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Report
1968 National Convention- Miami Florida-
Nixon For President Committee.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Page 1 of 1
1968 NATIONAL CONVENTION
MIAMI FLORIDA
NIXON-FOR-PRESIDENT COMMITTEE
DETERMINED TO BE AN
ADMINISTRATIVE MARKING
By E.O. RTP 12356 Section NARS, Date 1.1 4/6/87
CONFIDENTIAL
DRAFT
)
TABLE OF CONTENT
I.
INTRODUCTION
II.
HEADQUARTERS
III. PERSONNEL
IV.
COMMAND POST
V.
OPERATIONS
VI. SECURITY
VII. COMMUNICATIONS
VIII.
TRANSPORTATION
IX.
INTELLIGENCE GROUP
X.
ADVANCE TEAM
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XI.
NIXON NIGHT RECEPTION
XII.
FLOOR DEMONSTRATION
XIII.
NEWSLETTER AND DISTRIBUTION
XIV.
NIXONETTES
XV. ADVERTISING
XVI. CALENDAR
XVII. BUDGET
CONFIDENTIAL
DRAFT
INTRODUCTION
There will be 2,666 delegates and alternates, thousands of
staff, guests and reporters converging on Miami Beach, August 5-8
1958 for the 29th Republican National Convention. They will be
housed in 379 hotels with 30,245 rooms and 26,486 apartment units.
It has been reported that the 1964 Goldwater convention was
patterned in large degree after the 1960 Kennedy convention. Our
1968 effort must also draw from the successes of previous conventions,
while at the same time setting a new goal in achievement.
As President Johnson becomes more and more vulnerable to
defeat by a Republican, the Eastern Establishment will redouble
its efforts to win the nomination for Romney, Rockefeller, or their
hand-picked candidate. Big money, skilled political technicians by
the hundreds, and experienced convention strategists will be con-
centrated in Miami to start a barrage of attacks on Mr. Nixon.
Delegates will be blatantly bought, "incidents" manufactured,
columnists will uncover new "scandals," hourly propaganda will
be directed toward Nixon supporters and "back home" pressures in
the form of telegrams, business associates calls, bank notes
demanded, etc. will mount in an effort to stampede delegates. The
convention stakes are high, and the "governors group" could spend
a million dollars in Miami Beach.
-2-
Eighteen months of hard work and significant accomplishment
can be lost in eight days if the Nixon team is not fully prepared,
well organized, disciplined, and intelligent. This report is a
working piece -- an initial document upon which to build during the
nine months left in the countdown.
Consultations were held with Mr. McCoy of the Miami Telephone
Company, Mr. Colantuono of the Statler Hilton Plaza Hotel, Mr. Lyn
Kolsky of Motorola and Jo Good at the Republican National Committee.
Talks are planned with Clif White, Jim Day, Ron Crawford, Tom Van
Sickle and others.
Since there has been no on-site inspection of facilities, this
report is only a tentative draft of anticipated requirements. It
is beyond the scope of this paper to recommend specific personnel
for a floor organization, suggest strategy or advise on matters such
as the best Republicans to give nominationand seconding speeches.
Also it is expected that individuals listed in this report may be
transferred to other key positions in which they have exceptional
background or talent.
Moreover, until more cost details can be secured, it is not
feasible to submit a realistic budget for the convention operations.
Governor Bellmon's name has been used as Campaign Manager
although it is recognized he will leave his position to become a
candidate for the United States Senate.
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-3-
It is imperative that items listed in this draft paper be
considered, revised with additions and deletions and approved
as soon as possible since expert logistics in Miami will be a most
important factor in the over-all Nixon effort.
After guidelines have been established, a supplemental and
more comprehensive report will be submitted, refining the topics
hercin presented.
William E. Timmons
November 1, 1967
HEADQUARTERS
Three floors (102 rooms) and two penthouses should
be reserved at the Statler Hilton Plaza, on the Ocean at
45th Street, Miami Beach. A request has been submitted
for the top floors (15th, 16th & 17th) and the penthouses,
but confirmation has been delayed by the Republican
Nat Tonal Committee's Housing Committee. The hotel
president, Mr. Harry Singer, lives in the third penthouse
but the Nixon Committee and candidate should have reasonable
security with these facilities.
The Plaza opens. for business on December 1, 1967.
It is located 10 blocks north on Collins Avenue from the
convention hotel, Fontainebleau, and 31/2 miles north of the
Convention Hall. There are two alternate routes from the
Plaza to the Hall, both about 5 miles by car.
The two penthouses should house Mr. Nixon and his
family (total bedrooms: 4) and provide some working space
for his Personal Staff. The top floor of the hotel (17th)
is deal for headquarters functions and some living quarters
while the 16th floor can be assigned as staff residences.
Each floor has 35 rooms. The 15th floor should be reserved
for VIP rooms and spill-over staff.
In addition to the telephone and radio communications
equipment, the headquarters will have 30 desks and tables,
30 office chairs, 15 typewriters, a large xerox machine,
mimeograph machine, two full-color offset printing machines,
an adding machine, 15 file cabinets, one heavy safe, and
quantities of charts, acetate overlays and the usual clerical
supplies. 11 is hoped that furniture and office -quipment
will be available on loan from Miami supporters but, if not,
they can be rented [rom local sources.
In the Locator Room on the 17th floor there should
be three closed circuit television cameras aimed at special
charts showing (1) headquarters staff sign out board; (2)
regional directors and Nixon state chairmen; and (3)
opposition candidates and thei r managers. Television
monitors will be located in the Campaign Manager's room
as well as in the Assistant Manager's. This will permit
location of key Nixon men at any time during the whole of
the convention.
The Jackie of Hearts Room on the second floor should be
secured {or a Nixon VIP Hospitality suite. The 45' X 50'
room can seat 375 persons or handle 450 standing. Large
contributors, special delegates and staff personnel will
have passes authorizing admittance to this room for coffee
in the morning and cocktails in the evening.
The Gourmet Room can be reserved for another Hospitality
Room for rank-and-file delegates. It has a seating capacity
of 1,000 and is located on the 1st floor below the VIP
Hospitality Room. Admission by delegate or alternate badge.
Arrangements should be made to use the Palladium Room
on the second floor for news conferences. It can be partitioned
into two sections: one to seat 700 members of the press
and the second with typewriters and telephones, seating 350,
for newsmen to file their stories. In addition, three smaller
rooms (Carlton, Olympic, Hippodrome) can be used as press
support rooms for rclease handouts, teletypes, messege control,
etc.
Arrangements should also be made early with the
University of Miami officials for domitory space for
college-age Nixon supporters. Since the regular college
will not be in session, it is assumed these housing
facilities can be rented. Several buses can be con-
tracted to shuttle Youth-for-Nixon personnel to and
from the Miami Beach operations.
In addition, the Nixon Committee should try to
commit at least five suites or the 1st floors of all
major Beach hotels housing delegates. These would
provide a local hospitality center as well as a listening
post within the major hotels. Direct private line
telephones will be installed to permit instant communications
between the subheadquarters hotels and the Plaza.
A private home close to the Convention Hall should
be rented for the week of August 3rd in order to have
a confidential meeting place for the candidate and individuals
he may want to talk with. This home can also be used as a
holding area for Mr. Nixon before he appears before the
convention.
A comprehensive accident and liability insurance
policy should be purchased for the two weeks the Nixon
Committee will be operating in Miami Beach. This will
protect individuals, property and equipment in the event
of damage or loss.
There is a health room on the penthouse floor
for guests of the hotel. It is a concession to a
private firm and could develop into a security problem
with delegates having free access to the roof. It
is recommended that the manager of this facility be
persuaded to close the health rooms during convention
week. It will be off-season and this probably can be
arranged.
Also, the hotel manager should be requested to
block off the elevator from stopping on the 17th floor.
Everyone would have to get off on the 16th floor and
walk up, provided they could get by the two security
guards. The elevator would, however, go to the penthouse
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ORGANIZATION CHART
BY FUNCTIONS
CAMPAIGN MANAGER
John mitchell
ASSISTANT
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Publications
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Logistics
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Treasurer
Legal Services
Research
Mail Control
VIPs
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PERSONNEL
It is anticipated that the Nixon for President Committee
will require the staff services of 99 Republicans, each of whom
has a job description and specific responsibilities during the
Miami convention. Most of these individuals will be housed at
the Statler Hilton Plaza and be assigned headquarters rooms for
their various operations.
