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From Gordon Strachan to Dwight Chapin. RE: Gallup Poll and attached calendar of the political questions to be covered in the future. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/30/1971
Author unknown to Charles W. Colson to Gordon Strachan. RE: Poll results that outline the Democratic plans for capturing the White House in 1972. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/20/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Dwight Chapin. RE: The Women's Vote, and the political effects of the "women's liberation" movement. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/15/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Chuck Colson. RE: Charlie McWhorter's report on the Denver RNC meeting. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/9/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Ed DeBolt. RE: RNC Opposition Reports. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/9/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Tom Evans. RE: Inquiry into whether Tom Evans had received the results of the state by state poll. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/18/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Follow Up. RE: Update on the Economy Poll as well as material on George Wallace. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 8/18/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Follow Up. RE: Check-in with Magruder regarding the $350,000 RNC research project. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 8/15/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Follow Up. RE: Follow up with Dwight Chapin on the status of the film and appearance of the Convention. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/12/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Follow Up. RE: Check-in with Charlie McWhorter for his input from his political travels. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 8/9/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Robert Finch. RE: Copy of Charlie McWhorter's report on the Denver RNC meeting. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/9/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Curt Herge. RE: The possible termination of the relationship with Honor America Day. Enclosed is a request from Marylou Morris and a check from General O'Malley. 3 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Letter], 8/31/1971
Author unknown to Jeb Magruder and Gordon Strachan. RE: O'Brien's Statement- "Return to the White House." 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/20/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Charlie McWhorter. RE: Inquiry into the state by state situation in Denver, and whether or not it would be of any interest to "Bob." 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/18/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Bob Marik. RE: Ralph Abernathy Quote on the African American population. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/16/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE: Matt Reese materials, including background research. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 8/13/1971
From Rose Mary Woods to Haldeman. RE: The importance handing the attached letter to the person who is handling the plans in Indiana. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 8/11/1971
Article from The Indianapolis Star authored by Robert P. Mooney. RE: The image of Democratic political consultant Matthew E. Reese, and its effects on Republican party leaders. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Newspaper], no date
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE: Mexican-American voting strength. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/10/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE: Results showing that the Mexican-American vote can control the outcome in California, Illinois, and Texas. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/4/1971
From Frederic V. Malek to Tom Evans. RE: Attached analysis of the voting strength of Mexican-Americans. 16 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/21/1971
From Gordon Strachan to The Attorney General. RE: Fred Malek's interim report on the California contributors. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/6/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The readiness of the California contributors list. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/4/1971
From Fred Malek to Haldeman. RE: The finalization of the California contributors' list. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/3/1971
From Haldeman to Fred Malek. RE: Tex Thornton's contributions, and why they have not been recorded. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 5/4/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE: The analysis of the Mexican-American voting strength that could influence the outcome in California, Illinois, and Texas. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/4/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE: Filling the position of the campaign advertising director. Peter Dailey, Bob Humphreys, and Louis Scott have been dismissed as possible contenders. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/3/1971
Unknown author to Lyn Nofziger and Gordon Strachan. RE: O'Brien's Plan- "Return to the White House." 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/20/1971
Unknown author to Lyn Nofziger and Gordon Strachan. RE: O'Brien's concerns over the type of press contacts and publications the DNC will be developing. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/20/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Pat O'Donnell. RE: The Speaking Request of October 14-New York. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/9/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Donald Rumsfeld. RE: A copy of Charlie McWhorter's report on the Denver RNC meeting. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/9/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Jack Rourke. RE: Appreciation for Mr. Rourke's kind letter to the President. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Letter], 8/3/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE: Young People on State Committees. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/31/1971
Unknown author to Hugh Sloah and Gordon Strachan. RE: O'Brien Statement--"Return to the White House", which provides an outline for the Democrats in anticipation of November 7, 1972. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/18/1971
Author unknown to Mr. Timmons and Gordon Strachan. RE: O'Brien Statement- Democratic Party Reform. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/18/1971
Talking paper for Senator Dole. RE: The editorial in the Richmond News Leader, suggestions about celebrating President Eisenhower's birthday, and any scheduled plans for travel and television. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Report], 8/22/1971
From Gordon Strachan to David N. Warfield. RE: The two estimates of the cost of repair of the damage to Mr. Strachan's car. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Letter], 8/18/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Rose Mary Woods. RE: Letters to RNC Convention Chairmen and Vice Chairmen. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 8/6/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Larry Higby. RE: A response regarding the detailed report on Charlie West. Mr. West is being considered as the Executive Director of the Citizens Business Group. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 8/18/1971
From Strachan to Ehrlichman RE: a copy of McWhorter's Denver RNC meeting report. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 8/9/1971
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This file contains:
From Gordon Strachan to Dwight Chapin. RE: Gallup Poll and attached calendar of the political questions to be covered in the future. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/30/1971
Author unknown to Charles W. Colson to Gordon Strachan. RE: Poll results that outline the Democratic plans for capturing the White House in 1972. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/20/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Dwight Chapin. RE: The Women's Vote, and the political effects of the "women's liberation" movement. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/15/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Chuck Colson. RE: Charlie McWhorter's report on the Denver RNC meeting. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/9/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Ed DeBolt. RE: RNC Opposition Reports. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/9/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Tom Evans. RE: Inquiry into whether Tom Evans had received the results of the state by state poll. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/18/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Follow Up. RE: Update on the Economy Poll as well as material on George Wallace. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 8/18/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Follow Up. RE: Check-in with Magruder regarding the $350,000 RNC research project. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 8/15/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Follow Up. RE: Follow up with Dwight Chapin on the status of the film and appearance of the Convention. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/12/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Follow Up. RE: Check-in with Charlie McWhorter for his input from his political travels. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 8/9/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Robert Finch. RE: Copy of Charlie McWhorter's report on the Denver RNC meeting. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/9/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Curt Herge. RE: The possible termination of the relationship with Honor America Day. Enclosed is a request from Marylou Morris and a check from General O'Malley. 3 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Letter], 8/31/1971
Author unknown to Jeb Magruder and Gordon Strachan. RE: O'Brien's Statement- "Return to the White House." 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/20/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Charlie McWhorter. RE: Inquiry into the state by state situation in Denver, and whether or not it would be of any interest to "Bob." 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/18/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Bob Marik. RE: Ralph Abernathy Quote on the African American population. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/16/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE: Matt Reese materials, including background research. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 8/13/1971
From Rose Mary Woods to Haldeman. RE: The importance handing the attached letter to the person who is handling the plans in Indiana. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 8/11/1971
Article from The Indianapolis Star authored by Robert P. Mooney. RE: The image of Democratic political consultant Matthew E. Reese, and its effects on Republican party leaders. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Newspaper], no date
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE: Mexican-American voting strength. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/10/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE: Results showing that the Mexican-American vote can control the outcome in California, Illinois, and Texas. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/4/1971
From Frederic V. Malek to Tom Evans. RE: Attached analysis of the voting strength of Mexican-Americans. 16 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/21/1971
From Gordon Strachan to The Attorney General. RE: Fred Malek's interim report on the California contributors. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/6/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The readiness of the California contributors list. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/4/1971
From Fred Malek to Haldeman. RE: The finalization of the California contributors' list. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/3/1971
From Haldeman to Fred Malek. RE: Tex Thornton's contributions, and why they have not been recorded. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 5/4/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE: The analysis of the Mexican-American voting strength that could influence the outcome in California, Illinois, and Texas. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/4/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE: Filling the position of the campaign advertising director. Peter Dailey, Bob Humphreys, and Louis Scott have been dismissed as possible contenders. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/3/1971
Unknown author to Lyn Nofziger and Gordon Strachan. RE: O'Brien's Plan- "Return to the White House." 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/20/1971
Unknown author to Lyn Nofziger and Gordon Strachan. RE: O'Brien's concerns over the type of press contacts and publications the DNC will be developing. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/20/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Pat O'Donnell. RE: The Speaking Request of October 14-New York. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/9/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Donald Rumsfeld. RE: A copy of Charlie McWhorter's report on the Denver RNC meeting. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/9/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Jack Rourke. RE: Appreciation for Mr. Rourke's kind letter to the President. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Letter], 8/3/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE: Young People on State Committees. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/31/1971
Unknown author to Hugh Sloah and Gordon Strachan. RE: O'Brien Statement--"Return to the White House", which provides an outline for the Democrats in anticipation of November 7, 1972. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/18/1971
Author unknown to Mr. Timmons and Gordon Strachan. RE: O'Brien Statement- Democratic Party Reform. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/18/1971
Talking paper for Senator Dole. RE: The editorial in the Richmond News Leader, suggestions about celebrating President Eisenhower's birthday, and any scheduled plans for travel and television. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Report], 8/22/1971
From Gordon Strachan to David N. Warfield. RE: The two estimates of the cost of repair of the damage to Mr. Strachan's car. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Letter], 8/18/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Rose Mary Woods. RE: Letters to RNC Convention Chairmen and Vice Chairmen. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 8/6/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Larry Higby. RE: A response regarding the detailed report on Charlie West. Mr. West is being considered as the Executive Director of the Citizens Business Group. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 8/18/1971
From Strachan to Ehrlichman RE: a copy of McWhorter's Denver RNC meeting report. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 8/9/1971
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Richard Nixon Presidential Library
Contested Materials Collection
Folder List
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
12
1
8/30/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Dwight Chapin.
