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Copy of a letter from Chotiner to Colson RE: Colson's position as "coordinator" and field work. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 4/23/1970
From Haldeman to Chotiner RE: polls involving Humphrey. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/20/1970
From Haldeman to Chotiner RE: polls involving Humphrey. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/20/1970
From Chotiner to Haldeman RE: Johnny Cash. Handwritten note added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/2/1970
Copy of a letter from Francis D. McDermott to Thomas A. Basnight RE: previous letter. 1 pgs. [Subject: Personal] [Letter], 3/27/1970
Copy of a letter from Basnight to McDermott RE: return of Lawrence O'Brien to Democratic Party Chairmanship. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Letter], 3/20/1970
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From Haldeman to Chotiner RE: polls involving Humphrey. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/20/1970
From Haldeman to Chotiner RE: polls involving Humphrey. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/20/1970
From Chotiner to Haldeman RE: Johnny Cash. Handwritten note added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/2/1970
Copy of a letter from Francis D. McDermott to Thomas A. Basnight RE: previous letter. 1 pgs. [Subject: Personal] [Letter], 3/27/1970
Copy of a letter from Basnight to McDermott RE: return of Lawrence O'Brien to Democratic Party Chairmanship. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Letter], 3/20/1970
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Richard Nixon Presidential Library
Contested Materials Collection
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Document Description
6
39
4/23/1970
Campaign
Letter
Copy of a letter from Chotiner to Colson RE:
Colson's position as "coordinator" and field
work. 2 pgs.
6
39
4/20/1970
Campaign
Memo
From Haldeman to Chotiner RE: polls
involving Humphrey. 1 pg.
6
39
4/20/1970
Campaign
Memo
From Haldeman to Chotiner RE: polls
involving Humphrey. 1 pg.
6
39
4/2/1970
Campaign
Memo
From Chotiner to Haldeman RE: Johnny
Cash. Handwritten note added by unknown.
1 pg.
Monday, June 07, 2010
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6
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3/27/1970
Personal
Letter
Copy of a letter from Francis D. McDermott
to Thomas A. Basnight RE: previous letter.
1 pgs.
6
39
3/20/1970
Personal
Letter
Copy of a letter from Basnight to McDermott
RE: return of Lawrence O'Brien to
Democratic Party Chairmanship. 1 pg.
Monday, June 07, 2010
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
DETERMINED TO BE AN
April 23, 1970
ADMINISTRATIVE MARKING
E.O. 12065, Section 6-102
By EMP NARS, Date 11-28-80
CONFIDENTIAL
Dear Chuck:
I am sure you know how much the President appreciates your
willingness to help us in the field.
In accordance with our understanding, you will be the coordinator
between my office and the following states, which are part of my
assignment:
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont.
I can be reached on White House extension 652, and my direct dial
numbers are 456-2196 or 2197. If necessary, you can reach me at
home on 833-9776. In an emergency, after hours, the White House
operator can usually locate me.
Enclosed is a folder giving you pertinent information concerning
the states to be covered by you. Some of the material will be out-
dated, particularly after the primary, but all of the information
should be helpful for background.
The prime functions to be performed by you as coordinator are:
1. Keep in close touch with the campaigns for Senate, Governor
and the House where they are indicated as target areas.
The folder contains a sheet for each state listing the target areas.
2. Be sure everything is being done to achieve victory.
3. Outside money should be definitely earmarked for TV, Radio and
Advertising; not for salaries.
CONFIDENTIAL
Charles Colson
Page - 2 -
April 23, 1970
It is better that the White House not be identified as participating
in the campaigns. We are interested, but we are not running the
campaigns.
Full cooperation and coordination should be held with the Republi-
can National Committee, National Republican Senatorial Committee
and the National Republican Congressional Committee.
Please remember we will always back you up, whenever you are
right.
Many thanks,
Sincerely,
Murray M. Chotiner
Special Counsel to the President
Mr. Charles Colson
Special Counsel to the President
187 Executive Office Building
Washington, D. C.
Enclosure
DETERMINED TO BE AN
ADMINISTRATIVE MARKING
E.O. 12065, Section 6-102
By Emp
NARS, Date 11-28-80
CONFIDENTIAL
April 20, 1970
MEMORANDUM FOR :
MR. CHOTINER
We have learned that Hubert Humphrey has a Quayle poll
showing him leading Clark MacGregor 61-39. We also have
learned that Humphrey is definitely going to run for the
Senate and it is now time to take the gloves off on him.
