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List of Republican Senators up for reelection in 1972. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
Note written by Strachan reminding him to call Mitchell on November 24. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], 11/22/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: a Friends of Richard Nixon Seminar. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 11/22/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: a meeting between RN and Massachusetts Governor Sargent. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/8/1971
From unknown to Strachan RE: attached information for Strachan to handle. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 10/20/1971
From Strachan to Parker RE: preparations for RN's possible meeting with Governor Sargent. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/13/1971
From Mitchell to Chapin RE: Governor Sargent's political support of RN for the 1972 campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/8/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: appointing Tom Reed as the Director of Targeted Communications for the CRP. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/27/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: the use of Tom Reed for direct mail and telephone campaigning. Information on Reed's qualifications attached. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/15/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: the role of Al Abrams within the CRP. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/16/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: a primary fight between Senator Margaret Chase Smith and "Monks." Handwritten notes added by Haldeman and unknown. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/2/1971
From Huntsman to Haldeman RE: the United Republicans of California and their lack of support for RN. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/30/1971
Handwritten notes relating to various campaign topics, particularly Ed DeBolt. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], 11/8/1971
Handwritten notes on various campaign topics, including Senators and governors up for re-election, polling information, and the use of television in the campaign. 8 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: reactions to Salute to the President Dinners across America obtained by Nofziger. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/10/1971
From Strachan to Higby RE: breakdown of funds raised at Salute to the President Dinners held across America. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/10/1971
From Strachan for the Record RE: a meeting involving Peter Dailey, Cliff Miller, and Haldeman relating to campaign advertising. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/30/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: Haldeman's meeting with Dailey. Dailey's resume attached. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/26/1971
From Bill Marumoto to Chapin, Garment, Malek, Magruder, and Strachan RE: Dailey's professional history. White House interview rating form on Dailey attached. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/15/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: a meeting between Haldeman and Dailey. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/25/1971
From Colson to Haldeman RE: Dole's flagging political morale. Copy of newspaper article attached. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/25/1971
From Haldeman to Parker RE: RN's policies on endorsements. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/6/1971
From Dent to Haldeman RE: attached information. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 11/11/1971
From James R. Galbraith to "Harry" RE: administration participation in a conference. Information on important governors attached. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/10/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: an attached weekly report highlighting various issues. Polling information and a news article also included. 24 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/9/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: support for RN from unregistered voters. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/8/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: a Chicago Black Republican Conference. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/1/1971
From Bob Marik to Magruder RE: information from Charles Armstrong on the Chicago Black Republican Conference. Letter from Armstrong to Mitchell and conference schedule attached. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/28/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: information on a recent political meeting, particularly regarding the New Hampshire primary. Information on field organization of the Republican Party attached. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/9/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: the New Hampshire primary and RN's announcement that he will seek re-election in 1972. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/3/1971
Handwritten notes relating to RN's announcement to seek a second term as President of the United States. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], 11/1/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: the newlycreated New Hampshire Committee for the Re-Election of the President. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/1/1971
News article detailing McCloskey's challenge to a New Hampshire RN supporter to debate him. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], 11/1/1971
Selected cost estimates for the New Hampshire primary. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
From Moore to Haldeman RE: having RN personally announce that he will seek a second presidential term. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/9/1971
From the Campaign Strategy Group to Mitchell RE: how to announce RN's decision to seek re-election. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/27/1971
From Flemming to Mitchell RE: how to time RN's announcement with regard to the New Hampshire primary. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/27/1971
Selected cost estimates for the New Hampshire primary. Handwritten notes added in pencil by unknown. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
From Flemming to unknown RE: legal ramifications of dual entry in the New Hampshire primary. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], no date
From "JDH" to Flemming RE: New Hampshire Primary and Election Laws as prepared by the New Hampshire Secretary of State. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/17/1971
From Magruder to Haldeman RE: choosing a Republican National Convention Platform Committee Chairman for 1972. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/12/1971
From Magruder to Haldeman RE: choosing a Republican National Convention Platform Committee Chairman for 1972. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/12/1971
From "Rob" to Strachan RE: attached information. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 11/11/1971
Agenda for a meeting involving Magruder, Timmons, and Odle. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/12/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: recommendations from the RNC's Delegates and Organizations Committee. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Report], 8/11/1971
From Timmons to Magruder RE: specific proposals laid out by the Delegates and Organizations Committee to the RNC, its chairman, and its Rules Committee. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/15/1971
From the American Law Divison of the Library of Congress to the House Rules Committee RE: differences between Robert's Rule of Order and the Rules of the House of Representatives. 5 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 7/6/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: logistical information on the 1972 Republican National Convention provided by Timmons. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/1/1971
From Timmons to Magruder RE: hotel accommodations, travel arrangements, and convention seats for the 1972 Republican National Convention. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/30/1971
Tentative agenda for a convention strategy task force. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: positions in the 1972 Republican National Convention. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/19/1971
From Timmons to Magruder RE: convention positions needed to be filled and ideal candidates for those positions. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/14/1971
From Timmons to Haldeman RE: attached information. Handwritten note added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 11/10/1971
Tentative schedule of events for a gathering to arrange the 1972 Republican National Convention. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
Handwritten noteson the Republican National Committee. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Photograph], no date
From Magruder to Strachan RE: attached information. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 11/15/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: information on a film industry meeting. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/15/1971
From Herbert L. Porter to Magruder RE: a meeting of major figures in the film industry and their comments on RN. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/12/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: draft of a letter relating to a Friends of Richard Nixon seminar. Draft of form letter and list of recipients attached. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/12/1971
From Armstrong to unknown RE: a "Friends of Richard Nixon" seminar designed to coordinate efforts between national and state officials supporting RN's re-election bid. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/9/1971
From Magruder to the Secretary of Transportation RE: the role of Cabinet members in the election. Handwritten note added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/11/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: Mitchell's desire to use Bud Wilkinson in the campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/12/1971
From Higby to Colson RE: using Wilkinson as a campus speaker. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/3/1971
From Strachan to Magruder RE: using Bud Wilkinson in the campaign. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Report], 9/22/1971
From Higby to Strachan RE: whether or not Wilkinson will run for Senator. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/17/1971
From Dent to Haldeman RE: Wilkinson's desire for an expanded role aiding RN. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/20/1971
From Odle to Strachan RE: discussions on the 1972 convention. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/2/1971
Handwritten list of important White House and campaign officials. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
From Dent to Mitchell, Haldeman, and Ed Morgan RE: busing and its role in the campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/4/1971
From Dent to Mitchell RE: Republican election prospects in Virginia. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/5/1971
From Dent to Mitchell and Haldeman RE: the effects of a Wallace campaign on Florida in the 1972 election. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/5/1971
From Dent to Mitchell RE: a potential meeting between Dent and three Democratic Congressmen from Virginia. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/10/1971
From Wallace B. Henley to Dent RE: information on North Carolina politics from Charlie Jonas, Jr. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/9/1971
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This file contains:
List of Republican Senators up for reelection in 1972. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
Note written by Strachan reminding him to call Mitchell on November 24. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Other Document], 11/22/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: a Friends of Richard Nixon Seminar. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 11/22/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: a meeting between RN and Massachusetts Governor Sargent. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/8/1971
From unknown to Strachan RE: attached information for Strachan to handle. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 10/20/1971
From Strachan to Parker RE: preparations for RN's possible meeting with Governor Sargent. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/13/1971
From Mitchell to Chapin RE: Governor Sargent's political support of RN for the 1972 campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/8/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: appointing Tom Reed as the Director of Targeted Communications for the CRP. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/27/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: the use of Tom Reed for direct mail and telephone campaigning. Information on Reed's qualifications attached. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/15/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: the role of Al Abrams within the CRP. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/16/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: a primary fight between Senator Margaret Chase Smith and "Monks." Handwritten notes added by Haldeman and unknown. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/2/1971
From Huntsman to Haldeman RE: the United Republicans of California and their lack of support for RN. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/30/1971
Handwritten notes relating to various campaign topics, particularly Ed DeBolt. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], 11/8/1971
Handwritten notes on various campaign topics, including Senators and governors up for re-election, polling information, and the use of television in the campaign. 8 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: reactions to Salute to the President Dinners across America obtained by Nofziger. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/10/1971
From Strachan to Higby RE: breakdown of funds raised at Salute to the President Dinners held across America. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/10/1971
From Strachan for the Record RE: a meeting involving Peter Dailey, Cliff Miller, and Haldeman relating to campaign advertising. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/30/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: Haldeman's meeting with Dailey. Dailey's resume attached. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/26/1971
From Bill Marumoto to Chapin, Garment, Malek, Magruder, and Strachan RE: Dailey's professional history. White House interview rating form on Dailey attached. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/15/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: a meeting between Haldeman and Dailey. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/25/1971
From Colson to Haldeman RE: Dole's flagging political morale. Copy of newspaper article attached. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/25/1971
From Haldeman to Parker RE: RN's policies on endorsements. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/6/1971
From Dent to Haldeman RE: attached information. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 11/11/1971
From James R. Galbraith to "Harry" RE: administration participation in a conference. Information on important governors attached. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/10/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: an attached weekly report highlighting various issues. Polling information and a news article also included. 24 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/9/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: support for RN from unregistered voters. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/8/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: a Chicago Black Republican Conference. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/1/1971
From Bob Marik to Magruder RE: information from Charles Armstrong on the Chicago Black Republican Conference. Letter from Armstrong to Mitchell and conference schedule attached. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/28/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: information on a recent political meeting, particularly regarding the New Hampshire primary. Information on field organization of the Republican Party attached. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/9/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: the New Hampshire primary and RN's announcement that he will seek re-election in 1972. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/3/1971
Handwritten notes relating to RN's announcement to seek a second term as President of the United States. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], 11/1/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: the newlycreated New Hampshire Committee for the Re-Election of the President. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/1/1971
News article detailing McCloskey's challenge to a New Hampshire RN supporter to debate him. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], 11/1/1971
Selected cost estimates for the New Hampshire primary. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
From Moore to Haldeman RE: having RN personally announce that he will seek a second presidential term. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/9/1971
From the Campaign Strategy Group to Mitchell RE: how to announce RN's decision to seek re-election. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/27/1971
From Flemming to Mitchell RE: how to time RN's announcement with regard to the New Hampshire primary. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/27/1971
Selected cost estimates for the New Hampshire primary. Handwritten notes added in pencil by unknown. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
From Flemming to unknown RE: legal ramifications of dual entry in the New Hampshire primary. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], no date
From "JDH" to Flemming RE: New Hampshire Primary and Election Laws as prepared by the New Hampshire Secretary of State. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/17/1971
From Magruder to Haldeman RE: choosing a Republican National Convention Platform Committee Chairman for 1972. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/12/1971
From Magruder to Haldeman RE: choosing a Republican National Convention Platform Committee Chairman for 1972. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/12/1971
From "Rob" to Strachan RE: attached information. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 11/11/1971
Agenda for a meeting involving Magruder, Timmons, and Odle. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/12/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: recommendations from the RNC's Delegates and Organizations Committee. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Report], 8/11/1971
From Timmons to Magruder RE: specific proposals laid out by the Delegates and Organizations Committee to the RNC, its chairman, and its Rules Committee. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 7/15/1971
From the American Law Divison of the Library of Congress to the House Rules Committee RE: differences between Robert's Rule of Order and the Rules of the House of Representatives. 5 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Memo], 7/6/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: logistical information on the 1972 Republican National Convention provided by Timmons. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/1/1971
From Timmons to Magruder RE: hotel accommodations, travel arrangements, and convention seats for the 1972 Republican National Convention. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 8/30/1971
Tentative agenda for a convention strategy task force. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: positions in the 1972 Republican National Convention. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/19/1971
From Timmons to Magruder RE: convention positions needed to be filled and ideal candidates for those positions. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/14/1971
From Timmons to Haldeman RE: attached information. Handwritten note added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 11/10/1971
Tentative schedule of events for a gathering to arrange the 1972 Republican National Convention. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
Handwritten noteson the Republican National Committee. 1 pg. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Photograph], no date
From Magruder to Strachan RE: attached information. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 11/15/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: information on a film industry meeting. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/15/1971
From Herbert L. Porter to Magruder RE: a meeting of major figures in the film industry and their comments on RN. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/12/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: draft of a letter relating to a Friends of Richard Nixon seminar. Draft of form letter and list of recipients attached. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/12/1971
From Armstrong to unknown RE: a "Friends of Richard Nixon" seminar designed to coordinate efforts between national and state officials supporting RN's re-election bid. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/9/1971
From Magruder to the Secretary of Transportation RE: the role of Cabinet members in the election. Handwritten note added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/11/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: Mitchell's desire to use Bud Wilkinson in the campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/12/1971
From Higby to Colson RE: using Wilkinson as a campus speaker. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/3/1971
From Strachan to Magruder RE: using Bud Wilkinson in the campaign. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Report], 9/22/1971
From Higby to Strachan RE: whether or not Wilkinson will run for Senator. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/17/1971
From Dent to Haldeman RE: Wilkinson's desire for an expanded role aiding RN. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/20/1971
From Odle to Strachan RE: discussions on the 1972 convention. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/2/1971
Handwritten list of important White House and campaign officials. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], no date
From Dent to Mitchell, Haldeman, and Ed Morgan RE: busing and its role in the campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/4/1971
From Dent to Mitchell RE: Republican election prospects in Virginia. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/5/1971
From Dent to Mitchell and Haldeman RE: the effects of a Wallace campaign on Florida in the 1972 election. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/5/1971
From Dent to Mitchell RE: a potential meeting between Dent and three Democratic Congressmen from Virginia. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/10/1971
From Wallace B. Henley to Dent RE: information on North Carolina politics from Charlie Jonas, Jr. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 11/9/1971
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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
27
3
Campaign
Other Document
List of Republican Senators up for re-
election in 1972. 1 pg.
27
3
11/22/1971
White House Staff
Other Document
Note written by Strachan reminding him to
call Mitchell on November 24. 1 pg.
27
3
11/22/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: a Friends of
Richard Nixon Seminar. 1 pg.
27
3
11/8/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: a meeting
between RN and Massachusetts Governor
Sargent. Handwritten notes added by
unknown. 1 pg.
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
Page 1 of 15
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
27
3
10/20/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From unknown to Strachan RE: attached
information for Strachan to handle. 1 pg.
27
3
10/13/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan to Parker RE: preparations for
RN's possible meeting with Governor
Sargent. 1 pg.
27
3
10/8/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Mitchell to Chapin RE: Governor
Sargent's political support of RN for the
1972 campaign. 1 pg.
27
3
10/27/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: appointing
Tom Reed as the Director of Targeted
Communications for the CRP. 2 pgs.
27
3
10/15/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: the use of
Tom Reed for direct mail and telephone
campaigning. Information on Reed's
qualifications attached. 4 pgs.
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
Page 2 of 15
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
27
3
11/16/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: the role of
Al Abrams within the CRP. 1 pg.
27
3
11/2/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: a primary
fight between Senator Margaret Chase Smith
and "Monks." Handwritten notes added by
Haldeman and unknown. 2 pgs.
27
3
10/30/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Huntsman to Haldeman RE: the United
Republicans of California and their lack of
support for RN. 1 pg.
27
3
11/8/1971
Campaign
Other Document
Handwritten notes relating to various
campaign topics, particularly Ed DeBolt. 1
pg.
27
3
Campaign
Other Document
Handwritten notes on various campaign
topics, including Senators and governors up
for re-election, polling information, and the
use of television in the campaign. 8 pgs.
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
Page 3 of 15
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
27
3
11/10/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: reactions to
Salute to the President Dinners across
America obtained by Nofziger. Handwritten
notes added by unknown. 4 pgs.
27
3
11/10/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan to Higby RE: breakdown of
funds raised at Salute to the President
Dinners held across America. Handwritten
notes added by unknown. 2 pgs.
27
3
10/30/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan for the Record RE: a meeting
involving Peter Dailey, Cliff Miller, and
Haldeman relating to campaign advertising. 4
pgs.
27
3
10/26/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: Haldeman's
meeting with Dailey. Dailey's resume
attached. 2 pgs.
27
3
9/15/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Bill Marumoto to Chapin, Garment,
Malek, Magruder, and Strachan RE: Dailey's
professional history. White House interview
rating form on Dailey attached. 3 pgs.
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
Page 4 of 15
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
27
3
10/25/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: a meeting
between Haldeman and Dailey. Handwritten
notes added by unknown. 1 pg.
27
3
10/25/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Colson to Haldeman RE: Dole's
flagging political morale. Copy of
newspaper article attached. 4 pgs.
27
3
10/6/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Haldeman to Parker RE: RN's policies
on endorsements. 1 pg.
27
3
11/11/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Dent to Haldeman RE: attached
information. Handwritten notes added by
unknown. 1 pg.
27
3
11/10/1971
Campaign
Memo
From James R. Galbraith to "Harry" RE:
administration participation in a conference.
Information on important governors attached.
5 pgs.
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
Page 5 of 15
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
27
3
11/9/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: an attached
weekly report highlighting various issues.
Polling information and a news article also
included. 24 pgs.
27
3
11/8/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: support for
RN from unregistered voters. 1 pg.
27
3
11/1/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: a Chicago
Black Republican Conference. 1 pg.
27
3
10/28/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Bob Marik to Magruder RE:
information from Charles Armstrong on the
Chicago Black Republican Conference.
Letter from Armstrong to Mitchell and
conference schedule attached. 4 pgs.
27
3
11/9/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: information
on a recent political meeting, particularly
regarding the New Hampshire primary.
Information on field organization of the
Republican Party attached. 4 pgs.
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11/3/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: the New
Hampshire primary and RN's announcement
that he will seek re-election in 1972. 2 pgs.
27
3
11/1/1971
Campaign
Other Document
Handwritten notes relating to RN's
announcement to seek a second term as
President of the United States. 1 pg.
27
3
11/1/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: the newly-
created New Hampshire Committee for the
Re-Election of the President. 1 pg.
27
3
11/1/1971
Campaign
Other Document
News article detailing McCloskey's challenge
to a New Hampshire RN supporter to debate
him. 1 pg.
27
3
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Campaign
Other Document
Selected cost estimates for the New
Hampshire primary. 2 pgs.
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11/9/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Moore to Haldeman RE: having RN
personally announce that he will seek a
second presidential term. 1 pg.
27
3
10/27/1971
Campaign
Memo
From the Campaign Strategy Group to
Mitchell RE: how to announce RN's decision
to seek re-election. 3 pgs.
27
3
10/27/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Flemming to Mitchell RE: how to time
RN's announcement with regard to the New
Hampshire primary. 2 pgs.
27
3
Campaign
Other Document
Selected cost estimates for the New
Hampshire primary. Handwritten notes
added in pencil by unknown. 2 pgs.
27
3
Campaign
Memo
From Flemming to unknown RE: legal
ramifications of dual entry in the New
Hampshire primary. 1 pg.
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11/17/1971
Campaign
Memo
From "JDH" to Flemming RE: New
Hampshire Primary and Election Laws as
prepared by the New Hampshire Secretary of
State. 2 pgs.
27
3
11/12/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Haldeman RE: choosing a
Republican National Convention Platform
Committee Chairman for 1972. Handwritten
notes added by unknown. 1 pg.
27
3
11/12/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Haldeman RE: choosing a
Republican National Convention Platform
Committee Chairman for 1972. Handwritten
notes added by unknown. 1 pg.
27
3
11/11/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From "Rob" to Strachan RE: attached
information. 1 pg.
27
3
11/12/1971
Campaign
Memo
Agenda for a meeting involving Magruder,
Timmons, and Odle. 1 pg.
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8/11/1971
Campaign
Report
From Magruder to Mitchell RE:
recommendations from the RNC's Delegates
and Organizations Committee. 1 pg.
27
3
7/15/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Timmons to Magruder RE: specific
proposals laid out by the Delegates and
Organizations Committee to the RNC, its
chairman, and its Rules Committee. 4 pgs.
27
3
7/6/1971
Domestic Policy
Memo
From the American Law Divison of the
Library of Congress to the House Rules
Committee RE: differences between Robert's
Rule of Order and the Rules of the House of
Representatives. 5 pgs.
27
3
9/1/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: logistical
information on the 1972 Republican National
Convention provided by Timmons. 1 pg.
27
3
8/30/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Timmons to Magruder RE: hotel
accommodations, travel arrangements, and
convention seats for the 1972 Republican
National Convention. Handwritten notes
added by unknown. 3 pgs.
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Other Document
Tentative agenda for a convention strategy
task force. 1 pg.
27
3
10/19/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: positions in
the 1972 Republican National Convention. 3
pgs.
27
3
10/14/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Timmons to Magruder RE: convention
positions needed to be filled and ideal
candidates for those positions. 4 pgs.
27
3
11/10/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Timmons to Haldeman RE: attached
information. Handwritten note added by
unknown. 1 pg.
27
3
Campaign
Other Document
Tentative schedule of events for a gathering
to arrange the 1972 Republican National
Convention. 2 pgs.
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Domestic Policy
Photograph
Handwritten noteson the Republican
National Committee. 1 pg.
27
3
11/15/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Magruder to Strachan RE: attached
information. 1 pg.
27
3
11/15/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: information
on a film industry meeting. 1 pg.
27
3
11/12/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Herbert L. Porter to Magruder RE: a
meeting of major figures in the film industry
and their comments on RN. 3 pgs.
27
3
11/12/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: draft of a
letter relating to a Friends of Richard Nixon
seminar. Draft of form letter and list of
recipients attached. 3 pgs.
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11/9/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Armstrong to unknown RE: a "Friends
of Richard Nixon" seminar designed to
coordinate efforts between national and state
officials supporting RN's re-election bid. 1
pg.
27
3
11/11/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to the Secretary of
Transportation RE: the role of Cabinet
members in the election. Handwritten note
added by unknown. 1 pg.
27
3
11/12/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: Mitchell's
desire to use Bud Wilkinson in the campaign.