RE: Gallup Poll and attached calendar of the
political questions to be covered in the
future. 2 pgs.
12
1
8/20/1971
Campaign
Memo
Author unknown to Charles W. Colson to
Gordon Strachan. RE: Poll results that
outline the Democratic plans for capturing
the White House in 1972. 1 pg.
12
1
8/15/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Dwight Chapin.
RE: The Women's Vote, and the political
effects of the "women's liberation"
movement. 1 pg.
12
1
8/9/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Chuck Colson. RE:
Charlie McWhorter's report on the Denver
RNC meeting. 1 pg.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Page 1 of 9
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
12
1
8/9/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Ed DeBolt. RE:
RNC Opposition Reports. 2 pgs.
12
1
8/18/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Tom Evans. RE:
Inquiry into whether Tom Evans had
received the results of the state by state poll.
1 pg.
12
1
8/18/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Follow Up. RE:
Update on the Economy Poll as well as
material on George Wallace. 1 pg.
12
1
8/15/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Follow Up. RE:
Check-in with Magruder regarding the
$350,000 RNC research project. 1 pg.
12
1
8/12/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Follow Up. RE:
Follow up with Dwight Chapin on the status
of the film and appearance of the
Convention. 1 pg.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Page 2 of 9
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
12
1
8/9/1971
Personal
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Follow Up. RE:
Check-in with Charlie McWhorter for his
input from his political travels. 1 pg.
12
1
8/9/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Robert Finch. RE:
Copy of Charlie McWhorter's report on the
Denver RNC meeting. 1 pg.
12
1
8/31/1971
Domestic Policy
Letter
From Gordon Strachan to Curt Herge. RE:
The possible termination of the relationship
with Honor America Day. Enclosed is a
request from Marylou Morris and a check
from General O'Malley. 3 pgs.
12
1
8/20/1971
Campaign
Memo
Author unknown to Jeb Magruder and
Gordon Strachan. RE: O'Brien's Statement-
"Return to the White House." 1 pg.
12
1
8/18/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Charlie
McWhorter. RE: Inquiry into the state by
state situation in Denver, and whether or not
it would be of any interest to "Bob." 1 pg.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Page 3 of 9
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
12
1
8/16/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Bob Marik. RE:
Ralph Abernathy Quote on the African
American population. 1 pg.
12
1
8/13/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE:
Matt Reese materials, including background
research. 1 pg.
12
1
8/11/1971
Campaign
Letter
From Rose Mary Woods to Haldeman. RE:
The importance handing the attached letter to
the person who is handling the plans in
Indiana. 2 pgs.
12
1
>
Campaign
Newspaper
Article from The Indianapolis Star authored
by Robert P. Mooney. RE: The image of
Democratic political consultant Matthew E.
Reese, and its effects on Republican party
leaders. 2 pgs.
12
1
8/10/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE:
Mexican-American voting strength. 1 pg.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Page 4 of 9
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
12
1
8/4/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE:
Results showing that the Mexican-American
vote can control the outcome in California,
Illinois, and Texas. 1 pg.
12
1
7/21/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Frederic V. Malek to Tom Evans. RE:
Attached analysis of the voting strength of
Mexican-Americans. 16 pgs.
12
1
8/6/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to The Attorney
General. RE: Fred Malek's interim report on
the California contributors. 1 pg.
12
1
8/4/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
The readiness of the California contributors
list. 1 pg.
12
1
8/3/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Fred Malek to Haldeman. RE: The
finalization of the California contributors'
list. 3 pgs.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Page 5 of 9
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
12
1
5/4/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Haldeman to Fred Malek. RE: Tex
Thornton's contributions, and why they have
not been recorded. 1 pg.
12
1
8/4/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder.
RE: The analysis of the Mexican-American
voting strength that could influence the
outcome in California, Illinois, and Texas. 1
pg.
12
1
8/3/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE:
Filling the position of the campaign
advertising director. Peter Dailey, Bob
Humphreys, and Louis Scott have been
dismissed as possible contenders. 1 pg.
12
1
8/20/1971
Campaign
Memo
Unknown author to Lyn Nofziger and
Gordon Strachan. RE: O'Brien's Plan-
"Return to the White House." 1 pg.
12
1
8/20/1971
Campaign
Memo
Unknown author to Lyn Nofziger and
Gordon Strachan. RE: O'Brien's concerns
over the type of press contacts and
publications the DNC will be developing. 1
pg.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Page 6 of 9
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
12
1
8/9/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Pat O'Donnell. RE:
The Speaking Request of October 14-New
York. 1 pg.
12
1
8/9/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Donald Rumsfeld.
RE: A copy of Charlie McWhorter's report
on the Denver RNC meeting. 1 pg.
12
1
8/3/1971
Personal
Letter
From Gordon Strachan to Jack Rourke. RE:
Appreciation for Mr. Rourke's kind letter to
the President. 1 pg.
12
1
8/31/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Jeb Magruder. RE:
Young People on State Committees. 1 pg.
12
1
8/18/1971
Campaign
Memo
Unknown author to Hugh Sloah and Gordon
Strachan. RE: O'Brien Statement--"Return to
the White House", which provides an outline
for the Democrats in anticipation of
November 7, 1972. 1 pg.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Page 7 of 9
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
12
1
8/18/1971
Campaign
Memo
Author unknown to Mr. Timmons and
Gordon Strachan. RE: O'Brien Statement-
Democratic Party Reform. 1 pg.
12
1
8/22/1971
Campaign
Report
Talking paper for Senator Dole. RE: The
editorial in the Richmond News Leader,
suggestions about celebrating President
Eisenhower's birthday, and any scheduled
plans for travel and television. 1 pg.
12
1
8/18/1971
Personal
Letter
From Gordon Strachan to David N.
Warfield. RE: The two estimates of the cost
of repair of the damage to Mr. Strachan's car.
1 pg.
12
1
8/6/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Rose Mary
Woods. RE: Letters to RNC Convention
Chairmen and Vice Chairmen. 1 pg.
