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The original documents are located in Box 59, folder "Republican National Committee (2)"
of the Philip Buchen Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Crate
WASHINGTON
February 6, 1975
Mr. Malcolm B. Petrikin
Attorney and Counselor at Law
107 W. 3rd Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063
Dear Mr. Petrikin:
The President has asked me to reply to your very thoughtful
letter of January 27, 1975. He very much appreciates your
concern for the future of the Republican Party and for your
helpful suggestions as to the approach which should be
taken in order to be of greatest service to the well being
of our country.
I am passing your letter on to Mr. Robert Hartmann, Counselor
to the President, so that he may also have the benefit of
your worthwhile ideas.
Sincerely,
Buchen
Philip N. Buchen
Counsel to the President
CC: Mr. Robert Hartmann
in
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FRONEFIELD DE FURIA AND PETRIKIN
OF COUNSEL
WENDELL E.WARNER
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW
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DELAWARE COUNTY
E.WALLACE CHADWICK
EDWARD H. P. FRONEFIELD
CHARLES P. LARKIN,JR.
1910-1969
GUY G. DEFURIA
MALCOLM B. PETRIKIN
107 W.3RD STREET
HOWARD M. LUTZ
FRANK GINSBURG
ALBERT E.HOLL,JR.
MEDIA, PA.19063
VINCENT J. LABRASCA
PHILIP A.MCMUNIGAL,JR.
1913-1970
JOSEPH T. LABRUM, JR.
JOHN W.WELLMAN
F. MARTIN DUUS
J.ROBERT TWOMBLY
JOHN J. MAFFEI
565-3100
CHARLES F. KNAPP
JOSEPH A. DAMICO, JR.
EDWARD J.CARNEY, JR.
AREA CODE 215
JOHN R. LARKIN
WILLIAM F. KEATING
CHARLES C. KEELER
J.JOSEPH HERRING, JR.
BRUCE A.IRVINE
LEO A.HACKETT
PLEASE REPLY TO:
PETER A. DUNN
ROSEMARY C.MCMUNIGAL
January 27, 1975
EUGENE H. EVANS
BOX 647
FRANCIS T. SBANDI
GERALD J. SPITZ
STEVEN G. BROWN
MEDIA, PA.19063
STEPHEN H. PALMER
Honorable Gerald Ford, President
United States of America
White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. President:
The last two times we talked personally were when you spoke
at the Scranton Dinner and Mrs. Petrikin and I had cocktails with you at
the Hugh Scott Dinner.
I have steadfastly worked for the Republican Party for many,
many years. I was Tom Dewey's Delaware County Finance Chairman when
he twice ran for President. I was one of the three principal Independent
Republican Leaders helping to elect, over the opposition of the McClure
Machine in Delaware County, my senior law partner, E. Wallace Chadwick,
to the 80th Congress. I was one of the twenty-seven members of the
Electoral College of Pennsylvania, casting ballots for the election of
President Nixon and Vice President Agnew. Last year, I was Drew Lewis'
Delaware County Finance Chairman. Currently, I am one of three Vice-
Chairmen of the Pennsylvania Republican Finance Committee. We have been
meeting to plan ways and means of strengthening and financing the Party
in Pennsylvania.
Enough for who I am. The sole purpose for having presented
of
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it and the condensed autobiography enclosed is hopefully to convince
whomever intercepts this letter, that I'm not a crackpot and that out of
DEPARTMENT
loyalty to you he should, at least, let you read it.
LIBRARY
Has the spiritual and moral fabric of America deteriorated to
such a point it is irretrievably committed to the same fate of all prior
powerful and affluent nations? If not, has America reached the cross-
roads and must we not, at this point, take time out to assess our position,
FRONEFIELD, DEFURIA AND PETRIKIN
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chart the course that must now be pursued and immediately get about
doing it?
Is it not time to label the Democratic Party for what it truly
is - an exploiter of human weaknesses for votes and power with its "pie-
in-the-sky" and the "government owes everyone security from the cradle
to the grave" philosophy and programs ? If so, then should this not be
accomplished in an adroit and subtle manner?
Has it not, by its complete subservience to Big Labor Bosses
encouraged and protected the racketeering practices of sections of
organized labor, particularly in the building trades, when, by violence
to property and even to persons it has coerced non-union contractors,
whose employer did not wish to belong to a union, to compel them to join
and has intimidated political subdivisions, institutions, hospitals and
other owners of large facilities into excluding non-union contractors from
bidding on projects?
Has not such obeisance allowed and sanctioned the gradual,
but steady mediocrity in performance and controlled productivity, inspite
of generous annual wage and fringe increases?
Have not these practices contributed immeasurably to our in-
flation problem? More importantly, have they not weakened the moral
and spiritual fabric of our workers, leading them to engage in giving less
than a full day's productivity for a day's wages?
Like our welfare programs, the dollar cost is inconsequential
in comparison with the human cost, its affect on the moral and spiritual
strength on those involved.
Isn't it about time we accepted the fact that, unless we can
recondition the hearts and motivations of America to want a more courageous,
self-reliant, disciplined and dedicated way-of-life, we cannot hope to ever
again be the Majority Party Except for another candidate of Eisenhower's
popularity or another Democratic President of Johnson's failures, is it
realistic to expect to elect a Republican President and a majority in the
Senate and House?
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FRONEFIELD, DEFURIA AND PETRIKIN
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Even if we out-promised the Democrats, the Labor Bosses and
certain minority groups would never buy it. They know what the
Democrats will do for them - they would never trust us to perform. Even
if they would, who of us will be willing to pay such a price? If America
is destined to go the way of all other wealthy past civilizations, then
I'd damn sight rather the Historians would place the blame on the
Democratic Party rather than the Republican.
There is a story told about a father, who was being annoyed by
his young son asking him questions while he was trying to read the news-
paper, Turning the page, he saw a map of the world, He cut it up into a
jigsaw type of puzzle and asked his son to put the map of the world to-
gether. The father was amazed when his son completed the puzzle in a
few minutes. When asked how he did it, he replied there was a picture
of a boy on the reverse side and when he put the boy together right, the
world turned out allright.
I guess what I am trying to say is, that there is not a single
problem facing America today that could not be solved, or at least helped,
if we could inspire the right motivation and dedication. It is my opinion
that America is ready for someone to "Challenge It To True Greatness".
Isn't it worth trying and what have we to lose?
Why shouldn't the Republican Party be committed to establishing
it as having a true concern for human worth, human dignity and individual
liberty ?
