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Scanned from the President's Daily Diary Collection (Box 77) 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
SEPTEMBER 11, 1975
WASHINGTON, D.C.
TIME
DAY
6:40 a.m. THURSDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
6:40
The President had breakfast.
7:14
The President went to the Oval Office.
8:01
The President went to the South Grounds of the White House.
8:03
8:09
The President flew by helicopter from the South Grounds to
Andrews AFB, Maryland. For a list of passengers, see
APPENDIX "A."
8:03
R
The President was telephoned by Rev. Billy Zeoli, President
of Gospel Films, Incorporated, Muskegon, Michigan. The
call was not completed.
8:17
9:27
The President flew by the "Spirit of '76" from Andrews AFB
to Dillant-Hopkins Airport, Keene, New Hampshire. For a
list of passengers, see APPENDIX "B."
Note: The President was accompanied by members of the press
throughout his visit to New Hampshire.
9:30
The President was greeted by New Hampshire state officials
and Republican leaders. For a listtof attendees, see
APPENDIX "c."
Members of the press
9:34
9:38
The President motored from the Dillant-Hopkins Airport to the
storefront campaign headquarters of Republican Senatorial
candidate Louis Wyman. He was accompanied by:
Mr. Wyman
Senator Norris Cotton (R-New Hampshire)
James Maisello, Mayor (R-Keene, New Hampshire)
The Presidential party greeted volunteer campaign workers.
Members of the press
9:44
The Presidential party returned to their motorcade.
9:44
9:53
The Presidential party motored from the Wyman campaign
headquarters to Keene Center.
9:53
10:29
The Presidential party greeted the crowd gathered for their
visit.
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
SEPTEMBER 11, 1975
WASHINGTON, D.C.
TIME
DAY
10:09 a.m. THURSDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
10:09
The President addressed the crowd.
10:29
The President returned to his motorcade.
10:29
10:38
The President motored from the Keene Center to Marlborough,
New Hampshire. He was accompanied by:
Mr. Wyman
Senator Cotton
10:38
The President was greeted by:
Alfred DesPaes, Selectman for Marlborough, New
Hampshire
Geraldine Sawyer, Republican Chairwoman for
Marlborough, New Hampshire
Alan Williams, Republican Chairman for Marlborough,
New Hampshire
Elmer Groves, Bicentennial Committee Chairman for
Marlborough, New Hampshire
William L. Yardley, former State Representative
(R-New Hampshire)
The President was presented with a commemorative bicente-
nnial coin and a carved wood elephant.
10:50
The President returned to his motorcade.
10:50
11:06
The President motored from Marlborough, New Hampshire to the
Yankee Publication Company, Dublin, New Hampshire. He
was accompanied by:
Mr. Wyman
Senator Cotton
Enroute, The President stopped to greet workers in a highway
construction crew.
11:06
The President was greeted by:
Robert Krogman, Selectman for Dublin, New Hampshire
Lucy McDonald, Selectman for Dublin, New Hampshire
Stephen Avery, Regional Republican Chairman for
Dublin, New Hampshire
Michael Cornog, Superintendent of Schools for Dublin,
New Hampshire
Judd Hale, Editor in Chief of The Farmers Almanac
and Yankee Magazine
The President received a Bicentennial copy of The Farmers
Almanac and a 1913 edition of The Farmers Almanac from
Mr. Hale.
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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
SEPTEMBER 11, 1975
WASHINGTON, D.C.
TIME
DAY
11:23 a.m. THURSDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
11:23
The President returned to his motorcade.
11:23
11:27
The President motored from the Yankee Publication Company
to the intersection of Route 137 and Route 101. He
was accompanied by:
Mr. Wyman
Senator Cotton
The Presidential party greeted the crowds gathered for their
visit.
The Presidential party viewed three horse-drawn carriages.
11:35
The Presidential party returned to their motorcade.
11:35
11:43
The Presidential party motored from the intersection of
Route 137 and Route 101 to the offices of radio station
WSCV and WSLE-FM, Peterborough, New Hampshire.
