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From Gordon Strachan to John Ehrlichman. RE: President's Estate Plan. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 6/26/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Follow-Up. RE: The discussion concerning the mechanism of submitting political reports on the Democratic Convention. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 6/30/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Follow-Up. RE: A follow-up with Dwight concerning his TV plan for the Republican Convention with a special emphasis on the President and First Family plans. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 6/30/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Sirs. RE: Haldeman's appreciation for sending the Collectors Society's 1971 and 72 membership cards. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Letter], 6/5/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Follow-Up. RE: The tickets for "Tommy", and whether they can be purchased or obtained free. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 6/26/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Follow-Up. RE: The status of the names to be released by August 4. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 6/15/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Arthur Finkelstein. RE: The New York primary results, and the report on those results when they are ready for analysis. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/22/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Follow Up. RE: The status of the Celebrities Program proposal. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 6/14/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Arthur Finkelstein. RE: The letter to the Editor of "Politeia" conerning the 1960 election. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/14/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Follow Up. RE: The June 12 check-in concerning whether or not Magruder has locked Ed Failor as the "attack man" for the Democratic Convention. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/12/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Follow Up. RE: The status of the California and Women analysis at 1701. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 6/12/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Follow-Up. RE: The status of the McGovern documentary. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 6/12/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Follow-Up. RE: The Rick Fore analysis of the McGovern Organization in California. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 10/16/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Len Garment. RE: The growing number of people at Harvard and MIT who are very upset at the prospect of McGovern's nomination. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/20/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Dick Howard. RE: The attached media monitoring reports from: Delaware, Oklahoma, North Dakota, and Wisconson. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/29/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Larry Higby. RE: The Surrogate Attack Plan. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 6/29/1972
From Patrick E. O'Donnell to Herbert L. Porter and J. Curtis Herge. RE: The Surrogate Attack Plan, and a chronological listing of selected events taking place during the period of September 4 through November 7, 1972. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 6/26/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Larry Higby. RE: The "Celebrities Plan", and what it could accomplish. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 6/29/1972
From Herbert L. Porter to Gordon Strachan. RE: Message that states, "Thought you might be interested in the attached. Caldiero is now responsible for these three groups, reporting to me." 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 6/28/1972
From Raymond Caldiero to Herbert L. Porter. RE: Celebrities, Athletes, and American Music. 6 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 6/26/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Ken Khachigian. RE: The picture of McGovern kissing Coretta King on the steps of the capitol in South Carolina. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 6/30/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Larry Higby. RE: Magruder's Press Contacts. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 6/26/1972
From Haldeman to John N. Mitchell. RE: The mistake it was to appoint Jeb Magruder as spokesman for Nixon's campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 1/17/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Larry Higby. RE: Gregg Petersmeyer and his possible appointment as spokesman for the President's non-youthful voting groups. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 6/24/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Larry Higby. RE: Campaign Survey-Wave II, and the need for Bob Teeter to submit the results. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 6/20/1972
From L. Higby to Gordon Strachan. RE: Teeter's analysis of the new poll data, and the comparative data results. 15 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 6/19/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Dick Howard. RE: The attached reports conerning media monitoring. 13 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 6/10/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Larry Higby. RE: Textual questions for the "First Monday" publication. 2 pgs. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 6/6/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Frankie Hewitt. RE: Strachan's appreciation for the tickets to see "Godspell." 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Letter], 6/1/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Ken Khachigian. RE: The McGovern Cartoon displayed in the New York Times. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/27/1972
Cartoon from the New York Times newspaper depicting George McGovern standing next to a hippie with a caption that reads, "The ticklish task of uniting his political irregulars with the Democratic establishment." 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Newspaper], 6/25/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Ken Khachigian. RE: The platform on homosexual marriage, and supposed video footage of two homosexuals dancing at the convention. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/26/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Ken Khachigian. RE: McGovern's statement where he says, "Find me a welfare mother who earns $8,000 and I'll eat this entire report." 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/30/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Bruce Kehrli. RE: How the Republicans can respond to the latest frontal attack by Democrats that is aimed at "gathering a crowd at the White House." 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/13/1972
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This file contains:
From Gordon Strachan to John Ehrlichman. RE: President's Estate Plan. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 6/26/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Follow-Up. RE: The discussion concerning the mechanism of submitting political reports on the Democratic Convention. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 6/30/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Follow-Up. RE: A follow-up with Dwight concerning his TV plan for the Republican Convention with a special emphasis on the President and First Family plans. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 6/30/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Sirs. RE: Haldeman's appreciation for sending the Collectors Society's 1971 and 72 membership cards. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Letter], 6/5/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Follow-Up. RE: The tickets for "Tommy", and whether they can be purchased or obtained free. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 6/26/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Follow-Up. RE: The status of the names to be released by August 4. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 6/15/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Arthur Finkelstein. RE: The New York primary results, and the report on those results when they are ready for analysis. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/22/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Follow Up. RE: The status of the Celebrities Program proposal. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 6/14/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Arthur Finkelstein. RE: The letter to the Editor of "Politeia" conerning the 1960 election. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/14/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Follow Up. RE: The June 12 check-in concerning whether or not Magruder has locked Ed Failor as the "attack man" for the Democratic Convention. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/12/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Follow Up. RE: The status of the California and Women analysis at 1701. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 6/12/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Follow-Up. RE: The status of the McGovern documentary. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 6/12/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Follow-Up. RE: The Rick Fore analysis of the McGovern Organization in California. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 10/16/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Len Garment. RE: The growing number of people at Harvard and MIT who are very upset at the prospect of McGovern's nomination. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/20/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Dick Howard. RE: The attached media monitoring reports from: Delaware, Oklahoma, North Dakota, and Wisconson. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/29/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Larry Higby. RE: The Surrogate Attack Plan. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 6/29/1972
From Patrick E. O'Donnell to Herbert L. Porter and J. Curtis Herge. RE: The Surrogate Attack Plan, and a chronological listing of selected events taking place during the period of September 4 through November 7, 1972. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 6/26/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Larry Higby. RE: The "Celebrities Plan", and what it could accomplish. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 6/29/1972
From Herbert L. Porter to Gordon Strachan. RE: Message that states, "Thought you might be interested in the attached. Caldiero is now responsible for these three groups, reporting to me." 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 6/28/1972
From Raymond Caldiero to Herbert L. Porter. RE: Celebrities, Athletes, and American Music. 6 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 6/26/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Ken Khachigian. RE: The picture of McGovern kissing Coretta King on the steps of the capitol in South Carolina. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 6/30/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Larry Higby. RE: Magruder's Press Contacts. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 6/26/1972
From Haldeman to John N. Mitchell. RE: The mistake it was to appoint Jeb Magruder as spokesman for Nixon's campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 1/17/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Larry Higby. RE: Gregg Petersmeyer and his possible appointment as spokesman for the President's non-youthful voting groups. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 6/24/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Larry Higby. RE: Campaign Survey-Wave II, and the need for Bob Teeter to submit the results. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 6/20/1972
From L. Higby to Gordon Strachan. RE: Teeter's analysis of the new poll data, and the comparative data results. 15 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 6/19/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Dick Howard. RE: The attached reports conerning media monitoring. 13 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 6/10/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Larry Higby. RE: Textual questions for the "First Monday" publication. 2 pgs. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 6/6/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Frankie Hewitt. RE: Strachan's appreciation for the tickets to see "Godspell." 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Letter], 6/1/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Ken Khachigian. RE: The McGovern Cartoon displayed in the New York Times. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/27/1972
Cartoon from the New York Times newspaper depicting George McGovern standing next to a hippie with a caption that reads, "The ticklish task of uniting his political irregulars with the Democratic establishment." 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Newspaper], 6/25/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Ken Khachigian. RE: The platform on homosexual marriage, and supposed video footage of two homosexuals dancing at the convention. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/26/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Ken Khachigian. RE: McGovern's statement where he says, "Find me a welfare mother who earns $8,000 and I'll eat this entire report." 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/30/1972
From Gordon Strachan to Bruce Kehrli. RE: How the Republicans can respond to the latest frontal attack by Democrats that is aimed at "gathering a crowd at the White House." 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 6/13/1972
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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
13
16
6/26/1972
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to John Ehrlichman.
RE: President's Estate Plan. 1 pg.
13
16
6/30/1972
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Follow-Up. RE:
The discussion concerning the mechanism of
submitting political reports on the
Democratic Convention. 1 pg.
13
16
6/30/1972
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Follow-Up. RE: A
follow-up with Dwight concerning his TV
plan for the Republican Convention with a
special emphasis on the President and First
Family plans. 1 pg.
13
16
6/5/1972
Personal
Letter
From Gordon Strachan to Sirs. RE:
Haldeman's appreciation for sending the
Collectors Society's 1971 and 72
membership cards. 1 pg.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Page 1 of 7
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
13
16
6/26/1972
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Follow-Up. RE:
The tickets for "Tommy", and whether they
can be purchased or obtained free. 1 pg.
13
16
6/15/1972
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Follow-Up. RE:
The status of the names to be released by
August 4. 1 pg.
13
16
6/22/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Arthur Finkelstein.
RE: The New York primary results, and the
report on those results when they are ready
for analysis. 1 pg.
13
16
6/14/1972
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Follow Up. RE:
The status of the Celebrities Program
proposal. 1 pg.