12
1
8/18/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Larry Higby. RE:
A response regarding the detailed report on
Charlie West. Mr. West is being considered
as the Executive Director of the Citizens
Business Group. 1 pg.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Page 8 of 9
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
12
1
8/9/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Strachan to Ehrlichman RE: a copy of
McWhorter's Denver RNC meeting report. 1
pg.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Page 9 of 9
Presidential Materials Review Board
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Collection: H. R. Haldeman
Box Number: 233
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Gordon Strachan-Chron-August, 1971
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Private/Political Memo Strachan to chapen 8/30/71
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Private/Political Note "Larry O'Enche recent statement 8/20/-
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Private/Political Memo Strachan to chapen 8/15/71
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Private/Political Memo Strachan to DeBolt 8/9/71
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Private/Political Memo Strachan to Follow up 8/18/71
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Private/Personal LTR Strachan to Herge 8/31/71
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Private/Political Note "Amons the gems contained "8/20/71
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Private/Political Memo Strachan to Marik 8/16/71
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Private/Political Memo Strachan to Magrieder 8/13/71
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Private/Political Memo Strachan to Magruder 8/10/71
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Private/Political Memo Strachen to The Attorney General
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Private/Political Memo Strachan to Magruder 8/4/71
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Private/Political Note "You understedly have a copy- "8/20/71
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Private/Political Note "one other area that O'Bvien " 8/20/71
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VISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
August 30, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DWIGHT CHAPIN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Gallup Poll
Gallup was kind enoughtto send us the attached calendar
of the interesting political questions that their future
polls will cover. Since you and I will probably get asked
about these results when we are not prepared with the
responses, maybe we should develop a system for getting
the information from John Davies at Gallup on a more regular
basis.
I suggest that I call Nell Yates every Tuesday and Thursday
to check your telephone call schedule so that we can get
through calls to John Davies on a regular basis.
Do you have another suggestion?
GS:1m
FU EVERY TUESDAY - THRUSDAY
Coming Up on Gallup Poll Calendar!
- Are rank-and-file labor union members "in revolt" over
the President's new economic program?
- Has Nixon registered gains in terms of his popularity with
voters?
RICHARD M. NIXON
- What is the reaction of Republican and Democratic voters
to Mayor Lindsay's party switch?
- Where is Lindsay now in the Democratic standings?
- Do voters give Lindsay a chance to win the Democratic
nomination?
JOHN V. LINDSAY
- Which Democrat would give Nixon the hardest fight if the
election were being held today?
- Is Wallace winning new adherents in the South?
- What are current attitudes on "busing" - both in the
South and North?
GEORGE C. WALLACE
Important Note to Editors
A full-scale national survey has just been completed and tabulations
are now underway. There will be no release for this Thursday, August
26. The next Callup Report will be sent you for release Sunday, August 29.
ADMINISTRATIVE CONFIDENTIAL
F/U one week
O'Brien Statement --
August 20, 1971
"Return to the White House"
Charles W. Colson
Gordon Strachan
Larry O'Brien's recent statement outlining the
Democratic plans for capturing the White House in 1972 begins
with several references to recent poll results.
O'Brien's third paragraph begins: "Perhaps the most
telling statistic is that shown in the Harris Poll concerning
Mr. Nixon's ability to inspire the confidence of the American
people.
You have probably begun moving on this particular
question, but with the O'Brien emphasis it might deserve in-
creased attention.
GS/ah
Gs has
attachment in
August 15, 1971 his fell
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DWIGHT CHAPIN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Women's Vote
You have looked at several of the proposals regarding
the potential political effect of the "women's liberation"
movement.
Rita Heuser, who is a member of the Citizens for the Re-
Election of the President, recently prepared a long memorandum
for the Attorney General. A copy is attached and your
comments would be appreciated.
GS:1m
Administratively Confidential
August 9, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
CHUCK COLSON
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Mr. Haldeman asked me to send you a copy of Charlie
McWhorter's report on the Denver RNC meeting.
Attachment
GS:1m
August 9, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
ED DeBOLT
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
RNC Opposition Reports
Some thought has been given to the format of the opposition
reports submitted under the date August 3, 1971. First,
the July 19 - August 1 report on Muskie is generally
excellent. The relevant items (travel, issues, staff,
and quotes) are covered, however, you might want to con-
sider making the following changes:
1) On the Muskie statement on Vietnam, which you list
on the summary as appearing on page 272, it would be
helpful to put the full quote on page 1, especially
since the quotes are quite short;
2) In the travel section, where it indicates that Muskie
spoke to the summer interns, it would be interesting
to know if the group of summer interns included those
from all departments. Presumably, one of our people
could have been there and given anpersonal assessment
of the numbers and reaction, as well as who else spoke
to the summer interns;
3) Muskie's statement on housing would be much more
useful if the full quote were given. That is, exactly
the type of subject that should be followed closely
but more than a three or four word quote is necessary;
4) Similarly, on Muskie's ABM - MIRV statement, some of
the context would be helpful,
5) The campaign contributions quote appearing on page
273 would be more useful if his complete quote were given;
6) In reference to the addition of a Joint Committee on
the Environment, some background on Representative John
Kyl would be helpful, as well as his quote:
7) On page 275, the indication that Robert Nelson would
direct the Florida Campaign is the type of information
CC: marik & Peterameyer
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that should appear on the summary, page 270, as that
is an interesting and important development;
8) Concerning the "Muskie Myth" report, it would be
helpful to know the purpose of this publication. If
it were only for the use of the recipients of the
Opposition Report, the emphasis should be more factual
instead of the type of comments which hopefully will
appear in newspaper columns. For example, on page 1,
the comments about the temper would be more useful if
there were quotations from columnists about the fact
that he became "irritable", "blew his top", or "over
reacted". The "inconsistent" section is excellent but
quotes should be fuller with an assessment of the
important frases as this would be more useful;
9) Similarly, the Opposition Report intitled "The
Democratic Contenders" would be more useful if the actual
quotes appeared. For example, on page 3, under "issues",
the report says that Humphrey has openly admitted that
the Johnson-Humphrey economic policies failed. A quo-
tation to this effect from Humphrey would be most hseful;
10) Concerning the report on "Where the Voters Are", this
is particularly useful. The only observation would be
that the charts should be more closely tied to the key
states. For example, on page 13, it would be interesting
to have the population in metropolitan areas in the North-
east broken out by Connecticut, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Similarly, on page 15, it would be interesting to know
where the SMSA's are in the key states. Another way of
saying the same thing is that the chart on page 19, which
shows 1972 voter participation, would be very helpful if
comparisons were made. That is, if California constitutes
10% of the total voting population, what percentage of
Californians vote -- is it higher, lower, or the same as
the national average? Similarly, what sections within the
California population have a higher percentage of voter
participation? Do old people in California vote in a
higher percentage than old people in Florida or New York?
Please excuse the rambling in this memorandum, but we use the
materials which you prepare and therefore were wondering what
would make them more helpful. If you have any questions or
if GS:1m you would like to talk about these reports, please call.
Administratively Confidential
August 18, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
TOM EVANS
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Have you received the results from the state by state
poll you were conducting among the Republican National
Committeemen?
When we discussed the subject last week, you thought
you would have the results by Friday.
Ed Harper recently sent a memorandum to John Ehrlichman
with some of this information that doesn't look as
complete as the poll which you and I discussed.
GS:1m
Administratively Confidential
August 9, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JOHN EHRLICHMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Mr. Haldeman asked me to send you a copy of Charlie
McWhorter's report on the Denver RNC meeting.
Attachment
GS:1m
Administratively Confidential
August 18, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
When the results come in from the Economy Poll on
the cross breaks on Wallace, do an update of all
Wallace material, including an abbreviation of
Dent's recent memos.
GS:1m
August 15, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Check with Magruder regarding complete description of the
$350,000 RNC research project.
Also, follow up with Magruder regarding the Rumsfeld
spokesman resource request for an additional staff man
referred to in my August 2nd memorandum to Mr. Haldeman,
with his question to the side, held in my "Magruder's
Projects" file.
GS:1m
Administratively Confidential
August 12, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Follow up with Dwight Chapin on the status of the film
and appearance aspect of the Convention. Dwight was
to talk to Timmons about the format task force and
incorporate the Shakespear memo ideas. Follow up is
for Tuesday, August 17.
