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From Tom Knudsen re: Republican defeat in the elections of Congressmen, State Constitutional Officers, Senators, and Assemblymen in California. 3 pgs. [Memo], n.d.
From Julius A. Leetham to Th. R. Knudsen re: reduction of personnel in headquarters or service center operations. 1pg. [Letter], 11/2/1962
From Julius A. Leetham to Kenneth Norris, Sr., Th. R. Knudsen, and Maurice Stans re: reduction of personnel in headquarters or service center operations. 1pg. [Letter], 10/31/1962
Cover letter from Valley Knudsen and Henriette Cowgill for the “A Review of the 1962 'Nixon for Governor' Campaign and Recommendations for Future Campaigns.” 1 pg. [Letter], n.d.
“A Review of the 1962 'Nixon for Governor' Campaign and Recommendations for Future Campaigns” by Valley Knudsen and Henriette Cowgill. 9 pgs. [Report], n.d.
To Valley Knudsen from Tony Whan re: personal evaluation of the Richard Nixon for Governor campaign. 3pgs. [Report], n.d.
Newspaper article titled "The Governor's Political Safari." 1 pg. Not scanned. [Newspaper], 06/09/n.d.
California Statement of Vote for General Elections and Special Elections in the 11th, 38th and 79th Assembly Districts. 31 pgs. Not scanned. [Brochure], 11/8/1960
Note to Bob Haldeman from Rose Woods re: Nixon looking at a letter writen by Don Mulford to Bob Haldeman on May 30, 1961. 1 pg. [Other Document], 06/31/1961
Note to Richard Nixon from Bob Haldeman re: Nixon looking at a letter writen by Don Mulford to Bob Haldeman on May 30, 1961. 1 pg. [Other Document], n.d.
Note to Rose Woods from Bob Haldeman re: Nixon looking at a letter writen by Don Mulford to Bob Haldeman on May 30, 1961. 1 pg. [Other Document], n.d.
To H. R. Haldeman from Don Mulford re: the situation in Sacramento. 2pgs. [Letter], 5/30/1961
San Francisco News-Call Bulliten article by Jack S. McDowell titled "GOP's Leaders Fuming at Rebels" which as attached to Don Mulford's 05/30/1961 letter to Bob Haldeman. 1 pg. Not scanned. [Newspaper], 5/26/1961
California Senate Bill No. 619. 2 pgs. [Other Document], 5/27/1961
Newspaper article by Donald K. White titled "State Ranks Tops Among Executives." 1 pg. Not scanned. [Newspaper], n.d.
San Francisco Examiner article by Sydney Kossen titled "Kent Fires Away at Nixon and Chotiner." 1 pg. Not scanned. [Newspaper], 5/29/1961
8x10 black and white image. 1 pg. [Photograph], n.d.
8x10 black and white image. 1 pg. [Photograph], n.d.
Los Angeles Herald-Examiner article by Jud Baker titled "Nixon for President in '64." 1 pg. Not scanned. [Newspaper], 3/10/1963
Double sided registration card for California Republican Clubs. 2 pgs. [Form], n.d.
Human Events Vol.XVIII, No. 41 - Section II "Was the 1960 Election Reported Fairly?" 6 pgs. Not Scanned. [Newspaper], 10/31/1961
Los Angeles Times article by James Bassett titled "Grassroots Cultivation by GOP Is Under Way" reprinted by Rebublican Clubs. 1pg. Not scanned. [Newsletter], 4/30/1961
To Bakaly, Finch, Haldeman, Chotiner, and Ulyate from Richard R. St. Johns re: Correspondence with John Krehbiel. 1pg. [Memo], n.d.
To John Krehbiel from Richard R. St. Johns re: organization of local community Republican clubs in California. 2pgs. [Letter], 5/3/1961
To Richard St. John from John Krehbiel re:organization of local community Republican clubs in California. 1pg. [Letter], 5/8/1961
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This file contains:
From Tom Knudsen re: Republican defeat in the elections of Congressmen, State Constitutional Officers, Senators, and Assemblymen in California. 3 pgs. [Memo], n.d.
From Julius A. Leetham to Th. R. Knudsen re: reduction of personnel in headquarters or service center operations. 1pg. [Letter], 11/2/1962
From Julius A. Leetham to Kenneth Norris, Sr., Th. R. Knudsen, and Maurice Stans re: reduction of personnel in headquarters or service center operations. 1pg. [Letter], 10/31/1962
Cover letter from Valley Knudsen and Henriette Cowgill for the “A Review of the 1962 'Nixon for Governor' Campaign and Recommendations for Future Campaigns.” 1 pg. [Letter], n.d.
“A Review of the 1962 'Nixon for Governor' Campaign and Recommendations for Future Campaigns” by Valley Knudsen and Henriette Cowgill. 9 pgs. [Report], n.d.
To Valley Knudsen from Tony Whan re: personal evaluation of the Richard Nixon for Governor campaign. 3pgs. [Report], n.d.
Newspaper article titled "The Governor's Political Safari." 1 pg. Not scanned. [Newspaper], 06/09/n.d.
California Statement of Vote for General Elections and Special Elections in the 11th, 38th and 79th Assembly Districts. 31 pgs. Not scanned. [Brochure], 11/8/1960
Note to Bob Haldeman from Rose Woods re: Nixon looking at a letter writen by Don Mulford to Bob Haldeman on May 30, 1961. 1 pg. [Other Document], 06/31/1961
Note to Richard Nixon from Bob Haldeman re: Nixon looking at a letter writen by Don Mulford to Bob Haldeman on May 30, 1961. 1 pg. [Other Document], n.d.
Note to Rose Woods from Bob Haldeman re: Nixon looking at a letter writen by Don Mulford to Bob Haldeman on May 30, 1961. 1 pg. [Other Document], n.d.
To H. R. Haldeman from Don Mulford re: the situation in Sacramento. 2pgs. [Letter], 5/30/1961
San Francisco News-Call Bulliten article by Jack S. McDowell titled "GOP's Leaders Fuming at Rebels" which as attached to Don Mulford's 05/30/1961 letter to Bob Haldeman. 1 pg. Not scanned. [Newspaper], 5/26/1961
California Senate Bill No. 619. 2 pgs. [Other Document], 5/27/1961
Newspaper article by Donald K. White titled "State Ranks Tops Among Executives." 1 pg. Not scanned. [Newspaper], n.d.
San Francisco Examiner article by Sydney Kossen titled "Kent Fires Away at Nixon and Chotiner." 1 pg. Not scanned. [Newspaper], 5/29/1961
8x10 black and white image. 1 pg. [Photograph], n.d.
