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From H.R. Haldeman re: Nixon trips. 1 page. [Memo], 10/8/1960
Telegram from H.R. Haldeman re: Nixon visits. 1 page. [Other Document], 10/6/1960
Telegram to H.R. Haldeman from Bob Wilson. 1 page. [Other Document], 9/15/1960
Telegram to advance men from H.R. Haldeman. 2 pages. [Other Document], 9/21/1960
Telegram from H.R. Haldeman re: Nixon visit arrangements. 1 page. [Other Document], n.d.
Telegram from H.R. Haldeman re: New Instructions re: Nixon Trips. 2 pages. [Other Document], 9/27/1960
Telegram to John Warner from H.R. Haldeman re: New Instructions for Nixon Trips. 2 pages. [Other Document], 9/27/1960
"Advance Assignments - 5th week". Handwritten list on H.R. Haldeman's stationery. 1 page. [Other Document], n.d.
Telegram from Bob Wilson re: Nixon trip advance arrangements. 1 page. [Other Document], 9/19/1960
Telegram from H.R. Haldeman re: Nixon trips. 1 page. [Other Document], 10/11/1960
Telegram from George Rogers re: P.A. systems for Nixon trips. 2 pages. [Other Document], 10/11/1960
Unsigned telegram re: phone and telegram communications on Nixon trips. 1 page. [Other Document], 9/30/1960
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This file contains:
From H.R. Haldeman re: Nixon trips. 1 page. [Memo], 10/8/1960
Telegram from H.R. Haldeman re: Nixon visits. 1 page. [Other Document], 10/6/1960
Telegram to H.R. Haldeman from Bob Wilson. 1 page. [Other Document], 9/15/1960
Telegram to advance men from H.R. Haldeman. 2 pages. [Other Document], 9/21/1960
Telegram from H.R. Haldeman re: Nixon visit arrangements. 1 page. [Other Document], n.d.
Telegram from H.R. Haldeman re: New Instructions re: Nixon Trips. 2 pages. [Other Document], 9/27/1960
Telegram to John Warner from H.R. Haldeman re: New Instructions for Nixon Trips. 2 pages. [Other Document], 9/27/1960
"Advance Assignments - 5th week". Handwritten list on H.R. Haldeman's stationery. 1 page. [Other Document], n.d.
Telegram from Bob Wilson re: Nixon trip advance arrangements. 1 page. [Other Document], 9/19/1960
Telegram from H.R. Haldeman re: Nixon trips. 1 page. [Other Document], 10/11/1960
Telegram from George Rogers re: P.A. systems for Nixon trips. 2 pages. [Other Document], 10/11/1960
Unsigned telegram re: phone and telegram communications on Nixon trips. 1 page. [Other Document], 9/30/1960
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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
45
7
10/08/1960
Memo
From H.R. Haldeman re: Nixon trips. 1 page.
45
7
10/6/1960
Other Document
Telegram from H.R. Haldeman re: Nixon
visits. 1 page.
45
7
09/15/1960
Other Document
Telegram to H.R. Haldeman from Bob
Wilson. 1 page.
45
7
09/21/1960
Other Document
Telegram to advance men from H.R.
Haldeman. 2 pages.
45
7
n.d.
Other Document
Telegram from H.R. Haldeman re: Nixon
visit arrangements. 1 page.
45
7
09/27/1960
Other Document
Telegram from H.R. Haldeman re: New
Instructions re: Nixon Trips. 2 pages.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Page 1 of 2
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
45
7
09/27/1960
Other Document
Telegram to John Warner from H.R.
Haldeman re: New Instructions for Nixon
Trips. 2 pages.
45
7
n.d.
Other Document
"Advance Assignments - 5th week".
Handwritten list on H.R. Haldeman's
stationery. 1 page.
45
7
09/19/1960
Other Document
Telegram from Bob Wilson re: Nixon trip
advance arrangements. 1 page.
45
7
10/11/1960
Other Document
Telegram from H.R. Haldeman re: Nixon
trips. 1 page.
45
7
10/11/1960
Other Document
Telegram from George Rogers re: P.A.
systems for Nixon trips. 2 pages.
45
7
09/30/1960
Other Document
Unsigned telegram re: phone and telegram
communications on Nixon trips. 1 page.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Page 2 of 2
HRH
0/8
MESSAGE:
Several points regarding Nixon trips:
1. Do not make any contact with police or have any meetings with
them except through the auspices of, and in the presence of the Secret
Service. This rule must never be violated.
2. Make arrangements at all hotel stops to have the hotel switchboard
plug the holes on the board for all phones in the Vice President's suite.
They must plug the hole in order to be sure no calls are put into the
suite at any time. The phones should be left in the suite so the Vice
President CBR make outgoing calls.
3. Keep the police lead car that you and Haldeman ride in, right at the
head of the motorcade - not out any distance in front.
4. For your information, the press office in Washington is now sending
out an advance press packet to all stops ahead of the visit.
H. R. HALDEMAN
MESSAGE:
FROM NOW ON FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS APPLY FOR ALL NIXON VISITS:
1) WHENEVER A TELEPHONE CAR IS AVAILABLE USE THIS FOR THE WIRE SERVICE
CAR IN POSITION #3
2) BE SURE THERE IS A SIGN ON ALL CARS USED FOR PRESS PHOTOGRAPHERS. HAVE
SIGNS ON BOTH DOORS AND ALSO ACROSS THE FRONT OF THE HOOD SAYING "PRESS".
