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The original documents are located in Box 18, folder "Intergovernmental Affairs (3)" of the
James M. Cannon Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
meetings file
Intugro.
WASHINGTON
June 1, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CANNON
seal
FROM:
STEVE McCONAHEY
SUBJECT:
Reason for Ralph Griffin Meeting
When Governor Ray was here several weeks ago to meet with the
President, we had lunch with him and discussed the current
status of gubernatorial races throughout the country. Mrs.
Smith and Governor Ray indicated that Ralph Griffin would
be the person to discuss this matter with in order to get
the most up-to-date information. You then asked me to set
up such a meeting as soon as possible to meet with Griffin and
discuss this matter.
I recommend that we meet with him prior to the National
Governors' Conference scheduled for the first week of July.
Steve
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GERALD R. LIBRARY FORD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Mr. Cannon:
This has been changed now to
Monday, May 17 from 2:30 to
3:30 (it's still kind of
tentative). V ve put this on
your calendar.
FORD LIBRARY &
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Mr. Cannon:
McConahey's secretary called about a Republican
Governor's Conference -- Ralph Griffin's Briefing
on Republican Gubernatorial Election). To be held
at 310 1st St., S.E., Eisenhower Building, at 2:30
on Monday, May 10.
If you plan to go, McConahey would meet you and go
over with you.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Stew
June 7, 1976
Let's Disiun In
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CANNON
FROM:
STEVE McCONAHEY
sen
SUBJECT:
President's Memorandum
on Intergovernmental Coordination
I am not sure how to interpret the President's question
"wonder if we can undertake this until after Kansas City"?
The point is that we are already undertaking many of the
efforts if not more than are outlined in my memorandum to
you. Therefore, I do not think we can wait until after
Kansas City to begin this effort, particularly since it has
some benefits for the President.
If the President is referring to whether we can hold off our
meeting with him until after Kansas City, I suppose we can.
However, as you well know, these items tend to slip between
the cracks and it may be better to meet with him while an
item is still fresh in his mind. I will defer to your
judgment on what meeting date is most appropriate.
Attachment
GERALD R. LIBRARY FORD
file
Intergovernment
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 11, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CANNON
Kathy Coreoran for:
FROM:
STEVE McCONAHEY
SUBJECT:
Meeting with the President
Intergovernmental Relations
As a follow-up to our discussion about the President's desire
to take up our memorandum after Kansas City, I might suggest
that you recommend the meeting prior to Kansas City because
of the relationship of our efforts to the campaign. As we
discussed yesterday, we can play a very positive role prior
to and after the convention.
FORD & LIBRARY GERALD
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Intergor.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 18, 1976
Dear Stan:
We are extremely appreciative of your
hard work on behalf of the President.
I will take up your suggestions for
organizing the mayors of the nation in
support of the President with Rogers
Morton and others at the President Ford
Committee.
Again, many thanks for your impressive
support and action.
With warm regards,
Sincerely,
Juin James M. Cannon
Assistant to the President
for Domestic Affairs
The Honorable Stanley A. Cmich
Mayor of Canton
City of Canton, Ohio
FORD LIBRARY & CERALD
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
JMC
Pat Delaney says Reagan
and Carter will be at the
NACo Conference either
Monday or Tuesday morning.
Carter is definitely going
to be at USCM; Delaney is
NACO
not sure about Reagan.
He does not know the exact
day Carter will be there.
Pat would like to speak
with you further FORD on this.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 21, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JAMES M. CANNON
FROM:
STEVE McCONAHEY
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SUBJECT:
USCM And NACo Conferences
As you know, the annual meetings of the U. S. Conference
of Mayors (USCM) and the National Association of Counties
(NACo) begin this Saturday and will continue through the
middle of next week. We will provide you tomorrow the
complete list of Federal participants at both conferences.
We are still waiting word regarding Vice Presidential at-
tendance at the meetings. At the moment, the only senior
Administration officials attending are Secretaries
Richardson (USCM), Hills (USCM), and Usery (NACo and USCM).
Because of the timing and importance of these two meetings,
including the possibility that both of the Presidential
challengers will appear, I recommend that in the absence
of Presidential appearances, a senior White House assistant
attend both conferences. More specifically, I strongly re-
commend that you visit the USMC meeting on Saturday evening
and the NACo meeting on Sunday and Monday.
Other White House participation will include Paul Myer at
the NACo meeting (Tuesday and Wednesday), and Pat Delaney
and Ray Hanzlik in Milwaukee (for the entire conference).
My attendance will depend upon my return from Puerto Rico.
The reasons for your attendance are several:
The Republican Mayors plan to caucus on Saturday
evening to discuss the politics of the nomination.
Without your presence, the President will have no
representative at that meeting. Pat and Ray cannot
attend for Hatch Act reasons. Your attendance will
be a clear signal to the GOP Mayors of the President's
desire for their support.
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In terms of NACo, there remain some hard
feelings about the absence of White House
presence at their last annual meeting in
Hawaii. Moreover, they were counting on
the President giving the Keynote address,
and it appears now that only Secretary
Usery will be there. Among the seven
major public interest groups, NACo is giving
the strongest support to the President and I
think it is appropriate for you to be on hand.
The Puerto Rico trip will prevent me from being
on hand during the opening phases of both con-
ferences. Since you and I have name recognition
among the mayors and county officials, one of us
should be available.
If you approve this proposal, I suggest you arrive in
Milwaukee on Saturday in time to attend the GOP Mayors'
caucus. You could then proceed to Salt Lake City on
Sunday morning, attending the remainder of the NACo
sessions that day and Monday morning. You would be able
to return to Washington Monday evening.
Attached, for your information, are Agendas for the NACo
Conference (Tab A) and USCM Conference (Tab B).
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
FORD LIBRARY
Attachments
Tab
A
NACo
Saturday, June 26
Sunday, June 27
Monday, June 28
Tuesday, June 29
Wednesday, June 30
Conference/Credential
Conference/Credential
Conference/Credential
Educational Exhibits
NACo Annual Business
Registration
Registration
Registration
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Meeting
noon-8:30 p.m.
7-8:30 a.m.
8 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m.-adjournment
noon-7 p.m.
Presidential Candidates
Urban Affairs Committee
Educational Exhibits
Forum
Affiliate Meetings
Meeting (all day)
Educational Exhibits
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
8:30-10 a.m.
noon-5 p.m.
Steering Committee
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Presidential Candidates
Closing Banquet
Panel Sessions
Meetings (Afternoon)
Forum
6:30 p.m.
10:15-11:45 a.m.
Opening General
8:30-10 a.m.
Session
Exhibit Luncheon
9-11 a.m.
Panel Sessions
11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
10:15-11:45 a.m.
Resolutions Committee
Panel Sessions
Meeting
Exhibit Luncheon
1-2 p.m.
noon-5 p.m.
11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
Panel Sessions
Affiliate Meetings
Panel Sessions
2:15-3:15 p.m.
1-2 p.m.
NACo President's
Affiliate Meetings
Reception
Panel Sessions
6:30-7:30 p.m.
2:15-3:15 p.m.
NACo Annual Business
Meeting
Presidential Candidates
3:30-5 p.m.
Forum
3:30-5 p.m.
Affiliate Meetings
Tab
B
U.S. CONFERENCE of MAYORS
PROGRAM
SATURDAY, JUNE 26
Registration
10:00 am- 5:00 p.m.
First Floor Lobby, Convention Hall
Policy Committee Meetings
1:00 pm - 5:00 p.m.
Community Development and Housing Committee
Room W5
Chairman: JOHN H POELKER
Mayor of St. Louis
Criminal and Social Justice Committee
Room E2
Chairman: MAYNARD JACKSON
Mayor of Adanta
Energy and Environment Committee
Room W3
Chairman: JOHN G. HUTCHINSON
Mayor of Charleston, W.Va.
Human Development Committee
RoomE5 w4
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Chairman: HARVEY I SLOANE
Mayor of Louisville
Transportation Committee
Room W2
service
Chairman: NEIL GOLDSCHMIDT
Mayor of Portland, Ore
Urban Economics Commitree
Room W4 E5
Chairman: COLEMAN YOUNG
Mayor of Detroit
Welcoming Reception
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Milwankee Museum, 800 West Wells Street
Host: Mayor Henry V. Maior and Americology Division of
American Can Company
(Buses will depart horels 15 minutes prior to reception,
and will be available for return to horels)
Children Welcome
The workshop will feature a discussion of the ways business supports
the Arts, and a discussion of Federal resources that cities have used in
support of their Arts program The discussion will take place in a
Inst 2
setting of some of Milwaukee's finest endeavors in the Arts.