8x10 black and white image. 1 pg. [Photograph], n.d.
Los Angeles Herald-Examiner article by Jud Baker titled "Nixon for President in '64." 1 pg. Not scanned. [Newspaper], 3/10/1963
Double sided registration card for California Republican Clubs. 2 pgs. [Form], n.d.
Human Events Vol.XVIII, No. 41 - Section II "Was the 1960 Election Reported Fairly?" 6 pgs. Not Scanned. [Newspaper], 10/31/1961
Los Angeles Times article by James Bassett titled "Grassroots Cultivation by GOP Is Under Way" reprinted by Rebublican Clubs. 1pg. Not scanned. [Newsletter], 4/30/1961
To Bakaly, Finch, Haldeman, Chotiner, and Ulyate from Richard R. St. Johns re: Correspondence with John Krehbiel. 1pg. [Memo], n.d.
To John Krehbiel from Richard R. St. Johns re: organization of local community Republican clubs in California. 2pgs. [Letter], 5/3/1961
To Richard St. John from John Krehbiel re:organization of local community Republican clubs in California. 1pg. [Letter], 5/8/1961
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Richard Nixon Presidential Library
White House Special Files Collection
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Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
65
4
n.d.
Memo
From Tom Knudsen re: Republican defeat in
the elections of Congressmen, State
Constitutional Officers, Senators, and
Assemblymen in California. 3 pgs.
65
4
11/02/1962
Letter
From Julius A. Leetham to Th. R. Knudsen
re: reduction of personnel in headquarters or
service center operations. 1pg.
65
4
10/31/1962
Letter
From Julius A. Leetham to Kenneth Norris,
Sr., Th. R. Knudsen, and Maurice Stans re:
reduction of personnel in headquarters or
service center operations. 1pg.
65
4
n.d.
Letter
Cover letter from Valley Knudsen and
Henriette Cowgill for the "A Review of the
1962 'Nixon for Governor' Campaign and
Recommendations for Future Campaigns." 1
pg.
65
4
n.d.
Report
"A Review of the 1962 'Nixon for Governor'
Campaign and Recommendations for Future
Campaigns" by Valley Knudsen and
Henriette Cowgill. 9 pgs.
65
4
n.d.
Report
To Valley Knudsen from Tony Whan re:
personal evaluation of the Richard Nixon for
Governor campaign. 3pgs.
Friday, August 31, 2007
Page 1 of 4
Box Number Folder Number Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
65
4
06/09/n.d.
Newspaper
Newspaper article titled "The Governor's
Political Safari." 1 pg. Not scanned.
65
4
11/08/1960
Brochure
California Statement of Vote for General
Elections and Special Elections in the 11th,
38th and 79th Assembly Districts. 31 pgs.
Not scanned.
65
4
06/31/1961
Other Document
Note to Bob Haldeman from Rose Woods re:
Nixon looking at a letter writen by Don
Mulford to Bob Haldeman on May 30, 1961.
1 pg.
65
4
n.d.
Other Document
Note to Richard Nixon from Bob Haldeman
re: Nixon looking at a letter writen by Don
Mulford to Bob Haldeman on May 30, 1961.
1 pg.
65
4
n.d.
Other Document
Note to Rose Woods from Bob Haldeman re:
Nixon looking at a letter writen by Don
Mulford to Bob Haldeman on May 30, 1961.
1 pg.
65
4
05/30/1961
Letter
To H. R. Haldeman from Don Mulford re:
the situation in Sacramento. 2pgs.
65
4
05/26/1961
Newspaper
San Francisco News-Call Bulliten article by
Jack S. McDowell titled "GOP's Leaders
Fuming at Rebels" which as attached to Don
Mulford's 05/30/1961 letter to Bob
Haldeman. 1 pg. Not scanned.
Friday, August 31, 2007
Page 2 of 4
Box Number Folder Number Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
65
4
05/27/1961
Other Document
California Senate Bill No. 619. 2 pgs.
65
4
n.d.
Newspaper
Newspaper article by Donald K. White titled
"State Ranks Tops Among Executives." 1 pg.
Not scanned.
65
4
05/29/1961
Newspaper
San Francisco Examiner article by Sydney
Kossen titled "Kent Fires Away at Nixon and
Chotiner." 1 pg. Not scanned.
65
4
n.d.
Photograph
8x10 black and white image. 1 pg.
65
4
n.d.
Photograph
8x10 black and white image. 1 pg.
65
4
03/10/1963
Newspaper
Los Angeles Herald-Examiner article by Jud
Baker titled "Nixon for President in '64." 1
pg. Not scanned.
65
4
n.d.
Form
Double sided registration card for California
Republican Clubs. 2 pgs.
Friday, August 31, 2007
Page 3 of 4
Box Number Folder Number Document Date
Document Type
Document Description
65
4
10/31/1961
Newspaper
Human Events Vol.XVIII, No. 41 - Section
II "Was the 1960 Election Reported Fairly?"
6 pgs. Not Scanned.
65
4
04/30/1961
Newsletter
Los Angeles Times article by James Bassett
titled "Grassroots Cultivation by GOP Is
Under Way" reprinted by Rebublican Clubs.
1pg. Not scanned.
65
4
n.d.
Memo
To Bakaly, Finch, Haldeman, Chotiner, and
Ulyate from Richard R. St. Johns re:
Correspondence with John Krehbiel. 1pg.
65
4
05/03/1961
Letter
To John Krehbiel from Richard R. St. Johns
re: organization of local community
Republican clubs in California. 2pgs.
65
4
05/08/1961
Letter
To Richard St. John from John Krehbiel
re:organization of local community
Republican clubs in California. 1pg.
Friday, August 31, 2007
Page 4 of 4
Now that election day has come and gone, and our Republican party has
suffered substantial defeat in the elections of Congressmen, State Constitu-
tional officers and in the California State Senate and Assembly, I believe it
is time for those who were active in the campaign to report on their
experiences and in that way find out what mistakes led to our defeat so we
can avoid making the same mistakes in the future, and thereby help to re-
establish sound, responsible government in our great state of California.
My own activities within the party have been limited to serving on the
United Republican Finance Committee in the County of Los Angeles. I first
joined this committee when it was headed by Mr. Ed Valentine and continued
to serve under Bob Minckler, and my job was to contact large contributors
and sell tickets for the $100 plate dinners put on by the committee. The
committee was successful in raising whatever funds were needed to support
the party's candidates for office on the local, state and national levels.
During the summer of 1961, I spent about 6 weeks in Europe but I was
shocked when I returned to learn that Messrs. Valentine and Minckler had
resigned from the United Republican Finance Committee because of a "no
confidence" vote cast by the County Chairman, Mr. Jud Leetham, having
to do with some commitments made by them in good faith.
