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Richard Nixon Presidential Library
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Itinerary of Vice President Richard Nixon -
Oct. 23 - Oct. 29, 1960. 50 pages.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Page 1 of 1
NOT FOR PUBLICATION
SEVENTH CAMPAIGN WEEK
ITINERARY OF VICE PRESIDENT
RICHARD NIXON
October 23 through October 29, 1960
A. General Information
Train will consist of:
1 Pennsylvania Railroad 60' Baggage #5601 (Power car)
1 Pennsylvania Railroad Dormitory (crews)
1 Pennsylvania Railroad 21-roommette sleeper (N-13)
3 - 12 duplex 5 DBR sleepers- (J.H. Reed - N-12; Morningbrook - N-11;
Mirrorbrook - N-10)
2 - 12 duplex 4 DBR sleepers - (Centercreek - N-9; Cranecreek - N-8)
2 - 3 DBR, 1 drawing room lounge sleepers - (Colonial Flag - N-7;
(lounge ends together)
Colonial Craft - N-6)
1 - Pennsylvania Railroad stripped diner #4524 (Working Press) (N-5)
1 - Pennsylvania Railroad 48-seat diner #4523
1 - Pennsylvania Railroad mid-train lounge #1123 (N-4)
1 - 12 duplex 5 DBR sleeper (Staff) (Magie Brook - N-3)
1 - 12 duplex 4 DBR sleeper (Staff) (Coldwater Creek - N-2)
1 - Private car (Wabash 400) (N-1)
Total 16 Cars - Capacity 145 in sleepers, based on one person to room
B. Length of Train
Each train company has been notified as to the length of the train
and will add the length of their engine equipment to that total in order to
place a stake for the engineer to line up with.
Page 1
Sunday, October 23
Pennsylvania Railroad
9:45 PM EDT
Train available for occupancy- Union Station
Washington, D.C.
10:00 PM EDT
Train departs Union Station
10:30 PM EDT
Train backs in to Union Station
Monday, October 24
4:50 AM EDT
Depart Union Station enroute to
Baltimore, Maryland
5:30 AM EDT
Arrive Baltimore, Maryland
Page 2
Monday, October 24
Pennsylvania Railroad
6:00 AM EDT
Depart Baltimore, Maryland enrouse York,
Pennsylvania
(96 mi. -2:00)
8:00 AM EDT
Arrive York, Pennsylvania
AM: Jim Murphy
York population of 60, 000
U. S. Senator is Hugh Scott
Candidate for Congress is George A. Goodling
(19th District)
Ted Freed, County Chairman, is in charge of arrangements
Leave train for trainside Bandwagon
Reception Committee:
Ben Williams, Assistant Chairman of Event
James Morgan, Citizens for Nixor
Joe Bath, Chairman, Young Republicans
Mabel Hufnagel, President, Council of Republican Women
Dorith Lehn, Vice Chairman, York County
Ramsey Taylor, State Committeeman
Mrs. Gertrude Bear, State Committeewoman
William Flinchbaugh, Candidate for State Legislature
(1st District)
Stan Gross, Candidate for State Legislature (2nd District)
John Anderson, Candidate for State Legislature
(3rd District)
Ray Gladfelter, Candidate for State Legislature
(4th District)
Flowers for Mrs. Nixon presented by Mrs. Mabel
Hufnagel, President, Council of Republican Women
Program:
Master of Ceremonies is George Bloom
Vice President introduced by Senator Hugh Scott
ADD RESS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
8:30 AM EDT
Depart York enroute to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (27 mi. -:50)
9:20 AM EDT
Arrive Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
AM: Jim Murphy
Page 3
Monday, October 24 (continued)
8:30 AM EDT
Depart York, Pennsylvania enroute to
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
(27 mi. -:50)
9:20 AM EDT
Arrive Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
AM: Jim Murphy
Population of Harrisburg is 85, 000
Congressman is Walter M. Mumma (16th District)
Stewart Taylor is in charge of arrangements
Motorcade Chairman is John Schumaker
9:25 AM
Depart railroad station enroute to Mar k et
(3 blocks-:10)
Square
actual :04
9:35 AM
Arrive Market Square
Press facilities by speakers' platform
Flowers for Mrs. Nixon presented by Mrs. Gertrude
Nauman, Vice Chairman, State Volunteers for Nixon
Platform Committee:
Senator and Mrs. Hugh Scott
State Senator Harvey Taylor
Bob Kent, Candidate for Auditor General
Charles Smith, Candidate for State Treasurer
Blair Gunther, Candidate for Superior Court
Congressman Walter Mumma (16th District)
Mayor Nolan Ziegler
Rev. J. B. Williams (Negro) Baptist
William McBride, State Committeeman
Ed Martin, former U. S. Senator
George Bloom, State Chairman
Program:
Master of Ceremonies is George Bloom
Vice President introduced by State Senator Harvey Taylor
Page 4
Monday, October 24 (continued)
9:40 to
ADDRESS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
10:05 AM
WTPA.TV, Harrisburg, (ilm) WOAO.TV,
Lancaster, film; radio stations WHP, WCMB,
WKBO, Harrisburg, tape,
Greets platform guests following address
10:10 AM
Depart Market Square
(3 blocks - :05)
10:15 AM
Arrive railroad station
10:20 AM EDT
Depart Harrisburg enroute to Lewistown,
Pennsylvania
(61 mi. - 1:20)
11:40 AM EDT
Arrive Lewistown, Pennsylvania
AM: Jim Murphy
Page 5
Monday. October 24 (continued)
10:20 AM EDT
Depart Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, enroute
to Lewistown, Pennsylvania
(61 mi. - 1:20)
11:40 AM EDT
Arrive Lewistown, Pa.,
AM: Jim Murphy
Population of Lewistown is 14,000
Candidate for Congress (18th district):
J. Irving Whalley
The Vice President introduced by Senator Hugh =
BRIEF REMARKS FROM REAR PLATFORM
11:55 AM EDT
Depart Lewistown enroute to
Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
(37 mi. - :40)
12:35 PM EDT
Arrive Huntingdon. Pennsylvania
AM: Jim Murphy
Page 6
Monday, October 24 (continued)
11:55 AM EDT
Depart Lewistown enroute to
Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
(37 mi. - :40)
12:35 PM EDT
Arrive Huntingdon, Pennaylvania
AM: Jim Murphy
Population of Huntingdon is 8,000
Candidate for Congress is Irving Whalley
(18th District)
Don Rinker is in charge of arrangements
Leave train for platform at trainside
Press tables and phones at platform
Bands: Huntingdon Area High School
Captain Jack High School, Mt. Union
Juniata Junior College
Flowers for Mrs. Nixon presented by Mrs. Elizabeth
Phillips
Fruit for Mrs. Nixon presented by Mrs. Ruth Shields
Program:
Master of Ceremonies is George Bloom
Vice President introduced by Senator Scott
BRIEF REMARKS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
Radio station WHUN will tape
Board train
12:50 PM EDT
Depart Huntingdon enroute to Altoona,
(34 mi. - :50)
Pennsylvania
1:40 PM EDT
Arrive Altoona, Pennsylvania
AM: Ned Sullivan
Page 7
Monday, October 24 (continued)
12:50 PM EDT
Depart Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, enroute
to Altoona, Pennsylvania
(34 mi. . :50)
1:40 PM EDT
Arrive Altoona, Pennsylvania
AM: Ned Sullivan
Population of Altoona is 70,000
U.S. Senator is Hugh Scott
Congressman is James E. Van Zandt (20th District)
In charge of arrangements is Leon W. Fraker
Reception Committee:
William Halliday, County Chairman
Mrs. Vern Yingling, County Vice Chairman
Leon W. Fraker, Chairman of the event
Mayor Roy Thompson
Leave train for trainside platform.
