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Scanned from the President's Daily Diary Collection (Box 78A) 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
NOVEMBER 29, 1975
WASHINGTON, D.C.
TIME
DAY
6:19 a.m. SATURDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
6:19
6:20
P
The President talked with someone in the White House Usher's
office.
7:05
The President had breakfast.
7:30
The President went to the Oval Office.
7:53
The President went to the Diplomatic Reception Room.
7:57
8:01
The President met with:
The First Lady
Susan Ford
Barbara Manfuso, friend of Susan Ford
Ellison Gollubin, friend of Susan Ford
Reagan Gollubin, friend of Susan Ford
8:01
8:10
The President, the First Lady, and Susan Ford flew by
helicopter from the South Grounds of the White House
to Andrews AFB, Maryland. For a list of passengers,
see APPENDIX "A."
8:10
8:20
The Presidential party participated in a departure ceremony
on the occasion of their visit to the Pacific Basin.
Members of the press
8:10
The President was greeted by:
Guillermo Sevilla-Sacasa, Ambassador from
Nicaragua to the U.S. and Dean of the
Diplomatic Corps
Hans Hsu, Deputy Chief of the People's Republic of
China (PRC) Liaison Office, Washington, D.C.
Zahar Arifin, Minister, Embassy of the Republic of
Indonesia, Washington, D.C.
Mario C. Belisario, Minister, Embassy of the
Philippines, Washington, D.C.
Henry J. Catto, Jr., Chief of Protocol
Members of the press
The President addressed the crowd gathered for his departure.
8:20
The President, the First Lady, and Susan Ford boarded the
"Spirit of '76."
Page 1 of 5 Page(s).
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
THE WHITE HOUSE
NOVEMBER 29, 1975
WASHINGTON, D.C.
TIME
DAY
8:20 a.m. SATURDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
EST
PST
8:20
10:45
The Presidential party flew by the "Spirit of '76" from
Andrews AFB to Eielson AFB, Fairbanks, Alaska. For
a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "B."
(Actual flying time: 7 hours, 25 minutes)
The President and the First Lady were greeted by a delega-
tion of state and local officials. For a list of attend-
ees, see APPENDIX "C."
10:48
The President and the First Lady went to the speaker's plat-
form. They were escorted by Col. Philip R. Shepherd,
Base Commander, Eielson AFB.
The President was introduced by Senator Ted Stevens
(R-Alaska).
10:48
11:05
The President addressed the crowd gathered for his arrival.
Members of the press
11:11
The President and the First Lady, escorted by Col. Shepherd,
went to the First Lady's motorcade.
11:20
The President bade farewell to the First Lady.
11:25
The President went to the changing room.
The President changed into arctic weather gear.
11:45
The President went to his motorcade. He was accompanied by
Edward Patton, President of Alyeska Pipeline Service
Company.
11:50
12:25
The President and Mr. Patton motored from Eielson AFB to
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company Pump Station #8.
11:52
Enroute, the President stopped to view a display of arctic
construction techniques and side boom caterpillars.
12:03
Enroute, the President stopped to view a display of pipeline
welding and x-ray quality control equipment.
12:25
The President arrived at Pump Station #8.
Page 2 of 5 Page(s).
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
THE WHITE HOUSE
NOVEMBER 29, 1975
WASHINGTON, D.C.
TIME
DAY
12:25 p.m. SATURDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
12:25
The President was greeted by:
Ken Anderson, Senior Project Manager, Alyeska
Pipeline Service Company
Rodney Higgins, Manager, Pump Station Division,
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
Joe Bowers, Construction Representative for Alyeska
Pipeline Service Company
William Shuffler, Construction Supervisor, Alyeska
Pipeline Service Company
John Branch, Pump Station and Building Project
Manager, Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
12:35
12:45
The Presidential party, escorted by Mr. Shuffler, toured the
pump house.