My first inclination was to resign, but on reconsidering, I decided to
stay with it and work with the U.R.F.C. because I felt it would be needed
to raise funds for the 1962 campaigns.
In spite of Harold Ramser's valiant efforts, it was very difficult to raise
sufficient money to pay the cost of operating the Republican Headquarters.
The resignations of Messrs. Valentine and Minckler was a terrific blow,
destroying the confidence of many loyal supporters of the U.R.F.C. The
financial situation became so bad that on the 28th day of December 1961,
Hal Ramser came to my office and told me that unless I would be willing
to sign a guarantee so he could borrow $5000 from the bank there would be
no funds to pay the salaries of the headquarters staff. I signed the guarantee.
I first met Mr. Leetham in January 1962 at a meeting called to discuss
plans for raising funds in connection with General Eisenhower's speech on a
closed national television hook-up on February 1st. It was decided to give
a supper for General and Mrs. Eisenhower, and to charge $1000 per couple,
but before we could discuss the plans it was necessary for a committee to
wait on Mr. Leetham to get his approval of the allocation of funds taken in
from the supper. 81 couples paid admission to the supper, and a sub-
stantial profit was raised for the U.R.F.C.
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My next meeting with Mr. Leetham took place either late in February
or early in March when he attended a meeting of the U.R.F.C. At that
meeting Mr. Leetham pointed out that we were not raising sufficient money
to keep going with all the activities that had been deemed necessary to
insure success in the coming elections. Mr. Leetham, among other things,
suggested that we reduce the budget for the Republican Service Center to a
point where it would be necessary to close it. After the meeting I discussed
this with Mr. Leetham, pointing out to him this was the only contact we had
with the 500,000 negro citizens living in our community. Mr. Leetham
stated that we might as well forget the negro vote because it cost $600 to
change one vote from Democratic to Republican.
It should be pointed out here that this negro center was being financed
largely by the Republican Advisory Committee, headed up by Mr. Paul
Williams, and made up of some of the finest negro citizens in the community.
Later, Mr. Leetham reversed himself and approved the allocation for the
Center, but by that time great damage had been done and some of our ablest
workers had left the Center because they lacked confidence as to what
support the Center would receive from the Republican Central Committee.
On June 14 I attended a meeting of the U.R.F.C. where Mr. Harold
Ramser pointed out that we had not been able to raise the funds necessary
to meet our commitments to the National or the State Central Committee,
and that we were faced with a serious deficit until the money began coming
in through the efforts of the Special Gifts Committee and the two $100 plate
dinners that were planned to be given in September. He urged those
members present to each sign a $5000 guarantee so the U.R.F.C. could
borrow money to tide it over until September. Together with a number of
those present, I signed this guarantee.
On June 29th, I left for Europe. While there I received a clipping from
the Los Angeles Times dated July 4th, stating that Waller Taylor had
resigned as Treasurer of U.R.F.C. and that Jack Drown had stated that
substantial money raisers won't work under Leetham's direction as Chair-
man, and that failure to raise party funds has put the committee in a deficit
situation. In reply, Mr. Ramser had said that Drown's charge is not true--
that he "apparently had relied on gossip and didn't bother to check the facts."
An article in the Times dated July 6th stated that Jack Drown had pointed out
that by September 1st the Republican party organization in Los Angeles
County would have an $83,000 deficit. This was promptly denied both by
Charles Soderstrom and Mr. Leetham-- spite of the fact that these were
the same figures given to us by Hal Ramser when we were asked to sign
the guarantees so the organization could obtain a bank loan.
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On October 28, an article appeared in the Los Angeles Times under the
heading, "GOP Candidates Claim Nixon Grabbed Funds. In this article the
Republican County Central Committee Chairman, Jud Leetham, was quoted
as saying that as of last Wednesday not one Legislative candidate had received
anything from the October 8th dinner proceeds. When I called Mr. Leetham
and questioned him about this headline and the article he said he was not
responsible for the article; it was candidate for State Senator, Pat McGee,
who had given the information to the press and he had merely substantiated
the facts and figures. To me, this indicates that both Pat McGee and Jud
Leetham lacked political judgement or else they were trying to sabotage the
election. An article like that could only do harm to the party's candidates.
Cn October 30, I was advised that Mr. Leetham had issued orders to
dispense with the services of Ken Baker and the two girls who were helping
him take care of the returns from the "Million Mailer. This information
spread like wildfire among the volunteer Republican workers. When I
called Jud Leetham about it he said it was necessary because he did not want
to incur a deficit. I pointed out to him that I could think of no better way to
lose the election and told him that, if necessary, I would undertake to raise
the funds to pay the salaries of these people until the end of November 7th.
I am informed that it was necessary to keep all three at work until and
including November 14th in order to process the returns from the "Million
Mailer. Ken Baker was not paid for the last week he worked there, on
orders from Jud Leetham.
On November 1st, I received a letter, addressed to Ken Norris, Maury
Stans and myself, copy of which is included herewith. When I questioned
him about the amount necessary to keep the U.R.F.C. going until after the
election he told me that he was planning to cut down on the staff of the
precinct organization as well. I told him that, in my opinion, it would be a
serious mistake to impair the precinct organization three or four days
before election, and that it seemed to me inasmuch as we had been operating
for a year or more with a deficit we might be able to carry on for 3 or 4
days longer. In any event, I told him I would attempt to raise the $2000,
which I did, so it would not be necessary to cut down our forces.
In closing this report, I would like to say that in my opinion Mr. Leetham
has failed to bring about unity within the party. He has destroyed the
effectiveness of the U.R.F.C. which, for so many years, has played an
important part in financing the Republican campaigns. Los Angeles County,
with approximately 40% of all the votes in the state, is desperately in need
of a new leader; we need new faces, unselfish leadership, and most of all,
we need unity in the party.
All of us who believe in the principles that the Republican party stands
for must join together in a new effort to rebuild the party that has always
stood for freedom and opportunity.
Tom Knudsen
THE REPUBLIGAN
Castrol Commettes of
MADIROR 1281
JOLICA À Littime
SOUTH OLIVE STREET
CHRELES 15. CALIFORNIA
November 2, 1962
Mr. Th. R. Knudsen
3034 Edgewick Road
Glendale 6, California
Dear Tom:
This letter is written in confirmation and re-
assurance of our telephone conversation earlier today.
In view of your personal assurances to me con-
cerning necessary financial support by you and your colleagues,
I undertake and agree that there will be no reduction of per-
sonnel in the headquarters or service center operations. (I
enclose a copy of a letter written in connection with the Ser-
vice Center on South Western Avenue, but I am holding the ori-
ginal and other copies up until the election without mailing
the same.) Naturally, I am glad to defer to your judgment that
an unfavorable reaction might be created by pre-election dis-
charges.
