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This trip included a visit to Mackinac Island and an appearance at the Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan and the Interlochen Music Festival.

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The original documents are located in Box 17, folder "7/11-13/75 - Michigan, Illinois (1)" of the Sheila Weidenfeld Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Copyright Notice The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Gerald Ford donated to the United States of America his copyrights in all of his unpublished writings in National Archives collections. Works prepared by U.S. Government employees as part of their official duties are in the public domain. The copyrights to materials written by other individuals or organizations are presumed to remain with them. If you think any of the information displayed in the PDF is subject to a valid copyright claim, please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Digitized from Box 17 of the Sheila Weidenfeld Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library Grip fils fills Sheila PROPOSED SCHEDULE THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD'S VISIT TO NORTHERN MICHIGAN AND CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Friday, Saturday, and Sunday July 11-13, 1975 Friday, July 11, 1975 11:20 am The President and Mrs. Ford board helo on South Lawn. EDT HELO DEPARTS South Lawn en route Andrews AFB. [Flying time: 15 minutes] 11:35 am HELO ARRIVES Andrews AFB. 11:40 am The President and Mrs. Ford board Air Force One. AIR FORCE ONE DEPARTS Andrews AFB en route Cherry Capital Airport, Traverse City, Michigan. [Flying time: 1 hour, 40 minutes] [No time change] 1:20 pm AIR FORCE ONE ARRIVES Cherry Capital Airport, Traverse City, Michigan. OPEN PRESS COVERAGE CLOSED ARRIVAL The President and Mrs. Ford will be met by: Governor William G. Milliken (R-Mich.) Mrs. Milliken Mayor of Traverse City FORD of GERALO LIBRARY 1:30 pm The President and Mrs. Ford board motorcade. MOTORCADE DEPARTS Cherry City Capital Airport en route National Cherry Festival Parade staging area. [Driving time: 20 minutes] NOTE: The President and Mrs. Ford may stop briefly at the Great Lakes Maritime Academy to greet Les Biederman and other representatives of the acader -2- 1:50 pm MOTORCADE ARRIVES National Cherry Festival Parade staging area. PRESS POOL COVERAGE CROWD SITUATION The President and Mrs. Ford will be met by: National Cherry Festival representative National Cherry Festival queen The President and Mrs. Ford greet parade participants. 2:00 pm The President, Governor Milliken, and Senator Griffin board parade car. NOTE: Mrs. Ford will board a separate car with Mrs. Milliken. PARADE MOTORCADE DEPARTS staging area. [Driving time: 45 minutes] OPEN PRESS COVERAGE CROWD SITUATION 2:45 pm PARADE MOTORCADE ARRIVES disbanding area. NOTE: At this time, the car top will be replaced. MOTORCADE DEPARTS Parade disbanding area en route Senator Griffin's residence. [Driving time: 15 minutes] 3:00 pm MOTORCADE ARRIVES Senator Griffin's residence. The President and Mrs. Ford will be met by: Mrs. Griffin The President and Mrs. Ford, escorted by Senator and Mrs. Griffin, proceed to lawn for informal reception GERALD FORD LIBHARY PRESS POOL COVERAGE ATTENDANCE: 75 -3- 4:30 pm The President and Mrs. Ford bid farewell to guests and board motorcade. MOTORCADE DEPARTS Senator Griffin's residence en route Cherry Capital Airport. [Driving time: 15 minutes] 4:45 pm MOTORCADE ARRIVES Cherry Capital Airport. OPEN PRESS COVERAGE CLOSED DEPARTURE 4:50 pm The President and Mrs. Ford board Air Force One. EDT AIR FORCE ONE DEPARTS Traverse City, Michigan, en route O'Hare Airport, Chicago, Illinois. [Flying time: 50 minutes] [Time change: -1 hour] 4:40 pm AIR FORCE ONE ARRIVES O'Hare Airport, Chicago, CDT Illinois. The President and Mrs. Ford will be met by: Mayor Richard Daley (D-Chicago) Col. Jack Reilly, City of Chicago Special Events Director National Guard representative OPEN PRESS COVERAGE CLOSED ARRIVAL 4:45 pm The President and Mrs. Ford board helo. HELO DEPARTS O'Hare Airport en route Meigs Field, Chicago. [Flying time: 15 minutes] 5:00 pm HELO ARRIVES Meigs Field. GENITO R. FORD LIBRA OPEN PRESS COVERAGE CLOSED ARRIVAL -4- 5:05 pm The President and Mrs. Ford board motorcade. MOTORCADE DEPARTS Meigs Field en route Palmer House. [Driving time: 5 minutes] 5:10 pm MOTORCADE ARRIVES Palmer House. PRESS POOL COVERAGE The President and Mrs. Ford will be met by: Hotel representative The President and Mrs. Ford proceed to Presidential Suite. 5:15 pm The President and Mrs. Ford arrive Presidential Suite. PERSONAL/STAFF TIME: 55 minutes 6:10 pm The President and Mrs. Ford depart Suite en route Red Lacquer Room to attend informal Mid-American Committee Reception. 6: 15 pm The President and Mrs. Ford arrive Red Lacquer Room and informally greet guests. PRESS POOL COVERAGE ATTENDANCE: 700 The President and Mrs. Ford will be met by: Thomas Miner, Mid-American Committee President Members of the Mid-American Committee Board 7:00 pm The President and Mrs. Ford, escorted by Tom Miner, depart Red Lacquer Room en route Head Table Holding Room (Private Dining Room #14). 7:05 pm The President and Mrs. Ford arrive Head Table Holding Room and greet Head Table guests. OFFICIAL PHOTO COVERAGE ATTENDANCE: 20 FORD 2 GERALD LIBRARY 7:12 pm Head Table guests proceed to Head Table. 5 - 7:15 pm The President and Mrs. Ford, escorted by Tom Miner, depart Head Table Holding Room en route announcement area outside Ballroom and pause for announcement to the Mid-American Committee Dinner. 7:16 pm Announcement. 7:16 pm The President and Mrs. Ford, escorted by Tom Miner, proceed to Head Table and remain standing. OPEN PRESS COVERAGE ATTENDANCE: 700 7:20 pm Invocation. 7:22 pm Welcoming remarks by Brooks McCormick, President of International Harvester. 7:25 pm Dinner is served. NOTE: Musical selections will be played during dinner. 8:15 pm Toast to the President by John Swearingen, Chairman of the Board, Standard Oil of Indiana. NOTE: No response is expected. 8:30 pm Dinner concludes. 8:31 pm Introduction of the President by Arthur Wood, Chariman of the Board, Sears, Roebuck. 8:35 pm Presidential remarks. FULL PRESS COVERAGE 8:55 pm Remarks conclude. 8:56 pm Closing remarks by Tom Miner. FORD 8:58 pm Benediction. GENERO LIBRARY 9:00 pm The President and Mrs. Ford depart Head Table en route Presidential Suite. -6- 9:05 pm The President and Mrs. Ford arrive Presidential Suite. OVERNIGHT Saturday, July 12, 1975 NOTE: Mrs. Ford will have free time until 12:10 pm. 8:00 am GOP Guests arrive function room for informal breakfast. 8:25 pm The President departs Presidential Suite en route function room. 8:30 pm The President arrives function room to attend informal GOP breakfast. OFFICIAL PHOTO COVERAGE ATTENDANCE: 30 9:15 pm The President departs function room en route Presidential Suite. 9:20 pm The President arrives Presidential Suite. PERSONAL/STAFF TIME: 2 hours, 5 minutes 11:25 pm The President departs Presidential Suite en route Monroe Room for Regional Press Conference, 11:30 pm The President arrives Regional Press Conference. Press Conference begins. POSSIBLE LIVE LOCAL TELEVISION 12:00 pm Press Conference concludes. 12:05 pm Mrs. Ford departs Presidential Suite en ERATE route R. FORD LIBRARK motorcade for boarding. 12:10 pm The President departs Monroe Room en route motorcade for boarding. -7- 12:15 pm MOTORCADE DEPARTS Palmer House en route McCormick Place. [Driving time: 5 minutes] 12:20 pm MOTORCADE ARRIVES McCormick Place. PRESS POOL COVERAGE The President and Mrs. Ford will be met by: Benjamin H. Alexander, Chicago State University President The President and Mrs. Ford, escorted by Benjamin Alexander, proceed to Green Room to attend informal Chicago State University reception. 