Mollenhoff should start working him over privately. Also,
the boom should be lowered on Dwayne Andreas, who is Humphrey's
principal financial backer.
MacGregor should keep pushing the line that Humphrey is just
running for President while he, MacGregor really wants to be
a United States Senator. He should make the point that
Humphrey has had his chance in the Senate and that he is the
one that Minnesota needs to represent hhem.
H.R. HALDEMAN
HRH: pm
DETERMINED TO BE AN
ADMINISTRATIVE MARKING
E.O. 12065, Section 6-102
By CMP NARS, Date 11-28-80
CONFIDENTIAL
April 20, 1970
MEMORANDUM FOR :
MR. CHOTINER
We have learned that Hubert Humphrey has a Quayle poll
showing him leading Clark MacGregor 61-39. We also have
learned that Humphrey is definitely going to run for the
Senate and it is now time to take the gloves off on him.
Mollenhoff should start working him over privately. Also,
the boom should be lowered on Dwayne Andreas, who is Humphrey's
principal financial backer.
MacGregor should keep pushing the line that Humphrey is just
running for President while he, MacGregor really wants to be
a United States Senator. He should make the point that
Humphrey has had his chance in the Senate and that he is the
one that Minnesota needs to represent hhem.
H.R. HALDEMAN
HRH: pm
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 2, 1970
FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
MURRAY CHOTINER
Johnny Cash is great with a certain block of voters in Tennessee.
Obviously, he will not say or do anything against Tex Ritter, who
is running for the U.S. Senate against Congressman Bill Brock,
for the GOP nomination.
At the Johnny Cash Evening at The White House, it will be most
helpful if privately the President can neutralize Johnny Cash so
that he does not campaign for Tex Ritter. It will also be helpful
if he could come into Tennessee after the primary.
Dorumay
KCIS M. MCDERMOTT
Transportation Consultant
March 27, 1970
Mr. Thomas A. Basnight
Tom Basnight & Associates
Suite 835 - National Press Building
Washington, D. C. 20004
Dear Tom:
Many thanks for your letter of March 20; 1970. It was
nice to hear from you after so long a time! The fault
is largely mine, of course, for since I undertook the
law school program I find that I am neglecting a lot
of old acquaintances.
Your letter reminds me, though, of some old acquaintances
I must renew. In fact, I have been in touch with Larry
O' Brien and staff to see how I might assist in the job
ahead. As you know, I spent a considerable amount of time
on the campaigns in '64 and '68. I plan to do what I
can for the Congressional campaigns this year, and will
be ready to go the route again in '72.
Money is, naturally, of great concern to us, and your
mention of Mr. Goodrich reminds me of one source of funds
that will not be quite so available to us for awhile. Nate
was particularly effective in working with Agency employees
in securing pledges for the Galas and other fund raisers.
He had developed quite a reputation for delivering his
'quota'; but, this was during Democratic administrations!
I doubt that we will attempt to sell any tickets to
federal employees for awhile - but I'm sure that Nate
won't be selling any for the Republicans!
I'll try to let you know when I expect to be in town next,
and perhaps we can have some lunch.
Sincerely,
June McDermott
TOM BASNIGHT & ASSOCIATES
AVIATION CONSULTANTS
SUITE 835 NATIONAL PRESS BUILDING
WASHINGTON. D. C. 20004
TELEPHONE (202) 838-2335
March 20, 1970
Mr. Francis M. McDormott
1810 Malbourns Drive
NeLcon, Virginia
Door Frank:
As a loyal party comber, I W33 pleased to note the return of Lewrence
O'Brien to the Chalmanship of the Democratic Party. As on active official
member at the national committee levol, I know that you must have had 5000 port
In persuading Mr. O'Brion to recessure those dutios. Ny congratulations to you!
In my business, as well 03 In by civic responsibility as 0 member of
the Fairfex County, Virginia, Airport Authority, It Is woll to know other good
members of the party who have not only expended thoir time and energy but have
boon successful in raising funds to moot the noads of the party, particularly
those who C70 also in aviation. My work has, on many occasions, caused =0 to
have contact with Mr. Noto Coodrich, Conoral Counsel of the FAA. It is my
understanding that Hr. Goodrich falls Into the above category and I wonder 18
you could verify this Information for a 02 It would assist In =y futuro civic,
party and business activities.
Thank you vory cuch for your time end intorest In this mattor. I look
forward to as carly reply, but, should you desire further Information, do not
hosltate to lot no know and some will be furnished.
Sincerely,
Thomas A. Desnight