GS:1m
Administratively Confidential
August 9, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Check with Charlie McWhorter every Thursday for his
input from his political travels.
GS:1m
Administratively Confidential
August 9, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
ROBERT FINCH
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Mr. Haldeman asked me to send you a copy of Charlie
McWhorter's report on the Denver RNC meeting.
Attachment
GS:1m
August 31, 1971
Dear Curt:
Believe it or not, we may finally be able to
terminate our relationship with Honor America
Day.
Enclosed is General O'Malley's (remember him?)
check for $484.16, which is, I believe, what
you indicated to me was the amount due to the
Firm.
Presumably you will be able to run this through
the correct channels (still"Jack Naylor"?) and
have my record of debts to the Firm expunged.
You will notice that Marylou Morris requests
any copies of invoices. You may already have
sent these to her or possibly they are no
longer available. In any event, I leave this
in your hands.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Gordon Strachan
Mr. Curt Herge
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New York, New York 10005
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ADMINISTRATIVE- CONFIDENTIAL
August 20, 1971
Re: O'Brien's Statement -
"Return to the White House"
Jeb Magruder
Gordon Strachan
Among the gems contained in the Larry O'Brien state-
ment released last weekend is --- @ the most basic rule
of American politics: the party best organized to register
its potential voters and to deliver these votes on Election
Day will win.'
True, O'Brien mentions this after discounting "com-
puters, TV commercials", etc., which he may not have access to
due to his money problems. However, the basic point is valid -
our voters must be delivered to the polling booths.
It strikes me - with a disquieting note of depression -
that none of the written materials that you have submitted to
the AG (I believe I have seen them all) mention our plans for
delivering our voters to the polls. The only memorandum that
mentions this notion 1s Ken Rietz' Youth Registration memo.
My recent memoranda to Marik about Matt Reese (alleged
to have the best Democratic voter delivery system) ask for the
Republican alternatives. Maybe serious consideration should be
given to the creation of & Task Force or "one man responsible"
plan to assure that this essential (at least in Larry O'Brien's
mind) area is adequately developed.
Would you let me have your thoughts, in writing, by
September 1?
FU 9/1
August 18, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
CHARLIE MCWHORTER
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
After the excellent review of the state by state
situation in Denver, I wonder if you have discovered
anything else which might be of interest to Bob.
I can be reached through the White House Board in
San Clemente.
GS:1m
August 16, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BOB MARIK
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Ralph Abernathy Quote
You may have noticed that Ralph Abernathy recently said
that, "this Democratic party has tricked, abused, and
misused us (Black people)", when he was referring that
the Democratic party had taken the Black people for granite
too long. It would be interesting to know whether the RNC
Research Staff picked up that quote and have it for future
use.
Would you report back to me when you have asked them?
FOLLOW-UP IN TWO WEEKS
GS:kb
Administratively Confidential
August 13, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB MAGRUDER
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Matt Reese
Bob Marik has the previous materials on Matt Reese
under a cover memorandum dated July 29, 1971.
Discussion with Bob earlier today indicated that he
had done some background research on Reese and had
tried to find the Republican counterpart. Apparently
there is no Republican counterpart, but Marik indicated
that you people would consider a method of developing such.
Attached is the most recent memorandum from Rose Mary
Woods to Bob Haldeman about the Matt Reese project which
Marik might like to keep. It is not necessary to respond
to Rose Mary Woods note. However, if the Matt Reese
subject were to come up, we should have an adequate
response.
GS:1m
chron
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
8/11/71
BOB HALDEMAN
We sent you the original letter from this
Mr. Miller and the information on Mr.
Reese. I have no idea what you did with
it -- if anything but I suggest you forward
this note to person who may be handling
our plans for Indiana.
Indiana is an important state but - as always -
apparently everyone is fighting everyone else.
RmWoods TKS Rmw
The attached letter can just be sent to file
if you do not care to forward it to anyone.
JAMES LAWRENCE MILLER
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
919 ELECTRIC BUILDING
25 MONUMENT CIRCLE
INDIANAPOLIS 4, INDIANA
TEL. 638-8240
August 2, 1971
PERSONAL
Miss Rose Mary Woods
Personal Secretary to the President
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Miss Woods:
It was so thoughtful of you to write me as you did
recently.
Apparently, the information I forwarded you has been
sent to the proper channels as is evidenced by the attached
news items from the Sunday, August 1st, Indianapolis Star.
Mayor Lugar's opponent has just received an enormous
fee in some litigation here which will enable him to well
afford the services of Mr. Reese. This fall's campaign
will be one which will be watched with a very critical eye.
If the Republican Party continues in its present
status when 1972 arrives, the President should do his best,
of course, to keep on the most cordial terms will all
factions and all important state and local officials and
draw on all strength possible. In addition to this, however,
it might be wise to speculate as to whether it would not be
advantageous to set up his own independent organization here
in Indiana.
With kindest personal regards, and trusting you are
having a pleasant summer, I am
Very cordially yours,
James L. Miller
JLM/bh
enc.
THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR
SUNDAY, AUG
POLITICS IN PERSPECTIVE
Bulen Sounds GOP Alarm Over Re
By ROBERT P. MOONEY
BULEN'S THEORY is that
candidates will have enough
The image of political consultant Matthew E. Reese ap-
to do campaigning, let alone
pears to be haunting Marion County Republican chairman L.
carrying on their duties as
Keith Bulen, architect of Mayor Richard G.
ward chairmen. Schnelder
Lugar's bid for re-election.
says he has supplemental
Reese's firm, noted for its voter registra-
aides to carry out his ward
tion and get-out-the-vote successes for can-
Antial
didates who employ his services, is working
The organization has 50
for Indianapolis Democratic mayoralty can-
"coffees" scheduled in each
didate Jonh F. Neff.
of the 25 councilmanic dis-
The upcoming issue of the county GOP
tricts.
organization's newsletter to the party faithful
carries this warning from Bulen:
Bulen's organization soon
will distribute 300,000 copies
"BECAUSE OF THE national significance
of a pamphiet entitled "Your
of our being the largest metro city with all-
Mooney
Government, Blueprint for the
Republican government, and because of the national aware-
Future," which includes 25
ness of "President Nixon's favorite mayor (Lugar), the na-
questions and answers involv-
tional and state Democratic
organizations and 'friends'
"But I have not been tois
ing Uni Gov, unified city-
of any meeting on Monday,"
county government.
have decided to zero-in on us
he added.
THE DEMOCRATS have
with their biggest guns.
"They believe, as I do,
made Uni-Gov a chief target
HOWEVER, it was acknow
that the outcome of Nov. 2d
ledged that the Democrati
and issue of the campaign,
here will have considerable
also have hired a top-leve
but Bulen says Neff talks out
impact all over the country
of "both sides of his mouth"
professional polling organiza
as the indicator for the pres-
tion to sample the relative
about metropolitan govern-
idential and gubernatorial
ment.
popularity of Lugar and Neff
campaigns for 1972.
He said Neff was a member
This survey probably will no
be completed for another
of the Democratic "Young
week.
Turk" organization in 1965
Not even early returns have
which made a pass at several
been fully analyzed, although
"power grab" bills in the leg-
islature.
the Neff aide appeared
pleased "with what little X do
"I' didn't see Neff asking
know about it."
for any referendum on some
Neff, some observers feel,
of the Democrats' legisla-
is putting on a better cam.
tion,". Bullen said. Neff has
paign than is generally rec-
ognized by political prognos-
Reese
Buten
licators in the City County
Building and Statehouse hall-
"Their (the Democrats'
ways, usually the worst places
advance guard has been a
work in Marion County for
to get a true picture of pub-
lic sentiment.
two months now in the hulk
ing form of Matt Reese an
OTHER THAN the Reese
his high-powered associate
hang-up, Bulen appears to be
from Washington, D.C.
getting his organization in
"Reese. who weighs som
the groove for the approach-
300 pounds plus, is the bes
ing battle leading to the Nov.
and highest-priced professior
2 showdown.
al registration and vote
He said all precinct com-
turnout man, anywhere. W
mitteemen vacancies are
got a small taste of him las
filled and that the workers
year in Marion, Allen and
will be paid on election day.