Best personal regards.
Very truly yours,
JULIUS Jud A. LEETHAM
JAL:jag
cc: Mr. Kenneth T. Norris, Sr.
Mr. Maurice H. Stans
p. S. Since writing the above, your letter and shall
for received On beloge of the Party,
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Mr. surris, 3r.
Norris Incrmador Corporation
5215 S. Boyle Avenue
Los Angeles 58, California
74. Anacare
Knudgen reasony company of
1974 Santes street
Los Angeles 11, California
Mr. Maurice de Stans
Western Bancorporation
600 3. Spring 3t.,
Los Angeles 14, California
Gentlemen:
This letter is written as a sequel to our telephone con-
versations from each of you concerning the continuance of U.R.F.C.
staff personnel through the middle of next week, rather than ter-
minate the operation today as originally planned. Naturally, al-
though I abhor deficiency operations, I see the logic of your reason-
ing that the staff situation at the headquarters should be maintain-
ed at full level until after election day, whether in the finance
departments or in the campaigns and precinct operations. Furthermore,
in view of your generous offer to contribute to the support of these
activities, a primary objection is removed.
Accordingly, I am continuing the staff operation at the
headquarters until after the election. It would seem that approxi-
mately 2,000.00 is involved in this decision. Accordingly, I am
writing this letter in confirmation of my decision and commitment to
you, and to indicate a procedure through which this may be handled:
I would appreciate receiving from each of you a check or checks total-
ing 6700.00, made payable to "United Republican Finance Committee."
Please forward these checks directly to my law office, because I pro-
pose. to either hold them until next week or have them placed in a
separate sarmarked account by the controller Bor the purpose intended.
As you can appreciate, with the pathetic problems which have appeared
in many of the campaigns, it is difficult to withhold funds from candi-
dates allocation or campaigns when an emergency and hysteria state pre-
vails, I realize that it is contrary to your intention that this money
be considered as in the natura of a general contribution and this to
the purpose for which this letter is written.
for your interest in the welfare and activities
Tary
truly
THIS IS A FRANK REVIEW OF THE 1962 NIXON FOR GOVERNOR CAMPAIGN
AS IT LOOKS TO US.
IT IS MEANT TO BE CONSTRUCTIVE and we hope it will be
accepted that way. All of us must learn from experience
we are more than willing to receive our share of constructive
criticism from anyone.
We all did our best in this Campaign. This Campaign was
new to many in responsible positions. This makes it very diffi-
cult when there is so much to learn in such a short time, es-
pecially when our opposition is working with a well-trained
professional organization.
It is more effective if we have well-trained administrators.
Our great advantage is that all of us are dedicated to principles
and to a man who stood for these principles but along with this
we must have the best Leadership available.
Please try and understand that the reason for these Reports
and Recommendations is a sincere desire only to be helpful.
Valley Knudsen
Henriette Cowgill
A REVIEW OF THE 1962 "NIXON FOR GOVERNOR" CAMPAIGN AND
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUTURE CAMPAIGNS
By Valley Knudsen and Henriette Cowgill.
There are two categories to consider:
1. The Nixon for Governor Campaign
2. The Republican Party Campaign
I. NIXON FOR GOVERNOR CAMPAIGN - "ACTION PACKAGE"
A. "OPERATION TELEPHONE"
Our specific assignment was to have complete coverage of
"Operation Telephone" in Southern California. To achieve this
objective we held Coffee Hours to enlist volunteers and to ob-
tain money to finance "Operation Telephone"; we sold jewelry,
enlisted Nixonettes and Headquarters Volunteers.
When the Nixon for Governor Strategy Committee decided
"Operation Telephone" was to be one of the "arms" of the Campaign,
every County and Division Chairman should have put it into oper-
ation. From the first, some said their County or Division was
different, they had everything under control and did not need
"Operation Telephone". We spent time that could have been gain-
fully used elsewhere trying to obtain their cooperation.
There must be discipline and unity of purpose if a
Campaign is to be successful.
RECOMMENDATION
In any future Campaign the Strategy Committee should
insist there be complete agreement of County Chairmen if "Oper-
ation Telephone" is used.
B. LINES OF COMMUNICATION
Lines of communication within the two Campaign Headquarters
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and other departments in the Campaign were not always clear. It
seemed at times as if we were all going in different directions.
No Campaign should be conducted where there is not time to "Stop,
Look and Listen".
One reason we lacked co-ordination in this 1962 Campaign
was because we did not have weekly meetings with the leadership
of "Action Package" and representatives from the entire Campaign.
Those assuming leadership of responsibility should have had the
opportunity to discuss their problems and plans. They should
have known more about the over-all Campaign strategy of which
they were a part.
When weaknesses in a Campaign show up they should be tackled
immediately, because they can "snowball" and ruin the objectives.
We often had the feeling that no one wanted to hear about the
weak areas and lack of leadership we found. In fact, there were
many times it seemed we were up against a blank wall and unable
to get through to those who knew of the problems but did not dis-
cuss them with us. We had the impression with the State Headquarters,
that we were intruding. We never were made to feel we were an
integral part of State Headquarters.
RECOMMENDATION
In any future Campaign, there should be better communica-
tion and closer co-ordination in all departments.
C. FIELD MEN
The field men were as fine a group as you would meet
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anywhere, but they were not trained political strategists. They
were learning by the time the Campaign was over, but then it was
too late. Many difficult situations could have been avoided had
3.
they been experienced.
RECOMMENDATION
V
In future Campaigns, Field men should have "A.B.C."
political training. The opposition had trained men--and the money
to get experts. We recommend in future Campaigns if an "Action
Package" is ever done again, those in charge should be assigned
Field Men to work specifically with them.
D. VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF
A successful campaign must rely on dedicated volunteers to
carry the load. (The Republicans will never have a half million
dollar slush fund to buy workers!). It is sometimes difficult
for the Staff to realize that volunteers are the backbone of
a Campaign. A dedicated volunteer will work around the clock
if necessary to eliminate friction. The Staff should under-
stand the role of the Volunteers always.
RECOMMENDATION
In future Campaigns the Staff should always be briefed on
the role of the volunteer. (Note: This was done by us through
a memo to all Staff members.)
E. LEADERSHIP
Our "Action Package" leadership was the best we have ever
had in any Campaign. We had more Chairmen in Southern California
than we ever had before--over 500 in the 11 Counties and the 7
Divisions in Los Angeles County. However, some of the County
and Division Chairmen were slow in organizing and appointing their
Women's Vice Chairman. This held up our program. In those areas
some were not appointed until the middle of August although we
started to organize in February.