Flowers presented to Mrs. Nixon by Mrs.
Vern Yingling, County Vice-Chairman
Program:
Master of Ceremonies is William Halliday, County Chairman
The Vice President introduced by Congressman James E.
Van Zandt (20th District)
BRIEF REMARKS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
Board Train
2:10 PM EDT
Depart Altoona for Johnstown Pennsylvania (35 mi. - 1:00)
Page 8
Monday, October 24 (continued)
2:10 PM EDT
Depart Altoona, Pennsylvania enroute to
Johnstown, Pennsylvania
(35 mi. - 1:00)
3:10 PM EDT
Arrive Johnstown, Pennsylvania
AM: Ned Sullivan
Population of Johnstown is 58, 000
U. S. Senator is Hugh Scott
Candidate for Congress is John P. Saylor (22nd District)
In charge of arrangements is K.O. Thompkins
Greeted by:
Robert Gleason, County Chairman
Leave train + walk through station, down steps to
platform in parking lot next door
Flowers presented to Mrs. Nixon by Gertrude McEldowney,
head of Housewives for Nixon
The Vice President introduced by Senator Hugh Scott
BRIEF REMARKS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
Board train
3:40 PM EDT
Depart Johnstown, Pa. enroute to Greensburg, Pa. (48 mi. - :55)
4:35 PM EDT
Arrive Greensburg, Pa.
Page 9
Monday, October 24 (continued)
3:40 PM EDT
Depart Johnstown, Pa, enroute to
Greensburg, Pa.
(48 mi. - :55)
4:35 PM EDT
Arrive Greensburg, Pa.
AM: Ned Sullivan
Population of Greensburg is 16,500
U.S. Senator is Hugh Scott
Candidate for Congress is William L. Batten (21st District)
In charge of arrangements is Mr. Henderson
Greeted by; Mr. Gregg County Chairman
Leave train - walk ough station to platform in
parking lot.
Press tables and phones in front of platform.
Flowers presented to Mrs. Nixon by Sara Rugh, County Vice-
Chairman
The Vice President introduced by Senator Hugh Scott
State Committeeman
BRIEF REMARKS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
Board Train
5:05 PM EDT
Depart Greensburg, Pa. enroute to
Pittsburgh, Pa.
(31 mi. - :50)
5:55 PM EDT
Arrive Pittsburgh, Pa.
Page 10
Monday, October 24 (continued)
5:05 PM EDT
Depart Greensburg, Pennsylvania enroute to
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
(31 mi. -:50)
5:55 PM EDT
Arrive Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
AM: Sherm Unges
Population of Pittsburgh is 650, 000
Congressmen are James G. Fulton (27th District)
and Robert J. Corbett (29th District)
Candidates for Congress are Arthur O. Sharron
(28th District) and Jerome M. Meyers (30th District)
Ed Flaherty, County Chairman, is in charge of arrangements
Flowers for Mrs. Nixon presented by Mrs. Nellie G.
Dressler, County Vice Chairman
Reception Committee:
Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Byers, Chairman, Finance
Committee
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Smith, Treasurer, Finance
Committee
Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Graham, former Finance
Chairman
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Johnson, Treasurer,
Allegheny County Executive Committee
Edward L. Flaherty, County Chairman
Mrs. Nellie G. Dressler, County Vice Chairman
E. E. Moore, Chairman, Citizens for Nixon
Mrs. Elsie Hillman, Vice Chairman, Citizens for Nixon
Mrs. Ingrid Rea, Vice Chairman, Citizens for Nixon
Robert Loch of Grove City College, Grove City,
Pennsylvania, and Chairman, Pennsylvania College
Youth, will present to the Vice President a petition
of 20, 000 voting collegians endorsing him.
Motorcade Chairman is Jack Spreadbury
Depart station by motorcade enroute downtown
Liberty Ave., Fifth Ave., Grant St., 6 th Ave.,
William Penn Place
(1. 8 mi. - :15)
actual :10
6:25 PM
ARRIVE PENN-SHERATON HOTEL
Press Room located off lobby
1-1/2 HOURS STAFF WORK
page 11
Monday, October 24 (continued)
8:00 PM
Depart hotel enroute to Syria Mosque
(3.5 mi. - :25)
actual :17
8:25 PM
ARRIVE SYRIA MOSQUE
Platform Committee:
Mr. and Mrs. Gwilym A. Price, Chairman of Board,
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Mr. and Mrs. Richa :d Mellon Scaife
Louis Oliver, Chairman, Democrats for Nixon-Lodge
Congressman James Fulton
Judge Blair Gunther, candidate for Supreme Court
Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Heinz
Hon. and Mrs. John Drew
Hon James H. Duff, former Governor
Congressman Robert J. Corbett
Program:
Master of Ceremonies is Ed Flaherty
Vice President introduced by Senator Hugh Scott
8:30 to
ADDRESS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
9:00 PM
Television newsreels
9:10 PM
Depart auditorium for basement to greet overflow crowd,
estimated at 1500
9:30 PM
Depart Syria Mosque enroute to Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Station, via parkway
(3.3 mi. - :15)
actual :11
9:45 PM
Arrive Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station
10:00 PM
Board train
Tuesday, October 25
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
4:15 AM EDT
Depart Pittsburgh enroute to Marietta, Ohio
via Williamstown, West Virginia
(148 mi. -5:15)
8:30 AM EST
Arrive Williamstown, West Virginia
AM: Bob Krill
Page 12
Tuesday, October 25
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
4:15 AM EDT
Depart Pittsburgh enroute to Marietta, Ohio
via Williamstown, West Virginia
(148 mi. -5:15)
0130 AM EST
Arrive Williamstewn, West Virginia
AM: Bob Krill
Train proceeds immediately to Parkersburg,
West Virginia
(12 mi. -1:35)
8:35 AM
Depart Williamstown by motorcade enroute to (1.5 mi, - :10)
Marietta, Ohio
actual :05
Motorcade Chairman is Edward Blackett
8:45 AM
Arrive Marietta, Ohio - Ohio National Guard Armory
Population of Marietta is 17,000
Congressman is John E. Henderson (15th District)
not a candidate for re-election
Candidate for Congress is Thomas V.
