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From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Camp David Dinner--October 8, 1971 to be held in honor of top contributors. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 9/30/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Dump Agnew Meeting/September 30, 1971. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/30/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Dent's statements about Agnew in which the New York Post stated in an article, "Nixon Won't Dump Agnew." 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/29/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: "Opposition Braintrusts", and discussions with Dick Allen on how best to monitor the development of the operation. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/28/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The approval of the dinner at Camp David on October 8, combined with a detailed list of attendees. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 9/28/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The attached report on the Governor's Conference in San Juan, held from September 12-15. 3 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/27/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Vice President Fund Raising Letter for Congressional Committee. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/27/1971
From Gerald R. Ford to Spiro T. Agnew. RE: A request to Vice President Agnew to sign a fund raising letter for the Congressional Committee. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Letter], 9/21/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Ken Rietz' campaign organization plan for the Young Voters for the President, and deserves immediate review. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/25/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Gerald Ford's request to the Vice President to sign a fund raising letter for the Congressional Committee, and subsequent reasons for why he should do so. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/24/1971
From Gerald Ford to Spiro Agnew. RE: Gerald Ford's attempt to persuade the Vice President to sign a fund raising letter for the Congressional Committee in the later part of the year. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Letter], 9/21/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The project to turn off Father McLaughlin's fundraiser in Rhode Island. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/22/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: An outline of the leaders in charge of the "Youth for Nixon" program. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/21/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The attendees at the California political meeting working on the Campaign of 1972. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/20/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Compass Systems Inc., and the Attorney General's decision to fun the corporation, providing $65,000 for equipment leases and $75,000 for the "system" cost. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/20/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Muskie's use of Frank Sinatra's plane, and discussions of Sinatra's loyalty to the President. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 9/16/1971
From Haldeman to Gordon Strachan. RE: The report that Muskie used Frank Sinatra's plane while traveling on the West Coast. Furthermore, Sinatra's rumored support of the President must be confirmed. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 9/14/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Secretary Vople Memorandum for the President Regarding the 1972 Campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/16/1971
From Gordon Strachan to The Attorney General. RE: Secretary Volpe's request for direction to the Cabinet as it relates to the 1972 Campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/16/1971
From Charles Colson to Haldeman. RE: John Volpe's attached letter, and the need to forward it to the Attorney General for further review. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 9/15/1971
From John to Charles W. Colson. RE: The passing on of the attached letter to the President as a guide to help in the organization of his cabinet for the 1972 Campaign. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 9/13/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The completion of the RNC film by the Goodman Agency. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/15/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Funds for the Special Election in Maryland. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/15/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Discussions on the building of the Pat Nixon Museum. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/15/1971
From Constance Stuart to Haldeman. RE: Suggestions on who could provide some advice to aid in the construction of Pat Nixon's Museum in the city of Cerritos, California. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/3/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The problem of control and direction of the financial aspect of the 1972 Campaign, and the RNC's need for fund raising. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/9/1971
From Hugh W. Sloan, Jr. to Gordon Strachan. RE: the attachment of a draft of a fund raising letter that is to go out to those RN associates who have contributed monetarily this year. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 9/9/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: New Hampshire Crowds: Comparison of the President's versus Democrats. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/7/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Political and Ideological Categories--ORC Computer Sheet. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/1/1971
From Tom Benham to Haldeman. RE: The exact questions that relate to political affiliation, and catagoried into the following groups: Republicans, Democrats, Independents, Lean Republicans, Lean Democrats, and Other Independents. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/31/1971
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This file contains:
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Camp David Dinner--October 8, 1971 to be held in honor of top contributors. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 9/30/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Dump Agnew Meeting/September 30, 1971. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/30/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Dent's statements about Agnew in which the New York Post stated in an article, "Nixon Won't Dump Agnew." 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/29/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: "Opposition Braintrusts", and discussions with Dick Allen on how best to monitor the development of the operation. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/28/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The approval of the dinner at Camp David on October 8, combined with a detailed list of attendees. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 9/28/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The attached report on the Governor's Conference in San Juan, held from September 12-15. 3 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/27/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Vice President Fund Raising Letter for Congressional Committee. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/27/1971
From Gerald R. Ford to Spiro T. Agnew. RE: A request to Vice President Agnew to sign a fund raising letter for the Congressional Committee. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Letter], 9/21/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Ken Rietz' campaign organization plan for the Young Voters for the President, and deserves immediate review. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/25/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Gerald Ford's request to the Vice President to sign a fund raising letter for the Congressional Committee, and subsequent reasons for why he should do so. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/24/1971
From Gerald Ford to Spiro Agnew. RE: Gerald Ford's attempt to persuade the Vice President to sign a fund raising letter for the Congressional Committee in the later part of the year. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Letter], 9/21/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The project to turn off Father McLaughlin's fundraiser in Rhode Island. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/22/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: An outline of the leaders in charge of the "Youth for Nixon" program. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/21/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The attendees at the California political meeting working on the Campaign of 1972. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/20/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Compass Systems Inc., and the Attorney General's decision to fun the corporation, providing $65,000 for equipment leases and $75,000 for the "system" cost. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/20/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Muskie's use of Frank Sinatra's plane, and discussions of Sinatra's loyalty to the President. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 9/16/1971
From Haldeman to Gordon Strachan. RE: The report that Muskie used Frank Sinatra's plane while traveling on the West Coast. Furthermore, Sinatra's rumored support of the President must be confirmed. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 9/14/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Secretary Vople Memorandum for the President Regarding the 1972 Campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/16/1971
From Gordon Strachan to The Attorney General. RE: Secretary Volpe's request for direction to the Cabinet as it relates to the 1972 Campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/16/1971
From Charles Colson to Haldeman. RE: John Volpe's attached letter, and the need to forward it to the Attorney General for further review. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 9/15/1971
From John to Charles W. Colson. RE: The passing on of the attached letter to the President as a guide to help in the organization of his cabinet for the 1972 Campaign. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 9/13/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The completion of the RNC film by the Goodman Agency. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/15/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Funds for the Special Election in Maryland. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/15/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Discussions on the building of the Pat Nixon Museum. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/15/1971
From Constance Stuart to Haldeman. RE: Suggestions on who could provide some advice to aid in the construction of Pat Nixon's Museum in the city of Cerritos, California. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/3/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: The problem of control and direction of the financial aspect of the 1972 Campaign, and the RNC's need for fund raising. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/9/1971
From Hugh W. Sloan, Jr. to Gordon Strachan. RE: the attachment of a draft of a fund raising letter that is to go out to those RN associates who have contributed monetarily this year. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 9/9/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: New Hampshire Crowds: Comparison of the President's versus Democrats. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/7/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Political and Ideological Categories--ORC Computer Sheet. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/1/1971
From Tom Benham to Haldeman. RE: The exact questions that relate to political affiliation, and catagoried into the following groups: Republicans, Democrats, Independents, Lean Republicans, Lean Democrats, and Other Independents. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/31/1971
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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
4
9/30/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
Camp David Dinner-October 8, 1971 to be
held in honor of top contributors. 1 pg.
