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Ellsworth to RN re: Rita Hauser on French TV in Paris. 1 pg [Memo], 11/30/1968
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Whitaker to Chapin, Cole, Ehrlichman, Haldeman, Hyde, Mitchell, and Woods re: Sept and Oct calendars and schedules of the 68 campaign. 3 pgs [Memo], 11/5/1968
Kalmbach to Higby re: Fred Divel and Cotton Estate. 5 pgs with attachments [Letter], 2/5/1971
Strachan to Haldeman re: Finch Memo for the President on California Delegation, Convention, and Campaign. 22 pgs. [Memo], 7/20/1971
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Strachan to Haldeman re: Finch Memo for the President on California Delegation, Convention, and Campaign. 22 pgs. [Memo], 7/20/1971
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Richard Nixon Presidential Library
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72
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11/30/1968
Memo
Ellsworth to RN re: Rita Hauser on French
TV in Paris. 1 pg
72
1
02/14/1969
Memo
Bob Haldeman to The President re: future
relastions with the Los Angeles Times. 2 pgs.
72
1
11/05/1968
Memo
Whitaker to Chapin, Cole, Ehrlichman,
Haldeman, Hyde, Mitchell, and Woods re:
Sept and Oct calendars and schedules of the
68 campaign. 3 pgs
72
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02/05/1971
Letter
Kalmbach to Higby re: Fred Divel and
Cotton Estate. 5 pgs with attachments
72
1
07/20/1971
Memo
Strachan to Haldeman re: Finch Memo for
the President on California Delegation,
Convention, and Campaign. 22 pgs.
72
1
12/13/1971
Memo
Haldeman to The President re: New
Hampshire Primary. 5 pgs
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Page 1 of 1
November 30, 1968
MEMORANDUM
TO:
RN
FROM: Ellsworth
Rita Hauser was on French TV in Paris on Thursday
night, November 28. The show was a two-hour special on
Nixon, and Rita was on, from time to time, speaking
beautiful French.
She is a spectacular female intellectual, obviously
fluent in French and perceived in France as being extraordi-
narily close to Nixon, having been not only co-chairman of
Citizens for Nixon in New York, (in fact she was identified
on TV as being "President of the Republican Committee of
New York"), but also having been a strong Nixon advocate,
supporter and worker long before the Convention.
Heto al
Lets find ways
to use more
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 14, 1969
TO:
Bob Haldeman
FROM:
The President
Franklin Murphy thought that it would be
immensely important, from the standpoint of our future
relations with the Los Angeles Times, if I could have
Norman, Otis and himself to breakfast at the White House
on Sunday after the Gridiron Dinner.
This idea appeals to me, primarily because
I could let Norman be the man to whom the invitation would
be issued (something which Murphy agrees would be the
right way to proceed).
Put it on my calendar and when we get closer
to the date (about two to three weeks away) we will go forward
on it unless something intervenes.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 14, 1969
MEMORANDUM FOR: THE PRESIDENT
In talking with Franklin Murphy last night the suggestion came
up that you might want to invite Norman Chandler to join you
informally for breakfast Sunday morning, March 16th, the
morning after the Gridiron dinner. Franklin suggested that
you ask Norman to bring Otis and Franklin with him. His
thought is that this would be an excellent way to solidify
relations with the whole Chandler family and that this is
important because of the overtures being made on a strong
and consistent basis by Teddy Kennedy, especially to Otis
and his wife.
H. R. H HALDEMAN
MEMORANDUM
NOVEMBER 5, 1968
TO:
DWIGHT CHAPIN
KEN COLE
JOHN EHRLICHMAN
BOB HALDEMAN
HENRY HYDE
JOHN MITCHELL
ROSE MARY WOODS
FROM: JOHN WHITAKER
I am enclosing the September and October calendars and schedules
of the 1968 campaign for your files.
Cheers,
John
MEMORANDUM
NOVEMBER 5, 1968
TO:
ROSE MARY WOODS
FROM:
JOHN WHITAKER
I am enclosing for the Richard M. Nixon Yorba Linda Library a complete
summary record of the !68 campaign for the period September 4-November 5
which includes:
(1) RN calendars and schedules (John Whitaker, Henry Hyde)
(2) Agnew calendars and schedules (Nick Ruwe, Ernie Minor)
(3) Tricia and Julie Nixon and David Eisenhower calendars and SC
schedules (Bill Killgallon)
(4) Surrogate candidates' calendars and schedules (Jeff Kimball)
A. Senator Mark Hatfield - Oregon
B. Senator Howard Baker - Tennessee
C. Governor John Volpe - Massachusetts
D. Governor Walter Hickel - Alaska
E. Congressman F. Bradford Morse - Massachusetts
F. Congressman Donald Rumsfeld - Illinois
G. Congressman George Bush - Texas
H. Congressman Clark MacGregor - Minnesota
I. Congressman William Brock - Tennessee
J. Congressman Richard Roudebush - Indiana
K. "Bud" Wilkinson - Oklahoma
(5) Calendars for "Political Stars" (Hank Berliner)
A. Senator John Tower - Texas (you will notice some duplication
below in the Southern group calendars)
B. Senator Charles Percy - Illinois
C. Senator Edward Brooke - Massachusetts
D. Governor Ronald Reagan - California
E. Governor George Romney - Michigan
F. Governor Dan Evans - Washington
G. Governor Raymond P. Shafer - Pennsylvania
H. Governor John Chafee - Rhode Island
I. Governor Nelson Rockefeller - New York
J. Mayor John Lindsay - New York
K. Former Senator Barry Goldwater - Arizona
L. Former Governor William Scranton - Pennsylvania
5)
(6) Southem and Border States Speakers group (Fred LaRue,
(Manley Molpus)
A. Senator Strom Thurmond - South Carolina
B. Senator Paul Fannin - Arizona
C. Governor Louie Nunn - Kentucky
D. Governor Claude Kirk - Florida
E. Congressman Albert Watson - South Carolina
F. Congressman Donald Lukens - Ohio
G. General Mark Clark
H. General Bernard Schreiver
I. Young Republican National Chairman Jack McDonald
J. Howard Callaway - Georgia National Committeeman
-2-
From the period September 4-November 5, RN has
(1) Travelled 50, 083 miles
(2) Delivered 110 speeches defined as 15 minute-or-more addresses
(3) Uncountable brief informal remarks at airport arrivals,
hotel arrivals, etc.
