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Richard Nixon's intinerary for October 24 to October 26. 17 pgs. [Memo], 10/24-26/1960
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Bandwagon Schedule for October 24 to October 27, 1960. 3 pgs. [Memo], 10/17/1960
Memorandum to Advance Men. RE: Train Advancement. 2 pgs. Two duplicate copies not scanned. [Memo], 10/15/1960
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Richard Nixon Presidential Library
White House Special Files Collection
Folder List
Box Number Folder Number Document Date
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Document Description
48
12
10/24-26/1960
Memo
Richard Nixon's intinerary for October 24 to
October 26. 17 pgs.
48
12
10/27/1960
Memo
Richard Nixon's itinerary for October 27,
1960. 11 pgs.
48
12
10/17/1960
Memo
Bandwagon Schedule for October 24 to
October 27, 1960. 3 pgs.
48
12
10/15/1960
Memo
Memorandum to Advance Men. RE: Train
Advancement. 2 pgs. Two duplicate copies
not scanned.
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Page 1 of 1
Monday, October 24 (continued)
2:10 PM EDT
Depart Altoona, Pennsylvania enroute to
Johnstown, Punnsylvania
(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
fewill
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 through 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 Corgress are Arthur O. Sharron
(28th District) and Jerome M. Meyers (30th District)
Ed Flaherty, County Chairman, is in charge of arrangement si
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
8125 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: Bpb Krill
Page 12
Tuesday, October 25
Ballimore 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 armangements
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 Committeeweman
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: introduc 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 iş 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 Committeeworman
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
school band
9 high
Hamden High School Band
Zuleski High School Band
Master of Ceremonies
t is four R. B. more Will
Vice President introduced by Oakley C. Collins,
Candidate for Congress (10th District)
REMARKS BY THE VICE PRESIDENT FROM REAR PLATFORM
Johnny Hour Howell 54
slirfe
Roy Nixon, first cousin of the Vice President
introduced
presented 1:15 PM EST
Depart Hamden enroute to Chillicothe, Ohio
(30 mi. -:40)
1:55 PM EST
Arrive Chillicothe, Ohio
AM: Stan Lothridge
Cynthia Sprague
presents flowers
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
Aushi
Population of Chillicothe is 26,000
Nogro
Candidate for Congress is William H. Harsha, Jr. (6th Dist)
was Olija old Popt here
Leave train - walk to trainside platform at
Wactangee Park
Band at Park: Chillicothe High School
Program:
Strucking is neg. short
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 Cincinnati)
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
7:50
Depart Cincinnati, Chio, 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, Ohic
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 onroute
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. -335)
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
Page 25
- 8 -
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 for Monroe, Michigan
1/2 hr. - 24 miles
8:00 AM EST
Arrive Monroe, Michigan
Monroe pop:
25,000
Congressman is George Meader
PRESS PHONES:
(2nd District)
left side of train
Remarks by the Vice President from rear platform
8:30 AM EST
Depart Monroe for Ann Arbor, Michigan
1-1/2 hrs. -70 mi.
10:05 AM EST
Arrive Ann Arbor, Michigan - New York
Ann Arbor pop:
Central Station
63,000
Congressman is George Meader (2nd District)
Leave train for train-side rally
PRESS TABLES:
right of platform
Remarks by the Vice President
Board train
10:35 AM EST
Depart Ann Arbor for Jackson, Michigan
1/2 hr. -38 miles
11:10 AM EST
Arrive Jackson, Michigan
Jackson pop:
53,000
Congressman is George Meader
(2nd District)
Leave train for train-side platform
PRESS TABLES:
on platform
Remarks by the Vice President
Board train
11:40 AM EST Depart Jackson for Battle Creek, Michigan 3/4 hr. -38 mi.
12:25 PM EST
Arrive Battle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek pop:
50,000
Congressman is August E. Johansen
(3rd District)
- 9 -
Thursday, October 27 (continued)
Remarks by the Vice President from rear platform
12:55 PM EST Depart Battle Creek enroute to Kalamazoo,
Michigan
1/2 hr. - 23 mi.
1:20 PM EST
Arrive Kalamazoo, Michigan, New York
Kalamazoo pop:
Central Railroad Station
74,000
Congressman is August E. Johansen
(3rd District)
Remarks by the Vice President from rear platform
1:50 PM EST
Depart Kalamazoo for Grand Rapids, Michigan 2 hrs. -49 mi.
3:45 PM EST
Arrive Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids pop:
190,000
Congressman is Gerald R. Ford, Jr.,
(5th District)
3:50 PM
Depart railroad station by motorcade for
Campau Square
4:00 PM
Arrive Campau Square
4:05 PM
Address by the Vice President
4:40 PM
Depart Campau Square
4:50 PM
Arrive railroad station - 9th and Muskegon Avenue
4:55 PM EST
Depart Grand Rapids for Muskegon, Michigan 1-1/4 hr. -40 mi.