12
4
9/30/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
Dump Agnew Meeting/September 30, 1971.
2 pgs.
12
4
9/29/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
Dent's statements about Agnew in which the
New York Post stated in an article, "Nixon
Won't Dump Agnew." 1 pg.
12
4
9/28/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
"Opposition Braintrusts", and discussions
with Dick Allen on how best to monitor the
development of the operation. 1 pg.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Page 1 of 7
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
12
4
9/28/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
The approval of the dinner at Camp David on
October 8, combined with a detailed list of
attendees. 1 pg.
12
4
9/27/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
The attached report on the Governor's
Conference in San Juan, held from
September 12-15. 3 pgs.
12
4
9/27/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
Vice President Fund Raising Letter for
Congressional Committee. 1 pg.
12
4
9/21/1971
Domestic Policy
Letter
From Gerald R. Ford to Spiro T. Agnew. RE:
A request to Vice President Agnew to sign a
fund raising letter for the Congressional
Committee. 2 pgs.
12
4
9/25/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
Ken Rietz' campaign organization plan for
the Young Voters for the President, and
deserves immediate review. 1 pg.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Page 2 of 7
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
12
4
9/24/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
Gerald Ford's request to the Vice President
to sign a fund raising letter for the
Congressional Committee, and subsequent
reasons for why he should do so. 1 pg.
12
4
9/21/1971
Domestic Policy
Letter
From Gerald Ford to Spiro Agnew. RE:
Gerald Ford's attempt to persuade the Vice
President to sign a fund raising letter for the
Congressional Committee in the later part of
the year. 2 pgs.
12
4
9/22/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
The project to turn off Father McLaughlin's
fundraiser in Rhode Island. 1 pg.
12
4
9/21/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: An
outline of the leaders in charge of the "Youth
for Nixon" program. 1 pg.
12
4
9/20/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
The attendees at the California political
meeting working on the Campaign of 1972. 1
pg.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Page 3 of 7
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
12
4
9/20/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
Compass Systems Inc., and the Attorney
General's decision to fun the corporation,
providing $65,000 for equipment leases and
$75,000 for the "system" cost. 1 pg.
12
4
9/16/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
Muskie's use of Frank Sinatra's plane, and
discussions of Sinatra's loyalty to the
President. 1 pg.
12
4
9/14/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Haldeman to Gordon Strachan. RE:
The report that Muskie used Frank Sinatra's
plane while traveling on the West Coast.
Furthermore, Sinatra's rumored support of
the President must be confirmed. 1 pg.
12
4
9/16/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
Secretary Vople Memorandum for the
President Regarding the 1972 Campaign. 1
pg.
12
4
9/16/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to The Attorney
General. RE: Secretary Volpe's request for
direction to the Cabinet as it relates to the
1972 Campaign. 1 pg.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Page 4 of 7
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
12
4
9/15/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Charles Colson to Haldeman. RE: John
Volpe's attached letter, and the need to
forward it to the Attorney General for further
review. 1 pg.
12
4
9/13/1971
Campaign
Letter
From John to Charles W. Colson. RE: The
passing on of the attached letter to the
President as a guide to help in the
organization of his cabinet for the 1972
Campaign. 2 pgs.
12
4
9/15/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
The completion of the RNC film by the
Goodman Agency. 1 pg.
12
4
9/15/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
Funds for the Special Election in Maryland.
1 pg.
12
4
9/15/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
Discussions on the building of the Pat Nixon
Museum. 1 pg.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Page 5 of 7
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
12
4
9/3/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Constance Stuart to Haldeman. RE:
Suggestions on who could provide some
advice to aid in the construction of Pat
Nixon's Museum in the city of Cerritos,
California. 1 pg.
12
4
9/9/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
The problem of control and direction of the
financial aspect of the 1972 Campaign, and
the RNC's need for fund raising. 1 pg.
12
4
9/9/1971
Campaign
Letter
From Hugh W. Sloan, Jr. to Gordon
Strachan. RE: the attachment of a draft of a
fund raising letter that is to go out to those
RN associates who have contributed
monetarily this year. 4 pgs.
12
4
9/7/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
New Hampshire Crowds: Comparison of the
President's versus Democrats. 1 pg.