(4) Held 6 formal press conferences defined as 30-45 minute
meetings with the press
(5) Held 9 press availabilities defined as 5-15 minute meetings
with the press
(6) Uncountable questions by local press at airport arrivals,
hotel arrivals and to and from various events
(7) Completed 18 televised Q&A sessions of which 8 were statewide
Q&A sessions with citizens' panels and 10 were head to head interviews and of
these 10, 2 were network ("Meet the Press", "Face the Nation")
(8) There have been 2 Q&A sessions before large audiences.
(9) There have been 8 inspection visits and briefings
(10) There have been 22 network radio broadcasts varying from
15-30 minutes
(11) There have been 3 editorial board meetings
A. New York Times
B. Associated Press
C. UPI Editors and Publishers
It's been a pleasure!
John CHEERS, Whilate
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Date
February 9
For
Bob Haldeman
From Tod Hullin
John thought you would get a charge out
of this one.
HULLIN
HULLIN
LAW OFFICES
KALMBACH, DEMARCO, KNAPP & CHILLINGWORTH
SUITE 900 NEWPORT FINANCIAL PLAZA / 550 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE
HERBERT W. KALMBACH
LOS ANGELES OFFICE
FRANK DEMARCO,JR.
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA 92660
611 WEST SIXTH STREET SUITE 1900
SHERWOOD C.CHILLINGWORTH
TELEPHONE (714) 644-4111
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90017
HAROLD BERAL
TELEPHONE (213) 625-2191
ALEXANDER BOWIE
ROBERT M. OLSON,JR.
ROBERT H. MORRISON
OF COUNSEL
RICHARD C. GREENBERG
JAMES R.KNAPP
THOMAS D.PECKENPAUGH
TERRY L.RHODES
JAMES H.O'CONNOR
OAKLEY C. FROST
ALAN R.WOLEN
WILLIAM A.KERR
LARRY B.THRALL
ERIC W. MARTENS
RALPH J.MORGAN
DAVID PATTERSON SMITH
WESTON L.JOHNSON
February 5, 1971
PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL
Mr. Lawrence M. Higby
Staff Assistant
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Larry:
Here is Dival's letter.
I'm handling.
Regards,
Hur
Herbert W. Kalmbach
HWK/ah
Enclosure
January 11, 1971
Dear Mr. Ogden:
Recently, I have been made aware that I should have received a
finders fee for my part in influencing the President into buy-
ing the old Cotton Estate.
Several newsmen have asked me what I received for my efforts.
Friends and family have asked as well. They all agree that I
should have received something.
They are the ones who have prompted me to write to you at such
a late date. I would like to know what your feelings are in
view of all of the newspaper coverage confirming my participation.
In some of these news stories Presidential aides have let my
role be known. My parents have told me that Carson Rasmussen
believes I should have gotten something.
Please let me know what you think is fair.
Respectfully,
Fred Divel
FEB 8 1971
LAW OFFICES
KALMBACH, DEMARCO, KNAPP & CHILLINGWORTH
SUITE 900 NEWPORT FINANCIAL PLAZA / 550 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE
HERBERT W. KALMBACH
LOS ANGELES OFFICE
FRANK DEMARCO,JR.
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA 92660
611 WEST SIXTH STREET SUITE 1900
SHERWOOD C.CHILLINGWORTH
TELEPHONE (714) 644-4111
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90017
HAROLD BERAL
TELEPHONE (213) 625-2191
ALEXANDER BOWIE
ROBERT M. OLSON,JR.
ROBERT H. MORRISON
OF COUNSEL
RICHARD C. GREENBERG
JAMES R.KNAPP
THOMAS D. PECKENPAUGH
TERRY L.RHODES
JAMES H.O'CONNOR
OAKLEY C. FROST
ALAN R.WOLEN
WILLIAM A.KERR
LARRY B.THRALL
ERIC W. MARTENS
RALPH J.MORGAN
DAVID PATTERSON SMITH
WESTON L.JOHNSON
February 5, 1971
PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL
Mr. John D. Ehrlichman
Assistant to the President
For Domestic Affairs
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear John:
Chuck Horning of Latham & Watkins (attorney
for the former owners of the Cotton Estate) handed me
the enclosed copy when I saw him in Los Angeles yes-
terday.