(Participants and delegates assemble for convening of workshop and
opening discussion. Buses will then leave Convention Hall for tour of
Performing Arts Center, the renovation of the historic Pabst Theaser,
and the new Art Center at the Lake-front. Buses will return to Conven-
tion Hall or hotels at close of tour. Spouses welcome.)
Old World Milwaukee Reception, Dinner, and Entertainment
6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
MECCA
Host: Mayor Henry W. Maier
"A Nighr In Old World Milvakee"
Milwaukee"
produced by Bob Milkovich
Ethnic Production
(Buses will depart hotels 15 minutes prior to reception, and will be
available for return to hotels.)
MONDAY, JUNE 28
Registration
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
First Floor Lobby, Convention Hall
Opening Plenary Session
9:00 am - 12:00 Noon
Great Hall, First Floor
44th Annual Conference called to order
MOON LANDRIEU
Mayor of New Orleans
President, United Stares Conference of Mayors
Concert: Milwaukee International Folk Band
Presentation of Colors: 84th Division Bicentennial Color Guard
United States Amy Reserve
The National Anrhem
substitute
Invocation: RabbitBarry Silberg
Congregarion Emanu-El B'ne Jeshurun chall 1-
FRANCIS B.
Welcoming Address:
(Addresses:)
HENRY W. MAIER
(should used
Rabbe trans 8 Silbing)
Mayor of Milwaukee
PATRICK J. LUCEY
Governor of Wisconsin
Report of the President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors
MOON LANDRIEU
Mayor of New Orleans
FORD LIBRARY a GERALD
Bicentennial Presentation:
HUGH HALL
Assistant Administrator, American Revolution
Bicentennial Administration
Addresses:
ALAN K CAMPBELL
Dean, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
Syracuse University
ROBERT R NATHAN
President, Robert R Narhan Associates, Incorporated
ELLIOT L RICHARDSON
Secretary of Commerce
International Luncheon
12:00 Noon- 2:00 pm
West Hall, First Floor
Invocation: Reverend Bert S. Gregg
Pastor, St. Marthew Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
Address:)
X
THE HONORABLE NELSON A. ROCKEFELLER
Vice President of the United States
(Host: Xeroz Corporation
X
and
Workshop
2:00 pm- 5:00 pm
Room E2
Moderator: A.J. COOPER, JR
Presentations: PAUL J. O. O'KEEFFE
Mayor of Plainfield
HODGES - 585-3601 - JUNE. 16, 1976
SECOND PROOF
Community Development for Cities Under 50,000 Popularion
Mayor of Prichard
DAVID O. MEEKER
Assistant Secretary for Community Planning
and Development, Department of Housing and
Urban Development
CHARLES J. ORLEBEKE
Assistant Secretary for Policy Development
and Research, Department of Housing and
Urban Development
Workshop
2:00 pm- 5:00 pm
Room W5
Transportation: A Balanced Urban System and The Role of Mass Transit
Moderator: JEFFREY M FRIEDMAN
Mayor of Austin
FORD LIBRARY is GENALD
Presentations: COLEMAN A. YOUNG
Mayor of Detroit
ALINDA NEWBY
Transportation Project Director
Public Technology, Inc
Representative from Urban Mass Transportation
Administration Department of Transportation
Workshop
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Room E5
Youth
Moderator:
ROBERT M. BUHAI
Mayor of Highland Park, III
Presentations:
PAUL E. BARTON
Staff Direcror, National Manpower Institute
Washington, D.C.
ESTHER L FRIEDMAN
Executive Assistant to Assistant Secretary for
Employment and Training, Department of Labor
MARY D. KEYSERLING
Co-Chairwoman, National Task Force on
Juvenile Delinquency
ALEX A. MALESKI
National Collaborator for Youth
widener CollaboRAtion Workshop
(Divisional Director, Manpower and Program
Services, Boys' Club, New York City)
WARREN WIDENER
Mayor of Berkeley
prit 3.
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Room E4
Police Training-The Foundation for Law Enforcement
Discussion and tour of City of Milwaukee Safery Academy
(Participants and delegates assembis in room indicated. Busses will leave
Convention Hall for Academy and return to Convention Hall or hosels
at conclusion of tour. Town of police and fire training facilities to be
conducted by staff of City Safety Academy. Spouses welcome.)
Reception
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
MGIC Plaza, Marker and Kilbourn Streets
Hosts: Mayor Henry W. Maier, The MGIC Investment Corporation,
and Touchs Ross & Company
(Buses will depart hords 15 minutes prior to reception
and will be available for return to hotels.)
TUESDAY, JUNE 29
Registration
8:00 am- 5:00 pm
First Floor Lobby, Convention Hall
Second Plenary Session
9:00 am- 12:00 Noon
Great Hall, First Floor
Addresses:
ROBERT S. STRAUSS
Chairman, Democratic National Committee
MARY LOUISE SMITH
Chairman, Republican National Committee
Presentations by Candidares for President of the United States
Workshop
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Room W2
Local Economic Development: A Comprehensive Strategy
Moderator: PAUL T. JORDAN
Mayor of Jersey City
Presentations: JOHN H READING
Mayor of Oakland
PETER LIBASSI
President, Hartford Process
THOMAS A. KELLY
Director, Economic Development, State of
for Urban Economic Development
JOHN W. EDEN
Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
HODGES - 585-3601 - JUNE. 16, 1976
SECOND PROOF
New Jersey; President, National Council
Workshop
Room E2
Community Development for Cities Over 50,000 Population
Moderstor: RICHARD E. CARVER
Mayor of Peoria
Presentations: ROBERT BEAUDIN
Mayor of Duluch
DAVID O. MEEKER
Assistant Secretary for Community Planning
and Development, Department of Housing
and Urban Development
CHARLES J. ORLEBEKE
Assistant Secretary for Policy Development
and Research, Department of Housing
and Urban Development
GERALD LIBRARY A. FORD
Workshop
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 pm
Room E5
The Political Realities of Aging
this
Moderstor:
TOM BRADLEY
Mayor of Los Angeles
X whenen HA
Presentations:
WESLEY C. UHIMAN
public that
Mayor of Seattle
LEWIS C MURPHY
Mayor of Tucson
ERNEST E PROULX
Mayor of Holyoke
GABRIEL CAZARES
Mayor of Clearwater
Workshop
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Room W5
Council-Manager Government and The Elected Official
The leadership role of the Mayor in the Council-Manager form of city
sibility government. Leadership policy and management-who has the respon-
Moderator:
HARRY E KINNEY
Mayor of Albuquerque
Presentations: MARK E. KEANE
Executive Director, International City
Management Association
THOMAS W. FLETCHER
Associate Professor, Golden Gate University
JACK D. MALTESTER
Mayor of San Leandro
ANGELO R MARTINELLI
Mayor of Yonkers
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30
Registration
8:00 am - 4:00 p.m.
First Floor Lobby, Convention Hall
Third Plenary Session
9:00 am - 12:00 Noon
Great Hall, First Floor
Addresses:
CARLA A HILLS
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
W.J. USERY, JR
Secretary of Labor
THOMAS P. O'NEILL, JR
House Majority Lender
United States House of Representatives
Mayors Leadership Institute Alumni Graduate Luncheon and Workshop
12:00 Noon. 2:00 pm
Rooms W3 and W4
Workshop
2:00 pm 5:00 pm
Room E5
of in the
Responsibility of the City To Its Employees and of the
Employees To The City
Moderator: BUCKNER F. MELTON
Mayor of Macon
Presentations: GEORGE R MOSCONE
Mayor of San Francisco
MARGARET T. HANCE
Mayor of Phoenix
SAM ZAGORIA
Director, Labor-Management
Relations Service
Workshop
Room E2
Mayor's Role in Financing Housing in Cities
plc Insurt
Moderator:
PETE WILSON
so
Presentations: RICHARD J. DAVIS
HODGES - 585-3601 - JUNE. 16, 1976
SECOND PROOF
2:00 pm. - 5:00 pm
Mavor of San Diego
Mayor of Portsmouth
JOSEPH BARRY
Barry & Barry Associates, Newark; Inst 4
Workshop
X
front
2:00 pm- - 5:00 pm
Room WS
Volunteerism
Moderator: TOM MOODY
Mayor of Columbus, Ohio
Presentations:
MARGERY K STICH
Director, VIGOR, New Orleans
ELLSWORTH CULVER
National Director, Involvement, Inc
MRS. KATHY SLOANE
Louisville
TOM BRADLEY
Mayor of Los Angeles
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Moderator: DAVID H. SHEPHERD
Mayor of Oak Park, Michigan
INSERT 2
Moderator:
