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RICHARD NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY
DOCUMENT WITHDRAWAL RECORD
DOCUMENT
DOCUMENT
SUBJECT/TITLE OR CORRESPONDENTS
DATE
RESTRICTION
NUMBER
TYPE
1
Memo
Alexander P. Butterfield to Herbert Stein
7/28/1972
D
re: Ronald Hoffman, 1 p.
2
Memo
Alexander P. Butterfield to H. R.
7/28/1972
D
Haldeman re: Ronald Hoffman (CEA
Detailee from HEW), 2 pp.
3
Memo
Alexander P. Butterfield to Herbert Stein
7/25/1972
D
re: Ronald Hoffman, 1 p.
4
Memo
Alexander P. Butterfield to John D.
7/21/1972
D
Ehrlichman re: Mr. Norris Sydnor
(Prospective Domestic Council
Employee). 1 D.
5
Memo
Alexander P. Butterfield to Bruce A.
8/11/1972
D
Kehrli re: Jon M. Huntsman, 1 p.
6
Memo
Alex to Bob re: Bebe, 1 p.
8/25/1972
G
7
Memo
Alexander P. Butterfield to H. R.
8/14/1972
D
Haldeman re: Jon Huntsman's August
11th Letter to Mr. Arthur Taylor, 1 p.
COLLECTION TITLE
BOX NUMBER
WHCF: SMOF: Alexander Butterfield
15
FOLDER TITLE
1972 Outbound Part 3
PRMPA RESTRICTION CODES:
A. Release would violate a Federal statute or Agency Policy.
E. Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
B. National security classified information.
financial information.
C. Pending or approved claim that release would violate an individual's
F. Release would disclose investigatory information compiled for law
rights.
enforcement purposes.
D. Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy
G. Withdrawn and returned private and personal material.
or a libel of a living person.
H. Withdrawn and returned non-historical material.
DEED OF GIFT RESTRICTION CODES:
DOG Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in the donor's deed of gift.
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DOCUMENT
DOCUMENT
SUBJECT/TITLE OR CORRESPONDENTS
DATE
RESTRICTION
NUMBER
TYPE
8
Memo
Alexander P. Butterfield to Ronald L.
9/21/1972
A
Ziegler re: Covington Demonstration, 2
pp.
9
Memo
Alexander P. Butterfield to Ronald L.
9/21/1972
A
Ziegler re: Planned Demonstrations in
Covington, Ky., 1 p.
10
Memo
Alexander P. Butterfield to Clinton J. Hill
9/18/1972
A
re: Unauthorized Entry (August 31), 1 p.
11
Memo
Alexander P. Butterfield to Herbert Stein
9/18/1972
D
re: Mr. Ronald Hoffman, 2 pp.
12
Memo
Alexander P. Butterfield to Gertrude T.
9/13/1972
D
Brown re: Dr. Ruth Lewis Farkas, 1 p.
13
Memo
Alexander P. Butterfield to the President
9/8/1972
D
re: Bill Duncan (USSS), 1 p.
14
Memo
Alexander P. Butterfield to H. R.
9/7/1972
D
Haldeman re: Dr. Kenneth Riland, 1 p.
COLLECTION TITLE
BOX NUMBER
WHCF: SMOF: Alexander Butterfield
15
FOLDER TITLE
1972 Outbound Part 3
PRMPA RESTRICTION CODES:
A. Release would violate a Federal statute or Agency Policy.
E. Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
B. National security classified information.
financial information.
C. Pending or approved claim that release would violate an individual's
F. Release would disclose investigatory information compiled for law
rights.
enforcement purposes.
D. Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy
G. Withdrawn and returned private and personal material.
or a libel of a living person.
H. Withdrawn and returned non-historical material.
DEED OF GIFT RESTRICTION CODES:
DOG Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in the donor's deed of gift.
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DOCUMENT WITHDRAWAL RECORD
DOCUMENT
DOCUMENT
SUBJECT/TITLE OR CORRESPONDENTS
DATE
RESTRICTION
NUMBER
TYPE
15
Letter
RN to John A. Mulcahy re: Your birthday,
9/3/1972
G
1p.
16
Schedule
Guest and Staff Detailed Schedule,
10/11/1972
A
Presidential Trip to Atlanta, Georgia, pp.
2-5
17
Memo
Alexander P. Butterfield to Clinton J. Hill
10/25/1972
A
re: Unauthorized Entry (October 16), 1 p.
18
Memo
Alexander P. Butterfield to General A. M.
10/24/1972
D
Haig re: Dr. Donald George Brennan, 1 p.
19
Memo
Alexander P. Butterfield to Clinton J. Hill
10/24/1972
A
re: Improved Security Measures (OEOB),
1p.
20
Memo
Alexander P. Butterfield to Clark Mac
10/20/1972
D & F
Gregor re: James Edward Schroeder, 1
p.
21
Memo
Alexander P. Butterfield to Clark Mac
10/17/1972
D & F
Gregor re: Undesirable Campaigners, 2
pp.
COLLECTION TITLE
BOX NUMBER
WHCF: SMOF: Alexander Butterfield
15
FOLDER TITLE
1972 Outbound Part 3
PRMPA RESTRICTION CODES:
A. Release would violate a Federal statute or Agency Policy.
E. Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
B. National security classified information.
financial information.
C. Pending or approved claim that release would violate an individual's
F. Release would disclose investigatory information compiled for law
rights.
enforcement purposes.
D. Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy
G. Withdrawn and returned private and personal material.
or a libel of a living person.
H. Withdrawn and returned non-historical material.
DEED OF GIFT RESTRICTION CODES:
DOG Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in the donor's deed of gift.
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DOCUMENT WITHDRAWAL RECORD
DOCUMENT
DOCUMENT
SUBJECT/TITLE OR CORRESPONDENTS
DATE
RESTRICTION
NUMBER
TYPE
22
Memo
Alexander P. Butterfield to Brent
10/16/1972
D
Scowcroft re: Lt. Colonel Frederick F.
Thimm, USAF, 1 p.
23
Memo
Alexander P. Butterfield to Henry A.
10/4/1972
D
Kissinger re: Trip Contingency Fund, 1 p.
24
Memo
Alexander P. Butterfield to Lillian H.
11/8/1972
D
Greene re: Dr. Donald George Brennan,
1p.
25
Memo
Alexander P. Butterfield to Marion H.
12/22/1972
B
Smoak, re: USSS Protection for Princess
Muna of Jordan, 1 p.
26
Memo
Alexander P. Butterfield to John D.
12/14/1972
G
Ehrlichman re: Sale of Florida Properties,
1 p.
27
Memo
Alexander P. Butterfield to Marion H.
12/8/1972
B
Smoak re: Department of State's Request
for Secret Service Protection of Israeli
Ambassador. 1 D.
COLLECTION TITLE
BOX NUMBER
WHCF: SMOF: Alexander Butterfield
15
FOLDER TITLE
1972 Outbound Part 3
PRMPA RESTRICTION CODES:
A. Release would violate a Federal statute or Agency Policy.
E. Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
B. National security classified information.
financial information.
C. Pending or approved claim that release would violate an individual's
F. Release would disclose investigatory information compiled for law
rights.
enforcement purposes.
D. Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy
G. Withdrawn and returned private and personal material.
or a libel of a living person.
H. Withdrawn and returned non-historical material.
DEED OF GIFT RESTRICTION CODES:
DOG Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in the donor's deed of gift.
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chew
July 31, 1972
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. KENNETH W. CLAWSON
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Objective Columnist (?)
The President read your July 25th note to me on the recent Budget
article and appreciated your checking out his suspicions. He still
feels, however, that the author's intentions with regard to objective
reporting of our plans, policies and goals are not always the most
honest. In fact, from his personal knowledge of incidents in the past,
he would be more inclined to agree with Herb Stein's characterization:
"...despite his protestations, he is an implacable and unscrupulous
enemy of the Administration."
