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Levittown, PA, dignitaries on platform list. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
Map of Levittown shopping center. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
Motorcade list for Saturday, September 21, 1968. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
Memo from Casselman to Ehrlichman RE: Bazaar of All Nations Shopping Center Rally motorcade for September 21, 1968. 2 pgs. [Memo], N.D.
Platform Guests list for Paoli Shopping Center. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
VIP motorcade cars for September 21, 1968 in New Jersey. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
Motorcade list for September 21, 1968. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
Detail Schedule pages 11-12 for September 18, 1968, Salt Lake City. 2 pgs. [Other Document], N.D.
Detail Schedule pages 20-21 for September 21, 1968, Philadelphia and suburbs. 2 pgs. [Other Document], N.D.
Detail Schedule page 19. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
Detail Schedule page 19. 1 pg. (Duplicate - Not Scanned) [Other Document], N.D.
Message TWX to Olson from Whitaker RE: Congressman Jim Fulton riding to Philadelphia on airplane with memo to Ehrlichman from Cole RE: Philadelphia downtown motorcade September 20. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
Memo from Brown to Ehrlichman RE: Observations on John Price Memo of December 16, 1968 Regarding Person to Oversee Civil Rights Policy. 1 pg. [Memo], 12/18/1968
Memo from Price to Mitchell RE: An Administration Person to Oversee Civil Rights Policy. 1 pg. [Memo], 12/16/1968
Statement for the Civil Service Journal by RN. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
Statement for the Civil Service Journal by RN with handwritten revisions. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
Proposed Civil Service Journal Statement: President Richard M. Nixon Enlists Full Participation of Career Civil Service. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
Memo from Keogh to Ehrlichman RE: Proposed piece for the Civil Service Journal drafted by Safire. 1 pg. [Memo], 12/19/1968
Letter from Hampton to Ehrlichman RE: Suggestions for RN Civil Service Journal Statement. 2 pgs. [Letter], 11/29/1968
Document titled "Employee Concerns About the New Administration." 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
Copy of newspaper article "Remedy Urged for U.S. Employes Not Paid Out of Appropriations." 1 pg. [Newspaper], 11/6/1968
Copy of newspaper article titled "Massive Assaults on Career Jobs By New Administration Unlikely." 1 pg. [Newspaper], 11/7/1968
Copy of newspaper article titled "Nixon's Victory Can't Jeopardize Automatic July 1 Pay Increases." 1 pg. [Newspaper], 11/8/1968
Copy of newspaper article titled "Democratic-Controlled Congress A Shield Against U.S. Job Raids." 1 pg. [Newspaper], 11/10/1968
Copy of newspaper article titled "Only Relative Handful of Jobs Available for Political Patronage." 1 pg. [Newsletter], 11/13/1968
Copy of newspaper article titled "Nixon Is Expected to Reappraise Anti-Bias Policy on Personnel." 1 pg. [Newsletter], 11/14/1968
Copy of newspaper article titled "Strong Union Bargaining Rights Unlikely to Gain Nixon's Support." 1 pg. [Newsletter], 11/20/1968
Copy of newspaper article titled "What Nixon Win Means to U.S. Workers." 1 pg. [Newsletter], 11/7/1968
Copy of newspaper article titled "Vote Called Setback for Unionists." 1 pg. [Newsletter], 11/7/1968
Copy of newspaper article titled "Decentralizing Steps Are Studied To Carry Out Nixon's Pledge." 1 pg. [Newsletter], 11/10/1968
Copy of newspaper article titled "Nixon Action On FAA Eyed." 1 pg. [Newsletter], 11/13/1968
Copy of newspaper article titled "Office Planned to Boost Efficiency of Agencies." 1 pg. [Newsletter], 11/14/1968
Copy of newspaper article titled "Nixon to Consider Plan for Postal Corporation." 1 pg. [Newsletter], 11/15/1968
Copy of newspaper article titled "Navy Defers Job Cutback." 1 pg. [Newsletter], 11/22/1968
Copy of newspaper article titled "250,000 Jobs Open This Year." 1 pg. [Newsletter], 11/24/1968
Copy of newspaper article titled "Labor Programs Drafted for Nixon." 1 pg. [Newsletter], 11/23/1968
Copy of newspaper article titled "Nixon's Editing of Employe Speech Buoys Hope on Benefits, Unions." 1 pg. [Newsletter], 11/27/1968
National Federation of Federal Employees news release RE: NFFE urging RN to issue a statement reaffirming support of the merit principle in the Federal service. 3 pgs. [Other Document], N.D.
Memo from Harlow to Ehrlichman RE: a report on Federal Employees for collective bargaining. 1 pg. [Memo], 11/18/1968
Memo from Ehrlichman to Haldeman RE: Adding an agenda item regarding the importance of staff members and Cabinet not publishing without express permission. 1 pg. [Memo], 12/17/1968
Memo from Ehrlichman to Krogh RE: the availability of a charitable deduction for the donation of historical papers. 1 pg. [Memo], 12/17/1968
Memo from Timmons to Ehrlichman via Harlow RE: conflict of interest procedure for staff members regarding accepting personal gifts as well as listing their income producting assets. 1 pg. [Memo], 11/22/1968
Letter from Charles E. Stuart to Richard D. Godown RE: Godown's letter and memo regarding conflict of interest. 1 pg. [Letter], 1/14/1968
Letter from Richard D. Godown to Charles Stuart RE: conflict of interest memorandum by the NAM Law Department. 1 pg. [Letter], 1/10/1969
Memo from the NAM Law Department titled "Summary Analysis of Conflict of Interest Statutes and Regulations Concerning Businessmen in Government." 22 pgs. [Memo], 12/20/1968
Memo from Flanigan to Ehrlichman RE: Talent Hunt for the jobs of Assistant Secretary or higher. 2 pgs. [Memo], 12/14/1968
Letter from Harry S. Flemming to All Republican Members of Congress RE: Federal appointment procedures. 1 pg. [Letter], N.D.
Primary Assignments of Existing Personnel to Make Recommendations for Various Agencies list. 3 pgs. [Other Document], 12/6/1968
Memo from Joe Dawson to Ehrlichman RE: Dawson's article in the Washington News. 1 pg. [Memo], N.D.
Letter from Stephanie Wilson to Joseph Dawson RE: Ehrlichman returning Dawson's article. 1 pg. [Letter], 1/10/1969
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This file contains:
Levittown, PA, dignitaries on platform list. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
Map of Levittown shopping center. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
Motorcade list for Saturday, September 21, 1968. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
Memo from Casselman to Ehrlichman RE: Bazaar of All Nations Shopping Center Rally motorcade for September 21, 1968. 2 pgs. [Memo], N.D.
Platform Guests list for Paoli Shopping Center. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
VIP motorcade cars for September 21, 1968 in New Jersey. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
Motorcade list for September 21, 1968. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
Detail Schedule pages 11-12 for September 18, 1968, Salt Lake City. 2 pgs. [Other Document], N.D.
Detail Schedule pages 20-21 for September 21, 1968, Philadelphia and suburbs. 2 pgs. [Other Document], N.D.
Detail Schedule page 19. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
Detail Schedule page 19. 1 pg. (Duplicate - Not Scanned) [Other Document], N.D.
Message TWX to Olson from Whitaker RE: Congressman Jim Fulton riding to Philadelphia on airplane with memo to Ehrlichman from Cole RE: Philadelphia downtown motorcade September 20. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
Memo from Brown to Ehrlichman RE: Observations on John Price Memo of December 16, 1968 Regarding Person to Oversee Civil Rights Policy. 1 pg. [Memo], 12/18/1968
Memo from Price to Mitchell RE: An Administration Person to Oversee Civil Rights Policy. 1 pg. [Memo], 12/16/1968
Statement for the Civil Service Journal by RN. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
Statement for the Civil Service Journal by RN with handwritten revisions. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
Proposed Civil Service Journal Statement: President Richard M. Nixon Enlists Full Participation of Career Civil Service. 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
Memo from Keogh to Ehrlichman RE: Proposed piece for the Civil Service Journal drafted by Safire. 1 pg. [Memo], 12/19/1968
Letter from Hampton to Ehrlichman RE: Suggestions for RN Civil Service Journal Statement. 2 pgs. [Letter], 11/29/1968
Document titled "Employee Concerns About the New Administration." 1 pg. [Other Document], N.D.
Copy of newspaper article "Remedy Urged for U.S. Employes Not Paid Out of Appropriations." 1 pg. [Newspaper], 11/6/1968
Copy of newspaper article titled "Massive Assaults on Career Jobs By New Administration Unlikely." 1 pg. [Newspaper], 11/7/1968
Copy of newspaper article titled "Nixon's Victory Can't Jeopardize Automatic July 1 Pay Increases." 1 pg. [Newspaper], 11/8/1968
Copy of newspaper article titled "Democratic-Controlled Congress A Shield Against U.S. Job Raids." 1 pg. [Newspaper], 11/10/1968
Copy of newspaper article titled "Only Relative Handful of Jobs Available for Political Patronage." 1 pg. [Newsletter], 11/13/1968
Copy of newspaper article titled "Nixon Is Expected to Reappraise Anti-Bias Policy on Personnel." 1 pg. [Newsletter], 11/14/1968
Copy of newspaper article titled "Strong Union Bargaining Rights Unlikely to Gain Nixon's Support." 1 pg. [Newsletter], 11/20/1968
Copy of newspaper article titled "What Nixon Win Means to U.S. Workers." 1 pg. [Newsletter], 11/7/1968
Copy of newspaper article titled "Vote Called Setback for Unionists." 1 pg. [Newsletter], 11/7/1968
Copy of newspaper article titled "Decentralizing Steps Are Studied To Carry Out Nixon's Pledge." 1 pg. [Newsletter], 11/10/1968
Copy of newspaper article titled "Nixon Action On FAA Eyed." 1 pg. [Newsletter], 11/13/1968
Copy of newspaper article titled "Office Planned to Boost Efficiency of Agencies." 1 pg. [Newsletter], 11/14/1968
Copy of newspaper article titled "Nixon to Consider Plan for Postal Corporation." 1 pg. [Newsletter], 11/15/1968
Copy of newspaper article titled "Navy Defers Job Cutback." 1 pg. [Newsletter], 11/22/1968
Copy of newspaper article titled "250,000 Jobs Open This Year." 1 pg. [Newsletter], 11/24/1968
Copy of newspaper article titled "Labor Programs Drafted for Nixon." 1 pg. [Newsletter], 11/23/1968
Copy of newspaper article titled "Nixon's Editing of Employe Speech Buoys Hope on Benefits, Unions." 1 pg. [Newsletter], 11/27/1968
National Federation of Federal Employees news release RE: NFFE urging RN to issue a statement reaffirming support of the merit principle in the Federal service. 3 pgs. [Other Document], N.D.
