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Scanned from the President's Daily Diary Collection (Box 82) 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 JUNE 3, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 12:13 a.m. THURSDAY PHONE TIME P=Placed R=Rec'd ACTIVITY In Out 12:13 Following a State Dinner in honor of the King of Spain Juan Carlos I and Queen Sophia, the President and the First Lady escorted King Carlos I and Queen Sophia to the North Portico. The President and the First Lady bade farewell to King Carlos I and Queen Sophia. 12:15 The President and the First Lady went to the Grand Hall. 12:40 The President and the First Lady went to the second floor Residence. 12:50 R The President was telephoned by Secretary of Commerce Elliot L. Richardson. The call was not completed. 1:08 1:16 R The President talked with Secretary Richardson. The President's converstion was amplified to approximately 700 guests attending a President Ford Committee (PFC) Young California VIP Fundraising dinner at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Los Angeles, California. 8:26 The President had breakfast. 8:50 The President went to the doctor's office. 8:55 The President went to the Oval Office. The President met with: 8:55 9:09 John 0. Marsh, Jr., Counsellor 8:55 9:10 Richard B. Cheney, Assistant 8:58 8:59 R The President talked with Senator Mike Mansfield (D-Montana) 9:10 9:15 The President participated in a signing ceremony for S. 2679 establishing a Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe with: Senator Clifford P. Case (R-New Jersey), Congresswoman Millicent Fenwick (R-New Jersey) Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, Assistant for National Security Affairs Max L. Friedersdorf, Assistant for Legislative Affairs 9:22 The President went to the Cabinet Room. GPO: 1974 OL 555-863 Page 1 of 6 Page(s). THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE JUNE 3, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 9:22 a.m. THURSDAY PHONE TIME P=Placed R=Rec'd ACTIVITY In Out 9:22 10:18 The President participated in a meeting to discuss unemploy- ment and tax legislation with members of the Executive Committee of the Economic Policy Board. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "A." Members of the press, in/out 10:18 The President returned to the Oval Office. 10:35 11:05 The President met with: Mr. Marsh Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor Mr. Cheney Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary John G. Carlson, Deputy Press Secretary David R. Gergen, Special Counsel Alan Greenspan, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) Royston C. Hughes, Deputy Chairman for Administra- tion, PFC 10:49 10:53 P The President talked with Julijs Riekstins, factory worker, McInerney Spring and Wire Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan. 11:15 The President went to the press briefing area. ? ? The President made a statement to the press regarding a seven-nation summit conference to be held on June 27- 28, 1976 in the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. 11:17 The President went to the State Dining Room. 11:20 12:00 The President participated in an interview with newspaper executives from Ohio. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "B." Members of the press 12:05 The President returned to the Oval Office. 12:05 12:40 The President met with: Mr. Hartmann Mr. Cheney Robert C. Orben, Special Assistant Milton A. Friedman, Special Assistant David W. Boorstin, Associate Editor Patrick H. Butler, Associate Editor Douglas J. Smith, Staff Assistant GPO: 1974 555-863 Page 2 of 6 Page(s). THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE JUNE 3, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 12:59 p.m. THURSDAY PHONE TIME P=Placed R=Rec'd ACTIVITY In Out 12:59 P The President telephoned Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Arthur F. Burns. The call was not completed. 12:40 1:15 The President participated in an interview with: Frank Cormier, White House correspondent for Associated Press (AP) Walter R. Mears, political reporter for AP Mr. Nessen 2:10 The President returned to the Cabinet Room. 2:10 2:30 The President met with audio coordinator for the PFC Mark Rosenker. The purpose of the meeting was to tape audio messages for the California, New Jersey, and Ohio primaries. 