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This file contains:
Joe Shell- TV Spot and Program Buys list. 4 pgs. [Memo], 5/10/1962
Notes about Shell. 3 pgs. [Memo], 6/12/1962
Letter with attachment from H.R. Haldeman to Paul Casserly. 2 pgs. Envelope not scanned. [Letter], 7/13/1962
Shell statement. 2 pgs. [Report], 6/16/1962
The Richmond News Leader article, 'No Win' on the Right. 1 pg. Not scanned. [Newspaper], 6/6/1962
Letter from Thomas Mains, Jr. to Richard Nixon. 1 pg. Envelope not scanned. [Letter], 6/6/1962
Memo from Bill Spencer to H.R. Haldeman. 2 duplicates and newspaper article not scanned. [Memo], 6/14/1962
Letter from E. Ray Crabtree to Bob Haldeman. 1 pg. [Letter], 6/14/1962
Letter from Donald White to Ray Crabtree. 1 pg. Attached to previous. [Letter], 6/11/1962
Memo from Leslie Gehres to Bob Haldeman. 1 pg. Attached newspaper clipping not scanned. [Memo], 6/10/1962
Memo with attached letter from Rose Mary Woods to Bob Haldeman. Subject: Lucille Hosmer's letter. 4 pgs. [Memo], 6/14/1962
Draft response to Shell. 3 pgs. [Memo], 6/15/1962
Western Union telegram from John Donley to Richard Nixon. 1 pg. [Other Document], 6/15/1962
Memo to H.R. Haldeman to Al Moscow. Subject: Shell statement. 2 pgs. [Memo], 6/14/1962
Memo to RN/HRH from Al Moscow. Subject: Response to Shell 'Conditions.' 1 pg. Attached to previous. [Memo], 6/14/1962
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This file contains:
Joe Shell- TV Spot and Program Buys list. 4 pgs. [Memo], 5/10/1962
Notes about Shell. 3 pgs. [Memo], 6/12/1962
Letter with attachment from H.R. Haldeman to Paul Casserly. 2 pgs. Envelope not scanned. [Letter], 7/13/1962
Shell statement. 2 pgs. [Report], 6/16/1962
The Richmond News Leader article, 'No Win' on the Right. 1 pg. Not scanned. [Newspaper], 6/6/1962
Letter from Thomas Mains, Jr. to Richard Nixon. 1 pg. Envelope not scanned. [Letter], 6/6/1962
Memo from Bill Spencer to H.R. Haldeman. 2 duplicates and newspaper article not scanned. [Memo], 6/14/1962
Letter from E. Ray Crabtree to Bob Haldeman. 1 pg. [Letter], 6/14/1962
Letter from Donald White to Ray Crabtree. 1 pg. Attached to previous. [Letter], 6/11/1962
Memo from Leslie Gehres to Bob Haldeman. 1 pg. Attached newspaper clipping not scanned. [Memo], 6/10/1962
Memo with attached letter from Rose Mary Woods to Bob Haldeman. Subject: Lucille Hosmer's letter. 4 pgs. [Memo], 6/14/1962
Draft response to Shell. 3 pgs. [Memo], 6/15/1962
Western Union telegram from John Donley to Richard Nixon. 1 pg. [Other Document], 6/15/1962
Memo to H.R. Haldeman to Al Moscow. Subject: Shell statement. 2 pgs. [Memo], 6/14/1962
Memo to RN/HRH from Al Moscow. Subject: Response to Shell 'Conditions.' 1 pg. Attached to previous. [Memo], 6/14/1962
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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
61
14
05/10/1962
Memo
Joe Shell- TV Spot and Program Buys list. 4
pgs.
61
14
06/12/1962
Memo
Notes about Shell. 3 pgs.
61
14
07/13/1962
Letter
Letter with attachment from H.R. Haldeman
to Paul Casserly. 2 pgs. Envelope not
scanned.
61
14
06/16/1962
Report
Shell statement. 2 pgs.
61
14
06/06/1962
Newspaper
The Richmond News Leader article, 'No
Win' on the Right. 1 pg. Not scanned.
61
14
06/06/1962
Letter
Letter from Thomas Mains, Jr. to Richard
Nixon. 1 pg. Envelope not scanned.