1 pg.
27
3
11/3/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Higby to Colson RE: using Wilkinson
as a campus speaker. 1 pg.
27
3
9/22/1971
Campaign
Report
From Strachan to Magruder RE: using Bud
Wilkinson in the campaign. Handwritten
notes added by unknown. 1 pg.
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9/17/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Higby to Strachan RE: whether or not
Wilkinson will run for Senator. Handwritten
notes added by unknown. 1 pg.
27
3
9/20/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Dent to Haldeman RE: Wilkinson's
desire for an expanded role aiding RN. 1 pg.
27
3
11/2/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Odle to Strachan RE: discussions on
the 1972 convention. 1 pg.
27
3
Campaign
Other Document
Handwritten list of important White House
and campaign officials. 1 pg.
27
3
11/4/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Dent to Mitchell, Haldeman, and Ed
Morgan RE: busing and its role in the
campaign. 1 pg.
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11/5/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Dent to Mitchell RE: Republican
election prospects in Virginia. 1 pg.
27
3
11/5/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Dent to Mitchell and Haldeman RE:
the effects of a Wallace campaign on Florida
in the 1972 election. 1 pg.
27
3
11/10/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Dent to Mitchell RE: a potential
meeting between Dent and three Democratic
Congressmen from Virginia. 1 pg.
27
3
11/9/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Wallace B. Henley to Dent RE:
information on North Carolina politics from
Charlie Jonas, Jr. 1 pg.
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GOP SENATORS UP FOR RE-ELECTION
Hatfield - Oregon
Jordan - Idaho
Hansen - Wyoming
Allott - Colorado
Stevens - Alaska
Mundt - South Dakota
Curtis - Nebraska
Pearson - Kansas
Miller - Iowa
Percy - Illinois
Tower - Texas
Griffin - Michigan
Cooper - Kentucky
Baker - Tennessee
Thurmond - Carolina
Boggs - Delaware
Case - New Jersey
Brooke - Massachusetts
Smith - Maine
THE WHITE House
WASHINGTON
Nov. 22, 1971
PHONE CALL
10:25 a.m.
ATTORNEY GENERAL
(Opr)
G-J8M J8m 11/24
;
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 22, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM :
GORDON STRACHAN
G
SUBJECT :
Friends of Richard Nixon Seminar
Nope
The Attorney General may be calling regarding the Friends of
Richard Nixon Seminar that Anne Armstrong is organizing for
the RNC. She asked the Attorney General to write several
Administration spokesmen urging them to attend.
You noted on my last political matters memorandum that the
Friends of Richard Nixon Seminar and the Attorney General's
letter was a "terrible idea". This view was relayed to the Attorney
General by Bob Reisner who works for Jeb Magruder.
of
FU
THE WHITE HOUSE
11/12
WASHINGTON
Administratively Confidential
November 8, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
G
SUBJECT: :
Request for President to
Meet with Governor Sargent
of Massachusetts
During your meeting with the Attorney General on November 4,
he suggested that the President should see Governor Sargent
for a cosmetic meeting" so that Sargent can go out and do
serious fund raising for the President's re-election. The
Attorney General asked you to reconsider your decision
"that the President will not participate in these political
meetings".
The information for the meeting is the same as that which appears
on the schedule proposal submitted by Dave Parker on October 14.
The Attorney General was pushing hard for this Sargent meeting.
However, it was not clear to me that you decided to permit
Governor Sargent to see the President.
Yes, President to see Governor Sargent
No, President not to see Governor Sargent
Raise this project again in one month
Other
I will re-rause
Meeting
Held
11/23
w/p. w/
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
10/20
To: Gorden Strachan
Attached is for your
appropiate handling.
The writingon the cc
of the schedule proposal
is mine -copied from
the orginal SP
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Administratively Confidential
1971 OCT 13 PM 4 26
October 13, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DAVE PARKER
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
G
SUBJECT:
Request for President to Meet
with Governor Frank Sargent
of Massachusetts
Harry Flemming talked to Dwight about the President meeting
Governor Sargent recently. Dwight asked for a memorandum
from the Attorney General. The October 8 memorandum signed
with notations by the Attorney General is attached.
Would you keep me posted as to the status of this request?
Thank you.
October 8, 1971
TO
Dwight Chapin
FROM
John N Mitche
Attorney General
SUBJECT
Request the President to meet with Governor Frank Sargent
of Massachusetts
The political situation in Massachusetts would indicate
that, to be realistic, our ambitions there should emphasize
putting together a good delegation for the convention and raising
campaign funds.
Governor Sargent has indicated his willingness to assist
us in both these areas, however, he strongly feels that in order
to be most effective he should have the support of the President.
I feel it would be very helpful to Governor Sargent if, in his
efforts, he could indicate to our potential contributors that he
had discussed these matters with the President. Therefore, would
you please see what you can do to arrange such a meeting between
brief
the President and Governor Sargent.
any appropriate time.
official subject to be worked out,
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE X PRESIDENT
HOLD
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
WASHINGTON D C. 20006
October 27, 1971
(202) 333.0920
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
SUBJECT: TOM REED
We have recommended Tom Reed to be the Director of
Targeted Communications. In that position he would be a
member of the Campaign Strategy Group and be responsible for
the direct mail and telephone operations in the campaign.
Direct mail encompasses the acquisition of mailing lists,
the computer systems to process the lists, the development
of letters and brochures to be mailed, and the production
operations required to put the finished materials into the
mail. Many of the steps may be earried out by vendors
under contract, but careful supervision and coordination of
all aspects of the program will be very important. With
possible limits on campaign spending for mass media, and the
fact that the President is already well-known to the public
through television, direct mail should take on more impor-
tance as a means of influencing votes than ever before.
We anticipate that the number of pieces of mail sent to
targeted voters will total in the millions.
The telephone operation would include a program
similar to the 1968 "Neighbors for Nixon" in all important
states. However, once the telephones are available, they
can also be used to identify the undecided voters and
determine what issues will be most likely to influence them
toward the President. Effective follow-up can then be made
by direct mail or other appropriate means.
Someone of Tom Reed's political experience would be
well-suited to these large scale campaign operations. His
experience in high-level campaign responsibility with
Governor Reagan in 1970 shows that he can coordinate a
campaign organization and achieve practical objectives
within given time deadlines.
CONFIDENTIAL
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He should be on board, at least on a part-time
basis, within the month of November to participate in
final planning for his operation.
I have spoken with Tom in general terms about the
position, and his reaction was enthusiastic. I would
hope that we could arrange for minimal compensation
beyond travel expenses. It would be helpful if you brought
that point up with Tom in your discussion.
JEB S. MAGRUDER
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. N.W
WASHINGTON. D. C 20006
October 15, 1971
(202) 333.0920
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
SUBJECT: Tom Reed -- Direct Mail and Telephone
Part of our research proposal concerns direct mail and telephone.
That proposal is at Tab A. Basically, we propose that Tom Reed
be hired to handle the overall direct mail and telephone operation.
Tom is coming to Washington October 28. If you agree with our
proposal, I would like to have him meet with you and finalize
arrangements with him SO he can begin working in this area.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
JEB S. MAGRUDER
bcc: Mr. H. R. Haldeman
CONFIDENTIAL
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Under the assumptions outlined above, the 18 states represent
a combined probable vote of nearly 60 million in 1972. About
6 million would be contacted by mail or telephone, and the effect
on the election would be a shift of about 600,000 votes, or a
plurality difference of 1.2 million. In about one-half of the
states considered, that plurality is close to the margin of votes
by which the election was decided in 1968. At a cost of $.40 per
target voter, and remembering that an average of more than one
lives at each selected address, the total cost of the project
would be about $2.4 million.
In the sections below, specific experiences with telephone and
direct mail in recent important state campaigns are discussed.
Telephone
There are two general approaches to campaign use of the telephone.
One is a "boiler room" operation wherein a maximum number of tele-
phone calls are made to potential voters, either for the purpose of
seeking information on their demographics, attitudes and voting
intent (as Humphrey did in Minnesota - Tab 0), or to communicate to
a particular voter group (as Rockefeller did in New York - Tab P).
Humphrey used the telephone survey technique to identify and cata-
log "pro", "anti", and "swing" voters. Appropriate follow-up was
made on an individual basis, to cultivate the swing voters and get
the pro voters out on election day. Rockefeller worked the ethnic
communities in New York City with great success, winning 21 of 29
target assembly districts, which ranged from 2 - 1 to 5 - 1 Dem-
ocratic and where he was trailing by a substantial margin several
months prior to the election.
The second type of telephone operation is in connection with raising
volunteers for a neighborhood canvass operation. In 1968, Alan
Peterson ran the "Neighbors for Nixon" program, which claimed to have
contacted over 40 million people by telephone during the campaign.
The volunteers thus recruited were then able to talk with millions
of voters in their neighborhoods during the last week of the campaign,
probably with a marked effect in certain states. The 1968 operation,
which was run largely isolated from the rest of the campaign oper-
ation, had a budget of 2.75 million dollars. Alan Peterson has sub-
mitted a summary report of the 1968 experience, and we will talk with
him in more detail before submitting the formal proposal.
Direct Mail
In California, Reagan concentrated a direct mail program on ethnic
precincts in San Francisco County (Tab &). His vote percentage
increased in that normally liberal area, whereas it decreased almost
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everywhere else in the state as compared to 1966. Rockefeller
(Tab P) successfully utilized highly targeted, issue-oriented
direct mail in his 1970 campaign.
The RNC is presently conducting an extensive national inventory of
all aspects of direct mail, including all firms and their capacity,
latest techniques, including costs and effectiveness; postal
regulation considerations; and the mechanics of distribution. In
addition, the inventory will evaluate several methods of operating
a direct mail firm or project. Their final report will be issued
shortly, in time to be included in the development of a final
recommendation for a direct mail program, by October 31.
Program for 1972
Specific plans have not yet been developed for direct mail or
telephone in the coming campaign. They will be submitted by
October 31, 1971, with the participation, if possible, of the Director,
as covered in the following recommendations
Recommendation
That you approve the establishment of a Mail and Telephone
Communications organization, reporting to the campaign management
(Tab B) and having responsibilities in the areas discussed above.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
COMMENT
Staffing
This operation will require a director who understands campaign
strategy at the voter level, who can coordinate a high-volume, high
budget activity within tight deadlines, and who can relate to other
areas of the organization, such as Advertising and Research (par-
ticularly voter data). In short, it should be someone who has had
meaningful experience in campaign management.
Working for the Director would be a manager for the national telephone
effort and one for the direct mail program (Tab H) The detailed
staffing recommendations for the total mail and telephone organization
will accompany the operating plans.
Recommendation
That Tom Reed, currently National Committeeman from California and
campaign manager for Ronald Reagan in 1970, be appointed Director.
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Tom has had the desired experience and also has the technical
sophistication to develop a strategy for targeting these media to
specific voter groups. He would be hired as soon as possible, at
least on a part-time basis, to develop specific plans in each area
by October 31, 1971.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
COMMENT
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
"Hold
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
WASHINGTON O C 20006
November 16, 1971
(202) 333 0920
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
It is my understanding that Al Abrams is not going to be ap-
pointed as head of the Intergovernmental Relations Department.
Do you want me to explore other avenues of employment for him
at the Committee?
JEB S. MAGRUDER
bcc: Mr. H. R. Haldeman
CONFIDENTIAL
may
G.S.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Administratively Confidential
November 2, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
G
SUBJECT:
Margaret Chase Smith -
Ambassadorship or Support
Tom Korologos told me this morning that Senator Margaret
Chase Smith (R-Me.) is "somewhat upset" about a rumor
in Maine that she will be offered an ambassadorship as
a means of getting her out of a primary fight with a
friend of Chuck Colson's named Monks. If Margaret Chase
Smith has been offered an ambassadorship, Fred Malek
doesn't know about it.
Larry O'Brien in Portsmouth, Maine helpfully noted
yesterday that the story in Washington was that the
White House was "pulling a Goodell" on Senator Smith.
Chuck Colson knows Monks personally, thinks he is a good
man, and says that Monks would be more helpful to the
President than Senator Smith, in spite of the fact that
Monks is his own man and a bit of a maverick. Colson has
not done anything to help Monks and believes that we
should stay out of the dispute. This view has been relayed
to Timmons and Korologos.
Bill Lewis, Senator Smith's administrative assistant, wants
the President to indicate for Smith before the primary
according to Korologos. Lewis mentioned to Korologos
"a Delaware primary situation involving Boggs where a
challenger was offered a federal job to stay out of the
primary". Korologos was unfamiliar with the situation
so did not obtain any additional facts.
Recommendations:
That Senator Smith and her administrative assistant, Bill
Lewis, be informed by Timmons and Korologos that the President
will not support either Smith or Monks until after the primary.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment ask Metchell
Flemming - no endorsement
until after primary nodeal
That Colson, Dent, Timmons, Neal Ball, Korologos, and
Malek be informed of the decision.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
MEMORANDUM
11/5
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THE WHITE HOUSE
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ADMINISTRATION
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WASHINGTON
By EP Date 3.25.82
CONFIDENTIAL
October 30, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
JON M. HUNTSMAN ANJMCT
SUBJECT:
United Republicans of
California
It was requested that you note the report which appeared in the October
30, 1971 News Summary that the United Republicans of California an-
nounced that it would sponsor a "dump Nixon delegation in the California
GOP primary.
Thank you.
CC: Alexander P. Butterfield
CONFIDENTIAL
11/8
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Administratively Confidential
November 10, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
G
SUBJECT:
Salute to President
Dinners/November 9, 1971
Reaction to Dinners:
Lyn Nofziger made calls to individuals at several dinners
to assess the enthusiasm and reaction to the President's
address and dinner in general. The results are:
Chicago -- William Croft (Dinner Chairman) "The President
was great. Hope was terrific. Perhaps 1450 attendees.
Good news coverage. We are sending Lyn clippings.
Only complaint is that Percy took 8 minutes instead of
2 minutes which ran into extra time and will cost
extra money. "
Cleveland -- Gilbert Numphrey (Dinner Chairman) - There
were 330 attendees. Excellent reaction to the President's
speech. Apparent teleprompter problems as Mr. Nixon
didn't look up much. Their big problem is Standard
Oil (mad about the North Slope) and Continental Oil
(mad at Ruckelshays). Neither helped very much.
Usually big contributors.
Houston -- James Barnes (Dinner Co-Chairman) -- "It was
a fine dinner with very favorable reaction from the
guests. We lined up a nice evening and it was carried
off well. I enjoyed the whole affair and we got just
about the number which we expected which is 350."
Minn./St. Paul -- Donald Dayton (Dinner Chairman) -- "It
ran very smoothly. Didn't have a hitch. Dominick was
great Good reception. The President got a lot of
applause but it wasn't the same as in person. Other-
wise it went very well. The VP got some good hands.
We didn't loose any people. It was the toughest selling
job for fund raising that I have ever done, but most
people thought of it as the first of a new year and
left with a lot of enthusiasm.
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Atlanta -- Bo Callaway (Dinner Chairman) -- "It was
great. Went very smoothly. Pat Boone was excellent.
We should use him more. Goldwater, unfortunately, didn't
speak well but everybody loves him anyway. The President's
speech was great. All in all it went without a hitch.
Boston -- Dick Carlson -- "There were 300 attendees.
Should net about $100,000. Audience very impressed
by President's talk. Good coverage in Herald today.
Have not seen Globe.
Charlotte -- John Walker -- "The President laid 'em in
the aisles. 263 attending. 207 paid. 25 newspapers.
Front page in today's observer. Romney did stem-
winder speech that brought them to their feet. If
Miami/Orlando -- Joseph Fogarty -- "We were extremely pleased,
everyone had an awfully good time. " David Zachman:
"It was extremely successful. There were over 350 in
Miami and 120 in Orlando. I heard people's remarks
on the President's speech that they liked his technique
and hoped he would use it publicly -- he spoke from the
heart. What impressed me most was that when we sent
out 5,000 invitations, we got contributions from people
who couldn't make it to the dinner, but just wanted to
contribute--$5 from one man, $100, $500, and even $1,000.
We have never had a financial effort in Miami that has
come even close to half the money I have in hand to date
($45,000) "
Nashville -- E. Bronson Ingram -- "We consider it successful.
It was as much of a tribute to Tennessee as it was to
the President."
New York City -- Bernard Lasker -- ""I have never presided
over a dinner that was better. The President was right
on target. It had all the qualities of a private affair.
It was gay, magnificent. The best dressed, best looking
dinner ever. It was a giant step toward 1972 and we
all feel that President Nixon will be re-elected."
Pittsburg -- Richard Scaife -- "Tremendous success. Highly
enthusiastic. From leftwingers to rightwingers- the
President was just fabulous. And they loved Bob Hope.
Rochester -- E. Ritter - "It went very, very well. They
had SO much enthusiasm that we thought we were there --
it was even better than being in New York! Stans was
very reassuring on Phase II. It was a very enjoyable
evening. It started a commitment to 1972. ::
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San Francisco -- Ransom Cook -- "It was very successful --
better than anticipated. The crowd was in a very happy
mood. It was a first class job. The President's speech went
over very well -- very strong, forceful, indicating
excellent leadership.
St. Louis -- Lawrence Roos -- "It was the most successful
fund raising dinner that Republicans have seen here in
a long time. We sold out the facility, with no one but
paid customers present. And the representation from
civic leaders was unusually impressive. The speech was
top notch. We couldnt possibly have sold so many tickets
if those attending didn't think we would win in 1972. ET
Wilmington -- John Remer -- "It was just a flaming success --
we went over target. Secretary Richardson was sensational;
we were extremely happy with the President's address.
The whole affair went like clockwork. One thing we did
for the first time was to solicit guests from groups who
haven't contributed in the past, thus hoping to improve
communications with them on a larger basis and hoping
that they would contribute on a quarterly basis instead
of this crash program. We certainly appreciated the
help we got from the headquarters in Washington."
Lee Nunn also checked today:
Chicago -- Bill Fetridge -- "A spectacular success; superb;
very well done. The show was good and the President
excellent. The event went very well and the demonstrations
did not detract from the overall success."
Washington -- Glee Gomian -- "The President's message was good,
though he was not as relaxed as usual. The only problem
was timing; the event came too early in the evening."
Dick Howard Chuck Colson "All believe the President and
Bob Hope were great. They carried the show, but the
speakers were generally dull and disasters -- example:
Boston where Gerry Ford and Governor Sargent were terrible."
"At several places conservative contributors were conspi-
cuous in their absence. No specifics available yet."
Bob O'Dell of the RNC reports that Bo Calloway thought it was
great; he was erstatic. Calloway didn't think a dinner in
Atlanta could be done at first.
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There were demonstrations in virtually all cities, but
no incidents in any cities. The best cities were not
in the South but in smaller places where such fund
raising events had never been held.
There were no TV hook-up problems. In fact in Charlotte
the technicians were brought on to the stage for applause.
The larger projectors really helped.
Pat Boone was very impressive in Atlanta.
Pete Peterson did a very good job in Miami but he came
across as a guy at the White House who is really dedicated.
Also in Miami, Bill Cramer introduced Gurney, a surprising
event.
The Press covered the dinners heavily in all cities.
In Charlotte, Thurmond and Romney were the speakers and
Romney was excellent -- the dinner sponsors had a
birthday cake for his wife. He was eastatic and his
speech was very well received.
In Pittsburg the highlight of the very good dinner was
Gloria Loring, an excellent singer and performer.
In Rochester, Stans threw away his prepared text and
warmed up to the audience and did very, very well. The
event was a high quality affair.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Administratively Confidential
November 10, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
LARRY HIGBY
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
G
SUBJECT:
Salute to President
Dinner/November 9, 1971
Discussion with Tom Evans, Lyn Nofziger, and Barry Mountain
of the RNC developed the following information about the
19 fund raising dinners last night:
Finances:
1) The gross received was
$4.5 million
a) Senate Campaign Committee automatically
receives
400
b) TV expenses
200
c) Dinner costs
200
Net to RNC
1.75
Net to States
1.75
2) City by city breakdown:
City
1968 Received
1971 Received
1971 Goal
Atlanta
new
100
100
Boston
183
-
150
500
Charlotte
100
100
Chicago
556
700
750
Cleveland
214
90 125
250
+
Dallas
70
220 + 50
200
+
Houston
145
200
t
55
200
Los Angeles
1 million
500
500
1 million
Miami/Orlando
43
225
200 /+
Minn./St. Paul
181
16
165
500
Nashville
75
200 + 125
200
continued
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City
1968 Received
1971 Received
1971 Goal
New York
907
850
1 million
Philadelphia
92
81
250
Pittsburg
165
250
Rochester
90
150
San Francisco
125
200
75
200
St. Louis
10
100
100
Washington
163
250
87
500
Wilmington
113
100
100
Reaction to Dinners:
Tom Evans (RNC) -- The event technically ran very well.
The closed circuit TV connection was done well. "I
would have heard of complaints, had there been any. 1:
In spite of the fact that the entertainers were old,
the speakers and entertainment came across very well.
The dinner not only raised funds but morale. (Evans
was at both New York and Chicago dinners.)
Lyn Nofziger (RNC) --- At the Washington dinner there was
plenty of enthusiasm and spontaneous applause for the
President and his speech "was better than I have seen
in a long time. It was Dick Nixon at his best. " There
was some distortion on the closed circuit screen due to
the cameras being too close "too tight" on him. His
voice came over perfectly. Nofziger has not heard any
complaints and will make calls today to the cities to
check each dinner specifically.
Lee Nunn (Committee for the Re-Election of the President) --
Nunn checked several cities including Houston, Dallas,
and Nashville and the "TV coverage was excellent". The
only technical problem was Bob Hopes surprise when he was
supposed to introduce the President. Nunn says he
definitely would have heard of complaints and he has heard
none. He will continue to check today for both reaction
and confirmation of the financial situation.