12:25 pm The President and Mrs. Ford arrive Green Room and greet guests informally. PRESS POOL COVERAGE ATTENDANCE: 75 12:45 pm The President and Mrs. Ford depart Green Room en route students' robing area. 12:50 pm The President and Mrs. Ford arrive students' robing area and informally greet graduating students. PRESS POOL COVERAGE ATTENDANCE: 800 1:10 pm The President and Mrs. Ford depart students' robing area en route Green Room. 1:15 pm The President and Mrs. Ford arrive Green Room and greet Reception Guests. OFFICIAL PHOTO COVERAGE ATTENDANCE: 75 SERVID R. FORD LIBRA The President dons academic robe. - -8- 1:25 pm Reception guests depart Green Room. 1:35 pm Processional begins. 1:45 pm The President and Mrs. Ford, escorted by Benjamin 1 Alexander, depart Green Room and join the end of the processional for the Chicago State University Commencement Services. 1:50 pm "Ruffles and Flourishes" Announcement "Hail to the Chief" 1:50 pm The President and Mrs. Ford proceed to platform and remain standing. OPEN PRESS COVERAGE ATTENDANCE: 4500 1:52 pm National Anthem. 1:54 pm Invocation. 1:56 pm Greetings by Jeffrey R. Ladd, Chicago State University Chairman of the Board of Governors. 2:00 pm Presentation of the Honorary Doctorate to the President by Dr. William G. Cole, Special Assistant to the President for Research and Development. 2:03 pm Introduction of the President by Benjamin Alexander. 2:05 pm Presidential remarks. FULL PRESS COVERAGE 2:25 pm Remarks conclude. The President and Mrs. Ford depart platform en route motorcade for boarding. 2:30 pm MOTORCADE DEPARTS McCormick Place en route O'Hare Airport. SERIAL [Driving time: 40 minutes] -9- 3:10 pm MOTORCADE ARRIVES O'Hare Airport (National Guard Ramp). OPEN PRESS COVERAGE CLOSED DEPARTURE 3:15 pm The President and Mrs. Ford board Air Force One. AIR FORCE ONE DEPARTS O'Hare Airport, Chicago, Illinois, en route Cherry Capital Airport, Traverse City, Michigan. [Flying time: 50 minutes] [Time change: +1 hour] 5:05 pm AIR FORCE ONE ARRIVES Cherry Capital Airport, Traverse City, Michigan. OPEN PRESS COVERAGE CLOSED ARRIVAL The President and Mrs. Ford will be met by: Senator and Mrs. Griffin 5:10 pm The President boards motorcade. MOTORCADE DEPARTS Cherry Capital Airport en route Traverse City Golf and Country Club. [Driving time: 10 minutes] 5:10 pm Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Griffin board First Lady's motorcade and depart en route Senator Griffin's residence. [Driving time: 15 minutes] 5:20 pm MOTORCADE ARRIVES Traverse City Colf and Country Club. OPEN PRESS COVERAGE POSSIBLE CROWD SITUATION BERALD FORD LIBRARY The President will be met by: David Wynhoop, Traverse City Golf and Country Club President -10- Dick Schneider, Walter Hagan Invitational Golf Tournament Chairman The President, escorted by Senator Griffin and greeters, proceeds to locker room to change to golf attire. 5:25 pm The President, escorted by Senator Griffin, proceeds to- first tee. 5:25 pm Mrs. Ford arrives Senator Griffin's residence. 5:30 pm The President tees off. NOTE: There will be OPEN PRESS COVERAGE on the 1st tee, 9th green, and 10th tee. 7:30 pm Golf game concludes. The President proceeds to locker room. 7:35 pm The President arrives locker room. 7:50 pm The President, escorted by Senator Griffin, departs locker room en route Main Dining Room to attend informal Walter Hagan Golf Tournament Banquet. 7:55 pm The President arrives Main Dining Room and proceeds to buffet table. OPEN PRESS COVERAGE ATTENDANCE: 300 The President proceeds to Head Table and is seated. 7:55 pm Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Griffin board First Lady motorcade at Senator Griffin's residence and depart en route Interlochen Arts Academy. [Driving time: 25 minutes] 8:20 pm Mrs. Ford arrives Interlochen Arts Academy and, accompanied by Mrs. Griffin, greets previous program participants. air. SEOU 8:25 pm Introduction of the President by Tournament representative. LIDRANT -11- 8:27 pm Presidential remarks. FULL PRESS COVERAGE 8:32 pm Remarks conclude. The President, escorted by Senator Griffin, departs Main Dining Room en route motorcade for boarding. MOTORCADE DEPARTS Traverse City Golf and Country Club en route helo landing zone. [Driving time: 2 minutes] 8:40 pm MOTORCADE ARRIVES helo landing zone. The President boards helo. HELO DEPARTS helo landing zone en route Interlochen helo landing zone. [Flying time: 15 minutes] 8:55 pm Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Griffin proceed to seats in Kresge Auditorium. 8:55 pm HELO ARRIVES Interlochen Arts Academy. OPEN PRESS COVERAGE CLOSED ARRIVAL The President will be met by: Roger Jacobi, Interlochen Arts Academy President The President, escorted by Senator Griffin and Roger Jacobi, proceeds to seats in Kresge Auditorium for performance of the National High School Band. 9:00 pm The President arrives Kresge Auditorium and is seated with Mrs. Ford. of Performance begins. SALD FORD 10:10 pm Performance concludes. LIBRARY -12- 10:10 pm The President and Mrs. Ford, escorted by Senator and Mrs. Griffin, depart Kresge Auditorium en route : Interlochen helo landing zone. 10:15 pm The President and Mrs. Ford arrive Interlochen helo landing zone. OPEN PRESS COVERAGE CLOSED DEPARTURE 10:20 pm The President and Mrs. Ford board helo. HELO DEPARTS Interlochen helo landing zone en route Mackinac Island helo landing zone. [Flying time: 40 minutes] 11:00 pm HELO ARRIVES Mackinac Island helo landing zone. OPEN PRESS COVERAGE CLOSED ARRIVAL The President and Mrs. Ford proceed on foot to Governor's Mansion. 11:10 pm The President and Mrs. Ford arrive Governor's Mansion. The President and Mrs. Ford proceed to quarters. OVERNIGHT Sunday, July 13, 1975 8:35 am The President and Mrs. Ford board carriage motorcade at Governor's Mansion. MOTORCADE DEPARTS Governor's Mansion en route Grand Hotel. [Driving time: 10 minutes] 8:45 am MOTORCADE ARRIVES Grand Hotel. FORD is GREATE LIBRARI PRESS POOL COVERAGE -13- The President and Mrs. Ford will be met by: Albert Engel, U.S. Sixth Circuit Judge Hotel Representative The President and Mrs. Ford, escorted by Judge Engel, proceed to Dining Room to attend Sixth Circuit Conference breakfast. 8:50 am The President and Mrs. Ford pause outside Dining Room. 8:51 am Announcement. 8:51 am The President and Mrs. Ford, escorted by Judge Engel, proceed to Head Table and remain standing. 8:52 am Invocation. 8:55 am Breakfast is served. 9:35 am Introduction of the President by Judge Engel. 9:40 am Presidential remarks. FULL PRESS COVERAGE 9:55 am Remarks conclude. 9:56 am Closing remarks by Judge Engel. 10:00 am The President and Mrs. Ford depart Dining Room en route ( Episcopal Church. PRESS POOL COVERAGE [Walking time: 25 minutes] NOTE: The route will be through the downtown area of Mackinac Island. 10:25 am The President and Mrs. Ford arrive Epispocal Church and are seated. PRESS POOL COVERAGE FORD is LIMIT LIBA ATTENDANCE: 300 -14- 10:30 cm Church Service begins. 11:15 am Church service concludes. 11:16 am The President and Mrs. Ford depart Episcopal Church en route Governor's Mansion. 11:20 am The President and Mrs. Ford arrive Governor's Mansion. 12:00 noon Informal luncheon. 2:00 pm Mrs. Ford, Mrs. Milliken, and Mrs. Griffin, depart Governor's Mansion for informal tour of Mackinac Island. 3:30 pm Mrs. Ford returns to Governor's Mansion. 