E. CLAY SHAW, JR.
Mayor of Fort Lauderdale
Presentations: GEORGE C. SEYBOLT
President, William Underwood Company
Westwood, Massachusetts
ROBERT E. KINGSLEY
Manager of Urban Affairs, EXXON
Corporation, New York, New York
CARL F. STOVER
Director, Resources Development,
National Endowment for the Arts
GORDON BRAITHWAITE
Deputy Director, Expansion Arts
Program, National Endowment for
the Arts
MICHAEL NEWTON
President, Associated Councils of
the Arts, New York, New York
BEN BARKIN
Barkin, Herman, Solochek & Paulsen
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
INSERT 3
ROBERT E. PATRICELLI
Administrator, Urban Mass Transportation
Administration, Department of Transportation
INSERT 4
FRANK CHURCH
U. S. Senator, Idaho
NORMAN Y. MINETA
U. S. House of Representatives
California
INSERT 5
DAVID VANN
Mayor of Birmingham
INSERT 8
Applied Housing Association (this would read:
JOSEPH BARRY
Barry & Barry Associates, Newark
Applied Housing Association)
Workshop
2:00 pm - 5:00 p.m.
Room W2
Capturing the Resources of Science and Technology Transfer for
Local Government
kill
This workship is designed to bring into focus the Science and Tech-
nology needs of cities, and the nacional resources potentially available
to satisfy those needs.
The workshop will feature 2 roundrable discussion of the Federal role,
the use of Federal laborarories, the methods of nerworking cities, and
the workings of public interest groups in Research and Development
in Science and Technology transfer to local government.
Presiding:
Summerfest Reception
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 pm
Summerfest Grounds
Hosts: Mayor Henry W. Maier and Miller Brewing Company,
Pabst Brewing Company, and Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company
(Buses will depart hotels between 5:30 pm and 6:00 pm for
the Summerfest Grounds. Renum transportation will be avail-
able until closing.)
Casual Dress Suggested
THURSDAY, JULY 1
Closing Plenary Session
9:00 am - 12:00 Noon
Great Hall, First Floor
Report of the Resolutions Committee
Chairman:
NEIL GOLDSCHMIDT
Mayor of Portland, Ore
Vice Chairman:
HELEN G. BOOSALIS
Mayor of Lincoln
Discussion
Report of the Nominating Committee
Chairman:
JOHN T. CAMPBELL
Mayor of Columbia, S.C.
Vice Chairman: HARVEY I. SLOANE
Mayor of Louisville
Members: John J. Buckley, Lawrence; Lila Cockrell, San Antonio;
Richard J. Daley, Chicago; Peter F. Flaherry, Pittsburgh; William S.
Hart, Sr., East Orange; Ben H. Lewis, Riverside; Henry W. Maier,
Milwaukee, Jack D. Maltester, San Leandro; George M Sullivan,
Anchorage
Address by Newly Elecred President of the Conference of Mayors
Adjournment
FORD LIBRARY is GERALD 9788
INSERT 7
ALBERT M. COLE
Director of Forum II: The Changing
Market for Middle Income City Housing;
McKenna & Fitting Law Firm, Washington, D.C.
INSERT 8
Flowers by Olde English;
INSERT 9
WISN-TV; WITI-TV; WMVS-TV; WMVT-TV; WIMJ-TV;
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 21, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR
JIM CANNON
FROM
PAUL MYER
Per your request, attached is a redraft
of the Presidential letter to members of
the New Coalition on General Revenue
Sharing.
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REDRAFT OF PRESIDENTIAL LETTER TO NEW COALITION
Dear :
Congratulations on your role in gaining House
passage of legislation extending the General
Revenue Sharing program. This was a great victory,
and I am deeply appreciative of your support.
It is most important that the Senate now act
quickly and favorably on legislation to extend
and strengthen the program. I encourage you, as
a leader of the New Coalition representing State
and local government officials, to continue your
fine work on renewal of General Revenue Sharing.
Sincerely,
GERALD R. FORD
6/21
NEW COALITION MEMBERS
Governors
Governor Robert D. Ray, Chairman
Governor Calvin L. Rampton
State Capitol
State Capitol
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114
Governor Daniel J. Evans
State Capitol
Olympia, Washington 98504
State Legislators
Representative Tom Jensen
Speaker Martin O. Sabo
House Minority Leader
State Capitol
State Capitol
St. Paul, Minnesota
55155
Nashville, Tennessee
37219
Vacancy
Mayors
Mayor Hans Tanzler
Mayor Moon Landrieu
City Hall
City Hall-Civic Center
Jacksonville, Florida
32202
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
Mayor John Poelker
Mayor Kenneth Gibson
City Hall
City Hall
St. Louis, Missouri
63103
Newark, New Jersey
07102
County Officials
Commissioner Charlotte Williams
Supervisor Jack Walsh
Genessee County Court House
Board of Supervisors
Flint, Michigan 48502
County Administration Bldg.
San Diego, California 92108
Supervisor Vance Webb
Board of Supervisors
513 Polk Street
Taft, California 93268
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 23, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
JIM CANNON Jan
SUBJECT:
Representation at the Mayors, County
Executives and Governors Conference
I think it is my responsibility to tell you that I
believe we are making a serious mistake in having no
representation by you or the Vice President at any
one of the three upcoming public interest conferences.
National Association of Counties,
Salt Lake City, June 26-30
U.S. Conference of Mayors, Milwaukee,
June 26 - July 1
National Governors' Conference, Hershey,
Pennsylvania, July 4-7
Of the three conferences, I believe NACo is the most
important to you politically. Many of the executives
support you and your policies, some are delegates and
others will influence delegates. Rog Morton and I
think your absence will be noted -- particularly since
Governor Carter and Reagan are likely to appear.
The Mayors' Conference is also important, but Secretaries
Hills, Richardson and Usery will represent the Administra-
tion. I also understand that it will be a difficult
political climate since the Democratic mayors are con-
sidering this meeting to be a pre-nomination rally for
Governor Carter.
The Governors' Conference has been shortened to a one-and-
a-half day meeting. Although Governor Carter will likely
attend, I do not believe your appearance would have a
major political pay-off. Moreover, you will be seeing
some of the governors at the July 4th celebration in
Philadelphia.
GERALD FORD STBRARY
In sum, if there is any way possible, I recommend that
you address the NACo Conference. They have indicated
a willingness to adjust their schedule to your require-
ments.
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ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CANNON
FROM:
JIM CONNOR JEC
SUBJECT:
Representation at the Mayors, County
Executives and Governors Conference
The President reviewed your memorandum of June 23 on the above
subject together with a memorandum prepared by Bill Nicholson
on the subject of the NACO Conference, copy attached. The following
notation was made:
"I agree - - Unfortunate."
cc: Dick Cheney
Bill Nicholson
IV
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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 25, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JAMES CONNOR
FROM:
WILLIAM NICHOLSON WWN
SUBJECT:
NACO Conference, Salt Lake City, June 26-30
This event has been through the scheduling system three times. The
President's appearance was practically assured until Puerto Rico became
a reality.
I do not believe a Presidential trip to Utah on June 29 has any long-range net
value. The President returns late on June 28th and is sandwiched by Prime
Minister Miki on June 30th.
This added trip would insure media coverage by an exhausted press corps
and would greatly limit any bounce the President might get out of the
Puerto Rico summit.
A film message to NACO was accomplished on June 21st.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 30, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CANNON
work State welfare Jun would
FROM:
ART QUERN Hitle
CA
SUBJECT:
Results of Governor's Welfare Poll
The National Governor's Conference recently conducted a poll
of governors in preparation for a welfare reform resolution
for the meeting this weekend. About 40 governors responded
to the questionnaire.
The poll shows strong backing for several specific welfare
reform concepts (the number of governors in favor is shown
in brackets) :
1. Full federal financing of welfare and Medicaid (24)
2. A single national welfare standard (37)
-- With regional or state variations (25)
3. State administration of welfare (31 vs. 10 in favor
of Federal administration)
4. Block grant with fixed federal investment and state
administration (22)
5. /Expanded eligibility to underemployed (i.e. low
income) intact families (32)
6. Strong work requirements and work incentives for
employable recipients.
