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14
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8/31/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Fred Malek RE:
Pennsylvania. 1 pg.
14
10
8/31/1972
Campaign
Memo
To: Gordon Strachan RE: Phone call from
George McClellan. 1 pg.
14
10
8/30/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Jeb MaGruder
RE: "Monday Letter." 1 pg.
14
10
8/30/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Fred Malek RE:
Dent memorandum on "Coattails." 1 pg.
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Page 1 of 7
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14
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8/30/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Harry S. Dent To: H.R. Haldeman RE:
Maximizing the Coattails. 2 pgs.
14
10
8/29/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Jeb MaGruder
RE: McGovern's Speech. 1 pg.
14
10
8/15/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Bob Marik RE:
Briefing. 1 pg.
14
10
8/11/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Jeb MaGruder
RE: Recording public utterances of key
spokesmen. 1 pg.
14
10
8/10/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Mike Lesser To: Jeb Magruder RE:
John Connally's television script announcing
Democrats for Nixon. 3 pgs.
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
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14
10
8/11/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Larry Higby To: Jeb Magruder RE:
Recording public utterances of key
spokesmen. 2 pgs.
14
10
7/31/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Al E. Arahams To: Clark MacGregor
RE: Television. 2 pgs.
14
10
7/25/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Jeb Magruder To: Clark MacGregor
RE: Television. 3 pgs.
14
10
8/10/1972
Personal
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Jeb Magruder
RE: Mailing Lists. 1 pg.
14
10
8/1/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Fred Malek RE:
Projects Pending. 1 pg.
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
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14
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8/1/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Fred Malek RE:
Progress in strengthening the 1701 field
organization. 1 pg.
14
10
8/28/1972
Personal
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Pat McKee RE:
China cup. 1 pg.
14
10
8/15/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: William D.
Novelli RE: Certificates of Apprieciation. 1
pg.
14
10
8/2/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: William D. Novelli To: Gordon
Strachan RE: President's signature on
Certificates of Appreciation for campaign
workers. 1 pg.
14
10
8/8/1972
Campaign
Letter
From: Gordon Strachan To: Lyn Nofziger
RE: California Campaign. 1 pg.
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
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14
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8/31/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dave Parker RE:
Candidates to be photographed with the
President. 1 pg.
14
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8/29/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman
RE: Candidates to be photographed with the
President. 1 pg.
14
10
8/29/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dave Parker RE:
Scheduling. 1 pg.
14
10
8/28/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Harry S. Dent To: H.R. Haldeman RE:
Candidates to be photographed with the
President. 2 pgs.
14
10
8/25/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Ray Price RE:
President letters to individuals who played a
key role at the Convention. 1 pg.
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
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14
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8/31/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Bob Reisner RE:
Follow-Up Matters. 1 pg.
14
10
8/17/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan For: The Record RE:
Advertising Materials - August 16
Haldeman, Dailey, Taylor. 7 pgs.
14
10
8/1/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Ken Rietz RE:
Eight Christian Youths. 1 pg.
14
10
7/27/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Ken Rietz To: H.R. Haldeman RE:
Youth Registration. 1 pg.
14
10
8/1/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Glenn Sedam
RE: Wallace's Ballot Position. 1 pg.
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
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14
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Campaign
Other Document
Talking Paper for Bob Ellsworth RE: New
York Financial Community. 1 pg.
14
10
8/2/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Bill Timmons
RE: Convention. 1 pg.
14
10
7/11/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Bill Timmons
RE: Convention Tickets. 1 pg.
14
10
8/2/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Larry Higby To: Bill Timmons RE:
Haldemans at the Convention. 2 pgs.
14
10
8/3/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: John Whitaker
RE: Campaign Surveys - Wave II. 1 pg.
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
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Presidential Materials Review Board
Review on Contested Documents
Collection: H. R. Haldeman
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Folder:
Strachan M-Z Chron August 1972
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Private/Political Memo Strachan to Magruder 8/29/72
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Private/Political Memo Strachan to Marik 8/15/72
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Private/Political Memo Strachan to Magruder 8/11/72
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Private/Political Memo Lesser to Magruder 8/10/72
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Private/Political Memo "G" to Jeb 8/11/72
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Private/Political Memo Abrahams to Magruder 7/31/72
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Private/Political Memo Strachan to Malck 8/1/72
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Private/Political Memo Strachan to Mulek 8/1/72
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Private/Personal Memo Strachan to McKee 8/28/72
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Private/Political Memo Strachan to Novelli 8/15/72
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Private/Political LTR Strachan to Nofziger 8/8/72
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Private/Political Memo Strachan to Parker 8/31/72
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Private/Political Memo Strachan to Reisner 8/31/72
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Private/Political Memo Strachan to The Record 8/17/72
Presidential Materials Review Board
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Private/Political Memo Strachan to Rietz 8/1/72
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Private/Political Memo Strachan to Sedam 8/1/78
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Private/Political Talkins Paper for BobEllsworth 8/28/72
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Private/Political Memo Strachan to Tummers 8/2/72
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Private/Political Memo Strachan to Whitaker 8/3/72
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTEAL
August 31, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FRED MALEK
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Pennsylvania
Bob received a call today from Henry Cannon, JE., from
Midland, Pennsylvania, who, believe it or not, is Presi-
dent of the National Association of Funeral Directors.
In any event, he tried to contribute some money to the
Pennsylvania Committee for the Re-Election of the President.
The man he mentioned was John Taibur (sp?), an attorney in
Pittsburgh. According to Mr. Cannon, there was no follow-
up nor attempt to even accept the money.
Today Bob received a call from George McClellan, Chairman
of the Republican Party for Penn Hill, Pennsylvania
(Pittaburgh). He is trying to obtain a speaker for their
September 9 pimic and has indicated problems in getting
an answer through Penny Adams and from 1701.
Fred, I realise these are small, nit-picking problems,
but it does seem to indicate that the problems in Pennsyl-
vania have reached the point where the workers are making
appeals to the White House for answers.
At the very least, someone should call Mr. Cannon and
Mr. McClellan (phone numbers: 412-244-1587 or 271-1490
and 412-731-1011) with some sort of an answer.