RECOMMENDATION
In future Campaigns, the Strategy Committee should insist
that County and Division Chairmen organize as quickly as possible
and a constant check should be made to see that the Chairmen are
functioning.
F. REPUBLICAN PARTY CAMPAIGN
It seems to us that with seven campaigns behind us, the
entire Republican Party organization here in Southern California
should be thoroughly studied and reorganized. It is time the
Republican Party come of age and face the facts of life! A
divided party cannot expect to win. There is need of strong
leadership and DISCIPLINE. There was lack of unity in the
Republican Party in many areas.
In Los Angeles County we had little or no cooperation from
the Los Angeles County Central Committee. There was plenty
of evidence that we were sabotaged in many places. On the other
hand, we had excellent cooperation from the Republican Women's
Clubs Federated, all over Southern California.
G. FACTS OF LIFE
Our opinion is that the Republican Party can't rely on
that 20% Democratic vote.
Our opinion is that the Republican Party can't rely on
Democrats NOT voting.
Our opinion is that the Republican Party must henceforth
5.
stand on its own feet.
Our opinion is that the Republican Party has important
decisions to make:
a. Is it going to combat the opposition by "machine
tactics" and buy votes for $10.00 each?
b. Is it going to start from precinct level to build
a strong organization with top leadership?
C. Is confidence going to be restored by having top
leadership?
d. Is it going to unite its many ramifications and
present a strong, unswerving front?
H. MACHINE POLITICS
California has seen the bold hand of machine politics
operate successfully in this campaign. Votes were bought by
hiring precinct workers where it would do the most good -- in the
minority areas. Our own workers were told how foolish they were
to work for nothing.
We were told by a negro who was working on Operation
Telephone at 5141 West Adams Blvd., that he was asked what he was
doing at Republican Headquarters. He replied that he was working
for Dick Nixon by phoning. The other man asked if he were being
paid and when he said "no", was told he was a fool, and that if
he phoned for the Democrats he would receive $10.00 for every
four hours.
RECOMMENDATION
That a careful study be set up to combat this menace.
I. WRITE-OFF OF THE MINORITY VOTE
For years the Republican Party has been writing off the
6.
minority vote as hopeless. The Democrats have worked the field
continuously. The votes are there if we would go out and get
them. We will continue to lose elections if we continue our pre-
sent lack of strategy.
RECOMMENDATION
A careful study to determine action in the minority field.
J. PRECINCT WORK
We discovered lack of precinct activity in many Los Angeles
areas. There was a condition that there existed an obstruction
in the Los Angeles County Central Committee where we were concerned.
We were told consistently by the Republican Party in this
Campaign that the precinct work was under control and well covered.
Until the party makes an honest and critical appraisal of the whole
set-up the precinct organization will still be full of holes.
We recommend that all primary precinct sheets be completed
with all telephone numbers of Republicans, Democrats and Undecideds.
When November sheets arrive transfer all new voters to the June
sheets and not attempt to look up numbers twice. This will save
a lot of valuable time.
Weeks before November 6th, Mrs. Tony Whan, Chairman of
Operation Telephone, called Don Anderson and others in the Los
Angeles County Precinct Organization and asked if they had any
areas not covered, where they did not have a good organization;
she offered to concentrate on such areas with the Telephone Blitz
and get out the vote.
MRS. WHAN NEVER GOT AN ANSWER. NO WEAK AREAS WERE EVER
REPORTED.
On November 3rd, Herb Kalmbach called a meeting attended
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by Mrs. Whan, Valley Knudsen, Henriette Cowgill, John Kalmbach,
Mr. John Harriman, Mr. George Richie and the Chairman of the
Victory Squad, Mr. Grannis Bonner, who had been appointed by Mr.
Jud Leetham, Chairman of Los Angeles County Central Committee.
We asked if any areas were not covered and were assured every-
thing was well in hand.
We urged a review of the situation several times, because
we knew full well there must be some weak spots. We were ready
to send our people to help.
On Election Day we found plenty of holes in the picture
and extended our Telephone Blitz. Unfortunately, it was too
late to shore up the work for which the Victory Squad had been
responsible.
From past experience we knew that only very well organized
areas can be fully covered in all respects. This seems to be
exceptional.
RECOMMENDATION
A complete overhaul of the precinct organization. In
future Campaigns Operation Telephone should continue through
Election Day to supplement Precinct work and the Victory Squad.
K. REGISTRATION
Republicans are not doing a good registration job. This
was proven in a dramatic fashion.
Learning ten days before registration closed that Orange
County was running ahead in the number of Democrats for the first
time in history, Valley Knudsen decided to investigate. She
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called a meeting with Gladys O'Donnell, State Chairman of Republican
Women Federated, and Dorothy Goodnight, Southern California
Chairman, Mrs. Tony Whan and Mrs. Ann Bowler, Los Angeles County
Chairman, was out of town.
On asking about registration she was told it was all in
the hands of the precinct organizations. The women had not been
given a free hand to go anywhere and register Republicans in this
Campaign. The precinct organization had asked for the club's
roster and planned to make its own assignments. In most cases
the women refused.
Following this meeting we asked for another one, with Don
Anderson, Executive Secretary of the County Central Committee,
and Mr. John Harriman, Chairman of this work for Nixon for
Governor Southern California. Also present were Mrs. Tony Whan,
Mr. Herb Kalmbach and Mr. Chad McClellan.
We asked the precinct organization to give full authority
to the women of Republican Federated Clubs to register Republicans
during the next ten days. It was agreed, but by the time the
word got around only eight days remained.
For an incentive, Valley Knudsen offered $500 to the club
in the outside counties that registered the largest number of
Republicans, and another $500 to the club registering the most
in Los Angeles County.
Costa Mesa, in Orange County, won the first $500, with 4,535
registrations and Arcadia, in Los Angeles County, won $500 with
882 registrations.
9.
RECOMMENDATION
That all Republican registrations be turned over to the
Republican Women's Clubs, Federated, and let them compete for
prize money given by some good Republican.
L. VICTORY SQUADS
We know we lost votes because of incomplete coverage by
Victory Squads, mainly because there was not complete coverage
of poll watchers.
RECOMMENDATION
Organize now for the 1964 election. You cannot have an
inefficient Victory Squad and win.
M. MISCELLANEOUS
There has been too little attention paid to details.
Most people in the campaign didn't have time for details. It is
of many details that the whole is made, and if one is neglected
the whole is incomplete.
It is vital that the worst be known in a campaign, so that
it can be remedied.
