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Richard Nixon Presidential Library Contested Materials Collection Folder List Box Number Folder Number Document Date No Date Subject Document Type Document Description 37 4 9/6/1972 Campaign Memo From Garrish to MacGregor Through Magruder RE H.E.W. suggested appearances. 7 pgs. 37 4 8/9/1972 Campaign Memo From Sedan to Magruder RE Memo for Corporate Excecutives. 6 pgs. 37 4 9/1/1972 Campaign Memo From Magruder to MacGregor RE Letter to Editors on McGovern Smear Tactics. 7 pgs. 37 4 8/28/1972 Campaign Memo From Magruder to Colson RE Counterattack Group. 10 pgs. Wednesday, May 27, 2015 Page 1 of 3 Box Number Folder Number Document Date No Date Subject Document Type Document Description 37 4 8/29/1972 Campaign Memo From Failor to Garuder RE McGovern's Welfare Tax Reform Speech. 2 pgs. 37 4 8/30/1972 Campaign Memo From Finkelstein to Marik RE Gallup Poll. 2 pgs. 37 4 8/16/1972 Campaign Memo From Magruder to Parker RE Campaign Schedule. 2 pgs. 37 4 8/21/1972 Campaign Letter From Wyly to Magruder RE Voter Data Bases. 4 pgs. 37 4 8/31/1972 Campaign Memo From Shumway to Magruder RE NY Times Coverage. 1 pg. Wednesday, May 27, 2015 Page 2 of 3 Box Number Folder Number Document Date No Date Subject Document Type Document Description 37 4 9/15/1972 Campaign Memo From Chotinder to Haldeman RE Stanley Bregman. 2 pgs. Wednesday, May 27, 2015 Page 3 of 3 Presidential Materials Review Board Review on Contested Documents Collection: H. R. Haldeman Box Number: 318 Folder: Campaign 25 Part IV Sept. 5 [Folder 1] [2 of 2] Document Disposition 123 Return Private/Political Memo, Garrish to MacGregor, 9-6-72 124 Return Private/Political Memo, Sedam to MacGregor, 8-9-72 125 Return Private/Political Memo, Shumway to Mac Gregor, 9-1-72 126 Return Private/Political Memo, Magruder to Colson, 8-28-72 127 Return Private/Political Memo, Failor to MacGregor, 8-29-72 128 Return Private/Political Memo, Finkelstein to Marik, 8-30-72 129 Return Private/Political Memo, Magruder to Parker, 8-16-72 130 Return Private/Political Ltr, Wyly to Magruder, 8-21-72 131 Return Private/Political Memo, Shumway to MacGregor, 8-31-72 132 Return Private/Political Memo, Chotiner to HRH, 9-15-72 133 Return Private/Political Memo, Chotiner to HRH, 9-15-72 134 Retain Open CC: Gorden Strachan COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT suns MEMORANDUM September 6, 1972 MEMORANDUM FOR: THE HONORABLE CLARK MAC GREGOR THROUGH: JEB S. MAGRUDE FROM: TED J. GARRISH SUBJECT: Attached Memo At the request of Pat Hutar I met with Mrs. Jean Hawkins who is an assistant to Mrs. Pat Hitt, Assistant Secretary of H.E.W. Mrs. Hitt is planning many political and non- political appearances during the campaign and wanted to know the best areas to cover and the appropriate issues. She may also be able to organize some of her colleagues at H.E.W. to make similar appearances. In this regard I have prepared the attached memorandum and would suggest that it be sent to Mrs. Hitt and Mrs. Hawkins by one of our messengers as soon as possible. mac Gregor COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT MEMORANDUM September , 1972 CONFIDENTIAL/EYES ONLY MEMORANDUM FOR: MRS. PATRICIA R. HITT MRS. JEAN HAWKINS THROUGH: CLARK MAC GREGOR FROM: TED J. GARRISH SUBJECT: Suggested Appearances and Issues As we discussed, the attachment to this memorandum lists suggested priority areas in each of our key states where appearances by administration officials would be helpful. The criterion used for selecting these areas is a combination of moderate to high past Republican vote and ticket-splitting. Within each state the areas are listed in order of their importance. Specific areas within the larger media markets are shown where applicable. It is possible that other surrogate speakers may already be cover- ing the most important areas within each state; however, because it is impossible to saturate any of these areas, further coverage by your department will be helpful and needed. For each state the important issues are listed, along with issues of special concern in the various media markets of each state. If you have any questions, please call. CC: Mr. Fred Malek Mr. Jeb S. Magruder Mrs. Pat Hutar CONFIDENTIAL/EYES ONLY SUGGESTED APPEARANCES AND ISSUES STATE STATEWIDE ISSUES PRIORITY AREAS SPECIAL EMPHASIS ISSUES California Vietnam Jobs Taxes Inflation National Defense 1. Los Angeles Same as State Alendale Downey Long Beach Santa Monica Redondo Beach- East Torrence Claremont 2. Sacramento/Stockton Jobs Drugs 3. San Francisco ADI- 1/ Vietnam Assembly Dists. 19, 23 Environment San Mateo Marin County (San Rafael) 4. Orange County Same as State Anaheim 5. San Diego County Oceanside-Escondido National Defense Eastern San Diego Jobs Illinois Vietnam Taxes Inflation Jobs Drugs 2/ 1. Chicago ADI Same as State North Chicago Evanston Wilmette Wheeling Niles Thromburg Northfield Oak Park Cicero Lyons ADI indicates the Area of Dominant Influence for television media markets. 2/ These are the north and west suburbs of Chicago. Downtown Chicago and South Chicago seem to have less potential for improving our position than the above mentioned areas. However, there are several notable exceptions in the city itself. These are the 12th, 13th, 14th, and 15th wards. These are in west central Chicago and are predominantly ethnic areas that split their tickets substantially in 1968 in favor of Senator Dirksen. -2- STATE STATEWIDE ISSUES PRIORITY AREAS SPECIAL EMPHASIS ISSUES Illinois 2. Peoria Taxes Peoria City Drugs McLean County (Bloomington-Normal) Maryland Vietnam Drugs Taxes Inflation Jobs 1. Baltimore County Drugs 2. Washington Suburbs Inflation Montgomery County Taxes (Gaithersburg) Environment (Rockville) Prince Georges County 3. Anne Arundel County Same as State Annapolis Michigan Vietnam Taxes Jobs Drugs Inflation 1. Detroit Suburbs Same as State Oakland County Macomb County Western Wayne County (Dearborn) 2. Flint Taxes 3. Grand Rapids Welfare Environment National Defense Missouri Vietnam Jobs Taxes Inflation Crime 1. St. Louis Jobs Crime 2. Kansas City Same as State 3. Rural Areas Health Care (Especially directed Taxes to older voters) Inflation -3- STATE STATEWIDE ISSUES PRIORITY AREAS SPECIAL EMPHASIS ISSUES New Jersey Vietnam Taxes Jobs Inflation Drugs 1. Bergen County Same as State Bakersfield. Teaneck 2. Hudson County Same as State Jersey City Bayonne City Hoboken City 3. Middlesex County Same as State Woodbridge Edison Perth Amboy Sayreville Cateret New Brunswick New York Vietnam Drugs Inflation Jobs Taxes 1. Queens County Same as State 2. Nassau County Same as State 3. Westchester County Same as State Scarsdale Yonkers Cortlandt 4. Suffolk County Same as State Islip Smithtown Huntington Ohio Vietnam Jobs Inflation Drugs Crime 1. Cleveland Same as State Western Cleveland City (Particularly Congressman Minshall's Cleveland Ward) Parma Lakewood Cleveland Heights North Olmstead Bay Village City Berea City Lynhurst -4- STATE STATEWIDE ISSUES PRIORITY AREAS SPECIAL EMPHASIS ISSUES Ohio 2. Cincinnati Inflation Eastern Cincinnati 3. Toledo Crime Environment National Defense Oregon Vietnam Taxes Inflation Drugs Crime 1. Portland Same as State 2. Eugene Vietnam Taxes Environment Pennsylvania Vietnam Taxes Drugs Jobs Inflation 1. Pittsburgh Taxes Wards south of Environment Monongahela River & counties to south & west of Pittsburgh- Washington County, Westmoreland County, & Cambria County 2. Philadelphia Suburbs Jobs Crime Drugs Texas Vietnam Drugs Inflation Taxes Jobs 1. Houston Same as State 2. Corpus Christi Inflation Taxes Jobs Health Care 3. Wichita Falls Vietnam Inflation Taxes Race Relations National Defense 4. E1 Paso Taxes Environment -5- STATE STATEWIDE ISSUES PRIORITY AREAS SPECIAL EMPHASIS ISSUES Washington Vietnam Taxes Jobs Inflation Drugs 1. Seattle/Tacoma Vietnam Jobs National Defense 2. Spokane Inflation Welfare Wisconsin Vietnam Taxes Inflation Jobs 1. Milwaukee Jobs 2. Kenosha/Racine/ Jobs Rock/Walworth Inflation Counties Taxes Malik Strachan Committee for the Re-election of the President MEMORANDUM August 9, 1972 MEMORANDUM FOR THE HONORABLE CLARK MACGREGOR THROUGH: JEB S. MAGRUDER FROM: GLENN J. SEDAM, JR. SUBJECT: Memorandum for Corporate Executives For your information attached is a copy of a memorandum we pre- pared for distribution by Paul Kayser's Business and Industry Committee. Committee for the Re-election of the President MEMORANDUM August 3, 1972 MEMORANDUM FOR: ALL REGIONAL, STATE AND CITY CHAIRMEN, BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT FROM: GLENN J. SEDAM, JR., GENERAL COUNSEL SUBJECT: Relationship of Federal Law to Political Activities Undertaken by Corporate Executives The following is a brief outline which discusses the bearing of various aspects of Federal law upon political contributions made by corporate exec- utives. The outline also deals with related topics which may be of interest to such individuals. The outline is only intended to summarize major features of Federal law which relate to campaign activities. Individuals should look to the spe- cific Federal statute at issue where questions arise. In addition, the laws of individual states as such relate to elections and to corporate activities should also be consulted where appropriate. I. CONTRIBUTIONS BY CORPORATIONS It is a violation of Federal criminal law for any corporation, even a corporation which is wholly-owned by a particular individual, to make any contribution or expenditure in connection with any election to Fed- eral office [18 U.S.C. 610]. There are three general exceptions to this prohibition: (1) A corporation may establish and administer a separate, segregated political fund financed by voluntary contributions solicited from executives and employees. If contributions received exceed $1000 in a calendar year, such fund must register as a "political committee" and file periodic reports with Federal authorities [Title III, Public Law 92-225, February 7, 1972]. (2) A corporation may, insofar as Federal election law is concerned, communicate with its stockholders and their families on any subject*. (3) A corporation may conduct non-partisan registration and get-out-the-vote campaigns aimed at stockholders and their families. The first of the above exceptions is the primary factor in issue in the current Common Cause V. TRW litigation. In that lawsuit, which has been a matter of concern to many corporate executives, Common Cause basically *Because of conflicts which arise in regard to the Federal tax treatment of corporate political contributions and in regard to the corporation and election codes of various states, as a general rule only indirect statements on political issues which will not be considered as "contri- butions" to a candidate should be included in reports to shareholders which are issued at corporate expense. alleges that TRW, a major defense contractor, has violated 18 U.S.C. 611, a section of the U.S. Code which proscribes political contributions by any corporation or individual contracting with the Federal govern- ment, by maintaining a separate political fund financed by voluntary employee contributions, as is now expressly permitted of corporations generally by Section 610, the preceeding section of Title 18. It is our view that the complaint filed by Common Cause is without merit and that all corporations, including those substantially involved in government contract work, are permitted by law to establish and maintain separate voluntary employee funds. In an apparent legislative oversight, Congress, as part of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, amended Section 610, which formerly pro- hibited all contributions by corporations, by adding the three exceptions discussed above but overlooked similarly amending 611. A measure, which has the unqualified support of the Department of Justice, to amend 611 as well has been introduced into Congress in an attempt to resolve this in- consistency. Nearly every major corporation is presently under some sort of contractual arrangement to provide services or materials to the govern- ment. As a result, if Section 611 were interpreted, as contended by Com- mon Cause, to prohibit the establishment and maintenance of voluntary p.o- litical funds by such corporations, the legislative intent of Congress in amending 610 to generally permit such corporate activity would be severely undermined. II. CONTRIBUTIONS BY UNINCORPORATED BUSINESSES Unincorporated entities, such as associations, partnerships, sole propri- etorships, etc. (except those which contract with the Federal government [18 U.S.C. 611]) may freely engage in political activities and may freely contribute to candidates for public office. III. CONTRIBUTIONS BY CORPORATE EXECUTIVES A. Repeal of all Limitation on Amount of Contributions The previous $5000 limit on the maximum amount that individuals can contribute to a political campaign has been eliminated. B. Reporting Contributions of Money and Gifts in Kind When any contribution of