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President Gerald R. Ford's Daily Diary, November 29, 1975

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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)

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    "ocrText": "Scanned from the President's Daily Diary Collection (Box 78A) at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nTHE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD\nPLACE DAY BEGAN\nDATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nNOVEMBER 29, 1975\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\nTIME\nDAY\n6:19 a.m. SATURDAY\nPHONE\nTIME\nP=Placed\nR=Rec'd\nACTIVITY\nIn\nOut\n6:19\n6:20\nP\nThe President talked with someone in the White House Usher's\noffice.\n7:05\nThe President had breakfast.\n7:30\nThe President went to the Oval Office.\n7:53\nThe President went to the Diplomatic Reception Room.\n7:57\n8:01\nThe President met with:\nThe First Lady\nSusan Ford\nBarbara Manfuso, friend of Susan Ford\nEllison Gollubin, friend of Susan Ford\nReagan Gollubin, friend of Susan Ford\n8:01\n8:10\nThe President, the First Lady, and Susan Ford flew by\nhelicopter from the South Grounds of the White House\nto Andrews AFB, Maryland. For a list of passengers,\nsee APPENDIX \"A.\"\n8:10\n8:20\nThe Presidential party participated in a departure ceremony\non the occasion of their visit to the Pacific Basin.\nMembers of the press\n8:10\nThe President was greeted by:\nGuillermo Sevilla-Sacasa, Ambassador from\nNicaragua to the U.S. and Dean of the\nDiplomatic Corps\nHans Hsu, Deputy Chief of the People's Republic of\nChina (PRC) Liaison Office, Washington, D.C.\nZahar Arifin, Minister, Embassy of the Republic of\nIndonesia, Washington, D.C.\nMario C. Belisario, Minister, Embassy of the\nPhilippines, Washington, D.C.\nHenry J. Catto, Jr., Chief of Protocol\nMembers of the press\nThe President addressed the crowd gathered for his departure.\n8:20\nThe President, the First Lady, and Susan Ford boarded the\n\"Spirit of '76.\"\nPage 1 of 5 Page(s).\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nTHE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD\nPLACE DAY BEGAN\nDATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nNOVEMBER 29, 1975\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\nTIME\nDAY\n8:20 a.m. SATURDAY\nPHONE\nTIME\nP=Placed\nR=Rec'd\nACTIVITY\nIn\nOut\nEST\nPST\n8:20\n10:45\nThe Presidential party flew by the \"Spirit of '76\" from\nAndrews AFB to Eielson AFB, Fairbanks, Alaska. For\na list of passengers, see APPENDIX \"B.\"\n(Actual flying time: 7 hours, 25 minutes)\nThe President and the First Lady were greeted by a delega-\ntion of state and local officials. For a list of attend-\nees, see APPENDIX \"C.\"\n10:48\nThe President and the First Lady went to the speaker's plat-\nform. They were escorted by Col. Philip R. Shepherd,\nBase Commander, Eielson AFB.\nThe President was introduced by Senator Ted Stevens\n(R-Alaska).\n10:48\n11:05\nThe President addressed the crowd gathered for his arrival.\nMembers of the press\n11:11\nThe President and the First Lady, escorted by Col. Shepherd,\nwent to the First Lady's motorcade.\n11:20\nThe President bade farewell to the First Lady.\n11:25\nThe President went to the changing room.\nThe President changed into arctic weather gear.\n11:45\nThe President went to his motorcade. He was accompanied by\nEdward Patton, President of Alyeska Pipeline Service\nCompany.\n11:50\n12:25\nThe President and Mr. Patton motored from Eielson AFB to\nAlyeska Pipeline Service Company Pump Station #8.\n11:52\nEnroute, the President stopped to view a display of arctic\nconstruction techniques and side boom caterpillars.