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Murray Chotiner to Haldeman re: status of HHH campaign, and effect of cessation of bombing. 3 pages. [Memo], 10/20/1968
Murray Chotiner to Haldeman re: Mrs. Herman Ridder. 1 page [Memo], 10/19/1968
Christian Science Monitor Article "Mr. Humphrey and debates - in 1964." 1 page. [Newspaper], 10/18/1968
Handwritten Nixon schedule of appearances. 1 page. [Other Document], n.d.
copy of envelope marked "Haldeman Private General Memo October through end of campaign". 1 page. [Other Document], n.d.
Murrah Chotiner to Truth Squad/Jeff Kimball/Hank Berliner re: pointing out facts about HHH's proposals on social Security. 2 pages. [Letter], 10/17/1968
Peter Flanigan to John Whitake re: strategy for support of congressional races, with sample background sheet attached. 2 pages. [Memo], 10/17/1968
Donald Jackson to Alexander Christie re: acknowledging receipt of his letter indicating inappropriate interview published in Washington's Evening Star, attached. 4 pages. [Letter], 10/15/1968
Research and Writing requirements for statements and speeches from October16 - October 19. 1 page. [Other Document], n.d.
Murray Chotiner to Haldeman re: letter to Senator Mundt regarding rumor of release of USS Pueblo crew. 1 page. [Memo], n.d.
Murray Chotiner to Haldeman re: Nixon appearance with Governor Shafer. 1 page. [Memo], 10/15/1968
Murray Chotiner to Haldeman re: Martin McManus traveling with Nixon. 1 page. [Memo], 10/16/1968
Higby to Nixon re: questions used in the TV Program of the previous week, with attachments. 3 pages. [Memo], 10/18/1968
Haldeman to Finch re: New York Rally Oct. 31st. 1 page [Memo], 10/16/1968
Whitaker to Haldeman re: Nixon meeting with Cardinal Cushing, with attached handwritten notes. 2 pages. [Memo], n.d.
Murray Chotiner to Haldeman requesting copy of Nixon statement on air and water pollution. 1 page. [Memo], n.d.
Rose Mary Woods to Haldeman re: Wiley Buchanan wanting to meet with Nixon, and claims he cannot reach members of the staff. 1 page. [Memo], 10/13/1968
Research and Writing requirements for statements and speeches from October16 - October 24. 2 pages (one page is duplicate of requirements also in this folde). [Other Document], n.d.
Research and Writing requirements for statements and speeches from October16 - October 24. 2 pages (duplicate). [Other Document], n.d.
Nick Ruwe to Haldeman re: Agnew Schedule, with attached calendar. 3 pages. [Memo], 10/16/1968
Whitaker to Haldeman re: Boston TV locked, requesting information about inviting Volpe and Cotton. 1 page. [Memo], n.d.
UPI news summary re: David Rockefeller being considered for Treasurey Secretary, as is Arthur Burns and Alan Greenspan. 1 page [Newspaper], 10/15/1968
Whitaker to Haldeman re: arrangements for AP meeting on the 17th, and that Cushing feels it is "unwise for him to see RN". 1 page. [Memo], 10/16/1969
Whitaker to Mitchell/Shakespeare/Haldeman/Cole re: New England regional TV - October 18 attendees. 1 page. [Memo], 10/9/1968
Harlow to Haldeman re: Olds' actions towards Burns, Webb and Yarmolinski. 1 page. [Memo], 10/13/1968
Harlow to Haldeman re: McElroy invitation to Nixon for dinner, and reaction to HHH bomb halting speech. 1 page. [Memo], 10/3/1968
Author unknown, report of a statement made at a dinner for Paul O'Dwyer, in which McCarthy declied to support HHH, and the 3 conditions that must be met before he would endorse him. 1 page. [Report], 10/8/1968
Whitaker to Haldeman re: tour information for RN October 15 backgrounder since nomination 08/08/1968 until October 15, with attached month by month breakdown. 5 pags. [Memo], 10/11/1968
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This file contains:
Murray Chotiner to Haldeman re: status of HHH campaign, and effect of cessation of bombing. 3 pages. [Memo], 10/20/1968
Murray Chotiner to Haldeman re: Mrs. Herman Ridder. 1 page [Memo], 10/19/1968
Christian Science Monitor Article "Mr. Humphrey and debates - in 1964." 1 page. [Newspaper], 10/18/1968
Handwritten Nixon schedule of appearances. 1 page. [Other Document], n.d.
copy of envelope marked "Haldeman Private General Memo October through end of campaign". 1 page. [Other Document], n.d.
Murrah Chotiner to Truth Squad/Jeff Kimball/Hank Berliner re: pointing out facts about HHH's proposals on social Security. 2 pages. [Letter], 10/17/1968
Peter Flanigan to John Whitake re: strategy for support of congressional races, with sample background sheet attached. 2 pages. [Memo], 10/17/1968
Donald Jackson to Alexander Christie re: acknowledging receipt of his letter indicating inappropriate interview published in Washington's Evening Star, attached. 4 pages. [Letter], 10/15/1968
Research and Writing requirements for statements and speeches from October16 - October 19. 1 page. [Other Document], n.d.
Murray Chotiner to Haldeman re: letter to Senator Mundt regarding rumor of release of USS Pueblo crew. 1 page. [Memo], n.d.
Murray Chotiner to Haldeman re: Nixon appearance with Governor Shafer. 1 page. [Memo], 10/15/1968
Murray Chotiner to Haldeman re: Martin McManus traveling with Nixon. 1 page. [Memo], 10/16/1968
Higby to Nixon re: questions used in the TV Program of the previous week, with attachments. 3 pages. [Memo], 10/18/1968
Haldeman to Finch re: New York Rally Oct. 31st. 1 page [Memo], 10/16/1968
Whitaker to Haldeman re: Nixon meeting with Cardinal Cushing, with attached handwritten notes. 2 pages. [Memo], n.d.
Murray Chotiner to Haldeman requesting copy of Nixon statement on air and water pollution. 1 page. [Memo], n.d.
Rose Mary Woods to Haldeman re: Wiley Buchanan wanting to meet with Nixon, and claims he cannot reach members of the staff. 1 page. [Memo], 10/13/1968
Research and Writing requirements for statements and speeches from October16 - October 24. 2 pages (one page is duplicate of requirements also in this folde). [Other Document], n.d.
Research and Writing requirements for statements and speeches from October16 - October 24. 2 pages (duplicate). [Other Document], n.d.
Nick Ruwe to Haldeman re: Agnew Schedule, with attached calendar. 3 pages. [Memo], 10/16/1968
Whitaker to Haldeman re: Boston TV locked, requesting information about inviting Volpe and Cotton. 1 page. [Memo], n.d.
