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From: Gordon Strachan To: Fred Malek and Jeb Magruder RE: Tom Houser Debate with Shriver. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/28/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey and Phil Joanou RE: Advertisement Approval. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/14/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey, Fred Malek, and Ken Rietz RE: Materials Distribution. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/11/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey and Fred Malek RE: Advertising Materials. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/11/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey and Phil Joanou RE: Advertising Desk Man. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/8/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Steve Bull RE: Delegates' Gifts. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/25/1972
From: Stephen Bull To: Gordon Strachan RE: Delegates' Gifts. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/12/1972
From: Jon A. Foust To: Jeb S. Magruder RE: Presidential Delegate Gifts 1972 RNC. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/21/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Patrick J. Buchanan RE: Republican National Committee Talking Paper. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/14/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Patrick Buchanan RE: Amnesty Paragraph of DFN Brochure. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/1/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin RE: John Andrews - Ohio. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/30/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin RE: Campaign Visits to New Jersey. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/26/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman RE: Requested copy of letter from Governor Cahill. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/23/1972
From: Clark MacGregor To: H.R. Haldeman RE: Request for Presidential Campaign Visit to New Jersey. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/21/1972
From: Governor William T. Cahill To: Clark MacGregor RE: Presidential campaign visit to New Jersey. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 9/11/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin RE: Ed Nixon. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/25/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin RE: Nofziger's Suggestions. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/25/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin RE: Sandwich. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/25/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin RE: Youth Commercial. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/22/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin RE: Roger Ailes' Comments. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/6/1972
From: Roger E. Ailes To: H.R. Haldeman RE: Comments on McGovern's latest television appearance. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/24/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE: Military Handbill. Copies of military handbill attached. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/29/1972
From: Phil Joanou To: H.R. Haldeman RE: Military Handbill. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/20/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE: Military Ads. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/29/1972
From: Harry Kettmer To: H.R. Haldeman RE: Military Ads. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/27/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE: TV Spots. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/28/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE: Amnesty Commercial. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/28/1972
From: Phil Joanou To: Clark MacGregor RE: Amnesty Commercial. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/25/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE: 60- second Mamie Spot. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/26/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE: "Coke"- type Commercial. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/21/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE: California Ad. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/14/1972
From: Gregg Petersmeyer To: Gordon Strachan RE: California Ad. Re-election ad attached. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/1/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Harry Dent RE: Evans and Novak Political Forum - October 1. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/14/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: John Davies RE: Campaign Materials. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 9/14/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE: President Nixon's TV Spots. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/14/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE: Opposition Report. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/13/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE: Campaign Theme. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/12/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman RE: Campaign Theme. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/7/1972
From: Ray Price To: H.R. Haldeman RE: Campaign Theme. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/7/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Maurine I. Dobbas RE: Absentee Ballots. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Letter], 9/7/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE: Democrats for Nixon Advertisements. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/7/1972
Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: Jeb Magruder's strategy memo. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/30/1972
Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: Harris Trial Heats. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/30/1972
Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: Inaugural. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/30/1972
Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: Reaction to Campaign Ads. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/29/1972
Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: Weekly Materials Report. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/27/1972
Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: Bob Teeter Projects. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/26/1972
Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: "Turnaround" Ad. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/25/1972
Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: Harris results from poll. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/21/1972
Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: Status of amnesty ad. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/21/1972
Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: Nixon Documentary. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/21/1972
Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: Panel polling memo. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/14/1972
Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: McGovern Incorporated Filing. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/12/1972
Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: Lilly Lou Ritzke Project. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/11/1972
Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: Colson Report. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/11/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE: Joseph B. Danzansky. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/30/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE: "Coke" -Type Commercial. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/25/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE: Democrats for Nixon. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/25/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE: Yankelovich Survey. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/25/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: General Haig RE: Campaign Advertising. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/22/1972
From: Phil Joanou To: Gordon Strachan RE: Campaign Ads. Copy of ads attached. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/21/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE: Military Registration. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/14/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE: September 6 Memo from Haldeman to Colson. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/13/1972
From: H.R. Haldeman To: Chuck Colson RE: Campaign Strategy. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/6/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE: Advertising Billboards. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/8/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE: Colson Memorandum regarding Thank You Letters for RNC. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/6/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE: Post articles. Originals and copies of Post articles attached. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/1/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Roy E. Fraser RE: McKinney Bay Improvement Association Dues. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Letter], 9/12/1972
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This file contains:
From: Gordon Strachan To: Fred Malek and Jeb Magruder RE: Tom Houser Debate with Shriver. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/28/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey and Phil Joanou RE: Advertisement Approval. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/14/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey, Fred Malek, and Ken Rietz RE: Materials Distribution. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/11/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey and Fred Malek RE: Advertising Materials. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/11/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey and Phil Joanou RE: Advertising Desk Man. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/8/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Steve Bull RE: Delegates' Gifts. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/25/1972
From: Stephen Bull To: Gordon Strachan RE: Delegates' Gifts. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/12/1972
From: Jon A. Foust To: Jeb S. Magruder RE: Presidential Delegate Gifts 1972 RNC. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/21/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Patrick J. Buchanan RE: Republican National Committee Talking Paper. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/14/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Patrick Buchanan RE: Amnesty Paragraph of DFN Brochure. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/1/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin RE: John Andrews - Ohio. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/30/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin RE: Campaign Visits to New Jersey. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/26/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman RE: Requested copy of letter from Governor Cahill. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/23/1972
From: Clark MacGregor To: H.R. Haldeman RE: Request for Presidential Campaign Visit to New Jersey. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/21/1972
From: Governor William T. Cahill To: Clark MacGregor RE: Presidential campaign visit to New Jersey. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 9/11/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin RE: Ed Nixon. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/25/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin RE: Nofziger's Suggestions. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/25/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin RE: Sandwich. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/25/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin RE: Youth Commercial. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/22/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin RE: Roger Ailes' Comments. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/6/1972
From: Roger E. Ailes To: H.R. Haldeman RE: Comments on McGovern's latest television appearance. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/24/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE: Military Handbill. Copies of military handbill attached. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/29/1972
From: Phil Joanou To: H.R. Haldeman RE: Military Handbill. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/20/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE: Military Ads. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/29/1972
From: Harry Kettmer To: H.R. Haldeman RE: Military Ads. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/27/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE: TV Spots. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/28/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE: Amnesty Commercial. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/28/1972
From: Phil Joanou To: Clark MacGregor RE: Amnesty Commercial. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/25/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE: 60- second Mamie Spot. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/26/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE: "Coke"- type Commercial. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/21/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE: California Ad. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/14/1972
From: Gregg Petersmeyer To: Gordon Strachan RE: California Ad. Re-election ad attached. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/1/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Harry Dent RE: Evans and Novak Political Forum - October 1. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/14/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: John Davies RE: Campaign Materials. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 9/14/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE: President Nixon's TV Spots. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/14/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE: Opposition Report. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/13/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE: Campaign Theme. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/12/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman RE: Campaign Theme. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/7/1972
From: Ray Price To: H.R. Haldeman RE: Campaign Theme. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/7/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Maurine I. Dobbas RE: Absentee Ballots. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Letter], 9/7/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE: Democrats for Nixon Advertisements. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/7/1972
Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: Jeb Magruder's strategy memo. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/30/1972
Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: Harris Trial Heats. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/30/1972
Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: Inaugural. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/30/1972
Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: Reaction to Campaign Ads. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/29/1972
Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: Weekly Materials Report. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/27/1972
Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: Bob Teeter Projects. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/26/1972
Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: "Turnaround" Ad. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/25/1972
Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: Harris results from poll. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/21/1972
Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: Status of amnesty ad. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/21/1972
Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: Nixon Documentary. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/21/1972
Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: Panel polling memo. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/14/1972
Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: McGovern Incorporated Filing. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/12/1972
Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: Lilly Lou Ritzke Project. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/11/1972
Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: Colson Report. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Memo], 9/11/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE: Joseph B. Danzansky. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/30/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE: "Coke" -Type Commercial. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/25/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE: Democrats for Nixon. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/25/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE: Yankelovich Survey. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/25/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: General Haig RE: Campaign Advertising. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/22/1972
From: Phil Joanou To: Gordon Strachan RE: Campaign Ads. Copy of ads attached. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/21/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE: Military Registration. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/14/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE: September 6 Memo from Haldeman to Colson. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/13/1972
From: H.R. Haldeman To: Chuck Colson RE: Campaign Strategy. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/6/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE: Advertising Billboards. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/8/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE: Colson Memorandum regarding Thank You Letters for RNC. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/6/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE: Post articles. Originals and copies of Post articles attached. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/1/1972
From: Gordon Strachan To: Roy E. Fraser RE: McKinney Bay Improvement Association Dues. 1 pg. [Subject: Personal] [Letter], 9/12/1972
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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
14
15
9/28/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Fred Malek and
Jeb Magruder RE: Tom Houser Debate with
Shriver. 2 pgs.
14
15
9/14/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey and
Phil Joanou RE: Advertisement Approval. 1
pg.