5:55 pm The President and Mrs. Ford depart Governor's Mansion en route helo landing zone. 6:00 pm The President and Mrs. Ford arrive helo landing zone and bid farewell to Governor and Mrs. Milliken. OPEN PRESS COVERAGE CLOSED DEPARTURE 6:05 pm The President and Mrs. Ford board helo. HELO DEPARTS Mackinac Island helo landing zone en route Kincheloe AFB. [Flying time: 20 minutes] 6:25 pm The President and Mrs. Ford board Air Force One. EDT AIR FORCE ONE DEPARTS Kincheloe Air Force Base en route Andrews AFB. [Flying time: 1 hour, 35 minutes] 8:00 pm AIR FORCE ONE ARRIVES Andrews AFB. EDT FORD of 07V979 LIBRARY -15- 8:05 pm The President and Mrs. Ford board helo. HELO DEPARTS Andrews AFB en route South Lawn. [Flying time: 15 minutes] 8:20 pm HELO ARRIVES South Lawn. FORD è LIBRARY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 13, 1975 OFFICE OF THE WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY (Kincheloe Air Force Base, Michigan) THE WHITE HOUSE REMARKS OF THE PRESIDENT UPON DEPARTURE FROM KINCHELOE AIR FORCE BASE 7:08 P.M. EDT It is a great weekend in Michigan, of course -- first, the Cherry Festival in Traverse City, and then coming up to Mackinac Island -- with a tremendous opportunity to see Interlochen and to hear the wonderful music by the talented young people, and the inspirational efforts by all of those who follow in the best tradition of Dr. Maddy; but then to come to the Upper Peninsula and have an opportunity to see Kincheloe, which is a very important and vital installation in our overall national security setup. I am delighted to praise the people in the military who do such a superb job, and I am most grateful for their warm welcome. They do something that most Americans need to appreciate. They are on alert. They are in the front line of maintaining the peace, and we should be most grateful for the long hours and the dedication that they do for all of us. And I would simply say to the people of Kincheloe and K. I. Sawyer and Wurtsmith Air Force Bases that we are justly proud of them and thankful for the contribution that they make. It is a great place to come and we will try to come back as often as we can. END (AT 7:12 P.M. EDT) THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON VISIT OF PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD TO NORTHERN MICHIGAN AND CHICAGO, ILLINOIS FRIDAY - JULY 11, 1975 Departure: 11:20 A.M. From: Terry O'Donnell BACKGROUND NATIONAL CHERRY FESTIVAL PARADE At 2:00 p.m. today, you and Mrs. Ford will participate in Traverse City's National Cherry Festival Parade, now in its 49th year. The event was started originally to celebrate the cherry harvest. (Michigan grows 70 percent of all the cherries in the world and Traverse City has the largest concentration of Red Tart cherries anywhere.) The theme of this year's festival is "Countdown to '76". Today's parade will be the third parade of the Festival; and will consist of 175 units from surrounding communities and from the Traverse City area. Thirty-eight high school bands from all over Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio will be on hand for the occasion. The Heritage Parade was held Wednesday evening and on Thursday the Junior Royale (youth-oriented with many of the floats being built by schools) was held at noon. The Festival leadership consists of a board of 23 volunteer directors comprised of Traverse City community people not necessarily in the cherry industry. This year's Festival President is Harley L. Schumacher. Upon arrival at the Parade staging area, you and Mrs. Ford will be met by Mr. Schumacher and by Dorinda Murray, National Cherry Queen and six members of her court who were chosen in a contest sponsored by non- profit organizations in Michigan. Miss Murray is from Reed City (approximately 50 miles away) and will spend this entire year traveling throughout the United States representing the cherry industry. At the staging area you will also meet Les Biederman and the leadership of the Maritime Academy. 2 The 1.2 mile parade route will take you through the center of downtown Traverse City just one block from Grand Traverse Bay. A large crowd is expected to be on hand. Although your participation is expected to last only 45 minutes, the entire parade will require approximately 2-1/2 hours. GRIFFIN RECEPTION Following the parade, Senator and Mrs. Griffin will join you and Mrs. Ford in your car and you will motorcade to the Griffin Residence located on North Long Lake Road, 7 miles west of Traverse City. The informal reception is scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. -- and will be held on the lawn of the Griffin home. (In case of rain, the reception will be cancelled.) Some 200 friends and community leaders have been invited (List attached at TAB A). You will mingle informally for approximately 75 minutes, then depart via motorcade for the airport. THE MID-AMERICA COMMITTEE RECEPTIONS/DINNER - BLACK TIE You and Mrs. Ford will attend two receptions and a Black Tie Dinner sponsored by the Mid-America Committee for International Business and Government Cooperation, Inc., Friday evening at the Palmer House. The Mid-America Committee was formed in 1966 to provide a platform in the Midwest for an exchange of views on international trade between senior business executives and top government officials. The Committee was founded by Thomas H. Miner, President of an international business consulting firm in Chicago and it was Mr. Miner who extended the invitation to you to participate in tonight's activities. Most of all the leading multinational manufacturing firms and financial institutions with headquarters in Chicago and beyond, are represented in the Committee. Members include chief executive officers of such firms as International Harvester, Sears Roebuck and Company, Borg-Warner, Standard Oil Company, the First National Bank of Chicago, Continental Bank, Deer and Company, Beatrice Foods Company, and Caterpillar Tractor Company. Over the past nine years, these executives have met with almost 100 U.S. and foreign government officials in off-the-record sessions aimed at discussing and strengthening business possibilities. 3 Among the guests have been President Luis Echeverria of Mexico, Dr. Ashraf Ghorbal, Ambassador of Egypt; Simicha Dinitz, Ambassador of Israel; James Hodgson, Ambassador to Japan, and Fred Dent. President Nixon, in conjunction with the Executives Club of Chicago, addressed the Mid-America Committee in the early part of 1974. After attending a small (approximately 75 guests) Sponsor's Reception, you and Mrs. Ford will proceed to a General Reception (attendance: 650). After mingling informally for fifteen minutes, you proceed to the dinner in the Grand Ballroom. Following dinner, you will make remarks and depart. 4 SEQUENCE 11:20 a. m. You and Mrs. Ford board helicopter on South Lawn and depart en route Andrews Air Force Base. 11:35 a. m. Arrive Andrews AFB, board Air Force One and depart en route Cherry Capital Airport, Traverse City, Michigan. PRESIDENTIAL GUESTS Senator Robert Griffin (R-Mich) Rep. and Mrs. Elford Cederberg (R-Mich) Rep. Guy Vander Jagt (R-Mich) SPECIAL NOTE Rep. Philip Ruppe (R-Mich) James Griffin (Senator Griffin's son) You should change Paul Griffin (Senator Griffin's son) from business suit Mr. Philip Buchen to sport coat and Mr. L. William Seidman tie en route. (Flving Time: 1 hour. 40 minutes) (No Time Change) 1:20 p.m. Arrive Cherry Capital Airport, Traverse EDT City, Michigan where you will be met by Advanceman: Governor and Mrs. William G. Milliken, F. Ursomarso Mrs. Robert Griffin, and Mayor Diane Gilbo. 1:25 p.m. You and Mrs. Ford will be escorted by Governor Milliken and Senator Griffin to a special ramp area where you will greet a non-partisan Welcoming Committee consisting of 75 Traverse City residents, representing all facets of community life. OPEN PRESS COVERAGE 1:35 p.m. You and Mrs. Ford board motorcade and depart Cherry Capital Airport en route National Cherry Festival Parade staging area. (DRIVING TIME: 15 minutes) 5 NATIONAL CHERRY FESTIVAL PARADE 1:50 p.m. Arrive National Cherry Festival Parade staging area where you will be met by Harley L. Schumacher, National Cherry Festival President, Dorinda Murray, National Cherry Queen, (who will present you with a tee shirt and a jar of cherry jam), and Les Biederman. Also on hand will be a leadership group from the Maritime Academy. NOTE: You and Mrs. Ford will greet members of the Queen's court and some of the parade participants. 2:00 p.m. You and Mrs. Ford board parade car and stand up in the car (the top will have been opened upon arrival at the staging area). Parade motorcade departs staging area. (DRIVING TIME: 45 Minutes) LIVE LOCAL TELEVISION CROWD SITUATION NOTE: Parade route is 1.2 miles. There is only one turn in parade route. It is suggested you get out of the car and shake hands along the turn. 2:45 p.m. Parade motorcade arrives disbanding area. (Car top will be closed.) SPECIAL NOTE: Motorcade departs Parade disbanding area en route Senator Griffin's residence. Senator and Tie should be Mrs. Griffin will ride with you and Mrs. Ford. removed en route. (DRIVING TIME: 20 minutes) GRIFFIN RECEPTION 3:05 p.m. Arrive Senator Griffin's residence, Escorted by Senator and Mrs. Griffin, you and Mrs. Ford proceed to lawn for informal reception. 