money, facilities, supplies, services, etc. is made to a duly constituted political committee or to a candidate for Federal office, it is the responsibility of that committee or can- didate to report such to the applicable government authorities. The individual making the contribution is not required to make a report. The amount contributed and name, address, occupation and principal place of business of anyone contributing money or anything of value in the aggregate amount of over $100 annually to an individual candi- date or a particular political committee is to be reported by such candidate or committee to the Federal government and will be a matter of public record. In this connection, please note that personal ser- vices provided without compensation by individuals volunteering all or -3- part of their time on behalf of a candidate or political committee are not legally considered "contributions" and are not reported. Should our Business and Industry chairmen or other volunteers expend their own funds for stationery, telephone, stamps, office rent, etc. in the conduct of their assigned responsibility, they should write to the Nixon State Finance Chairman stating such expenditures, to- gether with a reasonable explanation of each. These are referred to as "like kind" contributions, and receive the same consideration and treatment as they would have received had they been direct cash con- tributions to the Nixon Finance Committee. Again, the Nixon Finance Chairman is required to file a report stating the name, address, oc- cupation and principal place of business and the value of all like kind contributions received if the aggregate value of contributions by a particular individual exceeds $100. C. Tax Consequences 1. The New Limited Tax Credit or Deduction The Revenue Act of 1971 (Public Law 92-178) provides that, begin- ning with the 1972 taxable year, taxpayers may. elect to take a credit or deduction for contributions in money or in kind to cam- paigns for Federal, state or local elective public office. The maximum deduction allowable (subtracted from taxable income) is $50 on an individual return, or $100 on a joint return. The tax credit allowable (subtracted from the total tax due) is one-half of the contribution, to a maximum of $12.50 on individual returns, or $25 on joint returns. Contributions to more than one candidate or eligible committee are considered cummulatively for tax purposes and individual contributions may not be calculated as separate de- ductions or tax credits. 2. Gift Tax Consequences Donors may exclude from taxable gifts under the Federal Gift Tax Law each year, the first $3000 ($6000 if married) in gifts to each donee to whom he made gifts during that year. Since a political committee is a "person," 11 gifts to such committees are eligible for this exclusion. This annual exclusion results in no gift tax being due if the formal requisites are met when a husband and wife to- gether, or a husband or wife with the consent of the other spouse, gives $6000 to a political committee and such gift is the only gift by the husband and wife to the particular political committee in that calendar year. In addition, it should be noted that this same exclusion will apply as to each donee in a calendar year. For instance, suppose fur- ther that the same donor (with the consent of his wife) gives -4- $6000 in 1972 to ten different political committees. In this cir- cumstance, each one of the $6000 contributions would be excludable from the Federal Gift Tax and no gift tax would be payable. * D. Suggested Guidelines for Corporate Executives to Aid in Determining What are Acceptable Activities Under Federal Law The basic rule that should be kept in mind at all times is that it is illegal for a corporation to make a "contribution" or "expenditure" in connection with a political campaign. This essentially means that as a corporate officer you can not pursue any activities relating to the campaign which can be calculated as a cost, no matter how insig- nificant, to your corporation. Campaign-related activities falling under this prohibition would in- clude: 1. Working for the campaign on a full time basis while still under salary, except if such campaign services are rendered during reg- ular paid vacation time. 2. Using a company telephone to make long distance calls where the corporation is billed for such calls on a per call or incremental basis. 3. Using stationery which is supplied at company cost. 4. Using a company airplane or company car. 5. Utilizing the services of a company employee while such individual is on salaried time. You may, as a company officer, freely engage in any campaign-related activities which 1) are of a type and duration similar to those an individual in your corporate position normally may undertake for non- corporation related, personal purposes and 2) do not result in a cost to your corporation. Permissable campaign-related activities would therefore include: 1. Working for the campaign on a part-time basis. This would include doing campaign-related work during an occasional business day, if an executive in your position as a normal practice occasionally utilizes weekday time for personal reasons. What we are trying to say here is that an executive often must work irregular hours and is traditionally given discretion as to how he divides time spent on personal and bus- iness matters. If the interests of his corporation are not neglected, he may use personal time in any manner which he sees fit, including that of engaging in political campaign activity. 2. Using a company telephone to make calls which do not result in *The Internal Revenue Service recently issued a ruling which stated that different political committees supporting the same candidate will be recognized as separate donees for gift tax purposes if at least one-third of the individuals serving as officers thereof are different. [IRS, TIR- 1179, June 21; 1972]. line calls or local calls in areas where unlimited local service is available. 3. Utilizing the services of individual employees to perform staff work for you in connection with your campaign activities where such services are A) not provided on company time, and B) are either per- formed on a voluntary basis by the individuals involved or are paid for with your own or the campaign's funds. E. Some Suggested Political Activities That Can Be Undertaken By Corporate Executives on Behalf of the President 1. Personally encourage partisan polítical involvement by employees and fellow executives. 2. Write personal letters at your own expense to the home of each employee and shareholder supporting the re-election of the President and praising his programs in the light of their interest and welfare. 3. Include in reports to stockholders and their families a discussion of how past Administration policies have affected the business of the corporation and of the possible impact on the business of the announced policies and platforms of the candidates. 4. Give partisan speeches to civic and business groups. 5. Encourage and permit employees to work in political activities, but do not pay them while so doing. They must take a leave of ab- sence or do campaign work on their own time. 6. Conduct company sponsored non-partisan registration and get-out- the-vote drives for employees. 7. Pass a board resolution endorsing the President's candidacy and praising the merits of his policies and programs in light of company interests. 8. Set up general non-partisan political programs. Included might be debates between opposing candidates for a particular office or a series of alternate presentations by spokesmen for each side. These events could be held during business hours on company premises but it is es- sential that all candidates be offered a fair opportunity to take part equally. 9. Have the house organ interview executives on matters of interest to employees and shareholders. Included can be discussions of how past Administration policies have affected the business of the cor- poration and of the possible impact on the business of the announced policies and platforms of the candidates. 10. Establish a "conduit system" for receiving voluntary political contributions by employees solicited on a non-partisan basis and made directly to FINANCE COMMITTEE TO RE-ELECT THE PRESIDENT or FINANCE COMMITTEE TO ELECT GEORGE McGOVERN, and forward all such contributions directly to such organizations within five days of receipt. D.Struchang COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT MEMORANDUM September 1, 1972 MEMORANDUM FOR THE HONORABLE CLARK MacGREGOR THROUGH: JEB S. MAGRUDER SUBJECT: Letter to Editors of Major Papers on McGovern Smear Tactics At your request we have re-drafted the above letter which the Counter-attack group would like sent out over your signature. If you approve, the letter will be reproduced by MTST and sent to 100 or SO major newspapers throughout the nation. RECOMMENDATION: That you approve the letter. Approve Disapprove Comments: Enclosure DEVAN L. SHUMWAY DRAFT Letter to the Editor Dear Sir: Senator George McGovern's candidacy for the Presidency appears to be having serious start-up difficulties. Perhaps, this is one reason why, in recent weeks, an element of character assassination has become increasingly apparent in various of his and his running mate's public statements. I want to be specific. Sargent Shriver, as quoted by the Associated Press, said on August 25 that the President of our country "is the Number One warmaker in the world at the present time." Senator McGovern commented on the NBC Evening News of August 25 that the alleged "bugging" of the Democratic National Committee headquaters -- a bizarre incident in which no major official of the Nixon Administration was involved -- "is the kind of thing you would expect from a person like Hitler." This was not the first time in his campaign that Senator McGover alluded to the Nazi dictator. In an Associated Press dispatch of June 30 he described the President's policy of air support of South Vietnam as "the most barbaric action that any country has committed since Hitler's effort to exterminate the Jews in Germany in the 1930's." On March 1, United Press International quoted Senator McGovern as describing the President's Vietnam policy as "the most barbaric act that has been committed by any modern power since the death of Adolph Hitler. 11 These odious comparisons have no place in a responsible political campaign. over 2 President Nixon has emphatically and specifically instructed me that personal attacks on Senator McGovern are to be avoided and that our campaign is to be focused on a discussion of the issues. We regard such an approach as the responsible way to conduct a campaign, and we intend to continue to conduct ourselves accordingly. That will be the character of the Nixon campaign. As to the McGovern campaign, one can only say that it appears to be following the opposite course. I believe that Senator McGovern ill-serves the American electorate and, for that matter, his own political interests when he engages in such slander because I believe that the voters of this Nation are repulsed by such heinous tactics. Sincerely, Clark MacGregor Campaign Director Committee to Re-elect President Nixon Committee for the Re-election of the President Date August 18, 1972 TO: VAN SHUMWAY FROM: CLARK MacGREGOR Please Handle FYI File Hold Disapprove for the time being. 1) CM would like documentation on when McGovern said "Hitler" and where. 