UPI news summary re: David Rockefeller being considered for Treasurey Secretary, as is Arthur Burns and Alan Greenspan. 1 page [Newspaper], 10/15/1968
Whitaker to Haldeman re: arrangements for AP meeting on the 17th, and that Cushing feels it is "unwise for him to see RN". 1 page. [Memo], 10/16/1969
Whitaker to Mitchell/Shakespeare/Haldeman/Cole re: New England regional TV - October 18 attendees. 1 page. [Memo], 10/9/1968
Harlow to Haldeman re: Olds' actions towards Burns, Webb and Yarmolinski. 1 page. [Memo], 10/13/1968
Harlow to Haldeman re: McElroy invitation to Nixon for dinner, and reaction to HHH bomb halting speech. 1 page. [Memo], 10/3/1968
Author unknown, report of a statement made at a dinner for Paul O'Dwyer, in which McCarthy declied to support HHH, and the 3 conditions that must be met before he would endorse him. 1 page. [Report], 10/8/1968
Whitaker to Haldeman re: tour information for RN October 15 backgrounder since nomination 08/08/1968 until October 15, with attached month by month breakdown. 5 pags. [Memo], 10/11/1968
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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
36
5
10/20/1968
Memo
Murray Chotiner to Haldeman re: status of
HHH campaign, and effect of cessation of
bombing. 3 pages.
36
5
10/19/1968
Memo
Murray Chotiner to Haldeman re: Mrs.
Herman Ridder. 1 page
36
5
10/18/1968
Newspaper
Christian Science Monitor Article "Mr.
Humphrey and debates - in 1964." 1 page.
36
5
n.d.
Other Document
Handwritten Nixon schedule of appearances.
1 page.
36
5
n.d.
Other Document
copy of envelope marked "Haldeman Private
General Memo October through end of
campaign". 1 page.
36
5
10/17/1968
Letter
Murrah Chotiner to Truth Squad/Jeff
Kimball/Hank Berliner re: pointing out facts
about HHH's proposals on social Security. 2
pages.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Page 1 of 5
Box Number Folder Number Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
36
5
10/17/1968
Memo
Peter Flanigan to John Whitake re: strategy
for support of congressional races, with
sample background sheet attached. 2 pages.
36
5
10/15/1968
Letter
Donald Jackson to Alexander Christie re:
acknowledging receipt of his letter indicating
inappropriate interview published in
Washington's Evening Star, attached. 4 pages.
36
5
n.d.
Other Document
Research and Writing requirements for
statements and speeches from October 16 -
October 19. 1 page.
36
5
n.d.
Memo
Murray Chotiner to Haldeman re: letter to
Senator Mundt regarding rumor of release of
USS Pueblo crew. 1 page.
36
5
10/15/1968
Memo
Murray Chotiner to Haldeman re: Nixon
appearance with Governor Shafer. 1 page.
36
5
10/16/1968
Memo
Murray Chotiner to Haldeman re: Martin
McManus traveling with Nixon. 1 page.
36
5
10/18/1968
Memo
Higby to Nixon re: questions used in the TV
Program of the previous week, with
attachments. 3 pages.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Page 2 of 5
Box Number Folder Number Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
36
5
10/16/1968
Memo
Haldeman to Finch re: New York Rally Oct.
31st. 1 page
36
5
n.d.
Memo
Whitaker to Haldeman re: Nixon meeting
with Cardinal Cushing, with attached
handwritten notes. 2 pages.
36
5
n.d.
Memo
Murray Chotiner to Haldeman requesting
copy of Nixon statement on air and water
pollution. 1 page.
36
5
10/13/1968
Memo
Rose Mary Woods to Haldeman re: Wiley
Buchanan wanting to meet with Nixon, and
claims he cannot reach members of the staff.
1 page.
36
5
n.d.
Other Document
Research and Writing requirements for
statements and speeches from October1 -
October 24. 2 pages (one page is duplicate of
requirements also in this folde).
36
5
n.d.
Other Document
Research and Writing requirements for
statements and speeches from October1 16 -
October 24. 2 pages (duplicate).
36
5
10/16/1968
Memo
Nick Ruwe to Haldeman re: Agnew
Schedule, with attached calendar. 3 pages.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Page 3 of 5
Box Number Folder Number Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
36
5
n.d.
Memo
Whitaker to Haldeman re: Boston TV
locked, requesting information about inviting
Volpe and Cotton. 1 page.
36
5
10/15/1968
Newspaper
UPI news summary re: David Rockefeller
being considered for Treasurey Secretary, as
is Arthur Burns and Alan Greenspan. 1 page
36
5
10/16/1969
Memo
Whitaker to Haldeman re: arrangements for
AP meeting on the 17th, and that Cushing
feels it is "unwise for him to see RN". 1 page.
36
5
10/9/1968
Memo
Whitaker to
Mitchell/Shakespeare/Haldeman/Cole re:
New England regional TV - October 18
attendees. 1 page.
36
5
10/13/1968
Memo
Harlow to Haldeman re: Olds' actions
towards Burns, Webb and Yarmolinski. 1
page.
36
5
10/03/1968
Memo
Harlow to Haldeman re: McElroy invitation
to Nixon for dinner, and reaction to HHH
bomb halting speech. 1 page.
36
5
10/08/1968
Report
Author unknown, report of a statement made
at a dinner for Paul O'Dwyer, in which
McCarthy declied to support HHH, and the 3
conditions that must be met before he would
endorse him. 1 page.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Page 4 of 5
Box Number Folder Number Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
36
5
10/11/1968
Memo
Whitaker to Haldeman re: tour information
for RN October 15 backgrounder since
nomination 08/08/1968 until October 15,
with attached month by month breakdown. 5
pags.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Page 5 of 5
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Bob Haldeman
Truth Squad (c/o Harry Flemming, RNC)
FROM:
Murray Chotiner
DATE:
October 20, 1968 -- 11:00 a.m.
Chapman's friend reports that in conversation with some people
on board the Humphrey plane that there has been no deals made
yet for cessation of the bombing.
They said that if the bombing is stopped, no particular candidate
will benefit from it. The reports are that LBJ is not pressuring
anyone -- he is not telling anyone. to "get this at any cost. "
One of the men said that LBJ is eager for "positive" outcome, but
is not pushing. LBJ does not want to be hung up with something
that could boomerang.
Our friend said he was told that the Saigon Government is the key
to the operations. They do not have a veto power but have some-
thing very close to it. The Saigon Government can refuse to
accept any plan that comes out of the negotiations in Paris --
similar to the United States refusal to accept negotiations in
Geneva in 1954.
The Saigon Government can resign in a body, leaving the United
States holding the bag. They can say they will fight until the
last bullet. All in all, the Saigon Government holds the
cards on whether there will be a real cessation of bombing.
The Saigon Government insists on being represented in the talks,
and are objecting to Viet Cong being included in negotiations.
Therefore, there is some discussion about using the same formula
used in negotiations between East and West Germany where all
of them sat one foot away from the table.
On the military side, our friend said that both the Viet Cong and
the South Vietnamese are getting clobbered. Some captured docu-
ments disclosed that the North Vietnamese are making some very
strange political assessments.
These documents revealed that the Viet Cong feel Wallace is a
nuisance element. The Viet Cong are convinced that anything
coming out of the negotiations in Paris will be most favorable
for them.
Page - 2 -
These documents state that the Viet Cong have an impact on
American lives and elections in the U.S., and are proud of their
achievements and their impact on power.
Chapman's friend asked how much power could Russia bring to bear.
The answer to this was very marginal.
HHH said this is a ticklish kind of operation. He said suppose
you get a cease fire and then nothing happens. This is worse
for me than if we did nothing.
