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From Magruder to Strachan RE: memorandum attachments concerning various news reports. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/26/1972
From Magruder to Haldeman RE: attached memo on Tom Girard's outlines for press plans. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 5/2/1972
From Porter to Mitchell RE: Mrs. Agnew's appearacnes in Hawaii. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 5/3/1972
From unk. to Mitchell RE: 'appointees.' 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/11/1972
From Milbank to Strachan RE: electing a Republican President. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 4/10/1972
From Marik to Mitchell RE: populism. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/14/1972
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: Special Congressional Election in the 27th Congressional District of Pennsylvania. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/14/1972
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: results of a Mock Convention a the University of South Dakota. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/17/1972
From Flemming to Staff Receiving State Chairman List RE: attached latest updates to State Chairman List. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], no date
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: request from Governor Ogilvie's Office. 40 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/15/1972
From Odle to Mitchell RE: attached weekly report. 9 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/14/1972
Author and recipient unk. RE: list of certified delegates to the 1972 Convention - New Hampshire. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/17/1972
Speech from Lee R. Nunn RE: fund raising. 23 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Report], 4/11/1972
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This file contains:
From Magruder to Strachan RE: memorandum attachments concerning various news reports. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/26/1972
From Magruder to Haldeman RE: attached memo on Tom Girard's outlines for press plans. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 5/2/1972
From Porter to Mitchell RE: Mrs. Agnew's appearacnes in Hawaii. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 5/3/1972
From unk. to Mitchell RE: 'appointees.' 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/11/1972
From Milbank to Strachan RE: electing a Republican President. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 4/10/1972
From Marik to Mitchell RE: populism. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/14/1972
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: Special Congressional Election in the 27th Congressional District of Pennsylvania. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/14/1972
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: results of a Mock Convention a the University of South Dakota. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/17/1972
From Flemming to Staff Receiving State Chairman List RE: attached latest updates to State Chairman List. 5 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], no date
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: request from Governor Ogilvie's Office. 40 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/15/1972
From Odle to Mitchell RE: attached weekly report. 9 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/14/1972
Author and recipient unk. RE: list of certified delegates to the 1972 Convention - New Hampshire. 3 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 4/17/1972
Speech from Lee R. Nunn RE: fund raising. 23 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Report], 4/11/1972
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Richard Nixon Presidential Library
Contested Materials Collection
Folder List
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
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Subject
Document Type
Document Description
31
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4/26/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Strachan RE:
memorandum attachments concerning
various news reports. 5 pgs.
31
4
5/2/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Haldeman RE: attached
memo on Tom Girard's outlines for press
plans. 2 pgs.
31
4
5/3/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Porter to Mitchell RE: Mrs. Agnew's
appearacnes in Hawaii. 1 pg.
31
4
4/11/1972
Campaign
Memo
From unk. to Mitchell RE: 'appointees.' 5 pgs.
Monday, March 16, 2015
Page 1 of 3
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
31
4
4/10/1972
Campaign
Letter
From Milbank to Strachan RE: electing a
Republican President. 4 pgs.
31
4
4/14/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Marik to Mitchell RE: populism. 1 pg.
31
4
4/14/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: Special
Congressional Election in the 27th
Congressional District of Pennsylvania. 2
pgs.
31
4
4/17/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: results of a
Mock Convention a the University of South
Dakota. 4 pgs.
31
4
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Campaign
Memo
From Flemming to Staff Receiving State
Chairman List RE: attached latest updates to
State Chairman List. 5 pgs.
Monday, March 16, 2015
Page 2 of 3
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
31
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4/15/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: request from
Governor Ogilvie's Office. 40 pgs.
31
4
4/14/1972
Campaign
Memo
From Odle to Mitchell RE: attached weekly
report. 9 pgs.
31
4
4/17/1972
Campaign
Memo
Author and recipient unk. RE: list of certified
delegates to the 1972 Convention - New
Hampshire. 3 pgs.
31
4
4/11/1972
Campaign
Report
Speech from Lee R. Nunn RE: fund raising.
23 pgs.
Monday, March 16, 2015
Page 3 of 3
Presidential Materials Review Board
Review on Contested Documents
Collection: H. R. Haldeman
Box Number: 311
Folder:
[Campaign 19 Part III March 29-May 17 Folder 2]
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Private/Personal Ltr, Milbank to Strachan, 4-10-72
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Private/Political Memo, Marik to Mitchell, 4-14-72
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Private/Political Memo, Magruder to Mitchell, 4-14-72
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Private/Political Memo, Magruder to Mitchell, 4-17-72
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COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
April 26, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. GORDON C. STRACHAN
FROM:
JEB S. MAGRUDER
The attachments to the memorandum from
Noelle Kantzer were: News & Issues, April
19, 1972, Report #94; News & Issues, February
1972, Report #W-87; Political Confidence, 1
April 22, 1972, Report SPC-1; and Consumer
Confidence, March 21, 1972, Report #876-T 167.
Inasmuch as Noelle was only able to pick up
one set of the materials that were being
handed out and, as stated in her memorandum,
the White House subscribes to the Sindlinger
reports, we have not forwarded copies to you.
I did think, however, that you would be
interested in her memorandum.
April 26, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR THE HONORABLE JOHN N. MITCHELL
FROM:
JEB S. MAGRUDER
SUBJECT:
Sindlinger Press Conference
Van Shumway sent Noelle Kantzer, a member of his staff, to the
Sindlinger Press Conference which was held on April 21, 1972.
Attached for your information is a memorandum from Noelle to Van
giving a brief summary of the press conference.
Attachments
bcc: Mr. H. R. Haldeman
&
Committee for the Re-election of the President
MEMORANDUM
April 21, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. DEVAN L. SHUMWAY
FROM:
NOELLE KANTZER
SUBJECT:
Sindlinger Press Conference
Sindlinger & Company, incorporated since 1948, takes daily economic and
topical polls fron 487 points around the nation. A computer makes a
random sampling of people who represent a varied economic, educational,
business stratum of the population and 320 interviews are carried on
daily using WATS lines. Rural areas, small towns, larger towns and
cities are included. The White House is among those subscribers to
the weekly reports sent out by the company.
As to the accuracy of the polls, on the economic side, their forecasts
as to the trend of the stock market which are made eight weeks in advance,
are 85% correct. They seem to be objective and thorough, and they run
the polls completely independendently.
To briefly summarize a two hour press conference, as of April 6,
the company added political questions about the Vietnam situation to
those which they regularly asked on the U. S. economic situation. After
a fifteen dav study the following results were computed:
91% of the people in the United States are aware of the U. S.
bombing in Vietnam. The public is "on top of the news" as. far
as knowing the daily headlines, etc.
40% are talking about the Vietnam situation on a daily basis.
20% of the population are Doves while the percentage of Hawks
fluctuates in relationship to the news. This is generally between
15 and 35-40%.
The escalation of the war has brought on a militancy in males.
3% of the population even suggested using the A bomb in Vietnam.
McGovern has a potential appeal to 20% of the population which
is caused to a great extent by his views on Vietnam.
Most people were against the Cambodia invasion because they didn't
understand the issue. As a result, the popularity of President
Nixon fell to an all-time low - 26.2%,
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Most peace demonstrations have helped the President as the "silent
majoritv" tends to sympathize with him, their apathy turns to
solid support behind the President. The one main exception, however,
was after the Cambodia invasion. Should any major demonstrations
occur now, they would help the President's popularity at least
temporarily. The U. S. general population is concerned, interested,
and calm.
Sindlinger said, "I have never seen such a public shift of attitudes
as has happened in the last fifteen days" (since the U. S. has
begun bombing to protect the soldiers that are left in Vietnam.)
For the first time, the general public is sympathetic towards the
Vietnamese, rather than stereotyping them as lowly or dishonest
people.
If the Vietnam situation should drag on, however, the public will
lose interest or perhaps lose some of this sympathy. Something
must happen to keep up their interest and support.
The majority of people say that "Russia needs us more than we
need them." They are basically anxious for the President to go to
Russia
As far as the campaign in general, Sindlinger said Wallace is right now
the most popular Democratic candidate.
Keeping in mind that most voting is against someone or some issue,
rather than For someone and that people who don't have a particular
favorite candidate tend to refrain from voting, Wallace's main
support is coming from the industrial mid-West and mid-East, the
West Coast and he should do particularly well in the Pennsylvania
and Michigan primaries. lle appeals to the blue collar workers,
union members and high industry areas.
Wallace's background on Hawkishness gives him popularity. Many people
feel he would bomb the North Vietnamese extensively and end the war.
Surprisingly, the Doves as well are giving him some support as they
feel he can end the War. Wallace reflects "rebellion" from the present
situation.
On the other candidates and the President the following was said:
Muskie was hurt most by the New Hampshire newspaper incident.
The public is upset about Kennedy's running away from the Chappiquidick
incident.
The President's present level of approval from the American public
is 48.5 % as of April 17, 1972.
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"The one thing he's (Nixon) done is, he does not have charisma, but
he's beginning to convince peopel he's a working President.' If he
doesn't dampaign, he can win. If he does, he could. lose. This is
according to Mr. Sindlinger and several other reporters in the room
seemed to be nodding their heads in agreement.
Mr. Sindlinger also mentioned the McCracken resignation. He said it
was due to Sindlinger's authoring an article attacking McCracken's opti-
msim about the economy which was completely unwarranted and deceptive.
McCracken got a 24 hour delay on the publishing to show the article to
President Nixon and to tell him he was resigning on account of having to
present such a misleading viewpoint to the American people.
I am enclosing the various written material which was handed out at the
conference. Most of it can be ignored. However, please note the white
question and polling sheets, the Political Confidence report and the
April 19 News and Issues booklet. Tables 4, 5, 6 and 7 of the white
News and Issues insert are of particular importance on the Vietnam
subject.
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
May 2, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. H. R. DEMAN
FROM:
JEB S. MAGRUDER
Attached for your information is a memorandum
from Tom Girard outlining the press plans for
covering the Indiana and Ohio primaries this
evening.
Committee for the Re-election of the President
MEMORANDUM
May 1, 1972
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. DEVAN L. SHUMWAY
FROM:
THOMAS E. GIRARD Tom
SUBJECT:
Press Plan for Primary Night - May 2
There are four primaries on Tuesday: Alabama, District of Columbia,
Indiana, and Ohio. The Indiana and Ohio contests are the only ones
of interest to us.
Indiana
Pat Finneran, our Indiana press contact, will release a statement
by our State Chairman, Will Hays. We will issue statements here by
Senator Dole and Chairman Frank Dale. The Senator will be asked to
stop by so his statement can be recorded for audio. Dale's will
also be recorded from Cincinatti and Hays from Indianapolis.
Ohio
Since there is no state committee, we do not have a chairman to
speak there. However, Dale's comments should suffice since it is
his home state. Due to the political sensitivities in Ohio, we will
not contact the two Republican senators, Taft and Saxbe.
The statements should again emphasize Democratic dissension, with
references to the momentum of the two Georges (Wallace in Indiana
and McGovern in Ohio.) Despite their momentum, we will point out
that the President will win these two states as he did in 1968 re-
gardless of whom the Democratic nominee is.
We will maintain a small staff here Tuesday night to monitor the
wires, release the statements and to take phone calls.
cc: Mr. Jeb S. Magruder
Mr. Harry S. Flemming
Members of the press staff
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
MEMORANDUM
May 3, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. JOHN N. MITCHELL
THROUGH:
JEB S. MAGRUDER
FROM:
HERBERT L. 4PORTER
SUBJECT:
Mrs. Agnew's appearances in Hawaii
At your request, contact has been made with several
people, including Bob Mardian and Senator Fong, regarding
Mrs. Agnew's offer to help campaign for the President
during her stay in Hawaii, May 12th, 13th, and 15th.