\n12:03\nEnroute, the President stopped to view a display of pipeline\nwelding and x-ray quality control equipment.\n12:25\nThe President arrived at Pump Station #8.\nPage 2 of 5 Page(s).\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nTHE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD\nPLACE DAY BEGAN\nDATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nNOVEMBER 29, 1975\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\nTIME\nDAY\n12:25 p.m. SATURDAY\nPHONE\nTIME\nP=Placed\nR=Rec'd\nACTIVITY\nIn\nOut\n12:25\nThe President was greeted by:\nKen Anderson, Senior Project Manager, Alyeska\nPipeline Service Company\nRodney Higgins, Manager, Pump Station Division,\nAlyeska Pipeline Service Company\nJoe Bowers, Construction Representative for Alyeska\nPipeline Service Company\nWilliam Shuffler, Construction Supervisor, Alyeska\nPipeline Service Company\nJohn Branch, Pump Station and Building Project\nManager, Alyeska Pipeline Service Company\n12:35\n12:45\nThe Presidential party, escorted by Mr. Shuffler, toured the\npump house.\n12:50\n1:15\nThe Presidential party toured the equipment maintenance\nshack.\n1:20\n1:30\nThe Presidential party toured the gang mess hall.\n1:35\nThe President returned to his motorcade.\n1:35\n1:42\nThe President and Mr. Patton motored from Alyeska Pipeline\nService Company Pump Station #8 to Eielson AFB.\n?\nThe President returned to the changing room.\n?\nThe President removed the arctic weather gear.\n1:43\nThe President, escorted by Col. Shepherd, returned to the\n\"Spirit of '76.\"\nThe President, the First Lady, and Susan Ford boarded the\n\"Spirit of '76.\"\n1:49\n2:34\nThe Presidential party flew by the \"Spirit of '76\" from\nEielson AFB to Elmendorf AFB, Anchorage, Alaska. For\na list of passengers, see APPENDIX \"D.\"\n2:34\nThe Presidential party was greeted by:\nGen. James Boatner, Commander, 172nd Infantry\nBrigade, Elmendorf AFB\nMrs. James Boatner\nCol. Harry Goodall, Vice Commander, Alaskan Air\nCommand\nMrs. Harry Goodall\ncontinued\nPage 3 of 5 Page(s).\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nTHE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD\nPLACE DAY BEGAN\nDATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nNOVEMBER 29, 1975\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\nTIME\nDAY\n2:34 p.m. SATURDAY\nPHONE\nTIME\nP=Placed\nR=Rec'd\nACTIVITY\nIn\nOut\ncontinued\nCol. Edward L. Tixier, 21st Composite Wing Commander,\nElmendorf AFB\nMrs. Edward L. Tixier\nCol. J.D. Dunn, Base Commander, Elmendorf.AF\nMrs. J.D. Dunn\nGeorge Sullivan, Mayor (R-Anchorage, Alaska)\nMrs. George Sullivan\n2:44\nThe President, the First Lady, and Susan Ford went to their\nmotorcade.\n2:44\n2:54\nThe Presidential party motored from Elmendorf AFB to the\nWestward Hotel, 3rd Avenue and E Street.\n2:54\nThe Presidential party was greeted by:\nDavid Paulon, General Manager, Anchorage Westward\nHotel\nMrs. David Paulon\n2:59\nThe President and the First Lady, escorted by Mr. and Mrs.\nPaulon, went to their suite.\n6:35\n6:45\nThe President met with former Governor Walter J. Hickel\n(R-Alaska).\n6:47\nThe President and Mr. Hickle went to the Turnagain Room.\n6:47\n7:15\nThe President met with Alaskan Republican leaders. For a\nlist of attendees, see APPENDIX \"E.\"\n7:20\nThe President returned to his suite.\n7:30\n7:31\nThe President and the First Lady met with Senator and Mrs.\nStevens.\n7:31\nThe Presidential party went to the Grand Ballroom.\n7:35\n8:20\nThe President and the First Lady attended a birthday party\nin honor of Senator Stevens. For a partial list of\nattendees, see APPENDIX \"F.\"\nMembers of the press\n8:00\nThe President and the First Lady went to the platform.\nPage 4 of 5 Page(s).