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14
12
8/2/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman
RE: John Connally/ Frank Sinatra. 1 pg.
14
12
7/31/1972
Personal
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin
RE: Prior Conversation. 1 pg.
14
12
7/28/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Dwight L. Chapin To: H.R. Haldeman
RE: Barry Goldwater's role in Convention. 1
pg.
14
12
7/27/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: William M. Timmons To: H.R.
Haldeman RE: '72 Convention - Barry
Goldwater. 1 pg.
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Page 1 of 4
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14
12
8/2/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman
RE: Harry Dent -- Wallace Information. One
page of handwritten notes attached. 2 pgs.
14
12
8/1/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman
RE: Eagleton's CBS AM News
Appearance -- August 1.4 pgs.
14
12
8/1/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman
RE: Action Memorandum on Support
Groups. 1 pg.
14
12
7/25/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: H.R. Haldeman To: Charles Colson
RE: Democrats for Nixon. 1 pg.
14
12
7/25/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Charles Colson To: H.R. Haldeman
RE: Democrats for Nixon. 1 pg.
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
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14
12
7/25/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: H.R. Haldeman To: Gordon Strachan
RE: Democrats for Nixon. 1 pg.
14
12
8/1/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman
RE: Senator Eagleton's Today Show
Appearance -- August 1, 1972. 3 pgs.
14
12
Campaign
Other Document
Handwritten notes regarding Senator
Eagleton's Today Show Appearance --
August 1, 1972. 4 pgs.
14
12
8/1/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman
RE: MacGregor's Alan Emory Luncheon at
National Press Club - July 27. 1 pg.
14
12
7/28/1972
Campaign
Newspaper
Name: L.A. Times Title: Nixon Team May
Spend $30 Million, Aide says. Another
clipping attached, Name: Detroit News Title:
Nixon Team Trying to get Wallace into its
Lineup. 4 pgs.
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
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14
12
7/28/1972
Personal
Memo
From: Larry Higby To: Gordon Strachan RE:
Follow-Up on MacGregor talk. 1pg.
14
12
7/28/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman
RE: MacGregor's remarks at Alan Emory
Luncheon. 4 pgs.
14
12
7/25/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Devan L. Shumway To: Clark
MacGregor RE: Alan Emory's Luncheon
Group Meeting - July 27, 1972. 2 pgs.
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Page 4 of 4
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
August 2, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
John Connally/Frank Sinatra
Chapin seeks the answers to two questions concerning John
Connally and the Democrats for Nixon.
First, do you have any indication that Connally will parti-
cipate? If he will participate, should Barry Goldwater
introduce him?
Second, should Frank Sinatra be announced with the other
Democrate for Nixon on Menday?
Yes, announce Sinatra.
No, delay announcing Sinatra.
Other.
GS/jb
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
7/31
Date:
DWIGHT CHAPIN
TO:
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Per our conversation.
Goub
Keer Bob to asti
Commity:
MEMORANDUM
C.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 28, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. H. R. HALDEMAN,
FROM:
DWIGHT L. CHAPIN
TH
Bill Timmons indicates that Barry Goldwater is very concerned about what role
he is going to play in the Convention. Evidently, he is getting a lot of static from
the more Conservative element on the Hill as to whether or not the President is
going to ignore him, or whether he will be participating this year.
Barry evidently called Timmons and suggested that since Nelson was doing the
nominating speech perhaps Barry should do a seconding speech. Timmons
asked our recommendation as to whether we could have Barry give a two-to-
four minute seconding speech and then go with our eight other seconders.
The thought here is that with Nelson nominating and Barry seconding with the
first speech, we would have the President positioned in the middle. It was also
a face-saving device for Barry. We think it destroys our whole seconding concept
of using eight people and switching around the Hall.
The best slot for Barry is to have him introduce Connally - if indeed we get
Connally. Question - do you have any indication that
Connally NOT will participate? yet
July 27, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
WILLIAM E. TIMMONS
SUBJECT:
'72 Convention - Barry Goldwater
I believe I can convince the Arizona Senator to give a seconding
address for the President, following Rockefeller's nomination.