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October 30, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE RECORD
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Haldeman, Cliff Miller,
Peter Dailey meeting -
Campaign Advertising
On October 26, Peter Dailey, who had just been hired by
the Attorney General to be the Advertising Director for the
Campaign, and Cliff Miller met with Mr. Haldeman for one hour
to review difficulties in advertising from the '68 Campaign
and Bob Haldeman's views about advertising for the 1972
Campaign.
Cliff Miller opened the meeting by saying that his purpose
was to introduce Peter Dailey to all the "players" in the
middle level strategy gropp (Dick Moore, Harry Dent, Len
Garment, Jeb Magruder, Bob Marik, hopefully Dwight Chapin
and definitely Pat Buchanan).
Haldeman reviewed his understanding of the current status -
that there will be a "house agency; that it is Peter Dailey's
primary responsibility to build a working agency; that the agency
will be funded out of Committee funds for the time being but
that eventually the Agency will be fully funded from "earned
commissions.
Dailey raised the poing about the AAA attitude toward the house
agency rebates to clients, but both agreed that after discussion
with John Crichton that there would be no AAA opposition to this
arrangement by the Campaign though there would be some minor
legal problems. Miller mentioned the Ahmanson/Galaxie-IRS
problems but Haldeman discounted that as an obvious ploy and
reaffirmed his view that we would not flount the law.
Haldeman discussed Dailey's biggest job, that of staffing the
in house agency. He indicated that Dailey must establish rapport
with the AAAs and draw on specific talent peols. It is Haldeman's
understanding, confirmed by Peter Dailey, that the agencies would
"make persons available at the out of pocket cost" from the
donating agency. Dailey reviewed the anchor and loan program
that 1) establishes a list of agencies that really want to
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make people available, and 2) that the AAAAs can send a
letter asking for people who are interested.
Haldeman emphasized that it would be Dailey's responsibility
to "look for who you want not for who wants to help us." He
emphasized that the three top jobs that Dailey should get are
1) a creative director; 2) a media director and 3) a TV director.
Each would then begin work on recruiting their own staffs.
Haldeman re-emphasized the importance of recruiting quality
people, so that even Doyle Dane - though generally against
us - may have an individual that we want and will use.
Haldeman went on to say that the two qualifications for the
individuals would be a philosophical and political commitment
to our cause and then top quality individuals.
Haldeman said that we would have to avoid automatically the
turning to the people that have worked in previous Campaigns,
such as Ruth Jones to be media buyer and Newton to be a
consultant. He did not rule these people out but just urged
Dailey to be careful.
Haldeman directed Dailey to contact Len Garment about who
should be visited by Dailey at Fuller, Smith as well as all
other people involved in advertising in 1968.
Dailey said he is basically pursuing people which will give
him group security and good flexibility. Dailey also suggested
that he may keep the key spot as our people, but go outside
to contract individually for certain creative groups at
approximately 2-38. He suggested going outside for these
groups because he is concerned about obmaining operational
level people who have worked together before. Dailey would
retain creative control at the top but use operational people
outside.
Haldeman agreed and suggested that it would probably be best
to have very few people in Washington. Only Dailey's immediate
group - not most of the advertising staff - would be located
here. This would not only be cheaper but would enable Dailey
to retain more effective control, by being the man in Washington.
Dailey emphasized his five goals: security, tight control,
fiscal responsibility, maximum flexibility, and return of
commissions.
Haldeman said the first thing we should get is a number one
business man to ride herd on money. This individual would be
Washington based and tough.
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Miller suggested that "Campaign Associates" be revitalized but
Haldeman and Dailey urged the setting up of a separate corporation
independent from the Committee for the Re-Election of the
President which would incorporate in Washington or Delaware
depending on Dean's advice. It should be an innocuous name
such as "Communication Counsellors." The agency should not
be closely associated with the President; the association can
be done privately by momentos, tours, etc.
Haldeman emphasized that the biggest problem beside financial
control would be creative in-put. Other problems that Haldeman
emphasized Dailey would face include: the President is the
ultimate client who will develop a clear basic strategy, and
then as Dailey moves toward implementation he (The President)
will change his mind. However, there is a strong feeling
in the President's mind that certain themes should be used
in the Campaign.
Haldeman made the point that the President feels strongly that
he should not use TV spot ads at all. He might do 5 minute
mini documentaries, but as opposed to 20, 30 or 60 second
spots. He basically thinks that we should do very little
advertising.
Haldeman suggested the possibility of a conspicuous non-
advertising campaign. Miller emphasized this might correspond
with the basic strategy of having a non-campaign.
Haldeman, Dailey and Miller are all agreed that too much "ad
work" demeans the office of the Presidency. Any advertising
should be non-Campaign, low key, though informative. What
is required is a subtle use of money.
Haldeman emphasized that the worst thing that we can do is to
put the President on a par with the other candidates. Miller
raised the problem that the thinglaggat 1701 is falling into
the cement of the bumper stickers/button syndrome. Haldeman
said that only the RNC should be involved in this classic
women - political troops - distribution of political junk
aspect of the campaign. The campaign must be kept separate from
the Office of the Presidency. Miller said this will take real
muscle.
Haldeman said that he would prefer to get people to wear flag
lapel pins instead of Nixon buttons so that the emphasis would
be upon the Committee for the Re-Election of our President,
rather than the President. The emphasis in the campaign will
be peace, progress and prosperity and this should be personally
associated with our President. We have to stay away from the
"Old Dick Nixon" the campaigner.
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Dailey emphasized that we can make the President a hero, but
Haldeman said that the people around the President can't see
him as a hero. These people must be made to realize that
millions of Americans have never seen any President of the
United States and he can appropriately become a hero.
Haldeman said that there is hero potential in the trips to
China and Moscow, because the networks are more interested
in these trips than in the moon landing, and now the Chinese
have agreed to ground station and samellite coverage so that
color events in the monring from 9-11 will be a prime time,
7 o'clock on the West coast and 10 o'clock on the East coast.
In the meantime, the Democrats will be sloshing around in
New Hampshire which is such an incredibly degrading place to
have to campaign.
Haldeman said that most of the campaign money should be put
into organizational work in precinct, stuffing mail boxes,
dragging voters to the polls rather than buying media time.
Dailey said what we need, ohowever, is an instantaneous
controlled response to current events.
Dailey will join the staff full-time on December 1. He will
heave his family in Los Angeles, though take an apartment here.
Haldeman said that when you (Peter Dailey) get back here it
is "terribly important that you be included in everything -
all strategy stuff - and political meetings."
Miller said that advertising, research and PR would all be
included in the middle level strategy session.
Haldeman turned to GS and said that Peter Dailey should attend
any political meeting regardless of what it is and what it
relates to both at the Committee and here at the White House.
GS:elr
FU - Dec. 1 - Peter Dailey with CC of this memo.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 26, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM :
GORDON STRACHAN
G
Peter Dailey's resume¹ is attached. You are scheduled
to see him for 10 minutes today.
Cliff Miller is anxious to join you and Dailey in the meeting.
Approve Miller to attend
Disapprove Miller to attend
Other
Should I attend the meeting whether Miller attends or not?
Yes, Strachan attend
No, Strachan not attend
Other
Attachment
12.4
BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY
PETER H. DAILEY
Personal
Born New Orleans, Louisiana, May 1, 1930
Married: Jacqueline Ann Biggerstaff; five children - Michael Ann, 17;
Sydney Jean, 16; Peter H., Jr., 13; Elizabeth Mary, 11;
Patricia Lynn, 9
Education and Activities
University of California, Los Angeles, B.S. Degree, 1954
Football and rugby, 1951-52-53; Rose Bowl, 1954
Military
U.S. Navy, Licutenant, 1954-56
Amphibious forces in Southeast Asia
Business
Erwin Wasey, Inc., Trainee to Vice President, 1956-63
Foote, Cone & Belding, Inc., Vice President, 1963-64
Campbell-Ewald Company, Vice President and General Manager, Los Angeles,
to Senior Vice President, Director of Western and Far Eastern
Regions, 1964-67
Dailey & Associates, President, 1968-
Memberships
California Club, The Family (San Francisco), Lakeside Country Club,
Saddle & Sirloin Club, Sportsmen of the South, Chi Psi Fraternity,
Los Rancheros Visitadores
Activities, Past and Present
Founding Trustee, UCLA Foundation
Trustoe, Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital
Trustee, Villanova Preparatory School
Vice President for Development and Director, UCLA Alumni Association
Director, Big Brothers of Greater Los Angeles
Director, National Arthritis Foundation
Director, Southern California Choral Music Association
Young Presidents' Organization
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 15, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DWIGHT CHAPIN
LEN GARMENT
FRED MALEK
JEB MAGRUDER
GORDON STRACHAN
FROM:
BILL (MO) MARUMOTO
SUBJECT:
Pete Dailey
Pete is currently President of Dailey and Associates, a Los Angeles
headquartered advertising firm and is under consideration for the
top advertising position for the '72 campaign staff.
Dailey and Associates was founded in 1968 and the firm now has
operation in San Francisco, Portland, Tokyo, Sydney, Wellington,
London and service facilities in New York.
Some of the firm's accounts include Del Monte, The Bank of
California, Beatrice Foods and the Chevrolet Division of General
Motors. Their billings are presently about $14 million.
Immediately prior to his association with Dailey & Associates, he
was Vice President and General Manager of Western & Far Eastern
Regions, based in Los Angeles for Campbell-Ewald Company from
1964-1967. This firm billed approximately $120 million.
From 1963-64, Pete was a Vice President with Foote, Cone &
Belding, Inc., Los Angeles and also with Erwin Wasey, Inc.,
Los Angeles from 1956-63 where he started as a trainee and rose
to a vice presidency.
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He has been active in a number of civic activities including serving
on the Board of Directors of The UCLA Foundation; Los Angeles
Orthopaedic Hospital; Young Presidents' Organization; Villanova
Preparatory School; Vice President for Development and Director-
UCLA Alumni Association; Director, Big Brothers of Greater
Los Angeles; Director, National Arthritis Foundation; Director,
Southern California Choral Music Association.
Peter is 41 years old, married, a graduate of UCLA where he
majored in marketing and advertising and won six varsity letters
on football and rugby. He was the starting fullback in the 1954
Rose Bowl game against Michigan State.
He is a registered Republican.
Please complete the attached Candidate Rating Sheet and return
it to me by September 20th.
Attachments
INTERVIEW RATING FORM
WHITE HOUSE OFFICE OF EXECUTIVE MANPOWER
Advertising -
Candidate's Name: Peter H. Dailey
Interviewed For: Campaign Comm
Date Interviewed:
September 17, 1971
Interviewed By: garment
INTERVIEWER RATING: Eminently /
Qualified / Qualified / Average / Unacceptable
I.
General Impression
Management Skills
Professional Stature:
Motivation:
Professional Competence:
First nate attracture,
Relevant Experience:
Diplomatic Skills:
agreesive
Demonstrated Track Record:
Appearance and Bearing
II. Response to questions
:
Would save here
serons coverderate
Knowledge of area (Factual/Vague)
Philosophy
for top spot.
Loyalty
III. Overall Evaluation
(circle one)
Eminently/
Qualified/
Qualified / Average / Unacceptable
IV. Comments:
V. Recommendations:
1.
Nominate for position
3.
No further consideration
2.
Hold for further consideration
4.
Other
Please return immediately following the interview to William H. Marumoto
,
Room 351, Old Executive Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20500.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 25, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
G
SUBJECT:
Peter Dailey
Cliff Miller called to urge that you meet with Peter Dailey
for ten minutes on Tuesday, October 26 to welcome Dailey
aboard and give him some basic, accurate marching orders
for his assignment as Advertising Director for the Campaign.
Miller feels that a quick recap of the 1968 mistakes and
general guidelines for 1972 would be very valuable. No
talking points have been prepared.
10:10-when Psees VP.
Set meeting Tuesday morning (Dailey leaves Tuesday afternoon).
(12-12:15)
Set meeting later, with the Attorney General present
Forget meeting.
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WASHINGTON
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October 25, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
CHARLES COLSON
WR
SUBJECT:
Attached article
Since you were away this weekend, you might have missed the
attached article by Paul Hope from Sunday's Star. As I read it,
it is based on interviews with two people -- Scherle and Dole.
From Scherle I would expect no better but the quotes that were
attributed to Dole are simply incredible. If you needed any further
evidence that his self confidence is shot and that he is in a terrible
downbeat, this gives it to you. I just can't conceive of a national
chairman talking this way. He sure as hell is not doing us much
good boosting the spirits of the party's faithful, if this is the kind
of stuff he puts out.
The Sunday Star
October 24, 1971
Farm Troubles Cloud
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plus."
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in
belt are COD-
man Robert Dole of Kansas
program than before, giving
Hardia maintains a low pro-
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finds it hard to be very opti-
the farmer more lecway to
file. There is some disagree-
Sagging exports ha
=
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mistic about politics in the
plant what he walls.
ment among Republicans on
to the woes of the fa
in
asas and the sent
midwest. The best he could
Republican Rep. Scherle
whether this is good or bad.
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Korl E. Mundt
say the other day was that the
oth. The GOP
area. which used to be a Re-
about holding
publican strongheld and WAS
ring Len B. Job-
Nixon's in 1255, is "up for
where ranching
grabs" in 1372.
constitute = big
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concery.
corn." he said. "We're caught
Devent of seats in and
in the old box 01 building sur-
farm could
pluses and low prices. IVs a
revel America
pecketbook issue.
Nines addr (ais
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with Caste and 2. visit to Mos-
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met will say that's
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tracter
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book
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is credit to Name:
next year. And he said farm
priots are going to base to go
up to assure victory there.
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as the : part
to his
draws the of ca-
plaining the No.on administra-
tien to Republican audiences
in the form hell. :: isn't at-
ways easy.
Price
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tenes at applesitural. authorize
edges the problems. birmes
the Democrate ::: Corgress
where Se cm. tells them the
Niver administration is deoply
concerned about Even. But
when you CODE GONE
it. be says, "fredy crin" toil
them envilving unless the price
is right."
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basic price thatisn't right.
The crep of 3.4 million buth-
els Irr enroads 9.6 provious
record of 4.8 million in 1207.
The ghit but dropped mices in
some phone to no.00 W sents
a bashel. which is less than
the cost of pre ducing it.
In the besiness of farming.
one surplus is lead D
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and/tion. Gince the price of
corn is 20 law, ranny form YS
;
may use R. to two C die M-
stort of i. which could
Dent magatider
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CONFIDENTIAL
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
1971 OCT 7 PM 5 54
October 6, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR :
DAVE PARKER
FROM :
H.R. HALDEMAN H
For your long-range guidance, the President does not intend
to do television shorts for the Senate or House candidates next
year. He will, in some cases do simple endorsements that we
release, but 10 films
He will do pictures for incumbents up
for re-election. but will not do pictures for new candidates -
particularly those who are running against Southerners who are
supporting us.
As a further bit of guidance, the dinners for the political groups
from the various states are to be attended by the Nixon people in
those states, not the usual range of party people. They are
supposed to be gatherings of Nixon loyalists in every case.
THE WHITE HOUSE
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WASHINGTON
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Date: November 11, 1971
11/15
TO:
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FROM:
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Please handle
For your information
Governor Projects 1972
Phone: (202) 484-6620
From the desk of
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Company
November 10, 1971
Y'Harry
Thanks for your help on the
Administration's participation in
the Conference. The economy panel
could well be one of the highlights
of the meeting.
We thought you would find
this update useful in advance of
the Conference.
Republican Governors Jen Association
310 First Street, S.E., Washington, D.C. 20003
(P . potential)
(1958 or '70)
1968
(C-convention)
WANSAS
Democrat
Dale BUMPERS
D . Dale BUMPERS
R- 197,418
('70)
R- 190,759
P June 27,19/2
(Governor)
D- 375,648
D- 188,231
Bumpers is not regarded as vulnerable
0- 240,982
Run off July 11
at this time; no Republicans have yet
Total 609,198
surfaced as possible challengers and
RPT: 30.8%
(A special con-
the State Chairman has said there may
Republican percent
vention may be
not be a GOP candidate.
of total (RPT):
called to change
32.4%
the date)
DELAWARE
Republican Russell W. PETERSON
R - Russell Peterson
(Governor)
R- 104,474
('68)
R- 96,714
C (A post-
Budget deficit ($5M) may be damaging to
D - Earl McGinnis - A
D- 102,360
D- 89,194
convention primary
Peterson; of the Democrat contenders,
(former speaker)
0- 28,459
can be called if
McGinnis (former House speaker) or
D - Shorman Tribbetts -P,
Total 206,834
action is con-
Tribbetts (ex LT Gov) appear to be most
(ex-Lt Gov)
tested)
likely candidate. Republican David Buckson
D - Sam Shipley - P
RPT: 50.5%
RPT: 45.1%
says he may make race as independent.
(PR man)
0 .. William Quillen - P
Sup. Crt. Judge)
ILLINOIS
Republican Richard B. OGILVIE
D - Daniel Halker - A
D - Paul Simon . A
R- 2,307,295 ('68)
R- 2,174,774
(Lieut. Gov.)
D- 2,179,501
D- 2,039,814
P March 21, 1972
Ogilvic has been on the improve; recent
D . Michael J. Howlett
0- 405,161
Presidential visits helped. Simon has
(St. Aud.)
- P
Total 4,506,000
received Labor endorsement; Walker, the
D - Thos.A. Foran -P
walker, is making waves; Daley "Slate-
(former US Atty)
RPT: 51.2%
RPT: 47.1%
makers" to meet in December.
D -- Alan J. Dixon -P
(St. Treas)
D-Matthew We Tsh-A
INDIANA
Republican Edyar D. WHITCOMB
(former Gov.)
(Parred from re-election)
D-Larry Conrad-P
R- 1,080,271 ('68)
R- 1,067,885
Welsh was a popular governor (1961-65)
(Secy of St)
D- 965,816
D- 806,659
C (date to be set)
R-Wm.Ruckelshaus-P
0- 249,053
and will be a formidable opponent with
(US EPA)
Total 2,049,072
the power struggle among Republican
November 1, 1971
party leaders. Several Republicans
R-W.W.Hill Jr-P
(PSC Chrnn)
RPT: 52.7%
RPT: 50.3%
are interested in the race, but there
is no Tront-runner at present.
R-Robert Konkle-P
(StPolice Super)
IOWA
Republican Robert D. RAY
R- Robt. Ray
(Gov)
R- 403,394 ('70)
R- 619,106
The potentially bitter Ray-Jepsen
R.Roger Jepsen-A
D- 368,911
D- 476,699
P June 6, 1972
primary fight may have undesirable
(Lient. Gov)
0- 72,126
backlash in general election.
D-P.irensenburg-?
Total 791,241
D-Vm. Gannon-P
RPT: 51.0%
RPT; 53.0%
D-L.Worthington -P
Republican Covernors
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GUSERIATORIAL
PRESIDENTIAL
SELECTICIENTE
(^ - concerned)
VOTE
VOTE
(P primary)
(P .. cotential)
(1903 or '70)
1968
(C-convention)
AUSAS
Democrat
Robert DOCKING
I-Manuel Fierro-A
Docking hasn't announced whether he'll
R-Robert Wells-P
R- 333,227
('70)
R- 487,674
run for re-election or challenge Son.
(I.CC Comm)
D-- 404,611
D- 302,996
Pearson. Shultz says he'll run; Wells just
R-Don Concannon-P
0- 91,113
P August 1, 1972
resigned his FCC post ans is about to step
(FormerStChrnn)
Total 745,196
into the starting blocks.
R-Reynolds Schultz-P
(Lt.Gov.)
Republican per cent
RPT: 54.8%
of total RPT: 44.7%
LOUISIANA
Democrat
John J. McKeithen
R- No candidate( '68
R- 257,664
(Barred from re-election)
R-David Treen-A
D- 372,762
D- 309,615
There are 18 Democrats in the
R-Robert Ross
0- 530,300
P December 18,
primary. Republican Treen's
(has withdrawn)
Total 372,762
1971
primary opponent, Robert Ross,
has withdrawn although his name
18 vemocrats
RPT: 0.0%
RPT: 23.5%
General election:
will appear on ballot.
February 1, 1972
MISSOURI
Democrat
Harren E. HEARNES
(Derred From re-election)
R-Bus King-P
R- 688,300
('68)
R- 811,932
Democrat Congressman Richard
R-Gene HoNeary-P
D- 1,063,495
D- 791,444
Ichord surprised the experts by
R-Kit Bond-P
0- 206,126
P August 8, 1972
ithdrawing. Lt. Gov. Morris is
D-Wm. Horris-A
Total 1,751,795
the strongest Democrat but
D-Edward Dowd-A
Blackwell has a shot at nomination.
D-Carl Blackwell-A
RPT: 39.2%
RPT: 44.9%
Republican nomination will probably
D-Joseph Teasdale-A
be beliveen King and Bond.
ORTANA
Democrat
Forrest ANDERSON
Anderson has announced he will not seek
D-Thomas Judye-P
(Lt.Gov.)
R- 116,432
('68)
R- 138,835
re-election; Lt.Gov. Judge, who probably
D- 150,481
D- 114,117
would have challenged him in the primary,
R-Jim Lucas-P
P June 6, 1972
is now a key Demo. contender. Anderson
(Hse.Spkr.)
0- 21,452
Total 278,112
was growing increasingly unpópular,
R-Robert Woodahl-P
reflected in a mid-August poll. Woodahl
(Atty.Gen.)
RPT: 41.9%
RPT: 50.6%
is seen as leaning more toward the
R-Frank Dunkle-P
Senate race.
(Game Comm)
TFR HAGPSHIRE Republicant Walter PETERSON
R- 102,298
('70)
R- 154,903
R-Walter Peterson-
D- 98,098
Peterson is having sales tax woes and
D- 130,589
(Gov)
0- 22,045
0- 11,808
ay be facing primary opposition again;
arong those mentioned is the U.S.