12:50
1:15
The Presidential party toured the equipment maintenance
shack.
1:20
1:30
The Presidential party toured the gang mess hall.
1:35
The President returned to his motorcade.
1:35
1:42
The President and Mr. Patton motored from Alyeska Pipeline
Service Company Pump Station #8 to Eielson AFB.
?
The President returned to the changing room.
?
The President removed the arctic weather gear.
1:43
The President, escorted by Col. Shepherd, returned to the
"Spirit of '76."
The President, the First Lady, and Susan Ford boarded the
"Spirit of '76."
1:49
2:34
The Presidential party flew by the "Spirit of '76" from
Eielson AFB to Elmendorf AFB, Anchorage, Alaska. For
a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "D."
2:34
The Presidential party was greeted by:
Gen. James Boatner, Commander, 172nd Infantry
Brigade, Elmendorf AFB
Mrs. James Boatner
Col. Harry Goodall, Vice Commander, Alaskan Air
Command
Mrs. Harry Goodall
continued
Page 3 of 5 Page(s).
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
THE WHITE HOUSE
NOVEMBER 29, 1975
WASHINGTON, D.C.
TIME
DAY
2:34 p.m. SATURDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
continued
Col. Edward L. Tixier, 21st Composite Wing Commander,
Elmendorf AFB
Mrs. Edward L. Tixier
Col. J.D. Dunn, Base Commander, Elmendorf.AF
Mrs. J.D. Dunn
George Sullivan, Mayor (R-Anchorage, Alaska)
Mrs. George Sullivan
2:44
The President, the First Lady, and Susan Ford went to their
motorcade.
2:44
2:54
The Presidential party motored from Elmendorf AFB to the
Westward Hotel, 3rd Avenue and E Street.
2:54
The Presidential party was greeted by:
David Paulon, General Manager, Anchorage Westward
Hotel
Mrs. David Paulon
2:59
The President and the First Lady, escorted by Mr. and Mrs.
Paulon, went to their suite.
6:35
6:45
The President met with former Governor Walter J. Hickel
(R-Alaska).
6:47
The President and Mr. Hickle went to the Turnagain Room.
6:47
7:15
The President met with Alaskan Republican leaders. For a
list of attendees, see APPENDIX "E."
7:20
The President returned to his suite.
7:30
7:31
The President and the First Lady met with Senator and Mrs.
Stevens.
7:31
The Presidential party went to the Grand Ballroom.
7:35
8:20
The President and the First Lady attended a birthday party
in honor of Senator Stevens. For a partial list of
attendees, see APPENDIX "F."
Members of the press
8:00
The President and the First Lady went to the platform.
Page 4 of 5 Page(s).
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
THE WHITE HOUSE
NOVEMBER 29, 1975
WASHINGTON, D.C.
TIME
DAY
8:00 p.m. SATURDAY
PHONE
TIME
P= P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
The President was introduced by Senator Stevens.
8:07
8:17
The President addressed approximately 750 guests attending
the birthday party.
8:20
The President and the First Lady returned to their suite.
The President and the First Lady were overnight guests at
the Westward Hotel, Anchorage, Alaska.
12/31/75
Page 5 of 5 Page(s).
APPENDIX "A"
HELICOPTER PASSENGER MANIFEST
November 29, 1975
FROM:
South Grounds, The White House
TO:
Andrews AFB, Maryland
The President
The First Lady
Susan Ford
Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State
Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor
Richard B. Cheney, Assistant
Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary
Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, Assistant for National Security Affairs
Rear Adm. William M. Lukash, Physician
Capt. Walter L. Domina, Marine Corps Aide
APPENDIX "B"
PASSENGER MANIFEST
AIR FORCE ONE 27000
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
MISSION 1504
Andrews AFB, Washington DC to Eielson AFB, AK
29 Nov 1975
Dep: 8:20am
Arr: 10:35am
7+15
3550SM
1.
