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From Strachan To Magruder, LaRue RE: Received polling information from Executive Director. 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 2/16/1972
From Strachan To Magruder, Flemming RE: Statement from Republican State Chairman in Florida in morning newspaper. 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 2/15/1972
From Strachan To Magruder, LaRue RE: "RNC Research/ DNC Delegate Selection." 6pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 2/14/1972
From Strachan To Magruder, Porter RE: "Celebreties in New Hampshire." 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 2/14/1972
From Strachan To Nunn, Sloan RE: "Fund Raising Letter." 5pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 2/10/1972
From Strachan To Higby, Kehrli RE: "Absentee Voting in California." 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 2/1/1972
From Strachan To Bradford RE: Response, on behalf of Haldeman, expressing gratitude for support to the President. 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 2/22/1972
From Evans To Strachan RE: Discussed article from Boston Globe. 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 2/4/1972
From Strachan To Cole RE: "Harris Domestic Issues Poll." 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 2/8/1972
From Strachan To Dean RE: "Republican National Committee Convention--San Diego." 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 2/3/1972
From Strachan To Elliot RE: "Political Letters." 8pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 2/21/1972
From Strachan To Flemming RE: Target percentages for delegates from various states to the Convention. 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 2/24/1972
From Strachan To Unk Recipient RE: Theoretical memorandum on the Catholic vote. 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 2/28/1972
From Strachan To Ferguson RE: petition to change name. 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 2/21/1972
From Strachan To Unk Recipient RE: Status update on Dartmouth College mock election. 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 2/14/1972
From Strachan To Unk Recipient RE: Follow-up on USIA campaign polls. 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 2/10/1972
From Strachan To Higby RE: "Political Letters." 5pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 2/4/1972
From Strachan To Jannett RE: Tickets to the Equestrian Olympic Games. 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 2/10/1972
From Strachan To Kruger RE: Response to question regarding the number of Republican voters. 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 2/24/1972
From Strachan To Khachigian RE: "Meany Statement." 3 pgs. Campaign [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 2/15/1972
From Strachan To Khachigian RE: News summary on Steinem's comment on Muskie. 2pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 1/28/1972
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From Strachan To Magruder, LaRue RE: Received polling information from Executive Director. 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 2/16/1972
From Strachan To Magruder, Flemming RE: Statement from Republican State Chairman in Florida in morning newspaper. 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 2/15/1972
From Strachan To Magruder, LaRue RE: "RNC Research/ DNC Delegate Selection." 6pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 2/14/1972
From Strachan To Magruder, Porter RE: "Celebreties in New Hampshire." 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 2/14/1972
From Strachan To Nunn, Sloan RE: "Fund Raising Letter." 5pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 2/10/1972
From Strachan To Higby, Kehrli RE: "Absentee Voting in California." 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 2/1/1972
From Strachan To Bradford RE: Response, on behalf of Haldeman, expressing gratitude for support to the President. 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 2/22/1972
From Evans To Strachan RE: Discussed article from Boston Globe. 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 2/4/1972
From Strachan To Cole RE: "Harris Domestic Issues Poll." 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 2/8/1972
From Strachan To Dean RE: "Republican National Committee Convention--San Diego." 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 2/3/1972
From Strachan To Elliot RE: "Political Letters." 8pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 2/21/1972
From Strachan To Flemming RE: Target percentages for delegates from various states to the Convention. 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 2/24/1972
From Strachan To Unk Recipient RE: Theoretical memorandum on the Catholic vote. 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 2/28/1972
From Strachan To Ferguson RE: petition to change name. 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 2/21/1972
From Strachan To Unk Recipient RE: Status update on Dartmouth College mock election. 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 2/14/1972
From Strachan To Unk Recipient RE: Follow-up on USIA campaign polls. 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 2/10/1972
From Strachan To Higby RE: "Political Letters." 5pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 2/4/1972
From Strachan To Jannett RE: Tickets to the Equestrian Olympic Games. 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 2/10/1972
From Strachan To Kruger RE: Response to question regarding the number of Republican voters. 1pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 2/24/1972
From Strachan To Khachigian RE: "Meany Statement." 3 pgs. Campaign [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 2/15/1972
From Strachan To Khachigian RE: News summary on Steinem's comment on Muskie. 2pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 1/28/1972
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Richard Nixon Presidential Library
Contested Materials Collection
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Box Number
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Document Description
13
2
2/16/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan To Magruder, LaRue RE:
Received polling information from Executive
Director. 1pg.
13
2
2/15/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan To Magruder, Flemming RE:
Statement from Republican State Chairman
in Florida in morning newspaper. 1pg.
13
2
2/14/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan To Magruder, LaRue RE:
"RNC Research/ DNC Delegate Selection."
6pgs.
13
2
2/14/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan To Magruder, Porter RE:
"Celebreties in New Hampshire." 1pg.
Friday, May 08, 2015
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Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
13
2
2/10/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan To Nunn, Sloan RE: "Fund
Raising Letter." 5pgs.
13
2
2/1/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan To Higby, Kehrli RE:
"Absentee Voting in California." 1pg.
13
2
2/22/1972
Campaign
Letter
From Strachan To Bradford RE: Response,
on behalf of Haldeman, expressing gratitude
for support to the President. 1pg.
13
2
2/4/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Evans To Strachan RE: Discussed
article from Boston Globe. 1pg.
13
2
2/8/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan To Cole RE: "Harris
Domestic Issues Poll." 1pg.
Friday, May 08, 2015
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Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
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Document Description
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2
2/3/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan To Dean RE: "Republican
National Committee Convention--San
Diego." 1pg.
13
2
2/21/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan To Elliot RE: "Political
Letters." 8pgs.
13
2
2/24/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan To Flemming RE: Target
percentages for delegates from various states
to the Convention. 1pg.
13
2
2/28/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan To Unk Recipient RE:
Theoretical memorandum on the Catholic
vote. 1pg.
13
2
2/21/1972
Campaign
Letter
From Strachan To Ferguson RE:"Ukipgf
petition to change name. 1pg.
Friday, May 08, 2015
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Box Number
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2/14/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan To Unk Recipient RE: Status
update on Dartmouth College mock election.
1pg.
13
2
2/10/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan To Unk Recipient RE:
Follow-up on USIA campaign polls. 1pg.
13
2
2/4/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan To Higby RE: "Political
Letters." 5pgs.
13
2
2/10/1972
Campaign
Letter
From Strachan To Jannett RE: Tickets to the
Equestrian Olympic Games. 1pg.
13
2
2/24/1972
Campaign
Letter
From Strachan To Kruger RE: Response to
question regarding the number of Republican
voters. 1pg.
Friday, May 08, 2015
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Folder Number
Document Date
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Subject
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13
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2/15/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan To Khachigian RE: "Meany
Statement." 5rgs.
13
2
3/28/1;94
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan To Khachigian RE: News
summary on Steinem's comment on Muskie.
2pgs.