Goldwater has sent hard signals that he is being overlooked. I
believe having Nelson -- representing the liberal wing -- and
Barry as the conservative spokesman -- will show the unity
deserved by the President. It will also take care of our problem
finding a suitable slot for Goldwater. We could still go to the
floor for other seconding speeches as we originally planned.
I gather some conservatives are concerned that their ole enemy
Rockefeller has a post, but their standard bearer doesn't. If
this recommendation is acceptable, we should lock it up and let
Goldwater put it out soon to shortstop possible right wing complaints.
You will recall we are currently discussing Barry for a speech before
the Democrats-for-Nixon or as the Introducer for the President
or Vice President.
If you approve, I should set it up with Barry first and then ask
the President to call the Senator personally to ask.
Please advise soonest.
Copy to:
Dwight Chapin
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
August 2, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Harry Dent -- Wallace Information
Harry Dent called one of Wallace's chief aides, Charles
Snider, on August 1. Dent was under the impression that
Connally had approached Wallace about a possible appearance
to testify on the platform at the Republican Convention.
Snider indicated to Dent that the Governor would be very
pleased to receive a formal invitation. He doubted Wallace
would appear but might like to send a statement or repre-
sentative.
Tom Turnipseed, who announced he would continue to press
for a Wallace draft, has been completely ousted from the
Wallace organisation, Turnipseed and Peter Beater were
receiving encouragement from Cornelia Wallace. Snider
told Dent that George Wallace had "instructed Cornelia
not to talk with Turnipseed or Beater again". Snider also
said the Wallace people liked Dent very, very much and
would continue to call him.
Snider is interested in working with Connally on the
Democrate for the President. Should Colsen be asked to
contact Snider through Dent?
Yes, Saider to be contacted.
No, Connally is handling alone.
Other.
GS/jb
8/1
D. - Comen.
Lou Connen + Spencer Rich
/ whotwelking
Each need cc's
Dent -> Snider the wal lestifying at
Platform + very favorable te
testbying; very pleased to have
initation; either be there or have
someone there to testify + will
accait
-coleman andrews will shoot
Turpipseed Draft movement
down for good
-Only snider te talk to speak
for aim + shows G W charteged
Cornelia for talling u/ Turnipsed
Peter Beater; don't ever talk to
them again, cernelio has
Ad noce succumbed to
-Snider very priendly, like
Dent very, very much
- snider interested in working
e/ Connis Dems per the P.
August 1, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Eagleton's CBS AM
News Appearance --
August 1
Senator Engleton was asked twelve questions by Barry Serafin,
Morten Dean, and Nelson.
The questions covered the following subjects with my notes on
the language used:
Q. When did you throw in the towel?
A. Didn't throw in the towel, I received hundreds
of salls from rich and poor. I especially remember
the little lady from Colembus, Ohio
-- As a lawyer 1 presented my case with
statistics on telephone calls, political
leaders (wouldn't disclose) who called supporting
me. Possible now 1 am an asset to the ticket; I
have more pluses than minuses.
--"Judge Gallerd Nelson was presiding."
-- If at anytime my presence OR ticket, I would
be an independent, I would resign.
-- According to Engleton McGoveda ..
You remain on ticket -- all debate would be on
Engleton's past medical history instead of need
to discuss great issues -- Vietmam war, Economy,
and credibility gap.
-- McGovera could not have been finer. I will
work for him doubly hard.
2
Q. Were you forced off the ticket?
A. No, I was treated with great compassion
and understanding. We were two adult politicians
with Nelsen in the middle.
-- But by Sunday, when the Chairman of the party
says get off, it was much harder to stay on.
-- I'm not bitter and not going to get bitter.
a. At what point did McGovern's support start
down hill?