7. Changes in administration of such things as treat-
ment of income, eligibility documentation, work
incentives, and reporting requirements. (Regulations
considered to be too restrictive, unclear, and overly
complex.)
None of these constitutes a surprise except perhaps the
support of regional/state variations in the national standard
(pt. #2 -- already endorsed by Carter), and the willingness to
accept a fixed federal dollar amount (pt. #4 -- which appears
to put states at risk for caseload growth).
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 9, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM LYNN
PAUL O'NEILL
FROM:
JIM CANNON
SUBJECT:
Intergoyernmental Juni Affairs
At a meeting with the President today, Governor
Cecil Andrus, the new chairman of the National
Governors' Conference, complimented the President
on his swift and effective action to reverse the
ban on Father-Son dinners, and suggested that the
President take more of these common-sense actions.
Specifically, Andrus proposed that he, as chairman
of the National Governors' Conference, undertake a
major effort to work with the Administration on
undoing some of the worst existing regulations. The
President liked the idea and suggested we formalize
such a cooperative effort.
The President agreed that the best approach would be
for the Domestic Council to draft a proposal, work out
details with OMB, and get it going.
I suggest that Steve McConahey and I meet with you
to discuss how we can accomplish this in the context
of OMB's management effort and the Domestic Council's
current regulatory reform activities.
CC: Jim Connor
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Call Ellie Peterson
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MAIL:
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ROBERT KLITZKIE
AGANA, GUAM 96910
JOHN L. AVERY
July 10, 1976
TEL.:
472-6848
Mrs. W. Merritt Peterson
President Ford Committee
1828 L Street, N.W.
Suite 250
Washington, D.C. 20036
Dear Elly:
As this letter is being written I am hoping to have a telephone
call from you shortly. Your office said you were enroute back to
the District from somewhere out west. Creighton Holden is supposed
to be in Guam July 16 and is to address a joint meeting of the
Chamber of Commerce and the Guam Visitors Bureau. If possible,
I would like you to let him know that I would appreciate it if we
could meet for a few minutes with our delegates to solidify their
commitment to the President.
By this time you should be aware that the four have publicly
pledged to the President but it never hurts to let them know
their backing is appreciated. I have met Holden several times
back in Michigan but I doubt if he remembers me, so your inter-
vention would help.
Enclosed are the Pacific Daily News story regarding the Guam
Connon
delegates' decision to back the President and a letter from our
State Chairman to the President. The latter asks for an extension
of time during which people may apply to the SBA for typhoon
funni
recovery loans. If you can encourage the White House to act
favorably on this request, which has also been formally requested
by the Governor and our Legislature, that would be great.
As to your request for women's names, I suggest you write to
Teresita Perez, a delegate, and ask her to participate in your
plans in Kansas City. I am sure she would be receptive and do
a good job.
Sorry I won't be. at the Convention but I am sure you will have
everything well on hand. [What, by the way, is going on now
with the Committee? Yesterday's news had it that Ron Niessen
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James S. Brooks to W. Merritt Peterson
July 10, 1976
was saying that Rog Morton was not going to be replaced as
Committee Chairman. I didn't even know that idea had been
thought of and Niessen's announcement reminds me of one of
those professional sports situations where the general manager
says how much he appreciates the coach just before he gives him
the ax. In politics I think it's known as the McGovern-Eagleton
Syndrome. If Morton is out I hope you are in.]
Faithfully,
in
Glod I got to talk to you and
Pom. will you get to Hawaii
hefre the election ? I expect to
be there in September. Good
luck in KC.
FORD LIBRARY &
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 16, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CANNON
FROM:
STEVE McCONAHEY som
SUBJECT:
NACo Letters
Attached are two letters from the President to Dan Lynch,
newly elected President of NACo, and Vance Webb, retiring
President of NACo.
Attachments
on Jun
Hartmann
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Attene your
July 16, 1976
Comments
per
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JAMES CANNON
FROM:
STEVE McCONAHEY
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SUBJECT:
Summary of Annual Conference
Jun
I would like to provide you with a summary of each of
the annual conferences that I attended in terms of the
major issues debated and the actions taken.
National Association of County Officials (NACo)
1. It was a disappointment that the President
did not attend this Conference, however,
most of the people I talked to understood
his reasoning given the Economic Summit in
Puerto Rico. The delegates were more upset
that Jimmy Carter declined. The tape of
the President was shown before the full
delegation and was well received. A non-
descript telegram from Carter was read at
the conclusion of the President's speech.
2. The session focused mainly on a variety of
workshops dealing with specific county pro-
blems. I personally participated in a
workshop on the role and usefulness of
regional government.
3. There were no major policy controversies
in the resolutions passed by the Conference.
Significant attention was focused on internal
problems, e.g., role of women and Black leaders
in NACo. The Conference did pass a resolution
calling for national welfare reform.
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4. I spent considerable time attending state
caucuses and meeting numerous county
officials -- thanks to the good work of
R,
Daniel Mikesell (Supervisor of San
Bernardino County, California), who
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personally escorted me while I was in
Salt Lake. NACo elected a new slate of
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officers as shown on Tab A.
U. S. Conference of Mayors (USCM)
1. This Conference had clear political overtones.
The Democrats used it as a pre-nomination gala
for Jimmy Carter. However, the support for
him was superficial in many cases and there
was a clear lack of enthusiasm for what he
said. In reality, Carter promised little more
than the President has already announced except
that his rhetoric indicated substantial in-
creases in Federal assistance.
2. The Republican Mayors met on several occasions
to discuss the campaign and their strategy for
Conference resolutions and Conference organiza-
tion. It is fair to say that the Republicans
are not well organized and there is some concern
over the leadership provided by Mayor Perk.
The Republicans are also concerned about their
participation in the organization and committee
work of the Conference. This concern surfaced
in the press and materialized into a meeting
with the new leadership of the Conference to
gain a commitment for additional Republican
participation.
3. Out of the 90 resolutions passed by the Conference,
major debates focused on two major issues: do-
mestic VS. military priorities and Humphrey-
Hawkins. The Republican Mayors attempted to
defeat a resolution calling for a rebalancing
of defense expenditures, but failed 70 to 62.
This was much closer than anticipated given
the fact that passage of this resolution was
the number one priority of Mayor Henry Maier.
With regard to Humphrey-Hawkins, the vote was
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overwhelmingly in support of this legislation.
Despite the passage of their resolutions, I
believe that they can be useful issues in the
President's campaign in the fall.
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4. Carla Hills' speech received a cordial
response, but there was scepticism over
the likelihood of positive results from
the committee studying urban requirements.
Mike Moskow received more attention in
announcing the release of additional DOL
monies for summer youth employment.
5. The Conference elected a new set of
officers: (See Tab B)
National Governors' Conference (NGC)
1. The National Governors' Conference was
reduced to two working days in an attempt
to make the Conference more productive.
While there was some complaint over this
tightened schedule, I believe that most
felt it was an improvement over previous
years.
2. The two major issues discussed at the
Conference were welfare reform and natural
gas deregulation. With regard to welfare,
Governor Evans and Governor Andrus presented
the work of their committee and received
overwhelming support. However, numerous
Governors raised questions about the wisdom
of federalizing welfare and suggesting a
version of a guaranteed income. I have
forwarded to Art Quern, Paul O'Neill and
others a copy of the Conference report on
this subject and have attached one to this
report for your review. With regard to gas
Gons
deregulation, the Conference approved a re-
solution calling for phased deregulation.
A similar resolution failed during the
winter meeting. The argument focusd on the
classic debate of holding down consumer
costs VS. stimulating additional production.
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3.
The Governors did visit the Queen on the Royal
Yacht Britannia and seemed pleased with that
opportunity.
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4. The Conference received considerable press
attention with much of it focused on Re-
publican Governors and their expectations
of the Ford/Reagan race. Governor Carter
met with the Democratic Governors and held
a news conference on Tuesday morning. As
was the case in Milwaukee, public pronounce-
ments indicated strong support for Carter,
but private conversations reflected scepti-
cism.