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Page 1 of 3
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
61
14
06/14/1962
Memo
Memo from Bill Spencer to H.R. Haldeman.
2 duplicates and newspaper article not
scanned.
61
14
06/14/1962
Letter
Letter from E. Ray Crabtree to Bob
Haldeman. 1 pg.
61
14
06/11/1962
Letter
Letter from Donald White to Ray Crabtree. 1
pg. Attached to previous.
61
14
06/10/1962
Memo
Memo from Leslie Gehres to Bob Haldeman.
1 pg. Attached newspaper clipping not
scanned.
61
14
06/14/1962
Memo
Memo with attached letter from Rose Mary
Woods to Bob Haldeman. Subject: Lucille
Hosmer's letter. 4 pgs.
61
14
06/15/1962
Memo
Draft response to Shell. 3 pgs.
61
14
06/15/1962
Other Document
Western Union telegram from John Donley
to Richard Nixon. 1 pg.
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Page 2 of 3
Box Number Folder Number Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
61
14
06/14/1962
Memo
Memo to H.R. Haldeman to Al Moscow.
Subject: Shell statement. 2 pgs.
61
14
06/14/1962
Memo
Memo to RN/HRH from Al Moscow.
Subject: Response to Shell 'Conditions.' 1 pg.
Attached to previous.
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Page 3 of 3
HIXSON & JORGENSEN, INC., Advertising
May 10, 1962
Joe Shell - TV Spot and Program Buys
SUMMARY
LOS ANGELES
$ 60,000.00
SAN FRANCISCO
22,489.00
SAN DIEGO
870.00
SACRAMENTO
1,080.00
FRESNO
1,010.00
SALINAS-SAN LUIS OBISPO
200.00
EUREKA
160.00
BAKERSFIELD
250.00
SANTA BARBARA
240.00
TOTAL
$ 86,299.00
HIXSON & JORGENSEN, INC., Advertising
May 10, 1962
Joe Shell - TV Spot and Program Buys (to date)
LOS ANGELES
KRCA
20 and 10-second spots
$15,000.00
KRCA
1/2-hour 7:30-8:00 PM - June 4
2,500.00
KTLA
Saturation 10-second spots
5,000.00
KABC
20-second and 10-second
15,000.00
KHJ-TV
Saturation 10-seconds - all prime
7,000.00
KTTV
60-seconds
5,500.00
KNXT
10-seconds
5,600.00
KCOP
1 hour - 8:30-9:30 PM - May 23
4,500.00
SAN FRANCISCO
KRON-TV
20-second, 60-second, 10-seconds
$ 8,000.00
KRON-TV
1/2-hour 7:30-8:00 PM - June 4
1,950.00
KTVU
1 hour 8:30-9:30 PM - May 23
1,979.00
1/4-hour 10:45-11:00 PM - May 13 and 20
560.00
Asked for avails for 20-second and 60-seconds 4,000.00
KGO-TV
Saturation 10-seconds
2,500.00
(asked for $3000 schedule, station cannot
come up with more than $2500. Not yet
confirmed).
KPIX
10-second saturation
3,500.00
SAN DIEGO
KFMB-TV
Inquiry made for 1-hour live show May 23.
Station could not clear.
No request for spot avails.
KOGO-TV
Inquiry made for 1-hour live show May 23.
Station could not clear.
No request for spot avails.
XETV
1/2-hour 7:30-8:00 PM - June 4
$ 600.00
1/4-hour 1:45-2:00 PM ⑉ May 13 and 20
270.00
(following "Dan Smoot")
HIXSON & JORGENSEN, INC. Advertising
May 10, 1962
(Joe Shell TV Buys)
SACRAMENTO
KCRAOTV
No inquiries made
KXTV
Inquiry made for 1/2-hour June 4 - 8:30-9:00 PM.
Station could not clear.
No request for spot avails.