13
16
6/14/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Arthur Finkelstein.
RE: The letter to the Editor of "Politeia"
conerning the 1960 election. 1 pg.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Page 2 of 7
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
13
16
6/12/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Follow Up. RE:
The June 12 check-in concerning whether or
not Magruder has locked Ed Failor as the
"attack man" for the Democratic Convention.
1 pg.
13
16
6/12/1972
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Follow Up. RE:
The status of the California and Women
analysis at 1701. 1 pg.
13
16
6/12/1972
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Follow-Up. RE:
The status of the McGovern documentary. 1
pg.
13
16
10/16/1972
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Follow-Up. RE:
The Rick Fore analysis of the McGovern
Organization in California. 1 pg.
13
16
6/20/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Len Garment. RE:
The growing number of people at Harvard
and MIT who are very upset at the prospect
of McGovern's nomination. 1 pg.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Page 3 of 7
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
13
16
6/29/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Dick Howard. RE:
The attached media monitoring reports from:
Delaware, Oklahoma, North Dakota, and
Wisconson. 1 pg.
13
16
6/29/1972
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Larry Higby. RE:
The Surrogate Attack Plan. 1 pg.
13
16
6/26/1972
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Patrick E. O'Donnell to Herbert L.
Porter and J. Curtis Herge. RE: The
Surrogate Attack Plan, and a chronological
listing of selected events taking place during
the period of September 4 through November
7, 1972. 2 pgs.
13
16
6/29/1972
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Larry Higby. RE:
The "Celebrities Plan", and what it could
accomplish. 1 pg.
13
16
6/28/1972
White House Staff
Memo
From Herbert L. Porter to Gordon Strachan.
RE: Message that states, "Thought you might
be interested in the attached. Caldiero is now
responsible for these three groups, reporting
to me." 1 pg.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Page 4 of 7
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
13
16
6/26/1972
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Raymond Caldiero to Herbert L.
Porter. RE: Celebrities, Athletes, and
American Music. 6 pgs.
13
16
6/30/1972
Personal
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Ken Khachigian.
RE: The picture of McGovern kissing
Coretta King on the steps of the capitol in
South Carolina. 1 pg.
13
16
6/26/1972
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Larry Higby. RE:
Magruder's Press Contacts. 1 pg.
13
16
1/17/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Haldeman to John N. Mitchell. RE:
The mistake it was to appoint Jeb Magruder
as spokesman for Nixon's campaign. 1 pg.
13
16
6/24/1972
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Larry Higby. RE:
Gregg Petersmeyer and his possible
appointment as spokesman for the President's
non-youthful voting groups. 1 pg.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Page 5 of 7
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
13
16
6/20/1972
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Larry Higby. RE:
Campaign Survey-Wave II, and the need for
Bob Teeter to submit the results. 1 pg.
13
16
6/19/1972
Domestic Policy
Memo
From L. Higby to Gordon Strachan. RE:
Teeter's analysis of the new poll data, and the
comparative data results. 15 pgs.
13
16
6/10/1972
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Dick Howard. RE:
The attached reports conerning media
monitoring. 13 pgs.
13
16
6/6/1972
White House Staff
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Larry Higby. RE:
Textual questions for the "First Monday"
publication. 2 pgs.
13
16
6/1/1972
Personal
Letter
From Gordon Strachan to Frankie Hewitt.
RE: Strachan's appreciation for the tickets to
see "Godspell." 1 pg.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Page 6 of 7
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
13
16
6/27/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Ken Khachigian.
RE: The McGovern Cartoon displayed in the
New York Times. 1 pg.
13
16
6/25/1972
Campaign
Newspaper
Cartoon from the New York Times
newspaper depicting George McGovern
standing next to a hippie with a caption that
reads, "The ticklish task of uniting his
political irregulars with the Democratic
establishment." 1 pg.
13
16
6/26/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Ken Khachigian.
RE: The platform on homosexual marriage,
and supposed video footage of two
homosexuals dancing at the convention. 1 pg.
13
16
6/30/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Ken Khachigian.
RE: McGovern's statement where he says,
"Find me a welfare mother who earns $8,000
and I'll eat this entire report." 1 pg.
13
16
6/13/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Bruce Kehrli. RE:
How the Republicans can respond to the
latest frontal attack by Democrats that is
aimed at "gathering a crowd at the White
House." 1 pg.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Page 7 of 7
DOCUMENT WITHDRAWAL RECORD [NIXON PROJECT]
DOCUMENT
DOCUMENT
NUMBER
TYPE
SUBJECT/TITLE OR CORRESPONDENTS
DATE
RESTRICTION
NO WITHDRAWN ITEMS
FILE GROUP TITLE
BOX NUMBER
HR. HALDEMAN
238
FOLDER TITLE
STRACHAH CHRON E-L JUNE 1972
RESTRICTION CODES
A. Release would violate a Federal statute or Agency Policy.
E. Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
B. National security classified information.
financial information.
C. Pending or approved claim that release would violate an individual's
F. Release would disclose investigatory information compiled for law
rights.
enforcement purposes.
D. Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted Invasion of privacy
G. Withdrawn and return private and personal material.
or a libel of a living person.
H. Withdrawn and returned non-historical material.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION
NA FORM 1421 (4-85)
Presidential Materials Review Board
Review on Contested Documents
Collection: H. R. Haldeman
Box Number: 238
Folder:
Strachan Chron-E-L June 1972
Document
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Box Number: 238
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ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
June 26, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JOHN EHRLICHMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
President's Estate Plan
You asked me to call John Alexander to obtain the Mudge
Rose draft documents of the President's Estate Plan.
John Alexander was out of town and on John Dean's advice
I talked with Dick Ritzel. I told Mr. Ritzel that we
would like to have his draft documents and comments on
DeMarco's materials by June 30. Mr. Ritzel was civil
to me only because I was his Associate for two years.
In response to the substance of your request, Mr. Ritzel
said he needs final word on the use of the papers for
Mrs. Nixon's benefit upon the President's death. The
question is whether all papers are to go to the irrevocable
trust or whether She is to have a limited power to appoint
the proceeds to issue. The DeMarco draft does not address
itself to the question and instead gives her a general
power of appointment to dispose of the papers in any way
she sees fit.
Mr. Mitzel will prepare documents which implement the
Mudge Rose plan and DeMarco's statement of what he hoped
his documents would do. My own reading of the DeMarco
documents confirms the lack of conformity between his
statement and his documents. Mr. Ritzel will not redraft
DeMarco's documents as the risk of error would be too
great. He will begin work on the Mudge Rose documents
immediately but would not commit to a date.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
June 30, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
On July 7 review with Ed Failor the discussion of Tuesday,
June 27 regarding the mechanism of submitting poletical
reports on the Democratic Convention for Haldeman. Although
Magruder and Failor plan on reporting orally to Mitchell,
Haldeman would like a written report similar to the Chapin
analysis of the TV aspects of the Democratic Convention.
I should also sit in on Chapin's meetings on the TV aspects
of the Democratic Convention.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
June 30, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Follow up with Dwight on July 6 regarding his TV plan
for the Republican Convention with a special emphasis
on the President and First Family plans. It might be
advantageous to have one submitted to Bob on Friday,
Jaly 7. Chapin's overall plan for the TV aspect of
the Convention is due after the Democratic Convention
concludes on July 18.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
June 26, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Check with Pat Salisbury regarding the tickets for "Tommy"
any night except June 27. Two tickets if they must be
purchased or six if they can be obtained free,
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
June 15, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Check with Hugh Sloan on the status of the names to
be released by August 4 via Stans on June 16.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
June 22, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
ARTHUR FINKELSTEIN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
New York Results
I called your office yesterday to discuss the New York
primary results to learn that you were in the Empire State.
I assume you are preparing the same type of analysis that
you did on a preliminary basis from California. When you
complete that analysis, please give me a call as I am
particularly interested in where McGovern turned out his
supporters. I also want to know the specifics regarding
the Delaney victory.
GS/jb
FU - 7/3
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
June 14, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Check with Dave Parker on June 16 on the status of his
Celebrities Program proposal that he had been working on
with Foust and Porter.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
June 14, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
ARTHUR FINKELSTEIN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
I noticed your Letter to the Editor of Politeia regarding
the 1960 election and the Alabama vote. I would be inter-
ested in receiving copies of your Letters to the Editor
as there may be several lines that Magruder and others
would want to put out through this magazine.
GS/jb
FU - 6/19
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
June 12, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Check on Monday, June 12 regarding whether Magruder has
locked Ed Failor as the attack man for the Democratic
Convention. He was going to cover Mitchell on this on
June 9.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
June 12, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Check on June 15 on the status of the California and
Women analysis at 1701.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
June 12, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Check with Pete Dailey on the status of the McGovern
documentary which should be on 2-inch tape on June 14.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
June 10, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW-UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
On Tuesday, June 13, check for the Rick Fore analysis
of the McGovern Organization in California. Also,
get the Jerry Jones controller report on California that
will be submitted to Malek.