Moorehead (15th District)
John C. Butcher, Wood County Chairman, is in
charge of arrangements
Reception Committee:
John Bricker, former U.S. Senator
C. William O'Neill, former Governor
Mayor Don Curtis
Flowers for Mrs. Nixon presented by
Miss Susan Lallathin (age 13)
Marietta High School Band and Choir
Platform Committee:
Clarence J. Brown, National Committeeman
Mrs. Katharine Kennedy Brown, National Committeewoman
Randall Metcalf, Washington County Chairman
Miss Martha Moore, State Central Committeewoman
Tom Lloyd, State Central Committeeman
Congressman John E. Henderson (retiring)
Courtney Burton, State Finance Chairman
Ray C. Bliss, State Chairman
Mrs. Howard H. Hudson, Co-Chairman, Nixon Volunteers
Dr. Clyde E. Williams, Co-Chairman, Nixon Volunteers
and State and Local Candidates
Page 13
Tuesday, October 25 (continued)
Program:
Master of Ceremonies is Harold Oyster
Invocation by Dr. Glover Johnson (Congregationalist)
Vice Presiden: introduced by Thomas V. Moorehead,
Candidate for Congress (15th District)
8:50 to
ADDRESS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
9:20 AM
Greets platform guests following address
9:25 AM
Depart Marietta by motorcade enroute to
Parkersburg, West Virginia
(15.5 mi. -:30)
actual :25
9:55 AM
Arrive Parkersburg, West Virginia
AM: Bob Krill
Page 14
Tuesday, October 25 (continued)
9:25 AM EST
Depart Marietta by motorcade enroute to
Parkersburg, West Virginia
(15.5 mi. -:30)
actual :25
9:55 AM EST
Arrive Parkersburg, West Virginia
AM: Bob Krill
Wood County Court House (East Side)
Bad weather alternative: Parkersburg
Memorial Field House of High School
Seating capacity: 4,000
Press facilities in front of County Court House
Population of Parkersburg is 46,000
Candidate for U. S. Senate is Cecil H. Underwood, Governor
Candidate for Governor is Harold E. Neely
Candidate for Congress is Clyde Pinson (4th District)
Reception Committee:
Governor and Mrs. Cecil Underwood, candidate for Senate
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Neely, Candidate for Governor
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Pinson, Candidate for Congress
(4th District)
John C. Powell, Candidate for State Senate
Walter F. Hallanan, National Committeeman
Mrs. Pearl T. Harman, National Committeewoman
Jack Hoblitzell, former U.S. Senator, and West Virginia
Campaign Manager
Daniel Lauchery, State Chairman
John C. Butcher, Wood County Chairman
Mrs. Virginia Stevens, Associate State Chairman
Donald Deane, President, State Young Republicans
Mrs. Dorothy Heinzer, President, State Republican
Women's Federation
Edward H. Green, Chairman, State Volunteers for Nixon
Flowers for Mrs. Nixon presented by Margery Nicely,
Chairman, Wood County Republican Women's Federation
Big Red Band of Parkersburg High School
Tuesday, October 25 (continued)
Platform Committee:
Governor and Mrs. Cecil Underwood
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Neely
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Pinson
John C. Powell, Candidate for State Senate
Walter F. Hallanan, National Committeeman
Mrs. Pearl T. Harman, National Committeewoman
Jack Hoblitzell, former U. S. Senator and West
Virginia Campaign Manager
Daniel Lauchery, State Chairman
John C. Butcher, Wood County Chairman
Joseph M. Handlan, State Senator
Program:
Master of Ceremonies is Joseph M. Handlan
Invocation by Rev. Preston Smith (Negro) Baptist
Vice President introduced by Governor Underwood
10:00 to
ADDRESS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
10:30 AM
Greets platform guests following address
10:35 AM
Depart Court House enroute to railroad station (5 mi, -:05)
actual :03
10:40 AM
Arrive 6th Street Railroad Station
10:50 AM EST
Depart Parkersburg enroute to Athens, Ohio (37 mi. -:50)
11:40 . AM EST
Arrive Athens, Ohio
AM: Stan Lothridge
Page 16
Tuesday, October 25 (continued)
10:50 AM EST
Depart Parkersburg, West Virginia enroute
to Athens, Ohio
(37 mi. - -:50)
11:40 AM EST
Arrive Athens, Ohio, Baltimore and Ohio
AM: Stan
Railroad Station
Lothridge
Population of Athens is 17,000
Candidate for Congress is Oakley C.
Collins (10th District)
Dr. L. E. Burnelle, County Chairman, is in
charge of arrangements
Flowers for Mrs. Nixon presented by Miss
Carol Downing
Bands at station: Jacksonville-Trimble High
School Band; Athens High School Band;
Gloucester High School Band
Program:
Master of Ceremonies is Ross Gregg
Vice President introduced by Oakley C.
Collins, Candidate for Congress (10th District)
REMARKS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT FROM REAR PLATFORM
12:10 PM EST
Depart Athens enroute to Hamden, Ohio
(31 mi. - :35)
12:45 PM EST
Arrive Hamden, Ohio
AM: Stan Lothridge
Page 17
Tuesday, October 25 (continued)
12:10 PM EST
Depart Athens enroute to Hamden, Ohio
(31 mi. -:35)
12:45 PM EST
Arrive Hamden, Ohio, Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Station
AM: Stan Lothridge
Population of Hamden is 1,000
Candidate for Congress is Oakley C.
Collins (10th District)
R. B. Will is in charge of arrangements
Bands at station: Wellston High School Band
McArthur High School Band
Richland High School Band
Hamden High School Band
Zuleski High School Band
Master of Ceremonies is R. B. Will
Vice President introduced by Oakley C. Collins,
Candidate for Congress (10th District)
REMARKS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT FROM REAR PLATFORM
Roy Nixon, first cousin of the Vice President
introduced
1:15 PM EST
Depart Hamden enroute to Chillicothe, Ohio
(30 mi. -:40)
1:55 PM EST
Arrive Chillicothe, Ohio
AM: Stan Lothridge
Page 18
Tuesday, October 25 (continued)
1:15 PM EST
Depart Hamden, Ohio, enroute to
Chillicothe, Ohio
(30 mi. - :40)
1:55 PM EST
Arrive Chillicothe, Ohio
AM: Stan Lothridge
Population of Chillicothe is 26,000
Candidate for Congress is William H. Harsha, Jr. (6th Dist)
Leave train - walk to trainside platform at
Wactangee Park
Band at Park: Chillicothe High School
Program:
Master of Ceremonies is Lowell T. "Red" Fess
The Vice President introduced by
William W. Harsha, Jr., Candidate for
Congress (6th District)
REMARKS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
Board Train
2:25 PM EST
Depart Chillicothe, Ohio, enroute
to Cincinnati, Ohio
(96 mi - 1:50)
Page 19
Tuesday, October 25, 1960
2:25 PM EST
Depart Chillicothe, Ohio, enroute to
Cincinnati, Ohio
(96 mi. - 1:50)
4:15 PM EST
Arrive Cincinnati-Oakley Avenue Station
(Suburban Gineinnati)
AM: John Ehrlichman
Population of Cincinnati is 525,000
Congressmen are Gordon Scherer (1st District)
and William Hess (2nd District - retiring)
Candidate for Congress is Donald D. Clancy (2nd District)
In charge of arrangements is Al Highsmith
Flowers for Mrs. Nixon presented by Mrs. Robert Reckman
Reception Committee at Oakley Station:
Mayor Donald Clancy (Candidate for Congress)
Neil McElroy, former Secretary of Defense
Mrs. Robert Reckman, President of Republican
Women's Club
Congressman William Hess, (retiring)
Senator John Sherman Cooper, of Kentucky
Senator Homer Capehart, of Indiana
Jules Apel, Candidate for Congress (5th District- Kentucky)
Judge George Eyrich, Jr., County Chairman
Doug Hoge, County Chairman, Nixon Volunteers
Motorcade Chairma is Carl Rubin
4:35 PM
Depart station for Sheraton-Gibson Hotel
Motorcade (top down) via urban, commercial,
4-lane streets - 35 mph
(7.1 mi. - :45)
actual :22
5:20 PM
Arrive Sheraton-Gibson Hotel
Press Room: Florentine Room - Ground Floor
Possible remarks by the Vice President from
vicinity of bandwagon in Fountain Square
2 HOURS STAFF TIME
7:20 PM
Depart Sheraton-Gibson Hotel enroute to Cincinnati
Gardens Auditorium via Mill Creek Parkway and
urban commercial streets - 2 and 4 lane, 35-50 mph
(10 mi. - -:30)
actual :20
Waiting room at auditorium available
to the Vice President
7:50 PM
Arrive Cincinnati Gardens Auditorium
Page 20
Tuesday, October 25 (continued)
Platform Committee:
Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge, candidate for Vice President
Fred Seaton, Secretary of Interior
William Rogers, Attorney General
Senator Homer Capehart of Indiana
Senator John Sherman Cooper of Kentucky
John Bricker, former Senator from Ohio
Mayor Donald Clancy
Congressman Gordon Scherer
Congressman William Hess
Jules Apel, candidate for Congress, from Kentucky
Neil McElroy, former Secretary of Defense
and 27 others
Band: Smitty's Band
Program:
Master of Ceremonies: Mayor Donald Clancy
Invocation by Reverend Page (Negro Church)
The Vice President introduced by Henry Cabot Lodge
8:00 PM to
ADDRESS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
8:30 PM
Live TV - National CBS-TV network.