St. Joseph counties, and i
Democratic county chair-
didn't taste very good.
man Anthony M. Maio has
"He was employed by Hart
problems in this field. Maio
ke (Indiana's Democratic
has said the party does not
U.S. senator) in those three
have the funds to pay workers
TUE campaign.
on Election Day. Bulen said:
"They are really going all
"If Maio took the money
out to work on only US this
they're using to pay Matt
time. Their first Indianapolis
Reese, he could pay his work-
Sales Force 'Orientation' took
ers."
place here Aug. 2."
Bulen has another knotty
THIS LAST paragraph de
problem nearly solved. Four
of five councilmanic candi-
notes either Bulen's super
dates have resigned their
sensory powers, or mor
likely, someone within th
posts as ward chairmen which
Neff organization "leaked"
Bulen required in a memo-
word of tomorrow's predicte
randum before the May pri-
meeting.
mary.
Placement of "spies"
I
They are Gordon G. Gilmer,
rival organizations is con
Harold J. Egenes, Jack F.
mon-place, although a Ne
Patterson and William A.
aide said the group has ha
Leak, leaving only. William G.
several meetings with Reese
Schneider, who says his pre-
representatives.
cinct committeemen do not
want him to resign.
Administratively Confidential
August 10, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB MAGRUDER
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Mexican-American Voting
Strength
In your absence, I forwarded a description of the Mexican-
American voting strengths, acquired by Fred Malek. Rob
Odle returned this proposal, indicating that you had
already received a copy from Fred. My concern was not
whether you had access to this information but rather
what type of plans were being suggested for using the
information.
H
The Mexican-American group is being considered simply
within the "Ethnic Groups" that Colson may be working on,
I would suggest that you re-evaluate their importance in
light of the Malek memorandum.
Could you give me a brief description of what the Campaign
plans are with respect to the Mexican-Americans?
Thank you.
GS:1m
8/10
nexe
Administratively Confidential
August 4, 1971
Fugg
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB MAGRUDER
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Fred Malek obtained the attached analysis of the Mexican-
American voting strength. It is particularly interesting
in that it emphasizes that very slight shifts in the
Mexican-American vote can control the outcome in Calif-
ornia, Illinois, and Texas. You may want to raise this
with the Attorney General or have it covered by one of
your Task Forces. When you have reached a decision
please advise me as Bob has not seen this very interesting
analysis.
GS:lm
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7/26
LANE got For July 21, 1971
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MEMORANDUM FOR TOM EVANS
You might find portions of the attached analysis of Mexican-American
voting strength of interest.
Frederic V. Malek
Special Assistant to the President
Attachment
WASHINGTON
Gorden -
Per your request
of Free
July Lick
THE ELECTORAT COLLEGE AND THE MEXICAN-AMERICAN:
AN ANALYSIS OF THE MEXICAN-AMERICAN IMPACT ON
THE 1972 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
This report was compiled by the League of United Latin
American Citizens (Nationwide) and the Mexican-American Bar
Association of California,* with the assistance of the Mexican-
American Population Commission and Graciela Olivarez, Esq.,
Vice-Chairman (President's) Commission on Population and the
American Future. Additional assistance was secured from
legislators, the United States Census Bureau, and the American
G.I. Forum.
*Prepared under the supervision of Louis Garcia, Esq., President,
Mexican-American Bar Association, and Chairman of the Mexican-
American Population Commission of California, and Paul Garza,
National Director, The League of United Latin American Citizens.
For information contact: Louis Garcia, Esq., 870 Market, San Francisco,
California 94103.
INTRODUCTION: 101 Electoral Votes
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TABLE I
MEXICAN-AMERICANS HOLD THE BALANCE OF POWER IN 4 STATES
3
CALIFORNIA
4
ILLINOIS
5
NEW MEXICO
6
TEXAS
7
COLORADO
8
ARIZONA
9
MICHIGAN
10
OTHER STATES
11
CONCLUSION: "A MEXICAN-AMERICAN STRATEGY"
12
AN ANALYSIS OF THE MEXICAN-AMERICAN IMPACT ON
THE 1972 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
INTRODUCTION: 101 ELECTORAL VOTES
The President's Cabinet Committee or. Opportunity for the
Spanish Speaking stated that the number of Mexican-Americans in the
United States is at least seven million (7,000,000). ---- (Washington
Star, November 6, 1970) The United States Census Bureau in its
February 1971 partial census estimated that 86% of all Mexican-Americans
reside in the Southwest, with the vast majority concentrated in Texas
and California.
In both Texas and California the number of Mexican-Americans
exceeds the number of blacks. Moreover, the number of Mexican-Americans
in California exceeds the number of blacks even in New York, the State
with the largest number of blacks in the nation. (According to the 1970
Census there are 2,100,000 blacks in New York, and based on the Mexican-
American Population Commission's Official Census Report, the Mexican-
American population in California is 2,980,000.)
The Mexican-American, particularly in the Southwest, has been
ignored as a political force until fairly recently. In 1970, Senator
Yarborough was defeated in the primary partially because he failed to
generate Mexican-American support. Senator Murphy's defeat in the
1970 general election was partially due to Mexican-American hostility
to tis grover-orientation and his alleged indifference to the plight
of the farm worker.
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This monograph is believed to be the first effort to analyze
the significance of the Mexican-American vote on the Electoral College
and its impact on Presidential Elections.
As set forth in Table 1, it is the thesis of this monograph,
based on an analysis of 1960 and 1968 Presidential Elections, that
Mexican-Americans could hold the balance of power in four states with a
total electoral vote of 101. These four states are: California (45
electoral votes), Texas (26 electoral votes), Illinois (26 electoral
votes), and New Mexico (4 electoral votes). Some politicans have
suggested that the impact of the Mexican-American vote in Texas, for
example, could exceed Mayor Daley's impact on Illinois.
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TABLE I
NUMBER OF
ELIGIBLE
MEXICAN
MEXICAN
TOTAL
REPUBLICAN OR DEMOCRATIC
AMERICAN
AMERICAN
MEXICAN
ELECTORAL
MARGIN OF VICTORY IN '60&'68 (2)
VOTERS
MULTIPLE
AMERICAN
STATES
VOTE
1960
1968
IN '72 (4)
FACTOR (1)
POPULATIO
California
45
35 thousand (R)
223 thousand (R)
1,788,000
51
2,980,00
Illinois
26
9 thousand (D)
135 thousand (R)
166,000
18
275,00
New Mexico
4
2 thousand (D)
39 thousand (R)
177,000
88
295,00
Texas
26
46 thousand (D)
39 thousand (D)
1,357,000
35
2,250,00
Colorado (5)
7
71 thousand (R)
74 thousand (R)
145,000
2
243,00
(1) The Mexican-American Multiple Factor relates to the number of times the potential
Mexican-American vote is greater than the difference in election results in either the
1960 or 1968 Presidential Election, using the election with the closest result. Thus,
if the Mexican-American vote is 100,000 and the difference in an election between the
two top candidates is 20,000, the Multiple Factor is five (100,000 = 5). For example,
20,000
)
the Multiple Factor in Texas is 35. That is, the potential eligible Mexícan-American
voters are 35 times greater than the difference between the Republican and Democratic
candidates' votes in 1968 (1,357,000 Mexican-American votes= 35).
39,000 vote differential
)
(2) Statistics on the differential are from the New York Times Encyclopedic Alamanac
1971, and the 1971 World Almanac (published by Newspaper Enterprise Association, Inc.)
(3) President Nixon's Cabinet Committee on Opportunity for the Spanish Speaking stated
that there is a minimum of seven million Mexican-Americans in the United States.