12
4
9/1/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
Political and Ideological Categories--ORC
Computer Sheet. 2 pgs.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Page 6 of 7
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
12
4
8/31/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Tom Benham to Haldeman. RE: The
exact questions that relate to political
affiliation, and catagoried into the following
groups: Republicans, Democrats,
Independents, Lean Republicans, Lean
Democrats, and Other Independents. 1 pg.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Page 7 of 7
Presidential Materials Review Board
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Collection: H. R. Haldeman
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Strachan--Chron, To HRH only September 1971
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Administratively Confidential
September 30, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Camp David Dinner-
October 8, 1971
Kalmbach called to report that the Attorney General can-
not attend the October 8 dinner at Camp David for the
top contributors.
Chapin's office (Dave Parker) indicates that a possible
alternate date is October 29, the Friday evening before
the President is scheduled to go to Camp David on October 30.
Neither Kalmbach nor the Attorney General consider it
essential for the Attorney General to attend. The Attorney
General would like to attend but would not feel insulted
if the event went ahead without him, according to Kalmbach.
Recommendation:
That the October 8 Camp David Dinner for top contributors
proceed as planned without the Attorney General attending.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
GS:1m
MRMX
Administratively Confidential
High Priority
September 30, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Dump Agnew Meeting/
September 30, 1971
Herb Klein obtained the attached note from a newsman,
indicating that Jack Whitney had asked Tom McCall, Jacob
Javits, and Ed Brooke to a "dump Agnew" meeting tonight
at the Army-Navy Club in Washington.
Information about who attends and their plans could be
obtained by Congressman Brad Morse (R-Mass.) who Colson
knows well. He may or may not be invited.
Recommendation:
That Colson contact Brad Morse to see if he would attend
as our agent.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
GS:1m
P11-114 P/1- 114
Tom McCall:
Jock Whitney and 2 other Republican leaders have contacted a lot of
thoght leaders around the country, invited them to a meeting September 30
at 8 pri at Army-Navy Club in Washington.
Javits, Ed Brooke, and others, to discuss political picture in 1972.
(Indicated it would be a "dump Agnew" meeting.)
Administratively Confidential
September 29, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Dent's Statements About
Agnew
The New York Post carried a story "Nixon Won't Dump Agnew,
GOP Told" on September 22, 1971. The story reports that
Harry Dent sent a letter to the Conservatives in New York
saying that "despite what you read in the press, there is
no plan to drop Mr. Agnew from the ticket in 1972".
The importance of the letter rather than a statement from
a White House Aide was emphasized by New York State Conservative
Party Chairman J. Daniel Mahoney who said:
"It is one thing, however, to have soundings and another
to have a letter from a White House political representative."
The question is whether Harry Dent has authority to make this
type of statement. If not, a clearance procedure should be
established.
It might also be helpful for you to periodically review the
materials sent out by Harry Dent. All the correspondence
and memoranda could be culled by a system similar to that used
with Colson, Malek, and Dean.
Recommendation:
1) That Dent clear political commitment statements with the
Attorney General.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
2) That Dent begin forwarding copies of his letters and
memoranda to the Haldeman office for review.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
GS:1m
Administratively Confidential
September 28, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
"Opposition Braintrusts"
Disucssion with Dick Allen about his specific follow-up
proposals for establishing an apparatus to monitor the
opposition's brainmusts developed the attached memorandum.
To summarize:
1) Allen believes it can be very useful to identify the
individuals who are submitting substantive issue advice
to the Democratic Contenders. He cites his activities
in 1968 as indicative of how it can be determined what
the opposition will say and how the President's
initiative or response can be prepared in light of
this knowledge;
2) The operation would consist of a $20,000 per annum
staff man, a research assistant, and support materials
requiring a total expenditure of $37,500. Initial funding
would be from the Committee for the Re-Election of the
President, but Allen believes he could raise "part or
all of the required funds ... from contacts which I
presently have without invading regular campaign contri-
butdons";
3) Allen recommends that he "remote control" the operation
from the White House. The operation would be located at
1701 or at a "friendly" public relations firm.
Recommendation:
That Allen's opposition braintrust be approved in theory,
discussed with the Attorney General at your next meeting,
and begun on an informal basis now.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
GS:1m
Administratively Confidential
September 28, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Camp David Dinner -
October 8
The Kalmbach top contributors dinner at Camp David has been
approved for Friday evening, October 8, 1971 according
to Chapin's office (Dave Parker).
Kalmbach has been instructed that the total number attending
the dinner would be eleven. The President, the Attorney
General, and Kalmbach are the first three. He believes
that Maury Stans should be the fourth, as this would bring
him even closer to assuming the role of Nixon Finance
Chairman for 1972. Kalmbach requests authority to invite
Stans on September 28. Kalmbach also seeks authority to
invite Stone, Mulcahy, Scaife, and Guest. The final three
spots would be filled by Kalmbach after discussion with
Maury Stans.
Recommendation:
That Kalmbach be authorized to invite Stans, Stone, Mulcahy,
Scaife, and Guest to the October 8 Camp David Dinner.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment+
GS:1m
Administratively Confidential
September 27, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
McWhorter Report on Governorss
Conference - San Juan
Charlie McWhorter submitted the attached report on the
National Governors' Conference, September 12-15, 1971.
The report makes these points:
1) The Conference was a success because the Democratic
Governors could not unite behind Larry O'Brien and Marvin
Mandel to attack the Nixon Administration;
2) Louis Nunn and Bill Milliken ably led the Republicans,
who met with Dole on Campaign assistance for the
President;
3) The Vice President had a posative impact on the entire
Conference;
4) Muskie's speech on Attica was not particularly well
received, but McWhorter was impressed with the Senator's
sincerity and force of conviction;
5) Although few Democratic Governors are committed, they
seem to favor Muskie.