June 5, 1972
Dear Sirs:
Mr. Haldeman has asked me to express his thanks
for sending the Collectors Society's 1971 and
1972 membership cards. At this time Mr. Haldeman
cannot become a member of the Society; therefore,
the membership cards are being returned to you
SO that you remove his name from your records.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Gordon Streshan
Staff Assistant to
H. R. Haldeman
Pranklin Mint Collectors Society
Fmanklin Center, Pennsylvania 19063
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
June 20, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
LEN GARMENT
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Pat Moynihan called Bob on June 16 to say that an amazing
number of people around Harvard and MIT are extremely
upset at the prospect of McGovern's nomination. Those
upset include many liberal Democrats. One particular
individual that Moynihan thought you should contact on
behalf of the President is Ithiel de Sola Pool of MIT.
After the Democratic Convention many of these Democratic
intellectuals will support the President, according to
Moynihan.
John Mitchell has seen a few of the intellectuals, and
Jeff Hart recently wrote a story indicating that you
and Mitchell were conferring with a large number of
individuals who are "not normally frequenters of the
White House".
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
June 29, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DICK HOWARD
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Media Monitoring
Attached are the Delaware, Oklahoma, North Dakota and
Wisconsin media monitoring reports. Please advise me
as to when we will have the meeting to figure out how
to get more out of the media monitoring project.
GS/jb
FU - 7/6
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
June 29, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
LARRY HIGBY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Surrogate Attack Plan
In case there's any doubt in your mind about the
importance of getting the surrogate attack problem
resolved once and for all, please read the attached
memorandum from Pat O'Donnell. It is the clearest
statement on paper of the very substantial differences
between Colson's conception of the surrogates and
Mitchell's. O'Donnell says forget the plan, but rather
fill the big - already scheduled - events with surrogates.
GS/jb
FU - 7/7
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 26, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
HERBERT L. PORTER
J. CURTIS HERGE
FROM:
PATRICK E. O'DONNELL
POD.
SUBJECT:
"Surrogate Attack Plan"
In response to a request for comments issued with distribution of
the "Surrogate Attack Plan", we have put together a chronological
listing of selected events taking place during the period September 4
through November 7, 1972. They were chosen for a number of reasons
and are oriented towards but not limited to large national organizations,
key states, major local events and miscellaneous but politically advan-
tageous forums. Input came from such special voting blocks as youth,
labor, blacks, aged, farmers, veterans, Jews, ethnics, etc., etc.
On comparing this list with the assignments set forth in the Surrogate
Plan, we find a plethora of occasions where either the party scheduled
into the geographical area is not appropriate for the job or there is no
one allocated to the area at all. Nonetheless, a substantial number of
these meetings will demand and, as in the past, must receive Cabinet
level Administration representation. Accordingly, we are concerned
that the "flexibility" for covering events not included in your plan, as
cited in page two of your memo will be, in reality, an unattainable
factor. If the lead surrogates are scheduled by 1701 to campaign
three days a week, primarily on a key state and geographic basis,
it is extremely unlikely they will be available to do further travelling
and/or speaking to cover numerous major events not yet taken into
consideration by your scheduling operation.
In short, the plan is at least a first step towards thoughtful and
intelligent utilization of our top spokesmen during the campaign
crunch period. However, we definitely feel that it is a matter
-2-
of some priority to cover as many of these important forums as
possible with Cabinet level spokesmen rather than attempting to
create events on a wholesale basis simply to adhere to a rough
plan which, by its very definition is oriented towards percentages
and geographic distribution. Therefore, it is incumbent upon the
re-election effort that all interested parties resolve these and other
logistical difficulties before signing off on or formalizing the plan.
We have not addressed the inevitable issue of the reluctant or
choosy surrogate. Past experience has proven these individuals
to be a most disconcerting thorn in the side of progress. If they
are not properly and fully motivated, the best plan in the world
will crumble in execution. It will probably take at least one
"head-on" meeting with the President to sufficiently ignite the
fire. We can discuss this at a later date.
bcc: Gordon Strachan
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
June 29, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
LARRY HIGBY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Celebrities
Finally, the Celebrities plan arrived by Ray Caldiero.
The plan itself seems fairly good. It accomplishes
what we've been after for months - that is, one man
ultimately responsible at 1701 with the background
and experience. I would appreciate your comments
before we send it to Bob.
CC: Alexander P. Butterfield
GS/jb
H - FU - 7/6
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
June 28, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. GORDON STRACHAN
FROM:
HERBERT L. PORTER
Bast
Thought you might be interested in the attached.
Caldiero is now responsible for these three
groups, reporting to me.
Attachment
**
Committee for the Re-election of the President
MEMORANDUM
June 26, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
HERBERT L. PORTER
FROM:
RAYMOND CALDIERO
Ray
SUBJECT:
Celebrities, Athletes, and American
Music
Prior to our visit to California, you asked me to get involved
as much as I could while in Los Angeles with the Celebrity/
American Music/Athlete combine and to offer you my honest
appraisal of the situation with specific recommendations for
improvement and proper utilization of this resource.
The following represents the current status of the Celebrity/
American Music/Athlete program, its needs, problems, and recom-
mendations with specific ideas and programs that should be
implemented immediately.
Current Status:
At the present time, you have three separate celebrity divisions --
the movie industry celebrities, with offices in Los Angeles
and New York; American Music in Nashville; and Athletes in New
York. Each of these divisions seems to operate autonomously
with no coordination among the three divisions. To date, no
one person has had enough free time to spend with this operation
to offer the necessary supervision, organization, implementation
of ideas and programs, and recruitment and servicing of these
notables. Unless this function is created within the Committee,
proper utilization of this fantastic resource will not be forth-
coming.
Needs:
The three celebrity groups must be properly coordinated so they
work as one -- and should report to one person. All three
celebrity groups are identifiable voter blocs; all have the
same unique characteristics of notariety; and all should be
utilized as one support source.
Page 2
I view the entire celebrity operation as a public relations/
sales function -- one that should be used to support events with
our surrogates, voter blocs, citizens groups, and most importantly,
to achieve the proper media coverage with the many celebrities --
all supporting the main objective to re-elect the President. We
must re-structure our priorities and get the main job accomplished --
utilizing the best people for the best job. There is absolutely
no sense in making another wave to give to our opposition.
Proper direction, plans, policies, main objectives, programs,
ideas and specific events must be planned immediately with
first priority being the support function to the Republican
National Convention. Thousands of TV/radio and newspaper media
will be at the Convention and our celebrity resource must be
properly staged to take advantage of this media opportunity.
Recommendations:
The management techniques to be employed in the celebrity operation
are: 1) responding to the specific needs, and 2) creating new
visual opportunities. In Los Angeles, we have a most capable
volunteer (full time) in Mrs. Sue Taurog. Mrs. Taurog knows
all of the movie industry celebrities personally due to her
heavy involvement through the years in working with her prominent
director husband, Norman Taurog. Miss Patty Schrager, the
secretary in the L. A. office, is also very competent in scheduling,
proper implementation, and follow-up with the celebrities and their
specific events. I recommended to you that Mr. Crane be trans-
ferred back to Universal and that a "working" Executive Committee
be set up with such people as Johnny Grant, Mary Ann Mobly, Chad
and Shelby Everett, etc. If we can properly implement this
Executive Committee, with each person doing his share, the
office will "purr". Additional celebrities must be recruited and
then serviced.
With Ed Crane now back at Universal Studios, he can be utilized
on special projects for the celebrity operation (within his job
limitations); special projects for Taft Schreiber; and utilization
of Universal facilities as the needs come up within the celebrity
operation.
In Nashville, we must establish a new set of guidelines and specific
programs with Bill Warner, the Executive Director.
The Athletes for the President operation seems to be in capable
hands with Tom Scott. However, priorities, objectives and proper
coordination of his efforts must be implemented.
Page 3
The New York celebrity operation under Ruth Chase needs immediate
direction. I strongly suggest that we name an Executive Director
to operate as the titular head of the New York celebrity
operation. Mr. Dave Brown, who is the husband of Helen Gurley
Brown of Cosmopolitan Magazine, would be perfect. With Mr.
Brown in this capacity, our New York celebrity resources would
be opened up considerably.
All of our celebrity offices should coordinate the scheduling
of all events through Ed Cowling in the Surrogates Services
Office. Ed has a working relationship with the various
celebrity groups, and my recommendation is that Cowling continue
to function in this capacity ---- scheduling celebrities into
already scheduled events.
Ideas and Programs to be Implemented:
(A) Celebrity Briefing Books - Containing specific information
on the President's accomplishments, stands on issues, Vietnam
briefing, etc
should be prepared immediately for all of our
committed celebrities. Celebrities are used to being scripted
and must be given the party line to properly achieve the main
purpose of their support function.
(B) Celebrity Schedules - All of our committed celebrities must
be contacted immediately for their schedules from July 1st -
November 7, 1972, i.e. "How much time can we expect from you
working on behalf of the re-election of the President?" This
way, we will not be constantly "spinning our wheels" to try to
track them down as they travel throughout the U. S. Knowing
the specific schedules will allow us the opportunity of properly
scheduling -- even if they are doing summer stock in Indianapolis,
for example. We must receive a time commitment from our
celebrities!
(C) Celebrity Media Plan - Knowing the time commitments and
schedules of our celebrities will allow us to implement a
celebrity media plan on TV/radio talk shows; rallies; newspaper
interviews in various cities throughout the U. S. This will
give us a "mass media" approach rather than a rifle shot here
and there. In addition, we will be able to be in constant
contact at all times -- continuing the party line flow of
information.
(D) Celebrity TV Special - We must start immediately to plan
for a 90-minute TV special to be viewed on "prime time".