This could be the issue that decides the fate of HHH, or it could
drag on him like a heavy load. If nothing is done between now and
the election, HHH is left inheriting LBJ's state of suspended
animation.
THIS IS THE STATE OF THE VIETNAM SITUATION AS OF LAST NIGHT.
Our friend reports that the quality of HHH organization has im-
proved but people are very disparaging and amateurish. The press
people feel that HHH's Q & A Sessions with houswives is a big
waste of time.
Valenti is still with HHH, acting as the eyes and ears for LBJ.
From time to time Valenti offers counsel and advice, but HHH
pays little attention to him.
Our friend says that the trade unions are either sitting on their
hands or just can't get the people out. There is something wrong
when you can't draw decent crowds -- like Kennedy and Johnson
did -- in the industrial cities.
HHH's voice is terrible now, it is breaking almost constantly.
Chapman's friend heard from Martin S. Hayden that HHH is taking
a beating in Michigan. Our friend asked Hayden if he thought
RN could win Michigan and Hayden said yes, unless some unforseen
thing happens in the last 10 days of the campaign, which is most
unlikely.
The train trip which is tentatively scheduled to leave from Pitts.
on October 28 will travel approximately 100 miles.
Tuesday, October 22 HHH will be in New York, Fort Worth, Dallas,
Austin, Waco and San Antonio, Texas (overnight in San Antonio).
Some of his staff thinks he should re-institute the Harlem trip.
If HHH decides to do this, he will remain in New York Tuesday
the 22nd.
Page - 3 -
There is a lot of bitterness among HHH entourage about McCarthy
refusing to endorse HHH.
The press corps took a private poll and are betting, at $1.00
per person, how many electoral votes each candidate will wind
up with -- the poll revealed that RN will get 400 votes.
Our friend says that George Ball is losing favor and is being
criticized by the political pros, who resent his interference.
Ball was person largely responsible for HHH statement on Viet-
nam, which was made in Salt Lake City.
MMC: bh
cc: John Mitchell
Pete Flanigan
Herb Klein
Pat Hillings
Sherm Unger
Fred LaRue
NOTE TO HALDEMAN:
Please see me about something I prefer not
to mention in this report.
NixonAgnew
Murray Chotiner
Special Assistant to Campaign Manager
Campaign Committee
450 Park Avenue
New York, N.Y. 10022
(212) 661-6400
October 19, 1968
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Bob Haldeman
FROM:
Murray Chotiner
Please tell Dick that a letter is going out over
FYI
his signature extending best wishes from him and
Pat to Mrs. Herman Ridder. Mrs. Ridder is in St.
Mary's Hospital in Long Beach, California. (her
first name is Ponnie).
The Long Beach Independent Press Telegram (a Ridder
paper), will endorse Dick on Sunday. He used to be
very critical of Dick. Perhaps a phone call to
Herman Ridder from Dick, thanking him, will be in
order.
Also, I have a package for you and want to know where
you will be staying in New York tonight -- the Waldorf
or the Wyndham -- so I can arrange to have it delivered
to you.
tisurey
MMC: bh
230
Klein
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
EDITORIAL - October 8, 1968
Mr. Humphrey and debates-in 1964
Alas, politicians have mighty short
vice-presidential candidate, voting against.
memories. And Vice-President Humphrey
Had he voted otherwise, and persuaded
is clearly no exception. Today he is
but one of his nay-voting senatorial col-
leagues to do the same, the move would
quite understandably - twitting Richard
have succeeded.
Nixon up and down the land for what he
Not once during the present campaign
charges is the latter's refusal to debate
has Vice-President Humphrey called at-
with him over television. Yet it was just
tention to that vote of his, which would
four short years ago when Mr. Humphrey
seem to be a legitimate part of any reason-
was a key figure in a political maneuver
able discussion on television debates.
to prevent a like debate between President
We have stated our belief that televi-
Johnson and Barry Goldwater
sion debates are, on balance, helpful and
The crucial point was a vote in the Sen-
desirable. But we also recognize that the
ate to suspend the so-called "equal time"
purpose behind them (on the part of the
(for minor party candidates) amendment,
candidates) is wholly political. And in this
thereby opening the way for Senator
particular instance, when Mr. Humphrey
Goldwater to increase his pressure on
and his entourage express indignation
President Johnson for a debate. The move
over Mr. Nixon's up-to-this-point failure
lost by a vote of 44-to-41, with Mr. Hum-
to debate with the Vice-President, we can
phrey, shortly to become the Democratic
only say: Remember 1964.
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General Memo
October through
end of Campaign.
EYI
Murray Chotiner
Nixon Agnew
Special Assistant to Campaign Manager
Campaign Committee
450 Park Avenue
New York, N.Y. 10022
(212) 661-6400 Ext. 11
TO:
Truth Squad
Jeff Kimball
Hank Berliner
FROM: Murray Chotiner
DATE: October 17, 1968
It is suggested that our speakers point out the fallacy
of the HHH proposals concerning Social Security as
follows:
It is inconceivable that a contender for the office of
President of the United States should express so many
different positions on as many issues as has Hubert
Horatio Humphrey.
On September 25 in Seal Beach, California, and in front
of an audience of elderly Americans, Humphrey proposed an
immediate 50% increase in Social Security benefits to be
paid for out of general Government revenues, rather than
increased employee-employer contributions to the Social
Security fund At the same time, he proposed an increase
in the base on which Social Security taxes are paid.
This week in an interview in the October 21 issue of U.S.
News and World Report Mr. Humphrey has apparently changed
his mind. In answer to a question on his proposed 50%
increase, Mr. Humphrey said, "That's over a four-year
period. It would be paid for out of the Social Security
Trust Fund, with the exception of some of the medicaid --
the drugs that are presently paid for out of general revenues.
We feel that certain facts about both Mr. Humphrey's original
proposal and his apparent change of mind should be brought to
the attention of the American people.
The rate of inflation under the Johnson-Humphrey Administration
has reached nearly 5% per year. With the free spending
policies Humphrey has been advocating, it would hardly be less
under his administration. At that rate, in four years a 50%
increase would be a spending power increase of only 20%. 30%
of his increase would be wiped out by inflation -- an inflation
that this unrealistic and cynical proposal would itself help
to create.
Murray Chotiner
Nixon Agnew
Special Assistant to Campaign Manager
Campaign Committee
450 Park Avenue
New York, N.Y. 10022
(212) 661-6400 Ext. 11
-2-
approximately 15 billion dollars a year. If, as
Mr. Humphrey first proposed, it were paid for out of
general tax revenues, then taxes, the rate of inflation
or both would have to go up.
The original Humphrey proposal was cruel and callous
enough, without making it worse. Humphrey is all too
aware of how cruel and callous it was; and when the heat
became too great, he decided to change the meaning of his
original words. His improvement is no better.
How long must the American people tolerate such vacillative,
cynical and unwise promises?
MMC:jsz
CC: Bob Haldeman
File October 17, 1968
MEMORANDUM
5
TO: John Whitaker
COPY TO: Peter Flanigan
FROM: Bill Timmons
SUBJECT: Congressional support
As you know, it is unlikely that Mr. Nixon will drag into office enough candidates
to give the Republican Party control of the U.S. House of Representatives or make
truly substantial gains in the Senate. In many states and districts RN is running
well ahead of the locals, but they are unable to properly identify with the Presi-
dential candidate.