GS/jb
FU - 9/6
MEMORANDUM
OF CALL
TO:
Gordon
YOU WERE CALLED BY-
YOU WERE VISITED BY-
OF (Organization)
George McClellan
412/
PHONE NO.
PLEASE CALL
244-1587
CODE/EXT.
or
WILL CALL AGAIN
IS WAITING TO SEE YOU
1490
MESSAGE RETURNED YOUR CALL 731-1011 WISHES AN 793-4967
Chairman Republican
Party - Penn this,
allegany
Hill
Penna. (Pittabring)
sept 9 Pienie
Micalled CEIVED BY for HRH DATE first) TIME
CR
8/31
11:40
STANDARD FORM 63
* GPO : 1971 O - 446-335
63-108
REVISED AUGUST 1967
GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.6
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
August 30, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB MAGRUDER
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
"Monday Letter"
As we discussed on the telephone, Bob would like you to
review the "Monday Letter" and determine how it can be
changed to be profitable. You will recall his comments
and his concern about us providing funds for such a
publication.
Would you advise me of the status of this project on
Monday, September 4.
GS/jb
FU - 8/30/72
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
August 30, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FRED MALEK
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Dent Memorandum
on "Coattails'
Attached is the copy of the August 30 memorandum from
Harry Dent to Bob that we discussed on the telephone.
As you can see, Dent is suggesting several changes in
campaign strategy to improve the chances of those seek-
ing seats in Congress and the State houses. Several of
them make good sense and could be done quickly with
proper coordination with Parker. When you meet with
Harry Dent, you might want to review the ideas generally
without referring to the fact that you have a copy of
this memorandum. It then might be appropriate for you
to come in with a proposal for Bob that maximizes Dent's
suggestions.
GS/jb
E L - 9/6
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 30, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
HARRY S. DENT USD
SUBJECT:
Maximizing the Coattails
The latest Gallup Poll underscores the importance of
making the most of the President's coattails to win more
seats in Congress and the State Houses. This will be
good for the President for these reasons:
1) We need more help on Capitol Hill and in the State
Houses; 2) depending on coattails alone may not prove
successful, as past history shows; 3) GOP leaders and
newsmen are now questioning whether we're just doing our
own thing; 4) aiding the key candidates and scoring
previously unexpected gains will boost the President's
stock with the party and increase his grip on their 1976
actions (polls show the GOP and Demo parties have been
going downhill, like under Ike, who is remembered by the
GOP as not caring and helping).
Here are suggestions for maximizing our coattail possi-
bilities:
1) Let's execute the John Rollins proposal for raising
and disbursing candidate assistance funds. If not this,
then let's get set up a special outside group to do this
without our direct involvement. Some of these candidates
are hurting for funds, in part because we're tying up
money with our use of surrogates (the best speakers) only
for our fund raisers, etc. Also, Meany & Co. are
zeroing in on Capitol Hill races and will thus blunt
some of our coattail effects with money and manpower
diverted from McGovern's effort.
- 2 -
(2) Schedule right away another picture session with all
challengers. This means expanding the list I sent you
this week by about double. I sent only the vital ones.
The guys making the most noise are the less vital
challengers who just might make it in a landslide with
RN identification, like the governor candidate in Indiana.
They want some TV film shots as well.
(3) Work in the key candidates in regional or state
appearances by the President, especially where we are a
cinch to win, like N. C. These candidates want the RN
blessing like never before.
(4) Radio tapes done quickly for key races, like
Bartlett of Oklahoma, will be most helpful and can be
used with the picture for TV as well as radio. We have
strong requests for this.
(5) Visits to key candidate headquarters by top RN
spokesmen can be used as a substitute for RN in some
cases to leave the impression RN cares and we are helping.
This is needed particularly if the President isn't going
to be seen with these candidates much at all in the
campaign.
Most of what I am suggesting can be done with minimal
Presidential involvement and time and without harming
our overall thrust for a new majority of all Americans.
In fact, in pushing for the new majority we need to do
something minimal like this to satisfy the candidate
appetites and GOP leader morale.
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
August 29, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB MAGRUDER
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
McGovern's Speech
Today we had the classic example of the type of foul-up we
cannot afford for the next 71 days. I talked with Al
Abrahams, Van Shumway and Bob Reisner this morning at 10 a.m.
regarding the importance of getting copies of the McGovern
Speech and the reaction by your people at the event. Reisner
committed to getting me a copy of the speech, which he did
within ten minutes after it was released from McGovern Head-
quarters at 11:20. The copy would not dex so Van Shumway
promised to send an original. It arrived 45 minutes later.
Abrahams, Reisner and you described the system where we
would have someone at the New York Security Analysts' event
who would call to give a report on their reaction. At 2:10,
Reisner, Abrahams, Shumway, Ann Dore, you, and Bruce Miller
were all unavailable. Needless to say, there was some
concern in San Clemente as to the effectiveness of the 1701
organisation.
Job, I'm not writing this to bitch and moan, but this is just
the type of incident that sets up an Ehrlichman and Colson
attack on 1701 to their increasing success.
I trust you will figure out some system such as a desk man,
staggered lunches (or no lunch at all as many in the '68
campaign pointedly suggested to me), so that we can obtain
the answers necessary for what McGovern himself characterised
as his most important speech of the campaign.
GG: Bob Reisner
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
August 15, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BOB MARIK
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Briefing
Thought your presentation today for the Administration
wives was quite good. It was concise and the delivery
was surprisingly effective for a "Doctor".
Concerning the question from the audience on fact sheets,
John Hhrlichman's Council has prepared several one-page
fact sheets. If you at 1701 are not currently using these
as your basic fact sheets, you should quickly shift to
them as they are excellent, I'm sure Happer's office
has the complete package for you.
we: Jeb Magruder
GS/jb
FU - 8/25
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
August 11, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB MAGRUDER
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Pursuant to our conversation, would you set up a mechanism
to record all public utterances of any of our key spokesmen,
i.e., MacGregex, etc., and that we always are sure we get
a film taken by our film crew whenever Connally is doing
a public appearance. It is frankly unforgiveable that we
failed to get the film coverage of the Connally Democratic
announcement,
Bob would like a specific plan in from you on how we are
going to be doing this by August 16th.
Also, note Bob's comments on Lesser's August 10 memorandum.
GS/jb
NOVEMBER
GROUP
To Job
INC.