6 PRESS POOL COVERAGE ATTENDANCE: 125 NOTE: Originally, reception was planned for 25-50 guests; however, it is growing rapidly and it appears approximately 200 will be on hand. 4:20 p.m. You and Mrs. Ford bid farewell to guests and board motorcade. Depart en route Cherry Capital Airport. 4:45 p.m. Arrive Cherry Capital Airport, board Air Force One and depart Traverse City, Michigan, SPECIAL NOTE: en route O'Hare Airport, Chicago, Illinois. You should change to business suit (Flying Time: 50 minutes) en route. (Time Change: - 1 hour) 4:40 p.m. Arrive O'Hare Airport, Chicago, Illinois, where you will be met by Lt. Col. William J. McQuade, Air National Guard Commander, Mr. and Mrs. A. Robert Abboud, Mid America Committee member and Deputy Chairman of the Board of The First National Bank of Chicago, and Mr. and Mrs. William G. Karnes, Mid-America Committee member and Chairman of the Board of Beatrice Foods Co. LIVE LOCAL TELEVISION CLOSED ARRIVAL 4:45 p.m. You and Mrs. Ford board helicopter and depart O'Hare Airport en route Meigs Field, Chicago. 5:00 p.m. Arrive Meigs Field where you will be met by Colonel Jack Riley, City of Chicago Special Events Coordinator. OPEN PRESS COVERAGE CLOSED ARRIVAL NOTE: Mayor Daley is at his summer place out of town for the weekend. 7 5:05 p.m. You and Mrs. Ford board motorcade and depart Meigs Field en route Palmer House. Col. Riley will accompany you in your car. 5:10 p.m. Arrive Palmer House where you and Mrs. Ford will be met by Porter P. Parris, General Manager, Palmer House. PRESS POOL COVERAGE Escorted by Mr. Parris, proceed inside Palmer House en route Suite. NOTE: There will be a crowd in the lobby. Mr. Parris will bid farewell at the elevator. 5:15 p.m. Arrive Suite. PERSONAL TIME: 55 minutes SPECIAL NOTE: You should change to Black Tie during this period. MID-AMERICA COMMITTEE SPONSOR'S RECEPTION AND DINNER 6:10 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Kapnick, Board Chairman, Arthur Anderson & Co., and Mr. and Mrs. William Murray, Chairman, Harris Bank, arrive Suite. 6:10 p.m. You and Mrs. Ford greet Mr. and Mrs. Kapnick and Mr. and Mrs. Murray at the Suite entrance and proceed together en route State Room to attend Mid-America Committee Sponsor's Reception. 8 6:15 p.m. You and Mrs. Ford arrive State Room and informally greet Sponsor's Reception guests. PRESS POOL COVERAGE ATTENDANCE: 75 6:35 p.m. On departing the Sponsor's Reception, you and Mrs. Ford will be met by Mr. and Mrs. William Beers (Kraft Co. Board Chairman) and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reneke (Esmark, Inc. Board Chairman) who will escort you to the Red Lacquer Room for the General Reception. 6:37 p.m. Arrive General Reception and informally greet guests. PRESS POOL COVERAGE ATTENDANCE: 675 7:00 p.m. Upon departing the General Reception, you and Mrs. Ford will be joined by Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Drevs (People Gas Co. Board Chairman)and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lenon (IMC President) who will escort you to the Head Table Holding Room. 7:05 p.m. You and Mrs. Ford arrive Head Table Holding Room and informally greet head table guests. 7:14 p.m. Escorted by Roger E. Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Byron Smith, depart Head Table Holding Room en route announcement area outside Grand Ballroom. "Ruffles and Flourishes" Announcement "Hail to the Chief" 7:16 p.m. You and Mrs. Ford proceed to Head Table and remain standing for National Anthem. OPEN PRESS COVERAGE ATTENDANCE: 750 9 7:20 p.m. You and Mrs. Ford are seated. Your seat is second seat stage right between Mr. and Mrs. Brooks McCormick (Mr. McCormick is President of International Harvester). Mrs. Ford's seat is the second seat, stage left. On her left will be Mr. Phillipe Olivier, Consul General of France and Dean of the Consular Corps of Chicago. To her right will be Arthur M. Wood, Chairman of the Board of Sears and Roebuck. 7:21 p.m. Welcoming remarks and introduction of Head Table guests by Brooks McCormick. 7:25 p.m. Dinner is served, with musical accompaniment. 8:30 p.m. Dinner concludes. Introduction of Armthur M. Wood by Brooks McCormick. 8:32 p.m. Brief rema rks and introduction of you by Arthur Wood. 8:35 p.m. PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS. FULL PRESS COVERAGE 8:55 p.m. Remarks conclude. You return to your seat. 8:56 p.m. Closing remarks and thank you by Brooks McCormick. 9:00 p.m. You and Mrs. Ford depart Head Table en route Suite. NOTE: You may be invited to a coffee and liqueur reception immediately following the dinner. This has been regretted since for the most part the attendees will be the same group of people with whom you met in the first reception. You may wish to consider this invitation. 10 At the exit to the Grand Ballroom, you and Mrs. Ford will be met by Mr. and Mrs. William Hewitt (John Deere Board Chairman) and Mr. and Mrs. John O. Logan (Universal Oil Products Board Chairman) who will escort you to your Suite. 9:05 p.m. Arrive Suite and bid good evening to the Hewitts and the Logans. OVERNIGHT. ACCEPTED GUESTS FOR SENATOR GRIFFIN RECEPTION -- JULY 11, 1975 Milliken, Governor and Mrs. William G. Dammon, Lt. Governor and Mrs. James Cederberg, Congressman and Mrs. Elford Esch, Congressman and Mrs. Marvin Ruppe, Congressman and Mrs. Philip Vander Jagt, Congressman and Mrs. Guy Binsfield, State Representative Connie and Mr. Toepp, State Senator and Mrs. Jack Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Beckett, Mr. and Mrs. James Biederman, Mr. and Mrs. Les Bogley, Mr. and Mrs. Gil Brigman, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Calcutt, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Chase, Dr. and Mrs. Bob Clifford, Mr. and Mrs. Don Coulter, Mr. and Mrs. Don Crawford, Mr. and Mrs. Charles DeBrian, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dendrinos, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Elhart, Mr. and Mrs. Baxter Fochtman, Mr. and Mrs. Vince Forster, The Honorable and Mrs. Charles Frantz, Dr. and Mrs. Doug Furman, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Goodland, Mr. and Mrs. Don Haberlein, Dr. and Mrs. Charles Hardy, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hatcher, Dr. and Mrs. Harlan Hazelton, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hilliker, Mr. Jack Hubbell, Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Isaacsen, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kephart, Mr. and Mrs. Royce Klein, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Knight, Mrs. (next door neighbor) McCarthy, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry McClellan, Mr. and Mrs. Bingham Marvel, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Menmuir, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miske, Dr. and Mrs. Phil Okerstrom, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Olson, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald (more) ACCEPTED (continued) Parsons, Mr. and Mrs. John Purvis, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ritola, Mr. and Mrs. George Samuelson, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Sarya, Dr. and Mrs. Arnie Sleder, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Snodley, Mrs. (next door neighbor) Stevens, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stokes, Dr. and Mrs. Ed Stulen, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taylor, Dr. and Mrs. Ken Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Waslowski, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Fitch Wise, Mr. and Mrs. William Wysong, Mr. and Mrs. Max FAMILY Griffin, Senator and Mrs. Robert Griffin, Miss Jill Griffin, Mr. Jim Griffin, Mr. Paul