The Presidential party was greeted by Station Manager for
WSCV and WSLE-FM radio Malcolm S. Tobey.
The President and Mr. Wyman participated in an interview
with radio correspondent Dave Goblaskas.
11:53
The President returned to his motorcade.
11:53
11:56
The President motored from radio station WSCV and WSLE-FM
to Peterborough Town Center. He was accompanied by:
Mr. Wyman
Senator Cotton
The Presidential party was greeted by local government
officials and Republican leaders. For a list of attend-
ees, see APPENDIX "D."
12:11
The President returned to his motorcade.
12:11
12:35
The President motored from the Peterborough Town Center to
the intersection of Route 31 and Route 101. He was
accompanied by:
Mr. Wyman
Senator Cotton
Enroute, the Presidential party greeted the crowd gathered at
the intersection of Route 45 and Route 101, Wilton, New
Hampshire.
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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
SEPTEMBER 11, 1975
WASHINGTON, D.C.
TIME
DAY
12:35 p.m. THURSDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
12:35
12:45
The President greeted a group of citizens from Wilton,
New Hampshire.
12:45
The Presidential party returned to their motorcade.
12:45
12:57
The Presidential party motored from the intersection of
Route 31 and Route 101 to Hitchner Manufacturing Company,
Milford, New Hampshire.
12:57
The Presidential party was greeted by Chairman of the Board
of Hitchner Manufacturing Company John H. Morrison.
12:57
1:01
The Presidential party viewed a display showing the produc-
tion of a golf iron and participated in a tour of
Hitchner Manufacturing Company.
1:05
The President returned to his motorcade.
1:05
1:12
The President motored from Hitchner Manufacturing Company
to Bales Elementary School. He was accompanied by:
Mr. Wyman
Senator Cotton
1:12
1:17
The Presidential party greeted students gathered for their
visit.
1:17
The Presidential party returned to their motorcade.
1:17
1:18
The Presidential party motored from Bales Elementary School
to Milford Town Square.
The Presidential party was greeted by:
Walter Putnam, Selectman of Milford, New Hampshire
Frederick Fletcher, Selectman of Milford, New
Hampshire
1:18
1:35
The Presidential party greeted the crowd gathered for their
arrival.
1:35
The Presidential party returned to their motorcade.
1:35
1:40
The Presidential party motored from Milford, New Hampshire
to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. George Brown, Amherst,
New Hampshire. Mr. Brown is a retired Post Office
employee.
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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
SEPTEMBER 11, 1975
WASHINGTON, D.C.
TIME
DAY
1:35 p.m. THURSDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
The Presidential party was greeted by:
Mr. and Mrs. Brown
Governor Meldrim Thompson, Jr. (R-New Hampshire)
1:40
2:35
The Presidential party attended a picnic luncheon.
2:35
The President bade farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Brown.
2:35
2:45
The President walked from the Brown residence to Amherst
Town Center. He was accompanied by:
Mr. Wyman
Senator Cotton
The Presidential party greeted the crowds gathered for their
visit.
2:45
The Presidential party returned to their motorcade.
2:45
3:15
The Presidential party motored from Amherst Town Center to
Amherst Street Elementary School, Nashua, New Hampshire.
3:15
3:24
The Presidential party greeted students gahtered for their
visit.
3:24
The Presidential party returned to their motorcade.
3:24
3:28
The Presidential party motored from Amherst Street Elementary
School to Nashua, New Hampshire.
The President was greeted by Dennis Sullivan, Mayor
(D-Nashua, New Hampshire).
The Presidential party viewed the Vargas Circus elephants
in parade.
3:28
3:48
The Presidential party greeted the crowds gathered for their
visit.
3:48
The President returned to his motorcade.
3:48
3:55
The President motored from Nashua, New Hampshire to Sanders
Manufacturing Company. He was accompanied by:
Mr. Wyman
Senator Cotton
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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
SEPTEMBER 11, 1975
WASHINGTON, D.C.