In addition, there will be a need for approximately 594
non-staff personnel to perform the necessary support services
for a successful convention campaign. Among these volunteer
groups will be Nixonettes, automobile drivers, floor demonstrators,
key advisors, Congressmen and a material distrbution team.
Breakdown of personnel by function:
MANAGERS OFFICE
3
PERSONAL TEAM
13
family
4
ORGANIZATION TEAM
37
state chairmen
53
HEADQUARTERS TEAM
46
distribution
50
drivers
50
nixonettes
100
persuation
12
congressional
25
demonstrators
300
Subtotals
non-staff
594
staff 99
Grand Total of involved personnel
693
NOTE ON PERSONNEL
Individuals herein assigned positions are tentative
placements for planning purposes only. The Campaign Manager
will add, delete or change responsibilities as he sees fit.
No specific assignments have been given to:
Henry Bellmon
Bob Ellsworth
John Sears
Drew Mason
Tom Evans
Rudy Burger Dur Self
Jim Skidmore
Judy Cole
Bill Timmons
Washington secretarial staff
It is anticipated that the following Nixon boosters
may be good Regional Coordinators (staff) :
Peter Flanigan
Pat Hillings
Ned Sullivan
Bob Lee
Lyn Holton
John Mitchell
Dick Kleindienst
Bo Callaway
LEN GARMENT
ORGANIZATION BY JOB DESCRIPTION
NATIONAL CAMPAIGN MANAGER
John have
The National Campaign Manager is responsible for
the success of, and has command over, all convention
operations. He oversees campaign activities of the
various departmental heads and personally supervises
the Chief-of-Staff, Organization Director and Head-
quarters Director. He alone has authority to make
key decisions for the Nixon for President Committee.
In addition, the National Campaign Manager directs
the floor strategy from a special telephone/radio
control center at the off-floor Command Post and
decides the correct Nixon vote on every issue before
the convention.
ASSISTANT TO THE NATIONAL CAMPAIGN MANAGER
Pate Flam
The Assistant to the National Campaign Manager
works directly for the Manager and assumes re-
sponsibility and authority as delegated. He studies
and evaluate operational concepts and objectives,
reviews procedures and conducts campaign administrative
functions at the highest level. At the Command Post
he occupys a position next to the Campaign Manager.
SECRETARY TO THE NATIONAL CAMPAIGN MANAGER
The Secrtary to the National Campaign Manager
provides general clerical duties as instructed,
including scheduling the Manager's and Assistant
Manager's time, answering telephone calls, typing
campaign memos and aranging conferences. She
remains at the hotel headquarters throughout the
week.
TOTAL PERSONNEL
3
THE HEADQUARTERS TEAM
THE HEADQUARTERS DIRECTOR
Bill Termons
The Headquarters Director is responsible for
executing the operations of the Headquarters
Team. He organizes, trains and equips staff
personnel and personally directs their activities.
He reports to the National Campaign Manager.
In addition to his other duties, the Headquarters
Director will control access to the Command Post
at the convention hall.
SECRETARY TO THE HEADQUARTERS DIRECTOR
The Secretary to the Headquarters Director
provides general clerical duties as instructed,
including scheduling the Director's time,
answering telephone calls, typing campaign
memos and arranging conferences. She remains
at the headquarters throughout the week.
LOGISTICS COORDINATOR
The Logistics Coordinator performs the functions
of office manager for Plaza and other hotel
rooms assigned the Nixon Committee. He is re-
sponsible to the Headquarters Director for
planning all arrangements and the production,
acquisition, inventory, storage, transportation
and maintenance of supplies and equipment. He
provides other logistical services as instructed.
SECRETARY TO THE LOGISTICS COORDINATOR
The Secretary to the Logistics Coordinator
provides general clerical duties as instructed
and assists him in headquarters record keeping.
MAIL CLERK
The Mail Clerk is responsible for establishing
contact with the Miami and Miami Beach Post
Offices and arranging periodic pick-up of mail
addressed to Mr. Nixon and the campaign staff.
In addition, he is responsible for opening the
mail and its immediate delivery to appropriate
personnel. Moreover, the Mail Clerk is charged
with the prompt mailing and, when necessary, the
personal delivery of written communications from
the candidate and headquarters.
DELEGATE CONTROL
The Delegate Control is responsible for maintaining
a complete and accurate file the background, persuasion
and weaknesses of every delegate and alternate. He
knows how every delegate can be expected to vote on any
given issue and keeps on up-to-the-minute vote count.
The Delegate Control analysizes voting patterns and
convention trends and suggests specific approaches
to winning new supporters. He maintains a count board
at both the headquarters and command post.
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR.
Ron Crawford
The Communications Director develops an integrated
telephone and radio system for the headquarters,
command post, automobiles, penthouse, bellboy
locators and walkie-talkies. He arranges for the
privacy of the communications through code scrablers,
and assures non jamming through special frequencies
and antennas. He is responsible for the efficient
communications operations at both headquarters and
command post.
PUBLICATIONS DI RECTOR.
Alan Woods
The Publications Director is responsible for the
printing of all campaign literature and the main-
tenance of adequate supply of Nixon materials.
He oversees the publication of the Nixon Newsletter.
SECRETARY TO THE PUBLICATIONS DIRECTOR
The Secretary to the Publications Director provides
general clerical duties as instructed, including
the typing of mimeograph stencils, copy for the
offset printing and other duplicating assignments.
DISTRIBUTION DIRECTOR.
Ron McCoy
The Distribution Director is charged with the fast
and accurate circulation of campaign publications,
including the Nixon Newsletter, friendly newspapers
and other materials as instructed. He supervises
50 members of the Distribution Team who are stationed
at the various convention hotels, arranges their
assignments and schedules. He utilizes two panel
trucks to transport materials to their destin ation.
TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR.
Mort Allin
The Transportation Director makes the necessary
arrangements for all essential Nixon campaign
transportation. He rents buses to transport delegates
from the airport to their hotels and secures 100 cars
for the staff and key delegates. He personally over-
sees 50 drivers, mades their assignments and schedules.
DEMONSTRATION DIRECTOR
John Nidecker
The Demonstration Director is responsible for putting
on a colorful and enthusiastic floor demonstration
when Mr. Nixon is nominated. He consults with a pro-
fessional convention promoter and the advertising
director, arranges for a spirited marching band and
oversees the distribution of advertising materials
among the delegates on the floor.
HOSPITALITY DIRECTOR
Nick Ruwe
The Hospitality Director is charged with planning
the press party, Pat's tea, Nixon Night Reception
and the celebration party. His responsibilities
include securing locations, purchasing supplies,
arranging decorations and entertainment, extending
invitations and handling party logistics. He also
has full authority over Nixon Hospitality Suites
in the various hotels and cooperates with the
Nixonette Director for assignments for hostesses.
LOCATOR DIRECTOR
The Locator Director maintains a listing of all
candidates, staff, press, delegates and alternates
showing exact whereabouts of key Republicans. He
supervises the staff signout board at the headquarters
and has access to the beeper contact system for quick
contact.
INTELLIGENCE DIRECTOR.
The Intelligence Director is responsible for con-
tinued surveillance of opposition candidates and
their key supporters as well as evaluating the
loyality of pro-Nixon delegates. He directly
supervises 10 agents who monitor opponents com-
munications and, when instructed, harrass them
and their supporters. (Intelligence Director and
his agents will not be listed in this book for
obvious security reasons).
SECRETARY TO THE INTELLIGENCE DIRECTOR
The Secretary to the Intelligence Director provides
general clerical duties as instructed, typing
summaries of information gathered, memos, etc.
She remains at the hotel headquarters throughout
the week.
NIXONETTE DIRECTOR.
The Nixonette Director will be a lady responsible
for supervising the activities of 100 volunteers
who will act as hostesses, honor guardsand office
clerks when needed. In addition, they will par-
ticipate in the Nixon floor demonstration.
SECURITY DIRECTOR,
The Security Director will arrange for, and
assign, and direct the rent-a-cops at the penthouse,
headquarters and command post and be personally
responsible for access to campaign facilities.
He devises and implements a plan of recognition.
He maintains a reasonable contact with the Miami
Beach Police Department in case of emergencies.
PERSUASION COMMITTEE DIRECTOR
Bryce Harlow
The Persuasion Committee Director directs the
activities of a select, blue ribbon group of
prominent Republicans who are organized to in-
fluence key delegates in Mr. Nixon's behalf.