GS:1m
September 23, 1971
Memorandum
To: Bob Haldeman
From: Charlie McWhorter
Re: National Governor's Conference - San Juan, Puerto Rico -
September 12-15, 1971
The recent meeting of the National Governor's Conference in San
Juan has to be regarded as a success from the point of view of the Nixon
Administration. This was the first policy making session of the National
Governors since the 1970 elections when the Democrats gained a strong
majority (29-21). Most of the Democratic Governors had met in Miami Beach
on Saturday, September 11 under the auspices of Democratic National Chairman
Larry O'Brien. At that time they had attempted to reach agreement on a
resolution with regard to the President's new economic program. As a result
of disagreement in Miami, a group of four Democratic Governors headed by
Governor Mandel of Maryland was named as a "drafting committee. " After
several false starts in San Juan, the Democratic Governors finally were
able to have a meeting where they gave their support to a somewhat watered
down but still critical resolution.
Under the rules of the National Governor's Conference no resolu-
tions can be considered which are not circulated to all members at least
30 days in advance of the Conference unless the Governors, by a 3-4th
vote, agree to suspend the rules. This requirement gave the Republican
Governors power to prevent any vote on the Democratic proposal. The political
question became one of whether there would be any extended discussion at the
time Governor Mandel proposed his resolution. As a result of GOP consulta-
tion with Governor Hearnes who was serving as the Chairman of the Conference,
a ruling was obtained that such a motion was not debatable and, as a result,
the Mandel resolution was never even read and there was no discussion on the
merits.
It is important to note that the media covering the Conference
was almost unanimous in its distain for this Democratic effort. The
Republican Governors stood united and, under the leadership of Louis Nunn
and Bill Milliken, they built up a considerable spirit of cooperation and
determination to stick by the President in an organized way. Bob Dole
attended the luncheon meeting of the Republican Governors and agreed to
devote a major working session of the Republican Governor's Conference to
be held in French Lick, Indiana on November 17-19, 1971 to a discussion
aimed at producing a specific program for campaign assistance by the
Republican Governors next year.
Vice President Agnew played a very positive role while he was at
the Conference and this was commented upon most favorably by many Governors
of both parties and by the media. There had been a considerable amount of
unhappiness expressed by the Governors at their Executive Committee meeting
at Lake Tahoe last summer which probably reflected their annoyance over
not being given a greater role in the Federal program for hiring the un-
employed. As a result, these Governors had requested a meeting with the
President to discuss the question of liaison with the White House. The Vice
President met with the Executive Committee in San Juan before the Conference
began and, from all reports, this was a good meeting which resulted in their
agreement that the Vice President and his staff be responsible for liaison
with the various Governors.
Senator Muskie had been invited by Governor Hearnes to make the
major speech of the Conference. This invitation caused some critical
comment by both Democrat and Republican Governors but was not a serious
problem. According to a press aide, Senator Muskie rejected a draft of a
speech dealing with welfare reform and revenue-sharing in favor of a
general statement of personal concern with the implications of Attica and
related problems. Senator Muskie was not able to give his speech until
nearly midnight and his audience was not very responsive. The press was
clearly divided on the effectiveness of the speech but in my opinion he was
able to convey great sincerity and force of conviction which would be
appealing to many open-minded voters. This kind of rhetoric and expression
of personal feeling will undoubtedly have to be accompanied at some point
by a program to implement his views and that will provide a much better
target.
Senator Muskie seemed to be a clear favorite among the Democratic
Governors in San Juan although most of them are uncommitted. Muskie bene-
fits from the fact that there is practically no interest among these Gover-
nors in the other Democratic alternatives such as McGovern, Humphrey and
Lindsay although Senator Jackson does have a good reputation among the more
conservative Democratic Governors.
In summary, the Conference must be regarded as a success for the
Administration and for the efforts of Republican Governors at the Conference
and as a significant step forward for Senator Muskie whose relative strength
compared to his other rivals was most apparent to the national media attend-
ing the Conference.
Administratively Confidential
September 27, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Vice President Fund Raising
Letter for Congressional
Committee
The Vice President's office (Art Sohmer) called to ask
whether or not the President would object to the Vice
President signing a fund raising letter for the Congressional
Committee submitted by Gerald Ford.
Harry Dent believes that the Vice President should sign
this letter for two reasons. First, the Vice President
has signed similar letters in the past, so Gerald Ford
and the Congressional Committee would not understand if
he refused this time. Second, "it would be no skin off
our nose" if the Vice President signed. The letter would
have no effect on the fund raising efforts for the
President's 1972 Campaign.
However, Dent believes that the draft submitted to the Vice
President by Ford is too negative and smacks of hucksterism.
The letter should be redrafted to assure no degradation
of the dignity of the Vice President.
Recommendation:
That the Vice President sign the Congressional Committee
fund raising letter upon redrafting.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
GS:1m
ZIP
Congress of the United States
Office of the Minority Leader
house of Representatives
Mashington, D.C. 20515
September 21, 1971
The Nonorable Spiro 'I'. Agnew
Vice President of the United Staten
2203 New Senate Office Building
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Vice President:
Earlier in the year when I wrote to you with a request that you
sign a fund raising letter for the Congressional Committee, you
indicated that you might be willing to do so later in the year.
The Congressional Committee is now doing everything possible to
raise its budget for the last quarter of the year, which, among
other things, will insure the continuing incumbent support pro-
grams which the Committee funds. Fund raising, particularly by
the Committee's direct mail programs, has been difficult this year,
but Bob Wilson and I feel strongly that a letter signed by you and
mailed to a good list of Republican friends might very well turn
the trick and produce the needed income.
I enclose a draft letter for your consideration, and I would be
personally very appreciative if you can sign it for the Committee's
use.
Warm personal regards.
Sincerely, Juny
Ford
Gerald R. Lord, M. C..
call
GRF:Rn
Enclosure
2tr ant L Devoidintial 8th
DRAFT
Dear Fellow Republican:
I'm hearing far too much talk these days against President Nixon's Adminis-
tration. I don't mean complaints from the radical Left. We expect that.