Therefore, I have a proposal: one afternoon around the 1st of November set aside
four hours for Mr. Nixon to telephone each of the top 15 Senate and leading 40
Congressional candidates to wish them success and briefly chit-chat about the
campaign.
On the receiving end of the call, Senate and/or House candidates can arrange a
press conference with television cameras, Nixon back drop picture, and prepare
a hand-out news release claiming victory.
These call could be amplified for local reporters and would serve two purposes:
1). Give RN local news exposure; and
2). Provide a close tie-in between RN and local candidates
I believe it would take 4 minutes for each call-or 3 hours and 40 minutes for all
55 calls (actually some candidates will not be able to arrange local coverage).
If the proposal is adopted, I could bring several of my volunteer fieldmen to New
York to place the calls and furnish RN with a brief background sheet on each can-
didate and Congressional district for referral purposes. In addition, our team
could, by telephone, make the necessary armangements with the candidates before
hand to assure the success of the project.
Since Mr. Nixon is not doing personal endorsement radio/TV tapes, this plan would
be helpful to Congressional and Senatorial candidates.
I urge favorable consideration.
6
a meetry with
B.
laboring people - workers
rather than cumon leaders-
maybe in Texas,
BAKCGROUND SHEET
CANDIDATE:
DISTRICT:
CITY:
PHONE:
Hello
(first name)
, this is Dick Nixon. How does the cam-
paign look in the (number)
district of (state)
?
I hope the voters realize that you and I are running as a team, and
that I will need a Republican Congress to help me pull our country basic
together. (first name) , a vote for you is a vote for me too.
I'm sorry that the demands of my national campaign prevented my making
a trip into the (number) district, however, my thoughts were with you.
OR
I enjoyed spending time with you when I was in the (number) dis-
trict recently. The reception I received was truly tremendous.
Pat asked me to tell you that she is looking forward to seeing more
of your wife
(name)
when they both get to Washington in January.
(n me)
, there's only a couple of days left so don't let
down now - stay in there pitching and good luck on Tuesday!
Bye.
ARH L.G.
Murray Chotiner
Nixon Agnew
Campaign Committee
Staff of Richard M. Nixon
Special file Assistant to Campaign Manager
445 Park Avenue
Third Floor
New York, N.Y. 10022
(212) 661-6400 Ext. 11
Bob Haldemax
This is mor th
reading. I have
some critical
received
Comments.
Theorray
October 15, 1968
Mr. Alexander K. Christie
Legislative Consultant
Suite 510, 1726 K Street, N.W.
Washington, D. C. 20006
Dear Alex:
This will acknowledge receipt of your letter of
October 11, with a reprimt of an article from the
Washington Evening Star, as well as your note covering
transmittal of a Department of the Interior news release.
I am today forwarding these communications on to New York
where I am sure they will be given every consideration.
Thank you for your interest.
Sincerely,
Donald L. Jackson
Special Assistant to the Chairman
DLJ: jam
ALEXANDER K. CHRISTIE
Registration Rip. for American
LEGISLATIVE CONSULTANT
Can Co.
SUITE 510, 1725 "K" STREET, N.W.
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20006
659-1348
RLJ.
October 11, 1968
MEMORANDUM:
TO: Representative Donald L. Jackson
FROM: Alexander K. Christie
Subject: Alan Greenspan's statement to Lee M. Cohn of the Washington
Daily Star on Richard M. Nixon's acceptance of high unemployment as
the price for curbing inflation.
While I as an individual and an economist with 30 years experience in
Labor-Management Relations might find myself in general agreement with
this statement and understand what is being said, yet there is room
for disagreement. The timing and content are bad.
This interview should not have been given. It revives the old myth that
has been perpetuated over the years that the Republican Party is not
concerned about unemployment to any degree. It unnecessarily revives
fears among union members that the party does not give a damn about
the working man.
Hubert Humphrey who is hard up for bones to pick on, grabed this
one with relish while on the N.B.C. Today program", Friday, October 11,
1968. He said he intends: 11 asking Mr. Nixon about this statement.
The working man and the young people are due an explanation."
No one should issue any statements on behalf of Mr. Nixon other than
those cleared for release by Mr. Nixon or Bob Finch.
Lets not put the Vice President into office through inept and pre-
mature interviews or releases.
XERO
XERO
Nixon Aide OKs Jobless Rise XERO
A-7
XIMO
As Price of Curbing Inflation
By LEE M. COHN
"It's a question of degree, not
ministrations urged business
Star Staff Writer
substance,' he said.
and labor to follow a guidepost
Richard M. Nixon as president
Tax cuts rank high on the Re-
formula, based on productivity,
added.
nomic adviser said today.
Washington, D. C., Thursday, October 10, 1968
close to the textbook" in stimu
lating economic growth, he said
but the new economists have
been less successful in applying
the theories to restrain an infla
would accept higher unemploy-
p и bli C a n presidential candi-
to avoid inflation. The specific
tionary economy.
ment as the price to be paid for
date's priority list, Greenspan
formula has been abandoned but
curbing inflation, his chief eco-
the administration still supports
Greenspan, a highly regarded
the basic concept.
The adviser, Alan Greenspan
economic consultant, discussed
Greenspan said a crucial issue
also said Nixon would use fiscal
Nixon's views in a phone inter-
is that the Kennedy-Johnson
policy more cautiously than the
view. He is president of Town-
guideposts went beyond an ap-
THE EVENING STAR
Democrats in trying to guide the
send-Greenspan & Co., Inc., New
peal for restraint and carried an
economy, but would not attempt
York.
implied threat of enforcement
to balance the federal budget in
Economists talk about the
through informal pressure or by
all circumstances.
"trade-off" between unemploy-
legal action.
In promoting economic growth
ment and inflation. As the unem-
Nixon may exhort business
or dealing with the threat of a
ployment rate declines, price in-
and labor to exercise restraint,
recession, Greenspan said, Nix-
creases accelerate, according to
as former President Dwight D.
nomic growth can "destabilize"
Besides, he said, textbook
theories do not always work in
practice. The 1964 tax cuts
"worked remarkably well, quite
on would follow the same gener-
this concept. Conversely, prices
Eisenhower did, but he will not
the economy, he said.
al kind of policy-the so-called
become more stable as unem-
threaten controls or other en-
"new economics"-as the John-
ployment increases.
forcement action, Greenspan
son administration.
Greenspan said Nixon "would
said.
be willing to take slightly more
"Guideposts fight the symp-
unemployment in the short run"
toms of inflation, not the
than the Kennedy or Johnson
causes." Greenspan said. He
administrations have been will-
blamed inflation mainly on
ing to accept, for the sake of
budget deficits and creation of
better price stability.
money to finance them.
Nixon generally would base
Miscalculation Feared
policy on theories of the "new
a 10t on accurate econom-
If policy concentrates exces-
economics," but "more cau-
Since forecasting is imprecise,
sively on lowering unemploy-
tiously" than the Kennedy and
forecasting.
he said, Nixon would use tax and
spending policies "less aggres-
sively" than the Johnson admin-
Caution is required because a
mistake in applying policies
aimed at promoting sound eco-
ment, Greenspan said, there is a
Johnson administrations,
risk that miscalculation may
Greenspan said.
trigger severe inflation.