Specifically, Mrs. Carla Coray, Hawaii Republican State
Chairman, is putting together several suitable events
for Mrs. Agnew and is now in touch with Mrs. Agnew's
office and, also, John Damgard of the Vice President's
office. Those two offices will handle all security
and advance arrangements for Mrs. Agnew's trip.
April 11, 1972
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE HONORABLE JOHN N. MITCHELL
SUBJECT:
Appointees
Attached for your information are letters of acknowledgement and
congratulations from Dan Todd to our first three State Chairmen
of our Older Americans for the Re-Election of the President
Committees.
Since the State Chairmen of our various voting blocs will be ex-
pending considerable effort with comparatively little recognition,
Dan Todd suggested that you personally thank them, and has pre-
pared the attached draft letter for your consideration.
In addition to these letters to the State Chairmen of the Older
Americans for the Re-Election of the President, there are other
voting bloc chairmen who night appropriately be thanked with per-
sonal letters from you. With your approval we will let key vot-
ing bloc directors and other senior managers know that they have
this opportunity available to then and will continue to give you
similar letters for your signature.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
JEB S. MACRUDER
FREDERIC V. MALEK
Attachments
CONFIDENTIAL
Committee
for the Re-eloction
other President
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006 (202) 333-0920
April 3, 1972
Dear Dr. Tompkins:
Church Williams has just informed me of your appointment as Chairman
of the Iowa Older Americans for the Re-Election of the President
Committee. Congratulations. I had sent Church a package of materials
relative to our effort, and have enclosed a second set in case they
were not passed on.
We look forward to working with you and will send you other materials
as they are developed.
Please don't hesitate to call us if you have any questions or need any
specific support. We'll be out to see you in person just as soon as
things ease up here a bit.
Sincerely,
Webster B. Todd, Jr.
Dr. Clarence W. Tompkins
Friendship Haven
Fort Dodge, Ia. 50501
Enclosure
cc: Harry S. Flemming
Church Williams
Committee
for the Re-election
of the President
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006 (202) 333-0720
April 3, 1972
Dear Mr. Owen:
Bill Hays has just told me of your selection as Chairman of the
Older Americans for the Re-Election of the President Committee.
Congratulations.
I have already forwarded to Bill a basic package of materials
relevant to the campaign. Just in case he hasn't passed them
along to you, I have enclosed another set.
We expect to have more detailed information on Demographics and
some pamphlets specially oriented towards the elderly in the near
future, which we will send directly to your attention.
I will be in personal contact shortly to set a visit with you and
Bill to discuss, in detail, some of our other plans.
With all best wishes for a successful campaign.
Sincerely,
Webster B. Todd, Jr.
Mr. Frank Owen
2509 Brewester Drive
Inidanapolis, Indiana 46224
Enclosure
cc: Harry S. Flemming
Bill Hays
Committee
for the Re-election
of the President
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006 (202) 333-0920
April 4, 1972
Dear Mr. Gass:
George B. Cook has just informed me of your appoint-
ment as Chairman of the Nebraska Older Americans
for the Re-Election of the President Committee. Con-
gratulations. I had sent George a package of materials
relative to our effort, and have enclosed a second set
in case they were not passed on.
We look forward to working with you and will send you
other materials as they are developed.
Please don't hesitate to call us if you have any questions
or need any specific support. We'll be out to see you
in person just as soon as things ease up here a bit.
Sincerely,
Webster B. Todd, Jr.
Mr. Phillip A. Gass
241 South 89th
Omaha, Nebraska 68114
Enclosure
cc: Harry S. Flemming
George B. Cook, State Chairman
PROPOSED DRAFT LETTER TO STATE OLDER AMERICAN CHAIRMEN
Dear
:
The Chairman of our (State) Committee for the Re-Election of the
President, has informed me that you have agreed to serve as a Chairman
of the (State) Older Americans Committee for the Re-Election of the
President.
Successful marshalling of support of the elderly is an important part of
our grass-roots Nixon Organization. You will be responsible for
implementing some new campaign techniques, and your performance
will help shape similar activities in other parts of the country during the
coming months. For this reason, we urge that you give this program your
closest attention. You will be responsible for the recruitment, selection
and supervision of the precinct captains who will work under you. You
will also be asked to keep your county and state chairman informed of
your progress on a regular basis.
With the dedication of those like you in (State), I am confident that the
President will be re-elected in November. Please accept my wishes for
your continued success.
Sincerely,
John N. Mitchell
JEREMIAH MILBANK, JR.
310 FIRST STREET, S.E.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20003
April 10, 1972
Dear Mr. Strachan:
I am writing to you personally to ask for your
help in electing a Republican President this
November.
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As you know, in your own State of New York,
there are 41 electoral votes at stake in the
1972 Presidential Election. And 41 votes
could easily decide the election, one way or
another.
What can you do to help win those votes for the
election of a Republican President? The answer
is that you can do a great deal--for elections
are not won or lost on a vast national level, but
in the combination of many hard fought statewide
battles. Your support is urgently needed to help
turn the tide toward a Republican victory in
New York this November. A victory in New York
will help assure a National sweep!
Your last contribution to the Republican Party
is shown on the enclosed form. Because this is
a Presidential election year, as Chairman of the
Republican National Finance Committee, I am asking
all loyal Republicans like yourself to increase
their annual contribution by 25% or more. I,
therefore, ask that you make a contribution now
of as much as possible.
Money received in April will be far more effect-
ive than money contributed late in the campaign.
Won't you please make out a check now, while you
have this request before you, and mail it today?
Thank you!
Jury In
Jeremiah Milbank, Jr.
Chairman, RNFC
P.S. Remember your contribution is tax deductible--
up to $100 if you file a joint tax return.
&
SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM
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$15
$25
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Suggested 1972 contribution $ 15.00
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with your contribution to:
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publication of the Republican Party and a membership card.
*If your contribution is for $25 or more, you will also receive MONDAY, the
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The White House
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JEREMIAH MILBANK, JR.
310 FIRST STREET, S.E.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20003
Committee for the Re-election of the President
MEMORANDUM
April 14, 1972
CONFIDENTIAL
FOR:
THE HONORABLE JOHN N. MITCHELL
THROUGH:
JEB S. MAGRUDER
FROM:
ROBERT H. MARIK
SUBJECT:
Populism
It is becoming obvious that the strongest cluster of issues
surfacing in the Democratic Primaries relates to Populism.
That will most likely continue to be true in the general
campaign.
I believe we have an opportunity to undercut the Democrats
early on this point. The one prominent Republican with whom
a Populist-oriented audience could identify is Spiro Agnew.
Although he will not be active in the primary campaigns, he
does maintain an active speaking schedule and continues to
attract substantial media attention. He could forcefully
address himself to the Populist issues the Democrats are
raising and underscore the Administration's concern for the
"little guy". In the process, it will be important that the
Vice President avoid a running debate with the Democratic
contenders. would not want to present a partisan target
to interfere with the bar room brawl the Democrats are having
among themselves.
Recommendation
That you approve of this concept, and that the Vice President be
consulted on its possible implementation.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
You contact the Vice President directly
Jeb Magruder contact the Vice President's staff
Other
CONFIDENTIAL
April 14, 1972
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE HONORABLE JOHN N. MITCHELL
FROM:
JEB S. MAGRUDER
SUBJECT:
Special Congressional Election in the 27th
Congressional District of Pennsylvania
Attached for your consideration is a memorandum to Bob Marik
regarding the special Congressional Election which will be
held in the 27th Congressional District of Pennsylvania on
April 25, the same day as the Presidential Primary in
Pennsylvania.
Attachment
CONFIDENTIAL
Committee for the Re-election of the President
MEMORANDUM
April 13, 1972
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
ROBERT H. MARIK
FROM:
RICHARD L. FORE
RF
SUBJECT:
Special Congressional Election in the 27th
Congressional District of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania 27 comprises the southern portion of Allegheny
County, including part of the city of Pittsburgh and many of
the more prosperous suburbs. The district had been re-
presented by Congressman Fulton, a Republican who was elected
in 1944. The special election will be held on April 25, the
same day as the Pennsylvania Presidential Primary. The
Democratic candidate, Walgren, is young (32 - 33) and attractive.
The Republican candidate is Bill Conover, a Pittsburgh in-
surance executive.
As it stands now we will probably lose this Congressional race.
The campaign is poorly organized and there has been a general
lackadaisical attitude on the part of the candidate and his
campaign manager Bob Craft. There appears to be no professional
management involved. Max Rhome, a field man with the Con-
gressional Campaign Committee, has been spending full time in
the district. The financial situation also appears to be less
than satisfactory.
It is almost too late to turn this race around. Professional
help would have to be sent in immediately, and a good deal of
money would have to be spent.
We either should go all out to help Conover or avoid any
connection whatsoever. A loss here would provide a minor
embarrassment to the President, as the seat has been Re-
publican for such a long period of time.
CONFIDENTIAL
Committee
for the Re-election
appared
of the President
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006 (202) 333-0920
new
can
CONFIDENTIAL
April 17, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE HONORABLE JOHN N. MITCHELL
FROM:
JEB S. MAGRUDER,
Attached for your information are the results of a Mock
Convention at the University of South Dakota on April 15,
1972.
Attachments
CONFIDENTIAL
Committee for the Re-election of the President
MEMORANDUM
April 17, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JEB MAGRUDER
FRED MALEK
FROM:
KEN RIETZ
r
SUBJECT:
Mock Convention at the University
of South Dakota - April 15, 1972
Attached is a copy of the press release on the mock
convention held at the University of South Dakota this
past weekend. The President won 53.9% of the vote,
followed by Senator McGovern, who received 41.8%.
The convention was sponsored by the Young Republicans
and the Young Democrats of the University of South
Dakota at Vermillion and was attended by more than
500 high school and college students from throughout
South Dakota.
Attachment: 1
News
from
the Committee
for the Re-election
of the President
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006 (202) 333-0920
FOR IMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: DEVAN L. SHUMWAY
April 15, 1972
(202) 333-7060
#4-13(14)
PRESIDENT NIXON WINS TEST VOTE IN SOUTH DAKOTA
VERMILLION, S. D., April 15 --- President Nixon defeated Senator George
McGovern (D-S.D.) in his home state today in balloting at a mock con-
vention attended by more than 500 high school and college students from
throughout South Dakota.
The President won 53.9% of the 499 votes cast, followed by Senator
McGovern, who received 41.8%
The convention was sponsored by the Young Republicans and the Young
Democrats of the University of South Dakota at Vermillion.
Commenting on the vote, Senator Bill Brock (R--Tenn.), Chairman of
the Congressional Advisory Committee to the Young Voters for the President
Committee, said that "these results like those in test elections held on
camouses in New Herpshire, Florida, Wisconsin and California --- again
demonstrate the strong support which the President enjoys among young
people.
"Young people are appreciative of the President's record," Senator
Brock continued, "his record on the draft, on an all-volunteer military
service, on the 18-year old voting age -- and they are demonstrating
their endorsement of that record.
"This latest election reflects once more," he concluded, "the fact
that the the primaries to come in the weeks and months ahead, and, of
course, in the general election in November, the young people will
(MORE)
overwhelmingly help in providing the President with a substantial margin
of victory. 11
Other candidates, who trailed President Nixon and Senator McGovern,
and their votes totals are:
Connally
11
Wallace
4
Archie Bunker
2
Ashbrook
2
Muskie
1
Humphrey
1
Fourteen delegates were off the floor at the time of the voting
and did not cast votes.
(END)
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COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Staff Receiving State Chairman List
FROM: Harry S. Flemming
Attached are the latest update sheets for your State Chairman list.