We must inspire workers on the volunteer level. We must
educate those in minority groups so that they realize it is
"better to give than receive".
We feel that the entire Republican Party structure should
be analyzed--and strengthened.
We are not losing hope. We do have a weapon--DEDICATED
SERVICE. We are not willing to sell our priceless heritage--
the vote--for $10.00.
TO: Mrs. Valley Knudsen, Chairman
"Action Package"
Southern California Nixon for Governor Committee
FROM: Mrs. Tony Whan, Chairman
"Operation Telephone"
Southern California Nixon for Governor Committee
With your permission, I would like to devote the first part of
this report to a personal evaluation of the recent campaign for
Richard Nixon for Governor. Following this part I will give you
a report on Operation Telephone.
We have just emerged from a campaign in which we indulged in
several luxuries that a minority party cannot afford.
1. Internal party quarrels that became seriously divisive.
2. Unwise political statements from the candidate (although
sincerely uttered) that drove segments of the party hopeless-
ly away from the campaign.
3. A lack of political skill in campaign personnel which eventu-
ally left us vulnerable.
4. Finances. A Plus.
Point One: Internal Friction. The Los Angeles County Central
Committee seemed constantly embroiled in blocking a solid drive
for votes. While the Nixon campaign had made an early declaration
of cooperation at the precinct level with the L. A. County Committee
in carrying out Operation Telephone, we were never able to obtain
the necessary information from the County Committee to carry out
our declaration. (which precincts they were covering). We found
solid evidence of a County Committee member campaigning for a
candidate of another party. Then we became very aware that the
members of a right wing organization whose members are also re-
gistered Republicans were urging that our candidate be passed over
on the Ballot when their members voted.
One time party leaders either said nothing on behalf of our
candidate or they damned him with faint praise or they endorsed
the opposition party candidate.
Point Two: Statements by Candidate. The Candidate made statements
that drove segments of the party even further away than they had
any need to be, in our opinion. This was borne out by reports
from the field that whole areas were opposed to our candidate with
no hope of luring them back. A more moderate view by the candi-
date would have helped immeasurably in this instance.
Point Three: Inexperienced personnel. This was almost worse than
the first two points. Good-natured, well-intentioned staff workers
are no substitute for political skill and experience. Apparently
the seriousness of the lack of preparation was never understood by
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the chief of the field men. Appointed chairmen were allowed to
fall down on the job and as far as we knew, this fact was not re-
ported to the top. Some field men never seemed aware of the
weakness of large geographical areas and if they knew, in the
later days of the campaign, it was not passed on to me. But forty-
eight hours before election day it became all too evident. Eight
hundred unprepared and/or uncovered precincts were dumped onto
Operation Telephone without warning. Some precinct sheets came
in from Community Chairmen, some came off shelves and out of
closets in the Southern California Headquarters, still wrapped
and tied, never having been in the field. We in Operation Tele-
phone did all that was possible on an emergency basis. We managed,
with the help of dedicated volunteers, to do about seventy percent
of the job, at least in the heavy Republican precincts of the
eight hundred. Some of Operation Telephone's problems came from
communities who refused outright to engage in the blitz. We
applied gentle pressure where we felt it wouldn't alienate too
many volunteers. These areas were a small minority of the whole
but in a campaign where every vote counted so much, it hurt.
There is a fourth point that I feel should be mentioned for future
consideration. The Policy and Strategy Committee and its function.
Where was the Strategy Committee? I was asked as a volunteer,
to do a very detailed and important phase of the campaign but at
no time was I ever contacted by the State Campaign Manager or
anyone close to the candidate. There was altogether too little
communication between the top of the campaign and the working
sections.
For what it is worth, I sincerely believe the above statements
point up the real reason we lost this election. We are a minority
party indulging in luxuries we CANNOT afford.
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The following report is on the important points of Operation
Telephone. A complete and detailed plan was offered to each of
the eleven Southern Counties in the Southern California Campaign
district. We began with complete details on how and where to do
the Friendly Democrat poll, explaining the importance to the
candidate of the results. Some counties did a very creditable
job. Operation Telephone then produced a handbook on how to do
the blitz job. I am sure a copy of this book is attached to the
complete report. All counties reported the day before the blitz,
November 1st, that they were ready to begin. But the results
leave me with grave doubts that this was true. On advice, I
concentrated on Los Angeles County because of its large population.
Operation Telephone was set up for Nixon for Governor on a much
firmer foundation than the same activity for Nixon for President.
We tried to improve the planning and carry-through so we could
produce a high turnout on election day. We knew it would be
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more difficult on an off-year election to duplicate the excite-
ment and enthusiasm of a presidential year as 1960 was. We tried
for more dispersed telephone locations and used headquarter
space more often than before. We began early to encourage commun-
ity chairmen to raise the funds for their own telephones. Like-
wise, we urged the recruiting of telephoners at the community
level, thus spreading the responsibility for the Blitz over a
wide base.
For the most part we were successful in this effort. But to care
for the weak spots with funds and manpower we carried on recruit-
ing and fund-raising from Southern California Headquarters. When
November 1st arrived we had sufficient funds and manpower to take
care of the need that had been reported to us during October.
Our problem arose from community or headquarters leaders not being
candid about their progress or lack of it plus the break-down on
the part of the County Precinct Organization to produce the support
that had been promised. A tremendous burden was thus placed on
Operation Telephone.
Aside from a few communities that refused to do Operation Tele-
phone we have only praise for chairmen of our part of "Action Package".
A survey of all areas in Los Angeles County who engaged in the
Blits shows 635,000 calls were made. This compares very favor-
ably with the 500,000 calls made in 1960. While we did not raise
the amount of money this year that was raised in 1960, we did
raise between $14,000 and $15,000, which amply cared for our
needs. I believe there was some money left to put in the general
campaign fund.
I would be remiss indeed, if I did not give high praise to the
volunteer staff who worked so close and devotedly with me
at Southern California Headquarters: Mrs. Marion Martin, Mrs. Janet
Martin, Mrs. Daurine Irvin, Mrs. Ruby Burton, Mrs. Marjorie Dudley,
and Mrs. Edythe Novak.