We must declare what we believe in and fight for it. Regardless
of the risks (and there are many), we must discontinue making decisions
and taking positions on the basis of political expediency and for the purpose
of winning elections. Such decisions must be made on what is best for
America. We must commence to say it as-it-is and sponsor those programs
and causes best calculated to "turn America around". Should decisions,
resulting in hardship and sacrifice, have to be made to assure America's
well being in the long haul, then they should be made, having faith that
America, as has always been the case, will measure up.
Even though we may, for a few years, be like a "voice in the
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FRONEFIELD, DEFURIA AND PETRIKIN
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wilderness", by God, let's at least be that voice:
Let's stop attempting to appeal to minority groups, just because
they are minorities. Let's think of everyone as Americans and what's good for
America is good for all. Let's stop being paternalistic to minority groups.
Let's, instead, pursue a cause of action best calculated to afford an equal
opportunity for and to inspire all, regardless of race, creed or color, to
develop their full potential and be rewarded, with a true sense of achieve-
ment and belonging. This is SO essential to personal well being and
happiness.
We have an opportunity now, such as will not be available to
us for another hundred years. The Press, TV, Radio, Cinema, the Pulpit
and all Communications Media can be mobilized to dramatize the indepen-
dence, courage, sacrifice, industriousness, creativity, self discipline
and religious faith of our forefathers two hundred years ago as part of the
Bicentennial Celebration. These programs are bound to make an impression
and cause favorable comparison between the spiritual fortitude and self-
reliance of our ancestors and our present day dependence and permissive-
ness.
May I suggest that we, as a Party, take advantage of this
historical celebration to launch a spiritual (meaning of the spirit) renaissance
in this Country, so that the principles of the Republican Party will be
attractive to the new spirit in America and assure the Party, with the new
concept of responsible leadership, an opportunity to get America well on
the way to true greatness.
Mr. President, you have the potential to be the One to lead
America in this direction. Your homespun candor and appeal makes you the
ideal person for this job. Everyone finds it easy to relate to you. You -
better than anyone else now on the national scene - can gain the complete
confidence of the Nation should you commence now to act, talk and make
decisions as though you were ineligible for election in 1976. This will
assure that even those who disagree with any particular decision will still
believe in you.
Moreover, I suggest it is a great deal more important that you
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should make full use of these God-Given two years to lead the Nation
to greatness than that you should be elected in 1976. But, in my
opinion, the surest way to get elected is to reestablish respect and
faith in ourselves and in our Country.
Sincerely,
Malcolm B. Petrikin
MBP/epr
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April 28, 1506
Family
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WAS - Madalyn H. Putrikin
Children - Patricia P. Gebhart
Diana P. Midkiff
Religion
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Protestant - Member of First Baptist Church, Chester, Pa:
Education
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Chester High School - 1924
Swarthmore College A.B. - 1928
Temple University Law School LL.B. - 1932
Admitted to practice in Delaware County 1933. Have been engaged in
the general ce: practice oflaw ever 107 since. present, the firm name is Washington Fronefield,
Pennsylvania.
The
firm
is
Counsel for Delaware County National Bank and many of the corporations doing business
in Delaware County and along the Riverfront and is engaged In general practice.
Member of the Delaware County Bar Association, The Pennsylvania
Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the Judicature Society.
Civic Activities
President of the Chester Y. M. Assistant Solicitor
and member of the Board and Executive Committee of the
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce; member of the
and Executive Conimittee
Board of Directors OI the Philadelphia A. A.
Club; member of
Advisory Council
or Valiey Forge Council, Boy Scouts of America
and member of the Board of Directors and, Executive Com-
mittee of the Atlantic Steel Castings Company, Chester,
Pa.; member of Board and Solicitor for the American Red
Cross 1 Chester Chapter; Chairman ПИХНИК of Lawyer's Committee
of United Fund of Chester: member of Board of Directors
and Solicitor of Concord Day Center: Board or Trustees,
First Baptist Church, Chester, Pa.; Board of Directors of
Crozer-Chester Medical Center.
Clubs
The Springhaven Club, Wallingford, Pa.;
Seaview Country Club, Absecon, New Jersey;
Kiwanis Club of Chester and Colonial Club of Chester;
The Drexelbrook Club, Drexel Hill, Pa.
Union League Philadelphia, Pa.
The Colonial Club, Chéster, Pa.
Fraternities
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Swarthmore College:
Phf Sigma Kappa
Psi Delta Epsilon - Honorary Journalistic Fraternit
Book & Key - Senior Honorary Fraternity
Awards
Recipient of the Chester Junior Chamber of Commerce
"Young Man of the Year" Award 1941, the Chester
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Businessmen's and Delaware County Chamber of Commers
"Man of the Year" Award 1958; The George Ellis Memoria.
Avaid 1967 Y Chester jenior Chamber X Commerce and
"Kelse Award" from PMC Colleges February 14, 1969.
1971 Kiwants Club "Man of the Year' Award.
State Government Exper ence -
Member of the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Scard, und
appointments of Governors Martin and Duff, 1844 - 1955
Activity Dog V State Treasurer under State Treasurer.
Honorable Weldon B.S yourd, and Chatrman of the
of Picance and Revenue FGSV - 1058: Special Iss
State It's Robert Xen: and Chairman of of E.
and Rew no 1958 - 1962; Chairman of Pennsylvania
Relations and, under appointment of Governoro
1963 - to and President of the National States
Enhor 12/31/71. Agencios 1965 - 1966.
RNC,
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 1, 1975
Dear Mr. Keenan:
Thank you very much for sending me a copy
of your thoughtful letter written to
Mary Louise Smith.
I know your comments will be given careful
consideration by people at the Republican
National Committee.
Sincerely,
They Buelen
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. J. Douglas Keenan
1385 York Avenue #34F
New York, New YOrk 10021
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THE WHITE HOUSE
cante.
WASHINGTON
March 7, 1975
MEMORANDUM TO:
PHILIP W. BUCHEN
JOHN O. MARSH, JR.
DONALD H. RUMSFELD
JAMES LYNN
L. WILLIAM SEIDMAN
RONALD H. NESSEN
JAMES CANNON
ANN WHITMAN
FROM:
ROBERT T. HARTMANN
PAA
Effective March 10, 1975, a new system of processing invitations
extended to the President and Vice President from entities of the
Republican Party throughout the nation will be instituted. The
new procedure will involve the Republican National Committee
as a part of the input process in recommending whether invita-
tions should be accepted or not.
Occasionally many of us receive communications from friends
and acquaintances urging acceptance of an invitation to the Presi-
dent or Vice President. These should be handled as they always
have been by referral to Warren Rustand's Scheduling Office, but
in your acknowledgement of Republican Party invitations, you may
wish to mention the fact that the Republican National Committee
now has a role in the decision process for such invitations. In
short, let the RNC take the blame if the answer is "No".