KOVR
1/2-hour - 8:30-9:00 PM - June 4
$ 600.00
1/4-hour - 12:45-1:00 PM - May 12 and 19
480.00
(following "Dan Smoot")
FRESNO
KFRE-TV
1/2-hour - 7:30-8:00 PM - June 4
$
450.00
1/4-hour - 4:15-4:30 PM - May 13 and 20
200.00
(following "Dan Smoot")
KJEO-TV * 1/2-hour - 7:30-8:00 PM - June 4
360.00
* this stations claims they have signed
order for the June 4th half hour.
However, KFRE-TV claims they have
confirmed same half-hour, but nothing
signed.
KMJ-TV
Inquiry made for 1-hour 8:30-9:90 PM
May 23, but station could not clear.
SALINAS-MONTEREY-SAN LUIS OBISPO
KSBW-TV)
1/4-hour - 4:15-4:30 PM - May 13 and 20
$
200.00
KSBY-TV)
No inquiry for spots
CHICO-REDDING
KHSL-TV
No inquiries for avails of any kind
KVIP-TV
No inquiries for avails of any kind
EUREKA
KIEM-TV
1/4-hour - 6:15-6:30 PM - May 12 and 19
$
160.00
(Following "Dan Smoot")
KVIQ-TV
No inquiries for avails of any kind
HIXSON & JORGENSEN, INC., Advertising
May 10, 1962
(Joe Shell TV Buys)
BAKERSFIELD
KERO-TV
No inquiries made for avails
KLYD-TV
No inquiries made for avails
KBAK-TV
1/2-hour - 7:30-8:00 PM - June 4
$ 250.00-
No spot avails requested
SANTA BARBARA
KEY-T
1/4-hour - 4:15-4:30 PM - May 13 and 20
$
240.00
(following "Dan Smoot")
SAN JOSE
KNTV
No inquiries for avails of any kind
NOTE:
All Spot and Program buys above have been
confirmed but stations have not received
the money with signed order.
ALL TV SPOTS TO START - May 13-May 15 for a 3-week
PERIOD.
RADIO
Expenditure of spot radio cannot be determined for the reason that
the Shell agency -Walker-Saussy- has released a letter to all
radio stations in the State, advising them that the local Committee
will contact them to order spots. The agency, at the same time,
sent transcribed spots to all Chairman of the local Committee.
These were to be used for all schedules ordered by the Chairman.
6/12
Shell
file
Jerry Reynolds' call:
- Shell had a meeting with his Northern California campaign
leaders - then a press conference following the meeting.
- didn't say too much about the meeting, except that he mentioned
he was keeping on his professional campaign crew - 8 or 10
people - and would attempt to keep his campaign organization
together -- that the purpose of all this was to keep his name
in the public eye through public relations and public
appearances.
- his point was that when he started, he was unknown - but now
he is fairly well known and this gives him a head start on
anything he would ever want to run for in the future.
- on the point of Minority Leader - he assumes he will remain --
wants to -- and that if there is an attempt to oust him, he
will attribute it to the RN camp.
- asked whether he felt his supporters would back RN, he said
that the candidate is going to have to take some action himself
to get this block of votes he doesn't think that anybody
can swing a block of votes (and Jerry said this indicates
he will make no effort himself to swing the block).
- said he wasn't sure of the figure, so asked press not to use it --
but told them there would be about a $94,000 deficit from his
campaign.
- would not say if he would back RN until he meets with him --
he doesn't really know if RN can win; thinks RN is in a "come
from behind" situation, but that is the position most candidates
like to be in at this point in the contest.
- felt he was hurt most - not by Telethon - but by a major
mailing in the Los Angeles area of postcards -- these cards were
totally improper they purported to present an official
Republican slate that he would not blame RN outright -- but
RN's name was preferred - No. 1 - on all postcards; felt this
had heavy impact in the final days -- felt it was violation of
state law - and he was going to look into it
one of the cards
he received was signed = Los Angeles Republican Committee =
and he was advised that was a violation of the law.
- said RN has real problems in November
there are 350,000 to
400,000 Republicans who have stayed home from elections in the past
10 years -- and he wonders how RN is going to get these people out;
- further, that RN is the Nominee - so it's up to him to attract
the people if he wants these votes (per Jerry -- apparently referring
to his votes and again indicating he isn't going to help);
- also said he was convinced a lot of people did not listen to the
campaign arguments -- and bases this statement on the fact he lost
his own Assembly District 3 to 1.