2) He would prefer using his own words from his statement wherever possible. MEMORANDUM FOR: HON. CLARK MacGREGOR FROM: DEVAN L. SHUMWAY Van SUBJECT: Letter to Editors of Major Papers on McGovern Smear Tactics At the request of the Counter-attack group, we have drafted the attached letter for your signature. If you approve, the letter will be reproduced by MTST and sent to 100 or so major newspapers throughout the nation. RECOMMENDATION: That you approve the letter. for The time being X APPROVE DISAPPROVE COMMENT .)He would like the have the documentation an when the 6. said "ixtler" cold where 2) He world preper using his an words from his where ares possible DRAFT To the Editor Dear Sir: Twice in the last few weeks Senator George McGovern has attempted in public appearances to draw an analogy between President Nixon and Adolph Hitler. Many people have expressed alarm at the direction the 1972 Presidential campaign could take if the Senator continues with this kind of gutter tactic. President Nixon has emphatically and specifically instructed me as his Campaign Director to avoid personal attacks on Senator McGovern and to confine our campaign to a discussion of the issues. I want to assure your readers that the President's instructions will be followed to the letter. Our campaign will reject the character assassination which has so far marked the McGovern campaign not only because we believe such tactics have no place in the American system but also because we are confident that the American people will soundly repudiate such vicious smears at the polls in November. Sincerely, Clark MacGregor August 28, 1972 MEMORANDUM FOR: ART AMOLSCH Van FROM: LESLYE ARSHT SUBJECT: MCG/SHRIVER attacks on RN Sen. McG says the US bombing of Indochina' is the most barbaric act that has been committed by any modern power since the death of Adolph Hitler. " UPI March 1, 1971 "I've said many times the Nixon bombing policy in Indochina is the most " barbaric action that any country consitted since Hitler's effort to E exterminate the Jews in Germany in the 1930's." Greg Herrington (AP) interview June 30, 1972 we how this (lugg is :..: hind of think you expect from a DORSON like Hiter. You 1d not expect it from a country like this that is supposed t.Q. be a free society. "NBC Evening News" August 15, 1972 Shriver on RN: 8/25/72 in New York 11 Nixon says he is a peacemaker but in the one thousand, 4 days of his Administration there has been nothing but war. Nixon is the No. 1 warmaker in the world at the present time." (AP) Committee for the Re-election of the President MEMORANDUM August 28, 1972 CONFIDENT IAL EYES ONLY MEMORANDUM FOR MR. CHARLES COLSON FROM: JEB S. MAGRUDER In your memorandum of August 23, 1972, you ask of the organizational relationship between Ed Failor and Al Abrahams in terms of the Counterattack Group, its meetings, its decisions and the implementa- tion of such decisions. Al Abrahams has line authority over our press and public relations departments at CRPN. In terms of the Counterattack Group, Abrahams has responsibility to : 1. Participate in the decision making process of said group; 2. Program our surrogates, other Congressmen, Senators and Governors, State Re-election people, other Re- publican candidates and all elements of the CRPN re our counterattack subsequent to said group's deci- sion. Ed Failor is a Special Assistant to Clark MacGregor for strategy and operates with line authority over the Letters Writing Group and operates in a staff role in terms of the Abrahams' operation. In terms of the Counterattack Group, Failor has the following res- ponsibilities: 1. Chair the Counterattack Group; 2. Serve as liaison between you and MacGregor and myself; 3. Participate in the decision making process of said Group with the authority to appeal decisions thereof before they are, executed to MacGregor and myself; 4. See that the counterattack lines are blended with our attack and positive lines; CONPIDENTIAL/EYES ONLY CONFIDENTIAL/EYES ONLY Page 2 5. Assign responsibilities to implement the counter- attack lines and to follow up on execution by Abrahams' CRPN group. Thus, Failor and Abrahams are involved in making strategy in said group. Abrahams must execute the strategy in terms of CRPN and Failor follows up to see that it is done. Failor and Abrahams have and will work closely together. For your information, I am enclosing a copy of Ed Failor's memorandum of July 28, 1972 setting up the Counterattack Group, which was approved by Messrs MacGregor and Haldeman. (See attachments A and B) cc: Mr. H. R. Haldeman Mr. Clark MacGregor CONFIDENTIAL/EYES ONLY Committee for the Re-election of the President A MEMORANDUM July 28, 1972 CONFIDENTIAL/EYES ONLY MEMORANDUM FOR THE HONORABLE CLARK MacGREGOR THROUGH: JEB S. MAGRUDE FROM: E. D. FAILOR $9.60 SUBJECT: Counterattack Group Concept It is necessary in this campaign that we have the capacity to imme- diately react to any news story. Thus, it is imperative that we establish a mechanism to accomplish that goal. Structure 1. Each participant in the Counterattack Group will have read the "News Summary" by 8:30 a.m. each day. (Howard to see that the "News Summary" is delivered to each member by 8:00 a.m.); 2. Colson will input Howard prior to 9:00 a.m. regarding decisions and/or thoughts arising from the 8:15 a.m. meeting of Haldeman, MacGregor and Colson; 3. The Group will meet from 9:15 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday; 4. A determination will be made on the counterattack strategy to which we will respond and how such strategy will be executed; 5. One writer will be assigned by Colson's office and one writer will be assigned by CRP to prepare the immediate counterattack responses; 6. Barker will program cabinet officers re counterattack and clear releases; ONFIDENTIAL/EYES ONLY -2- 7. Abram's office will program Congressmen, Senators, and Governors re counterattack and clear the releases; 8. Abram will coordinate the audio through CRP; 9. RNC will distribute all releases by Congressmen and Senators to all media; 10. A meeting at the White House under the leadership of Mr. Clark MacGregor will be set up with all surrogates and the appropriate staff person from each surrogate's office for the purpose of advising them of the mechanics of getting out the counterattack and the attack and positive lines. Total cooperation must be accentuated. Thi meeting has- been staffed out by CRP and the proposal is in Haldeman office;- 11. Members of Counterattack Group. It is necessary that this function be implemented and followed up as well as blended in with our positive and attack lines. Failor is responsible for this at CRP and, thus, should serve as chairman of this group. a) E. Failor, Chairman b) A. Abrams c) D. Barker d) D. Howard e) A. Amolsch f) Writer 12. On Sundays there are two possible response times -- the Sunday papers and after the three network talk shows (1:30 p.m. E.D.T.). Each member of the Counterattack Group should read the Sunday papers and see all of the talk shows each Sunday. In the event any member of the Group feels an immediate response is appropriate, he should call the Chairman and a detcrmination will be made to call a meeting of the group. Recommendation Recommend that the above Counterattack Group be constituted and the above plan be executed. Approve Disapprove Comments: August 2, 1972 MEMORANDUM FOR: CLARK MacGREGOR CHARLES COLSON FROM: H. R. HALDEMAN SUBJECT: Counter-Attack B I have reviewed the memorandum regarding counter-attack operations that Clark approved and feel it should bc set up as outlined with the exception of a few alterations I've listed below: 1. Buchanan should definitely be a regular member of the group that meets. 2. Consider the idea of John Ehrlichman meeting occasionally with the group. 3. It will not always be possible to simply have the automatic mechanisms of Abrams or Barker approaching the Cabinet Officers, Congressmen, and Senators to get them to make statements. I assume Colson, MacGregor, Ehrlichman, et al will be called upon on occasion to make these contacts when necessary, if we are to continue with the quality of attack we now have going. 4. It might be worth having Clawson sit in on the meetings to get a journalist's point of view here on a regular basis. Unless there are some other objections, let's set this group up now and start having it meet on a regular basis. There is a need to implement many of the things that Buchanan has suggested over the past few months. Attachment CC: Jeb Magruder Committee for the Re-election of the President Strachase MEMORANDUM August 28, 1972 CONFIDENTIAL/EYES ONLY MEMORANDUM FOR MR. CHARLES COLSON FROM: JEB S. MAGRUDER In your memorandum of August 23, 1972, you ask of the organizational relationship between Ed Failor and Al Abrahams in terms of the Counterattack Group, its meetings, its decisions and the implementa- tion of such decisions. Al Abrahams has line authority over our press and public relations departments at CRPN. In terms of the Counterattack Group, Abrahams has responsibility to : 1. Participate in the decision making process of said group; 2. Program our surrogates, other Congressmen, Senators and Governors, State Re-election people, other Re- publican candidates and all elements of the CRPN re our counterattack subsequent to said group's deci- sion. Ed Failor is a Special Assistant to Clark MacGregor for strategy and operates with line authority over the Letters Writing Group and operates in a staff role in terms of the Abrahams' operation. In terms of the Counterattack Group, Failor has the following res- ponsibilities: 1. Chair the Counterattack Group; 2. Serve as liaison between you and MacGregor and myself; 3. Participate in the decision making process of said Group with the authority to appeal decisions thereof before they are, executed to MacGregor and myself; 4. See that the counterattack lines are blended with our attack and positive lines; CONPIDENTIAL/DYES ONLY CONFIDENTIAL EYES ONLY Page 2 5. Assign responsibilities to implement the counter- attack lines and to follow up on execution by Abrahams' CRPN group. Thus, Failor and Abrahams are involved in making strategy in said group. Abrahams must execute the strategy in terms of CRPN and Failor follows up to see that it is done. Failor and Abrahams have and will work closely together. For your information, I am enclosing a copy of Ed Failor's memorandum of July 28, 1972 setting up the Counterattack Group, which was approved by Messrs MacGregor and Haldeman. (See attachments A and B) cc: Mr. H. R. Haldemant Mr. Clark MacGregor CONPIDENTIAL/EYES ONLY Committee for the Re-election of the President MEMORANDUM July 28, 1972 A CONFIDENTIAL/EYES ONLY MEMORANDUM FOR THE HONORABLD CLARK MacGREGOR THROUGH: JEB S. MAGRUDE FROM: E. D. FAILOR SUBJECT: Counterattack Group Concept It is necessary in this campaign that we have the capacity to imme- diately react to any news story. Thus, it is imperative that we establish a mechanism to accomplish that goal. Structure 1. Each participant in the Counterattack Group will have read the "News Summary" by 8:30 a.m. each day. (Howard to see that the "News Summary" is delivered to each member by 8:00 a.m.); 2. Colson will input Howard prior to 9:00 a.m. regarding decisions and/or thoughts arising from the 8:15 a.m. meeting of Haldeman, MacGregor and Colson; 3. The Group will meet from 9:15 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday; 4. A determination will be made on the counterattack strategy to which we will respond and how such strategy will be executed; 5. One writer will be assigned by Colson's office and one writer will be assigned by CRP to prepare the immediate counterattack responses; 6. Barker will program cabinet officers rc counterattack and clear releases; ONFIDENTIAL/EYES ONLY -2- 7. Abram's office will program Congressmen, Senators, and Governors re counterattack and clear the releases; 8. Abram will coordinate the audio through CRP; 9. RNC will distribute all releases by Congressmen and Senators to all media; 10. A meeting at the White House under the leadership of Mr. Clark MacGregor will be set up with all surrogates and the appropriate staff person from each surrogate's office for the purpose of advising them of the mechanics of getting out the counterattack and the attack and positive lines. Total cooperation must be accentuated. This meeting has been staffed out by CRP and the proposal is in Haldeman office;- 11. Members of Counterattack Group. It is necessary that this function be implemented and followed up as well as blended in with our positive and attack lines. Failor is responsible for this at CRP and, thus, should serve as chairman. of this group. a) E. Failor, Chairman b) A. Abrams c) D. Barker d) D. Howard e) A. Amolsch f) Writer 12. On Sundays there are two possible response times -- the Sunday papers and after the three network talk shows (1:30 p.m. E.D.T.). Each member of the Counterattack Group should read the Sunday papers and see all of the talk shows each Sunday. In the event any member of the Group feels an immediate response is appropriate, he should call the Chairman and a determination will be made to call a meeting of the group. Recommendation Recommend that the above Counterattack Group be constituted and the above plan be executed. Approve Disapprove Comments: August 2, 1972 MEMORANDUM FOR: CLARK MacGREGOR CHARLES COLSON FROM: H. R. HALDEMAN; SUBJECT: Counter-Attack I have reviewed the memorandum regarding counter-attack operations that Clark approved and feel it should bc set up as outlined with the exception of a few alterations I've listed B below: 1. Buchanan should definitely be a regular member of the group that meets. 2. Consider the idea of John Ehrlichman meeting occasionally with the group. 3. It will not always be possible to simply have the automatic mechanisms of Abrams or Barker approaching the Cabinet Officers, Congressmen, and Senators to get them to make statements. I assume Colson, MacGregor, Ehrlichman, et al will be called upon on occasion to make these contacts when necessary, if we are to continue with the quality of attack we now have going. 