Benediction by Father Staunton
9:00 PM
Depart Auditorium
9:30 PM
Arrive Sheraton-Gibson Hotel
Remain overnight
Wednesday, October 26
6:30 AM
Baggage in lobby
7:00 AM
Depart Sheraton-Gibson Hotel enroute to Union Station
7:15 AM
Arrive Union Station
7:30 AM
Depart Cincinnati enroute to Middletown, Ohio
(32 mi. - :40)
Page 21
October 26
New York Central Railroad
7:30
EST
Depart Cincinnati, Ohio, enroute to
Middletown, Ohio
(32 mi. -:40)
8:10 EST
Arrive Middletown, Ohio
AM: John Whitaker
Population of Middletown is 42,000
Congressman is Paul F. Schenck (3rd District)
John Moser, Butler County Chairman, is in charge of
arrangements
Reception Committee:
Brock Little, Middletown Campaign Chairman
Mrs. Betty Little, Co-Chairman, Volunteers for Nixon
Phil Cade, Co-Chairman, Volunteers for Nixon
Mrs. Anne Dawson, Chairman, Republican Women's Club
Allen Cooper, President, Young Republicans
C. R. Hook, retired Chairman, ARMCO Board
C. H. Murray, retired Vice President, ARMCO
Martin Coyle, County Treasurer
Donald Driscoll, President, Sorg Paper Company
Mr. Fran Carmody, former Chairman, City Commission
Mrs. Edna Sath, County Chairman, Women's Groups
Bob Hayden, Chairman, County Central Committee
John Moser, Butler County Chairman
Program:
Master of Ceremonies is John Moser
The Vice President is introduced by
Congressman Schenck
While receiving ovation, flowers will be presented
to Mrs. Nixon by Jenny Peters (6 years old), daughter
of Richard Peters, ARMCO Public Relations man.
REMARKS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
From the rear platform of train
8:40 AM EST
Depart Middletown enroute to Dayton, Ohio (21 mi. - :25)
9:05 AM EST
Arrive Dayton, Ohio
AM: John Whitaker
Page 22
Wednesday, October 26 (continued)
New York Central Railroad
8:40 AM EST
Depart Middletown, Ohio enroute to Dayton,
Ohio
(21 mi. -:25)
9:05 AM EST
Arrive Dayton, Ohio, Union Station
AM: John Whitaker
Population of Dayton is 400, 000
Congressman is Paul F. Schenck (3rd District)
County Chairman
Howard Young, Montgomery/ is in charge of arrangements
Reception Committee:
Mrs. Alberta Warner, Montgomery County Co-Chairman,
Volunteers for Nixon
James F. Herrman, Montgomery County Finance Chairman
Mrs. Paul F. Schenck, wife of Congressman Schenck
Mrs. Gwen Kline, County Co-Chairman
Fred Van Allen, Montgomery County Treasurer
Frederick Young, Montgomery County Young Republican
Chairman
Harry Jeffrey, State Secretary, Volunteers for Nixon
Flowers for Mrs. Nixon presented by Mrs. Gwen Kline
9:15 AM
Depart by motorcade for Court House
(4. blocks-:05)
actual - :03
Motorcade Chairman is Tom Cecil
9:20 AM
Arrive Court House
Platform Committee:
Howard Young, County Chairman
James F. Rhodes, State Auditor
Charles W. Whelan, Jr., Candidate for State Senate
David D. Albritton, Candidate for State Representative
Harry Jeffrey, Candidate for State Representative
Frank W. Mills, Candidate for State Representative
William L. Sanders, Candidate for State Representative
Mrs. Clara E. Weisenborn, State Representative
Bernard L. Keiter, Sheriff
and members of the Reception Committee
Program:
Master of Ceremonies is Howard Young, County Chairman
Vice President introduced by Congressman Paul F.
Schenck (3rd District)
9:25 to
REMARKS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
9:50 AM
Page 23
Wednesday, October 26 (continued)
Greets platform guests following address
9:55 AM
Depart Court House by motorcade enroute
to train
(4 blocks - :05)
actual :03
10:00 AM
Arrive Dayton Union Station
10:05 AM EST
Depart Dayton enroute to
Springfield, Ohio
(25 mi. -:35)
10:40 AM EST
Arrive Springfield, Ohio
AM: John Whitaker
Page 24
Wednesday, October 26 (continued)
New York Central Railroad
10:05 AM EST
Depart Dayton, Ohio, enroute to
Springfield, Ohio
(25 mi. - :35)
10:40 AM EST
Arrive Springfield, Ohio
AM: John Whitaker
Population of Springfield is 85,000
Congressman is Clarence J. Brown (7th District)
Russell D. Rouch, Clark County Chairman, is in
charge of arrangements
Program:
Russell Rouch is Master of Ceremonies
The Vice President is introduced by
Congressman Clarence J. Brown.
While receiving ovation, flowers will be
presented to Mrs. Nixon by Ruth Hynes (9 years old)
REMARKS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
From the rear platform of the train
11:10 AM EST
Depart Springfield enroute to Columbus, Ohio
(45 mi. - :50)
12 Noon EST
Arrive Columbus, Ohio
AM: Bill Black
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11:10 AM EST
Depart Springfield, Ohio, enroute to
Columbus, Ohio
(45 mi . - :50)
12 Noon EST
Arrive Columbus, Ohio, Union Depot
AM: Bill Black
Population of Columbus is 485,000
Congressmen for Columbus in Semuel L. Davine
(12th District)
Walk up through depot to motorcade in front
12:10 PM
Depart Depot enroute to State Capitol
(10 blocks - :10)
actual :05
12:20 PM
Arrive State Capitol
Waiting room (office of State Auditar,
James Rhodes) available until introduction
Platform Committee:
John W. Bricker, former Governor and Senator
James A. Rhodes, State Auditor
Ted W. Brown, Secretary of State
Kingsley A. Taft, State Supreme Court Justice
C. William O'Neill, Candidate, Supreme Court
Earl R. Hoover, Candidate, State Supreme Court
Clarence J. Brown, National Committeeman and
Congressman (7th District)
Katharine Kennedy Brown, National Committeewoman
Ray Bliss, State Chairman
Mrs. Florence Morris, Vice Chairwoman
Dr. Clyde B. Williams, Co-Chairman Nixon-Lodge Volunteers
Mrs. Howard Hyde, Co-Chairman, Nixon-Lodge Volunteers
Program:
Invocation by Rev. B.L. Brantley (Baptist)
Flowers presented to Mrs. Nixon by Miss Jenniev Henson,
Secretary at Republican headquarters
The Vice President introduced by Congressman
Sam Devine (12th District)
12:25 to
ADDRESS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
1255 PM
1:00 P
1:00 PM
Depart State Capitol
(10 blocks - :05)
actual :03
1:05 PM
Arrive Union Depot
1:15 PM EST
Depart Columbus enroute to Marion, Ohio
(46 mi. - 1:35)
2:40 PM EST
Arrive Marion, Ohio
AM: Bill Black
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1:15 PM EST
Depart Columbus, Ohio, enroute to
Marion, Ohio
(46 mi. 41:35)
2:40 PM EST
Arrive Marion, Ohio, Oak Street Station
AM: Bill Black
This is a train-side platform rally
rather than from rear of train. Downtown
shopping plaza parking let adjacent to train.