Griffin, Mr. and Mrs. Rick Griffin, Mr. and Mrs. Jerald Hagner, Miss Susan Howe, Miss Patty Potts, Mr. and Mrs. Craig DRIVERS OFFICE OF THE LT/GOVERNOR Abel, Mr. David Hazelton, Mr. Tom David Hayhow Kolarik, Mr. Joe James Grassman Kurtzol, Mr. Craig Taylor, Mr. Bruce Woods, Mr. Joel GRIFFIN STAFF DeFrancis, Mr. James U. Myers, Mr. Don Van Dam, Mr. Philip ** REGRET ** Beers, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Brown, The Honorable and Mrs. William Heidbreder, Mr. Bill Hilty, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Huey, Mr. and Mrs. Art THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON July 10, 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR: S. WEIDENFELD FROM: RED CAVANEY SUBJECT: THE PRESIDENT'S VISIT TO NORTHERN MICHIGAN & CHICAGO, ILL. July 11-13, 1975 FRIDAY, JULY 11, 1975 You are manifested on Air Force One are requested to be in the Distinguished visitors Lounge at 10:40 am for a 11:40 am departure. Air Force One is due to arrive Traverse City, Michigan at 1:20 pm. Lunch will be served en route. BAGGAGE CALL: Baggage may be left in West Basement no later than 10:00 am or at Andrews AFB no later than 10:40 am. Separate Black Tie/Long Dress carry-on must be clearly marked for Air Force One Cabin or hand carried onto Air Force One. NOTE: Your carry-on luggage is subject to inspection by the Secret Service. ATTIRE: In addition to normal business clothes, and for those traveling to Chicago, your baggage should include Black Tie or equivalent as well as informal attire. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the limited time between the arrival at O'Hare Airport in Chicago and the beginning of the Mid-America Committee Reception, it will be necessary for you to hand carry your Black Tie/Long Dress attire from Air Force One to the helicopters in Chicago. WEATHER REPORT: Partly cloudy, Temperature in high 80s, lows in the 60's, 20% chance of train. A Detailed Guest and Staff Schedule will be handed out on AF1. FOR YOUR USE AND INFORMATION JULY 10, 1975 Office of the White House Press Secretary THE WHITE HOUSE TRIP OF THE PRESIDENT TO TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AND MACKINAC ISLAND, MICHIGAN JULY 11- 13, 1975 FRIDAY, JULY 11, 1975 9:45 a.m. EDT Press check-in with baggage at Andrews Air Force Base. 10:45 a.m. Press plane departure from Andrews Air Force Base en route Cherry Capital Airport, Traverse City, Michigan. 11:20 a.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD BOARD ARMY ONE. THE SOUTH LAWN, THE WHITE HOUSE AND DEPART EN ROUTE ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE. 11:35 a. EDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD ARRIVE ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, BOARD AIR FORCE ONE, AND DEPART EN ROUTE CHERRY CAPITAL AIRPORT, TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN. Flying Time: 1 hour 40 minutes No Time Change 12:25 p.m. EDT Press plane arrives Cherry Capital Airpot, Traverse City, Michigan. Press proceed to press area. Press Facilities: 8 long distance telephones 1 telex located in Air Metro Office, second floor, airport terminal 1:20 p.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD ARRIVE CHERRY CAPITAL AIRPORT, TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN. OPEN PRESS COVERAGE THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD WILL BE GREETED BY: Governor and Mrs. William G. Milliken Diane Gilbo, Mayor of Traverse City 1:35 p.m.EDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD DEPART CHERRY CITY CAPITAL AIRPORT VIA AUTO EN ROUTE 49TH ANNUAL NATIONAL CHERRY FESTIVAL CHERRY ROYALE PARADE. PRESS NOTE: All cameras follow in camera truck, pool wires in wire cars, and press buses follow. (MORE) - 2 - 1:50 p.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD ARRIVE CHERRY ROYALE PARADE STAGING AREA. PRESS POOL COVERAGE THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD WILL BE GREETED BY: Harley L. Schumacher, President, National Cherry Festival Dorinda Murray of Reed City, Michigan, National Cherry Festival Queen THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD WILL GREET MEMBERS OF THE QUEEN'S COURT AND PARADE PARTICIPANTS. PRESS POOL COVERAGE 2:00 p.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD BOARD AUTO AND JOIN CHERRY ROYALE PARADE. OPEN PRESS COVERAGE LIVE LOCAL TELEVISION PRESS NOTE: Press follow in camera truck, wire cars, and press buses. 2:45 p.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD ARRIVE DISBANDING AREA AND PROCEED EN ROUTE SENATOR GRIFFIN'S RESIDENCE. PRESS NOTE: Air Force One pool follows. All other press board press buses. Press buses depart en route Cherry Capital Airport. 3:05 p. m.EDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD ARRIVE SENATOR GRIFFIN'S RESIDENCE. THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD WILL BE GREETED BY: Senator and Mrs. Robert P. Griffin THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD, ESCORTED BY SENATOR AND MRS. GRIFFIN, PROCEED TO INFORMAL RECEPTION. AIR FORCE ONE POOL COVERAGE PRESS NOTE: Press facilities located at Longlake Firehouse: 2 long distance telephones 3:15 p.m. EDT Press buses arrive Cherry Capital Airport. Filing Time: 20 minutes The Press Center is located in the Air Metro Office, second level, air terminal. Press facilities: 8 long distance telephones 1 telex (MORE) - 3 - 3:35 p.m. EDT Press depart Press Center en route press plane. 3:45 p.m. EDT Press plane departs Cherry Capital Airport en route O'Hare Field, Chicago, Illinois. 4:30 p.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD DEPART SENATOR GRIFFIN'S RESIDENCE VIA AUTO EN ROUTE CHERRY CAPITAL AIRPORT, TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN. Air Force One pool follows. 3:30 p.m. CDT Press plane arrives O'Hare Field, Chicago, Illinois 4:30 p.m. EDT Press Facilities: 6 long distance telephones 3:35 p.m. CDT Press buses depart O'Hare Field, Chicago, Illinois 4:35 p.m. EDT Press bus #1 will proceed to Palmer House. Press Bus #2 will proceed to Meigs Field, Chicago, for those wishing to cover the President's arrival. 4:45 p.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD ARRIVE CHERRY CAPITAL AIRPORT, BOARD AIR FORCE ONE AND DEPART EN ROUTE O'HARE FIELD, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Flying Time: 50 minutes Time Change: - 1 hour 4:40 p.m. CDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD ARRIVE O'HARE FIELD, 5:40 p.m. EDT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, AIR NATIONAL GUARD TERMINAL. THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD WILL BE GREETED BY: Lt. Colonel William McQuade, Base Commander, Air National Guard Mr. and Mrs. Robert Abboud, Member, Mid-American Committee Mr. and Mrs. Karnes, Member, Mid-American Committee 4:45 p.m. CDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD BOARD MARINE ONE 5:45 p.m. EDT AND DEPART O'HARE FIELD EN ROUTE MEIGS FIELD, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Expanded pool follows aboard Marine Three. 4:45 p.m. CDT Press bus #1 arrives the Palmer House, State Street 5:45 p.m. EDT entrance. PRESS NOTE: The Palmer House Press Center is located in the Monroe Room, 6th floor. Room keys will be available in the Press Center. Press facilities: 20 long distance telephones 3 telex 4:50 p.m. CDT Press bus #2 arrives Meigs Field, Chicago, Illinois 5:50 p.m. EDT Press facilities: 6 long distance telephones and coin telephones 5:00 p.m. CDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD ARRIVE MEIGS FIELD, 6:00 p.m. EDT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. OPEN PRESS COVERAGE THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD ARE GREETED BY: Colonel Jack Reilly, City of Chicago Special Events Director (MORE) - 4 - 5:05 p.m. CDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD DEPART MEIGS FIELD 6:05 p.m. EDT VIA AUTO EN ROUTE THE PALMER HOUSE. Expanded pool and press bus #2 follow. 