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Unaddressed letter titled, "From One Credit Manager to Another" from Ken Forshee. 1 page, 2 copies. [Letter], 10/22/1962
Unaddressed letter from Andrew Downey Orrick, Northern California chairman of "Nixon for Governor" re: invite to election night victory celebration. 1 page, 2 copies. [Letter], 11/2/1962
To: All Area, County, Community Chairmen from Andrew Downey Orrick re: Proposed Newspaper Ad Copy. 1 page, 2 copies. [Memo], n.d.
To: County Chairmen from Northern California Campaign Chairman re: minority committees. 1 page, 2 copies. [Memo], 7/5/1962
Document titled, "Campaign Division (continued)" re: Coffee Hours. Note states, "for insertion by area, county, and community chairmen in their manuals." 2 pages, 2 copies. [Other Document], n.d.
To "Fellow Nixon Worker" from Andrew Downey Orrick, thanking them for dedication to the campaign. 1 page, 2 copies. [Letter], 6/6/1962
To: All Area, County, and Community Chairmen from Andrew Downey Orrick, Northern California chairman of the Nixon for Governor Committee. 1 page, 2 copies. [Memo], 5/29/1962
To "Fellow Physician" from Henry Gibbons, M.D., Chairman of Northern California Physicians for Nixon. 1 page, 2 copies. [Letter], 5/29/1962
To: All Northern California County Chairmen and Co-Chairmen from Andrew Downey Orrick re: regional conferences. 1 page, 2 copies. [Memo], 3/22/1962
To: Haldeman, Kalmbach, Farrington, et al. from William M. Spencer re: Northern California Regional Conferences. 3 pages, 2 copies. [Memo], 4/10/1962
To: All Northern California Chairmen from Andrew Downey Orrick re: the attached proposed agenda for the regional conference. 1 page, 2 copies. [Memo], 4/10/1962
Schedule for San Franciso Regional Conference, to be held on April 14th. 1 page, 2 copies. [Other Document], 4/14/1960
"How to Write Letters to the Editors" by T.S. Chu. 4 pages, 2 copies. [Report], n.d.
Between unknown parties re: summaries of some of Mr. Nixon's recent speeches. 5 pages. [Memo], 4/19/1962
To: Special Deputies to the Campaign from Andrew Downey Orrick, expressing appreciation. 1 page. 2 copies. [Memo], n.d.
Between unknown parties re: summaries of some of Mr. Nixon's recent speeches. 5 pages. [Memo], 4/19/1962
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This file contains:
Unaddressed letter titled, "From One Credit Manager to Another" from Ken Forshee. 1 page, 2 copies. [Letter], 10/22/1962
Unaddressed letter from Andrew Downey Orrick, Northern California chairman of "Nixon for Governor" re: invite to election night victory celebration. 1 page, 2 copies. [Letter], 11/2/1962
To: All Area, County, Community Chairmen from Andrew Downey Orrick re: Proposed Newspaper Ad Copy. 1 page, 2 copies. [Memo], n.d.
To: County Chairmen from Northern California Campaign Chairman re: minority committees. 1 page, 2 copies. [Memo], 7/5/1962
Document titled, "Campaign Division (continued)" re: Coffee Hours. Note states, "for insertion by area, county, and community chairmen in their manuals." 2 pages, 2 copies. [Other Document], n.d.
To "Fellow Nixon Worker" from Andrew Downey Orrick, thanking them for dedication to the campaign. 1 page, 2 copies. [Letter], 6/6/1962
To: All Area, County, and Community Chairmen from Andrew Downey Orrick, Northern California chairman of the Nixon for Governor Committee. 1 page, 2 copies. [Memo], 5/29/1962
To "Fellow Physician" from Henry Gibbons, M.D., Chairman of Northern California Physicians for Nixon. 1 page, 2 copies. [Letter], 5/29/1962
To: All Northern California County Chairmen and Co-Chairmen from Andrew Downey Orrick re: regional conferences. 1 page, 2 copies. [Memo], 3/22/1962
To: Haldeman, Kalmbach, Farrington, et al. from William M. Spencer re: Northern California Regional Conferences. 3 pages, 2 copies. [Memo], 4/10/1962
To: All Northern California Chairmen from Andrew Downey Orrick re: the attached proposed agenda for the regional conference. 1 page, 2 copies. [Memo], 4/10/1962
Schedule for San Franciso Regional Conference, to be held on April 14th. 1 page, 2 copies. [Other Document], 4/14/1960
"How to Write Letters to the Editors" by T.S. Chu. 4 pages, 2 copies. [Report], n.d.
Between unknown parties re: summaries of some of Mr. Nixon's recent speeches. 5 pages. [Memo], 4/19/1962
To: Special Deputies to the Campaign from Andrew Downey Orrick, expressing appreciation. 1 page. 2 copies. [Memo], n.d.
Between unknown parties re: summaries of some of Mr. Nixon's recent speeches. 5 pages. [Memo], 4/19/1962
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Richard Nixon Presidential Library
White House Special Files Collection
Folder List
Box Number Folder Number Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
60
3
10/22/1962
Letter
Unaddressed letter titled, "From One Credit
Manager to Another" from Ken Forshee. 1
page, 2 copies.
60
3
11/02/1962
Letter
Unaddressed letter from Andrew Downey
Orrick, Northern California chairman of
"Nixon for Governor" re: invite to election
night victory celebration. 1 page, 2 copies.
60
3
n.d.
Memo
To: All Area, County, Community Chairmen
from Andrew Downey Orrick re: Proposed
Newspaper Ad Copy. 1 page, 2 copies.
60
3
07/05/1962
Memo
To: County Chairmen from Northern
California Campaign Chairman re: minority
committees. 1 page, 2 copies.
60
3
n.d.
Other Document
Document titled, "Campaign Division
(continued)" re: Coffee Hours. Note states,
"for insertion by area, county, and
community chairmen in their manuals." 2
pages, 2 copies.
60
3
06/06/1962
Letter
To "Fellow Nixon Worker" from Andrew
Downey Orrick, thanking them for dedication
to the campaign. 1 page, 2 copies.
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Page 1 of 3
Box Number Folder Number Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
60
3
05/29/1962
Memo
To: All Area, County, and Community
Chairmen from Andrew Downey Orrick,
Northern California chairman of the Nixon
for Governor Committee. 1 page, 2 copies.
60
3
05/29/1962
Letter
To "Fellow Physician" from Henry Gibbons,
M.D., Chairman of Northern California
Physicians for Nixon. 1 page, 2 copies.