Please remove old sheets and insert those attached. Any inquiries
regarding this listing should be made to Betsy Callaway of my staff
(Ext. 397).
*indicates entry not in previous listing, or change
April 17, 1972
CONFIDENTIAL
MARYLAND
Announcement date: December 15, 1972
HEADQUARTERS
MARYLAND COMMITTEE FOR THE
OFFICE:
RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT (301) 654-9110
*
7979 Old Georgetown Road, Suite 600
Bethesda, Maryland 20014
******
NIXON
The Honorable Edward P. Thomas
STATE CHAIRMAN:
*
office:
10 West College Terrace
(301) 267-5467
Frederick, Maryland 21701
or
(301) 662-2777
home:
710 Wyngate Drive
(301) 663-5765
Frederick, Maryland
******
EXECUTIVE
Mr. David Neideffer
DIRECTOR:
c/o Headquarters
#3 Pooks Hill, Apt. 806
(301) 530-8378
Bethesda, Maryland 20014
1st Vice-
Mr. Robert H. Marks, Jr.
home: (301) 465-2492
Chairman:
home: 3933 Fox Hill Drive
office: (301) 477-6067
Ellicott City, Maryland 21042
******
CHAIRMAN
Mr. John Shmorhun
home: (301) 442-2329
Nationalities
3125 W. Ivory Road
office: (301) 765-6508
Committee
West Friendship, Maryland 21794
*indicates entry not in previous listing, or change
CONE IDENTIAL
April 17, 1972
NORTH CAROLINA
Announcement date:
1971
HEADQUARTERS
NORTH CAROLINA COMMITTEE FOR
OFFICE:
THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
916 E. Morehead Street
(704) 372-9500
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
NIXON STATE CHAIRMAN
Charles Jonas, Jr.
c/o headquarters
(704) 372-9516
office:
Reynolds and Company
330 S. Tryon Street
(704) 377-3651
Charlotte, N.C. 28202
home:
302 Colville Road
(704) 332-7018
Charlotte, North Carolina
*
EXECUTIVE
*
Mr. Steve Krouch
DIRECTOR:
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION
(919) 833-2545
OF THE PRESIDENT, RALEIGH OFFICE
P.O. Box 10406
Raleigh, North Carolina 27605
home: 3219 Oak Groye Circle
(919) 782-4196
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
*indicates entry not in previous listing, or change
April 17, 1972
CONFIDENTIAL
NORTH DAKOTA
Announcement date: April 3, 1972
* HEADQUARTERS
*
NORTH DAKOTA COMMITTEE FOR THE
OFFICE:
RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
(701) 255-0109
P.O. Box 1917
Bismarck, North Dakota 58501
NIXON
Mr. John Rouzie
STATE CHAIRMAN:
* c/o HEADQUARTERS
*
office: First National Bank of Bowman
(701) 523-3261
Bowman, North Dakota 58623
home: 216 Avenue F
(701) 223-7750
West Bismarck, North Dakota 58501
CO-CHAIRMAN:
Mrs. Winston Register
* (701) 772-4324
home: 3209 Belmont
Grand Forks, North Dakota 58201
* FINANCE
*
Mr. A1 Mayer
CHAIRMAN:
c/o HEADQUARTERS
*
office: Northern National Life Insurance Co. (701) 223-6444
1022 Divide Avenue
Bismarck, North Dakota 58501
*
home:
508 West Thayer Avenue
(701) 223-3965
Bismarck, North Dakota 58501
*indicates entry not in previous listing, or change
April 17, 1972
CONFIDENTIAL
SOUTH CAROLINA
Announcement date: Not announced to date
NO HEADQUARTERS
OFFICE AT PRESENT:
NIXON
* send all Mr. Hal C. Byrd
STATE CHAIRMAN: mail to: P.O. Box 3151
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29301
office: P.O. Box 1926
(803) 585-4221
Deering-Milliken Corporation
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29302
1009 Glendalyn Circle
(803) 582-1676
Spartanburg, South Carolina 29302
******
CO-CHAIRMAN:
Mrs. W. E. (Martha) Helms
(803) 787-3353
6311 Eastshore Road
Columbia, South Carolina 29206
******
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
April 15, 1972
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
WASHINGTON D C 20006
(202) 333 0920
MEMORANDUM FOR THE HONORABLE JOHN N. MITCHELL
FROM:
JEB S. MAGRUDE]
SUBJECT:
Request from Go ernor Ogilvie's Office
Thomas Corcoran of Governor Ogilvie's Washington staff
has brought to our attention an opportunity to use the format
of a recorded message in the state booth at the county fairs
in Illinois to present a message from the President. The
State of Illinois has a booth which travels to each of the
county fairs presenting a slide show with recorded messages
describing the state's programs. This year the Governor
would like to have the show concluded with a recorded message
from the President.
Attached at Tab A is the letter from the Governor requesting
that his assistant, Corcoran, present this opportunity to us.
At Tab B is the text of the proposed remarks. At Tab C is
the script of the slide show.
If you approve of the concept of the President's participation
in the State of Illinois booth at the county fairs, I will
work with Ogilvie's office and with appropriate individuals
at the White House to fulfill the Governor's request.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
STATE OF ILLINOIS
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
SPRINGFIELD 62706
RICHARD B. OGILVIE
GOVERNOR
March 28, 1972
Mr. Thomas J. Corcoran
Assistant to the Governor
Room 810
1730 "M" Street, N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20036
Dear Tom:
Our staff is preparing a slide show for use in several
areas of the state comparable to the excellent shows used last
year at county fairs.
The voices of a number of persons will be used on the
sound track, and arrangements have been made to secure the
necessary recordings from all except the President.
I enclose the full script, which shows that the President's
voice will climax the presentation, if that is agreeable to him.
A reading script without slide directions is also enclosed.
Could you at your earliest opportunity establish the
likelihood of the President's being able to accomodate us in
this request? We can use normal reel-to-reel tape recorded at
7½ i.p.s.
I would appreciate whatever action you can secure in this
matter. If you think some other means should be used, let me
know.
Sincerely,
RECEIVED
Richard B. Oniline Ogilvie
Governor
MAR 20 1972
March 28, 1972
ADMINISTRATION SLIDE SHOW #1
COOK COUNTY SUBURBAN
Text of script for President Richard M. Nixon
(Visual: Slides 108 thru 113F)
President Nixon: During the coming months, I will look to Illinois
and Governor Ogilvie for continued support of
the revenue sharing and welfare reform programs
which I have proposed.
Dick Ogilvie knows the problems of our major
industrial states and in Illinois, has success-
fully pioneered a system of sharing revenues
with local governments. (pause)
I believe that the federal government will
meet its obligations to our financially strained
cities and states. But it is only with the
support of leaders throughout this nation --
like Dick Ogilvie -- that we in Washington can
enact those measures which will revitalize
America.
##
WASHINGTON
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(Music)
(Narrator #1)
Succession of faces - people talking -
During the 1960's, the American
variety of expressions and ages.
people began to speak out
on
(include minority groups)
rising welfare costs, on unfair
taxes, on environmental problems.
Slide No. 6A
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:
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General Assembly
They began to take a new look
(House in Session)
at the operation of their state
and local governments.
Slide No. 6B
Town meeting - emphasis on audience
with clear view of council in
background.
Slide No 7
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CU of council members
When they took a closer look,
they began to make new demands
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CU of one member
on the officials they elected.
Slide No. 9
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They demanded safer highways and
Art of Caution Sign (caricature)
Slide No 10
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a cleaner environment.
Factory belching smoke
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Local government building
They spoke out for more decision-
making powers at the local
level, for more equitable taxes.
Slide No. 12
Time
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Art: Graphics-type poster.
In the elections of 1968,
Issues overprinted with big 1968.
the voters determined the issues.
Slide No 13
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Headline from suburban paper
And in Illinois, they elected
Richard Ogilvie governor.
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(pause - music change)
Maps showing Illinois, Michigan,
(Narrator #2)
Ohio, California, New York
In 1968, Illinois, like other
appearing in different color from
major industrial states, was
rest.
faced with a fiscal crisis.
Slide No. 15
Time
:
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Old Hospital
Construction of badly needed
mental health facilities
Slide No 16
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New construction with "STOP"
had been stopped.
overprinted.
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Crowded state highway
Many state roads were in
dangerous condition
Slide No. 18
Time :
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CU of bad roadway
because of lack of funds
(chuck holes or crumbling asphalt)
for repair.
Slide No. 19
Time :
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Chart showing Illinois 47th
And the state ranked 47th
in aid to education.
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Environment poster
There was public demand for new
parks and for a strong environ-
mental program.
Slide No. 21
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CU of empty till in cash register
But the state simply could not
pay its bills.
Slide No. 22
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Family inaugural shot -
So, when Richard Ogilvie took
super date
office,
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Capitol - overprinted
his first task was to save
"Bankrupt" in red
the state from bankruptcy.
Slide No. 24
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(Cook County official:)
Cook County official, Floyd Fulle
As chief executive of Cook County
super name and title
with a population larger than
40 states,
Slide No. 25
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Ogilvie as sheriff,
Ogilvie was experienced in solving
super date
tough problems.
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Ogilvie signing executive order -
Faced with a state fiscal
CU on paper
crisis, Ogilvie acted immediately
to restore financial solvency.
Siide No. 27
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Art: Imposed freeze on state
He imposed a freeze on state
spending
spending.
Slide No. 28
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Art 2. Established Bureau of
created a new office to control
the Budget.
the state budget for the first
time
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Art 3. Called for income tax
and called for an income tax.
Slide No. 30
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Office workers - rolled sleeves,
Through annual budgeting and a
showing work in process
freeze on spending, Ogilvie
saved the state $700 million
Use John Mc Carter, Director and
during the first 18 months --
George Ranney, Ass't. Director from
more than the city of
BOB
spends in a year.
Slide No. 31
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Editorial on ethics legislation
His strong concern for high
headline.
standards in operation of
government
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General Assembly Committee
led to a fight for ethics
schedule (blackboard on 3rd Flr.
legislation, which lasted
of State House)
through two legislative
sessions.
Slide No. 33
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State rep with name & title supered
(Comment from state rep on
ethics legislation)
Brad Glass (N), Dave Regner (NW),
5 - 10 seconds
George Burditt (W) and
Slide No. 34
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Headline - Income Tax passes
(Narrator #2)
with bi-partisan support
Governor Ogilvie's third
fiscal reform was passed in 1969.
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U. S. map; states with income tax
Although the 38th state to
color keyed; contrast those without;
pass an income tax, Illinois
show Illinois in transitional color.
was the first to share these
revenues
Slide No 36
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Art.
Type set list of
with financially crippled
contributions showing
Iocal governments on a no-strings
legible total of last year's
attached basis.
total return.
Slide No 37
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Local police car
This money is being used by
local officials to hire new
policemen,
&
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Fire department
build new fire stations, and to
expand much-needed services.
Slide #38B
Street Sweeper
Slide No. 39
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Residential street.
The revenue-sharing program has
Super name of town where taxes
even helped reduce local property
have been reduced: Winnetka (N),
taxes.
Park Ridge (NW), Brookfield (W)
and Midlothian (s).
Slide No. 40
Time :
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Door to Illinois Law Enforcement
Through the Law Enforcement
Commission.
Commission, created by Ogilvie
in 69,
&
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Shot of check made out to local
local governments now receive
government.
special state grants
Slide No. 42
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Training scene
For police training
Slide No. 43
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Lab equipment
equipment purchases
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Counseling scene
and juvenile programs.
Slide No. 45
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Agents at briefing
And through Ogilvie's new Illinois
Bureau of Investigation, a little
Staged:
Bernard Cary at podium
FBI,
with IBI insignia and
four or five around him.