5. The Conference selected a new Chairman and
Executive Committee: (See Tab C)
Attachments
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A
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President
Dan C. Lynch, Commissioner, Douglas County, Nebraska
First Vice President
William O. Beach, Judge, Montgomery County, Tennessee
Second Vice President
Louis V. Mills, County Executive, Orange County, New York
Third Vice President
Charlotte Williams, Commissioner, Genesee County, Michigan
Fourth Vice President
Frances B. Francois, Councilman, Prince George's County, Maryland
Fiscal Officer
O. Gene Dishner, County Administrator, Scott County, Virginia
Immediate Past President
Vance A. Webb, Supervisor, Kern County, California
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U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
President
Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson of Newark, New Jersey
Vice President
Mayor Lee Alexander of Syracuse, New York
Past Presidents
Mayor Richard J. Daley of Chicago, Illinois
Mayor Henry W. Maier of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Mayor Henry W. Maier of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Mayor Jack D. Maltester of San Leandro, California
Trustees
Mayor Abraham D. Beame of New York City, New York
Mayor John J. Buckley of Lawrence, Massachusetts
Mayor Richard G. Hatcher of Gary, Indiana
Mayor Maynard Jackson of Atlanta, Georgia
Mayor Harry Kinney of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Mayor Patience Latting of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Mayor Ralph J. Perk of Cleveland, Ohio
Mayor Carlos Romero Barcelo of San Juan, Puerto Rico
Mayor George M. Sullivan of Anchorage, Alaska
Mayor Wesley C. Uhlman of Seattle, Washington
Mayor Kevin H. White of Boston, Massachusetts
Advisory Board
Mayor William H. McNichols of Denver, Colorado
(Chairman)
Mayor Helen Boosalis of Lincoln, Nebraska
Mayor Thomas Bradley of Los Angeles, California
Mayor Richard Carver of Peoria, Illinois
Mayor wyeth chandler of Memphis, Tennessee
Mayor Stanley Cmith of Canton, Ohio
Mayor Doris A. Davies of Compton, California
Mayor Peter F. Flaherty of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Mayor Neil Goldschmidt of Portland, Oregon
Mayor Margret Hance of Phoenix, Arizona
Mayor William S. Hart, Sr. of East Orange, New Jersey
Mayor Janet Hayes of San Jose, California
Mayor Fred Hofheinz of Houston, Texas
Mayor Ben Lewis of Riverside, California
Mayor Lewis C. Murphy of Tucson, Arizona
Mayor John H. Poelker of St. Louis, Missouri
Mayor John H. Reading of Oakland, California
Mayor John P. Rousakis of Savannah, Georgia
Mayor Hans G. Tanzler, Jr. of Jacksonville, Florida
Mayor Louis J. Tullio of Erie, Pennsylvania
Mayor Ted C. Wills of Fresno, California
Mayor Pete Wilson of San Diego, California
Mayor Coleman Young of Detroit, Michigan
Key elected fficers
Tab
C
NATIONAL GOVERNORS' CONFERENCE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Governor Cecil D. Andrus of Idaho
(Chairman)
Governor Reubin O'D Askew of Florida
Governor Robert F. Bennett of Kansas
Governor Ray Blanton of Tennessee
Governor James B. Edwards of South Carolina
Governor Mills E. Godwin, Jr. of Virginia
Governor Arthur A. Link of North Dakota
Governor Robert D. Ray of Iowa
Governor James Rhodes of Ohio
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MEMORANDUM
FROM:
SUBJECT:
FOR: from Response JAMES Summary STEVE CANNON McCONAHEY of Annual san Conference + Jun 3
I would like to provide you with a summary of each of
the annual conferences that I attended in terms of the
major issues debated and the actions taken.
National Association of County Officials (NACo)
1. It was a disappointment that the President
did not attend this Conference, however,
most of the people I talked to understood
his reasoning given the Economic Summit in
Puerto Rico. The delegates were more upset
that Jimmy Carter declined. The tape of
the President was shown before the full
FORD & GERALD
delegation and was well received. A non-
descript telegram from Carter was read at
the conclusion of the President's speech.
2. The session focused mainly on a variety of
workshops dealing with specific county pro-
blems. I personally participated in a
workshop on the role and usefulness of
regional government.
3. There were no major policy controversies
in the resolutions passed by the Conference.
Significant attention was focused on internal
problems, e.g., role of women and Black leaders
in NACo. The Conference did pass a resolution
calling for national welfare reform.
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Republican
4. I spent considerable time attending state
caucuses and meeting numerous county
officials -- thanks to the good work of
Daniel Mikesell (Supervisor of San
Bernardino County, California), who
personally escorted me while I was in
Salt Lake. NACo elected a new slate of
officers as shown on Tab A.
U. S. Conference of Mayors (USCM)
1. This Conference had clear political overtones.
The Democrats used it as a pre-nomination gala
for Jimmy Carter. However, the support for
him was superficial in many cases and there
was a clear lack of enthusiasm for what he
said. In reality, Carter promised little more
than the President has already announced except
that his rhetoric indicated substantial in-
creases in Federal assistance.
2. The Republican Mayors met on several occasions
to discuss the campaign and their strategy for
Conference resolutions and Conference organiza-
tion. It is fair to say that the Republicans
are not well organized and there is some concern
over the leadership provided by Mayor Perk.
The Republicans are also concerned about their
participation in the organization and committee
work of the Conference. This concern surfaced
in the press and materialized into a meeting
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with the new leadership of the Conference to
gain a commitment for additional Republican
participation.
3. Out of the 90 resolutions passed by the Conference,
major debates focused on two major issues: do-
mestic VS. military priorities and Humphrey-
Hawkins. The Republican Mayors attempted to
defeat a resolution calling for a rebalancing
of defense expenditures, but failed 70 to 62.
This was much closer than anticipated given
the fact that passage of this resolution was
the number one priority of Mayor Henry Maier.
With regard to Humphrey-Hawkins, the vote was
overwhelmingly in support of this legislation.
Despite the passage of their resolutions, I
believe that they can be useful issues in the
President's campaign in the fall.
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4. Carla Hills' speech received a cordial
response, but there was scepticism over
the likelihood of positive results from
the committee studying urban requirements.
Mike Moskow received more attention in
announcing the release of additional DOL
n
monies for summer youth employment.
5. The Conference elected a new set of
officers: (See Tab B)
National Governors' Conference (NGC)
1. The National Governors' Conference was
reduced to two working days in an attempt
to make the Conference more productive.
While there was some complaint over this
tightened schedule, I believe that most
felt it was an improvement over previous
years.
2. The two major issues discussed at the
Conference were welfare reform and natural
gas deregulation. With regard to welfare,
Governor Evans and Governor Andrus presented
the work of their committee and received
overwhelming support. However, numerous
Governors raised questions about the wisdom
of federalizing welfare and suggesting a
version of a guaranteed income. I have
Ruy
forwarded to Art Quern, Paul O'Neill and
others a copy of the Conference report on
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this subject and have attached one to this
true
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report for your review. With regard to gas
deregulation, the Conference approved a re-1
solution calling for phased deregulation
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A similar resolution failed during the
winter meeting. The argument focusd on the
classic debate of holding down consumer
costs VS. stimulating additional production.
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3. The Governors did visit the Queen on the Royal
Yacht Britannia and seemed pleased with that
Sun
opportunity.
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4. The Conference received considerable press
attention with much of it focused on Re-
publican Governors and their expectations
of the Ford/Reagan race. Governor Carter
met with the Democratic Governors and held
a news conference on Tuesday morning. As
was the case in Milwaukee, public pronounce-
ments indicated strong support for Carter,
but private conversations reflected scepti-
cism.
5. The Conference selected a new Chairman and
Executive Committee: (See Tab C)
Attachments
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 19, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CAVANAUGH
FROM:
ART QUERN
SUBJECT:
Policies and Programs Impacting
on Western States
Attached as you requested is a brief list of Administration
policies, legislative proposals, and actions which are of
significance for Western States.
CC: Jim Cannon
Attachment
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 19, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR: ART QUERN
FROM:
GEORGE HUMPHREYS
Guitt
SUBJECT:
Administration Action of Specific
Western Impact
Jim Cavanaugh has asked for several "bullets" that
might be mentioned by the President in a Western
State speech.
The following would be of interest:
-- The Administration has developed a compre-
hensive Federal coal policy to permit the more rapid
and orderly development of Federal coal reserves in
the West. The new program ends years of uncertainty
and includes a new leasing process, new standards
for diligent development of Federal leases, and new
and more stringent regulations governing mining and
reclamation on Federal coal lands. The new regulations
permit the application of State laws and regulations
where they are more stringent than the Federal regulations.
-- The Administration has adopted a policy
which gives the States a primary role in the allocation
of critical water supplies from Federal reservoirs.
We have also adopted a policy which allows the States
to contract without cost for large supplies of Federal
water, which the State may then subcontract to water users.
--- The administration has supported legislation
establishing a new 30-year $900 million program for
improvement of the Federally-owned rangelands in the
West. (The Administration favors the so-called Haskell
Bill, which has already passed the Senate, and is now
awaiting action in the House.)