60
3
03/22/1962
Memo
To: All Northern California County
Chairmen and Co-Chairmen from Andrew
Downey Orrick re: regional conferences. 1
page, 2 copies.
60
3
04/10/1962
Memo
To: Haldeman, Kalmbach, Farrington, et al.
from William M. Spencer re: Northern
California Regional Conferences. 3 pages, 2
copies.
60
3
04/10/1962
Memo
To: All Northern California Chairmen from
Andrew Downey Orrick re: the attached
proposed agenda for the regional conference.
1 page, 2 copies.
60
3
04/14/1960
Other Document
Schedule for San Franciso Regional
Conference, to be held on April 14th. 1 page,
2 copies.
60
3
n.d.
Report
"How to Write Letters to the Editors" by T.S.
Chu. 4 pages, 2 copies.
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Page 2 of 3
Box Number Folder Number
Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
60
3
04/19/1962
Memo
Between unknown parties re: summaries of
some of Mr. Nixon's recent speeches. 5 pages.
60
3
n.d.
Memo
To: Special Deputies to the Campaign from
Andrew Downey Orrick, expressing
appreciation. 1 page. 2 copies.
60
3
04/19/1962
Memo
Between unknown parties re: summaries of
some of Mr. Nixon's recent speeches. 5 pages.
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Page 3 of 3
October 22, 1962
FROM ONE CREDIT MANAGER TO ANOTHER
For the first time in my life I deem it nec-
essary to stand up and be counted and to speak out on
a subject which is vital to all of us. Recently, former
President Dwight D. Eisenhower said that now is the time
for businessmen of all levels to get into politics.
Organized labor and other groups have been most active,
but not businessmen.
I hope you will read the enclosed pamphlet
without bias regardless of your party affiliation. For
many years I was a registered Democrat, but during the
Truman administration I started to vote for the man and
not the party. Now, for the first time, I am doing
volunteer political work. I hope you will consider
doing likewise in the interest of better and more econom-
ical government.
Arch Monson, Jr., while acting as Master of
Ceremonies at the recent dinner at which General
Eisenhower spoke in behalf of the candidacy of Richard
Nixon, said: "Let us no longer hear the comment 'I don't
like Nixon but I don't quite know why'. Instead, let us
hear the statement 'I don't like Brown and I do know
why'".
The impending state elections are far more
serious than many of us realize. I strongly urge you
to do your part by persuading your friends and associates
to study the facts carefully and then go to the polls in
November and cast their votes for Richard Nixon for
Governor of California.
Sincerely yours,
KEN FORSHEE
NIXON FOR GOVERNOR
Northern California Office
Suite 619-620, 525 Market St., San Francisco 5; DO 2-5576
ANDREW DOWNEY ORRICK
Northern California Chairman
November 2, 1962
MRS. F. J. HELLMAN
Northern California Vice Chairman
Vice Chairmen
JAMES W. HALLEY
MRS. RUTH N. WATSON
MRS. ALICE K. LEOPOLD
WILLIAM M. SPENCER, JR.
You are cordially invited to join us
Campaign Manager
at the Northern California Nixon Headquarters
for a Victory celebration on election night.
Tuesday, November 6
8:00 P.M.
525 Market Street, San Francisco
We hope you will join us in a toast to
our next Governor Dick Nixon.
Coung Orich
Andrew Downey Orrick
53
NIXON FOR GOVERNOR COMMITTEE
Northern California Office
525 Market Street - Room 619
San Francisco 5, California
MEMO TO:
All Area, County, Community Chairmen
FROM:
Andrew Downey Orrick
SUBJECT:
PROPOSED NEWSPAPER AD COPY
With the end of the primary campaign at hand, we are sure that you are plan-
ning to run some paid political ads in your local newspapers. Undoubtedly, the most ef-
fective dates would be from the editions of Thursday, May 31st on.
Enclosed are some sample ad suggestions that you might find helpful. They
are suitable to any size you and your committee think desirable, although we strongly
recommend that any ad be at least a quarter page. You will want to include as many names
of Nixon supporters in your area as you can, and since this ad must be purchased from
local funds you will probably want to collect at least $1.00 contribution from each signer
to help defray the costs.
The enclosed samples vary slightly in emphasis and you may want to combine
or delete some of the copy. Just be sure that the end result conforms to logic and good
taste. May we please request that you not extend the copy content beyond these formats.
These local ads are vital to building a maximem turnout of Nixon voters on
June 5th, and we know that you appreciate that fact. It's this final bit of "investment"
that will pay dividends on the time and energy that you have so loyally given in the
campaign.
May we ask you to undertake one more extremely important project. Please
urge your papers, your radio and TV stations, your major advertisers in the area, to
conduct their own general "Remember to Vote" drives. We must do whatever necessary to
insure a large vote.
If we can be of further help, please call us. After ads appear we would
greatly appreciate a tear sheet from the paper for our files.
WIN WITH NIXON:
PS: Remember the telethon on May 29th. Invite your friends to a "Nixon Night" in
your home.
NIXON FOR GOVERNOR COMMITTEE
Northern California Office
MEMORANDUM
July 5, 1962
TO: County Chairmen
FROM: Northern California Campaign Chairman
Instrumental to expanding the Dick Nixon campaign to all Californians
is the organization of nationality and minority committees on a county by
county basis. Likewise, we are most anxious to give every possible group
representation on a Northern California or statewide level.
Some counties have already organized their own nationality and minor-
ity committees and in addition have forwarded to us the names of individuals
who would and should serve also on a Northern California basis. However,
we are anxious for all applicable counties to move forward in this regard.
According to the 1960 census, your county's major population group-
ings are the following (recognizing that in the case of nationalities
only persons born outside the U. S., or with one or both parents born
outside the U.S., are included):
Nationality or Minority Group
Population
Nicholas A. Loumos, an outstanding Republican leader, has been
appointed Nationalities Chairman. Please forward to him at this address
the name, address and phone number of persons that you would like to have
join the Northern California committee.
Downey Orrick
Andrew Downey Orrick
(For insertion by Area, County
and Community Chairmen in their
manuals)
CAMPAIGN DIVISION (Continued)
COFFEE HOURS
The Coffee Hour has become a political institution in America. If
organized on a broad basis, Coffee Hours can be the spark which ignites
a community campaign into action.
A Coffee Hour can be at the same time 1) a source of volunteer
workers, 2) a fountainhead of campaign enthusiasm and 3) a distribution
point for campaign literature and bumper strips.