BERALD FORD
Republican
Republican
national
National
Committee
Committee.
Mary Louise Smith
Chairman
March 19, 1975
Mr. Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Phil:
We are pleased to be able to provide you with the enclosed Federal
Election Law Manual. We commissioned this work shortly after the 1974
campaign act was passed : last year but this is much broader in scope than
that.
We have attempted to include all federal legislation affecting
campaigns including pertinent tax legislation and rulings.
All Republican members of Congress and each State GOP headquarters
are being provided copies at no charge. Additional copies may be obtained
at a cost of $25.00 for party affiliated individuals and groups and for
$50.00 each for other groups. Such requests should be forwarded to
Jacquie Nystrom at the Republican National Committee's headquarters or
call at (202) 484-6693.
You will receive (as will all those who purchase the books) timely
updates as various rulings and court interpretations are handed down.
It may prove necessary for us to levy a small additional charge to continue
this service next year.
I hope you find this work useful and urge you to let us know if you
see any changes or improvements that you think might make it even better.
Sincerely,
Mary Sauise
Mary Louise Smith
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Committee
WASHINGTON
April 23, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR: PHIL BUCHEN
FROM:
RON NESSEN R.H.N.
Could you look at the attached letter and give me
suggestions on its contents, if they should be changed?
The check addressed to me was in a Republican
Finance Committee envelope with no correspondence
of any kind. Apparently it had been sent, in addition
to a check for them, and they passed it along.
I have no idea who Ralph L. Hill is, and of course
want to return the check to him.
Lack O.K.
to me.
P.W.B.
$000 LIBRARY is
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 23, 1975
Dear Mr. Hill:
I am returning the check which the Republican
National Finance Committee forwarded to me, made
out in my name for $50.
I presume this is a campaign contribution, and
if so, it should be made out to the Republican National
Committee and sent directly to them. I have nothing
whatever to do with campaign donations for the
Republican National Committee.
Sincerely,
Ron Nessen
Press Secretary
to the President
Mr. Ralph L. Hill
4625 Oakwood Place
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Riverside, California 92506
RALPH L. HILL
No. 1116
4625 OAKWOOD PL.
RIVERSIDE, CA 92506
4-14- 1975 90-124
1222
00
PAY TO THE
ORDER OF
Ron, Messeur, White House Press secretars 50
Fifty T no/100
DOLLARS
SECURITY PACIFIC NATIONAL BANK
Riverside Main Office
3773 Main St., Riverside, Ca. 92501
Rash h. Hill
Rep not
Aorfels
Committee
Eva,
Mr. Buchen asked me what had happened
on this which I knew nothing of.
I did talk with Sara about it and
she is sending me a note saying she
is now 100% sure that
Shirley
fee note attached
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
4/23
Shirley:
Attached is a copy of the Jayson
letter as it went out. It was cleared
by Friedersdorf, Marsh and Cheney.
On the answer to question #5 (which
we wanted Mr. Buchen's clearance on)
I checked on 3/31/75 with Billy
Shaddix down in our Photo Office and
he confirmed definitely (and has
backup) that all photos used for
political purposes are indeed paid for
by the RNC.
A note of interest -- Mr. Nessen's
office says that they got back a very
cordial note from Jayson who was
please with such a complete and
informative letter.
Sara
S.
A.
BERALD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 21, 1975
Mr. Lester S. Jayson
Director
Congressional Research Service
The Library of Congress
Washington, D.C. 20540
GEAL 11. FORD LIBRARY
Attention: Dr. Virginia McMurtry
Dear Mr. Jayson:
In response to your letter to me of March 6, 1975, I am including
below the answers to your questions about the White House Photographic
Office you reported that a member of Congress requested answers to:
1. How many photographers whose salaries are paid from Federal
funds are attached to the White House at the present time?
There are currently five photographers who are assigned to the
White House Photo Office and are paid by the White House.
2. Are any of these photographers on loan to the White House from
other Executive Branch departments and agencies? If so, how many?
None of these photographers is on loan to the White House from any
other Executive branch, department or agency.
3, By which Executive Branch departments, agencies, or other sources
of funds are the salaries of the White House photographers paid?
Since none of the photographers is assigned from an Executive branch,
department or agency, each is paid by the White House.
4. Is there any existing regulation or policy which differentiates
between using the White House photographers for private or personal
as contrasted with public or official assignments? If so, could you
kindly describe such regulation or policy?
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The White House Photo Office policy is that all White House
photographers will perform only official photography while on duty.
A check with each of the photographers indicates that none perform
any freelance photography as they are always on call to serve the
President and cannot make advance commitments of an unofficial
nature to perform on their own time.
5. If a picture taken by a White House photographer for official
purposes is subsequently used for political purposes, such as
campaign publicity, is any reimbursement or other form of payment
made? Please describe how this matter is handled.
Any official White House photographs which are subsequently used
for political purposes are paid for by the Republican National
Committee.
6. We would appreciate any additional information or comments
which you believe to be relevant to this inquiry.
Most of the photographs issued by the White House Photo Office go to
fulfill requests from the American public. Since most of these requests
are for pictures of the President or the First Lady, we have used
substantial numbers of lithograph photos to reduce the costs
substantially per print. The second largest category of requests,
after those from the general public, includes requests from members
of Congress for their personal use and for their constituents.
Additionally, in the past six months we have placed tighter control on the
number of official photographs which are sent to citizens who meet with
the President.
We do not send out unsolicited photographs to anyone. We have also
instituted a policy whereby any photographs which go to a publication
on an exclusive basis are also made available upon request to any
legitimate news medium on the date of publication of these exclusive
photos. Occasionally, the White House Photographer may cover an
event which was not covered by the press photographers. If his
photographs are of particular news value and requested by the press,
they are released for publication.
It should also be noted that the primary purpose of the White House
Photo Office is for historical documentation of the Presidency.
All photographs and negatives of the President at the close of each
Administration are sent to the National Archives and Records Service
for preservation.
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I hope these answers are helpful to you.
Sincerely,
Ronald H. Nessen
Press Secretary to the President
SEAL E veno the
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
3/28/75
Eva:
Mr. Buchen called on the Lester Jayson
letter we sent through him for clearance.
He wanted to make absolutely certain sure
that the answer to question #5 was indeed
true (i. e. any official White House photographs
used for political purposes are paid for
by the RNC)
I checked with the Photo Office and they
assured me that they were 90% certain
this is the policy, but that to make sure
100% I should check with the man who sends
the bills in for payment (Billy Shaddix) who
will be in on Monday.