A. On Saturday morning, after McGovern went from
table to table and it became apparent to me 1000%
dropped a little.
a. Weren't you distressed that McGovern said 1000%
and yet table hopping and asked for a drum beat of
anti Eagleton statements?
A. Not distressed at George McGovera. His
position was emenently reasonable. To molify
political leaders, McGovern had to leave impression
the decision was still open.
Q. Were you personally embarrassed by McGovern's
inconsistencies?
A. "Somewhat troubled momentarily", but McGovern
staff was doing more backgrounding than he (or they)
were originally.
Q. Wasn't health the issue?
A. No, that is past medical history.
-- Here's the scoop. I'll run for reelection in
1974. I am certainly no longer Tom Who, I'm in
the top 20 names identifiable. I don't feel erippled
as a politician.
3.
Q. Any guid pro quo offered?
A. No, there is no appointive position I
want; if I give up the Senate the only job I
want is Commissioner of Baseball.
B. Wasn't the pressure excruciating?
A. There was pressure, I am consoled that I
came out stronger, not angry and on balance **
this may be mest important week of my life ..
Q. Do you think that McGovera vacillated and that his
credibility suffered?
A. The pressure is the black hills of South Dakota
was enormeus, The press kept asking about
Engleton and McGovern kept receiving calls with
pressure.
Q. What was the reaction of your family?
A. My wife took it like a trooper. 1 have one
worry about the whole thing. It is the one son
(age 13) at camp who seems to understand, but I
am apprehensive.
Q. Can you ever go back to just the U.S. Senate?
A. Well, I'm not going out around the country giving
lectures on mental health, but will continue to be a
good Senator.
4
Q. Who will be your successor?
A. If Gaylord Nelson wanted the
nomination, he would be strongly considered,
but he doesn't want to be Vice President.
.. I will not be privy to discussion, though they
will work from the list as used in Miami Beach.
Q. Do you believe the Vice President should go
through trial by primary?
A. No, the Presidential nominee has thertight to
pick the Vise Presidential nominee so he (or she)
can have some choice in who is politically compatible.
GS: kb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
August 1, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
R. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Action Memorandum on
Support Groups
You sent Colson the attached Action Memorandum on setting
up a system that runs a complete check on individual
Democrats' names who might join Democrats for Nixon. Each
individual was to be checked personally for authority to
use his name. Colson responded that "none will be used
unless we have permission in writing". (See attached at
Tab A)
You sent me the same memorandum that you sent Colson except
that you added "and all other support groups". (See attached
at Tab B)
Discussion with Fred Malek on July 27 indicated that there
are approximately 500-600 national, state, and local Citizen
Groups and Voting Bloc organizations. At the national level,
there are nearly 30 different Citizens groups with 10-15
members each. There are also nine Voter Bloc groups, Each
of the names on the national groups are checked by Malek's
office. Permission is not required in writing of the members.
The question is whether you ment me to personally call each
of the members of the national Citizens and Voter Bloc groups
and obtain their permission in writing. Malek strongly
recommends against this approach because he is satisfied with
the current arrangement.
Yes, Strachan call all national Citizens and Voter
Bloc members.
No, rely on Malek's system.
Other.
GS/jb
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 25, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
CHARLES COLSON
FROM:
H. R. HALDEMAN H.
Be absolutely sure that in the process of setting up the
Democrats for Nixon there is a complete check made on
every name that is used. Regardless of how we've gotten
the name and how much confirmation we have, no name
should be used publicly until there has been a final follow-up,
probably by phone, from our office, confirming for sure that
the individual is agreeable to have his name used.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 25, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
CHARLES COLSON
W
SUBJECT:
Democrats for Nixon
Rest assured on the use of names for Democrats for Nixon.
None will be used unless we have permission in writing.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
ACTION MEMO
July 25, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
GORDON STRACHAN
FROM:
H. R. HALDEMAN H.
all other supprigroups
Be absolutely sure that in the process of setting up the
Democrats for Nixon there is a complete check made on
every name that is used. Regardless of how we've gotten
the name and how much confirmation we have, no name
should be used publicly until there has been a final follow-up,
probably by phone, from our office, confirming for sure that
the individual is agreeable to have his name used. Make sure
this word gets to all our campaign organizations.