14
15
9/11/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey,
Fred Malek, and Ken Rietz RE: Materials
Distribution. 1 pg.
14
15
9/11/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey and
Fred Malek RE: Advertising Materials. 1 pg.
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Page 1 of 14
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
14
15
9/8/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey and
Phil Joanou RE: Advertising Desk Man. 1 pg.
14
15
9/25/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Steve Bull RE:
Delegates' Gifts. 1 pg.
14
15
9/12/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Stephen Bull To: Gordon Strachan
RE: Delegates' Gifts. 1 pg.
14
15
9/21/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Jon A. Foust To: Jeb S. Magruder RE:
Presidential Delegate Gifts 1972 RNC. 2 pgs.
14
15
9/14/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Patrick J.
Buchanan RE: Republican National
Committee Talking Paper. 1 pg.
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Page 2 of 14
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
14
15
9/1/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Patrick
Buchanan RE: Amnesty Paragraph of DFN
Brochure. 2 pgs.
14
15
9/30/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin
RE: John Andrews - Ohio. 1 pg.
14
15
9/26/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin
RE: Campaign Visits to New Jersey. 1 pg.
14
15
9/23/1972
Personal
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman
RE: Requested copy of letter from Governor
Cahill. 1 pg.
14
15
9/21/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Clark MacGregor To: H.R. Haldeman
RE: Request for Presidential Campaign Visit
to New Jersey. 1 pg.
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Page 3 of 14
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
14
15
9/11/1972
Campaign
Letter
From: Governor William T. Cahill To: Clark
MacGregor RE: Presidential campaign visit
to New Jersey. 1 pg.
14
15
9/25/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin
RE: Ed Nixon. 1 pg.
14
15
9/25/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin
RE: Nofziger's Suggestions. 1 pg.
14
15
9/25/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin
RE: Sandwich. 1 pg.
14
15
9/22/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin
RE: Youth Commercial. 1 pg.
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Page 4 of 14
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
14
15
9/6/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Dwight Chapin
RE: Roger Ailes' Comments. 1 pg.
14
15
8/24/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Roger E. Ailes To: H.R. Haldeman
RE: Comments on McGovern's latest
television appearance. 2 pgs.
14
15
9/29/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE:
Military Handbill. Copies of military
handbill attached. 3 pgs.
14
15
9/20/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Phil Joanou To: H.R. Haldeman RE:
Military Handbill. 1 pg.
14
15
9/29/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE:
Military Ads. 1 pg.
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Page 5 of 14
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
14
15
9/27/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Harry Kettmer To: H.R. Haldeman
RE: Military Ads. 1 pg.
14
15
9/28/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE:
TV Spots. 1 pg.
14
15
9/28/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE:
Amnesty Commercial. 2 pgs.
14
15
9/25/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Phil Joanou To: Clark MacGregor RE:
Amnesty Commercial. 3 pgs.
14
15
9/26/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE:
60- second Mamie Spot. 1 pg.
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Page 6 of 14
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
14
15
9/21/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE:
"Coke"- type Commercial. 1 pg.
14
15
9/14/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE:
California Ad. 1 pg.
14
15
9/1/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gregg Petersmeyer To: Gordon
Strachan RE: California Ad. Re-election ad
attached. 2 pgs.
14
15
9/14/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Harry Dent RE:
Evans and Novak Political Forum - October
1. 1 pg.
14
15
9/14/1972
Campaign
Letter
From: Gordon Strachan To: John Davies RE:
Campaign Materials. 1 pg.
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Page 7 of 14
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
14
15
9/14/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE:
President Nixon's TV Spots. 1 pg.
14
15
9/13/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE:
Opposition Report. 1 pg.
14
15
9/12/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE:
Campaign Theme. 1 pg.
14
15
9/7/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: H.R. Haldeman
RE: Campaign Theme. 1 pg.
14
15
9/7/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Ray Price To: H.R. Haldeman RE:
Campaign Theme. 2 pgs.
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Page 8 of 14
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
14
15
9/7/1972
Personal
Letter
From: Gordon Strachan To: Maurine I.
Dobbas RE: Absentee Ballots. 1 pg.
14
15
9/7/1972
Campaign
Memo
From: Gordon Strachan To: Peter Dailey RE:
Democrats for Nixon Advertisements. 1 pg.
14
15
9/30/1972
Personal
Memo
Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: Jeb
Magruder's strategy memo. 1 pg.
14
15
9/30/1972
Personal
Memo
Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: Harris Trial
Heats. 1 pg.
14
15
9/30/1972
Personal
Memo
Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: Inaugural.
1 pg.
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Page 9 of 14
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
14
15
9/29/1972
Personal
Memo
Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: Reaction to
Campaign Ads. 1 pg.
14
15
9/27/1972
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Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: Weekly
Materials Report. 1 pg.
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Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: Bob Teeter
Projects. 1 pg.
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Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE:
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Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: Nixon
Documentary. 1 pg.
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Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: Panel
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Gordon Strachan Follow-Up RE: McGovern
Incorporated Filing. 1 pg.
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Campaign
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From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE:
Joseph B. Danzansky. 1 pg.
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Campaign
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From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE:
"Coke" -Type Commercial. 1 pg.
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From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE:
Democrats for Nixon. 1 pg.
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Campaign
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From: Phil Joanou To: Gordon Strachan RE:
Campaign Ads. Copy of ads attached. 2 pgs.
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Campaign
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Military Registration. 1 pg.
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Campaign
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From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE:
September 6 Memo from Haldeman to
Colson. 1 pg.
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Campaign
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From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE:
Colson Memorandum regarding Thank You
Letters for RNC. 1 pg.
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Campaign
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From: Gordon Strachan To: Larry Higby RE:
Post articles. Originals and copies of Post
articles attached. 5 pgs.
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Personal
Letter
From: Gordon Strachan To: Roy E. Fraser
RE: McKinney Bay Improvement
Association Dues. 1 pg.
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ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 28, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FRED MALEK
JEB MAGRUDER
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Tom Houser Debate with Shriver
This morning's News Summary carries an interesting analysis
of how Shriver "outtalked, outmaneuvered and outpointed"
Tom Houser. Would you advise me of the policy of having
local CRP officials debate Democratic candidates?
GS/jb
FU - 9/30
May
31
few signs it's working. (Good clip of passing around bucket for money
w/few, if any, givers). Texas is more excited about football, said
Drinkwater -- thus, Shriver's new attack. To applause, Shriver on
film rather hysterically -- comparing RN surrogates to pro team's
"front 4" (reported previously) and adding that behind the front 4 is
a "Tricky Dicky quarterback. 11 (Shriver strikes sassy pose) Drinkwater
says HHH carried Texas w/this sort of campaigning, but according to
pollsters, if election were now, RN would win it. (NB: DNC clip from
which we quoted Sarge in Wed. summary left off the "Tricky" remark.)
UPI reports that 1701 released a transcript of Shriver's comparison of
RN's colleagues with pro-football players -- "rather thick sometimes. 11
In releasing the tape, the committee conceded it was "unusual" for it to
disseminate remarks by an opponent, but added:
We
believe
that
the
personal abuse in the remarks and the strident tone
perfectly summarize
the tactics the McG campaign has adopted.
11
The Chic News Nicodemus says Shriver's warm Chic welcome and
"rip-snorting" TV appearance where he "outtalked, outmaneuvered and
outpointed" Tom Houser w/jaunty, agile verbals made Sarge's "home-
coming" one of his best days. Daley squarely confronted local Dem
rancor w/"profuse" praise for Shriver. Nicodemus notes sparring on
Watergate as Shriver said RN should go on TV to explain Watergate,
as w/"Checkers. 11 Houser countered "but in (Checkers), he knew all
the facts of what 1701's doing? If he can't get those facts, he shouldn't
be Pres. "
OTHER POLITICS
The Birmingham News says Southerners have a reputation of being
polite and that's the way it was when 7, 000 mostly young at Auburn
listened to EMK. They were "courteous, polite and respectful -- but
not overwhelmingly enthusiastic. " It wasn't billed as a rally, and it
wasn't. But if EMK had hopes of winning converts and if McG hoped
to reap political benefits, they both apparently failed. No known Dem
officeholders were in the audience. And EMK failed to ignite his
audience, answering some questions in a way that the audience wondered
if the question had been answered. EMK's references to Wallace failed
to win applause, but several of his references to foreign aid, high prices,
loopholes and big govt. had a ring of Wallaceism w/a NE accent. If
Wallace were watching, one could almost hear him claiming title to some
of the statements. EMK's best reception came re: VN. EMK pointed
out other Dems came from behind, but when he left, says Birm News he
didn't leave the impression that he felt the gap could be closed this time.
ADMINSSTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 14, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PETER DAILEY
PHIL JOANOU
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Advertisement Approval
To confirm our conversation this morning, Bob has approved
the Democrate for Nixon layout and copy for the newspaper
ads next Tuesday, as well as the Veterans brochure, the
print advertisement for the Army, Navy and Air Force Times,
and the brochure entitled "Clearest Choice of the Century".