Advocates of the "new eco-
penas
istration.
ic
The economy often reacts to
nomics" believe the government
inflation by slipping into a reces-
should use fiscal and monetary
sion, Greenspan said, noting that
policies to influence the econo-
my-to smooth out the ups and
recessions increase unemploy-
downs of the business cycle and
ment.
keep the economy on the track
By accepting slightly more un-
of strong but noninflationary
employment in the short run, he
growth.
said, Nixon would seek to mini-
If the economy is sluggish,
mize unemployment over the
they favor tax cuts, increased
long run.
Nixon's Democratic opponent,
prederal spending, apundant crea-
and low interest rates. If the
economy's pace is too fast and
inflation is the main danger,
they call for tax increases,
spending cuts, tighter credit and
While the theories may be bas-
ically valid, Greenspan said,
their successful application de-
Vice President Hubert H. Hum-
higher interest rates.
phrey, emphasizes policies
aimed at reducing unemploy-
ment. He maintains that policy
must promote maximum em-
ployment and economic growth,
along with price stability.
Trade-Off Accepted
The Johnson administration
has accepted the "trade-off"
concept. Officials predict that
tax increases enacted last June
will i n e a S e unemployment
moderately while slowing the
economy's pace and curbing in-
flation.
Greenspan's point was that
Nixon would tip the scales more
in favor of price stability, giving
less weight to high employment.
Discussing another aspect of
the inflation issue, Greenspan
said Nixon would not rely heavi-
ly on "guideposts" to restrain
inflationary wage and price in-
creases.
The Kennedv and Johnson ad-
HR if
Fire
Copy.
RESEARCH AND WRITING REQUIREMENTS
October 16th - Take Off Time Today - at the Plane
1)
Johnstown statement - Steel
2)
Rochester statement - Research Gap
3) AI Smith suggestions - if any
4) Radio speech for Friday - National Resources
5) Briefing book and updated Q & A for AP Editors Meeting
October 17th - On arrival at Hotel in Rochester Thursday - 3:30 P.M.
1) Boston Rally Statement - for Noon Friday
2)
Saturday radio speech - Peace
3) Sunday radio speech - National Defense Education
4)
Briefing for Boston
October 18th - 9:00 A.M. Friday - in Boston - RN Suite
1) Briefing book and Q & A for New England TV
2) Chicago statement for Saturday - Crime
3) New Jersey statement for Saturday - Gemi
4) Briefing for Chicago
5) Briefing for New Jersey
October 19th - Saturday night - upon arrival in NYC - RN's Apt.
1) Cincinnati statement
2) Monday radio - Social Security Labor
3) Tuesday radio - Education term Social Security
4) All other possible radio speeches (to be recorded Sun. &Mon
5) Cincinnati Briefing
Weds. radio inflation
XTOBER 17
TO:
BOB HALDEMAN
FYI
FROM: MURRAY CHOTINER
H.
ATTACHED IS A COPY OF A REPLY FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT TO
SENATOR MUNDT CONCERNING THE PUEBLO.
YOU WILL RECALL WE HAD A REPORT THAT A WIFE OF ONE OF THE MEN
WAS NOTIFIED BY THE NAVY DEPARTMENT THAT HER HUSBAND WAS SCHEDULED
TO BE RELEASED THE END OF OCTOBER.
DEAR SENATOR MUNDT:
I HAVE RECEIVED YOUR LETTER OF OCTOBER 8 REGARDING RUMORS ABOUT
THE RELEASE OF THE PUEBLO CREW. THERE IS NO INFORMATION IN THIS
DEPARTMENT WHICH INDICATES THAT THE CREW OF THE PUEBLO WILL
BE RELEASED BY THE END OF OCTOBER OR AT ANY OTHER PARTICULAR
MOMENT. WE NATURALLY HOPE THAT THE RELEASE WILL COME SOON AND
WE ARE PRESSING THE NORTH KOREANS AS VIGOROUSLY AS POSSIBLE ON
THE MATTER, BUT WE CANNOT PREDICT JUST WHEN THE TIME WILL COME.
NEITHER THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT NOR THE STATE DEPARTMENT HAS NOTIFIED
ANY RELATIVES OF THE PUEBLO CREW TO THE EFFECT THAT THE MEN WILL
BE RETURNING THIS MONTH, NOR HAVE ANY OF THEM BEEN NOTIFIED TO
BE IN SAN FRANCISCO THIS MONTH.
WE SINCERELY REGRET THAT THESE RUMORS OCCUR FROM TIME TO TIME, AND
HOPE VERY MUCH THAT FOR THE SAKE OF THE FAMILIES THIS WILL NOT
HAPPEN AGAIN.
PLEASE CALL ON ME IF I CAN BE OF ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE TO YOU.
SINCERELY YOURS,
WILLIAM B. MACOMBER, JR.
GX
ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR CONG. RELATIONS
END OF MSG
Done.
@X
408 i 426
TO:
BOB HALDEMAN
4330
FROM:
MURRAY CHOTINER
OCTOBER 15, 1968
JOHN MITCHELL, PETE FLANIGAN AND I MET TODAY IN HARRISBURG WITH
GOVERNOR SHAFER, DAVE MAXWELL AND OTHERS. N WAS THE DEFINITE
RECOMMENDATION OF THOSE PRESENT, INCLUDING GOVERNOR SHAFER, THAT
FORMER GOVERNOR SCRANTON APPEAR WITH DICK IN PITTSBURGH ON
OCTOBER 28.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THIS WILL BE PUT IN OPERATION BY YOUR TROUPE.
END
yes L putitints operation
P
TO:
BOB HALDEMAN
FROM: MURRAY CHOTINER
OCTOBER 16
IN VIEW OF THE FACT THAT THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY IS OFTEN IDENTIFIED
WITH THE CATHOLIC FAITH, AND SO MANY CATHOLICS ARE REGISTERED
DEMOCRATS, HOW ABOUT FURTHER IDENTIFYING DICK WITH CATHOLICS.
THIS COULD BE DONE BY HAVING A PERSONAL FRIEND, SUCH AS FATHER
MARTIN MCMANUS TRAVELLING WITH THE TROUPE FOR A PERIOD OF TIME.
THE REASON FOR HAVING HIM DO SO, IN THE EVENT OF A QUERY FROM THE
PRESS, WOULD BE THAT FATHER MCMANUS, WHO HOLDS A DEGREE OF DOCTOR
OF THEOLOGY AND IS FORMER EAN OF SCHOOL OF LAW AT THE UNIVERSITY OF
SAN DIEGO, IS ASSISTING IN THE PREPARATION OF MATERIAL DEALING
WITH GREAT MORAL ISSUES THAT FACE OUR COUNTRY.
PLEASE ADVISE.
END
CORRECTION SHOULD READ FORMER DEAN OF SCHOOL OF LAW , ETC.