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
August 1, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Senator Eagleton's Today Show
Appearance -- August 1, 1972
Eagleton answered around 15 questions with these comments:
1) Did he consider a "Checkers' Speech"?
Yes, a poor man's "Checkers' Speech" before the
Press Club. Decided not to pursue it because
all points had been covered on two TV shows on
Sunday.
2) If he had made a so-called "Checkers" Speech", he
would not have included his wife and dog, but
instead would have given a factual, dignified
account. After all, three American Presidents
have had mental illness more than severe than mine --
Abraham Lincola, Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson.
3) He would not discuss any Vice Presidential replacements
or recommendations. This Mecision must be made by
George McGovern. There should never be a repeat of
a Franklin Roosevelt (liberal) and Garner (conservative)
type ticket.
4) He had totally dismissed the thought of a head-to-head
battle with McGovern because the President and his
choice for running mate must have complete rapport.
5) Should he have been more candid with McGovern?
Wanted to make it "crystal clear" -- then went into
a review of McGovern's call asking him to be his
running mate and then a discussion with Mankiewics
of the details of acceptance speech. Mankiewics then
asked if he had any skeletons in the closet, bust
since he views skeleton as a "dirty" word, he said
- 2 -
he had none. He was not trying to cover up or
deceive. McGovern lieutenants had been told by
his Missouri delegation that he had been hospitalized.
6) Didn't he feel his hospitalizations were political
skeletons? Hadn't his staff tried to hide his
hospitalisations in the past?
Yes, but they had simply said that he was in a
different hospital and for reasons that were
"half truths". Be could not quarrel with such
retrospectively.
7) Didn't he feel McGovern had been hurt by this issue?
No, McGovern is a big man and will be a bigger man
when he is President. No one could have been finer.
8) Didn't the Jack Anderson piece hurt the issue more?
No, because it was a totally "fallacious, damnable Mie".
Understands Anderson will stop by his office today.
He'll talk to anyone today.
9) Did the Press overdo it?
No, after all it was a "slow news week". "If the
President had been in Peking, I would have been on
Page 3." The public has a right to know about the
issue. He's going to be around a long time and
expects to continue to be Senator from Missouri.
10) Is there any way the Democrats can carry Missouri with
him off the ticket?
It will be tough, but he'll do everything he can to
help carry it for MoGovern. Will even go elsewhere
if McGovern wants him to.
11) His only concern is with his 13-year-old son -
teenagers can be so "vicious". I've talked to him
and he'll get over it.
12) Does he feel that his experience would preclude other
political figures from seeking professional help for
mental problems?
No, it shouldn't.
- 3 -
13) He was surprised that he drew support from the
man on the street and that it was the people
he would have hoped would "understand" -- The
New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles
Times - who called for his withdrawal.
14) "I would have been an asset, I'm a good campaigner,
enjoy making speeches and meeting people." "I'm
not here to gripe." "MoGovern and I made the decision
together." lie was not backed out of the Party.
15) The Vice Presidential candidate should be chosen
soon, An announcement tonight would be premature.
GS/jb
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ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
August 1, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
MacGregor's Alan Emory Luncheon
at National Press Club - July 27
A review of the newspapers represented at the Alan Emory
luncheon produced only two articles which refer to MacGregor's
remarks on George Wallace, The articles by Dick Ryan of
The Detroit News and by Don Irwin of the Los Angeles Times
are attached at Tab A.
The Los Angeles Times article does not mention MacGregor's
statements regarding Wallace. However, The Detroit News
article quotes MacGregor: "I know the President feels and
feels strongly that Governor Wallace's position on main-
taining a strong military defense is absolutely the right
position". This seems to correspond with your July 13
Action Memorandum (attached at Tab B) suggesting MacGregor
make a strong public statement praising George Wallace as
a great patriot, and for his strong stand on defense.