I'd like to talk to you about this and about
a couple of other matters when I see you next week.
Regards,
Hut
Herbert W. Kalmbach
HWK/ah
Enclosure
January 11, 1971
Dear Mr. Ogden:
Recently, I have been made aware that I should have received a
finders fee for my part in influencing the President into buy-
ing the old Cotton Estate.
Several newsmen have asked me what I received for my efforts.
Friends and family have asked as well. They all agree that I
should have received something.
They are the ones who have prompted me to write to you at such
a late date. I would like to know what your feelings are in
view of all of the newspaper coverage confirming my participation.
In some of these news stories Presidential aides have let my
role be known. My parents have told me that Carson Rasmussen
believes I should have gotten something.
Please let me know what you think is fair.
Respectfully,
Fred Divel
MEMORANDUM
MS
THE WHITE HOUSE
(Done
ADMINISTRATIVELY
WASHINGTON
CONFIDENTIAL
July 20, 1971
Hoopes
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
G
SUBJECT:
Finch Memorandum for The
President on California
Delegation, Convention,
and Campaign
Finch acquired some of the information relayed to you in
California by a memorandum from Leonard Firestone (attached
at Tab A).
Finch's interpretation of this information and a DMI telephone
poll raise the following points (original memorandum attached
at Tab B):
1) The selection of the California delegation represents
a power play by Reagan's people (Tom Reed, Holmes
Tuttle, and Bob Walker, and Eleanor Ring). It is
Finch's view that the delegation will not help carry
California in November; further that delegation may
raise money which will not go to the campaign.
2) Authority is requested to recommend to Mitchell these
steps:
(a). Reed should submit suggested delegates to
Firestone for review and recommendation to the
Attorney General;
(b). An agreement about funds should be reached
soon;
(c). No public announcements in August about delegate
selection should be made; "records" should not be
kept by Reed; future polls in California should be
controlled by the campaign.
Recommendation:
That Finch's memorandum be forwarded to the Attorney General
with a notation that the President did not see.
Approve
Disapprove H
Comment Tell Funch σ duice his meno
70 Ab - at P's instruction
MEMORANDUM
MS
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 20, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
G
SUBJECT:
Finch Memorandum for The
President on California
Delegation, Convention,
and Campaign
Finch acquired some of the information relayed to you in
California by a memorandum from Leonard Firestone (attached
at Tab A).
Finch's interpretation of this information and a DMI telephone
poll raise the following points (original memorandum attached
at Tab B):
1) The selection of the California delegation represents
a power play by Reagan's people (Tom Reed, Holmes
Tuttle, and Bob Walker, and Eleanor Ring). It is
Finch's view that the delegation will not help carry
California in November; further that delegation may
raise money which will not go to the campaign.
2) Authority is requested to recommend to Mitchell these
steps:
(a). Reed should submit suggested delegates to
Firestone for review and recommendation to the
Attorney General;
(b). An agreement about funds should be reached
soon;
(c). No public announcements in August about delegate
selection should be made; "records" should not be
kept by Reed; future polls in California should be
controlled by the campaign.
Recommendation:
That Finch's memorandum be forwarded to the Attorney General
with a notation that the President did not see.
Approve
Disapprove
H
Comment Tell
TO at
A
LKF Notes on Meeting
9:00 AM - Thursday, July 8, 1971
Holmes Tuttle residence, Los Angeles
attended by
Leonard Firestone
Holmes Tuttle
Tom Reed
Wm. French Smith
After some small talk and pleasant chatter, Tom Reed produced the
attached memorandum, which we all went over, discussing various
points.
At the outset, Reed informed the group that the program outlined in
the memorandum has been discussed with and was approved by the
Attorney General in Washington, D.C. on June 29, 1971, as noted
at the end of the memorandum.
Reed indicated they wanted a broad-based delegation, representing
all elements of the Party, and that, in order to keep the heat off
the Governor, they were going to have a small organizing committee
that would be responsible for picking the delegation.
LKF asked him if it was the intention to broaden the Organizing
Committee into a selection committee, including legislators and
other interested groups. Reed responded that he felt it would not
be wise to do so, and that the selection committee should be the
five names on the Organizing Committee.
LKF suggested that it would be very necessary for the campaign group
to be able to select and invite delegates, based on such factors as
contributions to the campaign, desire and ability to work in the
campaign, and other considerations that would benefit the campaign
committee.
Reed agreed this was necessary, but thought that the Organizing
Committee could bear these factors in mind as they were making their
selections.
Holmes Tuttle said, "That's the reason you (LKF) were asked to join
the Committee, since you are close to the President and the
Administration.
LKF made it clear that he had accepted on the basis of the Governor
asking him, and that he had received no request or instruction from
anyone else to serve on the Committee.
It was announced that Bill Smith will act as Counsel to the Organizing
Committee and the Delegation, and will be in charge of operations of
une Belegation, under Reed. How 702, since he is Chairman of the
Loard of Regenes of the University of California, the Governor and
not want 20 have Smith's name mare public in this connection.
notes on meating
July 8, 1971
page 2
Bill Smith suggested that August was a little early to announce
the Organizing Committee, but Reed insisted it should be done at
that time, in order to stop speculation around the State, and
in Sacramento in particular.
There was some discussion as to the possibility of a competing dele-
gation, but, generally, we all felt that McCloskey would wash out
and would probably not be a threat.
