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Philadelphia Contacts.
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Car Assignments - Airport to Bellvue-
Stratford.
Friday, July 13, 2007
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Bellevere -
Theratom-
RN- 907-8-9
Phila Philadelphia delphia
RN-2201-3-3-5
55 2206
Staff- 915-6-7
Contacts
Press
RedRoom
office staff 2207 2208 Press 534
Recept 2209
SS
Joe Jordan
MA 76000 X453
su 98387
11420 Phil Natt Bank)
Overall
George mooradian
LO 31666
Howard Burnett LO 44530
GOP
Chmn George Bloom (Hanisbuy) CE
44901
RE 75807
Evec Dir Craig Truay CE44901 CE 21706
Press
Charley Phillips
LO 43030
Phillies
Owner Bob Carpenter
BA 99200
asst Frank Powell
stadium andrew Clarke
press Sullivan
Union League Pres. Dr. Huer
mgr mr. Layman
Pats Dinner Mrs. J. Perman Richards
LA53422
Recept Mrs. Wilhelm Knauer Lo 77040 a L032370
Bellever Stratford mgr room Buan Kirley
June 29, 1960
TRAVELING PRESS FOR PHILADELPHIA -- JUNE 30, 1960
Bert Meyers
Time Magazine
Howard Norten
Baltimore Sun
Bill Blair
New York Times
Beb Novak
Wall Street Journal
Bob Vermillion
Newsweek
COPIES TO:
Haldeman
Finch
Sherwood
Hughes
Betty
Agnes
Master
THE VICE PRESIDENT AND MRS. NIXCN'S SCHEDULE
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Thursday, June 30, 1960
12:15 p.m.Both
Takeeff from Washington, D. c. on United Air Lines
Charter - Hangar 18, next to Butler Aviation (Sen mis Scott
well accompay
1:00 p.m. Both
Arrive Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Pinc
1:05 p.m. RN
Press Conference at the Airport (Public Health Room)
PN
will mest with Ladies of the Press at the Airport (12-16)
(VIProom) GOP
1:50 p.m. Birth
Depart for Hotel - State haiman Bloom and
Nuxon Chariman ben Baker will ride
2:15 p.m. Both
Arrive Bellevus-Stratford -- Drop by Workshop (Rose Garda)
Party pitch first- then handshake Garrd 100)
George Bloom feels strongly about this workshop and 4t
closed
will consist of County Chairmen, State Committeemen,
Nixon Committee, and Congressional Candidates/
1 will get the exact number from Bloom. They would
like you and PN to drop by and, of course, would like
a few remarks. Improgress sence Garden 1:00 (100-150)
3:00 p.m. Both
Meeting with the Pennsylvania Delegation at the Bellevue
3:45 open PN- Reception- Closed
Stratford Hotel. Note: They would like a receiving line
with you and Mrs. Nixon so that they can meet her. Then
Shere ton Ballwoom
remarks from you. If-destred, Mrs. Nixon could depart
(appror 500)
before your remarks to go to the Suite,
must
theraton Hotel(3:15)
4:00 p.m. RN Closed The Vice President only meet with local finance people
walk to
forgue
who will not be included in the McCabe Dinner ** Union
union club
League Club mambers +$100 ticket buyers (500-1000)
Sheraton Hotel
5:00 p.m. RN
Return to suite Hatak to join Mrs. Nixon
45 min Staff work
5:45 p.m. RN 9
McCabe Dinner .. no formal speeches (100-150)
Reception- Connie mack Room dinner Constitution Prone
RN
open
Mrs. Nixon has similar (200-250) dinner next door Corneylvania Rm
NOTE: They would like you and Mrs. Nixon to exchange
visity during the dinners ** l-have discouraged it.
7:15 PN
Return suite
7:30
RN
return
to suite
7:45 p.m. Both
Depart for the Ball Park more ride
8105
8:15 Both
Arrive Ball Park make a separate fatrance after all the
8:12 OK)
open
guests are in the distinguished guest box. to has boon suggestal
the you and Mrs. Nixon ride in an open car or walk across the
- 2 -
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Thursday, June 30, 1960
0.15 1 1
I have made no commi itment on this.
8:25 p.m. Both
Simple coromonies K at home place -greet players,
National authem - nospeech
8:30 p.m. Both
Ball Game begins
10:30 p.m.Both P.