GS/jb
The attached clipping from Don Irwin of the L.A. Times and the
piece by Richard Ryan which appeared in the Detroit News are
the only news stories that Mort Allin has been able to find.
It would appear that they are the only stories that came out
of the Alan Emory luncheon group appearance by Clarke MacGregor.
7/28 LA Times P.22
Nixon Team May Spend
$30 Million, Aide Saja
acGreg Envisions Derectorming Tom;
Strategy Calls for Loss M- To Spending
BY DON HUTN
1
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Pres itc. ion
about half level of the
Times stall Wr
drive will total 30 attion
1963 campaign, in which
WASHINGTON - Pres-
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reported tolevi ian and m-
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said. Withing 16 will
do spending by the Nix-
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be - 1 in publican
toress misled
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$12.6 million.
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graded CV.
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cept to the extent that
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attitude about retaining
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able that Nixon will
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his running mate. But he
been carmarked for the
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officially 9, his am
precine level campaign,
rester wind 10
paign in mid-September
said he believed that Mr.
1000 If ther
somewhere year the West-
Nixon world announce in
MacGregor said. In addi.
will not 200 of to 270
em White House at San
alout two weeks that he
tion, about 86 million has
circlaral voter required
Clements. MarCheset said
wants Agnew again.
been allocated for the lele-
formistevery in N emher.
he still thought the Pro-
Shift Grans
1. or banks and highly
They in California.-
ident should shun alive
"T'll be surplied if the
New York. Penssylvania
computerized direct-mail
campaigning until after
President doe sall say,
Michigan, Ohie. Hline
the Democratic-controlled
'Ile's my man,' N (Gregor
compaigns the COP is
New Jett ", Texas, Mary
Congress adjourns, pech-
said. "Dnt if he doesn't, I'll
using in identify terial
beed and Tissouri, isted
ably in October
just shift gears."
SHIN haps and make STATE
why nepulour Mark-
He suggested. however,
MacGreger said pub-
they are
chrisets not among
that Mr. Nixon might
lished surveys convinc it
the the 10. "D" cit-
leave Washington for
him that Agnew will be
Sets Volunteer OR
ed pails that the
reskend speeches while
"far the strongest cardi-
MacGregor said he had
President from
Congress is still in session.
date" for Vice Presid. 1.
set a quota of 1 million
skilling there than in the
am indicated lic expected
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Somebody, probably Clark MacGregor, must make a strong public
statement praising Coorge Wallace as a great patriot, and for his
strong stand on defense in contrast to those who are trying to
hamstring the President in this area. He should be congratulated
for putting the country above party and for the concrete contribution
that he's made to the debate, and that while his voice was not heard
at the Democratic Convention, it will receive a full hearing at the
Republican Convention.
The basic thing is to get across to him the fact that he has been
heard.
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7/26/72
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 28, 1972
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
GORDON STRACHAN
FROM:
L. HIGBY
L
Make sure you follow-up on the MacGregor talk. Let's
ride this to see what the situation is.
Don druin article
Dick Ryan article
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Date:
7/28
TO:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
obtained this desciption
Jel magreeder
remarks at the
of mac G regars
alan Emory luncheen
no violatesthe rules of
gesterday transcript There as it was
the luncheon, a review
of the papers represented
at the luncheon will
be conductual to determine
4 any steries differ
from this account.
The meeting at which Clark MacGregor delivered his remarks on
the Wallace Campaign took place during a session with the Alan
Emory luncheon group at the National Press Club. At the pre-
sent time, there have been no stories filed although there may
be stories in the morning papers since Lou Cannon of the
WASHINGTON POST and Bob Semple of the NEW YORK TIMES were
present.
There was no transcript since part of the ground rules of such
meetings preclude any taping of the remarks and the group
usually excludes staff members. Van Shumway indicated that he
was only included in the meeting because of his friendship with
those present and background in the press. He was not able to
take notes and what follows is from his memory.