Memo from Harlow to Ehrlichman RE: a report on Federal Employees for collective bargaining. 1 pg. [Memo], 11/18/1968
Memo from Ehrlichman to Haldeman RE: Adding an agenda item regarding the importance of staff members and Cabinet not publishing without express permission. 1 pg. [Memo], 12/17/1968
Memo from Ehrlichman to Krogh RE: the availability of a charitable deduction for the donation of historical papers. 1 pg. [Memo], 12/17/1968
Memo from Timmons to Ehrlichman via Harlow RE: conflict of interest procedure for staff members regarding accepting personal gifts as well as listing their income producting assets. 1 pg. [Memo], 11/22/1968
Letter from Charles E. Stuart to Richard D. Godown RE: Godown's letter and memo regarding conflict of interest. 1 pg. [Letter], 1/14/1968
Letter from Richard D. Godown to Charles Stuart RE: conflict of interest memorandum by the NAM Law Department. 1 pg. [Letter], 1/10/1969
Memo from the NAM Law Department titled "Summary Analysis of Conflict of Interest Statutes and Regulations Concerning Businessmen in Government." 22 pgs. [Memo], 12/20/1968
Memo from Flanigan to Ehrlichman RE: Talent Hunt for the jobs of Assistant Secretary or higher. 2 pgs. [Memo], 12/14/1968
Letter from Harry S. Flemming to All Republican Members of Congress RE: Federal appointment procedures. 1 pg. [Letter], N.D.
Primary Assignments of Existing Personnel to Make Recommendations for Various Agencies list. 3 pgs. [Other Document], 12/6/1968
Memo from Joe Dawson to Ehrlichman RE: Dawson's article in the Washington News. 1 pg. [Memo], N.D.
Letter from Stephanie Wilson to Joseph Dawson RE: Ehrlichman returning Dawson's article. 1 pg. [Letter], 1/10/1969
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Richard Nixon Presidential Library
White House Special Files Collection
Folder List
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
18
7
N.D.
Other Document
Levittown, PA, dignitaries on platform list. 1
pg.
18
7
N.D.
Other Document
Map of Levittown shopping center. 1 pg.
18
7
N.D.
Other Document
Motorcade list for Saturday, September 21,
1968. 1 pg.
18
7
N.D.
Memo
Memo from Casselman to Ehrlichman RE:
Bazaar of All Nations Shopping Center Rally
motorcade for September 21, 1968. 2 pgs.
18
7
N.D.
Other Document
Platform Guests list for Paoli Shopping
Center. 1 pg.
18
7
N.D.
Other Document
VIP motorcade cars for September 21, 1968
in New Jersey. 1 pg.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Page 1 of 8
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
18
7
N.D.
Other Document
Motorcade list for September 21, 1968. 1 pg.
18
7
N.D.
Other Document
Detail Schedule pages 11-12 for September
18, 1968, Salt Lake City. 2 pgs.
18
7
N.D.
Other Document
Detail Schedule pages 20-21 for September
21, 1968, Philadelphia and suburbs. 2 pgs.
18
7
N.D.
Other Document
Detail Schedule page 19. 1 pg.
18
7
N.D.
Other Document
Detail Schedule page 19. 1 pg. (Duplicate -
Not Scanned)
18
7
N.D.
Other Document
Message TWX to Olson from Whitaker RE:
Congressman Jim Fulton riding to
Philadelphia on airplane with memo to
Ehrlichman from Cole RE: Philadelphia
downtown motorcade September 20. 1 pg.
18
7
12/18/1968
Memo
Memo from Brown to Ehrlichman RE:
Observations on John Price Memo of
December 16, 1968 Regarding Person to
Oversee Civil Rights Policy. 1 pg.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Page 2 of 8
Box Number Folder Number Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
18
7
N.D.
Other Document
Statement for the Civil Service Journal by
RN. 1 pg.
18
7
N.D.
Other Document
Statement for the Civil Service Journal by
RN with handwritten revisions. 1 pg.
18
7
N.D.
Other Document
Proposed Civil Service Journal Statement:
President Richard M. Nixon Enlists Full
Participation of Career Civil Service. 1 pg.
18
7
12/19/1968
Memo
Memo from Keogh to Ehrlichman RE:
Proposed piece for the Civil Service Journal
drafted by Safire. 1 pg.
18
7
12/16/1968
Memo
Memo from Price to Mitchell RE: An
Administration Person to Oversee Civil
Rights Policy. 1 pg.
18
7
11/29/1968
Letter
Letter from Hampton to Ehrlichman RE:
Suggestions for RN Civil Service Journal
Statement. 2 pgs.
18
7
N.D.
Other Document
Document titled "Employee Concerns About
the New Administration." 1 pg.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Page 3 of 8
Box Number Folder Number Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
18
7
11/06/1968
Newspaper
Copy of newspaper article "Remedy Urged
for U.S. Employes Not Paid Out of
Appropriations." 1 pg.
18
7
11/07/1968
Newspaper
Copy of newspaper article titled "Massive
Assaults on Career Jobs By New
Administration Unlikely." 1 pg.
18
7
11/08/1968
Newspaper
Copy of newspaper article titled "Nixon's
Victory Can't Jeopardize Automatic July 1
Pay Increases." 1 pg.
18
7
11/10/1968
Newspaper
Copy of newspaper article titled
"Democratic-Controlled Congress A Shield
Against U.S. Job Raids." 1 pg.
18
7
11/13/1968
Newsletter
Copy of newspaper article titled "Only
Relative Handful of Jobs Available for
Political Patronage." 1 pg.
18
7
11/14/1968
Newsletter
Copy of newspaper article titled "Nixon Is
Expected to Reappraise Anti-Bias Policy on
Personnel." 1 pg.
18
7
11/20/1968
Newsletter
Copy of newspaper article titled "Strong
Union Bargaining Rights Unlikely to Gain
Nixon's Support." 1 pg.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Page 4 of 8
Box Number Folder Number Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
18
7
11/07/1968
Newsletter
Copy of newspaper article titled "What
Nixon Win Means to U.S. Workers." 1 pg.
18
7
11/07/1968
Newsletter
Copy of newspaper article titled "Vote
Called Setback for Unionists." 1 pg.
18
7
11/10/1968
Newsletter
Copy of newspaper article titled
"Decentralizing Steps Are Studied To Carry
Out Nixon's Pledge." 1 pg.
18
7
11/13/1968
Newsletter
Copy of newspaper article titled "Nixon
Action On FAA Eyed." 1 pg.
18
7
11/14/1968
Newsletter
Copy of newspaper article titled "Office
Planned to Boost Efficiency of Agencies." 1
pg.
18
7
11/15/1968
Newsletter
Copy of newspaper article titled "Nixon to
Consider Plan for Postal Corporation." 1 pg.
18
7
11/22/1968
Newsletter
Copy of newspaper article titled "Navy
Defers Job Cutback." 1 pg.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Page 5 of 8
Box Number Folder Number Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
18
7
11/24/1968
Newsletter
Copy of newspaper article titled "250,000
Jobs Open This Year." 1 pg.
18
7
11/23/1968
Newsletter
Copy of newspaper article titled "Labor
Programs Drafted for Nixon." 1 pg.
18
7
11/27/1968
Newsletter
Copy of newspaper article titled "Nixon's
Editing of Employe Speech Buoys Hope on
Benefits, Unions." 1 pg.
18
7
N.D.
Other Document
National Federation of Federal Employees
news release RE: NFFE urging RN to issue a
statement reaffirming support of the merit
principle in the Federal service. 3 pgs.
18
7
11/18/1968
Memo
Memo from Harlow to Ehrlichman RE: a
report on Federal Employees for collective
bargaining. 1 pg.
18
7
12/17/1968
Memo
Memo from Ehrlichman to Haldeman RE:
Adding an agenda item regarding the
importance of staff members and Cabinet not
publishing without express permission. 1 pg.
18
7
12/17/1968
Memo
Memo from Ehrlichman to Krogh RE: the
availability of a charitable deduction for the
donation of historical papers. 1 pg.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Page 6 of 8
Box Number Folder Number Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
18
7
11/22/1968
Memo
Memo from Timmons to Ehrlichman via
Harlow RE: conflict of interest procedure for
staff members regarding accepting personal
gifts as well as listing their income
producting assets. 1 pg.
18
7
01/14/1968
Letter
Letter from Charles E. Stuart to Richard D.
Godown RE: Godown's letter and memo
regarding conflict of interest. 1 pg.
18
7
01/10/1969
Letter
Letter from Richard D. Godown to Charles
Stuart RE: conflict of interest memorandum
by the NAM Law Department. 1 pg.
18
7
12/20/1968
Memo
Memo from the NAM Law Department titled
"Summary Analysis of Conflict of Interest
Statutes and Regulations Concerning
Businessmen in Government." 22 pgs.
18
7
12/14/1968
Memo
Memo from Flanigan to Ehrlichman RE:
Talent Hunt for the jobs of Assistant
Secretary or higher. 2 pgs.
18
7
N.D.
Letter
Letter from Harry S. Flemming to All
Republican Members of Congress RE:
Federal appointment procedures. 1 pg.
18
7
12/06/1968
Other Document
Primary Assignments of Existing Personnel
to Make Recommendations for Various
Agencies list. 3 pgs.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Page 7 of 8
Box Number Folder Number Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
18
7
N.D.
Memo
Memo from Joe Dawson to Ehrlichman RE:
Dawson's article in the Washington News. 1
pg.
18
7
01/10/1969
Letter
Letter from Stephanie Wilson to Joseph
Dawson RE: Ehrlichman returning Dawson's
article. 1 pg.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Page 8 of 8
LEVITTOWN, PA.
BUCKS COUNTY
DIGNITARIES ON PLATFORM
Mr. C. V. Afflerback, GOP County Chairman
Mrs. Lorraine Butch, GOP Assistant County Chairman
Ann Hawkes Hutton, Chairman, United Citizens for Nixon/Agnew
Otto Grupp, III, Vice Chairman, United Citizens for Nixon/Agnew
Marvin V. Keller, State Senator,
Wilmot Fleming, State Assemblyman
John Renninger, State Assemblyman
Honorable Edward G. Biester, Jr., U. S. Congressman
Honorable Marvin D. Weidner, State Assemblyman
Honorable James L. Wright, Jr., State Assemblyman
Mr. Fred J. Straffe, Candidate for State Assembly
Mr. James Clark, Candidate for State Assembly
Mr. Joseph Canby, Bucks County Commissioner
Mr. Charles Meredith, III, Bucks County Commissioner
The Program
Mr. C. V. Afflerback will introduce the traveling VIPS. Mrs. Ann Hawkes
Hutton will introduce the Nixons.
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MOTORCADE FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1968
Pilot Car
Advance Car
Lead Car
Security Car
R.N. - P.N. Car #1
Security Car
Wire Service Car
Photo Car
Photo Car
Car #2 - Will include John Eisenhower, Congressman Sweiker & Lt. Governor
Broderick (13th Congressional Candidate Larry Coughlin will
replace Congressman Schweiker)
Car #3 - Judge Hannum, Frank Pasquerilla (At King Of Prussia Congressman
Beister will replace Mr. Pasquerilla), Congressman Watkins,
Congressman Williams?