Total 222,441
P March 7, 1972
R-Robert Hill-P
Ambassador to Spain, Robert Hill.
(Amb. toSpain)
R-Meldrin Thomson-P
RPT: 46.0%
RPT: 52.1%
D-Roger Crowley-P
Republican Governora Amoriction
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PRESIDENTIAL
SELECTION DATE
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VOTE
VOTE
(P primary)
(P poiential
(1963 or '70)
1968
NORTH CAROLINA Democrat
Robert W. SCOTT
D-Put laylor-P
(C-convention)
(Barred from re-election)
(l.t.Gov.)
R- 737,075
('68)
R- 627,122
D-Robert Morgan-P
D- 821,232
P May 2, 1972
D- 464,113
Morgan and Taylor are apparently the
(ALLy.Gon.)
0- 496,188
Run Off
front runners among Democrats. Hols-
D-Hargrove Bowles-A
Total 1,558,307
houser has been busy laying groundwork
(St.Sen.)
May 30, 1972
for a professional campaign.
R-Jim Holshouser-P
RPT: 47.3%
RPT: 39.5%
(St.Chrnm.)
R-Jaines Gardner-P
NORTH DAKOTA Democrat
William L. GUY.
('68 candidate)
R- 108,382
('68)
R- 138,669
D-William Guy
D- 135,955
D- 94,769
Larsen is seen as having a crack at the
(Gov.)
0- 14,471
Governorship whether Guy seeks a 5th
D-Arthur Link-P
P Sept. 5, 1972
Total 248,000
term or not. Liberal Link would be
(Cong.)
candidate if Guy bows out.
R-Dick Larsen-P
(Lt.Gov.)
RPT: 43.7%
RPT: 55.9%
R-Robert Melland-P
PUERTO RICO
Republican Luis A. FERRE
(St.Sen.)
(New Progressive Party)
RHODE ISLAND Democrat
Frank LICHT
D-Frank Licht-
R- 171,549
('70)
P.- 122,359
(Sov.)
D- 173,420
D- 246,518
Governor's race will be tied closely to
P Sept. 12, 1972
D-Joseph Doorley-P
Pell-Chafee Senate race. DeSimone has
0- 16,061
(Prov.Mayor)
Total 344,969
already started to build campaign
R-Herbert DeSimone-P
(Legislature can
organization.
(DOT Asst.Secy.)
change the date)
RPT: 49.7%
RPT: 31.8%
SOUTH DAKOTA
Democrat
Richard F. KNEIP
D-Richard Kneip
R- 108,347
('70)
R- 149,841
(Gov.)
D- 131,616
D- 118,023
R-Robert Bartron-P
Kncip will be hard to beat; there is no
0- 13,400
apparent Republican front runner at this
R-Gordon Mydland-P
P June 6, 1972
Total 239,963
R-Joe Barnett-P
point.
R-Carl Thompson-P
RPT: 45.2%
RPT: 53.3%
R-Robert Burns-P
R-Dexter Gunderson-P
VOTE
privary)
(1958 or '70)
1968
(C-cenvention)
Desecrat
Preston SMITH
D-Preston Smith
(Gov.)
R- 1,037,723 ('70)
R- 1,227,844
Texas Democrats' involvement in finance
D-Ben Barnes-A
D- 1,197,736
D- 1,266,804
scandals the damaging to Party. Barnes is still
(l.t.Gov.)
0- 584,568
P May 6, 1972
strongest candidate. Neither Smith nor
D.R. Yarborough-P
Total 2,235,857
Yarborough has announced 1972 intentions.
(Tormer US Sen.)
D-Dolph Briscoe-A
RPT: 46.4%
RPT: 39.9%
(Rancher)
R-Henry Grover-P
-UTAH
Democrat
Calvin L. RAMPTON
(St.Sen.)
R-ByronFullerton-P
R- 131,729
('68)
R- 238,728
Pre-primary
Rampton would be hard to beat, however
('70 LtG.Cand.)
D- 289,283
D- 156,665
endorsements.
he is believed to want to run for the
0- 27.175
(With 70% of
Senate in 1974. If he does he can't run
Total 421,012
D-Calvin Rampton
delegate vote,
for Gov. in '72 because State Law prevents
(Gov.)
primary not
a Governor from running for the Senate.
RPT: 31.3%
RPT: 56.5%
required)
VERIDIT
Republican Deane C. DAVIS
R- 87,458
('70)
R- 85,142
Davis has not yet decided whether to seck
another 2-year term. The outcome of the
R-Deane C. Davis
D- 66,028
D- 70,255
0- 6,006
special Senate and House elections will
Total 153,528
P Sept. 12, 1972
have some bearing on his decision.
RPT: 57.0%
RPT: 52.8%
PASHINGTON
Perublican Daniel J. EVANS
Evans has not announced for a third
R-Daniel J. Evans
R- 692,378
('68)
R- 588,510
four-year term, although he is expected
(Gov)
D- 560,262
D- 616,037
to do SO. If he doesn't run, Attorney
R-Slade Gorton-P
0- 99,734
General Slade Gorton would probably get
Total 1,265,355
P Sept. 19, 1972
(Atty.Gen.)
the nod. A recent poll gives Durkan a
D-Martin Durkan-P
slight lead over the Governor, however
(St.Sen.)
RPT: 54.7%
RPT: 45.1%
at this point GOP chances in '72 are good.
D-Wesley Uhlman-P
(Seattle Mayor)
WEST VIRGINIA Republican Arch A. MOORE Jr.
R- 378,315 ('68)
R- 307,555
R-Arch Moore
D- 365,530
D- 374,091
Moore and Rockefeller are the only two
candidates at this time although Moore
(Gov.)
- 72,560
Total 743,845
P May 9, 1972
hasn't announced whether he'll go for
-J.D.Rockefeller-A
re-election or seck a Senate seat. Demos
(Secy.of St.)
RPT: 50.9%
RPT: 40.8%
generally concede Moore would be hard to
beat in either race.
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information are included herein -- those matters which require
your decisions will be separately submitted.
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OFFICE SPACE
Suite 404, adjacent to the law firm at 1701 Pennsylvania Avenue, has
been leased and is being readied for occupancy by approximately
November 22. A telephone system has been installed which will service
the needs of the campaign through November of 1972.
CONVENTION
The convention strategy task force has had several meetings and its
proposals will be discussed with you on Friday at a meeting with
Bill Timmons and Rob Odle.
CAR AND DRIVER
The President's former office steward, Monico Bungato, has been hired
as the staff driver-messenger and will begin work November 15. A car
has been leased for $800 per year and the driver (as well as Messrs.
Flemming and Magruder) can now be reached through a "Bellboy" telephone
system while out of the office.
YAF
Randal Teague, former Executive Director of YAF, was "eased out" of
his position a few days ago. YAF's new Executive Director is Wayne
Thorburn, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Maryland. David
Keene of the Vice President's staff, and former head of YAF, has
talked with Thorburn and considers him "more flexible.' Keene feels
that YAF would be receptive to a meeting between the Campaign Com-
mittee and Thorburn to get acquainted. Keene is willing to act as
the go-between to arrange such a meeting.
YAF KITS
The YAF kits are in the process of being distributed. However, at
the request of the Veterans Administration, the written materials
(Human Events, "Conscience of a Conservative", etc.) will not be
included in the kits.
MC CLOSKEY
Pete McCloskey issued an invitation to debate Governor Dwinell over
the radio on Saturday, October 30, from Dartmouth College in Hanover,
New Hampshire. As of Friday, November 5, there has been no follow-
up from either McCloskey or his staff. We have contacted our people
in New Hampshire and they will not respond to the invitation. Also,
they have been advised not to use Jack Kemp against McCloskey.
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LINDSAY
It has been reported that Lindsay will announce his candidacy after
the New Hampshire filing deadlines, and will make his first try in
Florida. It is understood that his campaign manager will be Dick
Aurelio and that his headquarters will be in New York City.
ELDERLY VOTE
Howard Weber, Senior Citizens Chairman of the Republican State Com-
mittee of Florida, will be in Washington beginning on November 8 to
help draft the campaign operating plan. He will collaborate with
Bernard Van Renssalaer of the RNC. An outline has already been
drafted.
Target date for completion: November 30, 1971. (The Executive
Director of the Older Voters activities has not yet been selected.
Screening of candidates is continuing.)
BLACK VOTE
A draft plan, compiled by the high Black appointees, will be sub-
mitted to the Committee within a week. The final plan will require
additional development on our part.
Target date for completion: November 30, 1971. (The search is still
in progress for the Executive Director.)
DIRECT MAIL AND TELEPHONE
The RNC completed a comprehensive review of techniques, vendors and
contacts involved in a large scale direct mail operation. That
information will be incorporated in specific strategy recommendations
for the campaign with regard to the telephone. We have reviewed the
Neighbors for Nixon program of the 1968 campaign, as well as alter-
native large scale uses of the telephone, based on recent successful
state campaigns. Additional work is required to determine the cost
and staffing requirements for each alternative and to determine which
is likely to be most effective in the Presidential campaign.
Target date for completion: January 1, 1972.
POLLING
Bob Teeter has recently joined the campaign organization as the pol-
ling director. He is now in the process of reviewing the operating
plan as outlined in the research memorandum of September 30, and
developing final specific recommendations and a budget.
Target date for completion: December 15, 1971.
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LIAISON WITH THE JEWISH COMMUNITY
In the course of the past few weeks Larry Goldberg has been covering
several of the national Jewish organization conventions and the fol-
lowing are some tentative conclusions:
1. The security of Israel issue with a prime focus on the delivery
of the Phantoms and a secondary focus on the diplomatic initiatives
is the overwhelming concern of the Jewish community. There seems
to be general confidence that the Phantoms will be delivered, but
there is concern that the timing of that delivery will be used by
the U.S. to pressure Israel into negotiating positions and proposals
which she does not wish to make. The statements of Israeli leaders
to Jewish organizations have been quite fair and helpful in empha-
sizing the positive side of Administration support for Israel even
while continual criticism of the State Department comes from offi-
cial Israeli sources.
2. General assessment of issues important to the Jewish community
pretty much follows the ones described by Max Fisher in August of
1971, with one additional item worthy of mention. The potential
legislative program of the Administration which could give aid to
non-public schools is of tremendous concern to the Orthodox Jewish
community.
The Orthodox movement has about 400 Hebrew Day Schools or almost
90% of the total. Two-thirds are in New York. The Orthodox
segment is about one-third the number of the organized Jewish
community nationally, and is heavily concentrated in New York.
Its leadership eagerly awaits the results of the Presidential
Commission on School Finance with its Panel on Aid to Non-Public
Education and this is a very fertile source for potential support.
3. Soviet Jewry. Although the Attorney General's initiative on
the use of parole authority received wide coverage in the Anglo-
Jewish press and was favorably received by the leadership, there
is a continuing need on the issue of Soviet Jewry for additional
activity by the Administration so that we can build a record.
Although there was some disappointment that one of the Supreme
Court nominees was not Jewish, the potential vigor of opposition
by many in the organized Jewish community has been diminished
due to the acknowledged intellectual ability and competence of
both Powell and Rehnquist. There is still substantial criticism
of the other names which were part of the public discussions.
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VOTER DATA
A candidate has been identified to supervise our efforts in the
area of compilation and analysis of demographic and voter behav-
ior data. He could be on board before the end of November on a
part time basis. His first task would ne to finalize recommen-
dations for the type of data requires and the staff and computer
costs necessary to prepare and analyze data for the campaign.
Target date for completion: December 15, 1971.
SIMULATION
A recommendation on the use of Simulation as proposed by D.M.I.
is in preparation.
Target date: December 15, 1971.
COUNTDOWN '72 RALLY - KANSAS
Our participation on the "Countdown '72" conference on October 30
in Manhattan, Kansas, was a solid success. Since returning to
Washington all the principal Republican figures who were involved
felt the results were well. worth the effort.
The total registration of the three day conference was about 320.
At least 150 of these were active members in either YR's, CYR's,
or TAR's. Senator Bob Dole, Congressman Jack Kemp, and various
Republican State Representatives were present. The young, non-
committed delegates were impressed by the Republican Party's
interest in them.
Lowenstein's speech twisted the issues, however, he cut up the
Democrats along with the President. He mentioned no special
candidate and left the impression he has not yet found a candidate
to support.
About 850 people attended the rally. The people in Kansas are pleased
with the results; they feel they nullified what sould have surely been
a "Dump Nixon," anti-Republican effort. The Kansas Party got excellent
press coverage with the exception of one article released by Countdown
'72 complaining that Dole did not give any advance notice that he was
coming. Huck Boyd feels this backfired, making people wonder what
the objection was to having a United States Senator visit the workshop.
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RENNIE DAVIS - EVICT NIXON RALLY AT GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
On October 21, Rennie Davis, a co-defendent of the "Chicago 7"
trial, spoke at Georgetown University in an attempt to raise
support for the "Evict Nixon" demonstrations planned for the week.
Out of an enrollment of some 7,000 students, only 250 turned
out to hear Davis speak. This is a strong indication of the
growing lack of support for the radical movement on campus.
The majority of the 250 who came for the speech were in fact
not of the radical background, but they came out of curiosity
and were only slightly interested in what Davis had to say.
Davis' emotional speech failed to raise the usual audience
response of "Evict Nixon" and the lack of audience support was
underscored by those who walked out of the speech. In his
speech Davis conceded the President has pacified the young
people (i.e. solved the nation's problems), and that this was
making inroads to the peace movement support. In a left-handed
compliment Davis said never before has the Justice Department
and an Administration been so cooperative in arranging the
parade permits, etc., that are necessary for mass demonstrations.
The backers of the speech, the People's Coalition for Peace and
Justice, were extremely well organized. Every person in the
audience received a button, a newspaper and a flyer urging them
to support the demonstrations. Yet, even with this fine organization
and a well developed publicity drive, the Coalition failed to turn
the students out. The obvious conclusion of the evening was that
the PCPJ could expect little support from the Georgetown student
body which has been quite active in the three previous demonstrations.
The lack of interest expressed by the Georgetown students seems to
relfect the mood of students across the nation, since the number
of participants in this demonstration is dramatically lower than in
the previous demonstrations.
This would appear to be the first sign of a declining movement.
If next May, better weather and spring fever does not revive
support for the radical movement, the possibilities for future
demonstrations will be very dim. The radical leaders will not
be eager to display their lack of support by poorly attended rallies.
Should the peace movement experience another failure in May of
1972, they would be sufficiently disorganized so that their
role in the '72 elections would be minor. Their broad base of
support among students would be at an all time low. While most
of this student base may not vote for the President, it is
significant they no longer feel the need to take to the streets
and demonstrate against him and his Administration.
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YOUTH AND YOUNG VOTERS
The October voter registration information indicates that the
trend we outlined in September has continued -- young voters
are registering by party in about the same proportion as older
voters. The total registration statistics, however, are down
because many states closed registration in October.
Following are total registration figures in several key states:
Number 18-20
Registered
Potential
Percentage
Florida
59,472
323,500
18.5%
California
87,471
573,900
15.2%
Massachusetts
19,160
154,900
12.4%
Pennsylvania
96,942
586,900
16.5%
Oregon
15,000
109,000
13.7%
Nebraska
3,000
81,800
3.7%
Iowa
6,000
150,000
4.0%
And, college registration, while successful in some areas,
has not been a booming success. Here are the statistics
from several colleges:
Michigan:
A Michigan State registration drive had added about 7,500 students
to the rolls when registration closed October 4, 1971. There are
44,600 students attending Michigan State.
Oregon:
Portland State University had one of the more successful student
registration drives. They registered 1,000 out of a possible
8,800 in a two-day period.
Maryland:
A registration drive at the University of Maryland tried out a
new technique; it brought registrars from all 22 Maryland counties
to campus. 3,623 of a possible 46,500 students were registered.
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Tennessee:
The University of Tennessee carried out what was perhaps the most
elaborate registration effort. The Student Government Association
sponsored a 10-day drive which included free bus transportation
leaving every half-hour to the registrar's office and back. Also,
an extensive ad campaign was carried on. 1,540 of a possible
30,000 students registered.
During our registration activity at the Univeristy of Tennessee,
we conducted a voter canvass. Following are the results from
one dormitory. A total of 287 males and females were contacted
and questioned.
157 of the 287 were registered.
115 were registered at home.
42 were registered at school.
Of the 287 questioned -
76 were Republicans.
71 were Democrats.
140 were Independents.
When asked Presidential preference -
94 were for Nixon.
75 were for the Democratic candidate.
108 were undecided.
Of the 140 independents -
30 were for Nixon.
32 were for the Democratic nominee.
65 were undecided.
13 had no opinion.
The latest registration figures in key counties by state:
CALIFORNIA
Total
% of Total New
Registered New Voters
Registration
Potential
Voters That Are
Democrat
Republican
Democrat
Republican
New Voters
Registered
Alameda
28,085
11,253
326,641
158,857
186,857
21%
Los Angeles
257,885
111,742
1,753,229
1,193,254
1,061,819
17.5%
San Diego
53,418
38,924
263,372
260,122
283,404
26.1%
Santa Clara
19,474
11,644
273,850
140,649
170,841
18%
Orange
37,628
37,761
252,590
326,459
217,453
27.6%
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FLORIDA
Total
Potential
% of Total
Registered New Voters
Registration
New
New Voters
Democrat
Republican
Other
Democrat
Republican
Voters
Registered
Hillsborough
7,838
880
591
184,148
32,416
75,364
4%
Dade
25,021
1,790
380,774
79,007
170,026
4.7%
Broward
15,336
1,494
969
142,228
106,248
71,332
5.2%
Orange
3,604
1,163
81,868
42,984
53,665
2.7%
Duval
10,603
971
411
175,831
23,754
92,039
6%
Registered New Voters (18-21)
Democrat
Republican
Hillsborough
7,838
880
Dade
25,021
1,790
Broward
15,336
1,494
Orange
3,604
1,163
Duval
10,603
971
Total 18-21 Registration State-wide
Regular Registration State-wide
Democrat
Republican
Independent
Democrat Republican
Independent
41,137
13,472
4,933
2,024,387 711,090
61,523
ILLINOIS
Registered New Voters
(No registration by party)
Potential
% New Voters That
(18-20)
Total
New Voters
Have Registered
Cook County
not available
Chicago
48,812
79,812
780,040
1.7%
Lake
7,784
11,281
71,792
2.7%
DuPage
5,817
13,183
64,372
2.9%
St. Clair
not available
40,960
Kane
not available
36,099
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INDIANA
% of Total
Potential
New Voters
Registered New Voters
New Voters
Registered
Marion
7,179
196,680
3.5%
Lake
3,110
80,805
3.7%
Allen
1,241
44,266
2.8%
St. Joseph
not available
41,171
-
Tippecanoe
1,511
29,956
5%
Registration closes the first week in October. The final 1971 registration
figures for Indiana should be included in the 11/1/71 report.
NEW JERSEY
18-21 Total
All Voters
Potential
Registered New Voters
Registration
Total Registration
New Voters
Essex
18,207
14,078
396,661
302,199
Union
12,310
7,941
269,634
71,086
Bergen
29,213
24,470
479,761
111,719
Middlesex
33,466
11,994
272,388
97,105
Hudson
21,872
11,779
281,284
87,275
OREGON
Total
% of Total
Registered New Voters
Registration
Potential
New Voters
Democrat
Republican
Other
Democrat
Republican
New Voters
Registered
Multnonah
3,226
1,000
164,896
106,309
69,208
7%
Lane
5,573
1,954
598
57,420
40,850
30,343
26%
Clackamas
2,195
1,311
352
43,904
35,110
15,134
23%
Washington
491
307
159
33,804
37,564
16,289
6.2%
Marian
not available
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OHIO
Ohio's registration is on a constant purge system; therefore, the total
registration since the first of the year is often a minus figure. The
18-21 year old registration for our key counties was attainable, however,
and it is:
Registration 1/1/71 to present (18-21)
Potential New Voters
Cuyahoga
52,000
249,090
Hamilton
18,782
150,853
Franklin
28,000
138,349
Montgomery
12,440
95,619
Summit
19,000
83,946
PENNSYLVANIA
Total
% of Total
Registered New Voters
Registration
Potential
New Voters
Democrat
Republican
Democrat
Republican
New Voters
Registered
Montgomery
2,272
2,372
75,232
209,458
83,833
5.3%
Bucks
5,511
4,098
69,395
93,705
58,131
16.4%
Philadelphia
16,444
6,215
550,719
367,167
283,916
8%
Allegheny
15,261
5,072
510,352
281,997
227,363
4.4%
Delaware
2,301
3,946
87,366
6%
TENNESSEE
Registered New Voters
Potential
% of Total New
(No registration by party)
New Voters
Voters Registered
Shelby
4,634
124,756
4%
Davison
not available
75,045
Hamilton
3,516
37,480
5.4%
Knox
2,205
49,021
4%
Sullivan
853
18,946
2.7%
TEXAS
No new registration figures are available in Texas until 11/1/71. Registration
did not reopen until 10/1/71. Texas registration law has been changed, however,
and starting in October, registration will continue until 30 days before the
1972 election rather than closing in January as in past years.
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WISCONSIN
Registered New Voters
Potential
% of Total New
(No registration by party)
New Voters
Voters Registered
Milwaukee
5,380
161,368
3.3%
Winnebago
not available
25,187
*Dane
5,019
64,957
7.8%
Racine
1,518
24,182
6.2%
Waukesa
not available
30,098
*Registration statistic of 7,500 for Dane County shown in the 1/1/71 report was
incorrect. It included registration from August 1970.
Senator Brock has been briefed on the statistics that he can use, and he will
start to make some on-the-record remarks to reporters.
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Our Orlando voter registration drive was kicked off Monday
with a highly successful workers rally (about 500). Over the
next three Saturdays precinct workers will ring over 150,000
doorbells in search of new voters. Those new voters who support
the President will be registered. This activity is all under the
direction of our youth fieldman. An article about the kickoff
rally is attached.