Mrs. F. J. Hellman has been appointed Northern California Coffee Hour
Chairman (as well as Jewelry Sales Chairman). Mrs. Hellman will coordinate
the program, and will provide assistance to the counties as they develop
their Coffee Hours.
Nixon County Chairmen - if they have not already done so - should
appoint a county-wide Coffee Hour Chairman. She in turn should insure
that every Community Chairman likewise appoints a Coffee Hour Chairman.
Then, Coffee Hours should be organized on the following basis:
1. Recruitment: The Community Coffee Hour Chairman recruits
women who, as one of their contributions to the campaign,
invite groups of their friends and neighbors to their homes
for a Nixon Coffee Hour.
2. Speakers: The Community Chairmen has meanwhile contacted her
County Coffee Hour Chairman and asked her for a speaker for
each of the meetings planned within her community. The County
Chairman in turn coordinates with the County Speakers Chairman
to insure that an articulate enthusiastic speaker is on hand
for every Coffee Hour.
3. The Actual Coffee Hour:
a) Campaign literature and bumper strips are distributed.
b) Workers for manning the community headquarters, for tele-
phoning, for addressing envelopes and for other activities
are recruited.
c) The Coffee Hour speaker gives information about the
candidate, answers questions and instills in each and
every person in attendance a desire to go out and campaign
for Dick Nixon.
The possibilities of a well organized Coffee Hour program are
endless:
1. A Coffee Hour is an excellent place to distribute Nixon
jewelry in return for campaign contributions. Receipts
in excess of the cost of the jewelry are kept in the
county or community.
2. A Coffee Hour need not serve coffee and should not be
restricted to women. Evening gatherings for husbands
and wives are equally as effective.
3. Out of a Coffee Hour can come a campaign nucleus, a
group of people willing to work together in other
campaign projects (bumper strip brigades, door-to-door
canvassers, the establishment and manning of a telephone
bank).
4. Nor should the Coffee Hour be overlooked as a way to
raise funds for the general community campaign.
ACTION: These steps are called for:
1. Nixon County Chairmen should appoint Coffee Hour Chairmen.
2. The name, address and telephone number of this person
should be reported to Mrs. Hellman at Northern California
headquarters.
3. A Plan of Action for each county should then be drafted.
4. Community Coffee Hour Chairmen should be appointed.
5. Liaison with the County Speakers Chairman should be
established.
6. Steps are taken to procure Nixon jewelry.
7. Coffee Hour hosts and hostesses are recruited.
8. The Program Is Launched.
9. Thank-you letters are prepared.
NIXON FOR GOVERNOR
Northern California Office
Suite 619-620, 525 Market St., San Francisco 5; DO 2-5576
ANDREW DOWNEY ORRICK
Northern California Chairman
June 6, 1962
Dear Fellow Nixon Worker:
Even though returns are still incomplete, two things are quite
apparent:
1. Thanks to the dedication and the work of tens of thousands of
his friends and supporters throughout California, Dick Nixon has recorded
a resounding Primary victory. His opponent has waged an extensive
campaign. Despite this, the Nixon plurality is substantial, amounting to
some 300,000 votes with only two-thirds of the vote in, and the Republican
Party has spoken - it wants Nixon leadership, and it wants it badly.
2. Only a united effort by all Republicans, working in concert
with hundreds of thousands of Democrats, will elevate this leadership
to the Statehouse in Sacramento. The relatively small Democratic turn-
out, combined with the anti-Brown protest vote, is proof enough that
hundreds of thousands of Democrats are ready to desert their registration
and vote for Dick Nixon. But fundamental to a Nixon victory in November
is an organized cooperative sustained drive by all Republicans.
May I extend my thanks and appreciation to you for your contribu-
tion of time and effort during the Primary. This contribution has often
been made at some personal sacrifice, but always in a willing and helpful
fashion.
Now our main task lies ahead. California - soon to become the
largest state in the nation - needs Nixon. Republicans, Democrats and
Independents alike recognize this - you recognize this - I recognize
this. But only dedicated, hard work by all of us will restore good
government to Sacramento.
Again I extend to you thanks for a job well done. Now I look
forward very much to rejoining you on the campaign trail this summer and
fall.
Keep campaigning, and WIN WITH NIXON.
Downey Quick
Andrew Downey Orrick
Chairman, Northern California
53
NIXON FOR GOVERNOR COMMITTEE
Northern California Office
525 Market Street
San Francisco 5, California
May 29, 1962
TO: All Area, County and Community Chairmen
Dear Chairmen:
By now a large part of the telephoning has been completed and most
of the campaign literature has been distributed. In cooperation with
your Central Committee, you have been working towards 100% precinct
coverage on election day. Yet there are still other things that we can
do to insure a massive Nixon Republican vote on June 5th:
1. We suggest you contact your local mayor, city manager
or city councilman and ask him to declare June 5th as
"Everybody Votes" day. Be sure that newspaper and
radio coverage is obtained for his declaration.
2. Issue a press release in your name calling on every-
one to turn on their headlights on June 5th. Let
burning headlights serve as reminders to everyone
that the lamp of liberty can be extinguished if the
franchise is not exercised.
In this last week before the election I urge you all to double your
efforts. The candidate has done all he can. It is our task to get the
Dick Nixon vote to the polls on June 5th. The stakes are high but
fortunately the Nixon campaign - right down into the communities - is
doing its job well.
Good Luck & Keep Campaigning.
Yours for a Nixon landslide
on June 5th,
Owney Quick
Andrew Downey Orrick
Northern California Chairman
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PHYSICIANS FOR NIXON
Nixon for Governor Committee
525 Market Street, Room 619
San Francisco 5, California
May 29, 1962
Dear Fellow Physician:
I and some of my associates, whose names appear on this letter, have
concluded that Richard Nixon, Republican candidate for Governor, is the
only answer to the problems which face this great state.
To assist Mr. Nixon and his campaign we have decided to form what is
to be called the "1,000 Northern California Doctors for Nixon Committee".
We ask you to join us in this endeavor by signing the statement on the
enclosed envelope and returning it to us today.
In our opinion, Richard Nixon is a highly qualified. and energetic
individual superbly capable of guiding California through the difficult
years ahead. The ineptitude and the drift towards the left which have
characterized the current Sacramento administration must be replaced.
We not only endorse Mr. Nixon for his leadership qualities, but we
subscribe to his position regarding the proper relationship between govern-
ment health projects and the medical profession. Mr. Nixon has constantly
opposed any compulsory health insurance program throughout his career.
