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From Fred Malek to Gordon Strachan. RE: California Campaign Manager, and Magruder's recommendation of George Babbe for the position. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/27/1971
Indecipherable handwritten note. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], no date
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Dent's urging of the Attorney General to push Governor Nunn to run for the open seat in Kentucky. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/27/1971
From Harry S. Dent to the Attorney General. RE: A Vacancy in Kentucky's 6th Congressional District. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/27/1971
From William E. Timmons to Gerard R. Ford. RE: Mr. Timmons' desire to serve again as the Permanent Chairman of the Republican National Convention. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Letter], 9/24/1971
From Gerald R. Ford to the President. RE: Ford's description of why he should serve as Permanent Chairman, and preside over the President's renomination in 1972. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Letter], 9/21/1971
From Patrick J. Buchanan to the President. RE: Whether or not Nixon's campaign should continue to focus on Muskie or Kennedy. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/25/1971
From Kenneth L. Khachigian to Gordon Strachan. RE: Whether or not it would be wise to assign one White House staff member to each opposition candidate to become a source person for that candidate. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/28/1971
From Robert H. Marik and Gregg Petersmeyer to Gordon Strachan. RE: RNC Opposition Reports--Your Memo of 8/9/1971. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 8/19/1971
A report on Senator Edmund Muskie dated from July 19-August 1, 1971. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Report], 7/19/1971
Typed document with a message that states: "Per GS instructions: Copies sent to Bob Marik and Greg Petersmeyer." 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], 8/18/1971
From Ed DeBolt to Gordon Strachan. RE: Memo of 8/9/71 on RNC Opposition Reports. 3 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 8/17/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Ed DeBolt. RE: RNC Opposition Reports. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 8/9/1971
From Ken Cole to Haldeman. RE: The attached memo that recommends John Rhodes be appointed the Chairman of the Platform Committee for the 1972 Republican Convention. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Letter], 9/9/1971
From William B. Timmons to John Ehrlichman. RE: The '72 Convention, and the selection of the Chairman of the Resolutions Committee for the Republican Convention. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/8/1971
From William E. Timmons to Jeb Magruder. RE: '72 Convention Appointments. 13 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/8/1971
From Jeb Magruder to Gordon Strachan. RE: Message that reads: "For your information and relay to Larry and Mr. Haldeman if necessary." 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 9/17/1971
From Robert H. Marik to Jeb S. Magruder. RE: DMI, and whether S-R should provide all advertising services. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/16/1971
From Gerald R. Ford to Spiro T. Agnew. RE: The possibility of Mr. Agnew signing a fund raising letter for the Congressional Committee. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Letter], 9/21/1971
A draft letter from the "Republican Congressional Newsletter" to "Fellow Republicans." RE: Complaints from Republicans about the performance of the Nixon Administration. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], no date
From Jeb S. Magruder to the Attorney General. RE: Convention Network Coverage. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/20/1971
Indecipherable handwritten note dated 9/22. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], no date
Indecipherable handwritten note dated 9/21. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], no date
Indecipherable handwritten note dated 9/21. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], no date
From Harry Dent to Haldeman. RE: Report on GOP Aspirants to Replace Senator Jordan of Idaho. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/20/1971
Indecipherable handwritten note. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], no date
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Compass Systems Inc., and their assistance to President Nixon during the 72 Campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/20/1971
From Jeb Magruder to Gordon Strachan. RE: Message that reads "For your information." 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 9/20/1971
From Jeb Magruder to the Attorney General. RE: The findings and conclusions concerning Compass Systems, Inc. 4 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/17/1971
A report detailing plans to draw new district lines for the 80 member assembly; written by Assemblyman Jerry Lewis. Attached is the plan characterized under "Minority representation" and "Equal representation." 4 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Report], 9/8/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: California Political Meeting. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/20/1971
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This file contains:
From Fred Malek to Gordon Strachan. RE: California Campaign Manager, and Magruder's recommendation of George Babbe for the position. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/27/1971
Indecipherable handwritten note. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], no date
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Dent's urging of the Attorney General to push Governor Nunn to run for the open seat in Kentucky. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/27/1971
From Harry S. Dent to the Attorney General. RE: A Vacancy in Kentucky's 6th Congressional District. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/27/1971
From William E. Timmons to Gerard R. Ford. RE: Mr. Timmons' desire to serve again as the Permanent Chairman of the Republican National Convention. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Letter], 9/24/1971
From Gerald R. Ford to the President. RE: Ford's description of why he should serve as Permanent Chairman, and preside over the President's renomination in 1972. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Letter], 9/21/1971
From Patrick J. Buchanan to the President. RE: Whether or not Nixon's campaign should continue to focus on Muskie or Kennedy. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/25/1971
From Kenneth L. Khachigian to Gordon Strachan. RE: Whether or not it would be wise to assign one White House staff member to each opposition candidate to become a source person for that candidate. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/28/1971
From Robert H. Marik and Gregg Petersmeyer to Gordon Strachan. RE: RNC Opposition Reports--Your Memo of 8/9/1971. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 8/19/1971
A report on Senator Edmund Muskie dated from July 19-August 1, 1971. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Report], 7/19/1971
Typed document with a message that states: "Per GS instructions: Copies sent to Bob Marik and Greg Petersmeyer." 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], 8/18/1971
From Ed DeBolt to Gordon Strachan. RE: Memo of 8/9/71 on RNC Opposition Reports. 3 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 8/17/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Ed DeBolt. RE: RNC Opposition Reports. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 8/9/1971
From Ken Cole to Haldeman. RE: The attached memo that recommends John Rhodes be appointed the Chairman of the Platform Committee for the 1972 Republican Convention. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Letter], 9/9/1971
From William B. Timmons to John Ehrlichman. RE: The '72 Convention, and the selection of the Chairman of the Resolutions Committee for the Republican Convention. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/8/1971
From William E. Timmons to Jeb Magruder. RE: '72 Convention Appointments. 13 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/8/1971
From Jeb Magruder to Gordon Strachan. RE: Message that reads: "For your information and relay to Larry and Mr. Haldeman if necessary." 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 9/17/1971
From Robert H. Marik to Jeb S. Magruder. RE: DMI, and whether S-R should provide all advertising services. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/16/1971
From Gerald R. Ford to Spiro T. Agnew. RE: The possibility of Mr. Agnew signing a fund raising letter for the Congressional Committee. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Letter], 9/21/1971
A draft letter from the "Republican Congressional Newsletter" to "Fellow Republicans." RE: Complaints from Republicans about the performance of the Nixon Administration. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], no date
From Jeb S. Magruder to the Attorney General. RE: Convention Network Coverage. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/20/1971
Indecipherable handwritten note dated 9/22. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], no date
Indecipherable handwritten note dated 9/21. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], no date
Indecipherable handwritten note dated 9/21. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], no date
From Harry Dent to Haldeman. RE: Report on GOP Aspirants to Replace Senator Jordan of Idaho. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/20/1971
Indecipherable handwritten note. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], no date
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: Compass Systems Inc., and their assistance to President Nixon during the 72 Campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/20/1971
From Jeb Magruder to Gordon Strachan. RE: Message that reads "For your information." 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 9/20/1971
From Jeb Magruder to the Attorney General. RE: The findings and conclusions concerning Compass Systems, Inc. 4 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/17/1971
A report detailing plans to draw new district lines for the 80 member assembly; written by Assemblyman Jerry Lewis. Attached is the plan characterized under "Minority representation" and "Equal representation." 4 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Report], 9/8/1971
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE: California Political Meeting. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 9/20/1971
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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
26
6
9/27/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Fred Malek to Gordon Strachan. RE:
California Campaign Manager, and
Magruder's recommendation of George
Babbe for the position. 1 pg.