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 11, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PETER DAILEY
FRED MALEK
KEN RIETS
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Materials Distribution
It has come to our attention that the Young Voters for
the President are particularly short on literature to
distribute. Not just bumper stickers and brochures, but
all the hand-out literature is also needed. The three
states mentioned are Pennsylvania, Illinois and California.
The problem is not one of receipt of the initial package
of information, but rather the volume. Apparently, the
YVPs distribute material quicker than anticipated.
001 Lewis Dale
GS/jb
FU - 9/13
ADMINISTRATIVERY CONFIDENTIAL
September 11, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PETER DAILEY
FRED MALEX
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
It has come to our attention that the literature prepared
for the minorities is the weakest of the advertising
materials. In particular, the material directed at Puerto
Ricans and Mexican Americans appear to be translated from
English and therefore misses much of the liggo, Apparently,
Lyn Nofziger in California is re-writing some of his minorities
literature to meet this criticism.
Would you advise me whether this claim can be verified by
the Voting Bloc directors in charge?
GS/jb
FU - 9/14
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 8, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PETER DAILEY
PHIL JOANOU
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Advertising Desk Man
Last week when we had a problem regarding getting a quick
answer from the November Group, we decided it would be
best to have a desk man available at all times who knew
where members of the group were located. Today I began
calling 333-3513 and 3053 to reach you regarding immediate
questions about the Medovern purchases. It is now 12:45
and there has been no answer,
I cannot over-emphasise the importance of being able to
reach a member of the Washington-based November Group to
obtain quick answere. The desk man solution apparently has
broken down. Please advise me of your replacement system
today.
001 Job Magruder
GS/jb
FU - 9/12
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 25, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
STEVE BULL
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Delegates' Gifts
In light of your September 12 memorandum regarding the
problems with delegates' gifts at the Convention, Jon
Foust and Jab Magruder prepared the attached memorandum
explaining the entire situation to Clark MacGragor.
Would you review the memorandum and advise me of your
comments,
001 Dwight Chapin
GS-jb
FU - 9/29
Reisner Foust
MEMORANDUM
ADMINISTRATIVELY
THE WHITE HOUSE
CONFIDENTIAL
WASHINGTON
September 12, 1972
FOR:
GORDON STRACHAN
FROM:
STEPHEN BULL
RE:
Delegates Gifts
As you know, we had specially prepared for the Delegates to the
Republican National Convention special gifts that were intended ex-
clusively for the Delegates. For the women we had bracelets with
the Presidential Seal and for the men new tie bars. Both of these
gifts were boxed in special metal cases with the printing "Delegate,
Republican National Convention, Miami Beach, Florida, 1972".
Since you were the liaison with 1701, I just want you to know that these
gifts were grossly misused. Because specific numbers of men and
women Delegates fluctuated, we had extras of each gift prepared and
sent down so that there would be sufficient quantities whichever way
the balance swung. Obviously this would result in a surplus.
The end result of this was that the staff people down there, particularly
a lot of the 1701 men, were wandering around with tie bars which were
the surplus items. This diluted the impact of the Delegates gifts since
they were obviously not as exclusive as people were originally told.
I am not insinuating in any way that this is your fault but am advising you
of how this particular function was handled by 1701, i.e., irresponsibly.
CC: D. Chapin
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
MEMORANDUM
September 21, 1972
3:00 p.m.
MEMORANDUM FOR: THE HONORABLE CLARK MACGREGOR
THROUGH:
JEB S. MAGRUDER
FROM:
JON A. FOUST
SUBJECT:
Presidential Delegate Gifts
1972 Republican National Convention
Miss Lucy Ferguson of the White House was requested to assist the Convention
Coordinators by selecting and ordering the Presidential delegate gifts.
With the quantities given her (756 female, 2280 male), she chose a pin and a
tie bar bearing the Presidential seal. When she was informed of the change
of quantity of female gifts to 1100, she had to choose another gift because
of the short time factor, and reorder. Both items were delivered by August 19,
Saturday, for the packaging process and the Sunday delivery procedure.
The female gifts were physically packaged by members of the Advance Opera-
tion, accurately counted, then delivered to the distribution point from
which Mr. Feinstein, a member of the Florida Host Committee, would make
delivery Sunday to all delegations. (The male delegate gifts were in the
appropriate "goodie bags", while the female gifts were delivered en masse
to be delivered internally.) Because of his lack of delivery facilities,
a White House advanceman, Mr. Ashton Hardy, provided Mr. Feinstein with one
truck and one assistant. Thirty-two (32) states received delivery Sunday
evening. It was Mr. Feinstein's job to deliver and obtain a signature on a
receipt from the delegation chairman or his designee. The records of receipt
are in the possession of Mr. Feinstein; and I have been assured by Mrs. Ann
Wilson, also a member of the Host Committee, that they will be delivered to
me. After receiving the "goodie bags" containing the gifts and the group
of female gifts, the chairman or his designee had the responsibility of
internal distribution. The Advance Operation then acquired the responsi-
bility of making sure the remaining twenty-two (22) states received their
gifts. Mr. Hardy and several other White House advancemen did, in fact,
complete delivery by the end of the Convention, though it had to be completed
on the Convention Floor.
In light of the above facts, it is both Mr. Timmons' and my recommendation
that a letter be drafted to go under the signature of Mr. MacGregor to anyone
who has a complaint, explaining that sufficient gifts were ordered and
delivered for each delegate and alternate attending the Convention, that
perhaps they should check within the delegation to see if anyone received
two gifts by mistake, and, finally, that these were a special-order gift
from the President and would not be able to be reordered due to the nature
MEMORANDUM FOR: THE HONORABLE CLARK MACGREGOR
SUBJECT:
Presidential Delegate Gifts
1972 Republican National Convention
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of the gift. We also recommend that a blanket letter be sent to the
chairman of each delegation explaining the action we will take in each
individual case; that is, the type of letter that will be sent.
APPROVE
1
DISAPPROVE
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 14, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PATRICK J. BUCHAMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Republican National
Committee Talking Paper
As the Editor in Chief for the campaign, have you
reviewed these?
Yes
No
GS/jb
HIGH PRIORITY
September 1, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PATRICK BUCHANAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Amnesty Paragraph of
DPN Brochure
Bob asked that you review and redraft the paragraph on
amnesty that is marked, The revised texts of other
parts of the brochure will be sant out to California
on the courier tonight so if you could let us have your
draft this afternoon it would be appreciated.
Thank you.
GS/jb
CRATS FOR NIXON
ERIPHERAL URBAN ETHNIC BROCHURE
- 3 -
THE ECONOMY
President Nixon has taken strong action to halt inflation
and increase employment. He initiated a 90-day wage-price
freeze, followed by more flexible controls, and introduced
a package of tax cuts to stimulate the economy. The
inflation rate has been cut in half, and the Gross National
Product has expanded at a yearly rate of over 7%. Housing
starts, a prime indicator, are up 42% over last year.
VIETNAM
The President has done everything in his power to bring
peace to Vietnam without sacrificing the South Vietnamese
in the process. He has brought home 500, 000 men
the
ground war is over for American forces and cut spending
by two-thirds. Strong steps are continually being taken
to get the enemy to cease its aggression and make peace.
AMNESTY
The President refuses to even consider amnesty for draft-
dodgers until after the war in Vietnam is over and the
Communists have returned all our prisoners of war. He
would then have tive by ceparating those who have
dodged the draft and stayed in America. and those who
actually deserted America by relocating to a foreign
country.
require suitable penalties for
check Buchanan on this wording.
The present 4 is potally wrong.
September 30, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DWIGHT CHAPIN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
John Andrews - Ohio
John Andrews, the Chairman in Ohio, called
Bob today. I took the call and he asked me
for the status of the proposed train trip
through Ohio. I indicated that you were still
working on it and had the matter under
consideration. Apparently you had talked to
him about the project.
X assume you will get back to Andrews as soon
as a decision is reached, as he claims there
are many matters pending.
GS:car
H/FU - 10/5
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 26, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DWIGHT CHAPIN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Campaign Visit to New Jersey
Clark MacGregor sent the attached letter from Governor
Cahill requesting a Presidential visit in New Jersey.
Bob has seen the material but wanted you to have the
original.
You should know that there was some controversy surreunding
1701's request that Cahill and Case sign the direct mail
letters on behalf of the President. The net result was
that they did not sign the latters and the materials went
out over MacGregor's signature. If a visit to New Jersey
is being seriously considered, you may want to check
MacGregor directly to check the exact facts surrounding
this matter. Bob is aware of this problem which will
appear on our follow up November 8th,
GS/jb
FU - 9/30
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Date: 9/23/72
TO:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
A copy has been sent to Chapin.
send oug toc
nota copy.
Committee for the Re-election of the President
MEMORANDUM
September 21, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
CLARK MacGREGOCM
SUBJECT:
Request for Presidential Campaign
Visit to New Jersey
Enclosed for your consideration is a letter I received from
Governor Cahill in which he urges that the President visit New
Jersey on two separate occasions -- one visit to the northern
part of the state, the other to the southern part.
