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From Colson to Haldeman RE: poll data on New England. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 1/6/1972
From Colson to Haldaman RE: book on Vic Lasky. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 1/31/1972
From Buchanan to Colson RE: Vic Lasky's book. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 1/28/1972
From Colson to Haldeman RE: the Department of Commerce's "LeTendre operation." Handwritten notes added by unknown. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 1/20/1972
From George T. Bell to Colson RE: the LeTendre Operation. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 1/20/1972
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From Buchanan to Colson RE: Vic Lasky's book. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 1/28/1972
From Colson to Haldeman RE: the Department of Commerce's "LeTendre operation." Handwritten notes added by unknown. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 1/20/1972
From George T. Bell to Colson RE: the LeTendre Operation. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 1/20/1972
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7
29
1/6/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Colson to Haldeman RE: poll data on
New England. 3 pgs.
7
29
1/31/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Colson to Haldaman RE: book on Vic
Lasky. Handwritten notes added by
unknown. 1 pg.
7
29
1/28/1972
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Buchanan to Colson RE: Vic Lasky's
book. 1 pg.
7
29
1/20/1972
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Colson to Haldeman RE: the
Department of Commerce's "LeTendre
operation." Handwritten notes added by
unknown. 2 pgs.
Friday, June 25, 2010
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1/20/1972
Domestic Policy
Memo
From George T. Bell to Colson RE: the
LeTendre Operation. 1 pg.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Page 2 of 2
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
EYES ONLY
January 6, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
CHARLES COLSON
SUBJECT:
New England Poll Data
Attached is some current New England poll data. This was
given to me by my pollster friend John Becker who took it
from poll data done for Governor Peterson. Hence we ob-
viously have to not circulate it. This is just for your infor-
mation.
NIXON NEW ENGLAND POPULARITY
Approve
Disapprove
No Opinion
New Hampshire
Early Nov 1971
55
31
14
April-May 1971
55
36
9
(primary cities only)
Early June 1970
73
24
3
Vermont
December 1971
October 1971
58
20
22
July 1970
78
16
6
June 1970
71
20
9
March 1970
6.9
19
12
Connecticut
September 1971
65
25
10
April 1971
55
32
13
March 1971
58
33
9
October 1970
53
28
19
March 1970
65
33
2
August 1969
75
17
8
March 1969
68
12
20
Rhode Island
November 1971
51
37
12
February 1971
46
42
12
NEW HAMPSHIRE POPULARITY (November 1971)
Favorable
Unfavorable
No Opinion
McIntyre
75
10
15
Wyman
67
9
24
Cleveland
61
9
30
Peterson
51
39
10
Powell
40
33
27
Thomson
35
32
34
Hill
18
4
78
Loeb
38
37
25
GUBERNATORIAL REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (November 1971)
Peterson
50%
Thomson
37%
Undecided
13%
Peterson
38%
Thomson
28%
Hill
18%
Undecided
16%
GENERAL ELECTION GOVERNOR (November 1971)
Peterson
42%
Peterson
38%
Crowley
39%
Crowley
28%
Undecided
19%
Thomson
18%
Undecided
16%
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
EYES ONLY
January 31, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
CHARLES COLSON
SUBJECT:
Vic Lasky Book
If the Lasky book is to go into print we are going to need a financial
guarantee, see the attached. As I calculate it our maximum exposure
would be $50,000. In fact, of course, we could get tabbed for nothing
close to that. We are probably talking about a maximum of $25, 000.
Obviously the way in which the guarantee could best be effective is
our agreement to purchase X number of books for political campaign
purposes. I would think that a paperback commitment to be purchased
for campaign purposes would cover all possible contingencies on the
hardcover job.
I have not read the book so I can't recommend that we do this. Hallett
is reading it right now; I have skimmed it. We will have our opinion
for you by Wednesday. If the book looks like a worthy political tool,
as I suspect strongly it will, then the issue is 'can we commit a
potential campaign expenditure of $50,000, realistically $25, 000, to
the Lasky project?'
