr. Hays
Mr. Weaver
9:45
The President, escorted by Mr. Enarson, went to the robing
room.
The President donned his academic robes.
9:55
The President and Mr. Enarson went to the holding room.
10:00
10:42
The President attended Commencement exercises at OSU.
Members of the press
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THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
THE WHITE HOUSE
AUGUST 30, 1974
WASHINGTON, D.C.
TIME
DAY
10:00 a.m. FRIDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
10:00
The President and Mr. Enarson went to the platform in the
arena. For a list of platform guests, see APPENDIX "c."
The President was introduced by Mr. Enarson.
10:11
10:32
The President addressed approximately 13,500 persons attend-
ing the commencement exercises. The President's remarks
were broadcast live on nationwide television.
The President was presented with an honorary Doctor of Laws
degree by:
Edward Moulton, Secretary of the Board of Trustees,
OSU
John H. Dunlap, Vice Chairman of the Board of
Trustees, OSU
Mr. Enarson
10:33
10:37
The President and Mr. Enarson exchanged remarks.
The President was presented with tickets to the OSU-Univer-
sity of Michigan football game.
10:42
The President, escorted by Mr. Enarson, returned to his
motorcade.
10:45
11:08
The President motored from St. John Arena, OSU to Port
Columbus Airport, General Aviation Facility Building.
11:08
11:28
The President met with a delegation of Ohio Republican
leaders and candidates. For a list of attendees,
see APPENDIX "D."
11:28
The President boarded the "Spirit of '76."
11:33
12:26
The President flew by the "Spirit of '76" from Port Columbus
Airport to Andrews AFB, Maryland. For a list of passen-
gers, see APPENDIX "E."
12:35
12:42
The President flew by helicopter from Andrews AFB to the
South Grounds of the White House. For a list of passen-
gers, see APPENDIX "A."
12:45
The President went to the Oval Office.
12:50
1:05
The President met with his Assistant, Alexander M. Haig, Jr.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
THE WHITE HOUSE
AUGUST 30, 1974
WASHINGTON, D.C.
TIME
DAY
12:50 p.m. FRIDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
12:50
?
P
The President talked with William G. Whyte, Vice President
of U.S. Steel.
1:10
1:38
The President met with his Counsellor, Robert T. Hartmann.
1:38
2:22
The President met with Roy L. Ash, Director of the Office
of Management and Budget (OMB) and Assistant for Manage-
ment and Budget.
The President met with:
2:26
2:29
Robert Smith,
2:26
2:29
Mrs. Robert Smith
2:26
2:35
Dean Burch, Counsellor
2:34
?
R
The President talked with the First Lady.
2:38
3:38
The President met with:
Dixy Lee Ray, Chairman of the Atomic Energy
Commission
Michael Raoul-Duval, Associate Director of the
Domestic Council for Natural Resources
3:10
R
The President was telephoned by Director of the Federal
Mediation and Conciliation Service William J. Usery,
Jr. The call was not completed.
3:34
3:38
The President met with his Press Secretary, Jerald F.
terHorst.
3:38
4:23
The President met with officers of the American Medical
Association (AMA). For a list of attendees, see
APPENDIX "E."
Members of the press, in/out
4:23
4:25
The President met with Mr. terHorst.
4:27
The President went to the Cabinet Room.
4:27
5:35
The President met with national student leaders of major
American Youth organizations. For a list of attendees,
see APPENDIX "F."
Members of the press, in/out
5:35
The President returned to the Oval Office.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
THE WHITE HOUSE
AUGUST 30, 1974
WASHINGTON, D.C.,
TIME
DAY
5:35 p.m. FRIDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
5:35
5:37
The President met with Richard T. Burress, Assistant to Vice
President Ford.
5:37
5:47
The President met with his Counsellor, John O. Marsh, Jr.
5:48
5:49
The President met for a farewell handshake with:
Harold F. Eberle, Jr., departing Associate Director
of the OMB for Congressional Relations
William E. Timmons, Assistant
The President met with:
5:55
6:00
Mr. Hartmann
5:55
6:30
Mr. Haig
7:07
?
?
The President talked with Mr. Usery.
7:15
?
?
The President talked with William W. Scranton, former
Governor (R-Pennsylvania) and member of the President's
transition team.
7:25
?
?
The President talked with Congressman Edward J. Derwinski
(R-Illinois).
7:30
The President returned to the second floor Residence.
7:31
?
?
The President talked with entertainer Bob Hope.
8:15
The President and the First Lady had dinner.
9:00
The President and the First Lady went to the Green Room.
9:06
The President and the First Lady returned to the second
floor Residence.