Enclosure
Disc they
washing
STATE
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
TRENTON
WILLIAM T. CAHILL
GOVERNOR
September 11, 1972
PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL
Dear Clark:
This will confirm our telephone conversation and remind you of
my concern about the coming election in New Jersey.
I think it important that the President come to our State on at
least two occasions. One day should be devoted to North Jersey and the
other to South Jersey. Each of these trips can be conveniently tied
into a visit to New York City and Philadelphia, if necessary.
I have appointed Ira Grayson of my staff to work out the details
of the presidential visit with anyone that you might designate. Ira will
be pleased to come to Washington at your request.
While things look very good at the moment, as two old campaigners,
we both know that the unexpected often happens and that we should prepare
for the worst, rather than the best. New Jersey, as you know, is a
difficult State, and every effort must be expended to insure victory in
November.
It is also important, Clark, that I know the dates when the
President will come as soon as possible so that adequate planning can take
place. I will appreciate hearing from you along these lines at your earliest
convenience.
Kindest personal regards.
Sincerely,
Biu
GOVERNOR
The Honorable Clark MacGregor
Chairman, Committee for the Re-election of the President
1701. Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest
Washington, D. C. 20006
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 25, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DWIGHT CHAPIN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Ed Nixon
Bob may have covered this separately with you, but just
to confirm, it is his understanding that you should get
Ed Nixon's scheduling under your "wing".
If you have already covered this with Bob, fine, otherwise
would you let me know of any problems?
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 25, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DWIGHT CHAPIN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Nofziger's Suggestions
In a long conversation with Lyn Nofsiger yesterday, he
made two suggestions that you may want to consider. The
first concerns a suggestion that Mark Spits be involved
in a handshake on September 27. Nofsiger is not pushing
the suggestion. He merely noted that, although Spitz
had received a letter from the President, there had been
no meeting or phone call as had been suggested after the
Olympics. It is Nofsiger's view that Spitz, even with
seven Gold Medals, would not be as great a sports celebrity
as an outstanding football player.
Nofsiger's other suggestion was that the President might
want to be identified in California with the surfer image.
According to Noffiger, the image of surfers has changed
since we were in California. Now most people believe that
California surfers are better than the kids into drugs.
Nofsiger says that the California Committee has excellent
lines into the top surfers and that either a meeting or
a surfboard with the Presidential seal (no kidding) might
be helpful.
GS/jb
FU - 9/29
ARMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 25, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DWIGHT CHAPIN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Sandwich
At the Saturday 9,15 meeting, Colson was quite upset to
learn that the sandwich project may be eased off. You
may have already covered this with Dick Howard, but the
reason I'm raising it is to find out whether the goal is
still to sandwich as much as possible or to back off.
GS/jb
FU - 9/28
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 22, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DWIGHT CHAPIN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Youth Commercial
Peter Dailey has prepared a "Coke"-type commercial based
on the song that we would very much like to have you
review. The videocassette is in my office as well as
the recorder. Would you let us know your reaction as
soon as you have had a chance to see this ad?
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 6, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DWIGHT CHAPIN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Roger Ailes' Comments
Roger Ailes sent the attached analysis of McGovern's latest
television appearance to Bob. You may want to review it
personally or with Carruthers and Goode before it is forwarded
to Bob. Some of his points are quite interesting and you may
want to comment in light of the differences between McGovern's
approach and the President's.
GS/jb
FU - 9/11
roger
ajes
888 SEVENTH AVENUE, NEW YORK, N.Y. 10019 / 212 765-3022
AND
associates
inc.
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM
August 24, 1972
TO:
H. R. Haldeman
FROM: Roger E. Ailes
SUBJ: George McGovern
I thought you might be interested in my assessment of
McGovern's latest television appearance announcing Sargent Shriver
as his running mate.
1) He made a mistake in trying to beat the President at his
own game -- sitting behind a desk and holding a speech.
McGovern's pitch is somewhat higher than Nixon's and he
has a slight speech impediment which closely resembles
a lisp. This causes sibilance which most speech thera-
pists agree is not a pleasant sound of the year.
2) It is obvious that his throat was dry, he was nervous and
his continual gulping for air or swallowing was very dis-
tracting.
3) He read too fast and thereby lost a good deal of sincerity
in the speech.
4) He wore a bad tie for television -- much too busy and dis-
tracting.
5) He was seated too close to the background and the hard
horizontal line across the back of his head drew the eyes
outward rather than inward toward his face. There was
very little separation between himself and the wackground.
6) He has a pitch pattern which seems almost unbreakable. In
places he chose language that was generally too sophisti-
cated for television and over the audience's head. The
final Biblical quote left everyone looking at each other
and saying, "I wonder what he meant by that." He was just
too abstract.
LOS ANGELES 213 461-3551 / WASHINGTON 202 296-0597
Mr. H. R. Haldeman
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August 24, 1972
7) I believe he hurt himself early in the speech by referring
to Eagleton's "mental disorders." It was simply not nec-
essary to bring it up again.
8) He never should have had the room full of people while
making that kind of a speech. There was a good deal of
background noise and the people were distracting to him
and made him nervous.
9) The key light was too bright so that every time he looked
down he picked up "bright light bounce" off of his fore-
head.
10) He never seemed to control the audience with his eyes.
They were constantly glancing up, down and around. Other
than the voice, the eyes are the single most important
quality in this type of speech. It is extremely important
that the viewer at home feel eye contact with the man
speaking to him so that he can sense the sincerity.
All in all, he came out a poor second to the President, and
I don't think he's got a great deal to worry about. The Democrats
can't win it. Now, only the Republicans can lose it.
Rogan
REA/lam
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 29, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PETER DAILEY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Military Handbill
Pursuant to our conversation today, attached is the
military handbill with Bob's comments:
"Still just as bad. Make the point in the
headline - don't raise a question."
CG: Job Magruder
GS/jb
FU - 10/3
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MEMORANDUM
September 20, 1972
TO:
CORDON
STRACHAN
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FROM:
PHIL JOANOU
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ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 29, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PETER DAILEY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Military Ads
Please note Bob's comment on the attached memorandum:
"I still think this is weak - but it's getting
too late to quibble."
Would you advise - of the changes that are made?
001 Jeb Magruder
GS/jb
FU - 10/3
Committee for the Re-election of the President
September 27, 1972
MEMORANDUM
TO:
CORDON STRACHAN
H
FROM:
HARRY KETTMER Ath
Attached are photostats for the third military
ad (three versions: Army Times, Navy Times, Air
Force Times) . The closing date is the 1st
week of October.
Also attached is the Labor card - this is scheduled
for distribution to labor members in a quantity
of 500,000 upon approval.
CC: Phil Joanou
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ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 28, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PETER DAILEY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
TV Spote
The one-half hour documentaries that you recommended
running on October 13th and 15th are not to be run
during those time slots. As we have discussed, the
Russia sections of all spots (documentaries, 5-minute
Russia spot, 60-second spot, and any reference in "The
Record") must be changed, The guidance I have is that
all references to Russia must be tougher with the
explicit dropping of the Tanya section.
Concerning the Karalekas memorandum regarding McGovern
competitive activity, it was noted that the "Marous
Welby" spot cost $6,533. Did we pay $12,000 for a
comparable spot? This should be checked carefully
for, as you mentioned on the telephone, the networks
must charge us and McGovern exactly the same,
aas Job Magruder
GS/jb
FU - 9/30
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 28, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PETER DAILEY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Amenty Commercial
Concerning your September 25 memorandum regarding the
Amenty commercial, you will note that Bob has written
"I agree" in reference to your recommendation against
running the Amesty ad. Would you advise Ken Riets?
Thank you.
001 Job Magruder
GS/jb
FU - 10/2
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MEMORANDUM By Emprise NARS, Date 1-' September 25, 1972
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDEM TO:
CLARK MasGPESOR
THROUGH:
JEB S. MAGRUDER
FROM:
FHIL COANCE
SUBJECT:
Amaasty Connercial
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Per your requirt 16 & script for an "amnusty"
television commercial.
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groups, 23 nae been done in ats for veterans mage-
zines, and direct mail TC urban emnic and blue
collar WORKING.
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reaches -11 Age SERVICE 13 that the issue veries
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Title:
AMNESTY
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September 21, 1972
Commercial No.
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(DEMOCRATS FOR NIXON)
Product
Length
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Promise
Approval.
VIDEO
AUDIO
1. OPEN ON SCENE OF 7P00PS WITH
ANNOR:
(VO) Senator George McGovern
FULL GEAR SCARDING is THOCP SHIP.
has promised that, once the war in
Vietnam is over, he will grant complete
and unconditional amnesty to those mer
who chose not to be drafted and instead,
left the country or went to juil.
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President Nixon has said that he would
AS THIS EMBAR.
be liberal in regard to addresty, too,
but with one reservation. He would
ask that those who broke the law by
dodging the draft pay the penalty 05
breaking that law.
3. DISSOUNT TO INDUCTION CENTER AS
The President's position is this;
YOUNG : ARE CLINI LACEL IN.