3) ALWAYS HAVE A FOUR DOOR SEDAN IN THE MOTORCADE AVAILABLE FOR VP
IN CASE DECISION IS MADE TO CHANGE FROM CONWERTIBLE. THIS APPLIES TO
ALL MOTORCADES AND IS ESPECIALLY IMPERATIVE AT NIGHT.
4) DO NOT ACCEPT WORD FROMLOCAL COMMITTEE THAT WASHINGTON OFFICE
HAS AP PROVED CHANGES IN PLANS FOR SCHEDULE UNTIL YOU HAVE CHECKED
WITH WASHINGTON TO CONFIRM. NEVER TAKE THE LOCAL PEOPLE'S WORD FOR IT.
5) NO LOCAL PEOPLE ARE TO RIDE IN THE CAR KH WITH THE VICE PRESIDENT
AND MRS. NIXON AT ANY TIME. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGES OR EXCEPTIONS
UNLESS PERSONALLY OK'D BY DON HUGHES.
6) FROM NOW ON, ASSIGN ROSE WOODS A BEDROOM IN SOME AREA OTHER THAN
ADJACENT TO THE OFFICE.
7) IT IS O.K. TO HAVE PHONES ON THE PRESS TABLE IN FRONT OF THE SPEAKER
AT RALLY. LEAVE DECISION ON NUMBER AND LOCATION OF PHONES TO THE PHONE
COMPANY. JUST BE SURE THEY ARE HANDLING.
8) ALSO BE SURE THAT THE WASHINGTON OFFICE IS NOTIFIED OF THE TELEPHONE
NO. FOR THE AIRPORT FOR THE'ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF
THE VICE PRESIDENT. WE MUST HAVE THIS IN ORDER TO REACH YOU XX OR ANY
MEMBER OF THE PARTY QUICKLY.
H. R. HALDEMAN
CLASS OF SERVICE
WESTERN UNION
SYMBOLS
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DL=Day Letter
unless its deferred char-
NL=Night Letter
acter is indicated by the
TELEGRAM
SF-1201 (4-60)
LT=
International
proper symbol.
Letter Telegram
W.P. MARSHALL, PRESIDENT
The filing time shown in the date line on domestic telegrams is LOCAL TIME at point of origin. Time of receipt is LOCAL TIME at point of destination
429A COT SEP 15 60 SB098
RA004 R WWY037 WWZ2 BOOK WWZ2 NL PD WASHINGTON DC 14
ROBERT HALDEMAN, NIXON PARTY
PARK PLAZA HOTEL STL
DESPITE FEATHERED PROPS AND CRANKY PRESS PLANE THE CAMPAIGN
GOING TREMENDOUSLY WITH BIG CROWDS AT BOISE, GRAND FORKS AND
PEORIA. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS NOW STOP. FIRST, PLAN POSSIBLE
TIME AND ROOM FOR PRESS CONFERENCE AT ALL MAJOR STOPS AND NOTIFY
OFFICE. SECOND, ARRANGE FAST VALET SERVICE ON ARRIVAL FOR BOSS
AND IF POSSIBLE, REST OF PARTY AT ALL STOPS. THIRD, ARRANGE
DIRECT OUTSIDE PHONE IN FINCH'S ROOM AND ROSE'S OFFICE AT ALL
HOTEL STOPS. FOURTH, ARRANGE WITH AIRLINE FOR USE OF OFF
RE AT EACH AIRPORT STOP WITH TWO OR THREE PHONES IN PRIVATE
ROOM. FIFTH, DON'T ALLOH ANYONE BUT PRESS ON PRESS BUS UNLESS
APPROVED BY KLEIN.
EYE OPEN FOR POSSIBLE QUOTE
CLASS OF SERVICE
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unless its deferred char-
NL=Night Letter
acter is indicated by the
TELEGRAM
SF-1201 (4-60)
LT=
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proper symbol.
Letter Telegram
W.P. MARSHALL. PRESIDENT
The filing time shown in the date line on domestic telegrams is LOCAL TIME at point of origin. Time of receipt is LOCAL TIME at point of destination
R WWY037 WWZ2/2
UNSCHEDULED UNQUOTE STOPS AND HAVE BACK GROUND INFO AVAILABLE.
SEVENTH, ARRANGE WITH KEY LOCAL PEOPLE TO SEND IMMEDIATE REPORT
TO OFFICE ON THEIR EVALUATION OF THE EVENT, INCLUDING TELEVISION
COVERAGE AND LOCAL PUBLIC REACTIONS. EIGHTH, REPORT TO OFFICE
NAME OF RALLY ASSISTANT. NINTH, ALSO REPORT NAME OF POLICE
CHIEF OF EACH CITY.
WE THINK YOU'RE GREAT BUT DAMMIT CALL IN EVERY DAY
BOB WILSON.
CLASS OF SERVICE
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WESTERN UNION
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unless its deferred char-
acter is indicated by the
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proper symbol.
TELEGRAM
LT=
International
W. P. MARSHALL. PRESIDENT
Letter Telegram
The filing time shown in the date line on domestic telegrams is LOCAL·TIME at point of origin. Time of receipt is LOCAL TIME (st point of destination
SA008 PA009
1960 6 54
P WWY622 WWZ10 NL PD=WASHINGTON DC 20=
ROBERT HALDEMAN, CARE VICE PRESIDENT NIXON'S PARTY=
KENTWOOD ARMS HOTEL SPRINGFIELD MO=
MEMO TO ADVANCE MEN FROM H.R. HALDEMAN
9 RE MOTORCADE OPERATION. FOLLOWING SUPERCEDES ALL
PREVIOUS INSTRUCTIONS THAT CONFLICT.
