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From Carruthers to Chapin RE: RNC funds. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 11/18/1971
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Other Document List of documentarians. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Other Document], no date
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From Chapin to Haldeman RE: RNC television procedure. 4 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 11/15/1971
From Frederic Rheinstein to "Bill" RE: RNC meeting. Handwritten note added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Letter], 11/2/1971
From Ken W. Clawson to Klein RE: RN in Ohio. Carbon copies to Chapin, Colson, Ehrlichman, Haldeman, Clark MacGregor, and Parker. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/13/1972
From Chapin to Haldeman RE: RNC television procedure. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 4 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 11/15/1971
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From Chapin to Haldeman RE: RNC television procedure. 4 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 11/15/1971
From Frederic Rheinstein to "Bill" RE: RNC meeting. Handwritten note added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Letter], 11/2/1971
From Ken W. Clawson to Klein RE: RN in Ohio. Carbon copies to Chapin, Colson, Ehrlichman, Haldeman, Clark MacGregor, and Parker. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/13/1972
From Chapin to Haldeman RE: RNC television procedure. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 4 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 11/15/1971
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11/18/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Carruthers to Chapin RE: RNC funds.
Handwritten notes added by unknown. 2 pgs.
2
66
11/18/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
Copy of a memo from Carruthers to Chapin
RE: RNC funds. Handwritten notes added
by unknown. 2 pgs.
2
66
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Domestic Policy
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List of documentarians. 1 pg.
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Domestic Policy
Other Document
List of documentarians. 1 pg.
Friday, March 12, 2010
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11/15/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Chapin to Haldeman RE: RNC
television procedure. 4 pgs.
2
66
11/2/1971
Domestic Policy
Letter
From Frederic Rheinstein to "Bill" RE: RNC
meeting. Handwritten note added by
unknown. 1 pg.
2
66
10/13/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Ken W. Clawson to Klein RE: RN in
Ohio. Carbon copies to Chapin, Colson,
Ehrlichman, Haldeman, Clark MacGregor,
and Parker. 1 pg.
2
66
11/15/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Chapin to Haldeman RE: RNC
television procedure. Handwritten notes
added by unknown. 4 pgs.
Friday, March 12, 2010
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MEMORANDUM
sun
THE WHITE HOUSE
Xex50 Timmons
WASHINGTON
- Bill - FY!
November 18, 1971
- Carritten,
Goode +
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DWIGHT CHAPIN
FROM:
BILL
CARRUTHERS
UHC.
Fred R.
Can love
us dollars
In reflecting on our recent working relationship with TNT,
Nate Halpern through the RNC in conjunction with the
Salute to the President Dinners, Mark Goode and I have
reason to be concerned about the expenditure of RNC funds
in obtaining the services of outside television facilities.
To bring you up to date, Mark Goode, Mike Duval, and I
surveyed the New York and Chicago locations to satisfy
ourselves with regard to the television support for the
President's appearances in these cities. We worked very
closely with Nate Halpern and his people from TNT.
TNT was responsible for providing all technical services
and manpower concerned with the closed-circuit television
production of the dinners.
During the course of our surveys in Chicago and New York,
we augmented the existing requirements in order to bring
the television support up to Presidential standards. The
additions we requested were, of course, communicated
back to the RNC in terms of additional dollars for the
production of the total television package. Mark had
conversations with Bob Odell of the RNC with regard to
these additional costs that were a result of the requests
we made on the survey. When Mark and I got into the
specifics of the charges, we found that (1) it was difficult
to obtain a breakdown on costs, and (2) that the costs being
charged back to the RNC for the television support were in
excess of what is normally charged in the industry. We then
contacted Mr. Halpern and negotiated the additional charges
with him and had them reduced. For the most part, the
result of the televised portions of the dinners went most
satisfactorily. Therefore, we do not question the capabilities
of TNT. Mark and I are, however, concerned with regard to
a continuing relationship with this company.
- 2
I believe we can insure proper sub-contractor charges back to
the RNC, the Citizen's Committee, or the White House, if we
are given the opportunity. We should be able to inspect cost
estimates before they are agreed upon. It is normal practice
Always
in the television industry to submit bids or cost estimates
when a sub-contractor is providing equipment and/or
and substantial negotiations for dollars charged is also
acceptable and expected practice within the industry.
all
We are moving into a period during which we will be requiring
sub-contractor services all over the country and we should
operate according to the accepted television accounting
procedures.
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
Xexto Timesons
WASHINGTON
- Bill - FY!
November 18, 1971
- carrenter,
Goode +
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DWIGHT CHAPIN
UHC.
Fred R.