There are thousands and thousands of
young non who did chose to scrve, and
it is wrong to propose complete arrosty
for dratt dodgers while the North
Vietnamese still hold our prisoners
of war.
Title:
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Date:
September 21, 1972
Leagth:
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Page:
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VIDEO
AUDIO
4. DISSOLVE TO PRESIDENT NIXON AT
The difference in the positions of
HIS DESK IN THE OVAL OFFICE.
Senator McCovern and the President
on amnesty reflect a difference in
philosophy
a difference you should
think about on November 7th.
5. DISSOLVE TO "DEMOCRATE FOR
NIXON" LOGO AND THE MANDATORY
LINE.
ADMIMISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 26, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PETER DAILEY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
60-second Mamie Spot
Pursuant to our conversation today, would you have a
60-second spot utilizing the "Mamie" film shown at the
Convention.
001 Job Magruder
FU - 9/29
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 21, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PETER DAILEY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
"COKE"-type Commercial
We have reviewed the videocassette of the "Coke"-type
commercial which you prepared. Before a decision is
made as to whether this type of commercial should be
run, would you have Ken Riets and some of his Youth
people look at the commercial and give you their opinion
about the advisability of preparing one of these "Coke"-
type commercials. You might want to point out to them
that the pictures as background with a speeded-up version
of the music could draw on pictures from China, Russia,
walks on San Clemente beach, and Florida photographs,
instead of 1968 campaign footage, but the real purpose
is to get the Youth divisions opinion of this type of
commercial.
CCI Jeb Magruder
FU - 9/26
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 14, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PETER DAILEY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
California Ad
Attached is the "Californians Can't Afford George
McGovern" ad that you and I discussed recently.
Would you give me your opinion as to the desirability
of running this ad?
CC: Gregg Petersmeyer
GS/jb
FU - 9/20
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 1, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR GORDON STRACHAN
Attached is a California re-election ad that ran
full page in the Los Angeles Times and the
San Francisco Chronicle. It generated volunteers
and several people thought it might be of some use
on a national level.
Guys
C. Gregg Petersmeyer
"Menday I resigned as chairman of the Santa
Clara County Democratic Central Committee to
re-register as a Republican. If you, too, are con-
cerned that the Democratic party leadership is
leading the Democratic party down an unwise
and irresponsible path, I invite you to join me
and re-register Republican."- Jose Zertuche,
Past Chairman, Santa Clara County Democratic
Central Committee
Californians can't afford
George McGovern.
It's not too late to register Republican.
Mail this coupon today
To: Committee to Re-elect the President
3080 La Selva, San Mateo, Calif. 94403
Yes, send a registrar to my home so I can register Republican!
I want to change my registration from Democrat to Republican!
I'd like to volunteer to help. Contact me.
The best time to contact me is
and my phone number is
Name (Please print)
Street
City
Zip
Call or visit your local headquarters: ALAMEDA: 401-15th St., Oakland, CA 94612, 893-7355; CONTRA COSTA: 1475 North
Broadway. Suite 302, Walnut Creek. CA 94596, 937-7950; MARIN: 1403-4th St. San Rafael, CA 94901, 456-9482; MON-
TEREY: 216 Main St., Salinas, CA 93901, 424-6142: NAPA: 113 Mein St., Napa. CA 94558, 255-1743: SACRAMENTO: 700 Lei-
sure Lane, Sacramento, CA, 929-0200; SAN FRANCISCO: 645 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco. CA 94102 (temporary), 441-
1972; SAN JOAQUIN: 245 East Weber. Stockton, CA 95204, 948-9256; SAN MATEO: 3080 La Selva, San Mateo, CA 94,403,
574-3370; SANTA CLARA: 538 So. Murphy, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, 735-0121; SOLANO: P.O. Box 42, Fairfield, CA 94533,
422-4601; SONOMA: 570 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95401, 542-7066.
California Committee for the Re-election of the President
1670 Wilshire Blvd.. Los Angeles. Calif. 90017. 484-1330
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 14, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
HARRY DENT
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Evans & Novak Political Forum -
October #1
To confirm our conversation, it is my understanding that
either you or one of your fellows will attend the Evans &
Novak Political Forum and submit a brief description as
you did last time.
GS/jb
FU - 10/29
September 14, 1972
Dear John:
Pursuant to our conversation this morn-
ing, I am enclosing the most recent
bundle of campaign materials to add to
your burgeoning collection. I'm sure
you will find some of the materials
amusing. We would appreciate your
comments.
Rest assured that a complete set is
being maintained here at the White
House for you.
with best wishes,
Sincerely,
Gordon Strachan
Staff Assistant
to H. R. HAldeman
Mr. John Davies
American Institute of
Public Opinion
Princeton, New Jersey
08540
GS:car
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 14, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PETER DAILEY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
President Nixon's
TV Spots
May we please have one complete copy for the video-
cassette player of the President's 60-second and
5-minute TV spots,
Thank you.
GS/jb
FU - 9/19
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 13, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PETER DAILEY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Opposition Report
In the weekly Karalekas reports on the opposition's
requests for availables, it has been requested that
you also include a description of the past week's
activities noting the percentage of spots aimed at
certain groups. For example, if McGovern ran three
times as many Older Voters spots as Veterans spots,
the report should reflect this. So far this week,
McGovern has run the Veterans spot twice and the
Older Voters spot once. The Karalekas report, which
I understand is to be submitted each Friday, should
reflect the previous week's activities as well as the
future projections.
As we have discussed on the phone, never hesitate to
send interim "flash" reports on information. For
example, it would have been good to know that McGovern
had purchased that 5 minute Veterans spot last night.
001 Jeb Magruder
FU - 9/15
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 12, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PETER DAILEY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Bob thought you might be interested in the attached
suggestion for a campaign theme. He is not urging
this particular theme, but wanted you to consider it.
GS/jb
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Date:
9/7
TO:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
A copy should be sent to
Peter Dailey.
OK
also to
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 7, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FROM:
BOB HALDEMAN Rurl
RAY PRICE
SUBJECT:
CAMPAIGN THEME
Here's a thought that I think our people should try
to get across:
Now that the 22nd Amendment limits a President
to two terms in office, when an incumbent runs for
re-election the burden of proof that he should be ousted
rests on the challenger.
Any new President needs start-up time to get his
Administration in gear; thus a President's first term is
a time of beginnings, and his second a time of completion.
As Mamie Eisenhower quoted Ike to the Convention, four
years is not enough for a President to do what needs to be
done.
This is much more true now than ever before, when
the tasks of government are so complex. Thus, in choosing
a new President, under the 22nd Amendment system, we in
effect choose with a presumption that he should have eight
years, but with an "option to revoke" at the mid-point of
those eight years. It would be wasteful and unwise to
exercise that option unless his performance in the first
four years is seriously flawed.
Thus it's not simply a choice between two contenders
for one office; it's a question of whether to complete what
Bob Haldeman
Re: Campaign Theme
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has been started, with the presumption in favor unless the
burden of proof is sustained by the one who would replace
him.
The 22nd Amendmend does make a difference, because
for the first time it provides an automatic cut-off point for
a Presidency -- so that now the question is not whether a
President should be replaced, but when, at the mid-point
or at the completion of his Administration.
#1 Snow's Court
Washington, D.C. 20037
September 7, 1972
Dear Maurine:
Pursuant to our conversation today, would you send two
absentee ballots for me and my wife. Our signatures
appear on the bottom of this letter.
Kristine spent some time at the home at Lake Tahoe this
summer, but I didn't get a chance to join her. Hopefully
around Christmas I will be out to the Lake, I will try
to step in and say hello.
With best wishes,
Sincerely,
Gordon Strachan
Kristine Strachan
Ms. Maurine I. Dobbas
Placer County Clerk, Court House
Auburn, California 95603
Mother and Jack -- do you have your absentee ballots yet?
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 7, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PETER DAILEY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Democrate for Nixon
Advertisements
To summarise our discussion yesterday regarding the
changes Bob suggested in the Democrate for Nixon
advertisements:
1) Don't use "second class" or "second rate"
power, instead use "second strongest",
2) The English on Whether it is "millions of
we Democrats" or "millions of us Democrats" should
be checked, and
3) The annesty paragmaph in the brochure should
have the word change from "grant annesty" to "consider
annesty",
As I reviewed with Phil Joanou, Bob Marik, and Bob
Morgan, Bob was not pleased with the brochure to be
sent with the Democrats for Nixon mailing. He also re-
emphasized his comments originally written on the DFN
brochure memorandum. He also doubted that anyone would
read the brochure because it was so small.
He specifically requested that you submit copies of the
Steve Karalekas memoranda which keep track of the McGovern
dollar and rating purchases. These memoranda cover not
only the national but the local "availables". Please
send copies of whatever Karalekas prepares over for Bob
on this subject.
Thank you.
001 Job Magruder
GS/jb
FU - 9/11
September 30, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR FOLLOW-UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Check with Jeb Magruder on October 5 regarding
the implementation of his September 19 strategy
memo.