9
TRY TO HAVE POLICE LEAD CAR FOR ALL MOTORCADES TO
RUN NOT MORE THAN 1/4 MILE AHEAD OF NO. 1 CAR OCCUPANTS
SHOULD BE LIMITED TO POLICE DRIVER, ADVANCE MAN,
HALDEMAN AND SECRET SERVICE AGENT IF NECESSARY. THIS
WILL TAKE PLACE OF THE ADVANCE CAR. IT WORKS BETTER FOR
END 1=
THE COMPANY WILL APPRECIATE SUGGESTIONS FROM ITS PATRONS CONCERNING ITS SERVICE
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International
Letter Telegram
W.P. MARSHALL PRESIDENT
The filing time shown in the date line on-domestic telegrams is LOCAL TIME at point of origin. Time of receirt is LOCAL 1960 TIME at-point AM 6 54
r/eeghmmd
ADVANCE MAN AND HALDEMAN TO RIDE TOGETHER AT HEAD ON THE
MOTORCADE INSTEAD OF GOING OUT WAY AHEAD. IT IS NO
LONGER NECESSARY TO SCHEDULE HUGHES IN SECURITY CAR
SINCE HE WILL ALWAYS RIDE IN FRONT SEAT OF NO 1 CAR.
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, MAKE NO. 1 CAR A CONVERTIBLE AT
ALL TIMES. SCHEDULE TOP DOWN WHENEVER STREET CROWDS
EXPECTED AND TOP UP FOR LONG HIGHWAY RUNS.
9 HAVE PHOTO CAR USE PANEL TRUCK INSTEAD OF CONVERTIBLE.
TRY TO HAVE BENCHES IN IT. ALSO HAVE CLOSED CAR
AVAILABLE FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS FOR RETURN TO HOTEL OR
END 2=
THE COMPANY WILL APPRECIATE SUGGESTIONS FROM ITS PATRONS CONCERNING ITS SERVICE
CLASS OF SERVICE
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DL=Day Letter
unless its deferred char-
NL=Night Letter
acter is indicated by the
TELEGRAM
1201 (4.60)
LT=
International
proper symbol.
Letter Telegram
W.P. MARSHALL. PRESIDENT
The filing time shown in the date line on domestic telegrams is LOCAL TIME at point of origin. Time of receipt is LOCAL TIME at point of destination
1960 SEP 21 AM 6 54
E/ceq h MMd
AIRPORT AT NIGHT WHEN NO CROWD EXPECTED.
9 WHENEVER A CANDIDATE FOR SENATOR OR GOVERNOR IS
RIDING IN MOTORCADE, HIS CAR SHOULD PRECEED THE PRESS
BUS BEHIND THE WIRE CAR.
9 CABINET OFFICER WITH PARTY SHOULD RIDE WITH CANDIDATE
FOR GOVERNOR IF ANY, AND SENATOR WITH PARTY SHOULD RIDE
WITH CANDIDATE FOR SENATOR.
9 DO NOT HAVE CANDIDATES FOR CONGRESS AHEAD OF THE BUS.
BE SURE SIGNS ARE ON ALL CARS PROPERLY IDENTIFYING
OCCUPANTS.
END3=
THE COMPANY WILL APPRECIATE SUGGESTIONS FROM ITS PATRONS CONCERNING ITS SERVICE
CLASS OF SERVICE
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unless its deferred char-
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acter is indicated by the
proper symbol.
TELEGRAM
NL=Night Letter
1201 (4-60)
W. P. MARSHALL. PRESIDENT
LT=
International
The filing time shown in the date line on domestic telegrams is LOCAL TIME at point of origin. Time of receipt is LOCAL TIME at point of destination
Letter Telegram
1960 SEP 21 AM 6 54
9 CORRECTION ON PHONE ARRANGEMENTS. DO NOT PUT A
SPECIAL PHONE IN VPVS ROOM. MUST HAVE DIRECT LINES TO
FINCH'S ROOM AND ROSE WOODS' OFFICE ONLY.
9 WHENEVER CABINET OFFICER IS TRAVELLING WITH US HE
SHOULD BE INTRODUCED AS " JIM JONES, SECRETARY OF
IN THE CABINET OF PRESIDENT
EISENHOWER. "=
BOB HALDEMAN=
1/411.
THE COMPANY WILL APPRECIATE SUGGESTIONS FROM ITS PATRONS CONCERNING ITS SERVICE
Telefax
WESTERN UNION
Telefax
SAU21 BATBY
B WA010 PD=FAX WASHINGTON DC 21 957A EDT=
H R HALDEMAN, KENTWOOD ARMS HOTEL= (WITH VICE
PRESIDENT NIXON'S PARTY) SPRINGFIELD MO=
CORRECTION ON PHONE ARRANGEMENT IN HOTEL. PUT ONE
DIRECT LINE IN ROSE WOODS' BEDROOM NOT HER OFFICE.