MEMORANDUM - AUGUST 10, 1972
TO:
Jeb Magruder
FROM:
Mike Lesser
Attached is a one minute television script featuring John Connally's
press conference announcing Democrats for Nixon.
NOT
A five minute commercial is practical, simply because we cannot
the
buy 5 minute slots in prime time. In order to make five minute
slots available, the networks have to edit shows. This they are
prepared to do starting in September, but not now. We could probably
buy some time in fringe periods on a local basis, but exposure
would be limited.
The one minute script works well. However, as you know, any
decent rate of network exposure of this spot is an expensive
proposition To run the spot five or six times a week for a
couple of weeks could run as high as $400,000. Even with a
schedule such as this, we don't think we could increase awareness
of the Connally announcement much beyond what free exposure has
already
done. that's rodiculous
We believe that the full-page newspaper ad, scheduled for next
Wednesday, is a more effective way of enlisting volunteers and
gaining contributions. Cutting out a coupon is easier than
writing down an address, and should elicit more response. Also,
a newspaper ad can be digested and studied, and allows us more
time to tell a complete story. But notas
The attached script is, of course, sketchy, since it has been
based on quotes supplied by an AP story in the New York Times.
cc: Peter Dailey
NOVEMBER GROUP INC.
909 THIRD AVENUE
NEW YORK, N.Y. 10022
(212) 752-3500
COMMERCIAL
/
TV
Title: CONNALLY PRESS CONFERENCE
Date: August 10, 1972
Commercial No.
Client: NIXON CAMPAIGN
Length: 60
/
B&W
/
/
Color
Product:
No. of Words:
RTO
Promise
Approval:
VIDEO
AUDIO
1. Open on MCU of John Connally.
CONNALLY (OC) : I am disturbed about
the trend my own party has taken under
the leadership of Senator George McGovern.
2. Cut to long shot of press
ANNCR: (vo) John Connally, former
conference. We hear Connally
Governor and Secretary of the Treasury,
continue to talk underneath.
has formed Democrats for Nixon. And
a lot of his fellow Democrats are
joining him.
3. Cut back to close-up of
CONNALLY: (OC) According to a
Connally.
national poll just completed, 20 million
Democrats have already decided that
their choice this year will be
President Nixon over Senator McGovern.
Title: CONNALLY PRESS CONFERENCE
Date: August 10, 1972
Length: 60
Page: 2
VIDEO
AUDIO
4. Dissolve to montage of shots of
ANNCR: (VO) Mr. Connally and his
Connally and the reporters at the
fellow Democrats are not leaving the
press conference
party, but they are working actively
for the President's re-election. And
they're asking other Democrats to
join them
to give their time, their
money and their vote to support Richard
Nixon.
5. Dissolve to CU of Connally
CONNALLY: (OC) We open our doors to
all those millions of Democrats who
realize that in this Presidential
election President Nixon is simply the
better choice.
6. Dissolve to art card with the
ANNCR: (vo) If you want to help,
name and address on it.
write to John Connally, Democrats
for Nixon, Box
, Washington, D.C.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 11, 1972
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
GORDON STRACHAN fel
FROM:
L. HIGBY G
Pursuant to our conversation would you
Will you get with Magruder and let him larew that we are
setting up a mechanism to record all public utterances of
any of our key spokesmen, i.e., MacGregor, etc., and
that we always are sure we get a film taken by our film
crew whenever Connally is doing a public appearance. It
is frankly unforgivable that we failed to get the film coverage
of the Connally Democratic announcement.
Bob would like a specific plan in from Job you on how we are
going to be doing this by August 16th.
GS J8m 5/11
also, note Bolis comments
on Lesseis ag 10 memorandum.
ACTION MEMO
Be sure that we are set to record all public utterances of any
of our key spokeamen - MaeGregor, etc., and always be sure
that we get film taken by our film crew whenever Connally is
doing any public appear. It's unforgivable that we failed to
get film coverage of the Connally Democratic announcement.
HRH:pm
8/10/72
Strachan
Committee for the Re-election of the President
MEMORANDUM
July 31, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR THE HONORABLE CLARK MACGREGOR
THROUGH:
JEB S. MAGRUDER
FROM:
AL E. ABRAHAMS
SUBJECT:
Television
I have reviewed Van's memo of July 25 (see attached). I recommend
the following modifications. Incidentally, I have discussed this
with Van and Ann Dore. The modifications are:
I am concerned that the actual utilization of the film and the
chief reason for using the process, costing approximately $300,000,
is because the payoff is great. Mr. MacGregor might use the idea.
After questioning Van and Ann, we now see the project as follows:
1. TV film distributed to local television stations permits us to
maximize the surrogates while they remain in their Washington
offices. Important news, non-political in nature, could be
filmed regularly by surrogates and quickly transmitted to the field.
2. Because surrogates are not fully covered by area TV stations,
the use of local film crews in key states could maximize the
appearances of surrogates in the field. I would modify the
Shumway proposal as follows:
a. Reduce the time by one-third. The Presidential and Vice
Presidential candidates will totally dominate television
as a medium by October 1. The chances of effectively
utilizing surrogates in an effective television film opera-
tion, centered in Washington and distributed to local
stations across the country, will have a maximum impact
because of the heavy amount of time allotted to the top four
candidates. This should reduce cost by nearly one-third.
b. I recommend retaining that part of the operation in the
field which would service the appearances of surrogates
to assure maximum state-wide and national coverage. The
attached proposal, though not spelled out in detail, con-
templates the film coverage of surrogates in two respects:
MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. CLARK MAC GREGOR
SUBJECT:
Television
PAGE 2
(1) In their Washington offices where essentially non-
political but useful material is distributed to stations
(e.g., Secretary Butz on rising farm income with farm
reports and have them mailed on to farm area stations.)
(2) It is also contemplated that when Secretary Butz, as a
surrogate, departs Washington for a political speech,
say in Chicago, that the hiring of local film crews in
Illinois would permit the utilization of Butz' material
on a far broader area and national area. Accordingly,
the validity of using local film crews in eight or
ten critical states should be restricted by the October 1
deadline. For it is valid, indeed, to assure that a
Moline station, TV station, would be interested in having
a quick distribution in a Butz film which we would make
and that the Moline stations would receive from our
other sources unless it were on network TV.