Contact should be made with our top Republican producers
Ronald Wayne, Jack Philbin and Paul Keyes. This TV special
should be scheduled for late October or early November. Objective
would be to show celebrity support for the President to swing the
last minute undecided voters (Democrats, Independents and youth).
Page 4
(E) Radio and TV Spots - must be produced with our celebrities
and scheduled throughout select major markets in the U. S.
(F) Special Campaign Show - utilizing the "Tonight Show",
"Dick Cavett", "Merv Griffin", and "Mike Douglas" talk shows.
This show should be dedicated entirely to a discussion of the
candidates -- utilizing our top celebrities and the opposition
celebrities in an informal discussion and "quasi"-debate type
format.
(G) "Package Shows" - should be produced and used for fund
raiser celebrity shows and fund raiser dinners.
(H) San Clemente Party - Celebrities should be invited to the
Western White House for an informal visit with the President,
if possible. If they could shake his hand, listen to a small
talk, and have the President thank them for their support, this
would be a great motivating force for both the committed and
uncommitted celebrities. I would suggest, if at all possible,
that this get-together be scheduled sometime after the Democratic
Convention and prior to the Republican Convention.
(I) Recruitment Campaign for Humphrey and Muskie Celebrities -
Assuming that McGovern will be the Democratic candidate, this
leaves the Humphrey and Muskie celebrities "up for grabs".
These celebrities should be contacted immediately after the
DNC and sold on supporting the President. You know McGovern
will be doing the same! If we are successful in this effort --
these celebrities could be invited to the San Clemente party
and even utilized at the Republican Convention.
(J) Country and Western Show - Immediate plans should be formulated
for a Country and Western Show (fund raiser) in Nashville, Tennessee.
(K) Major Celebrity Fund Raisers - Immediate thought should be
given to a properly staged, "Big Name" fund raiser. Due to
accessibility of our celebrities, California and New York would
be most appropriate cities.
(L) Celebrity Golf Tournament - Suggest we consider this golf
tournament at the Lakeside Country Club (California) and utilize
our celebrities, athletes, golfers, committed and uncommitted
celebrities in a massive fund raiser. Since this is Bob Hope's
Country Club, we may be able to talk him into a cocktail party
after the tournament co-hosted by Bing Crosby. Celebrities
like Glen Campbell, Dean Martin, etc. would be most interested
in this type of event.
Page 5
(M) Republican National Convention - Plans for the utilization
of our celebrities at the Convention are already underway as per
our previous discussions. However, much additional work must
be put forth in this area in order to get the maximum media
exposure of our celebrities.
(N) Celebrity Charters to Republican Convention - Strongly suggest
that we consider chartering an aircraft in Los Angeles and New
York and fly our celebrities to the Republican Convention. This
is the only way we can be certain they will be in attendance.
(0) Campaign Train - Celebrities should be coordinated and
properly interspersed on the campaign train as it travels from
coast to coast.
(P) Celebrities at Los Angeles Airport - Suggest we utilize some
of our celebrities to pass out material on the President at L. A.
Airport to the thousands of people that pass through on a daily
basis. With this properly coordinated, we could achieve press
and media coverage almost on a daily basis. This theme can be
spread out to include major airports in the U. S.
(Q) After the Campaign - The RNC should set-up a Celebrity
Advisory Service after the campaign. The curtain usually drops
on all of our celebrities immediately after a Presidential
campaign. Suggest we continue to recruit new celebrities, keep our
lists up to date, keep them involved and informed with a monthly
or quarterly newsletter. We should utilize our celebrities for
local candidates, State Central Committees, Federated Womens
Groups, White House, Senatorial, Gubernatorial, Congressional
campaigns, etc. By setting up this small office we can get our
celebrities to work for the Republican Party all year long!
When 1974 comes - We are ready!
When 1976 comes - We are ready!
There is no sense to go through lists every two and four years
to try and recruit celebrities. This should be a sustained
effort with a volunteer part time. When the curtain drops
after a campaign, we lose many of our strong committed celebrities.
It is my honest opinion that constant contact with our many
celebrities will add a bit of additional "flair" and "glamour"
to the White House.
Programs Completed/Working
Since my involvement with the celebrity operation the following
events have been completed and/or working:
Page 6
1. Taft Schreiber. party
2. Ed Crane moved to Universal
3. Los Angeles office re-organized
4. Los Angeles Executive Committee organization
underway
5. Updated list of celebrities as of 6/23/72
6. Celebrity recruitment underway
7. Update of celebrity files, i.e. biographies and
pictures
8. Eight additional celebrities recruited
9. Convention plans underway
Conclusion:
The responsibility of the celebrity operation should be the
prime activity of one man at the Committee. He should provide
the management guidelines and supervise the entire celebrity
operation. He should provide the proper PR guidance and serve as
an idea man for innovative events utilizing the celebrities
to the best advantages of all concerned.
As I have stated privately, Bart, and now formally -- I am
ready, willing and able to take on this function, and honestly
feel that I could do the best job for the Committee and for the
President. It's an area with which I feel extremely capable
and comfortable, due to my previous experience and exposure to
the industry. I have the support and confidence of Taft
Schreiber and Dick Zanuck, who are real "keys" to the entire
operation. I firmly believe that I could very easily take
on this new responsibility, as well as being "PR Swing Man"
for Cliff Miller's operation. I would strongly suggest that
we move the celebrity function under the direction of Cliff
Miller with me implementing, supervising and providing the ideas,
etc. Anything, if properly organized, and given the proper
objectives and ideas, directed by someone with management
ability, can work well.
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
June 30, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
KEN KHACHIGIAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
I trust your research forces have preserved for appropriate
use the picture of McGovern kissing Coretta King on the
steps of the Capitol in South Carolina.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
June 26, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
LARRY HIGBY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Magruder's Press Contacts
The January 17th suggestion by Bob to John Mitchell that
Jeb should not be a press contact is not being followed.
Aside from the special assignments to talk with the press,
such as the shift of the Convention from San Diego to
Miami Beach, Magruder meets periodically with the press.
Most recently on Friday when I called his office told me
that he did not want to be interrupted as he was "with a
reporter". Whether Magruder continues to talk with the
press is, I suppose, Mitchell's decision, but you should
know that Bob's "personal view" is not being followed.
GS/jb
Mye Only
DET
ADMIN
KING
E.O. 12356, Section 1.1
By non NARA, Date 4/6/55
January 17, 1972
MEMCRANDUM FOR :
MONORABLE JOHN N. MITCHELL
IMOM:
H.R. HALDEMAN
In nelto of Co outstanding job that Job is distously delig in many
plases of Lie organization of the compaign streeture, it secms to
ITS that Le Is exactly Che : wrong Day to be voyd sua for
the emplish.
My norsenal view would be that Jeb should dispontive his present
practice of preso interview, TV interviews, clar, and
chould become totally the man behind the scures. Chronise he's
Being to deliticy his underiness.
HRH:pm
cc: Job Magrolez
June 24, 1972
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
LARRY HIGBY
FROM
CORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Gregg Petersmeyer
I talked at some lencth with Petersmeyer on Friday
regarding his role between now and the election.
Bob has his letter and Ehrlichman's comments which
basically suggest that Gregg Petersmeyer be a spokes-
man for the President to non-youthful voting groups
(Rotary, Lions, women's talk shows, conferences, etc.).
For Petersmeyer to perform well in this function he must
be positioned correctly. Petersmeyer leans toward
attaching himself to Ehrlichman, since Fhrlichman
seems most enthusiastic about his role and has hinted
that Peterameyer would be a good spokesman to join
Ehrlichman at selected events. However, that will
not consume the bulk of Petersmeyer's time. He will
need independent scheduling with the correct priority.
For this to be done we should make a basic decision
as to whether Petersmeyer is to fend for himself under
Ehrlichman's tutelage or whether we should position
Petersmeyer with Colson to schedule him in appropriate
events.
Petersmeyer is working on a speech that he will have
Safire review this week.
Petersmeyer will also meet with Cohen and the interns
to determine which interns would fit in his overall
plan of six young effective spokesmen for the President.
GS:dg
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
June 20, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
LARRY HIGBY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Campaign Survey - Wave II
Concerning your request that Bob Teeter submit the results
of the Second Wave in a format which will give comparative
data side by side so that we can indicate what the changes
have been with regard to issues, etc. over the past several
months, in my June 6 memorandum to Haldeman attached at
Tab B was the format for receiving the results of Wave II.
Another copy is attached for you to this memo. As you can
see, the parenthetical notations will indicate the change
from the previous wave of polls. As I mentioned in my
memorandum of June 6, Teeter would have changed the format
(which I consider quite good as it is) in any way to suit
your requirements. A change at this point, however, would
delay the receipt of the results.
GS/jb
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 19, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR :
GORDON STRACHAN
FROM:
L. HIGBY L
Teeter
I assume that when
does his analysis of the new poll data
he'll have comparative data side by side so we can indicate what the
changes have been with regard to issues, etc., over the last several
months. Is this the way it is set up?
**
State
Dates
No. of Interviews
Trial Heats
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McCovetn
Hunghrey
Kennedy
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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(+ 0) (+ 0) (+ 0)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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0)
(+
0)
(+
0)
(+
0)
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0)
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0)
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0)
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0)
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Dem.