THE OTHER LINE IS STILL IN FINCH'S ROOM®
9 IN REQUESTING POLICE CAR FOR ADVANCE MAN AND
HALDEMAN AT HEAD OF MOTORCADE DO NOT DEMAND IT MERELY
REQUEST.
q AFTER RN SPEECH ARRANGE TO HAVE PLATFORM GUESTS
REMAIN IN PLACES UNTIL RN AND PN ARE AT FOOT OF STEPS
END 1=
THE NY MPANY WILL APPRECIATE SUGGESTIONS FROM 115 PATRONS CONCERNING ITS SERVICE
1270 (1-51)
*
Telefax
WESTERN UNION
Telefax
AT WHICH TIME GUESTS SHOUL D FILE BY S0 THE NIVONO CAN
GREET THEM.
9 BE SURE TO HAVE ROPED OFF AND WELL SECURED LANE OF
ACCESS TO AND FROM PLATFORM TO MOTORCADE AREA AT ALL
MEETINGS INDOORS AND OUT. BE SURE PRESS HAVE ACCESS TO
THIS LANE FROM THE PRESS BUSES. IT MUST BE KEPT CI FAR
DURING ENTIRE TIME WE ARE IN AREA.
9
BE SURE IN OFFICE TO PROVIDE THREE ELECTRIC
TYPEWRITERS ON TYPEWRITER STANDS NOT ON TABLES=
BOB HALDEMAN==
1270 (1-51)
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unless its deferred char-
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acter is indicated by the
TELEGRAM
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LT
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proper symbol.
Letter Telegram
W.P. MARSHALL. PRESIDENT
The filing time shown in the date line on domestic telegrams is LOCAL TIME at point of origin. Time of receipt is LOCAL TIME at point of destination
CTA404
1960 SEP 27 AM
CT CB184- (P WWY026) GOVT NL PD WASHINGTON DC SEPT 26.
H R HALDEMAN, CARE W U REPR HEATH WITH VICE PRES NIXON
MFS
NEW INSTRUCTIONS RE NIXON TRIPS :
1) NEVER LET LOCAL COMMITTE BUY TV TIME FOR RALLY. IF
YOU CAN'T STOP THEM, CONTACT OFFICE.
27 AT ALL TIMES AFTER DARK, PROVIDE TWO FOUR-DOOR SEDANS
IN MOTORCADE AHEAD OF #1 CAR FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS. IN DAYTIME
PROVIDE ONE CONVERTIBLE PLUS THE TRUCK OR TWO CONVERTIBLES.
3) NO MARCHING BANDS SHOULD EVER BE USED AHEAD DIRECTLY
PRECEDING MOTORCADE. MOTOR CADE WILL ALWAYS MOVE AT AT LEAST
15 MPH AND THEREFORE CANNOT FOLLOW FOOT UNITS.
4) NEVER PLAN ON ANY CROWDS OR OTHER ACTIVITIES ON SUNDAYS.
CLASS OF SERVICE
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acter is indicated by the
proper symbol.
TELEGRAM
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SF-1201 (4-60)
LT=
International
W.P. MARSHALL, PRESIDENT
Letter Telegram
The filing time shown in the date line on domestic telegrams is LOCAL TIME at point of origin. Time of receipt is LOCAL TIME at point of destination
1960 SEP 27 AM 11
5) AFTER ARRIVAL OF MOTORCADE AT AIRPORT
FOR DEPARTURE OF PARTY HAVE DRIVERS AND POLICE LINE UP BY RAMP
TO MEET VICE PRESIDENT.
6) DALE GRUBB WILL ALWAYS RIDE IN CAB OF PHOTO TRUCK
OR FRONT SEAT OF ONE PHOTO CONVERTIBLE OR CAR. TELL DRIVER
THIS AND INFORM HIM TO TAKE HIS INSTRUCTIONS FROM GRUBB.
7) FURTHER CLARIFICATION ON OURSIDE PHONE LINE IN HOTEL
ROOMS. PUT OUTSIDE LINES FINCH'S ROOM: ROSE WOODS' BEDROOM.
DO NOT PUT OUTSIDE LINE IN VP'S ROOM BUT LEAVE REGULAR HOTEL
PHONE THERE.
8) FROM NOW AT ALL OVERNIGHT STOPS HAVE TWO SMALL BAGGAGE
TRUCKS INSTEAD OF ONE BIG ONE. HAVE AN ALERT AND ACTIVE DRIVER
PLUS A HELPER FOR EACH TRUCK. TRY TO ARRANGE POLICE ESCORTS
FOR BAGGAGE TRUCKS IF POSSIBLE. THIS IS DESIRABLE BUT NOT ESSESTIAL.
CLASS OF SERVICE
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acter is indicated by the
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=
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W. P. MARSHALL. PRESIDENT
The filing time shown in the date line on domestic telegrams is LOCAL TIME at point of origin. Time of receipt'is LOCAL TIME at point of stination
1960 SEP 27 AM II H
9) FOR BALANCE OF CAMPAIGN ADD HUGH GALLAGHER TO STAFF
LIST. HE IS TO EXPEDITE BAGGAGE HANDLING AND MISCELLANEOUS
SERVICES SUCH AS LAUNDRY, ETC
H R HALDEMAN.