Slide No. 46
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Headline about drugs confiscated
in suburb
local police are assisted in the
fight against organized crime and
drug abuse.
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Hanrahan - super name and title
(Bob Hanrahan)
While other state's were cutting
services, Illinois used new tax
money
Slide No. 48
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Classroom scene
to double aid to elementary and
high schools --
Slide No
49
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University of Illinois
and to increase aid to higher
education.
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Scholarship form
Scholarships were made available
to more Illinois students than
ever before - to
Slide 50B
Creative graph
Slide No. 51
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Northwestern U. campus scene
attend private colleges as well as
state-operated universities.
Slide No. 52
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Retarded children with
And important new programs
Mrs. Ogilvie in classroom
were established for education
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CU of one child
and care of the mentally
handicapped.
Slide No. 54
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(Ogilvie)
Ogilvie speaking
Our goal must be nothing less than
(outdoors)
to enhance the quality of our lives.
Slide No.
55
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Crowd scene
The people are demanding - and
they deserve
(RBO barely visible)
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Art.
See Washington annual
a state that is safer, healthier,
reports
cleaner and more responsive to
their needs. (pause)
Slide No.
57
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Woman from local health
(Woman speaking)
organization (super name & title)
New resources have made it possible
for. the state to begin
Slide No.
58
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New zone center
construction of 7 new residential
care centers for the retarded
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Senior citizens and young
and give special assistance
volunteer type
to senior citizens
Slide #59B
Chicago Tribune Headline from
3/14/72 on Sr. Citizens
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Ambulance at night
To provide the best possible
health care for patients injured
in accidents,
Slide No. 61
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Ambulance arriving at emergency
Illinois established a statewide
entrance of hospital at night
system of facilities for emergency
health care.
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Map showing location of centers
Under this system, 40 hospitals are
designated as local trauma centers.
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Emergency room - doctors, nurses, etc.
Equipped with the most modern
equipment and staffed by expert
personnel,
Slide No. 63B
Helicopter landing at hospital
these centers are linked by
helicopter with 9 regional centers.
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(Traffic safety member)
Traffic safety committee member
While other states were neglecting
from Chicago area:
transportation improvements
(Super name and title)
because of a lack of funding,
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Surveyor with hard hat
Illinois began a massive
construction program
Slide No. 66
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Cunningham, Ass't. Secretary of
Last year Governor Ogilvie
Transportation and Ogilvie at
created a Department of Transportation
meeting
Slide No 67
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Mass Transit
to coordinate the divergent
aspects of the state transportation
network.
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Show highway sign entering O'Hare
The department will plan, fund
complex
and develop new routes for
carriers of all kinds.
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Plane taking-off
In the air,
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Car traveling down highway,
railroad in distance
by rail and water and over
roads - Illinois is maintaining
Slide No. 70B
its position as the nation's
transportation leader.
Ship tied up at Navy pier
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Family in convertible starting off
on a drive
While expanding the transportation
network, Illinois is taking
Slide #71B
positive action to improve the
state's safety record.
Same family moving
Slide No. 72A
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New bridge #1
Through upgrading dangerous highways
and improving 1,500 narrow bridges,
Slide #72B
New bridge #2
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Traffic on highway
the traffic fatality rate has
dropped to the lowest level
since 1925
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The governor also won
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57,000 new acres supered over park
the state has acquired 57,000 new
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During the past three years, Illinois
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Through the efforts of our
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13th Dist. - Philip M. Crane (NS)
receiving more federal help
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in Illinois than ever before
4th Dist. - Edward J. Derwinsky (s)
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Dick Ogilvie has also been
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During the coming months, I
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Dick Ogilvie knows the problems
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I believe that the federal
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But it is only with the support
Republican Governors' Convention
of leaders throughout this nation ---
like Dick Ogilvie -- that we in
B. Washington scene
Washington can enact those
measures which will revitalize
C, D, E, & F --
America.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Date:
To: MS
From :
L. Higby
you Should do
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Cover note- 1
L
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE N.W
WASHINGTON D. C. 20006
April 14, 1972
(202) 333.0920
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE HONORABLE JOHN N. MITCHELL
THROUGH:
JEB S. MAGRUDER
FROM:
ROBERT C. ODLE, JR.
Attached is our weekly report.
Attachment
bcc Mr. H. R. Haldeman
CONFIDENTIAL
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ADVERTISING
Advertising research projects on youth posters and Wisconsin television
have been completed and will be presented to the Strategy Group next week.
Brochure copy and layout were developed for the Youth Group, the Business
Group, and the Black Group. They are being submitted to appropriate group
heads for approval.
Opposition advertising in Wisconsin has been obtained and a report is
being developed.
A revised financial report projecting Agency operational costs was prepared.
AGRICULTURE
Yeutter participated in a panel discussion of the rural vote at the Repub-
lican Women's Conference (Western Region) in Phoenix. While there, he
conferred with the Nixon state chairman and with the Arizona "Farm Families
for the President" chairman.
Foltz advanced a trip to Illinois by Secretary Butz, and also spent consi-
derable time on planning a breakfast for this coming week at which time we
will brief Republican members of the House Ag Committee on our campaign plans.
Gary Madson joined us on Monday, and is already heavily involved in selection
of our state chairmen. During the week he also visited chairmen in Illinois,
Indiana, and Michigan.
Kathy Hill, formerly of Senator Mundt's staff, joined us in a clerical position.
Yeutter conferred on Monday with Secretary Butz, John Whitsker, Undersecretary
Campbell, Assistant Secretary Lyng, and others re our political problem in
predator control. Secretary Butz has since conferred with the Department
of the Interior, and it looks as if we are finally beginning to make progress
in defanging this issue.
Yeutter and Bob Morgan conferred with representatives of the Farm Journal re
the possible purchase of their mailing list. Morgan will follow up with a
specific written proposal. We are hopeful that this will be worked out for
it can be a great boon to the agricultural campaign. The list has 5 million
names, all of which are categorized in detail.
Yeutter and Madson met with Roger Fleming of the Farm Bureau for discussion
of a number of issues. So far this relationship -- always sensitive -- has
been amicable and productive.
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BLACKS
We discussed plans in connection with the uncoming Primary election in Michigan
with the State Chairman and agreed that an effort will be made in the Black
community in this connection.
We participated in meetings with White House Team members to resolve problems
centering around OMBE activities in efforts to assure that maximum benefits
flow from this program.
In contact with members of the D.C. Black Republicans strategy was developed
to move towards significant Black representation in the delegation to the
National Convention and toward significant Black representation on the Com-
mittee for the Re-election of the President.
We met with New York representatives of the November Group and made recom-
mendations for a final change in copy for the Black American brochure.
We developed an introductory letter to all state chairmen detailing the
Black Vote Division's operations and supportive services and requesting
their early move toward selecting Black Vote Chairmen.
Approval was received from the Finance Chairman for a go-ahead to develop a
format for a fund raising dinner of 2,000 Blacks from across the Nation.
Machinery has been finalized for this event which is scheduled for June.
Applicants were interviewed for the positions of Administrative Assistant
and Field Coordinators. Also, we supplied Personnel with resumes of Black
applicants for positions of employment with the Committee.
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
We have new state chairmen in Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Da-
kota, and Wyoming.
A meeting with the Chairman of Region IV was held regarding the appointing
of the balance of State Chairmen. We discussed with the Chairman of Region
XII the appointment of a state chairman in Alaska. A number of discussions
with several state chairmen surveyed the progress in appointing city chairmen
within their areas.
With the Executive Vice President of the American Society of Association
Executives we discussed a plan of operation to get this group involved in
the campaign.
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ELDERLY
Todd worked further on Presidential and First Family visits for the campaign.
No final decisions have been made as yet on dates and places, but a general
format has been worked out.
A projected computer plan has been worked out and is awaiting approval. This
would greatly increase the effectiveness of, our campaign effort by allowing
us to pinpoint specific areas within communities that have the highest
potential of voter return for time and effort. Not only would this streamline
the local campaign effort, but it would save valuable dollars.
Todd addressed a group of Maryland Senior Citizens at the RNC and a Camden
County, New Jersey, Leadership Conference on the workings of the Committee
in general and this Division in particular.
Mills is in California where on Monday, April 3, he met with Mike Woodson,
RNC Field Representative and discussed that state party situation. Woodson
confirmed the party's weakness. Mills met with Lyn Nofziger, Judge Alfred
E. Paonessa (State Older Americans Chairman), Mr. Van Rensselaer, and Bob
Hatch (Nofziger's Field Director). They reviewed the campaign strategy pro-
posal on Tuesday. On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Mills drew up the
revised strategy and field organization, discussed the program with key state
headquarters personnel, and began the selection process of Older Americans
County Chairmen. Todd will spend Thursday and Friday in California to
finalize the work Mills has been doing.
New State Older Americans Chairmen were appointed in South Dakota.
JEWISH
A number of preparatory discussions were held this week geared toward organi-
zation of the first meeting in Illinois for the effort within the Jewish
community. We are attempting to coordinate the various recruiting being
done by Max Fisher, Senator Percy's office and others associated with Tom
Hauser so that we can put together the best possible group. The meeting
has been tentatively planned for May 10 and this will be the beginning of
the campaign organization.
Planning in Pennsylvania is proceding at the same time and a meeting in Phila-
delphia will be the first targeted event. Contact with Herman Bloom of Arlan
Spector's staff is continuing and we intend to coordinate our recruiting
efforts there in the same manner as Illinois using Spector's group as well
as the senatorial offices.
A mailing to all of the Jewish parochial schools in the country went out
during the week containing the President's sppech to the Catholic educators
which was delivered on Thursday, April 6. The speech contains several re-
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ferences to Jewish schools and it is important that we alert the Jewish day
schools to the President's intentions in this area. A mailing was also sent
of the speech to all of the Anglo-Jewish papers in the United States. This
speech should be an important part of our approach to the Orthodox Jewish
community on aid to non-public schools
LEGAL
Sedam met with Paul Muller of the November Group at his office in New York
to discuss advance payments to November Group, the Agency agreement, the media
certification procedure, and various contracts with suppliers, etc.
A conference was held with the Reuben H. Donnelley people at their office
in New York to redraft our direct mail contract with Donnelley to permit
prepayment, to include provisions for the return of the prepayment in certain
situations and to work out a refund formula if such return becomes necessary.
Research was accomplished and a memorandum was prepared for the media divi-
sion regarding spokesmen substituting for the President when equal time is
offered under the Communications Act.
Research was conducted and various phone discussions were held with John
Dean's office regarding candidate requirements under the new Campaign Act
applicable to the President. Other miscellaneous phone calls were made,
memoranda were written, and meetings were held regarding the new Campaign
Act.
PHYSICIANS AND DENTISTS
Bill Stover is working on instructions for the fund-raising compaign for our
state chairmen -- a project complicated by the new Campaign Spending Law. We
expect to work with Gordon Liddy on detailed guidelines for our chairmen,
as well as the Nixon state chairmen and finance chairmen.
On April 18 in Washington ten dentists from around the country, composing
the National Dentists' Committee, will launch this organization. This
Committee will meet with Mr. Mitchell and various members of the Washington-
based operation. With these ten men, plans will be made for state organiza-
tion planning implementation. We hope to get these dentists charged up for
the job at hand and then send them out into the field.
PR/MEDIA
The Press Department planned and executed the public relations program for
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the Wisconsin primary night election, which the President won with 97
percent of the vote. In addition, we worked with the Wisconsin state chair-
man on his plans there the night of the election to focus on the anticipated
high cross over SO newsmen would not view a victory as a defeat. They didn't.
We wrote and distributed for Senator Dole a press release showing Kennedy
was the "real winner" in the primaries to date because he has not found it
necessary to fight with the others in his party. This received excellent
coverage on the wires, newspapers and television, including the front page
of the Washington Star.