Press Bus
Press Bus
Staff and VIP Bus
Possible 4th Bus
Backup Security Car
MEMO
To:
John Erlichman
From:
Bill Casselman
In Re:
Bazaar of All Nations Shopping Center Rally, Delaware County
Motorcade, September 21, 1968
Rally:
Platform guests in addition to traveling VIPS:
Lt. General Milton G. Baker & Daughter
( Mrs. Winslow Martin (Ann)
Supt. of Valley Forge Military Academy
Valley Forge Military Academy
Wayne, Pa. 19087
Mr. Edwin S. Hineman & Wife (Anna)
Chairman, Delaware County Republican Executive Committee
Fox Hollow Farm
Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania 19317
Mr. Frank A. Snear, Jr. & Wife (Dorothy)
Chairman, Delaware County Republican Supervisors
201 Providence Road
Media, Pa. 19063
Cong. G. Robert Watkins & Wife (Jane)
United States Congressman - 9th District
West Chester, Pa. 19380
Cong. Lawrence G. Williams & Wife (Margery)
United States Congressman - 7th District
56 S. Brookside Road
Springfield, Pa. 19064
RN to be introduced by Snear giving standard 30 second "Next-
President-of-the-United States" spiel. Chester City Band (75 pieces) to
strike up "Hot Time, etc. " Balloons rise from behind platform, 100
Nixonettes, standard press facilities.
Other musical organizations present: Sun Valley H.S. Band;
R&R combo, as yet undetermined.
Bands and Local Color Enroute: (See Attached Map)
Point A:
Upper Darby, 69th Street Terminal
Monseignor Bon ner H. S. Band
Samuel Dickey, Twp. Leader
Point B:
Lansdowne, Lansdowne Avenue & Bal timore Pike
Combo
Joseph Bullen, Twp. Leader
Point C:
Clifton Heights, Baltimore Pike & Springfield Avenue
Combo (in front of local GOP Club)
Fred Duke, Boro Leader
Point D:
Rally site, see above.
Point E:
Springfield, Baltimore Pike and Woodland Avenue
Combo
Larry G. Williams, M. C., Twp. Leader
Point F:
Springfield Shopping Center, Springfield Road
Springfield Twp. H.S. Band
Point G:
Marple, Lawrence Park Shopping Center, Springfield
Road, Marple-Newtown H.S. Band
Walter ReDavid, Twp. Leader
Point H:
Sproul Road and Route 3
Combo
Newtown Twp. citizens to be brought in by
Charles Snyder, Twp. Leader
Point I:
City of Wayne, Radnor Twp., Lancaster Pike and Rt. 282
Radnor H.S. Band
James Merriman, Twp. Leader
PLATFORM GUESTS
AT PAOLI SHOPPING CENTER, CHESTER COUNTY
PLATFORM
Local Dignitaries
Ted Rubino - Republican County Chairman
Ellen Ann Roberts - Republican County Vice Chairman
John Halstead - Republican County Executive ViceChairman
Wilmer Thomson - Chairman, Citizens for Nixon
Congressman Paul Dague
G. O. Carlson - State Committeeman
Dick Schulze - Chairman Nixon Day
Bill Lamb Vice Chairman Nixon Day
Local Candidates
Congressman G. R. Watkins
State Senator John Ware
Representative Jack Stauffer
Representative Tim Slack
Representative Ben Reynolds
Pat Crawford - Candidate for State Legislature
State Candidates
Congressman Dick Schweiker - Candidate for U. S. Senate
Frank Pasquerilla - State Treasurer
Congressman Watkins
Judge John Hannum, Candidate for Superior Court Judge
Nixon Party
Dick Nixon
Mrs. Nixon
Lt. Governor Ray Broderick
John Eisenhower
Program
Ted Robino - Chester County Chairman will introduce RN as well as
travelling VIP Party.
VIP MOTORCADE CARS FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1968 IN
NEW JERSEY
Car No. 2 - Webb Todd, Republican State Chairman
Senator Clifford P. Case
Congressman William T. Cahill
Congressman John Hunt
James Skidmore, New Jersey Chairman, United Citizens
for Nixon/Agnew
Car No. 3 - Nelson Gross, New Jersey Nixon State Chairman
Joe Intile, Co-Chairman, New Jersey Nixon/Agnew Committee
John Diamond, Co-Chairman, New Jersey Nixon/Agnew Committee
Mrs. Ann Flynn, Co-Chairwoman, New Jersey Nixon/Agnew
Committee
Willingboro Shopping Center
Nelson Gross will introduce Senator Case.
Senator Case will introduce the Nixons
Cherry Hill
Congressman Cahill will introduce New Jersey State Chairman Todd and
Todd will introduce Case and Senator Case will introduce the Nixons.
MOTORCADE FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1968
Pilot Car
Advance Car
Lead Car
Security Car
R.N. - P.N. Car #1
Security Car
Wire Service Car
Photo Car
Photo Car
Car #2 - Will include John Eisenhower, Congressman Sweiker & Lt. Governor
Broderick (13th Congressional Candidate Larry Coughlin will
replace Congressman Schweiker)
Car #3 - Judge Hannum, Frank Pasquerilla (At King Of Prussia Congressman
Beister will replace Mr. Pasquerilla), Congressman Watkins,
Congressman Williams?
Press Bus
Press Bus
Staff and VIP Bus
Possible 4th Bus
Backup Security Car
DETAIL SCHEDULE - !1
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1968 - Salt Lake City (continued)
4:50 p.m.
Depart airport enroute Utah Hotel
Driving time:
:20
5:10 p.m.
Arrive Utah Hotel (801) 328-9114, South Temple & Main St.,
Salt Lake City, Utah
Hotel Manager: Hank Aloia
RN information booth in lobby
Valet service available - pressing only for items turned
in by 8:00 p.m.
Room service available 7:00 p.m. til midnight
Working press room - C-38
Press lounge - C-39
Staff lounge on the 7th floor
5:10-7:45 p.m.
STAFF TIME
2:35
NOTE:
RN only during staff time. At
7:00 - To Mc Lay
approximately 7:00 p.m. David L. McKay,
son of President McKay will arrive at
7:10 - Resurn
RN's suite to guide him to
President McKay's room in hotel. No
photographer arranged for meeting. Not
publicized.
NOTE:
Ziegler, Church has no objections to your
announcing meeting to press later, after
the meeting. Church may provide
photographer for pictures.
RN then returns to suite. Total time
10 minutes.
7:45 p.m.
Depart hotel enroute Mormon Tabernacle
2 routes are available for departure
1. Walk through underground tunnel used
by President McKay to the Tabernacle
2. Drive to west end of Tabernacle
7:50 p.m.
Arrive Mormon Tabernacle, Temple Square, Salt Lake City
(801) 364-2511
NOTE:
Advise all staff and press that
Temple Square is sacred ground. No
smoking. Members only are admitted
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into the Tabernacle.
DETAIL SCHEDULE - 12
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1968 -- Salt Lake City (continued)
Following is program already in progress:
7:30 p.m. Welcome by Richard Richards,
GOP State Chairman
7:32 p.m. National Anthem by Mormon Choir
and audience
7:35 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance by Ron Halverson,
Chairman, Weber County Republican
(will not remain on platform)
7:37 p.m. Invocation by Carl A. Buehner
7:40 p.m. Introduction of guests
7:55 p.m. God Bless America, Mormon Tabernacle
Choir
8:00 p.m.
RN, PN and Governor Romney walk on without introduction
8:05 p.m.
This is my Country - Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Introduced as being sung at RN's request
NOTE:
The reason they say "This is My Country"
is being sung at Mr. Nixon's request, is
because the Choir Director wanted to do
a number Mr. Nixon would request, and
knowing this was a facorite of Mr. Nixon's,
he decided to do it this way.
8:09 p.m.
Governor Romney introduces Senator Bennett
8:10 p.m.
Senator Bennett introduces PN and RN
8:15 p.m.
RN REMARKS
NOTE:
Local GOP and Church hope that RN's
remarks will be political and not moral.
Past speakers in the Tabernacle have
laid bombs when their comments were
limited to morality, etc.
8:50 p.m.
RN concludes
8:53 p.m. At the end of the applause and without
introduction the program will end by
the choir singing "The Battle Hymn of
the Republic".
DETAIL SCHEDULE - 20
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1968 - Philadelphia-Philadelphia/Camden Suburbs
DETAILS FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 ARE TENTATIVE
FOLLOWING IS POSSIBLE SCHEDULE:
(40)
9:00 a.m.
Meet with Cardinal Krol at Cardinal's residence
Paul Shirley
At time of schedule publication, Cardinal has not been
contacted.
9:30 a.m.
Depart Cardinal's residence enroute shopping center
9:40 a.m.
ARRIVE PROGRESS PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER"
Broad and Jefferson Streets
Contact: Rev. Leon Sullivan (215) CE 6-5400
This is a "black capitalism" project
At time of schedule publication, Rev. Sullivan had not been
contacted
10:00 a. m.
Conclude visit of shopping center and commence motorcade
Henry Cashen
of Philadelphia and Camden, New Jersey suburbs
(in charge)
MOTORCADE to continue until 9:00 p.m. A specific
detail for this motorcade will be published by
Thursday, September 19.
9:00 p.m.
Motorcade departs last stop enroute New York City
10:00 p.m. (approximately)
ARRIVE NEW YORK CITY
Staff and press schedule
10:00 p.m. - Staff and press
to 450 Park Avenue. Press to
Drake Hotel for overnight
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1968
NO PUBLIC APPEARANCES SCHEDULED
DETAIL SCHEDULE - 21
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1968 - New York-Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Steuart White
Staff and press schedule
1:55 p.m. - baggage call - all baggage
in front of 450 Park Avenue
2:15 p.m. - Press and staff buses
depart 450 Park Avenue enroute LaGuardia
2:50 p.m. - Arrive LaGuardia - Butler
Terminal and await RN arrival at 3:05 p.m.
2:35 p.m.
RN, PN depart apartment enroute LaGuardia
3:05 p.m.
ARRIVE LaGUARDIA - BUTLER TERMINAL
Board 727 charter - staff already on board
3:20 p.m. EDT
Depart New York City enroute Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Flying time: 2:00
Sandwich snack served on board
DETAILSCHEDULE - 19
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1968 - New York-Philadelphia
11:30 a. m. EDT
ARRIVE PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Paul Shirley
(215) SA 7-9955
Bill Cudlip
Greeting Committee
Governor Raymond P. Shafer
Dick Schweiker - Congressman, Senatorial candidate
John Eisenhower
Bill Devlin, Philadelphia City Chairman
David Maxwell, Pennsylvania Campaign Chairman
11:50 a.m.
Depart airport enroute Downtown Philadelphia
Driving time: :20
12:10 p.m.
ARRIVE DOWNTOWN PHILADELPHIA
Corner of 18th and Chestnut Streets
RN, PN change to open cars for motorcade
MOTORCADE
Motorcade from Chestnut and 17th to Chestnut and 13th
(going East)
12:35 p. m.
At the corner of 13th and Chestnut change back to closed car
Proceed to Marriott Motor Hotel
12:50 p.m.
ARRIVE MARRIOTT MOTOR HOTEL
City Line and Monument Avenue (215) MO 7-0200
Manager: Andy Malone
STAFF TIME - 6-1/2 Hours
7:00 p. m.
RN, PN depart - walk - across street to WCAU-TV
7:05 p. m.