26
6
White House Staff
Other Document
Indecipherable handwritten note. 1 pg.
26
6
9/27/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
Dent's urging of the Attorney General to
push Governor Nunn to run for the open seat
in Kentucky. 1 pg.
26
6
9/27/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Harry S. Dent to the Attorney General.
RE: A Vacancy in Kentucky's 6th
Congressional District. 1 pg.
Monday, August 01, 2011
Page 1 of 7
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
26
6
9/24/1971
Domestic Policy
Letter
From William E. Timmons to Gerard R.
Ford. RE: Mr. Timmons' desire to serve
again as the Permanent Chairman of the
Republican National Convention. 1 pg.
26
6
9/21/1971
Domestic Policy
Letter
From Gerald R. Ford to the President. RE:
Ford's description of why he should serve as
Permanent Chairman, and preside over the
President's renomination in 1972. 1 pg.
26
6
9/25/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Patrick J. Buchanan to the President.
RE: Whether or not Nixon's campaign should
continue to focus on Muskie or Kennedy. 2
pgs.
26
6
9/28/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Kenneth L. Khachigian to Gordon
Strachan. RE: Whether or not it would be
wise to assign one White House staff
member to each opposition candidate to
become a source person for that candidate. 1
pg.
26
6
8/19/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Robert H. Marik and Gregg
Petersmeyer to Gordon Strachan. RE: RNC
Opposition Reports--Your Memo of
8/9/1971. 2 pgs.
Monday, August 01, 2011
Page 2 of 7
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
26
6
7/19/1971
Domestic Policy
Report
A report on Senator Edmund Muskie dated
from July 19-August 1, 1971. 2 pgs.
26
6
8/18/1971
White House Staff
Other Document
Typed document with a message that states:
"Per GS instructions: Copies sent to Bob
Marik and Greg Petersmeyer." 1 pg.
26
6
8/17/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Ed DeBolt to Gordon Strachan. RE:
Memo of 8/9/71 on RNC Opposition
Reports. 3 pgs.
26
6
8/9/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Ed DeBolt. RE:
RNC Opposition Reports. 2 pgs.
26
6
9/9/1971
Domestic Policy
Letter
From Ken Cole to Haldeman. RE: The
attached memo that recommends John
Rhodes be appointed the Chairman of the
Platform Committee for the 1972 Republican
Convention. 1 pg.
Monday, August 01, 2011
Page 3 of 7
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
26
6
9/8/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From William B. Timmons to John
Ehrlichman. RE: The '72 Convention, and
the selection of the Chairman of the
Resolutions Committee for the Republican
Convention. 2 pgs.
26
6
9/8/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From William E. Timmons to Jeb Magruder.
RE: '72 Convention Appointments. 13 pgs.
26
6
9/17/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Jeb Magruder to Gordon Strachan. RE:
Message that reads: "For your information
and relay to Larry and Mr. Haldeman if
necessary." 1 pg.
26
6
9/16/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Robert H. Marik to Jeb S. Magruder.
RE: DMI, and whether S-R should provide
all advertising services. 1 pg.
26
6
9/21/1971
Domestic Policy
Letter
From Gerald R. Ford to Spiro T. Agnew. RE:
The possibility of Mr. Agnew signing a fund
raising letter for the Congressional
Committee. 1 pg.
Monday, August 01, 2011
Page 4 of 7
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
26
6
Campaign
Letter
A draft letter from the "Republican
Congressional Newsletter" to "Fellow
Republicans." RE: Complaints from
Republicans about the performance of the
Nixon Administration. 1 pg.
26
6
9/20/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Jeb S. Magruder to the Attorney
General. RE: Convention Network Coverage.
1 pg.
26
6
White House Staff
Other Document
Indecipherable handwritten note dated 9/22.
1 pg.
26
6
White House Staff
Other Document
Indecipherable handwritten note dated 9/21.
1 pg.
26
6
White House Staff
Other Document
Indecipherable handwritten note dated 9/21.
1 pg.
Monday, August 01, 2011
Page 5 of 7
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
26
6
9/20/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Harry Dent to Haldeman. RE: Report
on GOP Aspirants to Replace Senator Jordan
of Idaho. 2 pgs.
26
6
White House Staff
Other Document
Indecipherable handwritten note. 1 pg.
26
6
9/20/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
Compass Systems Inc., and their assistance
to President Nixon during the 72 Campaign.
1 pg.
26
6
9/20/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Jeb Magruder to Gordon Strachan. RE:
Message that reads "For your information." 1
pg.
26
6
9/17/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Jeb Magruder to the Attorney General.
RE: The findings and conclusions concerning
Compass Systems, Inc. 4 pgs.
Monday, August 01, 2011
Page 6 of 7
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
26
6
9/8/1971
Domestic Policy
Report
A report detailing plans to draw new district
lines for the 80 member assembly; written by
Assemblyman Jerry Lewis. Attached is the
plan characterized under "Minority
representation" and "Equal representation." 4
pgs.
26
6
9/20/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From Gordon Strachan to Haldeman. RE:
California Political Meeting. 1 pg.
Monday, August 01, 2011
Page 7 of 7
Presidential Materials Review Board
Review on Contested Documents
Collection: H. R. Haldeman
Box Number:
305
Folder:
7 Campaign - Sept 24, Oct 7, 1971 [2 of 2]
Document
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Private/Political Memo, Malek to Strachan, 9-27-71
107
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Private/Political Notes, "Carol Sampson..." n.d.
108
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Private/Political Note, Strachan to HRN, 9-27-71
109
Retain
Open
110
Return
Private/Political Letter, Timmons to Ford, 9-24-71
111
Retain
Open
112
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Private/Political Memo, Buchanan to the President, 9-25-7
113
Retain
Open
114
Return
Private/Political Memo, Khachigian to Strachan, 9-28-71
115
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Private/Political Memo, Marik & Petersmey to
Strachan, 8-19-71
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Open
119
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Private/Political Memo, Cole to HRH, 9-9-71
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Private/Political Note, Magruder to Strachan, 9-17-71
121
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Private/Political Letter, Ford to Agnew, 9-21-71
122
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Private/Political Memo, Magruder to the AG, 9-20-71
123
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Private/Political Notes, " Sloan Jsm," 9-22-[7]
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Private/Political Notes, "Dole- official..." 9-21-[71]
125
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Private/Political Notes, Sohmer, Dent ..." 9-21-[71]
126
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Private/Political Notes, "AG, little time..." n.d.
127
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Private/Political Memo, Strachan to HRH 9-20-71
128
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Private/Political Memo, Strachan to HRH, 9-20-71
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 27, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
GORDON STRACHAN
FROM:
FRED MALEK 7m
SUBJECT:
California Campaign Manager
I am not sure it would be appropriate for me to make any recommendation
to the Attorney General on Jeb's recommendation of George Babbe for the
California Campaign Manager position. First, I don't really know Babbe
and can evaluate him only on the basis of his resume. Secondly, I really
do not think it is my role to second-guess on Jeb's personal recommendations
unless the Attorney General asks me to. Finally, I doubt that Babbe is a
serious contender since he is only at the recommendation stage.