4. It might be worth having Clawson sit in on the meetings to get a journalist's point of view here on a regular basis. Unless there are some other objections, let's set this group up now and start having it meet on a regular basis. There is a need to implement many of the things that Buchanan has suggested over the past few months. Attachment cc: Jeb Magruder G Struchas Committee for the Re-election of the President MEMORANDUM August 29, 1972 CONFIDENTIAL/EYES ONLY MEMORANDUM FOR THE HONORABLE CLARK MacGREGOR THROUGH: JEB S. MAGRUDER FROM: E. D. FAILOR Toyoto SUBJECT: McGovern's Welfare-Tax Reform Speech of August 29, 1972 This will advise you the Counterattack Group has made a number of preparations prior to the above subject speech in order to counterattack thereon. We presently plan on the following media contacts: 1. Herb Stein has been programmed to respond to an A.P. inquiry at 5:30 p.m. today. 2. Cap Weinberg has been programmed to respond to press inquiries; 3. Secretary Richardson will conduct a press conference solely on this matter Wednesday; 4. MacGregor will be requested to have a press conference Thursday on this matter; 5. When the precise thrust of this speech is ascertained, other people will be programmed to speak out and/or be on talk shows. Our main themes (selected prior to knowledge of the contents of the speech) are as follows: 1. McGovern's "new" welfare plan is merely a rehash of the $1000 to everyone plan; 2. McGovern's "new" welfare plan together with his other extreme spending programs will greatly increase taxes for those earning over $8000; CONFIDENTIAL/EYES ONLY CONFIDENTIAL/EYES ONLY -2- 3. McGovern's "new" welfare plan will bring many more people on welfare for the working people to support; 4. McGovern's credibility and ability to govern comes into question when he keeps changing his programs around when he learns his extreme proposals won't float. When the McGovern speech has been gone over carefully, we will devise other counterattack measures. CONFIDENTIAL/EYES ONLY Haldeman COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT MEMORANDUM August 30, 1972 CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM FOR: DR. ROBERT H. MARIK FROM: ARTHUR J. FINKELSTEIN Ajf SUBJECT: Gallup Poll If the Gallup Poll at all accurately reflects the true sentiment of the American electorate, it should be incumbent upon us to redirect our campaign efforts in three areas. (1) No President since George Washington and James Monroe has ever won every state in the nation. To be sure the District of Columbia will never vote for Nixon. However, it is now possible to win every other electoral vote that will be cast. With recent readings from Utah, Iowa, South Dakota, Massachusetts and Minnesota, a fifty-state win is completely plausible. It could be argued here that to spend money in Oregon, Washington, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Rhode Island and California would be to spread ourselves too thin. Yet these states would appear to be the only truly contested states in the union. The Yankelovich study would seem to imply that priority states such as New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Michigan are solidly for the President. I would recommend that we discuss the rather bold move to try to re-allocate resources in order to win all fifty states in 1972. (2) Regardless of what action is taken from item No. 1, I again press for resources being allocated in those states where it would be possible to gain a Senate seat and to help those Senators who are presently in difficulty. In the first category I would suggest money being spent on advice, counsel, organization, information and outright political aid be given to the Senate races in North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Montana and Alabama, that we aid incumbent Senators Tower and Griffin and to aid in the Senate fights in Kentucky and South Dakota. CONFIDENTIAL - 2 - CONFIDENTIAL DR. ROBERT H. MARIK August 30, 1972 (3) Further I suggest that fifty Congressional seats around the country be selected where it will be possible for a Republican to win (included in this fifty may be some in which a Republican incumbent is known to be in real difficulty). In those Congressional districts which lie in those states noted above in points (1) and (2), a coordinated organization could be and should be developed. Our opportunities this year are virtually unlimited. We should set our goals and objectives for the campaign ever higher. The President would appear projectable to win fifty states. This would give the President not only the overwhelming mandate he so earnestly desires, but will allow the President to be viewed by history in a very special light. This overwhelming personal mandate for the President will signify little unless a Republican Senate and House are elected. It would be a shame to allow the commentators election night witnessing an electoral landslide to find reasons to cast aspersions upon the President or the party of the President. I would strongly recommend the implementation of the aforementioned points. CC: Mr. H. R. Haldeman 1 Mr. Clark Mac Gregor Mr. Jeb S. Magruder CONFIDENTIAL D x Strachang Committee for the Re-election of the President MEMORANDUM August 16, 1972 CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM FOR: DAVID PARKER FROM: JEB S. MAGRUDER SUBJECT: Campaign Schedule In response to your memo, our projected campaign schedule is given below. All of these dates are approximate, and subject to adjustment as the campaign progresses. Starting Date Television Mid-September Direct Mail Late September Telegram-Letters To be delivered the weekend before Election Day CONFIDENTIAL August 9, 1972 MEMORANDUM FOR: JEB MAGRUDER FROM: DAWD PARKER Could you please supply me with a listing as to those key dates as to when the television campaign, voter drive letter and telegram campaigns get underway. Thank you. UNIVERSITY COMPUTING COMPANY P.O. Box 6228 DALLAS, TEXAS 75222 SAM WYLY GHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD August 21, 1972 Dear Jeb: Attached is an internal UCC memo des- cribing recent status. I think the items needing management attention by your organization and our's are well identified. UCC's people, and your's, are completely dedicated to the success of this mission, and I feel confident it will make the contribution to the campaign that you expect. Sincerely, Sam Sam Wyly Mr. Jeb Magruder Committee to Re-Elect President Nixon 1701 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D.C. 20006 encl. bcc: Mr. John Ehrlichman .. Mr. Bob Haldeman Mr. Charles J. Wyly, Jr. UCC UNIVERSITY COMPUTING COMPANY COMPUTER UTILITY GROUP 8-18-72 ROUTE: Sam Wyly Charles Wyly For your information and destroy. Don UCC DATE August 15, 1972 INTEROFFICE MEMO FROM: Robert R. Andrews COMPUTER UTILITY GROUP TO: Don Thompson SUBJECT: Committee for the Re-election of the President The project that UCC is performing for the Committee to Re-elect the President involves numerous phases and tasks which I will summarize and describe as briefly as possible. Voter registration data bases are to be merged with data bases con- taining telephone numbers, census tract, veteran information, poli- tical contribution information, etc. This data will then be used for generating name lists for canvassing, mailing labels and letters, updating of data gathered during canvassing, and generating telegrams (to get out the vote). The basic program has two major purposes: (1) voter identification, (2) get-out-the-vote campaign. The following are the four distinct processing phases of the program and a brief description of each: 1. The Committee has contracted to have the voter registration data for nine critical states (Texas, Michigan, California, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Maryland) keypunched into a data base by county, ward, precinct, etc. This data is delivered to UCC and is matched with a data base from R.H. Donnelley that con- tains telephone numbers, census tract, etc. The voter registration file is then printed in two different sequences: alphabetic by name to be used in telephone canvassing and street walking sequence for door-to-door canvassing. 2. The voter registration data base will be used to generate mailing labels and computer letters for mailings prior to the actual canvass- ing operation. The labels will be segmented into groupings by such things as income, age, ethnic origins calculated on surname (Jewish, Spanish, Irish, etc.), political contribution, demographic data, etc. 3. The political attitude of the individuals that are obtained dur- ing the telephone and walking canvassing operations will be keypunched and used to update the voter registration data base. 4. Once the voter registration data base has been updated with attitudes, telegrams will be generated for all the Republicans in the data base and all non-Republicans that have indicated their intent to vote for the President. August 15, 1972 Page - 2 At the present time all processes for producing the name lists for the canvassing operation are in a production state and we have pro- cessed 35% of the estimated volume of 30 million names. The data that has been supplied by the "Committee" has in many cases been unacceptable for processing and at this time, we are about 14 days late in receiving data from the "Committee". This situation was not totally unexpected but will become critical if this pattern continues. The programming and systems flow for the generation of mailing labels is in final test now. There have been numerous changes of direction and definition in this phase, as well as delays in data. In combin- ation these factors could cause us to be slightly late on this pro- cessing. However, I do not believe this is a problem of any great significance at this time. The keypunch load has been allocated among each of the four CUG regions and at this time we see no problem in having enough capacity to perform this function. The data base updating programs are in the process of being coded and checked out at this time. The keypunch layouts and production control documents are undergoing final review. The final design of the logic for generating telegrams is expected within the next two weeks, but this delay should present no significant problems or delivery delays. To date there have been numerous requests for special processing outside of the basic agreement. Even though these requests have been substantial, they have not negatively impacted the basic processing. Due to the delay in receipt of data and the severe time constraints under which we are operating these requests could have a negative impact on our commitments if they continue in this fashion. In summary, even though the problem definition is ever changing I believe that UCC will meet its commitments. Robert R. Andrews RRA:mnb S-Strawhan COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT MEMORANDUm August 31, 1972 MEMORANDUM TO THE HONORABLE CLARK MacGREGOR THROUGH: JEB S. MAGRUDER SUBJECT: New York Times Coverage James Wooten of the New York Times, who is assigned to cover the Committee during the campaign, wants to accompany you on one of your two-day trips -- particularly if it takes you to three or four states. I think it's an excellent idea. Jim, who normally headquarters out of Atlanta, is a good and a fair reporter and I'm certain the two of you would hit it off well. He would agree in advance that certain of the sessions would not be open to him -- particularly your private meetings with local campaign leadership. However, we should be able to get a good, favorable story in the Times showing how you emphasize the President's record at every occasion during these trips -- and how we are shoring up our people-to-people campaign at the state and precinct level. Next week probably would not be good, since I understand you are visiting only New York. But if you. approve the coverage, Bob Reisner could keep me advised and I will advise Jim when the appropriate trip is scheduled. Devan DEVAN L. SHUMWAY Fll CC: Mir. Abrahams September 15, 1972 MEMORANDUM FOR: H. R. HALDEMAN FROM: MURRAY CHOTINER A Washington lawyer, Stanley Bregman, 1225 - 19th Street, N.W., is a registered Democrat but can't "stomach" McGovern. He tells me that in his travels around the United States, he finds that the chief objections to McGovern are: 1. He changes his position from week to week. 2. People don't know where he stands. Examples of this are the switching in his tax program and welfare payments. He recommends that we ought to point this out more forcibly as the campaign progresses. terring MMC:a September 15, 1972 MEMORANDUM FOR: H. R. HALDEMAN FROM: MURRAY CHOTINER A Washington lawyer, Stanley Bregman, 1225 - 19th Street, N.W., is a registered Democrat but can't "stomach" McGovern. He tells me that in his travels around the United States, he finds that the chief objections to McGovern are: 1. He changes his position from week to week. 2. People don't know where he stands. Examples of this are the switching in his tax program and welfare payments. He recommends that we ought to point this out more forcibly as the campaign progresses. Tissuay MMC:a