(3) We could always review the decision to eliminate the
surrogate's film distribution from Washington when it
comes closer to October 1. However, it is highly un-
likely that I would revise my judgment that TV station
locally would use Washington farm groups past October 1
since there would be such heavy competition for time.
Attachment
Committee for the Re-election of the President
MEMORANDUM
July 25, 1972
MEMORANDUM TO THE HONORABLE CLARK MACGREGOR
THROUGH:
JEB S. MAGRUDER
SUBJECT:
Television
After some very thorough checking, I am now ready to recommend that we
hire a full-time television crew for the fall campaign, effective August 15.
This would allow for two weeks of shakedown time including some activity at
the Convention.
In addition, we will be picking up, from time to time, crews at special
events outside Washington, in the key states to distribute material only
to the key states.
The team in Washington would provide on film for television what our audio
services now provides on tape for radio stations; namely, statements
supporting the President and statements ultimately of the Vice President
and President for use at television stations which do not have the facilities
to get the material themselves. This will include surrogates and members
of Congress.
We know that McGovern is using a special type of videotape equipment,
involving the use of mobile vans, in eight key states. But he has a different
problem than ours. He will supplement coverage of George McGovern. We
will be involved in covering activities of the President, the Vice President
and others in Washington as well as surrogates in the field (to a more
limited extent.)
This will furnish a form of free television advertising which has greater
credibility, because it is news not advertising, and which is essentially
free -- that is, we don't have to buy the time.
The costs:
These estimates are planned to be outside costs; that is assuming the
heaviest possible use and programming of television material within the
bounds outlined above. We probably would come in a little under these total
costs. The cost figures represent the remainder of the campaign.
2
A.
Film team -- maximum cost, 4 man crew, $45,500 based on a daily free-
lance rate of $500 per day. The breakdown is as follows:
$150 per day for cameraman (2 needed) and $100 per day for
soundman/lighting technician-editor (2 needed). These fees
represent the usual fees for an 8 hour day with breaks and
travel time. In this case overtime (anything over 8 hours
or five days) and doubletime (for 7th day) would be waived
by the crew we have contacted.
These crewmen would be hired on a free-lance basis instead
of being hired as additional full-time staff personnel,
doing away with the need for benefit obligations both during
and after the campaign. The four men we have in mind are
top-notch professionals who would be leaving permanent jobs,
who have already demonstrated their enthusiasm and desire
to take the job, waive the usual overtime benefits and have
shown the cooperation needed from a crew under the conditions
of the campaign.
B.
Equipment -- maximum cost, $40,000. This is based on a daily rate of
$450 per day, a thirteen week contract formula of $800 X
50 days. This is all first-line, new equipment to handle
the job outlined on page one.
C.
Production - maximum cost estimated at $30,000. This would include raw
film/tape, processing of master films.
D.
Duplication
and Shipping -- would depend on quotas set, and acceptance of material
by stations. It costs around 15 cents per foot for
duplication of film. Shipping runs around $10 per film
shipped where urgency is the prime factor, (REA) down
to a couple of dollars by Air Mail Special, where time
is not that critical.
E.
Additional - $17,000 based on the needs to continue the audio output and
Staff
the increased paperwork for shipping and contacts.
Jim Randall would assume full-time duties with film crew as
correspondent/producer. The film crew would generate some
audio actualities in the course of their filming, but we would
still need a full-time replacement for Jim as our man on
the Hill.
Mark Rosenker would work full-time, or nearly so, in pro-
duction/shipping and contact work. He would have to be
replaced as alternate legman and main inside editor for audio.
3
One additional reporter would be added for covering
surrogates out of town and concentrated audio coverage during
peak activity periods. (We would have needed this addition
to cover Audio without the film mission anyway).
Dick Boyd, now working as an intern for $100 per week,
leaves for school around the first of September. He will
have to be replaced, and cannot be for less than full salary.
We have been working without a secretary in the Audio
Department. My proposal includes a full-time secretary to be
used for administrative clerical work and for contact with
television stations, tracking film shipments and the like
(probably more work than one girl can do.)
DEVAN Jan L. SHUMWAY
August 10, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB MAGRUDER
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Mailing Lists
You made an impassioned pitch to us at the end of July
for access to a certain mailing list. Approval was
given on July 31 but to days there has been no follow-
up from Morgan or anyone else in your office regarding
this list. In light of the time frame problem, the
subject may be moot unless Marik and Morgan move
quickly.
GS:car
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
August 1, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FRED MALEK
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Projects Pending
A review of my notes from our telephone conversation on
Saturday, July 29, indicates that you were going to
submit four fellow-up memoranda:
1) Description of your plans to better coordinate the
hostess telephone program with the Brataas paid phone bank
system, It was my understanding that both would be under
Diek Schreiber;
2) A memorandum describing the materials distribution
system --- whether there were any problems and John Freeman's
analysis of what may or may not be a November Group screw-up;
3) An updated report on where we stand with Women in the
campaign. In particular, you were going to report on your
meeting with Ann Armstrong on Beb's behalfs
4) The Older Folks -- You mentioned you were going to
submit an updated report for Bob's review in light of the
ongoing interest in this subject.
GS/jb
FU - 8/4
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
August 1, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FRED MALEK
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Progress in Strengthening
the 1701 Field Organization
Your July 28 memo was read with considerable interest.
However, there were several questions raised:
1) Who really has responsibility for New Jersey -- Rick
Murray or Al Kaupinen?
2) Is there an updated memorandum analysing McGovern's
campaign organisation? Maybe it would be best if Rick Fore
did such a paper since he did the original analysis of the
California/NeGevern situation.
3) Concerning the specific instructions to the various
states mentioned on Page 1, are any of these in writing?
4) The budget situation is still not completely resolved
because as I understand it the advertising people are ques-
tioning the cuts.
5) Who is briefing Marvin Collins on the California
situation? Was he cleared by Mitchell, Reagan and Finch?
6) Has Pete Sawyers run any statewide campaigns?
7) If Gordon Gooch is fully responsible for New York,
is Harry Flemming completely out of that situation?
8) A minor point, but our Chairman in Texas, Brik Jensson,
does not spell his name the same as the former President.