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1960 SEP 27 AM 10
58 Night Letter
acter is indicated by the
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Letter Telegram
W. P. MARSHALL. PRESIDENT
The filing time shown in the date line on domestic telegrams is LOCAL TIME at point of origin. Time of receipt is LOCAL/TIME #t polet of Adstination
UDA140 SPJ020 NBA034 PA305
P WWY032 WWZ2 BOOK WWZ2 GOVT NL PD WASHINGTON DC 26
JOHN WARNER
COMMODORE HOTEL NYK
NEW INSTRUCTIONS RE NIXON TRIPS:
1) NEVER LET LOCAL COMMITTEE BUY TV TIME FOR RALLY. IF
YOU CAN'T STOP THEM, CONTACT OFFICE.
2) AT ALL TIMES AFTER DARK, PROVIDE TWO FOUR-DOOR SEDANS
IN MOTORCADE AHEAD OF #1 CAR FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS. IN DAYTIME
PROVIDE ONE CONVERTIBLE PLUS THE TRUCK OR TWO CONVERTIBLES.
3) NO MARCHING BANDS SHOULD EVER BE USED AHEAD DIRECTLY
PRECEDING MOTORCADE. MOTORCADE WILL ALWAYS MOVE AT AT LEAST
15 MPH AND THEREFORE CANNOT FOLLOW FOOT UNITS.
4) NEVER PLAN ON ANY CROWDS OR OTHER ACTIVITIES ON SUNDAYS.
CLASS OF SERVICE
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SYMBOLS
This is a fast message
DL= Day Letter
unless its deferred char-
NL=Night Letter
acter is indicated by the
TELEGRAM
SF-1201 (4-60)
proper symbol.
LT=
International
Letter Telegram
W.P. MARSHALL. PRESIDENT
The filing time shown in the date line on domestic telegrams is LOCAL TIME at point of origin. Time of receipt is LOCAL TIME at point of destination
5) AFTER ARRIVAL OF MOTORCADE AT AIRPORT FOR DEPARTURE
OF PARTY HAVE DRIVERS AND POLICE LINE UP BY RAMP TO MEET VICE
PRESIDENT.
6) DALE GRUBB WILL ALWAYS RIDE IN CAB OF PHOTO TRUCK OR FRONT
SEAT OF ONE PHOTO CONVERTIBLE OR CAR. TELL DRIVER THIS AND INFORM
HIM TO TAKE HIS INSTRUCTIONS FROM GRUBB.
7) FURTHER CLARIFICATION ON OUTSIDE PHONE LINE IN HOTEL ROOMS.
PUT OUTSIDE LINES FINCH'S ROOM: ROSE WOOD'S BEDROOM. DO NOT PUT
OUTSIDE LINE IN VP'S ROOM BUT LEAVE REGULAR HOTEL PHONE THERE.
8) FROM NOW ON AT ALL OVERNIGHT STOPS HAVE TWO SMALL BAGGAGE
TRUCKS INSTEAD OF BIG ONE. HAVE AN ALERT AND ACTIVE DRIVER PLUS A
HELPER FOR EACH TRUCK. TRY TO ARRANGE POLICE ESCORTS FOR BA &GAGE
TRUCKS IF POSSIBLE. THIS IS DESIRABLE BUT NOT ESSENTIAL.
CLASS OF SERVICE
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DL=Day Letter
unless its deferred char-
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acter is indicated by the
TELEGRAM
SF-1201 (4-60)
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proper symbol.
Letter Telegram
W. P. MARSHALL. PRESIDENT
The filing time shown in the date line on domestic telegrams is LOCAL TIME at point of origin. Time of receipt is LOCAL TIME at point of destination
9) FOR BALANCE OF CAMPAIGN ADD HUGH GALLAGHER TO STAFF LIST.
HE IS TO EXPEDITE BAGGAGE HANDLING AND MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES
SUCH AS LAUNDRY ETC.
HR HALDEMAN
advance assignments
5th Week
9/10
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Copy 01, Tel. sent 9/19/60
BOO MESSAGE
SEPTEMBER 19, 1960
NIGHT LETTER (KBB - PAID)
Charge to Dick Nixon Headquarters
MESSAGE
THE BOSS SAID TO TELL ALL OF YOU THAT HE HAD NEVER SEEN A
BETTER ADVANCING THAN OVER THE PAST WEEK. HE WAS EXTREMELY
PLEASED WITH OUR FIRST BIG WEEK. LET'S TRY TO MAKE THE
SUCCEEDING ONES EVEN BETTER.
NOW THAT WE ARE VETEI AN CAMPAIGNERS WITH ONE FULL WEEK'S
EXPERIENCE THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS ARE NEEDED TO PROVIDED
MAXIMUM SERVICE TO CANDIDATE:
1. ABSOLUTE DEADLINE FOR ALL INFORMATION ON CANDIDATES ITINERAR
IN EACH CITY NOW 8 PM. WASHINGTON TIME THURSDAY OF WEEK
BEFORE.
2. PROVIDE PLENTY OF DRIVING TIME BETWEEN LOCATIONS WITHIN
CITIES TO PERMIT POSSIBLE SLOWDOWNS OR STOPS.
3. SUBMIT EXACT MILEAGES AND DRIVING TIMES AT SPEED LIMIT
BETWEEN AIRPORT AND OTHER LOCATIONS IN ADDITION TO YOUR
ESTIMATE OF CANDIDATES ACTUAL DRIVING TIME.
4. INDICATE TYPE OF STREET (HIGHWAYS, THRUWAY, CITY STREET,
ETC.) CANDIDATE WILL & TRAVEL AND POSSIBILITY X IF SIZEABLE
CROWDS WILL BE PRESENT.