ARRIVE TELEVISION STUDIO - WCAU-TV
City Line and Monument Avenue (215) TE 9-7000
Contact: Alvin Hollander, Program Director
To holding room for make-up
7:30-8:30 p.m.
PENNSYLVANIA LIVE STATEWIDE TV
Channel 10 - CBS
8:30 p.m.
Program concludes
8:40 p.m.
Return to Marriott Motor Hotel
OVERNIGHT
DETAILSCHEDULE - 19
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1968 - New York-Philadelphia
11:30 a.m. EDT
ARRIVE PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Paul Shirley
(215) SA 7-9955
Bill Cudlip
Greeting Committee
Governor Raymond P. Shafer
Dick Schweiker - Congressman, Senatorial candidate
John Eisenhower
Bill Devlin, Philadelphia City Chairman
David Maxwell, Pennsylvania Campaign Chairman
12:00
11:50 a.m.
Depart airport enroute Downtown Philadelphia
Driving time: :20
12:10 p.m.
ARRIVE DOWNTOWN PHILADELPHIA
Corner of 18th and Chestnut Streets
RN, PN change to open cars for motorcade
MOTORCADE
Motorcade from Chestnut and 17th to Chestrut and 13th
(going East)
12:35 p.m.
At the corner of 13th and Chestnut change back to closed car
Proceed to Marriott Motor Hotel
12:50 p.m.
ARRIVE MARRIOTT MOTOR HOTEL
City Line and Monument Avenue (215) MO 7-0200
Manager: Andy Malone
STAFF TIME - 6-1/2 Hours
7:00 p.m.
RN, PN depart - walk - across street to WCAU-TV
7:05 p.m.
ARRIVE TELEVISION STUDIO - WCAU-TV
City Line and Monument Avenue (215) TE 9-7000
Contact: Alvin Hollander, Program Director
To holding room for make-up
7:30-8:30 p.m.
PENNSYLVANIA LIVE STATEWIDE TV
Channel 10 - CBS
8:30 p.m.
Program concludes
8:40 p. m.
Return to Marriott Motor Hotel
OVERNIGHT
TWX TO VERN OLSON FROM WHITAKER
JIM FULTOO OF PITWSBURGH (CONGRESSMAN) WILL BE AT THE $L000 DINNER
IN NYC TONIGHT AND WANTS TO RIDE AIRPLANE TO PHIL. TOMORROW AND HE
IS REQUESTING ARLIN ADAMS, PRE-MIAMI RN PENNA. CHRM TO FLY TO NYC
WITH HIIM TODAY so THAT ADAMS CAN ALSO BE ON PLANE TO QHILA
TOMORROW. PRESUME YOU ARE USING ONLY TWO PLANES AND WOUOD HAVE TO BUMP
NATIONAL PRESS TO ACCOMODATE THIS REQUEST
the on
PLEASE ADVISE.
DO YOU WANT TO GO BACK TO VOICE NOW?
YES NOW PLS
GD
MEMORANDUM TO JOHN EHRLICHMAN FROM KEN COLE
RE: PHILADELPHIA, SEPT. 20TH DOWNTOWN MOTORCADE
PAUL SHIRLY ADVISED THAT WE SHOULD NOT DEPART THE PHILADELPHIA
AIRPORT BEFORE 12 NOON ENROUTE DOWNTOWN PHILADELPHIA MOTOR-
CADE ON THE 20TH. THIS MEANS A 10 MINUTE DEALY AS WE WERE PREVIOUSLY
SCHEDULED TO DEPART PHILADELPHIA AIRPORT AT 11:50 AM. SUGGEST THAT RATI
RATHER THAN REVISE DEPARTURE SCHEDULE FROM NEW YORK, THAT AN
ADDITIONAL 5 MINUTES OF TIME BE EATEN UP ON DEPARTURE NEW YORK
AND ARRIVAL PHILADELPHIA so THAT MOTORCADE DOESN'T DEPART AIRPORT
UNTIL 12 NOON TO ARRIVE DOWNTOWN PHILADELPHIA NO EARLIER THAN 12:20.
ALSO PLAN TO CHANGE RN, PN TO CONVERTIBLE CARS AT INTERSECTION
23RD AND CHESTNUT RATHER THAN 18TH AND CHESTNUT AS INDICATED IN
DETAIL SCHEDULE.
To:
John D. Ehrlichman
Date: December 18, 1968
From:
Bob Brown
fie
Subject:
Observations on John Price Memo of December 16, 1968,
Regarding Person to Oversee Civil Rights Policy
I am in full agreement that there will probably be early
testing of the 1964, 1965, and 1968 Acts by certain opponents of
these measures. At the same time, I think we are all aware of the
fact that the major civil rights groups will be watching all of our
actions in this area very closely.
In order to delicately balance the political and social im-
plications of this important area of concern, I would suggest that
an objective and sound black attorney be selected to head the Civil
Rights Division of the Justice Department. To further balance our
position, I would suggest that a discreet and effective white person
be selected to head the Community Relations Division of the Depart-
ment with his major responsibility being to coordinate civil rights
activity and policy.
Bl Bran
Bob Brown
RB:sw
CC:
Bob Haldeman
John Mitchell
Leonard Garment
John R. Price
MEMORANDUM From Len Garment DATED: December 16, 1968
TO:
John Mitchell, Leonard Garment
FROM:
John R. Price grop
RE:
An Administration Person to Oversee Civil Rights Policy
I just attended a two day meeting of the Leadership Conference on Civil
Rights, a confederal organization made up of over 100 groups concerned
with civil rights, such as the Urban League, Southern Regional Council,
AFL-CIO, and others.
There was a strong feeling that there should be in the White House as
either a special assistant, a deputy counsel, or a member of Moynihan's
staff, a person whose principal responsibility would be the top level
supervision of civil rights related questions.
He would be a point of entry to the White House for the civil rights
and related groups. He would assist the Justice Department, the Equal
Employment Opportunities Commission, Federal Contracts Compliance Officer,
and officials at Health, Education & Welfare in coordinating their civil
rights related programs.
I recognize that there might be delicate political questions attached
to the creation of a "Special Assistant to the President for Civil
Rights"; but a less visible person, who has the responsibility would
satisfy the civil rights interests. Substance and not form will count
with them.
From a prior meeting I had with a number of black and white Southern
civil rights activists, I gather there is apprehension about the
intentions of the Administration with respect particularly to the en-
forcement of the 1965 Voting Rights Bill and generally with respect to
the impartial administration of justice throughout the South. They
anticipate an early testing by opponents of the 1964, 1965 and 1968
Acts of the resolve of the new Administration on their desire to en-
force the law.
I feel that the selection of a white, extremely tough, effective
litigator, preferably without any long-term identification with 'the
movement", but committed to the law, for Assistant Attorney General
of the Civil Rights Division would be the best approach.
JRP/jaf
STATEMENT FOR THE CIVIL SERVICE JOURNAL
By
Richard Nixon
With every change of administration our governmental
process displays a remarkable strength through an orderly transi-
tion of power.
New men have been chosen to lead our nation; new pro-
grams and policies must be applied to the pressing needs of today
and tomorrow.
The new leadership understands a great strength of our
system: the dedication of governmental careerists to new policies
and new directions.
Teamwork between appointees of the new administration
and the men and women in civil service will be established smoothly,
because there is a lively appreciation by these appointees of the im-
agination, experience, professional talents and skills of those who
have chosen the public service as a lifelong career.
To the tasks ahead, career employees have already commit-
ted their support. I welcome your full participation--I am confident
of your best efforts--and I assure you of a constant receptivity to
your constructive ideas.
Together we will move our nation on a new road of unity
and progress.
STATEMENT FOR THE CIVIL SERVICE JOURNAL
By Richard M. Nixon
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our governmental
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programs com
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must are needed be meet the demands of today
to and tomorrow.
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Those new men understand another great strength of our system:
of governmental carcerists
the ability and the dedication to new policies and new directions
Teamwork between appointees of the new administration and the
men and women in civil service will be established smoothly, because
there is a lively appreciation by the appointees of the imagination,
experience, professional talents and skills of those who have chosen the
public service as a lifelong career.
committed
To the great tasks ahead, career employees have already pledged
Sam confident sf
their support. I welcome your full participation, your best efforts -
I assues year of ascristant receptionty to
and your constructive ideas.
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Working together we will move our nation forward on a new road
of unity and progress.
PRESIDENT RICHARD M. NIXON
Proposed civil STATEMENT. JOURNAL
ENLISTS FULL PARTICIPATION
OF CAREER CIVIL SERVICE
During my Administration this Nation will reach her decade-long goal
of landing on the moon. Important as that is, I would far rather she
land on her feet.
Both goals are worthy, both are difficult of attainment--yet both
are surely attainable. While reaching upward in the mastery of space,
we must also look inward to a mastery of the spirit, to a national unity
of conscience and purpose.
Our earthbound problems have not appeared overnight. Neither will
our best solutions. The fires of our individual hopes must first be
gathered and fed into a single forge. Our emerging goals and expectations
for America's future must then be hammered out on a new anvil of good will,
mutual trust, and determination. From this anvil will come new and re-
structured action programs. To translate policy and program into action
at the citizen level, I shall rely heavily on the civil service to respond
quickly to new leadership and direction.
Teamwork between my appointees and their career staffs must be
established swiftly and smoothly. My own experience has provided a deep
appreciation of the imagination, professional talents and skills, and
responsiveness of our career people.
I shall look to the young employee for the vigor, idealism, and
suggestions born of impatience with the status quo. I shall look to the
experienced for the seasoning and the wisdom that must permeate program
endeavor. To the task before us, I enlist more than the support of all
career employees-- I enlist your full participation, your best efforts, and
your constructive ideas to help put our Nation's feet firmly on the solid
ground of unity, purpose, and progress.
Your participation will be challenging, fulfilling, and rewarding.
This I pledge.
s/ Richard
Nixon
December 19, 1968
TO:
John Ehrlichman
FROM:
Jim Keogh
Attached is the proposed piece for the Civil Service
Journal, drafted by Safire at your request.
JK
UNITED
STATES
UNITED STATES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
CIVIL
WASHINGTON, D.C 20415
SERVICE
November 29, 1968
COMMISSIONER
Mr. John Ehrlichman
Staff of Richard M. Nixon
450 Park Avenue
New York, N.Y. 10022
Dear John,
The items you requested are attached.
I have listed nine concerns rather than five to give you more
selectivity should Mr. Nixon be interested in issuing a statement
concerning Federal employees. However, the first five in my
opinion are the most talked about.
Also for added background are selected columns (after November 5)
by our Washington Civil Service watchers. Two of these Kluttz and
Young are syndicated.
Should Mr. Nixon desire to issue a statement containing future
policy implications regarding proposed legislation particularly in
the labor-management and invasion of privacy areas, I believe it
would be helpful if I could brief you on the problems we have been
experiencing.
We go to press on the Civil Service Journal next Friday and we
would like very much to have a statement by Mr. Nixon for the
edition to be published following the Inauguration. We need a
statement by December 20 in order to make it page one. Attached
also is a draft for your consideration. We will need an official
photograph to go on the same page.