5:10 p.m. CDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD ARRIVE PALMER 6:10 p.m. EDT HOUSE, STATE STREET ENTRANCE. PRESS POOL COVERAGE THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD ARE GREETED BY: Porter P. Parris, General Manager, Palmer House THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD PROCEED TO PRESIDENTIAL SUITE. 6:00 p.m. CDT With the exception of the pool, press covering the 7:00 p.m. EDT informal Mid-American Committee reception must be in position in the Red Lacquer Room. 6:10 p.m. CDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD ARRIVE STATE ROOM 7:10 p.m. EDT FOR SPECIAL RECEPTION GIVEN BY SPONSORS OF MID-AMERICAN COMMITTEE DINNER. PRESS POOL COVERAGE 6:35 p.m. CDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD ARRIVE THE RED 7:35 p.m. EDT LACQUER ROOM TO ATTEND INFORMAL MID- AMERICAN COMMITTEE RECEPTION. PRESS POOL COVERAGE 7:15 p.m. CDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD, ESCORTED BY MR. 8:15 p.m. EDT THOMAS MINER, PRESIDENT, MID-AMERICAN COMMITTEE, ARRIVE THE HEAD TABLE, MID- AMERICAN CLUB DINNER. OPEN PRESS COVERAGE 7:21 p.m. CDT Welcoming remarks by Brooks McCormick, President of 8:21 p.m. EDT International Harvester. 7:25 p.m. CDT Dinner is served. 8:25 p.m. EDT 8:15 p.m. CDT Toast to the President by John Swearingen, Chairman of 9:15 p.m. EDT the Board, Standard Oil of Indiana. 8:30 p.m. CDT Dinner concludes. 9:30 p.m. EDT 8:31 p.m. CDT Introduction of the President by Arthur Wood, Chairman of 9:31 p.m. EDT the Board, Sears Roebuck Company. 8:35 p.m. CDT PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS. 9:35 p.m. EDT FULL PRESS COVERAGE (MORE) - 5 - PRESS NOTE: Remarks will be piped to the Press Center in the Monroe Room. Press facilities in the press area of the Ballroom: 2 mults Press viewing area located in the balcony of the Ballroom. Press facilities: 10 long distance telephones 8:55 p.m. CDT PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS CONCLUDE. 9:55 p.m. EDT 9:00 p.m. CDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD, ESCORTED BY 10:00 p.m. EDT WILLIAM A. HEWITT, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, JOHN DEERE, COMPANY, AND MR. AND MRS. JOHN O. LOGAN, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND PRESIDENT, UNIVERSAL OIL PRODUCTS COMPANY, DEPART THE HEAD TABLE EN ROUTE PRESIDENTIAL SUITE. OVERNIGHT SATURDAY, JULY 12, 1975 PRESS NOTE: Baggage will be accepted by the elevator on the second floor from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. CDT 8:30 a.m. CDT THE PRESIDENT ATTENDS INFORMAL GOP BREAKFAST. 9:30 a.m. EDT 9:15 a.m. CDT THE PRESIDENT DEPARTS GOP BREAKFAST EN ROUTE 10:15 a.m. EDT PRESIDENTIAL SUITE 11:20 a.m. CDT All press covering press conference should be in position 12:20 p.m. EDT in Adams Room. 11:30 a.m. CDT THE PRESIDENT ARRIVES REGIONAL PRESS CONFERENCE, 12:30 p.m. EDT ADAMS ROOM. OPEN PRESS COVERAGE LIVE LOCAL TELEVISION PRESS NOTE: Press Conference will be piped to the Press Center, the Monroe Room. Press facilities: 20 long distance telephones 3 telex Press facilities, Adams Room camera platform: 1 mult 12:00 noon CDT PRESS CONFERENCE CONCLUDES AND THE PRESIDENT 1:00 p.m. EDT DEPARTS EN ROUTE PRESIDENTIAL SUITE. (MORE) - 6 - 12:15 p.m. CDT Press depart Press Center for press bus #1, State Street 1:15 p.m. EDT entrance, positioned in motorcade. 12:15 p.m. CDT Press pool departs for motorcade, State Street entrance. 1:15 p.m. EDT 12:35 p.m. CDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD DEPART THE PALMER 1:35 p.m. EDT HOUSE VIA AUTO ENROUTE McCORMICK PLACE. Press bus #1 follows. 12:40 p.m. CDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD ARRIVE McCORMICK 1:40 p.m. EDT PLACE. PRESS POOL COVERAGE THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD ARE GREETED BY: Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Alexander, President, Chicago State University Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey R. Ladd, Chairman, Board of Governors, Chicago State University PRESS NOTE: Press Center located on the Lobby level, Room C-20. Press facilities: 12 long distance telephones 18 coin telephones 12:45 p.m. CDT Press bus #2 departs Palmer House, State Street entrance, 1:45 p.m. EDT en route Mc Cormick Place. 12:55 p.m. CDT THE PRESIDENT, ESCORTED BY DR. ALEXANDER, 1:55 p.m. EDT INFORMALLY GREETS GRADUATING STUDENTS IN ROBING AREA. PRESS POOL COVERAGE 12:55 p.m. CDT Press bus #2 arrives McCormick Place, Lobby level. 1:55 p.m. EDT 1:10 p.m. CDT THE PRESIDENT, ESCORTED BY DR. ALEXANDER, 2:10 p.m. EDT PROCEEDS TO GREEN ROOM TO MEET INFORMALLY WITH CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY FACULTY MEMBERS. PRESS POOL COVERAGE 1:35 p.m. CDT Processional begins. 2:35 p.m. EDT 1:48 p.m. CDT THE PRESIDENT, ESCORTED BY DR. ALEXANDER, 2:48 p.m. EDT PROCEEDS TO PLATFORM AND REMAINS STANDING. OPEN PRESS COVERAGE (MORE) - 7 - PRESS NOTE: Camera platform located to the right and to the left sides of the stage. All remarks piped to Press Center. Press facilities: 1 mult at each camera platform Press viewing area is located one level up. 1:52 p.m. CDT Invocation. 2:52 p.m. EDT 1:54 p.m. CDT Jeffrey R. Ladd, Chicago State University Chairman of 2:54 p.m. EDT the Board of Governors delivers welcoming remarks and reads citation. 2:00 p.m. CDT Dr. William Cole, Special Assistant to the President for 3:00 p.m. EDT Research and Development, and Dr. Walters, Executive Officer, Board of Governors for State Colleges & Universities of the State of Illinois, place the academic hood over the President's head. Dr. Alexander hands the Honorary Doctorate Degree to the President. 2:05 p.m. CDT PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS. 3:05 p.m. EDT FULL PRESS COVERAGE 2:25 p.m. CDT PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS CONCLUDE. 3:25 p.m. EDT PRESS NOTE: All press, except for Air Force One pool, will depart immediately upon conclusion of Presidential remarksfor.press buses. 2:30 p.m. CDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD, ESCORTED BY 3:30 p.m. EDT DR. AND MRS. ALEXANDER, DEPART PLATFORM EN ROUTE MOTORCADE. 2:35 p.m. CDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD DEPART McCORMICK 3:35 p.m. EDT PLACE EN ROUTE O'HARE FIELD. Air Force One Pool and press buses follow. 3:15 p.m. CDT Press buses go directly to press plane, press board and 4:15 p.m. EDT press plane departs O'Hare Field, Air National Guard Terminal en route Chersy CapitalAirport, Traverse City, Michigan. 3:15 p.m. CDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD ARRIVE O'HARE 4:15 p.m. EDT FIELD, AIR NATIONAL GUARD TERMINAL. 3:20 p.m. CDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD BOARD AIR FORCE ONE 4:20 p.m. EDT AND DEPART O'HARE FIELD, AIR NATIONAL GUARD TERMINAL EN ROUTE CHERRY CAPITAL AIRPORT, TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN. Flying Time: 50 minutes Time Change + 1 hour (MORE) - 8 - 5:00 p.m. EDT Press plane arrives Cherry Capital Airport, Traverse City, Michigan. PRESS NOTE: Press board press buses immediately and proceed to Traverse City Golf and Country Club. Pool remains at airport and proceed to press area. Press facilities in Air Metro Office, second floor, airport terminal: 8 long distance telephones 1 telex 5:05 p.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD ARRIVE CHERRY CAPITAL AIRPORT, TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN. OPEN PRESS COVERAGE THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD ARE GREETED BY: Senator and Mrs. Robert P. Griffin 5:08 p.m. EDT Press pool boards Marine Three ahead of Marine One, depart Cherry Capital Airport en route Traverse City Golf and Country Club. 5:10 p.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT, ACCOMPANIED BY SENATOR GRIFFIN, BOARD MARINE ONE AND DEPART CHERRY CAPITAL AIRPORT EN.ROUTE TRAVERSE CITY GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB. 5:10 p.m. EDT Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Griffin depart Cherry Capital airport via auto en route Senator Griffin's residence. 5:13 p.m. EIT Press pool arrive Traverse City Golf and Country Club. 5:15 p.