GS:dg
September 30, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR FOLLOW-UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
On Friday, October 6, check with Colson on
the status of the Harris trial heats based
on his interviewing this week.
GS:dg
September 30, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR FOLLOW-UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Inaugural Activities
Check with Jeb Magruder regarding his im-
plementation of the Haldeman comments on
the September 26th memo on the inaugural.
GS:dg
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 29, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Check on Tuesday, October 3 regarding Dailey's report
on the reaction to the first week of advertisements.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 27, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Check on Monday, October 1 for the weekly materials report
from Lewis Dale.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 26, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Check with Bob Tester on Tuesday, September 26 regarding
the addition of the effect of the vote of the grain deal.
Also, check the awareness level.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 25, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
CORDON STRACHAN
Check with Bob Tester on Tuesday on the status of the
Dayton test of the "Turnaround" ad.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 21, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Check with Dick Howard on Friday, September 22 regarding
the availability of the Harris results from the poll
conducted September 19-21. Also check on the Harris
demographic from the East Harris release of 63-29.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 21, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Check with Peter Dailey on Friday, September 22 on
the status of the amesty ad that was discussed on
September 19. The ad should include the President's
quote along the lines that "those who have delivered t
their decision vs. those who have died for their
decision".
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 21, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
On Friday, September 22, check with Phil Joanou for a
copy of the finished 30-minute "Nixon - The Years" to be
reviewed and finally approved by Bob. Bob is aware that
the documentary would be run during the week of October 9,
but should see the documentary probably on Monday,
September 25.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 14, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Check with Bob Teeter on September 15 regarding the panel
polling memo that he's doing.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 12, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Check with Fred Fielding on the status of the McGovern
Incorporated filing. Be used this corporate vehicle
on his September 11 filing. Follow up on September 15.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 11, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Check with Tom Evans on September 16 re the status of
the Lilly Lou Ritske project.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 11, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FOLLOW UP
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
On Tuesday, September 12 check with Larry whether he
has received the Colson report on the wire and TV
coverage on McGovern. Apparently the Colson report
will show that CBS has been overly helpful to McGovern.
GS/jb
September 30, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
LARRY HIGBY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Joseph B. Dansansky
I talked with Tom Evans regarding the 1701 policy
on contributions and letters as well as Mr.
Dansansky. Dansansky is a Democratic businessman
here in Washington, although not particularly
prominent. His $5000 contribution is modest and
he would receive an appropriate letter, in due
time, from Stans. There would be no Presidential
acknowledgment.
Mr. Dansansky would be forwarded to Leonard Marx
of DFN for any political use they might make of
it.
I do not think Cohen's letter to Bob needs acknowledgment.
If you will return the original materials to me, I will
get the project going.
GS:car
FU/ 10/3
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 25, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
LARRY HIGBY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
"Coke"-type Commercial
Dwight Chapin reviewed the cassette of the "Coke"-type
commercial based on the campaign song and sent us the
attached well-reasoned argument indicating his own personal
disapproval. Dailey will check the Young Voters for the
President,
GS/jb
FU - 9/29
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 25, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
LARRY HIGBY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Democrats for Nixon
I mentioned in my most recent Political Matters memo to
Bob that he should talk to Magruder regarding staff work
done for Connally and the Democrats for Nixon. Obviously
that was not the correct approach to solving what I
consider a developing problem. Not only did we have
troubles with the original Connally 5-minute spot, but
now there is a plan regarding a Connally half-hour
during the week of October 4 for a television address
on national defense with visuals. Yesterday, Chapin
called Joanou to direct the November Group to buy the
time. Dailey is uneasy about the competence of the
Jeno Paulucci advertising agency. Colson still works
with Mickey Gardner and gives the impression that he
regularly talks with Connally.
The basic point is that there is no central focus for
Connally and the Democrate for Nixon. No staff man who
can report directly and exactly to Bob is in charge.
I am not seeking the assignment. What I am suggesting
is that you become primarily responsible for the Connally-
DFN activities. You can control Colson, keep up to date
on Bob's conversations with Connally, and work with Dailey
on the placement of regular DFN ads as well as the attach
ads.
What do you think?
GS/jb
FU - 9/28
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 25, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
LARRY HIGBY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Yankelovich Survey
I talked with Harry O'Neill at ORC regarding the Yankelovich
survey published over the weekend, He knows no more about
the survey than the published data. However, he or Benham
will call Yankelovich as an interested fellow pollster to
see if more information can be derived from the survey. He
will also ask about their future release plans,
GS/jb
FU - 9/28
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 22, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
GENERAL HAIG
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Campaign Advertising
Bob Haldeman asks that Henry Kissinger personally and
specifically review this proposed newspaper advertisement
entitled "Crisis in the Middle East". It will not run
in the New York Post on September 25, but the campaign
advertising agency, the November Group, would like to
run it as soon as possible.
FU - 9/25
Committee for the Re-election of the President
September 21, 1972
MEMORANDUM
TO:
GORDON STRACHAN
FROM:
PHIL JOANOU
Attached are stats of two ads:
1.
"Crisis in the Middle East - this is scheduled
for the New York Post on September 25.
2. The third ad for the military papers "Tax Dollars"
This is scheduled for an October 3 closing date.
D.R.
I Joanew
Not approved -
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thous up runny it
unless K personally
and specifically
appires it.
IF there is a crisis
in the Middle East,
who would you
want sitting
in the White House?
The choice, of course, is between Senator McGovern
and President Nixon.
Senator McGovern has suggested that Israel return to
the insecure boundaries existing before the Six Day War.
He has suggested that the city of Jerusalem be
internationalized. And he wants to reduce the American
Sixth Fleet-aircraft carriers and all-which is in the
Mediterranean as part of our N.A.T.O. commitment
and which is important to the stability of the Middle East.
President Nixon, on the other hand, has provided
Israel with more military and economic aid than all
previous administrations combined. He has maintained
America's strength in the Mediterranean. And he is
commited to the idea that peace will come only when all
countries in the Middle East "feel secure from the threat of
military dominance and recognize that the only
permanent way to resolve deep-seated difference is by
negotiation and never by war."
The President is a level-headed internationalist who
believes in the need for a strong national defense. Always
ready to support America's allies, he is equally ready to
seek out new avenues to peace, as his journeys to Moscow
and Peking have demonstrated.
No wonder, then, that so many Americans-
Democrats, Republicans and Independents-have already
made their choice for President. The man they would want
sitting in the White House in a crisis is the inan already there.
President Nixon.
Now more than ever.
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ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 14, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
LARRY HIGBY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Military Registration-
Today in the Meas Frank Herringer told me that he and
McAdoo, the two directly charged with implementing
any military registration decision, does not as yet
know what decision had been reached, It is my under-
standing that you prepared some materials for Bob
which he covered with MacGregor and then noted
"MacGregor will handle". If MacGregor and handle
the project, it didn't filter down to the two guys
actually working on it. You might want to hit Malek
directly OR this rather than via me.
GS/jb
FU - 9/20
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 13, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
LARRY HIGBY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
September 6 Memo from
Haldeman to Colson
Discussion with Dick Howard today indicated that this
memorandum has been used as the basic document for the
attack meetings. All attempts are aimed at pushing these
lines out. Howard is prepared to submit formal reports
on these longer memos but asks that we not put such a
requirement on him. He says that Bob talks with Colson
daily and keeps him informed as to the status of these
projects. Also, as is noted on the follow up copy, Bob
indicated that he had covered the subject in a meeting.
GS/jb
FU - 9/18
Howard
Hxll
9/11
September 6, 1972
noted
MEMORANDUM FOR :
CHUCK COLSON
FROM :
H.R. HALDEMAN
that H was thovered
It is important to get our surrogates out immediately on an
all out attack on McGovern's most extreme positions. There
melting in a
are stories indicating that McGovern during the past week
suddenly was changing his line and sounding more and more
like a. Democratic candidate in the old Democratic tradition.
We must not let him get away with this. It is vital to keep
him on the defensive on his most vulnerable issues.
The issues that are most difficult for him to finesse are
Vietnam and Defense. He cannot move too far off his extreme
position here or he will lose his whole Left Wing support. For
example, the quote from Fortune with regard to his beliefs that
the Communists would not test him because they would not want
to lose his friendship would be very effective in carrying out
George Meany's line that he just doesn't understand the
Communist threat.
It is very important here to see that this is the kind of material
that is used only by highly sophisticated people in a way that
McGovern will not be able to respond that his loyalty or patriotism
is being questioned. Every statement should be prefaced with the
idea that he is naive and lacks judgement on appraising the Commu-
nist threat. However, when you have such a collection of statements --
i.e. that the Russians rearmed after World War II only because we did,
that we throw Thieu out and have a Communist government come into
power in South Vietnam, the statement in Fortune, the quote from
Newsweek that Kissinger has given to you and which Newsweek didn't
use -- these and others provide ammunitions that could be used over
the next two months in a devastating way.