THE PRESIDENT
2.
Mrs. Ford
3.
Miss Susan Ford
4.
Secretary Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State
5.
Senator Mike Gravel (D-Alaska)
6.
Representative Donald E. Young (R-Alaska)
7.
Mr. Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor
8.
Mr. Frank Zarb, Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration (FEA)
9.
Mr. James T. Lynn, Director of the Office of Management and Budget and
10.
Mrs. James T. Lynn
Assistant for Management and Budget
11.
Mr. Richard B. Cheney, Assistant
12.
Mr. Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary
13.
LtGen Brent Scowcroft, Assistant for National Security Affairs
14.
Mr. Joseph Sisco, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs
15.
Mr. Terrence J. O'Donnell, Aide
16.
Mr. Byron M. Cavaney, Director of the Presidential Advance Office
17.
Mr. Alvin P. Adams Special Assistant to the Secretary of State
18.
Mr. David H. Kennerly, Personal Photographer
19.
Admiral William M. Lukash, Physician
20.
Captain Walter L. Domina, Marine Corps-Aide
21.
Mrs. Shiela R. Weidenfeld, Press Secretary to the First Lady
22.
Mrs. Nellie L. Yates, Staff Assistant
23.
Miss Nancy C. Chirdon, Secretary to the First Lady
24.
Miss Nancy L. Meinking, Secretary to Secretary Kissinger
25.
MSG Herbert G. Oldenburg, baggage handler
26.
MSG M. A. Collins, stenographer
27.
PHC John J. Kelly, Navy photographer
28.
Mr. P. Rundle
29.
Mr. R. Keiser
30.
Mr. E. Luzania
31.
Mr. W. Hartwig
32.
Mr. T. Pabst
USSS
33.
Mr. A. Williams
34.
Mr. R. Cheadle
35.
Mr. P. Donald
36.
Mr. L. Buendorf
37.
Mr. J. LeGette
38.
Mr. Frank Cormier
AP
39.
Mr. Richard Growald
UPI
40.
Mr. Charles Harrity
AP Photo
41.
Mr. Frank Cancellare
UPI Photo
42.
Mr. Norm Hill
ABC Crew
43.
Mr. Jim Harvey
ABC Crew
44.
Mr. Russ Ward
NBC Correspondent
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
APPENDIX "C"
Attendance confirmed by
WELCOMMING COMMITTEE
Capt. Domina. All present.
Eielson AFB, Fairbanks, Alaska
November 29, 1975
Governor Jay S. Hammond (R-Alaska)
Mrs. Jay S. Hammond
Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska)
Mrs. Ted Stevens
John Carlson, Mayor (Independent- Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska)
Mrs. John Carlson
Harold Gilliam, Mayor (Independent-Fairbanks, Alaska)
Mrs. Harold Gilliam
Edward L. Patton, President of the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
Mrs. Edward L. Patton
Lt. Gen. James E. Hill, Commander of the Alaska Air Command
Mrs. James E. Hill
R.
Col. Philip Sheperd, Base Commander, Eielson AFB, Fairbanks, Alaska
Mrs. Philip Sheperd
APPENDIX "D"
PASSENGER MANIFEST
AIR FORCE ONE 27000
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
MISSION 1504
Eielson AFB, AK to Elmendorf AFB, AK
29 Nov 1975
Dep: 1:49pm
Arr:
2:31pm
+42
270SM
1.
THE PRESIDENT
2.
Mrs. Ford
3.
Miss Susan Ford
4.
Secretary Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State
5.
Governor Jay Hammond (R-Alaska)
6.
Mrs. Jay Hammond
7.
Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska)
8.
Mrs. Ted Stevens
9.
Senator Mike Gravel (D-Alaska)
10.
Representative Donald E. Young (R-Alaska)
11.
Mr. Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor
12.
Mr. Frank Zarb, Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration
13.
Mr. James T. Lynn, Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
14.