N
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
(+ 0) (+ 0)
(+ 0) (+ 0)
(+ 0) (+ 0)
Mc-H-K
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
(+ 0) (+ 0)
(+ 0) (+ 0)
(+ 0) (+ 0)
W
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
(+ 0) (+ 0)
(+ 0) (+ 0)
(+ 0) (+ 0)
U
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
(+ 0) (+ 0)
(+ 0) (+ 0)
(+ 0) (+ 0)
Approval
A.
D.
N.O.
Job
0 (+ 0)
0 (+ 0)
0 (+ 0)
Economy
0 (+ 0)
0 (+ 0)
0 (+ 0)
Vietnam
0 (+ 0)
0 (+ 0)
0 (+ 0)
Job/Agnew
0 (+ 0)
0 (+ 0)
0 (+ 0)
:
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National
1
0 (+ (+ 0)
0 (+ 0)
2
0 (+ 0)
0 (+ 0)
3
0 (+ (+ 0)
0 (+ 0)
4
o (+ 0)
0 (+ 0)
5
0 (+ 0)
0 (+ 0)
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N
Mc
H
+
+
+
-
Vietnam
0
0
0
0
0
0
(+ 0) (+ 0)
Inflation
0
0
0
0
0
0
(+ 0) (+ 0)
General Unrest
0
0
0
0
0
0
(+ 0) (+ 0)
Crime
0
0
0
0
0
0
(+ 0) (+ 0)
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0
0
0
0
0
0
(+ 0) (+ 0)
Drugs
0
0
0
0
0
0
(+ 0) (+ 0)
State
A.
D.
N.O.
Gov.
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0 (+ 0)
0 (+ 0)
Sen.
0 IT 0,
0 (+ C)
0 (+ C)
Sen.
0 0)
0 (+ 0)
0 (+ 0)
State Ballots
C...
Son.
Considate A
0
Candidate A
0
City late R
0
Camilite B
0
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0
Unles 1203
0
State
Dates
No. of Interviews
A
BALLOTS
Ticket-
Total
Republican
Splitter
Democrat
Nixon
0
0
0
0
McGovern
0
0
0
0
Wallace
0
0
0
0
Undecided
0
0
0
0
Nixon
0 (+ 0)
0 (+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0 (+ 0)
Humphrey
0
(+ 0)
0 (+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0 (+ 0)
Wallace
0
(+ 0)
0 (+ 0)
0 (+ 0)
0 (+ 0)
Undecided
0 (+ 0)
0 (+ 0)
0 (+ 0)
0 (+ 0)
Nixon
Kennedy
Wallace
Undecided
Nixon
McGovern
Undecided
Nixon
Humphrey
Undecided
Nixon
Kennedy
Undecided
State
Dates
No. of Interviews
A (i)
BALLOTS
Media Markets (ADI)
Total
Area 1*
Area 2*
Area 3*
Area 4*
Nixon
0
0
0
0
0
McGovern
0
0
0
0
0
Wallace
0
0
0
0
0
Undecided
0
0
0
0
0
Nixon
Humphrey
Wallace
Undecided
Nixon
Kennedy
Wallace
Undecided
Nixon
McGovern
Undecided
Nixon
Humphrey
Undecided
Nixon
Kennedy
Undecided
*
Use descriptive words
State
Dates
No. of Interviews
B
Nixon
McGovern
Wallace
Undecided
Number
Total - 100Z
0
0
0
0
0
Age
18-24 years
0
0
0
0
0
25-34 years
0
0
0
0
0
35-44 years
0
0
0
0
0
45-54 years
0
0
0
0
0
55-64 years
0
0
0
0
0
65 years +
0
0
0
0
0
Education
Less than High School
High School Graduate
College
Religion
Catholic
Protestant
Jewish
Other
Race
White
Black
Yellow
Brown
Union
Yes
No
Income
Under $5,000
$5,000-9,999
$10,000-14,999
$15,000 +
Sex
Male
Female
Geographic (Political)
Area 1*
Area 24
Area 34
State
Dates
No. of Interviews
B (i)
Nixon
Humphrey
Wallace
Undecided
Number
Total - 100%
0
(+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0 (+ 0)
0
Are
18-24 years
0
(+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0
25-34 years
0
(+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0
35-44 years
0
(+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0
45-54 years
0
(+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0
55-64 years
0
(+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0
65 years +
0 (+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0 (+ 0)
0
Education
Lass than High School
High School Graduate
College
Religion
Catholic
Protestant
Jewish
Other
Race
White
Black
Yellow
Brown
Union
Yes
No
Income
Under $5,000
$5,000-9,999
$10,000-14,999
$15,000 it
Sex
Male
Female
Geographic (Political)
Area 1"
Area 2%
Area 3*
State
Dates
No. of Interviews
B (ii)
Nixon
Kennedy
Wallace
Undecided
Number
Total 100%
0 (+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0
Age
18-24 years
0
(+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0
25-34 years
0
(+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0
35-44 years
0
(+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0
45-54 years
0
(+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0 (+ 0)
0
55-64 years
0
(+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0
65 years +
0 (+ 0)
0
(+ 0)
0 (+ 0)
0 (+ 0)
0
Education
Less than High School
High School Graduate
College
Religion
Catholic
Protestant
Jewish
Other
Race
White
Black
Yellow
Brown
Union
Yes
No
Income
Under $5,000
$5,000-9,999
$10,000-14,999
$15,000 +
Sex
Male
Female
Generaphic (Political)
Area ]*:
Area 2*
Area 36
State
Dates
No. of Interviews
C
RATINGS ON ABILITY
TO HANDLE ISSUES
Total Rating
Total Rating
Total Rating
Nixon
McGovern
Humphrey
Pos.
Neg.
Pos. Neg.
Pos. Neg.
Vietnam
0 (+ 0)
0 (+ 0)
0
0
0
0
Inflation
0 (+ 0)
0 (+ 0)
0
0
0
0
General Unrest
0 (+ 0)
0 (+ 0)
0
0
0
0
Crime
0 (+ 0)
0 (+ 0)
0
0
0
0
T
Unemployment
0 (+ 0)
0 (+ 0)
0
0
0
0
Drugs
Education
Taxes
Bussing
Health Care
National Defense
Environment
Race Relations
State
Dates
C (1)
No. of Interviews
RATINGS ON ABILITY
TO HANDLE ISSUES
Current
Rating
Rating
Rating
Issue
Voting
Nixon
McGovern
Humphrey
Pos.
Neg.
Pos.
Neg.
Pos.
Neg.
Vietnan
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
Hard Nixon
0
0
0
0
0
0
Soft Nixon
0
0
0
0
0
0
Soft Dem.
0
0
0
0
0
0
Hard Dem.
0
0
0
0
0
0
Hard Wallace
0
0
0
0
0
0
Soft Wallace
0
0
0
0
0
0
Inflation
Total
Hard Nixon
Soft Nixon
Soft Dem.
Hard Dem.
Hard Wallace
Soft Wallace
General Unrest
Total
Hard Nixon
Soft Nixon
Soft Dem.
Hard Dem.
Hard Wallace
Soft Wallace
Crime
Total
Hard Nixon
Soft Nixon
Soft Dem.
Hard Dem.
Hard Wallace
Soft Wallace
Unemployment
Total
Hard Nixon
Soft Nixon
Soft Den.
Hard Dem.
Hard Wallace
Soft Wallace
Drugs
Total
Hard Nizon
Soft Nixon
Soft Dem.
Hard Dom.
Hard Wallace
Soft Wallace
State
Dates
C (i) Cont'd.
No. of Interviews
Current
Rating
Rating
Rating
Issue
Voting
Nixon
McGovern
Humphrey
Pos.
Neg.
Pos.
Neg.
Pos.
Neg.
Education
Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
Hard Nixon
0
0
0
0
0
0
Soft Nixon
0
0
0
0
0
0
Soft Dem.
0
0
0
0
0
0
Hard Dem.
0
0
0
0
0
0
Hard Wallace
0
0
0
0
0
0
Soft Wallace
0
0
0
0
0
0
Taxes
Total
Hard Nixon
Soft Nixon
Soft Dem.
Hard Dem.
Hard Wallace
Soft Wallace
Bussing
Total
Hard Nixon
Soft Nixon
Soft Dem.
Hard Dem.
Hard Wallace
Soft Wallace
Health Care
Total
Hard Nixon
Soft Nixon
Soft Dem.
Hard Dem.
Hard Wallace
Soft Wallace
National Defense
Total
Hard Nixon
Soft Nixon
Soft Dem.
Hard Dem.
Hard Wallace
Soft Wallace
Environment
Total
Hard Nixon
Soft Nixon
Soft Dem.
Hard Dem.
Hard Wallace
Soft Wallace
Race Relations
Total
Hard Nixon
Soft Nixon
Soft Dem.
Hard Den.