With regard to the schedule item in the memorandum that, late in
March 1972, the delegation list would be submitted to the Governor
for approval, LKF asked if, since it would be essentially a delegatio
for President Nixon, it was not the intention that the President
would also approve the list?
Reed said we would assume the Governor would take it up with the
President.
Finally, Holmes Tuttle said to Reed, "Well, do you want to bring up
that other matter?"
Reed sort of mumbled, "What other matter?"
Tuttle said, "Well, you know, about the campaign. II
Reed: "Oh, yes. I talked to the Attorney General about it, and he
agreed that there would be nothing done on the campaign until the
whole thing could be structured at one time and the Attorney General
had had a chance to talk about it on the spot here in California."
LKF: "In that connection, I think I should tell you -- you probably
are aware of the fact that there was an announcement about three weeks
ago that was, to say the least, premature. I don't understand how it
got out, but the way = have:been explaining it is that, because of my
association with the Nixon Foundation, the Californians for Revenue Sh
program, and the Citizens for Nixon organization in Washington, D.C.,
someone might have gotten mixed up and come to the conclusion that I
was heading up something else out here. However, the article was
simply confused. I talked personally with the Attorney General after
that article came out, and simply told him I would be willing to do
anything he asked me to do."
LKF also told the group about the call he received from the Governor
while in Pebble Beach on Sunday, June 27th.
Bill Smith said the Governor hadn't meant to say that he didn't want
LKF, or that LKF would be disruptive. The Governor WAS only trying
to indicate that he didn't think any one name should be put up at
this time. Inscoad, should wait until the full leadership group for
the campaign could be structured.
notes on meeting
July 8, 1971
page 3
Bill Smith again said the Governor was only implying about waiting
to fill out the whole structure.
LKF: "I'm the one who talked to the Governor and I'm telling you
what he said."
Bill Smith: "I don't think he meant that. He doesn't consider you
disruptive."
LKF concluded by saying he didn't think he was disruptive or divisiv.
and repeated the strong support he has given to Governor Reagan in
two campaigns, and also to Senator Murphy last year. He added that
he thought he would be able to do the job to the satisfaction of the
Party and all concerned, and that, if asked, he would do it.
During the discussion, Reed spoke up and said he thought the Governo
meant only that he didn't want one name put up there in front, to be
shot at.
next meeting of Organizing Committee scheduled for September 14, 197.
MEMORANDUM for The File
Telephone Conversation,
LKF
and
RR
Sunday, June 27, 1971
RR telephoned LKF, approx. 10:30 AM, Sunday, June 27th, at Pebble
Beach. (LKF had come down to Pebble Beach about midnight, Saturday
June 26th, from San Mateo, after attending Margaret Heatley's weddit
and had learned that Holmes Tuttle was staying with the Darts for
the week-end at Pebble Beach, but LKF did not have occasion to talk
with either of them)
LKF feels sure that RR could have known of LKF's travel plans only
through Mr. Dart or Mr. Tuttle, and he is inclined to believe that
it was Mr. Tuttle who "programmed" the telephone call.
At the outset, the telephone conversation was about the wedding,
golf, and things of a general nature, all in a pleasant exchange.
RR then said: "I was talking to the Attorney General a few days
ago about the delegation. In the course of the conversation, the
article that was in last Sunday's Los Angeles Times came up."
At that point, LKF said: "Yes, Ron, that was sort of premature.
Fortunately, I had to leave for Akron, and did not have to comment
on it to the press. However, when I got back to San Francisco,
several of my friends asked me about it, and I simply told them
that, since I am head of the President's Foundation, and have also
been head of the California Revenue-sharing support program, I could
only assume someone had jumped to the conclusion I might be heading
up a Citizens for Nixon campaign, and in the speculation this kind
of an article got published."
Telephone Conversation, LKF and RR
Sunday, June 27, 1971
page 2
That response seemed to slow him down a little. However, he said:
"The reason I called you is to tell you that, since we are good
friends, I didn't want you to feel I was talking behind your back,
and I told the Attorney General = didn't think it would be a good
idea for you to serve as Chairman."
He went on to say that the Party had been badly fractured in the
past, that the cracks had been painted over with a thin layer, and
we just couldn't disrupt things again.
He said:- "Of course, we couldn't have Salvatori in the job, from
one side of the spectrum, or you (meaning LKF) in the job from the
other side of the spectrum. "
When he was through, LKF said: "Ron, you have every right to your
opinion, and I respect your thoughts, but I simply can't accept
the concept that I am devisive in the Party, or would be disruptive.
You will recall that I have supported you very liberally on two
occasions, and that I probably gave as much or more to George Murphy
campaign than anyone, and I have always supported the Party. 11
He responded: "Oh, you should be in the campaign, but it probably
should be run by means of a co-chairmen or committee arrangement, ir
some manner we could all agree on."
LKF resisted the temptation of asking RR who he had in mind, as he
didn't want to bring that up. LXF simply replied that he was dedic.
20 the re-election of the President, and that he had told the Accord
Telephone Conversation, LKF and RR
Sunday, June 27, 1971
page 3
General wanted him to serve, adding "I want you to know that if
either of them ask me to serve as Campaign Chairman, that is what
= am going to do."