A voter registration drive in San Diego will begin next week.
Our convention activities coordinator will be helping to set
up the drive and supervise it.
In Wisconsin the new voter registration drive will be organized
to begin in early spring. Other drives we are currently involved
in are New Hampshire, Tennessee, and Texas. States we will be
working in the next month to set up drives are California, Oregon,
Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Virginia.
The New Hampshire petition drive for Young Voters is under way.
Over the next five Saturdays the New Hampshire youth organization
will conduct both a mass solicitation of signatures and a targeted
drive for 18 to 25 year-olds. Our job is complicated by the fact
that those signing nomination papers for the President have to be
registered Republicans and so few young people are registered in
our party. Running with the signature canvass is a voter registration
drive. A complete schedule is attached.
Our efforts to supply the Kansas Republican Party with a speaker
for a supposedly bipartisan registration rally met with great
success. Congressman Jack Kemp spoke and with his help and the
help of Tom Bell who was sent out to control the situation, what
would have been a "Dump Nixon" effort was turned around to favor
the President.
Though most young people remained generally apathetic about the
local November 2 elections, some effects of the youth vote were
felt. In Bloomington, Indiana, home of the University of Indiana,
Francis X. McCloskey, a prostudent candidate and recent graduate
of the University law school, defeated incumbent Republican Mayor
John H. Hooker, Jr. largely because of the support he got from
the University precincts. In East Lansing, Michigan two city
council winners attributed their success to the large student
vote turned out from Michigan State University. In Cedar Falls,
Iowa John Crews, 24, defeated Frank Williams, a city councilman
who had been serving out the term of the previous mayor.
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Some other new young officeholders who have attributed their
victory at least partially to the newly enfranchised young
voters were:
David Passman, 19, for city council is a sophomore at Central
Florida Junior College. He will not face the incumbent in a
runoff on November 16.
Ron Hooker, 19, won as a write-in candidate for mayor in
Newcomerstown, Ohio.
Russell Stanton, 21, a student at Southwest State College,
was elected to the city council over two other candidates.
We are checking all young people elected to see if they are
supporters of the President. Those who are will be recruited.
Staff additions:
George Gorton will become College Director on November 15.
He will set up and coordinate all of our campus activities
including speakers, registration drives, and mock elections
and conventions. Gorton was college director for Senator
Buckley and did a particularly good job on mock elections
winning all 12 that he organized. He was youth coordinator
in San Diego Mayor Pete Wilson's campaign.
Mike O'Donnell will coordinate the youth activities at the
Republican National Convention. He will also set up voter
registration drives and coordinate all our activity in California
from Los Angeles County south. Mike was with the California
State Central Committee working under Gordon Luce.
Ken Smith, formerly of the White House, will head our youth
speakers bureau. He will meet biweekly with the White House
Youth operation, the RNC, etc. to coordinate all speech making
efforts directed at the young voters.
At our request, the Young Republicans have scheduled two seminars
on voter registration for state YR leaders. The purpose will
be to get each state YR club to adopt registration as their main
project. The first session will be held this weekend in Washington.
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STRICTLY
CONFIDENTIAL
NEW HAMPSHIRE CALENDAR
NOV. 5 - Names of registered new Republican voters supplied to Scully at
Concord Headquarters.
- First round of appointments set.
NOV. 6 - Signature drive begins. Workers go door to door. (List made of
unregistered voters.
- Small group of workers assigned to keep appointments made by
Concord Headquarters.
Nov. 11 - Additional names of registered new supplied to Concord Hdqtrs.
- Second round of appointments set
NOV. 13 - Signature drive continues. Workers go door to door. (List made
of unregistered voters. Small group of workers assigned to keep
appointments made by the Concord Hdqtrs.
NOV. 18 - Additional names of new voters supplied to Concord Hdqtrs.
Third round of appointments set.
NOV. 20 - Signature drive continues. Workers go door to door. Lists made
of unregistered voters. Small group selected to keep appointments.
NOV. 24 - Additional names of registered voters sent to Concord Hdqtrs.
Fourth round of appointments set.
NOV. 27 - Signature drive continues. LIST unregistered voters. Small
groups to keep appointments.
DEC. 2 - Additional names sent to Concord. Fifth round.
DEC. is - Signature Drive. List unregistered voters. Workers keep appointments.
DEC. 6 - Begin registration week. All unregistered voters who have signed
support petitions should be called night before registration office
opens, informed of location and time of registration.
DEC. 11 - WORKERS THANK YOU PARTY. ALL PETITIONS COLLECTED. SPEAKER FROM
WASHINGTON.
Nixon W ants Agnew, Sen. BrockInsists
By JACK McDAVITT
At a joint meeting of the Orange
"HE HAS ONLY a slightly better
Sentinal Staff
and Seminole party committees at
chance of getting the nomination
the Maitland Civic Center, Brock
U.S. Sen. Bill Brock, R-Tenn., a
than I do," he laughed.
called for heavy emphasis on sign-
key figure in President Nixon's 1972
At an airport news conference
ing up new voters for the 1972
C a m g n plans, Monday pooh-
immediately after his 4 p.m. arrival,
election.
poohed reports that Vice President
Brock chided the Democratic
"If we have a low turnout of
Spiro Agnew might be dropped from
presidential aspirants for their con-
the ticket.
voters, we suffer," he said. "The
stant attacks on Mr. Nixon's econom-
greater the vote, the greater our
"If he's not on the ballot, it'll not
ic policies.
turnout."
be by the President's choice," said
"We had to do something about the
Brock, the man expected to head the
AND, BROCK added, the youth of
economy," said Brock. And, even
Nixon campaign in the South. Brock
the nation will support Mr. Nixon if
though the President's wage-price
was in Orlando to kick off 2. GOP
asked to do so. "Since the President
freeze was "a difficult thing to do,
voter registration drive.
initiated his dramatic new steps for
the people support him."
peace and economic stability, his
"THE VICE PRESIDENT has said
In fact, he said, Mr. Nixon's
youth support has skyrocketed.
privately and publicly his No. 1 goal
economic policies are "his greatest
Every young person yearns for
is the reelection of Richard Nixon,"
political asset."
peace, as do we all."
he said, adding that Agnew might
Brock said the Democrats are
"These young people have a
remove himself from the ticket if he
"just whistling Dixie" in their
positive voice to contribute to this
felt it would help Nixon.
attacks on the administration's
nation," said Brock. "We must offer
"But," said Brock quickly, "I see
them an opportunity to register and
no prospect of that.
economics. "The people are looking
get active in the elective process."
"I certainly expect to see the vice
UNLESS THE youth of America is
president on the ticket," he said.
given a voice in government they
"This country needs an honest
will be left with only two choices -
politician and the vice president is
to tune out and turn off, or throw
just that."
bricks, Brock warned.
In fact, said Brock, "Most of us in
In fact, Brock said, the youths are
Congress have come to deeply
not unlike their parents in that they
respect and admire him."
feel they no longer have any voice in
ON THE Democratic side, Brock
government.
The freshman Senator warned
said he "wouldn't be too surprised"
to see a repeat of the 1968 ticket,
GOP leaders against becoming dis-
even though Sens. Hubert Humphrey
couraged by Democratic press re-
and Edmund Muskie might switch
leases claiming the youth vote. "No
roles.
party owns these young people. They
will vote on issues, not labels. And
And, he said, he has no doubts
on issues, we can win."
about Mr. Nixon's ability to defeat
that ticket, regardless of who leads
IN FACT, Brock said, registration
it.
The millionaire son of the Brock
SEN. WILLIAM BROCK
among Florida's young people so far
represents a gain for the GOP.
candy family hinted Sen. Henry M.
Talks politics in Orlando
"Prior to the 18-year-old vote,
Jackson, D-Wash., would be the
nearly 77 per cent were registered as
toughest Democrat to beat.
for someone who delivers, rather
Democrats," he said. But, the
"He's an excellent person," said
than brags. They simply won't
Democrats are claiming only 63 per
Brock. "And he has some strong
accept it."
At the airport, Brock, who won his
cent of the younger voters.
support in areas where the President
ran well."
Senate seat la year by deleating
Still, he said, not enough of the
But the Republican senator said,
veteran Albert Gore, was greeted by
newly enfranchised voters have
he doubted Jackson could get the
some 20 teen-age Republicans from
registered, only about 60,000 of the
nomination in the liberal dominated
local high schools and Florida's
323,500 eligible.
Republican National Com-
Democratic party.
mitteewomen Paula Hawkins. Also
"So, your work is out out for you,"
on hand was Bill Shafner, Seminale
Brock told the GOP leaders.
County GOP executive committee
chaleman.
PUBLIC OPINION POLLS
Attached are graphs showing trends of the President's approval
rating (Gallup-Tab A). The approval ratings of LBJ (Tab B)
and JFK (Tab C) are shown for purposes of comparison. Also
included are trends of head-to-head poll results for:
Nixon-Kennedy-Wallace
(Gallup-Tab D and Harris-Tab E)
Nixon-Muskie-Wallace
(Gallup-Tab F and Harris-Tab G)
0
10
20
30
40
50
09
70
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696T
1970
1971
1 3 5 7 9 11 1 3 5 7 9 11 1 3 5 7 9 11 1 3 5 7 9 11
1
NIXON'S POPULARITY TREND (GALLUP)
1972
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TAB A
= TAB
1968
1967
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PRESIDENT JOHNSON'S PUBLIC APPROVAL PROFILE (GALLUP POLLS; - POLLS;HARRIS-JULY-AUG. 1964)
I
1 3 5 7 9 11 1 3 5 7 9 11 1 3 5 7 9 11 1 3 5 7 9 11 1 3 5 7 i) 1 11 1
1966
1965
1964
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
TAB B
TAB C
30
40
50
09
701
80
06
100
1961
1962
1 3 5 7 9 11 1 3 5 7 9 11 1 3 5 7 9 11 1 3 5 7 9 11
PRESIDENT KENNEDY'S PUBLIC APPROVAL PROFILE (GALLUP)
1963
1964
TAB C
a TAB
1972
WALLACE NIXON-KENNEDY-WALLACE (GALLUP)
NIXON
KENNEDY
WALLACE
UNDECIDED
1 3 5 7 9 11 1 3 5 7 9 11 1 3 5 7 9 11 1 3 5 7 9 11
1971
-
1970
case
1969
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
a BAB
3 PAR
1972
KENNEDY NIXON-KENNEDY-WALLACE WALLACE (HARRIS)
1 3 5 7 9 11 1 3 5 7. 9 11 1 3 5 7 9 11 1 3 5 7 9 11
\
1971
1970
NIXON
KENNEDY
WALLACE
UNDECIDED
1969
=
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
I PAB
70
NIXON-MUSKIE-WALLACE (GALLUP)
TAB F
60
TAB F
NIXON
50
40
MUSKIE
30
20
WALLACE
10
UNDECIDED
0
1 3 5 7 9 11 1 3 5 7 9 11 1 3 5 7 9 11 1 3 5 7 9 11
1969
1970
1971
1972
I TAB
1972
1970
NIXON-MUSKIE-WALLACE (HARRIS)
1 3 5 7 9 11 1 3 5 7 9 11 1 3 5 7 9 11 1 3 5 7 9 11
1971
NIXON
MUSKIE
WALLACE
UNDECIDED
1969
70,
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
TAB G
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. NW
WASHINGTON D C. 20006
November 8, 1971
(202) 333 0920
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Last Saturday's session in the Orlando, Florida voter registra-
tion drive set up by our youth organization yielded some inter-
esting results. All statistics are not available, but in a
sample of 1,500 households surveyed, 53% responded. Of those
responding, 77% supported the President. Of those who responded
and supported the President, however, 33% were not registered.
This means that in those 1,500 households surveyed there are 202
households where people support the President and are not regis-
tered to vote. Although we will receive more complete statistics
later in the week, this would seem to justify the activity we
have undertaken to encourage and set up voter registration acti-
vity in high percentage Republican areas with large youth
population.
The Orlando drive will continue over the next two weekends.
JEB S. MAGRUDER
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COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. NW
WASHINGTON D. C 20,006
(202) 333.0920
November 1, 1971
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
SUBJECT: CHICAGO BLACK REPUBLICAN CONFERENCE
We have checked out the background of the letter
you received from Charles Armstrong, relating to
a scheduled Black Republican Conference in Chicago.
The results are summarized in the attached memorandum.
Bob Brown and Ed Sexton feel that the conference
should be postponed, and that they can coordinate
that decision with Mr. Armstrong without losing his
good will.
JEB S. MAGRUDER
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October 28, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR: JEB S. MAGRUDER R
FROM: BOB MARIK
SUBJECT: CHICAGO BLACK REPUBLICAN CONFERENCE
I have talked with Ed Sexton, Bob Brown and Stan
Scott regarding the attached letter to the Attorney
General. The background of the proposed Black Conference
is as follows, according to their views:
Charles Armstrong called Ed Sexton several
weeks ago, to indicate that he wanted to do some-
thing for the Party in Chicago. Ed gave him specific
instructions to confer with the local Black Republican
Party structure, which includes several local elected
officials. After they had drafted a program together,
Ed would assist them in finalizing the plans. Ed
also advised Mr. Armstrong that it would be necessary
to write to the invited participants well ahead
of the program, to obtain their commitment to parti-
cipate.
As it turned out, Mr. Armstrong apparently did
not confer with the local Republicans and did not
secure the commitment of Administration officials
before drafting his Conference Schedule and distri-
buting it to several people. The local Blacks are
not happy, and the Administration people have sche-
dule conflicts and cannot participate.
Bob Brown will write to Mr. Armstrong, advising
him that it would be best to postpone the conference,
because of schedule conflicts of many listed partici-
pants. Bob will give assurance that we are interested
in working with him on a better coordinated basis in
the future. A copy of the letter will be sent to
us and to the Attorney General.
CHICAGO-SOUTH SUBURBAN NEWS
"AMERICA'S GREATEST WEEKLY newspaper"
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PHONE: 312 399-4432
October 19, 1971
OFFICE OF THE
John Mitchell,
U.S. Attorney General
U.S. Attorney General's Office
OCT 211971
Washington, D. C.
ATTORNEY
GENERAL
To The Honorable John Mitchell:
Recently Mr. Edward Sexton, Assistant to the Republican Committeeman and Director
of the Black Political Division, requested that I organize a Black Republican
Conference for the '72 Elections here in Chicago Illinois.
I honored the request and set up the conference for November 12th and 13th, 1971.
Mr. Sexton stated that many blacks in the Mixon Cabinet would participate in the
Conference. I have enclosed the programs and names of the participants for the
two-day Conference.
Purposes of the Conference are to unite for Republican victories in '72, and to
plan strategy to bring about these victories. Surveys conducted recently by this
newspaper indicated that votes for the Mixon Administration and other Republicans
can be increased 100% in 1972--if we work as a united black front. I know that
this can be done.
On Monday of this week I learned that there are forces among Republican blacks
who do not want the Conference to be a success, and do not support the concept
of black Republicans uniting.
I am requesting that if you are in accord with the purposes of this and other
conferences of this type that you use your influence for 100,3 black participation.
Black Republicans in the State of Illinois have pledged full Conference partic-
ipation. I an forwarding copies of this letter to Herbort G.Mlicn, White House
Corrunication Director; Senator Robert Dole (2-Man); and Sentbor Charles Percy
(R-Ill.), requesting their support for 2 successful Black Republican Conference.
If you, and others who have been asked for their support, are not in accord with
the Conference kindly let ne know at once 30 that I 801 able to cancel the plans
immediately.
I have pledged to finance the Conference, and an not making any demands on the
Republican Party. I do this out of my sincerity and knowledge of the values to
be obtained from strong black participation in the Republican Party.
CC: Norbert 0. Klien
Charles armstrory
Senator Dole
Senator Percy
OCT 21 197
Charles Armstrong, editor & publisher
encl:
Cl/ojd
ATTOR
November 12th and 13th 1972
10:00AM-11:00AM
Roberts Motel 333 East 63rd Street
Room 501
Chicago, Illinois 60637
AC 312 955 8800
All workshops Friday November 12th Panelist Edward Sexton- Assistant
to the chairman Republican National Committee, Director Black Political
Division. (10:00AM - 11:00AM)
11:15 - 11:45
Panelist Lewis Langston, Administrative Aide to the Governor State of
Illinois.
12:00 Noon - 12:45
John Jenkins, Director of Office Minority Business Enterprise
1:00PM
Luncheon - Main Dining Room Speaker: Sen. Edward Brooke (R. Mass)
2:15 PM - 3:00PM
Panelist Robert Brown, Administrative Assistant to the President of
the United States of America.
3:15PM-3:45PM
State Senator, Richard Newhouse (Indep) State of Illinois
4:00 PM - 4:30PM
Panelist Connie Mack Higgins, Assistant Director of SBA
4:45PM - 5:30PM
Panelist Norman Houston Assistant Sect. of HEW
9:00PM Until 12:00
Room 502 Coctail Party - By Invitation Only
November 13th (Sat)
10:00AM - 10:45AM
Room 502
Panelist Eugene Dibble, Cook County Republican Sanitary District Trustee
11:00AM - 11:45
Panelist Samuel Cornelius OEO, Midwest Regional Director
12:00Noon - 12:45
Panelist Dr. Arnita Boswell
1:00PM
Luncheon Main Dining Room Speaker: Arthur Fletcher Asstant Sect of
Labor-U. N. Delegate designee
2:15PM - 2:45PM
William H. Robinson, Director Illinois Department of Education - Registration
3:00PM - 3:30
Panelist Colston Lewis EEOC Commissioner
3:45 - 4:30
Panelist Samuel Jackson - Assistant Sect. of HUD
4:45PM - 5:30PM
Panelist Atty. John T. Dixon-21st Ward Republican Committeeman
5: 30PM 6:15PM
Plenary Session Charles Armstrong, Editor Publisher, Conference Chairman
and William O. Stewart Republican State Central Committeeman.
Charles Ellis Gaines Assistant to Illinois State Atty General, Panel Moderator.
Other conference participants: Joseph Simon, Staff Placement Action Corp.
Stan Scott, Assistant Director of communications.
Ward Committeemen: 2nd Ward Mack Leonard, 3rd, Genoa S. Washington
4th Hamilton B. Talbert, Jr., Robert H. Holloway 6th, 16th Strainger Cooke,
17th Eddie Mack Jones, 20th J. Horace Gardner, 24th, Moses Walker, Jr.
27th Freddy C. Peavy, 28th Curtis Foster, 29th Samuel Taylor, 34th, Louis
A. Watson. (Saturday November 12th)
11:00PM Until - in 500 Room
Floor Show, Fashion Show-Dance
500 Room - Roberts
Admission $5.00
Charles Sincerely, Charles Armstrong Armstrag Sexton - Edward Septon
Conference Coordinators
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. NW
WASHINGTON D C 20006
(202) 333.0920
November 9, 1971
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
SUBJECT: INFORMAL MEETING OF THE CAMPAIGN STRATEGY
GROUP - NOVEMBER 8, 1971
The following subject areas were covered at the November
8 Strategy Group Meeting:
The New Hampshire Announcement. The memorandum of
November 3, outlining the strategy for a December 23
filing in New Hampshire and a January Presidential
announcement was reviewed. Some other thoughts were
raised by the group.
(1) Firmness of the New Hampshire filing date.
The filing period is from December 23 to January
6. It would be necessary to file early only to
assure that another group does not submit a
petition and gain credit for placing the President
on the ballot. If we could be sure that would not
occur, the filing by the New Hampshire Committee
could follow after a Presidential announcement in
early January. (The top slot on the primary ballot
does not depend on early filing of petitions. It
is rotated equally among the ballots across the
state.)
(2) Method of announcement. It was felt that it
would be preferable for the President to make the
announcement. Although a low profile is desirable,
the announcement should reflect careful delibera-
tion, possibly after a weekend at San Clemente,
Key Biscayne or Camp David. Having made and
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announced this decision, however, the President
then would be seen to return to the ongoing
affairs of his office. It was indicated that
the President might appear on television in
early January for an extended interview. That
could provide the optimum forum for the announce-
ment, or for follow-up questions after an announce-
ment earlier that day.
It was felt that no comment should be made
restricting the President's options to campaign
in New Hampshire, although the strategy would
not contemplate his active participation.
Recommendation
That two strategy options be developed. In each case,
if you approve, we will follow through to see that the
necessary documents are drafted:
(1) (Preferred option) A Presidential announcement
in early January, followed by the New Hampshire
filing before January 6. In that announcement,
the President should mention that his timing is
related to the New Hampshire filing date.
(2) (Secondary option) That the New Hampshire
filing take place on December 23, if necessary to
precede other filing efforts. The announcement
would take place in January, as recommended in the
November 3 memorandum.
Develop both options. Aim for implementation of
option (1).
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
Use of TV in New Hampshire. The preferred option would
be not to use television in New Hampshire. With most
stations originating outside the state, it would look
too much like a "big money" campaign, rather than a
local, spontaneous effort. Moreover, the President,
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in his incumbency, will be seen continuously in the
news. In order to be prepared for any eventuality,
however, commercials should be produced and held in
reserve if needed.
Recommendation.
Develop primary campaign plans for New Hampshire
assuming no use of television. Produce commercials
to have available if required.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
Expected Vote in New Hampshire. Our public posture
should be that a vote of 60%-65% would show an over-
whelming support for the President and rejection of
McCloskey. It should also be borne in mind that our
total vote may decline from 1968 in several primary
states because the contested races will be on the
Democratic side.
McCloskey. Our intelligence suggests that McCloskey's
money sources have largely dried up and that he is
operating on very modest resources.
Polling Plans. In the near future, recommendations will
be developed regarding:
(1) A poll in New Hampshire
(2) Surveys to develop and test campaign themes
(3) A series of statewide "baseline" polls in
key states.
Operating Concepts in the Field Organization. Harry
Flemming outlined the structure he has been developing
for the field organization. The major points are out-
lined in Tab A.