2:30 The President returned to the Oval Office. 2:31 2:35 The President met with Mr. Cheney. 2:40 2:45 The President met with Governor Robert D. Ray (R-Iowa). 2:45 The President and Governor Ray went to the State Dining Room. 2:45 3:55 The President participated in a meeting to discuss General Revenue Sharing legislation with representatives of the New Coalition and bipartisan Congressional leaders. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "c." Members of the press 3:55 The President returned to the Oval Office. 4:15 4:19 The President met with: Governor Ray James M. Cannon III, Executive Director of the Domestic Council and Assistant for Domestic Affairs Mr. Nessen 4:19 The Presidential party went to the North Grounds of the White House. GPO: 1974 ou 555-863 Page 3 of 6 Page(s). THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE JUNE 3, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 4:19 p.m. THURSDAY PHONE TIME P=Placed R=Rec'd ACTIVITY In Out ? 4:27 The President and Governor Ray exchanged remarks. Members of the press 4:27 The President returned to the Oval Office. The President met with: 4:30 4:52 Edward Terrill, Convention States Coordinator, PFC 4:32 4:52 Congressman Gene Taylor (R-Missouri) 4:40 5:20 Mr. Cheney 4:52 5:20 Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense 4:50 R The President was telephoned by former Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) Caspar W. Weinberger. The call was not completed. The President met with: 5:40 6:00 Mr. Cheney 5:40 6:20 Mr. Orben 5:40 6:20 Mr. Friedman 5:40 6:20 Mr. Smith The President met with: 6:25 7:10 Mr. Cheney 6:25 6:35 Mr. Greenspan 6:50 7:00 Mr. Cannon 6:50 7:00 Mr. Friedersdorf 6:50 7:00 Paul J. Meyer, Assistant Director of the Domestic Council for General Revenue Sharing 7:08 7:15 P The President talked with Mr. Burns. 7:16 7:25 R The President talked with Mr. Weinberger. 7:30 The President went to the swimming pool. 7:43 The President returned to the doctor's office. 7:45 The President returned to the second floor Residence. 8:25 The President and the First Lady went to the South Grounds of the White House. 8:25 8:32 The President and the First Lady motored from the South Grounds to the Spanish Embassy, 2700 15th Street. GPO 1974 OL- 555-863 Page 4 of 6 Page(s). THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE JUNE 3, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 8:32 p.m. THURSDAY PHONE TIME P=Placed R=Rec'd ACTIVITY In Out 8:32 11:40 The President and the First Lady attended a Reciprocal Dinner hosted in their honor by King Carlos I and Queen Sophia. Members of the press, in/out 11:32 The President and the First Lady were greeted by King Carlos I and Queen Sophia. The Presidential party went to the sitting room. 8:35 The President and the First Lady were greeted by: Nelson A. Rockefeller, Vice President Mrs. Nelson A. Rockefeller Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State Mrs. Henry A. Kissinger Jose Maria de Areilza, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain Jaime Alba, Ambassador of Spain to the U.S. 8:38 8:50 The President and the First Lady, accompanied by King Carlos I and Queen Sophia, received dinner guests. 8:55 The Presidential party went to the Dining Room. For a list of head table guests, see APPENDIX "D." 8:55 9:50 The Presidential party had dinner. 9:50 10:08 The President and King Carlos I exchanged remarks. 10:15 The Presidential party attended a performance of harp and piano. 10:50 The President and the First Lady, accompanied by King Carlos I and Queen Sophia, went tecthe reception area. 10:52 11:37 The Presidential party attended a after-dinner reception. for approximately 300 guests. 11:37 The President and the First Lady, accompanied by King Carlos I and Queen Sophia, returned to their motorcade. The President and the First Lady bade farewell to King Carlos I and Queen Sophia. GPO 1974 OL 555-863 Page 5 of 6 Page(s). THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE JUNE 3, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 11:40 p.m. THURSDAY PHONE TIME P=Placed R=Rec'd ACTIVITY In Out 11:40 11:46 The President and the First Lady motored from the Spanish Embassy to the South Grounds of the White House. 