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Haldeman\nBox Number: 318\nFolder:\nCampaign 25 Part IV Sept. 5 [Folder 1] [2 of 2]\nDocument\nDisposition\n123\nReturn\nPrivate/Political Memo, Garrish to MacGregor, 9-6-72\n124\nReturn\nPrivate/Political Memo, Sedam to MacGregor, 8-9-72\n125\nReturn\nPrivate/Political Memo, Shumway to Mac Gregor, 9-1-72\n126\nReturn\nPrivate/Political Memo, Magruder to Colson, 8-28-72\n127\nReturn\nPrivate/Political Memo, Failor to MacGregor, 8-29-72\n128\nReturn\nPrivate/Political Memo, Finkelstein to Marik, 8-30-72\n129\nReturn\nPrivate/Political Memo, Magruder to Parker, 8-16-72\n130\nReturn\nPrivate/Political Ltr, Wyly to Magruder, 8-21-72\n131\nReturn\nPrivate/Political Memo, Shumway to MacGregor, 8-31-72\n132\nReturn\nPrivate/Political Memo, Chotiner to HRH, 9-15-72\n133\nReturn\nPrivate/Political Memo, Chotiner to HRH, 9-15-72\n134\nRetain\nOpen\nCC: Gorden Strachan\nCOMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT\nsuns\nMEMORANDUM\nSeptember 6, 1972\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nTHE HONORABLE CLARK MAC GREGOR\nTHROUGH:\nJEB S. MAGRUDE\nFROM:\nTED J. GARRISH\nSUBJECT:\nAttached Memo\nAt the request of Pat Hutar I met with Mrs. Jean Hawkins\nwho is an assistant to Mrs. Pat Hitt, Assistant Secretary\nof H.E.W. Mrs. Hitt is planning many political and non-\npolitical appearances during the campaign and wanted to know\nthe best areas to cover and the appropriate issues. She may\nalso be able to organize some of her colleagues at H.E.W. to\nmake similar appearances. In this regard I have prepared\nthe attached memorandum and would suggest that it be sent\nto Mrs. Hitt and Mrs. Hawkins by one of our messengers as\nsoon as possible.\nmac Gregor\nCOMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT\nMEMORANDUM\nSeptember , 1972\nCONFIDENTIAL/EYES ONLY\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nMRS. PATRICIA R. HITT\nMRS. JEAN HAWKINS\nTHROUGH:\nCLARK MAC GREGOR\nFROM:\nTED J. GARRISH\nSUBJECT:\nSuggested Appearances and Issues\nAs we discussed, the attachment to this memorandum lists suggested\npriority areas in each of our key states where appearances by\nadministration officials would be helpful. The criterion used\nfor selecting these areas is a combination of moderate to high\npast Republican vote and ticket-splitting. Within each state\nthe areas are listed in order of their importance. Specific\nareas within the larger media markets are shown where applicable.\nIt is possible that other surrogate speakers may already be cover-\ning the most important areas within each state; however, because\nit is impossible to saturate any of these areas, further coverage\nby your department will be helpful and needed. For each state\nthe important issues are listed, along with issues of special\nconcern in the various media markets of each state.\nIf you have any questions, please call.\nCC: Mr. Fred Malek\nMr. Jeb S. Magruder\nMrs. Pat Hutar\nCONFIDENTIAL/EYES ONLY\nSUGGESTED APPEARANCES AND ISSUES\nSTATE\nSTATEWIDE ISSUES\nPRIORITY AREAS\nSPECIAL EMPHASIS ISSUES\nCalifornia\nVietnam\nJobs\nTaxes\nInflation\nNational Defense\n1. Los Angeles\nSame as State\nAlendale\nDowney\nLong Beach\nSanta Monica\nRedondo Beach-\nEast Torrence\nClaremont\n2. Sacramento/Stockton\nJobs\nDrugs\n3. San Francisco ADI-\n1/\nVietnam\nAssembly Dists. 19, 23\nEnvironment\nSan Mateo\nMarin County\n(San Rafael)\n4. Orange County\nSame as State\nAnaheim\n5. San Diego County\nOceanside-Escondido\nNational Defense\nEastern San Diego\nJobs\nIllinois\nVietnam\nTaxes\nInflation\nJobs\nDrugs\n2/\n1. Chicago ADI\nSame as State\nNorth Chicago\nEvanston\nWilmette\nWheeling\nNiles\nThromburg\nNorthfield\nOak Park\nCicero\nLyons\nADI indicates the Area of Dominant Influence for television media markets.\n2/\nThese are the north and west suburbs of Chicago. Downtown Chicago and\nSouth Chicago seem to have less potential for improving our position than\nthe above mentioned areas. However, there are several notable exceptions\nin the city itself. These are the 12th, 13th, 14th, and 15th wards. These\nare in west central Chicago and are predominantly ethnic areas that split\ntheir tickets substantially in 1968 in favor of Senator Dirksen.\n-2-\nSTATE\nSTATEWIDE ISSUES\nPRIORITY AREAS\nSPECIAL EMPHASIS ISSUES\nIllinois\n2. Peoria\nTaxes\nPeoria City\nDrugs\nMcLean County\n(Bloomington-Normal)\nMaryland\nVietnam\nDrugs\nTaxes\nInflation\nJobs\n1. Baltimore County\nDrugs\n2. Washington Suburbs\nInflation\nMontgomery County\nTaxes\n(Gaithersburg)\nEnvironment\n(Rockville)\nPrince Georges County\n3. Anne Arundel County\nSame as State\nAnnapolis\nMichigan\nVietnam\nTaxes\nJobs\nDrugs\nInflation\n1. Detroit Suburbs\nSame as State\nOakland County\nMacomb County\nWestern Wayne County\n(Dearborn)\n2. Flint\nTaxes\n3. Grand Rapids\nWelfare\nEnvironment\nNational Defense\nMissouri\nVietnam\nJobs\nTaxes\nInflation\nCrime\n1. St. Louis\nJobs\nCrime\n2. Kansas City\nSame as State\n3. Rural Areas\nHealth Care\n(Especially directed\nTaxes\nto older voters)\nInflation\n-3-\nSTATE\nSTATEWIDE ISSUES\nPRIORITY AREAS\nSPECIAL EMPHASIS ISSUES\nNew Jersey\nVietnam\nTaxes\nJobs\nInflation\nDrugs\n1. Bergen County\nSame as State\nBakersfield.\nTeaneck\n2. Hudson County\nSame as State\nJersey City\nBayonne City\nHoboken City\n3. Middlesex County\nSame as State\nWoodbridge\nEdison\nPerth Amboy\nSayreville\nCateret\nNew Brunswick\nNew York\nVietnam\nDrugs\nInflation\nJobs\nTaxes\n1. Queens County\nSame as State\n2. Nassau County\nSame as State\n3. Westchester County\nSame as State\nScarsdale\nYonkers\nCortlandt\n4. Suffolk County\nSame as State\nIslip\nSmithtown\nHuntington\nOhio\nVietnam\nJobs\nInflation\nDrugs\nCrime\n1. Cleveland\nSame as State\nWestern Cleveland City\n(Particularly Congressman\nMinshall's Cleveland Ward)\nParma\nLakewood\nCleveland Heights\nNorth Olmstead\nBay Village City\nBerea City\nLynhurst\n-4-\nSTATE\nSTATEWIDE ISSUES\nPRIORITY AREAS\nSPECIAL EMPHASIS ISSUES\nOhio\n2. Cincinnati\nInflation\nEastern Cincinnati\n3. Toledo\nCrime\nEnvironment\nNational Defense\nOregon\nVietnam\nTaxes\nInflation\nDrugs\nCrime\n1. Portland\nSame as State\n2. Eugene\nVietnam\nTaxes\nEnvironment\nPennsylvania\nVietnam\nTaxes\nDrugs\nJobs\nInflation\n1. Pittsburgh\nTaxes\nWards south of\nEnvironment\nMonongahela River &\ncounties to south &\nwest of Pittsburgh-\nWashington County,\nWestmoreland County,\n& Cambria County\n2. Philadelphia Suburbs\nJobs\nCrime\nDrugs\nTexas\nVietnam\nDrugs\nInflation\nTaxes\nJobs\n1. Houston\nSame as State\n2. Corpus Christi\nInflation\nTaxes\nJobs\nHealth Care\n3. Wichita Falls\nVietnam\nInflation\nTaxes\nRace Relations\nNational Defense\n4. E1 Paso\nTaxes\nEnvironment\n-5-\nSTATE\nSTATEWIDE ISSUES\nPRIORITY AREAS\nSPECIAL EMPHASIS ISSUES\nWashington\nVietnam\nTaxes\nJobs\nInflation\nDrugs\n1. Seattle/Tacoma\nVietnam\nJobs\nNational Defense\n2. Spokane\nInflation\nWelfare\nWisconsin\nVietnam\nTaxes\nInflation\nJobs\n1. Milwaukee\nJobs\n2. Kenosha/Racine/\nJobs\nRock/Walworth\nInflation\nCounties\nTaxes\nMalik\nStrachan\nCommittee for the Re-election of the President\nMEMORANDUM\nAugust 9, 1972\nMEMORANDUM FOR THE HONORABLE CLARK MACGREGOR\nTHROUGH:\nJEB S. MAGRUDER\nFROM:\nGLENN J. SEDAM, JR.\nSUBJECT:\nMemorandum for Corporate Executives\nFor your information attached is a copy of a memorandum we pre-\npared for distribution by Paul Kayser's Business and Industry\nCommittee.\nCommittee for the Re-election of the President\nMEMORANDUM\nAugust 3, 1972\nMEMORANDUM FOR: ALL REGIONAL, STATE AND CITY CHAIRMEN, BUSINESS AND\nINDUSTRY COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT\nFROM:\nGLENN J. SEDAM, JR., GENERAL COUNSEL\nSUBJECT:\nRelationship of Federal Law to Political Activities\nUndertaken by Corporate Executives\nThe following is a brief outline which discusses the bearing of various\naspects of Federal law upon political contributions made by corporate exec-\nutives. The outline also deals with related topics which may be of interest\nto such individuals.\nThe outline is only intended to summarize major features of Federal law\nwhich relate to campaign activities. Individuals should look to the spe-\ncific Federal statute at issue where questions arise. In addition, the\nlaws of individual states as such relate to elections and to corporate\nactivities should also be consulted where appropriate.\nI. CONTRIBUTIONS BY CORPORATIONS\nIt is a violation of Federal criminal law for any corporation, even a\ncorporation which is wholly-owned by a particular individual, to make\nany contribution or expenditure in connection with any election to Fed-\neral office [18 U.S.C. 610]. There are three general exceptions to this\nprohibition: (1) A corporation may establish and administer a separate,\nsegregated political fund financed by voluntary contributions solicited\nfrom executives and employees. If contributions received exceed $1000\nin a calendar year, such fund must register as a \"political committee\"\nand file periodic reports with Federal authorities [Title III, Public Law\n92-225, February 7, 1972]. (2) A corporation may, insofar as Federal\nelection law is concerned, communicate with its stockholders and their\nfamilies on any subject*. (3) A corporation may conduct non-partisan\nregistration and get-out-the-vote campaigns aimed at stockholders and\ntheir families.\nThe first of the above exceptions is the primary factor in issue in the\ncurrent Common Cause V. TRW litigation. In that lawsuit, which has been\na matter of concern to many corporate executives, Common Cause basically\n*Because of conflicts which arise in regard to the Federal tax treatment\nof corporate political contributions and in regard to the corporation\nand election codes of various states, as a general rule only indirect\nstatements on political issues which will not be considered as \"contri-\nbutions\" to a candidate should be included in reports to shareholders\nwhich are issued at corporate expense.\nalleges that TRW, a major defense contractor, has violated 18 U.S.C.\n611, a section of the U.S. Code which proscribes political contributions\nby any corporation or individual contracting with the Federal govern-\nment, by maintaining a separate political fund financed by voluntary\nemployee contributions, as is now expressly permitted of corporations\ngenerally by Section 610, the preceeding section of Title 18. It is our\nview that the complaint filed by Common Cause is without merit and that\nall corporations, including those substantially involved in government\ncontract work, are permitted by law to establish and maintain separate\nvoluntary employee funds.\nIn an apparent legislative oversight, Congress, as part of the Federal\nElection Campaign Act of 1971, amended Section 610, which formerly pro-\nhibited all contributions by corporations, by adding the three exceptions\ndiscussed above but overlooked similarly amending 611. A measure, which\nhas the unqualified support of the Department of Justice, to amend 611 as\nwell has been introduced into Congress in an attempt to resolve this in-\nconsistency. Nearly every major corporation is presently under some sort\nof contractual arrangement to provide services or materials to the govern-\nment. As a result, if Section 611 were interpreted, as contended by Com-\nmon Cause, to prohibit the establishment and maintenance of voluntary p.o-\nlitical funds by such corporations, the legislative intent of Congress in\namending 610 to generally permit such corporate activity would be severely\nundermined.\nII. CONTRIBUTIONS BY UNINCORPORATED BUSINESSES\nUnincorporated entities, such as associations, partnerships, sole propri-\netorships, etc. (except those which contract with the Federal government\n[18 U.S.C. 611]) may freely engage in political activities and may freely\ncontribute to candidates for public office.\nIII. CONTRIBUTIONS BY CORPORATE EXECUTIVES\nA. Repeal of all Limitation on Amount of Contributions\nThe previous $5000 limit on the maximum amount that individuals can\ncontribute to a political campaign has been eliminated.\nB. Reporting Contributions of Money and Gifts in Kind\nWhen any contribution of money, facilities, supplies, services, etc.\nis made to a duly constituted political committee or to a candidate\nfor Federal office, it is the responsibility of that committee or can-\ndidate to report such to the applicable government authorities. The\nindividual making the contribution is not required to make a report.\nThe amount contributed and name, address, occupation and principal\nplace of business of anyone contributing money or anything of value\nin the aggregate amount of over $100 annually to an individual candi-\ndate or a particular political committee is to be reported by such\ncandidate or committee to the Federal government and will be a matter\nof public record. In this connection, please note that personal ser-\nvices provided without compensation by individuals volunteering all or\n-3-\npart of their time on behalf of a candidate or political committee\nare not legally considered \"contributions\" and are not reported.\nShould our Business and Industry chairmen or other volunteers expend\ntheir own funds for stationery, telephone, stamps, office rent, etc.