Ball Game over -- depart for Airport
11:15 p.m. Both
Taksoff
(Stop for Washington by Carpenter reception yes
12:00 Midnight
Attrive Washington, Hangar 18, next to Butler Aviation
Bad Weather altunate for baseball game -
Reception in Penn Center Room at Sheraton -
Count Basie Band- Receiving line
Open to all ticket-holders.
CONFIDENTIAL - NOT FOR PUBLICATION
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR JUNE 30, 1960
Visit of
Vice President Richard M. Nixon and Mrs. Nixon
To Philadelphia
I.
ARRIVAL AT AIRPORT
A. Arrival time:
1:00 P.M.
B. Place:
Pier "C" International Airport
C. Members of Vice President's
Vice President and Mrs. Nixon; Sen +
Party:
Six staff members; 10 members Mrs Scott.
Washington press corps.
D. Official Reception Party:
General Milton G. Baker, George I.
Austin Willaw Mamilon have
Bloom, Senator Hugh Scott,
Robert Dechert, Raymond Pitcairn,
leaders
Mrs. J. Permar Richards, Mrs. John
W. Lord, Jr., Mrs. Hugh Scott,
City
Mrs. Ruth Glenn Pennell, Mrs.
Gaynelle Dixon, Mrs. George I. Bloom.
Staff: Howard J. Burnett, M.
George Mooradian.
E. Reception:
Official reception by Dechert,
Baker, Bloom, et al; presentation
of orchid bouquet to Mrs. Nixon by
Mrs. Richards and Mrs. Lord.
Press photographs of greetings.
F. Airport facilities:
Airport Operations Manager,
Austin Brough, alerted on exact
arrival time of Nixon plane; Secret
Service alerted; Philadelphia Police
alerted.
G. Vice President's Press
1:05 - 1:45 P.M. - Public Health
Conference:
Room in International Section;
Philadelphia Press alerted; arrangements
for Washington Press corps throughout
stay in Philadelphia
H. Mrs. Nixon's Press
1:05 - 1:45 P.M. - VIP Room;
Conference:
Women's Press alerted.
II.
DEPARTURE FROM AIRPORT
A. Time of departure:
1:50 P. M.
B. Destination:
Bellevue Stratford Hotel - Walnut
Street entrance.
C. Transportation:
Yellow Cab limousine for complete
party, including Press corps - at
freight entrance on field.
1.
1-RN-PN - Bloom - Baker
Car assignments.
(Assignment sheet provided)
2-55 55
3-Stoff
5- 4- } DC Presa
2. Motorcycle escort and security car.
III.
BELLEVUE-STRATFORD HOTEL - MEETING OF
8 7 6 } focal GOP
STATE COMMITTEE - 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. -
ROSE GARDEN
A. Time of arrival:
2:15 P.M.
1.
Manager of Bellevue-Stratford
alerted to exact time of arrival
to meet Vice President at
entrance and escort party to
Press Red Room Room- - floor
waiting elevator.
(one flightobly floor)
B. Procedure:
George I. Bloom escorts Vice
President and Mrs. Nixon, and recep-
tion party to closed meeting of
Committee.
C. Bellevue facilities:
Suite 907-908-909 for Vice President
and separate accommodations for
staff (915-916-917)
IV.
BELLEVUE STRATFORD HOTEL - Meeting of
DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTION -
3:00 - 4:00 P.M. - NORTH GARDEN
A. Time of arrival:
3:00.P. M.
B. Procedure:
George I. Bloom escorts Vice
President and Mrs. Nixon and
reception party to closed meeting
of delegation.
V.
DEPARTURE OF MRS. NIXON FROM
BELLEVUE-STRATFORD.
A. Time of departure:
3:15 P.M.
1.
Hotel to have elevator
waiting for Mrs. Nixon
and party.
B. Destination:
Sheraton Hotel.
C. Escort:
Mrs. Richards and Mrs. Lord will
escort Mrs. Nixon and reception
party from delegates meeting down
to Broad Street entrance of hotel.
D. Transportation:
Yellow Cab limousine waiting at
Broad Street entrance of hotel.
VI.
RECEPTION FOR MRS. NIXON
AT SHERATON HOTEL BALLROOM-
3:30 - 5:00 P.M.
A. Time of arrival:
Approximately 3:20 P.M.
1.