According to the partial Census Bureau statistics of February 1971, 86% of all Mexican-
Americans reside in the Southwest. In April 1971, the Mexican-American Population
Commission issued its Official Census Report showing that the Mexican-American populati
in October 1970, in California was 2,980,000 (overall Spanish-surnamed population in
California was 3,140,000). The Mexican-American Population Commission included among i
Commissioners the Vice-Chairman of the (President's) "Commission on Population and the
American Future." Input into this monograph included information from the United State
Labor Department, We The Mexican-Americans., and the President's Vice-Chairman of the
Commission on Population and the American Future. Some statistics were secured from
pertinent legislatiors who relied on such statistics as Labor Department work force
studies, the February 1971 Census Bureau Report, and the Spanish-surnamed statistics in
public schools.
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According to the 1970 Census, California, with 45 electoral
votes, has a population of 19,953,134 persons. The number of Mexican-
Americans, according to the Mexican-American Population Commission Official
Census Report, as of October, 1970, was 2,980,000 or 14.9% of California's
overall population. This statistic on Mexican-American population was
believed to be a slight underestimate by the U.S. Civil Rights Commission.
The Mexican-American Population Commission's Official Census
Report shows that in the nation's most populous county, Los Angeles County,
which has a population of approximately 7 million, Mexican-Americans
constitute almost one in every five persons (18.2% of the county's residents).
This Census Report projects, based on recent population growths, that the
Mexican-American population of Los Angeles County will be 21.1% by 1975.
(For example, California State Department of Education statistics show
that as of October 1970, 23.7% of all kindergarten and first grade students
in Los Angeles County Schools were Spanish surnamed.)
The number of potential eligible voters in 1972 is conservatively
estimated to be 1,788,000 (see footnote 4, supra). Assuming a 50% turnout,
(6)
the number of Mexican-American voters would be 894,000 or 25 times greater
than the difference between the Republican and Democratic presidential votes
in the 1960 election (894,000 = 25).
( 35,000
)
Thus, a shift of even 5% in the Mexican-American vote could affect
the outcome.
(6) The 50% Mexican-American figure is approximately 40% less than the
Presidential turnout for Anglos; and even if the Mexican-American voter
turnout is as low as 33% of eligible voters, the Mexican-American would
have an impact on the elections in California, Texas, Illinois & New Mexico.
For example, in California if there was only a 33% voter turnout, a shift
of 7%, instead of 5%, would be necessary to affect a Presidential Election.
4
ILLINOIS
According to the 1970 Census, Illinois, with 26 electoral
votes, has a population of 11,114,000 persons.
The number of potential eligible voters in 1972 is estimated
to be 166,000. Assuming a 50% Mexican-American voter turnout, the
number of Mexican-American voters (83,000) exceeds the vote difference
in the 1960 election between the Republican and Democratic candidates
by more than 9 times (83,000= 9).
9,000 )
Thus, a shift of 11% in the Mexican-American vote could affect
the direction of Illinois' 26 electoral votes.
5
NEW MEXICO
According to the 1970 Census, New Mexico, with 4 electoral
votes, has a population of 1,016,000 persons. It has the only Mexican-
American U.S. Senator and has the highest percentage of Mexican-Americans
of any state (29%).
The number of potential eligible voters in 1972 is conservatively
estimated to be 177,000. Assuming a 50% Mexican-American voter turnout,
the number of Mexican-American voters (88,000) exceeds the vote difference
in the 1960 election between the Republican and Democratic candidates by
44 times (88,000= 44).
2,000 )
Thus, a shift of only 3% in the Mexican-American vote could affect
the outcome in New Mexico.
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TEXAS
According to the 1970 Census, Texas, with 26. electoral
votes, has a population of 11,196,000.
The number of potential oligible voters in 1972 is
conservatively estimated to be 1,357,000. Assuming a 50% Mexican-
American voter turnout, the number of Mexican-American voters
(678,000) exceeds the vote difference in the 1968 Presidential
election between the Republican and Democratic candidates by 17
times (678,000= = 17).
39,000
Thus, a shift of 6% in the Mexican-American vote could
have altered the 1968 Presidential Election and a shift of 7% could
have altered the 1960 election, which was decided by only 46,000 votes.
7
COLORADO
According to the 1970 Census, Colorado, with 7 electoral
votes, has a population of 2,207,000.
The number of potential eligible voters in 1972 is 145,000.
Assuming a 50% turnout. (72,000), the Mexican-American vote is twice
the differential between the Republican and Democratic candidates in
both 1960 and 1968. It would therefore require a shift of 50% in the
Mexican-American vote to affect the outcome in Colorado, based upon
1960 or 1968 patterns. This appears to be quite unlikely.
8
According to the 1970 Census, Arizona, with 6 electoral
votes, has a population of 1,772,000.
The Mexican-American population of Arizona is approximately
264,000, according to the Vice-Chairman of the (President's) Commission
on Population and the American Future. It is conservatively estimated
that the number of eligible potential Mexican-American voters is 159,000.
Assuming 50% of the eligible voters actually vote, this would mean
approximately 79,500 Mexican-American voters. This would generally not
be sufficient to influence the outcome of any Presidential Election in
Arizona.
9
MICHIGAN
According to the 1970 Census, Michigan, with 21 electoral
votes, has a population of 8,875,000. According to the Vice-Chairman
of the (President's) Commission on Population and the American Future,
Michigan has an estimated 100,000 Mexican-Americans. It is conservatively
estimated that there are approximately 66,000 potential eligible
Mexican-American voters. Assuming 50% actually vote, the number of
Mexican-American voters (33,000) is not sufficient to influence the
outcome in Michigan, according to 1960 and 1968 voting patterns. (In
the 1960 election, for example, the difference between the two leading
Presidential candidates was almost 67,000 votes.)
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OTHER STATES
According to the 1970 publication We the Mexican-Americans
(published by the U.S. Department of Commerce/Bureau of the Census,
text by Graciela Olivarez, Esq.), there are Mexican-Americans in all
50 states. However, based upon past voting patterns, the number in the
remaining states is unlikely, according to recent past election patterns,
to influence the outcome in any state to any significant degree.
According to the February 1971 Census Report on Spanish
surnamed individuals, there are almost 2 million Puerto Ricans residing
in the United States. Since Puerto Rican problems are often parallel
to those of the Mexican-American (Spanish language, rural backgrounds,
high unemployment, poor housing, police brutality, and migrancy), it
is possible that Puerto Rican voting patterns may run parallel to those
of Mexican-Americans. The primary impact of such a parallel voting
pattern would be on New York's 41 electoral votes. (The number of Puerto
Rican voters in New York State exceeds the differential between the
Republican and Democratic Presidential candidates in the 1968 election.)
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Mexican-Americans are the second largest indentifiable minority
in this nation and the second largest potential voting block. More than
5 million Mexican-Americans reside in Texas and California alone.
Based on 1960 and 1968 Presidential Election patterns, 15 shift
of even 6% in the Mexican-American vote could affect the elections in
California, Illinois, New Mexico, and Texas. These states have an
aggregate of 101 electoral votes. This is sufficient to have altered
either the 1960 or 1968 Presidential elections.
These statistics on the significance of the Mexican-American
vote indicate that in 1972 the "Mexican-American Strategy" might become
as important as the so-called Southern strategy allegedly was in 1968.
Excluding Texas, the remaining ten Southern States : (7) total electoral
vote (104 electoral votes) is virtually identical to the electoral vote
in the four "Mexican-American Strategy" states.
(7) Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, & Virginia.
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DETERMINED TO BE AN
ADMINISTRATIVE MARKING
E.O. 12065 Section 6-102
By
NARS, Date
Administratively Confidential
August 6, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
California Contributors
Mr. Haldeman asked me to send you a copy of Fred Malek's
interim report on the California contributor situation.