Friday, May 08, 2015
Page 5 of 5
Presidential Materials Review Board
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Box Number: 236
Folder:
Strachan Chron A-L February 1972
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Private/Political Memo, Strachan to Magruder LaRe, 2/14/72.
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Private/Political Memo, Strachen to Magruder & Parter, 2/14/72.
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Invasion of Privacy Transcript, phone conversation, Strachen
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February 16, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB MAGRUDER
FRED LaRUE
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Bob received the attached polling information from the
College Republican Executive Director. In addition to the
old question of whether the RNC should be conducting polls,
shouldn't Ken Rietz be working with this youth group?
Just a thought.
CCI Fred Malek
(Attachments sent to Mr. Magruder only -- no copies made)
GS;lm
February 15, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB MAGRUDER
HARRY FLEMMING
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
You may have noticed in this morning's New York Times that
the Republican State Chairman in Florida is quoted as saying
that Ashbrook will get 158 of the primary vote. Ashbrook
himself says "If I could get 30% here that would be regarded
as a serious vote and it would evoke a serious financial
response." It seems strange that our own chairman sets a
lower target vote than the challenger.
Just a thought.
GS:1m
February 14, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB MAGRUDER
FRED LaRUE
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
RNC Research/DNC Delegate
Selection
Is it a productive use of the RNC Research Staff to assess
the delegate progress of the Democrats? It may well be, but
it seemssthat this project closely dovetails with the action man
you were going to use to implement Timmons' suggestions. At
your convenience, would you let me know where the entire
DNC Convention project stands?
Thanks.
GS:1m
H FU 2/21/72
Republican
National
Committee.
February 8, 1972
MEMORANDUM
FROM:
GARY BAUER
QB
VIA:
DeBOLT
RE:
THE RACE FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL
NOMINATION
The enclosed reports on Iowa and Mississippi are the first
in a series of state summaries on the battle for delegates
by the Democratic contenders.
The reports will attempt to show as early as possible
trends developing across the country as the Democratic
national convention approaches in July. Each state
report will be updated as the delegate process is completed
in that state.
GB/jbt
enclosure
Dwight D. Eisenhower Republican Center: 310 First Street Southeast, Washington, D.C. 20003. (202) 484-6500.
RNC RESEARCH DIVISION
FEBRUARY 8, 1972
THE DEMOCRATIC DELEGATE HUNT
REPORT ON THE CAUCUSES
IOWA
1972 Democratic National Convention Votes -- 46
1972 Delegate Selection Dates
January 24
precinct caucuses
February 26
county convention
March 26
Congressional District convention
May 20.
State convention
Precinct Caucuses - The Results
Present indications from precinct returns indicate the following strength for the
Democratic candidates in each Congressional District:
First
2 Uncommitted
2 Muskie
2 McGovern
Second
3 Muskie
2 Uncommitted
1 McGovern
Third
2 Muskie
2 Uncommitted
1 McGovern
Fourth
3 Uncommitted
2 Muskie
1 McGovern
Fifth
2 Muskie
2 Uncommitted
1 McGovern
Sixth
3 Uncommitted
2 Muskie
1 McGovern
Lyon
Osceo's
Dickness
Emmel
Kostu'h
Winnetage
Worth
Mitchell
Howard
Winneshiek
Allamakee
Street
Car
bancock
Come Gordo
GER
Hold
Chickasaw
Fayelle
Clayton
Checkee
BuchaVista
Pocahonias
Humboldt
Viright
Frankha
Butter
Bremer
Plytouth
Webs'er
Black Hawk
Bucheran
Delaware
Dubuque
Woodbury
Ids
530
Cabour
Homilton
Hardin
Grundy
lama
Benton
Linn
Jones
Jackson
Monona
Crawlond
Carroll
Groune
Boore
Story
Marshall
i
Clinion
Cedar
Audoben
Datas
Polk
Jasper
Tuneshick
lows
Johnson
homesh
Selvy
Scoll
Muscatine
was
Addit
Madian
Visiten
Marion
Mahaska
Aechuk
Washington
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Adams
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At the state convention where at-large delegates will be selected, projections
indicated that Muskie will take five delegates, McGovern three delegates, and
the uncommitted will have four delegates.
This would give Muskie 18, McGovern 10, and the uncommitted 18 at the Democratic
National Convention in Miami.* These projections are tentative, however. Under
Iowa law, no convention delegate can be bound to a candidate -- e. g. the relative
strength of the contenders may change as the national convention approaches.
AN ANALYSIS
Muskie -- The Muskie forces hoped for a clear mandate out of Iowa to add to their
"bandwagon" psychology. Heavy emphasis was put on big-name endorsements by
organization people in the state. The final "coup" of this strategy took
place on January 17, when Senator Harold Hughes surprised many state Democrats
by announcing support of the Maine Senator. In addition, Muskie had the support
of Iowa's 30, 000-member United Auto Workers union, the only union in the state
to break with labor's general strategy of electing uncommitted delegates. Taking
no chances, Muskie still brought in eight last-minute, full-time workers from
other states.
In spite of this effort, the Muskie forces could not win a clear majority of
delegates -- a fact which will not be lost on Democratic pols around the country.
McGovern -- The Senator established that he is at this point still a viable
candidate. He concentrated his efforts on precinct organization and was able to
slow Muskie's drive. The McGovern supporters, although a minority, seem to be
"activists", who will turn out when needed at the tedious precinct meetings.
McGovern showed a lot of his strength in college towns. In Iowa City, heavily
populated student precincts produced McGovern majorities and in some instances,
support for Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. McGovern has to have this type of
support to have any chance at the nomination.
Labor -- The large number of uncommitted delegates was testimony that in this
state, at least, labor strategy was working. Word had gone out from George
Meany for labor's minions to elect as many uncommitted delegates as possible
in order to have optimum bargaining power at the Miami convention. Labor's muscle.
along with the hesitancy of many lower echelon Democrats to commit themselves at
this early date resulted in the large uncommitted vote. In addition, the uncommitted
vote was added to by supporters of Hubert Humphrey and Edward Kennedy.
*In 1968, Iowa cast 19 1/2 for McCarthy, 18 1/2 for HHH, 5 for McGovern and 3 for
Kennedy at the Democratic National Convention.
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SUMMARY
The Iowa results are indecisive. Muskie is still the frontrunner for Miami, but
he hasn't got it locked up yet. He will need more than big-name endorsements to
win the nomination. Labor enjoyed initial success here, but the "uncommitted"
strategy will be hard to execute successfully in the other states,
RNC RESEARCH DIVISION
FEBRUARY 8, 1972
THE DEMOCRATIC DELEGATE HUNT
REPORT ON THE CAUCUSES
MISSISSIPPI
1972 Democratic National Convention Votes - 25
1972 Delegate Selection Dates
January 22.
.......
precinct caucuses
February 12
.......
county conventions
February 26
.......
state convention
Mississippi seems to be heading toward trouble in Miami. January 22 was the day
under the new-reform rules to hold precinct caucuses across the state. The
meetings were held -- by two different Democratic parties.