11:49 The President and the First Lady returned to the second floor Residence. SY/EJ 6/16/76 GPO 1974 ou 555-863 Page 6 of 6 Page(s). APPENDIX "A" Attendance confirmed by Roger Porter. All present. MEETING TO DISCUSS UNEMPLOYMENT AND TAX LEGISLATION WITH MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE ECONOMIC POLICY BOARD The Cabinet Room June 3, 1976 The President William E. Simon, Secretary of the Treasury Alan Greenspan, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) William J. Usery, Jr., Secretary of Labor Arthur F. Burns, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Paul H. O'Neill, Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) James M. Cannon III, Executive Director of the Domestic Council and Assistant for Domestic Affairs John O. Marsh, Jr., Counsellor Max L. Friedersdorf, Assistant for Legislative Affairs Roger B. Porter, Executive Secretary of the Economic Policy Board John G. Carlson, Deputy Press Secretary Richard B. Cheney, Assistant James E. Connor, Cabinet Secretary and Staff Secretary Michael Raoul-Duval, Assistant to Mr. Marsh Henry H. Perritt, Jr., Deputy Under Secretary of Labor for Economic Policy Review William M. Goldstein, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Tax Policy INTERVIEW WITH OHIO MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES APPENDIX "B" The State Dining Room indicates confirmed June 3, 1976 by EPS or Carolyn Wimmer. Other attendees not confirmed. Mr. William T. Amos President, Publisher & Executive Editorial Director Sidney News Sidney, Ohio Mrs. Mary E. Behrens Editor Marysville Journal-Tribune Marysville, Ohio Mr. Winfield E. Behrens Publisher Marysville Journal-Tribune Marysville, Ohio Mr. James Blount Editor Hamilton Journal-News Hamilton, Ohio Mr. Vernon Bowling Editor Tipp City Herald Tipp City, Ohio Mr. Bob Boyd Washington Correspondent Akron Beacon Journal Washington, D. C. Mr. Maynard A. Buck, Jr. Editor Harrison News Herald Cadiz, Ohio APPENDIX "B" p. 2 6/3/76 - 2 - Mr. F. Douglas Cajacob Photographer Wapakoneta News Wapakoneta, Ohio Mr. Monroe Courtright Editor Public Opinion Westerville, Ohio Mr. Robert Crater Washington Correspondent Scripps-Howard (Columbus Citizen- Journal) Washington, D. C. Mr. James E. Davis Editor Times-Reporter New Philadelphia, Ohio Mr. Raymond E. Dix President, Publisher & Senior Editor Wooster Record Wooster, Ohio Ms. Angela Dodson Washington Correspondent Gannett (Fremont News-Messenger) Washington, D. C. Mr. H. Luther Emery Editor Massillon Independent Massillon, Ohio APPENDIX "B" P. 3 - 3 - 6/3/76 Mr. Charles W. Flora Washington Correspondent Scripps-Howard (Columbus Citizen- Journal) Washington, D. C. Mr. Walter S. Goshorn President and Editor Galion Inquirer Galion, Ohio Mr. Ken C. Gove Publisher and Editor Shelby Globe Shelby, Ohio Mr. Harry Horvitz Publisher Horvitz Newspapers Valley View, Ohio Mr. Arthur D. Hudnutt President and Editor Elyria Chronicle-Telegram Elyria, Ohio Mr. Bernard Judy Editor Toledo Blade Toledo, Ohio Mr. Elbert W. Lampson Editor Jefferson Gazette Jefferson, Ohio APPENDIX "B" p. 4 6/ 3/76 - 4 - Mr. Richard J. Maloy Washington Correspondent Thomson Newspapers (Lancaster Eagle-Gazette) Washington, D. C. Ms. Ann Williamson Rhyan Troy News Troy, Ohio Mr. William B. Rogers Editor Newark Advocate Newark, Ohio Mr. Arnold S. Rosenfeld Editor Dayton News Dayton, Ohio Mr. Thomas J. Scheiber City Editor Tiffin Advertiser-Tribune Tiffin, Ohio Mr. LaVerne R. Shaull Publisher and General Manager Wapakoneta News Wapakoneta, Ohio Mr. Richard G. Thomas Ohio News Service Washington, D. C. Mr. Thomas Vail President, Publisher and Editor Cleveland Plain Dealer Cleveland, Ohio APPENDIX "B" p. 5 - 5 - 6/3/76 /Mr. Lewis A. Von Bergen UPI Washington, D. C. Ms. Betty Ann Williams AP Washington, D. C. Mr. Steve Wolfrom Editor Fostoria Review-Times Fostoria, Ohio Mr. George Embrey Columbus Dispatch Columbus, Ohio Mr. Dave Kraslow Cox Newspapers Washington, DC Ms. Susan Mathis Mr. Loris C. Troyer Executive Editor Record-Courier Ravenne, Ohio Mr. Warren Wheat Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary Cincinnati Inquirer Margita E. White, Assistant Cincinnati, Ohio Press Secretary Mark Rosenker, audio coordinator, Richard Zimmerman President Ford Committee Washington Bureau Chief (PFC) Cleveland Plain Dealer Mariko Fukuda, PFC volunteer Susan Mathias, PFC APPENDIX "C" Attendance confirmed by Paul