I'm referring to gripes from good Republicans.
I know that no Administration is perfect. But let's be sensible. Let's
not forget the key point: no Administration is much better than the Congress
it has to work with. Right now, President Nixon is up against an overwhelm-
ingly Democrat Congress.
Electing a Republican ticket in 1972 is only half the job we face. The
entire House of Representatives comes up for election. If President Nixon
wins (and I for one am going to work my heart out to see that he does),
then we mustn't saddle him with a Democrat House that far too often delays,
emasculates or road-blocks the President's constructive legislative program.
I personally think that we'd be hearing far less criticism from good Repub-
licans if Dick Nixon had a Congress that would work with him, not against
him.
In the House, about 40 seats can make the difference. Bob Wilson and my
other friends at the Republican Congressional Committee tell me that we
have a chance -- if we can get enough early seed money. You can't get a
good man to take on the job of unseating a Democrat unless you can give him
professional campaign help -- along with the funds he must have to break
through in the media.
That is why I am writing to you today. I probably won't write a more im-
portant letter this year. I've seen how the Republican Congressional Com-
mittee can make the difference in a campaign -- for a conspicuous example,
the special election that brought Barry Goldwater to Congress.
If you will send your check to the Committee today (an envelope is enclosed)
you can be sure your money will count for our country next fall. And
please -- won't you make out the check for as much as you can spare? Thank
you.
Yours in friendship,
P.S. The Committee people tell me that if you send $25, you'll receive
the Republican Congressional Newsletter every week for a full year. I
recommend this. It is valuable reading, especially in an election year.
aministratively Confidential
September 25, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Youth
Ken Rietz submitted his campaign organization plan for
Young Voters for the President. The plan, which the Attorney
General has received but not approved, deserves your
attention because of the Keen interest in the youth vote.
The plans on campus organizations and mock conventions
are very briefly discussed OR page 16.
The Rietz recommendations are specific with careful
attention given to timing, expenses, and key states. The
recommendations are not initialed or commented upon as
Kehrli and I plan to review the Rietz proposal and the
Jamie McLane reports point by point with them.
Jamie McLane submitted his monthly report for the President
on the youth effort. The report plagiarizes Rietz' efforts,
catalogues ongoing activities, and has a great deal of
"fill" on future plans and ideas. Kehrli and I will pre-
pare a memorandum for your signature outlining the areas M
McLane should concentrate on after reviewing both documents
with Rietz and McLane.
GS:lm
Administratively Confidential
September 24, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Vice President Fund Raising
Letter for Congressional
Committee
Gerald Ford asked the Vice President to sign a fund raising
letter for the Congressional Committee.
Harry Dent believes that the Vice President should sign
this letter for two reasons. First, the Vice President
has signed similar letters in the past, so Gerald Ford
and the Congressional Committee would not understand if
he refused this time. Second, "it would be no skin off
our nose" if the Vice President signed. The letter would
have no effect on the fund raising efforts for the President's
1972 Campaign.
However, Dent believes that the draft submitted to the Vice
President by Ford is too negative and smacks of hucksterism.
The letter should be redrafted to assure no degradation
of the dignity of the Vice President.
GS:1m
Congress of the United States
Office of the Minority Leader
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
September 21, 1971
The Nonorable Spiro T. Agnew
Vice President of the United States
2203 New Senate Office Building
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Vice President:
Earlier in the year when I wrote to you with a request that you
sign a fund raising letter for the Congressional Committee, you
indicated that you might be willing to do so later in the year.
The Congressional Committee is now doing everything possible to
raise its budget for the last quarter of the year, which, among
other things, will insure the continuing in ent support pro-
grams which the Committee funds. Fund raising, particularly by
the Committee's direct mail programs, has been difficult this year,
but Bob Wilson and I feel strongly that a letter signed by you and
mailed to a good list of Republican friends might very well turn
the trick and produce the needed income.
I enclose a draft letter for your consideration, and I would be
personally very appreciative if you can sign it for the Committee's
use.
Warm personal regards.
Sincerely, Juny
Ford
Gerald R ford, M. C.
call
GRF:Rn
Enclosure
CAR Desidential 8th
I
Its
DRAFT
Dear Fellow Republican:
I'm hearing far too much talk these days against President Nixon's Adminis-
tration. I don't mean complaints from the radical Left. We expect that.
I'm referring to gripes from good Republicans.
I know that no Administration is perfect. BUL TeL'n be sensible. Let's
not forget the key point: no Administration is much better than the Congres
it has to work with. Right now, President Nixon in up against an overwhalm-
ingly Democrat Congress.
Electing a Republican ticket in 1972 1. only hall the job I'r' care. The
entire House of Representatives comes up for election. IT President Nixon
wins (and I for one am going to work my heart out to see that he does),
then we mustn't saddle him with a Democrat House that far too often delays,
emasculates or road-blocks the President's constructive legislative program
I personally think that we'd be hearing far less criticism from good Repub-
licans if Dick Nixon had a Congress that would work with him, not against
him.
In the House, about 40 seats can make the difference. Bob Wilson and my
other friends at the Republican Congressional Committee tell me that WC
have a chance -- if we can get enough early seed money. You can't get a
good man to take on the job of unseating a Democrat unless you can give him
professional campaign help -- along with the funds he must have to break
through in the media.
That is why I am writing to you today. I probably won't write a more im-
portant letter this year. I've seen how the Republican Congressional Com-
mittee can make the difference in a campaign -- for a conspicuous example,
the special election that brought Barry Goldwater to Congress.
If you will send your check to the Committee today (an envelope is enclosed)
you can be sure your money will count for our country next fall. And
please -- won't you make out the check for as much as you can spare? Thank
you.