CC:
Dr. Herbert Stein
Mr. Charles W. Colson
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 23, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BOB HALDEMAN
FROM:
RAY PRICE and RON ZIEGLER
SUBJECT:
Lack of service function in
Archival Unit
Both the Press Office and the Writing and Research shop have
frequent need for information available only from the records
held by Jack Nesbitt's Archival Unit. Such requests more often
than not have short lead times; many of them involve some sta-
tistical compilation. Examples include: date and location of
Presidential contact with specific people; number of Presidential
miles travelled in a designated period; details of pre-Presidential
travel to certain countries; total number of Cabinet meetings held
in this administration.
Both of our areas have experienced increasing difficulty in getting
the necessary information from this unit, and increasing resis-
tance to our requests for it.
The root of the problem appears to lie in the lack of specific guide-
lines laid out for it. The unit argues that it is "custodial" only,
and thus is not required to perform any services for the White
House staff other than making documents available for examination
after the "need to know" has been thoroughly established. (Note:
there are a few occasions when this is sufficient to our needs.)
With some 10 people presently assigned to it full time, the unit
would appear to have ample capacity to perform an in-house in-
formation retrieval function. We strongly suggest that an in-house
service function be specifically assigned to this unit, and that as a
part of that function the unit be requested to maintain continuing,
up-to-date tallies of the various statistical items for which there
is frequent need.
Rust
RonZinglam
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THE WHITE HOUSE
INFORMATION
WASHINGTON
(Low Priority)
July 24, 1972
THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Conscience Is Their Guide
In this morning's mail were letters from two old friends --
Ed Clark, long-time Texas Democrat and LBJ crony, and
Lou Marx, Sr. Because you know both people fairly well, I
thought you'd be interested in their enclosures. At Tab A
are two Texas newspaper articles announcing Clark's disgust
with McGovern and his decision to abandon Party labels and
campaign strenuously for you and Tower. At Tab B is a
New York Post clipping which tells of Marx's steadfast refusal
to donate "a single cent" to the defense fund of his son-in-law,
Daniel Ellsberg.
Although only one of these items pertains directly to the Election
(and neither correspondent can be classed as a youth movement
member), one could take the total news as an omen of good things
to come in November. It's at least an indication that principle
and conscience are alive and well in America.
Attachments
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San Antonio Express
Thursday, July 20, 1972
Page 1-C
Demo Warhorse Clark
Backs Nixon
By JON FORD
a statewide steering commit-
CHIEF, EXPRESS CAPITOL BUREAU
tee for the Tower campaign
AUSTIN - Former Ambas-
which will include "a long list
sador Edward Clark, a Demo-
of prominent Democrats."
cratic warhorse since 1928,
Former Gov. Allan Shivers is
State Government
said he will support President
among members of the "Tex-
Richard Nixon and Republican
ans for Tower" steering com-
Sen. John Tower in the gener-
mittee.
bels and rally behind both
Texas economy by causing
al election this year.
Clark told newsmen he de-
Sen Tower and President
thousands of Texans to lose
Clark, ambassador to Aus-
cided to back Tower before
Richard Nixon,' Clark said.
their jobs. I refer here to the
tralia during the Lyndon John-
the recent Democratic nation-
"The whole McGovern fringe
McGovern program to drasti-
son administration and a long-
al convention.
which has taken over the na-
cally slash our defense spend-
time friend of the former
He blamed Sen. George
tional party has left most sin-
ing, which is such a critical
president, was identified ear-
McGovern's winning of the
cere Texas Democrats no oth-
part of the Texas economy."
lier as chairman of a "Texans
er place to go in the national
Democratic presidential nomi-
Clark said Tower is a per-
for Tower" organization oper-
elections.
nation for his decision to work
sonal friend and "my kind of
ating the senator's campaign.
for Nixon too.
McGovernism does not rep-
He stated at a news con-
a senator" who has "repre-
"Now that McGovernism
resent Texas Democrats or
ference in the state capitol he
sented Texans in a responsible
is also going to back Nixon
has taken over the national
best interests of Texans in ge-
manner throughout his 11
Within about a week, the
Democratic party. I believe it
neral.". Clark continued
years of service." He said
prominent Austin attorney and
"This so-called reform move-
is even more imperative for
Tower has earned bi-partisan
Tab A
banker said, ne will announce
ment is a radical program
support from Texans on his
Texans to put aside party la-
that would seriously hurt the
own merits.
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- OVEr-
The Ballas Morning News
Friday, July 21, 1972
Clark's political affiliations
Clark to Back Nixon,
criss-cross the spectrum of
Democratic politics in Texas,
originating with his friend-
Lead Bid by Tower
ship with Johnson in 1934 and
including close ties with
Democrats far to the left and
Austin Bureau
Democratic party, I believe
to the right of Johnson.
AUSTIN-Former Austra-
it is even more imperative
Clark aaid that aside from
lian Ambassador Edward
for Texas to put aside party
Tower and Nixon, Democrat-
Clark of Austin said he soon
lables and rally behind both
ic candidates would get his
would have a "long list" of
Sen. Tower and President
vote "from Alpha to Ome-
fellow Democrats support-
Richard Nixon," Clark said
ga."
ing Republican U.S. Sen.
at a press conference. "The
John Tower's reelection.
whole McGovern fringe
Clark announced his ac-
which has taken over the Na-
ceptance of the chairmanship
tional Party was left most
of a Texas for Tower cam-
sincere Texas Democrats no
paign, adding he also would
other place to go in the na-
vote for President Nixon this
tional elections."
time after a lifetime of vot-
He charged that Mc-.
ing Democratic.
Govern's "so-called reform
The decision to help Tower
movement is a radical pro-
was made about a month
gram that would seriously
ago, before the National
hurt the Texas economy by
Democratic
Convention,
causing thousands of Texans
Clark said. He added several
to lose their jobs.
potshots at what he termed
Clark said he referred to
"McGovernism."
the McGovern program to
"Now that McGovernism
slash defense spending and
has taken over the national
change oil and gas laws. He
also said that most Texans
didn't want forced busing of
children away from neigh-
borhood schools "as the new
McGovernism advocates."
Clark said Tower himself
asked for the bi-partisan sup-
port. Clark said he was an
old family friend of Tower's
Asked whether he consult-
ed with former President
Lyndon Johnson, Clark re-
plied, "Not at all." He said
he would not be shocked, but
perhaps "agreeably sur-
prised" to see Johnson pub-
licly endorse or support Nix-
on.
Clark said he was co-chair-
man of former Democraţic
Sen. Ralph Yarborough's fi-
nances when the liberal Yar-
EDWARD CLARK
borough ran for re-election in
'can't afford McGovern'
1970.
Tab A
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Dan's Rich In-Low No Help
42
By LINDSY VAN GELDER
"People have a hell of a
Millionaire toymaker Louis
nerve making charges about
Marx, who raised thousands
people who mind their own
of dollars for the Eisen-
business," she said.
hower-Nixon team. has re-
Marx has proven himself
fused to donate a single cent
an excellent fund-raiser and
NEW YOR". POST, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1971'
to the defense fund for his
promoter.
son-in-law, Daniel Ellsberg.
A self-made man, he made
According to Stanley Schein-
his first fortune on two toys
baum of the Ellsberg De-
which another company had
fense Fund Inc., Marx's De-
given up on. One was Zippo
sition is "a major problem" in
the Climbing Monkey and
the group's efforts to raise
the other was the Alabama
cash for the man who leaked
Coon Jigger, a tap-dancing
the Pentagon Papers. Said
minstrel.
Scheinbaum:
Several millions later, while
"It's well-known among po-
Eisenhower was still with
tential contributors that Mrs.
NATO, Marx devised a fund-
Ellsberg's father is very well-
raising chain letter to draft
to-do. What is less well
Ike.
known is that Mr. Marx's
politics are such that he will
He Liked The
not do anything to help."
He later raised thousands
Several of his eight chil-
for the Ike-Nixon campaign.
dren are the namesakes and
manufacturing millions of "I
godchildren of U. S. army
like Ike" and "I do too" but-
generals, including Curtis Le-
tons, plus a line of Eisen-
may, George Wallace's run-
hower cufflinks, earrings.
ning mate in the last Presi-
money clips, bobby pins and
dential campaign.
tie tacs.