JEB S. MAGRUDER
Tab A
FIELD ORGANIZATION PLAN
I. Recruitment and training of state chairman
A. Assessment of political situation in each state
B. Development of recommendations from all political
sources
C. Recommendation to AG
D. Approach selected candidates
E. Training session for primary chairmen to be held
in first week of January
F. Regional chairmen meeting in early Spring
G. Large electoral chairmen meeting in early Spring
H. Fifty state chairmen in June
II. Role of State Chairman
A.
Nomination
1. Primary states
a. Set up and run campaign
b. Where necessary/or possible, make
certain delegates selection serve
our interests
2. Convention states
a. Survey likely delegate candidates
b. Assist in their election
3. San Diego Convention
a. Develop background information on all
delegates and alternates
b. Oversee selection of loyal delegates
to all important convention committees
B.
Campaign
1. Assess GOP organization on precinct by
precinct basis
2. Develop organizational plan to staff all
weak GOP precincts
3. Recruit budget and finance committee
4. Develop plan for full utilization of
volunteers (including women and youth)
III. Development of materials and motivation campaign
IV. Audit of performance
A. Monitor organization
B. Test projects to assess performance
C. Visits
D. Troubleshooter organizations
V. Service organizations
A.
Ombudsman group
1. Service oriented
2. No political decisions
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
WASHINGTON D. C. 20006
November 3, 1971
(202) 333.0920
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
SUBJECT: NEW HAMPSHIRE
The memorandum of October 27th from the Campaign Strategy
Group recommended an announcement of the President's candi-
dacy for a second term prior to the December 23 filing
deadline in New Hampshire. Since that time, we have de-
veloped an alternate scenario which better conforms to the
stated objective of the President to be non-political in 1972:
December 23: Governor Dwinell files the New Hampshire
petition signed by first-time voters. He holds a press
conference and emphasizes the volunteer aspect of the
petition efforts. These are young citizens asking the
Petsident to seek re-election because they believe in
what he has done.
December 24 - January 4: The press debates what the
President will do. There is no reaction to the filing
from the White House.
January 4 - January 6: The President announces he will
run and will do it in the appropriate way by putting his
name on the ballot in several primaries. He will seek
his party's nomination and the mandate of the people for
a second term. At the same time, he announces his slate
of pledged delegates in the New Hampshire primary. The
announcement of candidacy should be positive, direct and
with purpose, emphasizing the President's leadership and
incumbency and reflecting his desire to complete the
initiatives that he has begun during the first term.
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January 10 or later: The Attorney General resigns and
announces that he will run the campaign. All subsequent
announcements relating to the campaign, the primaries,
delegate selection, etc., will be made by the Attorney
General, with consent coming from the White House.
Recommendation
That the schedule for the President's announcement of his
candidacy for a second term be approved. We will then
follow through to see that the necessary documents are
drafted.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
JEB S MAGRUDER
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 1, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
G
SUBJECT:
New Hampshire Announcement
of Committee for the Re-Election
of the President
Lane Dwinell and Allen Walker announced the formation of the
New Hampshire Committee for the Re-Election of the President
today at 11:00 a.m. from Concord, New Hampshire. The names
of all committee members will be released within two weeks
according to Harry Flemming, who has been working with
Dwinell.
Dwinell acknowledged that he had been in touch with the
national Committee for the Re-Election of the President,
but it was emphasized that there was no direct link.
Gerry Warren has been advised of the announcement.
The story ran on the wires this afternoon, but McCloskey
got the coverage by challenging Dwinell to a debate. (Wire
story attached.)
Attachment
UPI-84
(MCCLOSKEY)
LESANON N.A. -- REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CHALLENGER RCP.
PAUL NOOLDSKEY TODAY CHALLENCED TAE HEAD OF A NIXON RE-ELECTION
COMMITTEE TO DESAYE AIM.
THE CALIFORNIA REPUBLICAN, WHO VISITED NEW HACPSHIRE DURING
THE WEEKEND, HADE TAL CHALLENGE I.: AN INTERVIEW ON A LOCAL RADIO
STATION (WTSL).
NOCLOSKEY SAID HE WOULD GALDLY DEBATE FORMER GOV. LANE DWINELL,
WHO ANNOUNCED FORMATION OF A COMMITTEE TO WORK FOR THE RE-ELECTION
OF PRESIDENT NIXON.
11-1 BP1224PES
NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIMARY
SELECTED COST ESTIMATES
1970 Registration:
Republican
162,000
(41.9%)
Unaffiliated
125,000
(32.2%)
Democrat
100,000
(26.0%)
Campaign Materials
Total Cost
Bumper Stickers:
10,000 @ 10¢ each
$ 1,000
Buttons:
20,000 @ .05¢ each
1,000
Brochures:
5 major brochures @ 20,000 each = 100,000
cost: $30.00/thousand
3,000
Direct Mail:
75,000 Republican households X 2 mailings
= 150,000 pieces
55,000 Independent households X 1 mailing
= 55,000 pieces
Total cost - 15¢ each (max. cost)
31,000
Telephone:
Assume:
Calling times - 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM = 3 hrs/day
X 6 days per week = 18 hours per week
Four-week campaign period = 72 calling hours
If one operator can reach 20 homes per hour,
then each telephone can reach about 1,500 homes
A bank of 50 telephones can reach 75,000 homes
Cost per telephone
Installation -
$15
Intra-state WATS line
$250
$265 per telephone
Total cost = 50 X $265 =
$13,250
Paid operators: 100 hrs @ 2.00 per hr = $200 per operator
50 X $200 =
10,000
Telephone (continued)
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Supervisors - 5 X 100 hrs. X $3.50/hr
1,750
$25,000
Newspapers:
9 dailies - - B & W page
( 5 exposures @ 1 per week)
16,800 *
Manchester Sunday News (once)
1,225 *
Billboards
119 billboards across state
1 month showing
5,100 *
Radio
25 stations
15 60-second spots per station
for five weeks
11,630 *
TV
:
(Manchester-Portland-Boston:
3 week coverage used in 1968)
73,000 *
*
1968 costs
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 9, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
DICK MOORE Ran
On reflection, I would like to amend the section of my memo
of November 5 which dealt with the announcement of the Presi-
dent's plans for New Hampshire.
While it will come as no surprise, this will be the first
formal acknowledgement that he is receptive to re-nomination
for President of the United States. I think the country
would expect this to come from him, rather than from any
other person.
The announcement could take one of several forms, such as
a written statement, a letter, a brief announcement before
the TV cameras, or a statement at the opening of a Press
Conference. I still think that the announcement should
be fairly low-key, geared to the technical necessity of
complying with primary laws. Thus the candidacy is only
technical and does not detract from RN's full time role
as the President who is wholly engaged in completing
vital ongoing programs, domestic and foreign.
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
WASHINGTON D C 20006
October 27, 1971
(202) 333.0920
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
FROM:
THE CAMPAIGN STRATEGY GROUP
SUBJECT:
The New Hampshire Primary
The Campaign Strategy Group has been considering various opitons
for an announcement of the President's candidacy for a second
term. With the approach of early spring primaries in New
Hampshire, Florida and Wisconsin, a decision will be required on
whether to make a formal announcement before certain events
demonstrate the President's intentions. For example, the filing
of petitions to place his name on the ballot in New Hampshire
will take place on December 23, 1971. Although no explicit action
is required by a candidate whose name is being filed, he will have
to sign off on the delegate state, to be filed no later than January
20, 1972. The specific legal requirements and dates for filing in
New Hampshire have been outlined in a memorandum from Harry Flemming
to the Attorney General, dated October 27, 1971.
The Strategy Group has felt that two criteria should hold:
A.
The announcement should be straightforward, and in no way mis-
lead the press or the public.
B.
It should be low-key, acknowledging the necessity to inform
the public of the President's intentions, but not creating
the image of a "political" President.
The following options were considered:
A.
Timing of the President's announcement with relation to the
resignation of the Attorney General to become Campaign Manager.
1.
The two announcements made simultaneously.
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2.
The Presidential announcement first, followed after a
brief period by that of the Attorney General.
3.
The Attorney General resign first to return to private
law practice and assume direction of the campaign and
the President announce his intentions later.
B.
The vehicle for the announcement.
1.
Ron Ziegler release a letter from the President to
Governor Dwinell, head of the New Hampshire Re-Election
Committee. The letter would either state his candidacy
or approve the list of committed delegates for the New
Hampshire primary.
2.
Ron Ziegler make the announcement at a regular news
briefing.
3.
The President announce his candidacy at an unscheduled,
but on-the-record press conference in the Oval Office.
4.
The President make the announcement to open a formal,
televised press conference.
5.
The President go to New Hampshire, reminiscent of his
announcement in 1968, to announce for a second term.
6.
The President have a White House meeting with Governor
Dwinell, indicating appreciation for his efforts and
offering that he will seek a second term.
An additional option would be for Governor Dwinell to hold a press
conference in New Hampshire immediately following an announcement
from the White House.
It was the consensus of the Strategy Group that the Presidential
announcement should be made first, followed later by a separate
announcement relating to the Attorney General. The President's
statement should come during the week prior to the December 23
filing deadline in New Hampshire.
The form of the announcement should be a statement by Ron Ziegler
at a regular news briefing, in keeping with the objective of a
low-key, non-political atmosphere. The tone of the message might
be along the lines of "Many important initiatives begun by the
Administration will not be completed after four years. For that
reason it is my intention to seek the mandate of the people to
serve a second term."
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The group also felt that a reference to New Hampshire would be
appropriate and very helpful to campaign efforts in that state.
It could be in the form of a part of the Presidential announce-
ment, or a letter to Governor Dwinell, released by him.
Recommendation
That you approve the issuing of a Presidential statement of can-
didacy for a second term, to be made shortly prior to the Decem-
ber 23 filing deadline in New Hampshire. The announcement will
be made through Ron Ziegler at a regular news briefing. A letter
would simultaneously be sent to Governor Dwinell, for release by
him in New Hampshire, affirming the President's entry into that
primary. If you approve of this plan, we will follow through to
see that the necessary documents are drafted.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
October 27, 1971
TO
Attorney General John N. Mitchell
FROM
Harry Flemming
The New Hampshire primary is the first occásion that
presents us with a decision on the announcement of the President's
intention to seek a second term. In the past, some subsequent candi-
dates have allowed this opportunity to pass without formal announce-
ment of their intention to seek the Presidency. This can be done
by having a committee file the requisite petitions and in turn file
a delegation or a list of potential delegates and alternates listed
as leaning to the candidate. This method, however, involves a number
of risks which are unnecessary to take. For example President Johnson
followed this route in 1968. There is no method, however, other than
gentle persuasion to control the number of delegate candidates filing
under the "leaning to" provision and, as a result, historically many
more candidates for delegate file than there are delegate positions
for the convention. Thus we have the situation where Johnson received
the plurality of the votes but McCarthy, who received a lesser total
vote, won the majority of the delegates to the Democratic Convention.
On the other hand, General Eisenhower in 1952 and Henry Cabot Lodge
in 1964 pursued the noninvolvement route successfully.
With your earlier decision to pursue a pledged delegation
and thus limit the number of delegates in the field, we are faced
with direct action on the part of President Nixon in the New Hampshire
primary. He need not take direct action in the Presidential Preference
Primary but will have to sign off on the list of pledged delegates.
The dates surrounding these actions are as follows:
PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY
First date for filing petition
December 23, 1971
Last date for filing petition
January 6, 1972
Petitions require 500 signatures from each of the two Congressional
Districts and a filing fee of $500.00. If the President does not wish
to announce his intention to run prior to January 6th, the New Hampshire
Attorney General John Mitchell
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October 27, 1971
Committee could gather the signatures and file the petition.
Immediately upon the filing of the petition the Secretary of State
will notify the nominee who has 10 days to withdraw his name. One
potential, although remote, danger in not having the President take
an active role at this stage is that an unauthorized group could
gather the petitions, pay the filing fee and thus steal the thunder
from our better managed and better orchestrated effort. If the
President chose to announce on or around the 23rd of December he
could, in his announcement, give recognition to Governor Dwinell's
organization and thereby convey official status to them.
DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES
First date for filing
December 23, 1971
Last date for filing
January 20, 1972
Again, on the basis of earlier discussions we are pursuing a concept
of a pledged delegation. Governor Dwinell is in the process of sift-
ing names for the 14 delegate and 14 alternate positions. If the
President opted to announce within the time frame of the Presidential
Preference filing deadlines, he could defer the decision to as late
as January 20th when it would be necessary to obtain his ascent for
the final list of delegates and alternates which Governor Dwinell and
his committee put together.
SUMMARY
There are two courses of action and therefore a range of
approximately 30 days in which the President can time his announcement
for the New Hampshire primary. The first option and the one which I
definitely prefer, is to have the President announce his intention to
seek a second term before or during the filing period for the Presidential
Preference Primary. This would assure us full control of the events in
New Hampshire and as well, give a certain morale boost to our troops in
the state. Subsequent action would be required on or before January 20th
in the form of a sign-off on the 14 delegate and 14 alternate slate.
The second option would be to finesse the Presidential involve-
ment in the Presidential Preference Primary by having the New Hampshire
Committee file the petitions and pay the filing fee without acknowledg-
ment from the White House or this Committee and thus delay the announce-
ment date until January 20th when, again, he would be required to sign
off on the pledged slate. The next date in which an action would be
required by the President would be January 31, 1972 which is the filing
date for the Wisconsin primary. Ohio and Florida follow that within a
week.
NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIMARY
SELECTED COST ESTIMATES
1970 Registration:
Republican
162,000
(41.9%)
Unaffiliated
125,000
(32.2%)
Democrat
100,000
(26.0%)
Campaign Materials
Total Cost
1965
Bumper Stickers:
10,000 @ 10¢ each
$ 1,000
Buttons:
20,000 @ .05¢ each
1,000
Brochures:
5 major brochures @ 20,000 each = 100,000
cost: $30.00/thousand
3,000
Direct Mail:
75,000 Republican households X 2 mailings
= 150,000 pieces
55,000 Independent households X 1 mailing
= 55,000 pieces
Total cost - 15¢ each (max. cost)
31,000
- Telephone:
Assume:
Calling times - 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM = 3 hrs/day
X 6 days per week = 18 hours per week
Four-week campaign period = 72 calling hours
If one operator can reach 20 homes per hour,
then each telephone can reach about 1,500 homes
A bank of 50 telephones can reach 75,000 homes
Cost per telephone
Installation -
$15
Intra-state WATS line
$250
$265 per telephone
Total cost = 50 X $265 =
$13,250
Paid operators: 100 hrs @ 2.00 per hr = $200 per operator
50 X $200 =
10,000
Telephone (continued)
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Supervisors - 5 X 100 hrs. X $3.50/hr
1,750
$25,000
Newspapers:
9 dailies - B & W page
( 5 exposures @ 1 per week)
16,800 *
Manchester Sunday News (once)
1,225 *
Billboards
119 billboards across state
1 month showing
5,100 *
Radio
25 stations
15 60-second spots per station
for five weeks
11,630 *
TV
#
(Manchester-Portland-Boston:
3 week coverage used in 1968)
73,000 *
7.7
socil
1
150
Heat
*
Open
1968 costs
Paladl
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
This is a legal interpretation of the
New Hampshire Primary Law as it affects
dual entry.
Harry Flemming
MEMORANDUM
November 17, 1971
TO:
HF
FROM:
JDH
RE:
New Hampshire Primary Laws (Dual Entry)
Based upon my review of the 1972 compilation of New
Hampshire Primary and Election Laws prepared by the office of
the Secretary of State of New Hampshire, a presidential aspirant
should not be permitted to enter both primaries in New Hampshire.
Chapter 58 of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes
Annotated (hereinafter RSA) governs the Presidential Preference
Primary. For our purposes, the operative Sections are 58:3 RSA
and 58:4. Section 58:3 RSA provides:
58:3 Nomination Petition. The names of any
persons to be voted upon for candidates for
president and vice president shall be printed
on the ballots solely on petition of New
Hampshire voters of the same political party
as the prospective candidates. The time limits
for filing such petitions with the secretary of
state shall be not more than seventy-four days
nor less than sixty days before the primary. In
order to qualify the name of any person to appear
on such ballot, a petition in support of his
candidacy must be signed by at least five hundred
qualified voters from each congressional district
of the state. The petitions shall be in such
form as may be prescribed by the secretary of state
and shall contain an affirmation under the penalties
for perjury that each signer is a qualified voter
in his congressional district and is a member of
the same political party as the proposed candidate.
A separate petition shall be presented from each
congressional district. The decision of the
secretary of state as tothe regularity of petitions
shall be final.
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As the underlined provision makes clear, the petition format
will be utilized for placing presidential candidates on the
ballot, and such petition shall be signed by 500 voters who
affirm that they are of the "same political party as the
proposed candidate."
Although Chapter 58 RSA does not contain a specific
reference to dual filings, $58:4 RSA which addresses the question
of Notification also indicates that a candidate should be a bona
fide member of the political party if he is to have his name placed
on the ballot:
58:4 Notification of Candidate. Whenever the
secretary of state shall receive petitions
which appear to qualify the name of a candidate
for president or vice president to be placed on
such ballot, he shall forthwith notify the
prospective candidate by the most expeditious
means of communication and shall advise such
prospective candidate that unless he withdraws
his name from the ballot within ten days after
receipt of such notice, his name will appear on
the ballot of his party at such presidential
preference primary. If a candidate signifies his
desire to withdraw his name within the above time
limit, the secretary of state shall not print
his name on the ballot.
When these sections are read together, it would be
reasonable for the Secretary of State to exercise his general
supervisory power over primary elections to determine that
petitions from voters of two parties would be inconsistent in
that each group of voters would have to affirm under oath that
the proposed candidate is a member of its political party.
GS.call
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
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CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM: JEB S. MAGRUDER
SUBJECT: Chairman of the 1972 Republican National Convention
Platform Committee
While both you and the Attorney General have approved our recom-
mendation that no convention officials be appointed until after
the first of the year, it is felt now by John Ehrlichman, Bill
Timmons, and others that we should quietly decide on a Platform
Chairman so that we can begin to work with him. The Platform
Chairman is always the first official to be announced, usually
in the spring.
Senator Hugh Scott and Representative John Rhodes both want the
job. John Ehrlichman, Bill Timmons, and the Attorney General
feel Rhodes should get the nod, but in a meeting with the Attor-
ney General this morning, he asked that this be run by the Pres-
ident.
If the President approves, we will quietly move to lock in Rhodes
now, although this will not be announced for some time.
OK
CC: The Attorney General
Mr. John D. Ehrlichman
H
Mr. William E. Timmons
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MEMORANDUM FROM: SUBJECT: JEB Chairman Platform FOR: S. MAGRUDER MR. H. On of Committee the R. 1972 HALDEMAN
Republican National Convention
While both you and the Attorney General have approved our recom-
mendation that no convention officials be appointed until after
the first of the year, it is felt now by John Ehrlichman, Bill
Timmons, and others that we should quietly decide on a Platform
Chairman so that we can begin to work with him. The Platform
Chairman is always the first official to be announced, usually
in the spring.
Senator Hugh Scott and Representative John Rhodes both want the
job. John Ehrlichman, Bill Timmons, and the Attorney General
feel Rhodes should get the nod, but in a meeting with the Attor-
ney General this morning, he asked that this be run by the Pres-
ident.
If the President approves, we will quietly move to lock in Rhodes
now, although this will not be announced for some time.
CC: The Attorney General
Mr. John D. Ehrlichman
Mr. William E. Timmons
L
G 19/16: advise
J8m by phone-
nothing in writing-
to lock Rhodes
as Crairman.
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COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
November 11, 1971
GORDON -- FYI
ROB
CONFIDENTIAL
Agenda
Friday, November 12, 1971, 10:00 a.m.
Subject: 1972 Republican National Convention
Present: Jeb Magruder, Bill Timmons, Rob Odle
1. August 11 memorandum (Tab A) regarding RNC's DO Committee
recommendations which need action by the Attorney General.
2. September 1 memorandum (Tab B) regarding hotel accommodations,
transportation, seating, etc.
3. Discussion of current convention strategy task force thinking
on convention sessions, format, and program. The paper at
Tab C can serve as a point of departure.
4. Review of decision to hold off on appointment of convention
officials and discussion of other convention personnel.
5. Discussion of security in San Diego and related problems.
6. Television floor coverage: we want the Democratic Convention
to be covered from the floor so should we announce now that
floor coverage will be allowed at our convention?
bcc: Mr. Gordon C. Strachan
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
As you know, under the rules adopted at the 1968 Republican National
Convention, the Chairman of the Republican National Committee was
empowered to appoint a special Delegates and Organizations Committee
to study three areas of Republican activity: conventions, methods
of delegate selection, and party structure. The special committee --
called the DO Committee -- has now made its recommendations on the
convention, and at the July meeting in Denver, made its recommenda-
tions on delegate selection. We have run the first set of recommenda-
tions -- having to do with the convention -- through our convention
task force, and in the attached memorandum from Bill Timmons now ask
for your concurrence with our analysis of the various recommendations.
In a few weeks, we will be ready with an analysis of, and recommenda-
tions for, the second set of the DO Committee's recommendations, which
have to do with methods of delegate selection.
Once you have passed on the attached recommendations, your decisions
will have to be communicated to Chairman Dole for implementation. In
some cases, he will need to further communicate those decisions to the
various convention committees, which were just appointed in Denver, or
to the National Committee itself. It seems to me that either you or
Bill Timmons should communicate our decisions to the Chairman.
Ask Bill Timmons to communicate decisions to Chairman Dole.
Approve
Disapprove
Comments
X
JEB S. MAGRUDER
Attachment
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 15, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB MAGRUDER
FROM:
BILL TIMMONS
SUBJECT:
DO Committee Recommendations
The RNC special Delegates and Organizations Committee has
been engaged in studies and reports on three GOP activities:
convention, delegate selection and party structure.