URGENT HALDEMAN CALL SHAKESPEARE
END OVER
HRH
Copy
October 18, 1968
MEMORANDUM
RN
TO:
Chapin
FROM: Higby
Attached are questions used in Network TV program
last week. Exact ratings are not available at this time
but Shakespeare estimates a 13-15 for the program.
QUESTIONS ASKED ON HALF-HOUR CBS NETWORK TV
Wednesday, October 9, 1968, 9:30 P.M.
1. General Curtis LeMay just became Governor Wallace's
running mate today, and he immediately said that he would use
a nuclear bomb if he had to to win in Vietnam. How do you
feel about the use of nuclear weapons in Vietnam or elsewhere?
2. Mr. Nixon, what would you do as President to bring law
and order back to America and what is your definition of law
and order?
3. Mr. Nixon, would you outline your policies and ideas
towards bringing the dissenting students and dissatisfied
McCarthy supporters back into the mainstream of American
political life?
4. (Question from a woman) Do you think we should contin-
uously give foreign aid to other countries when here in our own
country we have senior citizens and older people who are living
on Social Security and pensions that are far below what they
should be?
5. Mr. Nixon, the Senate now has blocked the nomination of
Abe Fortas as Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Who do
you plan to nominate if you're elected?
-2-
6. Vietnam is a very perplexing and troublesome problem
for the American people. There doesn't seem to be a dispute
that we made a terrible mistake by getting involved there.
Now I'm glad to see that Mr. Humphrey has moved away from the
Administration position and has advocated the halt of bombing
in North Vietnam, and I was just wondering, sir, what is your
position on Vietnam at this time?
7. Vice President Humphrey has said that Governor Wallace
is quote the apostle of hate and racism unquote. Agree or
disagree?
8. What is your goal or aim for the United States of
America if you become President of the most powerful nation in
the world? As to its moral leadership? For it seems that
leadership is being lost or is about lost in the world today.
but
October 16, 1968
TO: Bob Finch
FROM: Bob Haldeman
SUBJECT: New York Rally on Oct. 31st
As I now understand it, you will secure the
following for the Madison Square Garden Rally:
1. Governor Ronald Reagan (under 2 minute speech)
2. Mamie Eisenhower - to do 3 minute message for
Ike
3. Dr. Billy Graham
RMN NY
DO I HAVE MOLINE ILL
W-Cancel Cardonal
YES OK I HAVE A TAPE
TO HAI DEMAN FROM WHITAKER
10/10
but be serve he know
we tried.
VOLPE ADVISES CARDINAL CUSHING IN SOUTH DAKOTA ON THE 18TH, ARRIVING
IN BOSTON ABOUT 6 P.M. THAT DAY AND RECOMMENDS RN DOES NOT SEE HIM
BECAUSE THE CARDINAL WILL BE TOO TIRED AFTER SUCH A LONG TRIP AND
6 P.M. IS TOO CLOSE TO RN'S TV APPEARANCE. ASSUMING ATTEMPT TO
SEE CARDINAL OFF. PLEASE ADVISE
END
46
4
W now adviser that we have not
approached Cushing yet. He may in fact not
be tired but want to see RN,
Reop $ me posted
this unfolds
W - suggest phone call that
evening period
V check. .
meeting if
NIXON AG
RMN NY
hade.
Barben
fle
MEMORANDUM
TO: BOB HALDEMAN
FROM: MURRAY CHOTINER
DATE: OCTOBER 14, 1968
PLEASE SEND ME A COPY OF RN'S STATEMENT ON AIR AND WATER POLLUTION, WHIB
WAS RELEASED FROM KEY BISCAYNE ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1968.
END.
RN
October 13, 1968
1
Evans
MEMORANDUM
handle this
TO:
Bob Haldeman
FROM:
Rose Mary Woods
will hardle.
Wiley Buchanan called this afternoon and
said that a seven figure contribution has been made by the people
he has been working on. The delay is blamed on the fact that we
did not show enough interest.
Wiley says he made a great number of calls to
John Mitchell and could not get through to him.
Wiley also said he knows we have "lost big wads
because of the lack of being able to reach Stans." He said he never
gets a return call and the girl says -- he just isn't going to be able
to talk with you.
He, Wiley, is taking $15,000 to Maury on Tuesday
from the former Cuban Ambassador -- he was in Washington when
Castro took over -- RN knows him.
ALSO -- Wiley says he asked you two weeks ago to
No
set up an appointment with RN - would take only 10 minutes at most
but has to see him. Will you please talk with him on this. THANKS.
not posuble - Evars has to figure a
way to handle.
RESEARCH AND WRITING REQUIREMENTS
October 16th - Take Off Time Today - at the Plane
1) Johnstown statement - Steel
2) Rochester statement - Research Gap
3) Al Smith suggestions - if any
4) Radio speech for Friday - National Resources
5) Briefing book and updated Q & A for AP Editors Meeting
October 17th - On arrival at Hotel in Rochester Thursday - 3:30 P.M.
1) Boston Rally Statement - for Noon Friday
2) Saturday radio speech - Peace
3) Sunday radio speech - National Defense
4) Briefing for Boston
October 18th - 9:00 A.M. Friday - in Boston - RN Suite
1) Briefing book and Q & A for New England TV
2) Chicago statement for Saturday
3) New Jersey statement for Saturday
4) Briefing for Chicago
5) Briefing for New Jersey
October 19th - Saturday night - upon arrival in NYC - RN's Apt.
1) Cincinnati statement
2) Monaay radio - Social Security
3) Tuesday radio - Education
4) All other possible radio speeches (to be recorded Sun. &Mc
5) Cincinnati Briefing
- 2 -
October 21st - Monday A.M. - 9:00 - at RN's apt.
1) Statements for release on Ohio train Tuesday
for A.M. and P.M.
2) Wednesday radio - Labor (no chance to record on
Tuesday, so must do Monday)
3) Ohio train briefing
October 22nd - On arrival Hotel in Toledo
1) Saginaw statement
2) Grand Rapids statement
3) Thursday radio - Value of Dollar
4) Michigan briefings
October 23rd - Weds. P.M. - on arrival Hotel in Pittsburgh
1) Statment for release on Pennsylvania train Thurs.
for A.M. and P.M.?
2) Friday radio - Vietnam
3) Pennsylvania train briefings
Ocotber 24th - Thursday P.M. - on arrival at apt. NYC
1) Statements for N.Y. release Friday A.M. and P.M.?
2) Any additional radio speeches
3) Briefing book and Q & A for NY TV
4) Briefing for New Jersey motorcade
5) Statements for New Jersey release Saturday A.M.& P.M.?
RESEARCH AND WRITING REQUIREMENTS
October 16th - Take Off Time Today - at the Plane
1) Johnstown statement - Steel
2) Rochester statement - Research Gap
3) Al Smith suggestions - if any
4) Radio speech for Friday - National Resources
5) Briefing book and updated Q & A for AP Editors Meeting
October 17th - On arrival at Hotel in Rochester Thursday - 3:30 P.M.
1) Boston Rally Statement - for Noon Friday
2) Saturday radio speech - Peace
3) Sunday radio speech - National Defense
4) Briefing for Boston
October 18th - 9:00 A.M. Friday - in Boston - RN Suite
1) Briefing book and Q & A for New England TV
2) Chicago statement for Saturday
3) New Jersey statement for Saturday
4) Briefing for Chicago
5) Briefing for New Jersey
October 19th - Saturday night - upon arrival in NYC - RN's Apt.