Can love
FROM:
BILL CARRUTHERS
us dollars.
In reflecting on our recent working relationship with TNT,
Nate Halpern through the RNC in conjunction with the
Salute to the President Dinners, Mark Goode and I have
reason to be concerned about the expenditure of RNC funds
in obtaining the services of outside television facilities.
To bring you up to date, Mark Goode, Mike Duval, and I
surveyed the New York and Chicago locations to satisfy
ourselves with regard to the television support for the
President's appearances in these cities. We worked very
closely with Nate Halpern and his people from TNT.
TNT was responsible for providing all technical services
and manpower concerned with the closed-circuit television
production of the dinners.
During the course of our surveys in Chicago and New York,
we augmented the existing requirements in order to bring
the television support up to Presidential standards. The
additions we requested were, of course, communicated
back to the RNC in terms of additional dollars for the
production of the total television package. Mark had.
conversations with Bob Odell of the RNC with regard to
these additional costs that were a result of the requests
we made on the survey. When Mark and I got into the
specifics of the charges, we found that (1) it was difficult
to obtain a breakdown on costs, and (2) that the costs being
charged back to the RNC for the television support were in
excess of what is normally charged in the industry. We then
contacted Mr. Halpern and negotiated the additional charges
with him and had them reduced. For the most part, the
result of the televised portions of the dinners went most
satisfactorily. Therefore, we do not question the capabilities
of TNT. Mark and I are, however, concerned with regard to
a continuing relationship with this company.
- 2
I believe we can insure proper sub-contractor charges back to
the RNC, the Citizen's Committee, or the White House, if we
are given the opportunity. We should be able to inspect cost
estimates before they are agreed upon. It is normal practice
Always-
in the television industry to submit bids or cost estimates
when a sub-contractor is providing equipment and/or personnel,
and substantial negotiations for dollars charged is also an
Sho'l Phone
acceptable and expected practice within the industry.
all
We are moving into a period during which we will be requiring
sub-contractor services all over the country and we should
operate according to the accepted television accounting
procedures.
CHRIS CHAPMAN
Toronto, Canada
Did film for Expo - A PLACE TO STAND
Very good in multi-picture screen work
JEREMY LEPARD
Very good in documentary work -signed him up
to do film for Ford.
MEL STUART
Was at Metromedia for awhile.
Did all documentary work for Wolper.
CHUCK BRAVERMAN
Worked on time capsules-
very good at speeding things up-
Could do the Nixon Years in 5 minutes.
Also quite good at other things.
Has some elements of anti-establishment type so may not want
to touch or at least check out carefully.
LEE MENDELSON
Produced "They Said It Couldn't Be Done"-
also Snoopy and the Charlie Brown specials-
He's a wild shot but the right kind of guy.
ROBERT DREW
Did the Kennedy Hour Special -went into the White
House and took the President for the first time on documentary television.
IN ORDER OF PRIORITY
Chapman
Lepard
Stuart
and Mendelson 1 little"
TOM WOLFE at ABC is excellent, as is DON HEWITT At CBS and DON HYATT at NBC
,ENOV RECEIVED 9 1972
CENTRAL FILES
CHRIS CHAPMAN
Toronto, Canada
Did film for Expo - A PLACE TO STAND
Very good in multi-picture screen work
JEREMY LEPARD
Very good in documentary work -signed him up
to do film for Ford.
MEL STUART
Was at Metromedia for awhile.
Did all documentary work for Wolper.
CHUCK BRAVERMAN
Worked on time capsules-
very good at speeding things up-
Could do the Nixon Years in 5 minutes.
Also quite good at other things.
Has some elements of anti-establishment type so may not want
to touch or at least check out carefully.
LEE MENDELSON
Produced "They Said It Couldn't Be Done"-
also Snoopy and the Charlie Brown specials-
He's a wild shot but the right kind of guy.
ROBERT DREW
Did the Kennedy Hour Special -went into the White
House and took the President for the first time on documentary television.
IN ORDER OF PRIORITY
Chapman
Lepard
Stuart
and Mendelson 1 little"
ToM WOLFE at ABC is excellent, as is DON HEWITT At CBS and DON HYATT at NBC
November 15, 1971
11:15 a.m.
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
DWIGHT L. CHAPIN
SUBJECT:
RNC - TV Procedure
At Camp David I related the plight of Fred Rheinstein to you.
Special Note: This morning I asked Scali to make a check on Fred.
John called back to say, "He's fhrst-rate, vast experience, can do the
job, knows all the network people, understands problems of remoter
and all of this comes from a person (also exceptional) who has watched
him in action."