LKF further told RR that "if I am asked to do it, I have already
told the Attorney General the first thing I would do would be to
come to see you and discuss the possibility of you being Honorary
Chairman, and to go over the general campaign plans and strategy
with you. "
RR said he was also going to work hard for the re-election of the
President.
LKF said one thing he could suggest for RR to do was to get hold
of Reinecke, Younger and Flournoy, and anybody else in the Republical
Party who was working now for 1974 and tell them that they are to
keep their eyes on 1972 until the President is re-elected. LKF
pointed out the fund-raising dinners that Reinecke and Younger are
planning.
RR knew about this, but said the trouble was the Democrats are all
running now for 1974, to the point where you can't find anyone in
Sacramento.
LKF ended up the conversation by commenting we would just have to
wait and see how things develop, and said he hoped to see RR soon.
POLICY FOR SELECTION OF THE CALIFORNIA DELEGATION
TO THE 1972 REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION
MAKEUP:
96 delegates: 2 from each congressional district, 10 at large (no more
than 4 from each congressional district), and 96 alternates.
LEADERSHIP:
Governor Reagan, Chairman of delegation. T. C. Reed, Vice-Chairman.
Delegation firmly pledged to the renomination of President Nixon.
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:
T. C. Reed, Chairman; Eleanor Ring; Governor Reagan (to be represented
by one staff member); Holmes Tuttle; Leonard Firestone.
Counsel (not for public announcement): W. F. Smith.
Staff: To be selected by Chairman (Reed) with approval of the Committee.
Initially, Helen Healey will act as Secretary of the Committee.
Records and Files: Office of the National Committeeman.
SCHEDULE:
August 1971 - Public announcement of organizing committee.
September-December 1971 - Informal "hearings." Luncheon meetings
with key leadership. Somewhat formal "hearings" by Reed and
Ring at RSCCC State Convention, October 1-3.
January 1972 - Committee commences deliberations as a group,
including others as appropriate.
Late March 1972 - (After New Hampshire, Wisconson, primaries)
Submit list to Governor for approval. List to include suggested
officers of delegation. No "draft" lists to be released prior
to this date.
March 8, 1972 - Earliest date to file for primary.
April 7, 1972 - Latest date to file for primary.
PRIMARY CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT:
To be determined by the President and the Governor in the spring of
1972 in light of apparent challenges.
PROCEDURES:
Every effort will be made to involve the rank and file of the Republican
Party in California in the nominating process; to avoid problems under
rule 14 adopted at the 1900 convention; to assure that as many
communities and constituencies as possible are represented; and to
build political strength for the President and the Governor consistent
with the above. Computer time-sharing and file maintenance will be
used to assure the retention and analysis of all nominations.
POLLING:
The Organizing Committee will undertake regular surveys to analyze
the probability and nature of a primary ghallenge to this delegation,
and to ascertain the opinions of all Republicans.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE CALIFORNIA DELEGATION AT THE CONVENTION:
To be the responsibility of the National Committeeman and Committee-
woman (Reed and Ring). Financial arrangements to be sturted by the
Organizing Committee.
The above discussed with and approved by RR, 7/5/71, Sacramento.
The above policy, but not specific memo, discussed with and approved by
John Mitchell, 6/29/71, Washington, D.C.
B)
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
INFORMATION
July 20, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
ROBERT H. FINCH
SUBJECT:
California Delegation, Convention
and Campaign
The two attached memoranda from Tom Reed regarding the
selection of the California delegation represent a power
play with potentially disastrous consequences.
The very existence of this material and the polls in them
is inexcusable.
Several things are obvious:
1. In terms of fund raising party unity and symbolism, you
can not separate the delegation from the California campaign.
This is strongly reinforced if San Diego is the convention
site.
2. The delegation must be structured solely on the basis
of what will help carry California in November.
Any delegation picked by a committee chaired by Reed and
composed of Reagan, his designee (Bob Walker), Tuttle,
Eleanor Ring, and your designee (i.e. Firestone it is
presumed) will not meet this standard.
In 1968 you will recall, Tuttle "assessed" each delegate
$5,000 or $10,000 for the "Reagan Fund." As in 1956 and
1964, a so-called "Host Committee" headed by the national
committeeman, national committeewoman and state chairman,
will raise a substantial sum of money for favors and gifts
to delegates. This is money which will be denied us for
the campaign.
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I plan to meet with John Mitchell as soon as he returns
and would like to recommend the following:
1. Reed should be advised that suggestions for delegates
would be welcomed from each of the persons Reed proposed
for his committee (except Bob Walker), plus each statewide
Republican office holder as well as Republican congressmen
from California and state legislators.
To keep it away from the White House, I would suggest
Firestone or someone else -- clearly your man -- be
designated as the person who will make final recommendations
to Mitchell for the composition of the President's delegation.
2. There should be an agreement as soon as possible on
"assessments" or other monies raised from delegates or
others in connection with the convention. I would suggest
that a given quota be established with one-half to be set
aside for convention purposes and one-half for the Nixon
campaign in California. There must be an accounting of these
funds.
3. The other steps in the memos which must be countered are:
(a) No public announcements in August about delegation
selection.
(b) "Records and Files" not in Reed's office.
(c) If further polls in California are taken someone
from the Nixon organization should help formulate
as well as have access to results -- who is paying
for them? We certainly don't need any other polls
on "If Richard Nixon does not run for President
"
(d) OR memos saying "Nixon is in trouble in California."