Yours in friendship,
P.S. The Committee people tell me that if you send $25, you'll receive
the Republican Congressional Newsletter every week for a full year. I
recommend this. It is valuable reading, especially in an election year.
September 22, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
McLaughlin Fund Raiser
You asked that the Father McLaughlin fundraiser in
Rhode Island be turned off. John Dean tried but
Ray Price "got in the middle of it," so the project
is still on but "with restraint."
GS:elr
September 21, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Youth
James McLane, in Chuck Colson's office, is the man responsible for
"youth" here at the White House. McLane submitted a memorandum
for the President through Chuck Colson on August 25, 1971. The
memorandum catalogues the current activities and has several Finch
and Colson approved recommendations (a copy is attached).
The Attorney General's man for youth is Ken Rietz, the manager of
Bill Brock's campaign. Brock has been working closely with Rietz
developing a campaign plan for youth. A draft plan has been reviewed
by Kehrli and myself and we believe it is sound. The plan is vote-
delivery oriented. Substantial effort will also be directed toward
public relations, favorable media coverage events, such as successful
Republican registration drives and control over mock conventions, etc.
On September 24, 1971 the final memorandum will be ready. The
Attorney General specifically requested that you read the memo as it
will allay many of the President's concerns.
GS:dg
Administratively Confidential
September 20, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
California Political Meeting
The Attorney General told Magruder on September 18
that the attendees at the California political meeting on
Campaign 1972 would be Ronald Reagan, Edward Rienecke,
Evelle Younger, Houston Flournoy, Robert Finch, Robert
Monaghan, Gordon Luce, Tom Reed, and Putnam Livermore.
The Attorney General has specifically excluded the
"financial types". The breakfast meeting is tentatively
scheduled for October 1 or 2. Magruder will make the
arrangements and attend.
GSLkm
Administratively Confidential
September 20, 1971'
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Compass Systems Inc.
You may recall that in May there was considerable
discussion between you, the Attorney General, and Robert
Finch regarding the value of Compass Systems, Inc. to
the President's efforts in California in 1972. Robert
Finch had committed $60,352 to Put Livermore. You and
the Attorney General put a hold on the project. Several
alternate methods of financing were considered and
rejected. Finally, Magruder assigned Bob Marik to the
project. He prepared the attached memorandum to the
Attorney General for Magruder's signature.
Jeb Magruder met with the Attorney General on September 18
and obtained his decision to fund Compass Systems, Inc.
The amounts involved are $65,000 for equipment leases and
$75,000 for the "system" cost through November, 1972.
GS:1m
Administratively Confidential
September 16, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Muskie Use of Sinatra Plane
You asked whether Senator Muskie had used Frank Sinatra's
plane on the West Coast. Muskie did use the plane, which
is owned jointly by Frank Sinatra and Danny Schwartz, a
Democrat from San Francisco who raised funds for Humphrey
in 1968. Schwartz authorized Muskie's use of the plane.
It is not known whether Sinatra knew of the use of the
plane.
The Vice President's office (Roy Goodearle) reports that
"Sinatra is still with us". Sinatra usually checks with
Peter Malatesta, of the Vice President's office, if there
is an event which would give the appearance of not
supporting us. For example, Sinatra called to ask if it
would be a problem if Danny Schwartz attended a Humphrey
fund raiser here in Washington recently. Malatesta
said no but asked Sinatra not to attend. Sinatra left
Washington the evening before the event to avoid attending.
Colson's office (Henry Cashen) was pushing very hard to
have Sinatra introduced to the President quietly. Colson
believes this idea has been rejected because of the Attorney
General's opposition.
Magruder confirms that it is his understanding that the
Attorney General is "negative on Sinatra". However,
Magruder will check when he sees the Attorney General
on Saturday.
The net result is that Sinatra is still with us and could
be brought to a full endorsement if he met the President,
if this were deemed appropriate.
GS:1m
THE WHITE HOUSE
ADMINISTRATIVELY
WASHINGTON
CONFIDENTIAL
September 14, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR :
GORDON STRACHAN
FROM :
H.R. HALDEMAN H.
Do some checking on the report that Muskie used Frank Sinatra's
plane on his West Coast political junket last week.
Particularly, find out first whether this is true. If so, check with
the Vice President's office and find out how this jibes with the reports
that Sinatra wants to support the President. You might also check this
with Magruder and with Colson's office.
As you probably know, we've received reports from a number of
directions that Sinatra was on our side. His supplying a plane to
Muskie would not seem to be evidence of that.
caul - did Sinatia plane
Plane are joently owned by Seactive
Danny Schevarly - Seatran
business, home palor
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and supporter
tabail for measure.
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Danny scherentz still w/as. - a never freend ecents RUP authorized
sinitis seastra invited attens to here HHH in fundiciser a ash instruments sincall in
J8m - AG beery negative moletiata on sinstra, + asked but will be brot applic.
Administratively Confidential
September 16, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Secretary Vople Memorandum
for the President Regarding
1972 Campaign
Colson forwarded Volpe's request for direction from the
President concerning activities by the Cabinet in the
1972 Campaign.
Colson suggests that the Volpe memorandum be sent to
the Attorney General. A memorandum transmitting the
material without Colson's note has been drafted for
my signature.
Send without Colson's note under
Strachan's memorandum
Send under Haldeman's memorandum
Other
GS:1m
Administratively Confidential
September 16, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Mr. Haldeman asked me to send you Secretary Volpe's
request for direction to the Cabinet concerning
the 1972 Campaign. The President has not seen
Secretary Volpe's memorandum.
GS:1m
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 15, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
CHARLES COLSON
SUBJECT:
Attached Letter
I'm sorry that John Volpe sends these things through me but
we are old friends and that, I guess, is understandable.