TIME
DAY
3:55 p.m. THURSDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
3:55
4:03
The Presidential party greeted the crowds gathered for their
visit.
4:03
The Presidential party returned to their motorcade.
4:03
4:07
The Presidential party motored from Sanders Manufacturing
Company to Hudson, New Hampshire.
4:07
The Presidential party was greeted by:
John Skork, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
Hudson, New Hampshire
Joseph Jacquet, Selectman, Hudson, New Hampshire
Phyllis, Keeney, Selectman, Hudson, New Hampshire
Louis D'Allesamdro, Counsellor to the Governor of
New Hampshire
The President received a wood carving of the Hudson town
seal.
4:20
The President returned to his motorcade.
4:20
4:42
The President motored from Hudson, New Hampshire to Windham
Center School, Windham, New Hampshire. He was accompanied
by:
Mr. Wyman
Senator Cotton
4:42
4:45
The Presidential party greeted students gathered for their
arrival.
The President was presented with a set of Bicentennial
glasses.
4:45
The President returned to his motorcade.
4:45
5:00
The President motored from the Windham Center School to
Salem, New Hampshire. He was accompanied by:
Mr. Wyman
Sentor Cotton
5:00
5:13
The Presidential party was greeted by:
George Khourey, Chairman of the Board of Selectman,
Salem, New Hampshire
Vesta Roy, Republican organizer, Salem, New Hampshire
The President received a Bicentennial dish from Mr.
Khourey.
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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
SEPTEMBER 11, 1975
WASHINGTON, D.C.
TIME
DAY
5:13 p.m. THURSDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
5:13
The President returned to his motorcade.
5:13
5:40
The President motored from Salem, New Hampshire to Hampstead,
New Hampshire. He was accompanied by:
Mr. Wyman
Senator Cotton
5:40
The Presidential party was greeted by:
Laurence Cordwall, Selectman, Hampstead, New
Hampshire
Charles Lindquist, Selectman, Hampstead, New
Hampshire
Dean Howard, Selectman, Hampstead, New Hampshire
The President received a silver coin and a Paul Revere
bowl commemorating the 225 the Anniversary of Hampstead,
New Hampshire.
5:40
The Presidential party returned to their motorcade.
5:40
6:15
The Presidential party motored from Hampstead, New Hampshire
to Daniel J. Bakie Elementary School, Kingston, New
Hampshire.
The Presidential party was greeted by:
Billy L. Gates, Selectman, Kingston, New Hampshire
Michael R. Priore, Selectman, Kingston, New Hampshire
Charles F. Hannogan, Selectman, Kingston, New
Hampshire
6:30
The Presidential party returned to their motorcade.
6:30
6:50
The Presidential party motored from Kingston, New Hampshire
to Exeter Town Square.
The Presidential party was greeted by Chairman of the Board
of Selectmen for Exeter, New Hampshire Sherman Chester.
The President received a pewter mug from Mr. Chester.
The President greeted the crowds gathered for his visit.
7:00
The President returned to his motorcade.
7:05
8:05
The President motored from Exeter Town Square to Portsmouth
Town Square. He was accompanied by:
Mr. Wyman
Senator Cotton
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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
SEPTEMBER 11, 1975
WASHINGTON, D.C.
TIME
DAY
8:05 p.m. THURSDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
8:05
8:30
The Presidential party greeted the crowds gathered for their
arrival.
8:30
The Presidential party returned to their motorcade.
8:30
8:48
The Presidential party motored from Portsmouth to Pease
AFB.
The Presidential party was greeted by:
Col. Kenneth Crooks, Deputy Wing Commander, of the
509th Air Wing, USAF
Mrs. Kenneth Crooks
8:58
The President bade farewell to:
Governor Thomson
Mr. and Mrs. Wyman
The President boarded the "Spirit of '76."
9:01
10:14
The President flew by the "Spirit of '76" from Pease AFB,
New Hampshire to Andrews AFB, Maryland. For a list of
passengers, see APPENDIX "E."
