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Copy of memo from Harry Dent to RN RE: background information in preparation for a meeting with Congressional candidate Gene Boyle on October 6. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/3/1969
From Tom Lias to Harry Dent RE: Congressional candidate Gene Boyle; candidate Cahill; statistics from the 1968 Presidential vote. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/3/1969
Copy of a memo from Harry Dent to RN RE: background information in preparation for a meeting with Congressional candidate Bill Salstonstall on September 15. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/12/1969
Copy of a memo from unknown to RN RE: a request from Lin Holton to have PN lead the United Givers Fund kickoff drive in Richmond, Virginia. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/9/1969
From Gordon S. Brownell to Harry Dent RE: an invitation for PN to appear in Richmond, Virginia. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/8/1969
From Gordon S. Brownell to Harry Dent RE: an invitation for PN to appear in Richmond, Virginia. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/8/1969
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Copy of memo from Harry Dent to RN RE: background information in preparation for a meeting with Congressional candidate Gene Boyle on October 6. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/3/1969
From Tom Lias to Harry Dent RE: Congressional candidate Gene Boyle; candidate Cahill; statistics from the 1968 Presidential vote. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/3/1969
Copy of a memo from Harry Dent to RN RE: background information in preparation for a meeting with Congressional candidate Bill Salstonstall on September 15. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/12/1969
Copy of a memo from unknown to RN RE: a request from Lin Holton to have PN lead the United Givers Fund kickoff drive in Richmond, Virginia. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/9/1969
From Gordon S. Brownell to Harry Dent RE: an invitation for PN to appear in Richmond, Virginia. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/8/1969
From Gordon S. Brownell to Harry Dent RE: an invitation for PN to appear in Richmond, Virginia. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/8/1969
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5
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10/3/1969
Campaign
Memo
Copy of memo from Harry Dent to RN RE:
background information in preparation for a
meeting with Congressional candidate Gene
Boyle on October 6.2 pgs.
5
22
10/3/1969
Campaign
Memo
Memo from Tom Lias to Harry Dent RE:
Congressional candidate Gene Boyle;
candidate Cahill; statistics from the 1968
Presidential vote. 1 pg.
5
22
9/12/1969
Campaign
Memo
Copy of a memo from Harry Dent to RN RE:
background information in preparation for a
meeting with Congressional candidate Bill
Salstonstall on September 15. 1 pg.
5
22
7/9/1969
Campaign
Memo
Copy of a memo from unknown to RN RE: a
request from Lin Holton to have PN lead the
United Givers Fund kickoff drive in
Richmond, Virginia. 1 pg.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
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7/8/1969
Campaign
Memo
Memo from Gordon S. Brownell to Harry
Dent RE: an invitation for PN to appear in
Richmond, Virginia. 1 pg.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Page 2 of 2
October 3, 1969
MEMORANDUM FOR
THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Meeting with Gene Boyle, GOP Congressional
candidate for New Jersey's 8th District
October 6, 1969
4:30 PM
I.
PURPOSE
To have a picture made with the candidate and wish him
well.
II.
BACKGROUND
A.
Gene Boyle is a 48 year old restauranteur
who has lived in the Congressional District
(Passiac County) for the past 47 years.
Although he has been involved in public
service in appointive capacities, he has
never held an elective office. He has been
awarded several civic honors, including
one each from the B'nai B'rith and the
Italian Community. Also, he is Irish.
These are the three major ethnic groups in
the District. His brother-in-law is the
mayor of Patterson, the major city in the
county. His principal backer is Sheriff
Davenport, who should win re-election with
a good margin. The Sheriff was requested
to run for Congress by Jerry Ford, Bob Wilson,
and me, but he preferred to run for
re-election. Evidently he plans on running
in 1970 when he will be in the middle of
- 2 -
his term as sheriff and has nothing to
lose. The opinion has been that the
Sheriff is the only one electable to
Congress in this District from our side.
B. Politically, Boyle has to be considered
naive.
C. A campaign budget of $80,000 has been
projected, and Chairman Morton has ten-
tatively agreed to go in on October 23 in
behalf of Boyle. The Congressional
Campaign Committee will probably put in
at least $10,000 through the Boosters
Club. In addition, the Congressional
Committee will be sending in at least
three staff people to work on the campaign.