We urge you to fill in and return the enclosed envelope. Possibly,
you have or will be asked to serve on separate county Nixon committees,
or to contribute to county campaigns. Please do so, adding the prestige
of your name and your support to whatever program may be organized to
support the candidacy of Mr. Nixon.
We have been asked, "Who's paying for this mailing?" The answer is,
"We are, through voluntary contributions made in response to this letter.
The option of contributing $1, $10 or $100 is open to anyone - if you want
to assume the distinction of good citizenship, it will be appreciated.
May we hear from you this week?
Sincerely, yours,
Henry ribbone
Henry Gibbons, M. D.
Chairman
Grant Bare, M. D., Modesto
William T. Bender, M.D., San Francisco
Walter Birnbaum, M.D., San Francisco
Warren Bostick, M.D., San Rafael
Donald Campbell, M.D., San
John W. Cline, M.D., San Francisco
Francisco
Fred Davis, Jr. M.D., Susanville
Myron B. Close, M.D., Santa Rosa
August F. Giberson, M.D., Watsonville
Tom Elmendorff, M.D., Willows
George K. Herzog, Jr., M. D., San
Rodney Hartman, M.D., Mill Valley
Francisco
Allen T. Hinman, M.D., San Francisco
Matthew N. Hosmer, M.D., San Francisco
Charles W. Leach, M.D., San Francisco
Edward Liston, M.D., Palo Alto
Harvey R. Lusignan, M.D., Monterey
Carol McKenney, M.D., Pebble Beach
HerbertC. Moffitt, Jr., M.D., San
Dwight H. Murray, M.D., Napa
Francisco
Dohrmann K. Pischell, M.D., San
Norman Panting, M.D., Santa Rosa
Francisco
Oscar C. Railsback, M.D., Woodland
Hartzell Ray, M.D., San Mateo
Norman E. Ringer, M.D., Modesto
Emmett L. Rixford, M.D., San
Karl L. Schaupp, Jr., M.D., San
Francisco
Francisco
Ralph C. Teall, M.D., Sacramento
Max A. Waters, M.D., Woodland
NIXON FOR GOVERNOR COMMITTEE
Northern California Office
Room 619 - 525 Market Street
San Francisco 5, California
March 22, 1962
TO ALL NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COUNTY CHAIRMEN AND CO-CHAIRMEN:
I am pleased to announce that three regional campaign conferences have been scheduled
for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 12th, 13th and 14th. The purpose of the con-
ferences is to acquaint key Nixon county leaders with campaign projects and progress,
and to discuss with you your own county programs.
We are asking that you, your finance chairman, your WIN chairman and one other key
member of your campaign attend the conference. Participating in addition to myself will
be two or three members of the Northern California operation plus two members of the
staff from the Los Angeles Campaign Headquarters.
Conferences lasting 3 to 4 hours have been scheduled as follows:
Thursday, April 12, late afternoon and early evening - Fresno:
Tulare
Merced
Kings
Mariposa
Fresno
Tuolumne
Madera
Calaveras
Mono
Stanislaus
Friday, April 13, over noon hour - Redding:
Del Norte
Shasta
Glenn
Siskiyou
Tehama
Modoc
Lassen
Humboldt
Plumas
Trinity
Butte
Saturday, April 14, over noon hour - San Francisco:
Marin
Alameda
Nevada
San Francisco
Contra Costa
Placer
San Mateo
Napa
El Dorado
Santa Clara Bonoma
Amador
Sacramento
Alpine
Mendocino
San Joaquin
Yuba
Colusa
Sutter
Santa Cruz
Monterey
San Benito
Sierra
Solano
Yolo
Lake
The exact time and the place for each conference will be announced later. It is essen-
tial that you and your campaign associates attend. We have much to do and much to talk
about - and time is getting short.
I have noted with interest reports coming in from some counties, but I am anxious to
hear from all of you regarding the progress you are making. I am looking forward to
meeting you all on either the 12th, 13th or 14th.
Sincerely,
andrew Andrew Downey Downey Orrice Onick
ADO/hg
NIXON FOR GOVERNOR COMMITTEE
525 Market Street - Room 619
San Francisco 5, Calif.
April 10, 1962
MEMO TO: Bob Haldeman; Herb Kalmbach; Charles Farrington;
Kai Jorgenson; Jack Harriman; John Kalmbach; Dan Waters;
John Davies; Downey Orrick; Jim Halley; Bob Steele;
Mrs. Ruth Watson; Mrs. Alice Leopold; Art Dolan; Gus Kanis;
Mrs. Rosalie Hellman.
FROM:
William M. Spencer
SUBJECT: Northern California Regional Conferences
Arrangements for Northern California Regional Conferences have been made
as follows:
... Transportation:
Air transportation in a borrowed DC-3 is scheduled as follows:
Thursday, April 12:
1:30 pm
leave from Old Terminal Building, San Francisco Airport
2:30 pm
arrive Fresno Airport; ground transportation provided.
Friday, April 13:
7:30 am
leave Fresno
9:30 am
arrive Redding; ground transportation provided.
4:00 pm
leave Redding
5:00 pm
arrive Sacramento
5:10 pm
leave Sacramento
5:45 pm
arrive San Francisco
Traveling to Fresno will be Orrick, Halley, Watson, Kanis, Spencer and Leopold.
Joining up for the flight to Redding will be Farrington and Herb Kalmbach. on
the way back to San Francisco Orrick, Halley, Watson and possibly others will
be dropped off in Sacramento for a headquarters opening. Those stopping in
Sacramento will be driven to San Francisco Friday evening by members of the
Sacramento committee.
Northern California Regional Conferences
Page two
B. Rooms:
Fresno accomodations have been made by the Fresno Committee. Single
reservations in San Francisco at the St. Francis have been made for Friday
and Saturday evenings for Haldeman, Herb and John Kalmbach, Farrington,
Waters, Harriman and Jorgenson.
C. Conferences:
The Fresno Conference, for the below listed counties, will be held at
Harvan's Restaurant, Figarden, Shaw and Palm Avenues, and will last from
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Dinner will be served following the conference.
Attendance will be about 40.
Counties:
Calaveras
Merced
Fresno
Mono
Kings
Stanislaus
Madera
Tulare
Mariposa
Tuolumne
The Redding Conference, will be held at the Grande Cafe, and will last from
11:00 am to 3:00 pm, including lunch. tendance will be about 30.