10:14
10:21
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."
10:25
The President returned to the second floor Residence.
10:40
The President went to the swimming pool.
10:50
The President returned to the second floor Residence.
SY/EJ 10/13/75
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APPENDIX "A"
HELICOPTER PASSENGER MANIFEST
September 11, 1975
FROM:
SOUTH GROUNDS, THE WHITE HOUSE
TO:
ANDREWS AFB, MARYLAND
The President
Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor
Donald H. Rumsfeld, Assistant
William I. Greener, Deputy Press Secretary
Terrence O'Donnell, Aide
Byron M. Cavaney, Director of the Presidential Advance Office
David H. Kennerly, Photographer
Rear Adm. William M. Lukash, Physician
William L. Gulley, Executive Assistant to the Military Assistant
Capt. Walter Domina, Marine Corps - Aide
FROM: ANDREWS AFB, MARYLAND
TO:
SOUTH GROUNDS, THE WHITE HOUSE
The President
Mr. Hartmann
Mr. Rumsfeld
Mr. Greener
Mr. O'Donnell
Mr. Cavaney
Mr. Kennerly
Rear Adm. Lukash
Mr. Gulley
Capt. Domina
APPENDIX "B"
PASSENGER MANIFEST
AIR FORCE ONE 27000
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
MISSION 1162
Andrews AFB, Washington DC to Keene, NH
11 Sep 1975
Dep: 8:17am
Arr: 9:27am
1+10
452SM
1.
THE PRESIDENT
2.
Senator Norris Cotton (R-New Hampshire)
3.
Representative James C. Cleveland (R-New Hampshire)
4.
Mr. Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor
5.
Mr. Donald Rumsfeld, Assistant
6.
Mr. Terrence O'Donnell, Aide
7.
Mr. William T. Greener, Jr. , Deputy Press Secretary
8.
Mr. Byron M. Cavaney, Jr., Director of the Presidential Advance Office
9.
RADM William M. Lukash, Physician
10.
Mr. Warren L. Gulley, Executive Assistant to the Military Assistant
11.
Mr. David H. Kennerly, Photographer
12.
Captain Lee Domina, Marine Corps Aide
13.
MSG Herbert G. Oldenburg, baggage handler
14.
SMS Lowell H. Ray, stenographer
15.
MSCS Arturo Bautista, valet
16.
Mr. E. Luzania
17.
Mr. J. Merchant
18.
Mr. A. Williams
19.
Mr. L. Buendorf
USSS
20.
Mr. F. Wilson
21.
Mr. J. Williams
22.
Mr. J. Salter
23.
Mr. W. Johnson
24.
Mr. E. Zahren
25.
Mr. Frank Cormier
AP
26.
Ms. Helen Thomas
UPI
27.
Mr. Charles Bennett
AP Photo
28.
Mr. Ron Bennett
UPI Photo
29.
Mr. Jeff Weinstock
NBC Camera
30.
Mr. Frank Marciante
NBC Camera
31.
Mr. Forrest Boyd
Mutual
32.
Mr. Larry 'Rourke
Philadelphia Bulletin
33.
Mr. John Mashek
USN&WR
34.
Mr. Aldo Artentieri
NBC
35.
Mr. William Petras
NBC
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
APPENDIX "C"
Attendance not confirmed.