-- The Executive Order banning the use of
poisons in controlling coyote predation was eased
by the Ford Administration to allow emergency use
of sodium cyanide.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 21, 1976
MEETING WITH GOVERNOR JAMES B. LONGLEY
(Ind. - Maine)
Wednesday, July 21, 1976
2:30 p.m. (15 minutes)
The Oval Office
From: Jim Cannon
BERALOR FORD LIBRARY
I. PURPOSE
Governor Longley has requested this meeting with you.
II. BACKGROUND, PARTICIPANTS & PRESS PLAN
A. Background: When we confirmed the meeting
with the Governor's office yesterday afternoon,
his press operation apparently phoned both
wires as well as all the Maine media outlets
informing them that you were going to meet with
the Governor today.
On previous occasions the Governor has
indicated that he would hope you would consider
an Independent as your Vice Presidential running
mate in order to attract the Independent vote.
At last evening's reception the Governor told
one of the Press Office staff that he would
not be able to support your candidacy if John
Connally were your running mate.
When the Governor was last in to see you on
February 23, he referred to the Army's contract
for tank guns and expressed the hope that it
would be awarded to a Maine firm. Since that
time, Defense has announced that the contract
has been awarded to a Belgian manufacturer.
Loring Air Force Base, a SAC base in Maine, is
one of those proposed for "study" by DOD.
You might mention to the Governor if he raises this
that you know a lot about that subject, as they
have also proposed a SAC base in Michigan for "study."
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Another point to mention is that the number
of B52's continues to decrease and that,
coupled with Defense cuts and the fact that
the Bl bomber is not on line yet, has led
Defense to the conclusion that they must
consolidate their SAC fleets.
B. Participants: Governor Longley
Jim Cannon
C.
Press Plan:
To be announced.
FORD
As of 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 23, 1976
Preliminary Attendance
MIDWESTERN GOVERNORS' CONFERENCE
Fifteenth Annual Meeting
Indianapolis Hilton
Indianapolis, Indiana
Fule
July 25-28, 1976
ILLINOIS
Governor Dan Walker
Mrs. Roberta Walker
William Walker
01ga Corey
Norton Kay
Steve Mora
INDIANA
Governor Otis R. Bowen, M.D.
Mrs. Beth Bowen
Rick Bowen
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Mrs. Sandy Bowen
Rob Bowen
Mrs. Karen Bowen
Tim Bowen
Mrs. Jackie Bowen
Amy Bowen
Donald Clark, Executive Staff
Mrs. Ann Clark
William Lloyd, Executive Assistant to the Governor
Mrs. Pat Lloyd
Don Newnan, Washington Representative
William T. Ray, Executive Assistant to the Governor
Mrs. Alice Ray
Raymond W. Rizzo, Executive Assistant to the Governor
Mrs. Susie Rizzo
Raymond Sanders, Executive Staff
Mrs. Susie Sanders
William J. Sorrells, Executive Director, Environmental Quality
Control, Inc.
Mrs. Bobbe Sorrells
Laura Sorrells
Scott Sorrells
Shawn Sorrells
Edison Thuma, Executive Staff
Mrs. Sharon Thuma
William J. Watt, Executive Assistant to the Governor
Preliminary Attendance
Midwestern Governors' Conference
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IOWA
Governor Robert D. Ray
Mrs. Billie Ray
Collette Cartentier
Harry Braafhart, Aide to the Governor
Susan Mickelsen, Administrative Assistant to the Governor
David Oman, Administrative Assistant to the Governor
Mike Thorup, Aide to the Governor
Mrs. Janet Van Note, Administrative Assistant to the Governor
KANSAS
Governor Robert F. Bennett
Mrs. Olivia Bennett
Dan Bailey, Aide to the Governor
Carol A. Bell, Secretary to Mrs. Bennett
Letitia A. Concannon, Administrative Aide to the Governor
Dr. H. Edward Flentje, Director, Division of Planning, Department
of Economic Development
James J. Marquez, Pardon Attorney
Ron Servis, Administrative Aide to the Governor
Leroy Towns, Press Secretary
Jerome L. Wohler, Aide to the Governor
KENTUCKY
Governor Julian M. Carroll
Frank Harscher, III, Special Assistant to the Governor
Mike Helton, Administrative Assistant to the Governor
Stephen Jones, Administrative Assistant to the Governor
MICHIGAN
Governor William G. Milliken
Mrs. Helen Milliken
Weston Agor, Special Assistant to the Governor
Jerry Allaire, Aide to the Governor
Thomas DeCair, Special Assistant to the Governor
George Weeks, Executive Secretary to the Governor
MINNESOTA
Governor Wendell R. Anderson
Mrs. Mary Anderson
Amy Anderson
Beth Anderson
Brett Anderson
Jean Bjorkman
Dan Danford, Special Assistant to the Governor
Mrs. Kathy Danford
Preliminary Attendance
Midwestern Governors' Conference
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MINNESOTA (continued)
John Millhone, Directory, Energy Agency
Jeff Peterson, Special Assistant to the Governor
Paul Ridgeway, Special Assistant to the Governor
Dick Smith, Aide to the Governor
MISSOURI
Governor Christopher S. Bond
Mrs. Carolyn Bond
James Boillot, Director, Department of Agriculture
Stephen Bradford, Director, Planning, Office of Administration
Mark Edelman, Director, Division of Budget, Office of Administration
John Ford, Aide to the Governor
Wanda Merritt, Secretary to the Governor
Perry Roberts, Executive Assistant to the Governor
Mrs. Kathy Roberts
Paul Robinson, Aide to the Governor
Walt Ruegg, Aide to the Governor
Don E. Sipple, Program Assistant
NEBRASKA
Governor J. James Exon
Mrs. Pat Exon
Ron Beach, Aide to the Governor
Gail Deeds, Secretary to the Governor
Adele Hanson, Secretary to the Governor
Larry Hanus, Aide to the Governor
Glenn W. Kreuscher, Director, Department of Agriculture
Mrs. Marion Kreuscher
Norman Otto, Executive Administrative Assistant
NORTH DAKOTA
Governor Arthur A. Link
Mrs. Grace Link
Arthur McKinney, Administrative Assistant to the Governor
Dr. Charles F. Metzger, Energy Coordinator
OHIO
Governor James A. Rhodes
James Duerk, Director, Department of Economic Development
Michael Hobson, Deputy Director, Department of Economic Development
Charles Shipley, Aide to the Governor
Preliminary Attendance
Midwestern Governors' Conference
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OKLAHOMA
Sam Hammons, Administrative Assistant to the Governor
Mrs. Beth Hammons
Scott Hammons
Colonel Charles H. Hill, Deputy Director, Department of Energy
Barbara Webb, Administrative Assistant to the Governor
SOUTH DAKOTA
Governor Richard F. Kneip
Mrs. Nancy Kneip
Keith Kneip
Kurt Kneip
Mike Kneip
Pat Kneip
Paul Kneip
Phillip Kneip
Mrs. Bernice Kneip
Robert Kneip
Mrs. Joyce Kneip
Thomas Kneip
Johnny A. Brown
Mrs. Anna Marie Brown
Eileen Pankey
James Pankey
Mrs. Peggy Pankey
Vivian More
Dan R. Bucks, Commissioner, Bureau of Planning
Becky Christen
Daniel B. Garry, Executive Assistant to the Governor
Don Garry
Mrs. Chris Garry
Richard Garry, Deputy Commissioner, Bureau of Finance and Management
Mrs. Mary Garry
Comet Haraldson
Mrs. Dula Haraldson
George Kirk
Ted Muenster
Mary Muenster
Steve Nelson
Sam Ogbie
Robert Olson
Mrs. Judy Olson
Julie Schmitz, Secretary to the Governor
Barbara Stoneback, Special Assistant to the Governor
Margaret Withers, Secretary to the Governor
Preliminary Attendance
Midwestern Governors' Conference
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WEST VIRGINIA
Governor Arch A. Moore, Jr.
Mrs. Shelley Moore
Tom Guthrie, Aide to the Governor
WISCONSIN
Governor Patrick J. Lucey
Mrs. Jean Lucey
Hal Bergan, Assistant to the Governor
SPEAKERS
Alvin J. Bronstein, Executive Director, The National Prison
Project, Washington, D.C.