We'll just hold the letter until the group
returns from Palm Springs -- we'll have
then checked it out completely.
Thanks.
Sara
Sara Currence
Dave Hoopes's Office
SERALD FORD
Friday 3/28/75
4:05 This has been approved by Mr. Cheney and
is O.K. to send out if you and Friedersdorf
say it's O.K.
TORD & LIBRARY
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Date:
3/28/75
TO:
PHILIP W. BUCHEN
FROM:
DAVID C. HOOPES
FYI: [ ]
Comment:
Could you please look over the attached
letter to be sent from Ron Nessen to
Lester Jayson and let me know as soon
as possible if you have any problems --
we need your clearance especially for
the answer to #5.
Thank you.
LIBRARY BERALD
Rep. hatcurb
President
Personal
Wednesday 4/16/75
2:30 After her conversation with you about the two
checks the President gave to Mary Louise Smith
last night, Dorothy checked with them to see
how the checks were made out.
They were made out to the Republican Senate House
Dinner, in the amount of $1, 000 each.
(You had indicated they should be made either to
Republican National Committee or the Republican
Congressional Committee.)
They are holding the checks until we can ascertain
from you if they are acceptable as they are; if not,
Dorothy can get them back and rewrite the checks
correctly.
O.K. made out to Republican Senate House Dinner x
Have Dorothy get them back and make up
new ones to either Republican National Committee
or Republican Congressional Committee
DERALD FORD
Wednesday 4/16/75
2:30 Dorothy Downton called.
After your information that it was all right for the
President to contribute to a general purpose committee
up to an aggregate of $25,000 or $1,000 per candidate,
she called Mrs. Smith.
Mrs. Smith had Dorothy check with her secretary,
who confirmed the checks were made out to the
Republican Senate House Dinner, in the amount of $1,000 each.
Dorothy has asked them to hold the checks until she
can check with you.
Is that O. K?
Should they return the checks and have them re-made
to either the Republican National Committee or the
Republican Congressional Committee?
Or is
"Republican Senate House Dinner" O.K. ?
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Rep. Net and CC. PHIL BUCHEN
ADMINISTRATIVELY
CONFIDENTIAL
OFFICE OF THE VICE president
WASHINGTON
April 28, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT
FROM:
Peter J. Wallison
SUBJECT: The Capitol Hill Club
As far as I have been able to determine at the present
time, this is the situation:
1. Travelers Insurance Company, the holder of the
only existing mortgage on the premises occupied by the
Republican National Committee and the Capitol Hill Club
is about to foreclose its mortgage.
2. Foreclosure is imminent because the Club has
not been meeting its rental payments to Capitol Hill
Associates, the owner of the property, and Capitol Hill
Associates ("Associates") in turn has not been able to
make timely mortgage payments.
3. The Club needs approximately $700,000 to clear
up its debts (mostly to the Marriott Corporation) and to
pay its rent through 1976; Associates needs approximately
$400,000 to clear up its own outstanding obligations.
4. Advances to Associates could be secured by a
second mortgage (after Travelers) on the premises
occupied by both the Club and RNC, but advances to the
Club would be unsecured, and there can be no assurance that
it would ever be recovered unless the Club became a going
concern. The following questions arise at this point:
(a) Is your interest here in preserving the
Club or just the Republican National Committee
lease?
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Because the leases of both the Club and the
Committee have been assigned to Travelers as
security for the mortgage, if Travelers forecloses
it would be in a position to evict the Republican
National Committee as well as the Club. Thus, it
could be argued that the only way to protect the
tenure of the RNC is to finance the operation of
the Club.
This argument, however, does not work.
Travelers would not want to evict the RNC, because
the zoning for the property permits occupancy only
by the Republican National Committee, and Travelers
would have great difficulty getting a variance.
Instead, Travelers will probably sell the property
to Congress, which has a right of first refusal on
both properties and wants to use at least the Club
building for office space. John Rhodes has said that
if the property is sold to Congress, he can arrange
to have the RNC property leased back to RNC again.
In this transaction, the Club would fold and the
losers would be Marriott Corporation ($270,000) and
certain other creditors of the Club. Associates
would come out with a profit of approximately $300,000,
since the pre-agreed price for the property to Congress
exceeds by that amount the total principal sum of
the mortgage and other obligations of Associates.
(b) If your purpose, on the other hand, is to
save the Club as well as the RNC, things are a good
deal more complicated.
As noted above, any advance to the Club would be
unsecured, and might be lost entirely if it does not
become a viable organization.* This risk could be
reduced by inducing the RNC to pick up a larger portion
of the rent paid by the two entities to Associates,
releasing a larger proportion of the Club's income
for repayment of the loan made by the group you would
assemble. Naturally, however, this is no guarantee
that your investors would get their money back in two
years, or ever.
*
It should be noted that the officers of Associates who
I have spoken to seem to believe that the Club would be
viable under new management and that a report on the
Club by Restaurant Associates of New York demonstrates
this.
in
VOID
NEGREY
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The reasons for your entering this transaction anyway
are unclear to me. Apparently, there is a feeling that it
would be a great political issue for the Democrats if a
Republican organization went into bankruptcy. However, it
would also be a nice issue, and would cause you personally
many difficulties, when it became known that you had assisted
the RNC and the Capitol Hill Club by advancing a substantial
amount of money with no real hope of return.
However, I have tentatively set up a meeting for
Wednesday afternoon with the officers and attorneys for
Associates, and I will, of course, go forward with this
transaction unless you indicate otherwise.
FORD
3
November 21, 1974
To:
Dorothy
From: Eva
Iassume this is one
you will want to take
in to the President
yourself.
Thanks.
DERALO FORD LIBRARY
November 25, 1974
Attention: Fred Dixon
President
Gentlemen:
It has come to my attention that I may have
overlooked sending you a written resignation
from the positions I had while a Member of
Congress when I served on your Board of
Directors and Executive Committee.
Please accept this letter as my written
resignation from both such positions.
Sincerely,
Gerald R. Ford
Capitol Hill Associates, Inc.
310 First Street, Southeast
Washington, D. C. 20003
BERALD LIBRARY FORD
Rep. hat
Cente
THE WHITE HOUSE
washington
5/9/75
Mr. Buchen:
Gene Beckman called you (803) 386-3792
Johnsonville, S. C.
He knew you 16 years ago when he was
associated with Jones Y. Pharr of
Charlotte, N. C. and Rospatch Corp.