Let me close this with my grateful thanks to you, Valley Knudsen
and Henriette Cowgill. Never in the twenty-four years of
campaigning has it been my privilege to work with more understand-
ing and devoted women than you. I can be very difficult under
pressure but you made me seem otherwise by your kindness and
quickness to give me the benefit of your calm actions.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
STATEMENT OF VOTE
GENERAL ELECTION
and
SPECIAL ELECTIONS
in the
11th, 38th and 79th
Assembly Districts
NOVEMBER 8, 1960
PARTY REGISTRATION
VOTING PRECINCTS
TOTAL VOTE CAST
OPEAT BEAL BUREKA OF
THE
CALIFORNIA
Compiled by
FRANK M. JORDAN
Secretary of State
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DON MULFORD
MEMBER CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE, EIGHTEENTH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
VICE CHAIRMAN
MILITARY AND VETERANS
May 30, 1961
Personal
Mr. H. R. Haldeman
Vice President and Manager
J. Walter Thompson Company
6505 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles 48, California
Dear Bob:
I am sending some information to you. The enclosed
SB 619 was approved in the Assembly last week. In
its original form (please note line 8, Director of Finance),
I objected to the measure and was responsible for causing
the Director of Finance to be deleted.
Can you imagine the situation a Republican governor would
be in with a hostile Democratic controlled Senate refus-
ing to approve his Director of Finance?
The reoganization program is proceeding according to
schedule. This is going to create some problems and may
be worthy of investigation.
I also enclose a story regarding Chotiner which disturbs
me because of the reaction I am receiving here in Sacra-
mento. I believe you will agree that Chotiner is contro-
versial. The reaction among people here, including some
strong supporters, is one of serious concern if Chotiner
is in fact moving into the picture. The fact remains
that he is under a cloud because of the previous charge
against him in Washington. His charge of anti-Semitism
brought against Al Bell after his defeat certainly made
him no friends among Al Bell supporters. If he is
playing a fundamental part in the Republican organization,
I for one want to know.
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Mr. H. R. Haldeman
May 30
I believe you should recongize the fact that a substantial
number of Legislators have told me that if Chotiner has a
position of responsibility in the forthcoming gubernatorial
campaign, they are going to "take a walk". I cannot empha-
size too strongly the seriousness of this. I would remind
you of the number of people who "took a walk" when Knowland
returned to California and failed to grasp the local
picture. The truth is we are badly divided; in fact,
shattered, after last week's division in the caucus.
We need every possible effort to bring us together.
A highly controversial figure will not accomplish this,
in my opinion.
Please let me have your reaction to this thinking because
it is not mine; I am merely reporting the situation as
I see it here and I view it to be serious.
Condially,
DON A MULFORD
enclosures
AMENDED IN SENATE APRIL 27, 1961
SENATE BILL
No. 619
Introduced by Senators Burns and Miller
February 8, 1961
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL EFFICIENCY
An act to add Sections 1323, 1774.1, 1774.2, and 1774.3 to
the Government Code, relating to appointments by the Gov-
ernor.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
1
SECTION 1. Section 1323 is added to the Government Code,
.2
to read:
3
1323. The appointments by the Governor of the following
4 officers are subject to confirmation by the Senate:
5
(a) Director of Agriculture
6
(b) Chief, Division of Apprenticeship Standards
7
(c) Superintendent of Banks
8
(d) Director of Finance
9
(e). Director of Veterans Affairs
10
(f) Director of Motor Vehicles
11
(g) Director of Professional and Vocational Standards
12
(h) Director of Public Works
13
SEC. 2. Section 1774.1 is added to said code, to read:
14
1774.1. The Governor shall notify the Legislature of all
15 vacancies in offices to which he has the power of appointment
16 and of all interim appointments made to fill such vacancies.
17 When the vacancies occur or the appointments are made dur-
18 ing a recess of the Legislature, the notice shall be given at the
19 commencement of the next legislative session.
20
SEC. 3. Section 1774.2 is added to said code, to read:
21
1774.2. Whenever the appointment by the Governor of a
22 person to a public office is subject to confirmation by the Sen-
23 ate, and the Senate by a negative vote refused to confirm the
24 appointment, such person may not be granted an interim ap-
25 pointment to the same office for which the Senate refused to
26 confirm him. If he is holding that office at the time of the ad-
27 journment of the Senate, the office shall become vacant on such
S.B. 619
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1 adjournment, and he shall not be eligible to continue to dis-
2 charge the duties of the office notwithstanding the provisions
3 of Section 1302.
4
SEC. 4. Section 1774.3 is added to said code, to read:
5 1774.3. All offices filled by appointment by the Governor
6 and held at the pleasure of the Governor shall become vacant
7 on the first Monday after the first day of January February
8 following each gubernatorial election, except such offices as are
9 filled by-appointment by the Governor prior to that date and
10 after the first Monday after the first day of January following
11 the gubernatorial election.
12
This section is not applicable to railroad police or steamboat
13 police appointed pursuant to Section 8226 of the Public Utili-
14 ties Code.
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III
Reprint from
Los Angeles Times
SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 1961
Grassroots Cultivation by GOP Is Under Way
BY JAMES BASSETT
Times Political Analyst
An unofficial Republican
aide in '62) also in the
One indicator that this
"grassroots" movement
counsellor-role; and a half-
fledgling organization may
which could exert heavy
dozen equally energetic
be slightly more than
influence in next year's
GOP members, mostly in
merely "Nixon-oriented"
gubernatorial race espe-
their thirties.
is the fact that it has ac-
cially if Richard Nixon be-
Although this "Repub-
cess to a file of former
comes the GOP candidate
lican Club" enterprise is
Nixon workers' names -
-got quietly under way
quite detached from the
almost 30,000 of them -
here last week.
official party's apron-
scrupulously maintained
It is aimed at organizing
strings, State Chairman
over the years by Nixon's
into compact and workable
John Krehbiel has con-
aides.
clubs thousands of Califor-
ferred frequently with its
St. John points out that
nia Republicans currently
sponsors.
the new-founded clubs
unaffiliated with any reg-
won't conflict with the ex-
ular party unit.
And Nixon himself told
Bassett
the founders: "Go to it!"
isting "big three": Repub-
And its guiding lights
include a number of GOP
St. John, son of writer
lican Assembly, Federated
Meanwhile, they'll start
Adela Rogers St. John
Republican Women,
figures who have long been
Young Republicans.
looking for attractive can-
closely associated with the
(who is a loyal Nixon sup-
didates at the local level
former Vice President
porter), first worked for
Under a program
and prepare to elect them.
the ex-Vice President. in
sparked by County GOP
himself.
The biggest item of in-
his 1950 senatorial con-
Chairman Jud Leetham,
They have rented a
terest about this burgeon-
test.
this trio of "senior" groups
small office at 160 S Rob-
ing movement — from the
ertson Blvd., staffed it with
He explains that Nix-
is being welded into a
professional politicos'
on's adjuration to the GOP
more coordinated force for
a secretary, pinned area
viewpoint seems to be
at Sacramento last March
the '62 campaign.
maps to the wall, prepared
what role Murray Chotin-
basic "literature" for their
to start "a massive infu-
Conceivably, a success-
er may play either in the
sion of new blood into the
ful "Republican Clubs"
clubs or in a Nixon cam-
cause, and now are open
for business.
party" triggered the "Re-
plan might turn the "big
paign itself.
publican Club" project.
three" into a "big four."