As the train comes into town it has to be switched
once and then switched again to put it at the point
where the Vice President will speak. The first
switch would take them only about 200 ft. from
speaking place. Second switch might take as much
as 15 minutes. If behind schedule the party can
disembark at the first switch point, walk the 200 ft.
to speaking point, and let the train complete
switching during the time of the rally.
Population of Marion is 38,000
Congressman for Marion is Clarence J. Brown (7th District)
Platform Committee:
John W. Bricker, Former Governor and Senator
James A. Rhodes, State Auditor
Ted W. Brown, Secretary of State
Kingsley A. Taft, State Supreme Court Justice
C. William O'Niell, Candidate, State Supreme Court
Earl R. Hoover, Candidate, State Supreme Court
Congressman Clarence J. Brown, National Committeeman-7th
Katharine Kennedy Brown, National Committeewoman
Distr.
Ray Bliss, State Chairman
Mrs. Florence Morris, Vice Chairwoman
Dr. Clyde B. Williams, Co-Chairman, Nixon-Lodge
Volunteers
Bands: American Legion Band - "The Cavaliers"
Harding High School Band
LaRue High School Band
Flowers presented to Mrs. Nixon by Alice McLain (Miss Ohio)
Program:
The Vice President introduced by Congressman
Jackson Betts (8th District)
REMARKS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
Board train
3:10 PM EST
Depart Marion, Ohi , enroute to Lima, Ohio
(52 mi. - 1:00)
4:10 PM EST
Arrive Lima, Ohio
AM: Bill Black
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3:10 PM EST
Depart Marion, Ohio enroute to Lima, Ohio
(52 mi. 1:00)
4:10 PM EST
Arrive Lima, Ohio - Erie Station
AM: Bill Black
Population of Lima is 53,000
Congressman is William M. McCulloch
(4th District)
4:20 PM
Depart railroad station by motorcade enroute to
Public Square
(9 blocks -:05)
actual :04
4:25 PM
Arrive Public Square
Senior High School Band
Program:
Vice President introduced by Congressman McCulloch
4:30 to
ADDRESS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
5:00 PM
5:05 PM
Depart City Square enroute to railroad station
(5 blocks- :05)
actual :03
5:10 PM
Arrive Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station
5:15 PM EST
Depart Lima enroute to Deschler, Ohio
(34 mi. -:35)
5:50 PM EST
Arrive Deschler, Ohio
AM: Bill Black
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5:15 PM EST
Depart Lima, Ohio, enroute to
Deschler, Ohio
(34 mi. - :35)
5:50 PM EST
Arrive Deschler, Ohio
AM: Bill Black
Population of Deschler is 2, 000
Congressman is Delbert L. Latta (5th District)
Program:
The Vice President introduced by Congressman Delbert Latta
BRIEF REMARKS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
From rear platform of train
6:05 PM EST
Depart Deschler enroute to
Toledo, Ohio
(39 mi. - :50)
6:55 PM EST
Arrive Toledo, Ohio
AM: Dick Miller
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6:05 PM EST
Depart Deschler, Ohio, enroute to
(37 mi. - :50)
Toledo, Ohio
6:55 PM EST
Arrive Toledo Union Station
AM: Dick Miller
Population of Toledo is 335,000
Candidate for Congrees 1p Howard C. Ceek (9th District)
Reception Committee at Station:
R. A. Stranahan, 9th District Delegate to GOP Convention
Rev. A. L. Roach, Negro Minister, Democrat and
Volunteer for Nixon-Lodge
Herman Miller, Lucas County Chairman
Harry Levy, Board of Elections Representative
Dr. J. M. Hobbs, Negro Executive Committee, Lucas County
Mrs. Marion Knight, Co-Chairman, Volunteers for Nixon
William Longthorne, Co-chairman, Volunteers for Nixon
William S. Carlson, President, University of Toledo
Howard Cook, Candidate for Congress (9th District)
Dick Johnston, Overall Chairman
Mrs. Florence Morris, Lucas County Vice Chairwoman
In charge of arrangements is Dick Johnston
Band at station: Maumee High School Band
Flowers for Mrs. Nixon presented by a young
boy who has muscular dystrophy
Motorcade Chairman is Meryl Fletcher
7:05 PM EST
Depart Railroad station for Commodore Perry Hotel
(1 mi. - :10)
actual :06
7:15 PM EST
Arrive Commodore Perry Hotel
Press Room: Continental Room
STAFF WORK
8:30 PM
Depart Hotel enroute to University of
Toledo Field House
(5 mi. :25)
actual :15
8:55 PM
Arrive University of Toledo Field House
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Platform Committee:
John J. Connors, Jr., Candidate for State Representative
Virginia L. Cramer, Candidate for State Representative
Raymond E. Hildebrand, Candidate for State Representative
Martin O. Jones, Candidate for State Representative
William K, Gernheuser, Gandidate for County Commissioner
Eugene Winchester, Candidate for County Commissioner
Paul J. Leahy, Candidate for Prosecuting Attorney
Robert R. Foster, Candidate, Clerk of Court of
Common Pleas
William Hirsch, Candidate for Sheriff
Russell R. Wood, Candidate for County Recorder
Band: University of Toledo Band
Program:
Master of Ceremonies is Dick Johnston
The Vice President introduced by Howard Cook,
Candidate for Congress (9th District)
9:00 to
ADDRESS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
9:30 PM
TV newsreels
9:45 PM
Depart Field House for Hotel
(5 mi. - :15)
10:00 PM
Arrive Commodore Perry Hotel
Remain overnight
Thursday, October 27
6:45 AM
Baggage in lobby
7:15 AM
Depart hotel for train station
7:20 AM
Arrive Union Station
New York Central Railroad
7:30 AM EST
Depart Toledo enroute to
Monroe, Michigan
(24 mi. - :30)
8:00 AM EST
Arrive Monroe, Michigan
AM: Jim Murphy
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New York Central Railroad
7:30 AM EST
Depart Toledo, Ohio, enroute to
Monroe, Michigan
(24 mi. - :30)
8:00 AM EST
Arrive Monroe, Michigan
(Train stops at East Chester Avenue and
foot of East Second Street.)
AM: Jim Murphy
Population of Monroe is 25,000
Congressman is George Meader (2nd District)
In charge of arrangements is Milton Ranabusch
Bands at railroad station: Dundee High School
and Airport Community High School
Flowers for Mrs. Nixon presented by Mrs. Edith Bagwell
Reception Committee:
Larry Lindemer, State Chairman
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Bagwell, Candidate for Governor
Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Bentley, Candidate for Senate
Mr. & Mrs. John Martin, National Committeeman
Mrs. Ella Koeze, National Committeewoman
Delmont Chapman, Candidate, State Legislature
Elmer Porter, Candidate, State Senate
George Meader, Congressman (2nd District)
Dr. Lawrence Forest, Mayor of Monroe (Independent)
Program:
Master of Ceremonies is Ed McCormick, former County Chairma:
The Vice President introduced by Congressman Meader
REMARKS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
From the rear platform of train
Press phones located left side of train
8:30 AM EST
Depart Monroe, Michigan enroute to
Ann Arbor, Michigan
(70 mi. - 1:35)
10:05 AM EST
Arrive Ann Arbor, Michigan
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8:30 AM EST
Depart Monroe, Michigan, enroute to
Ann Arbor, Michigan
(70 mi. - 1:35)
10:05 AM EST
Arrive Ann Arbor, Michigan
AM: Jim Murphy
New York Central Station
Trainside Fally. The Vice President to
wait in station until introduced.