5. ALWAYS PROVIDE BAD WEATHER ALTERNATIVE LOCATION FOR
OUTSIDE RALLY LOCATION.
6. THERE MUST ALWAYS EE PROVISION FOR 30 MINUTE ADDRESS BY
CANDIDATE. NO EXCEPTIONS WITHOUT OK FROM OFFICE.
7. ALWAYS PROVIDE MINIMUM OF 20 MINUTESM AT AIRPORT ARRIVAL
AND 15 MINUTES AIRPORT DEPARTURE. ADVISE OFFICE IF REASON
FOR VARIATION.
8. NEED ONLY ABOUT TEN NAMES ON RECEPTION AND PLATFORM
COMMITTEES WITH NUMBER OF ADDITONAL PERSONS AND GENERAL
DESCRIPTION.
9. FOR YOUR OWN PROTECTION MAKE CONTACT WITH RALLY MAN AND
INSTRUCT HIM NOT TO INTERFERE WITH YOUR AUTHORITY OVER
DECISIONS WHICH MUST BE YOURS ALONE.
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10. PRIOR TO ALL EVENING RALLIES CANDIDATE MUST HAVE MINIMUN OF
2 HOURS UNINTERRUPTED HOTEL TIME. INDICATE THIS ON SCHEDULE AS
STAFF WORK.
11. CANDIDATE MUST HAVE MINIMUM OF 9 WNINTERRUPTED HOURS IN HOTEL
BETWEEN FINAL ARRIVAL AT NIGHT AND EARLIEST DEPARTURE IN MORNING.
12. KEEP SHARP LOOKOUT FOR POSSIBLE STOP-BYS OF UNUSUAL INTEREST
PROVIDE OFFICE WITH DETAILS AND BACKGROUND.
13. DURING ANY MOTORCADE FROM CITY TO CITY DESCRIBE FULLY NUMBER
OF TOWNS TRAVELED THROUGH AND PROVIDE TRAVEL TIME FOR BRIEF
STOPS TO GREET CROWDS IF IT IS LIKELY THEY WILL BE THERE.
14. WHEN UNUSUAL SITUATION OF AIRCRAFT DEADHEADING BETWEEN TWO
CITIES OR WHEN MOTORCADE CONNECTS TWO CITIES OTHERWISE SERVED BY AIR
IT IS THE ADVANCE MANS RESPONSIBILITY TO ASSURE PROPER TRANSPORTATION
OF ALL BAGGAGE BETWEEN THESE POINTS REGARDLESS WHETHER AIRPLANE
DEADHEADS.
15. NAME OF LOCAL POLICE CHIEF REQUIRED BY HERB KLEIN.
16. YOUR RESEARCH IS REACHING GRASSMUCK FAR TOO LATE TO BE OF USE
AND MUST BE PUT HIGHER ON PRIORITY.
17. WOOLLEY HOTEL DIRECT LINE IS FEDERAL 8-5570. USE IT WHEN NEEDED
REGARDLESS OF LATE HOUR IF OFFICE DOES NOT ANSWER.
18. TREAT EACH MAJOR CITY STOP AS POSSIBLE PRESS CONFERENCE
LOCATIONS BUT DO NOT EXPECT CONFIRMATION UNTIL SUNDAY BEFORE.
19. SUBMIT ALL POSSIBLE TV DATA TO GEORGE ROGERS SOONEST.
20. GREATEST FACTOR IN CONFUSION IS THE LACK OF SOLID INFORMATION
ON WHERE TO REACH YOU AT REGULAR INTERVALS. NEVER BE OUT OF
TOUCH WITH US FOR MCR THAN A FEW HOURS AT A TIME AND WHEN IN
DOUBT PHONE X IN. WE MUST REPEAT - MUST KNOW WHERE YOU ARE EACH
NIGHT.
21. IF WE're DOIN SOMETHING WRONG - OR CAN DO SOMETHING BETTER
TO SERVE YOU LET US KNOW. WE MAY GET MAD BUT IT MIGHT HELP YOU.
22. YOU MUST FILL OUT HOTEL ROOM ASSIGNMENT SHEET IN FULL EVEN
THOUGH NO NAME IS OPPOSITE THE BLANK. THERE WILL BE PERSONS
ASSIGNED.
23.
MOST STOPS THE PHONE COMPANY WILL PROVIDE A TELEPHONE
MOBILE UNIT (A CAR). IT SHOULD BE ADDED TO THE MOTORCADE FOR
STAFF USE.
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24. CONCERNING ARRANGEMENT OF PHONES THERE IS TO BE NO
TELEPHONE IN THE VICE PRESIDENTS ROOM BUT THERE ARE TO BE
S EPARATE PHONES IN ROSES OFFICE AND FINCHS ROOM. RESPEAT: NO
PHONE IN VICE PRESIDENT'S ROOM.
WOOLLEY SENDS REGARDS.
BOB WILSON
CLASS OF SERVICE
This message
WESTERNUNION
SYMBOLS
DL=Day Letter
unless its deforred char-
NL=Night Letter
acter is industed by the
proper symbol.