St. John stoutly insists
But he adds that the
that the shrewd Beverly
Which, explains Atty.
clubs aren't a "front" for
At first individual clubs
Hills lawyer and longtime
Richard St. John, a South-
Nixon's expected chal-
will function as independ-
Nixon adviser is a "con-
land field representative in
lenge to Democratic Gov.
ent units. But St. John
sultant," whose advice is
the Nixon campaign last
Brown, although their
leaves no doubt that they
generally accepted, rather
year, means they are ready
leadership is "Nixon-ori-
will ultimately come un-
than an active participant.
to advise interested groups
ented."
der more centralized con-
But others believe just as
in the art of establishing a
What do they propose?
trol before the state-wide
stoutly that Chotiner may
local GOP club — i.e., with
sample by-laws, publicity
By July, St. John says,
races get underway,
step directly into the '62
they aim to have set up
through a system of area
campaign at the strategic
materials, and S uchlike
100 clubs, mainly in South-
directors reporting back to
moment.
guides.
ern California, with 50-100
the high command.
"For want of a title." St.
Such a step would be
John adds, "I'm 'chair-
members each. In the near
By that time, of course,
made easier if he has ma-
man'."
future he will huddle with
the "high command"
terially assisted in creat-
And: "For want of a
like-minded young Repub-
would be whoever tackles
ing a vast, available man-
name, we're presently call-
licans in San Francisco,
Pat Brown for governor-
power reservoir out of
ing our operation 'Repub-
with an eye to extending
AND St. John's personal
what's now mainly an am-
lican Clubs'."
the movement statewide.
odds-on guess is that Dick
bitious political dream.
Others affiliated with St.
He frankly acknowledg-
Nixon's the man.
We've suggested for
John in this modestly-
es that the thriving Cali-
By then, too, the clubs
months that the GOP must
based, yet potentially sig-
fornia Democratic Coun-
would have been incorpo-
somehow match the ener-
nificant, activity are Atty.
cil's club program inspired
rated, as they must the
gy of the Democrats' CDC.
Charles Bakaly (another
his group to try something
moment they start raising
This just might be the an-
former Nixon worker);
similar. That is, find a
campaign funds.
swer.
Murray Chotiner (Nixon's
method to ,corral these
campaign manager in '50
party enthusiasts who
REPUBLICAN CLUBS
and '52) who appears as a
want an active role in
RICHARD ST. JOHNS - CHARLES BAKALY, JR.
counsellor to the youthful
grassroots politics, but
Co-chairmen
organizers; Robert Halde-
who don't know where to
Suite 216, 160 South Robertson Boulevard
man (a topranking Nixon
go.
Beverly Hills, California
OLeander 5-5950
MEMORANDUM
To: Mr. Bakaly
Mr. Finch
Mr. Haldeman
Mr. Chotiner
Mrs. Ulyate
From: Richard R. St. Johns
I am enclosing herewith copy of my letter
to John Krehbiel dated May 3, 1961 requesting
authorization for our club activities.
I am also enclosing a copy of a letter
dated May 8th in response thereto.
Richard R. St. Johns
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Enclosure
LAW OFFICES OF
O'MELVENY & MYERS
BEVERLY HILLS OFFICE
433 SOUTH SPRING STREET
136 EL CAMINO DRIVE
BEVERLY HILLS
LOS ANGELES 13
CRESTVIEW I-5267
MADISON 4-2611
CABLE ADDRESS "MOMS"
May
3rd
OUR FILE NUMBER
1961
Mr. John Krehbiel,
1422 West Colorado
Pasadena, California
Dear John:
AB you know, during the Nixon campaign
Chuck Bakaly and I were all over Southern California
in connection with coordinating the Republican
Party activities with the Nixon Clubs. During this
time we met a substantial number of people who have
not heretofore been active in politics who were
extremely interested in the campaign. We feel that
this group is a substantial potential force which
can be utilized.
As we have discussed, we feel the best
way to attempt to keep these people in the fold 18
to concentrate on the formation and organization of
local community Republican clubs.
Naturally we would encourage any of these
people to join existing volunteer groups, either in
lieu of their club membership or in addition to it.
As you know, the CDC's have been extremely successful
in this type of organization.
We would in no way anticipate that this
type of organization would be in conflict with any
of the existing organizations, either volunteer or
party.
We wish your authority to undertake this
kind of program. We recognize the fact that by statute
Mr. John Krehbiel
May 3rd, 1961
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such clubs would be required to receive recognition
either from the County Central Committee, the State
Central Committee or a member of the National
Committee for California. Because of our determination
to make this a truly state-wide organisation, we feel
that our proper contact with formal party organization
should be through the State committee.
We will naturally not undertake any fund
raising without your specific knowledge and written
authorization directed to the club or clubs who wish
to undertake such a project. Natually this would
not apply to nominal periodic dues to finance coffee
at a club meeting.
I will end with two questions:
1. Do you think such a program and under-
taking on our part is wise and advisable; and
2. May we have your authorization to
undertake this program.
We will naturally keep you informed of our
progress.
Kindest personal regards,
Richard R. St. Jehns
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STATE HEADQUARTERS
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LOS ANGELES 18, CALIFORNIA
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Dear Dick:
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I have your inquiry relative to stimulating Interest
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among the people with whom you worked last fall during
Amidest
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the Nixon-Lodge campaign, and attempting to channel
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them Into the Republican Party through comunity
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Republican organizations.
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Certainly every effort should be made to ritzin these
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people in our fold. in my opinion, they should be
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encouraged to join existing volunteer groups wherever
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possible. or course, there are unses in California
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where volunteer organizations are either non-existent
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or dormant, and where 0 new Republican club would be
most desirable.
Such organizations may by statute receive recognition
from county central committees, state contral committee,
and members of the national comittee for Celifornia,
You advise me that you hope to stake these contacts
statewide, and I can assure you that the State Central
Committee is happy to recognize all bona fide Republican
units within their respective communities.
At the same time, I would urge that such organizations
seek recognition from the County Central Committee con-
cerned, so that complete coordination at the local level
may be accomplished.
1 trust that this answers your questions satisfactorily.
Sincerely yours,
JK:bw
co:Hrs. Lucille Hosmer
Mr. Robert Lindsay
John Krehbial
Mr. Pate Ashen
Chalman
Mr. Joseph Martin, Jr.
Mrs. Fatricia Hitt