D. Reports from New Jersey indicate that
Cahill is not doing too well in this
Congressional District at this time.
(Cahill's primary opponent, Congressman
Sandman, carried Passiac County.)
E.
1968 Presidential vote:
Nixon
46.3%
Humphrey
43.1%
Wallace
9.6%
F. Congressional Statistics:
Percentage of vote won by Republican candidate
1968
1966
1964
1962
1960
38.2
38.2
33.3
35.1
44.4
G. Prospects: very outside chance. This seat
has been held by Joelson, who resigned to
become a state judge.
III. POINTS OF DISCUSSION
A. I recommend that this be a brief meeting
primarily for picture-taking purposes and
to wish him well. There is no need for any
discussion.
HARRY S. DENT
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 3, 1969
TO:
Harry Dent
FROM:
Tom Lias
SUBJECT:
Gene Boyle - New Jersey 8.
Gene Boyle is a 48-year old restaurateur who has lived in the
Congressional district (Passiac County) for the past 47 years.
Although he has been involved in public service in appointed
capacities, he has never held elective office. He has been
awarded several civic honors, including one each from the B'nai
B'rith and the Italian community.
Politically, Boyle has to be considered very naive.
A campaign budget of $80,000 has been projected, and Chairman
Morton has tentatively agreed to go in on October 23rd in behalf
of Boyle. The Congressional Campaign Committee will probably
put in at least $10,000 through the Boosters Club. In addition,
the Congressional Committee will be sending in at least three
staff people to work on the campaign.
Reports from New Jersey indicate that Cahill is not doing too well
D.
in this Congressional district at this time (Cahill's primary oppo-
nent, Congressman Sandman, carried Passiac County).
1968 Presidential vote:
President
46.3%
Humphrey
43.1%
Wallace
9.6%
1
Congressional Statistics:
1968
1966
1964
1962
1960
F.
Republican percentage --
38.2
38.2
33.3
35.1
44.4
Perce tage of vale
won by Republica candidate
September 12, 1969
FOR THE PRESIDENT
RE: Meeting with Massachusetts congressional candidate
B111 Salstonstall, 12:15 PM, Monday, September 15
Salstonstall is the son of the retired Senator Leverett
Salstonstall. He was formerly chief assistant to his
father and is now a state senator. He was nominated in
a primary over another good man named Hatch. He faces
a Kennedy favorite and state legislator named Harrington.
Harrington has more sparkle and public appeal, and also
has a good name. Salstonstall's name is his major
advantage.
The race is neck and neck with a better name against a
better personal appeal in a District which voted 37%
for Nixon in 1968 but which has been a Bates seat for
a long time.
The National Committee and the Congressional Campaign
Committee have several people working there and
Salstonstall is pleased with their efforts. We have
also put in the Neighbors for Nixon telephone operation
for him.
Salstonstall will be accompanied by Senator Brooke on
whom they are relying to work Into the Independent vote.
Brooke got 66% of the vote in this District last time.
Harry S. Dent
July 9, 1969
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
Lin Holton has requested that the First Lady lead the United Givers
Fund kickeff drive in Richmond, Virginia, sometime in September.
He feels this would help his campaign and that this would be a good
cover. The date can be adjusted to fit the First Lady's schedule.
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
JULY 8, 1969
TO: HARRY S. DENT
6SB
FROM: GORDON S. BROWNELL
RE: INVITATION TO MRS. NIXON TO APPEAR IN RICHMOND
Concerning the invitation for Mrs. Nixon to appear in Richmond
as per my memo of June 26th, I spoke to Lucy Winchester today
and she advised me as to the best method of arranging this:
You should suggest to the President the possibility of Mrs.
Nixon's appearing in Richmond and the political value such
an appearance might have to the Holton campaign. If you can
speak to the President on this also, so that he is aware of
the importance of it, this would be better.
Then you should prepare a memorandum to Lucy stating that
"I suggested to the President the possibility of
and
he thought it was a good idea, etc. Is it at all possible
that the First Lady would be able to make such an appearance,
etc." Lucy will handle it from there. She emphasized the
diplomacy that has to be exercised, especially in presenting
the suggestion to Mrs. Nixon. In any event, the first step
is to see if the President is in favor of the idea--if he is
not in favor, then it will be dropped; if he is in favor,
then there is a chance that it can be arranged.
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