Counties: Butte
Plumas
Del Norte
Shasta
Glenn
Siskiyou
Humboldt
Tehama
Lassen
Trinity
Modoc
The San Francisco Conference, will be held in the Vista Room, 8th Floor,
Whitcomb Hotel, and will last from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, including lunch.
Attendance should exceed 100.
Counties: Alameda
Lake
Placer
San Joaquin
Alpine
Marin
Sacramento
Gierra
Amador
Mendocino
San Benito
Solano
Coluse
Monterey
San Francisco
Sonoma
Contra Costa
Napa
San Mateo
Sutter
El Dorado
Nevada
Santa Cruz
Yolo
Santa Clara
Yuba
D. Saturday Breakfasts:
" breakfast meeting of certain Northern California Finance Chairmen, Dolan,
Herb Kalmbach and Orrick will be held in the Blue and Gold Room, 1st Floor,
Whitcomb Hotel, at 8:30 am on Saturday.
Northern California Regional Conferences
Page three
A breakfast meeting of Northern California fieldmen, Halley, Watson,
Harriman, Haldeman and John Kalmbach will be held in the Marshall Room,
2nd Floor, Whitcomb Hotel. This meeting will cover the advancing of
candidate tours by fieldmen.
M breakfast meeting of certain Contact Division personnel, including Waters,
Steele, Nair and Buell will be held in the main dining room of the Whitcomb
Hotel at 8:30 am.
All breakfasts, as well as all other meals, are on a no host basis.
E. Conference Schedules:
Schedules for the three conferences are attached.
WMS/jmb
NIXON FOR GOVERNOR COMMITTEE
525 Market Street - Room 619
San Francisco 5, California
April 10, 1962
TO:
All Northern California Chairmen
FROM: Andrew Downey Orrick
I attach the proposed agenda for the regional conference to be held
in your area. You will note that we expect to cover all aspects of the
campaign in the meeting.
It is imperative that you and a minimum of three of your committee
members, including your finance chairman, join us for the conference. This
is our one campaign-wide meeting prior to the primary, the one chance that
we will have to discuss with all of you the overall planning of the campaign.
Traveling with me from San Francisco will be Jim Halley and Mrs. Ruth
Watson of the Campaign Division, Gus Kanis of the Contact Division, Mrs. Alice
Leopold, who is working with Labor and Minorities, and Bill Spencer, Northern
California Campaign Director. Herb Kalmbach, statewide Executive Director,
and Charlie Farrington, in charge of all public relations, are coming from
Los Angeles for the meeting.
If you have not already done so, please forward by air mail today or
by phone the names of those from your county who will be in attendance.
I am looking forward to seeing you later this week.
jmb
REGIONAL CONFERENCE - SAN FRANCISCO
Whitcomb Hotel, 1231 Market Street
APRIL 14, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
9:30 10:00
Registration
10:00 10:05
Pledge of Allegiance
Alan Nichols
Invocation
James Halley
10:05 - 10:40
Opening Remarks, Nixon Tape
Downey Orrick
and Introductions
Philip Boone
10:40 10:50
Campaign Organization
William Spencer
--Northern Cal. org. chart, typical
county org. chart, emphasis on
horizontal versus a vertical
structure, introduction of Northern
Cal staff and their functions.
10:50 - 11:00
Finance
Arthur Dolan
11:00 11:30
Campaign Division
James Halley, Mrs.
--Community Chairmen, community
Ruth Watson, John
headquarters, voter canvass,
Harriman, Martha
recruitment of volunteers, use
Brigham
of volunteers, operation tele-
phone, Nixonettes, registration,
comment on progress to date.
11:30 - 11:50
Contact Division
Robert Steele, Dick
--Basic concept of Contact
Nair, Ross Buell,
program, occupational mailouts,
Daniel Waters
WIN pyramid, endorsements,
speakers bureau.
11:50 12:00
Labor and Minorities
Mrs. Alice Leopold
12:00 - 12:10
Coffee hours and Jewelry
Mrs. F. J. Hellman
12:10 - 12:45
LUNCH
12:45 - 12:50
Special Projects
Downey Orrick
--Key Program and Nixon Ballons
12:50 - 1:15
Statewide Campaign
Robert Haldeman
--General comments, the candidate
Herbert Kalmbach
and staff, research, supplies,
party liaison, statewide Nixon
for Governor Committee
1:15 1:40
Campaign Public Relations
Charles Farrington
Kai Jorgenson
1:40
Questions and Answers
Downey Orrick
Closing Remarks
********
2:10 - 2:30
Special a and A Session,
Robert Steele, et
Contact Division only
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HOW TO WRITE LETTERS TO THE EDITORS
By
T. S. CHU
Before you start, study the newspaper for a few days, particularly the letters-
to the editor section. YOU MUST TAILOR YOUR LETTER TO FIT THE PAPER'S REQUIREMENTS,
NOT VICE VERSA.
Pay attention to the following:
a. The average length of the letters published in the paper: Some papers
will publish only 25 words, others up to 500. But no letters need to
be over 250 words. Editors are busy people. When they feel the need
of cutting your letter, they might cut off the part you want most to
be printed.
b. The tone and pitch of the letters published: Some papers prefer witty
and sophisticated repartee; others like folksy and innocuous homilies.
But by all means try to make your letters original, unique and interest-
ing, so that they can produce a lasting impression on the reader's mind.
TIME MAGAZINE recently defined their requirements as follows: "we show
a preference for the letters that have something more to add, by the
way of argument, or have a vivid way of making their point."
There are three general types of letters-to-the-editor: 1. LETTERS OF
APPRECIATION. 2. LETTERS OF REBUTTAL. 3. LETTERS OF ATTACK.
1. APPRECIATION
When the editor publishes something that pleases you, you write him a letter
of appreciation. This is very necessary, because when the editor receives a number
of letters like yours, he'll try to repeat the performance. Flattery works wonders
on the editor's ego.
The standard opening of this type of letter: "Thank you for your excellent
"
or "May I express my appreciation for your
"
coverage.
Variation: Give a "pat on the back" to another letter writer whose views
happen to be identical with yours. Don't say, "Well, somebody has already said
it so I don't have to do it." Jump in and join the chorus. Say something like,
"I heartily agree with Reader so and so in his statement (Be sure to mention
his full name, reiterate his views, or better still, elaborate on them so that you
get another chance to get the point across.)
2. REBUTTAL
In its simplest form, it is purely a defensive move against an attack.
The important thing to remember is that EVERY ATTACK MUST BE MET HEAD ON, OR
YOUR SIDE, OR YOUR CAUSE, WILL LOSE BY DEFAULT.