SY/EJ 1/7/77
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APPENDIX "A"
HELICOPTER PASSENGER MANIFESTS
August 30, 1974
FROM:
SOUTH GROUNDS
TO:
ANDREWS AFB, MARYLAND
The President
Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor
Alexander M. Haig, Jr., Assistant
Lt. Col. George A. Joulwan, Special Assistant
John W. Hushen, Deputy Press Secretary
Terrence O'Donnell, Aide
Rear Adm. William M. Lukash, Physician
David H. Kennerly, Personal Photographer
Maj. Robert E. Barrett, Army Aide
USSS
FROM:
ANDREWS AFB, MARYLAND
TO:
SOUTH GROUNDS, THE WHITE HOUSE
The President
Mr. Hartmann
Mr. Haig
Jerald F. terHorst, Press Secretary
Lt. Col. Joulwan
Mr. Kennerly
Mr. O'Donnell
Rear Adm. Lukash
Maj. Barrett
USSS
APPENDIX "B"
PASSENGER MANIFEST
AIR FORCE ONE
MISSION 990
Andrews AFB, Maryland to Columbus, Ohio
30 August 1974
Dep: 7:15 a.m.
Arr: 8:25 a.m.
1+10
300SM
The President
Senator Howard M. Metzenbaum (D-Ohio)
Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor
Alexander M. Haig, Jr., Assistant
John W. Hushen, Deputy Press Secretary
Terrence O'Donnell, Aide
Rear Adm. William M. Lukash, Physician
Robert C. Orben, Consultant
Milton A. Friedman, Assistant Editor
Lt. Col. George A. Joulwan, Special Assistant
Maj. Robert E. Barrett, Army Aide
Susan Gregory, Secretary
MSgt Herbert G. Oldenburg, baggage handler
SMS Lowell Ray, steward
J. Bechtle
R. Pontius
R. Bates
R. Caughey
USSS
T. Bondurant
T. Pabst
E. Robinson
J. Kennedy
R. Smith
David H. Kennerly, Personal Photographer
Frances Lewine, AP
Helen Thomas, UPI
George Embrey, Columbus Dispatch
Russ Ward, NBC
John Mashek, USN & WR
Harvey Georges, AP Photo
Ron Bennett, UPI Photo
Murray Alvey, Network Pool
Lou Maddox, Network Pool
Cleve Ryan, Network Pool
APPENDIX "C"
Attendance not confirmed.
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
Columbus, Ohio
August 30, 1974
Platform Guests
John W. Kessler, Member of the Board of Trustees, Ohio State University (OSU)
Chester Devenow, Member of the Board of Trustees, OSU
Patricia James, Member of the Board of Trustees, OSU
Howard D. Sirak, Member of the Board of Trustees, OSU
M. Merle Harrod, Member of the Board of Trustees, OSU
Don M. Hilliker, Member of the Board of Trustees, OSU
John H. Dunlap, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees, OSU
Harold L. Enarson, President of OSU
President Ford
Albert J. Kuhn, Provost, Office of Academic Affairs, OSU
John Gilligan, Governor of Ohio
Rev. Edward J. Herrman, Bishop of Columbus, Ohio
Thomas Moody, Mayor of Columbus, Ohio
Rev. James C. Kocher, former Ohio State University campus minister;
currently pastor of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Second Row
Dale Baker, President of the Ohio State University Alumni Association
Robben W. Fleming, President of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor,
Michigan and President of the Association of American Universities
Lewis C. Dowdy, Chancellor of the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical
State University and President of the National Association of State
and Land-Grant Colleges
continued
APPENDIX "C" p.2
8/30/74
Edwin E. Dreese, former Chairman fo the Department of Engineering, OSU
Max Drake, Ohio State alumnus
Lilyan Bradshaw, former Placement Director of the College of Engineering, OSU
Susan Bates, Coordinator, Special Events, Office of Public Relations, OSU
USSS
Joseph M. Ryan, Department of Medicine, OSU
Congressman Samuel L. Devine (R-Ohio)
Congressman Chalmers P. Wylie (R-Ohio)
Senator Howard Metzenbaum (D-Ohio)
Back Row
Daniel Prior, Ohio City graduating senior and soloist
L. Orin Slagle, Jr., Acting Dean, College of Law, OSU
C. Roger Smith, Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine, OSU
Frederick W. Hebbard, Dean, College of Optometry, OSU
Richard C. Larkins, former Director of Athletics, OSU
Robert M. Estrich, former Chairman of the Department of English, OSU
Edward Q. Moulton, Vice President, Business and Administration, OSU
Richard H. Armitage, Vice President, the Office of Student Services, OSU
John T. Mount, Vice President, Regional Campuses and Dean, University College, OSU
Henry G. Cramblett, Acting Vice President for Medical Affairs, OSU
Eric Gilbertson, Special Assistant to President Enarson
APPENDIX "D"
Attendance not confirmed.