UPI
Jerry then said UPA had written story - will hit the A.M. papers --
along following lines:
RN will have some real problems in his November battle for
Governor
Shell refused to predict how Nixon will fare against
Brown
"I don't really know if he could win
right at the
moment it is a come-from-behind operation for Nixon.
"
- elaborating on statement of problems
"One of them would be to
get out the Republican vote November 6th
for the last 10 years
we have had about 350,000 to 400,000 Republicans who stay at home
"
- story goes on that Nixon himself in earlier statements has stated
that he must attract about 90% of the GOp and 20% of the Democrats to
defeat Brown.
- asked whether bulk of 670,000 who voted for him in the primary would
back Nixon in November, Shell said "It is completely presumptuous for
any candidate to say he can transfer a block of votes. Mr. Nixon is
the Nominee of the Republican Party and the moves are up to him to
attract these people to him if he wants their votes "
- Shell said he expects to keep a professional staff of 8 to 10 persons
on his payroll to keep his name before the public
"When I first
announced for Governor, the question was - who is Joe Shell? Now the
people know who I am. I don't want to start from SEE scratch again
no matter what race it is -- 2 years or 4 years 0xx6xxxx or 6 years
from now. "
(story then goes into the postcard bit)
story cm it.
- Shell said he expted to confer with Nixon later in the month --
said he would not issue any statement endorsing Nixon's candidacy
until after the conference.
- asked if he would support a special session of the legislature to
resubmit to the voters a $270 million bond issue
Shell said a
very careful study should be made to see if the size of the bond issue
could be reduced. He also advocated that it be submitted separately
in November with the exact amounts of each bond issue assigned to
colleges, universities and to construction of state buildings.
- he said he intended to return to the oil business - probably in the
San Joaquin Valley.
separate note from Jerry --- (apparently mentioned during press
conference)
- said Shell suggested the possibility of using state revenue from a
Long Beach oil drilling project for schools -- should amount to
about 1 billion dollars
and Jerry pointed out we have already
advocated this might be used for water projects.
July 13, 1962
Dear Mr. Casserly:
Thank you for giving us the oppor-
tunity to read copy of your letter
addressed to Mr. Shell.
Certainly you are to be commended
for your sound approach to the
immediate goal of a united effort.
Your comments are forthright and
sincere and it is to be hoped others
will follow your course in expressing
the only sensible approach to our
November.
objective, word which is ef the victory unth in Doris Jer
Kindest VV regards and best wishes. that
Sincerely,
maysk Krehkel skell
jet This H.R. Haldeman
Mr. Paul N. Casserly
1846 North Wilton Place D: 20 PM
Hollywood 28, California
6/14
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Mr. Joseph C. Shell
620 Irving
Los Angeles, Califormia.
Dear Mr. Shell:
The campaign is over and you are to be
congratulated for your courage opposing a well known
add bit
and admired personality like Dick Nixon. The results
of the campaign are just about what we anticipated.
meg
Now you say, according to press reports,
that you will support Nixon in his campaign against
Brown, IF- May I say to you as a good fellow
one
Republican that there are no "IFE" bout it. Party
members are expecting your full support, regardless.
Your duty as I see it is to come right into
Original of this letter was sent to Shell today.
the organization and give it your full support. In fact
if you care to be a good fellow, & good party member,
you will not just call up Nixon and offer him your support
but to come right in personally, Join the committee, and
not just that but to do your best in bringing in every
one that voted for you in the primaries. Ag I see 1t
this will make almost certain a Republican victory in
November, and the State taken over by the G.O.P.
Then to follow up, where does it leave you?
The answer is obvious. You will be in position to get
about the ripest plum the new Governor has to bestow.
Too bad you are not 8. lawyer or you would surely land a
judgeship. But there are other plums. You can name your
choice.
Besides all this it will put you in top position
in the election two years from now. Remember that you are
still a young man. Nobody knows what 1s in store for you
but common sense tells us that your place now, right now,
is on the Nixon campaign committee. You'll feel better for
1t: you'll be happier about it: you'll earn the respect of
every Republican in the State. Nothing can possibly be
gained by sulking - or by trying to force the nominee to
change his policies. The place to bring up proposed changes
will be in committee meetings. Argue it out there, then abide
by the results.