Manager of Sheraton
alerted to exact time
22/07/2
of arrival to meet
Mrs. Nixon at Pennsyl-
vania Boulevard entrance
of hotel and escort
party to waiting elevator.
B. Procedure:
Mrs. Richards and Mrs. Lord, and
reception party escort Mrs. Nixon
to Presidential Suite. At 3:45 Mrs.
Nixon and party leave Presidential
suite and go to ballroom.
1. Guests at reception -
members of various south-
east Republican women's
organizations.
2. Organization of Recep-
tion - reception line and
informal greetings.
C. Departure:
At 4:55 P.M. Mrs. Richards and
Mrs. Lord escort Mrs. Nixon to the
Presidential Suite on the 22nd floor.
1.
Hotel to have elevator
waiting to take party up
to 22nd floor.
VII.
DEPARTURE OF VICE PRESIDENT
FROM BELLEVUE STRATFORD
A. Time of departure:
4:00 P.M.
1.
Hotel to have elevator wait-
ing for Vice President and
his party.
B.
Destination:
Union League
C. Escort:
General Baker, Senator Hugh Scott,
George Bloom, Robert Dechert,
Raymond Pitcairn escort Vice
President down through Walnut Street
entrance of hotel and walk over to
front entrance of the Union League, and
up stairs to main entrance.
VIII.
RECEPTION AT UNION LEAGUE-
4:00 to 5:00 P.M.
A. Arrival time:
4:05 P. M.
1.
Welcoming Committee
alerted to meet Vice Presi-
dent's party at Broad Street
entrance to main floor and
escort party to Reception in
Lincoln Hall (2nd floor).
B. Procedure:
Vice President and party welcomed by
Dr. Huer, President of Union League,
and escorted to reception in Lincoln
Hall (2nd floor).
1.
Organization of Reception-
receiving line
2.
People invited - Union
League members and pur-
chasers of $100. tickets
for ball game.
IX.
DEPARTURE FROM UNION LEAGUE
A.
Time of departure:
4:45 P. M.
B. Destination:
Sheraton Hotel
C. Escort:
Reception party escorts Vice Presi-
dent to Broad Street entrance of
Union League and accompanies Vice
Presidential party to Sheraton Hotel.
D. Transportation:
Yellow Cab Limousines waiting at
Broad Street entrance to Union League.
X.
SHERATON HOTEL-STAFF CON-
SULTATION FOR VICE PRESIDENT
AND MRS. NIXON - -5:00 to 5:45 P.M.
A. Time of arrival:
5:00 P. M.
1.
Manager of Sheraton alerted
to exact time of arrival to
Press 534 Room
meet Vice President at
Pennsylvania Boulevard
entrance of hotel and escort
party to waiting elevator.
B. Procedure:
Reception party escorts Vice Presi-
dent to elevator to Presidential Suite
on 22nd floor of hotel. 2201-2-3-5
McCABE DINNER FOR VICE PRESIDENT-
office 2208
552206
XI.
CONSTITUTION INDEPENDENCE ROOM
Staff 2207
3RD FLOOR - 5:45 - 7:30 P.M.
Reception 2209
A. Procedure:
Thomas McCabe and party call at
Presidential Suite at 5:45 to escort
Vice President to private dinner.
1.
Elevator waiting at 22nd
floor at 5:45 P. M. to take
Vice President and party
down to 3rd floor.
2.
Private dinner with guests
invited by Mr. McCabe.
XII.
RECEPTION AND DINNER FOR
MRS. NIXON-PENNSYLVANIA ROOM
3RD FLOOR -5:45 - 7:30 P.M.
A. Procedure:
Mrs. Richards and Mrs. Lord call
at Presidential Suite at 5:50 P.M. to
escort Mrs. Nixon to Reception and
Dinner.
1. Elevator waiting at 22nd
floor at 5:55 p.m. to take
Mrs. Nixon and party down
to third floor.
B. Reception and Dinner.
C. Exchange visits of Vice Presi-
dent and Mrs. Nixon
1.
At 6:30 Vice President
visits "Dinner With Pat",
greets diners, and at 6:
returns to McCabe dinner,
approx 6:45 RNspeaks
2.
At 7:15 "Dinner With Pat"
breaks up and group departs
for ball park. Mrs. Nixon
escorted to elevator and
taken to suite.
a.