Hell of a Nerve'
Meanwhile, the Ellsberg
The other godfathers in-
defense campaign is moving
clude Gens. Dwight Eisen-
along without his help.
hower, Omar Bradley, George
Headed by former Sen.
Marshall, Bedell Smith and
Goodell, the group hopes to
Rosey O'Donnell. Mark's
focus on several issues: "the
daughter, Patricia, is Ells-
deception of government, the
berg's wife.
misuse of the classification
Mark, who turned his toy
system, the fact that Presi-
factory over to the making
dent Johnson makes millions
of munitions during World
with the leaks in his memoirs
War II, and sent free toys
and isn't prosecuted, the war
to the children of enlisted
itself, the fact that Congress
men could not be reached for
didn't exercise its constitu-
comment. But a woman who
tional obligations, the peo-
answered the telephone at
ple's right to know and the
the Marx Toys headquarters
excessive respect for author-
on Fifth AAv. was furious
ity." Scheinbaum added that
at Scheinbaum's statement.
their goal is $250,000.
Tab B
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carn
July 25, 1972
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL/PERSONAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Ross Perot
Bob:
In accordance with one of Larry's weekend requests, made on your
behalf, I called Ross Perot and asked if I could be of assistance in
whatever matter he wanted to talk to you about. After some light
chit-chat and a brief discussion of the health of each other's family
members, he said that he needed to get some things squared away
with you personally on the subject of his position or status vis-a-vis
"the Nixon team". He said that Maury Stans and others were on
his back constantly and that he felt it necessary to talk to you about
his relationship with us before he gave any answers or took any actions.
He went on to articulate his continued high regard for the President
and the job he is doing. But he admitted to a feeling of being "pretty
much out in left field".
In short, Ross wants to be wooed by a phone call (preferably from the
President, but at least from you) and various other gestures back into
the fold. His final comment was: "It's been so long since I've heard
from anyone there that I suppose if I were half-smart I'd understand
the message and know it was meant to be permanent."
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL/PERSONAL
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
chun
July 25, 1972
MR. PRESIDENT:
Clawson's note concerns
Hobart Rowen's recent column
on the Budget. As you will
see at a glance, it implies
only the most honest of intentions
on the part of the reporter --
one who does his "damnedest
to be objective".
But on the following page, Stein,
a student of Rowen's writings,
suggests that your initial sus-
picion (or deduction) was right
on the mark.
Alex
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
July 26, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
KEN W. CLAWSON
SUBJECT:
Hobart Rowen
I can't resist getting into your exchange about Hobart Rowen,
since I am one of the Administration's closest students of his
writings. I assume you both understand, despite his protestations,
that he is an implacable and unscrupulous enemy of this Admin-
istration.
As for my saying that I can't argue with the "thrust" of his column,
the following is from the original unedited transcript of my remarks
on that subject:
Mr. Stein: We don't accept, or I don't accept
the Goldman-Sacks-Rowen revenue estimates.
Rep. Reuse: You are certainly entitled not to. But how
does the Budget according to Weinberger differ, not
according to Goldman-Sacks?
Mr. Stein: It is smaller. But the estimates that were
in the Sunday paper reduced the expected corporate
recovery tax receipts by $2 billion for fiscaly 1973. And
we see no reason to do that. Otherwise, the figures
that are presented in that column are a good statement
of the problem. We don't disagree with the problem.
We don't disagree that there is a danger that if we don't
congrol some of these things, stop some of these things,
there can be a larger deficit.
I could write a book, or at least a chapter, on the reporting and analysis
of Hobart Rowen. I don't have the time for that now. But if you want
any information on the subject, ask me.
Herbert Stein
Chairman
The Council of Economic Advisers
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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
file
July 21, 1972
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Dr. Kissinger's Request to Use
Camp David Facility
Henry has asked to use Camp David during the day next Friday,
July 28. Under normal circumstances I would give him a negative
answer, but thought I'd better check first with you in that there
may well be some special reason for our providing him seclusion.
\
Approve
H. - a positive and
Disapprove
subject by
pre emption
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Chron
July 31, 1972
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. CHARLES W. COLSON
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Impropriety
Chuck:
I am attaching a memorandum which, in my opinion, should not have
been sent on White House stationery. As you will note, it is far
more personal than official -- yet the first line of the second page
asks officially for assistance in the particular matter.
I am familiar with this case and know that Bud meant well in directing
the correspondence to the Secretary of the Air Force. But it brought
to mind the importance of our top Assistants reminding their
respective staff members from time to time of the impropriety --
indeed the very real danger -- of dispatching unofficial notices on
White House stationery and without first touching the bases of
supervisors. It doesn't take much to bring the whole world crashing
down on us. Unless one has served in one of the departments or
agencies, he cannot imagine the magnitude of the impact of a
White House memorandum. You may want to counsel Evans, and
perhaps make the point to all of the newer members of your staff,
including secretaries.
Attachment
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
can
July 31, 1972
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. RONALD M. PONTIUS
Assistant Special Agent in Charge
Presidential Protective Division, USSS
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Record of Issuance of Special
Identification Booklets
Ron:
Your record of issuance of special identification booklets differs from
that of Al Wong. For instance, you do not have Commander Larsen's
name on either list turned in to me on July 25th -- yet Al's record
indicates that Larsen is one who still has a special pass in his possession.
Moreover, you list Jerry Warren as one who has a "non-commissioned"
booklet while, in fact, he is commissioned and does have a pass which
indicates a commissioned status. Additionally, Al's list includes
Gerry Van Der Heuvel; yours does not. And finally, neither of you have
Steve Bull's name. Steve has a special pass of the commissioned type
*** which, as you know, is wrong. Both he and Larry Higby should have
the same type pass issued to other Staff Assistants. We will correct
that later. Meanwhile, you should review all correspondence pertaining
to the issuance of these passes and put the record in proper order.
Thank you.
cc: Mr. Robert Taylor, USSS
Mr. Alfred Wong, USSS
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
chan
July 31, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. ROLAND L. ELLIOTT AND STAFF
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Presidential Letters
Mrs. William Pecora, widow of the late Under Secretary of the
Interior, wrote to the President on July 25th to thank him for his
kindness and thoughtfulness during her husband's illness, and
at the time of his passing. She said, "Your letter to him at the
hospital was most appreciated and he was so proud when he showed
it to us and to his nurses. I have had it framed for our children."
in another part of the letter she said, "That beautiful basket of
flowers from you and Mrs. Nixon, and your personal letter to me
(with the special words for my son and daughter) were gratefully
received."
The President circled these portions of the note and asked that they
be passed on to you and your staff as an example of how tremendously
important your work is.
CC: Mr. Raymond K. Price, Jr.
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July 31, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. ALFRED E. WONG
SAIC, Technical Security Division
U. S. Secret Service
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Recovery of Special Identification Booklets
Please redouble your efforts to recover the special identification
booklets issued to:
Mr. Jon Huntsman
Commander Charles Larsen, USN
Mrs. Gerry Van Der Heuvel
Mr. John J. Caulfield
Mr. William E. Moeller
Any of these books may be invalidated and returned upon request.
Thank you.
CC: Mr. Ronald Pontius, USSS
Miss Gertrude T. Brown
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July 31, 1972
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL/PERSONAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DR. HERBERT STEIN
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
Hobart Rowen
SUBJECT:
The President read your July 26th note to Ken Clawson and me and
commented precisely as follows: "Our friend is just too smart
to get caught in the middle ... except by someone just as smart
on our side, namely, Stein."
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
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yes
July 28, 19
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
(Rei allen Ellender)
Funeral starts at 11 AM
⑉
- 1 han time difference
- AF- 1 fet time = 2+10
this is the schedule
you'd want to follow:
Depart S. LAWN 8:55 AM
Depart Andrews 9:10 AM
Arr New Orleans 10:20 AM (c)
Dep New Orleans 10:25 AM
- Air Houma, LA 10:45 AM
Dep for church at 10:50 AM
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Houma's field will not take
a '707 + it is 40 mi
(20min ) from New Orleans.
At New Orleans we could
land at Moissant Aspt (civ)
or New Orleans NAS.