Despite the foregoing, I will give you my private. opinion - which I will be
glad to share with Bob if he so desires. My opinion based on the resume
is that Babbe is strictly an average man. He simply doesn't have a track
record that denotes excellence at his age, and I would be hesitant to place
him in a position of such import.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Date: 9/27/71
TO:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
Dent is urging the Attorney General
to push Governor Nunn to run for
deceased Congressman Watts' Lex-
ington seat in Kentucky. Dent
argues that such a move would help
Republican gubernatorial candidate
Emberton as well as Nunn's chances
should he run for Senator next
year. Whether the Nunn/Hardin
project should be reconsidered,
is something you may want to
discuss with the Attorney General.
65 H doesn't WANT TO
Nunn writ doil.
INTO IT. -
Joshet A.G. Handle
:
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 27, 1971
TO BE AN
CONFIDENTIAL
AL
6-102
By
if
3-34-80
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
FROM:
HARRY S. DENT HSD(US)
SUBJECT:
Vacancy in Kentucky's 6th
Congressional District
Governor Louie Nunn might be persuaded to set the election
for the Congressional vacancy created by the death of
Congressman Watts in Kentucky's 6th District (the Lexington
area) on November 2 and run himself. This would help the
governor candidate by a minimum of 10,0.0 votes in that
District, would give Nunn an elective spot from which to
campaign for the Senate next year, and the combination of
the Nunn and Emberton victories would be a big boost to the
President from a political psychological standpoint.
Emberton's people believe Nunn would be virtually sure to
win. Jim Watson of Nunn's staff thinks there would be only
an outside chance that Nunn would lose. Watson says Nunn
does seem to be personally interested in the idea.
The Democrat candidate for governor Ford is the current
lieutenant governor. The inauguration of the new governor
is December 7, meaning Nunn would have to hang on for five
weeks as governor after winning the Congressional seat.
They say they believe they could do this OK.
I like the idea, particularly because it seems to be in
the President's overall interest. If Nunn does not run,
there will probably be a fight over the GOP nomination
right in the middle of the governor's race and in a key
Congressional District.
If you think well of the idea, I suggest you call Nunn right
away while the iron is hot.
CC: Bob Haldeman
Mr. Mr. Naldeman - 7ys
September 24. 1971
Dear Jerry:
I would like to acknowledge and thank you for
your September 21 letter to the President in
reference to your conversation with him
concerning your desire to serve again ne the
Fermanent Chairman of the Republican
National Convention. I know the President
approciates your Broughtfulness In making
your interact known at this time. It will
also be most beinful as the Arrangements
Committee finalines plans for the Convention.
With warm regards,
Sincerely,
William E. Timmons
/ asistant to the President
:
Honorable Cerrid R. Ford
Minority Leader
House of Representations
Washington, F.C. 2001,
MICHIGAN OFFICE:
SCHIGAN
425 CHERRY STREET SE.
5
GRAND RAPIDS
ZIP 49502
Congress of the United States
Office of the Minority Leader
house of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
September 21, 1971
The President
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. President:
One of the proudest moments of my life was when I had the honor
to
and privilege of presenting you, Pat and the girls to the 1968
Republican National Convention in Miami Beach.
As plans are already underway for the 1972 Convention, it is my
profound hope that I will again be privileged to serve as Permanent
\ Chairman and preside over your renomination. Although I realize
the formal announcement of the convention officers must await the
recommendations of the Arrangements Committee, I was delighted to
find during our recent conversation on this point that you are
receptive to my desire to serve as Permanent Chairman in San Diego.
I am confident that 1972 will bring a great victory and vindication
of your leadership at home and abroad.
Warm
Gerald
Juny personal R. Ford regards M. C. Fork
GRF:rn
cc to: Senator Robert J. Dole
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
DETERMINED TO BF AN
ADMINIS -
September 25, 1971
LIKING
E.U.
0-102
By
IP
Date
3.24.8-
GONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM TO THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
Patrick J. Buchanan
Our operations contra Muskie have met, with Muskie's assistance,
with considerable success. His slippage is considerable; there is a
possibility Wallace could take him in the second major primary;
Proxmire in the third (Wisconsin); perhaps even Jackson in Oregon --
and EMK is running two -to-one ahead of him in California. We are
doing a major analysis of the "guantlet" Muskie must now run to the
nomination for First Tuesday.
However, a problem has arisen and we need a decision:
A) Should we continue to focus upon Edmund Muskie, and do all we
can to damage him; or should we turn to Edward M. Kennedy -- whom
some consider (Nofziger among them) the most difficult candidate the
President could face.
:
B) We think the time has come to do a major MONDAY piece throwing
Jackson into the same basket with all the rest of the Democrats --
and unless we hear otherwise, shall do SO.
C) Bob Finch feels very strongly the time has come to lay the ground-
work for the "Do Nothing" Congress charge. He recommends a Cabinet
meeting, clear of aides, in which RN calls on each member of the
Cabinet to begin a round of speeches, taking on the Congress for its
failures to push the Nixon Programs -- and following which each member
of the Cabinet goes about the country, both hitting the general Congressional
failings -- and the specific Congressional failings in their own area.
After making the initial pitch, the President might depart leaving Bob
Finch to fill in the details.
-2-
There should be produced for these Cabinet officers a set-piece
speech, in which each Cabinet officer could insert materials in
his own area of expertise.
Purpose -- To lay the groundwork now, to leave open the President's
option in 1972 to put the Democrats on the defensive as negativist
Do-Nothing Congress. The schedules should be coordinated through
our Cabinet speakers bureau; and a major speech drafted which would
stand up for a month or so -- in order that individual Cabinet officers
could make variations on theme.
Buchanan
:
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TO AB
102
September 28, 1971
By
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR GORDON STRACHAN
FROM: KENNETH L. KHACHIGIAN
Der
Per our phone conversation on whether one White House Staff
member ought to be assigned each opposition candidate to become
a source person for that candidate. Buchanan's view parallels
mine. Namely, this would involve too many players, and would
also be duplicating efforts elsewhere.
RNC already has persons tracking specific candidates:
desk-men if you will, who are assigned one candidate to follow.
They are available to me for information when I need it. As for
in-house, you have Buchanan and myself with this responsibility,
and I am continually keeping tabs on all opposition with emphasis on
the frontrunners.
Unless this system breaks down, I recommend we keep it
as it is.
cc: Buchanan
CITIZENS FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
WASHINGTON
SUITE 272
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. N.W.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006
(202) 333-0920
CONFIDENTIAL
August 19, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR: GORDON STRACHAN
FROM:
ROBERT H. MARIK
GREGG PETERSMEYER
Jugg
SUBJECT:
RNC OPPOSITION REPORTS--Your Memo of 8/9/71
Per your request, we have reviewed the points in the subject
memo. Overall, it might help the RNC if you stated the objec-
tive you are seeking: Comprehensive summary content on the
first one or two pages for someone like Bob Haldeman, and
sufficient backup on the remaining pages for someone like
yourself who may need to provide more complete backup on speci-
fic questions.
The format of the summary page should be as consistent as
possible from one report to the next. It should contain more
substance than the current summaries do. One example, although
by no means the only alternative, is given in Tab A. The rela-
tive importance of issues, as measured by space allotted in
the body of the report, is going to vary as issues come and go.
In the end, if there is to be any realistic limit on length,
decisions concerning relative importance will necessarily in-
volve the researcher's judgment.
In that vein, we agree with your points 1, 2, 6 and 7 relating
to the bi-weekly or monthly contender reports. We tend, however,
to feel that, in points 3, 4 and 5, sufficient information is
given to get the point across. The RNC has worked to achieve a
non-voluminous, lean report which can be quickly read and digested.
It would be too bad to beef it up again, particularly when the
overall amount of news generated is going to increase substantially
in the months to come.