\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nTHE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD\nPLACE DAY BEGAN\nDATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)\nTHE WHITE HOUSE\nNOVEMBER 29, 1975\nWASHINGTON, D.C.\nTIME\nDAY\n8:00 p.m. SATURDAY\nPHONE\nTIME\nP= P=Placed\nR=Rec'd\nACTIVITY\nIn\nOut\nThe President was introduced by Senator Stevens.\n8:07\n8:17\nThe President addressed approximately 750 guests attending\nthe birthday party.\n8:20\nThe President and the First Lady returned to their suite.\nThe President and the First Lady were overnight guests at\nthe Westward Hotel, Anchorage, Alaska.\n12/31/75\nPage 5 of 5 Page(s).\nAPPENDIX \"A\"\nHELICOPTER PASSENGER MANIFEST\nNovember 29, 1975\nFROM:\nSouth Grounds, The White House\nTO:\nAndrews AFB, Maryland\nThe President\nThe First Lady\nSusan Ford\nHenry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State\nRobert T. Hartmann, Counsellor\nRichard B. Cheney, Assistant\nRonald H. Nessen, Press Secretary\nLt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, Assistant for National Security Affairs\nRear Adm. William M. Lukash, Physician\nCapt. Walter L. Domina, Marine Corps Aide\nAPPENDIX \"B\"\nPASSENGER MANIFEST\nAIR FORCE ONE 27000\nFOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY\nMISSION 1504\nAndrews AFB, Washington DC to Eielson AFB, AK\n29 Nov 1975\nDep: 8:20am\nArr: 10:35am\n7+15\n3550SM\n1.\nTHE PRESIDENT\n2.\nMrs. Ford\n3.\nMiss Susan Ford\n4.\nSecretary Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State\n5.\nSenator Mike Gravel (D-Alaska)\n6.\nRepresentative Donald E. Young (R-Alaska)\n7.\nMr. Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor\n8.\nMr. Frank Zarb, Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration (FEA)\n9.\nMr. James T. Lynn, Director of the Office of Management and Budget and\n10.\nMrs. James T. Lynn\nAssistant for Management and Budget\n11.\nMr. Richard B. Cheney, Assistant\n12.\nMr. Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary\n13.\nLtGen Brent Scowcroft, Assistant for National Security Affairs\n14.\nMr. Joseph Sisco, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs\n15.\nMr. Terrence J. O'Donnell, Aide\n16.\nMr. Byron M. Cavaney, Director of the Presidential Advance Office\n17.\nMr. Alvin P. Adams Special Assistant to the Secretary of State\n18.\nMr. David H. Kennerly, Personal Photographer\n19.\nAdmiral William M. Lukash, Physician\n20.\nCaptain Walter L. Domina, Marine Corps-Aide\n21.\nMrs. Shiela R. Weidenfeld, Press Secretary to the First Lady\n22.\nMrs. Nellie L. Yates, Staff Assistant\n23.\nMiss Nancy C. Chirdon, Secretary to the First Lady\n24.\nMiss Nancy L. Meinking, Secretary to Secretary Kissinger\n25.\nMSG Herbert G. Oldenburg, baggage handler\n26.\nMSG M. A. Collins, stenographer\n27.\nPHC John J. Kelly, Navy photographer\n28.\nMr. P. Rundle\n29.\nMr. R. Keiser\n30.\nMr. E. Luzania\n31.\nMr. W. Hartwig\n32.\nMr. T. Pabst\nUSSS\n33.\nMr. A. Williams\n34.\nMr. R. Cheadle\n35.\nMr. P. Donald\n36.\nMr. L. Buendorf\n37.\nMr. J. LeGette\n38.\nMr. Frank Cormier\nAP\n39.\nMr. Richard Growald\nUPI\n40.\nMr. Charles Harrity\nAP Photo\n41.\nMr. Frank Cancellare\nUPI Photo\n42.\nMr. Norm Hill\nABC Crew\n43.\nMr. Jim Harvey\nABC Crew\n44.\nMr. Russ Ward\nNBC Correspondent\nFOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY\nAPPENDIX \"C\"\nAttendance confirmed by\nWELCOMMING COMMITTEE\nCapt. Domina. All present.\nEielson AFB, Fairbanks, Alaska\nNovember 29, 1975\nGovernor Jay S. Hammond (R-Alaska)\nMrs. Jay S. Hammond\nSenator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska)\nMrs. Ted Stevens\nJohn Carlson, Mayor (Independent- Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska)\nMrs. John Carlson\nHarold Gilliam, Mayor (Independent-Fairbanks, Alaska)\nMrs. Harold Gilliam\nEdward L. Patton, President of the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company\nMrs. Edward L. Patton\nLt. Gen. James E. Hill, Commander of the Alaska Air Command\nMrs. James E. Hill\nR.