Population of Ann Arbor is 63,000
Congressman is George Meader (2nd District)
In charge of arrangements is Wendell Hobbs
Band: Ann Arbor High School
Flowers for Mrs. Nixon presented by Miss Sue Kennedy
Reception Committee:
Wendell Hobbs, County Chairman (Washtenaw)
Norm Randall, Ann Arbor City Chairman
Ed Sherburn, County Chairman "Citizens for Nixon"
Dr. Richard Judge, Chairman of "Faculty for Nixon",
University of Michigan
Mayor Cecil Creal
Harlan Hatcher, President, University of Michigan
Ken MacDonald, Congressional Chairman of 2nd District
of Volunteers for Nixon
Albert Warnhoff, "Ann Arbor Santa Claus"
Josephine McKenna, Chairman of College Youth for Nixon
Program:
Master of Ceremonies is Ken MacDonald,
Congressional Chairman of 2nd District of
Volunteers for Nixon
Vice President introduced by Congressman George Meader
REMARKS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
College Youth for Nixon will present the Vice President
with a special petition endorsing Nixon.
Press tables to right of platform
Board train
10:35 AM EST
Depart Ann Arbor enroute to Jackson, Michigan (38 mi. - :35)
11:10 AM EST
Arrive Jackson, Michigan
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10:35 AM EST
Depart Ann Arbor, Michigan, enroute to
Jackson, Michigan
(38 mi. - :35)
11:10 AM EST
Arrive Jackson, Michigan
Population of Jackson is 53,000
Congressman is George Meader (2nd District)
The Vice President to be escorted to platform
at side of train by George Beach, County Chairman.
Press tables will be set up on the platform.
Platform Committee:
Larry Lindemer, State Chairman
Paul Bagwell and Mrs. Bagwell, Candidate for Governor
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Bentley, Candidate for Senator
Mr. and Mrs. John Martin
Congressman George Meader (2nd District)
George Beach, County Chairman
Mun Furman, Chairman of Event
Barry Beaman, Treasurer, State Finance Committee
Mrs. Babe Dettling, Secretary of Republican Party
Haskell Nichols, State Senator
Bill Bassett, State Legislator
James Falks, State Legislator
Elmer Pettit, Chairman of Democrats for Nixon
In charge of arrangements is Mun Furman
Flowers to be presented to Mrs. Nixon by Mrs. Mary Walker
Program:
Master of Ceremonies is George Beach
The Vice President will be introduced by Paul Bagwell,
Candidate for Governor
REMARKS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
Live radio by WKHM, WIBM
TV film by WILX and WJIM
A cake will be presented to the Vice President by
Conrad Bakery
Board Train
11:40 AM EST
Depart Jackson, Michigan enroute to
Battle Creek, Michigan
(38 mi. - :45)
12:25 PM EST
Arrive Battle Creek, Michigan
AM: Bob Krill
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11:40 AM EST
Depart Jackson, Michigan, enroute to
Battle Creek, Michigan
(38 mi. - :45)
12:25 PM EST
Arrive Battle Creek, Michigan
AM: Bob Krill
Population of Battle Creek is 50,000
Congressman is August E. Johansen (3rd District)
Flowers for Mrs. Nixon presented by Mrs. Ford
Jarvis, former member, State Central Committee
Program:
Master of Ceremonies is Congressman August E. Johansen
Congressman Johansen introduces the Vice President
REMARKS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
Radio WBCK, WELL
12:55 PM EST
Depart Battle Creek enroute to
Kalamazoo, Michigan
(23 mi. - :25)
1:20 PM EST
Arrive Kalamazoo, Michigan
AM: Bob Krill
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12:55 PM EST
Depart Battle Creek, Michigan, enroute to
Kalamazoo, Michigan
(23 mi. - :25)
1:20 PM EST
Arrive Kalamazoo, Michigan
AM: Bob Krill
New York Central Railroad Station
Population of Kalamazoo is 74,000
Congressman is August E. Johansen (3rd District)
In charge of arrangements is Robert J. Barber
Flowers for Mrs. Nixon presented by
Miss Eleanor G. Bennett, President, Kalamazoo
County Republican Women
Band at station: Eddie Snugg's Band
Program:
Master of Ceremonies is James S. Gilmore, Jr., Mayor
The Vice President introduced by Congressman
August E. Johansen (3rd District)
REMARKS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
From rear of train
1:50 PM
Depart Kalamazoo, Michigan, enroute to
Grand Rapids, Michigan
(49 mi. - 1:55)
3:45 PM EST
Arrive Grand Rapids, Michigan
AM: Bob Krill
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1:50 PM EST
Depart Kalamazoo, Michigan enroute to
Grand Rapids, Michigan
(49 mi. -1:55)
3:45 PM EST
Arrive Grand Rapids, Michigan
AM: Bob Krill
Pennsylvania Railroad Freight Station
Population of Grand Rapids is 190, 000
Candidate for U. S. Senate is Alvin M. Bentley
Candidate for Governor is Paul D. Bagwell
Congressman is Gerald R. Ford, Jr., (5th District)
Walter J. Russell is in charge of arrangements
Flowers for Mrs. Nixon presented by Miss Jan Yentsch
Reception Committee:
Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Russell
Mayor Stanley J. Davis (Democrat)
Dr. and Mrs. "illard VerMeulen, former County
Chairman
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Waer, former County Chairman
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Brink
3:50 PM
Depart freight station by motorcade enroute to
Campau Square
(1.5 - :10)
actual :05
Motorcade Chairman is Lewis Simhauser
4:00 PM
Arrive Campau Square
Bad weather alternative: Civic Auditorium
Seating Capacity 4500
Platform Committee:
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence T. Lindemer State
Chairman
Mr. and Mrs. John B. Martin, National
Committeeman
Mrs. Albert S. Koeze (Cozy), National Committeewoman
Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Bagwell, Candidate for
Governor
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin M. Bentley, Candidate for U. S.
Senate
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reid, Candidate for Lt.
Governor
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Platform Committee (continued):
John Clemens, Candidate for Auditor General
William Kreger, Candidate for Secretary of State
David Calhoun, Candidate for State Treasurer
Wendall A. Miles, Candidate for Attorney General
and 40 local candidates and county leaders
Flowers for Mrs. Nixon presented by Barbara Rozell
Program:
Invocation: Rev. Don Folden (Baptist)
Master of Ceremonies is Bob Howlett, County
Chairman
Vice President introduced by Congressman
Gerald Ford (5th District)
4105 to
4:35 PM
ADDRESS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
Greets platfc m guests following address
4:40 PM
Depart Campau Square enroute to railroad station
(1. 5 mi. -;10)
actual :05
4:50 PM
Arrive railroad tracks 9th and Muskegon Avenue
4:55 PM
Depart Grand Rapids enroute to Muskegon,
Michigan
(40 mi. - 1:15)
6:10 PM
Arrive Muskegon, Michigan
AM: John Warner
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4:55 PM EST
Depart Grand Rapids, Michigan, enroute to
Muskegon, Michigan
(40 mi. - 1:15)
6:10 PM EST
Arrive Muskegon, Michigan, Laketon
AM: John Warner
Terminal of Grand Trunk Railroad
Population of Muskegon is 49,000
Congressman is Robert Griffin (9th District)
In charge of arrangements is Frederick C. Mielke
Reception Committee:
O.W. Shannon
Wendell A., Miles
Congressman and Mrs. Robert P. Griffin
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick C. Mielke, Chairman of Arrangement
Byrndene Frederickson
Gerald Graham
Paul C. Johnson
Oscar E. Bowsma
Harold DeMarr
Daniel C. Upton
Motorcade Chairman is William Snyder
6:30 PM
Depart railroad station by motorcade enroute
to Occidental Hotel
(2 mi. - 15)
actual :09
6:45 PM
Arrive Occidental Hotel
Press Room: Russet Room - mezzanine
STAFF WORK
8:15 PM
Depart Hotel
8:20 PM
Arrive L. C. Walker Memorial Sports Arena (5 blocks - :05)
actual :03
Platform Committee:
H. Winston Hathaway
Rabbi Stanley Kaplan
Dr. E. N. Oliver, D.D.