Fred Rheinstein: (Note responsibilities last page)
1.
Pool procedures for both conventions last four times. (Total of
eight conventions).
2.
Presently has offers from all three networks to produce
1972 Convention.
3.
A registered Nixon Republican.
4.
Fully endorsed by Carruthers, Timmons and passed Security
check per Butterfield.
The Problem:
Dick Herman:
Dick is the RNC's director of all convention arrangements.
He is evidently very protective and does not like the idea of
our pushing them for a TV man. He currently feels the
Disney organization should run the whole thing including
TV (Which in my mind highlights the extent of his understanding
of the problem).
NOV REQUIVED
TRAL FILES
Dick Herman (cont'd):
He has met with Rheinstein and they did not hit it off
well, due in most part to Herman's negative feelings about
a TV producer.
Lyn Nofziger
Lyn considers the TV production and all media at the
Convention to be his responsibility. He feels the control
is his. (There is no reason why Rheinstein couldn't be
assigned to Nofziger's office.)
A problem with Lyn (also Herman) is that Rheinstein is
expecting to make $40,000. He evidently can make more
than this with the networks but would like to do this job.
The Attorney General:
Per Timmons:
1.
Mitchell feels a TV producer for the Convention is a necessary
requirement.
2.
Mitchell's position is a man is needed but he doesn't care
who it is.
ACTION:
Haldeman call Mitchell and say:
1.
I feelsa good TV producer for the Convention is a necessary must
as you do.
2.
They have found a highly rated -- Nixon Republican -- who has been
the pool producer at eight different conventions.
3.
Presently the networks are trying to hire him, but he would rather
do the job for the President.
4.
Nofziger and Herman seem to have hangups with the guy, but there
is evidently reason to believe they will be bothered by whomever we
bring in. They are thinking now of using the Disney organization which
would be a disaster.
5.
Timmons and Carruthers strongly endorse Rheinstein and
I think we should just tell the RNC to hire him.
Special Note: Rheinstein meet with ABC Wednesday for the purpose
of discussing their offer to him. We need to move.
ACTION:
1.
Mitchell agrees. Hire Rheinstein
2.
Draft memo to Dole from Mitchell and Haldeman instructing RNC
to hire Rheinstein
3.
Have Citizens Committee hire him and tell the RNC they can't hire
a TV man but must use Rheinstein
4
Responsibility of the RNC TV Producer :
1.
Coordinates all net media coverage with network producers.
2.
Stages and coordinates through Citizens and White House and
Republican Committee, program events for TV.
3.
Coordinates all media sub-contract elements to insure
maximum quality and minimum expenditure of dollars.
4.
In addition he will give us reports on the network coverage plans
for our Convention so our planning can be closely coordinated
with the coverage patterns. In addition he will provide us
with substantive reports on the Democratic Convention. coverage
and solutions to coverage problems.
Frederic Rheinstein
President
November 2, 1971
Dear Bill :
I have just returned from a short
meeting with Lyn Nofziger over at The Republican National Committee. I feel
a little flattened, but through it all I am very grateful te you for what
you tried to do, and genuinely sorry that it ended as it did. I thought you
might be interested in an unadjectived summary of the day.
1. At breakfast this morning Dick Herman asked me to summarize what
it was I was interested in doing for the committee. I did.
2. He suggested that he would not make the decision himself, but
with Bob Flanigan. It might be a good idea if I stopped off in Denver to see
him.
3. In point of fact they were on the verge of hiring a large
concern to handlke the whole thing for them. I suggested it dddn't make
much sense for me to see Bob Flanigan. He agreed.
TV-wise at The CONdUTION
4. He asked me some more about what I thought should be done, I
told him. Interest seemed to awaken. He suggested I see Lyn Nofziger this PM.
5. Lyn (an old friend from the California political wars) was
a bit discomfitted. He said he had the media responsibility for the convention.
He had a nice young fellow from the South already handling the job. The $40,000
price I had mentioned was out of the question. If Dick Herman ordered him XXX
to relinquish the TV responsibility and relieve his man who had been working
since July, he would do so and gladly work with me. It was all he said, up to
Dick Herman. I said I felt it would be better for all concerned if I simply bowed
out of the picture rather than prolonging or deepening any misunderstanding.
Lyn (very nicely) took my card and said that if there were any need for any film
work, he would be happy to attempt to have my name considered.
Bill, you're great to give it the try and by George, I'll not forget
ever what you put into it. I'11 talk to you by phone when get back to LA
next week.
Warm regards
intelvideo productions, inc.