TELEGRAM
1201
LT=
International
Letter Telegram
W. P. MARSHALL. PRESIDENT
The filing time shown in the date line on domestic telegrams is STANDARD TIME at point of origin. Time of receipt Is STANDARD TIME at point of destination
LA027 PA064 WWZ3
P WWY044 NL PD=WASHINGTON DC 10=
1960 OCT II AM 5 50
H R HALDEMAN. CARE RALPH HEATH=
WESTERN UNION REPRESENTATIVE TRAVELING WITH VICE
PRESIDENT NIXON'S PARTY IN ALBUQUERQUE NMEX=
1) ON ALL OVERNIGHT HOTEL STOPS HAVE I BM TYPEWRITERS IN
CHARLES BARNES' ROOM AND TOM LOFTUS ROOM IN ADDITION TO
THE THREE IN THE OFFICE.
9 2) THIS IS REPEATED FOR EMPHAS IS IS. YOU MUST HAVE
A CONVERTIBLE DIRECTLY AHEAD OF THE VICE PRESIDENT'S CAR
IN ALL DAYTIME MOTORCADES FOR THE TRAVELLING
THE COMPANY WILL APPRECIATE SUGGESTIONS FROM ITS PATRONS CONCERNING ITS SERVICE
WESTERN UNION
SYMBOLS
DL=Day Letter
CLASS OF SERVICE
NL=Night Letter
This
fast message
eferred char-
acter decared by the
TELEGRAM
1201
LT=
International
Letter Telegram
abol.
W. P. MARSHALL. PRESIDENT
proper The filing time shown in the date line on domestic celegrams is STANDARD TIME at point of origin. Time of receipt is STANDARD TIME at point of destination
1960 OCT Il AM 52
PHOTOGRAPHERS. IT MUST HAVE "PRESS" SIGNS ON BOTH SIDES
AND ACROSS THE FRONT. AFTER DARK. SUBSTITUTE A FO UR DOOR
SEDAN IF ADDITIONAL SPACE IS NEEDED FOR LOC AL
PHOTOGRAPHERS. PHOTOGR USE EITHER A TRUCK OR ANOTHER
CONVERTIBLE. BE SURE IT ALSO HAS SIGNS ON BOTH SIDES AND
1 THE FRONT. IN OTHER WORDS. TRAVELLING PHOTOGRAPHERS /
ALWAYS HAVE A CONVERTIBLE JUST AHEAD OF THE VICE
PRESIDENT. LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHERS HAVE EITHER CONVERTIBLE
OR TRUCK JUST AHE AD OF THAT=
H R HALDEMAN
THE COMPANY WILL APPRECIATE SUGGESTIONS FROM ITS PATRONS CONCERNING ITS SERVICE
CLASS OF SERVICE
WESTERN UNION
SYMBOLS
This a fact message
DL=Day Letter
unless its deferred char-
NL=Night Letter
acter is Analicated by the
TELEGRAM
1201
LT=
International
proper symbol.
Letter Telegram
W.P. MARSHALL. PRESIDENT
The filing time shown in the date line on domestic telegrams is STANDARD TIME at point of origin. Time of receipt is STANDARD TIME at point of destination
LA025 PA045 WWZ2
P WWY029LONG NL PD=WASHINGTON DC 10:
1960 OCT 11 AM 4 38
H R HALDEMAN. CARE RALPH HEATH=
WESTERN UNION REP TRAVELLING WITH VICE PRESIDENT
NIXON ALBUQUERQUE NMEX=
THE TOURING PAR TY. AS FAR AS I KNOW. IS STILL HAVING
PROBLEMS WITH P.A. SYSTEMS MY EXPERIENCE IN NEW YORK.
FOR EXAMPLE. AT ROCKEFELLER CENTER. WAS THAT THEY JUST
DID NOT USE THE PROPER EQUIPMENT.
9 ALTHOUGH ED MCDANIEL IS TRAVELLING WITH THE
PARTY. HE CANNOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT ADDING TWO P.A.
SYSTEMS WHEN HE ARRIVES ON THE SCENE.
THE COMPANY WILL APPRECIATE SUGGESTIONS FROM ITS PATRONS CONCERNING ITS SERVICE
CLASS OF SERVICE
WESTERN UNION
SYMBOLS
DL=Day Letter
This fast message
NL=Night Letter
unless deferred char-
acter is Killinged by the
TELEGRAM
1201
LT=
International
Letter Telegram
proper symbol
W.P. MARSHALL PRESIDENT
The filing time shown in the date line on domestic telegrams is STANDARD TIME at point of origin. Time of receipt is STANDARD TIME at point of destination
1960 OCT 11 AM 4 39
9 THEREFORE. IF YOU COULD MAKE SURE THAT THESE
REQUIREMENTS ARE OBTAINED. IT WOULD BE A BIG HELP.
THINK THAT THE BASIC PROBLEM IS BECAUSE YOU ARE NOT
TECHNICIANS AND YOU GET SOME LOCAL PERSON WHO SAYS HE
HAS BEEN IN THE BUSINESS FOR TWENTY YEARS. ETC.. BUT HE
HAS ACTUALLY NEVER HAD THE CROWD THAT RN IS DRAWING TO
CONTEND WITH. FOLLOWING ARE THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Я
ONE: TWO DIRECTIONAL MICROPHONES (ON PODIUM.