Mil recommend NAS.
Funeral service at ST.
Francis De Sales Catholic
chunch in HOUMA.
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Mil aide being designated
to assist Next d kim
(mly a san, d think)- -
flavers being ordered.
Burial immediately after
Service at Bourg, LA-
about 10 miles Smith.
The VP has called
(Damgard) to ask what
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WASHINGTON
role we may want
him to play.
Timmons sxtending havel
invitations now to the
appropriate congressmen.
1/
P.S. Tricia just called the
President again.
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July 28, 1972
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BRIG. GENERAL BRENT SCOWCROFT
Military Assistant to the President
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Senator Ellender's Death
Breats
Please designate an officer from among your Social Aidea to assist
Senator Ellender's next of kin during the following 2-10 days. You should
know, however, that there is some chance that the officer will not be
needed. Bill Timmons' office is checking on that matter now.
Meanwhile, you can order a Presidential floral arrangement and make
preliminary plans to transport the President to Houma, Louisiana
and back, via New Orleans, on Monday, July 31st. (The possibility
that the President might attend the Ellender funeral service should not
be released to anyone other than those directly involved in the travel
planning process.)
Thank you.
ec: Mr. William E. Timmons
Mr. Herbert G. Klein
Mr. Raymond K. Price, Jr.
Mr. Ronald L. Ziegler
Miss Rose Mary Woods
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July 27, 1972
Dear Bill:
Here is your '53 Inaugural Program. It
was signed by the President yesterday afternoon --
I hope in the right place.
All the best ... and stay in touch.
Sincerely,
Alexander P. Butterfield
Deputy Assistant to the President
Enclosure
Mr. William H. Perkins, Jr.
310 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60604
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MEMORANDUM FOR: BRIG. GENERAL BRENT SCOWCROFT
Military Assistant to the President
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Your Status Report on the
San Onofre State Beach Park
Yesterday afternoon, the President read your status report on
developments at San Onofre State Beach Park and asked me to
pass on his personal compliments on the "excellent work" being
done on this project.
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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 26, 1972
ADMINISTRATIVEL' CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. GORDON C. STRACHAN
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Schraft Teiber
I won't say I'm confused, but
The purpose of this quick note is only to suggest that you reissue to
those of us who comprise the great army of Taft Schreiber liaison
men your earlier instructions concerning who does what, when and
to whom. Not that I mind suffering a little embarrassment now and
then, but Mr. S has got to be wondering what kind of an organization
we have here -- if, in fact, we have an organization at all. In
accordance with my instructions from Bob Haldeman of some 10-12
weeks ago, I talk to Taft on the telephone two or three times each week.
Invariably, I sit here and draw blanks while he spouts off names, dates,
places and planned events. (The latest occasion was yesterday afternoon
when he mentioned the "big celebrity party on August 29th". I faked
it as best I could and let him talk on. He said, as I suppose you have
heard by now, that it will be a real effort to get an acceptable attendance
at an event held on a weekday. He much prefers our scheduling the
reception on Friday or Saturday, August 26th or 27th.)
Back to the point -- intra-staff communications. Far be it from me,
Old Shoe, to even hint at foreclosing on one's rights to say anything to
Taft, via any means, any time. But with regard to the lining up of
celebrities for the Nixon cause, there ought to be some semblance of
an orderly procedure. My specialty in this area is supposed to be
"Presidential involvement"; Caldiero's is "Presidential non-involvement".
Yet, I know that Rose Woods talks to Taft now and then about a variety
of general subjects, that Dwight Chapin checks in with him from time to
time on the subject of celebrity appearances at the Convention, that
Dave Parker discusses with him the Presidential schedule, that
Steve Bull works out with him such things as party details, that
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personal appear ances at west coast gatherings, that Bart Porter
is still (as recently as yesterday) in touch, and that probably you
and Bob Haldeman call him at long intervals just to see how things
are coming along.
I
Let us keep each other better informed.
Thank you.
CC:
Dr. Henry A. Kissinger
Mr. Dwight L. Chapin
Miss Rose Mary Woods
Mr. David N. Parker
Mr. Stephen B. Bull
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MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. BRUCE A. KEHRLI
Staff Secretary
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Precedence List of
White House Staff Members
Bruce:
Please prepare for me by Friday a list of the names of those on
the White House payroll who currently hold commissions. The
names should appear in what you consider to be proper precedence
order.
On a separate piece of paper -- and in any order whatever -- list the
names of others here in the White House-OEOB complex who hold
Presidential commissions and who are oftentimes integrated with
White House staffers on lists designating various perquisites--
military medical exams, etc.
We will review and finalize these lists together. Then, I would like
to see us incorporate the material into the "statistical information"
section of the monthly Budget/Personnel Report.
Many thanks.
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July 26, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR: MRS. LUCY A. WINCHESTER
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Reception Honoring the
Presidential Protective Division
of the U.S. Secret Service
The Secret Service Reception will now be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. P.
on Tuesday, August 1st. If you have Bob Taylor's most recently
revised list of Protective Division personnel, you may proceed with
the dispatching of invitations.
Steve Bull will assist you and/or Debby in the preparation of the
scenario. The President will make very brief remarks, then --
together with Mrs. Nixon -- receive the guests *** all in the
State Dining Room.
CC:
Mr. Raymond K. Price, Jr.
Mr. Stephen B. Bull
Mr. Robert H. Taylor, USSS
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July 26, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. ROLAND L. ELLIOTT
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Preparation of Presidential Letter(s)
The attachment to this memorandum is self-explanatory. With
reference to the material at Tab A, I would like to ask you to
prepare a brief Presidential note to Ambassador Clark, coordinating
the text very closely with Chuck Colson (personally).
The material at Tab B may warrant a letter, too -- to Louis Marx, Sr.,
but I will leave that to Mr. Colson's judgment. He will be calling you.
Attachment
CC:
Mr. Charles W. Colson
Chuck:
What do you think about a letter to Louis Marx, Sr. ? I think it
would be a good touch. We've done a bit of business this past 3-1/2
years with Louis Marx, Jr., but little or none with the old man. He's
about 82 now -- and a great patriot. There is no question in my mind
that he will be voting for the President and talking up our cause
between now and November.
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July 26, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. RAYMOND K. PRICE, JR.
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Preparation of Presidential Telegram
In coordination with Mr. Max Friedersdorf, please prepare a
Presidential telegram to Congressman Ancher Nelsen ... based
on the attached information. A telephone call will not be made.
Thank you.
Attachment
CC:
Mr. Charles W. Colson
Mr. Richard K. Cook
Mr. Max L. Friedersdorf
Miss Eliska A. Hasek
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July 26, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. ROLAND L. ELLIOTT
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Preparation of Presidential
Birthday Letter
Please prepare a brief Presidential birthday note to
Mr. Thomas Crutchfield of Charlotte, North Carolina ...
and coordinate the effort with Mr. Colson.
Pertinent material is attached hereto.
Thank you.
Attachment
CC: Mr. Charles W. Colson
Miss Rose Mary Woods
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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 26, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. RONALD L. ZIEGLER
MR. CHARLES W. COLSON
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Presidential Telephone Call
to Mr. and Mrs. Sammy Davis, Jr.
As you will note by reading the attached paper, Ron Ziegler
proposed recently that the President place a telephone call to
Mr. and Mrs. Sammy Davis, Jr.
For the information of both primary and secondary addressees
of this memorandum, the President has indicated that he will
make the call at "some later date". Guessing that he means
roughly mid-August, I would suggest that this call sheet be updated
by Ron on or about August 15th, and that others who have an
interest (Bob Brown, Chuck Colson and/or Henry Cashen) provide
pertinent information directly to Ron at that time.
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Mr. Henry C. Cashen, II
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RECOMMENDED PRESIDENTIAL TELEPHONE CALL
TO:
Mr. and Mrs. Sammy Davis, Jr.
RECOMMENDED BY: RONALD L. ZIEGLER
BACKGROUND:
You will recall that on June 29, you called Sammy
Davis, Jr., who at the time was performing at Lake
Tahoe. In a letter Sammy asked if you would call his
wife, Altovise, at some point.