Mr. Beckman is now associated with the
Florence County Republican Party which
is having an appreciation dinner for volunteer
workers who manned the polls for the primary.
South Carolina had the first Republican
primary in history manned totally by
volunteers.
He wants to invite the President to attend
the dinner on May 23 - 8 PM.
5/10/75 JANE
Colled 0 advised
against making
request for Presidential
appoarance. T.
GERALD 4. FORD
Indregratted
Friday 5/9/75
9/9/75
Speaking engage- me
11:20
Bob Eleveld said Marba Perrott suggested he
(616) 459-4186
call here. Mr. Eleveld is the Fifth District
Republican Chairman and has been a sked by
the Chairman of the Kent County Medical Society
to see whether or not you could be the speaker at their
annual meeting in September -- September 9th.
It is a meeting of all the members of the society and their
wives -- will run about 700 people (based on past years),
and they would like you to speak on anything you want.
$500 honorarium plus expenses.
The current president of the society is Dr. Harold Bowman,
Chief Pathologist at St. Mary's Hospital, who says he has
met you.
Eleveld's address is 666 Old Kent Building, Grand Rapids 45902
If you aren't available, they thought they would like
to have someone from the Washington contingent --
Seidman or ????
Declined by
phone on 5/12/75
DERALO A. FORD LIBERRY
Some items in this folder were not digitized because it contains copyrighted
materials. Please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library for access to
these materials.
RNC
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 12, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DUDLEY CHAPMAN
FROM:
PHILIP BUCHEN T.W.B.
Please prepare a reply for my signature to
the attached memo from Dick Cheney raising
questions concerning the Los Angeles Times
story of May 9, 1975, as to the legality of
certain expenditures by the Republican
National Committee.
Attachment
FORD is LIBRARY
THE WHITE HOUSE
washington
May 10, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PHIL BUCHEN
FROM:
DICK CHENEY
D
Attached is a piece out of the Los Angeles Times from Friday,
May 9th, raising questions about the legality of the RNC pro-
viding support for polls for the White House, etc.
I would appreciate it if you would review this and let me have
your thoughts on it.
CC: Don Rumsfeld
Jerry Jones
Attachment
SERVICE E. FORD LIBRARY
22 Part 1-Fri., - May 9. 1975
Los Ingeles Times
eral Elections Commission is going to
$25,000, informed sources said.
enforce the law."
money came from $500,000 budgeted
The polls in question were conduct-
GOP Committee Spending
$40,000
by the National Committee for White
on
Ford Polls
ed by Decision Making Information. si
House political experises which
Los Angeles-based firnt, in February,
cludes part of the cost of presidential
March and April. The survey includ-
trips. the distribution of such
BY ROBERT SHOGAN
tions posed at the suggestion of
tee on behalf of Mr. Ford was ques-
Walter T. Skallerup, treasurer of
ed voter reaction in five states Mr.
idential mementos as cuff links,
Times Political Writer
White House aides.
tioned by aides to potential rivals in
the campaign committee for Demo-
Ford has visited-Texas, Kansas.
tacks and ladies' pins, and political
WASHINGTON-The Republican
GOP officials. White House aides
both parties.
cratic Sen. Henry M. Jackson of
Florida, Indiana and California-to
receptions in Washington.
National Committee. which is limited
and Dean Burch. chairman of Mr.
"If this money was spent solely on
Washington. said the polling spon-
his proposals on energy and the econ-
The purpose of the poll, Mahe said,
by a new campaign reform law to
Ford's newly organized "informal"
the President, who, if he isn't a can-
sored by the Republican committee
omy, plus a nationwide sample which
was "to study how the President's
didate already technically, will presu-
raised "a very serious question": and
rated Mr. Ford's overall performance
$5,000 contribution to a candidate for
campaign committee. defended the
policies are being received and what
the presidential nomination. has al-
polls as designed to serve the Pres-
mably become one, it raises a lot of
suggested that the Federal Elections
and attitudes about specific issues.
his strengths and weaknesses are in
ident as a policy maker and national
questions," said Peter Hannaford, an
Commission, established under the
They indicated that Mr. Ford was
ready commissioned about $40,000 in
terms of carrying these policies to
polls on President Ford's policies and
leader rather than as a candidate.
aide to Ronald Reagan.
1974 campaign reforms, might in-
more popular than his policies and
the country." Mahe pointed out that
popularity. The Times has learned.
Mr. Ford repeatedly has stated that
"The Republican National Commit-
quire into its legality.
that his trips tended to boost his
standing in the areas he visited.
polls, along with other presidential
The polls, now under study at the
he intends to seek the GOP nomina-
tee is supposed to work for the whole
"The President is not above the
political expenses not directly relàted
The committee has already paid
White House. were initiated at White
tion in 1976. although he has avoided
party." added Hannaford, who said
law," Skallerup said. "I think that's
to a campaign, have traditionally
about $15,000 to DMI. according to
House request. National Committee
a formal declaration of candidacy.
he had not discussed the matter with
one of the things we recently
been paid for by the committee.
GOP executive director Eddie Mahe.
officials acknowledged. and the ques-
But the expenditure by the commit-
Reagan.
reestablished. And I assume the Fed-
The remaining cost will be about
Please Turn to Page 23, Col.
RNC
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 19, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR: DICK CHENEY
FROM:
PHIL BUCHEN T.W.B.
SUBJECT:
LA Times Story on Polling Expenses
I believe that our legal position is sound in that you may use
Republican Party funds for political purposes that relate to the
Presidency itself as distinguished from the President's own
personal candidacy. Since there are continuing political expenses
relating to the Presidency, we cannot avoid all such criticism by
simply stopping the expenditures. We should be cautious, however,
to be sure that the facts in all cases are persuasive that the expenditure
is legitimately in the interest of the Party and not just of the candidate,
since the propriety of our position depends on this factual distinction.
Polling is a particularly sensitive activity which calls for considerable
discretion in deciding what information we are to seek.
As soon as the President has his own source of political funds, it
would be helpful to run some polls clearly related to his own
candidacy so that their subject matter would provide a contrast
to polls conducted with Party funds.
cc: Don Rumsfeld
Jerry Jones
FORD LIBRARY
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 12, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DUDLEY CHAPMAN
FROM:
PHILIP BUCHEN
T.W.B.
Please prepare a reply for my signature to
the attached memo from Dick Cheney raising
questions concerning the Los Angeles Times
story of May 9, 1975, as to the legality of
certain expenditures by the Republican
National Committee.
Attachment
A
1620
STATE
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 10, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
PHIL BUCHEN
FROM:
DICK CHENEY
D
Attached is a piece out of the Los Angeles Times from Friday,
May 9th, raising questions about the legality of the RNC pro-
viding support for polls for the White House, etc.