The morning meetings were held by the "regulars", who control the state party
and virtually every public office in the state. Governor Waller is securely
in their camp. The evening meetings were held by the "loyalists", the black
dominated group that has the official recognition of the Democratic National
Committee. Both sets of precinct meetings were nominally "open", but each side
refused to take part in the proceedings of the other.
Both sets of delegates are at this point uncommitted, although Charles Evers,
the black national committeeman, has pledged to recruit delegates for John Lindsay.
Governor Waller of the "regulars" speaks well of Senator Jackson and Congress-
man Wilbur Mills with more "old-line" members favoring Governor Wallace of Alabama.*
Chances of a compromise slate going to Miami decrease as the Democratic
Presidential contenders chose sides in the controversy. Senator George McGovern
has already accused the "regulars" of racism. Look for a credentials fight
in July, which could split the national Democrats again on the race issue.
*In 1968, Mississippi cast 9 1/2 votes for Humphrey, 6 1/2 for McCarthy, 4 for
McGovern, and 2 for Reverend Channing Phillips at the Democratic National Convention.
February 14, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB MAGRUDER
BART PORTER
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Celebrities in New Hampshire
You probably noticed in this mornings' Wall Street Journal, the
comment about which celebrities are going to New Hampshire to
support their various candidates. You may recall that we asked
the question of which celebrities were scheduled into New
Hampshire for the President lastweek. Could you give me a call
and bring me up to date as to whether we have any celebrities
scheduled in to New Hampshire?
Thank you.
GS:1m
February 10, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
LEE NUNN
HUGH SLOAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Fund Raising Letter
Bob Haldeman asked Ray Price's office to redraft the
Wentz fund raising letter you will be sending soon.
That draft, reviewed and approved by Ray, is attached.
You will notice that the improvement in quality is
considerable.
Will you let me know when you will be using it? Thank
you.
GS:1m
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 4, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
GORDON STRACHAN
FROM:
DAVE GERGEN
SUBJECT:
Draft Letter
Here is a revised solicitation letter, as prepared
by Roland Elliott and Mary Ann Allin and approved
by Ray. Most of it is sufficiently well done that we
hope to incorporate portions in the campaign
package.
I apologize for the delay.
Dave S
Enclosure.
(Allin/Elliott) RP
February 4, 1972
On January 20, 1969, America was a troubled nation. There was
division in the country, disruption on the campuses, inflation in the
economy, crime in the cities, powderkegs in the ghettoes, backlash in
the suburbs, and two hundred coffins a week coming home from Vietnam.
As Richard Nixon took the oath of office, he inherited this bitter
legacy. It required both political courage and statesmanship to move
away from war and inflation, up onto the high road of peacetime pros-
perity. But Richard Nixon, more than any President before him, has
quietly presided over major changes in policy and direction in our
government, and has restored our faith in the ability of our system to
solve its problems and reflect the basic integrity of the American
people.
The record of the Nixon Administration is clear: There have been
dramatic new initiatives in foreign affairs designed to end our involve-
ment in the Indochina conflict and secure a lasting peace; there have
been bold new economic policies to speed our progress toward a sound
prosperity; there is a full agenda of domestic programs aimed at
government reform to make it truly responsive to the needs of our
citizens; and there is much else that remains to be done.
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Progress toward achieving what the President has called the
"great goals" of our society requires the cooperation and commitment
of every American. The vast majority shares the President's con-
viction that this is a great and good nation, one which has an extra-
ordinary capacity to set out upon a new course of action and bring
together diverse elements in a creative force to improve government
and our quality of life.
Where there was despair and frustration only a few years ago,
there is now a growing sense of hope and faith in the traditional
strengths of our institutions and in the fundamental goodwill of our
countrymen. The President has made a beginning which urgently
merits our support. He deserves and the Nation needs the opportunity
to press for completion of his initiatives, both foreign and domestic.
In his campaign for re-election, you can demonstrate your support
in a vital and meaningful way -- with your personal check. A contri-
bution of $15 will enroll you as a member of the Committee. But gifts
of $25, or $50, or $100, and larger are also welcome! If it is signif-
icant to you, it will be significant to us, and you may be sure that every
dollar will be used in the re-election of the President. With your
financial assistance and that of other concerned individuals, we can
mount a campaign that will take the record of this Administration
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directly to the pèople, calmly but forcefully articulating its accom-
plishments, its far-reaching proposals and its confident vision of the
future.
We urge you to join in this high adventure. It will be an alliance
of citizens who believe that Richard Nixon has guided the Nation
through an era of adversity and has brought us to the threshhold of a
full generation of peace with prosperity. This is our opportunity, in
Lincoln's words, for us to "dare to do our duty as we understand it. TT
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Administratively Confidential
February 1, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
LARRY HIGBY
BRUCE KEHRLI
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Absentee Voting in California
I checked with my Placer County Clerk, Maurene I. Dobbas,
regarding the requirements for your application for
absentee ballots to assure your California residence
for voting purposes. She reports that the law requires
that you file with the County Clerk a request for an
absentee ballot stating your absence from the state due
to government service, 54 days prior to the primary
election. Since California's primary is on June 6, you
must have completed the transaction with your county
clerk by April 13. Since it usually takes a few days
for them to send the necessary forms for your signature
here in Washington, I would suggest that you write and
get the process going in the near future. Larry, in your
letter, I would mention the fact that you will have a
court proceeding pending in your county of residence,
Los Angeles.
February 22, 1972
Dear Mr. Bradford:
Mr. Haldeman is travelling with the President
in China this week, therefore I am responding
to your letter of February 10 in his absence.
I know he would want me to thank you for your
expression of support for the President, and
will of course be interested in the poster you
enclosed that was prepared by your granddaughter.
Sincerely,
Gordon Strachan
Staff Assistant
to H. R. Haldeman
Mr. Curtiss H. Bradford
24374 San Marcus Road
Carmel, California 93921
GS:jz
Republican
National
Committee.
Thomas B. Evans, Jr., Co-Chairman
February 4, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR GORDON STRACHAN
Attached is the article from the Boston Globe which
we discussed yesterday.
Tow liave
jlj
Dwight D. Eisenhower Republican Center: 310 First Street Southeast, Washington, D.C. 20003. (202) 484-6500.
Administratively Confidential
February 8, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
KEN COLE
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Harris Doemstic Issues Poll
Bob Haldeman ashed Bob Teeter, the Campaign Polling Consultant,
to prepare the attached analysis of the September 1971
Harris Domestic Issues poll. Bob asked that Mr. Ehrlichman
and you receive a copy of Teeter's analysis and control
distribution within the Domestic Council as you did with
the original Harris Issues Poll.
GS:1m
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
February 3, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JOHN DEAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Republican National Committee
Convention -- San Diego
Bob Haldeman read your memorandum on Potential Disruptions at the
Republican National Convention, which summarizes all of the negative
things that may happen at the end of August in San Diego.