4. This is your delegation, your convention, your campaign.
Reagan should be chairman but if the Reeds and Walkers run
wild with the kind of stupidity reflected in these documents
and if they run the campaign we are in trouble.
POLICY FOR SELECTION OF THE CALIFORNIA DELEGATION
TO THE 1972 REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION
MAKEUP:
96 delegates: 2 from each congressional district, 10 at large (no more
than 4 from each congressional district), and 96 alternates.
LEADERSHIP:
Governor Reagan, Chairman of delegation. T. C. Reed, Vice-Chairman.
Delegation firmly pledged to the renomination of President Nixon.
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:
T. C. Reed, Chairman; Eleanor Ring; Governor Reagan (to be represented
by one staff member); Holmes Tuttle; Leonard Firestone.
Counsel (not for public announcement): W. F. Smith.
Staff: To be selected by Chairman (Reed) with approval of the Committee.
Initially, Helen Healey will act as Secretary of the Committee.
Records and Files: Office of the National Committeeman.
SCHEDULE:
August 1971 - Public announcement of organizing committee.
September-December 1971 - Informal "heerings." Luncheon meetings
with key leadership. Somewhat formal "hearings" by Reed and
Ring at RSCCC State Convention, October 1-3.
January 1972 - Committee commences deliberations as a group,
including others as appropriate.
Late March 1972 - (After New Hampshire, Wisconson, primaries)
Submit list to Governor for approval. List to include suggested
officers of delegation. No "draft" lists to be released prior
to this date.
March 8, 1972 - Earliest date to file for primary.
April 7, 1972 - Latest date to file for primary.
PRIMARY CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT:
To be determined by the President and the Governor in the spring of
1972 in light of apparent challenges.
PROCEDURES:
Every effort will be made to Involve the rank and file of the Republican
Partv in California in the nominating process: to avoid problems under
rule 14 adopted at the 1968 convention; to assure that as many
communities and constituencies as possible are represented; and to
build political strength for the President and the Governor consistent
with the above. Computer time-sharing and file maintenance will be
used to assure the retention and analysis of all nominations.
POLLING:
The Organizing Committee will undertake regular surveys to analyze
the probability and nature of a primary challenge to this delegation,
and to ascertain the opinions of all Republicans.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE CALIFORNIA DELEGATION AT THE CONVENTION:
To be the responsibility of the National Committeeman and Committee-
woman (Reed and Ring). Financial arrangements to be started by the
Organizing Committee.
The above discussed with and approved by RR, 7/5/71, Sacramento.
The above policy, but not specific memo, discussed with and approved by
John Mitchell, 6/29/71, Washington, D.C.
publican
tional
mmittee.
13 July 1971
C. Reed
for California
Committee
National Committee
371
fael, California 94902
56-7310
MEMO TO:
Delegation Organizing Committee
FROM:
Thomas C. Reed, Chairman
for
Confirming my conversations with each of you, the Organizing Committee
will meet for lunch at the Los Angeles Club at 12:00 noon on Tuesday,
14 September 1971. At that time we should plan to work out the basic
ground rules for the selection process.
To facilitate communication, I understand the addresses and 'phone numbers
of the committee members to be as follows:
Thomas C. Reed, Chairman
415 + 456-7310
503 D Street
San Rafael, Ca. 94901
The Honorable Ronald Reagan
State Capitol
Sacramento, Ca. 95814
Attention of Mr. Robert C. Walker
916 + 445-0875
Mrs. Eleanor Ring
714 + 435-4524
801 Tolita Avenue
Coronado, Ca. 92118
Mr. Leonard K. Firestone
213 + 583-4411
10375 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, Ca. 90024
Mr. Holmes Tuttle
213 + 933-5911
145 North La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles, Ca. 90036
Counsel:
Mr. William French Smith
213 + 620-9300
634 South Spring Street
Memo to: Delegation Organizing Committee
13 July 1971
To better understand the nature of the challence we may face in 1972, I
have undertaken several surveys on the President's strengths and weak-
ness. I enclose two memoranda resulting from these polls.
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Prior to our September meeting we will have taken an August survey to up-
date these and will have started work on a simple computerfile maintenance
system for our name lists.
Thanks very much for your help.
Enclosures:
"Presidential Job Rating and the Issues in California" 6/8/71
"The 1972 Presidential Primary in California" 6/11/71
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June 11, 1971
The 1972 Presidential Primary in California.
California's presidential primary will be held a year from now.
The earliest filing date is March 8. The latest is April 7, -
subsequent to the Alaska, Florida, New Hampshire and Wisconsin
primaries.
To adequately plan and select a Presidential primary slate in
California, one should be aware of the possible challengers -
both within and without the party. For this purpose we asked*
two types of questions throughout California.
First of all, "If Richard Nixon did not run again for Presi-
dent in 1972, who would you personally like to see become the
next President of the United States?" The open-ended nature of
the question allows one to measure interest now - a year before
the primary. The results, among Republicans, are listed below,
and are compared to a published statewide Mervin Field poll
(S.F. Chronicle, May 12, 1971) The Field poll was, presumably
closed end, i.e., 7 or 8 names were listed on a card.