I would appreciate it if you would review this and let me have
your thoughts on it.
cc: Don Rumsfeld
Jerry Jones
Attachment
THE
22 Part I Fri., May 9. 1975
Los Angrles Times
eral Elections Commission is going to
$25,000, informed sources said. The
enforce the law."
money came from $500,000 budgeted
GOP Committee Spending
$40,000
The polls in question were conduct-
by the National Committee for White
on
Ford Polls
ed by Decision Making Information. a
House political expenses. Which in-
Los Angeles-based firm, in February,
cludes part of the cost of presidential
March and April. The survey includ-
trips, the distribution of such pres-
BY ROBERT SHOGAN
tions posed at the suggestion of
tee on behalf of Mr. Ford was ques-
Walter T. Skallerup. treasurer of
ed voter reaction in five states Mr.
idential mementos as cuff links, tie
Times Political Writer
White House aides.
tioned by aides to potential rivals in
the campaign committee for Demo-
Ford has visited-Texas, Kansas,
tacks and ladies' pins, and political
WASHINGTON-The Republican
GOP officials. White House aides
both parties.
cratic Sen. Henry M. Jackson of
Florida, Indiana and California-to
receptions in Washington.
National Committee, which is limited
and Dean Burch, chairman of Mr.
"If this money was spent solely on
Washington, said the polling spon-
his proposals on energy and the econ-
The purpose of the poll, Mahe said,
by a new campaign reform law to
Ford's newly organized "informal"
the President, who, if he isn't a can-
sored by the Republican committee
omy, plus a nationwide sample which
was "to study how the President's
$5,000 contribution to a candidate for
campaign committee, defended the
didate already technically, will presu-
raised "a very serious question" and
rated Mr. Ford's overall performance
policies are being received and what
the presidential nomination, has al-
polls as designed to serve the Pres-
mably become one, it raises a lot of
suggested that the Federal Elections
and attitudes about specific issues.
his strengths and weaknesses are in
ready commissioned about $40,000 in
ident as a policy maker and national
questions," said Peter Hannaford, an
Commission, established under the
They indicated that Mr. Ford was
terms of carrying these policies to
polls on President Ford's policies and
leader rather than as a candidate.
aide to Ronald Reagan.
1974 campaign reforms, might in-
more popular than his policies and
the country." Mahe pointed out that
popularity, The Times has learned.
Mr. Ford repeatedly has stated that
"The Republican National Commit-
quire into its legality,
that his trips tended to boost his
polls,, along with other presidential
standing in the areas he visited.
The polls, now under study at the
he intends to seek the GOP nomina-
tee is supposed to work for the whole
"The President is not above the
political expenses not directly related
The committee has already paid
White House, were initiated at White
tion in 1976, although he has avoided
party." added Hannaford, who said
law," Skallerup said. "I think that's
about $15,000 to DMI. according to
to a campaign, have traditionally
House request. National Committee
a formal declaration of candidacy.
he had not discussed the matter with
one of the things we recently
been paid for by the committee.
GOP executive director Eddie Mahe.
officials acknowledged, and the ques-
But. the expenditure by the commit-
Reagan.
reestablished. And I assume the Fed-
The remaining cost will be about
Please Turn to Page 23, Col.
RWC
May 19, 1975
Dear Jere:
Thank you very much for your note about
Susan Harrington.
She did call my office at a time when I
was not ávailable but promised to call
later. As soon as she calls again, I shall
be glad to discuss with her how she might
be most helpful in the work of the
Republican Party.
Very best regards to you and Jame from
Bunny and me.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. Jerome W. Eberts
3180 Polo Drive
Delray Beach, Florida 33444
TORD 1. LIBRARY 07/030
Warnick,
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO Wavid
STUDENT UNION BUILDING MOSCOW, IDAHO 83843
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
June 14, 1975
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. Buchen:
Thanks very much for your kind letter of May 2. I appreciate
your taking the time to reply.
I would like to write and congratulate the President
on his presentation and action regarding the energy situation.
In addition, I wanted to note the date of the Idaho
Republican State Convention has been changed from the third
weekend in June, 1976, to the fourth weekend- the 25th and
26th. As Publicity Chairman of the Latah County Central
Committee, who are handling arrangements for the state convention
to be held here, I thought I would notify you of this.
Please reiterate our invitation to the President to visit
the convention.
Thanks again,
Pavil
David Warnick, Chairman
Idaho College Republican League
GERALD F. FORD
Petanter
June 27, 1975
nomter
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DOUG BENNETT
FROM:
PHIL BUCHEN
Atmached is a resume concerning Ms. Lucy
Hummer. She is highly recommended by
Richard D. Obenshain, Co-Chairman,
Republican National Committee.
As I have advised Mr. Obenshain, we have
no current opening in the White House
Legal Office, but it may be that you
could find another opening here in the
White House.
Attachment
GERALD F FORD
P.
Rich.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 18, 1975
Dear Mr. Obenshain:
Regarding your letter of June 4, I regret
to say that we do not have an opening in
our office for Ms. Lucy Hummer. However,
in the event that Ms. Hummer is interested
in being considered for some other position
within the White House or elsewhere in the
Administration, I suggest she submit her
credentials to Mr. Douglas Bennett who is
the new Director of the Office of
Presidential Personnel.
I appreciate your interest in proposing
Ms. Hummer for consideration.
Sincerely,
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Mr. Richard D. Obenshain
Co-Chairman
Republican National Committee
310 First Street, Southeast
Washington, D. C. 20003
BERALD N. FORD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 9, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
TED MARRS
FROM:
PHILIP BUCHEN
P.W.B.
SUBJECT:
Tree Planting Schedule Proposal
Because of the commercial advantage to the American
Association of Nurserymen from the Green Survival
Bicentennial Tree Planting Program and the identifi-
cation with the President which will occur as a
result of this schedule proposal, I hesitate to join
in recommending it. I believe it might be better to
involve the National Parks Foundation and the National
Parks Department, which has jurisdiction over the
White House grounds, as the entities to be identified
with the tree planting rather than having the
President be personally involved. I fear that the
President's involvement may lead to his being involved
in acceptance of other gifts in kind for the benefit
of the White House and White House grounds which will
be in part motivated by desire on the part of the
commercial donors to gain the advantage of the
publicity resulting from involvement with the President.