Merz buses provided
for diners.
XIII.
DEPARTURE OF VICE PRESIDENT AND
MRS. NIXON FROM SHERATON HOTEL
A. Time of departure:
7:45 P. M.
1.
At 7:30 p.m. Vice President
escorted from dinner to
waiting elevator and up to
suite. Leave suite at 7:40 to
1st floor through lobby to
Pennsylvania Boulevard entrance.
B. Destination:
Connie Mack Stadium
C. Transportation:
Yellow Cab Limousines waiting at
Pennsylvania Blvd. entrance for
entire Vice Presidential party.
1.
Members of party-official
reception party, Vice Presi-
dent's staff, press corp.
2.
Car assignments - Vice Presi-
dent and Mrs. Nixon and his
staff members in lead car;
other members use original
car assignments.
3.
Departure from Sheraton at
7:45.
XIV. "BASEBALL WITH DICK" CONNIE MACK
STADIUM - 7:30 P.M. TO END OF GAME
A.
Program:
1. 7:28 P.M. Master of
Ceremonies, Byrum Saam,
welcomes crowd with
appropriate intros.
2. 7:30 p.m. - Count Basie and
Orchestra and Joe Williams
begin performance.
3. 7:50 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Vocalist Della Reese sings.
4. 8:00 p.m. - Basie plays
instrumentals.
5. 8:05 p.m. - Vice President
and party enter.
Saam announces them and Basie
plays "Drums and Flourishes"
and "California Here I Come. "
6. 8:07 p.m. Vice President and
party seated in box. Basie
continues playing.
7. 8:15 p.m. Basie & Co. come
off platform and continue
playing on field. Bandstand
and PA system, etc. dismantled
by park attendants.
8. 8:25 p.m. Basie group exits.
&
PN
Vice President comes out of
box and goes through field
ceremonies.
9. 8:30 p.m. Star Spangled Banner
and start of game.
B.
Time of arrival of Vice President and
Approx. 8:05 p.m.
party.
C.
Point of Arrival:
Vice President and security
car go to right field gate.
Remainder of motorcade
goes to assigned entrance.
D.
Procedure:
Vice President and Mrs. Nixon
enter ball park 8:05 p.m.
1. Transportation:
Vice President and Mrs. Nixon
change to open car at gate.
2. Route:
Car driven around field, from
back of 1st base, around 2nd and
3rd to deluxe box right side of dugout.
3.
As Vice President and Mrs.
Nixon enter box, Mrs. Nixon
is presented with bouquet of
roses by captain of Lane-Bartram
Cardinals.
4.
Individuals seated in
(Seat assignments to be
official boxes:
determined)
Richard M. Nixon
3 boxes beach
Hugh Scott
General Baker
Robert Dechert
Raymond Pitcairn
Roger Firestone
George I. Bloom
Phil Corson
Hal Bemis
Wilbur Hamilton
Colonel Rockwell
Bob Carpenter
Mrs. Nixon
Mrs. John W. Lord, Jr.
Mrs. J. Permar Richards, Jr.
Ruth Pennell
Gaynelle Dixon
Mrs. Hugh Scott
5.
Field Ceremonies - at 8:25
& PN
Vice President leaves box, visits
dugouts, and walks to home plate
and greets managers of both teams
(photos). Star Spangled Banner
sung by soloist at home plate.
Players lined up on base lines.
At end of music, Vice President
returns to his box.
6.
Vice President throws out first
ball.
7.
Pass list supplied to stadium
management on all those who
will enter through Press gate.
XV.
DEPARTURE OF VICE PRESIDENT AND
MRS. NIXON FROM CONNIE MACK STADIUM
To be determined
stop by Bob Carpenter party
But meyers
?
Newsweek
Howard Norton Sun
Final
Bill Blan
Bob Nooak
THE VICE PRESIDENT AND MRS. NIXON'S SCHEDULE
bet Bluepruit to Victory from John Paget
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Thursday, June 30, 1960
12:15 p.m.Both
Takeoff from Washington, D. C. on United Airlines
Charter from Hangar 18, next to Butler Aviation
Lunch will be served on board
1:00 p.m. Both
Arrive Philadelphia International Airport, Pier C
1:05 p.m. RN
Press Conference at the Airport -- upstairs in the
Public Health Room
PN
Mest with the Ladies of the Press at the Airport in
upstairs VIP Room (12 to 16 ladies)
150p.m. Both
Depart for the Hotel Bellevue-Stratford -- George Bloom
and General Milton Baker will ride with you and Mrs. Nixon
2:15 p.m. Both
Arrive Hotel -- drop by Republican Workshop being held
in the Rose Garddn Room (in session since 1:00 p.m.)