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As we understand it, the purpose of the reports covered in
points 8 and 9 is to summarize, organize and give some per-
spective to information already presented in the more frequent
reports on each contender. One could refer back to those
reports or to the RNC research staff for a more complete text.
Again, if we don't preserve brevity, we will be overwhelmed
with paper.
Regarding paragraph 9, your questions are all relevant, and
what you are really saying is that you would have liked to see
a more detailed report in greater depth. We do have most of
the information you mentioned and we plan to have it readily
retrievable by the time the campaign begins.
Tab A
SUMMARY
RNC RESEARCH DIV.
Page 270
August 3, 1971
SENATOR EDMUND MUSKIE
July 19 - August 1, 1971
CAMPAIGN ORGANIZATION
Gov. Warren Hearnes is reportedly supporting Muskie.
David Carley, a 43-year old millionaire and advisor to
Gov. Lucey, has taken over the lagging Wisconsin
organization.
Robert L. Nelson, Muskie's deputy director, will direct
the Florida campaign.
CAMPAIGN FINANCE
(No information)
TRAVEL
July 16
Washington, D. C.
Lunch with Sen. Hughes
July 21
Washington, D. C.
Press Conference with
summer interns
July 22-23
Washington, D. C.
Conducted hearings of
arms. control sub-committee
July 26
Boston, Mass.
Occasion unknown
Potomac, Md.
Staff picnic at Mrs. Drew
Pearson's home
August 11
Dallas, Tex.
Speech - Dallas AFL-CIO
August 28
Maine
Clambake for state Dem. Party
Sept. 11-12
Kennebunkport, Ma.
Weekend with Dem. moneymen
POLLS
Harris (Date) :
Nixon 37%
Muskie appears to be top
Muskie 35%
Democrat in Nebraska
Wallace 12%
McCarthy 10%
Not sure 6%
ISSUES
Domestic:
Housing--Muskie called the President's June 11
fair housing statement a "blueprint for the
status quo."
Foreign: Vietnam--Muskie now says that the bombing of
North Vietnam was never justified. In 1968,
he cautioned against a bombing halt.
ABM-MIRV--The U. S. should seek a moratorium with
the Soviet Union on new arms deployment for six
months at a time.
Tab A, Con't
COMMENTARY
Evans and Novak--Muskie will be most successful in centrist
position.
Lee Bundy--Muskie's major problem in South is that Southern
Dems are "flocking" to Mill's "non-candidacy."
Tom Braden--Muskie should "stand still" for he can only
damage position by moving right or left.
8-18-71
BK
Per GS instructions: copies sent
to Bob Marik and Greg Petersmeyer
TO 61 G SIN S
5.C.
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Republican
National
Committee.
August 17, 1971
MEMORANDUM TO:
Gordon Strachen
FROM:
Ed DeBolt
RE:
Memo of 8/9/71 on RNC Opposition
Reports
First, I want to say how much your
comments are appreciated. We are always pleased to learn that people are
reading our material and welcome suggestions and comments as to how they
might be more useful.
My comments on your suggestions
are as follows:
1. I would agree that the Vietnam quotes might have been included within
the Summary. Generally, we try to limit the "Summary" section to one
page and thus at times restrict the number of quotes. However, in this
instance, it could have been included.
2. Muskie addressed the Congressional Bi-Partisan Intern Program
on 7/21/71. I agree that a more complete description of the occasion
would have been helpful. By the way, we did have interns at this meeting
to tape Muskie's remarks and ask pointed questions. Muskie was the only
speaker on the program and the reactions were too diverse to really
summarize conclusively.
3. Muskie's statement on housing consisted of only six sentences. I
feel our summary and quote was really adequate.
4. I agree that the context for the ABM quote would have been helpful.
Generally, I believe you will find we identify the context of most quotes
in our reports.
5. With regard to the campaign spending quote, I believe that our researcher
captured the most politically relevant portion of Muskie's response. Muskie's
response was in the form of a dissertation and the quote used in the report
captured the gist adequately.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Republican Center: 310 First Street Southeast, Washington, D.C. 20003. (202) 484-6500.
Memorandum to
Gor don Strachen
August 17, 1971
Page 2
6. John Kyl's (R-Iowa) quote was not really worth repeating. I believe,
in this case, our researcher's synopsis was adequate.
7. I agree that the information on Robert Nelson probably should have
been included in the summary. Generally, you will find that informa
of this type is included in our summaries.
8. The Muskie Myth is a prototype of what we intend to be a comprehensive
work documenting Ed Muskie's vulnerabilities and inconsistencies. It is
intended to be used by party people in Washington as well as across the
country. Many of the quotes and observations have appeared in various
reports in the past year.
We purposely interjected comments in various places to create, tie
together and emphasize certain tones and themes which will be important
in 1972.
9. "The Democrat Contenders" is intended for use by party leaders
who do not receive our Opposition Reports. Its purpose is to summarize
the positions and strategies of the top Democrats. For brevity and
economy we try to limit the number of quotes. In an accompanying cover
letter, we explained to recipients that we were prepared to provide
backup material for any of the information contained therein.
By the way, the Humphrey quote to which you refer was included in the
report.
10. "Where the Voters Are" is intended as an overview of the general
population characteristics of the American electorate. All of your obser-
vations are valid, and, along with many other aspects of this report,
could provide a basis for future reports.
With regard to our Opposition Reports in general, I would add the following
observations. First, these reports, by necessity, must be summaries. As
I am certain you fully realize, the sheer volume of material we have on the
leading contenders makes it impossible to include every quote or, in some
cases, the quote in its entirety. We try to include statements which are
unique and represent new or changed positions. Although we cannot print
an entire statement, for example, on campaign spending, we bring to our
user's attention the fact that Muskie did address himself to the issue on a
certain date. Thus, our user, if he requires additional information, can
contact us for the full text.
Memorandum to
Gordon Strachen
August 17, 1971
Page 3
Second, as I am certain you also appreciate, the information contained
on the summary page is, in the end, a matter of opinion and opinions
vary. When preparing our summaries, we include that information most
useful to political decision makers.
Third, and most important, your observations are appreciated. I welcome
them and hope that you will feel free to comment on these and other reports
in the future.
If you wish to discuss these reports further, please contact me.
Thanks all very much.
P.S. We goofed in proofing the blue lines of the Presidential map that I
sent over to you and inadvertently put Delaware in the wrong column for
1968. We have ordered new maps which should be arriving in a few days.
Get out your blue marking pen and fix the one you have and I'll send over
a whole batch of new one when we get them.
Sorry about the mistake, Hope it won't cause any inconcenience.