GERALD # LIBRARY FORD
RNC
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 13, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR: PHIL BUCHEN
FROM:
BARRY ROTH
SUBJECT:
Press inquiry concerning the Capitol
Hill Club
On Friday, the Press Office referred Ms. Judith Roales of the
Delaware State News (671-8172) to me for the purpose of explaining,
on a not-for-attribution basis, our regulations on employee conduct
that deal with trading on one's White House position for personal
profit. She then posed a hypothetical question that clearly referred
to the Vice President arranging for the President to appear at the
fundraiser for the Capitol Hill Club. After speaking with Peter
Wallison, I explained to her that our office wasn't familiar with the
facts surrounding this event or the Vice President's stock ownership
in Capitol Hill Associates (Associates), the club's landlord, and that
she should call the Vice President's press office. Apparently her
inquiry is directed to show that the club is on the brink of bankruptcy
and that the President's appearance benefits the Associates, a corpora-
tion in which the Vice President owns 300 shares.
Peter explained, in confidence, that the Vice President will be giving
his shares to charity as soon as the paperwork is completed by his
private counsel. He also raised the point that the President's children,
and perhaps the President, own a small number of shares in Associates.
I checked with Benton Becker on this, and his recollection is that the
children do own one share each, which was purchased by Congressman
Ford not as an investment but in order to raise the funds necessary to
build the Eisenhower Center. The stock pays no dividend. Peter,
Benton and I agree that, for the reporter to write that the President or
Vice President is personally profiting from the fundraising for the club,
she has made a very strained and inaccurate conclusion.
If an inquiry is made to us in this regard, the following could be offered
in response:
GERALD FORD
-2-
(1) The Capitol Hill Club is not on the brink of
bankruptcy, and, since January, has been in the black,
despite an overall deficit.
(2) Capitol Hill Associates is not an investment
venture but was simply the vehicle chosen to finance the
enhower Center. It pays no dividend.
(3) There is no pecuniary benefit to the President,
Vice President or First Family as a result of these efforts
on behalf of the Club. The Club is separable from Associates,
and, even if the Club were to go bankrupt, the Associates
continue to own the property, subject to the outstanding
mortgage, and any other liens. Obviously, the stockholders
of Associates are not personally liable for any debts of
either the Club or Associates.
(4) The Club is a Republican social club, and, for this
reason, the President and Vice President obviously would
like to be of assistance to it.
I understand that the eventual goal is for the Club to buy the building
from Associates at its original cost. The stockholders would then be
in a position to recover their original investment, or something
approximating that amount.
It is appropriate to consider whether the President or First Family
should follow the Vice President's example and donate the stock to
charity. However, before recommending this, we should check with
Bob McBain to see who owns any such stock and in what amounts. In
the absence of yourself and Rod, I have mentioned this to Jim Connor
in order that someone will be aware of these inquiries.
FORD LIBHARY 03
THE WHITE HOUSE
RNC
WASHINGTON
October 10, 1975
spec)
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DICK CHENEY
FROM:
PHIL BUCHEN .P.W.B.
SUBJECT:
Democratic Senatorial
Campaign Committee
Letter to the FEC
Attached for your information is the letter from the Democratic
Senatorial Campaign Committee which accuses the RNC of violating
the Federal Election Campaign Act by its expenditures on support
of the President as head of the party. It also proposes that the PFC
be required to reimburse the RNC for such expenditures retroactive
to either July 8 when the President announced his candidacy, August 21
when the FEC issued the "Bentsen" ruling that appearances by
announced candidates before large groups were presumed to be
campaign related, or September 4 when the FEC responded to
Wyman.
While it is not possible to predict the FEC decision on this question,
the FEC has previously taken the position that their rulings should
be prospective rather than retroactive when the law is unclear and
the question relates to a traditional campaign practice.
We are working with Bob Visser at the PFC and Benton Becker for
the RNC on comments on Mary Louise Smith's letter, and which will
also reflect some of the arguments made by the Democrat's complaint.
The DNC is expected to file additional comments next week in
opposition to the RNC practice.
1. FORD LIBERTY
Buchen FYI
October 17, 1975
MEMORANDUM TO:
PAUL THEIS
FROM:
KEN LAZARUS
SUBJECT:
Use of RNC Files
This is in response to your inquiry made earlier this week on
the propriety of integrating certain files of the RNC into the
research records currently maintained by your office for in-
clusion in a microfilm bank which would be established here.
Background
My understanding of the facts relevant to your inquiry may be
summarized in the following manner.
The RNC currently maintains issue-oriented files including
speeches, public statements and other public records of major
political figures representing a broad cross-section of political
and ideological views. Independent of the RNC, the research
section of the Editorial Office maintains files of public record
information, L e. newsclippings, Congressional Record excerpts,
etc. in order to facilitate the drafting of Presidential statements.
Your proposal is to integrate into your records certain portions
of the RNC files which relate to public comment by political
figures on major issues of national concern. Your intent is not
to develop political profiles on potential election opponents of the
President, but to increase your range of information and knowledge
on domestic and international issues.
After receipt of the RNC information, you intend to have all of
your files transferred to microfilm in order to simplify storage
and access. The costs of the microfilming and scanners would
be covered by public funds.
FORD LIBRARY
. 2 -
This proposal raises three concerns:
a. Privacy Act. The Privacy Act of 1974 establishes
conditions for the retention, access and disclosure of
personal data contained in the various information
systems which are maintained by Federal agencies.
The Act prescribes the maintabance of any record
which describes how an individual exercises rights
guaranteed by the First Amendment unless expressly
authorised by statute or the individual about whom
the record is maintained.
Offices in the Executive Office of the President
whose sole function is to advise and assist the
President are not subject to the Act. However, it
should be noted that President Ford served as the
first chairman of the Domestic Council Committee
on the Right of Privacy during his term as Vice
President and strongly supported the Privacy Act.
Moreever, although there is good cause for the
White House to refuse voluntary compliance with
the access and disclosure provisions of the Act,
there would not appear to be any substantial argu-
ments against voluntary compliance with the
retention provisions to the maximum extent feasible.
b. Use of official funds. Assuming that the
microfilm bank were utilized solely in support of
the official statements of the President, the
expenditure of public funds to finance the project
would be proper. Utilisation of the system for
political (personal or party) purposes would, of
course, be violative of Federal law. To some
extent, the inclusion of RNC files in your own
records would tend to politically taint your system.
c. Public perception. Given the President's
statement indicating that White House personnel
would not be involved in the election, public
concern over the accumulation of information
relating to individuals and the potential for
misuse of the RNC files, the proposal could
raise some political problems.
FORD LIBRARY
- 3 -
Conclusion
Assuming the proposal would not result in the utilization
of your system for political purposes, it would not be a
violation of law. However, in view of the other considerations
noted above, I would recommend you reconsider the matter.