LOW IMPEDENCE)
1
TWO: TWO AMPLIFIERS (1 HOT 1 1 STANDBY) (LOW
THE COMPANY WILL APPRECIATE SUGGESTIONS FROM ITS PATRONS CONCERNING ITS SERVICE
WESTERN UNION
SYMBOLS
CLASS OF SERVICE
DL = Day Letter
This fast message
unless its deferred chat-
NL=Night Letter
acteris by the
TELEGRAM
1201
LT=
International
proper
Letter Telegram
W. P. MARSHALL. PRESIDENT
The filing time shown in the date line on domestic telegrams is STANDARD TIME at point of origin. Time of receipt is STANDARD TIME at point of destination
1960 OCT il AM 4 41
IMPEDENCE. INPUT ON MICROPHONES)
9
THREE SIX S PEAKERS MINIMUM (TO ELIMINATE
CABLE CUT WHENEVER POSSIBLE STRING THE CABLES IN THE AIR
NOT
ON
THE
GROUND)
LARGE HORN TYPE WHENEVER AVAILABLE.
9
FOUR: WHEN AT AN AIRPORT OR OUT SIDE IN
GENERAL HAVE THE AMPLIFIERS AT THE S PEA KERS STAND
q
FIVE: PLACE SPEAKERS (OR HORNS) IN POSITION
so THAT SPEAKERS WILL NOT FEED BACK INTO THE MICROPHONES
9 THE POINT THAT ED MAKES ON PUTTING THE CABLES IN
THE COMPANY WILL APPRECIATE SUGGESTIONS FROM ITS PATRONS CONCERNING ITS SERVICE
CLASS OF SERVICE
This is a fast message
WESTERN UNION
SYMBOLS
unless its Pared chat-
DL= Day Letter
acter by the
proper symbolA
TELEGRAM
NL=Night Letter
1201
LT=
International
W. P. MARSHALL. PRESIDENT
Letter Telegram
The filing time shown in the dare line on domestic telegrams is STANDARD TIME at point of origin. Time of receipt is STANDARD TIME at point of destination
1960 OCT ii AM 43
THE AIR AS MENTIONED IN POINT FOUR ABOVE IS THAT HE
PERSONALLY HAS HAD A LOT OF TROUBLE WITH THE PRESS
PHOTOGRAPHERS WHO DO NOT CARE WHERE THEY WALK AND STAND
QN THE CABLES AND CAN CUT THEM EITHER ON PURPOSE OR
ACCIDENTALLY MCDAN IEL HAS ACTUALLY HAD TO PUSH SOME OF
DAMAGE= THESE PEOPLE OFF THE CABLES IN ORDER TO PREVENT SUCH
GEORGE ROGERS
THE COMPANY WILL APPRECIATE SUGGESTIONS FROM ITS PATRONS CONCERNING ITS SERVICE
CLASS OF SERVICE
WESTERN UNION
SYMBOLS
This is a fast message
DL=Day Letter
unless its deferred char-
NL=Night Letter
acter is indicated by the
TELEGRAM
1201
LT=
International
proper symbol.
Letter Telegram
W. P. MARSHALL PRESIDENT
The filing time shown in the dare line on domestic telegrams is STANDARD TIME at point of origin. Time of receipt is STANDARD TIME at point of destination
SYA015 SSF 153
SY WWY020 NL PDEWASHINGTON DC 29=
1960 SEP 30 AM 7 13
H R HALDEMAN, CARE HENDRICK HUDSON HOTEL, SEP 30 AM 7 06
HOLD FOR ARRIVAL SEP 30 WITH VICE PRESIDENT NIXONS
PARTY TROY NY=
WHEN CALLING OFFICE, DAY OR NIGHT, USE PRIVATE LINES:
FEDERAL 8-4920 FOR NIXON ADVANCE TRIPS AND FEDERAL
8-4925 FOR LODGE TRIPS. AVOID CALLING IN ON FEDERAL
8-9411 ON ANY OF THE EXCHANGES THROUGH THE SWITCHBOARD
NIGHT LINE OPERATION IS NOT EFFICIENT, AND WHEN YOU
CALL IN ON FEDERAL 8-9411 AND HAPPEN TO GET SOMEONE
ELSE IN ANOTHER OFFICE IT IS DIFFICULT TO SWITCH THE
CALL
THE COMPANY WILL APPRECIATE SUGGESTIONS FROM ITS PATRONS CONCERNING ITS SERVICE
CLASS OF SERVICE
WESTERN UNION
SYMBOLS
This is a fast message
= Day Letter
unless its deferred char-
NL=Night Letter
acter is indicated by the
TELEGRAM
1201
proper symbol.
LT:
International
Letter Telegram
W. P. MARSHALL PRESIDENT
The filing time shown in the date line on domestic telegrams is STANDARD TIME at point of origin. Time of receipt is STANDARD TIME at point of destination
9 WHEN CALLING GEORGE GRASSMUCKS DEPARTMENT PLEASE CALL
FEDERAL 8-6153 AFTER 9 PM 01! MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AND
AFTER 6 PM ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
91 BE SURE TO LET OFFICE KNOW WHERE YOU ARE AT ALL TIMES.
9 BEFORE CHECKING OUT OF A HOTEL BE SURE TO CHECK THE
DESK FOR ANY PACKAGES OR TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS ARE
DELIVERED SOMETIME EARLY IN MORNING AND IF YOU CHECK
OUT WITHOUT ASKING FOR MESSAGES YOU NEVER RECEIVE THE
TELEGRAMS. ALSO, PACKAGES HAVE BEEN RETURNED TO US
SAYING THE ADDRESSEE NEVER PICKED UP MAIL BEFORE LEAVING=
UNSIGNED==
THE COMPANY WILL APPRECIATE SUGGESTIONS FROM ITS PATRONS CONCERNING ITS SERVICE