Mrs. James T. Lynn
and Assistant for Management and Budget
15.
Mr. Richard Cheney , Assistant
16.
Mr. Ronald Nessen, Press Secretary
17.
LtGen Brent Scowcroft, Assistant for National Security Affairs
18.
Mr. Joseph Sisco, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs
19.
Mr. Terrence O'Donnell, Aide
20.
Mr. Red Cavaney, Director of the Presidential Advance Office
21.
Mr. Alvin Adams, Special Assistant to the Secretary of State
22.
Mr. David H. Kennerly, Personal Photographer
23.
Admiral William M. Lukash, Personal Physician
24.
Major Robert E. Barrett, Army Aide
25.
Mr. Frank Ursomarso, Staff Assistant
26.
Mrs. Shiela Weidenfeld, Press Secretary to the First Lady
27.
Mrs. Nell Yates, Staff Assistant
28.
Miss Nancy C. Chirdon, Secretary to the First Lady
29.
Miss Nancy Meinking, Secretary to Secretary Kissinger
30.
MSG Herbert G. Oldenburg, baggage handler
31.
MSgt M. A. Collins, stenographer
32.
PHC John J. Kelly , Navy photographer
33.
Mr. W. Ebert
34.
Mr. R. Keiser
35.
Mr. E. Luzania
36.
Mr. W. Hartwig
USSS
37.
Mr. T. Pabst
38.
Mr. A. Williams
39.
Mr. R. Cheadle
40.
Mr. P. Donald
41.
Mr. L. Buendorf
42.
Mr. J. LeGette
43.
Mr. Frank Cormier
AP
44.
Ms. Helen Thomas
UPI
45.
Mr. Charles Harrity
AP Photo
46.
Mr. Frank Cancellare
UPI Photo
47.
Mr. Jim Adams
CBS Crew
48.
Mr. Steve Nelson
CBS Crew
49.
Mr. Marvin Stone
USN&WR
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
APPENDIX "E"
Attendance not confirmed.
MEETING WITH ALASKAN REPUBLICAN LEADERS
Westward Hotel
Anchorage, Alaska
November 29, 1975
The President
Governor Jay S. Hammond (R-Alaska)
Lowell Thomas, Jr., Lt. Governor (R-Alaska)
Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska)
Congressman Don Young (R-Alaska)
John B. "Jack" Coghill, Chairman of the Republican Party of Alaska
Mrs. John (Edith) Holm, Republican National Committeewoman for Alaska
Eldon R. Ulmer, Republican National Committeeman for Alaska
Mrs. Priscilla "Pat" Loken, Vice Chairman of the Republican Party
of Alaska
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Lomen, Treasurer of the Republican Party of Alaska
Peety Zubach, Assistant Treasurer of the Republican Party of Alaska
Patricia K. "Pat" Morris, Secretary of the Republican Party of Alaska
Marilyn Gay, Assistant Secretary of the Republican Party of Alaska
Paul Tousignant, Finance Chairman of the Republican Party of Alaska
Mike Colletta, State Senator (R-Alaska) and Minority Floor Leader; Co-
Chairman of the President Ford Committee of Alaska
Keith W. Specking, State Representative (R-Alaska) and Minority
Floor Leader; Co-Chairman of the President Ford Committee of Alaska
George Sullivan, Mayor (R-Anchorage, Alaska)
Renee Blahuta, President of the Alaska Federation of Republican Women
Walter J. Hickle, former Republican National Committeeman for Alaska;
former Governor (R-Alaska); former Secretary of the Interior
continued
APPENDIX "E" p. 2
11/29/75
Roger Jenkins, Republican District Chairman, Anchorage, Alaska
O. Dean Settles, Republican District Chairman, Anchorage, Alaska
William Dam, Republican District Chairman, Anchorage, Alaska
Gerald Abramczyk, Republican District Chairman, Anchorage, Alaska
David Sears, Republican District Chairman, Anchorage, Alaska
Gordon Corbett, Republican District Chairman, Anchorage, Alaska
Helen D. Beirne, State Representative (R-Anchorage, Alaska)
Dr. Michael Beirne, physician, Ahchorage, Alaska
H.M. "Mike" Hershberger, State Representative (R-Anchorage, Alaska)
Richard K. "Rick" Urion, State Representative (R-Anchorage, Alaska)
Joseph L. "Joe" Orsini, State Senator (R-Anchorage, Alaska)
W.E. "Brad" Bradley, State Senator (R-Anchorage, Alaska)
Richard B. Cheney, Assistant
Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor
Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary
APPENDIX "F"
Attendance not confirmed.