Upon consultation with the National Campaign
Manager, he makes assignments and receives
reports of contacts made. (Other members of
this committee: Maurice Stans, Fred Seaton,
John Lodge, Wiley Buchanan, Bob Hill, Jerry
Morgan, Perkins McQuire, Tom Dewey, Jerry Milbank,
Neil McElroy, Bob Gray, Carl Stahl)
CONGRESSIONAL SUPPORT DIRECTOR.
Don Jackson
The Congressional Support Director mobilizes
Senatorial and Congressional supporters during
convention week. He arranges for public en-
dorsements and schedules Members of Congress to
speak before state caucuses in behalf of Mr.
Nixon. Upon instruction, he asks prominent
Senators and Representatives to buttonhole key
delegates in an effort to persuade them to
support Dick Nixon.
TREASURER
The Treasurer maintains a special convention
account in a Miami bank on which he is authorized
to draw checks when countersigned by the Headquarters
Director. He is responsible for insuring the con-
vention campaign operates within the limits of the
adopted budget and cash on hand.
ADVERTISING DIRECTOR
Frank Lee
The Advertising Director is responsible for the
planning, production and purchase of all advertising
for the convention campaign. He lays out copy for
outdoor billboard and buys space. He secures time
and makes tapes for local radios. In addition, he
directs other promotional items such as Nixon
costumes, brochures, signs, lapel pens, and co-
ordinates with a professional convention promoter
on the floor demonstration.
PRESS DIRECTOR.
The Press Director arranges the candidate's press
conferences, prepares press releases for the Nixon
Committee and acts as campaign liaison between the
campaign and the news media. He is charged with
the placement of favorable stories with friendly
reporters and acts as advisor to the National
Campaign Manager on press relations.
ASSISTANT PRESS DIRECTOR FOR NEWSPAPERS
Neal Freeman
The Assistant Press Director for Newspapers is
responsible for cultivating reporters and distributing
press releases to the working press in Miami Beach.
ASSISTANT PRESS DIRECTOR FCR RADIO-TV
The Assistant Press Director of Radio-TV is responsible
for cultivating radio and television personnel and
distributing press releases to them in Miami Beach.
He monitors key radio and TV programs for content and
trends and reports to the Press Director.
SECRETARY TO THE PRESS DIRECTOR
The Secretary to the Press Director provides general
clerical duties as instructed, including scheduling,
answering telephone calls, typing copy for press
releases and arranging for duplicating by the Publi-
cations Director.
NEWSLETTER DIRECTOR.
The Newsletter Director prepares copy and pictures
for the daily Nixon Newsletter and such other special
publications as instructed. He arranges duplicating
by the Publications Director and circulation by the
Distribution Director.
LEGAL AIDE
The Legal Aide is the official attorney for the
Nixon Committee. He advises the Campaign Manager
on laws of libel and slander, legal obligations
regarding Miami contracts and arranges for a com-
prehensive insurance policy to cover personnel
and equipment at the headquarters, command post
and hospitality suites.
RESE RCH DIRECTOR
Richard Whalen
The Research Director provides the candidate
and National Campaign Manager will research
draft data and cooperates with the Speechwritor
on accumulating raw information for speeches
and statements.
ASSISTANT TO THE RESEARCH DIRECTOR
Agnes Waldron
The Assistant to the Research Director assists
in gathering facts and opinion on pertinent
issues and personalities.
RESEARCH LIBRARIAN
Alicia Boyd
The Research Librarian maintains the files,
clippings and documents necessary to assure
the success of the research operation.
SECRETARY TO THE RESEARCH DIRECTOR
Carolyn Miller
The Secretary to the Research Director provides
general clerical duties for the Research Team
as instructed, including typing draft material
and memos.
PBX TEAM
1
2
There will be three PBX operators recruited
3
from Nixon supporters. Each will be re-
sponsible one 8-hour shift throughout the
convention
CLERICAL DIRECTOR
The Clerical Director will maintain a clerical/
secretarial pool utilizing volunteer workers.
She will be responsible for providing office
support. functions for the Headquarters Team.
TOTAL PERSONNEL
46
(not including volunteers)
NIXON'S PERSONAL TEAM
CHIEF OF STAFF
Bot
Haldena
The Chief of Staff supervises all activities of
the Personal Team and protects the candidate's
time by controlling his schedule and movement.
It is his responsibility to provide liaison
between the campaign and Mr. Nixon. He studies,
reports and advises the candidate on the conduct
of the campaign.
SECRETARY TO THE CHIEF OF STAFF
The Secretary to the Chief of Staff performs
general clerical duties as instructed, including
typing memos, correspondence and arranging con-
ferences. She remairs at the hotel penthouse
throughout the week.
ADVANCE DIRECTOR
John Whitaker
The Advance Director is charged with the ex-
peditious movement of the candidate. He confers
with the Chief of Staff on scheduling and must
be thoroughly familiar with all hotels, roads and
modes of transportation.
ADVANCE TEAM
Roy Goodearle
John Ehrlichman.
Henry Hyde
The Advance Team is assigned specific advance
duties by the Advance Director. (Nick Ruwe, John
Nidecker & Ned Sullivan are available to double
as advance assistants).
CHIEF OF SECURITY
Dale Grubb
The Chief OS Security is responsible for the
protection of the candidate's person and remains
at his side always. He directs the security
guards hired to protect the penthouse and recom-
mends to the Chief of Staff specific actions
necessary to safeguard Mr. Nixon.
PERSONAL SECRETARY
Rose Mary Woods
The Personal Secretary performs general duties for
the candidate, including maintenance of daily
agendas, summaries of meetings, correspondnece
and memos from Mr. Nixon.
PERSONAL AIDE
Dwight Chapin
The Personal Aide is responsible for assisting
the candidate and performing general administrative
duties for the Personal Team.
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
John Davies
The Communications Director answers all incoming
telephone calls, takes messages, places outgoing
calls for the candidate. He maintains a complete
record of all telephone and radio communications
and is charged specifically with protecting the
candidate from non-essential calls.
CANDIDATE'S COMPANION
Bebe Rebozo
The Companion is responsible for relieving the
candidate from the pressures of the convention.
WIFE'S COMPANION
Mrs. Jack Drown
Pat's Companion is responsible for relieving her
of the tensions surrounding the Miami operations.
SPEECHWRITER
Ray Price
The Speechwriter is charged with drafting the
acceptance speech and such other addresses the
candidate may be called on to make. He utilizes
the services of the headquarters research section.
PRESS DIRECTOR
Pat Buchanan
The Press Director composes all special com-
munications for the candidate, including personal
statements to the press and other official
comments of Mr. Nixon. He utilizes the services
of the headquarters public relations section.
OTHERS IN THE PENTHOUSE
Richard Nixon
David
Mrs. Richard Nixon
Tricia Nixon
left Donfeld:
Julie Nixon
TOTAL PERSONNEL
16
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2-3 secretaries
THE ORGANIZATION TEAM
ORGANIZATION DIRECTOR.
Bob Ellsworth
The Organization Director is responsible for both
the field and floor operations during the con-
vention. He supervises the activities of the
Regional Coordinators, Regional Directors and
Floor Leaders. He reports to the National Cam-
paign Manager and occupys a position next to
him at the Command Post. He is charged with
the implementation, in the line, of the tactics
devised within the grand strategy.
SECRETARY TO THE ORGANIZATION DIRECTOR
The Secretary to the Organization Director provides
general clerical duties as instructed, including
scheduling the Director's time, answering telephone
calls, typing campaign memos and arranging con-
ferences. She remains at the hotel headquarters
throughout the week.
PARLIAMENTARIAN
The Parliamentarian advises the National Campaign
Manager and the Organization Director on floor
strategy and maneuvers, within the limits of
parliamentary procedure and convention rules. He
is stationed at the off-floor Command Post.
FLOOR LEADER. (Delegate)
The Floor Leader offers Nixon motions, cultivates
other speakers and mobilizes the necessary dele-
gate votes to carry! He maintains a direct tele-
phone line with the Command Post and consults
with the National Campaign Manager, Organization
Director and Parliamentarian on strategy and
floor tactics.
ASSISTANT FLOOR LEADER, (Delopat)
Rep. Les Arends
The Assistant Floor Leader assists the Floor
Leader and is specifically responsible for count-
ing delegate votes expected on every issue before
the convention. He has radio communications with
the Command Post and moves about the floor providing
liaison with the Regional Directors.