REPUBLICAN DELEGATION GREETING PRESIDENT AT THE AIRPORT
Columbus, Ohio
August 30, 1974
James A. Rhodes, Republican candidate for Governor of Ohio
Ralph J. Perk, Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio and Republican candidate
for Senator from Ohio
John W. Brown, RepubMicanicandidate for Lieutenant Governor of Ohio
Ted W. Brown, Republican candidate for Ohio State Secretary of State
Roger Tracey, Republican candidate for Ohio State Auditor
George Smith, Republican candidate for Ohio State Attorney General
Richard Harris, Republican candidate for Ohio State Treasurer
Ray C. Bliss, Republican National Committeeman for Ohio
Martha Moore, Republican National Committeewoman for Ohio
Kent B. McGough, Chairman of the Republican State Central and Executive
Committee of Ohio
W.R. Timken, Jr., Chairman of the Ohio Republican Finance Committee
Henry Pierce, Finance Chairman for the Franklin County Republican Central
Committee (Ohio)
Russell Leach, Chairman of the Franklin County (Ohio) Republican Central
Committee
C. William O'Neill, Chief Justice of the Ohi State Supreme Court
Thomas Herbert, Justice on the Ohio State Supreme Court
Sheldon Taft, candidate for Justice on the Ohio State Supreme Court
APPENDIX "E"
PASSENGER MANIFEST
AIR FORCE ONE
MISSION 889
Columbus, Ohio to Andrews AFB, Maryland
30 August 1974
Dep: 11:30 a.m.
Arr: 12:30 p.m.
1+00
300SM
The President
Senator Howard M. Metzenbaum (D-Ohio)
Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor
Alexander M. Haig, Jr., Assistant
Jerald F. terHorst, Press Secretary
Terrence O'Donnell, Aide
Byron M. Cavaney, Jr., Director of the Presidential Advance Office
Rear Adm. William M. Lukash, Physician
Larry M. Speakes, Assistant Press Secretary
Robin Martin, Staff Assistant
Robert C. Orben, Consultant
Milton A. Friedman, Assistant Editor
Lt. Col. George A. Joulway, Special Assistant
Maj. Robert E. Barrett, Army Aide
Lt. Cdr. T. Stephen Todd, Naval Aide
Susan Gregory, Secretary
MSgt Herbert G. Oldenburg, baggage handler
SMS Lowell H. Ray, steward
J. Bechtle
R. Pontius
R. Bates
R. Caughey
T. Bondurant
USSS
T. Pabst
E. Robinson
J. Kennedy
R. Smith
David H. Kennerly, Personal Photographer
Frank Cormier, AP
Helen Thomas, UPI
Eugene Risher, Cox Newspapers
Forrest Boyd, Mutual Broadcasting
Tom DeFrank, Newsweek
Harvey Georges, AP Photo
Ron Bennett, UPI Photo
Murray Alvey, Network Pool
Lou Maddox, Network Pool
Cleve Ryan, Network Pool
APPENDIX "F"
Attendance not confirmed.
MEETING WITH LEADERS OF MAJOR YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS OF AMERICA
The Cabinet Room
August 30, 1974
The President
Kimberly White, Office Education Association
Steve Adler, National Association of Student Councils
Kim Otto, Camp Fire Girls
Geraldine Sumber, 4-H
Bobby Baumgarten, Future Business Leaders of America
Benjamin Brown, Boys Nation
Bruce Zimmerman, B'nai B'rith
Edward A. Hailes, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Mark Mayfield, Future Farmers of America
George Clark, Boys Clubs of America (Boy of the Year)
Randy Cain, Distributive Education Clubs of America
Victora Pope, Future Homemakers of America
Brenda Briggs, Girls Clubs of America
Jane McGlynn, Young Men's Christian Association
Teresa Torrence, Young Women's Christian Association
Barbara Hyman, Girl Scouts of America
Richard Ohendalski, Boy Scouts of America
Bertha McEnhimer, Vocational Industrial Clubs of America
Ken Smith, Distributive Education Clubs of America
Anne L. Armstrong, Counsellor
Pamela A. Powell, Staff Assistant
continued
APPENDIX"F" p.2
8/30/74
Jeane M. Hanley, Girls Nation
Bill S. Sahm, Catholic Youth Organization
Rick Tally, Junior Achievement