BIRTHDAY PARTY IN HONOR OF SENATOR TED STEVENS (R-ALASKA)
Westward Hotel, Anchorage, Alaska
November 29, 1975
Partial Guest List
George Sullivan, Mayor (Independent-Anchorage, Alaska)
Mrs. George Sullivan
Elmer Rasmuson, retired Chairman of the Board of the National Bank of
Alaska and Member of the North Pacific Fisheries Commission
Mrs. Elmer (Mary Louise) Rasmuson
Governor Jay S. Hammond (R-Alaska)
Lee McAnerney, Commissioner, Department of Community and Legal Affairs,
Anchorage, Alaska
Carl Brady, President of Era Helicopters, Alaska
Mrs. Carl (Carol) Brady
Robert Palmer, Chairman of the Board of Rowan Drilling, Houston, Texas
Mrs. Robert (Becky) Palmer
Roger Riddell, Director of the Federal Housing Administration-Anchorage
Mrs. Roger (Lois) Riddell
Bert Hall, Alaska Liaison Officer for the Department of Health, Education,
and Welfare-Alaska
Mrs. Bert (Helen) Hall
Wally Kubley, Program Representative, Office of the Secretary of Agriculture,
Anchorage, Alaska
G. Kent Edwards, U.S. Attorney for Alaska
Mrs. G. Kent (Pat) Edwards
Frank Cox, District Director for the Small Business Administration in Alaska
Mrs. Frank (Esther) Cox, principal of an Alaska Junior High School
Fred Chiei, Head of the Federal Energy Administration (FEA) Office, Anchorage,
Alaska
Mrs. Fred Chiei (Marge)
continued
APPENDIX "F" p. 2
11/29/75
Ev Buness, Field Office Director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture,
Anchorage, Alaska
Mrs. Ev (Hattie) Buness
Sam Kito, President of the Alaska Federation of Natives
Robert Olson, United States Marshal for Alaska
Mrs. Bob (Judy) Olson
Robert Reeve, Reve Aleutian Airways and member of the
National Aviation Hall of Fame
Mrs. Robert (Tillie) Reeve
Walter J. Hickel, former Governor (R-Alaska)
Mrs. Walter J. (Erma Lee) Hickel
Robert Atwood, owner of the Anchorage Daily Times
Mrs. Robert Atwood (Evangeline)
Helen Bierne, State Legislator (R-Alaska)
Jesse Carr, head of Teamsters Local 959, Anchorage, Alaska
Mrs. Jesse Car
Chuck Champion, state coordiantor for the Trans Alaska Pipeline
Mrs. Chuck Champion
Gen. Nick Necrason, Adjutant General for Alaska
Mrs. Nick Necrason
C. J. Occhipinti, Superior Court Judge.
Mrs. C. J. Occhipinti
Robert Opinsky, U.S. Postmaster, Alaska
Mrs. Robert (Edie) Opinsky, Chairman of the Ted Stevens Birthday Party
Langhorne "Tony" Motley, Commissioner of Commerce, Alaska
Andrew Warwick, Commissioner of Administration, Alaska
Mike Colletta, State Senator (R-Alaska)