The attack may be vicious, slanderous, and in your opinion, totally unjustified
and uncalled-for. Instinctively you want to rush at the attacker and take him on.
But watch out The situation is treacherous. More mistakes are made in this area
than in the others because you are emotionally upset and cannot think clearly.
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Try first to calm yourself. A cup of coffee and a few minutes over a cigarette
will help. You are in no hurry. The attacker has stuck his neck out. He can't
retreat. You are in an enviable position to study how to chop it off with a beautiful
stroke or two.
When you are reasonably calm, you start your letter with the customary "In reply
to
" "In answer to II "As an answer to 11 Again, we stress the importance
of mentioning the other party's full name. You are offering to prove that the other
party is a stupid fool, and you certainly don't want to omit mentioning his name.
Most letter writers are shy creatures. If you knock the person down once, usually he
will never try again.
Next you quote his statement exactly, or give a summary (exact quotes are
preferred.)
Then you go on to take him apart, line by line, word by word.
But, you are not through yet. You must turn your defensive action into a counter-
attack. A defensive action is at best negative. The counter-attack is the thing that
counts.
Here are more reasons why you should never shy away from a defensive move. You
have plenty of time to plan it. (Two days approximately.) A pro-con argument adds
liveliness to the paper, and most papers like to present two sides of an argument --
which means your chance of getting published is GOOD. For the beginners, defensive
letters are easier to write. For a classic example, see appendix.
Exceptions: Once in a while our opposition will be able to catch us in an
awkward position, and it will be awfully difficult to meet their argument head-on.
Try to go around it, or dig out some historical facts and implicate his side in it.
(In 1954 Reader X own party was in control of the Congress and did the same thing ..)
or let the controversy die gracefully this is called being realistic.
3. ATTACK
(From plain sound-off to an honest to goodness attack.)
Many times you have a good subject or a good target for an attack, but you
hesitate and say, "Oh well, let it (him) go this time, Next time, I won't.
Next time it will be just as hard. So why not start this time? (Presumably you
have already tried several letters in category 1 and 2.)
There are many ways to launch an attach:
THE QUESTION METHOD
a. ("Is the crime rate in our state very low as our Governor has repeatedly
assured us? "Will X make a better senator than Y?" Then give your reasons
to prove or disprove it.)
b. THE EXCLAMATION METHOD.
("How fortunate we are to have a man like X to run for the Senate "What
injustice ")
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C. THE PLANTED ATTACK:
Two persons work as a team. The one plants a statement, and the other delivers
an attack on it. The whole round is worked out in advance. It is a safe
method because you have entire control over it. It is a good way to start a
desired controversy, to revive an old one, or to keep it going.
d. THE DELIBERATELY ABSURD STATEMENT:
For a change of tactics, you can make a statement that is glaringly untrue
or nonsensical. This is calculated to draw a spontaneous storm of outraged
protest from the readers. For instance, to praise a man as the embodiment
of the virtue of husbandry when he is a proven spendthrift. You have to be
impervious to the slings and arrows of outraged citizenry otherwise don't try
it.
5. THE CONTAINED ATTACK OR AN ATTACK WITHIN AN ATTACK
Sometimes an attack may not be justified unless it is contained in or camouflaged
by another attack.
6. THE CONFESSION METHOD
This pious method was used extensively by desperate Newfrontiersmen after the
Cuban fiasco. "I voted for X, but I'm glad that Y won. Y will become the greatest
president even though he has just made a little mistake in Cuba
"
CAUTIONS: In making an attack, you are sticking your neck out. Be sure that
you have done an exhaustive research on your subject. Every fact, date, name of
person or place must be correct. (An spelled correctly. A good dictionary must
always be consulted.)
For instance, if you say that the man wasted tax money, cheated in college,
and is forty years old; but if he happens to be forty-one years old, his followers
will surely use that single insignificant mistake of yours to discredit your whole
statement. So leave out anything you are not sure of.
The editors usually take care of the matter of libel and slander. But it is
to your own credit to be responsible. Violent language that doesn't do any good
should be avoided. All name calling (including calling people "communists") should be
assiduously stayed away from. Don't deal too much in personalities. Generally speak-
ing, the President, the V. P., Governor, Senators, are considered public property
(although Morse once threatened to sue his constituent who called him a Communist.)
As long as you are speaking truthfully and honestly and with the interest of this
nation and the people at heart, you have nothing to fear.
After you have finished your letter, let it cool for a day or two. Try to think
what the other side can say. Rewrite your letter if necessary.
THE PUNCH LINE
The punch line is the grand finale. It should be short, pithy, and carry a
megaton punch.
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Here are a few of the common methods:
a. THE QUESTION METHOD: "But can we last that long?"
b. THE TONGUE IN CHEEK METHOD: "Reader X has a short Democrat memory
C. THE SNARL: "Reader X will wake up one day and find himself surrounded
by Communists!
d. THE UNDERSTATEMENT: "The President has a strong household indeed!
(Referring to their habit of falling into pools in evening clothes.)
e. THE DISGUSTED: "What this country needs is a cute President."
f. THE INNOCENT: "Don't look at me. I didn't vote for him."
g. THE NEEDLER: "Come on now, Reader X !"
h. THE REVERSAL "Better dead than red. "Half red and half dead."
i. THE PARODY: (Of popular poems, songs, commercials ) (If the push-
button election comes, can the Brave New World be far behind?"
MISCELLANEOUS CAUTIONS
1. ONE SUBJECT AT A TIME: Don't mix several things in a letter unless you
want to enumerate them to prove your point.
2. Editors derive great satisfaction in trimming your letters. Some day
you will be surprised (and not pleasantly) that the punch line, the
result of your whole day's hard work, has been left out.
To avoid this you can: Make your letter short so that he won't trim it.
Add some redundant passage after the punch line so that he may if he wishes
have the satisfaction of cutting it a bit. Use periodic sentences or in-
verted constructions so that he can't cut: (Fortunate is the candidate who
has the support of the labor bosses. Such a candidate is Mr. x.)
OTHER KINDS OF LETTERS YOU CAN WRITE
Too many newscasters, TV or radio, give out slanted reports. Many actually do
hatchet jobs. You should write to them. If they are incorrigible, then the more
effective way is to write to their sponsors.
Tell the sponsor that you resent the unfair and slanted reports. Remind him in
unmistakable terms that he (the sponsor) has many competitive products on the market,
that you and your friends are switching to his rival's brands, and that he has just
lost fifty customers, members of your political club, because of the slanted program
he has sponsored.