Best wishes to you regardless of your decision
1846 Oar N.Wilton Place
Hollywood 28, California.
c-se
Casserly
SHELL STATEMENT
6/16/62
(read to rmw by Riley of City News Service -- approx. 1:00 PM)
Election night and repeatedly since then I have offered to
meet Mr. Nixon and give him helpful advice on how to win in November.
A week ago last Thursday he called and said he would meet me this week.
So far he has not kept his word.
My only request is that the people of California and the
Republican Party who supported me be treated fairly. I am disgusted if
Nixon calls this a "deal." My campaign was for the good of our state,
nothing more. It was based on principle, not personal ambition. My
loyalty will always be to my country, state and party in that order.
Whenever Nixon drops the Chotiner-type power politics against
his own party I will be glad to talk to him.
Nixon does great harm to himself, the Republican Party and the
people of California as he persistently tries to avoid the true issues
involved in the race for Governor. I have offered repeatedly to meet
with him. So far he has tried desperately hard - and unsuccessfully -
to gain help from my prominent supporters.
In order to win in November, Nixon must have the complete
support of the almost 700,000 Republicans and the 100,000 Democrats who
supported me. These people believe in certain principles. I have
repeatedly offered to explain these principles to Nixon.
Unfortunately, just as he broke the Fair Election Pledge in the
primary, he has broken his word to discuss the future of the people of
California and the Republican Party with me.
It was up to Nixon to earn the support of those who believe in
the principles of good government I stand for. The burden of proof is
upon him. I would never presume to speak for anyone other than myself.
- 2 -
I can only reiterate that I will not support Brown. The rest is up to
Nixon who to date has lacked the courage to face the issue honestly.
- 30 -
THE THOMAS F. MAINS COMPANIES
NATIONAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS
Home Office
103 North Willow Lawn Mall
Richmond 30, Virginia
June 6, 1962
Richmond Telephone
THOMAS F. MAINS, Jr.
288-3620
President
Reply to Richmond
Air Mail
The Honorable Richard M. Nixon
410 Martin Lane
Beverly Hills, California
Dear Mr. Nixon:
I have kept up with your political activity through
Lee Potter, who is a member of my board of directors. First of
all, congratulations on your campaign and I wish you the best 06
luck against Governor Brown in the fall.
Enclosed you will find an editorial written by Mr. James
Jackson Kilpatrick, Editor of the Richmond News Leader. I thought
perhaps this editorial could be sent to Mr. Shell, or could be
reprinted in some fashion to aid your campaign against Governor Brown.
Sincerely,
TomMans
Thomas F. Mains, Jr.
TFM:lvp
Enclosure
Real Estate Syndications
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Nixon for Governor
To:
H. R. Haldeman
Date: June 14, 1962
From: Bill Spencer
Subject:
Distribution:
I attach a clipping from today's CHRONICLE in which certain Shell campaign leaders
are quoted.
The feeling is divided up here as to the proper course to be taken. On one hand,
Jim Halley is reluctant to push the recruitment of Shell people any further,
feeling that:
1. We have got almost all of them any way and that by now Shell is
fairly well isolated.
2. That we should avoid the charge "deal" by the Democrats.
3. That we should be super sensitive about avoiding members of the
John Birch Society in our campaign organization.
Jim strongly encourages that a small sample poll be taken immediately in strong
Shell precincts in Northern and Southern California to determine the extent of
non-voters that we might be faced with in November and that we base further
action on the results of the poll.
On the other hand, Bob Powers feels that we should be more aggressive in making
peace with the Shell camp in order to obtain the workers and to forestall a con-
vention fight in August.
The Shell camp continues to base their position on the fact that RN did not go
to Shell on the Wednesday morning following the election for a reconciliation
meeting. On the other hand, there are strong feelings by some Shell people that
he has broken his word to them and to the Republican Party by his failure to
throw his support to RN.
It seems to me that the poll makes sense if it can be done soon enough and if we
can finance it. If, in fact, Shell has been isolated and if, in fact, there is
no danger of losing control of the State convention, there would appear to be no
need or reason to publicly move against the guy. Our only approach in this regard
might be to increase the tempo regarding issuing of statements confirming Repub-
lican unity, particularly through the use of other men on the slate.