\nin the conduct of their assigned responsibility, they should write\nto the Nixon State Finance Chairman stating such expenditures, to-\ngether with a reasonable explanation of each. These are referred to\nas \"like kind\" contributions, and receive the same consideration and\ntreatment as they would have received had they been direct cash con-\ntributions to the Nixon Finance Committee. Again, the Nixon Finance\nChairman is required to file a report stating the name, address, oc-\ncupation and principal place of business and the value of all like\nkind contributions received if the aggregate value of contributions\nby a particular individual exceeds $100.\nC. Tax Consequences\n1. The New Limited Tax Credit or Deduction\nThe Revenue Act of 1971 (Public Law 92-178) provides that, begin-\nning with the 1972 taxable year, taxpayers may. elect to take a\ncredit or deduction for contributions in money or in kind to cam-\npaigns for Federal, state or local elective public office. The\nmaximum deduction allowable (subtracted from taxable income) is\n$50 on an individual return, or $100 on a joint return. The tax\ncredit allowable (subtracted from the total tax due) is one-half\nof the contribution, to a maximum of $12.50 on individual returns,\nor $25 on joint returns. Contributions to more than one candidate\nor eligible committee are considered cummulatively for tax purposes\nand individual contributions may not be calculated as separate de-\nductions or tax credits.\n2. Gift Tax Consequences\nDonors may exclude from taxable gifts under the Federal Gift Tax\nLaw each year, the first $3000 ($6000 if married) in gifts to each\ndonee to whom he made gifts during that year. Since a political\ncommittee is a \"person,\" 11 gifts to such committees are eligible for\nthis exclusion. This annual exclusion results in no gift tax being\ndue if the formal requisites are met when a husband and wife to-\ngether, or a husband or wife with the consent of the other spouse,\ngives $6000 to a political committee and such gift is the only gift\nby the husband and wife to the particular political committee in\nthat calendar year.\nIn addition, it should be noted that this same exclusion will apply\nas to each donee in a calendar year. For instance, suppose fur-\nther that the same donor (with the consent of his wife) gives\n-4-\n$6000 in 1972 to ten different political committees. In this cir-\ncumstance, each one of the $6000 contributions would be excludable\nfrom the Federal Gift Tax and no gift tax would be payable. *\nD. Suggested Guidelines for Corporate Executives to Aid in\nDetermining What are Acceptable Activities Under Federal Law\nThe basic rule that should be kept in mind at all times is that it is\nillegal for a corporation to make a \"contribution\" or \"expenditure\"\nin connection with a political campaign. This essentially means that\nas a corporate officer you can not pursue any activities relating to\nthe campaign which can be calculated as a cost, no matter how insig-\nnificant, to your corporation.\nCampaign-related activities falling under this prohibition would in-\nclude:\n1. Working for the campaign on a full time basis while still under\nsalary, except if such campaign services are rendered during reg-\nular paid vacation time.\n2. Using a company telephone to make long distance calls where the\ncorporation is billed for such calls on a per call or incremental\nbasis.\n3. Using stationery which is supplied at company cost.\n4. Using a company airplane or company car.\n5. Utilizing the services of a company employee while such individual\nis on salaried time.\nYou may, as a company officer, freely engage in any campaign-related\nactivities which 1) are of a type and duration similar to those an\nindividual in your corporate position normally may undertake for non-\ncorporation related, personal purposes and 2) do not result in a cost\nto your corporation.\nPermissable campaign-related activities would therefore include:\n1. Working for the campaign on a part-time basis. This would include\ndoing campaign-related work during an occasional business day, if an\nexecutive in your position as a normal practice occasionally utilizes\nweekday time for personal reasons. What we are trying to say here is\nthat an executive often must work irregular hours and is traditionally\ngiven discretion as to how he divides time spent on personal and bus-\niness matters. If the interests of his corporation are not neglected,\nhe may use personal time in any manner which he sees fit, including\nthat of engaging in political campaign activity.\n2. Using a company telephone to make calls which do not result in\n*The Internal Revenue Service recently issued a ruling which stated that\ndifferent political committees supporting the same candidate will be\nrecognized as separate donees for gift tax purposes if at least one-third\nof the individuals serving as officers thereof are different. [IRS, TIR-\n1179, June 21; 1972].\nline calls or local calls in areas where unlimited local service\nis available.\n3. Utilizing the services of individual employees to perform staff\nwork for you in connection with your campaign activities where such\nservices are A) not provided on company time, and B) are either per-\nformed on a voluntary basis by the individuals involved or are paid\nfor with your own or the campaign's funds.\nE. Some Suggested Political Activities That Can Be Undertaken\nBy Corporate Executives on Behalf of the President\n1. Personally encourage partisan polítical involvement by employees\nand fellow executives.\n2. Write personal letters at your own expense to the home of each\nemployee and shareholder supporting the re-election of the President\nand praising his programs in the light of their interest and welfare.\n3. Include in reports to stockholders and their families a discussion\nof how past Administration policies have affected the business of the\ncorporation and of the possible impact on the business of the announced\npolicies and platforms of the candidates.\n4. Give partisan speeches to civic and business groups.\n5. Encourage and permit employees to work in political activities,\nbut do not pay them while so doing. They must take a leave of ab-\nsence or do campaign work on their own time.\n6. Conduct company sponsored non-partisan registration and get-out-\nthe-vote drives for employees.\n7. Pass a board resolution endorsing the President's candidacy and\npraising the merits of his policies and programs in light of company\ninterests.\n8. Set up general non-partisan political programs. Included might be\ndebates between opposing candidates for a particular office or a series\nof alternate presentations by spokesmen for each side. These events\ncould be held during business hours on company premises but it is es-\nsential that all candidates be offered a fair opportunity to take part\nequally.\n9. Have the house organ interview executives on matters of interest\nto employees and shareholders. Included can be discussions of how\npast Administration policies have affected the business of the cor-\nporation and of the possible impact on the business of the announced\npolicies and platforms of the candidates.\n10. Establish a \"conduit system\" for receiving voluntary political\ncontributions by employees solicited on a non-partisan basis and made\ndirectly to FINANCE COMMITTEE TO RE-ELECT THE PRESIDENT or FINANCE\nCOMMITTEE TO ELECT GEORGE McGOVERN, and forward all such contributions\ndirectly to such organizations within five days of receipt.\nD.Struchang\nCOMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT\nMEMORANDUM\nSeptember 1, 1972\nMEMORANDUM FOR THE HONORABLE CLARK MacGREGOR\nTHROUGH:\nJEB S. MAGRUDER\nSUBJECT:\nLetter to Editors of Major Papers on McGovern\nSmear Tactics\nAt your request we have re-drafted the above letter\nwhich the Counter-attack group would like sent out over\nyour signature. If you approve, the letter will be\nreproduced by MTST and sent to 100 or SO major newspapers\nthroughout the nation.\nRECOMMENDATION:\nThat you approve the letter.\nApprove\nDisapprove\nComments:\nEnclosure\nDEVAN L. SHUMWAY\nDRAFT\nLetter to the Editor\nDear Sir:\nSenator George McGovern's candidacy for the Presidency appears\nto be having serious start-up difficulties. Perhaps, this is one reason\nwhy, in recent weeks, an element of character assassination has become\nincreasingly apparent in various of his and his running mate's public\nstatements.\nI want to be specific. Sargent Shriver, as quoted by the Associated\nPress, said on August 25 that the President of our country \"is the Number\nOne warmaker in the world at the present time.\"\nSenator McGovern commented on the NBC Evening News of August 25\nthat the alleged \"bugging\" of the Democratic National Committee headquaters --\na bizarre incident in which no major official of the Nixon Administration\nwas involved -- \"is the kind of thing you would expect from a person\nlike Hitler.\"\nThis was not the first time in his campaign that Senator McGover\nalluded to the Nazi dictator. In an Associated Press dispatch of June 30\nhe described the President's policy of air support of South Vietnam as\n\"the most barbaric action that any country has committed since Hitler's effort\nto exterminate the Jews in Germany in the 1930's.\" On March 1, United\nPress International quoted Senator McGovern as describing the President's\nVietnam policy as \"the most barbaric act that has been committed by any\nmodern power since the death of Adolph Hitler. 11\nThese odious comparisons have no place in a responsible political\ncampaign.\nover\n2\nPresident Nixon has emphatically and specifically instructed me\nthat personal attacks on Senator McGovern are to be avoided and that our\ncampaign is to be focused on a discussion of the issues. We regard\nsuch an approach as the responsible way to conduct a campaign, and we\nintend to continue to conduct ourselves accordingly. That will be the\ncharacter of the Nixon campaign.\nAs to the McGovern campaign, one can only say that it appears\nto be following the opposite course. I believe that Senator McGovern\nill-serves the American electorate and, for that matter, his own political\ninterests when he engages in such slander because I believe that the\nvoters of this Nation are repulsed by such heinous tactics.\nSincerely,\nClark MacGregor\nCampaign Director\nCommittee to Re-elect President Nixon\nCommittee\nfor the Re-election\nof the President\nDate August 18, 1972\nTO:\nVAN SHUMWAY\nFROM: CLARK MacGREGOR\nPlease Handle\nFYI\nFile\nHold\nDisapprove for the time being.\n1) CM would like documentation\non when McGovern said\n\"Hitler\" and where.\n2) He would prefer using his own\nwords from his statement wherever\npossible.\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nHON. CLARK MacGREGOR\nFROM:\nDEVAN L. SHUMWAY Van\nSUBJECT:\nLetter to Editors of Major Papers on\nMcGovern Smear Tactics\nAt the request of the Counter-attack group, we have drafted the\nattached letter for your signature. If you approve, the letter\nwill be reproduced by MTST and sent to 100 or so major newspapers\nthroughout the nation.\nRECOMMENDATION:\nThat you approve the letter.\nfor The time being\nX\nAPPROVE\nDISAPPROVE\nCOMMENT\n.)He would like the have the\ndocumentation an\nwhen the 6. said\n\"ixtler\" cold where\n2) He world preper using his an words\nfrom his where ares possible\nDRAFT\nTo the Editor\nDear Sir:\nTwice in the last few weeks\nSenator George McGovern has attempted\nin public appearances to draw an analogy between President Nixon\nand Adolph Hitler. Many people have expressed alarm at the\ndirection the 1972 Presidential campaign could take if the\nSenator continues with this kind of gutter tactic.\nPresident Nixon has emphatically and specifically instructed me as\nhis Campaign Director to avoid personal attacks on Senator McGovern\nand to confine our campaign to a discussion of the issues. I want\nto assure your readers that the President's instructions will be\nfollowed to the letter.\nOur campaign will reject the character assassination which has so far\nmarked the McGovern campaign not only because we believe such\ntactics have no place in the American system but also because we\nare confident that the American people will soundly repudiate such\nvicious smears at the polls in November.\nSincerely,\nClark MacGregor\nAugust 28, 1972\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nART AMOLSCH\nVan\nFROM:\nLESLYE ARSHT\nSUBJECT:\nMCG/SHRIVER attacks on RN\nSen. McG says the US bombing of Indochina' is the most barbaric act\nthat has been committed by any modern power since the death of\nAdolph Hitler. \"\nUPI March 1, 1971\n\"I've said many times the Nixon bombing policy in Indochina is the most\n\"\nbarbaric action that any country consitted since Hitler's effort to E\nexterminate the Jews in Germany in the 1930's.\"\nGreg Herrington (AP) interview June 30, 1972\nwe\nhow this (lugg is :..: hind of think you expect from a DORSON\nlike\nHiter. You 1d not expect it from a country like this that is\nsupposed t.Q. be a free society.