Statements for Frank Dale, Secretary Romney and Senator Dole were prepared
by the press department and released, attacking the Democrats for suggesting
we remove our air support over Vietnam. They particularly hit George McGovern.
We also prepared in cooperation with the NSC for our state chairmen and our
surrogates a timely Q&A on the Vietnam situation.
Our audio operation, which began last week, used Senator Dole's comments on
the Wisconsin primary, feeding them to CBS, UPI and ABC. In addition, we
instructed the California Committee to handle Secretary Rommey in Phoenix
on audio for a national feed as well as California outlets. The California
Committee got good radiation of Senator Brock's visit for audio and video.
KABC and KHJ both used it.
Working with the campaign speakers bureau, we planned a complete program
for the surrogates and their media exposure for the next two weeks in
Pennsylvania. This plan, now in effect, will allow us the opportunity
to respond to charges by the Democrats on a daily basis. We are working
closely with the Pennsylvania Committee and are informed of appearances to
be made or that have been made by the Democratic contenders there and in
Massachusetts. We prepared and have distributed a briefing book for those
speaking in Pennsylvania during the next two weeks. In addition to the sur-
rogates and Pennsylvania congressmen who will be making appearances in the
state before the primary election, we have planned a media program for Frank
Dale which is designed to build him into a credible spokesman for the cam-
paign.
The Press Department continued to write and issue releases announcing the
state finance chairmen in North Dakota and Mississippi. We have also coor-
dinated press and media for Secretaries Butz, Volpe, Morton, Peterson and
Hodgson in appearances out of Washington.
SPANISI-SPEAKING
Alex Armendariz travelled to Texas and California to review campaign plans
with Nixon state chairman and Republican leadership. He met with Spanish-
speaking leaders and also interviewed prospective personnel.
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SPOKESMEN RESOURCES
Bart Porter and Henry Cashen interviewed Tom Scott as a prospective director
of the proposed Athletes for the President Committee.
Spokesmen Resources has intensified its efforts to schedule spokesmen into
Pennsylvania to answer to the Democrats campaigning in that State. Exten-
sive media exposure for all surrogates is being planned.
In addition to Pennsylvania, Spokesmen Resources has continued to concentrate
on scheduling speakers and celebrities into Indiana, North Carolina, Maryland,
Oregon and California prior to their respective primaries.
VETERANS
Office start-up activities included preparation of office space, interviews
for a secretary, and selection of prospects for a staff assistant/fieldman.
We commenced our operation with the selection of key state chairmen in Ca-
lifornia, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Iowa, Texas, and Kansas. The draft campaign
plan was completed, reviewed and revised with the VA Administrator and his
advisors. Major veterans leaders American Legion, D.C., were contacted to
commence selection of a national advisory group.
The proposed schedule for Presidential and First Family appearances was com-
pleted and reviewed with Bill Rhatigan. Because of a conflict of dates,
the Job Mart appearance by one of the Nixon daughters may require going to
an alternate date for this first appearance.
WOMEN
Mrs. Hutar met with California State Re-election Committee leadership in Los
Angeles to discuss implementation of a supplemental telephone program outside
of the major telephone centers.
The program is two-pronged: Hostess telephone operation and independent
business telephone centers developed by county. Mrs. Hutar will handle the
orientation of the county chairmen and co-chairmen on Saturday, April 15
after the general telephone orientation program for the overall is given by
Mrs. Brataas. Then the group will be divided into two groups; Major tele-
phone centers and county hostess and business telephone centers. Mrs.
Hutar has begun the construction of the orientation manual, report forms,
etc.
The Western States RNC Women's Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, provided a
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splendid opportunity to talk with women leaders from that region. Mrs.
Hutar and Mrs. Steorts attended for the Re-election Volunteers. The pros-
pective co-chairman from Alaska was there. Discussion sessions on the Re-
election Committees were held. Mrs. Hutar met with the Arizona State
Chairman, Sam Mardian, and Co-chairman, Sandra O'Connor. An additional
meeting was held with California Associate State Cahirman, Elsa Sandstrom.
Other discussions included New Mexico visiting with the National Committee-
woman about the selection of the State Co-chairman; talked with Utah State
Chairman, Richard Richards; Guam State Vice Chairman, Mrs. Diego; programs
for the Oregon State Re-election Committee being done in cooperation with
Oregon Federation of Republican Women. Mrs. Hutar talked with the regular
Republican Party women leaders from the State of Washington about the women
leadership for the campaign and touched bases with the Nevada Northern
Co-chairman for the Re-election Committee. In addition, we met and talked
with hundreds of potential leaders and volunteers in the Hospitality Suite.
Mrs. Hutar spoke on a panel about volunteer opportunities in the Re-election
Committee as well as the compelling reasons why we must join together in a
massive and effective campaign to Re-elect the President. The meeting ran
through Saturday afternoon and was a most successful event in terms of our
work in the Re-election Committee.
Jo Good
April 17th
This is the first list of certified delegates
to the 1972 Convention - New Hampshire. As
they come in, we'll send them to you.
If you need additional copies, please let my
office know - 484-6630.
1972 Conv.
4/3/72
1972 REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION
NEW HAMPSHIRE
(Fourteen Delegates)
AT LARGE
DELEGATES
ALTERNATES
Robert P. Bass, Jr.
Joseph J. Acorace
Via Tranquilla
410 Bremer Street
Concord 03301
Manchester 03102
John F. Bridges
Mrs. Marie A. Baker
Pine Drive
Goffstown 03045
Bedford 03102
Richard P. Brouillard
John R. Bradshaw
300 Holman Street
Nelson 03457
Laconia 03246
Miss Sarah L. Browning
Webster E. Bridges, Jr.
25 Helen Street
Brookline 03033
Manchester 03104
John P. H. Chandler, Jr.
Stanley M. Brown
Warner 03278
Bradford 03221
Clyde R. Coolidge
Mrs. Charlotte P. Cogswell
2 James Avenue
336 Washington Street
Somersworth 03878
Dover 03820
Lane Dwinell
Richard D. Hanson
94 Bank Street
14 Grandview Road
Lebanon 03766
Concord 03301
Stewart Lamprey
Lyle E. Hersom
Moultonboro 03254
1 Preble Street
Groveton 03582
Bernard A. Streeter, Jr.
Frederick A. Porter
26 Indiana Drive
Boston Post Road
Nashua 03060
Amherst 03031
Kimon S. Zachos
W. Douglas Scamman, Jr.
2093 Elm Street
Stratham 03885
Manchester 03104
Note: Delegates and Alternates at Large elected at the Presidential
Primary held on March 7, 1972, certified to the Secretary of
the Republican National Committee.
(MORE)
1972 Conv.
4/3/72
NEW HAMPSHIRE (cont'd.)
FIRST DISTRICT
DELEGATES
ALTERNATES
1.
Mrs. Ruth L. Griffin
1.
Albert E. Barcomb
479 Richards Avenue
Whitehall Road
Portsmouth 03801
Rochester 03867
George B. Roberts, Jr.
H. Alfred Casassa
RFD
Hampton 03842
Gilmanton Iron Works 03837
SECOND DISTRICT
DELEGATES
ALTERNATES
2.
Mrs. Hilary P. Cleveland
2.
Charles G. Douglas III
New London 03257
Hopkinton 03301
Charles P. Puksta
Mrs. Shirley K. Merrill
6 Elm Street
25 Prospect Street
Claremont 03743
Lebanon 03766
Note: District Delegates and Alternates elected at the Presidential
Primary held on March 7, 1972, certified to the Secretary of
the Republican National Committee.
:
FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR THE
RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
ROUTE SLIP
To: Gordon Strachan
Take necessary action
Approval or signature
Comment
Prepare reply
Discuss with me
For your information
See remarks below
From: Lee Nunn
Date: April 19, 1972
Remarks:
For your information.
SPEECH
GIVEN BY
MR. LEE R. NUNN
WASHINGTON HILTON HOTEL
APRIL 11, 1972
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GENTLEMEN: AS STATE FINANCE CHAIRMEN YOU ARE THE LEADERS
WHO WILL DETERMINE THE DEGREE OF SUCCESS OF THE NATIONAL FUND-RAISING
EFFORT FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF RICHARD NIXON.
DESPITE THE LEGISLATION THAT WENT INTO EFFECT ON APRIL 7
IT STILL TAKES THREE INGREDIENTS TO WIN ELECTIONS - THE FIRST IS
MONEY - THE SECOND IS MONEY - AND THE THIRD IS STILL MORE MONEY.
YOUR SKILL AND SELLING ABILITY AS MANAGERS IN SELECTING THE RIGHT
ASSISTANCE, SEEKING OUT PEOPLE WITH THE ABILITY TO GIVE, AND ASKING
THOUSANDS TO GIVE WILL IN A VERY LARGE MEASURE DECIDE THE COMING
CAMPAIGN. AS SENATOR EVERETT DIRKSEN USED TO SAY ABOUT POLITICAL
CAMPAIGNS: "MONEY COMES FIRST." HOW DO WE GO ABOUT GETTING IT?
IN THE VERY BEGINNING I WANT TO EMPHASIZE AND YOU WILL HEAR
US EMPHASIZE OVER AND OVER AGAIN -
1) KEEP YOUR FUND-RAISING ACTIVITY SIMPLE. RAISING MONEY IS
NOT COMPLICATED.
2) THERE ARE NO SPECIAL GIMMICKS OR UNIQUE WAYS OF RAISING
MONEY. IT IS VERY SIMPLE. YOU ASK FOR IT!! YOU DON'T EVEN HAVE
TO BE PARTICULARLY SMART OR SHARP. YOU DO HAVE TO WORK, YOU HAVE
TO BE PERSISTENT. YOU HAVE TO BELIEVE IN CHAPTER 11, 9TH and 10TH
VERSES FROM ST. LUKE:
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"AND I SAY UNTO YOU. --- ASK, AND IT SHALL BE
GIVEN YOU --- SEEK, AND YE SHALL FIND --- FOR
EVERYONE THAT ASKETH - RECEIVETH - AND HE THAT
SEEKETH - FINDETH."
THE ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO REACH EVERYONE FAVORABLY INCLINED
TOWARD THE RE-ELECTION OF PRESIDENT NIXON, WHO CAN AFFORD TO MAKE
A CONTRIBUTION. HOW DO WE DO IT? WE ORGANIZE - BY COUNTIES, BY
CITIES, BY INDUSTRIAL CATEGORIES, ASSOCIATIONS, CLUBS - WE
PENETRATE EVERY AREA WHERE MONEY IS LOCATED. SINCE 10,000 -
5,000 - 2,500 - 1,000's, ADD UP FASTER, WE START AT THE TOP AND
WORK DOWN.
FOLLOWING OUR OWN ADMONITION TO KEEP IT SIMPLE, LET'S GO
STEP BY STEP WITH A PROCEDURE:
PERHAPS ONE OF THE FIRST THINGS YOU SHOULD DO - IF YOU HAVE NOT
ALREADY DONE SO IS TO HAVE A GOOD LAWYER THAT YOU CAN CONSULT. IT
WILL SAVE YOU TIME, PERHAPS 1 TO 5 YEARS.
1. IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE so, CONTACT YOUR REPUBLICAN
PARTY FINANCE LEADERSHIP IN THE STATE. DETERMINE WHAT THE PARTY
STRUCTURE CAN DO TO HELP YOU. YOU SHOULD MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO
COOPERATE AND WORK WITH THE PARTY AND ELECTED OFFICIALS WHO SUPPORT
OUR CAUSE.