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT ARRIVES TRAVERSE CITY GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB, BOARDS GOLF CART AND DEPARTS EN ROUTE CLUBHOUSE. Press Pool follows. 5:20 p.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT ARRIVES THE CLUBHOUSE. THE PRESIDENT IS GREETED BY: David Wynkoop, Traverse City Golf and Country Club President Rick Schneider, Walter Hagan Invitational Gelf Tournament Chairman Gordie Howe, Houston businessman Irvin Abraham, past president, Traverse City Golf and Country Club Baxter Elhart, Traverse City businessman THE PRESIDENT, ESCORTED BY SENATOR GRIFFIN AND GREETERS, PROCEEDS TO LOCKER ROOM. (MORE) - 9 - 5:25 p.m. EDT Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Griffin arrive Senator Griffin's residence. 5:30 p.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT TEES OFF WITH SENATOR GRIFFIN, GORDIE HOWE, AND BAXTER ELHART. PRESS POOL COVERAGE PRESS NOTE: There will be open coverage at the first tee and ninth green. The President will play holes 3 and 4 with Irvin Abraham; holes 5 and 6 with Rick Schneider; and holes 7 to 9 with David Wynkoop. 5:35 p.m. EDT Press buses arrive Traverse City Golf and Country Club. PRESS NOTE: Press facilities are located in press tent: 12 long distance telephones Western Union runner Food and refreshments will be available. 7:30 p.m. EDT GOLF ROUND CONCLUDES AND THE PRESIDENT, ESCORTED BY DAVID WYNKOOP, PROCEEDS TO TROPHY TABLE ON NINTH GREEN. OPEN PRESS COVERAGE 7:31 p.m. EDT Introduction of the President by David Wynkoop. 7:32 p.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT WILL PRESENT TOURNAMENT TROPHIES AND OFFERS BRIEF REMARKS. OPEN PRESS COVERAGE 7:45 p.m. EDT PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS CONCLUDE. THE PRESIDENT, ESCORTED BY DAVID WYNKOOP, PROCEEDS TO LOCKER ROOM. 7:50 p.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT ARRIVES THE LOCKER ROOM. 7:50 p.m. EDT Press buses depart Traverse City Golf and Country Club' enroute Interlochen Arts Academy. Press pool remains at golf course. 7:55 p.m. EDT Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Griffin depart Griffin residence via auto en route Interlochen Arts Academy. 8:00 p.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT, ESCORTED BY SENATOR GRIFFIN, DEPARTS LOCKER ROOM EN ROUTE MAIN DINING ROOM TO ATTEND INFORMAL WALTER HAGEN GOLF TOURNAMENT BANQUET. 8:05 p.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT ARRIVES WALTER HAGEN GOLF TOURNAMENT BANQUET. (MORE) - 10 - 8:20 p.m. EDT Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Griffin arrive Interlochen Arts Academy and proceed on walking tour of dance building. 8:20 p.m. EDT Press buses arrive Interlochen Arts Academy. PRESS NOTE: Press Center located Conference Room, Maddy Hall. Press facilities: 6 long distance telephones Western Union runner 8:25 p.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT, ESCORTED BY SENATOR GRIFFIN, DEPARTS MAIN DINING ROOM. 8:30 p.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT, ESCORTED BY SENATOR GRIFFIN, DEPARTS TRAVERSE CITY GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB VIA GOLF CART EN ROUTE HELO LANDING ZONE. 8:35 p.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT AND SENATOR GRIFFIN ARRIVE HELO LANDING ZONE, BOARD MARINE ONE AND DEPART EN ROUTE INTERLOCHEN ARTS ACADEMY. SENATOR GRIFFIN ACCOMPANIES THE PRESIDENT TO INTERLOCHEN ARTS ACADEMY. Press Pool follows aboard Marine Three. 8:50 p.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT ARRIVES INTERLOCHEN ARTS ACADEMY. OPEN PRESS COVERAGE 8:55 p.m. EDT Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Griffin proceed to seats in Kresge Auditorium. 8:55 p.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT BOARDS AUTO AND DEPARTS EN ROUTE KRESGE AUDITORIUM, INTERLOCHEN ARTS ACADEMY. Press Pool follows. 9:00 p.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT ARRIVES KRESGE AUDITORIUM. PRESS POOL COVERAGE THE PRESIDENT IS GREETED BY: Roger Jacoby, President, Interlochen Arts Academy 9:05 p.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT JOINS MRS. FORD IN THE KRESGE AUDITORIUM. 9:05 p.m. EDT Performance begins. OPEN PRESS COVERAGE (MORE) - 11 - PRESS NOTE: Seats have been reserved at the rear of the auditorium for press wishing to attend the performance. 10:10 p.m. EDT Performance concludes. 10:10 p.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS FORD, ESCORTED BY SENATOR AND MRS. GRIFFIN, DEPART KRESGE AUDITORIUM EN ROUTE MOTORCADE. Press pool follows. 10:15 p.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD DEPART KRESGE AUDITORIUM VIA AUTO EN ROUTE INTERLOCHEN ARTS ACADEMY HELO LANDING ZONE. Press pool follows. 10:25 p.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD ARRIVE INTERLOCHEN ARTS ACADEMY HELO LANDING ZONE, BOARD MARINE ONE AND DEPART EN ROUTE MACKINAC ISLAND. Press pool follows aboard Marine Three. 10:25 p.m. EDT Press depart Maddy Hall Press Center, board press buses and depart Interlochen Arts Academy en route Cherry Capital Airport, Traverse City, Michigan. 11:25 p.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD ARRIVE MACKINAC ISLAND AND PROCEED TO GOVERNOR'S MANSION. Press pool follows. 11:35 p.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD ARRIVE GOVERNOR'S MANSION. PRESS NOTE: The Press Center on Mackinac Island is located in the Club Room, second level, Grand Hotel. Press facilities: 5 long distance telephones Rooms have been reserved for the press pool at the Island House. Room keys will be available at the Island House front desk. There are no telephones at the Island House. 11:45 p.m. EDT Press plane departs Cherry Capital Airport, Traverse City, Michigan en route Pellston Airport, Pellston, Michigan. (MORE) - 12 - SUNDAY, JULY 13, 1975 12:05 a.m. EDT Press plane arrives Pellston Airport. Press board press buses and proceed to Mackinaw City, Michigan. 12:45 a.m. EDT Press buses arrive Mackinaw City, Michigan and proceed to press hotels. PRESS NOTE: Press will remain overnight in the Travel Lodge. International and the International Inn. The Press Center is located in the Travel Lodge International. The probability of long distance telephones is not good. OVERNIGHT SUNDAY, JULY 13, 1975 PRESS NOTE: Baggage will be accepted in the lobby of each press hotel from 5:45 a.m. to 6:45 a. m. 6:45 a.m. EDT Press board press buses, depart Travel Lodge International and International Inn en route Shepler's Dock. 7:00 a.m. EDT Press ferry departs Shepler's Dock en route Mackinac Island. PRESS NOTE: Press ferry will not wait for press who arrive late. 7:20 a.m. EDT Press ferry arrives Shepler's Dock, Mackinac Island. Press board carriages and depart en route Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island. PRESS NOTE: Press who must pre-position at the Sixth Circuit Conference Breakfast, should be on the first two carriages. 8:00 a.m. EDT Press carriages arrive Grand Hotel. PRESS NOTE: Press Center located in the Club Room, second floor, Grand Hotel. Press facilities: 5 long distance telephones A continental breakfast will be served in the Club Room. 8:00 a.m. EDT Press pool departs Grand Hotel Press Center en route Governor's Mansion. 8:35 a.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD BOARD CARRIAGE AT THE GOVERNOR'S MANSION AND DEPART EN ROUTE GRAND HOTEL. Press pool follows. (MORE) - 13- 8:45 a.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD ARRIVE GRAND HOTEL. OPEN PRESS COVERAGE THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD ARE GREETED BY: Albert Engel, United States Sixth Circuit Judge THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD, ESCORTED BY JUDGE ENGEL, PROCEED TO DINING ROOM TO ATTEND SIXTH CIRCUIT CONFERENCE BREAKFAST. 8:51 a.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD ARRIVE HEAD TABLE. 8:52 a.m. EDT Invocation. 8:55 a.m. EDT Breakfast is served. 9:20 a.m. EDT Press depart Press Center en route Sixth Circuit Conference Breakfast. 9:30 a. m. EDT Press enter Dining Room. 9:35 a.m. EDT Introduction of the President by Judge Engel. 