Head Vallece
Sept Vallace
State
Dates
No. of Interviews
D
PERSONALITY ATTRIBUTES
Total Rating
Total Rating
Total Rating
Nixon
McGovern
Humphrey
Trust
Close Minded
0 (+ 0)
0
0
Neutral
0 (+ 0)
0
0
Open Minded
0 (+ 0)
0
0
Dishonest
0 (+ 0)
0
0
Neutral
0 (+ 0)
0
0
Honest
0 (+ 0)
0
0
Unjust
0 (+ 0)
0
0
Neutral
0 (+ 0)
0
0
Just
0 (+ 0)
0
0
Competence
Inexperienced
Neutral
Expe lenced
Untrained
Neutral
Trained
Uninformed
Neutral
Informed
Incompetent
Neutral
Competent
Strength
Timid
Neutral
Bold
Dangerous
Neutral
Safe
Meck
Neutral
Aggressive
Soft
Neutral
State
Dates
No. of Interviews
D (1)
NIXON PERSONALITY. ATTRIBUTES
Current Voting
Hard
Soft
Soft
Hard
Hard
Soit
Nixon
Nixon
Dem.
Dem.
Wallace
Wallace
Trust
Close Minded
0
0
0
0
Neutral
0
0
0
0
0
0
Open Minded
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Dishonest
0
0
0
0
Neutral
0
0
0
0
0
0
Honest
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Unjust
0
0
0
0
Neutral
0
0
0
0
0
0
Just
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Competence
Inexperienced
Neutral
Experienced
Untrained
Neutral
Trained
Uninformed
Neutral
Informed
Incompetent
Neutral
Competent
Strength
Timid
Neutral
Bold
Dangerous
Neutral
Safe
Meek
Neutral
Aggressive
Soft
Neutral
Your 11
State
Dates
No. of Interviews
E
NIXON JOB APPROVAL DEMOGRAPHICS
Approve
Disapprove
Nixon
McGovern
Nixon
McGovern
No
Total
Voters
Voters
Total
Voters
Voters
Opinion
Age
18-24 years
0
(+ 0)
0
0
0
(+ 0)
0
0
0
25-34 years
0
(+ 0)
0
0
0
(+ 0)
0
0
0
35-44 years
0
(+ 0)
0
0
0
(+ 0)
0
0
0
45-54 years
0
(+ 0)
0
0
0
(+ 0)
0
0
0
55-64 years
0
(+ 0)
0
0
0
(+ 0)
0
0
0
65 years +
0
(+ 0)
0
0
0
(+ 0)
0
0
0
Education
Less than H.S.
High School Grad.
College
Religion
Catholic
Protestant
Jewish
Other
Race
White
Black
Yellow
Brown
Union
Yes
No
Income
Under $5,000
$5,000-9,999
$10,000-14,999
$15,000 +
Sex
Male
Female
Geographic (Political)
Area 1*
Area 2*
Area 3*
* Use descriptive words
State
Dates
No. of Interviews
SUMMARY
Three pages of conclusions highlighting differences from tradi-
tional patterns and significant changes from first wave.
State
Dates
No. of Interviews
CAMPAIGN IMPLICATIONS
Three pages of recommendations and suggestions for campaign
action.
ADMINISTRAITVELY CONFIDENTIAL
June 10, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DICK HOWARD
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Medda Monitoring
Reports
Attached are the Media Monitoring Reports from the system
established by Van Shumway at 1701. You may have been
talking to Van directly about these reports. Presumably,
you and Chuck will have some written comments for Van
suggesting improvements and changes. I would appreciate
receiving a copy of the comments.
Thank you.
FU--6/15
GS:car
WEEKLY N TTA REPORT
DETERMINED TO EE AN
CONFIDENTIAL
ADMINISTRATIVE MARKING
E.O. 12356, Section 1.1
State Montana
By ANY NARA, Date 4/6/95
Week of May 30 Jen 2
From Fred Calusa
Newspaper coverage of campaign - (Analysis and important clips) -
Excellent coverage A Moseow Trip. The ABM crisis
hurt mathing, but ONO bad editorials Directed at The
president. Even one favorable aditorial on The ABM
closing (see attached). The governor- a democrat- is Trying
To Tie ABM Closedown to Nison, but he is Only are so
Television and radio coverage (Analysis with emphasis on TV) -
far.
Excellent. - state Chadrance Por Deschamps Read a statement
for the Intermonitish Network following The Presidents
Moscow Trip. This was broadcast on 17 major
Rnd.o stations This morning.
Campaign's key activities and coverage (speakers, news conferences, etc.) -
None. No presidential primary here so action is slow.
Opposition's key activities and coverage -
None-
Problems, needs and plans -
Try to get a positive statement + for The
great Fails area refering to ABM To Take
The will out of The sails of out Democrat
governal & LT gen. ???
WEEKLY MIDIA program
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B.O. 12356, Section 1.1
State NEVADA - 13 NORTHERN COUNTINS
By Holt NARA, Date 4/6/95
Week of 20th - 26th - MAY 1972
From
Perui Hoppner
Newspaper coverage of campaign - (Analysis and important clips) -
US PLANSS SCONS, Nixon Boad Summit, US Aim Arms Cut, US Jets Down 2 Mign, Nixon
Visit Gives Chuer To Wallace - Front page articles 20th, around Novada and that
is the way it went all week. i.c. Protesters Mar Nixon's trip, Wallace's Camnaign
"Fo", N. Victnam Sees Trickery, N. Vietnam Colls For Halt To Blockade, US Expands
NV Bomb Targets, McGovern Assured Oregon, Vixon Brezhnev Confer, US-Soviet Arms Control,
Air Strikes Continue, Treaty Limiting Nuclear Arms, Warplanes Raid, etc. All UPI and AD
news articles covered front pages of all Northern Nev. papers
all week
NEVADA SENATORS CRITICAL OF NIXON'S VIET MOVES
enclosed. 2 more editorials on guns
and control enclosed. ELKO Editorial enclosed - Democratic newspaper McGovern -
Television and radio coverage (Analysis with emphasis on TV)
-
treason
All national news on Nixon's trip, etc. No local editorials
Campaign's key activities and coverage (speakers, news conferences, etc.) -
None in this area
Opposition's key activities and coverage -
None in this area
Problems, needs and plans -
Democratic Congressman announces appointment of Republican, State delegate (18 year old)
to)
to State Republican Convention, to Air Force Acadery
my son.
enclosed.
I wonder if the number of nows articles released on the wire services were to keep
110 confined and smother Nixon's trip ????
JOHN SPARMAN, ALA., CHAIRMAN
WILLIAM PROXMIRE. W15.
JOHN TOWER, TCX.
HARRISON A. WILLIAMS. JR., N.J. WALLACE F. D. NETT. UTAH
THOMAS J. MOINTERS. N.H.
EDWARD W. UNDOKE, MASS.
WALTER F. MONDALE, MINN.
DOB PACKWOOD. OKEA,
ALAN CHANSTON, CALIF.
WILLIAM V. ROTH. JR., DEL
ADLAI SELVENSON 111, ILL
B'LL DROCK, TENN.
Mnited States Senate
DAVI GAMBRELL OA.
REGERT TAFT. JR., OHIO
DUDLEY L O'NEAL JR.
COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
STAFF DIRECTOR AND GENERAL COUNSEL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
June 2, 1972
CONFIDENTIAL
WEEKLY MEDIA REPORT
DETERMINED
STATE:
Tennessee
By
WEEK OF:
May 30 - June 3
non
4/6/95
FRCM:
Bill Goodwin
NEWSPAPER COVERAGE OF THE CAMPAIGN
All wire stuff, no local columns generated. Nixon domi-
nates the news with Moscow Trip. Hump and McGovern
splitting Democratic coverage.
TELEVISION AND RADIO COVERAGE
If you've seen the networks, you know what is being seen
in Tennessee. No local stuff being generated. Except
Senator Baker, who is a strong supporter of the President
and says SO. His opponent, Ray Blanton knocks the President
but won't side with either McGovern or Hump.
CAMPAIGN'S KEY ACTIVITIES AND COVERAGE
Ain't nobody been to Tennessee, cept Howard Baker and he
got good coverage when he announced for re-election.
OPPORITION'S KEY ACTIVITIES AND COVERAGE
The President is so popular in Tennessee that nobody is
going to be knocking him except a few liberal newspaper
editorial writers. (clips attached)
PROBLEMS, NEEDS AND PLANS
No particular problems. If the Nixon letter to Hanna editor
of the Commorcial Appeal in Memphis was rigged by 1701
my
sincere corgratulations
it was a beauty. (clip attached)
BG/km
CONTIDE TIME
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ADI INSTRATIVE MARKING
State Arizona
E.O. 12356, Section 1.1
Week of 5/26/72-6/2/72
By ANY NARA, Date 4/6/95
From
Pat Scanlan
Newspaper coverage of campaign - (Analysis and important clips) -
All papers carried lead stories of President's trip --wire service stuff. TV
was mostly from national level. Good editorial comment thus far; more expected
early next week.
Television and radio coverage (Analysis with emphasis on TV) -
Campaign's key activities and coverage (speakers, news conferences, etc.) -
Kleindienst in Phoenix for Republican fund raiser. Great coverage; popular in
Arizona; spoke favorably for Nixon; well received. Rehnquist here at present for
two speeches
will have press conference tomorrow (see clip). Chairman
Mardian initiated positive response to President's speech 6/1/72; covered in
one newspaper so far.
Opposition's key activities and coverage -
Maddox in town for "John Birch Day" dinner (can you believe? )
lashed Nixon
spoke favorably for Wallace. In-fighting in Demo party (see clip re Stillman)
they're in shambles locally. Chavez'last" creating visits from "outside agitators"
i.c., McGovern, Coretta King, Joe Kennedy, Jr. (coming next week). Farm Workers
Union has endorsed McGovern (so who's surprised). Small strike in Yuma county;
vast majority of melon-pickers still working; producers obtained injunctions against
strikers. Chavez hospitalized; most sympathy from clergy and handful of press.