MESSENGERS
(8)
Messengers, loyal to Nixon, will be assigned to
the Organization Director during convention
sessions. They will be stationed at the Command
Post but have access to the floor and be able to
identify Regional Directors and key Nixon delegates.
REGIONAL COORDINATORS
(8)
The Regional Coordinators, in a staff capacity,
provide the principal contact between the Head-
quarters/Command Post and the Regional Directors.
Each maintains constant communication with their
delegate counterpart during convention week. At
the Command Post they occupy a position linking
them with the Regional Directors by radio and
key Nixon delegates by telephone. Each Regional
Coordinator has a spearate headquarters room as
well as a radio equipped automobile.
SECRETARIES TO THE REGIONAL COORDINATORS
(8)
Each Regional Coordinator will have a secretary
assigned to perform general clerical duties as
instructed. They remain at the hotel headquarters
throughout the week.
REGIONAL DIRECTORS
(8)
The Regional Directors are working delegates with
responsibilities for promoting Nixon interests
within their geographical areas. They coordinate
all activities with their staff counterpart and
implement decisions of the National Campaign
Manager and Organization Director. They reside
with their delegations but are assigned radio
telephone automobiles. They occupy strategic
positions on the floor and are in constant
radio contact with the Command Post. They help
the Assistant Floor Leader in counting delegate
votes on the Floor.
NIXON STATE CHAIRMEN
(53)
One influential delegate should be appointed Nixon
State Chairman. Where possible this key man should
have also been Nixon State Chairman during the pre-
convention period. He is responsible for delivering
the votes of his delegation and reports to his
Regional Director. In addition, he is responsible
for providing all Nixon support functions for his
delegation, such as scheduling speakers before
caucuses, distributing campaign material, making
certain pro-Nixon delegates are on the floor, feeding
back intelligence information, etc.
TOTAL PERSONNEL
90
VOLUNTEER PERSONNEL
A number of Republicans have volunteered to be of
assistance to the Nixon campaign in Miami Beach. Among
them are:
Jayne A. Goodall (Don Jackson's former secretary)
Mike Tarrant (prominent college YR)
John Ryan (former executive secretary of college YRs)
Bob Bradford (assistant to Rep. Dick Poff)
Jerry Reynolds (assistant to Rep. Don Clausen)
Larry Raida (assistant to Rep. Bob Denney)
John Stuckey (assistant to Rep. Bill Brock)
Dave Cole (assistant to Rep. Wiley Mayne)
Bernie Windon (assistant to President of Ingersoll Tool)
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COMMAND POST
One of the most important aspects of the whole
convention proceedings will be the operation of the off-
floor Command Post. In this room, the campaign manager,
his top assistants and the regional coordinators will
establish floor communications and direct the Nixon
strategy during sessions of the Republican National
Convention.
11 was originally hoped that two storage rooms
adjacent to the convention floor could be used as the
Command Post. However, a new Convention Hall is currently
being built next to the old one, and rooms will not be
available. Therefore, the Nixon Committee must request
permission of Mr Bliss to operate a specially-cquipped
trailer. Since adequate campaign facilities will not
be available, the National GOP Chairman as well as other
candidates will have to operate from trailers behind the
Hall at the entrance to the podium. A special compound
should be erected with convention guards to control
access to this area. In addition, the Nixon Committee
should hire one rent-a-cop of its own io insure security
for the trailer Command Post.
Each of the eight Regional Coordinators will have
direct line telephones to three key delegates in their
assigned area (total phones: 24) as well as a short-wave
radio communication with their Regional Director on the
Floor (total radios on floor: 8). The Nixon delegates
manning the phone will sit by the aisle and have several
runners beside them. The Regional Directors, having
radios, will be able to move about their regions and
still maintain communication with the Coordinators at
the Command Post.
This whole system will be tied together at the
campaign manager's desk through a special console enabling
him 10 use any one of the telephones or radios separately
or all collectively. In addition, the Manager will have
a direct telephone to the Floor Leader and a radio to
contact the Assistant Floor Leader who will have mobility.
Moreover, the Manager will also have a direct line
telephone to the podium where a key Nixon man will be
stationed. (It may be necessary to "plan!" this man as
a working member of the press). He will also have telephone
communications with the Plaza PBX at headquarters and with
Mr. Nixon's penthouse as well several outside lines. Also
he will have radio communication with key men in the galleries
and at the various exits to the Convention Hall.
The Assistant Campaign Manager will sit next to the
Manager and have a complete duplicate telephone-radio console
to enable him to take over at any point. The Assistant
Manager will also work the special console radio base
permitting him one-way communication with the delegates,
pages, sergeants-at-arms, doorkeepers and staff having
small bellboys or pageboys. These individuals can receive
messages from the Assistant Manager but cannot reply.
Two closed circuit television cameras will be installed
on the ceiling of the Convention Hall with remote controls
to the Command Post. The Manager can direct, observe and
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"zoom inton floor menenvers and the podium.
One staff man will be responsible for maintaining
on acetate counting board with "hard core" -- "leaning for"
-- "unknown" -- "leaning against" - "lost" columns. Another
staffer will provide a running talley of votes with an
adding machine. There will be radio and telephone
maintenance men available during convention sessions to
handle malfunctions and to assure power sources.
Messengers with floor access should also be available
to the Command Post trailer.
Command Post personnel will report one hour before
each convention session, and the floor team (24 on
telephones, 8 on radios, Floor Leader, Assistant Floor
Leader, and Podium Control, as well as radio men at the
exits and gallery) should be at their stations one-half
hour before convening.
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4. ALL CHAIRS ARE SWIVEL WITH ARM RESTS
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6. windows ARE not shown on drawing
7. There will be required 4 window airconditioners
ORGANIZATION
A MIAMI HOST COMMITTEE
Perhaps the first step in planning organization for
the convention operations is the creation of a select,
blue-ribbon Host Committee of Miami area residents.
Cont act should be made with congressional candidate
Mike Thompson, Dade County GOP Chairman, State GOP
Commifteeman and woman, Young Republican Chairman
and Women's Federation Club President. Also, Jim
Skidmore can provide names of key Jaycees in the Miami
area.
Once a list is comprised, it is recommended that
Jack Sherwood investigate their backgrounds to make
certain there are no scandals to plague the Nixon
Committee. Mr. Sherwood was Nixon's secret service
man when Vice President and currently has a small
defective agency in Fort Lauderdale.
The officers of the Host Committee should include
a Chairman, female Co-Chairman, Treasurer and General
Counsel. It is suggested that the following subcommittees
be organized:
HOUSING
TRANSPORTATION
ADVERTISING
PUBLICITY
FINANCE
YOUTH
NIXONETTES
HOSPITALITY
DEMONSTRATIONS
CUBAN-AMERICANS
CORRESPONDENCE
After the Host Committee is organized with Four
officers and eleven subcommittee chairmen a membership
drive should be undertaken in an effort to commit 1,000
Miami area residents to work within the framework of
the adopted program.
A bank account should be opened in a local bank
with checks drawn by the Chairman and co-signed by the
Treasurer.
A suitable downtown headquarters should be rented
to serve as a focal point for the Host Committee operations.
Maximum publicity should be given to the organization's
creation with a press- conference scheduled for late January.
The Committee may decide to buy full page advertisments
in the Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach newspapers
with clip-out and send-in pledge forms.
Among those who should be initially contacted are
BILL MURFIN, GOP State Chairman
GRAY BOYLSTON, GOP State Finance Chairman
BEBE REBOZO, personal friend of Mr. Nixon's
BILL DUKE, Broward County GOP Chairman
MIKE THOMPSON, Miami congressional candidate
JARY NIXON, Miami young attorney
JOHN LONG, Miami advertising executive
HAL STAYMAN, Turnpike commissioner
MURRAY SHELDON, Miami Beach insurance man
PHYLLIS MOORE, Broward GOP committeewoman
ALICIA O'NEAL, Dade GOP committeewoman
WINN LIPPERT, Dade YR chairman
JIM ALLISON, Gurney's state campaign manager
FRANK FOSTER, West Palm Beach Jaynee
JIM GREGORY, West Falm Beach Jaycee
JOHN WATFORD, District Manager, Motorola
JOE MARTINEZ, Hollywood Southern Bell manager
and as many Florida state legislators as possible
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Whenever possible each state will have an influential
delegate designated Nixon State Chairman. He will assign
another trusted delegate to work as his assistant.