2. SEEK OUT THE BEST POSSIBLE LEADERSHIP FOR CO-CHAIRMEN,
OR VICE CHAIRMEN FOR EACH COUNTY, CITY, OR GROUP ACTIVITY. THE
RIGHT LEADERSHIP IN FUND-RAISING IS EVERYTHING; AND IT ISN'T EASY
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TO RECRUIT. YOU MUST FIND INDIVIDUALS WHO WILL ACCEPT AND USE
CERTAIN SPECIFIC FUNDAMENTAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES THAT APPLY
IN FUND-RAISING.
PEOPLE GIVE SELFISHLY - FOR THE FUTURE - NOT FOR THE PAST,
LOOK AHEAD. THINK AND TALK FUTURE WHEN YOU SEEK FUNDS.
WHEN YOU RECEIVE A DONATION YOU RECEIVE IT ONLY BECAUSE THE
CONTRIBUTOR HAS MADE A DECISION THAT THE RE-ELECTION OF RICHARD NIXON
IS TO HIS BEST INTEREST.
AFTER YOU ARE SET UP WITH YOUR COUNTY AND CITY CHAIRMEN,
BEGIN TO RECRUIT SPECIAL CATEGORY CHAIRMEN. WE HAVE ALREADY
RECRUITED ONE GROUP AT THE STATE LEVEL TO WORK WITH YOU.
PHYSICIANS FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT. BECAUSE OF
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, WE BEGAN TO ORGANIZE THIS GROUP LAST YEAR.
THE CHAIRMEN FOR THE PHYSICIANS' OPERATION HAVE BEEN ASKED TO
CONTACT THE NIXON POLITICAL CHAIRMEN AS WELL AS THE NIXON FINANCE
CHAIRMEN.
THERE ARE MANY OTHER GROUPS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER AND THEY WILL
VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
ACCOUNTANTS
BANKERS
DENTISTS
REAL ESTATE OPERATORS
CONTRACTORS
BROKERS
AUTO DEALERS
MINERALS - COAL MINING - ORE - ROCK QUARRIES - ALL OF OUR
OPPONENTS WANT TO DRASTICALLY DECREASE OR WIPE OUT DEPLETION ALLOWANCES.
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INDEPENDENT OIL PRODUCERS - THE KENNEDY, MCGOVERN,
HUMPHREY BILL - REFERRED TO THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE A FEW DAYS
AGO - CUTS DEPLETION ALLOWANCE FROM 22% TO 15%. IT ALSO REPEALS
CURRENT LAWS RELATING TO INTANGIBLE DRILLING AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS.
ACTUALLY ANY BUSINESS CATEGORY SHOULD BE A PROSPECT - IF THEY
SERIOUSLY CONSIDER WHAT THE OPPOSITION IS ADVOCATING.
ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT AND COMPARATIVELY INEXPENSIVE WAYS
OF RAISING MONEY, FOR WHICH YOU MUST RECRUIT LEADERS, IS THE
$100 FUND-RAISING DINNER. YOU SHOULD SCHEDULE YOUR $100 DINNER
IN LATE MAY OR JUNE. AVOID THE SUMMER VACATION MONTHS, AND THE
AUGUST NATIONAL CONVENTION. $1,000 DINNERS ONLY ARE PLANNED FOR
SEPTEMBER.
UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE $100 DINNERS ARE NOT FEASIBLE
BECAUSE YOU HAVE HAD ONE TOO RECENTLY OR A GOVERNOR OR OTHERS
ARE HAVING DINNERS WHICH CAUSE A TIMING PROBLEM YOU MAY WISH TO
GO THE COCKTAIL PARTY ROUTE. HERE AGAIN, TO BE SUCCESSFUL THE
PARTY MUST BE WELL-ORGANIZED, WELL-PLANNED, AND THE HOST SOMEONE
WHO HAS THE CLOUT TO BRING IN THE CONTRIBUTIONS. YOU ALSO MAY
WISH TO CONSIDER THE BOOSTER-TYPE MEETINGS SIMILAR TO THOSE
OPERATED BY THE REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL AND SENATORIAL CAMPAIGN
COMMITTEES. YOU HAVE SOME IMPORTANT PERSON TO HOST SUCH A MEETING
AND INVITE THOSE WHO ARE CAPABLE OF GIVING SUBSTANTIAL FUNDS.
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RECRUIT ONE OF YOUR LARGE GIVERS TO GO AFTER OTHERS CAPABLE
OF GIVING LARGE AMOUNTS. RECRUIT ANOTHER GROUP WHO WILL SEEK
SUBSTANTIAL MONEY ON A PERSON TO PERSON BASIS.
PLAN A FUND-RAISING PROGRAM THAT WILL ATTAIN YOUR QUOTA:
HOW MUCH
LARGE GIVERS
PERSON TO PERSON
DINNERS - JUNE
COCKTAIL PARTIES
BOOSTER-TYPE MEETINGS
SPECIAL CATEGORIES
DIRECT MAIL
CREDITS FROM WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS
(ESTIMATE)
100%
WITHIN THE NEXT FEW DAYS WE WILL SEND YOU A FORM GIVING YOUR QUOTA
AND ASKING YOU, AFTER A CAREFUL REVIEW OF YOUR FUND-RAISING PROGRAM,
TO LET US HAVE YOUR BREAKDOWN AS TO WHAT YOU EXPECT FROM EACH ACTIVITY,
ADDING UP TO 100 % OF QUOTA.
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3. TRAINING YOUR CHAIRMAN AND SOLICITORS TO DO THE JOB:
THE PRINCIPAL PROBLEM IN GETTING MONEY FOR POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS IS
FINDING PEOPLE IN SUFFICIENT NUMBERS WHO WILL ASK FOR MONEY IN AN
ORGANIZED MANNER. YOU MUST HOLD SESSIONS WITH YOUR SOLICITORS
AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY, WITH A TELEPHONE OPERATION EVERY MORNING,
TO DISCUSS THEIR SUCCESS OR LACK OF SUCCESS, MAKE SUGGESTIONS,
DEVISE ANSWERS FOR PROBLEMS THEY MAY BE HAVING WITH THE PROSPECTS
AND ABOVE ALL HOLDING EVERYONE ACCOUNTABLE FOR MAKING THE CONTACTS
THEY HAVE AGREED TO MAKE.
ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT PROBLEMS IN FUND-RAISING IS KEEPING
YOUR PEOPLE WORKING, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE INVOLVED FOR THE
FIRST TIME. MORALE IS THE CHIEF FACTOR YOU HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT.
IN THE BEGINNING YOU MUST MAKE THEM UNDERSTAND THEY ARE LIKELY TO
HAVE MANY MORE NEGATIVE RESPONSES THAN POSITIVE - EVEN THOUGH THEY
ARE CONTACTING BUSINESSMEN WHO SHOULD ALL BE IN THE FOREFRONT OF
OUR MOVEMENT TO RE-ELECT THE PRESIDENT. TOO MANY RIDE ON THE
GENEROSITY OF A FEW - TAKE LITTLE INTEREST, EXCEPT TO COMPLAIN.
IN FUND-FAISING YOU ARE WORKING THE LAW OF AVERAGES, AND IT IS
AGAINST YOU. A FEW NEGATIVE CONTACTS AND COMPLAINTS IN SUCCESSION
CAN PLAY HAVOC WITH MORALE OF A POTENTIALLY GOOD FUND-FAISER IF HE
ISN'T PROPERLY INDOCTRINATED ABOUT THE JOB. so, YOU MUST BOLSTER
AND SUPPORT YOUR WORKERS IN EVERY WAY POSSIBLE.
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I KNOW YOU WILL WANT TO REVIEW SOME OF THE MATTERS THAT
WILL BE DISCUSSED HERE TODAY WITH THE FINANCE LEADERSHIP IN YOUR
STATE, AND GET YOUR PRELIMINARY ORGANIZATION EFFORTS UNDERWAY.
IF YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE LATE MAY OR JUNE $100 DINNERS YOU
MUST GET MOVING RIGHT AWAY.
I AM SOMEWHAT RELUCTANT TO TALK ABOUT THE $100 DINNER
BECAUSE THE FIGURES ARE A LITTLE EMBARRASSING - BUT, UNFORTUNATELY -
THERE ARE THOSE AMONG OUR FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP WHO FEEL THAT EVEN
.97¢ A WEEK IS A LOT TO ASK A MAN AND HIS WIFE TO PAY FOR FOUR
YEARS OF GOOD GOVERNMENT:
4 YEARS
-
208 WEEKS
X
.97c
= $201.72
OR
2 TICKETS WITH $1.72 LEFT OVER. 1/2 IS TAX DEDUCTIBLE
YOU CAN ASK FOR .49c AND LET A MAN LEAVE HIS WIFE HOME BUT
IT'S MUCH MORE FUN TO HAVE WIVES ALSO ATTEND A $100 DINNER. BEAR
IN MIND WE ARE TALKING ABOUT AN INVESTMENT THAT IS THE BEST INSURANCE
POLICY AVAILABLE AGAINST A TOTAL WELFARE STATE. AN INSURANCE POLICY
TO PROTECT WHAT YOU NOW POSSESS.
KENNEDY, HUMPHREY, MCGOVERN, AND MUSKIE WANT TO "TAKE IT AWAY"
AND TELL YOU so WITH NO APOLOGIES.
CALL YOUR PROSPECT'S ATTENTION TO THE KENNEDY, HUMPHREY,
MUSKIE TAX PROPOSAL. (A COPY IN YOUR ENVELOPE)
92n CONGRESS
2D SESSION
S. 3378
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MARCH 21, 1972
Mr. NELSON (for himself, Mr. HART. Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. MONDALE, Mr. CHURCH,
Mr. EAGLETON, Mr. HARRIS, Mr. llugues. Mr. HUMPHREY, Mr. McGovern,
Mr. METCALF, and Mr. TUNNEY) introduced the following bill which was
read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance
A
BILL
To raise needed revenues by gearing the income tax more closely
to an individual's ability to pay, by broadening the income
tax base of individuals and corporations, by integrating the
gift and estate taxes, and by otherwise reforming the in-
come, estate, and gift tax provisions.
1
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
2 tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
3 SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE, ETC.
4
(a) SHORT TITLE.-This Act may be cited as the "Tax
5 Reform Act of 1972".
6
(b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.-
TITLE I-AMENDMENTS PRIMARILY AFFECTING
INDIVIDUALS
Sec. 101. Credit against tax for personal exemptions.
Sec. 102. Repeal of $100 dividend exclusion
Sec. 103. Repeal of deduction for gasoline taxes.
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2
TITLE I-AMENDMENTS PRIMARILY AFFECTING
INDIVIDUALS-Continued
Sec. 104. Elimination of vacation resort house as tax shelter.
Sec. 105. Disallowance of expenses attending convention outside the
United States.
Sec. 106. Farm losses.
Sec. 107. Computation of earnings and profits on a consolidated basis.
Sec. 108. Dividend on certain sales of stock.
Sec. 109. Termination of stock option provisions.
Sec. 110. Limitation on deduction for percentage depletion on royalties.
Sec. 111. Disallowance of certain double deductions.
Sec. 112. Treatment of trustrincome payable to children of grantor.
Sec. 113. Tax on capital gains at death.
Sec. 114. Repeal of exemption for earned income from foreign sources.
Sec. 115. Repeal of alternative capital gains tax for individuals.
Sec. 116. Capital loss carryback for individuals.
Sec. 117. Repeal of capital gain treatment for patents.
Sec. 118. Income tax treatment of certain gifts to members of family.
Sec. 119. Repeal of 50-percent maximum rate on earned income.
Sec. 120. Underpayments of estimated tax.
TITLE I-AMENDMENTS PRIMARILY AFFECTING
CORPORATIONS
Sec. 201. Repeal of Asset Depreciation Range System.