Notwithstanding his procedure, I think he has raised some
very good points which should be answered by someone,
obviously not the President. I would assume you would
want to route this through the Attorney General.
OF
DEPARTMENT
THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION
*
*
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
September 13, 1971
Honorable Charles W. Colson
Special Counsel to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Chuck:
Please pass this on to the President since it could
furnish some helpful guidance to the Cabinet for
their 1972 campaign activities.
Warm personal regards.
Sincerely,
Ja
Enclosure
DEPART
CONSTATION
THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION
ONLIED
AMERICA
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20590
STATES
OF
September 13, 1971
EYES ONLY
MEMORANDUM TO THE PRESIDENT
I think it would be most helpful to all members of the Cabinet
if we could receive some direction on the following matters
relevant to the 1972 campaign:
(1) Should Cabinet Officers retain a voting
residence in their home States?
(2) Should Cabinet Officers, if eligible, become
delegates to the National Convention from
their home States?
(3) What role, if any, should members of the Cabinet
play in the Presidential primaries in New Hampshire
and elsewhere?
There are obviously competing considerations on some of these
points. For example, serving as a delegate could result in
restricting our floor activities in the Convention, practically
dictating that we remain in close contact with our own delegation;
on the other hand, depending on the regulations, it may be the
only way for us to be on the Convention floor.
ge
September 15, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
RNC Film
The Republican National Committee film has been completed
by the Robert Goodman Agency. It was screened by Chapin,
Carruthers, Goode, Tom Evans, Magruder, Kehrli, and my-
self. It needs a good deal of work and Magruder has
asked Chapin to allow Goode to work with the Robert
Goodman Agency. Chapin agreed to this arrangement on
the theory that the best talent available within the
White House, Committee, and RNC structure should work
on a final product. Goode expects at least a month of
work needs to be done.
GS:elr
September 15, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Funds for Special Election
in Maryland
In May $25,000 was made available to Rogers Morton for the
Bill Mills campaign. Morton gave you and the Attorney
General a personal commitment to repay the loan. The money
has not been received in spite of Lee Nunn's persistent
prodding of Bob Hitt. The Attorney General raised the
subject twice with Secretary Morton, once in July and once
last week. Morton assured repayment but set no time frame.
Follow-up with Lee Nunn will continue weekly until the
money is received.
GS:elr
September 15, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Pat Nixon Museum
Connie Stuart is seeking advice on behalf of the First Lady
concerning an individual who could advise the City of Cerritos
as it works on the Pat Nixon Museum.
Mrs. Stuart doesn't want "the heavy handed approach of the
President's lawyer, Herb Kalmbach." Rather she wants an
artist or architect who can advise the City on "display
techniques, lighting, etc." Mrs. Stuart called L. Gaunt,
the cataloguer, originally but she didn't follow through.
Discussion with Mrs. Stuart indicates that she would
accept Kalmbach as the individual generally in charge
if some artistically oriented individual were working
with the City's museum people. Kalmbach suggests Joe
Connell, the interior decorator who did San Clemente.
Approve Connell
Disapprove Connell
Other
GS:elr
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 3, 1971
MEMORANDUM TO H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM: CONSTANCE STUART
As you know, Mrs. Nixon's childhood home in Cerritos, California
is being turned into the Pat Nixon Museum by the City of Cerritos.
Mrs. Nixon thinks that someone locally in California might be able
to provide some advice and counsel to Cerritos as they develope
this project. She has asked me to ask you for a suggestion of some-
one to assist in this work.
The City has done a fine job in designing and maintaining a beautiful
city park on the grounds of the home, and there is a great deal of
enthusiasm for doing the Museum. However, since the finished
product will obviously be a reflection of Mrs. Nixon, she would like
the end result to be as good as possible. Mrs. Nixon is interested
in having someone consult with the City on display techniques,
lighting, etc.
Would you have someone to suggest?
Administratively Confidential
September 9, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
RNC Fund Raising
Symtomatic of the constant concern and occasional anger of
our fund raisers (Kalmbach, Nunn, and Sloan) is the attached
letter from Sloan enclosing an RNFC fundrraising letter
that Milbank plans to send shortly. The RNPC letter indicates
that President Nixon is an active candidate at this time,
that the funds are being solicited for 1972 media expenses,
which in light of the two million projected RNC deficit is
inaccurate; and that the RNFC is to have the financial
responsibility for the President's campaign.
The RNFC letter will be brought to Secretary Stans' attention
this afternoon by Hugh Sloan. Lee Nunn is trying to reach
the Attorney General.
The larger problem of control and direction of the financial
aspect of the 1972 Campaign remains. You discussed this
subject with the Attorney General on July 2. In the two
months since that meeting the concern of our fund raisers
has increased about the decisions regarding the RNC budget,
the lack of response to the RNC November 9 dinner, and the
increased attempts by RNC fund raisers to get to the
contributors first.
You mentioned that you ded not want a regular follow up
system on projects assigned to the Attorney General so a
talking paper on these subjects is not attached.
GS:lm
HUGH W. SLOAN. JR.
SUITE 272
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N. W.
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20006
(202) 333.4550
September 9, 1971
Personal & Confidential
Mr. Gordon Strachan
The White House Office
Washington, D.C.
Dear Gordon:
Per our conversation of yesterday, I am enclosing for Mr.
Haldeman's information a draft of a fund raising letter
that is scheduled to go out tomorrow over Jerry Milbank's
signature to those RN associates who have already given
this year. This draft was made available to me by a con-
cerned individual at the Republican National Committee.
To my mind, the letter raises five questionable points:
1. It implies that the President is an active
candidate at this time.
2. It states that the money is being collected
for 1972 TV and campaign expenses which, to my
knowledge, is not the case in view of the RNC's
current cash flow situation.