J.C. Beukema
Mayor Don Sayfert
Congressman and Mrs. Griffin
Abe Hartsema
Flowers presented to Mrs. Nixon
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Band: Muskegon High School Band
Program:
Master of Ceremonies is H. Winston Hathaway
Invocation by Rabbi Stanley Kaplan
The Vice President introduced by Congressman
Robert P. Griffin
8:25 to
DEDICATION REMARKS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
8:45 PM
9:00 PM
Depart Arena
9:05 PM
Arrive platform just outside arena
Platform Committee:
Paul D. Bagwell, Candidate for Governor
Alvin E. Bentley, Senatorial Candidate
The Vice President introduced by Paul D. Bagwell,
Candidate for Governor
9:10 to
9:25 PM
REMARKS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT (POLITICAL)
9:30 PM
Depart for Laketon Terminal
(1. 5 mi. - :10)
actual :06
9:40 PM
Arrive Laketon Terminal
10:00 PM
Depart Muskegon enroute to Danville, Illinois
AM:
via Fort Wayne, Indiana
Ned Sullivan
Sherm Unger
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10:00 PM EST
Depart Muskegon, Michigan, enroute to
(Thursday)
Danville, Illinois, via Fort Wayne, Indiana (181 mi. - 6:00)
4:00 AM CDT
Arrive Fort Wayne, Indiana
NO STOP
Train switched to Wabash Railroad
Depart Fort Wayne enroute to Danville,
Illinois
(155 mi. - 4:00)
8:00 AM CDT
Arrive Danville, Illinois
AM: Ned Sullivan
Sherm Unger
Population of Danville is 42,000
Governor is William Stratton
U. S. Senator is Everett M. Dirksen
Candidate for Senate is Samuel Witwer
Congressman is Leslie C. Arends (17th District)
In charge of arrangements is Wayne Jullian
Band: Rossville High School Band
Flowers for Mrs. Nixon presented by Mrs. Opal Leverenz
Program:
Master of Ceremonies is Wayne Jullian
The Vice President introduced by
Congressman Leslie Arends
REMARKS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
From rear platform of train
8:30 AM CDT
Depart Danville enroute to Tuscola, Illinois
via Tolono, Illinois
(36 mi. - 1:15)
9:10 AM CDT
Arrive Tolono
Train switched to Illinois Central Railroad
9:45 AM
Depart Tolono enroute to Tuscola, Illinois (13 mi. - :20)
10:05 AM CDT
Arrive Tuscola, Illinois
AM: Ned Sullivan
Sherm Unger
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8:30 AM CDT
Depart Danville enroute to
Tuscola, Illinois, via Tolono, Illinois
(36 mi. - 1:15)
No stop or rally
9:10 AM
Train arrives in Tolono yards and
is switched to Illinois Central Railroad
9:45 AM
Switching completed. Depart for Tuscola
(13 mi. - :20)
10:05 AM
Arrive Tuscola, Illinois
AM:Ned Sullivan
Population of Tuscola is 3,610
Sherm Unger
Congressman is William L. Springer (22nd District)
In charge of arrangements is E. T. Tackett
Band at station: Newman High School
Flowers for Mrs. Nixon presented by
Nell Gilpin
Program:
The Vice President introduced by
Harrison J. McCowan, States Attorney
REMARKS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
From rear platform of train
10:25 AM CDT
Depart Tuscola enroute to Mattoon, Illinois (23 mi. - :35)
11:00 AM CDT
Arrive Mattoon, Illinois
AM: Ned Sullivan
Sherm Unger
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10:25 AM
Depart Tuscola, Illinois, enroute to
Mattoon, Illinois
(23 mi. - :35)
11:00 AM
Arrive Mattoon, Illinois,
Marshall Avenue Crossing
AM: Ned Sullivan
Population of Mattoon is 18,200
Sherm Unger
Congressman is William L. Springer, (22nd District)
In charge of arrangements is James J. Walsh
Band: Mattoon High School Band
Flowers for Mrs. Nixon presented by
Mrs. Warren Keep
The Vice President introduced by
Congressman William L. Springer
REMARKS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
From rear platform of train
11:20 AM
Depart Mattoon, Illinois, enroute to
Centralia, Illinois
(80 mi. - 1:05)
12:25 PM
Arrive Centralia, Illinois
AM: Sherm Unger
Ned Sullivan
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11:20 AM CDT
Depart Mattoon, Illinois, enroute to
Centralia, Illinois
(80 mi. - 1:05)
12:25 PM CDT
Arrive Centralia, Illinois
AM: Sherm Unger
Ned Sullivan
Population of Centralia is 13,000
Candidate for Congress is Frank H. Walker (23rd District)
In charge of arrangements is Jim Wham
Flowers presented to Mrs. Nixon by Mrs. Jenny John Peter
Program:
The Vice President introduced by Frank H. Walker,
Candidate for Congress (23rd District)
REMARKS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
From rear platform of train
Special phones for press at the station
12:55 PM CDT
Depart Centralia enroute to Carbondale, Illinois
(56 mi. - 1:05)
2:00 PM CDT
Arrive Carbondale, Illinois
AM: Sherm Unger
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12:55 PM CDT
Depart Centralia enroute to Carbondale,
Illinois
(56 mi, -1:05)
2:00 PM CDT
Arrive Carbondale, Illinois
AM: Sherm Unger
Population of Carbondale is 16,000
Candidate for Congress is Gordon E.