Each Nixon State Chairman will appoint a strong dele-
gate to pair with a weak one in an effort to avoid delegate
erosions and keep Nixon delegates on the Floor and informed
of major activities. In addition, in those states where
it is possible, a strong delegate should be assigned to
watch each Romney-Rockefeller delegate, report his movements
and convince him of the merits of supporting Richard Nixon.
State Nixon Chairman will report directly to their
Regional Director, also a key delegate. He, in turn, is
responsible to his Regional Coordinator, who will be a
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Nixon staff man.
Each Nixon State Chairman, Regional Director and
Regional Coordinator will be assigned a Nixon car and
special driver along with a telephone bellboy (beener
communications signal) with special call-in number. The
Regional Directors and Coordinators will have radio tele-
phones in their automobiles.
Every Nixon State Chairman will report his exact
whereabouts times to the regional director who, in
turn, will report to the Regional Coordinator located at
the campaign headquarters. The Regional Coordinators will
maintain locator boards to enable the staff to know how
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to reach delegates at any time.
Nixon State Chairmen and Regional Directors will live
with their respective delegations. The Regional Coordinators,
as staff members, will reside at the Plaza campaign
headquarters.
Wherever possible, Regional Directors will maintain
a special Nixon subheadquarters suite in their own hotel
with direct private line telephone to the Plaza headquarters
and their Regional Coordinators. This facility must be
manned at all times, day and night, and will provide a
instant communication link between the Nixon forces in
the various hotels and the central headquarters.
Regular briefings of Nixon State Chairmen, Regional
Directors, Regional Coordinators and key men will be
held, on call, at the Plaza hotel in a pre-designated
room. However, each Nixon state chairman will have
identification permitting access to the 17th floor
headquarters.
PERSUASION COMMITTEE
A group of prominent Republicans will be organized
into a special "Persuasion Committee" for the purpose of
influencing delegates to support Dick Nixon. They will
be housed in the Plaza and work out of a suite on the 17th
floor headquarters. This Committee will have a chairman
who will make assignments, such as buttonholing key delegates
and opinion molders, speek before caucuses, dine with
influential leaders, etc. The Committee will have ten
cars and drivers at its disposal. It is estimated that
the Persuasion Committee will be comprised of about twenty-
five major Republican leaders.
DUTIES OF REGIONAL COORDINATOR
GENERAL 1. Prepare complete background brief on every delegate
and alternate within region soon after election.
2. Know when, where and how every delogate in region is
scheduled to arrive Miami.
3. Arrive Miami woek before convention convenes.
4. Check in living quarters at Statler Hilton Plaza.
5. Report to assigned headquarters suite at Plaza.
6. Brief Regional Secretary on her duties.
7. Sign out shortwave radio, bellboy ;beeper" and radio
equipped automobile for personal use.
8. Arrange with Transportation Director for private car
for Regional Director and each Nixon state chairman.
9. Schedule buses for pro-Nixon and undecided dolegates
and alternates in region to take them to hotels.
10. Secure hotel room numbers and telephone numbers for
every delegate in region.
11. Arrange for letter of greeting to be delivered to
every delegate and alternate in region.
12. Arrange for invitation to Nixon Night reception to
be delivered to every delegate and alternate in region.
13. Pass out campaign material to friendly Nixon
delegations.
14. Find out when and where state delegations plan to meet.
15. If instructed by the National Campaign Manager, arrange
for Mr. Nixon or a member of the Persuasion Committee or
Congressional Advisors to speak before state caucuses.
16. Maintain locator board in headquarters for exact
whereabout of Regional Director and Nixon state chairmon
within region.
17. Arrango for Regional Director and Nixon state chairmen
to attend staff briefings.
FLOOR
1. Meet at Command Post one hour before each session convenes.
2. Man the telephone-radio unit for assigned region, linking
three Nixon state chairman and Regional Director with the
Command Post.
3. Assign speakers from floor for Nixon motions as
instructed.
4. Request state floor caucuses, when necessary, and
report anticipated vote.
5. If approved, arrange for VIPs within region to have
private talks off the floor with the National Campaign
Manager.
6. Encourage Regional Director and Nixon state chairmen
to report any unusual conversations or actions from
adjoining delegations.
7. Follow procedural checklist:
a. insure proper functioning of all equipment
b. maker certain all Nixon delegates are present
C. be sure speakers and leaders within region are present
d. ascertain that messen gers are present
e. inform regional leaders to upcoming business and
proper Nixon vote as determined by Campaign Manager
8. Secure all equipment at adjournment.
DUTIES OF REGIONAL DIRECTOR
GENERAL To cooperate and assist the Regional Coordinator in all his
assign duties within the region. The Director (a delegate)
and the Coordinator (a staff man) work as a team in all the
duties outlined above.
FLOOR
To be positioned at an assigned strategic location within
the region and maintain radio communications with the
Command Post. To perform all duties requested by the
Campaign Manager, Regional Coordinator, Floor Leader or
Assistant Floor Leader.
DUTIES OF NIXON STATE CHAIRMEN
GENERAL
FLOOR TACTICS
In addition to early politicking for convention
committee posts, election of temporary and permanent
chairmen, keynoter, content of plantform, selection of
doorkeepers and sergeants-at-arms, the Romney-Rockefeller
combine will probably make their first real floor fight
on opening day over the temporary roll, trying to exclude
pro-Nixon delegates under some trumped up charge, such as
for example congressional district delegates may have
been selected from malapportioned districts.
Consideration of the Temporary Rules will also
provide the opposition another opportunity for a test
vote if an emotional substitute resolution can be uncovered,
such as alleged discrimination in selection of delegates.
While it is much too early to develop specific
approaches to the opposition's floor tactics, it will
probably be best - as a rule of thumb - to concede minor
points to save full strength for the important votes. Care,
of course, must be taken so that a Nixon concession of
a minor vote is not interpeted as weakness or erosion of
support.
For roll call strategy it is suggested that the Alabama
delegation be locked in early for the purposes of yielding
to a state to nominate Richard Nixon. Senator Barry Goldwater
could probably request Alabamá to cooperate on this point.
It will be extremely helpful and dramatic if the other "early
call" states, such as Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas and Colorado
could yield to favorite son states for the purpose of putting
their favorite sons in nomination, only to have them withdraw
and urge support for Richard Nixon. The roll call might go
like this:
ALABAMA. Alabama yields to Arizona.
ALASKA. Alaska yields to Eexas
ARIZONA. Arizona will place a name in nomination.
ARKANSAS. Arkansas yields to Illinois.
CALIFORNIA. California will place a name in nomination
COLORADO. Colorado yields to Ohio
CONNECTICUT. Connecticut yields to New York
Rest of states answer initial roll call
ARIZONA. Barry Goldwater places the name of Richard M.
Nixon in nomination. 4 seconding speeches.
TEXAS.
Peter O'Donnell places the name of John Tower in
nomination. Senator Tower withdraws his name and
urges support for Richard Nixon.
ILLINOIS. Everett Dirksen places the name of Charles Percy in
nomination. Senator Percy withdraws his name and
urges support for Richard Nixon.
CALIFORNIA: George Murphy places the name of Ronald Reagan in
nomination. 4 seconding speeches.
OHIO:
Bill McCulloch places the name of Jim Rhodes in
nomination. Governor Rhodes withdraws his name
and urges support for Richard Nixon.
NEW YORK: Nelson Rockefeller places the name of George Romney
in nomination. 4 seconding speeches.
This could be followed by other pro-Nixon favorite
sons, such as Claude Kirk, Howard Baker, etc withdrawing
and throwing support to Nixon. The bandwagon would be rolling
PROJECTION OF FIRST BALLOT
Late in 1967 it is little more than guesswork to try
to project how the first roll call ballot will go next
August. Favorite son situations have not firmed up and
there is some speculation that Governors Rockefeller and
Reagan might become active candidates before the Republican
National Convention. Generally, Richard Nixon is strong
in the Heartland, Midwest and Border states, Nelson
Rockefeller has support in the New England and Mid-
Atlantic regions, and Ronald Reagan has backers in the
Far West and Deep South. George Romney has little support
anywhere.
On the following pages there is a crude attempt to
guess how the first ballot may go. However, this projection
should not be the basis of a guide to strategy.
NOMINATE:
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FIRST BALLOT PROJECTION
state
votes
Nixon
Reagan
Romney
Others
1.
ALABAMA
26
9
17
2.
ALASKA
12
6
6
3.