Mrs. Davis - Altovise (pronounced: Al-toe-vees) -
is a dancer who occasionally performs with her
husband.
Bob Brown, who is a close friend of Sammy's, learned
from him that Sammy has been booked to host the
Johnny Carson Show for one week in October. Sammy
particularly asked for the month of October, because
he felt this would be the time most advantageous to the
Administration. His plan is to invite Administration
officials and Nixon supporters on the show. There is
also the possibility that he may invite you on the show
"just to drop by. "
His recent two week performance at Lake Tahoe was
oversold and crowds of people milled around and waited
in lines for hours trying to get tickets for the show.
His reviews were outstanding.
cell later Cajpwx (hy15).
June
Plse updite
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Sammy Davis Jr.
July 3, 1972
Mr. Richard M. Nixon
President of the United States
THE WHITE HOUSE
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. President:
I can't tell you what a tremendous treat
it was to speak to you from Lake Tahoe. If
I might borrow a line you used before,
"We've both come a long way."
You know I'm in your corner and if there's
anything I can do, please feel free to call.
Hope to see you soon.
Day Peace and love,
Sammy Davis,
SD:mw
P.S. Since my wife, Altovise, wasn't there
to speak with you, she hasn't spoken to me
for two days. You being the President,
perhaps you might be able to do something
about that!
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July 25, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. CHARLES W. COLSON
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Recommended Telephone Calls
The President will not be calling Victor Maier and John Mayer
on their birthdays. I leave to your judgment, and that of
Rose Woods, the matter of sending Presidential birthday notes
instead.
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CC: Miss Rose Mary Woods
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July 25, 1972
MR. PRESIDENT:
Clawson's note concerns
Hobart Rowen's recent column
on the Budget ... and the
suspicions (deductions?) it
vated
generated.
Alex
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MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. FREDERIC V. MALEK
SUBJECT:
Your Request of July 24th
Fred:
Regrettably, I must disapprove your request of July 24th; but please
rest assured that it had the benefit of fairly thorough staffing. The
decision, incidentally, resulted from two prime considerations:
(1) the rule laid down by the President some 6-7 weeks ago -- that
"henceforth, at least until the Election", only First Family members
will have access; and (2) the impropriety of using this DOD-operated
facility assigned to the Armed Forces Commander in Chief for the
"wooing" (in a manner of speaking) of campaigners.
Alexander P. Butterfield
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bec: Brig. General Brent Scowcroft
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July 25, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. CLARK MAC GREGOR
SUBJECT:
Campaign Volunteers
Although Clint Murchison of Dallas has been a good friend of
mine for some 14-15 years, I am not sure yet how he is going to
vote in the coming Election. I would guess, however, that he
will unhesitatingly support the President. Have you or any of
the other Committeemen been in touch with him?
This note really concerns Clint's son, Clint Murchison, III,
who called me on the telephone this morning to offer his services
during the campaign. He and one of his best friends, Craig Keeland,
want to roll up their sleeves and go to work, especially for the
purpose of recruiting the youth votes. Young Murchison says that
young Keeland is a tremendous speaker and organizer. Although
only 18 years of age (Murchison, himself, couldn't be more than 20),
he has been active in political campaigne for five years. The two
can be contacted through Keeland, who works for his banker father
at the South Oak Cliff Bank in Dallas. Keeland's two home phone
numbers are: 214-528-5856 and 214-528-8288.
I, more or less, promised that a Committee member would call
within 48 hours. Perhaps Rob Odle is the man.
Alexander P. Butterfield
CC: Mr. Robert C. Odle, Jr.
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July 25, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. DAVID N. PARKER
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
The President's Schedule
Dave:
Because most of the assignees to my office have key functions on
the President's personal staff, I would very much like to have
the opportunity to introduce them, and their assistants and
secretaries, to the President. I say this now only because I
know that during this week and next the President is seeing
various White House staff groups. I mentioned the matter to
Bob Haldeman on the telephone and he sounded amenable.
I realize, of course, the difference insofar as the President's
interest is concerned between his meeting staff members whose
functions have some impact on the public opinion polls and staff
members whose functions are purely administrative in nature.
But Presidential Papers, Memoranda for the President's File,
Security and efficient paper flow are important items, too --
and I think it would be most appropriate if the President were
brought, for just a few moments, face to face with the people who
handle these responsibilities on a day-to-day basis. Nearly all
of them, including Staff Secretary Bruce Kehrli, have yet to meet
the President.
If everyone is present, we would number 25. Therefore, I would
propose a quick Cabinet Room session -- individual introductions
(by me) and a single group photograph.
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July 25, 1972
PERSONAL
MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. ROLAND L. ELLIOTT
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Preparation of Presidential Letter
This is the letter we discussed on the telephone. Please prepare
a short appropriate reply for the President's signature. We want
to get this one out today if at all possible.
Thank you.
Attachment
PERSONAL
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July 24, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. CHARLES W. COLSON
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Hobart Rowen
"The Budget is out of control", said Hobart Rowen on page 9
of today's News Summary.
This and subsequent lines in the mid-page paragraph made one
wonder which side of his mouth Rowen is speaking from this time.
But there was a probable explanation: Anything to avoid admitting
he was wrong in his pessimistic economic forecasts of six months ago.
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July 24, 1972
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DR. HENRY A. KISSINGER
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Use of the Camp David Facility
You may use the Camp David facility during the day on Friday,
July 28th. Please have Dick Campbell give the details to the office
of the Military Assistant.
CC:
Brig. General Brent Scowcroft
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
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July 24, 1972
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
The Vice President
Page 13 of today's News Summary mentions the Vice President's
recent talk to Oregon publishers. One of his comments was to the
effect that the Democrats' plans for ending the war are "spun out
of the flimsy gossamer that White House aspirants use to weave
their daydreams".
The "cute" remarks elicited this comment: "He seems to have
taken our counsel about 50%. "
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July 24, 1972
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BRIG. GENERAL BRENT SCOWCROFT
Military Assistant to the President
Attention: Mr. Warren L. Gulley
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Classification of Military Air Travel
by First Family Members During
the Month of June
The following information pertains to your query concerning the
classification of each military air trip made by Tricia Cox and
Julie Eisenhower during the month of June:
-- June 1 - Julie. official
-- June 4 - Julie and David - - personal
-- June 9 - Julie. political
-- June 10 - Tricia. - official
-- June 15-16 - Julie - official
-- June 15 - Julie - personal
-- June 15 - Tricia and Ed - personal
-- June 18 - Tricia - official
-- June 20 - Tricia official
-- June 21-22 - Julie - official
-- June 27 - Tricia - official
-- June 27-29 Julie - official
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INFORMATION
(Low Priority)
July 24, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Conscience Is Their Guide
In this morning's mail were letters from two old friends --
Ed Clark, long-time Texas Democrat and LBJ crony, and
Lou Marx, Sr. Because you know both people fairly well, I
thought you'd be interested in their enclosures. At Tab A
are two Texas newspaper articles announcing Clark's disgust
with McGovern, his decision to abandon Party labels and
campaign strenuously for you and Tower. At Tab B is a
New York Post clipping which tells of Lou's steadfast refusal
to donate "a single cent" to the defense fund of his son-in-law,
Daniel Ellsberg.
Although only one of these items pertains directly to the Election
(and neither correspondent can be classed as a youth movement
member), one could take the total news as an omen of good things
to come in November. it's at least an indication that principle and
conscience are alive and well in America.
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ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. JOHN W. DEAN, III
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Gil Hahn's Son
As you may have noted on page 26 of today's News Summary,
Mrs. Gil Hahn has been asked by Mankiewicz to be one of the
leaders of the "Republicans for McGovern". Because she is
known to be liberal, it would behoove us to run a good, thorough
check on her son, who is currently working for the Committee
for the Re-election of the President. We want to make doubly
certain that he's 100% security-proof.
Please get back to me on this matter when the results are in.
Many thanks.