Attachment
GS:1m
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Date: Aug. 4, 1971
10:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Malek's memo merely reports that an
accurate California contributor's
list should be ready soon.
The information that Malek's man,
Bill Horton, received in California
about the various factions should
be forwarded to the Attorney General.
Right
MEMORANDUM
DETERMINED TO BE AN
THE WHITE HOUSE
ADMINISTRATIVE MARKING
E.O. 12065, Section 6-102
WASHINGTON
By Emprise NARS, Date 1-16-80
August 3, 1971
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
FRED MALEK FredMalek
SUBJECT:
California Contributors
We are progressing steadily on rationalizing the California contributors' list
and should have a final report in to you at the end of the week. We have identified
a number of serious problems that will be thoroughly covered at that time. In
the meantime, however, I thought you should have several important pieces of
information outlined below.
As you know, at Herb Kalmbach's suggestion, Bill Horton met last week with
certain Californians to refine the master list of California Presidential supporters.
The individuals interviewed included Holmes Tuttle and Justin Dart (together),
Leonard Firestone and Taft Schreiber (together), and Asa Call. In addition,
Bill talked to Leland Kaiser by phone.
Although Bill did not initiate it in any way, these men volunteered views on the
1972 campaign. Bill, of course, did not encourage discussion on this, nor was
he responsive beyond listening politely. These views have been summarized in
three general areas: (1) cooperation between RN and RR supporters, (2) Calif-
ornia campaign organization, and (3) support by Dart, Tuttle, and Kaiser.
COOPERATION BETWEEN RN AND RR SUPPORTERS
Dart and Tuttle stressed the need for harmony and cooperation between the
President and the Governor's staffs. They think that neither Governor Reagan
nor the President could carry California today. (Subsequently, Asa Call also
indicated Governor Reagan could not now carry the State.) Therefore, maximum
cooperation and harmony are needed within the California Republican Party to
win in 1972. Tuttle stated flatly, with the nodding concurrence from Dart, that
Governor Reagan would not run against the President; the Governor would be
a candidate only if the President withdraws. Tuttle further mentioned that he
has already discouraged several offers to establish Reagan for President offices,
citing Missouri and Oklahoma as examples, and will continue to do so. Not
being intimately familiar with the situation, we have no way of judging their
sincerity, but they certainly seemed sincere to Bill.
In spite of this support for the President, Dart and Tuttle think the White House
does not trust them. As an example, they cited a conversation between
William French Smith and Robert M. Flanigan, whom they considered to be a White
House representative because of his relation to Peter Flanigan. Bob Flanigan
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allegedly differentiated between Nixon backers and Reagan backers indicating
the latter might not be fully supportive of the President. Flanigan was reported
to have been visibly aghast at Smith's suggestion of Holmes Tuttle as the 1972
Nixon State Campaign Chairman. Dart and Tuttle feel strongly that this sort
of divisiveness has got to stop or else the Republicans have little chance to
carry California in 1972.
They indicated that the coordination between the President's and the Governor's
staffs will be worked out at a meeting between the President and Governor
Reagan tentatively scheduled for the latter part of August. In fact, they
indicated Attorney General Mitchell had agreed not to make any commitments
on the State organization until that meeting.
As a specific item for coordination, Firestone thinks that there should be
close cooperation between the State Campaign Chairman and the Governor's
office on the selection of delegates in order to gain maximum contributions
from these appointments.
CALIFORNIA CAMPAIGN ORGANIZATION
Dart, Tuttle and Call feel that Firestone's appointment as the State Campaign
Chairman would be a mistake. Dart felt Firestone would not be acceptable
to all the factions in California. He indicated the State Campaign Chairman
should have proven experience in California Republican politics and inferred
that Holmes Tuttle would fit this description.
Asa Call cited three reasons for his reservations on Firestone: (1) his
identification with Bradley's mayoralty campaign has alienated Yorty and
conservative Republicans, (2) Firestone does not know politics sufficiently
well and is not a good political organizer, as demonstrated by the fact that
he has backed only losers recently (Bradley, Kuechel, Christopher, and
Rockefeller), (3) the Firestone Company is a defendant in several suits by
the Government. However, Call felt that the appointment of Tuttle or Lieutenant
Governor Reinecke as State Campaign Chairman would be even worse since they
would alienate the middle-of-the-road independent and Democratic vote which
will be needed to win. In fact, Call could not think of an individual who would
be better than Firestone.
Given Dart's and Tuttle's influence with Governor Reagan and conservative
California Republicans, and considering their current disenchantment (discussed
in the next section), it might be appropriate to consult with them on the State
Campaign Chairman. If their views are duly considered, the Chairman may be
more acceptable to them, and they may in turn be of greater help in the campaign.
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SUPPORT OF DART, TUTTLE, AND KAISER
As you know, Dart and Tuttle were upset about the Astronaut Dinner invitation
list. Based on this and subsequent problems in dealing with the White House,
Dart and Tuttle both say they will not work for the President's re-election.
They will "not sell a product" they "cannot service, 11 i. e., obtain White House
recognition for major contributors who give through them.
Lee Kaiser also said he no longer supports the President. He is concerned
about the budget deficits. Also, he is highly irritated that a letter he sent
to a member of the White House staff discussing the Federal budget was not
even acknowledged. In fact, Kaiser said he will back the President's opponent
in 1972.
While these men are genuinely irritated, Bill suspects that their statements
are designed primarily to induce greater acknowledgement from the White
House. It is apparent, however, that the adroitness with which these men are
handled over the next 15 months will determine their level of work and contribution
to the President in 1972.
*
*
*
Other incidents of poor White House liaison with major California Presidential
supporters came to light during Bill's meetings. These will be discussed in
more detail and recommendations for strengthening the liaison will be submitted
with the master list by the end of this week.
May 4, 1971
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR :
FRED MALEK
FROM :
H. R. HALDEMAN
Your recent memo regarding Tex Thornton points up a problem that
is apparently continuing with regard to California contributors.
I think we would find that Thornton's contributions have not been
recorded and this is a case with many others in California because
their contributions were made through Justin Dart, who has con-
sistently refused to give us a liot of contributors and amounts donated.
We have, therefore, fallen down on our recognition program with =11
of these people.
The problem cited regarding the Astronauts' Dinner was repeated 2.
number of times because Dart took 10 upon himself to sat up his own
guest list without even checking with us and refused to give us the
backup data as to who the donors actually were and what they had given.
We were, therefore, unable to balance the California contributors against
contributors from other states.
This would be well worth checking with Herb Kalmbach and Manrice Stan:
to see if we can't, even at this late date, got it straightened out. I'm
afraid that the Thornton problems may be multiplied several times over
and we carlt afford to let this coast any longer in California.
I certainly agree that we should provide some further recognition for
Thornton. Maybe a good prestigious trip would be the best thing as this
point - but, even more important is to check the basic problem and see
if we can't get it resolved.
Please look into this matter and give me a report in two weeks.
you might also check w/ Rose Woods.
Due May 18
(written byH.)
HRH:pm
Administratively Confidential
August 4, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB MAGRUDER
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Fred Malek obtained the attached analysis of the Mexican-
American voting strength. It is particularly interesting
in that it emphasizes that very slight shifts in the
Mexican-American vote can control the outcome in Calif-
ornia, Illinois, and Texas. You may want to raise this
with the Attorney General or have it covered by one of
your Task Forces. When you have reached a decision
please advise me as Bob has not seen this very interesting
analysis.
GS:1m
Administratively Confidential
August 3, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB. MAGRUDER
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Campaign Advertising
Director
Pursuant to your request, I checked the names of the three
Los Angeles advertising people with Bob. It is his view
that Peter Dailey would not be available because he heads
his own agency in Los Angeles and would not be able to
leave for a year. Bob Humphreys is not the man; and Louis
Scott is not of the calibre necessary.
On a related subject, he advised that Kai Jorgensen is not
the man to bring out of retirement to work for a year on
the Campaign.