ARIZONA
16
16
4.
ARKANSAS
18
18 Rocky
5.
CALIFORNIA
86
86
6.
COLORADO
18
10
2
6
7.
CONNECTICUT
16
4
2
10
8.
DELAWARE
12
6
6
9.
FLORIDA*
34
34
10. GEORGIA
30
15
15
11. HAWAII
14
10
4
12. IDAHO*
14
14
13. ILLINOIS
58
58 Percy
14. INDIANA
26
26
15. IOWA
24
20
4
16. KANSAS
20
15
5
17. KENTUCKY
24
20
4
18. LOUISIANA
26
10
16
19. MAINE
14
14 Smith
20. MARYLAND
26
13
13
21. MASSACHUSETTS
34
34 Volpe
22. MICHIGAN
48
48
23. MINNESOTA
26
10
16
24. MISSISSIPPI
20
8
12
25. MISSOURI
24
12
12
26. MONTANA
14
14
27. NEBRASKA
16
16
28. NEVADA
12
6
6
29. NEW HAMPSHIRE
8
8
30. NEW JERSEY
40
20
20
31. NEW MEXICO
14
4
5
5
32. NEW YORK
92
92 Rocky
33. NORTH CAROLINA
26
20
6
34. NORTH DAKOTA
8
8
35. OHIO
58
58 Rhodes
36. OKLAHOMA*
22
20
2
37. OREGON
18
18 ????
38. PENNSYLVANIA
64
64 Shafer
39. RHODE ISLAND
14
14
40. SOUTH CAROLINA
22
15
7
41. SOUTH DAKOTA
14
14
42. TENNESSEE*
28
28
43. TEXAS*
56
40
16
44. UTAH
8
8
45. VERMONT
12
6
6
46. VIRGINIA
24
20
4
47. WASHINGTON
24
121
12
48. WEST VIRGINIA
14
7
7
49. WISCONSIN
30
30
50. WYOMING
12
12
51. D.C.
9
6
3
52. PUERTO RICO
5
5
53. VIRGIN ISLANDS
3
3
TOTALS
1333
564
204
209
356
* Assuming favorite sons withdraw during first ballot
NOTE ON FAVORITE SONS FROM FLORIDA, IDAHO, OKLAHOMA, TENNESSEE AND
TEXAS: An appeal for support from Mr. Nixon himself should be made
very early in 1968 to Kirk, Jordan, Bartlett, Baker and Tower. In
each state there will be sufficient pro-Nixon sentiment to make a
first ballot withdrawal acceptable to the several delegations.
PROJECTION OF SECOND BALLOT
If the First Ballot projection is accurate, our candidate will
fall short of the nomination by 103 votes.
Governor Reagan will control 204 votes and should be approached
to throw his votes to Nixon to avoid a deadlocked convention with
Rockefeller emerging as the delegates choice. Approach: Other
governors and the Eastern Establishment are uniting behind Rockefeller
and Romney will withdraw in his favor. Nixon cannot hold his own
liberal and moderate votes who will also slip to Rockefeller unless
Reagan saves the day by turning his own delegates over to Nixon.
Governor Rhodes and Senator Percy will have a combined total
of 116 votes, and both should be asked to withdraw in favor of Nixon.
Approach: If Nixon starts to slip and the convention is stampeded,
the Party will be split between Reagan and Rockefeller with neither
capable of uniting the GOP for the November battle. To avoid a repeat
of 1964 Rhodes and Percy must support Richard Nixon.
As an incentive to Reagan, Rhodes and Percy, Mr. Nixon might
consider offering the Vice Presidency to the one that can help the
ticket the most against the Democrats in the general election.
Once word "leaks out" that all or part of the above is taking
place, Nixon can expect a bandwagon windfall from other favorite
son states.
SECURITY
In addition to the normal tactics of the political
opposition, 1968 will be a vear of demonstrations and pickets.
Miami Beach will be particularly attractive to the protestors,
and therefore, appropriate security must be maintained for
the hotel headquarters and the convention command post.
It is recommeded that a minimum of six rent-a-cons be hired
for each working day and three for the midnight shift. When
the convention is in session there should be two security
guards at the command post and four at the hotel. When
there is no session, there will be a need for one quard at
the command post and five for the hotel headquarters. (two
on the 10th floor, twon on the 14th floor, and one at Mr.
Nixon's penthouse).
It is imperative that Mr. Nixon's penthouse, head-
quarters rooms, and the command post be manned 24 hours
every day. (Besides the rent-a-cops, one individual should
sleep on a cot at the command post).
The rent-a-cops will carry their firm's walkie-
talkies with capability to tune into the police communi-
cations system.
Mr. Nixon's personal security will be provided by
Dale Grubb and the advance team. A short wave radio set
is assigned to them, and the limousines have radio-telephones.
One key staff man should be responsible for over all
security, and he must make early contact with the Miami
Beach Police Department in case of emergencies.
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Identification cards should be used for access to
sensitive areas, and a special "under the lanel" pen
for entrv into top secret rooms.
ADDENDUM TO SECURITY: The Miami Beach Chief of
Police should be contacted and persuaded to assign
a special plainsclothesman to Mr. Nixon throughout
the convention period. He can provide the campaign
organization, as well as the candidate, with liaison
with the Police Department.
Access to Headquarters
NIXON-FOR-PRESIDENT COMMITTEE
and Penthouse
(GOLD)
This is to certify that
For admittance to penthouse,
JOHN C. DOE
everybody must have "on sight"
has VIP access. Miami Beach,
authorization by one of can-
Florida - August 1968
didate's personal aides.
Henry Bellnon
campalgn manager
Access to Headquarters
NIXON-FOR-PRESIDENT COMMITTEE
only
(SILVER)
This is to certify that
In addition to identification
JOHN C. DOE
cards, every volunteer per-
mitted Headquarters access
is a headquarters volunteer
must also display "secret"
Miami Beach, Florida - August
lapel pin.
1968
Henry Bellmon
campaign manager
NIXON-FOR-PRESIDENT COMMITTEE
For official drivers
RED
WHITE
This is to certify that
and
This card will
BLUE
JOHN C. DOE
authorize holder
to charge gas and
is a volunteer driver. Miami
have car washed
Beach, Florida - August 1968
at designated gas
stations.
Bollow
campalan manager
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Guest, permit
NIXON-FOR-PRESIDENT COMMITTEE
(Green) Badge to be worn
by guests to campaign
V.I.P. GUEST PERMIT
headquarters
Henry Bellowoon
campaign manager
Nixonette
NIXON-FOR-PRESIDENT COMMITTEE
(White) Badge to be worn
This is to certify that
by hospitality girls and
JANE DOE
honor guards.
is an official NIXONETTE
Heary Bellmon
campign manager
TRANSPORTATION
There should be a Director of Transportation whose
responsibility it is to secure and service 100 automobiles,
with drivers, several panel trucks and a dozen buses.
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Each Nixon State Chairman will be assigned a car with
driver, as will the candidate and his personal staff, headquarters
personnel and key delegates and VIPs. The Miami Host Committee
can probably provide as many as 50 cars on loan from supporters
in Florida and another 50 will have to be rented or donated
from friendly automobile dealers. Suggest Pat Hillings of
Ford Motor Co be contacted for assistance. Regular drivers
will be recruited from the Host Committee, Youth for Nixon
Division, and college age supporters.
It is suggested that an arrangement be made with several
Miami Beach service stations to honor Nixon Driver ID cards for
gas, oil and washing.
On Friday, Saturday and Sunday before the Convention, the
Transportation Director should lease two buses with drivers,
appropriately decorated, for free travel for deegates from the
Miami Intemational Airport to the Beach hotels. Also, he should
know the flights of all Nixon State Chairmen, Regional Directors,
staff and VIPs in order to have their assigned cars at the airport
for them.
Buses can be used to shuttle delegates between their hotels
and the convention hall. A separate arrangement should be made
to shuttle Youth for Nixon supporters to and from their hotel in
Miami to the Beach, should this be necessary.