FINALLY, an unpublished letter doesn't mean an ineffective letter. The letters
to the legislators, news commentators -- will never be published, yet they are usually
the ones that achieve definite and valuable results.
SO WRITE AND KEEP ON WRITING.
MEMORANDUM
April 19, 1962
The following summaries have been prepared for the use of certain
persons in the Nixon campaign, including members of the KEY program, speakers
and county Nixon chairmen. The summaries represent general paraphrasing and
condensing of some of Mr. Nixon's recent speeches, and should be used as a
guide only.
This memorandum should not be reproduced nor given distribution.
EDUCATION
The control of the schools should remain at the county or the city level and
should not become a part of those activities completely regulated at the state level.
Centralized control can result in thought control. For example, in the area of texbooks,
if it is found that more than one book for a given field meets the prescribed educa-
tional standards, then all such books should be approved for use, and the local school
districts should be permitted to make their own choices as to which one to use.
However, the retention of control of education at the district level requires
that such districts accept the responsibility of requiring high educational standards.
The citizenry of such districts must be willing to accept such responsibility and should
not attempt to pass it off to only a few. Further, there is the need for recognition of
financial responsibility at the district level. Retention of control cannot be accom-
plished by looking elsewhere for financial assistance. To be sure, certain special pro-
grams, such as classes for the handicapped and retarded may better be handled on a
state level through state financing, but not so with respect to normal educational
matters.
Presently, the taxes being imposed make it difficult to require the districts
to face up to financial responsibility in the area of education. As governor, Mr.
Nixon would reappraise the present tax structure and would seek to establish a tax
structure which would enable school districts to "pay their own way" in such a manner
which would not produce a prohibitive tax burden.
COMMUNISM
It is necessary that the present younger generation understand the short-
comings of communism and the threat that it represents to a free society. This requires
a thorough understanding of the real meaning of communism, and this can be accomplished
by introducing our students to communism. However, this requires that the educators
themselves have an understanding of communism to enable them to instruct properly.
Further, adult education in the area of communism is also important. Such education may
be obtained through the use of private "schools" of anti-communism. This is not to say
that Mr. Nixon favors militant organizations promoting demagogery and totalitarian views.
- 2 -
Rather, it is to say that an objective factual approach to the threats and shortcomings
of communism is necessary in order to better combat it. This is no time to reduce our
concern over communism, as Brown suggests.
REAPPORTIONMENT
Mr. Nixon favors reapportionment of the state districts so as to enable the
urban areas to obtain better representation in the State Senate. He favors the
"Colorado" plan which would give to the urban areas 20 Senators and the balance of the
State would have 30 Senators. This would give to the urban areas a more equitable voice
in government and better enable the Senate to cope with problems which are somewhat unique
to the urban areas, such as traffic congestion, smog control, and rapid transit.
AGRICULTURAL REGULATION
Mr. Nixon favors less federal and state control in the area of farming,
especially in the area of farm labor. The present state regulating body provides noth-
ing but additional expenses without producing additional benefits to the farm community
itself. Such problems are better handled by citizens groups and professional experts
rather than by politicians.
WELFARE AND RELIEF
A state study should be undertaken to ascertain the causes of dependency
upon state assistance. From this study, guidelines could be established to give assis-
tance to needy persons with an eye toward getting such persons off of the relief rolls
and back into gainful and productive employment. The aim of relief dollars should be
to enable those receiving it to ultimately become self-sustaining.
COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
It is necessary to undertake an economy program in state government to per-
mit the creation of a favorable tax climate to attract new industry. Under Mr. Nixon's
leadership such a program would be undertaken. The present number of state jobs would
be closely studied to see if it is possible to effect reductions.
- 3 -
Further, Mr. Nixon favors the reduction of trade barriers to permit inter-
national economic competition, but does not favor subsidies. The solvent needed to
take up slack resulting from the reduction of trade barriers is tax reform. We can
compete with foreign producers if a favorable tax climate is obtained. Such matters
are of vital concern here in California because of this state's position of third in the
country in manufacturing for export.
DISCUSSION OF NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
The next governor of tbis state must be a person who has a thorough under-
standing of national and international affairs. California is no longer just a state
situated on the Pacific Coast. But rather, due to its great number of defense indus-
tries and industries manufacturing for export, it is important that the state's govern-
mental leader understands the significance of events taking place in Washington, and
other capitals of the world. Mr. Nixon's many years of service in national government
give him this understanding. An understanding of state problems and a thorough know-
ledge of national and international affairs are both prime requisites for the leader
of a state which is so vitally a part of national defense and international trade.
A provincial approach to the state's problems can only hurt the state. F State problems
such as welfare, highways, education are so closely tied with the national government
that experience in and knowledge of national government is indispensible.
LOYALTY OATH
In favor of loyalty oath for applicants for public employment.
COMMUNIST CONTROL
Peaceful competition as that term is used by Khrushchev means all-out war.
It includes spying, brushfire wars and economic war. We must recognize this as being
the meaning of "peaceful competition" and we must respond by demanding that public
officials vigorously enforce laws and administrative orders designed to contain com-
munist subversion and to expose communist front organizations.
- 4 -
WATER PROBLEM
The present administration's handling of the water problem has resulted in
the building of a political empire for Wm. E. Warne. Appointments of persons to our
water program should be on the merits and not based upon political loyalty. There is
no place in such a program for partisan politics.
BUDGET
The budget as passed in the last legislature indicates quite clearly the
need for reorganization and streamlining of the executive branch. Thanks to the solid
Republican caucus in the Assembly, some of the padding was eliminated. But although
the Republicans forced the elimination of some 66 new jobs that were needless, some
800 which are just as little needed are in the budget. Governor Brown has neither the
courage nor the inclination to carry out the much needed reorganization and streamlining
of the executive branch. This can be seen from the Governor's original proposed budget.
CONNALLY RESERVATION
Mr. Nixon does not support any proposal which infringes upon the sovereignty
of the United States. Due to the overriding consideration of this country's security
and control over its own sovereignty and due to the increasingly intransigent atti-
tude of the Soviet Union, there is no possibility that the amendment will be approved
at present.
NIXON FOR GOVERNOR COMMITTEE
525 Market Street, Room 619
San Francisco 5, California
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Special Deputies to the Campaign
FROM: Andrew Downey Orrick
Please accept this informal way of communication as my method
of expressing appreciation to you for volunteering to help in Dick
Nixon's campaign for Governor.