GS:1m
ADMINISTRATIVE CONFIDENTIAL
August 20, 1971
Re: O'Brien's Plan - "Return
Lyn Nofziger
to the White House"
Gordon Strachan
You undoubtedly have a copy of Larry O'Brien's state-
ment issued last week entitled "Return to the White House". If
not, I will forward you a copy immediately.
The number one 1tem in his press-heralded memo 1s
"Party Reform". He blasts the Republicans and praises the
Dems for their efforts at changing the political process. Since
you have primary responsibility for developing and implementing
the appropriate response over the next fifteen months, you have
probably considered the following:
1. A Dole or Evans statement indicating the Republi-
can strengths in the area of delegate representation of minorities
and youths pursuant to the Denver guidelines;
2. A blast at the O'Brien exaggeration of "nearly 40
state" compliance. The June National Journal article is directly
contrary. The California Democratic Party literally thumbed
its nose at the DNC's reform ideas; this should probably be
pushed in California and other key states;
3. Public hearings on reform have only been held in
one-half of the states. Pressure from the press and public for
hearings, especially just prior to the primaries might be ad-
visable;
4. Many state Democratic parties may try to "waffle"
out of their obligation to implement reform by blaming the legis-
lature and the necessity for new laws. Where appropriate the
Democratic control of these legislatures should be pointed out
so that the blame cannot be shifted.
As we have discussed, any elaborate written memoranda
FU is wasteful. However, your oral comments on these ideas and
your own typically inventive projects would be of interest to Bob.
P.S. Do you know where the DNC will be holding its fall meeting?
Does the location offer any opportunities?
FU one week
ADMINISTRATIVE - CONFIDENTIAL
August 20, 1971
Re: O'Brien Statement -
Lyn Nofziger
Communications
Gordon Strachan
One other area that O'Brien spelled out his plans in
some detail concerns the type of press contacts and publica-
tions the DNC will be developing. Some of the publications
are analogous to your RNC efforts on Monday and the Republican.
However, their pocket-sized books and radio news features may
deserve consideration.
Administratively Confidential
August 9, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PAT O'DONNELL
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Speaking Request of
October 14 - New York
Pursuant to our telephone conversation, would you please
handle the attached request for a speaker at the Staten
Island Republican event.
If you have any questions or need any further back up,
feel free to call me if Belardino cannot supply the
information you need.
GS:1m
Administratively Confidential
August 9, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DONALD RUMSFELD
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Mr. Haldeman asked me to send you a copy of Charlie
McWhorter's report on the Denver RNC meeting.
Attachment
GS:1m
yellow
August 3, 1971
Dear Mr. Rourke:
Thank you for your letter to the President of
July 26. Your kind offer of assistance for
1972 is certainly appreciated. At this time,
however, no decision has been reached as to
whether the President will seek re-election.
Some citizens have begun very preliminary,
tentative planning and so your letter has
been referred to Jeb Magruder at the Citizens
for the Re-election of the President at
1701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington,
D.C. You should be hearing from them soon.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Gordon Strachan
Staff Assistant to H.R. Haldeman
Mr. Jack Rourke
Jack Rourke Productions
3805 West Magnolia Boulevard
Burbank, California 91505
GS:1m
Administratively Confidential
August 31, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB MAGRUDER
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Young People on State Committees
As we discussed earlier today, it is considered very important
that a high percentage of young people be placed on the
various state committees of the Citizens for the Re-Election
of the President.
Apparently, in the past, there have been token numbers of
youths. This time the emphasis should be on responsible
under 30 year olds, who should not be "relegated" to Young
Voters for Nixon positions. Obviously, you will have to
work out the details in each case with Harry Flemming and
Ken Rietz.
Could you check this basic approach with the Attorney General
and then get back to me with his suggestion as to approximate
target percentages for under 30 year olds on the state
committees?
Thank you.
GS:1m
ADMINISTRATIVE CONFIDENTIAL
'Brien Statement --
August 18, 1971
"Return to the White House"
Hugh Sloan
Gordon Strachan
You probably noted with particular interest the
O'Brien fundraising plans for the Democrats in anticipation
of November 7, 1972. Several items caught our attention:
1) the "massive direct-mail appeals to small con-
tributors;" 2) newsstand sale of an information
book as a fundraising technique; and 3) their
'72 Club of monthly contributors.
It may be that you have developed similar plans for
the Citizens operation which have been submitted to the Attorney
General. If that is the case, copies have not been submitted to
Bob.
Would you let me know your plans in this area?
GS/ah
ADMINISTRATIVE - CONFIDENTIAL
August 18, 1971
Re: O'Brien Statement - Democratic
Mr. Timmons
Party Reform
Gordon Strachan
You probably noticed that Larry O'Brien made "Party
Reform" his number one point in the strategy to "Return to the
White House". He argues that most of the states are on track
in their sincere desire to reform. Along the way he blasts the
Republicans for having a closed convention. of course, his
statements are contradicted by the somewhat more objective June
article in the Nat'l Journal to the effect that almost none of
the much heralded reforms follow the 1968 Chicago Convention.
The point is that your factual analysis of the status
of the Democratic reform proposals, as submitted to the AG under
the Rob Odle August 10 memorandum, should be converted to action
steps to publicize the hypocrisy and mendacity of the Democrats.
When we talked last week, 1t was my understanding that you would
be submitting action or attack recommendations to the AG in the
near future. Do you have any idea when these recommendations
might be ready?
FU one week
HE
RASAB
TALKING PAPER FOR SENATOR DOLE
Re: Recent Correspondence
1) We had seen the editorial in the Richmond News Leader
which Harry Byrd asked you to pass along. You may want
to advise him that we appreciate his opinion and will be
interested in his comments at the YAF Convention in
Texas in September.
2) As to your suggestion about celebrating President
Eisenhower's birthday with a youth celebration, we are
considering it and will try to get back to you with an
answer in enough time to plan for the October 14 birthday
event.
3) The description Lyn Nofziger forwarded regarding your
travel and TV schedule was most interesting. When all
your speeches and travels on the President's behalf are
consolidated, the true magnitude of your commitment is
apparent.
GS
8/12/71
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August 18, 1971
Dear Mr. Warfield:
Please excuse the delay but I was finially able to
obtain two estimates of the cost of repair of the
damage to my car by Rose Ann Guertin.
You will notice that VOB bid $113.98 while L St. Auto
Body Repair bid $94.64. Neither bid, of course,
includes the price of the special order part on
which a $5 deposit has been made. The total cost
of this part is $13 so the total amount from the
lowest bid would be $107.64 with a $2 charge for
making the estimate by the L St. Body Shop. Therefore,
I will expect a check from State Farm Insurance
Companies in the amount of $109.64 at your earliest
convenience.
Should you need any additional information, please
contact me at my business address, the White House,
Washington, D.C. 20500, telephone: 456-1414.
Sincerely,
Gordon Strachan
Mr. David N. Warfield, Agent
State Farm Insurance Companies
8020 New Hampshire Avenue
Langley Park, Maryland
GS:1m
CC: Rose Ann Guertin
Administratively Confidential
August 6, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
ROSE MARY WOODS
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Letters to RNC Convention
Chairmen and Vice Chairmen
Bob has approved the attached letters drafted by Ray Price's
office. Would you see that they are appropriately signed,
and upon signature, send a copy to Bill Timmons as an indication
that the letters have been sent.
GS:1m
Administratively Confidential
August 18, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
LARRY HIGBY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Charles West
Rob Odle called and asked me to get a reading from
this office on a man named Charles West. He apparently
was detailed from the Pentagon to work on the original
ABM project. Apparently, he worked under Ken Belieu
who speeks highly of Charles West.
Magruder is not particularly impressed with Charles
West.
Odle is seeking the information because Charles West
is being considered as the Executive Director of the
Citizens Business Group. He wonders what your reaction
to Charles West is.
GS:1m