Dan Bucks, Chairman, MGC Intergovernmental Relations Task Force
Dr. Clarence Cole, Veterinary Pathobiology Department, Ohio State
University
Honorable Gary Hart, U.S. Senator, Colorado
Mayor William Hudnut, Indianapolis
Honorable Dan E. Huff, Minister, Linwood Christian Church and
Indiana State Representative
William A. Johnson, Director, Energy Policy Research Project,
Washington, D.C.
Glenn Kreuscher, Chairman, MGC Agricultural Resource Utilization
Task Force
Dr. Robert M. Martinson, Director, Center for Knowledge in
Criminal Justice Planning, New York
James T. Smith, Executive Assistant to the Governor, Indiana
Representative John J. Thomas, Indiana, Vice Chairman, Council
of State Governments
William Watt, Chairman, MGC Energy and Environment Task Force
Frank G. Zarb, Administrator, Federal Energy Administration,
Washington, D.C.
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GUESTS
Colorado
Dan Lynch, Special Assistant to the President, United Airlines,
Denver
Kenneth C. Smith, Vice President-Public Affairs, Frontier Airlines,
Denver
Mrs. Virginia Smith
District of Columbia
James Cannon, Director, Domestic Council, White House, Washington
Warren Martin, Vice President-Public Affairs, Air Transport
Association, Washington
Preliminary Attendance
Midwestern Governors' Conference
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District of Columbia (continued)
Mark Mason, Energy Research and Development Administration,
Washington
Stephen G. McConahey, Special Assistant to the President for
Intergovernmental Affairs, Washington
William Perks, Travel Aide, Federal Energy Administration,
Washington
Colgate S. Prentice, Special Assistant, Liaison with the Governors,
Department of State, Washington
Edmond Rovner, Legislative Director, National Governor's Conference,
Washington
Illinois
A. E. Abney, Regional Director-Government Affairs, American
Airlines, Chicago
Mrs. Helen Abney
M. Allen Andersen, Federal Energy Administration, Chicago
Robert H. Bauer, Manager, Chicago Operations Office, U.S. Energy
Research and Development Administration, Argonne
E. M. Branand, Special Assistant to the President, United Airlines,
Chicago
Mrs. Betty Branand
Warren King, Warren King & Associates, Chicago
William Klaisle, Warren King & Associates, Chicago
Mrs. Bonnie Klaisle
Henry R. Rahn, Director-Area Civic Affairs, Trans World Airlines,
Chicago
Mrs. Patricia Rahn
James C. Shaffer, National Association of Blue Shield Plans,
Chicago
Mrs. Patricia Shaffer
Gene Stearns, American Petroleum Institute, Chicago
Carlos Urrutia, 3-M Company, Springfield
David Willis, Federal Energy Administration, Chicago
Indiana
Paul Ayers, Xerox Corporation, Indianapolis
John Barnett, Kroger Company, Indianapolis
Mrs. Susanne Barnett
William Beaty, Vice President, Kroger Company, Indianapolis
Mrs. Gerry Beaty
Kay Wood, Executive Director, Economic Development Commission,
Evansville
Minnesota
Joseph A. Burnett, 3-M Company
Mrs. Mary Jane Burnett
Frank Mikacevich, 3-M Company
Preliminary Attendance
Midwestern Governors' Conference
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New York
Harold Davis, Xerox Corporation, New York City
Joe Shandor, State Government Consultant, Xerox Corporation,
New York City
Ohio
James Baker, J.C. Penney Company, Columbus
Joseph Lichtenberg, Kroger Company, Cincinnati
Mrs. Carolyn Lichtenberg
HOST STATE
General Alfred Ahner
Mrs. Betty Ahner
William Colbert
Mrs. Mary Ellen Colbert
Mrs. Mary Kay Davis
Earl Davis
Mrs. Lynn Dennis
Mike Dennis
Mrs. Jane Fay
Pete Fay
Mrs. Sue Griffin, Conference Planning Committee
Vince Griffin
Evelyn Herbertz
Mrs. Ann King
J. B. King
Mrs. Susan Maguire, Conference Planning Committee
James Maguire
Gerald L. Olson, Conference Co-Chairman
Mrs. Todd Olson
Michael K. Rogers, News Media Coordinator
Mrs. Nancy Rogers
Sue Senff
James T. Smith, Conference Co-Chairman
Mrs. Char Smith
Mrs. Vi Walker, Conference Planning Committee
Gerald L. Walker
COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS STAFF
James H. Bowhay, Director, Midwestern Office
Brevard Crihfield, Executive Director, Lexington
Katie Fitzpatrick, Secretary, Midwestern Office
Sharon Johnson, Secretary, Midwestern Office
Lois Murphy, Executive Assistant, Lexington
Myrtle Nelson, Office Supervisor, Midwestern Office
Darrell Perry, Director of Finance and Administration, Lexington
Mrs. Betty Perry
Alec Sutherland, Field Representative, Midwestern Office
Virginia D. Thrall, Assistant Director, Midwestern Office
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CANNON
Jun
FROM:
RAY HANZLIK
SUBJECT:
Carroll Gardens Neighborhood
Renewal Program: Report #1
Following the meeting in your office last Friday, I
had a productive session with Salvatore Scotto and
Rev. Voiland on the Carrol Gardens/Gowanus Canal re-
newal program in South Brooklyn.
As a follow-up to this meeting, the following initial
actions have been taken:
(1) Set up a meeting for Scotto and Rev.
Voiland with Commerce Assistant
Secretary John Eden for next Monday,
August 2. Although some of the ele-
ments of this project may not fall
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under EDA's jurisdiction, Eden has
agreed to act as "project coordinator"
for us, identifying other agencies that
should be involved and setting up neces-
sary appointments. I am maintaining
close liaison with Eden.
(2) Am suggesting that the President's Committee
on Urban Development and Revitalization in-
clude New York on its list for city visits,
and that Carroll Gardens be one of the neighbor-
hoods for an on-sight visit by the Committee.
I have discussed this with both Lynn May and
Art Quern.
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(3) Have arranged for Mr. Scotto and Rev.
Voiland to meet with Myron Kuropas at
the White House during their visit to
Washington next Monday. This meeting
was set up at Kuropas' suggestion.
It is my assessment that Mr. Scotto and Rev. Voiland
have modest and legitimate demands, seeking primarily
assistance in navigating through the Federal bureaucratic
maze, as well as hoping for moral support and possible
recognition by the White House. Mr. Scotto's remarks
in yesterday's New York Times indicate that he under-
stands our approach in providing assistance to this
program. (see attached)
Attachment
CC: Art Quern
Lynn May
Some New York Delegates
Making Demands on Ford
By FRANK LYNN
The demand for special con- Republicans are uncommitted
siderations from the Ford Ad-
while. 18 are pro-Reagan in a
ministration by New York dele-
fluid situation in which claims
gates to the Republican Nation-
of switching delegates are
al Convention appears to be in-
made almost daily. Verification
creasing despite a Presidential
of these claims IS sometimes
ban last week on such potential
difficult as the same delegates
vote-trading.
shift back and forth even while
"It's becoming. bizarre," the
being interviewed:
Republican state chairman,
"I'd have to take advantage
Richard M. Rosenbaum, who is
of the situation," said Mr. Fer-
the chief delegate-hunter: for
nandez, a G.O.P. district leader
President Ford. in the state,
and a lumber wholesaler, refer-
ringi to the tight contest for
delegates between President
Ford and Ronald Reagan.
"I don't foresee another op-
portunity like it," he said, add-
ing that he was particularly
dissatisfied wth the closing of
methadone centers."
To Discuss Closing
A more powerful uncommit-
ted delegate, State Senator Wil-
liam T. Conklin of Brooklyn,
who is deputy majority leader
of the State Senate, said, that
he: was meeting with members
of Vice President Rockefeller's
staff to discuss' the prospective
closing of Fort Hamilton and
a Naval supply office in his Bay
The New York Times
Ridge district as well as the
Richard M. Rosenbaum,
cleanup of the long-polluted
the G.O.P. state chairman.
Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn.
"I'm not playing hard to get,
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said. He' made the comment
but I haven't got a satisfactory
&
after being informed that a
answer yet," said Mr. Conklin,
who indicated at least a "lean"
Bronx Republican delegate,
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Daniel Fernandez, had an-
to Mr. Ford by declaring that
nounced that he would be un-
"if the Ford people wanted to
committed in protest against
do something about these local
Ford-Administration cuts in so-
problems, they are in a better
cial welfare programs, particu-
position to do something about
larly in Mr. Fernandez's South
them."
Bronx district.