By Monday, February 7, he wants your description of the positive things that
are planned. Football games, surfing contests, and rock concerts have been
suggested. These plans need not be detailed or finally approved by all of those
who might be interested. Instead, he wants a 500-750 word summary of your
ideas. He emphasized that he wanted this report Monday even if it required a
good deal of effort this weekend.
Thank you.
Due Date
February 7, 1972
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Administratively Confidential
February 21, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
ROLAND ELLIOTT
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Political Letters
As we discussed on the telephone, it is probably not a wise
idea to send Presidential letters to all the members of The
Young Voters for the President Committee. However, there are
five individuals who should receive letters. These letters
should refer to the fact that the President was sorry that he
had not been able to meet with them during their White House
tour and thanking them for their personal support and the
sacrifices that they are making on his behalf. Another line
that we would want to include would make a reference to his
current trip to China. Would you please see that the following
people receive these letters from the President:
Mr. and Mrs. Chad Everett
Wife: Shelby Grant
8469 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angades, California 90069
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Livingston
Wife: Sandy Livingston
12712 Landale
Studio City, California 91604
Mrs. Gary Collins
Stage name: Mary Ann Mobley
2751 Hutton Drive
Beverly Hills, California 91604
Miss Kathy Garver
3450 Fawtell Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90201
Mr. Marlin McKeever
1524 Keel Drive
Corona Dell Mar, California 92625
Thank you very much.
GS:1m
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COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESID
2/16
February 14, 1972
TO:
GORDON STRACHAN
FROM:
BART PORTER BP
Per our conversation of this morning.
El.,has Calebst
this letter
February 1, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. HENRY CASHEN
FROM:
HERBERT L. PORTER
The following celebrities came to Washington from Los Angeles
on January 24 - 25 to participate in the press conference
announcing the Young Voters for the President Committee.
Thank you letters from the President should be sent to them
saying, "he was sorry not to have been able to have met with
then during their White House tour and thanking them for
their support and the personal sacrifices that they are making
on his behalf".
Mr. and Mrs. Chad Everett
The letter should go to both
Wife: Shelby Grant
of them, since they are both
8469 Hollywood Boulevard
celebrities.
Los Angeles, California 90069
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Livingston
They are both celebrities as
Wife: Sandy Livingston
well.
12712 Landale
Studio City, California 91604
Mrs. Gary Collins
Mrs. Collins attended without
Stage name: Mary Ann Mobley
her husband.
2751 Hutton Drive
Beverly Hills, California
Miss Kathy Garver
Miss Garver was unescorted.
3450 Fawtell Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90201
Mr. Marlin McKeever
Mr. McKeever attended without
1524 Keel Drive
his wife.
Corona Dell Mar, California 92625
THE WHITE HOUSE
MS
WASHINGTON
Administratively Confidential
February 4, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
LARRY HIGBY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
G
SUBJECT:
Political Letters
In light of our new system to further screen the non-
essential material away from Bob, we should decide whether
the President will send the letters suggested by the
Committee to Re-Elect the President. Ken Rietz and Ken Smith
suggest that the President send personal letters to the
Young Voters for the President. This is the group that
came to the White House on short notice last week. Rietz
is recommending that the President send personal letters to
the attendees.
Roland Elliott's view is that these letters are too blatantly
political. He relies on Bob's comments at the staff briefing
last week about being "non-political". Ray Price and Dave
Gergen have also urged a decrease in the "political" activities.
Bart Porter, who is charged with overall responsibility for
this area said the group received plenty of "stroking".
Therefore, unless I hear otherwise from you, I will ask
Elliott not to get the letters and so inform the Committee
to Re-Elect the President.
why
werevel them
Attachment
to the everyone Check It
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 3, 1972
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
Gordon Strachan
SUBJECT: Political Letters
The attached materials from Ken Smith of the Committee
for the Re-Election of the President appear to be of a
strictly political nature. That is, there seems to be no
reasonable justification for accommodating this request
other than for political campaign purposes. If this is
the case, then it is in conflict with my understanding of
recent guidelines which preclude this sort of activity.
Your guidance and that of your office would be appre-
ciated in this matter. Thank you.
Attachments
SSM
Roland L. Elliott
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-LLECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. N NW
WASHINGTON D .C 20006
(202) 333 0920
February 1, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FROM:
KEN SMITH
ROLAND ELLIOTT kms
SUBJECT:
Presidential Letters To The Charter
Members Of The Young Voters For The
President Committee
As you may know, the formation of the Young Voters for the President
was announced last week by Senator Brock.
The group was made up of a cross section of well known young people
(see attached list). They were given a tour of the White House by
Mike Farrell and spent a few minutes with Dr. Kissinger, Bob Finch and
Chuck Colson.
Due to his working on the Vietman speech, the President was unable to
meet with them. We feel it would be appropriate for a letter to be
sent to each, expressing the President's regret at not being able to
meet with them and his appreciation of their public declarations of
support.
- Names and addresses are attached. If you have any questions, please
call.
C.C. Ken Rietz
YVP COMMITTEE MEMBERS
ABATE, JOE
28 West Gate; Room 405
EVERETT, CHAD & SHELBY (Grant )
Trenton, New Jersey 18609
8469 Hollywood Blvd.
# 609-989-7600
Los Angeles, Californis 90069
#
ALWORTH, LANCE
FORSYTH, JANENE
Dallas Cowboys
5938 Wilson Blvd
6116 No. Central
Dallas, Texas
Arlington, Verginia
# 533-7932
# 214-369-3211
GARVER, KATHY
ASHE, VICTOR
3450 Sautelle
Knoxville County Office
211 West Hill Avenue
Los Angeles, California 92625
#
Knoxville, Tennessee
#615-525-0338
GRAEBNER, CAROL AND CLark
139 East 66th St.
BOX, BRENDA
Miss Texas Pagaent
New york City, New York 10021
# 212-737-2013
P.O. Box 1329
San Antonio, Texas 78295
GRIESE, BOB
# 512-926-8429
Miami, Dolphins
BUONICONTI, NICK
330 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, Fla.
Miami Dolphins
# 305-379-1851
330 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, Fla.
# 305-379-1851
HUGHES, GARY
301 Thorn Lane Apt. 3A
Newark, Deleware 19711
CAMPBELL, TOM
62 Dale Rose Court
San Francisco, California 94014
LIVINGSTON, STANLEY & SANDY
# 415-334-1111 (San Fran home)
12712 Landale Street
#408-274-3541 ( San Fran Office)
Studoo City, California .91604
# 213-980-1126
# 408-274-1170 ( San Jose radio Station)
# 408-289-1111 ( San Jose Apt. )
LUNN, ROBERT
3645 Fulton Avenue
CLEMENCE, KENT
Student Body President
Sacremento, Californis
95821
University Of Southern Presi
Los Abgeles, Californis 90007
# 213-746-6525
MCKEEVER, MARLIN
# 213-746-9942 (fraternity)
1524 Keel drive
Corona Del Mar, California 92625
#
CULLEN JO ANN"
330 West Circle and Porter Avenue
Bristol, Pennsylavanis 19007
McNAUGHT , HARRY
#215-788-7519
820 llilltop Lane
Logansport, Indiana
# -219-753-9517
EASTWOOD, CLINT
Universal Studios
MARBLEY, HARLAND
Universal City , Californis
860 So. Avenue S.E.
# 213-985-4321
Washington D.C.