\n\"NBC Evening News\" August 15, 1972\nShriver on RN: 8/25/72 in New York\n11 Nixon says he is a peacemaker but in the one thousand, 4 days of his\nAdministration there has been nothing but war. Nixon is the No. 1 warmaker\nin the world at the present time.\" (AP)\nCommittee for the Re-election of the President\nMEMORANDUM\nAugust 28, 1972\nCONFIDENT IAL EYES ONLY\nMEMORANDUM FOR MR. CHARLES COLSON\nFROM:\nJEB S. MAGRUDER\nIn your memorandum of August 23, 1972, you ask of the organizational\nrelationship between Ed Failor and Al Abrahams in terms of the\nCounterattack Group, its meetings, its decisions and the implementa-\ntion of such decisions.\nAl Abrahams has line authority over our press and public relations\ndepartments at CRPN. In terms of the Counterattack Group, Abrahams\nhas responsibility to :\n1. Participate in the decision making process of said\ngroup;\n2. Program our surrogates, other Congressmen, Senators\nand Governors, State Re-election people, other Re-\npublican candidates and all elements of the CRPN\nre our counterattack subsequent to said group's deci-\nsion.\nEd Failor is a Special Assistant to Clark MacGregor for strategy\nand operates with line authority over the Letters Writing Group\nand operates in a staff role in terms of the Abrahams' operation.\nIn terms of the Counterattack Group, Failor has the following res-\nponsibilities:\n1. Chair the Counterattack Group;\n2. Serve as liaison between you and MacGregor and myself;\n3. Participate in the decision making process of said\nGroup with the authority to appeal decisions thereof\nbefore they are, executed to MacGregor and myself;\n4. See that the counterattack lines are blended with\nour attack and positive lines;\nCONPIDENTIAL/EYES ONLY\nCONFIDENTIAL/EYES ONLY\nPage 2\n5. Assign responsibilities to implement the counter-\nattack lines and to follow up on execution by Abrahams'\nCRPN group.\nThus, Failor and Abrahams are involved in making strategy in said group.\nAbrahams must execute the strategy in terms of CRPN and Failor follows up\nto see that it is done. Failor and Abrahams have and will work closely together.\nFor your information, I am enclosing a copy of Ed Failor's memorandum of\nJuly 28, 1972 setting up the Counterattack Group, which was approved by\nMessrs MacGregor and Haldeman. (See attachments A and B)\ncc: Mr. H. R. Haldeman\nMr. Clark MacGregor\nCONFIDENTIAL/EYES ONLY\nCommittee for the Re-election of the President\nA\nMEMORANDUM\nJuly 28, 1972\nCONFIDENTIAL/EYES ONLY\nMEMORANDUM FOR THE HONORABLE CLARK MacGREGOR\nTHROUGH:\nJEB S. MAGRUDE\nFROM:\nE. D. FAILOR\n$9.60\nSUBJECT:\nCounterattack Group\nConcept\nIt is necessary in this campaign that we have the capacity to imme-\ndiately react to any news story. Thus, it is imperative that we establish\na mechanism to accomplish that goal.\nStructure\n1. Each participant in the Counterattack Group will have read the\n\"News Summary\" by 8:30 a.m. each day. (Howard to see that the \"News\nSummary\" is delivered to each member by 8:00 a.m.);\n2. Colson will input Howard prior to 9:00 a.m. regarding decisions\nand/or thoughts arising from the 8:15 a.m. meeting of Haldeman, MacGregor\nand Colson;\n3. The Group will meet from 9:15 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Monday through\nSaturday;\n4. A determination will be made on the counterattack strategy to\nwhich we will respond and how such strategy will be executed;\n5. One writer will be assigned by Colson's office and one writer\nwill be assigned by CRP to prepare the immediate counterattack responses;\n6. Barker will program cabinet officers re counterattack and clear\nreleases;\nONFIDENTIAL/EYES ONLY\n-2-\n7. Abram's office will program Congressmen, Senators, and Governors\nre counterattack and clear the releases;\n8. Abram will coordinate the audio through CRP;\n9. RNC will distribute all releases by Congressmen and Senators to\nall media;\n10. A meeting at the White House under the leadership of Mr. Clark\nMacGregor will be set up with all surrogates and the appropriate\nstaff person from each surrogate's office for the purpose of advising\nthem of the mechanics of getting out the counterattack and the attack and\npositive lines. Total cooperation must be accentuated. Thi meeting has-\nbeen staffed out by CRP and the proposal is in Haldeman office;-\n11. Members of Counterattack Group.\nIt is necessary that this function be implemented and followed up\nas well as blended in with our positive and attack lines. Failor\nis responsible for this at CRP and, thus, should serve as chairman\nof this group.\na) E. Failor, Chairman\nb) A. Abrams\nc) D. Barker\nd) D. Howard\ne) A. Amolsch\nf) Writer\n12. On Sundays there are two possible response times -- the Sunday\npapers and after the three network talk shows (1:30 p.m. E.D.T.). Each\nmember of the Counterattack Group should read the Sunday papers and see\nall of the talk shows each Sunday. In the event any member of the Group\nfeels an immediate response is appropriate, he should call the Chairman\nand a detcrmination will be made to call a meeting of the group.\nRecommendation\nRecommend that the above Counterattack Group be constituted and the\nabove plan be executed.\nApprove\nDisapprove\nComments:\nAugust 2, 1972\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nCLARK MacGREGOR\nCHARLES COLSON\nFROM:\nH. R. HALDEMAN\nSUBJECT:\nCounter-Attack\nB\nI have reviewed the memorandum regarding counter-attack\noperations that Clark approved and feel it should bc set up\nas outlined with the exception of a few alterations I've listed\nbelow:\n1. Buchanan should definitely be a regular\nmember of the group that meets.\n2. Consider the idea of John Ehrlichman\nmeeting occasionally with the group.\n3. It will not always be possible to simply\nhave the automatic mechanisms of Abrams\nor Barker approaching the Cabinet Officers,\nCongressmen, and Senators to get them to\nmake statements. I assume Colson, MacGregor,\nEhrlichman, et al will be called upon on occasion\nto make these contacts when necessary, if we are\nto continue with the quality of attack we now have\ngoing.\n4. It might be worth having Clawson sit in on\nthe meetings to get a journalist's point of view\nhere on a regular basis.\nUnless there are some other objections, let's set this group up\nnow and start having it meet on a regular basis. There is a\nneed to implement many of the things that Buchanan has suggested\nover the past few months.\nAttachment\nCC: Jeb Magruder\nCommittee for the Re-election of the President\nStrachase\nMEMORANDUM\nAugust 28, 1972\nCONFIDENTIAL/EYES ONLY\nMEMORANDUM FOR MR. CHARLES COLSON\nFROM:\nJEB S. MAGRUDER\nIn your memorandum of August 23, 1972, you ask of the organizational\nrelationship between Ed Failor and Al Abrahams in terms of the\nCounterattack Group, its meetings, its decisions and the implementa-\ntion of such decisions.\nAl Abrahams has line authority over our press and public relations\ndepartments at CRPN. In terms of the Counterattack Group, Abrahams\nhas responsibility to :\n1. Participate in the decision making process of said\ngroup;\n2. Program our surrogates, other Congressmen, Senators\nand Governors, State Re-election people, other Re-\npublican candidates and all elements of the CRPN\nre our counterattack subsequent to said group's deci-\nsion.\nEd Failor is a Special Assistant to Clark MacGregor for strategy\nand operates with line authority over the Letters Writing Group\nand operates in a staff role in terms of the Abrahams' operation.\nIn terms of the Counterattack Group, Failor has the following res-\nponsibilities:\n1. Chair the Counterattack Group;\n2. Serve as liaison between you and MacGregor and myself;\n3. Participate in the decision making process of said\nGroup with the authority to appeal decisions thereof\nbefore they are, executed to MacGregor and myself;\n4. See that the counterattack lines are blended with\nour attack and positive lines;\nCONPIDENTIAL/DYES ONLY\nCONFIDENTIAL EYES ONLY\nPage 2\n5. Assign responsibilities to implement the counter-\nattack lines and to follow up on execution by Abrahams'\nCRPN group.\nThus, Failor and Abrahams are involved in making strategy in said group.\nAbrahams must execute the strategy in terms of CRPN and Failor follows up\nto see that it is done. Failor and Abrahams have and will work closely together.\nFor your information, I am enclosing a copy of Ed Failor's memorandum of\nJuly 28, 1972 setting up the Counterattack Group, which was approved by\nMessrs MacGregor and Haldeman. (See attachments A and B)\ncc: Mr. H. R. Haldemant\nMr. Clark MacGregor\nCONPIDENTIAL/EYES ONLY\nCommittee for the Re-election of the President\nMEMORANDUM\nJuly 28, 1972\nA\nCONFIDENTIAL/EYES ONLY\nMEMORANDUM FOR THE HONORABLD CLARK MacGREGOR\nTHROUGH:\nJEB S. MAGRUDE\nFROM:\nE. D. FAILOR\nSUBJECT:\nCounterattack Group\nConcept\nIt is necessary in this campaign that we have the capacity to imme-\ndiately react to any news story. Thus, it is imperative that we establish\na mechanism to accomplish that goal.\nStructure\n1. Each participant in the Counterattack Group will have read the\n\"News Summary\" by 8:30 a.m. each day. (Howard to see that the \"News\nSummary\" is delivered to each member by 8:00 a.m.);\n2. Colson will input Howard prior to 9:00 a.m. regarding decisions\nand/or thoughts arising from the 8:15 a.m. meeting of Haldeman, MacGregor\nand Colson;\n3. The Group will meet from 9:15 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Monday through\nSaturday;\n4. A determination will be made on the counterattack strategy to\nwhich we will respond and how such strategy will be executed;\n5. One writer will be assigned by Colson's office and one writer\nwill be assigned by CRP to prepare the immediate counterattack responses;\n6. Barker will program cabinet officers rc counterattack and clear\nreleases;\nONFIDENTIAL/EYES ONLY\n-2-\n7. Abram's office will program Congressmen, Senators, and Governors\nre counterattack and clear the releases;\n8. Abram will coordinate the audio through CRP;\n9. RNC will distribute all releases by Congressmen and Senators to\nall media;\n10. A meeting at the White House under the leadership of Mr. Clark\nMacGregor will be set up with all surrogates and the appropriate\nstaff person from each surrogate's office for the purpose of advising\nthem of the mechanics of getting out the counterattack and the attack and\npositive lines. Total cooperation must be accentuated. This meeting has\nbeen staffed out by CRP and the proposal is in Haldeman office;-\n11. Members of Counterattack Group.\nIt is necessary that this function be implemented and followed up\nas well as blended in with our positive and attack lines. Failor\nis responsible for this at CRP and, thus, should serve as chairman.\nof this group.\na) E. Failor, Chairman\nb) A. Abrams\nc) D. Barker\nd) D. Howard\ne) A. Amolsch\nf) Writer\n12. On Sundays there are two possible response times -- the Sunday\npapers and after the three network talk shows (1:30 p.m. E.D.T.). Each\nmember of the Counterattack Group should read the Sunday papers and see\nall of the talk shows each Sunday. In the event any member of the Group\nfeels an immediate response is appropriate, he should call the Chairman\nand a determination will be made to call a meeting of the group.\nRecommendation\nRecommend that the above Counterattack Group be constituted and the\nabove plan be executed.\nApprove\nDisapprove\nComments:\nAugust 2, 1972\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nCLARK MacGREGOR\nCHARLES COLSON\nFROM:\nH. R. HALDEMAN;\nSUBJECT:\nCounter-Attack\nI have reviewed the memorandum regarding counter-attack\noperations that Clark approved and feel it should bc set up\nas outlined with the exception of a few alterations I've listed\nB\nbelow:\n1. Buchanan should definitely be a regular\nmember of the group that meets.\n2. Consider the idea of John Ehrlichman\nmeeting occasionally with the group.\n3. It will not always be possible to simply\nhave the automatic mechanisms of Abrams\nor Barker approaching the Cabinet Officers,\nCongressmen, and Senators to get them to\nmake statements. I assume Colson, MacGregor,\nEhrlichman, et al will be called upon on occasion\nto make these contacts when necessary, if we are\nto continue with the quality of attack we now have\ngoing.\n4. It might be worth having Clawson sit in on\nthe meetings to get a journalist's point of view\nhere on a regular basis.\nUnless there are some other objections, let's set this group up\nnow and start having it meet on a regular basis. There is a\nneed to implement many of the things that Buchanan has suggested\nover the past few months.\nAttachment\ncc: Jeb Magruder\nG Struchas\nCommittee for the Re-election of the President\nMEMORANDUM\nAugust 29, 1972\nCONFIDENTIAL/EYES ONLY\nMEMORANDUM FOR THE HONORABLE CLARK MacGREGOR\nTHROUGH:\nJEB S. MAGRUDER\nFROM:\nE. D. FAILOR Toyoto\nSUBJECT:\nMcGovern's Welfare-Tax Reform Speech of August 29, 1972\nThis will advise you the Counterattack Group has made\na number of preparations prior to the above subject speech in order\nto counterattack thereon. We presently plan on the following media\ncontacts:\n1. Herb Stein has been programmed to respond to an A.P.