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NIXON FOR GOVERNOR
2509 Sonoma Boulevard, Vallejo, California, 643-5043
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June 14, 1962
Mr. Bob Haldeman
Nixon for Governor Headquarters
3908 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles 15, California
Dear Mr. Haldeman:
I talked with Bill Spencer from the San Francisco
Headquarters after the election. I advised him
that I could get a letter from the Shell Solano
County Chairman. Bill suggested that I secure
same and forward it to your office. I am inclosing
herewith the original.
I have talked with several of the Shell supporters
here and have no doubt that they will work very
hard in the Nixon Campaign this Fall.
Very truly yours,
Gay Gablu
Solano County Chairman
ERC/vd
CC: Bill Spencer, S.F.
DONALD R. WHITE
Chairman, Joe Shell for Governor Committee
Solano County
135 George Circle
Vallejo, California
June 11, 1962
Mr. Ray Crabtree
Chairman, Nixon for
Governor Committee
Solano County
Vallejo, Calif.
Dear Ray:
The Solano County Joe Shell for Governor Committee extends con-
gratulations upon Mr. Nixon's victory in the primary campaign.
Our primary interest is to support candidates who uphold sound
principles of government and, since we are all dedicated to a
Republican victory in November, our group hereby pledges support
for the success of Mr. Nixon in winning the Governorship from
Pat Brown.
Very truly yours,
Donald M.Mhita White
Donald R. White
Chairman
RS
CC: Solano County Republican Central Committee
SAN DIEGO HEADQUARTERS
NIXON FOR GOVERNOR
1179 FIFTH AVE.
SAN DIEGO 1, CALIF.
BElmont 4-3691
RADM. LESLIE GEHRES, U.S.N. ret.
GENERAL CHAIRMAN
June 10,1962 (Sundary)
Memo for Bob Haldeman,
Los Angeles Headquarters.
Dear Bob:
I won't be able to get much done down here this week end
of the "unity" project. I talked over the situation with Frank Thornton
yesterday, and I expect to see Arnholt Smith tomorrow ( Monday).
The enclosed clipping of an interview with Joe ?s father,
Judge Shell pretty well tels the story of the attitude of Joe's top people
1
here. The concensus is that we'll have to wait a week or two before we
can expect any change, or public swing over to Nixon. There are a lot of
Shell supporters who are friends of mine who assured me personally that
they would "be with you and Nixon after the primary", but they are not he
publicized leaders. I think we can quickly get the mayor of ElCajon, Tuttle,
to come out for Nixon. He started as an important area chairman for Joe, -
had a falling out with the judge and quietly backed away. This was kept very
quiet during the remainder of the campaign.
I've already had several calls from some of our party leaders
here protesting Nixon's continuing unfavorable attitude toward Heistand and
Rousselot. Both are highly thought of in this area by Republicans who are NOT
members of the Birch Society but who are solidly conservative Nixon backers.
Dick should stop beating this dead horse. It won't carry us any farther now.
I am sending a letter to all my area chairmen telling them to
get with their own area Shell leaders and try to bring them into our organiza-
tion as soon as possible. I want to really place these people, not just sweet-
talk them.
Leslie Gehres
GO! GO! GO! WITH NIXON FOR GOVERNOR!
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Nixon for Governor
To:
Bob Haldeman
Date:
June 14, 1962
From:
Rose Mary Woods
Subject:
Lucille Hosmer's letter
Distribution:
I am attaching a copy of Lucille Hosmer's letter
with the thought you might like to see how she worded it.
Bob Haldeman
COPY
CALIFORNIA FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN
June 1962
Dear Club President:
The Primary Elections are over !!! The Republican Party
has spoken and chosen the Candidates who are to represent us against
the Democrats in November. NOW, TODAY, WE CLOSE RANKS
BEHIND THESE MEN AND GO TO WORK !!! HOW DO WE CHOOSE?