4823 Whitsett Avenue North Hollywood, California 91607 (213) 980-7333
(218) 789-6888
RDC
Olive
October 13, 1972
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
HERBERT G. KLEIN
FROM:
KEN W. CLAWSON
SUBJECT:
OHIO SITUATION
George Embry, Bureau Chief of the COLUMBUS DISPATCH, reported
today that the DISPATCH's continuing Ohio poll will be
published this weekend. It will show the President increasing
in popularity from 62% to 64% in the state.
This poll is more meaningful than the earlier one because it
is weighted heavier into the industrial areas of northwestern
and northeastern Ohio (Toledo - Cleveland).
Embry also made a suggestion to me that I think is worthwhile
and that I would pass on for consideration:
He suggests that a Presidential campaign trip concentrate
on the Mahoning River Valley areas of Pennsylvania and Ohio.
This area is stocked with traditional Democrat, ethnic voters
who may be susceptible to crossing over for us. The area
in Ohio is the only one where the DISPATCH poll shows that
we are eroding but not breaking the traditional Democratic
stance of voters there.
The tour could include Pittsburgh, Steubenville, Youngstown,
Canton and end up in Cleveland.
CC: Dwight Chapin
Dharles W. Colson
John D. Ehrlichman
H. R. Haldeman
Clark MacGregor
David Parker
MEMORANDUM
C
THE WHITE HOUSE
(Ab
WASHINGTON
November 15, 1971
11:15 a.m.
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
DWIGHT L. CHAPIN
off
SUBJECT:
RNC - TV Procedure
At Camp David I related the plight of Fred Rheinstein to you.
Special Note: This morning I asked Scali to make a check on Fred.
John called back to say, "He's first-rate, vast experience, can do the
job, knows all the network people, understands problems of remoter
and all of this comes from a person (also exceptional) who has watched
him in action."
Fred Rheinstein: (Note responsibilities last page)
1.
Pool procedures for both conventions last four times. (Total of
eight conventions).
2.
Presently has offers from all three networks to produce
1972 Convention.
3.
A registered Nixon Republican.
4.
Fully endorsed by Carruthers, Timmons and passed Security
check per Butterfield.
The Problem:
Dick Herman:
Dick is the RNC's director of all convention arrangements.
He is evidently very protective and does not like the idea of
our pushing them for a TV man. He currently feels the
Disney organization should run the whole thing including
TV (which in my mind highlights the extent of his understanding
of the problem).
2
Dick Herman (cont'd):
He has met with Rheinstein and they did not hit it off
well, due in most part to Herman's negative feelings about
a TV producer.
Lyn Nofziger
Lyn considers the TV production and all media at the
Convention to be his responsibility. He feels the control
is his. (There is no reason why Rheinstein couldn't be
assigned to Nofziger's office.)
A problem with Lyn (also Herman) is that Rheinstein is
expecting to make $40,000. He evidently can make more
than this with the networks but would like to do this job.
The Attorney General:
Per Timmons:
1.
Mitchell feels a TV producer for the Convention is a necessary
requirement.
2.
Mitchell's position is a man is needed but he doesn't care
who it is.
ACTION:
Haldeman call Mitchell and say:
1.
I feel a good TV producer for the Convention is a necessary must
as you do.
2.
They have found a highly rated -- Nixon Republican -- who has been
the pool producer at eight different conventions.
3.
Presently the networks are trying to hire him, but he would rather
do the job for the President.
4.
Nofziger and Herman seem to have hangups with the guy, but there
is evidently reason to believe they will be bothered by whomever we
bring in. They are thinking now of using the Disney organization which
would be a disaster.
3
5.
Timmons and Carruthers strongly endorse Rheinstein and
I think we should just tell the RNC to hire him.
Special Note: Rheinstein meetswith ABC Wednesday for the purpose
of discussing their offer to him. We need to move.
ACTION: Mitchell agrees. Hire Rheinstein H.
1.
2.
Draft memo to Dole from Mitchell and Haldeman instructing RNC
to hire Rheinstein
Magarler, C and counthers
3.
Have Citizens Committee hire him and tell the RNC they can't hire
a TV man but must use Rheinstein
Magarder also recommend the AG
Call Herman of Noffin to tell them 1
4
Responsibility of the RNC TV Producer :
1.
Coordinates all net media coverage with network producers.
2.
Stages and coordinates through Citizens and White House and
Republican Committee, program events for TV.
3.
Coordinates all media sub-contract elements to insure
maximum quality and minimum expenditure of dollars.
4.
In addition he will give us reports on the network coverage plans
for our Convention so our planning can be closely coordinated
with the coverage patterns. In addition he will provide us
with substantive reports on the Democratic Convention coverage
and solutions to coverage problems.