REPUBLICANS:
This survey
Field Poll
Don't know, undecided
60.6%
8%
Reagan
13.8%
40%
Muskie
4.6%
-
Agnew
3.1%
12%
Goldwater
3.1%
-
Rockefeller
2.1%
18%
Lindsay
1.5%
17%
McCloskey
.5%
5%
All others (none over 3%)
11.3%
-
100%
100%
The same question, among Democrats:
Don't Know, Undecided
52.0%
Muskie
18.7%
Kennedy
9.5%
Humphrey
5.1%
Others (none over 39)
14.7
100%
*
California Statewide, DMI, May 12 - 16.
605 Telephone Interviews.
Page 2.
Secondly, we asked specific head-to-head questions of Republicans
to gauge the ceneral strength of McCloskey and Lindsay. A head-
to-head, President VS. Governor, was included only to measure the
President's base of strength.
The results, Republicans only:
Nixon
76%
Nixon
76%
Nixon
65%
McCloskey
73
Lindsay
12%
Reagan
21%
Don't Know
17%
Don't Know
12%
Don't Know 14%
The above strongly suggests that no serious opposition is currently
evident within the Republican party, that Democratic voters have
not yet focused on a candidate, and that preliminary planning for
the delegation and primary should proceed with the serious problems
of the general election in mind.
residential Job Rating and the Issues in California - June 8, 1971
Survey, California Statewide, May 12 - 16, 1971.
05 Telephone Interviews, 493 Registered Voters. Sample appears to be valid.
RESIDENTIAL JOB RATING: "How would you rate the job Richard Nixon is doing
as President - excellent, good, fair, or poor?"
This Survey, May 1971
Statewide, last
City of S.F.
Registered Voters Northern Southern
Campaign Survey
only
Statewide
Calif.
Calif.
Oct., 1970
April, 1971
kcellent
10%
9%
9%
14%
9%
29%
28%
29%
36%
26%
39%
40%
41%
34%
33%
19%
20%
18%
14%
28%
Opinion
3%
3%
3%
2%
4%
RESIDENT'S BALLOT STRENGTH: "If the election for President were held to-
day, and Richard Nixon were running for re-election, would you vote for
him?"
Those who voted for
Reagan
Unruh
Northern
Southern
All Regis.
Rep.
Dem.
in 70
in '70
Calif.
Calif.
Voters
30%
60%
12%
53%
4%
28%
31%
49%
17%
70%
24%
84%
48%
47%
decided
21%
23%
18%
23%
13%
24%
22%
or comparison, the 1968 vote results in California were:
Nixon: 48.0%
Humphrey: 44.9%
Wallace: 6.8%
ISSUES: "What do you think is the most important problem facing the
State of California in 1971?" Note that the question precludes inter-
national problems such as Vietnam.
May, 1971
October, 1970
19%
11%
Temployment
13%
5%
10 much welfare
10%
4%
:ology: Air/Water
8%
9%
welfare to needy
7%
18
r pollution
78
22%
nances, inflation
5%
2%
ugs, Narcotics
5%
4%
nald Reagan
4%
3%
ucation, financing
4%
1%
Presidential Job Rating and the Issues in California, June 8, 1971
Page 2.
It is apparent that since the close of the '70 election, the economic is-
sue has mushroomed. When people are out of work, ecology and even "law
and order" shrink. Air pollution may not be named simply because it's
spring. After a hot smoggy summer in L.A., it may re-emerge. Taxes are
already the No. 1 issue. A state tax increase this year could have seri-
ous repercussions.
CONCLUSIONS:
A 1972 Nixon victory in California looks quite difficult. The President's
job rating is slipping, and by a 5:3 margin Californians claim they would
vote against him. Given a specific opponent, however, this situation
would undoubtedly improve.
With serious Republican defections (17% is three times what Richard Nixon
can afford to lose) and the apparent 6:1 trade-off in Reagan voters cp-
posing Nixon versus Unruh voters favoring Nixon, Reagan assistance and in-
volvement in California would be most beneficial.
To achieve victory, taxes must be kept down, unemployment must be solved,
and people must have confidence that unemployment has been solved.
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
December 13, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM :
H.R. HALDEMAN
SUBJECT :
New Hampshire Primary
You asked that the Attorney General be informed that he
must silence Governor Peterson and Senator Cotton on comments
urging you to campaign in the New Hampshire Primary.
Jeb Magruder contacted Governor Peterson on November 20
about the inappropriatemess of this comment. In addition,
Magruder asked Stuart Lamprey to make this point to Senator
Cottom as well as Governor Peterson. Peter Flanigan also
mentioned this to Governor Peterson.
After the Governor Peterson statement, Lane Dwinwil, the
Nixon State Chairman in New Hampshire, said that although he
hoped the President would campaign in New Hampshire, in light
of the President's busy schedule it would probably not be possible.
Harry Flemming also talked with Senator Cotton and Stuart Lamprey
on December 7 and emphasised that his comments on the President's
campaign plans were imappropriate.
As to the other primary states, the Attorney General has instructed
all of his crew to make the point to all Nixon State Chairmen and
organizations not to expect the President to campaign in their primary
states. All statements and comments to the press are to reflect this
view that you will not campaign in the primary states.
HRH:GS:lm:HRH:pm
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
December 10, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
H.R. HALDEMAN
SUBJECT:
New Hampshire Primary
You asked that the Attorney General be informed that he
must silence Governor Peterson and Senator Cotton on comments
urging you to campaign in the New Hampshire primary.