Car Assignments
1. limousine: Richard Nixon and family
2. limousine: Chief of Staff and Personal Team
3. limousine: John Whitaker and Advance Team
4. limousine: National Campaign Manager
5. limousine: Headquarters Director
6. limousine: Convention Floor Leader
7. limousine: Maurice Stans and VIPs
8. limousine: Chairman of the Persuasion Committee
9. car: Persuasion Committee
10. car: Persuasion Committee
11. car: Intelligence Group
12. car: Intelligence Group
13. car: Intelligence Group
14. car: Intelligence Group
15. car: Intelligence Group
16. car: Press Director
17. car: New England Regional Coordinator
18. car: Mid-Atlantic Regional Doordinator
19. car: Border Regional Cobrdinator
20. car: Southern Regional Coordinator
21. car: Midwest Regional Coordinator
22. car: Heartland Regional Coordinator
23. car: Rocky Mountain Regional Coordinator
24. car: Far West Regional Coordinator
25. car: New England Regional Director
26. car: Mid-Atlantic Regional Director
27. car: Border Regional Director
28. car: Southern Regional Director
29. car: Midwest Regional Director
30. car: Heartland Regional Director
31. car: Rocky Mountain Regional Director
32. car: Far West Regional Director
33-49 (17 cars) : Motor Pool for staff use
50-100: Nixon State Chairmen
NOTE: Motor scooters may be rented for use by Nixon messengers.
INTELLIGENCE GROUP
It is proposed that a special division be created
for the Miami Convention to secure continuing intelligence
about activities of the opposition candidates, (Romney,
Rockefeller, Percy, Reagan) vice presidential possibilities
and Republican opinion molders (Hall, Lindsay, Brownell,
etc.). Recommend a minimum of key Nixon supporters be
assigned this task. Working with them should be hired
investigators from the Florida based Wackenhut Corporation.
They will have three radio equipped automobiles at
their disposal and four short-wave radios. Moreover, thev
will utilize zoom boom listening devices on the convention
floor to eavesdrop on delegate conversations and have
frequency finders to listen in on radio communications.
They will utilize the latest in electronic equipment in
efforts to gather strategic intelligence and report all
pertinent data to the campaign manager.
Upon assignment, the Intelligence Group will be
responsible for harrassing the opposition and creating
confusion and dissention in their ranks. (examples:
locking Romney in the elevator; jamming his radios, cutting
his telephones, putting sand in his car's gas tank; turning
off the air conditioning and turning up the heat in the
Romney headquarters, etc. etc.).
ADVANCE TEAM
A five member Advance Team will be responsible
for moving Richard Nixon about Miami Beach safely and
expeditiously. The group will be familiar with all
hotels, roads and convention facilities.
They will also assist Dale Grubb in protecting
the person of the candidate. The Advance Team will
be assigned one short-wave radio and have a radio
equipped limousine at their disposal (there will be
two other radio limousines in the official party group). .
In addition, the Advance Team may be called on to
brinq Republican leaders and key delegates to the
Statler Hilton Plaza for private meetings with Mr. Nixon.
RECEPTIONS
One key staff member should assume responsibility
for special Nixon Receptions during convention week.
There should be a party for the press, a special "Nixon
Night" and a victory celebration. The purpose of Nixon
Night is to entertain Republican delegates, let them
meet the candidate, and provide a "band waqon" effect
for the campaign. Timing of the event will be subject
to firming up of the convention session schedule.
The Congressional Gala is scheduled for Sunday
night, and traditionally there is a convention session
Monday night for the keynote address. Since nominations
are on Wednesday, Tuesday evening would probably be the
best time for such a Nixon Night reception. However,
if the credentials, rules and platform (planned for
Tuesday) carry through into the evenDing, attendance
would be light. Best time: 5-7 p.m.
Recommend this reception be held at the American
Scene Auditorium at the Plaza Hotel, which is capable
of handling 2,500 persons. A good band should be secured
for convention atmosphere music, appropriate decorations
made, bars set up, and a prestige receiving line with
Mr. and Mrs. Nixon. It would be impossible to have a
speech with so many people milling around, but several
"We Want Nixon" cheers could probably be arranged for
publicity purposes. Good organization would make "Nixon
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Night" a favorite event for delegates.
The preceeding week (before most delegates arrive)
Mr. Nixon should entertain the press at a similar reception.
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The same location would seem suitable.
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The final party should be planned for Wednesday
evening after the nomination. It will be a victorv cele-
bration for everybody with appropriate enthusiasm for
such an occasion. A larger facility should be rented (to
hold 5,000 people).
There maybe a possiblity to hire the Jackie Gleason
band and June Taylor dancers for the receptions since
his program will originate at the Statler Hilton Plaza.
However, the new television season doesn't start until
September SO the troupe may not be in Miami in early August.
The Nixon Committee should also explore the advantage of
having a special tea for Pat Nixon in which all the female
delegates and alternates are invited. Certainly, the ladies
should get to know Mrs. Nixon and the tea would appear to be
beneficial. Also, the occasion can be used to pass out "PAT FOR
FIRST LADY" buttons.
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FLOOR DEMONSTRATION
One of the most important events of the convention
will be the Nixon Floor Demonstration. One key man
should be assigned this responsibility, and he will need
hundreds of volunteers to help in making it a success.
In addition to Miami area Nixon boosters, many college
Republicans would be available to assist. Moreover,
recommend that one strong Nixon delegation be given
responsibility for creating the enthusiasm on the Floor.
Nixon buttons, a variety of hand carried signs,
balloons, a marching band, streamers, confetti,
electronic counting board, hats, noise-makers, etc.
will have to be arranged.
The Director of the Floor Demonstration should
secure the services of a to-notch convention promoter
to assist in making the Nixon Floor Demonstration
successful.
Consideration should also be given to printing
hundreds of counterfeit floor passes for Nixon supporters
to have access to the gallery. Pro-Nixon sergeant-at-arm,
and doorkeepers should arrange assignment for one pre-
designated entry point and open the doors for Nixon
demonstrators.
The Nixon Committee should retain the services of
a Miami sign painter to prepare special event signs,
such as "IDAHOWANTS NIXON", "BAMA BACKS DICK", etc.
NEWSLETTER & DISTRIBUTION
One staff writer should be responsible for the
daily publication of a special convention "NIXON NEWS-
LETTER." This should be prepared every evening to contain
a wrap up of the day's activities, outlining the next
day's agenda - all aimed toward building up a bandwagon
support among delegates (example" "NIXON WITHIN 100 VOTES
OF VICTORY" " NIXON PREDICTS FIRST BALLOT WIN:" etc)
Many of: the pictures and copy can be prepared well in
advance of the convention, saving front page and lead
items to last minute news. An off-set printer will be
rented and available in the Plaza Headquarters. Stencils
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containing copy can be typed by the clerical force, and the
Newsletter printed, folded, and carried down the service
elevator to the truck loadDing platform. The two Nixon
sound trucks (see advertising section) can be used to
transport the Newsletter to the various hotels.
A special Distribution Team should be organized
among Miami area volunteers, Young Republicans, Nixonettes
and interested delegates and alternates. At a pre-
designated time, they will pick up copies of the Nixon
Newsletter at their assigned hotel and hand carry them
to every delegate and alternate's hotel door. In addition
to the Nixon Newsletter, the Distribution Team will be
responsible for delivering free copies of favorable
newspapers (possibilities: Wall Street Journ St. Louis
Globe-Democrat, Christian Science Monitor, Chicago Tribune)
to the delegates and alternates since the Miami newspapers
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will probably not be favorable to Mr. Nixon's candidacy.
Arrangements will have to be made with the selected news- -
papers for air delivery to Miami.
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NIXONETTES
One attractive, personable and intelligent lady from
the Miami area should be responsible for organizing a
special group of Nixonettes. The 100 girls will wear
special Nixon dresses and provide an elite honor guard
for the candidate's public appearances. They can also
hand out buttons, signs, bumper stickers and brochures,
as well as act as hostesses for the receptions and in the
various Hospitality Suites.
Nixonettes can help staff the headquarters, greet
VIPs, provide information service at the Miami airport,
secure hotels and room numbers for all delegates and alternates,
work in the press room, and assist in distributing the official
daily Nixon Newsletter. They can also provide color for the
Floor Demonstration.
Several of the automobiles assigned for general Headquarters
use will be available for transporting Nixonettes. Since they
will be volunteers, the only expense to the campaign will be for
the 100 specially designed dresses. One headquarters room will
be assigned to the Director of the Nixonettes for organizing
activities.
Consideration should also be given the possibility of
setting up a Nixon Information Center at the Atlanta Airport,
staffed with Georgia Nixonettes. Many flights to Miami connect
at Atlanta.
ADVERTISING
Promotional advertising may not win many votes, but
without the enthusiasm it creates many delegates will think
the campaign is losing ground. On the following pages
there are campaign items which should be considered; some
are for general circulation while others are for specific
distribution.