9) It is not clear that the materials distribution system
has broken down. Peter Dailey says that the report from one
of your fallows, who was up in New York examining last week,
will be positive, Be says that the delay in the materials
distribution is attributable to the change in materials from
"Re-Elect the President" to the entirely new set, "President
Nixon - Now More Than Ever."
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
August 28, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PAT MC KEE
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Pat, if there is some problem regarding obtaining the
replacement cup from China, please let me know, as time
is running out, I want to replace the yellow one that
Chapin brought me from China which was unfortunately
broken, You will recall that you replaced Bob's with
mine.
GS/jb
FU - 9/1
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
August 15, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BILL NOVELLI
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
This is the type of project that will be considered after
November 7. For the next 84 days our job is to persuade
uncommitteds not to give certificates of appreciation to
our own workers,
001 Jeb Magruder
Peter Dailey
Phil Joanou
GS/jb
Committee for the Re-election of the President
MEMORANDUM
August 2, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
GORDON STRACHAN
FROM:
WILLIAM D. NOVELLI
SUBJECT:
President's Signature on Certificates of
Appreciation for Campaign Workers
Although this is not an immediate project, we are exploring the
requests of a number of groups in the re-election Committee to
provide certificates of appreciation for participants in the
campaign (eg. Young Voters for the President).
Can you determine whether it will be possible to use a facsimile
signature of the President on these certificates ? If this
can be done, we will, of course, provide copy and layout for
approval prior to moving ahead on this project.
CC: Peter H. Dailey
Phil Joanou
August 8, 1972
Dear Lyn:
You may be getting tired of me suggesting people that
might possibly be useful in your California campaign,
but this time I have a truly extraordinary recommendation.
LynRae McClintock acted as my secretary for one year here
at the White House, She joined me simultaneously with my
transfer to Bob's staff, She worked for me directly and
filled in for Pat McKee outside Bob's office in a very
difficult year. She failed me not once. I wrote her a
rather glowing recommendation when she departed, and if
she has an interview with someone on your staff, she will
undoubtedly show it to you. I would not retract one word
of that glowing recommendation. She currently lives in
Malibu, is married to a young lawyer, and is very attractive.
Her skills, intelligence, loyalty and familiarity with the
people here at the White House and over at 1701 indicates
she might be useful in a position other than just a secre-
tary. Her salary is negotiable, but I guarantee you that
whatever you pay her, you'll get your money's worth. Her
current address and telephone number are listed below:
Mrs. LynRae MeClintock
23904 West Deville Way
Malibu, California
456-3473
Many thanks.
Sincerely,
Gordon Strachan
Mr. Lyn Nofsiger
Executive Director
California Committee for the Re-Election of the President
1670 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90016
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
August 31, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DAVE PARKER
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Candidates to be Photographed
with the President
As we discussed on the telephone, Bob read Harry Dent's
August 28 memorandum regarding campaign photographs. He
indicated that he had not committed to Dent that these
pictures will be taken, but suggested that "we should not
just do these. If we do any, we should make a complete
check and do all." Would you review this material with
Mr. Dent and submit the necessary schedule proposals if
appropriate.
001 Harry Dent
GS/jb
FU - 9/6
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Date:
8/29
TO:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
A copy has been sent to
Parker, who will submit a
schedule proposal.
Have you committed to Dent
that these pictures will
be taken? No -
and we should not just
do These If we do any,
we shed make a complete
check and do all.
THE WHITE HOUSE
1972
C 41
WASHINGTON
August 29, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DAVE PARKER
FROM:
TO
GORDON STRACHAN
S
SUBJECT:
Scheduling
OK
Please do the appropriate staffing on the attached
and submit a schedule proposal for approval.
Bob has not seen this material.
Thank you.
DAVE:
Bob has seen this memo.
GS
G.S. - please ! let me make
the determination if, a proposal
is to be submitted otherwise your
don't need me around here.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 28, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
HARRY S. DENT
SUBJECT:
Candidates to be Photographed with
the President
The following is a list of senatorial and gubernatorial
candidates for whom a picture with the President is
important because the candidate has no picture and he is
a potential winner:
GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATES
Missouri: Kit Bond won a big primary victory and can
win the Governor's chair. He is an excellent young
candidate with increasing momentum. The Democrat is
Edward Dowd.
North Dakota: Lt. GOV. Richard Larsen has the GOP
Convention endorsement, but he will be in a September 5
primary against perennial candidate Robert McCarney.
Democrats are being urged to vote for McCarney since he
would be easier to defeat. With the right kind of help,
Larsen can win. The Democrat is Rep. Arthur Link.
South Dakota: Carve Thompson is an attractive candidate
and has a chance to win the Governor's chair. Governor
Richard Kniep is vulnerable and slipping in the polls.
SENATORIAL CANDIDATES
Georgia: Rep. Fletcher Thompson is gaining strength for
the U. S. Senate. Presidential coattails will be helpful.
Democrat David Gambrell is in trouble.
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Louisiana: The Republican candidate is Ben C. Toledano
who ran against New Orleans Mayor Moon Landrieu and won
42% in 1969. Toledano is a hard working, enthusiastic
candidate and could have a chance against a badly split
Democrat party. Bennett Johnston is the Democrat.
Ex-Governor John McKeithen is running as an Independent
and will empty his guns on Johnston. McKeithen is
looking for a black candidate to also run as an Inde-
pendent to draw black votes away from Johnston.
New Mexico: Pete Dominici has a good shot to win
Anderson's Senate seat. The Democrat is Jack Daniels.
With the President's help, Dominici can overcome tradi-
tional Democrat strength in the State.
North Carolina: TV station owner Jesse Helms is an
excellent candidate and is gaining strength. He could
defeat Congressman Nick Galifianakis. Screaming for a
picture.
There are other challengers desiring pictures. These
are the most vital.
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
August 25, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
RAY PRICE
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
The President wants to send letters to all of the seconders
at the Convention; also other individuals at the Convention
who played a key role. Would you talk with Dick Moore, who
will be in California, to develop a list of those who should
receive these letters as well as notations from Dick regarding
their role 80 that the letters can be appropriately worded.
In addition, the President wants to send a "Presidential watch"
to the seconders and Rockefeller with the note from the Presi-
dent. Steve Bull can acquire the "Presidential watches" for
you.