cd
the
August 9, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
ED DeBOLT
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
RNC Opposition Reports
Some thought has been given to the format of the Opposition
reports submitted under the date August 3, 1971. First,
the July 19 - August 1 report on Muskie is generally
excellent. The relevant items (travel, issues, staff,
and quotes) are covered, however, you might want to con-
sider making the following changes:
1) On the Muskie statement on Vietnam, which you list
on the summary as appearing on page 272, it would be
helpful to put the full quote on page 1, especially
since the quotes are quite short;
2) In the travel section, where it indicates that Muskie
spoke to the summer interns, it would be interesting
to know if the group of summer interns included those
from all departments. Presumably, one of our people
could have been there and given anpersonal assessment
of the numbers and reaction, as well as who else spoke
to the summer interns;
3) Muskie's statement on housing would be much more
useful if the full quote were given. That is, exactly
the type of subject that should be followed closely
but more than a three or four word quote is necessary;
4) Similarly, on Muskie's ABM - MIRV statement, some of
the context would be helpful;
5) The campaign contributions quote appearing on page
273 would be more useful if his complete quote were given;
6) In reference to the addition of a Joint Committee on
the Environment, some background on Representative John
Kyl would be helpful, as well as his quote;
7) On page 275, the indication that Robert Nelson would
direct the Florida Campaign is the type of information
S
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that should appear on the summary, page 270, as that
is an interesting and important development;
8) Concerning the "Muskie Myth" report, it would be
helpful to know the purpose of this publication. If
it were only for the use of the recipients of the
Opposition Report, the emphasis should be more factual
instead of the type of comments which hopefully will
appear in newspaper columns. For example, on page 1,
the comments about the temper would be more useful if
there were quotations from columnists about the fact
that he became "irritable", "blew his top", or "over
reacted". The "inconsistent" section is excellent but
quotes should be fuller with an assessment of the
important frases as this would be more useful,
9) Similarly, the Opposition Report intitled "The
Democratic Contenders" would be more useful if the actual
quotes appeared. For example, on page 3, under "issues",
the report says that Humphrey has openly admitted that
the Johnson-Humphrey economic policies failed. A quo-
tation to this effect from Humphrey would be most hseful;
10) Concerning the report on "Where the Voters Are", this
is particularly useful. The only observation would be
that the charts should be more closely tied to the key
states. For example, on page 13, it would be interesting
to have the population in metropolitan areas in the North-
east broken out by Connecticut, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Similarly, on page 15, it would be interesting to know
where the SMSA's are in the key states. Another way of
saying the same thing is that the chart on page 19, which
shows 1972 voter participation, would be very helpful if
comparisons were made. That is, if California constitutes
10% of the total voting population, what percentage of
Californians vote - is it higher, lower, or the same as
the national average? Similarly, what sections within the
California population have a higher percentage of voter
participation? Do old people in California vote in a
higher percentage than old people in Florida or New York?
Please excuse the rambling in this memorandum, but we use the
materials which you prepare and therefore were wondering what
would make them more helpful. If you have any questions or
if GS:Im you would like to talk about these reports, please call.
CC: Bob Marik
Greg Petersmeyer
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
SEPTEMBER 9, 1971
FOR H. R. HALDEMAN
Attached is a memorandum from Bill Timmons recommending
that John Rhodes be appointed the Chairman of the Platform
Committee for the 1972 Republican National Convention.
John Ehrlichman asked that I pass it through you to the
President.
John and I concur with Bill's recommendation that Rhodes
be the Chairman of the Committee. We believe that we can
work constructively with him and that an early and firm
selection of a Chairman can avoid some other problems.
We plan also to insure that Bryce Harlow plays an influential
role as a member of the Platform Committee. (Unless you
see some problems with Rhodes' selection, I plan to go
ahead and advise Timmons that John Rhodes is acceptable
as Chairman. Rhodes would like to have the job.)
Please advise.
Ken Cole
cc:
Bill Timmons
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 8, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JOHN EHRLICHMAN
FROM:
WILLIAM E. TIMMONS
SUBJECT:
'72 Convention
We should soon be thinking about the person who is to
be selected Chairman of the Resolutions (Platform)
Committee for the 1972 Republican National Convention.
Senator Hugh Scott and Rep. John Rhodes have both
expressed interest in being chairman of this Committee.
Since Sen. Roman Hruska was Vice Chairman in 1968 under
Everett Dirksen, he very likely could lay claim to the
post. You may recall that the Committee was led by
Mel Laird in '64 and Chuck Percy in '60.
It is not necessary for the Chairman to be a Member of
Congress although Senators & Representatives probably
have a better grasp of issues and the nuances of drafting
platform language.
Since you have platform responsibilities, could you give me
guidance on the individual you feel could best do the job
and also one that you could work comfortably with?
My own recommendation is for Rhodes. As Chairman of the
House Policy Committee and as a senior Member of the
Appropriations Committee he understands issues and their
interrelationships. Also, taking a House Member would
not force a decision between our loyal friend Hruska and
our Senate leader Scott. Additionally, Johnny is well
liked in Congress and the choice would be popular.
The only possible liabilities, and they are minor, are
Rhodes' close identification with the Conservative wing
of the Party and a sometimes streak of western independence.
On the key votes we measure loyalty by, John voted against
the President only five times: three were SST, one the
OEO authorization and another on funding the International
Development Association.
BRIEF BIO
Rhodes is 55, married with four children, served in Air
Corps in World War II, law degree from Harvard, member
of a variety of social-service-veterans associations.
John is in his 10th term, having been first elected in
1952. He served on both Education & Labor and Interior
Committees before joining the Appropriations Committee.
He has been Policy Chairman since 1963.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 8, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB MAGRUDER
FROM:
WILLIAM E. TIMMONS
BT
SUBJECT:
'72 Convention Appointments
There are a number of decisions which should be made soon
and some which may be deferred regarding key posts at next
year's national Republican Convention. Most of these
decisions are for early planning and need not be announced
until next spring and summer.
Attached are the major official jobs for the Convention,
a brief description of each and my personal recommendations.
The Attorney General will certainly want to discuss these
with the President and Bob Haldeman at some convenient
time. When decisions are made, please let me know for
planning and follow-up.
cc: H. R. Haldeman
FLOOR LEADER: An important publicity post. Should be
identifiable personality who understands convention
mechanics, politics and rules. Job is to represent
candidate's interests on convention floor, make motions or
speak to them for candidate, serves as conduit for infor-
mation to key delegates, Floor leader is in constant
communication with campiagn manager and podium.
Recent Floor Leaders have been:
-- 1968 - Rogers Morton
-- 1964 - Curtis for Goldwater
-- 1960 - ???
I recommend that Hugh Scott be asked to assume this role.
The Pennsylvanian Senator is GOP Senate Leader and under-
stands House rules from his years in that Body. A former
National GOP Chairman who supported Rocky in '68 and
Scranton in '64, but a Senator who with several exceptions
supports the President's legislative program. If there
is a revolt from the liberal camp over some platform
plank or over the nomination of the Vice President, Hugh
can communicate with the left wing. Also it is believed
Scott will take instructions from the campaign manager.
He expects to have a prominent role in the convention and
has already sent signals for the Platform Chairmanship
or, failing that, Rules Chairman. It is felt Scott must
have some assignment or he and his friends will be
extremely upset. It is believed the Floor Leader position
is controllable.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
NOMINATOR AND SECONDERS: Key actors in Convention drama.
New Rules will probably be adopted to limit nomination
and seconding addresses to a total of fifteen minutes, to
be allocated as each major candidate determines. (Favorite
sons and symbolic candidates will have five minutes total).
It will probably be smart to have a number of speakers with
very short remarks to show broad support for the President.
A good spot for Governors, especially Reagan & Rockefeller.
Possibility for Cabinet officers.
Recent nominators and seconders have been:
-- 1968 - Agnew, Hatfield, Baker, Volpe & Ogilvie
-- 1964 - (Goldwater) Dirksen, Knowland, Clare Luce,
Tower, Halleck
-- 1960 - Hatfield, Kuchel, Chris Del Soto, Jewel
Rogers, Taft, John Roosevelt, Mrs. Andrew
Gavin, Javits
The decision for these posts should be made after the
Democratic National Convention and be used to the best media
advantage for the President.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
RULES CHAIRMAN: Presides over convention Rules Committee
which makes rules changes recommendations to full convention.
Important the Chairman be loyal and familiar with House
Rules as well as existing RNC rules for a National Convention.
In preparation for the '72 Convention, the RNC has already
created a Rules Committee to study possible changes, hear
arguments, etc. Normally, if elected delegates from
their states, members of this Committee become actual
Convention Rules Committee since they will have had most
familiarity with issues. Former Rep. Bill Cramer is
Chairman of the RNC Rules Committee.