Kerr (25th District)
Reception Committee:
Mr. and Mrs. Reid Throtman
Mrs. Blanche Pugh
R. G. Crisenderry, State Senator
Charles Jean, State Committeeman
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Brigham, District Chairman,
Volunteers for Nixon
Mary Mars, Co-Chairman, Volunteers for Nixon
Dorothy Muckulroy, Jackson County Chairman
Mrs. Frank Jackson
2:15 PM
Depart railroad station enr oute to Southern Illinois
University McAndrew Stadium
(1.2 mi. -:05)
actual :05
2:20 PM
Arrive McAndrew Stadium
Flowers for Mrs. Nixon presented by Elizabeth
Walser, Chairman, 25th Congressional District
Band: Southern Illinois University Band
Program:
Invocation by Rev. Charles Howe, Carbondale Presbyterian
Church
Vice President introduced by Gordon E. Kerr, Candidate
for Congress (25th District)
2:25 to
ADDRESS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
2:55 PM
Live radio - WCIL, Carbondale
3:05 PM
Depart stadium enroute to airport
(7.4) mi. -:15)
actual :13
3:20 PM
Arrive Southern Illinois Airport
Convair Aircraft
3:30 PM CDT
Depart Carbondale enroute to Quincy, Illinois (225 mi. -1:15)
4:45 PM CDT
Arrive Quincy, Illinois
AM: Stan Lothridge
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Convair Aircraft
3:30 PM CDT
Depart Carbondale enroute to
Quincy, Illinois
(225 mi. - 1:15)
4:45 PM CDT
Arrive Quincy Municipal-Balwin Field
AM: Stan Lothridge
Population of Quincy is 43,000
Congresswoman Cdna Simpson (30th District)
The Vice President will be introduced by
C
ongresswoman
4:55 to
REMARKS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
Simpson
5:25 PM
Greets guests following address
5:30 PM CDT
Depart Quincy enroute to
Davenport, Iowa
(130 mi- :55)
6:25 PM CDT
Arrive Davenport Mt. Joy Airport
AM: John Whitaker
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5:30 PM CDT
Depart Quincy, Illinois enroute to
Davenport, Iowa
(130 mi. -:55)
6:25 PM CDT
Arrive Davenport, Iowa, Mount Joy
Airport
AM: John Whitaker
Population of Davenport is 87, 000
U. S. Senators are Bourke B. Hickenlooper
and Thomas E. Martin
Candidate for Governor is Norman A. Erbe
Congressman is Fred Schwengel (1st District)
Charles Wittenmeyer is in charge of arrangements
Reception Committee:
Senator Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Vernon Martin, State Chairman
Charles Wittenmeyer, National Committeeman
Mrs. Anna Lomas, National Committeewoman
Congressman Fred Schwengel
Miss Irene Laverty, State Vice Chairman
Mr. Jurgemayer, former State Chairman
Harold Brenton, State Chairman, Nixon-Lodge Volunteers
Motorcade Chairman is Joseph Kimel, Jr.
6:45 PM
Depart airport for Blackhawk Hotel
(5.6 mi. -:30)
actual :15
7:15 PM
Arrive Blackhawk Hotel
Press Room located in Empire Room
STAFF WORK
8:40 PM
Depart hotel enroute to auditorium
(5 blocks-:10)
actual :05
8:50 PM
ARRIVE MASONIC AUDITORIUM
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9:00 to
ADDRESS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
9:30 PM
Live TV originating WOC-TV, Davenport. Also
carrying are KWWL-TV, Waterloo; KTVO, Ottumwa;
WMT-TV, Cedar Rapids
Greets platform guests following address
9:45 PM
Depart Masonic Auditorium enroute to hotel
(5 blocks -
10 )
actual :05
9:55 PM
Arrive Blackhawk Hotel and remain overnight
Saturday, October 29
8:10 AM CDT
Baggage in lobby
9:10 AM
Depart hotel enroute to airport
(10.2 mi. -:25)
actual :20
9:35 AM
Arrive Quad City Airport (Illinois)
AIRPORT RALLY
Reception Committee:
Congressman Robert B. Chipperfield (19th District)
Dean Z. Haddick, Rock Island County Chairman
Ruth Aubrey, Rock Island City Chairman
Joseph Rosborough, Rock Island City Executive Committee
Morris Huhleman, former State Senator
Lambert Engdahl, State Central Committeeman
BRIEF REMARKS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
Depart airport enroute to O'Hare Airfield,
(150 mi. - 1:00 )
Chicago
11:00 AM CDT
Arrive O'Hare Airfield, Chicago
AM: Tom Pownall
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CHICAGO SUBURBS
11:00 AM
Arrive O'Hare Airfield
AM: Tom Pownall
Congresswoman Marguerite Stitt Church (13th District)
Flowers for Mrs. Nixon by Mrs. Kimball Hill
Reception Committee at O'Hare Airfield
Governor and Mrs. William G. Stratton
Congresswoman Marguerite Stitt Church
Samuel Witwer, Candidate for Senator
Timothy Patrick Sheean, Candidate for Congress (12th District)
W. Russell Arrington, State Senator
John William Carroll, State Representative
Gene Beck (Negro), Alderman of Evanston
John A. Graham, State Senator
AIRPORT RECEPTION
11:45 AM
Depart O'Hare enroute to Hillside Shopping
(14 mi. - :25)
Center via Tollway
actual :19
12:10 PM
Arrive Hillside Shopping Center
Congressman Harold R. Collier (10th District)
Flowers for Mrs. Nixon by Anne Miller, County Committeewoman
Reception Committee at Hillside Shopping Center
Walter Reum,
County Committeeman
Harold Woodward, County Committeeman
Clarence Knol,
County Committeeman
Morton Anderson, County Committeeman
Claude Walker, State Representative'
Earl Eisenhowe
, Chairman of Greeting Committee
12:15 to
12:45 PM
ADDRESS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
12:50 PM
Depart Hillside Shopping Center enroute to
(12 mi. - :20)
Wheaton, Illinois - 4 lane highway
actual :15
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1:10 PM
Arrive Wheaton, Illinois
Congressman is Elmer J. Hoffman (14th District)
1:15 to
1:45 PM
ADDRESS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
1:50 PM
Depart Wheaton enroute to Southfield
Shopping Center - 4 lane highway 12 miles;;
(26 mi. - :45)
Tollway - 14 miles
actual :35
2:35 PM
Arrive Southfield Shopping Center
Congressman is Harold R. Collier (10th District)
Flowers for Mrs. Nixon by Mrs. Margaret Hunt, Cook
County Womens Division
Lawrence Hupe is in charge of arrangements
Reception Committee at Southfield Shopping Center:
Terrell Clarke - Chairman of Reception Committee
Arthur W. Sprague, State Senator
Harold Hoover, State Representative
Congressman Edward J. Derwinski (4th District)
Frank Ozinga, State Senator
Lester F. Mahafary, County Committeeman
Anthony J. Pekhnick, County Committeeman
Earl Kistner, City Committeeman
The Vice President introduced by Samuel Witwer, Cand. for Senator
2:40 to
ADDRESS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
3:10 PM
3:20 PM
Depart Southfield Shopping Center enroute to
Park Forest - Tollway 14 miles; 4-lane highway (26 mi. - 1:00)
9 miles; city streets 3 miles
actual :45
4:20 PM
Arrive Park Forest
Congressman Edward J. Derwinski (4th District)
Hayes Robertson is in charge of arrangements
Reception Committee at Park Forest
Congressman Edward J. Derwinski
John Mackler, County Committeeman
Don Moore, County Committeeman
Everett Schultz,
County Committeeman
Bill Wilczynski,
County Committeeman
Ike Cleveland,
County Committeeman
Jack Walker, State Representative
Edward McGowan, Candidate for Congress
Arthur Gottshalk, Candidate for Senator
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The Vice President introduced by Governor
William G. Stratton
4:25 to
4:55 PM
ADDRESS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT
5:00 PM
Depart Park Forest enroute to Sheraton
(30 mi. - 1:00)
Blackstone Hotel
actual :40
6:00 PM
Arrive Sheraton Blackstone Hotel
STAFF WORK
Depart hotel for WBBM-TV Television
(3 mi. - :15)
Studios
actual - :10
9:00 to
9:30 PM CST
TELEVISION - STATE WIDE
9:45 PM
Depart Studio for airport
(16 mi. - :35)
actual - :25
10:45 PM
Arrive Midway Airport
11:00 PM CDT
Depart Chicago enroute to Washington, D.C. (625 mi. - 3:00)
Convair
2:00 AM EDT *
(Sunday)
Arrive Washington National Airport MATS
Terminal
* 1:00 AM - EST
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