Problems, needs and plans -
COMPTE
State Pennsylvania
Week of May 28th
ADH
4/6/95
From Mike Willmann/Bill Powell
Newspaper coverage of campaign - (Analysis and important clips) -
The conclusion of the President's Moscow trip and his return home dominated
the coverage as night be expected. At least 45 of the state's 107 major dailies
commented editorially this week on the summit and its achievements( see
enclosed clips). Forty of the commentaries were favorable, two were "neutral"
and three were unfavorable. Most considered the summit at least a personal
triumph for the President; many thought it a politically motivated move as well.
Late clips on Dwyer and Lentz appointments as reg. chrmn also enclosed from 5/26.
Television and radio coverage (Analysis with emphasis on TV) -
The Moscow trip and the return also, of course, dominated radio and television
coverage. The tone was almost invariably favorable/neutral. Again the thought
that the summit was a great personal success for the President was underscored
by the hopeful optimism that characterized the pre-summit coverage. Coverage was
daily and very extensive.
Coverage of Julie Eisenhower visit already forwarded to Allen Hall at White House;
copy of summary and also clips enclosed
Campaign's key activities and coverage (speakers, news conferences, etc.) -
6/1 - Julie Eisenhower - Philadelphia - (see enclosed memo and clips)
6/1 - Sen. Javits - Philadelphia - no TV; no radio; one small article in Bulletin
6/2 - Western Regional Chrrun apptmnt - Johnstown - 2 of 2 TV; 2 radio; 1 of 1
dailies
6/2 -- Central Regional Chrmn apptmnt - Altoona - 1 of 1 TV; 1 radio; 1 of 1
dailies
Opposition's key activities and coverage -
As usual no actual activity in Pennsylvania by the Democratic contenders.
Good coverage of California primary; some stuff on N.J. primary. Also good
coverage - continuing - on Wallace's condition - especially report on
possible voluatary movement returning to toes
State Agric. Secy continues to carp at Butz (clips attached)
Problems, needs and plans -
Official state HQ opening planned for Tuesday 6/6; nothing from CREP on
request for celebrity or political figure; plan to use local rock band that
goL a lot of sympathetic coverage when its equipment was stolen - see enclosed
clip from Bulletin. SCLC Sickle Cell Anemia dinner went off as planned (note
comment at end of Peters column from 6/1 Inquirer - marked in red). Also note
state AP story on busing and welfare problems in state legislature.
DETERMINED TO BE AN
ADMINISTRATIVE MARKING
E.O. 12356, Section 1.1
COME IDENTIAL
By
noll
NARA,
Date
4/6/95
State - California
Week of - May 21-28
From - Jack Easton
Analysis of Print Media Coverage - Excellent coverage of Student Leaders for
the President. President's Russia trip dominated news reports, most favorable.
Democratic candidates campaigning heavily.
Our Print Media Efforts 1-Invitation to student press conference 2-Statewide
release on student leaders for the President 3-Photo & story to home-town
newspapers of each student participant 4-Sample news release provided to each
county chairman for localized releases supporting Russia trip 5-Mulligan
appointment announced 6-Photo & release on spanish speaking supporters
7-Produced "Re-elector" Newsletter 8-Produced young voters youth signature card
Letters Program 12 drafts on violence to San Francisco, 10 to LA Times re
students for Nixon, 10 to Herald Examiner re students, 10 to channel 7 re
good coverage of students, 10 to channel 4 re good coverage, 10 to channel 2
re no coverage of students, 5 to Robert Vaughn re anti-Nixon comments, 15 to
Michael Jackson re anti-Nixon comments, 3 on Barney Morris re anti-administra-
tion comments, 15 to KHJ-TV re Stan Borman anti-Nixon comments
Radio-TV Analysis - Russia trip dominated, with heavy coverage of Democratic
candidates. John Brown (Kentucky Fried Chicken) received heavy coverage re
Demo telethon fund raiser.
Our Radio Efforts We produced the following: 1-Peterson feed 2-Joe Piasta (USF
Student Body President) feed 3- Kent Clemence (USC Student Body President) feed
4-George shultz 5-Ronald Reagan 6-Statement from each of 11 student body pres-
idents fed to home-town radio stations, following press conference.
Key Campaign Activities 1-Student Leaders for the President press conference
in LA (see attached) 2-Student Leaders for the President press conference in
Sacramento (see attached). 3-Visit by Sec. Peterson (good LA coverage) 4-Visit
by Don Rumsfeld (good LA coverage, see attached) 5-Visit by John Veneman
6-Emphasis on Spanish-Speaking Americans 7-Heavy letters to editor campaign
building throughout the state
Our Television Efforts Our camera crew shot sound/color film for delivery
to the following California stations: San Francisco: KTVU, KRON, KPIX, KGO,
Sacramento: KCRA, KXTV, KOVR, San Diego: KFMB, KOGO, Fresno: KMJ, KFSN, KJEO,
Bakersfield: KERO, KBAK, San Jose: KNTV, Palm Springs: KMIR, KPLM. In addition,
the following stations were sent film with a "tag" featuring a local student
body president: WAVY Portsmouth, Va, KMTV Omaha, KLZ-TV Denver, WCVB-TV Needhar
Mass, KELO-TV Sioux Falls, S. D., WISH-TV Indianapolis, Ind., WISC-TV Madison,
Wisc., KIRO-TV Seatle, Wash., KROD-TV El Paso, Tex., WBRC-TV Birmingham, Ala.
Our radio-TV Interview Bookings Students booked on KABC, KHJ, KFI, KHJ-TV Tempo
KNXT-TV Noon News.
Opposition Activities McGovern is video taping his appearances, sending to abo:
35 TV stations thoughout the state. Plans to follow this procedure in New York
(see attached). Both McGovern & Humphrey getting excellent exposure. We're
taping most of their public appearances. Ashbrook still receiving moderate
coverage, criticism of Russia trip. Yorty supports the President's stand in
Vietnam.
Problems & Needs 1-A great deal of inconvenience and unnecessary expense was
caused by 1701 staff providing incorrect and poorly planned information on the
Student Leaders for the President. 2-GOP VIP's scheduled to visit California
are still not contacting our office in advance -- or while they re here. In
addition, many are unavailable for special interview & "talk" shows. We're
being eaten up by our opposition, while our visitors refuse to cooperate. 3-Th
President or an aideshould say something in sympathy with the plight of Soviet
Jews. 4-Visiting VIP's are not providing advance copies of speeches, releases,
etc and are bringing no visuals, graphs, or demonstrations. 5-Please put us
on your mailing list for news releases, also kev releases from the White House
6-We were requested by 1701 to book guests on talk shows to applaud the
President' SALT agreement--however, 1701 refused to provide background data o:
the 272-year-old project. 7-Received anti-McCovern form letters from 1701 -bu
discovered it is against policy to use them.
VB MARKING
State Maine
B.O. Coctroll
By not
Week of May 27 - June 2
4/6/95
From Creazive Associates
David A. Sargent
Portland, Maine 04104
Newspaper coverage of campaign - (Analysis and important clips) -
Editorial comment on the Moscow summit has been unanimously
optimistic and favorable.
No significant developments on the campaign in Maine this
week and very little comment on Democratic national activities.
Television and radio coverage (Analysis with emphasis on TV) -
Except for routine coverage of state candidates, nearly all
broadcast news has been from the networks. No presidential campaign
developments.
Traditional Memorial Day coverage of parades and ceremonies
made frequent note of the lack of vociferous demonstrations of any
kind this year.
Campaign's key activities and coverage (speakers, news conferences, etc.) -
Opposition's key activities and coverage -
Problems, needs and plans -
CREATIVE
Public Rentions
53 Baxter Boulevard, Portland, Maine 04104 (207) 774-7003
June 2, 1972
Mr. Powell A. Moore
Director of Press Information
Committee for the Re-election of the President
1701 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D. C. 20006
Dear Mr. Moore:
Plenty of editorial comment this week in the Maine papers
on the Moscow summit. The only news related to the presi-
dential campaign was from the wire services and principally
concerned with the West Coast Democratic activities.
Just about all the broadcast news came from the network
coverage. However, radio talk shows with telephone partici-
pation by listeners had frequent discussions particularly
on the summit. They were pro and con, of course, but just
about every one expressed at least guarded optimism -and the
belief that the President had made significant accomplish-
ments that strengthen his position.
There was little in the way of campaign developments in
Maine. Key issues of interest in Maine continue to be re-
lated to the economy and the environment.
Sincerely,
Navid
David A. Sargent Sargent
Associate
DAS:st
Enclosures
CC: Nod Harding
Roger C. Williams
WEEKLY MUDIA REPORT
CONF. DENTAL
DETERMINED TO BE AN
ADMINISTRATIVE MARKING
State Wisconsin
E.O. 12356, Section 1.1
Week of Week ending June 2
By ABH NARA, Date 4/6/95
From Charles Davis
Newspaper coverage of campaign - (Analysis and important clips) -
Heavy front page coverage of Wixon's Moscow visit. B Mushroom speech
inspired many editorials
ELOQUENT. NOT TO BE FORGOTTEN MOMENT IN
HISTORY BTER DIPLOMAT HOPE AT THE SUMMIT. BIG STEP TOWARD
IMPROVING CLIMATE etc. etc. (clips enclosed)
Good variety of photo coverage. Much good coverage on Mrs Nixon, women's
section as well as news.