Regret adding to your already heavy burdens by spelling out so
many details but we want to get the new President off to a first
class start with the career employees.
2
I hope that we can talk again soon. Would appreciate seeing you if
you get down this way.
Let me know whatever you want done. A suggested paragraph for
the State of the Union message will follow soon.
Good luck.
Sincerely yours,
Bob
Robert E. Hampton
Commissioner
Attachments
EMPLOYEE CONCERNS ABOUT THE NEW ADMINISTRATION
1. Federal pay - Will pay comparability be achieved on target by
July 1, 1969? Will the new Administration fully support
maintaining comparability?
2. Fringe Benefits - Employees are genuinely alarmed by the
annual upward adjustment of their share of the costs of their
health benefits under the Government-wide program. Will
the new President propose or support some form of relief
for employees, such as having the Government pay a higher
percentage of the premiums? Also, will the new President
seek improvements in the funding of the Civil Service
Retirement System?
3. Job security- - Will the new Administration manipulate the civil
service structure to achieve political aims ? Will there be
sharp employment reductions within the Federal service?
4. Equal opportunity- - Will the new Administration support equal
opportunity for entry into and for advancement within the career
service? Will there be employment quotas for minority group
members?
5. Employee-management relations Will the new Administration
fully support the right of Federal employees to organize, to be
represented, and to be heard in decisions and actions that affect
them? Will the new President support E.O. 10987 and E. O. 10988-
or will he seek legislation? (Established Labor-Management
Relations Framework)
6. Will there be more contracting out of Government services
customarily performed by Federal workers?
7. What is the view of the new Administration with regard to the
controversial question of invasion of employee privacy
8. Will there be any change in the suitability and security requirements
for Federal employment?
9. Will the new Administration object to or support current measures
that would relax restrictions on political activity by Federal employees ?
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
NFFE
NEWS RELEASE
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS: 1737 H STREET, N.W.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006
TEL. 298-6315
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
President-elect Richard M. Nixon today was strongly urged by
the National Federation of Federal Employees to issue a statement
reaffirming support of the merit principle in the Federal service and
scotching persistent reports of impending efforts to increase the number
of Federal positions open to patronage appointment.
In a communication to Mr. Nixon, extending congratulations
upon his election and pointing out that the President-elect could be
certain that career employees would carry out with faithful dedication
all programs and policies regardless of party, NFFE President
Nathan T. Wolkomir said that "we are aware and appreciative of your
long-time commitment to the merit system and the firm platform pledges
on that score.
"We know that this stand represents the firm conviction of the
overwhelming majority of the American people who understand so well
that merit is the foundation of an efficient public service.
"At the same time, the compilation of lists of so-called
'excepted positions¹, undertaken by the Civil Service Commission upon
request, taken together with unsubstantiated but persistent rumors of
impending attempts at spoils 'raids,' not based on fact but upon certain
public statements and rumor-fed conjecture in the departments and
agencies, has caused a serious morale problem, " the NFFE leader
declared.
"We believe that a statement reaffirming support of the merit
principle, and allaying the understandable fears\that a change in
Administration will bring renewed efforts to remove large numbers of
jobs from civil service and place them in so-called 'excepted' categories,
would be very much in the national interest at this time.
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"All past experience shows conclusively that regardless of
the best of intentions, pledges, and earnest commitment, any change
in Administration, regardless of character, brings with it patronage
pressures in varying degrees.
"During these recent difficult months of uncertainty, the
American people have had a graphic example of the real meaning and
value of a public service based solidly on merit ... and in which
political pressures are not permitted to dominate. Career Federal
employees have been given and have earned very widespread
approbation.
"Moreover, the incoming Administration will find in the career
service an efficiently functioning instrumentality to carry out programs
both new and old.
"Patronage seekers invariably rely on the cliche cry that civil
service 'prevents the new Administration from being master in its own
house, and we can expect to hear that from some quarters again before
very long.
"But the fact is that career employees do not make policy
they
carry out policy
and the record over the years proves that in the
overwhelming majority of all cases they do not allow personal feelings,
one way or another, to influence their actions as public servants.
"That will be true with this incoming Administration as it has
been ever since the Federal service became increasingly a merit
service. However, the need now, in the interest of better government,
is not more patronage jobs -- there are still thousands too many of
them -- but a further extension and strengthening of the career service.
"There is cause for satisfaction that, except for a relatively
few instances, civil service employees were not an issue in the
campaign just concluded. This has been in encouraging contrast with
some recent elections when career public employees became whipping
boys for purple political oratory. At the same time, we believe the
uncertainty which now inevitably attends a change of Administration
should be laid to rest by an appropriate and meaningful statement by the
President-elect on these vital matters."
Dr. Wolkomir said that the NFFE would seek early action, both
in the 91st Congress and administratively, on a series of important
issues
which were included in the platform pledges of the parties in
this election.
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"These include such vital issues as full pay comparability, an
in-depth improvement by legislation in the employee-management coopera-
tion program, a new wage board program, liberalized retirement for
employees and annuitants, action to reduce the huge retirement fund deficit
caused by Congressional appropriations neglect, elimination of costly,
wasteful manpower practices such as use of contractor workers, military
personnel, and contracting-out, passage of legislation to protect the rights
of employees against invasions of privacy, and many others.
"We shall provide the New Administration, as we have the outgoing
one, with factual, detailed evidence that contracting-out of work historically
done by career Federal employees is costing the taxpayers millions of dollars,
is losing to the service many highly skilled workers, and is depriving various
departments and agencies of vital in-house capabilities. Contracting-out is
a most serious problem which the new Administration must face forthrightly
and curb it in the national interest.
"Moreover, action must be taken promptly to reverse the arbitrary
slash in funds which has so adversely affected the departments in carrying
out their missions
...
and which members of the 90th Congress themselves
recognized to have been unsound. The NFFE will urge such action very
strongly.
"The heavy and expensive turnover rate in the Federal service,
sporadic talk of the possibility of strikes, the pervasive uncertainty
sweeping the service
all these underscore the fact that the Government
is not a leader but a laggard follower as an employee. This is a situation
which cries out for change; for the Government to become if not a model
employer at least a more progressive one.
"It is the intention of the NFFE to bring all of these situations in
fullest detail to the new Administration at the highest level
and to
every member of the 91st Congress at the earliest possible time.
"It is not too soon to start translating pledges into substantive
action. In this area the need is acute and further delay is filled with
serious hazard. The NFFE will do all within its power to get action
swiftly.
#####
11/8/68
Keep
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Ehrlichman
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
When George Meany was with RN on November 15, he
mentioned a report on Federal Employees for collective
bargaining -- a report since bottled up by LBJ. He
says this report will be before RN in January and that
it is very important to the AFL-CIO. A copy of the
report can be obtained from Joe Califano, says Meany --
though I should imagine there is not the best place to
request it! RN asked that the matter be checked into
to see what his own position should be.
To:
Bob Haldeman
Date: December 17, 1968
From:
John D. Ehrlichman
not
The previous administration has attempted to elicit a
written covenant not to publish from its staff members and Cabinet.
However, there seems to be an unwritten mandate in the
Johnson Administration which has proved effective.
I would suggest you add to the agenda for your upcoming
staff meeting a discussion of the importance of not publishing with-
out express permission.
It may mean that you will have to have staff meetings at
various levels in order to be sure you get proper distribution of
this subject matter.
John D. Ehrlichman
JDE/hg
To:
Bud Krogh
Date: December 17, 1968
From:
John D. Ehrlichman
I assume that you are asking Mr. Ritzel at the law firm
to look into the question of the availability of a charitable de-
duction for the donation of historical papers either to the govern-
ment or otherwise.
Since any donation must be made in this tax year to be really
effective, we should place a December 24 deadline on this project.
John D. Ehrlichman
JDE/hg
cooflict
MEMORANDUM
November 22, 1968
TO: John Ehrlichman
THRU: Bryce Harlow
Btt
FROM: Bill Timmons
In light of public criticisms of individuals in previous
Administrations, it might be well for your office to accept
a procedure for staff members to accept personal gifts (for
example, fair market value of up to $25.00).
In addition, you might want to consider asking policy
level appointees to register with you a listing of their
stocks, bonds, securities, trusts and other income producing
assets -- in order to protect the Administration and them
from possible conflict of interest charges.
These are just ideas.
Bt
John thave SErial included
Palmetock P+G options. Matabant
sechar Have :
January 14, 1969
Mr. Richard D. Godown
Assistant Counsel
National Association of
Manufacturers
918 Sixteenth Street, N. W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
Dear Mr. Godown:
This will thank you for your kind letter and
for the accompanying memo on conflict of interest. I
shall pass the letter along to John Ehrlichman.
The lawyers on our staff tell me that the
"Reference Booklet on Conflict of Interest" was over-
subscribed and is now out of stock. As soon as they
fire up the xerox machine for a new batch, I'll see
that you get one.
I do look forward to meeting you in Washington
and am sure that Father can arrange a get-together some-
time in the future.
Thank you again for your interest.
Very truly yours,
Charles E. Stuart
Staff Assistant to the Counsel
NAM
Assistant Counsel
Fred B. Haught
D. Joseph Hanlon
Richard D. Godown
National Association of
Manufacturers
Lambert H. Miller, General Counsel
January 10, 1969
Mr. Charles Stuart
Office of Counsel to
President-Elect
450 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10022
Dear Mr. Stuart:
I was delighted to hear from Bob McCann that you will be
working with John Ehrlichman in the White House. When I
put in a phone call to congratulate your dad, I found
that he was on jury duty. Hence, I will have to defer
that pleasure until he gets back in the office.
The Wall Street Journal on December 20, 1968, carried a
story on the handling of the conflict of interest problem
by the incoming administration and made reference to an
87-page booklet titled "Reference Booklet on Conflict of
Interest." On that same day, the NAM Law Department
published a legal memorandum titled "Summary Analysis of
Conflict of Interest Statutes and Regulations Concerning
Businessmen in Government." With the thought that our
memorandum might be of interest, we have taken the liberty
of enclosing a copy, and wonder whether it would be
appropriate to ask if we might obtain a copy of the
Booklet earlier referred to.
I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this and other
matters of mutual interest and will look forward to
making your acquaintance when you come to Washington.
Congratulations and all good wishes on your new under-
taking.
Very truly yours,
Jahador
Assistant Counsel
RDG:cam
918 Sixteenth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006
202, 737-3630
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MANUFACTURERS
918 SIXTEENTH STREET, N.W., WASHINGTON 6, D.C.
REpublic 7-3630
Assistant Counsel
Lambert H. Miller, General Counsel
Fred B. Haught
D. Joseph Hanlon
Richard D. Godown
December 20, 1968
SUMMARY ANALYSIS OF
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
STATUTES AND REGULATIONS
CONCERNING BUSINESSMEN IN GOVERNMENT
When a businessman comes to Washington to work in the administrative
or legislative branch of government financial considerations frequently
pose difficult questions of potential conflict of interest which may
arise in the course of such employment.
This memorandum seeks to analyze the various statutory provisions,
regulations and the Executive Order which deal with conflict of interest
for those in the employ of the federal government.