Sec. 202. Limitations on dividends received deduction.
Sec. 203. Use of appreciated property to redeem stock.
Sec. 204. Denial of tax-free exchanges in case of investment companies.
Sec. 205. Recognition of gain on sales in connection with certain liquida-
tions.
Sec. 206. Certain transactions disqualified as reorganizations.
Sec. 207. Repeal of special treatment of bad debt reserves of financial
institutions.
Sec. 208. Exploration and development expenditures in the case of mines.
Sec. 209. Repeal of deduction for Western Hemisphere Trade Corpora-
tions.
Sec. 210. Taxation of undistributed profits of foreign corporations.
Sec. 211. Repeal of the tax exemption for a DISC.
Sec. 212. Involuntary conversions.
Sec. 213. Computation of underpayments of estimated tax.
TITLE IHI-AMENDMENTS AFFECTING INDIVIDUALS AND
CORPORATIONS
Sec. 301. Rental real property.
Sec. 302. Charitable gifts of appreciated property.
Sec. 303. Computation of net operating loss deduction.
Sec. 304. Intangible drilling and development costs in the case of oil and
gas wells.
Sec. 305. Capital expenditures in planting and developing fruit and nut
groves.
Sec. 306. Reduction of percentage depletion rates on oil and gas and cer-
tain other minerals.
Sec. 307. Limitation on aggregate deductions for percentage depletion.
3
TITLE IHI-AMENDMENTS AFFECTING INDIVIDUALS AND
CORPORATIONS-Continued
Sec. 308. Repeal of capital gain treatment for timber and for coal and
iron ore royalties.
Sec. 309. Repeal of tax exemption for ships under foreign flag.
Sec. 310. Limitations on foreign tax credit.
Sec. 311. Holding period of capital assets.
Sec. 312. Gain from the sale of certain property between related persons.
Sec. 313. Recapture on sale of purchase price previously deducted.
Sec. 314. Recapture of depreciation on sale of real property.
TITLE IV-AMENDMENTS OF MINIMUM TAX ON TAX
PREFERENCES
Sec. 401. Minimum tax.
TITLE V-ESTATE AND GIFT TAX AMENDMENTS
Sec. 501. Integration of estate tax rate with inter vivos gifts.
Sec. 502. Transfers taking effect at death.
Sec. 503. Life insurance included in gross estate.
Sec. 504. Charitable deductions in the case of estate tax.
Sec. 505. Generation-skipping transfers.
TITLE VI-STATE AND LOCAL OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 601. Interest on certain governmental obligations.
Sec. 602. United States to pay 50 percent of interest yield on taxable
income.
1
(c) AMENDMENT OF 1954 CODE.-Except as other-
2 wise expressly provided-
3
(1) whenever in this Act a reference is made (by
4
way of amendment or repeal or otherwise) to a sec-
5
tion, chapter, or other provision, the reference shall be
6
considered to be made to a section, chapter, or other
7
provision of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954; and
8
(2) terms used in this Act shall have the same
9
meaning as when used in the Internal Revenue Code of
10
1954.
11
SEC. 2. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING CHANGES.
12
The Secretary of the Treasury or his delegate shall, as
13
soon as practicable but in any event not later than 90 days
4
1 after the date of the enactment of this Act, submit to the
2 Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Represent-
3 atives a draft of any technical and conforming changes in
4 the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 which are necessary to
5 reflect throughout such Code the changes in the substantive
6 provisions of law made by this Act.
7 AMENDMENTS PRIMARILY
8
AFFECTING INDIVIDUALS
9
SEC. 101. CREDIT AGAINST TAX FOR PERSONAL EXEMP-
10
TIONS.
11
(a) Subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1
12
(relating to credits against tax) is amended by redesignat-
13 ing section 42 as section 43 and by inserting after section 41
14 the following new section:
15
"SEC. 42. PERSONAL EXEMPTIONS.
16
"There shall be allowed, as a credit against the tax im-
17 posed by section 1 or 3, the amount determined under sec-
18 tion 151 for personal exemptions. Such credit shall not
19
exceed the tax imposed by section 1 or 3 for the taxable
20 year."
21
(b) So much of section 151 (relating to deductions for
22
personal exemptions) as precedes subsection (b) is amended
23
to read as follows:
24
"SEC. 151. CREDIT FOR PERSONAL EXEMPTIONS.
25
" (a) AMOUNT OF CREDIT.-The amount of the credit
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HERE ARE A FEW POINTS THAT WILL TOUCH YOUR PROSPECTIVE
CONTRIBUTORS - WHATEVER TYPE OF FUND-RAISING YOU ARE DOING:
TAX BILL
IF OUR OPPONENTS DO WHAT THEY SAY THEY ARE GOING TO DO TO
ANY EXTENT WHATSOEVER, HOW MUCH IS IT GOING TO COST THE PROSPECT
AND HIS ESTATE?
WHAT IS IT WORTH TO HIM AND HIS BUSINESS TO HAVE RICHARD NIXON
IN THE WHITE HOUSE FOR THE NEXT 4 YEARS?
I BELIEVE YOU AND THE DINNER CHAIRMAN YOU SELECT AND THEIR
SOLICITORS CAN GET THE JOB DONE - NOT ONLY ON THE $100 DINNERS BUT
ON OTHER PHASES OF OUR FUND-RAISING EFFORT, IF YOU BREAK IT DOWN
ON WHAT IS IN IT FOR THE CONTRIBUTOR.
FRANKLY YOU ARE OFFERING THE PROSPECT THE BEST INVESTMENT
IN THE WORLD TODAY.
TRUE, YOU ARE ASKING HIM TO PAY IN ADVANCE. BUT THIS IS THE
CASE WITH ANY INVESTMENT. YOU HAVE TO PUT UP YOUR MONEY TO GET
ANY ACTION.
IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT "GOVERNMENT, AS A RULE, DOES THINGS
TO YOU AND NOT FOR YOU. IT IS FOUNDED ON CONQUEST AND CONFISCATION."
FROM A BUSINESSMEN'S VIEWPOINT, IT IS PARTICULARLY TRUE. THEREFORE,
YOU CAN EXPECT SOME GRIPES AND COMPLAINTS WHEN YOU ASK FOR MONEY;
BUT, IF YOU ARE PERSISTENT, YOU WILL GET IT, BECAUSE THE ALTERNATIVES
ARE so FRIGHTENING. LET'S LOOK AT A FEW REASONS WHY A PROSPECT SHOULD
GIVE.
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OUR OPPONENT'S TAX BILLS AND PLANS TO TAKE FROM THE HAVES
AND GIVE TO THE HAVE-NOTS - IS THE BEST REASON A PROSPECT
SHOULD SUPPORT THE PRESIDENT.
IN OTHER WORDS, IS HIS OX LIKELY TO BE GORED IF THE
DEMOCRATS SHOULD BE SUCCESSFUL?
IF THE PROSPECT'S BUSINESS IS UNIONIZED OR LIKELY TO BE,
QUOTE HUBERT HUMPHREY'S FAVORITE STATEMENT WHEN HE APPEARS BEFORE
UNION MEETINGS. IT GOES SOMETHING LIKE THIS:
"THIS MEETING WOULD HAVE BEEN HELD IN THE EAST ROOM OF
THE WHITE HOUSE IF I HAD BEEN ELECTED."
OTHER POTENTIAL DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES WILL ALSO GIVE LABOR
EVERYTHING THEY WANT IF THEY SHOULD BE SUCCESSFUL.
THE PROSPECT SHOULD FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE CANDIDATE WHO
IS MOST NEARLY IN CONCERT WITH THE PROSPECT'S OWN PHILOSOPHY.
ONE OF THE BEST REASONS FOR THE PROSPECT TO GIVE --
CONTRIBUTORS WANT TO BET ON WINNERS -- AND WE HAVE A WINNER.
YOUR FINANCE ORGANIZATION MUST HAVE ENTHUSIASM FOR THE
CANDIDATE - BE POSITIVE IN THEIR OWN MIND THAT HE IS GOING TO
WIN, KNOW THE REASONS WHY YOU ARE ON A WINNER, AND BE ABLE TO
PASS YOUR ENTHUSIASM AND POSITIVE FEELING ALONG TO OTHERS.
CONTRIBUTORS GIVE FOR BOTH POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE REASONS,
MORE GIVE AGAINST THAN FOR.
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WHEN YOU CANNOT PERSUADE THE PROSPECT WITH THE POSITIVE
PITCH - SUGGEST HOW AWFUL IT WOULD BE IF THE OPPOSITION GETS IN.
THE BASIC REASON A PROSPECT GIVES IS TO PROTECT HIS OWN
PERSONAL AND FAMILY'S PRESENT AND FUTURE ECONOMIC POSITION.
LET'S LOOK AT SOME POINTS NECESSARY TO SUCCESSFUL FUND-
RAISING DINNERS. TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL DINNER YOU MUST FOLLOW
CERTAIN FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES. THESE SAME PRINCIPLES APPLY TO
FUND-RAISING IN ALL FIELDS - NOT DINNERS ALONE.
1. WHO'S IN CHARGE
THE SUCCESS OF YOUR DINNER WILL LARGELY BE DETERMINED WHEN
YOU SELECT THE CHAIRMAN FOR THE AFFAIR. THIS WILL BE YOUR MOST
IMPORTANT DECISION.
A TOP FLIGHT ORGANIZER AND DOER MUST BE IN CHARGE. A
RESPECTED BUSINESS OR PROFESSIONAL MAN - SOMEONE WHO IS RESPECTED
FOR HIS ABILITY TO GET THINGS DONE - A MAN WITH CONTACTS IN THE
BUSINESS WORLD - IS USUALLY THE BEST CHOICE FOR A CHAIRMAN.
TOP PEOPLE SHOULD HEAD YOUR DINNER, OTHERWISE DON'T START
THE FUNCTION. THERE IS NOTHING so SAD AND DEPRESSING AS A
POLITICAL FINANCE ORGANIZATION WITH WEAK LEADERSHIP.
(BOOK ATTACHED)
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YOUR #2 AND #3 ASSISTANTS MUST ALSO BE OF THE HIGHEST
CALIBER. A GOOD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ASSIST IN PLANNING AND
DRIVING THE OPERATION IS INVALUABLE. A THIRD ASSISTANT TO PLAN
FOR THE EVENT ITSELF, RECEIVE THE FUNDS, AND SEE THAT ADEQUATE
RECORDS ARE KEPT IS ALSO A NECESSITY. OBTAINING A GOOD CHAIRMAN
AND PUTTING TOGETHER GOOD MANAGEMENT FOR YOUR DINNER IS NO EASY
TASK, BUT SUCCESS NEVER COMES EASY. DON'T SETTLE FOR ANYTHING
BUT THE BEST.
WE WILL PASS OUT TO YOU HERE TODAY A BOOKLET THAT WAS
PREPARED BY ERNST AND ERNST LAST YEAR PRIOR TO THE NOVEMBER 9
NATIONAL TELEVISED DINNERS HELD BY THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL
FINANCE COMMITTEE. THE BOOKLET SHOULD BE HELPFUL TO YOU IN
PLANNING AND ORGANIZING A DINNER. IT MAY BE A LITTLE EXPANSIVE
FOR A SMALL DINNER. NEVERTHELESS IT PROVIDES A GOOD CHECK LIST
AND ADVICE.
2. RIGHT ATTITUDE
THE SECOND INGREDIENT NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS IS THE RIGHT
ATTITUDE. YOU MUST TRULY BELIEVE IN YOUR CAUSE. THAT MEANS
EVERYBODY - FINANCE CHAIRMEN - THE WHOLE ORGANIZATION.