Welfare, tax reform and gun control issues in evidence.
Television and radio coverage (Analysis with emphasis on TV) -
Still heavy on Nixon's trip-valso of course the HHH and McGovern bits in
California. Madison TV survey says 12 of 33 watched the debate while
only 4 of 49 watched Nixon's speech. (Clip encl. "Mabe Sumitry Bores
People"
Campaign's key activities and coverage (speakers, news conferences, etc.) -
GOP session here June 3, Senator Dole keynoter. Youth representation,
national committeeman, national committee played as coming dominant
issues.
Opposition's key activities and coverage -
HHH has California troubles re: Shortage of volunteer workers and
dollars. Editorial questions re: McGovern budget cuts. Wallace pushed
into back pages.
Scattered stories of the coming Demo convention
representation and
the "new look"
Problems, needs and plans -
Training seninar at Schroeder Hotel for team captains and group leaders
re: volunteer recreitment and $ t-out-the-vote approach.
GOP session at June 3.
WEDKLY MEDIA REPORT
CONFIDENTIAL
State JARMONT
ADMIRUSTS KRING
E.O. 12305, Section 1.1
Week of may 31.
By ANT NARA, Date 4/6/95
From GELIVE COMERON
Newspaper coverage of campaign - (Analysis and important clips) -
Sinday NOWS (wm. Leco, Publisher) they Rough ON PRESIDENT
MERICA OND CARIEN Enalosed Presidents +211 was FRONT
but little Editorial Comment Exegr FOR
IMNISIS.
Television and radio coverage (Analysis with emphasis on TV) -
State has only one VHF TV AND / UHF TV.
ANS real POOR 100AL News Coverage. THE
is WCAX-TV is FRIENDLY to the Administration
did not Eddiniolize ON thip.
Campaign's key activities and coverage (speckers, news conferences, etc.) -
here WERE NONE
Opposition's key activities and coverage -
SENDIOR GROVEL Visites Sloie to SECK Suppert FOR hee
PRESIDENTION bid. Coppany enclosed. MCGOVERN people
anneuses and "State the Democrat CONVENTION two
age. Some Democras GUITING local.
ONCLSES
Problems, needs and plans -
WEEKLY MEDIA REPORT
CONFIDENTIAL
State TERMONT
Bolf
4/6/95
Week of MAY 31.
From GELIVE CAMERON
Newspaper coverage of campaign - (Analysis and important clips) -
11. Sinday NOWS ( um LOCD, Publisher) they Rough ON PRESIDENT
OND CARICEN Enalosed PRESIDENTS t&11 WAS FRENT
lage but little Editorial Comment Eregr FOR Syndleries
Columnisis.
Television and radio coverage (Analysis with emphasis on TV) -
State has only one VHF TV AND / UHF TV.
4 ANS resy POOR 100AL News Coverage. THE
Which is WEAK-TV is FRIENDLY to The Administration
but did not Edviniolize ON trip.
Campaign's key activities and coverage (speakers, news conferences, etc.) -
There WERE NONE
Opposition's kev activities and coverage -
SENDIOR Grover Visited Sloie to seek Support FOR hee
PRESIDENTIAL bid. Copping enclised. McGobern people
CAPTERED anceuses and Slow the Democrat convention $100
kilks age. Some consentative Democrais Getting 10eal.
Cipping encl.ses
Problems, needs and plans -
WETHINY
REPORT
PMI
AN
State
Maryland
MUKING
E.O.M.E. L'aution 1.1
Week of 5/28-6/6/72
By not NARA, Date 4/6/95
From CM Rosenweld
Newspaper coverage of compaign - (Analysis and important clips) -
Summit success dominator and dazzled press. Enclosing one of bevy of
laudotory editorials-- when Balto. Evening Sun has naught but kind words
RN has achieved major miracle. Wallace's health, Humphrey &McGovern in
California well covered but anti-climactic. Main focus of latter on
debates,
Television and radio coverage (Analysis with emphasis on TV) -
RN in Moscow, Warsaw, reporting to Congress. All relied on network and
all good. HHH V. McGovern debate with RN ultimate winner
two Mickey
Mice cutting each other up while the President saved the world. We'll
never have a better week on the tube.
Campaign's key activities and coverage (speakers, news conferences, etc.) -
No authentic in-state campaign activities. State GOP Central Committee
met 6/3/72 to select delegates to convention. Press noted 10 optimism;
2) record solvency; 3) miffed feelings of those who wanted to be but
were not made delegates. Typical- controversy makes best copy. No long
term problem-- 24 hour tempest.
Opposition's key activities and coverage -
Democrat State Convention -- Governor Mandel emerged in control. No surpris
Md. Democrat dolegates sweating because they morally if not legally must
vote for Wallace and most want to throw up. Not really relevant nationally
but great ammo for future state elections. Otherwise we're just seeing
national news and no one's making any real effort here now.
Problems, needs and plans -
the
Our birrest problem is going to be complacency. Add to this spirit of
Moscow, the these of summer and you've not ENLUI. Realy do not
anticipate any problems, plars or needs prior to Labor Day. Will continue
to monitor all modin but will not file whokly reports unless finding
solid local-state nows/editorials that you are not receiving via wire
services/networks. All systems GO and holding.
June 6, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
LARRY HIGBY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
First Monday
You sent me a note asking "who is responsible for this
cover - what is the approval process - this is a disaster
and whoever did it is not to publish First Monday again".
I talked with Dick Howard at length about the approval
process for First Monday. He and Chuck Colson, after
considerable discussion over several months with Tom Evans
and JoenLofton, have established the following system for
suggestions and approval on First Monday and Monday:
1) Colson or Howard personally call Tom Evans or Jolen
Lofton with suggestions for possible textual comments in
First Monday. For example, in the June 5 First Monday
on the substantive area, every article except the salute
to Ted Agnew and the pictures from Eye on Nixon, was sug-
gested by Colson or Howard. Most of the requests were
Presidential directives to Colson.
2) Colson and Howard do not review the final text of
either Monday or First Monday before it goes to the printer.
They only review the final text on Special Editions.
3) In case of dispute between Evans and Lofton, Colson
will usually call Evans and persuade him to follow Howard's
suggestions to Lofton.
As to your concern about the cover, Colson and Howard did not
approve the picture, as they do not approve any pictures
within First Monday. However, it is Colson's opinion that
the cover picture of First Monday is excellent. It is an
even better shot of the President relaxing than the picture
of the President on the yacht with Mosbacher.
- 2 -
As to your directive that whoever approved the picture should
not publish First Monday again, that man is John Lofton.
However, before he is either fired or has his job functions
shifted at the RNC, you may want to discuss new approval
procedures for Monday and First Monday with Colson. My own
guess is that Colson has done quite well to get this far
in exercising editorial control over these RNC publications.
However, you may well want to ask Colson to go one step
further and review for final sign-off the actual text and
pictures of Monday and First Monday.
Shall I cover this directly with Howard?
GS/jb
June 1, 1972
Dear Mrs. Hewitt:
Mr. Haldeman was out of the country with the
President when your note of May 25, 1972
arrived segarding "Godspell".
I know that be would want me to thank you for
the two tickets that we obtained through your
office for Mrs. Haldeman and Mrs. H.F.
Haldeman (Mr. Haldeman's mother) for Wed-
nesday's performance.
Mr. Haldeman did see "Godspell" prior to the
Russian trip, and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thank you again.
Sincerely,
Gordon Strachan
Staff Assistant
to H.R. Haldeman
Mrs. Frankie Hewitt
FORD'S THEATRE SOCIETY
511 Tenth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005
GS:pm
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
June 27, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
KEN KHACHIGIAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
McGovern Cartoon
You probably noticed the McGovern cartoon in Sunday's
New York Times. The double mirror effect is a classic.
I trust we will save it for the same wide distribution
that last week's article in Time magazine will receive
at the appropriate time.
GS/jb
THE NEW YORK TIMES
SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 1972
McGOVtn
huehnerganth
Buoyed by the results of the New York primary, George McGovern was busy last week at "the ticklish task
of uniting his political irregulars with the Democratic establishment." How far are they apart? See above.
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
June 26, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
KEN KHACHIGIAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
You probably followed the Minnesota plank put forward by
McGovern quite closely. In particular, there was a plank
on homosexual marriage. It has been reported there were
TV shots of two homosexuals dancing at the convention in
lavender T-shirts. I assume that you or Pat have acquired
a tape of this.
GS/jb
FU - 6/30
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
June 20, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
KEN KHACHIGIAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
You probably noticed McGovern's statement "find me a
welfare mother who earns $8,000 and I'll eat this entire
report". An appropriate welfare example might be found
for later use.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
June 13, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BRUCE KEHRLI
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Politics
I know how opposed you are to any political consideration
especially if they might effect the careful staffing of
the President's work. However, you should know that the
entire attack in this week's DNC answer to "Monday", "Fact",
is aimed at the "gathering crowd at the White House". I
know you have been through the facts and advised Ehrlichman,
but maybe some thought should be given as to how we can
respond to this frontal attack by the Democrats.
Just a thought.
GS/jb