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July 24, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Secret Service Reception on
Thursday Evening (July 27)
We have checked Mrs. Nixon's availability for the planned
5:00 p.m. Secret Service Reception on Thursday and find that
she will be in New York City shopping ... and unable, under
normal circumstances, to return much before 5:15 or 5:30 p.m.
She said that she would prefer our rescheduling the event for
Friday. In that this would conflict with the President's golf
game and departure for McCabe, I suggest we begin the
Reception at 6:00 or 6:15 rather than at 5:00. It need not last
more than one hour and the Nixons' participation will be
limited to 20-25 minutes.
Approve
Disapprove
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July 21, 1972
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Dr. Kissinger's Request to Use
Camp David Facility
Henry has asked to use Camp David during the day next Friday,
July 28. Under normal circumstances I would give him a negative
answer, but thought I'd better check first with you in that there
may well be some special reason for our providing him seclusion.
Approve
Disapprove
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July 21, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. REX SCOUTEN
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Inventory of Wines
Rex:
Please prepare for me another complete wine inventory.
Thank you.
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EXECUTIVE PROTECTIVE SERVICE
To:
Officer-in-charge
Appointments Center
Room 060, OEOB
Please admit the following appointments on
July 21,
, 19 72
for Cabinet Meeting in Cabinet Room
of
:
(Name of person to be visited)
(Agency)
Secretary Rogers (State)
Secretary Shultz (Treasury)
Secretary Laird (Defense)
Dep Attorney General Erickson (Justice)
Secretary Morton (Interior)
Secretary Butz (Agriculture)
Secretary Hodgson (Labor)
Under Secretary Veneman (HEW)
Secretary Romney (HUD)
Secretary Volpe (DOT)
Ambassador Kennedy (State)
Ambassador Bush (UN)
Mr. Schlesinger (AEC)
Dr. Fletcher (NASA)
Mr. Sampson (GSA)
Mr. Johnson (VA)
Mr. Shakespeare (USIA)
Dr. Hannah (AID)
Senator Dole (RNC)
Mr. Carlucci (OMB)
Mr. Clark MacGregor (Citizens Comte)
MEETING LOCATION
Requested by A. P. Butterfield
Building West Wing
Room No.
Telephone 2106
Room No.
Date of request July 20, 1972
Additions and/or changes made by telephone should be limited to three (3) names or less. Please submit new list (original and
three copies) for additions and/or changes of more than three (3) names.
APPOINTMENTS CENTER: SIG/OEOB - 395-6046 or WHITE HOUSE - 456-6742
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THE WHITE HOUSE
wASHINGTON
AGENDA
CABINET MEETING
Friday, July 21, 1972
9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
BUDGET REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
-- Budget Outlook - FY '73 and FY '74
-- Budget Policy
-- Economic Objectives
-- Conclusion
NOTES:
1. There will be no press involvement.
2. List of persons who will be in attendance is at Tab A.
3. Suggested talking points are at Tab B.
.
Alexander P. Butterfield
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TO BE IN ATTENDANCE
At Cabinet Table
(Unable to Attend)
The President
The Vice President
Secretary Rogers
Secretary Shultz
Secretary Laird
Dep Attorney General Erickson
(AG Kleindienst on vacation - Poconos)
Secretary Morton
Secretary Butz
--
(Sec Peterson & Under Sec Lynn - USSR)
Secretary Hodgson
Under Secretary Veneman
(Sec Richardson - Iceland)
Secretary Romney
Secretary Volpe
Ambassador Kennedy
Director Weinberger
Counsellor Finch
Counsellor Rumsfeld
Ambassador Bush
Staff
Mr. Haldeman
Mr. Ehrlichman
Mr. Flanigan
Mr.
Dr. David
Mr. Ziegler
Mr. R. Price
Mr. Butterfield
Mr. R. Brown
Mr. Colson
Others
Hon. James Schlesinger, AEC
Hon. Robert Dole, RNC
Hon. James Fletcher, NASA
Hon. Herbert Stein, CEA
Hon. Donald Johnson, VA
Mr. Arthur Sohmer, VP Staff
Hon. Frank Shakespeare, USIA
Mr. Kenneth Cole, DC Staff
Hon. John Hannah, AID
Mr. Robert Sampson, GSA
Hon. Frank Carlucci, OMB
Hon. Clark MacGregor, Citizens Comte.
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TALKING POINTS
1.
Budget outlook
For FY '73: Budget sent up in January was balanced at
full employment, with an actual deficit of $25.5 billion.
Now (due to Congressional action and inaction), actual
deficit is approx. $31 billion and full-employment deficit
approx. $7 billion unless we make drastic reductions. It
will be even worse if we do not veto several major
Congressional threats.
For FY '74: If we do nothing, i.e. fund all existing programs
and Administration initiatives, actual deficit will be approx.
$37 billion and full-employment deficit approx. $20 billion.
Therefore, we need reduction of at least $20 billion in
projected base outlays.
2.
Budget policy
Promptly and decisively control spending; otherwise we will
have another crippling round of inflation, and eventual huge
tax increase, or both.
Hold at least a full employment balance, and that means
a cut in outlays of approx. $20 billion.
3.
How do we accomplish this?
By bringing agency budgets within or below the ceilings
you will be informed of today or tomorrow in a letter
from Cap Weinberger.
By reducing some '73 expenditures. (At my instruction,
Cap has already asked for your recommendations.)
By strictly supporting my vetos and the spending ceilings
...
and by rejecting proposed new initiatives.
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4.
Economic objectives
Holding to the full-employment policy. (This is essential
to an orderly expansion of economy in an era of peace.)
-- I do not want the government to generate a new
round of inflation by spending too much.
-- I am strongly opposed to higher taxes, for the
government already takes too large a share of the
economy.
5.
What we must do
Terminate some programs.
Eliminate some offices.
Root out weak management and wasteful practices.
Learn to do more work with fewer employees.
Strenuously resist all Congressional add-ons.
Discard lackadaisical, business-as-usual approaches.
Resolve to finance creative new programs by applying
specific reductions to current programs.
6.
What each of you must do.
Personally involve yourselves in:
-- Formulating and following a lean, hard, responsible
'74 budget for your department or agency.
-- Ensuring that your separate budgets are vigorously
supported by your separate staffs.
7. Conclusion
The decision to maintain full-employment budget discipline is
a tough one, But like other tough decisions (Cambodia, Haiphong
Harbor mining, etc.) it's right for America.
Our concern should be for the average family; thus, I would
recommend these two points in your discussions
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of this topic with department personnel, and in talks
before the public.
-- Maintenance of full-employment budget
discipline has given the average American
the chance to increase his real spendable
income, and that has happened while we have
held to full-employment balances. (During the
five years before 1970, when that discipline
was not maintained, the average working man
received no real increase in his income.)
-- We do not want to wipe out the benefits of the
$22 billion income tax reduction we have
obtained for taxpayers since 1969.
NOTE:
1. As you have noticed, the talking points above include
specific deficit figures and predictions. If you use
them, Cabinet Members should be warned that they
are not to be disclosed. If you would rather not use
them, phrases such as "potential very large deficits"
could be substituted.
2.
Cap recommends that in your discussion of the FY '74
goals, you tell Cabinet Members quite specifically
of our $262 billion outlay goal ... for it is the present
estimate of full-employment revenues.
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MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Preparation of Memorandum
for the President's File
If you think it appropriate, please prepare a Memorandum for
the President's File concerning the matters discussed during the
President's small private dinner at La Casa Pacifica on the
evening of July 13.
When completed, the paper should be turned in to Dr. David Hoopes.
Thank you.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 20, 1972
PERSONAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
SUBJECT:
Cabinet Meeting - July 21
The President has invited you to sit in on a meeting he will be having
in the Cabinet Room on July 21st with members of his Cabinet. The
session is scheduled to start immediately after adjournment of an
earlier Presidential breakfast meeting, so I suggest that you join
other invitees in the West Wing Lobby at 9:20 a.m. and realize
that there could be a wait of some 15-20 minutes.