6:10 PM EST
Arrive Muskegon, Michigan, Laketon
Musgegon pop:
Terminal of Grand Trunk Railroad
50,000
Congressman is Robert Griffin (9th District)
6:30 PM
Depart railroad station by motorcade for
Occidental Hotel
6:45 PM
Arrive Occidental Hotel
PRESS ROOM:
Russet Room - -
8:15 PM
Depart hotel for arena
mezzanine
8:20 PM
Arrive L. C. Walker Memorial Sports Arena
8:25 PM
Dedication Remarks by the Vice President
Thursday, October 27 (continued)
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 Muskegen 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 Arrangements
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
Page 30
Thursday, October 27 (continued)
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
Page 40
Thursday, October 27
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 Prosident 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
1102 Chelsea
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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Thursday, October 27 (continued)
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
(33 mi. - :45)
12:25 PM EST
Arrive Battle Creek, Michigan
AM: Bob Krill
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Thursday, October 27 (continued)
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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Thursday, October 27 (continued)
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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Thursday, October 27 (continued)
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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Thursday, October 27 (continued)
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 in 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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Mon. Oct. 17
BANDWAGON SCHEDULE
Monday, October 24 - Thursday, October 27, 1960
Train
Bandwagon
City
Running
Highway
Running
Time
Miles
Time
#1
#2
Advance Man
York
AR 8:00 AM
X(?)
Jim Murphy
Penna.
LV 8:30 AM
0:50
25
1:00
Harrisburg
AR 9:20 AM
X
Jim Murphy
LV 10:20 AM
2:00
106
2:30
Huntingdon
AR 12:20 PM
*
Jim Murphy
LV 12:50 PM
0:50
30
0:50
Altoona
AR 1:40 PM
X
Ne Sullivan
LV 2:10 PM
1:00
41
1:10
Johnstown
AR 3:10 PM
Ned Sullivan
LV 3:40 PM
0:55
39
1:10
Greensburg
AR 4:35 PM
X
Ned Sullivan
LV 5:05 PM
0:50
30
1:00
Pittsburgh
AR 5:55 PM
X (?)
Sherm Unger
LV 2:45 AM
(overnight)
130
4:00
Marietta,
AR 8:30 AM
X
Bob Krill
Ohio
LV 9:15 AM
0:35
13
0:30
Parkersburg
AR 9:50 AM
X
Bob Krill
West Va.
LV 10:50 AM
0:50
39
1:10
Athens,
AR 11:40 AM
Ohio
Stan Lothridge
LV 12:10 PM
0:30
36
1:00
*Times shown are Daylight Saving but Huntingdon
is actually on Standard.
Bandwagon Schedule (continued)
page 2
Mon Oct. 24-Thurs. Oct. 27
Train
Bandwagon
City
Running
Highway
Running
Time
Miles
Time
#1
#2
Advance Man
Hamden
AR 12-45 PM
Stan Lothridge
LV 1:15 PM
0:40
41
1:15
Chillicothe
AR 1:55 PM
Stan Lothridge
LV 2:25 PM
2:10
95
2:00
Cincinnati
AR 4:35 PM
X
John Ehrlichman
LV 7:30 AM
(overnight)
0:40
39
1:10
Middletown
AR 8:10 AM
X(alt. Bob Ogden
LV 8:40 AM
0:25
25
0:45
1
only
Dayton
AR 9:05 AM
X(alt.
K
Bob Ogden
LV 10:05 AM
0:35
25
9:45
Springfield
AR 10:40 AM
X(alt.) Bob Ogden
LV 11:10 AM
0:50
44
1:15
Columbus
AR 12:00 Noon
X
Bill Black
LV 1:15 PM
1:25
45
1:15
Marion
AR 2-40 PM
X
Bill Black
LV 3:10 PM
1:00
54
1:35
Lima
AR 4:10 PM
Bill Black
LV 5:15 PM
1:25
79
2:15
Toledo
AR 6:40 PM
X
X
Dick Miller
LV 7:30 AM
(overnight)
0/30
20
0:45
Monroe,
AR &00 AM
Jim Murphy
Mich
LV 8:30 AM
(21,000)
1:35
40
1:15
Ann Arbor
AR 10:05 Am
X
Jim Murphy
(48,000)
LV 10:35 AM
0:35
34
1:00
&
Bandwagon Schedule (cont'd)
page 3
Mon. Oct. 24-Thurs. Oct. 27
Train
Bandwagon
Running
Highway
Running
City
Time
Miles
Time
#1
#2
Advance Man
Jackson
AR 11:10 AM
X
Jim Murphy
(51,000)
LV 11:40 AM
0:45
42
1:15
Battle Creek AR 12:25 PM
Bob Krill
(49,000)
LV 12:55 PM
0:25
24
0:45
Kalamazoo
AR 1:20 PM
Bob Krill
(58,000)
LV 1:50 PM
1:55
48
1:25
Grand Rapids AR 3:45 PM
X
Bob Krill
(177,000)
LV 4:45 PM
1:15
40
1:15
Muskegon
AR 6:00 PM
X*
John Warner
(67,000)
LV 10:25 PM
*Illinois Schedule assumes #2
will do Muskegon
October 15, 1960
MEMORANDUM TO ADVANCE MEN
RE: TRAIN ADVANCING
There are, of course, a number of special requirements involved in advance
arrangements for the train. In general, train stops will fall into three categories:
1. Whistle-stop speech from rear platform of train.
2. Off-train station rally speech from railroad station or platform
built near train tracks.
3. Off-train, downtown rally motorcade from train to auditorium or
other point for speech.
Other than the general provisions covered below, an off-train downtown
rally is set up about the same as a regular campaign stop from an airplane. The
train pulls into the station and the party moves to cars to drive to the hotel or meeting
place. The station should, of course, be decorated and there should be a crowd and
a band just as at an airport.
Off-train station rallies:
The train should stop at a pre-determined point so that the official party can
move from the rear car to the platform as quickly as possible. The Vice President
will leave the train and take his place on the platform as soon as the train stops. He
should be introduced as quickly as possible get the preliminary program over
before the train arrives and have the band play to fill the interval.
There must be a press section with tables, phones, etc., the same as at an
ordinary rally. Be sure that the members of the press are able to move from their
cars at the forward part of the train back to the press tables.
At conclusion of speech, the party will return directly to the train and leave
for the next stop.
Whistle-stops:
These will be the most frequent train stops and require some special arrange-
ments. The train should be stopped so that the rear platform is in the best position
for the VP's speech. This is done, with the cooperation of local railroad people, by
placing a stake at the point where the engineer is to stop the engine calculating
the length of the train from there back to the speaking point. Your job is to decide
on position of rear platform. RR men will do the rest.
Location should be determined on the basis of the best place to assemble a
crowd.
The rear platform of the train will serve as the speaker's platform and
the local MC should be prepared to step right up onto this platform to introduce the
top dignitaries. Then the top state or local candidate should introduce the VP who
will come out to the platform from the door to his car.
The number of candidates and officials to be introduced should be held to an
absolute minimum. Do not go below candidates for Congress. If there is a Republican
mayor, he should be introduced or perhaps serve as MC.
The group to be introduced should wait at the foot of the steps to the rear
platform and as each name is called, the individual goes up on the platform, waves,
then down the other side. Only two or three people should remain on the platform
when the VP comes out to speak. There isn't room for any more.
- 2 -
Immediately at the conclusion of the speech, the train will pull out so
any presentations should be made before the speech, as soon as the VP comes out.
There should, of course, be a band and decorating in the area.
For safety of the crowd, it is essential to provide rope barriers around the
rear car of the train per the following diagram.
6'
Sleepers/
-
/
Diner
/
/
VIP
:/
/
Staff
/
/
Staff
/
/
RN
12'
6
Ehter
Leave
/
Phones
The rope across the back is, of course, a drop line -- and is put in place
as soon as the train has pulled into position - before the crowd is allowed to fill in
behind the train on the tracks. There must be a 6-foot lane kept clear on both sides
of the rear car for its full length - and a 12-foot area kept clear behind the rear of
the train.
Local railroad officials will generally be happy to provide ropes and stanchions
for the above purpose.
No press tables are required. The press will stand inside the secured area.
Phones should be provided within easy access -- either LD terminal on tables along-
side the train forward of the rear car or pay booths in the same location, or both.
Advancing for whistle-stops is generally simpler than for regular rallies
since no motorcades or hotels are involved. Be sure, however, that the location
for the stop is carefully selected; that the publicity is given great emphasis; and
that everything is done to insure a big crowd and lots of color. All the basic crowd-
building ideas should be used plus any others you think of.
The train will carry its own PA and speaker system - so this does not need
to be provided on the ground.
General Provisions:
It is customary on the campaign train to let a group of dignitaries from stop
B board the train at stop A and ride into their area with the VP. A VIP lounge car is
provided for this purpose. The group to board the train must never total more than
40 persons. This will include some state officials who will ride all the way through
their state. Clear with the office before setting a number to board at any stop.
The local committee must provide numbered credentials to those who are
to board the train. They will also have to provide one-way transportation to the
preceding stop. It should be clearly understood in advance that only those with
proper credentials and only the number approved will be permitted to board.
Refreshments will be available to traveling VIP's. Have a local committee member
check the VIPs on.
Basic contact with the railroad is the station-master at each stop.