Obviously every effort should be made to keep reminding people of
his extreme welfare plans and his high budget which would result
in an increase in taxes. It is vitally important to keep the ball on
his side of the court in other words have the debate be about his
plans and not about our tax reform plans which may come later on
in the campaign.
2
Finally, in view of the Harris poll results, our positive speakers
should hammer courage, integrity, world leader, and of course,
the hard line in Vietnam, knowing that we find a very receptive
audience to begin with on these points. All speakers should now
start taking the line of calling our people to join the New Majority,
give the President the chance to finish the job that he has begun
at home and abroad.
HRH:LH:pm
CC: John Ehrlichman
Dwight Chapin
Ronald Ziegler
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 8, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
LARRY HIGBY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Advertising Billboards
You asked whether Dailey plans any billboards in the
campaign. The answer is no. Billboards are compara-
tively very expensive. Also, because the message is
so short, billboards are usually used for candidate
identification, which is not one of our problems. A
third reason is the environmental criticism. The first
two reasons are crucial, the third would be finessed.
GS/jb
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
September 6, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
LARRY HIGBY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Colson Memorandum Re
Thank ou Letters for
Republican Convention
In Chuck's September 5 memo he mentions letters to Mayor
Hall, Mayor Kennedy and Chief Pomerance. These names
are included in the packet of materials submitted by
Bill Timmons with the rest of the people to receive thank
you indication following the Convention. You called me
with the approval yesterday, and the information was
relayed to Bill Timmons yesterday. The letters were pre-
pared over the weekend in anticipation of approval and
will be submitted to Bill Timmons and Marge Acker for
the first "signature day", Colson is just one day behind
on his complaint about the delay for the approval.
GS/jb
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Date:September 1, 1972
TO:
LARRY HIGBY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
This Post article on the scheduling
operation is the result of Lou
Cannon's follow-up discussions
with Al Abrahams and Bart Porter.
PRESERVATION COPY
THE WASHINGTON POST
Friday, September 1, 1972
35 Stand-ins' Campaign
For Nixon's Re-election
By Lou Cannon
Washington Post Staff Writer
The Nixon re-election com-
Secondly, the surrogates can
mittee is relying on the care-
answer McGovern charges as
fully scheduled use of 35 pres-
they arise and the senators
idential stand-ins to celebrate
the accomplishments of Presi-
among them deal with Mc-
dent Nixon and portray Sen.
Govern as an equal. And the
George McGovern as a man
surrogates can be used with
whose qualities are not truly
great flexibility, since they
"presidential."
have been chosen to represent
With polls showing the Pres-
every faction and region of
ident far ahead, the committee
the party."
is banking on a heavy use of
Administration sources in-
the stand-ins, officially known
sist that the surrogates, whose
as presidential surrogates, to
speeches reflect similar
carry the Nixon re-election
themes of presidential
achievement at home and
message to every corner of the
country. But the emphasis will
abroad, are not "orchestrated"
in the sense that their
be on the 12 key states, includ-
ing all of the 10 most populous
speeches are written by the
White House.
states except Massachusetts,
But the White House does
which are the targets of the
high-powered Nixon campaign.
provide position papers for all
The surrogates are an essen-
of the surrogates and also fur-
tial part of the re-election
nishes up-to-the-minute infor-
mation on the latest adminis-
campaign strategy, which is
based on the belief that the
tration rebuttals to McGovern
President must perform as
positions.
President rather than climb-
Ed Failor, in the communi-
cations office of the Commit-
ing down on the hustings for
overt political combat with
tee to Re-elect President
Sen. McGovern.
Nixon, is in charge of keeping
track of McGovern statements.
"The surrogates have a num-
ber of advantages," explains
He meets regularly with
one White House official.
White House communications
officials to discuss the admin-
"First of all, the Cabinet offi-
cers among them are the best
istration "line" in dealing with
qualified people to explain
the Democratic presidential
nominee.
presidential accomplishments
in their areas of expertise.
See SURROGATES, A6, Col. 3
THE WASHINGTON POST
Friday, September 1, 1972
35 Stand-ins' Campaign
For Nixon's Re-election
By Lou Cannon
Washington Post Staff Writer
The Nixon re-election com-
Secondly, the surrogates can
mittee is relying on the care-
answer McGovern charges as
fully scheduled use of 35 pres-
they arise and the senators
idential stand-ins to celebrate
the accomplishments of Presi-
among them deal with Mc-
dent Nixon and portray Sen.
Govern as an equal. And the
George McGovern as a man
surrogates can be used with
whose qualities are not truly
great flexibility, since they
"presidential."
have been chosen to represent
With polls showing the Pres-
every faction and region of
ident far ahead, the committee
the party.
is banking on a heavy use of
Administration sources in-
the stand-ins, officially known
sist that the surrogates, whose
as presidential surrogates, to
speeches reflect similar
carry the Nixon re-election
themes of presi d e n ti a.l
achievement at home and
message to every corner of the
country. But the emphasis will
abroad, are not:"orchestrated"
in the sense that their
be on the 12 key states, includ-
ing all of the 10 most populous
speeches are written by the
White House.
states except Massachusetts,
But the White House does
which are the targets of the
high-powered Xon campaign.
provide position papers for all
The surrogates are an essen-
of the surrogates and also fur-
tial part the re-election
nishes up-to-the-minute infor-
campaign strategy, which is
mation on the latest adminis-
based on the belief that the
tration rebuttals to McGovern
President must perform as
positions.
President rather than climb-
Ed Failor, in the communi-
cations office of the Commit-
ing down on the hustings for
tee to Re-elect President
overt political combat with
Sen. McGovern.
Nixon, is in charge of keeping
"The surrogates have a num-
track of McGovern statements.
ber of advantages.
He meets regularly with
White House communications
one White House official
officials to discuss the admin-
"First of alls the Cabinet offi-
cers among them are the best
istration "line" in dealing with
qualified people to explain
the Democratic presidential
nominee.
presidential accomplishments
in their areas of expertise.
See SURROGATES, A6, Col. 3
THE WASHINGTON POST
PRESERVATION COPY
Friday, September 1, 1972
35 Surrogates Campaign
for Nixon
These people have their
The cast of the surrogates is
Two veteran governors, Cali-
A key element in the Nixon
own political futures to think
administration approach-
more carefully balanced than
fornia's Ronald Reagan and
of and don't want to go off
the composition of a military
New York's Nelson Rockefel-
half-cocked;" one official said.
used by all administration
squad in an old Hollywood
ler, remain most in demand
Scheduling of the surrogates
spokesmen, not just the surro-
war movie.
below the presidential and
focuses on major or regional
gates-is the idea that Mc-
The list includes two women
vice presidential level at GOP
media centers, and each
Govern lacks the character,
(Consumer Affairs Director
fund-raisers and Sen. William
stand-in is expected to have a
competence and judgment to
Virginia Knauer and U.S.
Brock of Tennessee has per-
"press availability" when he
be. considered "presidential"
Treasurer Romana Banuelos),
formed well in the eyes of the
goes out to speak.
material. This accords with
a black (Sen. Edward Brooke
committee staff.
Even the domestic Cabinet
the fundamental Nixon re-
of Massachusetts), a Spanish-
Another speaker who has
officials are expected to deal
election strategy of attempting
speaking American (Mrs. Ban-
excelled for the committee,
with foreign policy issues,
to convince voters that Mr.
uelos) and an ideological
though he is not well-known
such as the Vietnam war or Is-
Nixon is the better man for
range that extends from Sen.
nationally, is Cost of Living
Jacob Javits of New York to
Council Director Donald
rael, if they arise at press con-
the job rather than convincing
ferences. Two of the adminis-
them that the Republican
Sen. Barry Goldwater of Ari-
Rumsfeld.
tration's most prominent offi-
Party is better qualified than
zona.
Sen. Goldwater, by common
cials, Defense Secretary Mel-
the Democratic Party.