On November 24 Jeb Magruder discussed this matter with the
Attorney General, who has not talked with Governor Peterson
personally nor does he feel it is appropriate at this time.
However, Magruder contacted Governor Peterson on November
20 about the inappropriateness of this comment. In addition,
Magruder asked Stuart Lamprey to make this point to Senator
Cotton as well as Governor Peterson. Peter Flanigan also
mentioned this to Governor Peterson.
After the Governor Peterson statement, Lane Dwinell, the
Nixon State Chairman in New Hampshire, said that although he
hoped the President would campaign in New Hampshire, in light
of the President's busy schedule it would probably not be
possible.
Harry Flemming talked with Senator Cotton and Stuart Lamprey
on December 7 and emphasized that his comments on the
President's campaign plans were inappropriate.
As you may recall, you and Governor Peterson exchanged letters
on November 30 and December 8 regarding his support for your
re-election (copies attached).
As to the other primary states, the Attorney General has
instructed Jeb Magruder and Harry Flemming to make the point
to all Nixon State Chairmen and organisations not to expect
the President to campaign in their primary states. All
statements and comments to the press are to reflect this view
that you will probably not campaign in the primary states.
HRH:GS:1m
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
December 10, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
H.R. HALDEMAN
SUBJECT:
New Hampshire Primary
You asked that the Attorney General be informed that he
must silence Governor Peterson and Senator Cotton on comments
urging you to campaign in the New Hampshire primary.
On November 24 Jeb Magruder discussed this matter with the
Attorney General who has not talked with Governor Peterson
personally hor does he feel it is appropriate at this time
However Magruder contacted Governor Peterson on November
20 about the inappropriateness of this comment. In addition,
Magruder asked Stuart Lamprey to make this point to Senator
Cotton as well as Governor Peterson. Peter Flanigan also
mentioned this to Governor Peterson.
After the Governor Peterson statement, Lane Dwinell, the
Nixon State Chairman in New Hampshire, said that although he
hoped the President would campaign in New Hampshire, in light
of the President's busy schedule it would probably not be
possible.
Harry Flemming alto with Senator Cotton and Stuart Lamprey
on December 7 and emphasized that his comments on the
President's campaign plans were inappropriate.
As you may recall you and Covernor Peterson exchanged letters
on November 30 and December 8 regarding his support for your
re-election (copies attached)
As to the other all of his crew primary states, the Attorney General has
crew
instructed Jeb Magruder and Harry Plemming to make the point
to all Nixon State Chairmen and organizations not to expect
the President to campaign in their primary states. All
statements and comments to the press are to reflect this view
that you will probably not campaign in the primary states.
THE WHITE HOUSE
Rede
WASHINGTON
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
December 10, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
H.R. HALDEMAN
SUBJECT:
New Hampshire Primary
You asked that the Attorney General be informed that he
must silence Governor Peterson and Senator Cotton on comments
urging you to campaign in the New Hampshire primary.
On November 24 Jeb Magruder discussed this matter with the
Attorney General, who has not talked with Governor Peterson
personally nor does he feel it is appropriate at this time.
However, Magruder contacted Governor Peterson on November
20 about the inappropriateness of this comment. In addition,
Magruder asked Stuart Lamprey to make this point to Senator
Cotton as well as Governor Peterson. Peter Flanigan also
mentioned this to Governor Peterson.
Harry Flemming talked with Senator Cotton and Stuart Lamprey
on December 7 and emphasized that his comments on the
President's campaign plans were inappropriate.
As you may recall, you and Governor Peterson exchanged letters
on November 30 and December 8 regarding his support for your
re-election (copies attached).
After the Governor Peterson statement, Lane Dwinell, the
Nixon State Chairman in New Hampshire, said that although he
hoped the President would campaign in New Hampshire, in light
of the President's busy schedule it would probably not be
possible.
As to the other primary states, the Attorney General has
instructed Jeb Magruder and Harry Flemming to make the point
to all Nixon State Chairmen and organizations not to expect
the President to campaign in their primary states. All
statements and comments to the press are to reflect this view
that you will probably not campaign in the primary states.
THE WHITE HOUSE
Redone
WASHINGTON
Dec9
November 30, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE STAFF SECRETARY
FROM:
H. R. HALDEMAN
SUBJECT:
New Hampshire Primary
You asked
It was requested that the Attorney General be informed that he
must silence Governor Peterson and Senator Cotton on comments
urging the President to campaign in the New Hampshire primary.
you
On November 24 Jeb Magruder discussed this matter with the Attorney
General, who has not talked with Governor Peterson personally nor
does he feel it is appropriate at this time.
However, Magruder contacted Governor Peterson on November 20
about the inapproprjateness of this comment. In addition,
Magruder asked Stuart Lamprey to make this point to Senator
Cotton as well as Governor Peterson. Peter Flanigan has also been
asked to mention this Governor Peterson.
After the Governor Peterson statement, Lane Dwinell, the Nixon
State Chairman in New Hampshire, said that although he hoped the
President would campaign in New Hampshire, in light of the
President's busy schedule it would probably not be possible.
As to the other primary states, the Attorney General has instructed
Jeb Magruder and Harry Flemming to make the point to all Nixon
State Chairmen and organizations not to expect the President to
campaign in their primary states. All statements and comments
to the press are to reflect this view that the President will
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