1) Cincinnati statement
2) Monday radio - Social Security
3) Tuesday radio - Education
4) All other possible radio speeches (to be recorded Sun. &Mc
5) Cincinnati Briefing
- 2 -
October 21st - Monday A.M. - 9:00 - at RN's apt.
1) Statements for release on Ohio train Tuesday
for A.M. and P.M.
2) Wednesday radio - Labor (no chance to record on
Tuesday, so must do Monday)
3) Ohio train briefing
October 22nd - On arrival Hotel in Toledo
1) Saginaw statement
2) Grand Rapids statement
3) Thursday radio - Value of Dollar
4) Michigan briefings
October 23rd - Weds. P.M. - on arrival Hotel in Pittsburgh
1) Statment for release on Pennsylvania train Thurs.
for A.M. and P.M.?
2) Friday radio - Vietnam
3) Pennsylvania train briefings
Ocotber 24th - Thursday P.M. - on arrival at apt. NYC
1) Statements for N.Y. release Friday A.M. and P.M.?
2) Any additional radio speeches
3) Briefing book and Q & A for NY TV
4) Briefing for New Jersey motorcade
5) Statements for New Jersey release Saturday A.M.& P.M.?
zof Note October elten note 16,
1968
attached! TO:
H. R. HALDEMAN
tele
FROM:
NICK RUWE
RE:
AGNEW SCHEDULE
Following is a breakdown of Agnew priorities from the Key Biscayne
meeting, and also from the last two days of RN thinking.
State:
Already done or locked in:
Florida
Jacksonville
Texas
Corpus, Midland
Kentucky
London
Tennessee
Nashville, Memphis
Virginia
Roanoke, Stanton
Missouri
Cape Girardeau, St. Louis, Joplin
Ohio
(Canton plus a bus tour)
Illinois
(2)st District to cover for RN)
Pennsylvania
(Bus tour to react to Muskie bus tour)
New York
(Queens to cover for RN)
/
Minnesota
(I can get into 3 Minnesota towns exclusive of
Duluth; assume we would not want Agnew in
Minneapolis -St. Paul.)
If you decide four stops in Texas, Agnew will not goback after Corpus
Christi and Midland this weekend. Whitaker's plan for four stops in-town
Fort Worth and San Antonio, prop-stop Amarillo-El Paso: logistically
this entails leaving 810 Fifth Avenue 8:30 Eastern time, arrive Century
Plaza 10:50 West Coast time.
Obviously we cannot do everything from the above list. Let me know,
soonest, the states you feel are the most important.
Willong do 3 stops in Tex
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-Minnesota
-San Jose
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TO:
FROM: JOHN WHITAKER
SUBJECT: BOSTON TV LOCKED
DO YOU WANT VOLPE AND COTTON INVITED okDre OTHER
BOB HALDEMAN
OK
NEW ENGLAND POLITICIANS?
RN PERSONALLY INVITED COTTON WHEN IN WILLIAMSBURG, SO SAYS COTTON'S
AIDE WIGGINS
CHEERS,
WHITAKER
END
UPI
October 15, 1968
(News Summary)
UPI reports David Rockefeller is being considered
for Treasury Secretary, which would make two Rockys in
Cabinet if Nelson becomes Secretary of Defense, which is
also rumored. Another Treasury possibility is said to be
Arthur Burns; also Alan Greenspan for Council of Economic
Advisors.
TO HALDEMAN FROM WHITAKER
10/16
1. Klei n's office tells me the AP meeting on the 17th in
RN's apartment includes:
Sam Blackman
Harry Montgomery
Pat Morin
plus a photographer and a stenotypist. I assume you have full knowledge
of the stenotypist and this meeting being on the record because when we last
talked about it on phone, you were talking about the possibility of a backgrounder
rather than on the record and said you were going to dicsuss it with Klein.
Just trying to avoid any communications gap.
2.
Volpe talked to Cardinal Cushing and Cushing feels "unwise
for him to see RN" SO I am closing the books on that one.
3. Volpe. Cotton, Brooke have been invited by me to be in the
audience for the Boston New England TV show No other New England key
politicians have been invited DO my knowledge and assume that is the
way we want it,
MEMORANDUM
OCTOBER 9,
TO:
JOHN MITCHELL
CC: FRANK SHAKESPEARE
BOB HALDEMAN
Doe yo 1968
KEN COLE
way too too
FROM: JOHN WHITAKER
RE:
NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL TV - OCTOBER 18
many pots
Senator Cotton's AA told me that RN asked Senator Cotton to be in the
audience for the New England TV program. Seems to me that a decision
is required on what politicians are allowed at this program.
I would recommend the following:
Maine - Senator Margaret Chase Smith only if she is well by that time
New Hampshire - Gubernatorial candidate Walter Peterson and Senator Cotton
Vermont - Gubernatorial candidate Deane Davis, Senators Prouty and Aiken
Massachusetts - Governor Volpe and Senator Brooke
Rhode Island - Governor Chafee
Connecticut - Senatorial candidate Ed May
Then you come to the question of who sits next to Mrs. Nixon. My thought would
be Knt Goudy (sp?) the voice of New England (for the Red Sox). He can probably
be obtained via Bud Wilkinson since they are friends. Another possibility would
be Ted Williams and/or Karl Yaztremsky (sp?). Also depending on how much
coverage you have you may wish to include Governor Rockefeller and Javits
if you get into New York State.
John
because and win L
Have AN brome. irte already 6tton
HALDEMAN FROM HARLOW
10/13
For information and such action as deemed advisable:
(1) Olds, as I mentioned, consulted Yarmolinski on
staffing a Nixon Administration -- had him come to N.Y.C. from
Harvard for the discussion. Would blow the roof off the Capitol
if it were known.
(2) Olds has submitted to Arthur Burns mimeographed
forms to complete -- names of people for posts in Commerce,
Treasury and so on. Burns believes he is doing this all across
the country.
(3) You recall Olds' approach to Jim Webb, head of
Space.
Just a reminder, therefore. If John Mitchell still
believes, as he said, "Olds is turned off," he has another
think a-coming! RN also thinks Olds is turned off.
October 3, 1968
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Bob Haldeman
Bill
FROM:
Bryce Harlow
Proctor and Gamble Board Chairman Neil McElroy -- former
Defense Secretary -- telephoned yesterday (Wednesday). He being
my Economic Supreme Being, I ardently listened.
He refers to RN's October 21st visit to Cincinnati, McElroy's
home city. He was eager to offer (not to press) a small convivial
dinner put on by himself with a select few of RN's close friends
in Cincinnati. He thought RN might wish to do this since it would
give him respite from the train.
He was hopeful that RN would recognize this not as something
to burden, but something to offer release. If at all interested,
McElroy is reachable at 513-562-3662.
I of course - repeat - of course assured him that his wish
would be put into appropriate hands. Like yours.
I asked McElroy his judgment of the HHH bombing halt speech,
thinking RN might value his reaction. He said it was "so weasly
as not to amount to much. Obviously he is trying to buy McCarthy
support but without stirring up the animals. I doubt that will
get him very far."