\nCol. Philip Sheperd, Base Commander, Eielson AFB, Fairbanks, Alaska\nMrs. Philip Sheperd\nAPPENDIX \"D\"\nPASSENGER MANIFEST\nAIR FORCE ONE 27000\nFOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY\nMISSION 1504\nEielson AFB, AK to Elmendorf AFB, AK\n29 Nov 1975\nDep: 1:49pm\nArr:\n2:31pm\n+42\n270SM\n1.\nTHE PRESIDENT\n2.\nMrs. Ford\n3.\nMiss Susan Ford\n4.\nSecretary Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State\n5.\nGovernor Jay Hammond (R-Alaska)\n6.\nMrs. Jay Hammond\n7.\nSenator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska)\n8.\nMrs. Ted Stevens\n9.\nSenator Mike Gravel (D-Alaska)\n10.\nRepresentative Donald E. Young (R-Alaska)\n11.\nMr. Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor\n12.\nMr. Frank Zarb, Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration\n13.\nMr. James T. Lynn, Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)\n14.\nMrs. James T. Lynn\nand Assistant for Management and Budget\n15.\nMr. Richard Cheney , Assistant\n16.\nMr. Ronald Nessen, Press Secretary\n17.\nLtGen Brent Scowcroft, Assistant for National Security Affairs\n18.\nMr. Joseph Sisco, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs\n19.\nMr. Terrence O'Donnell, Aide\n20.\nMr. Red Cavaney, Director of the Presidential Advance Office\n21.\nMr. Alvin Adams, Special Assistant to the Secretary of State\n22.\nMr. David H. Kennerly, Personal Photographer\n23.\nAdmiral William M. Lukash, Personal Physician\n24.\nMajor Robert E. Barrett, Army Aide\n25.\nMr. Frank Ursomarso, Staff Assistant\n26.\nMrs. Shiela Weidenfeld, Press Secretary to the First Lady\n27.\nMrs. Nell Yates, Staff Assistant\n28.\nMiss Nancy C. Chirdon, Secretary to the First Lady\n29.\nMiss Nancy Meinking, Secretary to Secretary Kissinger\n30.\nMSG Herbert G. Oldenburg, baggage handler\n31.\nMSgt M. A. Collins, stenographer\n32.\nPHC John J. Kelly , Navy photographer\n33.\nMr. W. Ebert\n34.\nMr. R. Keiser\n35.\nMr. E. Luzania\n36.\nMr. W. Hartwig\nUSSS\n37.\nMr. T. Pabst\n38.\nMr. A. Williams\n39.\nMr. R. Cheadle\n40.\nMr. P. Donald\n41.\nMr. L. Buendorf\n42.\nMr. J. LeGette\n43.\nMr. Frank Cormier\nAP\n44.\nMs. Helen Thomas\nUPI\n45.\nMr. Charles Harrity\nAP Photo\n46.\nMr. Frank Cancellare\nUPI Photo\n47.\nMr. Jim Adams\nCBS Crew\n48.\nMr. Steve Nelson\nCBS Crew\n49.\nMr. Marvin Stone\nUSN&WR\nFOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY\nAPPENDIX \"E\"\nAttendance not confirmed.\nMEETING WITH ALASKAN REPUBLICAN LEADERS\nWestward Hotel\nAnchorage, Alaska\nNovember 29, 1975\nThe President\nGovernor Jay S. Hammond (R-Alaska)\nLowell Thomas, Jr., Lt. Governor (R-Alaska)\nSenator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska)\nCongressman Don Young (R-Alaska)\nJohn B. \"Jack\" Coghill, Chairman of the Republican Party of Alaska\nMrs. John (Edith) Holm, Republican National Committeewoman for Alaska\nEldon R. Ulmer, Republican National Committeeman for Alaska\nMrs. Priscilla \"Pat\" Loken, Vice Chairman of the Republican Party\nof Alaska\nMrs. Mary Elizabeth Lomen, Treasurer of the Republican Party of Alaska\nPeety Zubach, Assistant Treasurer of the Republican Party of Alaska\nPatricia K. \"Pat\" Morris, Secretary of the Republican Party of Alaska\nMarilyn Gay, Assistant Secretary of the Republican Party of Alaska\nPaul Tousignant, Finance Chairman of the Republican Party of Alaska\nMike Colletta, State Senator (R-Alaska) and Minority Floor Leader; Co-\nChairman of the President Ford Committee of Alaska\nKeith W. Specking, State Representative (R-Alaska) and Minority\nFloor Leader; Co-Chairman of the President Ford Committee of