9:40 a.m. EDT PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS. FULL PRESS COVERAGE PRESS NOTE: Remarks will be piped to the Press Center. 9:55 a.m. EDT PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS CONCLUDE. 9:56 a.m. EDT Remarks by Judge Engel. PRESS NOTE: Due to logistical considerations, it will not be possible to cover both the President's remarks and the President's departure from the Grand Hotel. 10:00 a.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD DEPART SIXTH CIRCUIT CONFERENCE BREAKFAST, BOARD CARRIAGE AND DEPART GRAND HOTEL EN ROUTE GOVERNOR'S MANSION. Press peol follows. 10:05 a.m. EDT Press who wish to cover the church service must immediately depart Grand Hotel on foot en route Trinity Episcopal Church. 10:10 a.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD ARRIVE GOVERNOR'S MANSION. Press pool proceeds to Trinity Episcopal Church. 10:20 a.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD DEPART GOVERNOR'S MANSION AND WALK TO TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH. (MORE) : 14 - 10:25 a. m. EDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD ARRIVE TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH. THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD ARE GREETED BY: The Reverend Roland Raham OPEN PRESS COVERAGE PRESS NOTE: Due to the limited size of the church, the minister has restricted church attendance to members of the church, members of the Presidential party, and a writing pool of eight. 10:30 a.m. EDT Church service begins. 11:25 a.m. EDT Church service concludes. 11:26 a.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD DEPART TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH AND WALK TO THE GOVERNOR'S MANSION. Press proceed to Grand Hotel. 11:35 a.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD ARRIVE GOVERNOR'S MANSION. 1:30 p.m. EDT Mrs. Ford, accompanied by Mrs. Milliken and Mrs. Griffin, departs Governor's Mansion for informal tour of Mackinac Island. 2:30 p.m. EDT Mrs. Ford returns to Governor's Mansion. 3:45 p.m. EDT Press depart Press Center via carriages en route Shepler's Dock. 4:00 p.m. EDT Press ferry departs Mackinac Island en route Shepler's Dock, Mackinaw City. PRESS NOTE: The press ferry will not wait for those who are late. Press pool remains at Press Center, Grand Hotel. 4:40 p.m. EDT Press ferry arrives Shepler's Dock, Mackinaw City. 4:50 p.m. EDT Press buses depart Mackinaw City en route Kincheloe Air Force Base, Northern Michigan. 5:55 p.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD DEPART GOVERNOR'S MANSION EN ROUTE HELO LANDING ZONE, MACKINAC ISLAND. 6:00 p.m. EDT Press buses arrive Kincheloe Air Force Base. Press proceed to press area. PRESS NOTE: Prospect of long distance telephones is not good. (MORE) - 15- - 6:05 p.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD BOARD MARINE ONE AND DEPART MACKINAC ISLAND EN ROUTE KINCHELOE AIR FORCE BASE. Press pool follows aboard Marine Three. 6:25 p.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD ARRIVE KINCHELOE AIR FORCE BASE, BOARD AIR FORCE ONE AND DEPART EN ROUTE ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE. OPEN PRESS COVERAGE Flying Time: 1 hour 35 minutes No Time Change 6:40 p.m. EDT Press plane departs Kincheloe Air Force Base en route Andrews Air Force Base. 8:00 p.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD ARRIVE ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, BOARD ARMY ONE AND DEPART EN ROUTE THE SOUTH LAWN, THE WHITE HOUSE. 8:15 p.m. EDT The press plane arrives Andrews Air Force Base. 8:20 p.m. EDT THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. FORD ARRIVE THE SOUTH LAWN, THE WHITE HOUSE. # # # Michiga Trup file July 23, 1975 Dear Mary and Donald, I just wanted to drop you a note to let you know how much I enjoyed meeting you and how grateful I was for your literally taking me by the hand when I was in Chicago. I thoroughly enjoyed our stay-- thanks to you--and I hope when you come to Washington I can somehow reciprocate. Hopefully, the pictures that were taken at the dinner were good. I haven't yet seen the contact sheets, but I promise to send you the photos when I get them. Many thanks again. Sincerely, Sheila Rabb Weidenfeld Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford Mr. and Mrs. Donald Frey 1500 Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60610 BERALD FIRST LADY'S FILES September 15, 1975 Dear Miss Whitten: mich Please forgive my delay in responding to your thoughtful letter regarding the Girl Scout who presented roses to Mrs. Ford at the Traverse City airport. We have finally located a picture and it is being forwarded to her. We very much appreciate your bringing this to our attention. Sincerely, Sheila Rabb Weidenfeld Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford Miss Hope Whitten 602 Cadieux Road Grosse Pointe, Michigan 48230 BERALD R. FORD Photo Request September 18, 1975 Dear Mrs. Tragge: Please forgive the delay in my response to your letter regarding your granddaughter, Sharon Bluhm. The article had been brought to my attention and we have been trying to locate a photograph. We have finally found one, and I very much regret that it does not show Sharon's face. Mrs. Ford was delighted with the roses and has asked me to again express her thanks. We hope Sharon is pleased with the enclosed photograph. Sincerely, Sheila Rabb Weidenfeld Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford Mrs. Julius Tragge 14953 Aubrey Avenue Detroit 39, Michigan FORD & DERALD LIBRARY Commis The The Mid-America Committee for International Business and Government Cooperation, Inc. Dinner in honor of The President of The United States and Mrs. Ford The Grand Ballroom, The Palmer House Friday, July 11, 1975 Menu Program Star Spangled, All American Poached Salmon Dinner Chairman Thomas H. Miner Cold Poached Salmon with an Aspic President Glaze, Star Spangled, Served on a The Mid-America Committee Bed of Crisp Lettuce, decorated with Radish Rosettes, Lemon Wedges and Black Olive. Presiding Brooks McCormick Spirited Mustard Sauce President Yankee Doodle Salad International Harvester Company Limestone Lettuce filled with Tiny Shrimp, garnished with Hearts The National Anthem of Palm, Pimento and mandarin oranges Monticello Dressing Whole Sliced Strip Sirloin Toast John E. Swearingen from the Chicago Stockyards, Chairman of the Board Roasted in the Chicago Fire Standard Oil Company (Indiana) Sauce Perigourdine Congressional Crepes Filled with Spinach Presentation of the Arthur M. Wood Palmer House Spirit of "76" Guests of Honor Chairman of the Board Sears, Roebuck of Co. Artichoke Bottoms filled with Carrot Souffle Capital Delight Baked Alaska, with Brandied Address The President of the Bing Cherries Jubilee United States of America Wines Gamay Beaujolais Paul Masson Music by the United States Air Force Military Korbel Champagne Airlift Command Band Coffee Conducted by Major Herman Vincent Speakers' Table The Mid-America Committee The President of the United States of America Roger E. Anderson William G. Karnes and Bennett Archambault Richard A. Lenon Mrs. Ford Russell Baker John O. Logan The Honorable Charles H. Percy Karl D. Bays Robert H. Malott and James F. Beré Brooks Mo Cormick Mrs. Percy James J. Brice Lee L. Morgan Samuel B. Casey. Jr. William F. Murray The Honorable Philippe Olivier Lilas S. Cathcart Robert W. Reneker and Franklin A. Cole David b. Scott Mrs. Olivier Stanton R. Cook Robert M. Drevs Edward Byron Smith Robert D. Stuart Mr. and Mrs. Brooks McCormick Marshall Field Mr. Thomas H. Miner Gaylord Freeman John E. Swearingen Donald N. Frey Henry g. Van der Eb Mr. and Mrs. David C. Scott Richard A. Giesen Harold F. Werhane Mr. and Mrs. John E. Swearingen John L. Hanigan Arthur W. Woelfle William A. Hewitt Arthur M. Wood Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Wood William B. Johnson William T. Ylvisaker Thomas H. Miner 7/75 Network stations that service Southfield, Michigan Network Affiliate Phone TV News Director ABC WXYZ 313-444-1111 Pete Jacobus NBC WWJ 313-222-2000 Tom Becherer CBS WJBK 313-557-9000 Dick Graf