SALARY AND
Public Law 87-849, hereinafter referred to as the
COMPENSATION
Act, to a large extent codified prior existing
conflict of interest statutes bearing on the subject matters dealt with
herein and now appears at 18 U.S.C. §201 et. seq. Section 209 of the
Act deals directly with the question of salary and fringe benefits
accruing from outside services to government officials. Section 209 (a)
and (b) and (c) reads as follows:
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"(a) Whoever receives any salary, or any contribution
to or supplementation of salary, as compensation for his
services as an officer or employee of the executive branch
of the United States Government, of any independent agency
of the United States, or of the District of Columbia, from
any source other than the Government of the United States,
except as may be contributed out of the treasury of any State,
county, or municipality; or
"Whoever, whether an individual, partnership, association,
corporation, or other organization pays, or makes any contri-
bution to, or in any way supplements the salary of, any such
officer or employee under circumstances which would make its
receipt a violation of this subsection - --
"Shall be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned not
more than one year, or both.
"(b) Nothing herein prevents an officer or employee of
the executive branch of the United States Government, or of
any independent agency of the United States, or of the Dis-
trict of Columbia, from continuing to participate in a bona
fide pension, retirement, group life, health or accident
insurance, profit-sharing, stock bonus, or other employee
welfare or benefit plan maintained by a former employer.
"(c) This section does not apply to a special Government
employee or to an officer or employee of the Government
serving without compensation, whether or not he is a special
Government employee, or to any person paying, contributing
to, or supplementing his salary as such."
Section 209(a) embodies the principle that a government employee
should not be paid by anyone but the government for doing his government
job and that to allow discretionary payment from a non-government source
would create a situation wherein the independent judgment of the employee
might be influenced in favor of those advancing the payment. The second
paragraph under (a) makes it clear that the prohibition against paying,
contributing towards or supplementing a government employee's salary is
not limited to would-be donors who are regulated by or have dealings
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with the particular agency wherein the employee serves; rather it is a
general prohibition.
SEVERANCE PAY
Under the terms of Section 209(a) then it would be
unlawful for a company to make up the difference
between the amount an employee was presently earning and his future gov-
ernment salary. Severance pay, on the other hand, would not violate the
"as compensation for" language of the statute if it were paid in accor-
dance with existing company policy, whether in lump sum or spread over
part or all of the government service, since it would represent funds
which had accrued prior to that service and have no connection with it.
A special severance payment, however, according to an unpublished Justice
Department memorandum:
"of more than nominal amount made to an employee in antic-
ipation of his working for the Government, and whether
paid at once or spread, would in all likelihood be objec-
tionable. There seems to be no distinction between a
benefit of this kind and the clearly proscribed continua-
tion of ordinary private salary payments to maintain the
level of the employee's income while employed by the
Government. "2/
1/
Note: Coverage under the separate sections of P.L. 87-849 varies.
Sections 203 and 205 of the Act expressly apply to all officers and
employees "in the executive, legislative, or judicial branches of the
Government, or in any agency of the United States, including the Dis-
trict of Columbia." Sections207, 208 and 209 apply only to officers
and employees "of the executive branch of the United States Govern-
ment, of any independent agency or of the District of Columbia."
2/ Justice Dept. memo titled Conflicts of Interest Questions Arising
from Stock Options, Pension Rights and Other Executive Benefits of
Individuals Entering Government Employment from Private Business.
Quoted in a footnote at 76 Harv. L.Rev. 1139 (1963).
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Roswell B. Perkins, writing in the Harvard Law Review, suggests
that this interpretation is unnecessarily stern and that "the sole test
should be, we submit, the factual one whether the payment is made in
consideration of past services. 3/
FRINGE
Paragraph (b) of Section 209 contains new language and
BENEFITS
bears most directly on the considerations enumerated
at the outset of this memorandum. In drafting this portion of the Act
it was the intent of Congress to encourage additional qualified people
to undertake government service. Fringe benefits derived from company
plans oftentimes represent the bulk of an individual's basic economic
security and under the prior statute, former 18 U.S.C. $1914, it was
the general view that any employer contribution to a benefit plan which
thereby transferred value to a government employee during the course of
his government employment was barred. The new language of 209(b) is
broad and the only qualification is that a pension, retirement, group
life, health or accident insurance, profit-sharing, stock bonus, or
other employee welfare or benefit plan be "bona fide." Application of
a plan to a broad class of employees and its established existence prior
to the time an individual began to consider the possibility of becoming
a government employee would probably be sufficient to meet this test.
The rationale for this change lies in the fact that company plans are
established for the entire group and cannot readily be changed to bring
about special benefits for any particular individual.
3/ Perkins, The New Federal Conflict-of Interest Law, 76 Harv L. Rev.
1113, 1139 (1963).
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STOCK
Although stock options are not specifically mentioned
OPTIONS
in Section 209, the law pertaining thereto was not
changed by the Act.4/ The Justice Department memorandum earlier referred
to (see footnote 2) contains this statement about stock options:
"Where shares have already been acquired through
the exercise of options prior to government service and
such options were granted in relation to past services
under a standing company plan, section 1914 /new 18 U.S.C.
2097 presents no obstacle to their retention. Similarly,
the section would not seem to proscribe the vesting and
exercise of options after government employment begins
as long as they were originally granted pursuant to a
standing plan. On the other hand, an ad hominem grant
of an option upon the employee's leaving his company to
enter the government might contravene the statute. "5/
ADDITIONAL
These additional considerations should be mentioned
CONSIDERATIONS
in connection with 209(b). The aim of this section
is to prohibit the transfer of anything of value from the private sector
to the government employee as compensation for his federal service. On
this basis an individual's own continued contribution to a participatory
plan maintained by a former employer would not seem to be proscribed.
The words "former employer" in 209(b) raise the question of
whether an individual on a leave of absence or with a contractual right
4/ Memorandum of Attorney General Regarding Conflict of Interest Pro-
visions of Public Law 87-849, January 28, 1963, at p. 13, states:
"This provision /SECtion 2097 uses much of the language
of the former 18 U.S.C. 1914 and does not vary from
that statute in substance."
5/ Quote taken from footnote at 76 Harv.L.Rev. 1141 (1963).
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to return to his original employment would qualify for the exemptions
set forth in this section. The answer, according to the Justice Depart-
ment, is in the affirmative.6/
Further, it should be noted with regard to 209(b), government
employees who continue participation in non-government employer sponsored
benefit plans quite clearly have a personal "financial interest" as out-
lined in 18 U.S.C. 208 and in Executive Order 11222 discussed below. As
a result they are under obligation to report this fact and may find they
are disqualified from dealing with particular matters which could affect
their former employer.
GOVERNMENT
One final consideration: Participation in the
PENSION PLAN
federal government's pension plan, The Civil Service
Retirement Fund, is mandatory for all jobs covered by the civil service
system. Although rights in the Fund do not vest until the end of the
fifth year, employee contributions of 6½¹₂ percent of annual salary are
automatically deducted from the first day of employment. Should one
leave the government before the five-year period has run, contributions
to the Fund would be returned in a lump sum. Most jobs within the
executive department are covered, but for exceptions see 5 CFR $831.201.
Legislative branch employees may elect to be covered, but it is not
6/ The question is discussed and the conclusion here reported reached
in an unpublished letter from Assistant Attorney General Wozencraft
to Commissioner of Internal Revenue Sheldon Cohen, dated January 12,
1968, dealing with the federal government's Interchange Program.
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mandatory that they do SO. (See 5 U.S.C. $8331.) Participation in life
insurance and health benefit programs is voluntary for all government
employees.
PERSONAL FINANCIAL
18 U.S.C. 5208 having to do with acts affecting
INTERESTS
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a personal financial interest reads as follows:-
"(a) Except as permitted by subsection (b) hereof,
whoever, being an officer or employee of the executive
branch of the United States Government, of any independent
agency of the United States, or of the District of Columbia,
including a special Government employee, participates per-
sonally and substantially as a Government officer or em-
ployee, through decision, approval, disapproval, recom-
mendation, the rendering of advice, investigation, or
otherwise, in a judicial or other proceeding, application,
request for a ruling or other determination, contract,
claim, controversy, charge, accusation, arrest, or other
particular matter in which, to his knowledge, he, his
spouse, minor child, partner, organization in which he
is serving as officer, director, trustee, partner or
employee, or any person or organization with whom he
is negotiating or has any arrangement concerning pro-
spective employment, has a financial interest --
"Shall be fined not more than $10,000, or imprisoned
not more than two years, or both.
"(b) Subsection (a) hereof shall not apply (1) if
the officer or employee first advises the Government
official responsible for appointment to his position of
the nature and circumstances of the judicial or other
7/ Note: Public Law 87-849 also deals with Special Government Employees.
This classification includes among others officers and employees of
the departments and agencies who are appointed or employed to serve,
with or without compensation, for not more than 130 days during any
period of 365 consecutive days either on a full-time or intermittent
basis. Notwithstanding the foregoing, every person serving as a
part-time local representative of a member of Congress in the Member's
home district or state is classified as a Special Government Employee.
In general, a lesser array of prohibitions is imposed on individuals
who fit this category. Since it is the purpose of this analysis to
treat the subject of Conflict of Interest with regard to full-time
employees, Special Government Employees will not be further mentioned.
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proceeding, application, request for a ruling or other
determination, contract, claim, controversy, charge,
accusation, arrest, or other particular matter and makes
full disclosure of the financial interest and receives
in advance a written determination made by such official
that the interest is not so substantial as to be deemed
likely to affect the integrity of the services which the
Government may expect from such officer or employee, or
(2) if, by general rule or regulation published in the
Federal Register, the financial interest has been exempted
from the requirements of clause (1) hereof as being too
remote or too inconsequential to affect the integrity of
Government officers' or employees' services."
The philosophy underlying Section 208 is that public office should
not be used for private gain; that governmental proceedings should be
characterized by impartiality and fairness and that private considerations
should not be allowed to influence public decisions.
To produce this desired end, 208(a) lays down a wide ranging
prohibition. A government employee may not participate "personally and
substantially" in his governmental capacity in any matter in which, to
his knowledge, he, his spouse, minor child, outside business associate
or person with whom he is negotiating for employment has a "financial
interest."
Personal and substantial participation may be taken to mean more
than the performance of purely ministerial or procedural acts. Through
the delineation of a broad range of activity within the statute itself,
it becomes obvious that coverage extends beyond the one or more officials
acting directly as officers or agents of the United States in a given
matter. Government activity participated in outside one's own department
is covered as well.
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"Financial interest" is not defined nor does the legislative
history supply any guidance as to the intended meaning of this term.
Agency regulations promulgated uner 18 U.S.C. §208(b), however, in
describing a "nondisqualifying financial interest," have partially
defined the term by explaining what it is not.
"The indirect interests in business entities which
the holder of shares in a widely held diversified mutual
fund or regulated investment company derives from owner-
ship by the fund or investment company of stocks in
business entities is hereby exempted from the provisions
of 18 U.S.C. 208(a) in accordance with the provisions of
18 U.S.C. 208(b)(2) as being too remote or inconsequen-
tial to affect the integrity of the government officer's
or employee's services.