Another Brooklyn delegate,
Salvatore Scotto, who said that
"I want to see what they can
he had switched from uncom-
do for my people," said Mr.
mitted to President Ford on the
Fernandez, who pointed out
that he was one of only two
strength of personal assurances
from Vice President Rockefeller
Puerto-Ricans in the 154-mem-
ber state Republican delega-
Continued on Page 21, Column 2
tion. Until now, Mr. Fernandez
had been counted as one of the
128 New York delegates sup-
portig Mr Ford.
At least eight other New York
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 28, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM SHUMAN
FROM:
RAY HANZLIK
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SUBJECT:
Mississippi Issues
The following are our issues for Mississippi based on dis-
cussions with former Governor Waller and several state and
local officials.
1.
General Background:
Mississippi is a rural, agricultural state, with the
lowest per capita income in the Nation. The dominating
issue in the State is economic development. There is
strong awareness of the economic disparity between
Mississippi and the rest of the country, resulting in
an attitude of determination in the State to accelerate
its economic growth and upgrade the level of income.
These existing economic conditions are primarily the
result of the heavy emphasis on raw agricultural com-
modities and little production of finished, manufactured
goods. Efforts are now focused on developing a more
balanced State economy. These concerns seem to color
the views on most other issues.
2.
Agricultural Policy
In the agricultural sector, the approach now is to
continue to maintain high production with wider sales
efforts, especially in the international market.
Soybeans are a major export crop, and no recent issue
aroused greater negative response among the farmers
than the soybean embargo. The Mississippi farmer wants
a minimum of Federal intervention in the agricultural
export program, and the President should indicate his
commitment to support the farmer on this issue.
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3.
Pascagoula Navy Shipyards
The Nation's most modern shipyard is in Pascagoula,
Mississippi, where the assembly-line system for the
production of naval ships was introduced. This shipyard
is the largest industrial employer in the State, and the
people of Mississippi take great pride in this facility.
There is currently litigation between the Navy and
Litton Industries over payment for design changes on
ships under construction at the shipyard, which has
generated some concern over Litton's ability to stay
in business.
The President should give recognition to the shipyard
as a solid example and promising sign of industrial
development in Mississippi.
4.
Natchez-Trace Parkway
The Natchez-Trace Parkway is a 400 mile scenic road
between Nashville, Tennessee and Natchez, Mississippi
that has been under construction for over 40 years by
the Department of Interior. There is strong interest
within the State to see this project completed because
of the tourism value and construction jobs the project
provides. There are still a number of unfinished
portions in the Parkway, one between Jackson and Clinton,
where the President will visit. Some believe that no
single gesture would have greater favorable political
impact for the President throughout the State than for
him to make a commitment to promptly complete the
Parkway. It is estimated that the project can be
completed in five years for a total cost of $150 million.
5.
Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway
This is a north/south waterway between Mobile, Alabama
and the Tennessee River which goes through the upper
half of Mississippi. The project was approved by the
Nixon Administration and is being constructed by the
Army Corps of Engineers. Construction is underway
in the Alabama section with the Mississippi phase to
begin in the near future.
This is a popular project in Mississippi for which the
Administration has never received full credit.
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6.
Beef Import Policy
The Mississippi Cattlemen's Association is asking
Presidential assistance on a beef import problem that
they believe is undermining their industry. Australian
and New Zealand beef is being processed through a free
trade zone in Puerto Rico and shipped to the United
States, circumventing the import quotas assigned to
the countries of origin. The cattlemen want an Exec-
utive Order by the President that would give the De-
partment of Agriculture authority to renegotiate the
import quotas, thereby correcting this abuse.
7.
Banker's Trust Default
The largest independent savings and loan company in
Mississippi, with $245 million in holdings (primarily
from small investors) and uninsured by the Federal
Government, recently went under and is now in receiver-
ship. The Ford Administration (through Secretary Simon)
promptly moved in to stop this tide from impacting on
other uninsured banks in the State. Many small in-
vestors, which number in the thousands, are deeply
indebted to the President's prompt assistance. The
President might indicate his commitment to continue
to help protect the small investor in Mississippi.
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Municipal Officials' Concerns
Mayor Whitaker of Tupelo - one of 16 Republican
Mayors in Mississippi and active in state-wide
municipal affairs - stated that fiscal stability is the
Number One problem facing local governments in the
State. There is very strong support among the Mayors
for General Revenue Sharing, which many would like
to see expanded. (Mayor Whitaker plans to give the
President a paper on this subject during the Friday
visit). The Mayors feel that their money has been
wasted in grantsmanship and want more simplicity in
the Federal assistance programs.
Most Mayors supported the President's veto of the Public
Works bill, although now that it is law, they will not
hesitate to get their fair share of its assistance.
FORD
GERALD
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CC: Steve McConahey
DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE
FOR MANAGEMENT
Intergor'l
WASHINGTON
July 29, 1976
Dear Mr June Cannon:
Steve McConaheys' exclusion from the National
Governors' tea on board HMY BRITANNIA was indeed
regrettable.
Mr. McConahey had talked directly to Mr. Codus
regarding his desire to have himself and his wife
invited to the tea. Mr. Codus passed this request
to Sir John Moreton, Minister of the British Embassy,
and received a favorable response shortly thereafter.
Apparently there was a subsequent slip-up on the
British side in that the McConaheys' names were not
added to the guest list.
Although Mr. Codus and his staff worked closely
with Mr. James Golden of Governor Shapp's staff
concerning the arrangements for the tea, I am
informed that at no time was anyone asked to make
arrangements for Mr. Goldman or Mr. Farber.
Sincerely,
Darry Lawrence S. Eagleburger
The Honorable
James M. Cannon,
Assistant to the President
for Domestic Affairs,
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 29, 1976
Thank
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CANNON
June
FROM:
STEVE McCONAHEY 80m
SUBJECT:
National Transportation
Policy Study Commission
Attached is a memorandum from you to the President regarding
the appointment of Governor Milliken of Michigan to the
National Transportation Policy Study Commission.
Attachment
to
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 29, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
JIM CANNON Sui
SUBJECT:
National Transportation
Policy Study Commission
The passage of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1976 called
for the establishment of a National Transportation Policy
Study Commission, comprised of six members of the Senate,
five members of the House and seven public members appointed
by you. It is my understanding that at the present time the
candidates for the public members do not include any state
and local officials who, in reality, plan and manage trans-
portation systems throughout the country.
There has been particular interest by the National Governors'
Conference in securing one of these positions for a Governor.
Governor Milliken of Michigan has expressed personal interest
in being appointed.
I strongly recommend the appointment of Governor Milliken
not only because of his personal capabilities and experience
in the transportation field, but because of the need to
have a state/local perspective on this Commission.
File
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Stee
July 30, 1976
The
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JIM CANNON
FROM:
STEVE McCONAHEY
SUBJECT:
Midwestern Governors' Conference
As you know, the first day of the Governors' Conference focused
on the discussion of the judicial system. The second day was
focused on energy related matters, namely the pro's and con's
of breaking up large oil companies and on a number of policy
resolutions ranging from agriculture to intergovernmental
matters. The last day focused on Frank Zarb's energy presen-
tation and some observations by Governor Lucey on the problems
Midwestern states are having in securing a fair return on
their Federal taxes.
There were no major controversies stirred by any of these
discussions. However, I would like to bring a couple of
matters to your attention:
1.
The Governors turned down a proposal to initiate a
demonstration block grant with selected Midwestern
states, and instead agreed to begin work on a specific
block grant proposal that would be ready for submission
to the Congress and the Administration in 1977.
2.
The Governors voted down a resolution supporting an
ERDA proposal to provide a full-time staff person for
liaison with the Midwestern Governors' Conference.
It was an interesting situation where across the board
the Governors saw this position as an unnecessary
Government expense.
3.
There was a certain sense that the battle was over on
the passage of General Revenue Sharing, despite the
fact the Senate has yet to act and the fact that there
may be a need for a conference. I told Paul Myer that
there may be a need to relay to the interest groups
that the battle is not won and their continued support
is needed.
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4.
Governor Bond of Missouri was elected Chairman of
the Midwestern Governors' Conference, and Governor
Link of North Dakota its new Vice Chairman.
5.
Frank Zarb made very few comments relating to
intergovernmental affairs, although he did express
his feeling that improved relations between the
states and the Federal Government will not come
through formal intergovernmental structures.
In his opinion, it will come through customized
relationships between the agencies and the states
invovled. He used the example of FEA's relation-
ship with the Energy Committee of the National
Governor's Conference.