I recommend that Cramer be continued as Rules Chairman for
the Convention. He is an able lawyer, thoroughly conversant
with House and RNC Rules. He is in best position to carry
forward recommendations and should work well with the
campaign staff.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
KEYNOTER: Gives major speech on first evening of Convention.
Maximum television exposure, sets scene and tone for
Convention. Selection must be carefully made in light of
political circumstances in August of 1972 and image we need
to project.
Recent keynoters have been:
-- 1968 - Dan Evans
-- 1964 - Mark Hatfield
-- 1960 - Walter Judd
I recommend that the selection of the keynoter be held until
after the Democratic National Convention but that Chairman
Dole be charged with stopping any lobbying by interested
politicians. Should one individual build up broad support
for the job and for campaign reasons not be selected, there
will be friction.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
ARRANGEMENTS VICE CHAIRMAN: Is Member of Republican National
Convention who is assigned all logistics for Convention.
Responsible for Subcommittees on Housing, Transportation,
Program, News Media and Tickets/Badges. Vital post to
operations.
Recent Vice Chairmen have been:
-- 1968 - Don Ross
-- 1964 - Bob Pierce
-- 1960 - Jaren Jones
This post has already been filled by Dick Herman of Nebraska.
Dick was regional director for '68 campaign, worked on
transition staff for personnel, held key position in Nixon
effort in Miami Convention. Has already been most helpful.
CHIEF PAGE: Usually a young man to organize and supervise
official Convention pages. Pages are assigned each delegation
and RNC offices, media, etc. Not a major post but one to
reward friends and to establish network of intelligence for
campaign operation (actually states appoint most of their
own pages). Chief Page should work closely with Nixon Youth
organization.
Recent Chief Pages have been:
-- 1968 - Lance Tarrance
-- 1964 - Michael Gill
- - 1960 - Tom Van Sickle
I recommend Jay Wilkinson for the spot. Jay worked in the
'68 convention and campaign. Served at the Pierre and White
House. Ran for Congress. Son of prominent sports figure.
Is an ordained Minister.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS: Administrative head of convention hall
security and ushers. Responsible for validating tickets,
parking permits, etc. No law enforcement experience
necessary but loyalty and ability very important.
Recent Sergeants at Arms have been:
-- 1968 - Jack Sherwood
-- 1964 - Robert Carter
-- 1960 - Edward McGinnis
This appintment has already been made with approval of the
Attorney General. He is Ody Fish, former GOP State Chairman
of Wisconsin.
PLATFORM CHAIRMAN: Presides over the hearings and sessions
of the Resolutions Committee. Presents report to the delegates
for adoption. Extremely important and difficult post. Must
understand President's policy, national issues, public and
delegate attitudes, etc. Hugh Scott and John Rhodes both
want job. Roman Hruska probably would like assignment since
he was Dirksen's Vice Chairman in 1968.
Recent Platform Chairmen have been:
-- 1968 - Everett Dirksen
-- 1964 - Melvin Laird
- - 1960 - Charles Percy
I recommend Rhodes get the nod. Have also asked John
Ehrlichman for his views on best man. Johnny has been
Chairman of the House GOP Policy Committee for nine years.
Serves on Appropriations Committee and has also been on
Interior and Education & Labor Committees. Harvard lawyer,
World War II Air Corps, 55 years old, married with four
children. He has voted "wrong" on only five occasions over
2-1/2 years: three on SST, one on OEO authorization, and
one on funding International Development Association.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
PARLIAMENTARIAN: Makes recommendations to the Chairman on
all questions of rules, procedures and precedents relating
to the Convention. He must be a loyalist and personally
compatible with the Permanent Chairman. Since the House
Rules are used, the Parliamentarian should be a House Member.
Rules Committee experience is helpful.
Recent Parliamentarians have been:
-- 1968 - H. Allen Smith
-- 1964 - Katherine St. George
-- 1960 - Katherine St. George
I recommend that Smith again be given the assignment. He
is best authority on House Rules.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
SECRETARY: Normally held by the woman who is Secretary to
the Republican National Committee. This is an important
position that has seldom been effectively used. The
Secretary's principal role is to call the roll of the
states, announce tallies, etc. Therefore, the Secretary
is on camera a lot. She should be an attractive and
competent lady. Mrs. Connie Bailey of Vermont is RNC
Secretary but does not project well and is unattractive
physically.
Recent Secretaries have been:
-- 1968 - Mrs. Connie Bailey
-- 1964 - Mrs. C. D. Buck
-- 1960 - Mrs. E. E. Heffelfinger
I recommend that we change precedent in 1972 and have the
National Co-Chairman, Mrs. Anne Armstrong, serve as Secretary
of the Convention. Anne is popular, attractive, dignified,
and possesses a pleasant voice. She is from important Texas
and currently will have virtually no official role in the
Convention.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
PERMANENT CHAIRMAN: Presides over the Convention for all
business, including adoption of Committee reports (Platform),
nominations and selection of candidates, acceptance speeches,
etc. If the Convention continues to follow the House of
Representatives Rules it seems appropriate that a House
Member be the permanent Chairman. Jerry Ford has expressed
interest in the job and most politicians expect he will
be named (actually, he must be elected by the Convention
itself). This probably the most important Convention
responsibility.
Recent permanent chairmen have been:
-- 1968 - Gerald Ford
- 1964 - Thruston Morton
- 1960 - Charles Halleck
I recommend that Ford again be given the assignment.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN: Presides over the early non-working
sessions of the Convention (organization session and also
keynote session). This is a prestigious appointment but
one that can do relatively little damage to us. A good
spot to expose a liberal or minority Republican or candidate
in need.
Recent temporary chairmen have been:
-- 1968 - Edward Brooke
-- 1964 - Mark Hatfield
-- 1960 - Cecil Underwood
I am not prepared to make a recommendation at this time
and believe the post should be held open until after the
Democratic Convention. Probably should go to a Governor
(Holton, Ogilvie?) if that will not hurt general election
effort.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
CITIZENS FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
September 17, 1971
no
FOR:
GORDON STRACHAN
FROM:
JEB MAGRUDER
For your information and relay to Larry and
Mr. Haldeman if necessary.
:
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
CONFIDENTIAL
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. N W
WASHINGTON D. C. 20006
September 16, 1971
(202) 333.0920
MEMORANDUM FOR: JEB S. MAGRUDER
FROM:
ROBERT H. MARIK
SUBJECT:
DMI
With reference to my comment on Gordon's memo about DMI
and Spencer Roberts, I obtained more information from
Ed DeBolt, who was on the California State Central Com-
mittee at the time of their corporate separation.
Stu Spencer and Vince Barabba had a "complete falling out"
on the issue of whether S-R should provide all advertising
services for DMI. They physically moved to separate loca-
tions. Ed says he is certain that the estrangement is
so thorough that the two sides now have no business con-
nections. It was one of the "major political stories of
the year.
Congress of the United States
Office of the Minority Leader
Douse of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
September 21, 1971
The Ilonorable Spiro T. Agnew
Vice President of the United States
2203 New Senate Office Building
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Vice President:
Earlier in the year when I wrote to you with a request that you
sign a fund raising letter for the Congressional Committee, you
indicated that you might be willing to do so later in the year.
The Congressional Committee is now doing everything possible to
raise its budget for the last quarter of the year, which, among
other things, will Insure the continuing incumbent support pro-
grams which the Committee funds. Fund raising, particularly by
the Committee's direct mail programs, has been difficult this year,
but Bob Wilson and I feel strongly that a letter signed by you and
mailed to a good list of Republican friends might very well turn
the trick and produce the needed income.