Alexander P. Butterfield
Deputy Assistant to the President
PERSONAL
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 20, 1972
PERSONAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
SUBJECT:
Cabinet Meeting - - July 21
The President has invited you to sit in on a meeting he will be having
in the Cabinet Room on July 21st with members of his Cabinet. The
session is scheduled to start immediately after adjournment of the
Cabinet-GOP Leadership Breakfast Meeting.
Alexander P. Butterfield
Deputy Assistant to the President
PERSONAL
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July 20, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD
SUBJECT:
The Governors' Breakfast - July 20
Unable to get to the President or Mr. Ehrlichman, and pressed to
tell the Social Office and Ushers Office what kind of table and seating
arrangement would be desired for this breakfast meeting, I concurred
late yesterday afternoon in the recommendation of Lucy Winchester
and Rex Scouten that the tables be set up in the shape of a small "U" ...
and that the seating not be in accordance with strict protocol rank, but
somewhat mixed with Administration personnel interspersed with the
Governors. Late in the day, about 6:45, I learned from John Ehrlichman
that the President had said to him that he wanted the Vice President to
sit across from him. The knowledge of this fact resulted in our changing
the table arrangement from a "U" to a square, and calling Sandy Fox
back in from his home to redo the seating arrangement chart.
It was about 6:45, too, when I was reminded by Bob Haldeman that
with only 13 Governors expected to attend, the President would look
with considerable displeasure on the inclusion of more than a bare
handful of Administration officials (including White House staffers).
For example, if Bill Timmons had to be there for one reason or another,
Korologos should be dropped from the list. Likewise, the Vice President's
staff need not be represented by two attendees when one could serve the
purpose just as well. I relayed this information to John Ehrlichman,
but learned from him, and later from Ed Harper, that everyone on the
"staff list" had a special reason to be there. I learned, too, that
Charls Walker had been added to the original list because he was the
principal link to the testifying Governors prior to the time that the
President took over the host role from the Vice President ... and that
Ron Ziegler was insisting that he be added as well. I told Ed Harper
that as far as I was concerned there could be no additions whatsoever
unless Ehrlichman took up the matter directly with Haldeman.
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When the briefing paper came in (at 8:15 p.m.) the list of attendees
appeared as follows:
The President
The Vice President
Governors
Cahill
Mandel
Peterson
Rockefeller
Dunn
Ogilvie
Milliken
Ray
Lucey
McCall
Moore
Kneip
Hall
Governors' Staff
Martin
Byerley
Crihfield
Vice President's Staff
C. D. Ward
Sec Shultz
Dir Weinberger
Chmn Stein
Dep Sec Charls Walker
Ehrlichman
Korologos
Harper
Ziegler was a floater. Harper had not put his name on the briefing
paper tab at my instruction, but evidently Ken Cole, speaking for
Ehrlichman, had approved his inclusion.
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At 7:25 this morning I learned that Cahill had been dropped overnight --
then added again -- and that Governor Ray's name had been deleted.
(The story here is interesting: Ray heard his name mentioned on the
wire service report shortly after midnight. He was in his home state
of Iowa and it was the first he had heard of the invitation. He called
in to Tim Elbourne -- why Elbourne, I don't know) to say that he was
not one of those testifying and that, of course, he would not be present.)
At 7:58, with only two Governors yet to show up, Ziegler walked in and
asked where he was sitting. I informed him that there was no seat at
the table. Moments later, he spoke to Ehrlichman and arrangements
were made to put him at the place which had been reserved earlier for
Governor Ray. (Incidentally, Ray's absence, according to Ehrlichman
and Harper, required the dispatching of a note to the President to the
effect that he should refrain from the mention of meat imports in his
concluding remarks. I had that word delivered to the second floor at
about 7:40.)
At 8:08 the President was still "holding", awaiting the arrival of two
tardy Governors Rockefeller and Milliken. The two arrived at
8:10 and the breakfast meeting commenced a minute later.
Alexander P. Butterfield
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MEMORANDUM FOR: HON. MARION H. SMOAK
Acting Chief of Protocol
Department of State
SUBJECT:
Presidential Gift for
Emperor Haile Selassie
The President has approved your suggestion of a gift for
presentation to Emperor Haile Selassie on the occasion of
his 80th birthday.
Alexander P. Butterfield
Deputy Assistant to the President
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July 20, 1972
MR. PRESIDENT:
The consumer price index went up 0. 1
in June. (The non-food commodities didn't
rise at all and the food prices went up only
0.2 ... on a seasonally adjusted basis.)
This, together with the real GNP increase
of 8.9%, the highest quarterly increase
since 1965, is a pretty good indication that
we (you) have a good handle on things.
It may be that you will want to mention this
at the breakfast tomorrow, or have
George Shultz or Cap Weinberger do so.
Alex
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July 20, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. RAYMOND K. PRICE, JR.
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Condolence Letter to Mrs. Pecora
The President wants to add a hand-written postscript to the condolence
letter being prepared for Mrs. William Pecora.
CC:
Miss Rose Mary Woods
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July 19, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BRIG. GENERAL BRENT SCOWCROFT
Military Assistant to the President
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Air Transportation for Body of
Deceased American Ambassador
As you may have heard by now, the State Department is going to
pay for an Air Force aircraft to return Ambassador Samuel Westerfield's
body to Washington, D.C. It seems that there is some precedent
here ... something that we were not aware of this morning.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 19, 1972
PERSONAL
MEMORANDUM FOR: MEMBERS OF THE CABINET
SUBJECT:
Friday Morning Meetings (July 21)
There will be a breakfast meeting of Cabinet Members and GOP
Congressional Leaders beginning at 8:00 Friday morning, July 21.
Immediately afterward, hopefully before 9:30, Cabinet Members
only will gather in the Cabinet Room for a 45-minute discussion
of the FY '73 and FY '74 Budgets ... the emphasis to be on the
latter.
(The funeral service for Bill Pecora will begin at 11:00 a.m.
at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church on Foxhall Road.)
Alexander P. Butterfield
Deputy Assistant to the President
PERSONAL
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July 19, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR: DR. DAVID C. HOOPES
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Possible Visit of Dr. Billy Graham
to La Casa Pacifica
The President has invited Billy Graham to use the golfing facilities
on the La Casa Pacifica grounds "any time he wants to" during the
period of his August 1-31 visit to California. On the President's
behalf I have passed that message to Dr. Graham,
Please be certain that Agent Iacovoni knows about this invitation
and alerts all the members of the Secret Service detail, as well as
Mr. rbarino of GSA, to the possibility that Dr. Graham may
be calling them or dropping by unexpectedly.
Thank you.
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MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. RAYMOND K. PRICE, JR.
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Presidential Letter of Condolence
to Mrs. Samuel Westerfield
I asked in an earlier memorandum today that your staff prepare a
Presidential letter of condolence to the widow of the late Ambassador
to Liberia, Samuel z. Westerfield. General Haig tells me now that
State Department personnel are preparing a draft letter ... so you
may want to coordinate your effort with theirs. It would be best to
do this through Fred Rondon of the NSC staff.
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July 19, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR: DR. DAVID C. HOOPES
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
The "Khrushchev Shotgun"
Please ensure that the shotgun presented to the President (when he
was Vice President) by Nikita Khrushchev is carefully checked by
TSD, properly tagged by Lucy Ferguson and returned to the proper
storage bin at the National Archives. As you know, it has been on
loan to Governor Connally and was just brought back to us the
other day.
Many thanks.
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MEMORANDUM FOR: BRIG. GENERAL BRENT SCOWCROFT
Military Assistant to the President
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Special Authorization
for Ground Transportation
Brent:
Please accommodate Mr. Dwight Chapin's special request for a
White House limousine on Thursday and Friday, July 20 and 21.
Thursday, July 20
Pick up Mr. Richard Moore at his residence, pick up
Mr. Chapin at his residence and proceed to Dulles
ensuring an airport arrival time prior to 8:45 a.m.
Friday, July 21
Pick up Messrs. Moore and Chapin at Dulles (arriving
via United Airlines flight no. 52 from Los Angeles)
at 4:45 p.m.
It is understood that your assigning a limousine to meet this request
will be a deviation from standard policy.
Thank you.
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July 19, 1972
9:30 a.m. a. m.
MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. RAYMOND K. PRICE, JR.
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Preparation of Presidential Statement
and Letters of Sympathy
Aa you may have heard, Samuel Westerfield, our Ambassador to
Liboria, died last night in Monrovia *** and Interior Under
Secretary William Pecora died suddenly this morning.
Please prepare a short, appropriate Presidential statement
relating to Pecora and his long service to this nation, and
Presidential notes of condolence to both Mrs. Westerfield and
Mrs. Pecora. (Bob Brown will be able to assist you with the
Westerfield letter, and John Whitsker is propared to give you
information about Pecora.)
Thank you.
CC: Brig. General Breat Scoweroft
Mr. John C. Whitaker
Mr. Robert J. Brown
Miss Rese Mary Woods
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MEMORANDUM FOR: BRIG. GENERAL BRENT SCOWCROFT
Military Assistant to the President
Attention: Mr. Warren L. Gulley
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Presidential Floral Arrangements
for Funeral Services
Please ensure that appropriate Presidential floral arrangements are
sent to the Westerfield and Pecora funeral services. Mr. Bob Brown
will be able to give you the necessary information relative to the
Westerfield service, and Mr. John Whitaker can provide information
on the Pecora service.
Thank you.
CC: Mr. John C. Whitaker
Mr. Robert J. Brown
Miss Rose Mary Woods
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ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR: HON. ROBERT L. SANSON
Assistant Administrator
Environmental Protection Agency
SUBJECT:
Cyril Meenan
Bob:
Many thanks for your note concerning Cyril Meenan. I needn't
be kept abreast of developments but do appreciate your staff's
contacting him and getting him off our backs. He had called
the President directly on several occasions.
Alexander P. Butterfield
Deputy Assistant to the President
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDEN TIAL
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ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. BRUCE A. KEHRLI
Staff Secretary
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Preparation of White House
Phone Directories
I have just read your July 11th memorandum to John Dean on the
subject of White House telephone directories and their periodic
preparation. Wilbur Jenkins may continue to supervise the
revisions, but the directories must not be published until either
you or I look them over to check at least the names which are to
appear. (I am thinking not only of Howard Hunt, but of Ed Barner.)
It is becoming increasingly evident that we can assume nothing.
Everything must be checked and checked carefully.
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
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July 19, 1972
PERSONAL/ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Review of Aircraft Passenger Manifests
Bob:
As I believe you know, proposed passenger manifests for White House-
directed military aircraft flights do not go through my office. What
I did not know until three days age is that they do not go through your
office either.
Certainly, one of us should scrutinize all such proposals. We can,
and may yet, be hit hard by the political opposition for operating as
we do. The matter was brought up rather frequently (by GOP politicians
and irate citizens of both parties) while LBJ was in office -- especially
in the summer and fall months of 1965. "Extravaganzas" highlighted
in the news at that time were such relatively minor offenses as flying
young Mr. Nugent, President Johnson's probable future son-in-law,
from Andrews to the LBJ Ranch.
In short, there is every justification for our implementing a new and
very tough policy. I would suggest the following:
Step 1 - Preparation of the basic proposals by Steve Bull,
in coordination with the office of the Military Assistant.
Step 2 - Careful review by either Chapin or Butterfield.
Step 3 - Final review by Haldeman.
Approve
Disapprove
Comment
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ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. JAMES J. ROWLEY
Director
U. S. Secret Service
SUBJECT:
Threats Against the President
and First Family Members
I have just received your June report of security data and noted with
interest the significant increase in threats against the President and
other First Family members. I know that the season is a factor but
doubt that it alone is responsible for the alarming rise in the numbers
of threats received in May and June over the ten months prior.
Please give me your personal comments on this particular item
and include, if you will, a breakdown of those to whom the threats
were directed during the months of May and June.
Thank you.
Alexander P. Butterfield
Deputy Assistant to the President
cc:
Hon. Eugene T. Rossides
Department of the Treasury
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
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ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. DAVID N. PARKER
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Cabinet Meeting, July 21
Dave:
The following Members of the Cabinet have every reason to believe
now that they will be in attendance at the Cabinet-GOP Leadership
Breakfast on Friday morning and at the Cabinet Meeting which is
scheduled to ensue:
The Vice President
Sec Rogers
Sec Shultz
Sec Laird
Sec Butz
Sec Hodgson
Sec Romney
Sec Volpe
Amb Kennedy
Dir Weinberger
Counsellor Finch
Counsellor Rumsfeld
Amb Bush
Under Secretary Vene man will sit in for Richardson. Under
Secretary Lynn is with Peterson, so no one will be representing
Commerce. Morton is unable at this time to say yes or no.
Kleindienst is on vacation, but will send his new Deputy. This means
that 13 of the 17 Members will be on hand and that all absentees
except Peterson will be represented by their Deputies.
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The following persons would normally "sit in" on a Cabinet Meeting
concerning budget matters:
Haldeman
Ehrlichman
Flanigan
Timmons
David
Klein
Ziegler
R. Price
Butterfield
Dole
Stein
Shakespeare
At times, and for various reasons, these people are included as well:
Stans
Colson
R. Brown
K. Cole
Knauer
And, in that Mitchell -- if still with us -- would probably join Stans,
you may want to put MacGregor on this list. I would not consider for
this meeting Kissinger, Haig or Scali.
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July 17, 1972
MR. PRESIDENT:
Ehrlichman cautions that during your
drop-by of the meeting in the Conference
Room you stress only use of the beach
front area not specific development
plans. John said that the group is
making considerable headway in terms
of development plans, but that it would
not be appropriate for you to get into
this kind of discussion with the participants
at this particular time.
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July 17, 1972
10:15 a. m.
MR. PRESIDENT:
Only Secretary Peterson
knows about the gas deal
(not Secretary Rogers).
HAK
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Western White House
San Clemente
MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. PETER M. FLANIGAN
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Preparation of Memorandum
for the President's File
Please prepare a brief summary -- a Memorandum for the President's
File -- of what transpired at the President's meeting this morning
with Secretary Peterson and others on the subject of forthcoming
negotiations to take place in Moscow.
When completed, the paper should be turned in to Dr. David Hoopes
at the White House in Washington.
Thank you.
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July 17, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. JOHN D. EHRLICHMAN
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Aerospace Employment Gains
Please have a member of your Domestic Council staff review the
attached material and respond appropriately in the President's
behalf either by letter or telephone -- to Mr. L. A. Shea
of Long Beach, California,
Thank you.
Attachment
cc: Mr. Charles W. Colson
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July 17, 1972
9:00 A.M.
MR. PRESIDENT:
Henry would like to see you alone
for about 15 minutes prior to the
10:00 a.m. meeting with
Secretary Peterson.
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July 17, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Preparation of Memorandum
for the President's File
Please prepare, if you think it appropriate, a Memorandum for the
President's File on the President's stag dinner of last evening
in La Casa Pacifica.
When completed, the paper should be turned into Dr. David Hoopes
at the White House in Washington.
Thank you.
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July 15, 1972
MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. RONALD L. ELLIOTT
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Preparation of Presidential Letter
Please prepare an appropriate note to Raymond Gary of Oklahoma.
He is a Democrat and a former Governor of that State.
Although I am attaching information on which you should base the text
of the letter, please be certain that you coordinate the final product
carefully with Messrs. Colson and Dent.
Thank you.
cc: Mr. Colson
Mr. Dent
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NOTE FOR MR. COLSON ONLY
CHUCK:
The President suggests that we may
want to refer this matter to John
Connally. I will leave that action
with you.
Alex
Attachment of Presidential Letter Preparation memorandum to
be sent to
Ronald L. Elliott to/Raymond Gary of Oklahoma - Democrat and former
Governor of that State.
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Western White House
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MEMORANDUM FOR: DR. HENRY A. KISSINGER
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Preparation of Memorandum
for the President's File
Please prepare a brief summary -- a Memorandum for the President's
File -- of what transpired at the President's meeting this morning
with Secretary Rogers.
When completed, this paper should be turned in to Dr. David Hoopes
at the White House in Washington.
Thank you.
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