3. It implies that the Republican National Finance
Committee is charged with the responsibility of
running the President's finance campaign.
4. It doesn't ask for enough money and the timing
for such an appeal is suspect.
5. An installment plan from now until November 1972
would seem to tie the hands of the Nixon Finance
Chairman and restrict his flexibility in fund
raising program selection.
Mr. Gordon Strachan
September 9, 1971
Page 2.
I do not know whether anything can or should be done but thought
Bob should be aware of this. I have also brought a copy of the
letter to Secretary Stans's attention.
Sincerely,
Hugh
Hugh W. Sloan, Jr.
enclosure
Dear
:
As you know, 1972 is the big election year, and we must re-elect
President Nixon for another important four years of office.
As in 1968, a sizable amount of money will be needed for TV
and other election campaign expenses.
You have already been most generous in contributing to the Party
in 1971, as you also have done in prior years, and we are not asking
for additional funds now. But we do have a new idea which we hope
you will consider favorably and which will enable us to have a real
head start on 1972.
We hope you will be willing to plan now to contribute at least the
same amount that you contributed to elect the President in 1968,
and to pay this amount on a quarterly installment basis between now
and Election Day 1972. This would enable those who have the campaign
responsibility to conduct a more efficient and effective campaign.
The Democrats know in advance that they can count on large contri-
butions from the big labor unions. They will fight hard to defeat
President Nixon.
We can re-elect the President in 1972 if we have the funds to carry on
an effective campaign, and an indication of possible help from you
will mean a great deal at this time.
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Please return the enclosed card indicating the amount you may be willing
to contribute with the thought that you would make payments on this
amount in five installments between now and November 1972. We would
be glad to send you reminders of the dates for these payments. We will
appreciate it very much if you will return the card herewith in the
enclosed stamped envelope.
Thanks in advance for your help which will mean SO much to the
President and to all who are working for his re-election.
Jeremiah Milbank, Jr.
Administratively Confidential
September 7, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
New Hampshire Crowds:
Comparison of President's
versus Democrats
You asked Chuck Colson to get out some comment on the comparison
of the Democrats' crowds in New Hampshire with the President's
crowds there.
Colson directed Shumway to contact columnists about doing stories
on the subject but the efforts were to no avail. Colson
recommends that we drop the project because he believes it
is now impossible to get any columnist to do it.
GS:1m
September 1, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Political and Ideological
Categories -- ORC Computer
Sheet
Tom Benham submitted the explanation (attached at Tab A)
of the political and ideological categories that appear on
the ORC computer sheets. Discussion with Benham and O'Neill
developed the following points that may be of assistance in
reading the computer sheets:
1. When the respondent answers the question, "In
politics as of today, do you consider yourself a
Democrat, Republican, independent, or something else?"
Only the first three possibilities (Republican, Demo-
crat, independent) appear on the computer sheets. For
example, in the Economy Poll approve/disapprove of the
President (copy attached at Tab B) there were 239
Republicans, 355 Democrats, and 322 Independents, for
a total of 916.
2. This total of 916 does not include the "something
else" category (socialist, vegetarian, etc.) that is
a possible response to the Anitial question (q. 19 on
the Economy Poll, q. A in Benham's analysis); the 916
also does not include those who respond "Don't know"/
"Undecided" to 19 on the Economy Poll, G. A in the
Benham analysis.
3. Nevertheless, as q. 20 on the Economy Poll, q. B
in the Benham analysis indicates both the 322 "Indepen-
dents" and the 45 "Don't Know/Undecided" are asked the
leaner question. Hence the total responses to e. 20 on
the Economy Poll, q. B in the Benham analysis equal
367, not 322.
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4. The category "Other independents" includes the
real pure independents (those who will not lean
Republican or Democratic) and the "Don't Know"/
"Undecided" from q. 19 on the Economy Poll, 9. A
in Benham's analysis, but does not include the
"something else" category.
5. To summarize using the unweighted base figures
comprising the 1,002 respondents actually interviewed:
Republican
239
Democrat
355
Q. A.
Independent
322
Don't Know/Undecided
45
Something Else
41
1,002
Lean Republican
105
Q. B.
Lean Democrat
144
Other Independents
118
367
Republican
239
Q. B.
Democrat
355
Independent and Don't Know/
Undecided
367
961
Q. A.
Something Ease
41
1,002
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ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
August 31, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
TOM BENHAM
The exact questions that relate to political affiliation as
asked in our telephone surveys are as follows:
A. In politics as of today,
1 DEMOCRAT
do you consider yourself
2 REPUBLICAN
a Democrat, Republican,
3 INDEPENDENT
independent, or something
4 DON'T KNON/UNDECIDED
else?
5 SOMETHING ELSE
IF "INDEPENDENT" OR "UNDECIDED" ON Q. A., ASK:
B. As of today, do you lean
1
DEMOCRATIC
more toward the Demo-
2 REPUBLICAN
cratic party or more
3 DON'T KNOW/UNDECIDED
toward the Republican
party?
The responses on these two questions are then translated into
the six categories (computer sheet categories) as follows:
Republican
Democrat
Independent
Lean Republican
Lean Democrat
Other Independents
The categories and the questions are grouped into these computer
groupings as follows:
"Republicans" are "2s" on question A. "Democrats" are "1s"
on question A. "Independents" are "3s" on question A. "Lean
Republicans" are "3s" and "4s" on question A that are "2#" on
question B. "Lean Democrats" are "3s" and "4s" on question A
that are "ls" on question B. "Other Independents" are "3s"
and "4s" on question A that are "3s" on question B.
Those who are "5s" on question A ("Something Else") are omitted
from the computer sheet.
I hope this clears up any confusion. Incidentally, the same
procedure is used in classifying ideology.
TOM BENHAM:GS:kb