YOU HAVE TO BELIEVE IT CAN BE DONE - HAVE NO FEAR OF
ASKING - AND THOROUGHLY BELIEVE THAT YOU COMPLIMENT, NOT INSULT,
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WHEN YOU SEEK MONEY FOR GOOD GOVERNMENT. SOME FEEL HURT IF NOT
ASKED - DON'T OFFEND ANYONE - ASK THEM ALL TO GIVE. THE MORE YOU
ASK FOR, THE HIGHER THE COMPLIMENT. ALWAYS START HIGH. AND,
AS SECRETARY STANS HAS SAID, YOU ALWAYS NAME THE FIGURE. IN THE
CASE OF DINNERS, ALWAYS ASK FOR TABLES, A TABLE, OR TICKETS -
NAME WHAT YOU WANT BEFORE THE PROSPECT GETS A CHANCE TO SAY WHAT HE
WILL DO, NEVER ASK FOR A SINGLE TICKET - IT IS ALWAYS PRESUMED
THAT THE MAN WILL AT LEAST BRING HIS WIFE. ALWAYS START HIGH.
NEVER RUN THE RISK OF UNDER SELLING.
3. ORGANIZE
AS WE SAID EARLIER, IN ORGANIZING FOR A DINNER -
KEEP IT SIMPLE.
REMEMBER YOU ARE SETTING UP A TEMPORARY OPERATION THAT WILL
GO OUT OF BUSINESS FOLLOWING THE DINNER.
YOU HAVE A SINGLE OBJECTIVE, AND THAT IS TO SELL DINNER
TICKETS, AND YOU DO THAT VERY SIMPLY BY CONTACTING EVERYONE
WHO HAS THE ABILITY TO BUY - AS WE SAID EARLIER -- WHO CAN
AFFORD .97c A WEEK FOR HE AND HIS WIFE - so, DON'T BUILD A
PAPERMILL FOR ORGANIZATION PURPOSES. IT MAY MOMENTARILY IMPRESS
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE. BUT THE GAUGE BY WHICH THE SUCCESS OF THE
DINNER WILL BE MEASURED IS HOW MANY DOLLARS DID YOU BANK.
YOUR FUND-RAISING EFFORT MUST BE HIGHLY ORGANIZED. AGAIN,
WITH THE BEST POSSIBLE PEOPLE.
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NEVER WORRY ABOUT DUPLICATION OF EFFORT. UNFORTUNATELY,
YOU WILL NEVER GET TO ALL THE PEOPLE WHO SHOULD GIVE, ANYWAY.
GIVE NO EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS TO ANYONE.
YOU ARE WORKING AGAINST A DEADLINE AND THE OBJECT IS TO GET
MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ASKING. THE MORE YOU ASK THE MORE YOU GET,
YOU ARE WORKING THE LAW OF AVERAGES, AND YOU CAN'T ASK TOO OFTEN.
YOU HAVE TO ORGANIZE TO INTELLIGENTLY CONTACT THE GREATEST
POSSIBLE NUMBER OF PEOPLE.
YOU HEAR SOME OF OUR FRIENDS COMPLAIN ABOUT MULTIPLE
SOLICITATIONS FOR FUNDS - SOME WANT ONE SOLICITATION FOR ALL
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES. AS A FUND-RAISER DON'T LET THIS MATTER
WORRY YOU. BECAUSE NOTHING CAN BE DONE ABOUT IT. GET IN AND
COMPETE. CRYING OVER THE RULES OF THE GAME WILL NEVER RAISE A
DOLLAR.
WHO DO YOU SOLICIT?
EVERY REPUBLICAN, INDEPENDENT, AND RIGHT-THINKING DEMOCRAT THAT
YOU KNOW ABOUT THAT HAS THE CAPABILITIES OF BUYING A DINNER TICKET.
THERE ARE LISTS AVAILABLE IN PRACTICALLY EVERY STATE COVERING ALL
TYPES OF ORGANIZATIONS.
THE BEST PROSPECTS, OF COURSE, ARE THOSE WHO HAVE GIVEN
BEFORE TO THE PARTY. BUT, WE CAN'T STOP WITH OUR FRIENDS. WE MUST
MAKE NEW FRIENDS. ANY BUSINESS CERTAINLY WILL PROFIT FAR LESS WITH
ANY ONE OF OUR OPPONENTS IN OFFICE. EVERY BUSINESSMAN IS A PROSPECT.
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SET UP A TELEPHONE FOLLOW-UP OPERATION ABOUT TEN DAYS
AFTER YOUR INVITATION HAS GONE OUT, AND CONTACT YOUR ENTIRE LIST OF
PROSPECTS.
A LETTER ALONE WILL NOT DO THE JOB. IN FACT, MOST OF YOUR
SUCCESS IS GOING TO COME FROM THE TELEPHONE OPERATION - THE
SO-CALLED "BOILER SHOP" - AND PERSON TO PERSON SOLICITATION.
YOUR TELEPHONE SOLICITORS SHOULD BE BUSINESS EXECUTIVES
CAPABLE OF GIVING ALL THE ARGUMENTS WHY THE PROSPECT SHOULD GIVE.
THEY SHOULD HAVE GOOD TELEPHONE VOICES AND CERTAINLY HAVE NO FEAR
OF ASKING.
ALL OF YOUR PROSPECTIVE BIG CONTRIBUTORS SHOULD BE
ANALYZED BEFORE YOU START THE TELEPHONE OPERATION. CLASSIFY
YOUR PROSPECTS. DETERMINE WHAT THEY ARE CAPABLE OF GIVING, AND
LET NO ONE ASK FOR LESS THAN THE TARGETED AMOUNT.
CAUTION YOUR TELEPHONE SOLICITORS TO AVOID ARGUMENTS -
ESPECIALLY PHILOSOPHICAL DISCUSSIONS. NEVER GET IN A POSITION
OF EXPLAINING OR GOING INTO DETAILS ANY MORE THAN ABSOLUTELY
NECESSARY. IT TAKES TIME YOU DO NOT HAVE, AND MAKES TELEPHONING
MORE EXPENSIVE. JUST GIVE SIMPLE FACTS - AND ASK FOR CHECKS.
WE SHOULD ANTICIPATE A FEW OBJECTIONS THAT YOUR TELEPHONE
SOLICITORS ARE GOING TO RUN INTO:
A. "SORRY I WILL BE OUT OF TOWN THE NIGHT OF THE
DINNER."
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TELL THE PROSPECT THAT YOU TOO ARE SORRY BUT THAT THE
REAL PURPOSE OF THE DINNER IS A VEHICLE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR
PROTECTING HIS INTERESTS BY KEEPING A RESPONSIBLE PRESIDENT IN
OFFICE. SEND US YOUR CHECK AS A DONATION -- THAT MANY OTHERS
WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS ARE SUPPORTING THE CAUSE EVEN THOUGH THEY
ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE DINNER.
B. "I HAVE ALREADY GIVEN."
COULD BE? ONLY A FRACTION OF 1% HAVE GIVEN. NO REASON
WHY HE CAN'T GIVE MORE. HE WILL BE CONSPICUOUS BY HIS ABSENCE.
C. "CAN'T AFFORD IT - PRICE TOO HIGH."
CAN'T AFFORD .97c A WEEK FOR GOOD GOVERNMENT? FOR PEACE IN
THE WORLD? DO I HAVE THE RIGHT MR. JONES ON THE TELEPHONE? -
THE ONE WHO LIVES (MENTION THE SWANK SUBURBAN AREA OR PLUSH
APARTMENT HOUSE). YOU ARE INFERRING THAT :MAYBE HE IS THE ONE ON
WELFARE WHO LIVES DOWNTOWN. YOU KNOW 1/2 OF IT IS TAX DEDUCTIBLE.
IF YOU CAN'T SELL 2 TICKETS, HE CAN GO THE .49c ROUTE AND LEAVE
HIS WIFE HOME.
D. "YOU ALREADY HAVE PLENTY OF MONEY."
IF THAT WERE TRUE, WE CERTAINLY WOULD NOT GO TO ALL THE
WORK NECESSARY FOR THIS DINNER. IT'S THE DEMOCRATS WHO DON'T
HAVE TO WORRY AFTER FALL CAMPAIGN BECAUSE THE UNIONS HAVE
PROMISED TO RAISE $70,000,000 FOR THEM. WE NEED YOUR HELP.
E. "I'LL HELP YOU LATER WHEN YOU HAVE GREATER NEED FOR
THE MONEY."
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EARLY MONEY HAS ALWAYS BEEN IMPORTANT BUT IT IS MORE IMPORTANT
THAN EVER BEFORE.
IN PRIOR YEARS WHEN WE GOT DOWN TO THE LAST 10 OR 15 DAYS
BEFORE THE ELECTION SOMEONE WOULD SCREAM - "WE NEED MORE TV, WE
NEED MORE NEWSPAPER ADS" - AND YOU WOULD GO OUT AND GET THE MONEY, BUY
THE SPOTS, AND RUN THE ADS.
LIMITATION OF MEDIA SPENDING PROHIBITS ANY SUCH PROCEDURE THIS
FALL. WE MUST BUILD A SUPERIOR ORGANIZATION. MCGOVERN DEMONSTRATED
THAT FACT TO US IN HIS RECENT WISCONSIN WIN. so, EARLY MONEY IS
ESSENTIAL FOR ORGANIZATION PURPOSES.
IF YOU LET THE PROSPECT GET AWAY WITH "I'LL GIVE IT TO YOU
LATER" YOU HAD MIGHT AS WELL SCRATCH HIM OFF YOUR LIST.
GET IT NOW!!!
F. SOME ONE OR MORE ISSUE HE FEELS WE ARE ON THE WRONG SIDE.
GO TO THE OVERALL ALTERNATIVES - WILL THE DEMOCRATS DO IT
BETTER? IF HE IS TOUGH, YOU MAY HAVE TO SELL THE LESSER OF EVILS;
OR FORGET HIM AND MOVE ON TO ANOTHER PROSPECT.
TRY TO GET THE PROSPECT TO MAKE A BUSINESS DECISION.
"WHAT'S IN IT FOR THE HOUSE" - OVER THE NEXT 4 YEARS. GIVE HIM
ANY POSSIBLE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE AND OUR MAN WILL BE FAR MORE
DESIRABLE ON ANY HONEST COMPARISON.
WE NOW COME TO ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT MANAGERIAL
RESPONSIBILITIES.
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ACCOUNTABILITY: YOU MUST HOLD YOUR ORGANIZATION ACCOUNTABLE
FOR THE INTELLIGENT EXECUTION OF THEIR ASSIGNMENTS - IN OTHER WORDS -
A CONSISTENT FOLLOW-UP ON ALL ASSIGNMENTS AND COMMITMENTS. UNLESS
THIS IS DONE, SOME OF YOUR ORGANIZATION WILL GRADUALLY FADE AWAY
INSOFAR AS RESULTS IS CONCERNED. so, I URGE YOU TO SYSTEMATICALLY
HOLD YOUR ORGANIZATION TO THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES ON A DAY TO DAY
BASIS.
ALL OF YOU ARE SUCCESSFUL IN YOUR OWN FIELDS OF ENDEAVOR. IT
TOOK PLANNING, ORGANIZING, AND HARD WORK TO SUCCEED IN YOUR
RESPECTIVE FIELDS.
APPLY THE SAME THOUGHTFUL ATTENTION AND DILIGENCE TO THIS
JOB OF FINANCE CHAIRMAN FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
AND IT TOO WILL BE SUCCESSFUL.
NEVER UNDERESTIMATE WHAT CAN BE DONE:
SET YOUR SIGHTS HIGH.
PLAN BIG AND YOU WILL GET BIG MONEY.
ASK AND YE SHALL RECEIVE.