The 35 stand-ins include 11
consent, is considered the
The surrogate program,
Cabinet members, four agency
"least controllable" of the
vin Laird and Secretary of
State William Rogers, are ex-
which was first tested with
heads, two members of the
surrogates, though he remains
cluded from surrogate status
considerable success in the
White House staff (special
a hit with conservative audi-
because of the supposed non
New Hampshire primary
counsel Harry Dent and Com-
ences.
against Reps. Paul N. McClos-
munications Director Herbert
"We wanted him to speak
partisan character of their of-
fices.
key and John Ashbrook, will
Klein), 10 senators, five gover-
for 10 minutes on Monday
involve more than 800 man-
nors (including Linwood Hol-
night at the Republican con-
The complete list of stand-
ins:
days of speeches and cost be-
ton of Virginia), three House
vention and to take it easy,"
tween $1.5 million and $2 mil-
says one administration offi-
Cabinet officials-Butz,
members and Indianapolis
cial. "But you can't control
Finch, Rumsfeld, Labor Secre-
lion. Except where a local
Mayor Richard Lugar.
sponsoring organization picks
While all of the surrogates
Barry. He spoke for 25 min-
tary James Hodgson, Attorney
up the tab, the Committee to
utes on Tuesday and gave
General Richard Kleindienst,
are presumed equal in the
Interior Secretary Rogers
Re-elect President Nixon foots
McGovern hell."
eyes of the schedulers, some
are considered definitely more
There is an implicit under-
C. B. Morton, Commerce Sec-
the entire bill for the surro-
retary Peter Peterson, Health,
gate and his staff aides.
equal than others.
standing in the committee that
Education and Welfare Secre-
surrogates will rebut Mc-
Scheduling of the surrogates
By common consent, Secre-
tary Elliot Richardson, Hous-
Govern positions without at-
is under the direction of Her-
tary of Transportation John
tacking him personally.
ing and Urban Development
bert L. (Bart) Porter at the
Volpe is among the most effec-
"This isn't a matter of tell-
Secretary George Romney,
committee. Porter meets at
tive of the surrogates. He also
ing anyone what to do-you
Treasury Secretary George
8:30 a.m. every day with repre-
has the most scheduled speak-
Shultz.
can't put a halter on a sena-
sentatives of the White House,
ing dates during the next two
tor," explains Al Abrahams,
Agency r S.
who retain control of presi-
months, 25, and he is consid-
director of communications
Knauer, Mrs. Banuelos, Envi-
dential scheduling, and with
ered the best administration
for the Committee to Re-elect
ronmental Protection Agency
scheduling representatives of
spokesman among the ethnic
President Nixon. "But these
Director William Ruckelshaus,
the First Family and Vice
audiences that are a key
Nixon target in the campaign.
men are experienced politi-
Action Director Joseph Blatch-
President Agnew.
ford.
Every effort is made at the
Secretary of Agriculture
cians. They didn't get where
White' House staff-Dent
meetings to match the surro-
Earl Butz has been widely
they are by making wild, out-
and Klein.
gate carefully with audiences
used-"He's a great cam-
landish statements."
Senators-Brock, Brooke,
and regions of the country
paigner, and not only in the
Other administration offi-
Goldwater, Javits, Henry Bell-
where the presidential stand-
farm states, and he loves to
cials say that the surrogates
mon of Oklahoma, Marlow
in is presumed to be most
speak," says one administra-
themselves make sure they
Cook of Kentucky, Edward
effective. But the surrogate
tion official-and presidential
are stating administration pol-
Gurney of Florida, Hugh Scott
has the final choice on
counselor Robert Finch has
"icy.
of Pennsylvania, Robert Taft
whether he accepts the speak-
been a hit with urban audi-
Jr. and William Saxbe of Ohio.
ing assignment.
ences.
Governors-Holton, Reagan,
Rockefeller, Winfield Dunn of
Tennessee, William Milliken
of Michigan.
House members--Gerald
Ford of Michigan, Jack Kemp
of New York, John Rhodes of
Arizona.
Mayors-Lugar.
THE WASHINGTON POST
Friday, September 1, 1972
35 Surrogates Campaign
for Nixon
"These people have their
The cast of the surrogates is
Two veteran governors, Call-
A key element in the Nixon
own political futures to think
administration approach-
more carefully balanced than
fornia's Renald Reagan and
of and don't want to go off
the composition of a military
New York's Nelson Rockefel-
half-cocked," one official said.
used by all administration
squad in an old Hollywood
ler, remain most in demand
Scheduling of the surrogates
spokesmen, not just the surro-
war movie.
below the presidential and
focuses on major or regional
gates-is the idea that Mc-
The list includes two women
vice presidential level at GOP
media centers, and each
Govern lacks the character,
(Consumer Affairs Director
fund-raisers and Sen. William
stand-in is expected to have a
competence and judgment to
Virginia Knauer and U.S.
Brock of Tennessee has per-
"press availability" when he
be considered "presidential"
Treasurer Romana Banuelos),
formed well in the eyes of the
goes out to speak.
material. This accords with
a black (Sen. Edward Brooke
committee staff.
Even the domestic Cabinet
the fundamental Nixon re-
of Massachusetts), a Spanish-
Another speaker who has
officials are expected to deal
election strategy of attempting
speaking American (Mrs. Ban-
excelled for the committee,
with foreign policy issues,
to convince voters that Mr.
uelos) and an ideological
though he is not known
such as the Vietnam war or Is-
Nixon is the better man for
range that extends from Sen.
nationally, is Cost of Living
the job rather than convincing
Council Director Donald
rael, if they arise at press con-
Jacob Javits of New York to
ferences. Two of the adminis-
them that the Republican
Sen. Barry Goldwater of Ari-
Rumsfeld.
tration's most prominent offi-
Party is better qualified than
zona.
Sen. Goldwater, by common
the Democratic Party.
The 35 stand-ins include 11
consent, is considered the
cials, Defense Secretary Mel-
The surrogate program,
Cabinet members, four agency
"least controllable" of the
vin Laird and Secretary of
which was first tested with
surrogates, though he remains
State William Rogers, are ex-
heads, two members of the
considerable success in the
a hit with conservative audi-
cluded from surrogate status
White House staff (special
because of the supposed non
New Hampshire primary
counsel Harry Dent and Com-
ences.
against Reps. Paul N. McClos-
munications Director Herbert
"We wanted him to speak
partisan character of their of-
key and John Ashbrook, will
Klein), 10 senators, five gover-
for 10 minutes on Monday
fices.
involve more than 800 man-
nors (including Linwood Hol-
night at the Republican con-
The complete list of stand-
ins:
days of speeches and cost be-
ton of Virginia), three House
vention and to take it easy,'
tween $1.5 million and $2 mil-
says one administration offi-
Cabinet officials-Butz,
members and Indianapolis
lion. Except where a local
cial. "But you can't control
Finch, Rumsfeld, Labor Secre-
Mayor Richard Lugar.
sponsoring organization picks
While all of the surrogates
Barry. He spoke for 25, min-
tary James Hodgson, Attorney
up the tab, the Committee to
utes on Tuesday and gave
General Richard Kleindienst,
are presumed equal in the
McGovern hell."
Interior Secretary Rogers
Re-elect President Nixon foots
eyes of the schedulers, some
the entire bill for the surro-
There is an implicit under-
C. B. Morton, Commerce Sec-
are considered definitely more
standing in the committee that
retary Peter Peterson, Health,
gate and his staff aides.
equal than others.
Education and Welfare Secre-
surrogates will rebut Mc-
Scheduling of the surrogates
By common consent, Secre-
Govern positions without at-
tary Elliot Richardson, Hous-
is under the direction of Her-
tary of Transportation John
tacking him personally.
ing and Urban Development
bert L. (Bart) Porter at the
Volpe is among the most effec-
"This isn't a matter
Secretary George Romney,
committee. Porter meets at
tive of the surrogates. He also
ing anyone what to you
Treasury Secretary George
8:30 a.m. every day with repre-
has the most scheduled speak-
Shultz.
can't put a halter on a sena-
sentatives of the White House,
ing dates during the next two
tor," explains Al Abrahams,
Agency heads-Mrs.
who retain control of presi-
months, 25, and he is consid-
director of communications
Knauer, Mrs. Banuelos, Envi-
dential scheduling, and with
ered the best administration
for the Committee to Re-elect
ronmental Protection Agency
scheduling representatives of
spokesman among the ethnic
President Nixon. "But these
Director William Ruckelshaus,
the First Family and Vice
audiences that are a key
men are experienced politi-
Action Director Joseph Blatch-
President Agnew.
Nixon target in the campaign.
ford.
Every affort is made at the
Secretary of Agriculture
cians. They didn't get where
White House staff-Dent
meetings match the surro-
Earl Butz has been widely
they are by making wild, out-
and Klein.
gate carefully with audiences
used-"He's a great cam-
landish statements."
Senators-Brock, Brooke,
and regions of the country
paigner, and not only in the
Other administration offi-
Goldwater, Javits, Henry Bell-
where the presidential stand-
farm states, and he loves to
cials say that the surrogates
mon of Oklahoma, Marlow
in is presumed to be most
speak," says one administra-
themselves-make sure they
Cook of Kentucky, Edward
effective. But the surrogate
tion official-and presidential
are stating administration pol-
Gurney of Florida, Hugh Scott
has the final choice on
counselor Robert Finch has
icy.
of Pennsylvania, Robert Taft
whether he accepts the speak-
been a hit with urban audi-
Jr. and William Saxbe of Ohio.
ing assignment.
ences.
Governors-Holton, Reagan,
Rockefeller, Winfield Dunn of
Tennessee, William Milliken
of Michigan.
House members-Gerald
Ford of Michigan, Jack Kemp
of New York, John Rhodes of
Arizona.
Mayors-Lugar.
September 12, 1972
Dear Roy:
I understand the Board of Trustees decided
upon $10 dues again for the McKinney Bay
Improvement Association. Enclosed is a
check to cover that amount.
Look forward to meeting you at the Lake
either this Christmas or next summer.
Sincerely,
Gordon Strachan
Mr. Roy E. Fraser
Secretary-Treasurer
McKinney Bay Improvement
Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 207
Homewood, California 95718
GS/jb