EITHER WE WORK TOGETHER, STARTING NOW, WITHOUT RANCOR
OR RECRIMINATION. WITH ENERGY AND DEDICATION OR WE
FACE THE LOSS OF CALIFORNIA TO THE DEMOCRATS IN NOVEMBER
'62 AND THE NATION IN '64.
CHOOSE YE THIS DAY WHOM YE SHALL SERVE. Josh. 24:15
HOW DO WE CHOOSE? ????
Do we want to remain a free Republic with our rights and freedoms pro-
tected by written law, our Constituion OR do we want to see the Con-
stitution "usurped by illegal means and become governed more and more
by the "whims", the "formulas" and the theories of the psuedo-intellectuals
who believe that the "people" are not capable of taking care of themselves
or of making their own decisions?
HOW DO WE CHOOSE? ? ?
Our Republican Candidates believe in decentralized government and that the
functions of government should be handled as close as possible to the
"people," i. e. local self-government. The Deomcrats believe in more and
bigger centralized government as far as possible from the "people" where
the "planners" or psuedo-intellectuals can make the "wise" decisions of
which the people themselves at the local level (where the problems are) are
not capable of making.
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Our Republican Candidates stand for economy, low taxes and a balanced
budget. The Democrats support more control, more responsibility and spend-
ing by the State and Federal governments. This means higher taxes, now and
greater burdens of debt for future generations.
Our Republican Candidates encourage competition in business, belie wing
it results in better quality for the consumer. This is possible only under
Free Enterprise where there is freedom to try, freedom to buy, freedom to sell,
freedom to keep what is earned and freedom to expand and progress.
The Democrats foster more and more government interference with busi-
ness and the individual, taking away from him his right to make his own
decisions because the "planners", the bureaucrats have no respect for
the intelligence, the ability, the worth and dignity of the individual "under
God. "
Our Republican Candidates encourage private ownership of property and private
control of production. This results in more initiative and incentive for economic
progress.
The Democrats support the theory that more and more responsiblity and
authority must go to the State and Federal government levels because only
the bureaucrats can solve the problems confronting us.
HOW DO WE CHOOSE? ????
History proves that whenever a State or a Nation follows the pattern of
"maximum government", individual freedom is lost and this results in a loss
of our liberty.
HOW DO WE CHOOSE? ????
We have the choice between a free Republic OR a Totalitarian State. If you
stay at home or "sit on your hands" because your man did not win, you are
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"selling out" your State and your Country to the Socialist Democrats.
The States are the "pillars of the nation. 11 What happens here in California
can affect the whole Nation.
"Choose ye, this day whom ye shall serve"
HOW DO YOU CHOOSE?
Cordially,
/s/Lucile Hosmer
President
DRAFT RESPONSE TO SHELL
XX am/6-15/62
Having just return from a vacation, I am astonished
at the words and actions of Joseph Shell since the primary.
He is doing a great disservice not only to my own candidacy
but to the Republican Party in California and, in the long run,
to himself.
Personal considerations aside, the Republican Party and the
people of California have
has a great deal at stake in the election hero
in
California this November. To that end, I appeal for the support
of all Republicans and all Californians to bring gmmix the
best and most efficient government to Sacramento.
The
need
for
unity within the Republican Party is
so obvious that it needs no explanation. Mr. Shell is either
misguided or presumptious to believe that he can
speak for the 35% of the Republicans who voted for him. That
isxkaw like saying the voters are a captive of the man they vote
for. That has never been true and it is not true now.
I appeal for all voters' support on the basis of my
record of public service, my personal ability and my proposals
future
for the well being of California.
I ask Mr. Shell's вирих support on that basis alone. If it
is weith withheld, I shall appeal for the support of those
him.
Shella
who voted for Shartex
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The issue before Mr. Shell and before all the voters
California is the leadership of the a government of California.
The next Governor of California will either be Edmund G. R Brown
or Richard Nixon and when those who voted for XIX Joe Shell in
June go to the polls again in November, I an confident that
they will vote X for me. In that sense, I ask am asking Mr.
Shell's endorsement.