2.
MASON, TOMMY
SUNDQUIST, DON
P.O. Box 20001
13616 Pleasant Lane
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Burnsville, Minnesota 55378
# 612-881-113
#507-451-6410
MOBLEY MARY ANN (COLLINS)
VITTERT, MARK
2721 Hutton Drive
408 Olive Street.
Beverly Hills, Cal.
Stl Louis, Mo.
#
# 314-621- 4433
NORMAN, GWEN
WELLS, BARBIE
7912 Beechnut Road
Republican National Committee
District Heights, Maryland 20008
# 484-6500
#3362497
WILCHINSKI, EDDIE
O'NEAL, LACEY
330 Camden Syoming Ave.
4207 Blaire ST. N.E.
Camden, Deleware 19963
Washington, D.C.
#302-678-4738
#398-5861
SCHOLLANDER, DON
Lewis & Clark College
OREGON
SHEALY, SHERRY
Lexington Court House
Lexington, So. Carolina
359-3400
SHELLY, KENNETH
Downy, California
SHELTON, DEBBIE
L282 So. Alhambra Circle
Apt. 1-N4
Coral Gables
#
Additional imformation to follow
SMITH, JODY
incomplete addresses.
Mayor of Ayreshire, Iowa
Ayreshire, Iowa
J00 JO STARBUCK
Downy, California
STROY, ESTHER
5311 8th St. N.W.
Washington, D.C.
#723-8763
February 24, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
HARRY FLEMMING
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
We have talked several times about target percentages for
delegates from the various states to the Republican National
Convention. As you know there is particular concern about
the number of young people on the delegations as well as
the number of women. Now that most of the state chairmen
have been selected and many of the delegates are being
selected, could you give me a brief update as to how many
delegates there will be, the number of under age 30 delegates,
and the percentage of women on most of the delegations?
Thank you.
GS:dg:GS:dg
CC: Fred Malek
February 28, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW-UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Check with Father McLaughlin on March 7 regarding his theoretical
memorandum on the Catholic vote.
GS:car
February 21, 1972
Dear Mike:
Larry Higby signed the Petition to Change Name. His
signature was notarized. The originals of these
materials are enclosed for your handling.
Larry is currently in China with the President. He
will return around March 1. Do you think you could
let me know by then how long the proceedings will
take and the approximate court costs?
With best wishes.
Sincerely,
Gordon Strachan
Michael C. Ferguson
Attorney at Law
2000 Center Street, Suite 206
Berkeley, California 94704
GS:dg
February 14, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR FOLLOW-UP for FEBRUARY 27
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
On February 27 check with Jeb Magruder and Ken Riets regarding
the status of the Dartmouth College mook election that is
scheduled for February 28.
GS:1m
Administratively Confidential
February 10, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW-UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
On February 15th -- Check with Larry Higby to see if he
has had a chance to call Frank Shakespeare regarding the
USIA Campaign polls.
GS:1m
Administratively Confidential
February 4, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
LARRY HIGBY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Political Letters
In light of our new system to further screen the non-
essential material away from Bob, we should decide whether
the President will send the letters suggested by the
Committee to Re-Elect the President. Ken Riets and Ken Smith
suggest that the President send personal letters to the
Young Voters for the President. This is the group that
came to the White House on short notice last week. Riets
is recommending that the President send personal letters to
the attendees.
Roland Elliott's view is that these letters are too blatantly
political. He relies on Bob's comments at the staff briefing
last week about being "non-political". Ray Price and Dave
Gergen have also urged a decrease in the "political" activities.
Bart Porter, who is charged with overall responsibility for
this area said the group received plenty of "stroking".
Therefore, unless I hear otherwise from you, I will ask
Elliott not to get the letters and so inform the Committee
to Re-Elect the President.
Attachment
GS:1m
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February 3, 1972
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
Gordon Strachan
SUBJECT: Political Letters
The attached materials from Ken Smith of the Committee
for the Re-Election of the President appear to be of a
strictly political nature. That is, there seems to be no
reasonable justification for accommodating this request
other than for political campaign purposes. If this is
the case, then it is in conflict with my understanding of
recent guidelines which preclude this sort of activity.
Your guidance and that of your office would be appre-
ciated in this matter. Thank you.
Attachments
SKill
Comes
Roland L. Elliott
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
1701 PLNNSYLVANIA AVENUE N W
WASHINGTON D C 20006
(202) 336 0920
February 1, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FROM:
KEN SMITH
ROLAND ELLIOTT kms
SUBJECT:
Presidential Letters To The Charter
Members Of The Young Voters For The
President Committee
As you may know, the formation of the Young Voters for the President
was announced last week by Senator Brock.
The group was made up of a cross section of well known young people
(see attached list). They were given a tour of the White House by
Mike Farrell and spent a few minutes with Dr. Kissinger, Bob Finch and
Chuck Colson.
Due to his working on the Vietman speech, the President was unable to
meet with them. We feel it would be appropriate for a letter to be
sent to each, expressing the President's regret at not being able to
meet with them and his appreciation of their public declarations of
support.
- Names and addresses are attached. If you have any questions, please
call.
C.C. Ken Rietz
YVP COMMITTEE MEMBERS
ABATE, JOE
28 West Gate; Room 405
EVERETT, CHAD & SHELBY (Grant )
Trenton, New Jersey 18609
8469 Hollywood Blvd.
# 609-989-7600
Los # Angeles, Californis 90069
ALWORTH, LANCE
Dallas Cowboys
FORSYTH, JANENE
6116 No. Central
5938 Wilson Blvd
Dallas, Texas
Arlington, Verginia
# 214-369-3211
# 533-7932
ASHE, VICTOR
GARVER, KATHY
Knoxville County Office
3450 Sautelle
211 West Hill Avenue
Los Angeles, California 92625
Knoxville, Tennessee
#
#615-525-0338
GRAEBNER, CAROL AND CLark
BOX, BRENDA
139 East 66th St.
Miss Texas Pagaent
New york City, New York 10021
P.O. Box 1329
# 212-737-2013
San Antonio, Texas 78295
# 512-926-8429
GRIESE, BOB
Miami, Dolphins
BUONICONTI, NICK
330 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami Dolphins
Miami, Fla.
330 Biscayne Blvd.
# 305-379-1851
Miami, Fla.