Would you advise me of the status of these project on Monday,
August 287
You should also know that the President will be sending
letters to all of the celebrities who attended the Convention
and supported him. Ray Caldiero ower at 1701 with Jeb Magruder
is preparing a list of participation.
001 Dave Gergen
Steve Bull
GS/jb
FU - 8/28
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
August 31, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BOB REISNER
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Follow-Up Matters
To review our conversation of today, it is my understanding
that you will be forwarding the following items:
1) Sedam's analysis of the ballot position of Schmits
and Spock,
2) Copies of MacGregor's schedule,
3) Time and date and attendees of the budget meeting
for next Wednesday,
4) The status of the political group of 11 meeting;
5) Please forward a new package of the campaign junk.
As I mentioned last week, we need at least a dosen of the
floppy hats.
GS/jb
FU - 9/6
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
August 17, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE RECORD
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Advertising Meeting - August 16
Haldeman, Dailey, Taylor
On August 16 at Camp David, Haldeman met with Peter Dailey and Bill
Taylor to review the campaign advertising. The television spots,
songs, newspaper and magazine print ads were reviewed. Bill Taylor
opened the meeting with a brief explanation that TV ads were at an
intermediate stage. Music and sound effects would be added and the
tag line at the end would be changed. Instead of "That's why we need
him", the closing line would be "President Nixon - Now More Than Ever".
60-second Busing Spot
This would never be used on a network but would be used in Michigan,
Florida, etc. Bob thought that the busing commercial was good.
5-minute Record
Taylor said he thought that this was the least effective. Haldeman
thought the advertisement was OK, but that the Chinese tumbler was out
of context and should be excluded. Dailey mentioned that he, Joanou
and Taylor would personally review much of the available footage because
many have complained that the spots do not use the best footage available.
Concerning the spot 'The Record', Bob thought the applause under the
President taking the Oath of Office should be dropped. It would be OK
to have "Hail to the Chief" under the President taking the Oath then
follow with the applause when the President drops his hands.
Bob thought the China Handshake footage in 'The Record' was terrible,
and told Dailey to use the documentary footage of the Handshake.
Bob also thought the video on cancer and sicklecell was too long.
When Dailey mentioned that at the end of the week on August 18, he and
Chapin would request an opportunity to take more footage of the President
of the Ehrlichman-type, Bob asked whether Dailey had really worked the
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footage they already had. Taylor said they made three commercials from
the original hour and a half. Haldeman gave no commitment that the
additional footage would be taken.
60-second Property Taxes (to be used in California, Wisconsin, etc.)
Bob said the scripts from all of the spots should be cleared by Cole and
Haig. He was particularly concerned on the 'Property Tax' spot regarding
the revenue sharing aspect, but the full context was OK in the documentary
but in the revenue sharing spot it may be too hard a zap at local officials.
5-minute China spot
Bob emphasized again that the China spot should use the Handshake sequence
from the documentary.
Concerning the Chinese background music, Taylor was to check whether it was
the actual track as Bob questioned the sound of the children and music as
the background on some of them.
Bob also directed Dailey to drop "radical" change; instead use "sweeping"
or "important".
Bob emphasized that it should be the People's Republic of China and the
United States released a joint communique and not Kissinger. The entire
spot should not build up Kissinger. Also, the government is the People's
Republic of China, not "China".
Bob said definitely drop the feeding of the fish shot.
60-second POW spot
Haldeman said it was OK to have this in the bag, but he does not think we
need to do it. Bob doubts you can use it. There is a terrible timeliness
problem, and if the issue is to be emphasized, it will be by the use of
speakers, not commercials.
5-minute Environment spot
Bob thought it was darn good. He thinks the 5-minute technique is sensational.
He doesn't have the problem of boredom with the 5-minutes that Dailey had.
In the 5-minute spot, instead of using the words "planned to build the jetport
in Florida" change the wording to "started building the jetport" or something
along the line to emphasize that the President personally intervened in a
project that was already underway. Also, more damaging footage of the prob-
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lems with the Everglades should be used.
In the Grand Teton shot, the President should not be shown in crowds.
Bob agreed with Ziegler that some of the footage of the President in
the Redwoods should be used.
Bob also liked the idea of "signing" by the President as it indicated
he was doing something about the various problems.
60-second The Record
The word "Russia" should be changed to Moscow as it is more dramatic.
Also, Taylor should find the footage for the Older Americans sequence
where the Black gets on stage.
Bob directed that Dailey should drop the quote President Nixon was
"angry". Bob said it was not believable; instead words such as
"deeply concerned" should be used.
At this point, Bob emphasized that the whole script of all the spots
should be checked by Ehrlichman or Cole. Presumably, he will want
Haig to also review the spots' scripts to protect against the same
problems.
60-second Transportation spot
The SST footage should be held in the can but not used, as it will be
a political decision as to whether it should be used in Washington.
60-second Youth spot
Bob thought the footage of the President at San Clemente which showed
his right lip off was particularly bad. Dailey was to check whether
this was the fault of the lighting or the footage itself, if the footage
itself is so bad it could not be used.
Bob asked whether the spots had been shown to our Youth. Dailey said
no, but Bob noted that the subjects covered were the Draft, the Environ-
ment and Drugs. It may be that our Youth will oppose that inclusion of
the Drug sequence but since others (Older Americans) will be seeing the
spot, the Drug section should be included.
The opening sequence in the Youth spot implies that all Youth are
demonstrators. Bob was especially concerned about the "you asked"
series as it looks as if only demonstrators are doing the asking.
We are after the responsible Youth, not the demonstrators.
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On the line "End the Draft" the words "by 1973" should be replaced
with "in 1973".
5-minute Russia spot
Bob thought this spot was terrific, especially the footage of the
ceremony over the speech. However, he thought that the "live on
Soviet TV" should be added. He asked whether this particular section
had been included in the documentary. Taylor hadn't seen this footage
in the documentary but would check.
60-second Foreign Policy spot
Bob thought the Passport idea was damn good.
3 negative ads - anti-McGovern
On the Welfare spot, the street scene should be more crowded to
emphasize one out of every two would be paying for the welfare.
Bob asked for a specific anti-McGovern spot on "permissiveness" -
amnesty, pot, legalization of abortion, etc.