STATE FORD
THE WHITE HOUSE
RNC
WASHINGTON
November 20, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JACK CALKINS
FROM:
PHIL BUCHEN P.W.B.
SUBJECT:
The Official 1975 Republican
Party Medal
In response to your inquiry on the above referenced matter,
attached is a draft response to Rod Smith for either Bob
Hartmann or yourself to send. Benton Becker has advised
that the plastic cover is being changed to read "support
to the RNC in 1975. 11
Please call me or Barry Roth if you have any questions.
Attachment
BERALD LIBRARY FORD
DRAFT -- November 19, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
ROD SMITH
FROM:
SUBJECT:
The Official 1975 Republican
Party Medal
In response to your request concerning the above referenced
matter, the RNFC may use the President's likeness and
facsimile signature on the Official 1975 Republican Party
Medal. We understand that this is to be offered as a
premium to contributors to the Republican Party. We have
also been advised that the inscription on the plastic case
will be changed to read 11
support to the Republican
Party in 1975. " However, this approval is not in any way
to be considered as authorizing the RNC, the RNFC, or
any other political committee or person to undertake any
activities or expenditures on behalf of the President's candidacy.
If you have any additional questions in this regard, please do
not hesitate to contact me.
CC: Benton L. Becker, Esq.
Robert Visser
bcc: Phil Buchen
SCALE a. FORD LIBRARY
Berry
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 14, 1975
MEMORANDUM TO:
PHILIP BUCHEN
FROM:
JACK CALKINS
Attached is a self-explanatory file concerning "The Official 1975
Republican Party Medal" which is planned for use as a fundraising
premium by the Republican National Finance Committee. You
will note that the Presentation Stand which is planned for this
medal bears the President's facsimile signature. I am informed
by Rod Smith that this package was put together out of town by
the same firm which did the 1972 similar item and that there
was a misunderstanding with regard to the obtaining of permis-
sion to use the President's facsimile signature. Therefore,
these have already been manufactured with the signature thereon,
but obviously the RNFC does not wish to start sending them to
recipients until they have been properly cleared by the White
House.
Given the 1972 Nixon precedent for this type of item and the other
more recent permission granted by President Ford for the use of
his signature in fundraising activities by entities of the Republican
Party, I do not see that there should be any problem in giving
permission for this item, but in accordance with standard practice,
I am forwarding it to your office for further action.
Please advise me of any further action taken on this request.
JTC:rg
CC: RTH
SEAL R. FORD LIBRARY
Republican
National
Finance
Committee.
November 11, 1975
Chairman
Jeremiah Milbank
MEMORANDUM
TO:
JACK CALKINS
FROM:
ROD SMITH Rod.
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO UTILIZE FACSIMILE OF PRESIDENT FORD'S SIGNATURE
Attached is the brochure used in our Ford Medal mailing and a copy
of the brochure used in 1972 for the Nixon Medal mailing. As you
will note, the concept and design are almost exactly the same. As I
explained to you over the phone, there was confusion on our part
that approval to utilize the President's signature had already been
obtained. I apologize for this error and sincerely hope there is no
problem in now obtaining formal approval to utilize a facsimile of
the President's signature on this project.
I would very much appreciate your assistance in this matter and hope
we can resolve it as soon as possible. If there are any questions
or problems, please give me a call.
Thank you.
SEAL FORD LIBRARY
Dwight D. Eisenhower Republican Center: 310 First Street Southeast, Washington, D.C. 20003. (202) 484-673(
The Official 1975 Medal
of the Republican National Party
A treasured
heirloom you'll
proudly display
NATIONAL COMMITTEE
GERALD
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The Republican Party depends upon the
loyal support of individual members for its
continued existence. Without this support,
the Party would quickly cease to function.
Democratic candidates receive huge con-
tributions from funds controlled by the
1975
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UNITED
leadership of the big Labor Unions. The
Republican Party receives the bulk of its
contributions in donations from individual
Party members. This traditional Republican
method of fund-raising is in accordance
with the ideal set forth by President Eisen-
hower who defined the Republican Party
A priceless memento of your support
as the Party which "promotes individual
of the Republican Party
participation."
In keeping with this tradition, the Re-
publican Party is giving as a memento and
This historic Medal was created by one of the
quantity solely for contributors of $15.00 to $24.95.
a token of appreciation this Official 1975
world's foremost medallic sculptors-Mico Kauf-
Contributors of $25.00 or more will receive a solid Sterl-
Medal, struck in solid Bronze and suitably
man, who created the obverse of the official
ing Silver medal. Both medals will be in brilliant, proof-
presented for display, to every Republican
U.S. Ford Inaugural Medal. It is being minted by
like finish, with a mirror-bright background. These
Party member who makes a contribution
the Medallic Art Company, which also minted
limited editions are not for sale at any price.
at this time in the amount of $15.00 up to
the Official U.S. Ford Inaugural Medal.
This distinctive Commemorative Medal, in either Sil-
$24.95. (Contributors of $25.00 or more
ver or Bronze, makes an appropriate memento of your
receive the beautiful Solid Sterling Silver
A special solid Bronze edition, in a desk stand bear-
important participation in support of the Republican
Medal.)
the President's message of appreciation and a fac-
Party in 1975, and is sure to become a valuable col-
Your participation in this vital support
simile of his signature, will be produced in limited
lector's item in the years ahead.
of the Party is deeply appreciated,
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for your generous support
DESK STAND
in 1975.
Gerald R. Ford
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December 30, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR
THE HONORABLE ANTONIN SCALIA
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
SUBJECT: Fund Raising by the National Republican
Congressional Committee
Regarding a subject which we discussed the other
day, I am enclosing a duplicate of a letter sent
to me by Chairman Guy Vander Jagt.
P.W.B.
Philip W. Buchen
Counsel to the President
Enclosure
CC: Barry Roth
DEBAILO FORD LIBRARY
Wednesday 3/10/76
9:35 Yesterday Mary Louise Smith called to talk with
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you while your "big" meeting was going on.
She said that an Iowan who once ran for Congressman
was indicted for misuse of union funds; District Court
Judge has discharged his probation and indicated no objection
to restoration of his rights; Governor of Iowa has
recommended a pardon.
Mrs. Smith wanted to ask about
pardon procedures, etc.
Since bothyyou and Ken were in the meeting, I told her I
would have the Pardon Attorney or someone in his office
call to explain the process.
I checked this morning with Mrs. Smith's secretary and
she advises they called her back promptly and her questions
were answered -- she is most appreciative.
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