Meyer. indicates present. MEETING ON GENERAL REVENUE SHARING The State Dining Room June 3, 1976 The President Congressman Carl Albert (D-Oklahoma), Speaker of the House Congressman Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. (D-Massachusetts), House Majority Leader Congressman John J. McFall (D-California), House Majority Whip Congressman Phillip Burton (D-California), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus Congressman Jack Brooks (D-Texas), Chairman of the House Government Operations Committee Congressman L.H. Fountain (D-North Carolina), Chairman of the House Subcommittee On Intergovernmental Relations and Human Resources Congressman John J. Rhodes (R-Arizona), House Minority Leader Congressman Robert H. Michel (R-Illinois), House Minority Whip Congressman John B. Anderson (R-Illinois), Chairman of the House Republican Conference Congressman Frank Horton (R-New York), Ranking Minority Member of the House Government Operations Committee Congressman John W. Wydler (R-New York) Ranking Minority Member of the House Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Relations and Human Resources Members of the New Coalition Robert D. Ray, Governor (R-Iowa), Chairman of the New Coalition Patrick J. Lucey, Governor (D-Wisconsin) Daniel J. Evans, Governor (R-Washington) Tom Jensen, State Assemblyman (R-Tennessee), House Minority Leader Martin 0. Sabo , State Representative (D-Minnesota), Speaker of the House continued APPENDIX "C" P. 2 6/3/76 John H. Poelker, Mayor (D-Saint Louis, Missouri) Moon Landrieu, Mayor (D-New Orleans, Louisiana) Kenneth A. Gibson, Mayor (I-Newark, New Jersey) Tom Moody, Mayor (R-Columbus, Ohio) William Beech, County Supervisor, Montgomery County, Tennessee Elizabeth Hair, County Supervisor, Mechlenberg County, North Carolina Louis Mills, County Executive, Orange County, New York Stephen Farber, Executive Director of the National Governors' Conference Earl Mackey, Executive Director of the National Conference of State Legislatures Alan Beals, Executive Vice President of the National League of Cities John Gunther, Executive Director of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Ralph K. Tabor, Director of Federal Relations, National Association of Counties Administration Nelson A. Rockefeller, Vice President John O. Marsh, Jr., Counsellor Max L. Friedersdorf, Assistant for Legislative Affairs James M. Cannon III, Executive Director of the Domestic Council and Assistant for Domestic Affairs Paul H. O'Neill, Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Paul J. Myer, Assistant Director of the Domestic Council for General Revenue Sharing Charles Leppert, Jr., Deputy Assistant for Domestic Affairs Thomas G. Loeffler, Special Assistant for Legislative Affairs J. Patrick Rowland, Special Assistant for Legislative Affairs continued APPENDIX "C" p. 3 6/3/76 Stephen P. McConahey, Special Assistant for Intergovernmental Affairs Patrick J. Delaney, Associate Director of the Domestic Council for Intergovernmental Relations V/Raymond P. Shafer, Counsellor to the Vice President John G. Veneman, Counsellor to the Vice President Edward C. Schmults, Deputy Counsel Richard R. Albrecht, General Counsel, Department of the Treasury Harold F. Eberle, Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of the Treasury APPENDIX "D" Attendance not confirmed. SPANISH RECIPROCOL DINNER HOSTED BY KING CARLOS I AND QUEEN SOPHIA The Embassy of Spain June 3, 1976 The President The First Lady King Carlos I, King of Spain Queen Sophia Jose Maria de Areilza, Count of Motrico, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain Mrs. Jose Maria de Areilza, Countess of Motrico Nelson A. Rockefeller, Vice President Mrs. Nelson A. Rockefeller Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State Mrs. Henry A. Kissinger Warren Burger, Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Mrs. Warren Burger Nicolas Cotoner y Cotoner, Marquis of Mondejar, General and Head of His Majesty's staff Mrs. Nicolas Cotoner y Cotoner, Marchioness of Mondejar Carla A. Hills, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense Mrs. Donald H. Rumsfeld Sevilla Secasa , Ambassador of Nicaragua to the U.S., Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Washington, D.C. Mrs. Sevilla Sacasa, Commander Jose Juste Marzo, Aide de Camp to His Majesty, King Carlos I