Bob asked whether there was going to be another welfare spot on the
$1,000 a person. He suggested the possibility of cartoons or jokes
as there have been many cartoons on the $1,000 a person scheme. He
mentioned the joke about the person who went to the fundraiser and
said, "If it's all the same to you, I'll take my $1,000 now".
Bob emphasized that in commercials you should go back to the point
implied that he's changed his view, thereby emphasizing the credibility
hassle, but also that he really believes what he said previously.
Bob asked specifically for an ADA voting record spot that showed
McGovern's ADA record in the high 80's and low 90's except for Election
Year. This is particularly effective in the Youth spot, and Dailey was
going to cover the point with Rietz. Bob thought that a full page ad
of the McGovern ADA record might be particularly effective because the
point is to go after McGovern's "Election Year" credibility rather than
his long-term credibility - because McGovern believes in the very
liberal causes but in the Election Year votes conservative.
Another possibility that Bob suggested involved the possible use of
citizens arguing about the crazy positions and then showing the ADA
record.
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NEWSPAPER ADS
As Bill Taylor went through the newspaper ads, Bob asked several
questions. First, he asked Dailey why he was using the long copy.
Dailey's response was that the story would be covered in the big
headlines that are short and punchy with long copy to give the fuller
story.
On the ad concerning more money being spent for people than on "arms",
Bob said that Dailey should use some different language than "arms".
Obviously, "defense" couldn't be used nor could weapons. Dailey and
Taylor will re-work the ad in light of the 1970 advertisement and
speeches that Strachan was to send to Dailey.
Concerning the crime ad, Bob asked why use the words "last year"? The
point is to emphasize that the President has been tough all along.
Concerning the Butz ads, Bob asked why no inclusion of the word "farmers"?
Taylor said that in newspaper ads the word "farmer" might be used but
that in a magazine like "Progressive Farmer" there's no sense repeating
the word "farmers". Also, there might be some disadvantage to using
"farmers" because what you really want are all the agri-business related
people.
The space shuttle ad would be used only in Los Angeles and Washington.
Bob noted that the United States Supreme Court appointments might be
used in the permissiveness ads or include the McGovern position that
Ramsey Clark would be the head of the FBI.
Concerning the Israeli ad, Bob said that Dailey should talk to a "savvy,
Israeli-oriented Jew". The ad might be a two-edged sword because the
question is not just Greece. Dailey was to check with Rabbi Lukens, the
former Humphrey Jew. (Peter - he can be contacted through Dick Howard
in Colson's office.) The text of the ad should also be cleared with
Kissinger (Peter - if you get the ad to me, I will have it run passed
Kissinger). The question of the relationship between Greece and Israel
was raised. It is true that Jewish leaders understand the importance
of Greece and it being our last base, but whether the little shopkeeper
Jew understands is questionable. Again, Rabbi Lukens should be checked.
Dailey mentioned that he had shown the attack ads to Paulucci and Vann
and received general approval.
SONGS
Taylor played the four older songs with new versions. Concerning "Saints",
Bob thought it was not that bad, indicating that Lionel Hampton might
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want to play it while marching in. Concerning "Buckle Down Woonsocket",
Bob said it was used in 1960 and it might be in the public domain and
that we might own since we used it in '60. Bob asked me to send a copy
to Finch (which was done August 17). "76 Trombones" does not work and
it is not in the public domain. Concerning "Hot Time" - Bob liked that.
The Curb versions of the songs were not as successful as hoped. Dailey
indicated that they were the result of the Curb "slop track" with bad
mixing. Bob indicated that the drums were clearly too loud on "Nixon Now".
Bob said that the problem with "Nixon Now" is that it's not anything.
It has all the annoying disadvantages of kids' music that makes grown-ups
mad but does not help with kids. Rietz had told Bob that this song was
"terrible". The song is neither totally square nor with-it with kids.
It's a hybrid - - it accomplishes nothing. Bob said that the problem might
be solved by a different arrangement. In particular, he emphasized the
importance of putting "Nixon Now" in different idioms - it should be done
in a rock idiom, a "Big Country" idiom, in a big band idiom, and a brass
idiom.
Concerning "Reaching Out", Bob said that the beginning was bad and the
ending was bad with a great middle. However, it has the same problem.
It's an excellent song but the idioms nothing. It has to be either a
good country, a good rock or a good big band version to not hybridize
the song. Cash could even do it in a "Walk the Line" beat. Bob thought
the straight Cristie Minstrel-type section with tambourines was OK, but
that basically the arrangement was a hybridization.
MEDIA
Dailey gave Bob a memo outlining the media expenses and Bob questioned
the $28,000 on Catholics versus the $65,000 on Jewish publications.
This is way out of proportion.
BUDGET
Dailey emphasized the problem of 6,200 and Bob took the Dailey/Magruder
memo listing the arguments for advertising and said he would cover it
with MacGregor. Dailey indicated that he wanted authority to be pre-
pared to go ahead now but to hold all the pro-President ads until
McGovern begins. He thought we should begin probably on September 18
with the anti-McGovern ads under the "Democrats for the President"
heading in Wisconsin and other states where we are behind.
MATERIALS
Dailey explained that they had established a new system in light of the
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concern expressed by Haldeman. Bob said that if physically all the
materials are in the states and being distributed after the Convention,
that will be OK. Dailey emphasized that Lewis Dale, under Fred Malek,
would be the prioritizer of requests, but The November Group would be
responsible for the printing and staff distribution of the materials.
Dailey mentioned that if McGovern doesn't get some money pretty soon
and begin moving on his ads, we will have to be very careful with our
holding and timing because we do not want to look as if we're buying
the election with massive advertising. If we dominate him on cash,
we might just run the network stuff rather than all the local adver-
tising.
Concerning turn around time (i.e. preparation of entirely new spots)
Dailey emphasized that within 48 hours any new spot could be produced.
Concerning "bland" commercials, they would be used at various points
around the country to be run in case one of the tough, timely commer-
cials were to be pulled.
Dailey discussed the buy-week system whereby the cash would have to
be delivered on the Friday for the following week. Bob noted that
the Root-Jones type operation was now over because a law required
equal access and time. Bob asked how Schmitz was to be handled and
Dailey was going to check with CBS.