He did say that he is increasingly concerned lest the Wallace
support is quietly building and may well be considerably larger than
the polls are showing.
October 8, 1968
This statement was made tonight at a $100 a plate
dinner for Democratic Senatorial candidate, Paul O'Dwyer in
New York.
Paul O'Dwyer has also refused to endorse the
Democratic presidential candidate.
McCarthy once again declined to endorse Hubert Humphrey.
"A call goes out for party unity just as it did a
year ago. It was not acceptable then and it is not any more
acceptable today."
McCarthy said his efforts to change the direction of
the Democratic Party were not aimed at getting anybody
elected.
"There is no reason why the direction of the Party could
not be changed with a presidential candidate this year. "
(That is the exact quote though it does not track).
There are three conditions which McCarthy set forth
which would have to be fulfilled before he endorsed Hubert
Humphrey.
1. A change in the Vietnam policy.
2. Restructuring the draft.
3. Restructuring the Democratic Party Machinery.
FYI
MEMORANDUM
OCTOBER 11, 1968
TO:
BOB HALDEMAN
FROM: JOHN WHITAKER
RE:
TOUR INFORMATION FOR RN OCTOBER 15 BACKGROUNDER
SINCE NOMINATION 8/8 UNTIL OCTOBER 15
1. RN has travelled 36, 475 miles
2. RN has delivered 62 speeches, defined as 15 minutes or more
addresses
3. Uncountable brief informal remarks at airport arrivals,
hotel arrivals, etc.
4. RN has held 5 formal press conferences defined as 30-45
minute meetings with the press
(Check with Ziegler for additions)
5. RN has held 9 press availabilities defined as 5-15 minute meetings
with the press (Check with Ziegler for additions)
6. Uncountable questions asked by local press at airport arrivals,
hotel arrivals and to and from events
IS
7. RN has completed televised QLA sessions of which 6
have been statewide Q& As from panels of citizens and
9
have been head-to-head interviews
8. There have been 3 Q&A sessions before large audiences
9. There have been 7 inspection visits and briefings
10. There have been 4 network radio broadcasts varying from
15-30 minutes
Month by month breakdown attached.
John
AUGUST
SPEECHES
J.
Miami - Acceptance Speech
2.
San Diego , California
3,
Springfield, Illinois
4.
Lansing, Michigan
5.
Detroit - Veterans of Foreign Wars
6.
Columbus, Ohio
7.
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
8.
New York City - in front of apartment
PRESS CONFERENCES
1.
Miami
2.
San Antonio
PRESS AVAILABILITIES
1.
Mission Bay
2.
Mission Bay
3.
Mission Bay
4.
Springfield, Illinois
5.
Lansing, Michigan
6.
Columbus, Ohio
7.
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
TELEVISED Q&A SESSIONS ... 0
Q&A SESSIONS WITH LARGE AUDIENCES - 0
INSPECTION VISITS AND BRIEFINGS - 0
RADIO BROADCASTS - NETWORK - 0
SEPTEMBER
SPEECHES
1.
Santa Clara, California
2.
Houston, Texas
3.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
4.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
5.
Washington, D. C. (B'nai B'rith)
6.
White Plains, New York
7.
Charlotte, North Carolina
8.
New Orleans, Louisiana (American Legion)
9.
Indianapolis, Indiana (Monument Circle)
10.
Indianapolis, Indiana (United Citizens for Nixon-Agnew)
11.
Cleveland, Ohio
12.
Des Moines, Iowa
13.
Santa Barbara, California
14.
Anaheim, California
15.
Fresno, California
16.
Salt Lake City, Utah
17.
Springfield, Missouri
18.
Peoria, Illinois
19.
New York City - $1000 fund-raising dinner
Philadelphia and New Jersey suburban motorcade
20.
Bazaar of all Nations Shopping Center
21.
Paoli Shopping Center
22.
King of Prussia Shopping Center
23.
Shoparama Shopping Center
24.
Willingboro Shopping Center
25.
Cherry Hill Shopping Center
26.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
27.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
28.
Bismarck, North Dakota
29.
Boise, Idaho
30.
Seattle, Washington
31.
Denver, Colorado
32.
Louisville, Kentucky
33.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
34.
Orlando, Florida
35.
Tampa, Florida
PRESS CONFERENCES
1.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2.
Los Angeles (Anaheim)
SEPTEMBER (continued)
PRESS AVAILABILITIES
1.
Chicago, Illinois
2.
Cleveland, Ohio
TELEVISED Q&A SESSIONS
1.
Chicago - Illinois statewide TV panel
2.
Cleveland - Ohio statewide TV panel
3.
Philadelphia - Pennsylvania statewide TV panel
4.
Detroit - Michigan statewide TV panel
5.
Pittsburgh - head-to-head TV
6.
Charlotte, North Carolina - head-to-head TV
7.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin - head-to-head TV
8.
Seattle, Washington - head-to-head TV
9.
Denver, Colorado - head-to-head TV
10.
Louisville, Kentucky - head-to-head TV
Q&A SESSIONS WITH LARGE AUDIENCES
1.
St. Louis, Missouri - High School Q&A
INSPECTION VISITS AND BRIEFINGS
1.
Houston, Texas - NASA Space Center
2.
Southeast Oklahoma Arkansas River Basin aerial inspection
3.
Chapel Hill, North Carolina Job Computer Manpower Center
4.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Black Capitalism Shopping Center
5.
Seattle, Washington - Lockheed Puget Sound Shipyard
6.
Chattanooga, Tennessee - TVA inspection
7.
Des Moines, Iowa -- modern farm
NETWORK RADIO BROADCASTS
1.
CBS - September 19
2.
Mutual - September 2.9
OCTOBER (to October 15)
SPEECHES
1.
Erie, Pennsylvania
2.
Scranton, Pennsylvania
3.
Williamsburg, Virginia - American Ideal speech
4.
Atlanta, Georgia
5.
Greenville, South Carolina
6.
Spartanburg, South Carolina
7.
Hartford, Connecticut
Long Island motorcade
8.
Roosevelt Shopping Center
9.
Walt Whitman Shopping Center
10.
McArthur Airport
11:
Buffalo, New York
12.
Flint, Michigan
13.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Los Angeles area motorcade
14.
Santa Monica, California
15.
Panorama City
16.
Burbank
17.
Moline, Illinois
18.
Akron, Ohio
19.
Dallas, Texas
PRESS CONFERENCES
1.
Detroit, Michigan
PRESS AVAILABILITIES
?
Check with Ziegler - I have no idea
TELEVISED Q&A SESSIONS
1.
Williamsburg, Virginia - Student Coalition Q&A
2.
Atlanta - Southern regional TV panel
3.
Dallas - Texas statewide TV
4.
Dallas - head-to-head Q&A
5
"
11
"
"
:
Q&A SESSIONS WITH LARGE AUDIENCES
1.
Norfolk, Virginia
2.
Washington, D. C. (UPI Editors and Publishers)
INSPECTION VISITS AND BRIEFINGS - 0
RADIO BROADCASTS - NETWORK
1.
ABC - October 6
2.
CBS - October 13