Phase one recommendations were made on January 16, 1971 and
consist of eleven issues. There follows a list of the
proposals and where necessary my analysis and recommendation.
Of the "DO" proposals, I recommend we concur in 7, reject 2,
and modify 4. (This includes subsections of Rule #16).
I.
TO THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE
1. It is recommended that the convention system
for the nomination of candidates for President
and Vice President be continued.
My Recommendation: Concur
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
X
II.
TO THE CHAIRMAN OF REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE
1. It is recommended that the Chairman of the RNC
appoint a resource task force to hold public
hearings over the nation for the purpose of
gatherine information to be considered by the
Platform Committee of the 1972 Republican
National Convention.
My recommendation: To have Republican elected
officials (Governors, legislators, Congressmen,
etc.) solicited to submit their views in writing.
Public hearings imply the Administration has not
been following popular mandate, is undemocratic,
etc. Also, public hearings could lend them-
selves to open criticisms of the President
(ala McCloskey, etc.)
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DISAPPROVE
X
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2. It is recommended that the Chairman of the RNC
appoint a committee to study ways the party
platform may be presented to the Convention.
My recommendation: Concur
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DISAPPROVE
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3. It is recommended that the Chairman of the RNC
appoint a committee to consider the use of
electronic equipment to assist the convention
chairman and others in the conduct of the
convention.
My Recommendation: Concur but only so long as
convention tradition is not upset by usage of
computers, flashing lights, etc.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
III.
TO THE COMMITTEE ON ARRANGEMENTS
1. It is recommended that the report of the Committee
on Convention Reforms presented to the Republican
National Committee in 1967 be reviewed to ascertain
the progress made in the 1968 Republican National
Convention and evaluate the potential success
of these solutions in 1972.
My Recommendation: Concur
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
X
2. It is recommended that the Arrangements Committee
consider all of the comments made in answer to
the questionnaire on those matters which would
fall within its province.
My Recommendation: Concur
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
X
3. It is recommended that subject to limitations
demonstrations be permitted only for candidates
for President who have substantial delegate
support.
My Recommendation: Concur
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DISAPPROVE
X
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4. It is recommended that the Arrangements Committee
provide for the seating of the Members of the
Republican National Committee on the floor of the
convention with their respective state delegations.
My Recommendation: Concur
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
x
IV.
TO THE RULES COMMITTEE
1. It is recommended that Rule No. 7 of the Rules
adopted by the 1968 Republican National Convention
be amended to read:
"Robert's Rules of Order Revised shall be the
Rules of this Convention, so far as they are
applicable and not inconsistent with the Rules
herein set forth provided, however, the Conven-
tion may make its own rules concerning the
reading of Committee reports and resolutions. "
My Recommendation: Reject the change. There are
many reasons why Roberts Rules should not be
adopted and they are summarized in Tab A. Basic-
ally, the House Rules provide for firmer control
by the Chairman and are better for expediting
business while Robert Rules are more "democratic. "
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
X
2. It is recommended that Rule No. 12 of the Rules
adopted by the 1968 Republican National Convention
be amended to read:
"Upon all subjects before the Convention, except
the Call of the Roll for nominations for the
President and for the Vice President, the States,
the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and
the Virgin Islands shall be called in alphabeti-
cal order.
"For the Call of the Roll for nominations for the
President and for the Vice President, the first
state to vote shall be chosen by lot, and the
roll call proceed alphabetically from that state,
including the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto
Rico, and the Virgin Islands, until each State,
District and Territory shall have had an oppor-
tunity to cast its vote. "
My Recommendation: Rejection. This is too confusing
to delegates and permits uncertainty in campaign
planning.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
3. It is recommended that Rule No. 16 of the Rules
adopted by the 1968 Republican National Conven-
tion be amended to read:
"In making the nominations for President
and Vice President and voting thereon,
in no case shall the Call of the Roll be
dispensed with.
" (a) No nominating speech for any candidate
for President or Vice President shall exceed
ten (10) minutes in length; nor shall there
be more than two (2) seconding speeches for
any candidate for President or Vice President
and each of said second speeches shall not
exceed two (2) minutes in length. "
My Recommendation: Change to allow fifteen
minutes to be used as the "serious candidate"
sees fit. It may be to our advantage to
divide the time: 5 minutes for nominators,
and 2 minutes for 5 seconders.
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DISAPPROVE
X
(b) For 'favorite son' candidates the total
time of the nominating speech and seconding
speeches shall not exceed five (5) minutes. "
My Recommendation: Lump in this "favorite son"
category those who are not qualified as
"serious candidates" in paragraph (c) below.
This will accommodate primary winners in one
or two states that do not have "favorite son"
status.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
X
" (c) To be considered a serious candidate for
President, evidence of delegate support from
five (5) states must be presented. "
My Recommendation: Define delegate support as
10% of convention delegates (134 votes). Under
the DO Committee's proposal "evidence" is left
to the permanent chairman. Unless the Rule
is clarified, anti-Nixon forces will surely
complain that the Chairman is prejudiced if
he doesn't recognize other candidates as
"serious". If the Rule is clear, dissidents
cannot criticize the President for influencing
the chairman to "railroad" the convention.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20540
LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE SERVICE
July 6, 1971
To:
House Rules Committee
Attention: Mr. Hynes
From:
American Law Division
Subject: Difference Between Robert's Rules of Order and the Rules
of the House of Representatives with Regard to Both Approaches
to Parliamentary Procedure and Actual Major Differences
In regard to your request for information regarding the
differences between Robert's Rules of Order and the Rules of the House
of Representatives with respect to both major actual differences in
procedure in the two and differences in their approach to parliamentary
procedure, the following is submitted.
It should be noted at the outset that Robert's Rules of Order
are adapted from the Rules of the House of Representatives for the
purpose of serving deliberative bodies as opposed to legislative
bodies. As General Robert himself noted when the first edition of
his work appeared, "A work on parliamentary law is needed, based,
in its general principles, upon the rules and practice of Congress,
but adapted in its details to the use of ordinary societies
The
object of Rules of Order is to assist an assembly to accomplish in the
best possible manner the work for which it was designed
Experience
has shown the importance of definiteness in the law; and in this
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country where customs are SO slightly established and the published
manuals of parliamentary practice SO conflicting, no society should
attempt to conduct business without having adopted some work upon the
subject as the authority in all cases not covered by its own special
ruks."
The Rules of the House of Representatives and Robert's
Rules of Order differ then not only in substance but in philosophy
because each is designed to serve a different function and a
different type of assembly. Robert's Rules are designed to serve
almost any type of assembly from a local garden club to a convention
of a national organization. In order to accomplish this the Rules
as set forth are very flexible, and provide for alternative solutions
to many problems that might arise in the course of a meeting. Also
for the benefit of the layman in the field of parliamentary law many
of the "rules" contain a great deal of commentary that, to a certain
extent, is almost indistinguishable from the "rule", yet upon close
examination is obviously not a part of it. The Rules of the House of
Representatives, on the other hand, are very succinct and to the point.
Any elaboration or explanation that is necessary is obtained from
interpretations of the Rules by the various Speakers.
The Rules of the House of Representatives enjoy a further
advantage over Robert's Rules in that those bodies which use them have
available to them almost all of the precedents of the House of Repre-
sentatives in the eight volumes of Hinds' and Cannon's Precedents.
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The following is a partial listing of some of the specific
differences between the Rules of the House and Robert's Rules of Order.
(1) Quorum - For the House, the quorum requirements are set
forth in the Constitution of the United States, Article I,
Section 5, Clause 1 which provides that, " a majority of each
House shall constitute a quorum to do business; but a smaller
number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to
compel the attendance of absent members
"
Robert's Rules provide that unless the by-laws provide
for a smaller quorum, the quorum of a body of delegates is
a majority of the number enrolled as attending the convention.
As Robert's notes, p. 258, "This may differ greatly from the
number elected or appointed."
(2) Motion to lay on the table - As it has developed in the
House the motion to lay on the table, if adopted, effectively
kills a bill because, with a few exceptions, a matter once
laid on the table can be taken therefrom only by unanimous
consent or the motion to suspend the rules. However, it may
be reconsidered.
Robert's Rules provide that the object of such a motion
is only to enable an assembly, in order to attend to more
urgent business, to lay aside the pending question in such
a way that its consideration may be resumed at the will of
the assembly as easily as if it were a new question, and
in preference to new questions competing with it for
consideration. Also, such motion may not be reconsidered
after a vote "because, if lost the motion may be renewed
as soon as there has been material progress in debate or
business, or even before, if anything unforescen occurs
of such an urgent nature as to require immediate attention;
and if adopted the question may be taken from the table as
soon as the interrupting business has been disposed of and
while no question is pending, and business of this class,
or new or unfinished business, is in order" Robert's Rules,
1959 Ed., p. 107.
(3) Previous Question - In the House it takes only a majority
to vote the previous question; under Robert's Rules two-thirds
is required.
(4) Limitations on debate - While the Rules of the House provide
for several situations which reslt in limitations on debate such
as the hour-rule or the five-minute rule and additionally the
more or less standardized practice of, in the special order
providing for the taking up of a measure, providing for a specific
time limit for debate, the practice of Robert's Rules is to
require two-thirds to limit debate on a question.
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(5) Seconds - In the House of Representatives seconds are not
required for ordinary motions, only for a motion to suspend
the rules and a motion to adjourn on new call of the House.
Under Robert's Rules all motions usually require a second.
1951 Ed., p. 36.
(6) In the House there is no appeal provided for from a
decision of the chair as to who is entitled to the floor.
Under Robert's Rules, Sec. 3, any two members may SO
appeal, one making the appeal and the other seconding.
(7) Leave to withdraw motions - House Rule XVI, Sec. 2
provides that motions may be withdrawn at any time before
a decision or amendment. Under Robert's Rules, Sec. 27,
a motion may be withdrawn even though it has been amended.
(8) Robert's Rules, Sec. 36, provides for a motion to
reconsider and have entered on the minutes, a motion
unknown in the House. The purpose of such a motion
under Robert's Rules is to prevent a temporary majority
from taking action that is opposed by the majority
of the society.
(9) In accord with Robert's Rules predelicion toward
free and extended debate, many motions which would have
the effect of cutting off debate require a two-thirds
vote for adoption, whereas in the House the two-thirds re-
requirement is limited because of the press of business.
In the House a two-thirds vote is required to (1) pass a
resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, (2)
to pass a vetoed bill; (3) to dispense with calendar Wednesday;
(4) to dispense with the call of the Private Calendar; and
(5) to consider a special rule immediately; (6) expulsion
of a member.
Under Robert's Rules a two-thirds vote is required to (1)
amend, annul, repeal, or rescind any part of the constitution,
by-laws, or rules of order, previously adopted; previous
notice also required; (2) amend or rescind a standing rule,
a program of order of business, or a resolution, previously
adopted, without notice being given at a previous meeting
or in the call for this meeting; (3) take up a question
out of its proper order: (4) suspend the Rules: (5) make a
special order; (6) discharge an order of the day before it
is pending; (7) refuse to proceed to the orders of the day;
(8) sustain an objection to the consideration of a question;
(9) order the previous question: (10) limit or extend the
limits of debate; (11) extend the time appointed for
adjournment or for taking a recess; (12) close nominations
or the polls; (13) expel from membership or office; also
requires previous notice and trial unless for offense
committed in the assembly; (14) depose from office that is
not held for a definite period, and previous notice has not been
given; (15) discharge a committee when previous notice has not
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been given; (16) reconsider in Committee when a member
of the majority is absent and has not been notified of
a proposed reconsideration.
The above list of noted differences is by no means
exhaustive but should serve to indicate how very different the
House Rules are from Robert's Rules.
Robert L. Thornton
Legislative Attorney
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
SUBJECT:
'72 Convention
Enclosed for your approval or disapproval is a memorandum from
Bill Timmons regarding hotel accommodations, transportation,
and seating for major officials in the Administration. Bill
is being pressed by the RNC Arrangements Committee for answers
to these various questions.
JEB $ MAGRUDER
Enclosure
CONFIDENTIAL
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 30, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB MAGRUDER
FROM:
WILLIAM E. TIMMONS
SUBJECT:
72 Convention
The RNC Arrangements Committee is pushing me for answers
to questions about hotel accommodations, transportation
and convention seats for major officials in the Administration.
While White House personnel will be located with the campaign
staff and President and Vice Presidential parties, Cabinet
and subcabinet officials probably could best serve by being
housed with their home state delegations. Also, we need
to know how many of the subcabinet and agency heads and
their staff will be attending the convention. There are two
approaches: we can tell them who is to attend, where they 11
stay, etc. or we can ask them who in their department will
be in attendance. I prefer the latter course and recommend
I be authorized to contact each Cabinet officer and agency
head to request information.
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DISAPPROVE
It is my hope that the above officials will be honored guests
of the RNC for the convention and that seats and ground
transportation will be provided by the National Committee.
However, airline transportation and hotel rooms and charges
will be the responsibility of the individual Cabinet officer.
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DISAPPROVE
Attached are listings of the principal officers who may be
included in your consideration, however, I question including
anybody from regulatory bodies.
Incidentally, I anticipate that George Shultz and his
principal personnel will be housed with the White House
staff.
1. William P. Rogers
Secretary of State
2. John B. Connally
Secretary of Treasury
3. Melvin Laird
Secretary of Defense
4. John Mitchell
The Attorney General
5.
Winton Blount
The Postmaster General
6.
Rogers Morton
Secretary of Interior
7.
Clifford Hardin
Secretary of Agriculture
8. Maurice Stans
Secretary of Commerce
9.
James Hodgson
Secretary of Labor
10. Elliot Richardson
Secretary of HEW
11. George Romney
Secretary of HUD
12. John Volpe
Secretary of Transportation
13. Robert F. Froehlke
Secretary of the Army
14. Robert Seamans
Secretary of the Air Force
15. John Chafee
Secretary of the Navy
16. George Bush
Ambassador to the U.N.
17.
David Kennedy
Ambassador At Large
18. Dr. Arthur Burns
Chairman, Federal Reserve Board
19. Dr. Edward David
Science Advisor to the President
20.
Virginia Knauer
Consumer Advisor to the President
21. Paul McCracken
Chairman, Council of Economic
Advisors
22.
Russell Train
Chairman, Environmental Quality
Council
23.
Director of OEO
24.
George Lincoln
Director of OEP
25.
Nils Boe
Director of Intergovernmental
Relations
26.
Carl Gilbert
Special Representative for
Trade Negotiations
27. Clay Whitehead
Director, Office of Tele-
communications Policy
28. Donald Whitehead
Federal Co-Chairman,
Appalachian Regional Comm.
29. William Ruckelshaus
Administrator, EPA
30. William Brown
Chairman, EEOC
31. Robert Kunzig
Administrator, GSA
32. Dr. James Fletcher
Administrator, NASA
33. Thomas Kleppe
Administrator, SBA
34.
Frank Shakespeare
Director, USIA
35.
Donald Johnson
Administrator, VA
36.
Dr. John Hannah
Administrator, AID
37.
Joseph Blatchford
Director, ACTION
LIST OF THOSE NOT INCLUDED
Chairman, AEC Commission (Jim Schlesinger)
Director, Arms Control Agency
Chairman, CAB
Chairman, Civil Service Commission
President, Exim Bank (Henry Kearn)
Governor, Farm Credit Administrator
Chairman, FFC (Dean Burch)
Chairman, FDIC
Director, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service
Chairman, FPC
Chairman, FTC
Chairman, Foreign Claims Settlement
Chairman, Indian Claims Council
Chairman, ICC
Chairman, National Commission on Consumer Finance
Administrator, National Credit Union Admin.
Chairman, National Foundation on the Arts & Humanities
Chairman, NLRB
Director, National Science Foundation
President, Overseas Private Investment Corp.
Chairman, Renegotiation Board
Chairman, SEC
Director, Selective Service System
Chairman, SACB
Commissioner, Tariff Commission (Catherine May)
Chairman, TVA
Chairman, FHLB Board (Preston Martin)
Chairman, Federal Maritime Commission (Helen Bentley)
President, FNMA (Oakley Hunter)
Ideas on a Tentative Agenda
Dick Kleindienst's statement sums up the thinking of our convention
strategy task force: "Let's throw away the 'book,' start fresh, and
put on a three day show which will most help the President -- we
should pay off our debts to the politicians in the morning sessions
and use the evenings to sell the President and his accomplishments."
Monday, August 21, 1971
Daytime:
Procedural details.
Evening:
1972 version of traditional Keynote
Address.
Film of Foreign Travel.
Salute to Mrs. Nixon.
Tuesday, August 22, 1971
Daytime:
Committee reports; procedural details.
Evening:
Nomination of President.
Nomination of Vice President.
Possible Presidential drop-by.
Vice President's Acceptance Speech.
Wednesday, August 23, 1971
Daytime:
Business session if necessary.
Evening:
President's Acceptance Speech.
Adjournment.
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW
WASHINGTON D. C. 20006
October 19, 1971
(202) 333.0920
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
SUBJECT: 1972 Republican Convention Positions
Harry Flemming has mentioned to us your desire to have some prelim-
inary recommendations for key positions at the 1972 convention by
the time of the Republican governors meeting in November. Governor
Milliken, chairman of the R.G.A., had requested in a meeting with
you that some of the key positions go to governors this time.
Others have also begun to make requests: Representative Ford has
written the President that he desires to be Permanent Chairman
again, Senator Scott and Representative Rhodes have both let it
be known they would like the Platform Committee, etc.
The initial goal of our convention task force was to submit to you
by this time a preliminary set of recommendations for the various
posts. But in a series of meetings of the task force, it became
clear that such a set of recommendations would be premature.
Normally, these posts are filled on a catch-as-catch-can basis,
according to past political traditions and the relative clout
which those who desire the various positions have. This year,
the task force believes a fresh start should be made and that
selections should be based not primarily on these factors, but on
what serves the President's best interests in terms of presenting
a television image to the nation which most appeals to those seg-
ments of the citizenry which we wish to influence, and those issues
which we want to address, at the time of the convention. What these
groups and issues are may not be known until after the Democratic
convention.
While a few selections (e.g., Platform Chairman) will have to be
made by spring, most can and should be held until after the
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Democratic convention. It is then that we will know what mood and
tone we wish to set, and which issues we will want to address.
Hence, the attached memorandum from Bill Timmons transmits the task
force's recommendations to you (see p. 4) that no commitments be
made at this time, that Chairman Dole be responsible for stopping
the lobbying for the various positions, that we hold off for as long
as possible on some of the high-visibility positions, and that can-
didates for the various posts be judged first on the image they
project.
If this general strategy was approved, either you or Bill Timmons
could communicate it to Chairman Dole. In French Lick, we would
assure the governors that they will play a prominent role in the
convention, but give no specific commitments. (Certainly at least
three governors -- Milliken, Reagan, and Rockefeller -- will have
convention roles, SO there should be no problem here)
Those who have participated in our meetings include Pat Buchanan,
Harry Dent, Dick Moore, Don Rumsfeld, and Bill Timmons. There is
unanimous agreement in this group on these recommendations.
There is a second course of action which Harry Flemming urges be
considered. Since there could be a problem if Chairman Dole did
not enforce the "no lobbying" agreement, we could make some pre-
liminary decisions before French Lick and before the jockeying
for positions began in earnest. For example, in order to pull
both wings of the party together, governors Reagan and Rockefeller
could be named co-chairmen of the Platform Committee. Harry feels
this would be a signal to all that the party and its '72 Platform
Committee would be united, and it would please the R.G.A. (The
negative points are that having co-chairmen might prove impractical,
particularly if they disagreed, and that neither governor is famil-
iar with the House rules under which the committee operates).
Then, a member of the House and Senate (e.g., Representative Ford
as Permanent Chairman and Senator Brooke as Temporary Chairman),
would be selected in advance of French Lick. Having made commit-
ments to these three groups, decisions on the other posts would
be held until next year. By making these symbolic gestures now,
Harry feels, we would not be affected by the bartering that is
certain to occur later, particularly if Dole could not keep every-
one who wanted a position cooled off.
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If you approve of this second course of action, we will run this
through our task force and come back with specific suggestions
for a governor, Senator, and Congressman, in order that they can
be decided upon before French Lick.
Approve
Disapprove
Comments
If you approve the task force strategy, either you or Bill Timmons
could communicate it to Chairman Dole.
Approve
Disapprove
Comments
Have Timmons discuss it with Dole.
Approve
Disapprove
Comments
JEB S. MAGRUDER
Attachment
CC: Mr. Harry S. Flemming
bcc: Mr. H. R. Haldeman
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 14, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB MAGRUDER
FROM:
WILLIAM E. TIMMONS
BT.
SUBJECT:
'72 REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
There are a number of important convention positions which must be
filled before August of next year. The most important posts with high
public visibility are:
1. Temporary Chairman
2. Permanent Chairman
3. Keynoter
4.
President's Nominator
5. Vice President's Nominator
6. Platform Chairman
7. Campaign Floor Leader
Other important appointments with some less public exposure are:
1. Secretary
2. President's Seconders (3)
3. Vice President's Seconders (3)
4. Rules Chairman
5. Credentials Chairman
6.
Chief Page
7. Sargeant-At-Arms (Ody Fish already selected)
8. Parliamentarian
9. Individuals to introduce others in program (probably 5)
10. Platform Vice Chairman (to present various planks -- 5)
There are twenty-nine positions in the two categories above. In
addition, there are other minor assignments such as a committee to
notify the President of his nomination, committee to escort the President,
permanent organization chairman, etc.
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By virtue of their office there are some who will automatically be on the
program. They are:
1. Mayor Pete Wilson (assuming his election) - greeting
2. Governor Ronald Reagan - welcome
3. Senator Bob Dole - National Chairman
4. Dick Herman - Arrangements Vice Chairman
5. Bill Milliken - Chairman, Republican Governors Association
6. Don Sundquist - Chairman, National Young Republicans
7.