Justice Department regulations allow individual holdings in a
bank or insurance company as well as in a mutual fund or investment
company so long as the "fair value of such stock or bond holding does
not exceed 1 percent of the value of the reported assets of the mutual
fund, investment company or bank."9/ While other agencies have regula-
tions in this area the two examples cited are illustrative of the atti-
tude of two major government departments.
Inclusion in the statute of the element of knowledge in order to
establish a breach provides a needed safeguard and also suggests, through
the use of special trust provisions, ways in which substantial holdings
may be dealt with during periods of government service.
8/ Department of Defense, Standards of Conduct, 32 CFR $40.735-15(a)(3).
9/ Department of Justice, Standards of Conduct, 28 CFR $45.735-5(b).
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STOCK &
Whether or not one must sell or otherwise isolate
OTHER INTERESTS
one's stock or other interests would seem to
depend upon the amount owned. If the interest is significant, the answer
is a probable yes. If holdings are relatively small, then the opposite
answer seems likely. The decision is not automatic and is to be worked
out between the individual, his agency head, the Civil Service Commission,
or perhaps the President.
EXEMPTIONS
Section 208(b) provides two exemptions from the
restrictions of 208(a). One, already touched
upon, comes about by agency publication of the class or kind of financial
interest held to be inconsequential. The second, establishes a means
for the government employee to report a potential conflict of interest
situation to the official responsible for his appointment and in turn
allowing the latter to determine, on a case-by-case basis, whether any
conflict is likely to result. This puts the burden on the individual
and at the same time protects the government. Should a new appointee
be in doubt, he has only to clear with his appointing official. As a
practical matter, however, the necessity to disqualify oneself repeatedly
could become embarrassing to the individual and burdensome to his supe-
riors. It may be on this basis that having decided to accept appointment
to a government job the advice one is most likely to receive is, "sever
all connections." It further appears that the higher the appointive
office, the more literal this must be taken.
POST
Post employment prohibitions are dealt with in
EMPLOYMENT
18 U.S.C. 207. Under the terms of subsection (a),
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a former government officer or employee is forever estopped from acting
as agent or attorney for anyone other than the United States in connec-
tion with a matter in which the U.S. is a party or has a substantial
interest and in which he participated personally and substantially for
the government. Section 207(c) prohibits a non-government partner from
acting as agent or attorney for a private party in a matter of this
kind while his partner is in the government service; those with outstanding
scientific or technical qualifications are exempted from these restrictions
by subsection 207(b).
This same subsection (b) prohibits for one year after an individ-
ual's government employment has ended, a personal appearance on behalf
of anyone other than the U.S. in connection with any matter in which the
U.S. is a party or has an interest and which was within the boundaries
of the individual's official responsibilities during his last year of
government service.
EXEMPTIONS
Neither the language of subsections (a) nor (b)
TO SEC. 207
contemplates any prohibitions as a result of activity
involving general rulemaking, the formulation of general policy or stan-
dards, or other like matters. Similarly, a former government employee
would not be prevented from performing technical work in his company's
plant on a contract he helped to negotiate nor would he be proscribed
from becoming an official of that company. He simply could not person-
ally act as the agent or attorney of the company in dealing with matters
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covered under Section 207(a) and (b) 10/ It is of particular significance
that no ban exists with regard to immediate appearance before any govern-
ment agency in connection with new matters, i.e., those arising the day
after he leaves.
OTHER SECTIONS
The remaining sections of the Act deal with conflicts
of interest arising out of bribery (Sec. 201); solici-
tation or acceptance of compensation for services rendered by Congressmen,
Commissioners or employees of the executive, legislative or judicial
branch (Sec. 203); and the representation by current government employees
of any party except the government before a court or government agency in
a matter in which the U.S. is a party or has an interest. (Sec. 205).
E.O. 11222
Following passage of Public Law 87-849 in 1963, the
apparent need to supply more detailed guidance coupled
with widely publicized conflict of interest investigation in Washington,
gave rise to Executive Order 11222, published May 8, 1965. The under-
lying premise of this Order, signed by President Johnson, is that every
citizen is entitled to have complete confidence in the integrity of his
government. To promote this end a series of stringent regulations are
set forth designed to avoid the appearance as well as the actual existence
of any situation which might give rise to a conflict of interest on the
part of officers or employees of the executive department, independent
agencies and government corporations.
10/ See generally, Appendix B, Digest of Conflict of Interest Laws,
Part B, 32 CFR $40-735.16.
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Specifically employees are cautioned against using public office
for private gain, giving preferential treatment, impeding government
efficiency or economy, losing complete independence or impartiality of
action, making governmental decisions outside official channels or ad-
versely affecting the public confidence (Sec. 201).
While outside teaching, lecturing and writing are encouraged, such
activity is prohibited if it would result in a conflict or an apparent
conflict of interest (Sec. 202).
Sec. 203 dealing with financial interests and transactions is
reproduced in full:
"Employees may not (a) have direct or indirect
financial interests that conflict substantially, or
appear to conflict substantially, with their responsi-
bilities and duties as Federal employees, or (b) engage
in, directly or indirectly, financial transactions as
a result of, or primarily relying upon, information
obtained through their employment. Aside from these
restrictions, employees are free to engage in lawful
financial transactions to the same extent as private
citizens. Agencies may, however, further restrict such
transactions in the light of the special circumstances
of their individual missions."
Civil Service Commission regulations "amplifying" Section 203
simply repeat its language almost verbatum. 11/
Additional prohibitions forbid the private use of federal property
(Sec. 204) and the use for private gain of official information not made
available to the public (Sec. 205). Section 206 recites the expectation
11/ See section titled Financial Interests, 5 CFR $735.204.
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that government employees will meet all just financial obligations imposed
by law, especially Federal, State and local taxes.
REPORTING
Part IV of the Executive Order is perhaps of most
REGULATION
interest for purposes of this memorandum in that it
deals with reporting of financial interests. Cabinet officers and other
high ranking officials, i.e., Presidential appointees in the Executive
Office of the President, not subordinate to an agency head, and full-time
Board, Committee or Commission members, are called upon to submit
financial statements directly to the Chairman of the Civil Service Com-
mission. Other employees, generally those classified at GS-13 or above¹²/
with decision making responsibility which may impact on any non-federal
enterprise, report to their agency head.
Statements must be submitted within 30 days after entering govern-
ment service and must contain at a minimum the following information set
forth at Section 401(a)(1):
"(1) A list of the names of all corporations,
companies, firms, or other business enterprises, part-
nerships, nonprofit organizations, and educational or
other institutions - --
"(A) with which he is connected as an employee,
officer, owner, director, trustee, partner, adviser,
or consultant; or
"(B) in which he has any continuing financial
interests, through a pension or retirement plan, shared
income, or otherwise, as a result of any current or prior
employment or business or professional association; or
12/ See 5 CFR 735.403 for specific details. E.O. 11222, Sec. 401(a).
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"(C) in which he has any fin ancial interest through
the ownership of stocks, bonds, or other securities.
"(2) A list of the names of his creditors, other
than those to whom he may be indebted by reason of a
mortgage on property which he occupies as a personal
residence or to whom he may be indebted for current and
ordinary household and living expenses.
"(3) A list of his interests in real property or
rights in lands, other than property which he occupies
as a personal residence."
Information is to be kept up to date on a quarterly basis. Of
particular importance is the stipulation under Section 403(a) that "the
interest of a spouse, minor child or other member of his immediate house-
hold shall be considered to be an interest of a person required to submit
a statement by or pursuant to this part." If any requested information
is not known, then someone who does know is to be requested by the indi-
vidual having the reporting responsibility to submit such information on
his behalf. An individual need not report his financial interest or other
connection with any professional society, or charitable, religious, social,
fraternal, educational, public service, civic or political organization
or other similar organization which is not conducted as a business enter-
prise and which neither owns or conducts a business enterprise (Sec. 403(c)).
The Chairman of the Civil Service Commission is given the task of deter-
mining, from the information submitted, whether a conflict may exist
between "the financial interests of the official concerned and the per-
formance of his services for the government." (Sec. 404). If a senior
official is concerned, the Chairman reports the fact directly to the
President; otherwise he informs the agency head concerned. At this point
the provisions of 18 U.S.C. 208(b), earlier analyzed, come in to play.
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AFFIRMATIVE
The statute calls upon the individual to inform the
DUTY
official who appointed him when he becomes aware of
a possible conflict of interest. Nothing in the Executive Order would
seem to obviate this affirmative duty of coming forward, although dis-
closure to an agency head, not the appointing official would seem to
satisfy the requirement of 208(b) in view of the delegation of powers
contained in Part V of the Executive Order. Put another way, a strict
reading of 208(b) would seem to indicate that a government employee may
not simply file a statement of financial interest in accordance with the
Executive Order and in lieu of any notification directly or indirectly
from the Civil Service Commission, assume that he may proceed with his
government work without fear of involvement in any conflict of interest
situation. Rather, as the work year progresses he must remain vigilant
and under the terms of the Executive Order avoid both actual conflict
and the appearance of conflict. Should he become aware of such a situation
it is incumbent upon him to notify his agency head.
It should be added that the determination envisioned in 18 U.S.C.
208(b) of whether "the integrity of the services which the government
may expect" is jeopardized by a disclosed financial interest is reserved
to the President in the case of Executive Branch agency or department
heads, Presidential appointees in the Executive Office of the President
not responsible to agency heads and appointees to Presidential Committees,
Board and Commissions.
SENATE
Finally, concerning Presidential appointees it must
CONFIRMATION
be recognized that when confirmation depends upon
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the advice and consent of the Senate, the interested Committee is free to
fashion demands which go beyond the letter of applicable law and regulation
in order to assure itself that future conflict of interest will not arise.
Both Houses of Congress have responded to repeated calls for more
strictly enforced rules of conduct for Members and employees of the Leg-
islative Branch although it is still accurate to state that the Executive
Branch is far more closely regulated in this respect.
HOUSE CODE
By adoption of H.Res. 1099, on April 3, 1968, the
House of Representatives established for itself a
"Code of Official Conduct" now embodied in House Rule XLIII. In part
this Code calls upon Members, officers and employees of the House: 1)
to conduct themselves in a manner which reflects credit on the House,
2) to obey in spirit and letter both House and Committee rules, 3) to
receive no compensation nor permit any to accrue to their beneficial
interest, the receipt of which would occur by virtue of influence im-
properly exerted from their positions in the Congress, 4) to accept no
gift of substantial value from any person, organization or company having
a direct interest in legislation before Congress, and 5) to accept no
honorarium in excess of customary value.
House Rule XLIV, titled Financial Disclosure, was also adopted
as part of H.Res. 1099. This new rule calls upon Members, officers,
principal assistants to members and officers and professional staff
members of Committees to file, by April 30 of each year, with the House
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Committee on Standards of Official Conduct a two-part statement covering
personal financial interests and those constructively controlled by the
person reporting.