I would like to get this one out of the way in a hurry so that Lasky can
write a brutal hatchet job on Ed Muskie, 'darling of the New Left',
which we can have in paperback for use immediately after the Democratic
convention if needed.
EYES
ONLY
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 28, 1972
DESTRIBUTE TO 3E AN
Administrative CHRING
VERY CONFIDENTIAL
E.O. 12032, Section 2-8-82 6-102
EP
Date
By
MEMORANDUM TO:
CHUCK COLSON
FROM:
PAT BUCHANAN
Talked with Vic Lasky. Bantam books is doing his book;
they will go in with 10, 000 hard cover or thereabouts,
and 50, 000 paperbacks. Vic is dealing with Oscar Dystel
up at Bantam. What is needed now is some guarantee,
through Jack Drown, that Bantam will be able to sell the
original shipment of books, or get an even break on their
investment. Can we get someone with authority here to
make the commitment to Drown, and have him contact
Dystel, or his contact at Bantam, and commit to subsidize
the original investment -- so that Bantam is not facing a
possible large loss when they come out with the book. Vic
is in New York. He says that is what is needed right now.
Also, Vic is going to need someone in the White House with
authority to co-ordinate this thing. He asked if we can get
in touch with Drown -- pronto, if possible.
Thanks.
Buchanan
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 20, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
WN
FROM:
CHARLES COLSON
SUBJECT:
Andre LeTendre's Operation
The LeTendre operation, which we have been operating out of
Commerce, has in the last 4 or 5 months begun to really pick up
steam. We have an excellent network, a good system for cultiva-
ting and for getting the word to people in key areas.
Like many other things around here, I have not burdened you with
lengthy reports and memos. In this case, perhaps it was a mistake,
as you will see from the attached. Stans and I worked this out
thoroughly; we have no political risks of any kind because the
operation has been set up right.
It had always been my thought that at the right time Le Tendre with
his network of people should move to the Committee. I personally
believe it is premature and that it is too early to overtly politicize
it.
I will, of course, get into this with the AG and Stans unless it has
come up in discussions with you and there is something here I should
know about. Please advise.
This will be about the 8th time that the AG has uncovered some quasi-
political operation I have had going some where, mailings, brochures,
spotmaster radio, etc. In each instance, almost as a reflex reaction,
he orders them discontinued. Then I talk to him and explain it and he
says, "what a bully idea; keep going!". I suspect that anything that
has a Colson imprint draws a predictable reaction from the Attorney General
2.
and then when I go and talk it over with him, thereby removing
the personal element, everything is once again copacetic. Perhaps
this is simply another one, but I felt I should check with you first
on this one.
I had had the feeling from recent conversations and meetings with the
AG that the situation had improved enormously but I have also been
ever-mindful of your advice not to be taken in by what appears to be
pleasantries on the surface.
He called we to day is we
went though the Same drill-
the Project is back on Track-
two is getting a little noutine -
all's weu that ends well !
ANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 20, 1972
MEMOSANDEM FOR:
CHUCK COLSON
SUBJECT:
Andre's operation
Just got a call from Don Murdock who sits over Jack
Padrick who informs me that Andre's operation has
come to the attention of the AG who called the
Secretary for details. The Secretary was not fully
informed, but apparently gave a reasonably accurate
description. Nevertheless, Mitchell had said the
operation should be dismantled in its entirety, or
moved over to citizens in its entirety. Stans has
issued instructions that this be done.
Moving Andre' at this time presents no real problems.
but it does seem somewhat early regarding the field
men who really have not yet gotten around sufficiently
to have a good backlog of contacts and experience.
You might want to talk to Stans and the AG and advise
me. I have asked them to keep shuffling papers until
tomorrow when I promised to get back.
George 333 Bell