MacGregor got into the discussion of Wallace when he was asked
whether Secretary Connally had visited Governor Wallace in
Birmingham -- mention of the visit had been made on the radio ---
to ask him to join the Democrats for Nixon. MacGregor answered
that, to his knowledge, Connally had not asked him and that such a
request was not the purpose of the visit. Connally had gone down,
however, to get some indication of the direction of Governor
Wallace's thinking. MacGregor indicated that he did not have any
private conversation with Connally since the meeting in Alabama
and, therefore, he did not have any positive indication of Gover-
nor Wallace's intentions. Shumway believes that MacGregor left
the firm impression that he did not want to get into any specula-
tion as to the Governor's likely course of action, although it
would have been hard to construe the impression that it was
MacGregor's belief that Wallace would run.
In answer to the question of whether MacGregor found any major
areas of agreement between the Governor and the Administration,
he outlined the kinds of support that the Governor had given the
President in the areas of national defense. When asked how he
knew that there was such an agreement he said that he had asked
for an outline of the Governor's positions on various issues and
the papers on national defense certainly demonstrated that there
were some broad areas of similarity. When asked whether there
was similar reason to believe that there were policy agreements
in the area of bussing, MacGregor admitted that he frankly did
not know the Governor's position on bussing. Papers on bussing
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had been requested but had not arrived in time. At the time of
the luncheon, MacGregor stated that he had only had an oppor-
tunity to focus on the issue of national defense and his study
in that area clearly showed that there was considerable simi-
larity of views.
One of those present questioned whether there would be some sup-
port at the Republican Convention for the platform planks sub-
mitted to the Democrats by Wallace. He stated that he was not
familiar with the precise planks that were submitted, but he
knew that there was some agreement with the Governor.
Throughout the luncheon Van indicates MacGregor tried to stay
clear of any speculations that the Governor would get into the
race. To Van's knowledge the specific phrase "deliver a message"
was not mentioned though there was considerable discussion of the
Governor's views.
Committee for the Re-election of the President
DUM
July 25, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR THE HONORABLE CLARK MACGREGOR
FROM:
DEVAN L. SHUMWAY
SUBJECT: Alan Emory's Luncheon Group Meeting - July 27, 1972
This luncheon will be held in the President's Room of the
National Press Club at 12:00 p.m. Mr. Emory will meet you
in the lobby of the Press Building a few minutes before noon
and escort you upstairs. There will be a quick drink and then
luncheon will be served. He has assured me that this event
will be over by 1:00 p.m. so you can go on to your next appointment.
This group is very informal and no prepared speech is required --
there will be a general Q and A session following lunch.
Following is a list of those who will be present:
Alan C. McConagha, Minneapolis Star and Tribune- 3-4 days
John J. Farmer, Philadelphia Bulletin
day
Tom Littlewood, Chicago Sun-Times
1day
-
Jules J. Witcover, Los Angeles Times
Dick Ryan, Detroit News - 3 days
Dick Frank, National Journal-
Fred Emery, London Times- Don't receive
Bill May or Bill Connelly, Newark News
Roland Powell or Ronald Maleska, Buffalo News - 1-2
Alan Emory, Watertown Times, New York - Dent receive
Someone from Newsday - Iday
Someone from the New York Times
No definite answer yet from either the Washington Post or the
St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2-3 days
Al McConagha, Minneapolis Tribune
John Farmer and Bob Roth, Philadelphia Bulletin
Tom Littlewood, Chicago Sun-Times
Don Irwin, Los Angeles Times
Bill Connelly, Newark News
Dick Ryan, Detroit News
Dick Frank, National Journal
Fred Emery, London Times
Bill Wyant, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Don Bacon, Newhouse
Warren Berry, Newsday
Alan Emory, Watertown (N.Y.) Daily Times
Bob Semple, New York Times
Lou Cannon, Washington Post
Ron Maselka, Buffalo Evening News