I enclose a draft letter for your consideration, and I would be
personally very appreciative if you can sign it for the Committee's
use.
Warm personal regards.
Sincerely, Jany
Ford
Gerald R. Ford, M. C.
GRF:Rn
Enclosure
ant L musidintial 8th call
2tr
DRAFT
Dear Fellow Republican:
I'm hearing far too much talk these days against President Nixon's Adminis-
tration. I don't mean complaints from the radical Left. We expect that.
I'm referring to gripes from good Republicans.
I know that no Administration is perfect. But let's be sensible. Let's
not forget the key point: no Administration is much better than the Congress
it has to work with. Right now, President Nixon is up against an overwhelm-
ingly Democrat Congress.
Electing a Republican ticket in 1972 is only half the job we face. The
entire House of Representatives comes up for election. If President Nixon
wins (and I for one am going to work my heart out to see that he does),
then we mustn't saddle him with a Democrat House that far too often delays,
emasculates or road-blocks the President's constructive legislative program.
I personally think that we'd be hearing far less criticism from good Repub-
licans if Dick Nixon had a Congress that would work with him, not against
him.
In the House, about 40 seats can make the difference. Bob Wilson and my
other friends at the Republican Congressional Committee tell me that we
have a chance -- if we can get enough early seed money. You can't get a
good man to take on the job of unseating a Democrat unless you can give him
professional campaign help -- along with the funds he must have to break
through in the media.
That is why I am writing to you today. I probably won't write a more im-
portant letter this year. I've seen how the Republican Congressional Com-
mittee can make the difference in a campaign -- for a conspicuous example,
the special election that brought Barry Goldwater to Congress.
If you will send your check to the Committee today (an envelope is enclosed)
you can be sure your money will count for our country next fall. And
please --- won't you make out the check for as much as you can spare? Thank
you.
Yours in friendship,
P.S. The Committee people tell me that if you send $25, you'll receive
the Republican Congressional Newsletter every week for a full year. I
recommend this. It is valuable reading, especially in an election year.
DETERMINED TO BE AN
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E.O. 12000, Loction 6-102
September 20, 1971
By OR
Date 3-24-82
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
SUBJECT: Convention Network Coverage
We have received the following information on the coverage the net-
works plan to give on the Republican National Convention. I will
forward this to Bill Timmons so he can use it for planning purposes
when he discusses with his planning group the format for the convention.
CBS will televise the convention gavel-to-gavel each day. They are hop-
ing the convention will begin at 4:30 pm PDT so that it can be run live
starting at 7:30 pm EDT. They also plan to have a special on Sunday
night August 20 which will run from 10:00 - 11:00 pm.
NBC will also plan to cover the convention gavel-to-gavel also hoping
it begins at 4:30 pm PDT for the same reasons. At the present time,
they have no plans for a special.
ABC will cover the convention from 9:30 pm EDT to the close of the
session. This is similar to their format in 1968. They will probably
have a special either Saturday or Sunday evening.
JEB S. MAGRUDER
CC: Mr. William E. Timmons
bcc: H. R. Haldeman
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 20, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BOB HALDEMAN
FROM:
HARRY DENT
HSD
SUBJECT:
Report on GOP Aspirants to Replace
Senator Jordan of Idaho
Based on my soundings, Congressman Jim McClure is our best
bet to hold the Jordan seat in Idaho in 1972. McClure is a
pro-Nixon congressman with conservative convictions. He was
elected in 1966 and represents the Western District of the
State, including Boise. A poll taken last summer and a
preliminary check in the last week show that McClure stands
the best chance of winning of any Republican. He has the
backing of most all of the major industry and business leaders,
including Boise Cascade.
Three other conservatives have indicated a strong interest in
running. They are former governor Don Samuelson, former state
senator Bill Bergesen (who will not run if McClure runs), and
George Hanson, now at the Agriculture Department and the man
Church defeated handily for Senate re-election. Hanson causes
McClure the biggest problem, and the State Chairman says there
is no way Hanson can win. He recommends very strongly that
someone here in Washington get Hanson out of the race. Right
now he is absolutely determined to run. McClure agrees fully
with this assessment.
The liberal in the race is former governor Bob Smylie, no
friend of the President's. It is figured that McClure would
finish first in a primary with Smylie second. There is no
runoff in the primary.
Bob Finch has an assistant at the White House named Dr. Glen
Wegner. He is both a medical doctor and licensed attorney.
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He is interested in running for either the Senate or to
succeed McClure in case McClure runs for the Senate. The
State Chairman says that Dr. Wegner is virtually unknown
in Idaho and because of his connections with Finch I think
the State Chairman thinks he would be a little too liberal
to get the party nod.
Thus, the man I think we should back privately is Congressman
McClure. Americans for Constitutional Action is also moving
in behind him privately.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Administratively Confidential
September 20, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
G
SUBJECT:
Compass Systems Inc.
You may recall that in May there was considerable
discussion between you, the Attorney General, and Robert
Finch regarding the value of Compass Systems, Inc. to
the President's efforts in California in 1972. Robert
Finch had committed $60,352 to Put Livermore. You and
the Attorney General put a hold on the project. Several
alternate methods of financing were considered and
rejected. Finally, Magruder assigned Bob Marik to the
project. He prepared the attached memorandum to the
Attorney General for Magruder's signature.
Jeb Magruder met with the Attorney General on September 18
and obtained his decision to fund Compass Systems, Inc.
The amounts involved are $65,000 for equipment leases and
$75,000 for the "system" cost through November, 1972.
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CITIZENS FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
September 20, 1971
FOR:
GORDON STRACHAN
FROM:
JEB MAGRUDER
For your information.
:
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. NW
WASHINGTON D C. 20006
September 17, 1971
(202) 333-0920
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
SUBJECT:
Compass Systems Inc.
This memorandum is to summarize our findings and conclusions
regarding Compass Systems, Inc. computer system capability,
and to discuss the proposal by Putnam Livermore for joint
funding of the project through 1972.
The System. Bob Marik visited Compass on Saturday, September
11, and discussed the system at length with the Compass
principals and the staff of the Reapportionment Trustee
Committee (RTC), along with Tom Reed, National Committeeman.
Briefly, the system has been completed and has produced a good
assembly reapportionment plan, ahead of the Democrats. The
Republicans have gained much favorable publicity throughout
the state and have taken the offensive in the reapportion-
ment struggle (Tab A). The system is also being used to aid
in designing the state senate and Congressional reapportion-
ment plans, but in a more limited way.
The system consists of an ingenious combination of hardware:
(1). A digitizer which allows the operator to manually
trace the geographic area of interest on a map,
after which the computer will determine population
and voting characteristics therein.
(2) The computer itself.
(3) A graphic output capability for plotting colored
symbols on a scale map of the area of interest, to
represent the desired population characteristics.
(4) A visual display panel through which the operator
can communicate with the computer to ask for a
a variety of demographic analyses.
(5) The printer.
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The data base, which includes several items from the 1970
census, as well as registration and voting data by precinct
for 1968 and 1970, is probably the most complete ever
assembled for the state.
CSI Technical Capabilities. The three principals of CSI
appear to be highly competent, skilled in system design and
computer operation, and effective in performance. We would
want to be sure that that team of three is preserved through
the campaign.
Additional Work Required on the System. The computer system
itself needs no further expansion for the 1972 campaign. Only
the data base should be widened to include:
(1) Vote results from the San Diego and San Francisco
mayoralty campaigns and local referenda of impor-
tance in measuring voter attitudes.