Because the press and his opponents try to project
Mr. Nixon as a cold, calculating politican, it is imperative
that the campaign organization through the advertising
medium correct this unfortunate impression. The familiar
name "Dick" should be used in place of the more formal
"Richard" - and even the "R.N." has its appeal. The
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Nixon emblem, alrady recognizable, with its bright red,
white and blue, should be used to the maximum. It is
a modern and youthful symbol, some say depicting the rise,
fall and rise of Mr. Nixon's career.
Above all, the Nixon campaign in Miami must appear
happy and joyous, confident of eventual victory. Hundreds
of young volunteers should be recruited to assist in
building the lighthearted atmosphere surrounding the
campaign. Convention goers expect adventure, and we
must give them their excitement.
This does not mean the candidate himself should ever
stoop to foolishness or frivolity.
The Director of Advertising should coordinate with
the Floor Domonstration Manager to assist in supplving
hats, buttons, signs, noisemakers, etc.
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Smaller signs, similar in style and content to the
outdoor billboards, should be printed and affixed to the
walls throughout the hotels in Miami Beach.
There should be two minibuses or panel trucks with
painted decorations and sound equipment to broadcast Nixon
messages or play Nixon theme music. This can probably be
secured from the Florida Nixon-for-President Committee
and later used throughout their campaign. In addition
to building enthusiasm these trucks can be used to carry
material to the hotels for the Distribution Team to
circulate.
Consideration should be given to hiring a pilot
and small plane to pass over the Beach frequently with a
"WIN WITH DICK" sign trailing.
A special projector with magnifying device can be
rented to throw a big "NIXON" on hotel buildings and
the convention hall at night. This is particularly
effective in adding a touch of glamour to the campaign.
It is hoped that the airlines servicing Miami will
cooperate to permit stewardesses to wear Nixon buttons
and pass out literature on flights to Miami. This will
impress delegates with suberb organization.
It'is felt that the usual supply of gimmicks will
be necessary for distribution to the delegates, and some
of them are listed on the following pages.
TENTATIVE CALENDAR OUTLINE
Saturday, July 27: Nixon campaign team checks in
Statler Hilton Plaza, Miami Beach
Sunday, July 28:
Staff briefing to outline campaign
July 29-Aug 5:
Platform Committee meets all week;
Nixon team refines operations
Saturday, Aug 3:
Nixon Press Party at Plaza
Sunday, Aug 4:
Congressional Gala
Monday, Aug 5:
AM: Call to Order
Temporary Roll
Temporary Chairman
Temporary Rules
Addresses
PM: Keynote Speech
Tuesday, Aug 6:
Election of Permanent Chairman
Credentials Committee Report
Rules Committee Report
Adoption of Platform
PM: "Nixon Night" at Plaza Hotel
Wednesday, Aug 7:
Nominations and Election of
Presidential candidate
PM: Victory celebration at Plaza Hotel
Thursday, Aug 8:
Nixon meets with GOP Finance Committee
Nominations and Election of Vice
Presidential candidate
Acceptance speech by Vice President
Acceptance speech by President
Adjournment
Friday, Aug 9:
Nixon meets with new Republican
National Committee
Nixon meets with state chairmen and
state Nixon leaders
Nixon meets with candidates for
photographs, TV tapes and radio
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Saturday, Aug 10:
Organize Nixon national campaign:
Nixon meets with key GOP leaders to
plan strategy, schedule, etc.
Sunday, Aug 11:
Clean up and check out
NOTE ON CALENDAR PLANNING:
Several weeks will lapse between the Republican
National Convention and the Democratic National Convention.
The GOP nominee will have command of the nation's attention
for a fortnight, and Miami Beach will provide a good setting
for organizing press releases for these following days. For
example, a working outline can be developed for a "National
Nixon Strategy Board" comprised of national leaders in the
Party.
Also, Mr. Nixon should set aside some time to have
still pictures and television video tapes made with GOP
candidates at the convention. This publicity could help
both Mr. Nixon and the local candidates.
Since most Party officials will be in Miami, it is
recommended that the candidate and his staff remain at
the Plaza Hotel for several days after adjournment to
hold high-level briefing sessions with key leaders.
Vote quotas, speech material, organizational personnel,
candidates' schedule, finances and local issue strategy
can be explored in detail with individual state leaders
as well as regional key Republicans. If briefing
sessions are decided upon, a great deal of pre-planning
will be necessary to make them successful.
BARE MINIMUM BUDGET
HOTEL ROOMS
$30,000
112,000
TRANSPORTATION
15,000
COMMUNI CATI ONS
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20,000
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80,000
ADVERTESING
30,000
RECEPTIONS & HOSPITALITY
25,000
75,000
SECURITY & INTELLIGENCE
20,000
FLOOR DEMONSTRATION
10,000
COMMAND POST
15,000
NEWSLETTER & PRINTED MATERIALS
10,000
EQUIPMENT RENTALS
5,000
STAFF TRANSPORTATION TO CITY
10,000
MISCELLANEOUS
10,000
TOTAL
$200,000
350 min
+ 50 cont.
400.
NOTE: This budget is well under convent ion expenses
in previous campaigns. A quarter of a million
dollars will probably be the minimum to be
allocated to the Miami operations.
CONVENTION COMMITTEES
In late 1957 it appears that Governor Dan Evans will be the
convention keynote speaker and temporary chairman. There is also
reason to believe that Congressman Gerald Ford will be permanent
chairman of the convention. These positions, especially the latter,
are of immense importance to the Nixon effort. Therefore, Evans and
Ford should be "cultivated" by prominent pro-Nixon Republicans to
make certain that our team receives their fulest cooperation.
All convention committees have been appointed with the exception
of the platform writing Resolutions Committee. It is anticipated
that Senator Everett Dirksen will chair this important body. However,
it is reported that the Republican Coordinating Committee, working
through its Task Forces, will prepare a series of position papers
as guidelines for the planks of the platform. It would, of course,
be extremely difficult for the convention to reverse positions
taken by the Coordinating Committee.
Also of importance is the assurance that pro-Nixon Republicans
will be on the working staff of the Plabform Committee. The committee
members outline the planks, but the staff prepares the language and
style for final approval.
It is recommended that one experienced member of the Nixon
team be assigned to coordinate his interests with the convention
committees. Mr. Bryce Harlow would seem ideal for this responsibility.
CONVENTION COMMITTEES
Committee
Possible Nixon Contact
CALL
Joe Dukert, Maryland
CONTEST
Barbara Man, Texas
RESOLUTIONS
Everett Dirksen, Illinois
RULES
Bud Stewart, Oklahoma
ARRANGEMENTS
Mrs. Bailey, Vermont
Badges
John Tyler, Oklahoma
Concessions
Al Fay, Texas
Decorations
Margie Braden, Arizona
Entertainment
George Abbott, Nevada
Housing
Mrs. Ginn, Missouri
Photographers
Tom Stagg, Lousiana
Press
Drake Edens, South Carolina
Program
G. Paul Jones, Georgia
Radio-TV
Mrs. Harden, Indiana
Tickets
Mrs. Stacy, Wyoming
Transportation
Mrs. Rogers, North Carolina
REPUBLICAN COORDINATING COMMITTEE
Ray C. Bliss, Chairman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Barry Goldwater
Richard M. Nixon
Thomas Dewey
Alf Landon
Everett Dirksen, Leader
Thomas Kuchel, Whip
Bourke Hickenlooper, Policy
Margaret Smith, Conference Chairman
Milton Young, Conference Secretary
George Murphy, Campaign Chairman
Hugh Scott, Campaign Vice Chairman
Gerald Ford, Leader
Les Arends, Whip
John Rhodes, Policy
Mel Laird, Conference Chairman
Dick Poff, Conference Secretary
Bill Cramer, Conference Vice Chairman
H. Allen Smith, Rules
Charles Goodell, Planning & Research
Bob Wilson, Campaign Chairman
John Love, Colorado
George Romney, Michigan
Nelson Rockefeller, New York
Ray Shafer, Pennsylvania
John Volpe, Massachusetts
John Chaffec, Rhode Island
Nils Boe, South Dakota
Dan Evans, Washington
ALTERNATES: Ronald Reagan, California
Ted Agnew, Maryland
Tim Babcock, Montana
STAFF DIRECTOR: Robert McCormack, Research Division, RNC