# 305-379-1851
HUGHES, GARY
301 Thorn Lane Apt. 3A
CAMPBELL, TOM
Newark, Deleware 19711
62 Dale Rose Court
San Francisco, California 94014
LIVINGSTON, STANLEY & SANDY
# 415-334-1111 (San Fran home)
12712 Landale Street
#408-274-3541 ( San Fran Office)
Studoo City, California -91604
# 408-274-1170 ( San Jose radio Station)
# 213-980-1126
# 408-289-1111 ( San Jose Apt. )
LUNN, ROBERT
CLEMENCE, KENT
3645 Fulton Avenue
Student Body President
Sacremento, Californis
University Of Southern Presi
95821
Los Abgeles, Californis 90007
# 213-746-6525
MCKEEVER, MARLIN
# 213-746-9942 (fraternity)
1524 Keel drive
Corona Del Mar, California 92625
CULLEN JO ANN"
#
330 West Circle and Porter Avenue
Bristol, Pennsylavanis 19007
McNAUGHT , HARRY
#215-788-7519
820 Hilltop Lane
Logansport, Indiana
EASTWOOD, CLINT
# 219-753-9517
Universal Studios
Universal City , Californis
MARBLEY, HARLAND
# 213-985-4321
860 So. Avenue S.E.
Washington D.C.
# 561-0113
2.
MASON, TOMMY
SUNDQUIST DON
P.O. Box 20001
13616 Pleasant Lane
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Burnsville, Minnesota 55378
# 612-881-113
#507-451-6410
MOBLEY MARY ANN (COLLINS)
VITTERT, MARK
2721 Hutton Drive
408 Olive Street.
Beverly Hills, Cal.
Stl Louis, Mo.
#
# 314-621- 4433
NORMAN, GWEN
WELLS, BARBIE
7912 Beechnut Road
Republican National Committee
District Heights, Maryland 20008
# 484-6500
#3362497
WILCHINSKI, EDDIE
O'NEAL, LACEY
330 Camden Syoming Ave.
4207 Blaire ST. N.E.
Camden, Deleware 19963
Washington, D.C.
#302-678-4738
#398-5861
SCHOLLANDER, DON
Lewis & Clark College
OREGON
SHEALY, SHERRY
Lexington Court House
Lexington, So. Carolina
#359-3400
SHELLY, KENNETH
Downy, California
SHELTON, DEBBIE
L282 So. Alhambra Circle
Apt. 1-N4
Coral Gables
#
Additional imformation to follow
SMITH, JODY
incomplete addresses.
Mayor of Ayreshire, Iowa
Ayreshire, Iowa
JOO 30 STARBUCK
Downy, California
STROY, ESTHER
5311 8th St. N.W.
Washington, D.C.
#723-8763
Chron
February 10, 1972
Dear Mr. Jannett:
James Kilroy of the Los Angeles Olympic Committee
suggested that I write you regarding tickets
to the Equestrian Olympic Games in Munchen in
August and September of 1972.
We are particularly interested in the dressage
and wonder if it would be possible to obtain
four tickets. Also, could you advise me about
obtaining tickets to observe the warm-ups?
Thank you for your assistance.
with best wishes.
Sincerely,
Gordon Strachan
Staff Assistant to H.R. Haldeman
Mr. Christian Jannett
Chief of Protocol
Organizing Committee for the 20th
Olympic Games
Sarrstrasse
8 Munchen
13 Germany
GS:lm
(Requast came to HRH from his sister Betsy on 1/26)
February 24, 1972
Dear Miss Kruger:
Mr. Haldeman is in China this week with
the President, therefore I am responding
to your letter of February 11, in his
absence.
With regard to your question, the num-
ber of voters in each state, and the
number of Republican voters in each
state, changes annually. In order to
receive the correct answer to your
question, you should contact Ed DeBolt,
Republican National Committee, 310 First
Street, SE., Washington, D.C.
Sincerely,
Gordon Strachan
Staff Assistant
to H. R. Haldeman
Miss Roberta Kruger
1910 Lake Street
Snohowish, Washington 18290
GS:nm
Administratively Confidential
February 15, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
KEN KHACHIGIAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Meany Statement
It might be very valuable to obtain a full transcript of
Meany's press conference yesterday. As you probably noticed,
he made a series of interesting statements regarding who
he would support in November as well as expressing his
opinion that Muskie was aiding the enemy. If you can obtain
a copy of the transcript, please send a copy to me as we
would also like to keep it in our files here.
Also, the Broder column this morning on the candidates
views on bussing is rather interesting in that it sights
only the most recent statements by the candidates. It
might be valuable to have the RNC update that booklet they
did contrasting the various views that all of the candidates
have taken on bussing over the last few years. In particular,
Muskie's statement on "Meet the Press" is a substantial
change from his position last fall. When you acquire the
material it might be valuable to consider distribution.
GS:1m
PRESERVATION COPY
Tuesday, Feb. 15, 1972 THE WASHINGTON POST
Candidates Differ on Busing, A{
By David S. Broder
high standard of educa-
it is an essential method
presidential candidates, I
Washington Post Staff Writer
tion
real goal of quality educa-
have said from the start that
tion would make the
With the question of bus-
"While none of us wish
I am opposed to forced bus-
achievement of integration a
ing and school integration
ing. But I have also said I
to see busing as a perma-
hollow victory."
in the headlines, The Wash-
was against a system that
nent institution in America,
ington Post has collected
gives a rich child a better
brief statements of position
until all of the neighbor-
Sen. Hubert Humphrey
public education than a poor
on the issue from most of
hoods in our nation open up
"I think that busing
child
the major Democratic and
completely and thereby af-
should be looked upon
"If it's public, it should be
Republican candidates chal-
ford the neighborhood
strictly as a tool for provid-
equal But forced busing,
lenging President Nixon's
school concept being a fair
ing quality education. I
based on race, does not
re-election.
and just one."
don't think it's a matter of
achieve this objective. On
whether or not you get total
the contrary, it singles out a
The statements are ex-
Sen. Vance Hartke
racial balance in the
child because of the color of
cerpted from recent press
school."
his skin and sends him off
conferences, speeches and
"Busing has both good
position papers. Statements
and bad connotations.