When Mr. Shell lays down "minimum conditions" for his
endorsement, he is asking too much. At the outset of this
XM campaign I told the people of california that I will make
&
no deals of any kind for the support of any group or any
person. I want to and intend to be free of any commitments as
the newly elected Governor to serve the best interests of all Californians
I reiterate that principle now. I will not and cannot
pledge 35% of the California delegation to the Republican
Xxx National Convention in 1964. That delegation will be
selected in the primary of 1964, not 1962.
I cannot and will not pledge to cut
&
any
specific
amount
of the state budget. I have shid already said many times that
as Governor I intend to cut the fat out of the Brown budget.
I intend to trim that budget with care and deliberation for
the benefit of California'a taxpayers. But I do welcome Mr.
Shell's proposals in this areas and urge him to make public
or send me for my consideration the specific
items he would eliminate to reduce the budget by $200, million.
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Last week
could serve
I
do believe a meeting with Mr. Shell would be useful
bringing
a about unity and harmony among Republic an voters
for the greater good of California.
However, in view of Mr. Shell's recent pronouncements,
XX
I must frankly wonder if a meeting would serve any
useful purpose purpose
I will make not deals. In the exercise of political
leadership, there can be no neutrality. Joe Shell must
come out either for me or for Governor Brown. One of us
will be the next Governor of California.
With this understodd, I am still willing to meet with
Joe Shell, if he so desires, in the interest of party unity
and the welfare of our native state.
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(This is a rough draft -- it can be redrafted in
the form of a letter to Shell and released to the
press. It can be adapted to meeting or not meeting.)
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HIM LIKE THE SHEEP HERDER WHIPS HIS DOG I AM OLD TIME
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Nixon for Governor
To:
HR Haldeman
Date: June 14
From: al moscow
Subject: Shell statement
Distribution:
Shell statement issued today--from the AP, which would
like comment from RN. I told them RN, now on vacation, could
not be reached for immediate comment.
Shall
The press stories tomorrow will say that Shell laid down
the "minimumum conditions" under which he will work with Nixon
and said he intends to keep his organization of 50,000 volunteers
in tact to work for election of Republican congressmen and state
legislators.
"I shall present Mr. Nixon with what I consider the
minimum conditions for a harmonious working relationship
with those Republicans who voted for me:
1. They are entitled to 35% of the 1964 delegation to
the Republican National Convention.
2. I believe it is essential to the fiscali health of Calif
to cut $200 million from the state budget as now drawn. And I
shall be glad to point out to Mr. Nixon the areas of the budget
from which the cuts can be made.
With a veiled threat, Mr. Shell said his conditions were
reasonable and constructive and one which Nixon "can accept to unify
the Republican forces and which in тука ирях opinion he must accept
to merit the support of those people who voted for me.
" I intend to keep my organization of 50,000 volunteers in
tact. These men and women will now devote their time and energies
toward the election of Republican Congressmen and State Legislators
who support traditional party E. principles.
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"I want to emphasize this group will work within the
party. It is not --or X can it be construed as -- a splinter
group or a third party movement. Its guiding purpose is to
set forth these Republican principles which were the basis
of my campaign."
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Nixon for Governor
To:
RN / HRH
Date: June 14
From:
Al Moscow
Subject:
Response to Shell "Conditions"
Distribution:
Nx No comment will suffice so long as RN is on vacation.
But upon his return, a brief comment will be necessary, I think.
The best would be an announcement of the time and place of
a meeting with Shell and the comment that the
subject of unity should be discussed first and then disseminateed
to press.
But directly after the meeting with Shell, I for one will
meet the press and disclosed the agenda, the subjects andx
discussed and the conclusions, if any, reached.
We will have no secret meeting. There will be no deals.
We will meet in an attempt to reach an understanding of our
positions. I suspect that for some reason perhaps Mr. Shell
does not understand my positions.
I will not XXX and cannot make a pledge as to the 1964
delegation to the Republican National Convention. The delegates
are elected, not selected by me. My concern
and that of Republicans throughout the state is the election of
of a Republican governor in 1962, not the state's delegation
to the 1964 delegation
I would hope that out of my meeting with Mr. Shell
will come some indication of his support, based upon the simple
reason that in his opinion I would make a better Governor for
California than the present incumbent.
When I announced my candidacy last September, I said quite
Californiax
plainly I will make no deals lforsupport with anyone except the people of
....
etc