Part A of the required report, which is to be open to public
inspection, is to contain first, a listing of business entities doing
"a substantial business with the Federal Government," in which the person
reporting has a degree of ownership which exceeds $5,000 or if he derived
income of $1,000 or more from this source during the preceding calendar
year. Secondly, if an individual or his spouse received $1,000 or more
in the last year from any professional organization for being a partner
or serving as an officer or director or advisor, this source must be
reported. Third, the source (but not the amount) of the following is
to be revealed: any income for services rendered (other than from the
U.S. Government) exceeding $5,000, any capital gain from a single source
exceeding $5,000 other than from sale of a residence occupied by the
personal reporting, and reimbursement for expenditures, other than from
the U.S. Government, exceeding $1,000 in each instance.
A parenthetical note at this point -- the subject of Legislative
Branch employees' continued participation in various fringe benefit
programs maintained by a former employer (see 18 U.S.C. $209(b)) is
nowhere specifically dealt with. In view of the legislative history
covering both House and Senate. rules in this area, it would seem a fair
assumption that, subject to the desires of the supervising Member and
the Committees on Standards of Official Conduct in both Houses, there
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are no restrictions against such continued participation. Whether this
would occasion the necessity for financial disclosure would depend upon
the facts in a given situation.
Part B of the report will be held confidential -- sealed by the
person filing -- and is to contain the amount of income derived from the
second and third sources outlined in the preceding paragraph. The vote
of seven members of the Committee is necessary to break the seal, and
thereafter the same number must agree in a second vote that the public
interest would be served by making all or part of the information public.
The rationale for this disclosure procedure is seemingly best
illustrated by a quote from the House Report:
"The legitimate objectives of financial disclosure,
then, are to serve as a deterrent reminder to the person
filing and to acquaint the voters with the areas in
which it is possible for a conflict of interest to occur. 113/
The Senate also set about dealing with the problems of conflict
of interest and by adoption of S.Res. 266 on March 22, 1968, added three
new rules to The Standing Rules of the Senate.
Rule XLI forbids any officer or employee "whose salary is paid
by the Senate" to engage in outside business or professional activity
or employment unless there is no conflict with "the conscientious per-
formance of his official duties," and unless he submits by May 15 of
13/ House Rept. No. 1176, 90th Cong., 2d Sess., 24 (1968).
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each year a written report of such activity to his supervisor and sub-
sequently receives approval. It does not, however, forbid outside
economic activity per se.
Some examples, taken from the Senate Report, of activity which
must be reported are consulting for a fee, writing, selling real estate
and serving as a director for a fee. Of particular significance is the
fact that in adopting Rule XLI the Senate deleted "financial activity"
from its coverage, contrary to Committee recommendation. Holding stocks,
bonds or other types of real or personal property interests for gain
would not seem to contravene this Rule. Similarly, the receipt of retire-
ment income, disability compensation, annuity benefits, gifts and distri-
butions from family or private trusts beyond the control of the distributee
would also appear permissible. 14/
Senate Rule XLIV, Disclosure of Financial Interest, calls upon
each Senate officer or employee with an annual salary of $15,000 and
above to file annually by May 15 with the Comptroller General: a) a
copy of his tax return, b) the source and amount of each fee of $1,000
or more during the preceding year from a client, c) the name and address
of each business or professional corporation, firm or enterprise from
which he received compensation, and the amount he received for acting
as an officer, director, partner, proprietor or employee, d) the identity
of each interest in real or personal property having a value of $10,000
14/ Senate Rept. No. 1015, 90th Cong., 2d Sess., 8 (1968).
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owned at any time during the preceding year, e) the identity of trusts
or other fiduciary relations in which he has a beneficial interest of
$10,000 or more, f) each liability of $5,000 or more owed by him separately
or with his wife, and g) the source and value of all gifts aggregating $50
or more from any single source during the preceding year.
This information is to be kept by the Comptroller General for
seven years and returned sealed unless opened pursuant to a majority vote
of the full Senate Select Committee on Standards and Conduct.
A second annual filing is called for by Rule XLIV, this time with
the Secretary of the Senate by the 15th of May. In pertinent part it
requires disclosure of the amount or value of each honorarium of $300 or
more received during the preceding year. This information remains on file
for three years and is available to the public.
In evaluating its recommendations concerning financial disclosure,
most of which were ultimately included in the Rule here under discussion,
the Senate Select Committee made this comment:
"The Committee's disclosure proposal has been
carefully drawn to place only that degree of duty which
is necessary and proper for the enforcement of standards
of conduct written and unwritten. After exhaustive
consideration, the Committee concluded that any further
disclosure than it recommended would be both unnecessary
and undesirable for the achievement of proper conduct. "15/
COMMENT
For one in the employ of the Executive, Legislative or
Judicial Branch of the federal \government any "outside
15/ Senate Rept. No. 1015, Op. Cit.
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connection" through employment, ownership, receipt of benefits or other
means, may raise a question of potential conflict of interest. Full
disclosure to one's superior and a written grant of permission to proceed
would seem to constitute the only sure safeguards. Personal discretion
plays a major part throughout and acting with a high degree of caution
is better than having one's conduct brought into question through remaining
silent.
Of necessity, this summary analysis can only suggest the various
considerations which need to be kept in mind when an individual contemplates
entering government service. The facts in any particular case would have
to be examined in the light of controlling statutory and Executive Order
provisions and, where legislative employment is involved, with a view to
the rules of the House and Senate.
The Office of General Counsel serving each federal department and
agency is available to answer questions of possible conflict of interest
and may be helpful in determining the applicability of restrictions in
particular cases.
Peter M. Flanigan
Deputy Campaign Manager
the
Nixon Agnew
Campaign Committee
z
450 Park Avenue
New York, N.Y. 10022
(212) 661-6400
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December 14, 1968
TO: John Ehrlichman
RE: Talent Hunt
The New York office is responsible for assembling
good candidates for the jobs of Assistant Secretary or
equivalent on up. There are 317 of these jobs. The
New York office is, in addition, responsible for assembling
the names of Moreign service officers to fill the posts of
ambassadors. (Attached hereto is a list of these jobs.)
The first portion of this responsibility is to
assemble the names of candidates. Names have been solicited
from the following sources:
a. Republican Senators and Congressmen
b. Republican Governors
C. Republican State Officials
d. Membership of various institutions such as
(i) universities, (ii) private organizations such
as the Carnegie Foundation, (iii) business organiza-
tions such as NAM, U.S. Chamber and NICB.
e. Groups of knowledgeable people with expertise in
the field of the job being considered.
f. Individuals responding to Mr. Nixon's call for
talent who write in to offer their services.
whos who list-
These names are sorted for applicability to the levels
being considered in this office with the inapplicable names
being sent to the Washington operation. Then sufficient
information is gathered either through resumes originally
sent, public sources, or resumes requested on the remaining
names. A second selection effort is then made to assign
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these individuals to the one or more jobs which would seem
to fit their abilities. These names, with a precis of their
resumes are included in a book one for each department and
two others covering the remaining agencies. Behind the name
in each book is a file folder including additional information.
Peter M. Flanigan
Nixon Agnew
Deputy Campaign Manager
Campaign Committee
450 Park Avenue
New York, N.Y. 10022
(212) 661-6400
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A third screening effort is made with the senior
members of the Nixon staff in an attempt to list the
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individuals shown for any job in the order of their
desirability. Where possible, several acceptable candidates
will be shown for each job.
The book containing the recommendations and the
brief summaries is then reviewed with the Cabinet officer
in order that he may be given all the assistance possible
in making his selection.
The name of the individual recommending each
candidate is prominently shown on all of the material
relating to the candidate. Obviously, the recommender is
one of the key factors considered in determining an order
of priority between the candidates.
PMF
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(To All Republican Members of Congress)
Dear Senstor:
Congressman:
Undoubtedly you have received inquiries from many of
your constituents concerning procedures to be followed by those
considering Federal appointments in the new administration. There
are many important positions to be filled in the immediate future
and you are assured that any recommendations you submit will receive
careful consideration.
The reviewing procedures will be facilitated if you will
have the candidate complete the green resume and you will use the
red form for your recommendation. If you cannot reach me, then
ask for Bob Mardian, Dick Herman or Brad Hays. They may be reached
at 395-6915.
I an certain that you will want to assist in our search
for the best possible talent and that you will submit recommendations
of persons you deem qualified for appointment to positions of trust
and responsibility in the new administration.
Very truly yours,
Harry S. Flemming
12-6-68
PRIMARY ASSIGNMENTS OF EXISTING PERSONNEL
TO MAKE RECORMENDATIONS FOR VARIOUS AGENCIES:
JOHN WARNER
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Bureau of the Budget
Council of Economic Advisors
National Advisory Council on Economic Opportunity
National Security Council
Office of Emergency Planning
Office of the Special Representative for Trade Negotiations
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations
Administrative Conference of the United States
Civil Aeronautics Board
Commission of Fine Arts
District of Columbia Government
Export-Import Bank of the United States
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Federal Reserve System Board of Governors
Federal Trade Commission
Foreign Claims Settlement Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
National Capital Housing Authority
National Commission on Reform of Federal Criminal Laws
National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities
Public Land Law Review Commission
The Renegotiation Board
Securities and Exchange Commission
Selective Service System
Smithsonian Institute
Subversive Activities Control Board
Tax Court of the United States
United States Civil Service Commission
Veterans Administration
JOHN C. WHITAKER
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
National Council on Marine Resources and Engineering Development
National Aeronautics and Space Council
Office of Science and Technology
Office of Economic Opportunity
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
United States Advisory Commission on International Educational
and Cultural Affairs
Agency for International Development
Peace Corps
Foreign Service
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
Atomic Energy Commission
Atlantic-Pacific Interoceanic Canal Study Commission
Canal Zone Government
Commission of Marine Science, Engineering and Resources
Federal Coal Mine and Safety Board
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
National Science Foundation
Tennessee Valley Authority
Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
Railroad Retirement Board
United States Information Agency
Water Resources Council
GEORGE REVERCOMB
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
President's Council on Youth Opportunity
President's Committee on Consumer Interests
President's Commission on Income Maintenance Program
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
DEPARTMENT OF THE POST OFFICE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
Appalachain Regional Commission
Commission on Obsenity and Pornography
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Farm Credit Administration
Federal Commerce Commission
Federal Maritime Commission
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Federal Power Commission
Government Services Administration
Indian Claims Commission
National Labor Relations Doard
National Mediation Doard
Small Business Administration
GEORGE REVERCOMB, CONTD.
INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
Commission on Civil Rights
United States Tariff Commission
McGRAW-HILL
WASHINGTON NEWS BUREAU
To: John Erlichman
From:
Joe Dawson
John
Thanks for the help on the story. I asked Ralph
if I could send
my copy to a member of the new team.
He said he would be delighted. I think you'll find the
references to the Dixon purge of the Republican
staff members very interesting.
Could you send me this back when you are through
or have a copy made?
regards,
Jan Joe Dawson Dawson
ROOM 400, NATIONAL PRESS BUILDING
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20004
REpublic 7-6630
January 10, 1969
Mr. Joseph Dawson
McGraw-Hill
Room 400
National Press Building
Washington, D. C. 20004
Dear Mr. Dawson:
Mr. Ehrlichman has requested me to return the attached
to you with his thanks.
A copy has been made for our files.
Very truly yours,
(Miss) Stephanie Wilson
Attachment a/s