"In most instances, when
to school in a strange, some-
you bus a child.from a de-
times distant neighborhood.
were not available from
Just as I do not favor the
busing of children to main-
prived area and move that
And with all that, there is
Rep. Wilbur Mills and Los
child into a better environ-
no guarantee of a better
Angeles Mayor Sam Yorty,
tain segregation in our
but both have been critical
schools, I do not favor the
ment, this is a plus. But bus-
school at the end of the bus
busing of children solely for
ing is not substitute for
ride.
of recent court decisions
open neighborhoods. Busing
"I have no quarrel with a
ordering busing.
the purpose of achieving the
proper racial balance. Bus-
is no substitute for a higher
voluntary system under
Here are the others, all
ing is a temporary answer to
level of income and a better
which children can be trans-
Democrats except for Reps.
quality of life in a neighbor-
ported with the consent of
a serious and complicated
John Ashbrook and Paul
issue.
hood. You need the best
their parents to a school
McCloskey:
"Busing is not and has
schools in the areas where
outside of their neighbor-
never been the real issue.
people have the least; and
hood in order to receive a
Rep Shirley Chisholm
The real issue has always
you need the most compe-
better education. But why
"There would be no bus-
been the achievement of
tent teachers in the areas
should a parent be forced to
quality education for all
where children have
ed-
decide that his child must
ing controversy if local
children. In Brown V. Board
ucational problems."
be transported far from
school districts would fur-
of Education, the Supreme
Asked if he favored taking
home to get a good educa-
nish quality education to all
of their children, both black
Court found that black
a child from "a quality edu-
tion?"
and white, in good faith. But
schools were inherently un-
cation area to a deprived
"That is why I am recom-
equal, and that black stu-
area for his education,"
mending a program to im-
since they have refused to
Humphrey said, "No
I
I support busing as
dents did not receive the
prove poor schools - so
do so
quality education given to
don't think that helps any-
children won't have to be
a legitimate temporary
white children.
body I think integration
bused in the future- and to
means to aid the integration
of our public schools. I be-
"Therefore, the theory
is helpful, but if you can't
provide the extra teachers
was developed that if the
have a total integrated pat-
and tools ncessary to edu-
lieve that through this proc-
schools are integrated, the
tern, then you ought to try
cate those who need special
ess, we can also insure a
to make those schools in
greater quality of education
quality of education will be
help.'
enhanced To continue to
that area good schools."
for all minority young peo-
ple who are now deprived of
remonstrate over busing
Mayor John V. Lindsay
meaningful school facilities,
only obfuscates the real
Sen. Henry M. Jackson
Busing "is one of the tools
good teachers, as well as a
issue. To lose sight of the
"Unlike most of the other
that has to be used
If
Busing Triggers Ga. School Boycott
AUGUSTA, Ga, Feb. 14
three schools were temporar-
stage plan was ordered by U.S.
"Citizens for Neighborhood
(UPI)-A new school Integra-
ily evacuated because of bomb
District Judge Alexander A.
Schools" and "Save Our Chil-
Lawrence of Savannah. It in-
tion. plan involving massive
threats.
dren." The first group called
volves the busing of an addi-
busing was put into effect in
Only seven of the county's
tional 5,681 students in Rich-
for a one-day boycott, and the
Richmond County (Augusta)
52 schools were directly in-
mond County.
latter for a one-week boycott.
today and triggered a wide-
volved in today's "Phase I" of
Phase II of the plan is to go
Judge Lawrence issued a
spread boycott by whites.
the integration plan, but the
into effect March 1, and the
specific order against anyone
Augusta officials said more
boycott affected all schools in
final phase at the start of the
attempting to frustrate the de-
than half of the county's
the system.
next school year.
segregation plan, but U.S. At-
students-19,209 out of a total
The seven were Wilkinson
Two citizen groups are
torney R. Jackson B. Smith Jr.
enrollment of 36,000-stayed
Gardens. Levi White, Hough-
of Savannah indicated that a
spearheading the boycott-
away from classes. The total
ton, John Milledge, Lawton B.
boycott was not necessarily in
included two-thirds of the
Evans, Bungalow Road and
violation of that order.
3,456 students in the seven
Tefair Street, all telementary
"If the people don't want to
schools involved directly in
schools.
send their children to school
"Phase I" of the integration
At John Milledge only 100
that's all right with us-it's
plan.
students, out of an enrollment
not a violation,' Smith said.
Richard Anderson, a leader
of 489, showed up, and of that
"But if they try to block those
in the "Citizens for Neighbor-
100, only 9 were whites. Other
who do want to go to school,
hood Schools" group, said he
schools reported similar fig-
then we will have to take ac-
felt the boycott was going to
ures.
tion."
help President Nixon "make
At Butler High, which was
up his mind on the anti-busing
not directly involved, only
amendment. The President
about 200 of the 1,600 students
knows this kind of thing is not
reported for classes, and Rich-
right."
mond Academy, also unaf-
Anderson said parents were
fected by Phase I of the order,
going to take their children to
said only about 280 of its 1,400
their old schools each day and
students showed up.
attempt to enroll them. "We're
Federal marshals were on
going to hold a ceremony, call
hand to observe the integra-
the roll. have a short prayer,
tion.
but we're not going to let our
School Superintendent Roy
children get on the buses," he
Rollins said the boycott ap-
said.
peared to be "right effective."
There was no violence, but
The controversial three-
sing, Agree on Quality Schools
indidates, I
the federal court says it has
"For more than a genera-
school populations reduced.
not only wrong but is
he start that
to be used, that court deci-
tion, black children were
Every poll- we take, where
forbidden by the Con-
0 forced bus-
sion has to be supported.
bused to avoid integrated
we ask this question, indi-
stitution
But.how
also said I
schools. One of the more
cates that blacks as well as
can we reconcile this view
system that
But I believe in it as a mat-
cynical aspects of our pres-
whites are not happy about
handed down by the Su-
hild a better
ter of right. I also believe
ent debate is that President
moving their children miles
preme Court in 1954,
1 than a poor
that it has to be thought of
Nixon, seeking to make po-
and hours away from home
with the current one that
as a temporary measure
litical capital of this diffi-
to get good schools."
states must now treat stu
it should be
cult situation, is ignoring
The larger question is the
"Blacks say to me over
dents differently because of
orced busing,
history and asking the na-
and over again that we won't
their skin? The arbitrary
e, does not
quality of all education
tion to believe that the prob-
get money for our schools
balancing of racial groups
bjective. On
It needs a lot of help and
lem began yesterday
unless their are some white
by numbers has no real as
singles out a
until you have high quality
For 50 years we have been
children in them
sociation with academic ex-
f the color of
public education and inte-
busing white and black chil-
"It takes time to buy
cellence. It is in itself dis
ends him off
grated housing patterns, you
dren out of their neighbor-
quality
That is why bus-
criminatory and, in the end,
trange, some-
hoods to attend other
ing has been advanced as a
self-defeating.
eighborhood.
are going to have problems
schools in order to preserve
way of indicating committ-
that, there is
over things like busing
the principal of segregation.
ment and beginning a proc-
Rep. Paul N. McCloskey
of a better
"No one is suggesting that
Now the court has said
ess. And in that sense, the
nd of the bus
we're going to use busing
courts have said it's a useful
"I regret very much the
kids should spend hours on
a bus. The bus is not the
for a different purpose.
tool. T accept that, but I don't
recent votes of the Congress
uarrel with a
focus. The question is what
We're going to use it to try
like busing."
prohibiting the use of fed
stem under
kind of education is that
to break down the walls of
eral funds for school bus
can be trans-
child getting."
segregation. We're going to
Gov. George C. Wallace
purposes. Nearly 40 per cent
he consent of
Asked about an antibusing
try to create at least within
of America's school children
When you equate opposi-
to a school
the schools for a few hours
are routinely bused to
amendment, Lindsay said "I
tion to busing children with
eir neighbor-
a day the kind of society
school, and it is quite clear
think it would be a tragedy
racism, that's just not true.