\ninquiry at 5:30 p.m. today.\n2. Cap Weinberg has been programmed to respond to press\ninquiries;\n3. Secretary Richardson will conduct a press conference\nsolely on this matter Wednesday;\n4. MacGregor will be requested to have a press conference\nThursday on this matter;\n5. When the precise thrust of this speech is ascertained,\nother people will be programmed to speak out and/or\nbe on talk shows.\nOur main themes (selected prior to knowledge of the\ncontents of the speech) are as follows:\n1. McGovern's \"new\" welfare plan is merely a rehash of the\n$1000 to everyone plan;\n2. McGovern's \"new\" welfare plan together with his other\nextreme spending programs will greatly increase taxes\nfor those earning over $8000;\nCONFIDENTIAL/EYES ONLY\nCONFIDENTIAL/EYES ONLY\n-2-\n3. McGovern's \"new\" welfare plan will bring many more people\non welfare for the working people to support;\n4. McGovern's credibility and ability to govern comes into\nquestion when he keeps changing his programs around when\nhe learns his extreme proposals won't float.\nWhen the McGovern speech has been gone over carefully,\nwe will devise other counterattack measures.\nCONFIDENTIAL/EYES ONLY\nHaldeman\nCOMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT\nMEMORANDUM\nAugust 30, 1972\nCONFIDENTIAL\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nDR. ROBERT H. MARIK\nFROM:\nARTHUR J. FINKELSTEIN\nAjf\nSUBJECT:\nGallup Poll\nIf the Gallup Poll at all accurately reflects the true\nsentiment of the American electorate, it should be\nincumbent upon us to redirect our campaign efforts in\nthree areas.\n(1) No President since George Washington and James\nMonroe has ever won every state in the nation.\nTo be sure the District of Columbia will never\nvote for Nixon. However, it is now possible to\nwin every other electoral vote that will be cast.\nWith recent readings from Utah, Iowa, South Dakota,\nMassachusetts and Minnesota, a fifty-state win is\ncompletely plausible. It could be argued here\nthat to spend money in Oregon, Washington,\nMassachusetts, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Rhode Island\nand California would be to spread ourselves too\nthin. Yet these states would appear to be the\nonly truly contested states in the union. The\nYankelovich study would seem to imply that\npriority states such as New York, New Jersey,\nConnecticut and Michigan are solidly for the\nPresident. I would recommend that we discuss the\nrather bold move to try to re-allocate resources\nin order to win all fifty states in 1972.\n(2) Regardless of what action is taken from item No. 1,\nI again press for resources being allocated in those\nstates where it would be possible to gain a Senate\nseat and to help those Senators who are presently in\ndifficulty. In the first category I would suggest\nmoney being spent on advice, counsel, organization,\ninformation and outright political aid be given to\nthe Senate races in North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia,\nOklahoma, New Mexico, Montana and Alabama, that we\naid incumbent Senators Tower and Griffin and to aid\nin the Senate fights in Kentucky and South Dakota.\nCONFIDENTIAL\n- 2 -\nCONFIDENTIAL\nDR. ROBERT H. MARIK\nAugust 30, 1972\n(3) Further I suggest that fifty Congressional seats around\nthe country be selected where it will be possible for\na Republican to win (included in this fifty may be some\nin which a Republican incumbent is known to be in real\ndifficulty). In those Congressional districts which\nlie in those states noted above in points (1) and (2),\na coordinated organization could be and should be\ndeveloped.\nOur opportunities this year are virtually unlimited. We should\nset our goals and objectives for the campaign ever higher. The\nPresident would appear projectable to win fifty states. This\nwould give the President not only the overwhelming mandate he\nso earnestly desires, but will allow the President to be\nviewed by history in a very special light. This overwhelming\npersonal mandate for the President will signify little unless\na Republican Senate and House are elected. It would be a shame\nto allow the commentators election night witnessing an electoral\nlandslide to find reasons to cast aspersions upon the President\nor the party of the President. I would strongly recommend the\nimplementation of the aforementioned points.\nCC: Mr. H. R. Haldeman 1\nMr. Clark Mac Gregor\nMr. Jeb S. Magruder\nCONFIDENTIAL\nD x Strachang\nCommittee for the Re-election of the President\nMEMORANDUM\nAugust 16, 1972\nCONFIDENTIAL\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nDAVID PARKER\nFROM:\nJEB S. MAGRUDER\nSUBJECT:\nCampaign Schedule\nIn response to your memo, our projected campaign schedule is\ngiven below. All of these dates are approximate, and subject\nto adjustment as the campaign progresses.\nStarting Date\nTelevision\nMid-September\nDirect Mail\nLate September\nTelegram-Letters\nTo be delivered the\nweekend before Election\nDay\nCONFIDENTIAL\nAugust 9, 1972\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nJEB MAGRUDER\nFROM:\nDAWD PARKER\nCould you please supply me with a listing as to those key dates\nas to when the television campaign, voter drive letter and telegram\ncampaigns get underway.\nThank you.\nUNIVERSITY COMPUTING COMPANY\nP.O. Box 6228\nDALLAS, TEXAS 75222\nSAM WYLY\nGHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD\nAugust 21, 1972\nDear Jeb:\nAttached is an internal UCC memo des-\ncribing recent status. I think the items needing\nmanagement attention by your organization and\nour's are well identified. UCC's people, and\nyour's, are completely dedicated to the success\nof this mission, and I feel confident it will make\nthe contribution to the campaign that you expect.\nSincerely,\nSam\nSam Wyly\nMr. Jeb Magruder\nCommittee to Re-Elect President Nixon\n1701 Pennsylvania Avenue\nWashington, D.C.\n20006\nencl.\nbcc: Mr. John Ehrlichman\n..\nMr. Bob Haldeman\nMr. Charles J. Wyly, Jr.\nUCC\nUNIVERSITY COMPUTING COMPANY\nCOMPUTER UTILITY GROUP\n8-18-72\nROUTE:\nSam Wyly\nCharles Wyly\nFor your information and destroy.\nDon\nUCC\nDATE August 15, 1972\nINTEROFFICE\nMEMO\nFROM: Robert R. Andrews\nCOMPUTER UTILITY GROUP\nTO: Don Thompson\nSUBJECT: Committee for the Re-election\nof the President\nThe project that UCC is performing for the Committee to Re-elect the\nPresident involves numerous phases and tasks which I will summarize\nand describe as briefly as possible.\nVoter registration data bases are to be merged with data bases con-\ntaining telephone numbers, census tract, veteran information, poli-\ntical contribution information, etc. This data will then be used\nfor generating name lists for canvassing, mailing labels and letters,\nupdating of data gathered during canvassing, and generating telegrams\n(to get out the vote). The basic program has two major purposes:\n(1) voter identification, (2) get-out-the-vote campaign.\nThe following are the four distinct processing phases of the program\nand a brief description of each:\n1. The Committee has contracted to have the voter registration data\nfor nine critical states (Texas, Michigan, California, Connecticut,\nNew Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Maryland) keypunched into\na data base by county, ward, precinct, etc. This data is delivered\nto UCC and is matched with a data base from R.H. Donnelley that con-\ntains telephone numbers, census tract, etc. The voter registration\nfile is then printed in two different sequences: alphabetic by name\nto be used in telephone canvassing and street walking sequence for\ndoor-to-door canvassing.\n2. The voter registration data base will be used to generate mailing\nlabels and computer letters for mailings prior to the actual canvass-\ning operation. The labels will be segmented into groupings by such\nthings as income, age, ethnic origins calculated on surname (Jewish,\nSpanish, Irish, etc.), political contribution, demographic data, etc.\n3. The political attitude of the individuals that are obtained dur-\ning the telephone and walking canvassing operations will be keypunched\nand used to update the voter registration data base.\n4.\nOnce the voter registration data base has been updated with\nattitudes, telegrams will be generated for all the Republicans in the\ndata base and all non-Republicans that have indicated their intent to\nvote for the President.\nAugust 15, 1972\nPage - 2\nAt the present time all processes for producing the name lists for\nthe canvassing operation are in a production state and we have pro-\ncessed 35% of the estimated volume of 30 million names. The data\nthat has been supplied by the \"Committee\" has in many cases been\nunacceptable for processing and at this time, we are about 14 days\nlate in receiving data from the \"Committee\". This situation was\nnot totally unexpected but will become critical if this pattern\ncontinues.\nThe programming and systems flow for the generation of mailing labels\nis in final test now. There have been numerous changes of direction\nand definition in this phase, as well as delays in data. In combin-\nation these factors could cause us to be slightly late on this pro-\ncessing. However, I do not believe this is a problem of any great\nsignificance at this time.\nThe keypunch load has been allocated among each of the four CUG\nregions and at this time we see no problem in having enough capacity\nto perform this function. The data base updating programs are in the\nprocess of being coded and checked out at this time. The keypunch\nlayouts and production control documents are undergoing final review.\nThe final design of the logic for generating telegrams is expected\nwithin the next two weeks, but this delay should present no significant\nproblems or delivery delays.\nTo date there have been numerous requests for special processing\noutside of the basic agreement. Even though these requests have been\nsubstantial, they have not negatively impacted the basic processing.\nDue to the delay in receipt of data and the severe time constraints\nunder which we are operating these requests could have a negative\nimpact on our commitments if they continue in this fashion.\nIn summary, even though the problem definition is ever changing I\nbelieve that UCC will meet its commitments.\nRobert R. Andrews\nRRA:mnb\nS-Strawhan\nCOMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT\nMEMORANDUm\nAugust 31, 1972\nMEMORANDUM TO THE HONORABLE CLARK MacGREGOR\nTHROUGH:\nJEB S. MAGRUDER\nSUBJECT:\nNew York Times Coverage\nJames Wooten of the New York Times, who is assigned to cover\nthe Committee during the campaign, wants to accompany you on\none of your two-day trips -- particularly if it takes you to\nthree or four states.\nI think it's an excellent idea. Jim, who normally headquarters\nout of Atlanta, is a good and a fair reporter and I'm certain\nthe two of you would hit it off well. He would agree in advance\nthat certain of the sessions would not be open to him --\nparticularly your private meetings with local campaign leadership.\nHowever, we should be able to get a good, favorable story in\nthe Times showing how you emphasize the President's record at\nevery occasion during these trips -- and how we are shoring up\nour people-to-people campaign at the state and precinct level.\nNext week probably would not be good, since I understand you\nare visiting only New York. But if you. approve the coverage,\nBob Reisner could keep me advised and I will advise Jim when the\nappropriate trip is scheduled.\nDevan DEVAN L. SHUMWAY Fll\nCC: Mir. Abrahams\nSeptember 15, 1972\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nH. R. HALDEMAN\nFROM:\nMURRAY CHOTINER\nA Washington lawyer, Stanley Bregman, 1225 - 19th Street, N.W.,\nis a registered Democrat but can't \"stomach\" McGovern.\nHe tells me that in his travels around the United States,\nhe finds that the chief objections to McGovern are:\n1. He changes his position from week to week.\n2. People don't know where he stands.\nExamples of this are the switching in his tax program and\nwelfare payments.\nHe recommends that we ought to point this out more forcibly\nas the campaign progresses.\nterring\nMMC:a\nSeptember 15, 1972\nMEMORANDUM FOR:\nH. R. HALDEMAN\nFROM:\nMURRAY CHOTINER\nA Washington lawyer, Stanley Bregman, 1225 - 19th Street, N.W.,\nis a registered Democrat but can't \"stomach\" McGovern.\nHe tells me that in his travels around the United States,\nhe finds that the chief objections to McGovern are:\n1. He changes his position from week to week.\n2. People don't know where he stands.\nExamples of this are the switching in his tax program and\nwelfare payments.\nHe recommends that we ought to point this out more forcibly\nas the campaign progresses.\nTissuay\nMMC:a"
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