(2) The 1972 Democratic Presidential primary results
if a liberal-conservative division occurs.
(3) An adjustment of the precinct boundaries to reflect
changes that will occur after reapportionment.
(4) Updated voter registration figures.
Other Recommendations. The computer itself was manufactured
by a local company in San Diego, Digital Scientific Corporation.
Because of its small size, DSC is vulnerable to business
failure, in which case parts and service would not be avail-
able at critical times over the next year. Two options are
available:
(1) Switch to a Burroughs 1300, a second-generation
computer which is well-suited to efficient operation
of the system and which will cost no more than
the current configuration. This option is pre-
ferred by the CSI principals.
(2) Change to a time-sharing arrangement, by which
the main computer would be paid for only when on
line. The periphal equipment (digitizer, and
graphic, visual and printer output) would still
have to be leased.
Both of the options will require program changeover to some
degree, but either one should make the system more flexible.
Put Livermore has indicated a willingness to make a change-
over if warranted, and to involve us in that decision.
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The staff of CSI was once at the level of 45 persons. It is
now down to about 22, after completion of the data collection
and programming. We must be sure that the staff is contin-
ually pared down to reflect actual workload and that we and
the RTC do not support a CSI commercial marketing organization.
Utility of the System for the President in 1972. The computer
maps and the data analysis capability of the system will be
extremely helpful in our 1972 effort. It has already been
developed and proven in reapportionment, and therefore does
not represent a speculative investment. Tom Reed has sug-
gested, and we agree, that a system of comparable utility could
not be developed for the cost of our investment in Compass.
The maps, which should be easily usable by people at the
state and county levels, allow ready access to information on:
(1). Concentrations of registered Republicans (by per-
centage and population density) for registration
and get-out-the-vote drives, rallies and place-
ment of local campaign headquarters.
(2). Concentrations of ticket-splitters for direct
mail, telephone and other target voter activities.
(3). Concentration of voters by almost any behavioral
or descriptive measure: high vote for the President
in 1968, liberal or conservative votes on local
candidates or issues, high or low turnout, level
of income, etc.
Intelligent use of these maps, particularly in the case of
a close contest, could increase the President's vote by one
or two per cent in 1972 in this very important, but complex
state.
Proposal by the RTC. Putnam Livermore has proposed that,
after paying the $65,000 for equipment leases previously
discussed, the Committee share in the system cost through
November, 1972, to the degree of 50% of the total cost, up
to a maximum contribution of $75,000. We believe that the
implied maximum expenditure of $150,000 is realistic, and
that it might be kept below that if the general recommendations
discussed earlier can be implemented. Tom Reed has concurred.
Recommendations
That the Committee forward to Mr. Livermore the $65,000
approved in my memo of August 12,1971.
Approve July
Disapprove
Comment
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That the Committee accept the proposal of the RTC, to support
50% of the next year's activities up to a limit of $75,000
total contribution over that period.
Approve July
Disapprove
Comment
That Bob Marik be assigned to establish an ongoing relation-
ship with RTC, to be responsible for monitoring the decisions
taken by Compass and RTC over the next year which bear on the
operating costs, and to assure that the Presidential campaign
will obtain the maximum benefit from the system.
Approve my
Disapprove
Comment
JEB S MAGRUDER
From the office of
ASSEMBLYMAN JERRY LEWIS
Room 2184, State Capitol
Sacramento, California
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Phone: (916) 445-7552
HOLD FOR RELEASE: 1-2-0010, 9-8-71
Assembly Republican Leaders today vowed to force legislative
reapportionment "out of the smoke-filled rooms" and expose it to full
public scrutiny.
They also announced their own plan to draw new district lines
for the 80 member Assembly--a plan which would increase legislative
representation for black and Mexican-American communities- and promised
statewide hearings on the proposal.
The author of the plan, Assemblyman Jerry Lewis of San Bernardino
County, appeared at a morning news conference with Minority Leader
Bob Monagan of Tracy and GOP Caucus Chairman John Stull of San Diego.
Lewis said he will move to have the plan amended into existing
legislation, AB 1971, and ask the Chairman of the Assembly Elections &
Reapportionment Committee to immediately schedule hearings at both ends
of the state. (Lewis is Vice Chairman of the Committee.)
Monagan said the plan is symbolic of a "new era" in which
reapportionment will cease to be a "partisan numbers game which seeks
to reward Majority Party incumbents at the expense of the Minority
Party and to build safe districts for the next election even if it
means gross inequities for voters."
The three lawmakers criticized house leaders for failure to bring
a reapportionment plan before the public:
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"We are not about to sit idly by while the pie is carved up in
secret and passed out to the boys in the back room,' Monagan warned.
"We are simply not going to accept another partisan gerrymander.
said Stull. "The Republican Caucus is going to stand together. We'll
demand nothing less than equality, and we 11 uphold a gubernatorial
veto of any plan which fails to meet that standard."
"I am hopeful that the leadership will immediately unveil their
reapportionment plan so that we will have two alternatives to present
to the public," said Lewis. "There is no excuse for further delays.
The necessary data has been available since May.
"More delays can only mean an attempt to keep their plan under
wraps and shove it through at the last minute, without debate or public
exposure. If that is the strategy, it is not going to be easy to
implement.
"The leadership may have the votes to push through a bill, but
there are going to be some red faces in those smoke-filled rooms before
it reaches the Senate."
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MINORITY REPRESENTATION
The plan would create two additional "Chicano" districts in
East Los Angeles where only one Mexican-American Assemblyman has been
elected, despite a heavy concentration of residents with Spanish surnames
Moreover, most of the Mexican-American community in Santa Clara County
will share a single district, accounting for about 1/3 of the registered
voters.
"Gerrymanders have been tough on minority communities as well
as minority parties," said Monagan. "They have been rendered politically
impotent by district lines which divide their voting strength and
prevent them from electing their own representatives. This plan would
alleviate that injustice."
The plan would significantly increase the influence of black voters
in Los Angeles and Bay Area districts.
EQUAL REPRESENTATION
Since 1962, when the U.S. Supreme Court established the "one man,
one vote doctrine", the courts have made restraints on reapportionment
increasingly stringent. Redistricting plans have already been thrown
out in other states because of population variations between districts
exceeding three percent.
"These restraints really don't disturb us," said Lewis. "If
this plan is adopted, any possible deviations from the ideal district
population of 249,414 will be far less than one percent. We have been
trying for zero deviation."
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The plan apportions Assembly representation in accordance with
known growth patterns. For example, Los Angeles, San Francisco and
Alameda Counties lose districts to heavy growth areas such as Santa
Clara, Orange and San Diego Counties.
COMMUNITY OF INTEREST
The plan attempts to reunite communities and to respect municipal
boundaries, wherever possible, to maximize political awareness and
the ability of voters to identify with local candidates.
"We are obligated to meet the courts' demand for numerical fairness, "
explained Stull, "but we are also trying to provide political fairness
and reestablish a sense of community."
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Administratively Confidential
September 20, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
G
SUBJECT:
California Political Meeting
The Attorney General told Magruder on September 18
that the attendees at the California political meeting on
Campaign 1972 would be Ronald Reagan, Edward Rienecke,
Evelle Younger, Houston Flournoy, Robert Finch, Robert
Monaghan, Gordon Luce, Tom Reed, and Putnam Livermore.
The Attorney General has specifically excluded the
"financial types". The breakfast meeting is tentatively
scheduled for October 1 or 2. Magruder will make the
arrangements and attend.
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