Ittwill consist of County Chairman, State Committeemen,
Nixon Committee and Congressional Candidates.
Approximately 100 people and they expect brief remarks from
RN first and a receiving line with RN and PN following this.
It will be off the record.
3:00 p.m. Both
Meeting with the Pennsylvania Delegation at the Bellevue-
Stratford Hotel in the North Garden Room. Receiving
Line with you and Mrs. Nixon. (100-150 delegates & alternates)
PN
Depart Reception immediately following the receiving
Line for the Sheraton Hotel
RN
Off the Record REMARKS after receiving line
3:45 p.m.iNN
Reception -- Republican Women's Organization -- Sheraton
Hotel. The Hostesses for the Day. including the reception
will be Mrs. J. R. Richards and Mrs. J. W. Lord.
4:00 p.m. RN
Meet with local Finance people who are not included in the
McCabe Dinner -- Union League Club - Lincoln Room
Reception only (500 people) - Off the Record
- 2 .
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Thursday, June 30, 1960
5:00 p.m. RN
Return to Suite in the Sheraton Hotel to join Mrs. Nixon
5:45 p.m. RN
Mr. McCabe arrives to escort you to Pre-dinner reception
in the Connie Mack Room
5:50 p.m. PN
Mrs. Nixon is escorted to her dinner by Mrs. Richards
and Mrs. Lord - it is hosted by the Republican Women's
Organization
6:00 p.m. RN
Dinner hosted by Mr. McCabe in the Constitution Room
(150 guests)
6:30 p.m. RN
Drop by Mrs. Nixon's Dinner
6:45 p.m. RN
Return to McCabe Dinner standard Republican Donor format
6:45 -
REMARKS plus Q&A
7:30 p.m. Both
Return to Suite to allow guests to depart for the Ball Park
7:45 p.m. Both
Depart for Ball Park. game between the Phillies and Dodgers
8:05 p.m. Both
Arrive Ball Park -- proceed through the Press Entrance and
go directly to the distinguished guests box
8:15 p.m. PN
Mrs. Nixon gets bouquet from the Captain of the Championship
Little League Team in the area
RN
Free to visit the dugouts and acknowledge Count Basie's
music -- he will be playing in front of the Distinguished
Guests Box
6:25 p.m. Both
Simple Ceremonies at Home Plate . Both teams line up and
the National Anthem is played
8:30 p.m. Both
Ball Game Segins RN to throw the first Ball
10:30 p.m.Both
Ball Game Over - Proceed to small Reception hosted by
Bob Carpenter, owner of the Phillies.
11:00 p.m.Both
Depart Reception
11:30 p.m.Both
Arrive Airport
11:45 p.m. Both
Takeoff for Washington
12:00 M m.Both
Arrive Washington. Hansar 48. next to Butler Aviation
CAR ASSIGNMENTS - AIRPORT TO BELLEVUE-STRATFORD
CAR #2:
VICE-PRESIDENT NIXON
MRS. NIXON
GENERAL MILTON O. BAKER
HON. GENRGE I. HLOOM
CAR # 2:
SECURITY CAR
CAR #31
VICE PRESIDENT IS STAYF
CAR the
WASHINGTON FRESS CORPS
CAR 15,
WASHINGTON PRESS CORPS
CAR #6:
SENATOR HUGH SCOTT
ROBERT DECISIT
RAYMOND PITCAIRN
HON. WILBUR 11. HAMILTON
B. WASHINGTON RHODES
CAR 17.
MS. J. PERMAR RICHARDS, JR.
MRS. JOHN W. LOND, JR.
MRS. HUGH SCOTT
MIS. E. WASHINGTON RHODES
GAR #8:
NRS. NOTH OLENN FENNELL
MRS. GEORGE I. BLOOM
MRS. GAYNELLE DIXON
M.D. VIRGINIA KNAURE
CAR 19:
HON. AUSTIN MEEBAN
WM. A. UPSHUR
OTHERS
PRILAIREPHIA STAFF