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- President, Women's Federation
8. Representative Bob Wilson - Chairman, House Campaign Committee
9. Senator Peter Dominick - Chairman, Senate Campaign Committee
10. The Vice President
11. The President
There is a "must" list of those who should have prominent roles in the
San Diego Convention. They are:
1. Ronald Reagan (Big State - Conservative)
2. Nelson Rockefeller (Big State - Liberal)
3. Edward Brooke (Black - Liberal)
4. Gerald Ford (Minority Leader - Conservative)
5. Hugh Scott (Minority Leader - Liberal)
6. Barry Goldwater (former candidate - Conservative)
There is a second group which should be carefully screened for possible
key convention appointments:
1. Senator Jim Buckley (appeals to youth, N. Y., conservative)
2. Senator Howard Baker (appeals to suburban votes)
3. Senator Bill Brock (appeals to youth)
4. Senator Jacob Javits (Jewish, New York, Liberal)
5. Senator Charles Percy (Illinois, Liberal)
6. Representative Jack Kemp (youth)
7. Representative Bill Steiger (youth)
8. Governor Winfield Dunn (good image)
9. Governor Linwood Holton (good image)
10. Mayor Richard Lugar (attractive, Indiana)
11. Anne Armstrong (attractive, woman, Texas)
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And from the Administration consideration of some exposure should be
considered for:
1. John Connally (probably in a category to himself)
2. Joe Blatchford (youth)
3. Rogers Morton (former RNC Chairman, big image)
4. George Bush (youth image)
5. Bill Ruckelshaus (attractive, ecology)
6. Bob Finch (to balance Reagan)
7. Don Rumsfeld (youth)
8. Art Fletcher (Black)
Among others who may be given consideration are:
1. Representative John Rhodes (requested platform committee)
2. Senator Margaret Smith (woman)
3. Representative Peggy Heckler (woman)
4. Virginia Knauer (woman - consumer)
5. Secretary John Volpe (Italian)
6. Secretary George Romney (Mormon)
7. Senator Hiram Fong (Oriental)
8. Bill Brown (EEOC - Black)
9. Governor Bob Ray (farm)
10. Senator Bob Griffin (tough race)
11.
Senator Lowell Weicker (youth)
12.
Senator Bob Packwood (youth)
13.
Senator John Tower (Texas)
14. Senator Ted Stevens (tough race)
15. Senator Jack Miller (farm)
16.
Governor Dick Olgivie (tough race)
17.
Representative Bob Mathias (youth)
18.
Representative John Anderson (Illinois leader)
19.
Representative H. Allen Smith (expects to be parliamentarian)
There are forty-four individuals listed in these four resource categories.
They break down into 17 Senators, 14 from Administration, 9 Repre-
sentatives, 8 Governors, 5 from GOP and 2 Mayors. The group includes
3 Blacks and 5 women. Of course there are other prominent Republicans
outside local, state and federal government who may be able to make a
contribution to the Convention.
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
1.
That Chairman Dole, Attorney General Mitchell and others
involved make absolutely no specific or general commitments
on convention posts at this time.
2.
That Bob Dole be charged with responsibility for "cooling off"
pressures generated by candidates for specific positions.
3.
That January 1, 1972 be our target date for firming up lists
of individuals who could be appointed convention jobs. Several
will have to be named in early spring but many decisions should
be held until after the Democratic Convention in July.
4.
That we agree on criteria for evaluating candidates to be:
(1) Image on television. and ability to hold audience
(2) Loyalty to President
(3) Negatives in non selection
(4) Political benefits in appointment
(a) youth
(b) women
(c) minority/ethnics
(d) regional/target states
(e) compromise/pay off
(f) philosophical/issues
Timmes
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Date 11/10/71
TO:
1t R Haldernan
FROM: William E. Timmons
Please Handle
For Your Information X
Other
necess ey H
TENTATIVE
GENERAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SHERATON-PARK HOTEL -- WASHINGTON, D. C.
December 8-11, 1971
ALL TIMES GIVEN HERE ARE EASTERN STANDARD TIME
Wednesday, December 8, 1971
12:00 Noon - 2:00 p.m.
-
Reception and Luncheon for Republican
State Chairmen
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
-
Meeting of Republican State Chairmen
Thursday, December 9, 1971
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
-
Meeting of Committee on Arrangements for the
1972 Republican National Convention
12:00 Noon - 2:00 p.m.
- Reception and Luncheon for Members of
Committee on Arrangements
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
-
Continuation of Meeting of Committee on
Arrangements
10:00 : a.m. - 12:00 Noon
-
Meeting of Committee on Rules
12:00 Noon - 2:00 p.m.
-
Reception and Luncheon for Members of
Committee on Rules
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
-
Continuation of Meeting of Committee
on Rules
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
-
Meeting of Committee on Call
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
-
Reception for Members of the Republican
National Committee and Spouses
Hosts: Bob Dole
Anne Armstrong
Tom Evans
Friday, December 10, 1971
8:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
- Breakfast Meetings:
Regional State Chairmen's Associations
National Committeemen
National Committeewomen
(OVER)
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Friday, December 10, 1971 (Continued)
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
-
Meeting of Republican National Committee
12:00 Noon - 2:00 p.m.
-
Reception and Luncheon for Members of the
Republican National Committee
(Speaker to be announced later)
2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
-
Continuation of Meeting of Republican
National Committee
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- Reception and Dinner for Members of the
Republican National Committee and Spouses
Saturday, December 11, 1971
8:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
-
Breakfast Meeting for Members of the
DO Committee
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
-
Continuation of Meeting of Republican
National Committee
1:00 p.m.
- Adjournment
SD - area
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strategy ahead
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may appear in paper
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November 15, 1971
FOR:
GORDON STRACHAN
FROM:
JEB S. MAGRUDER
For your information. The Attorney General has
not seen this as yet.
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COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
WASHINGTON. D C 20006
November 15, 1971
(202) 333.0920
CONE IDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Attached for your information is a copy of a memorandum from Bart
Porter reporting on the Movie Industry meeting which was held in
California on November 10.
I have indicated to Porter that we should not have a press confer-
ence announcing formation of this group until the President announces
his candidacy and you join the campaign as Director.
JEB S. MAGRUDER
Attachment
bcc: Mr. H. R. Haldeman
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
November 12, 1971
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. N W.
WASHINGTON. D C 20006
(202) 333.0920
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. JEB S. MAGRUDER
FROM:
HERBERT L. PORTER
Bart
SUBJECT:
Report on Movie Industry Meeting
November 10, 1971
List of Attendees Attached at Tab A
DISCUSSION
Taft Schreiber opened the meeting by reviewing what the Nixon
Administration had done for the movie industry. He called on
those assembled to offer their assistance in helping to pro-
vide a more youthful image to the Administration to help in
the President's re-election.
The Attorney General spoke of the absolute necessity to re-
elect Richard Nixon, stating that the "salvation of the country"
was at stake. He reviewed the possible Democratic candidates
and there was agreement that none of them held a candle to the
President. The Attorney General reviewed how in 1968 Hubert
Humphrey's campaign was given life by several celebrities from
the movie industry at a rally in the Houston Astrodome. This
appeared to be a turning point in Humphrey's campaign.
The Attorney General stated that he was greatly encouraged that
such a group would come together and reminded them that organ-
ization will be the key to this movie industry committee being
successful.
ACTION BEING TAKEN
1. Space. American International Pictures has offered
space for the committee in its offices on Wilshire
Boulevard. Taft Schreiber is following.
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2. Key Contacts. Each Individual present at the meeting
was asked to name a key contact in his company, to
act as liaison between his company and the movie
industry committee. Taft Schreiber is following.
3. Professional Staff. The group agreed to support the
activities of a full-time professional staff man from
within the industry, plus two secretaries. This per-
son would be the chief contact between the movie
industry committee and the campaign committee, includ-
ing the White House. Taft Schreiber is following.
PROPOSALS
Taft Schreiber is proposing that Dick Zanuck and Bob Evans serve
as Chairmen of this yet-to-be-named movie industry committee.
Zanuck has already agreed and Evans is being approached. Should
Evans be reluctant, Taft will work through Charles Bludhorn,
Chairman of Gulf & Western, to convince Evans to take the job.
Paramount Pictures, Bob Evans company, is owned by Gulf & Western.
Taft says Bludhorn told him that he (Bludhorn) will support the
President.
In addition, Taft would like to have four or five other younger
members who attended the meeting to act as co-Chairmen of the
committee. This group would include Mike Maitland, President,
MCA Records, and Peter Gruber, from Columbia Pictures. Taft is
trying to set up a luncheon meeting for Thursday, November 18
at his offices, which would include the above-mentioned six or
seven people. The purpose of the meeting would be to begin the
organizational planning required to insure the group's effective-
ness.
Taft thinks this group should become highly visible, at the
appropriate time, with the first order of business being a full-
blown press conference (date to be determined) to announce the
formation of the committee. I have asked Taft to proceed slowly
here and to be sure to review all plans with me. I will keep you
informed.
May I have your comments?
LIST OF ATTENDEES
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
BART PORTER
RICHARD MOORE
RICHARD ZANUCK, Executive Vice President - Warner Bros.
ROBERT EVANS, Vice President, Worldwide Production Chief -
Paramount Pictures
DOUGLAS NETTER, Executive Vice President, M-G-M
PETER GUBER, Motion Picture Production Vice President, Columbia
Pictures
JACK WARNER, Now producing motion picture "1776" (with Columbia
release)
SAM SCHULMAN, Vice Chairman of Board - National General
MIKE MAITLAND, President, MCA RECORDS (including Decca, Kapp
and Uni)
RONALD JACOBS, President, Thomas Spelling Productions (Danny
Thomas Productions)
ARTHUR L. PARK, Partner in firm of Chasin-Park-Citron (agents)
OTIS FROST, Vice President, Transamerica (United Artists)
TAFT B. SCHREIBER, MCA, Inc.
JAMES NICHOLSON, President, American International Productions
CHARLES BOREN, Executive Vice President, Association of Motion
Pictures
STUART ERWIN, JR., Represents Universal Pictures on day to day
basis
EDWARD P. PRELOCK, Represents Disney Pictures on day to day
level
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. NW
WASHINGTON D C 20006
November 12, 1971
(202) 333.0920
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Attached is a draft letter sent to me from the RNC for your signa-
ture, with a list of people to whom it might be sent, and an ex-
planation of the "Friends of Richard Nixon" seminar.
I understand that Anne Armstrong has discussed this letter with
you, and would appreciate your sending it out.
I have read the draft and it appears to be a satisfactory letter.
However, I think that the list to whom it will be sent should be
changed. Would not Donald Rumsfeld or Paul McCracken be a good
person to speak on the economy? And would not Dolf Droge be a
good person to speak on foreign affairs?
JEB S. MAGRUDER
Attachments
CONFIDENTIAL
DRAFT
November --, 1971
Dear
:
The Republican National Committee is planning a two-day
Washington seminar (December 14-15) to assist in the development
of spokesmen to speak before young audiences. All participants
are elected state officials who have been carefully selected for
this purpose.
Entitled "Friends of Richard Nixon," the program is designed
to discuss current national issues in the guest speaker's area of
expertise, as well as to provide the participants an opportunity
to gain personal acquaintance with leaders in the Administration.
All sessions will be held during the afternoon at the Statler
Hilton.
I urge you to accept the forthcoming invitation to speak at
the seminar. Your presence will help insure the success of a
program I believe will be highly effective in gaining increased
support from a large portion of young voters. A brief outline of
the program is enclosed and you will be contacted shortly with
further details.
Sincerely,
John N. Mitchell
Enclosure
LIST OF INDIVIDUALS TO
WHOM LETTER SHOULD BE SENT
Joseph Blatchford
John Connally
son Rumsfeld
John Ehrlichman
Henry Kissinger - Dolpere Proge
Virginia Knauer
Rogers Morton
Curtis Tarr
epublican
ational
ommittee.
November 9, 1971
Tobin Armstrong, Co-Chairman
"Friends of Richard Nixon"
The National Committee recently launched its program to meet the
immediate need for developing state and local speakers to support the
Administration before young audiences.
We are planning a two-day Washington seminar at the Statler Hilton
in December (14th and 15th) for the purpose of bringing approximately
two elected officials from each state for discussions with chief
Administration spokesmen. The officials will be chosen by state
party leaders on the basis of their rapport with young people and
their ability to effectively promote Administration policy within their
states. They will pay their own expenses as well as the registration
fee of $25.00.
The seminar is designed to stress issues, furnish the facts to support
the President's achievements and to give the participants an opportunity
to gain personal acquaintance with members of the Administration. Upon
their return home, the participants will be active in scheduling speak-
ing engagements before young audiences for themselves and in securing
other youth-oriented speakers in their states.
We at the National Committee feel very strongly that this program will
be a major asset for the President and the Party. For a minimal invest-
ment of time and funds, we can develop youth spokesmen and campaign
contacts in the states that will complement present and future efforts.
Early responses from state party leaders have been most enthusiastic,
and we have received suggested names for participants from 25 states.
covered/AG
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. NW
WASHINGTON D C 20006
November 11, 1971
(202) 333.0920
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION
In a recent memorandum to the President you raised several ques-
tions regarding the participation of Cabinet members in the
campaign.
Inasmuch as you were unable to attend the Cabinet meeting which
was held on November 5, I am furnishing you the following infor-
mation which was discussed at that meeting.
Question 1. Should Cabinet Officers retain a voting residence
in their home states?
Answer:
There is no legal problem here. They may do SO
if they desire and, in most cases, it probably
makes political sense.
Question 2.
Should Cabinet Officers, if eligible, become dele-
gates to the National Convention from their home
States?
Answer:
Yes, if they wish to. Some Cabinet Officers will
be asked specifically to do SO.
Question 3.
What role, if any, should members of the Cabinet
play in the Presidential primaries in New Hampshire
and elsewhere?
Answer:
In the November 5 Cabinet meeting the President asked
the members of the Cabinet to be ready to act as
surrogate spokesmen in the primaries and in the cam-
paign. You will certainly be asked to assist the
President, Mr. Secretary, in New Hampshire and in
other primary states.
If I can be of further assistance to you, please do not hesitate to
call upon me.
bcc: Mr. H. R. Haldeman
JEB S. MAGRUDER
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 12, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
G
SUBJECT:
Bud Wilkinson
The Attorney General saw Bud Wilkinson two weeks ago and
expressed interest in using him in the campaign. Magruder
received the assignment to follow up with Wilkinson.
Magruder checked with Colson and Wilkinson will be involved
in the campus speakers program, but scheduled by Bart Porter
of the Committee.
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November 3, 1971
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ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
CHUCK COLSON
FROM:
L. HIGBY
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SUBJECT:
Bud Wilkinson
Bob asked that we check out the possibility of having Bud
Wilkinson go on some of the campuses for us as part of
our campus speaker's program. I'm not sure who the best
person would be to approach Wilkinson, but will you please
see that someone gets in touch with Bud. I'd suggest
Rumsfeld, Finch or Magruder.
Thank you.
ce: James McLane
Ken Reits
LH:pm:
LH:kb
maguder
11/15 Fu
September 22, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB MAGRUDER
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Bud Wilkinson
Harry Dent prepared the memorandum indicating that Bud
Wilkinson would not be running for the Senate in Oklahoma
this year. Dent may raise this with the Attorney General
tomorrow.
In any event, you and I should figure out how Bud Wilkinson
should be used in the campaign, for as Mr. Dent indicates
"Wilkinson is interested in helping in the campaign in a
manner that would be 'appropriate'.
May be we should do this on Friday after the meeting with
the Attorney General.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
they 02/6
September 17, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
And And
MEMORANDUM FOR:
GORDON STRACHAN
on campon
FROM:
L. HIGBY
L
SUBJECT:
Bud Wilkinson
Please find out by Monday, whether or not Bud Wilkinson is
going to run. If not, we should be making plans to use him
in the Campaign, especially with Youth and to build up enthusiasm.
I imagine Dent should be the contact on this, but if there is some-
body who is closer to Wilkinson, i.e., Harlow, let's have him
make the call. You should not make the call.
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G+J8m plan
secres,
Jay
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 20, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BOB HALDEMAN
FROM:
HARRY DENT
SUBJECT:
Bud Wilkinson
I have checked on Bud Wilkinson and have talked directly
with him. He says it is unlikely that he will make the race
for the Senate, primarily because he believes no Republican
can win in view of Congressman Ed Edmundson's entry into the
race. Former Governor Bartlett will definitely run and is
working harder now than he did for re-election as governor.
Wilkinson thinks he could beat Bartlett in a GOP primary.
He thinks astronaut Tom Stafford cannot get the necessary
money together and that former state chairman Bud Stewart,
now running one of our regional economic development commissions,
is only talking about running for publicity purposes.
Bud feels very keenly that he has not been used as a special
consultant to the President in the past four months. He wants
to resign the position unless he is to be used in some way.
He said he will talk with the Attorney General about this on
his next trip to Washington.
Wilkinson is interested in helping in the campaign in a
manner that would be "appropriate." Harlow and I agree he
would do best in rounding up the sports stars and in keeping
the President executing the right sports PR moves. He is
good on TV and for public appearances. Also, he is a Member
of the Republican National Committee.
FO 11/15
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
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WASHINGTON D C. 20006
November 2, 1971
(202) 333.0920
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. GORDON C. STRACHAN
FROM:
ROBERT C. ODLE, JR.
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Following your suggestion that someone talk to Tom B. Evans about
the convention, I discussed this with Bill Timmons. Bill did not
think it appropriate for him to discuss the convention with Evans,
since Dole had asked him not to. Therefore, on Bill's suggestion,
I called Dick Herman, Vice Chairman of the Arrangements Committee
for the convention, and asked him to talk to Evans at an opportune
time. Herman said he would -- and also said that he had been told
by Dole that he had his permission to deal with Evans from time to
time on matters relating to the convention. Thus, Herman will dis-
cuss with Evans what we have done thus far on the convention and
the facilities which are available in San Diego for us.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 4, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
H.R. HALDEMAN
ED MORGAN
FROM:
HARRY S. DENT
ASD
The question of busing is still a hot issue, as per the
latest Gallup Poll-76% opposed--and the action of the
liberal Michigan Legislature against busing.
We need to at least come out for an anti-busing amend-
ment which is anti-forced busing but will not take us
back to dual schools. We need only be general but for
such a principle. We can use a response to a letter
from Senator Griffin to get out our position. We don't
have to endorse his proposal, which he tells me will
carry liberal ole Michigan--just a general idea.
The Time Is Now!!
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 5, 1971
TO:
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
FROM:
HARRY S. DENT
Virginia is now ripe to get the Republicans and Harry Byrd
together in view of the second Holton disaster and the defeat
for former governor Mills Godwin's efforts to revive conserva-
tive control of the Democratic party in the state. Actually, it
was good for us that liberal Herb Howell won the lieutenant
governorship. This insures his domination of the Democratic
party and further discourages Byrd-Godwin forces from trying to
re-take the Democratic party and "go back home." It also shows
that Holton cannot produce with his brand of liberalism in
Virginia.
What we need in Virginia is to have Congressman Kenneth Robinson
to be our presidential campaign chairman. Byrd leans toward him,
he is in good shape with the state GOP Chairman and Holton, and
he is recommended very highly by our Republican friends who
support Byrd.
I recommend that you and I see Mills Godwin right away, as he
and his forces will be looking around now and trying to figure
what to do for the future.
We have three Democratic Congressmen who are susceptible to
supporting the President in 1972. They are Dan Daniel, Dave
Satterfield, and Wat Abbitt. Daniel is the most likely to
switch parties and Satterfield next.
These gentlemen also would like to meet with someone and have
suggested the possibility of getting together with me.
Jim Olmstead and Dick Short, our two good friends who support
Byrd and the GOP, should be involved in anything we do.
copy: H. R. Haldeman
November 5, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
H.R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
HARRY DENT DSD
It now appears that Florida may be safe for 1972 if
Wallace goes forward with plans to run in the Democrat
primary. A ruling has been made that he may run as a
Democrat and that if he does and subsequently runs as an
Independent in the general election, he forfeits any
electoral votes he might win to the second highest candi-
date. The Secretary of State there wants to cut Jackson
down in the primary. Also, Lester Maddox helped force
this ruling by declaring that he would run in the
primary if Wallace didn't.
Thus, if Wallace makes his decision to run in the
primary this may be an indication he is willing to
forfeit Florida's electoral votes and must therefore not
be serious about running next November.
Dent
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November 10, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
FROM:
HARRY S. DENT HSD
Three Virginia Democrat Congressmen -- Daniel, Abbitt, and
Satterfield --- want to have a meeting with me right away on
the recommendation of Dick Short, who is a close friend of
Senator Byrd. Daniel indicated some interest in running for
U. S. Senate as a Republican.
Please give me your advice.
Dent
AG
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November 9, 1971
TO:
Harry S. Dent
FROM:
Wallace B. Henley
SUBJECT:
Conversation with Charlie Jonas, Jr.
I had a telephone conversation about North Carolina politics
with Charlie Jonas, Jr., following his visit here with the
North Carolina group last week.
Jonas said he had a long conversation with Jim Gardner on
the flight back to North Carolina. Gardner, he says, is in
a very penitent state. He regrets all that has happened in
the past to alienate him from his political friends and he wants
to do better.
Gardner wants to run for the Senate. He believes that the
party regulars are convinced that - win or lose - it's Jim
Holshouser's turn to go for governor. Gardner thinks that
even if he ran for governor and came up with the nomination,
he'd have a divided party on his hands.
Jonas says, upon reflection, he can muster some enthusiasm
about a Holshouser-Gardner ticket. He believes he can con-
vince Holshouser that it's the right thing. Jonas thinks Gardner's
candidacy would:
1. Help the President with North Carolina conservatives.
2. Help Holshouser with the same group.
3. Unite the party by giving everybody a place on the ticket.
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