There is no faster or better way of creating activity than
through the organization of occupational, professional and other special
groups. I am confident that your efforts, under the direction of Dick
Nair, will first produce a tremendous number of intelligent endorsement
letters written in behalf of the Nixon candidacy. Next, I am sure that
the feed-back will be tremendous and that thousands of people will be
volunteering to participate in the Nixon campaign in response to the
letters.
Again my thanks; I am looking forward to hearing from Dick
Nair of the success of this organizational effort.
andrew ANDREW DOWNEY Downey ORRICK Orrich
MEMORANDUM
April 19, 1962
The following summaries have been prepared for the use of certain
persons in the Nixon campaign, including members of the KEY program, speakers
and county Nixon chairmen. The summaries represent general paraphrasing and
condensing of some of Mr. Nixon's recent speeches, and should be used as a
guide only.
This memorandum should not be reproduced nor given distribution.
EDUCATION
The control of the schools should remain at the county or the city level and
should not become a part of those activities completely regulated at the state level.
Centralized control can result in thought control. For example, in the area of texbooks,
if it is found that more than one book for a given field meets the prescribed educa-
tional standards, then all such books should be approved for use, and the local school
districts should be permitted to make their own choices as to which one to use.
However, the retention of control of education at the district level requires
that such districts accept the responsibility of requiring high educational standards.
The citizenry of such districts must be willing to accept such responsibility and should
not attempt to pass it off to only a few. Further, there is the need for recognition of
financial responsibility at the district level. Retention of control cannot be accom-
plished by looking elsewhere for financial assistance. To be sure, certain special pro-
grams, such as classes for the handicapped and retarded may better be handled on a
state level through state financing, but not so with respect to normal educational
matters.
Presently, the taxes being imposed make it difficult to require the districts
to face up to financial responsibility in the area of education. As governor, Mr.
Nixon would reappraise the present tax structure and would seek to establish a tax
structure which would enable school districts to "pay their own way" in such a manner
which would not produce a prohibitive tax burden.
COMMUNISM
It is necessary that the present younger generation understand the short-
comings of communism and the threat that it represents to a free society. This requires
a thorough understanding of the real meaning of communism, and this can be accomplished
by introducing our students to communism. However, this requires that the educators
themselves have an understanding of communism to enable them to instruct properly.
Further, adult education in the area of communism is also important. Such education may
be obtained through the use of private "schools" of anti-communism. This is not to say
that Mr. Nixon favors militant organizations promoting demagogery and totalitarian views.
- 2 -
Rather, it is to say that an objective factual approach to the threats and shortcomings
of communism is necessary in order to better combat it. This is no time to reduce our
concern over communism, as Brown suggests.
REAPPORTIONMENT
Mr. Nixon favors reapportionment of the state districts so as to enable the
urban areas to obtain. better representation in the State Senate. He favors the
"Colorado" plan which would give to the urban areas 20 Senators and the balance of the
State would have 30 Senators. This would give to the urban areas a more equitable voice
in government and better ecable the Senate to cope with problems which are somewhat unique
to the urban areas, such as traffic congestion, smog control, and rapid transit.
AGRICULTURAL REGULATION
Mr. Nixon favors less federal and state control in the area of farming,
especially in the area of farm labor. The present state regulating body provides noth-
ing but additional expenses without producing additional benefits to the farm community
itself. Such problems are better handled by citizens groups and professional experts
rather than by politicians.
WELFARE AND RELIEF
A state study should be undertaken to ascertain the causes of dependency
upon state assistance. From this study, guidelines could be established to give assis-
tance to needy persons with an eye toward getting such persons off of the relief rolls
and back into gainful and productive employment. The aim of relief dollars should be
to enable those receiving it to ultimately become self-sustaining.
COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
It is necessary to undertake an economy program in state government to per-
mit the creation of a favorable tax climate to attract new industry. Under Mr. Nixon's
leadership such a program would be undertaken. The present number of state jobs would
be closely studied to see, if it is possible to effect reductions.
- 3 -
Further, Mr. Nixon favors the reduction of trade barriers to permit inter-
national economic competition, but does not favor subsidies. The solvent needed to
take up slack resulting from the reduction of trade barriers is tax reform. We can
compete with foreign producers if a favorable tax climate is obtained. Such matters
are of vital concern here in California because of this state's position of third in the
country in manufacturing for export.
DISCUSSION OF NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
The next governor of tbis state must be a person who has a thorough under-
standing of national and international affairs. California is no longer just a state
situated on the Pacific Coast. But rather, due to its great number of defense indus-
tries and industries manufacturing for export, it is important that the state's govern-
mental leader understands the significance of events taking place in Washington, and
other capitals of the world. Mr. Nixon's many years of service in national government
give him this understanding. An understanding of state problems and a thorough know-
ledge of national and international affairs are both prime requisites for the leader
of a state which is so vitally a part of national defense and international trade.
A provincial approach to the state's problems can only hurt the state. F State problems
such as welfare, highways, education are so closely tied with the national government
that experience in and knowledge of national government is indispensible.
LOYALTY OATH
In favor of loyalty oath for applicants for public employment.
COMMUNIST CONTROL
Peaceful competition as that term is used by Khrushchev means all-out war.
It includes spying, brushfire wars and economic war. We must recognize this as being
the meaning of "peaceful competition" and we must respond by demanding that public
officials vigorously enforce laws and administrative orders designed to contain com-
munist subversion and to expose communist front organizations.
- 4 -
WATER PROBLEM
The present administration's handling of the water problem has resulted in
the building of a political empire for Wm. E. Warne. Appointments of persons to our
water program should be on the merits and not based upon political loyalty. There is
no place in such a program for partisan politics.
BUDGET
The budget as passed in the last legislature indicates quite clearly the
need for reorganization and streamlining of the executive branch. Thanks to the solid
Republican caucus in the Assembly, some of the padding was eliminated. But although
the Republicans forced the elimination of some 66 new jobs that were needless, some
800 which are just as little needed are in the budget. Governor Brown has neither the
courage nor the inclination to carry out the much needed reorganization and streamlining
of the executive branch. This can be seen from the Governor's original proposed budget.
CONNALLY RESERVATION
Mr. Nixon does not support any proposal which infringes upon the sovereignty
of the United States. Due to the overriding consideration of this country's security
and control over its own sovereignty and due to the increasingly intransigent atti-
tude of the Soviet Union, there is no possibility that the amendment will be approved
at present.