to receive a
where human treat each
that in many areas of the
for this country. What the
A majority of the black citi-
n. But why
other as equals. And I think
South, children are, on occa-
President is suggesting here
zens in this country oppose
t be forced to
by even looking at this
is
that is a concept worthy of
sion, bused longer distances
busing
The people of
S child must
that you write into the Con-
our support.'
in order to preserve historic
Alabama have accepted free+
d far from
stitution symbolically or in
"We would be better
segregation practices."
served if the President an-
dom of choice; let anyone
good educa-
real terms inferior educa-
choose to go to the school
"The April, 1971, Superme
nounced, as I have, that he
Court decision in the Swan
iton for black kids. You sim-
y I am recom-
ply cannot do that."
intends to enforce the law,
of their choice, regardless of
case laid down two clear
their color.
ogram to im-
and not turn Americans
"But the courts have
rules with which I agree
chools so
Eugene J. McCarthy
against their neighbors on
stricken that down and say
The first rule recognized
t have to be
this issue. Then we could all
we must have artificial en-
that busing was an appropri-
iture- and to
When the court decision
turn our attention to the
ate tool to end deliberate
xtra teachers
is made, I think the obliga-
real problem, which is how
forcement of school quotas
tion of the President is to
to achieve quality education
by busing
I am very
segregation practices. Of
ssary to edu-
need special
support it
I
think
the
at the end of the bus line
much opposed to that We
equal importance, the court
want to be left alone on
noted that it did not ap-
Richmond decision (on
and neighborhoods schools
in neighborhoods in which
the matter of busing and
prove of busing merely to
cross-district busing) was all
create racial balance
V. Lindsay
right The public schools
every American can live."
the matter of closing neigh-
in this country were con-
borhood schools
Between these tow conflict
of the tools
ing principles there is
ceived as an instrument
used
If
Sen. Edmund S. Muskie
Rep. John Ashbrook
broad area where a rule of
through which everyone
"I have said that busing is
reason must be applied.
would have equal educa-
the least desirable way of
Explaining why he had
"Ordinarily, I strongly
tional opportunity. That has
cott
dealing with the problem.
signed the discharge peti-
favor the attendance of chil-
not been honored alto-
Because busing is increas-
tion to bring an antibusing
dren at local community
gether, but that was the con-
ingly identified as the prob-
amendment to a vote in the
schools. I agree that busing
ception of it the rich and
lem, it diverts our attention
House, Ashbrook said:
should not be used to break
Neighborhood
the poor in the same school
from the real problem,
"In my judgement, assign-
up neighborhood school at
Save Our Chil-
which is bringing quality ed-
ment of students strictly to
tendance patterns, except
"We are now asking them
ucation within the reach of
achieve racial balance would
where such attendance pat-
st group called
to take on an additional bur-
every child, whoever he or
be the beginning of the end
terns are caused by govern-
boycott, and the
den, which is to provide an
she is.
of neighborhood schools in
mental actions, as is so
week boycott.
integrated society to deal
* "Our courts have said that
America, and I don't believe
often the case in the South
ence issued a
with the racial problem
busing is a tool, and it is a
that Americans, black or
and border states. To go so
against anyone
I think it is quite in order
tool. I support the Supreme
white, want this to happen."
far, however, as to legislate
rustrate the de-
for us to call upon the pub-
Court decision. But I think
"The evidence is over-
against the use of federal
but U.S. At-
lic school system to bear a
it has its limitations
In
whelming that busing is not
funds for court-ordered de-
B. Smith Jr.
significant burden in this ef-
my state, busing is resisted
the answer to the complex
segregation by busing is, in
ndicated that a
fort. If this involves busing,
without a racial involvement
problems faced by schools
my judgment, inappro-
necessarily in
then we say busing."
in the question at all, who-
today. We lack sufficient
priate."
order.
ly on the basis of time and
funds for classrooms and
"I am hopeful that during
don't want to
Sen. George McGovern
space. So I think it has to be
teachers, and yet are mov-
the next decade we will see
Idren to school
"I believe that school bus-
taken into account
ing toward the expenditure
an end to both personal zon-
with us-it's
ing and redistricting, as or-
"If you're ready to put in
of hundreds of millions of
ing practices and private
Smith said.
dered by the federal courts,
the money necessary to
dollars for the buying of
conduct which results in
to block those
are among the prices we are
bring quality education
buses and the hiring of driv-
segregated neighborhoods
go to school,
paying for a century of seg-
within the reach of every
ers."
This should bring an end to
to take ac-
regation in our nousing pat-
child, you're going to see
"I think there is no ques-
the school busing contro-
terns.
the pressure for moving
tion that legal segregation is
versy.
January 28, 1972
Administratively Confidential
MEMORANDUM FOR:
KEN KHACHIGIAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Another interesting note in this morning's News
Summary is Gloria Steinem's comment on Muskie.
She is quoted as saying "he is bad on women's
issues" and afflicted with a strong temper.
It would be interesting to keep her exact
quote should she later endorse him.
GS:dg
Follow-up one week.
23
Swiss police requested the FBI to question Irving
and his wife "without delay" in connection with
the $650, 000 Hughes mystery
Lasky says there's
no way to determine if the whole Hughes bio is a
hoax, but "considerable doubt" has been cast upon
the Hughes-Nixon loan segment. Clifford denies
it's factual, says Lasky, and Hughes Tool
spokesmen point out that the story is "rehashed"
every time RN runs. In fact, Lasky notes that
Justice under RFK -- investigated the story
in '61 and found nothing illegal had occurred.
Those who put the "autobiography" together have
probably done RN a favor by surfacing the loan
story so early this year as it's now "fully dis-
credited, 11 says Lasky.
George Randolph Hearst Sr., the eldest son of the
late William Randolph Hearst and longtime exec
of the Hearst publishing empire, is dead at 67.
POLITICS
A "spontaneous" write-in campaign for VP Agnew
has begun in N. H., but without VP Agnew's knowledge
or support, according to organizer Peter Borras.
The number of GOPers among Calif. registered
voters has dropped to its lowest percentage in 22
years, Secy. of State Brown reported. Brown
said figures show that the number of registered
GOPers dipped from 41. 2 to 38. 8% last year. The
Dems rose by. 6% to total 55. 2%.
Khal
Gloria Steinem said Reagan suffers from a Hollywood
image of masculinity and Wallace is clear "off the
chart. 11 She also said Muskic is "bad on women's
issues, " and afflicted with a strong temper.
Ripon Forum says moderate Calif. Republicans
fear RN is sacrificing his re-election and "preparing
a statewide disaster for '74 11 by acquiescing to
conservative domination. Nofziger is charged
with being .more interested in "gaining a right-wing
strang] chold" on statewide nominations for 174
than he is in re-electing RN. The Riponers cite
distress among fundraisers, especially Firestone,
and say the GOP outlook in Calif. is "bleak. 11