Alaska\nGeorge Sullivan, Mayor (R-Anchorage, Alaska)\nRenee Blahuta, President of the Alaska Federation of Republican Women\nWalter J. Hickle, former Republican National Committeeman for Alaska;\nformer Governor (R-Alaska); former Secretary of the Interior\ncontinued\nAPPENDIX \"E\" p. 2\n11/29/75\nRoger Jenkins, Republican District Chairman, Anchorage, Alaska\nO. Dean Settles, Republican District Chairman, Anchorage, Alaska\nWilliam Dam, Republican District Chairman, Anchorage, Alaska\nGerald Abramczyk, Republican District Chairman, Anchorage, Alaska\nDavid Sears, Republican District Chairman, Anchorage, Alaska\nGordon Corbett, Republican District Chairman, Anchorage, Alaska\nHelen D. Beirne, State Representative (R-Anchorage, Alaska)\nDr. Michael Beirne, physician, Ahchorage, Alaska\nH.M. \"Mike\" Hershberger, State Representative (R-Anchorage, Alaska)\nRichard K. \"Rick\" Urion, State Representative (R-Anchorage, Alaska)\nJoseph L. \"Joe\" Orsini, State Senator (R-Anchorage, Alaska)\nW.E. \"Brad\" Bradley, State Senator (R-Anchorage, Alaska)\nRichard B. Cheney, Assistant\nRobert T. Hartmann, Counsellor\nRonald H. Nessen, Press Secretary\nAPPENDIX \"F\"\nAttendance not confirmed.\nBIRTHDAY PARTY IN HONOR OF SENATOR TED STEVENS (R-ALASKA)\nWestward Hotel, Anchorage, Alaska\nNovember 29, 1975\nPartial Guest List\nGeorge Sullivan, Mayor (Independent-Anchorage, Alaska)\nMrs. George Sullivan\nElmer Rasmuson, retired Chairman of the Board of the National Bank of\nAlaska and Member of the North Pacific Fisheries Commission\nMrs. Elmer (Mary Louise) Rasmuson\nGovernor Jay S. Hammond (R-Alaska)\nLee McAnerney, Commissioner, Department of Community and Legal Affairs,\nAnchorage, Alaska\nCarl Brady, President of Era Helicopters, Alaska\nMrs. Carl (Carol) Brady\nRobert Palmer, Chairman of the Board of Rowan Drilling, Houston, Texas\nMrs. Robert (Becky) Palmer\nRoger Riddell, Director of the Federal Housing Administration-Anchorage\nMrs. Roger (Lois) Riddell\nBert Hall, Alaska Liaison Officer for the Department of Health, Education,\nand Welfare-Alaska\nMrs. Bert (Helen) Hall\nWally Kubley, Program Representative, Office of the Secretary of Agriculture,\nAnchorage, Alaska\nG. Kent Edwards, U.S. Attorney for Alaska\nMrs. G. Kent (Pat) Edwards\nFrank Cox, District Director for the Small Business Administration in Alaska\nMrs. Frank (Esther) Cox, principal of an Alaska Junior High School\nFred Chiei, Head of the Federal Energy Administration (FEA) Office, Anchorage,\nAlaska\nMrs. Fred Chiei (Marge)\ncontinued\nAPPENDIX \"F\" p. 2\n11/29/75\nEv Buness, Field Office Director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture,\nAnchorage, Alaska\nMrs. Ev (Hattie) Buness\nSam Kito, President of the Alaska Federation of Natives\nRobert Olson, United States Marshal for Alaska\nMrs. Bob (Judy) Olson\nRobert Reeve, Reve Aleutian Airways and member of the\nNational Aviation Hall of Fame\nMrs. Robert (Tillie) Reeve\nWalter J. Hickel, former Governor (R-Alaska)\nMrs. Walter J. (Erma Lee) Hickel\nRobert Atwood, owner of the Anchorage Daily Times\nMrs. Robert Atwood (Evangeline)\nHelen Bierne, State Legislator (R-Alaska)\nJesse Carr, head of Teamsters Local 959, Anchorage, Alaska\nMrs. Jesse Car\nChuck Champion, state coordiantor for the Trans Alaska Pipeline\nMrs. Chuck Champion\nGen. Nick Necrason, Adjutant General for Alaska\nMrs. Nick Necrason\nC. J. Occhipinti, Superior Court Judge.\nMrs. C. J. Occhipinti\nRobert Opinsky, U.S. Postmaster, Alaska\nMrs. Robert (Edie) Opinsky, Chairman of the Ted Stevens Birthday Party\nLanghorne \"Tony\" Motley, Commissioner of Commerce, Alaska\nAndrew Warwick, Commissioner of Administration, Alaska\nMike Colletta, State Senator (R-Alaska)"
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