Concerning Spock, Bob asked Strachan to call the California Secretary of
State and determine whether he is on the ballot (this was done August 17).
The "Democrats for Nixon" will come from within our budget allocation,
but Connally will raise his own money, and Connally will let Paulucci
run and stay rather loose. Bob encouraged Dailey to stay with Paulucci
and develop his confidence.
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
August 1, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
KEN RIETS
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Bob asked - to send this back to you.
In your report on where we stand with follow-up on the
Eight Christian Youths, would you note the arrangement
with Harry Williams.
Thank you.
GS/jb
FU - 8/4
Committee for the Re-election of the President
MEMORANDUM
July 27, 1972
DETERMINED TO BE AN
ADMINISTRATIVE MARKING
E.O. 12065, Section 6-102
By Emprise NARS, Date 1-14-80
Very good H
Confidential
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. H. R. HALDEMAN
THROUGH:
CLARK MacGREGOR
FROM:
KEN RIETZ KR
SUBJECT:
Youth Registration
Our Young Voter registration effort is concentrated in the
major metropolitan areas in the larger states. It is
targeted at the non-college youth segment and implemented
through door-to-door surveys. The question asked in all
of our surveys is about the individual's support for McGovern
or for the President, not for the Republican Party. When
we carefully select the area --- new construction area for
moderate income families in major metropolitan areas -- we
find that about 20% of all those canvassed support the
President and are not registered.
The entire Young Voters for the President public relations
program from now to the convention is aimed at emphasizing
our registration efforts as well as the substantial support
for the President among young people. We are pointing out
that McGovern has aimed his campaign at a small segment
of the total youth population (the college student) and that
our effort is aimed at all young people. In addition, we
emphasize that the shift from now to election day should be
toward the President and away from McGovern because we have
just started our public campaign and McGovern's has been going
on for over a year.
Our organization (125,000) will stand the test of comparison
with McGovern's youth. We hope to emphasize the success we
have had with young people with a shopping center new voters
blitz nationwide on August 12th and with our special Young
Voters program at the Republican National Convention.
CC: Charles W. Colson
Frederic V. Malek
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
August 1, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
GLENN SEDAM
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Wallace's Ballot Position
It has been requested that you keep up the Wallace chart
of ballot position in spite of his withdrawal. Could you
send us an updated version of this Wallace ballot position
chart?
GS/jb
FU - 8/4*
TALKING PAPER FOR BOB ELLSWORTH
SUBJECT: New York Financial Community
I have read your original memoranda describing your plans
to organize the New York Financial Community for the Re-
Election of the President. I understand Jeb Magruder has
reviewed my comments as well as Peter Flanigan's with you.
This project offers us an outstanding opportunity to put
New York State in the Nixon column. The President joins
me in thanking you for taking on this project.
GS
8/28/72
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
August 2, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BILL TIMMONS
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Convention
You have Larry's memorandum of August 2 that lists the
arrangements for the Haldeman party.
In an attempt to give you all of our requests at one
time, I thought the following list bould be helpful:
1) Could I have the most recent list of White House
Staff, receptionists, and secretaries who are going to
the Convention? You will recall that Bob said you should
decide who should go but wanted to make sure no deserving
person was left off. The examples we discussed with Bob
on July 25 were Shelley Buchanan, Sally Inge, and Mary
Ann Allin,
2) You may be interested to know that Highy and I
followed your advice - our wives and children will not
be at the Convention,
3) On July 11 I sent you a memorandum (copy attached)
requesting two spectator tickets for Barry O'Neill. Could
you advise me if these will be available or who I should
check with?
4) Finally, John Gartland indicated he could use Kathy
Bachman (Higby's secretary) in his office in Miami Beach.
I believe Gartland already has a room for her. Also,
Dianna Gwin should go to the Convention to be used in any
available secretarial spot. She will need a room to share
and transportation down, hopefully on one of the charters.
I personally feel very strongly about Dianna Gwin going,
so if there is any problem please advise.
CC: John Gartland
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
July 11, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BILL TIMMONS
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Convention Tickets
Would there be any problem in obtaining two spectator
tickets for the Convention for a pollster who deserves
a small reward? Harry O'Neill, of Opinion Research
Corporation, would make all other arrangements, but has
asked if we could obtain these two guest tickets.
Please advise if there are any problems.
GS/jb
FU - 7/23
August 2, 1972
ADMINSTRATIVELY COMPIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BILL TIMMONS
FROM:
L. HIGBY
SUBJECT:
Haldomans at the Convention
mall, to avoid the need to bother you any further, here is a list of
the Haldoman's office needs for the convention. I hope this is
entisfactory. We have been dealing with John Cartland to avoid
townbling you, and have provided him with $ copy of this memo.
1. The Haldoman party of three, for when commercial
flight arrangements have been made for the 19th, will stay
at the Seasons, At the Screens, the Haldomans will stay in
the two-bodream edite that I understand John Cartland has
arranged.
2. A white House phone should be installed in the auite.
3. Bob has requested tickets and passes to all events at
the convention for himself and his party. This would
include Mr. George Cellins since Rob probably will not
be able to attend all events. Please make convention
tichets for good sents but not is the President's box.
George Cellins should have a seet a sow or two behind
the Haldemans at the convention. Bob has also requested
that the Maldemans and George Cellins have passes which
allows them to move around through all areas of the
Convention and the floor.
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4. Please assign a car permanently to the Holdemans
for the convention. The car should not be a limeusine
but hopefully four-door. George Collins will be the
driver of this car and the car should hopefully be avail-
able for his use from the time of his arrival on the 16th.
Please provide parking arrangements for this vehicle at
the Deral Notal. Any parking permits, parking informa-
tion, reute information and special route passes should
be made available to George Collins.
5. Gerden Strachan and George Cellins will need single
receme at the Deral from the 16th on, Their rooms should
each be equiped with one White House phone by the 16th.
6. We'll take all of our other office requirements through
the Aide's office.
⑉⑆1 John Gartland
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Dianna
Q/G
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
August 3, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JOHN WHITAKER
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Campaign Surveys - Wave II
Bob asked me to send you the attached state-by-state issue
information based on Bob Teeter's analysis of the Campaign
Surveys - Wave II. Bart Porter also has a copy.
GS/jb