WELCOMING COMMITTEE, KEENE, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Dillant-Hopkins Airport
September 11, 1975
Louis C. Wyman, U.S. Senatorial Candidate (R-New Hampshire)
Mrs. Louis C. Wyman
James Maisello, Mayor (R-Kenne, New Hampshire)
Mrs. James Maisello
George Roberts, State Representative (R-New Hampshire); Speaker of the
House of Representatives
Marshall A. French, State Representative (R-New Hampshire); House
Majority Leader
Alf E. Jacobson, State Senator (R-NEw Hampshire); 'President of the
Senate
Robert P. Bass, Jr., Republican National Committeeman for New Hampshire
Victoria Zachos, Republican National Committeewoman for New Hampshire
Bernard Streeter, Counsellor to the Governor of New Hampshire
Peter L. Cheney, City Manager, Keene, New Hampshire
Michael D. Keller, Professor of History, Keene State College, Keene, New Hampshire
Robert Caldwell, Chairman of the Planning Board, Keene, New Hampshire
Charles Puksta, Mayor of Claremont, New Hampshire
George Rossiter, Financial Planning Chairman for Keene, New Hampshire
David Perry, Senior Selectman for Swanzy, New Hampshire
E.H. Close, Chairman of the Keene City Delegation
Col. Walter E. Domina, USMC, Ret., father of Capt. Walter E. Domina, Marine CorpsAide
Frank Domina, grandfather of Capt. Domina
Mrs. Frank Domina , grandmother of Capt. Domina
APPENDIX "D"
Attendance not confirmed
WELCOMING COMMITTEE, PETERSBOROUGH TOWN CENTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Petersborough, New Hampshire
September 11, 1975
Chester Page, Republican Chairman for Petersborough, New Hampshire
Jim Simonds, Selectman for Petersborough, New Hampshire
Walter Peterson, former Governor (R-New Hampshire)
Bernard Cotten, Event Chairman for the President's visit to Petersborough,
New Hampshire
John B. Morgan, State Representative (R-Petersborough, New Hampshire)
Fred E. Murray, State Representative (R-Manchester, New Hampshire)
John B. Corser, Jr., State Representative (R-Hancock, New Hampshire)
Howard S. Humphrey, Sr., State Representative (R-Antrim, New Hampshire)
Joseph M. Eaton, State Representative (R-Hillsborough, New Hampshire)
Richard Withington, State Representative (R-Hillsborough, New Hampshire)
Asford Peters, Selectman, Petersborough, New Hampshire
Mark Wheeler, State Representative?
Ed Lobachi, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire Republican Chairman
APPENDIX "E"
PASSENGER MANIFEST
AIR FORCE ONE 27000
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
MISSION 1162
Pease AFB, NH to Andrews AFB, Washington DC
11 Sep 1975
Dep: 9:02pm
Arr: 10:07pm
1+05
445SM
1.
THE PRESIDENT
2.
Senator Norris Cotton (R-New Hampshire)
3.
Mr. Robert T. Hartmann. Counsellor
4.
Mr. Donald Rumsfeld, Assistant
5.
Mr. Terrence O'Donnell, Aide
6.
Mr. William T. Greener, Jr. , Deputy Press Secretary
7.
Mr. Byron M. Cavaney, Jr., Director of the Presidential Advance Office
8.
RADM William M. Lukash, Physician
9.
Mr. Warren L. Gulley , Executive Assistant to the Military Assistant
10.
Mr. David H. Kennerly, Photographer
11.
Captain Lee Domina, Marine Corps Aide
12.
B/GEN Lawrence Adams, Commanding Officer, White House Communications Agency
13.
MSG Herbert G. Oldenburg, baggage handler
14.
SMS Lowell H. Ray , stenographer
15.
MSCS Arturo Bautista, valet
16.
Mr. E. Luzania
17.
Mr. J. Merchant
18.
Mr. A. Williams
19.
Mr. L. Buendorf
USSS
20.
Mr. F. Wilson
21.
Mr. J. Williams
22.
Mr. J. Slater
23.
Mr. W. Johnson
24.
Mr. E. Zahren
25.
Mr. Frank Cormier
AP
26.
Ms. Helen Thomas
UPI
27.
Mr. Charles Bennett
AP Photo
28.
Mr. Ron Bennett
UPI Photo
29.
Mr. Jeff Weinstock
NBC Camera
30.
Mr. Frank Marciante
NBC Camera
31.
Mr. Roger Gittines
UPI Audio
32.
Mr. Tom DeFrank
Newsweek
33.
Mr. Carroll Kilpatrick
Washington Post
34.
Mr. Aldo Artentieri
NBC
35.
Mr. William Petras
NBC
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY