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May 26, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DR. HENRY A. KISSINGER
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Possible Additional Guests to be
Invited to the Working Luncheon for
King Faisal (May 27th)
I received from Sam Hoskinson the following names as suggestions
for additional persons to be invited to tomorrow's working luncheon
for King Faisal:
William Spencer, President, First National City Bank
Joseph Johnson, Sr. Vice President, ARAMCO
Robert Goheen
Ambassador Ray Hare, well-known throughout the Middle
East and currently Chairman, Middle East Institute
Dr. Rif'at Al-Sayyid Ali, the King's personal physician
and a member of the Royal Family
If you think we should go ahead with the invitations to these people,
please get word back to me right away.
Thank you.
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May 26, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. PETER M. FLANIGAN
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Interest Rates
There was an AP wire report on page 13 of this morning's News Summary
which said in part, "... there are those who fear that interest rates are
fouling up the recovery. After sliding swiftly, rates now appear to be
rebounding despite mild assurance from officials of a continuing easy
money policy."
With reference to this news item, the President said he wants you
to keep plenty of pressure on Dr. Burns on the interest rates issue ...
and to be certain that all members of the CEA do likewise. Additionally,
he wants you to let Secretary Connally know that he (the President) feels
even more strongly on this subject than he does.
You need not report back on this action.
Thank you.
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May 26, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. JOHN S. DAVIES
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Miscellaneous Items
John:
Here are answers to several of your recent queries ...
(1) I had a good long chat with Director Rowley last Thursday
or Friday and, after emphasizing the points you made in
your talking paper, convinced him of the relative insigni-
ficance of the objective-type tests, the ridiculousness of the
reaction the subject generated among EPS personnel and some
Secret Service officials ... and the logic to the use of the
tests as training aids. There are still some minor differences
of opinion (for instance, he feels that even though you make
up the test questions, the EPS officials should be allowed to
conduct the testing sessions), but I believe that we can work
things out within the next few days.
(2) You should proceed with the Memorial Day weekend plan
that you outlined in your May 24th memorandum to
Dwight Chapin.
(3) There is no reason why members of your staff should report
for work on Memorial Day.
Incidentally, there is no requirement for you to channel your questions,
or statements pertaining to your plans, through Dwight Chapin. In
most cases, you will get quicker responses when the material is
addressed directly to my office.
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CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Dr. Lester Grinspoon
While reading the News Summary this morning, the President's
attention was drawn to the name, Lester Grinspoon (page 19 of
the Wire Reports Section).
Grinspoon has just written a new book, "Marijuana Reconsidered",
the thesis of which is that harm resulting from the use of marijuana
is of a far lower order of magnitude than the harm caused by abuse
of narcotics, alcohol and other drugs. Grinspoon is convinced that
present anti-marijuana laws are doing more harm than good.
The President seemed to recall Grinspoon's name ... and the fact
that he is well to the left on almost all issues.
The purpose of this note is only to apprise you of the President's
comment (in that it was directed to you), and to tell you that I am
in the process of getting a report on Grinspoon's activities and
political views.
CONFIDENTIAL
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CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MISS GERTRUDE T. BROWN
Security Assistant
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Miscellaneous Items
This memorandum will serve as confirmation of messages passed
to you yesterday and earlier today by telephone:
(1) I approve your clearing Mr. Robert F. Froehlke, currently
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Administration, for
nomination by the President to the post of Secretary of the
Army.
(2) Nothing further will be done toward processing
Mr. Stanley Scott until I receive from you the com-
plete results of his background investigation. I have
alerted Mr. Colson to this fact
...
and
will
alert
Mr. Klein upon his return to the city tomorrow.
(3) Nothing further will be done toward assigning
Mr. Andrew Rouse to the Domestic Council
(and designating him a Special Assistant to the
President) until I receive from you later today
the interim results of his background investigation.
Incidentally, I must have that report by 5:00 p.m.
(4) Mr. Rocco should not be allowed to view the security
folder of Dr. Richard Wilbur. Mr. Malek's purposes
will be better served if you prepare a confidential
memorandum to him (Attention: Mr. Rocco) and state
briefly something along these lines:
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The following persons (name 8 or 10 of those
interviewed in conjunction with the investigation
of Dr. Wilbur) on or about (approximate date)
were
concerning Dr. Richard Wilbur's character and
loyalty. Each spoke very highly about Dr.
interviewed
Wilbur and recommended him, without quali-
fication, for a position of trust with the U.S.
government.
CONFIDENTIAL
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GONFIDENTIAL/SENSITIVE
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. DANIEL T. KINGSLEY
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Dr. Lester Grinspoon
Please initiate a very discreet investigation of the political views
of Dr. Lester Grinspoon, author of a new book titled, "Marijuana
Reconsidered". I do not know Grinspoon's home state, which I
realize you will need before you can begin your check, but believe
that Trudy Brown can be of assistance in gathering together from the
FBI certain essential facts.
Forward your findings directly to me ... within 7-10 days, if possible.
Thank you.
CC: Gertrude T. Brown
CONFIDENTIAL/SENSITIVE
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May 26, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. JOHN D. EHRLICHMAN
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Seattle Crime
The President wanted you to be sure to note the news report on
Seattle crime which appears on page 12 of this morning's News
Summary.
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May 26, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. ROBERT H. FINCH
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Preparation of Presidential Letter
There was an article on page 25 of the Wire Reports Section of
this morning's News Summary which said that an honorary degree
of Doctor of Humanities for Bob Hope was approved recently by
the California State College Board of Trustees ... despite the
protests of some anti-war students and faculty groups. The news-
piece went on to say that the unanimous vote by the Trustees described
Hope as, "...a man of extraordinary distinction".
The President would appreciate your preparing for his signature
a short letter of congratulations to the Chairman of the Board.
(You may want to coordinate this matter with Rose Mary Woods.)
Please forward the letter through the office of the Staff Secretary.
Thank you.
CC: Miss Rose Mary Woods
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May 26, 1971
PERSONAL
Dear Mr. Director:
This is just a short note to tell you that the
President was both pleased and amused when
he read in his morning News Summary of your
comment about "gastric problems" in reference
to Jack Anderson's column. He said he thought
you handled the situation especially well by
poking fun at your critics.
Sincerely,
Alexander P. Butterfield
Deputy Assistant to the President
Hon. J. Edgar Hoover
Director
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Pennsylvania Avenue at 9th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C.
PERSONAL
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CONFIDENTIAL/SENSITIVE
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Confidential Treasury Department Report
on Mr. Saul Mandel
You should be aware of the attached report on Saul Mandel which
was hand delivered to me late this afternoon by Al Wong. It is
disturbing to know that there is already some talk in U.S. Attorney
offices in New York and Miami of Mandel's alleged "White House"
connections.
Wong will have a more detailed report within 48 hour and I will
pass it on to you without delay.
Attachment
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May 25, 1971
Dear Jon:
This is just a quick note to tell you how much
I appreciate your help in putting together manifests
and seating charts for 970's May 22nd flight to and
from Austin, Texas. The object of the exercise was
to provide on the President's behalf convenience and
comfort for the many distinguished persons invited
aboard as his guests -- and I think we did that.
I have received already a number of compliments
on the way you handled things throughout the day --
on the close personal attention you gave to the
passengers and on the courteous manner in which you
answered their questions and saw to their individual
needs.
Such evidence leaves little doubt that your efforts
and actions reflected especially well on the President.
Congratulations and, again, my thanks.
Sincerely,
Alexander P. Butterfield
Deputy Assistant to the President
Mr. Jon A. Foust
The White House
CC1
Mr. Dwight L. Chapin
Mr. Ronald Walker
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May 25, 1971
Dear Mike:
This is just a quickie to thank you for
lending a hand with our shepherding the President's
guests onto Aircraft No. 970 last Saturday morning.
I watched you as you escorted Justice and Mrs.
Hugo Black from the VIP Lounge to the boarding
ramp *** and you were superbl As a matter of
fact, your courteous manner and attentiveness
may even have had some adverse effects for it
was all too obvious that the elderly couple were
tremendously disappointed when they learned
that you would not be accompanying them
throughout the day.
Hope that you made it down to Alabama in
good time and that the advancing effort there pays
dividends when the President arrives.
Sincerely,
Alexander P. Butterfield
Deputy Assistant to the President
Mr. Michael R. Schrauth
The White House
CC: Mr. Dwight L. Chapin
Mr. Ronald Walker
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May 25, 1971
Dear John:
Just a quickie to thank you for all of the
assistance you gave to our putting together a
manifest for 970's trip to and from Austin, Texas
on May 22nd. Your contacts with the various
Senators and Representatives and your many
follow-up actions, were of immeasurable assistance ...
and contributed significantly to the success of the
operation.
Sincerely,
Alexander P. Butterfield
Deputy Assistant to the President
Mr. John E. Nidecker
Deputy Special Assistant to the President
The White House
CC: Mr. William E. Timmons
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May 25, 1971
5:00 p.m.
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Representative Mahon's Complaint
Director Rowley just called to tell me that whereas he had still
not received a formal or informal complaint from Representative
George Mahon, he had checked back with his agents who were on
the scene during the Dedication event and learned that the
Congressman had, in fact, tried to enter the Library prior to the
time that the doors were opened ... and had become temporarily
upset. He (Mahon) then sought out Tom Johnson and expressed
to Tom his disappointment that he was not going to be able to see
the inside of the Library. Tom dropped what he was doing at the
moment and escorted Representative and Mrs. Mahon on a tour
of the facility.
I learned further from Rowley that Mr. Middleton, the Library
Director, is in the process of writing a note of apology to
Mahon.
Times and other particulars will follow.
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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 25, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. CLARK MAC GREGOR
MR. WILLIAM E. TIMMONS
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
80th Congressional Club Reception
June 3rd
The 80th Congressional Club Reception is almost upon us and
Lucy Winchester does not yet have a complete list of persons
who are to be invited. The attachment to this memorandum
comes from backup material which Nell Yates gave to me just
now in the interest of shedding some light on the approximate
total number to be included ... but there is no getting around
the fact that some research will be required.
We would appreciate your assigning a high priority to the
compilation of an accurate final list. It really should be in
Lucy's hands by the end of the day if at all possible. Meanwhile,
Bill Hopkins will be able to help. He has in his files a list of all
who served in the 80th Congress.
Many thanks.
Attachment
CC: Mrs. Lucy A. Winchester
Mr. William J. Hopkins
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RICHARD NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY
DOCUMENT CONTROL SHEET
ITEM REMOVED FROM THIS FOLDER
A RESTRICTED DOCUMENT OR CASE FILE HAS BEEN REMOVED
FROM THIS FILE FOLDER. FOR A DESCRIPTION OF THE ITEM
REMOVED AND THE REASON FOR ITS REMOVAL, CONSULT
DOCUMENT ENTRY NUMBER
3
ON THE DOCUMENT
WITHDRAWAL RECORD IN THE FRONT OF THIS FILE FOLDER.
May 25, 1971
Dear Mary:
It was so nice working with you during the
7-10 days prior to the Library Dedication Ceremony.
You were far more patient than you should have
been with our frequent changes of plans and manifests
... and I only hope that on the day of the big event
things went smoothly at the Austin end of the line.
I look forward to meeting you some day soon.
Sincerely,
Alexander P. Butterfield
Deputy Assistant to the President
Miss Mary Rather
c/o
Honorable Lyndon Baines Johnson
Federal Office Building, Room 908
Austin, Texas 78701
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JIM ROWLEY'S REPORT AS RECEIVED BY ME FROM
GENE ROSSIDES, ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY
(LAW ENFORCEMENT) May 23, 1971
Despite the fact that the official programs indicated the
Library would be open for public viewing 30 minutes after the
conclusion of the Dedication Ceremony (12:30 p.m.), an agreement
had been reached by "advancemen" and Mr. Middleton, the Library
Director, that the Library would be closed to the public during
three events: (1) President Nixon's tour; (2) the Dedication Ceremony;
and (3) the Vice President's tour which it was estimated would take
from 12:15 until 1:00 p.m.
While LBJ was saying goodbye to President Nixon, the
Vice President went to the Library to await the beginning of his tour.
LBJ, having said goodbye to President Nixon, went to the Library and
led a tour of the facility for the Vice President beginning at 12:23 p.m.
On the same tour were Secretaries Rogers and Connally and Speaker
Albert. The tour was over at 12:44 and at 12:45 p.m. LBJ left the
Vice President and Secretary Rogers in the Green Room (because it
was warm outside and the barbeque was not yet ready to begin) and
went outside, himself, to speak informally with his many guests.
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The Secret Service did not feel compelled to open the Library
at that time because" the Vice President was still 'inside' and the
original 'agreement' with the advancemen was to keep the Library
closed until 1:00 p.m.".
At 1:05 p.m. -- with the Vice President still in the Green
Room and the barbeque still delayed -- the Secret Service thought it
best to open the Library. Therefore, in coordination with Mr.
Goodearle and Dr. Irwin, they gave the order to other Secret Service
agents via walkie-talkie radio to allow people to come into the
building. Almost simultaneously, between 1:05 and 1:10 p.m.,
an announcement was made over the PA system to the effect that
the Library was open for "distinguished visitors and their wives
who had been seated on the platform at the ceremony and passengers
of Air Force Jets 970 and 971 which had to return soon to Washington".
Evidently, within a few minutes thereafter, the lower doors to the
Library were opened.
At 1:20 p.m. an agent on the Vice President's detail went from
the 8th floor down to the Green Room
...
and as he did so he noticed
that the front door (the main door) was still closed to visitors. When
he got to the Green Room he inquired as to why the front door was not
open and no one there seemed to know. Director Rowley believes
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the walkie-talkie transmission made at 1:05 p.m. did not reach
the agent at the front door due to the particular construction of the
building and obstructions to radio waves between those two locations.
Another agent (name unknown) was dispatched to the front door to
tell the agent on duty there that the door should be opened. This
was done at 1:35 p.m.
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ROY GOODEARLE'S REPORT AS RECEIV ED BY ME VIA
TELEPHONE EARLY THIS AFTERNOON (May 24, 1971)
NOTE: The first part of Goodearle's report is in accord with the
first paragraph of the Rowley-Rossides report
except that
Goodearle indicates the scheduled time period of the Vice President's
was 12:15 - 12:45 p.m. (only 30 minutes), and not 12:15 - 1:00 p.m.
LBJ began conducting the tour of the Library for the
Vice President and Secretaries Rogers and Connally and the Speaker
at 12:23 p.m. He finished, right on schedule, at 12:45 p.m. He
left the Vice President in the Green Room and went outside. The
Vice President started to follow but we talked him into staying
inside where it was cool and I offered to bring him and Secretary
Rogers a drink. There was no reason why the Library should not
have been opened immediately upon conclusion of the tour, i.e.
at 12:45 p.m. ; in fact, I assumed that it had been opened.
At about 1:00 p.m. Dr. Irwin came up to me and said we
should hurry and get the Library open. This was my first indication
that it had not been opened earlier. I agreed with Irwin and immediately
told the Vice President's Secret Service detail to issue the order
to open the Library. I then assumed that all was okay. Between
1:15 and 1:20 p.m. I received a call from Ziegler saying in effect
that if the Library didn't open soon, we were going to have trouble
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on our hands. -- that the press and others were eager to see it.
I couldn't understand why the Library was still closed, so I
summoned the agents again and this time was told that they (the agents)
did not have control - -- that it was up to Mr. Middleton, the Library
Director, to give the "open" order. I went to Dr. Irwin with this
information and he seemed disturbed for Middleton was outside in the
crowd and Irwin said it would take forever to find him. At about
1:25 p.m. I got ahold of Jon Foust and asked him to help round up
Middleton. Foust noticed that the top of the stairs was blocked
by an agent named Calhoun - -- evidently an agent from the field who
had been called in for this event. Foust asked Calhoun from whom he
took hos orders and Calhoun said, "Agent Benedict". Then Foust
got ahold of Benedict and asked him the same question. Benedict
said he took his orders from me (Goodearle). This was an untrue
statement. I have never given Benedict any orders, or even met
him. Just then -- while Foust was talking to Benedict. -- my order
to open the Library came loud and clear over Foust's radio ... and
Benedict heard it and proceeded to open all doors to the Library.
The time was approximately 1:30 or 1:35 p.m.
It is true that the delay in the barbeque focused most of the
guests' attention on the Library, but I would like to make a couple of
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points in summary:
1.
There needn't have been any security of the
Library after 12:45 p.m. --- yet there was.
2.
My order to drop security, made at 1:00 p.m.
after Dr. Irwin had talked to me, was not relayed
to the agents at the doors.
3.
My order at about 1:20 p.m. to drop security, made
after Ziegler called to tell me that the Library was
still closed, was not relayed to the agents at the doors
...
presumably because (as we heard at that time)
"Mr. Middleton was the boss, only he could give the
order".
There was a sad lack of communications all around.
(end of Goodearle report)
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May 24, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. CHARLES W. COLSON
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Letter to the President from
John Healy, President, Associated
General Contractors of America
I am attaching to this memorandum a May 24th letter to the
President from John E. Healy, II, President of the Associated
General Contractors of America. Please ensure that this letter
is properly staffed and that your recommendations for action,
if any, are forwarded through the office of the Staff Secretary.
Thank you.
Attachment
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May 24, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MRS. CONSTANCE STUART
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Helen S. Felker, Society Editor
of the Tacoma News Tribune
Connie:
This is just a short note to recommend very highly as a representative
of the Tacoma News Tribune at Tricia's June 12th wedding Helen Felker ...
a "good Republican" and a friend of my parents.
Helen is quite well-known in and around the Washington-Oregon area
and, I believe, has been contacted already by Pauline Kenehan on your
staff. She is so excited over the prospect of coming to Washington
that she has written a note to me which I attach hereto.
Anything you can do will be greatly appreciated, of course.
Thank you.
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May 22, 1971
PERSONAL
Dear Mr. Secretary:
Last night the President read the report you
prepared on your recent visit to six European and
Middle-Eastern countries and thought it was
excellent. I saw him this morning just prior to
his departure for the LBJ Library Dedication in
Austin and he asked me to be sure to get this
word to you without delay.
Sincerely,
Alexander P. Butterfield
Deputy Assistant to the President
Honorable Maurice H. Stans
Secretary of Commerce
Washington, D.C. 20230
bcc: Mr. Peter G. Peterson
Dr. Henry A. Kissinger
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May 21, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DR. HENRY A. KISSINGER
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Planned Overseas Travel by Secretary Connally
As I am sure you know already, Secretary John Connally will be
attending the International Banking Conference in Munich during the
period May 23-29, 1971. The attachment to this memorandum
was just sent to me by his office.
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MEMORANDUM FOR: MISS GERTRUDE T. BROWN
Security Assistant
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Miscellaneous Items
Please take action on the items listed below:
1) Start a full-field FBI background investigation on
Patrick Emmett O'Donnell, currently serving as
Legal Advisor to Chairman Dean Burch at FCC.
Mr. O'Donnell was born in New York City on
March 17, 1937. He is scheduled to join
Mr. Colson's staff on or about June 1st.
2) Start a full-field FBI background investigation on
J. Dapray Muir who currently resides at 2905
Woodland Drive, Washington, D.C. Mr. Muir's
Social Security No. is 214-36-3504 ... and he was
born in the District of Columbia on November 9, 1936.
He is scheduled to join Mr. Dean's staff on or about
June 1st.
3) Mr. Henry Loomis, Deputy Director, USIA, should
be allowed to retain his OGA pass. You should pass
this message to Mr. A1 Wong.
Thank you.
CONFIDENTIAL
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ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. JON M. HUNTSMAN
Staff Secretary
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Designation as Special Assistant to the
President for Mr. Andrew Rouse
I have just learned that Mr. Haldeman previously approved the
Domestic Council's request to have Mr. Andrew Rouse designated
"Special Assistant to the President"; therefore, you should disregard
my May 17th memorandum on this subject and proceed in accordance
with Mr. Ehrlichman's wishes.
Perhaps I should make two points in closing: 1) This case involving
Mr. Rouse is special; that is to say, others who join the Domestic
Council in later months, regardless of their seniority, should not
be given Presidential appointments (or designations) automatically.
The essence of the original plan -- to allow the depletion of appointees
from the Domestic Council by way of normal attrition of currently
assigned personnel -- is still in force. 2) To the extent possible,
you should not allow administrative items of this nature to reach
Mr. Haldeman's desk.
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
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May 20, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR: BRIG. GENERAL ALEXANDER M. HAIG
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Memorandum for the President's File
I have just spoken to the Staff Secretary and he tells me that you
are the staff member responsible for submitting a "Memorandum
for the President's File" on the President's short meeting at the
end of last week with Mr. Landrum R. Bolling (President of
Earlham College)and several others.
When you do so, please attach to your memorandum the enclosed
paper on Israeli Attitudes and Middle East Peace which Mr. Bolling
left in the Oval Office.
Thank you.
Attachment
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THE WHITE HOUSE
wASHINGTON
May 20, 1971
CABINET MEETING TODAY
The following persons from outside the White House-OEOB complex
will be attending a Cabinet Meeting in the Cabinet Room at 9:00 a.m.
today:
Secretary Rogers (State)
Secretary Connally (Treasury)
Secretary Laird (Defense)
Attorney General Mitchell (Justice)
Postmaster General Blount (Post Office)
Under Secretary Pecora (Interior)
Secretary Hardin
Under Secretary Lynn (Commerce)
Under Secretary Silberman (Labor)
Secretary Richardson (HEW)
Secretary Romney (HUD)
Under Secretary Beggs (Transportation)
Admiral Thomas H. Moorer (Defense)
Ambassador Gerard Smith (ACDA)
Ambassador Bush (UN)
Chairman Dole (RNC)
Please ensure their immediate access.
Thank you.
Alexander P. Butterfield
Deputy Assistant to the President
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CONF IDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. JOHN W. DEAN, III
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Reported Importation from Japan of
Replicas of the Presidential Seal
Mr. A1 Wong of the Technical Security Division of Secret Service
has just reported to me that U.S. Customs officials in San Francisco
have come across several thousand replicas of the Presidential Seal.
The items -- being imported from Japan by Paperweight, Inc. of
Great Neck, New York -- are small (approximately quarter-size)
medallions mounted to rectangular name tag-type plates ... half
the total number bearing the inscription "Best wishes, President Nixon",
and the other half bearing the inscription "Best wishes, James Buckley".
I am not sure how carefully the Customs people checked the insignias
on the medallions. It may not be the true Presidential Seal as reported.
We would appreciate your looking into this matter and responding
through the office of the Staff Secretary prior to May 25th. (It is
my understanding that the goods will remain with Customs officials
in San Francisco until it has been determined that Paperweight, Inc.
is operating within the law.)
Thank you.
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MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. DAVID N. PARKER
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Mr. Carson M. Howell
Whereas I do not believe that we have an obligation to set up
Presidential appointments (or handshakes) for all professional
staffers at the time of their retirements, I do think that we should
consider some appropriate way to honor Mr. Carson Howell as he
departs the White House Office after 37-1/2 years of consecutive
service. He is almost in the "Hopkins" class ... at least in terms
of longevity on the White House Rolls.
Thus, to review again the requests that I have made recently --
John Ratchford should be given an opportunity to shake the President's
hand on the occasion of his 25th anniversary here -- Carson Howell
should be recognized in the same or a similar manner -- and
Bill Hopkins should be given ceremonial recognition commensurate
with his unique contribution to government in general and the
Executive Office of the President specifically (already in the planning
stage and under control).
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MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. FREDERICK V. MALEK
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
William G. MacDonald ... and Other
Candidates for the Position Held by
William J. Hopkins
Here is the biographical resume on William G. MacDonald, a
member of the OMB staff who has expressed an interest in assuming
the post now held by Bill Hopkins ... i.e. after Noble Melencamp
completes his year or year and a half at Bill's desk.
I assume that you are keeping on a special list the names of persons
we seek out or in other ways discover who would be good candidates
for this particular job. Several people, as you may know, have
thrown their own hats in the ring, among them OST's Frank Pagnotta.
And then of course we must list John Ratchford, for he was promised
several weeks ago (in Bill Hopkins' presence) that his remaining on
and assisting Noble as a sort of "partner at the helm" would qualify
him as a candidate for the top spot upon Melencamp's return to
Foreign Service duty.
Let's review this matter every 3-4 months.
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CC: Mr. Daniel T. Kingsley
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May 19, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR: DR. HENRY A. KISSINGER
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Presidential Request
Bill Safire has just forwarded to the President a copy of the book,
"Stillwell and the American Experience in China". As I am sure
you know, it was written by Barbara Tuchman, authoress of the
"Guns of August" ... and an excellent historian.
The President understands that the text covers a period which
underlies many of our current problems and opportunities (1911-45),
but he wonders, nevertheless, if it is worth reading -- and asks
your opinion.
Please forward your reply through the office of the Staff Secretary
by Saturday, May 22nd.
Thank you.
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May 18, 1971
Dear Mr. Sandor:
This is just a short note to tell you that
last Friday, May 14th, the President planted on
the South Lawn of the White House (at long last)
the young Sequoia that you were so instrumental
in obtaining last year and keeping healthy for us
during the interim period. It's a shame that you
couldn't have been here to witness the brief ceremony.
I hope you are still enjoying your assign-
ment in the north country as Deputy Regional
Forester. There is no area more beautiful in
the entire country.
With best wishes, I remain
Sincerely,
Alexander P. Butterfield
Deputy Assistant to the President
Mr. John Sandor
Deputy Regional Forester
(Northeast Region)
Department of Agriculture
Regional Office
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 19, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. NOEL KOCH
MR. DAVID GERGEN
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Fact Sheet on the National Red Cross
The fact sheet which you two prepared for the President's use
prior to his greetings to the Red Cross Convention this morning
was precisely what he needed for the occasion. He asked me
to tell you that it was the kind of fact sheet he likes and that it
was very helpful.
CC: Mr. Raymond K. Price, Jr.
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MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. ROBERT H. FINCH
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Request from the Kirkwood Community
College Student Congress
I am attaching a May 13th letter written to the President by
Richard A. Feller, Director of the Student Affairs Office at
Kirkwood Community College. As you will note, Mr. Feller
(on behalf of the college's Student Congress) requests a
Presidential letter of commendation to Dr. Selby A. Ballantyne,
Kirkwood's superintendent, on the occasion of a special com-
memoration the students have planned in his honor.
Please give the request your consideration and take whatever
action you think appropriate. The planned commemoration day
is May 25th 80 time is fairly short.
Thank you.
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May 18, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. KENNETH R. COLE, JR.
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Presidential Comment
The President was very complimentary about your May 11th
memorandum concerning the steps being taken and planned toward
development of an effective Administration cancer program. He
was particularly pleased to know that you have worked out a game
plan for implementation over the coming months and that a major
cancer event is to be associated with a key Administration official
each week.
CC: Mr. John D. Ehrlichman
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
DR. HENRY A. KISSINGER
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Presidential Comment
The President was pleased to read in a May 11th memorandum
from Don Hughes that you had done such a superb job of explaining
to POW families recently the rationale supporting the Administration's
foreign policies. It was reported that you answered all of the questions
which were put to you and that you did so as candidly and clearly
as security would permit.
He asked me to pass on his appreciation for your having taken the
time to talk to this particular group.
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. HARRY S. DENT
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Review of Recommended Telephone Calls
Previously Submitted (Attached)
Please update (if necessary) and resubmit any or all of the four
attached Recommended Telephone Calls which you still believe to
be valid. Have the date of submission typed at the lower left hand
margin of the page.
Thank you.
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May 18, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. HENRY C. CASHEN, II
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Review of Recommended Telephone Call
Previously Submitted (Attached)
Please update (if necessary) and resubmit the attached Recommended
Telephone Call if you believe it is still valid. Have the date of
submission typed at the lower left hand margin of the page.
Thank you.
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MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. CHARLES W. COLSON
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Review of Recommended Telephone Call
Previously Submitted (Attached)
Please update (if necessary) and resubmit the attached Recommended
Telephone Call if you believe it is still valid. Have the date of
submission typed at the lower left hand margin of the page.
Thank you.
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. GEORGE T. BELL
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Review of Recommended Telephone Calls
Previously Submitted (Attached)
Please update (if necessary) and resubmit any or all of the three
attached Recommended Telephone Calls which you still believe to
be valid. Have the date of submission typed at the lower left hand
margin of the page.
Thank you.
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. RAYMOND K. PRICE, JR.
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Review of Recommended Telephone Calls
Previously Submitted (Attached)
Please update (if necessary) and resubmit any or all of the 7 attached
Recommended Telephone Calls which you still believe to be valid.
If written replies have been sent to any of these persons to whom
you recommended a Presidential phone call, please attach copies
to the phone call sheets.
Thank you.
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MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. GEORGE P. SHULTZ
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Dr. McCracken's May 4th Memorandum
to the President Concerning a Procedural
Issue in the Implementation of the
Executive Order on Construction Wages
and Prices
The President wants to see you, Paul McCracken and Jim Hodgson
on the subject of the May 4th McCracken memorandum. (He does
not want to see Secretary Romney until a later date.)
Dwight Chapin has this information and is trying to establish an
appointment time. His office will be in touch with you.
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MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. DWIGHT L. CHAPIN
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
The President's Schedule
The President wants to see George Shultz, Paul McCracken and
Jim Hodgson on the attached matter within the next day or two.
(He made a point of saying that he did not want to see Secretary
Romney on this subject until a later date.)
I think you should allow 30 minutes for the appointment.
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CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR: MISS ROSE MARY WOODS
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Dr. William MeGill
The President has agreed to have Dr. William McGill, the new
President of Columbia University, to a near future social function
here at the White House, most appropriately an Evening at the
White House event *** not a dinner.
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Mr. Charles W. Colson
Mrs. Lucy A. Winchester
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. DWIGHT L. CHAPIN
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
The President's Calendar
The President has agreed with the suggestion advanced by
Ken Cole -- that he meet briefly with the 34-year old Newsweek
reporter who "had" a fatal case of cancer ... but who is now
apparently cured. Because this gentleman's story has been
widely reported in the press, a Presidential meeting, with
appropriate coverage, should serve to demonstrate again the
President's concern for the Administration's doing something
really effective and meaningful in this area.
CC: Mr. Kenneth R. Cole, Jr.
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. DWIGHT L. CHAPIN
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
The President's Calendar
The President has agreed to meet briefly with Benno C. Schmidt,
M.D. (and Chairman of the Senate Panel on Consultants) if it
appears that he is going to be energetic in his support of our
cancer program. If such an appointment comes about, we should
allow Schmidt to meet with the press after leaving the Oval Office.
Ken Cole should be your point of contact on this matter for it is
he who will first know of the tack Dr. Schmidt plans to take.
CC: Mr. Kenneth R. Cole, Jr.
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May 18, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. PETER G. PETERSON
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
May 11th Letter to the President
from William Scranton
I am attaching to this memorandum a letter which Bill Scranton
wrote to the President on May 11th.
The President thinks some of Scranton's ideas are worth considering,
and he would like you to get in touch with him and follow up in
whatever manner you think appropriate.
Please submit through the Staff Secretary by Friday, May 28th,
a report of progress made.
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May 17, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. JON M. HUNTSMAN
Staff Secretary
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Request for Designation As Special Assistant
to the President for Mr. Andrew Rouse
This memorandum confirms the word I passed to you on the telephone
last week -- that I do not approve the Domestic Council's request for
our officially designating Mr. Andrew Rouse a Special Assistant
to the President.
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SECRETARY TO THE CABINET
(A Brief History)
-- In the Roosevelt and Hoover administrations, and before,
no one served formally or informally as Secretary to the
Cabinet.
-- During the Truman administration Mr. Matthew J. Connelly,
a senior staff member who served principally as Appointments
Secretary, sat in on Cabinet Meetings and took fragmentary
notes for the President.
-- The current concept of the Cabinet Secretary had its origin
in the early part of the Eisenhower administration when, on
October 19, 1954, Mr. Maxwell M. Rabb was formally com-
missioned as Secretary to the Cabinet. He held that post
until relieved by Mr. Robert Keith Gray on May 16, 1958.
Gray served until January 20, 1961.
-- President Kennedy made it clear from the outset of his
administration that he would not have a Cabinet Secretary,
per se. However, the chores one associated generally
with the Cabinet Secretary post were handled at first
(January 21, 1961 to December 3, 1961) by Mr. Frederick
G. Dutton, Special Assistant to the President
but
strictly
as an additional duty. Upon Dutton's departure from the
White House staff, these Cabinet liaison tasks were taken
over by Mr. Timothy J. Reardon. Mr. Reardon worked
with the Cabinet throughout the remainder of the Kennedy
administration and into the Johnson administration, until
February 20, 1964.
-- The duties of the presidential assistant associated with the
Cabinet were a bit more extensive during the Johnson years
than they had been under President Kennedy. Following
Reardon was Mr. Horace Busby, Jr. Special Assistant to
the President. He attended to Cabinet matters from April
1, 1964 until October 1, 1965.
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-- Mr. S. Douglass Cater, Jr., Special Assistant to the
President, acted as interim caretaker for Cabinet affairs
between the time of Busby's departure and Mr. Robert E.
Kintner's arrival on April 20, 1966. Kintner was also a
Special Assistant to the President and his handling of
Cabinet matters was only one of several assigned
responsibilities.
-- From June 30, 1967 until the end of the Johnson administration,
Mr. Charles M. Maguire (at first a Staff Assistant and later
elevated to Staff Assistant to the President) carried on for
Mr. Kintner.
-- On January 21, 1969, at the beginning of the Nixon Administration,
Mr. John C. Whitaker was commissioned Secretary to the
Cabinet. He was the third person to hold that title officially
and to assume the Cabinet liaison duties on a full-time basis
Messrs. Rabb and Gray being the other two.
-- On November 5, 1969 Mr. Whitaker became Deputy Assistant
to the President on the staff of Mr. John Ehrlichman,
Assistant to the President for Domestic Affairs
...
and the
assignment as Secretary to the Cabinet was transferred to
another Deputy Assistant to the President, Mr. Alexander
P. Butterfield.
-- Mr. Butterfield continues to coordinate Cabinet matters;
and although the associated duties are in addition to others
for which he is responsible, his desk is located immediately
outside the Oval Office and Cabinet members are thus
assured of a close liaison with the President.
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May 14, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
ORC Release on Indochina
I have called all members of the Cabinet and asked them to take
special note of Herb Klein's recent mailing on the misleading
"pull-out poll. #
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
JON HUNTSMAN
STAFF SECRETARY
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Mrs. Patricia Leaf
Mrs. Patricia Leaf is a bona fide detailee from AEC and
should not be placed on the White House Office rolls. I
have spoken recently to Mr. Malek and he has a clear
understanding on this matter.
(Mrs. Leaf will be with us only for another 6-8 weeks.)
CC: Miss Gertrude Brown
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
JON HUNTSMAN
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Mr. Kenneth BeLieu
This short note responds to your query concerning Ken BeLieu.
Until I hear otherwise and inform you, both of us (and the White
House Office Personnel Section) should think of, and treat, Mr.
Kenneth BeLieu as the same permanent full-time staff member
he has been since January 1969.
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
MISS GERTRUDE BROWN
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Security Clearance
Please issue a permanent OEOB pass to Mr. William
Marumoto. He will be a permanent member of Mr. Malek's
staff.
Allow Carole Ann Phillips to retain whatever type pass she
has in her possession at the present time. You should know,
however, that she is not yet a (permanent) member of Mr.
Malek's staff, nor will she be until she successfully completes
a ninety-day probationary period which began on April 21.
If she is still assigned to the Department of the Air Force,
she should remain with that organization until Mr. Malek
makes the decision to retain her.
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
DAVID PARKER
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Possible Open Door Hour Event
This is just a quick note to tell you that Mr. John Ratchford
will have been at the White House twenty-five (25) years on
May 21st. For a number of reasons, some of which I will
tell you when I see you at the 2 o'clock meeting today, I
recommend our having him in for a quick hand shake with the
President sometime next week.
cc: Dwight Chapin
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
JON HUNTSMAN
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Staffs of Counselors Finch and
Rumsfeld
I have discussed with Bob Haldeman in Fred Malek's presence
the matter of the Finch and Rumsfeld staffs ... and the decision
that neither will expand was reiterated.
Your May 12th memorandum to me asked for policy direction
on this subject, so there it is -- but as you may recall, we
made this same decision some 4-5 weeks ago. You and Fred
should simply "stand fast", and I will talk to the two Counselors
and explain that we are at our absolute limit in so far as man-
power and operating expenses are concerned.
CC: Fred Malek
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 13, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MEMBERS OF THE CABINET
SUBJECT:
General Public Opposition to
Anti-War Demonstrations
A national telephone survey was taken on May 6 and 7 by Opinion
Research Corporation of Princeton, New Jersey. Those polled
numbered 939 and represented a cross-section.of the American
Public aged 18 and over. Questions asked, and results, appear
below. You may want to take particular note of asterisked items.
1. In general, do you approve or disapprove of the
demonstrations against the war which were held
in Washington, D.C. this past week?
Approve
-
18%
* Disapprove
-
71%
No opinion
-
11%
2. Do you approve or disapprove of the way the
Washington police handled the demonstrators?
* Approved - 56%
Disapprove
-
18%
No opinion
-
26%
3. Do you feel the police were or were not justified in
making mass arrests of demonstrators who
threatened to stop the routine operation of the Gov-
ernment by blocking Washington, D.C. traffic?
*
Police Actions
were Justified - 76%
Police Actions
not Justified - 10%
No opinion
- 14%
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4. Do you believe the Washington police used too much
force, about the right amount, or not enough in
handling the demonstrators?
Too much
-
11%
About the Right
Amount
40%
Not enough - 23%
No opinion - 26%
Alexander
UskanderP.ButterJield
Deputy Assistant to the President
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Your Meeting this Morning with
The Citizens Committee for
Government Reorganization
The Group will have congregated in the Cabinet Room just prior
to your entry.
After hearing your brief talk -- which is meant only to demonstrate
your strong interest and commitment to the reorganization pro-
posals, and to motivate them -- the members will adjurn for a
business luncheon at the Sheraton Park Hotel.
Just prior to the business luncheon, Jim Roche and Terry Sanford
will hold a short press conference and mention the fact that they
are a bi-partisan group and that they have just met with you
and are ready and eager to get to work on your reorganization pro-
posals.
At the business luncheon, the Group will discuss ways and means
of collecting money, how the overall effort will be organized, how
they will put pressure on the Congress, etc.
Secretary Connally will be here in time to sit in during the Cabinet
Room session.
Jim Roche will be here to meet with you at 2:30 p.m.
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MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. NOBLE M. MELENCAMP
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Letter to Mr. Stierheim of Clearwater, Florida
Do not proceed with the dispatch of a second letter to Mr. Stierheim.
The note written by Ron Ziegler on May 3rd is a good one and fulfills
the requirement.
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May 12, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Phone Calls to the President
I have discussed with Art Godfrey the "telephone call" incident
which occurred in Palm Springs on Sunday, May 2. He claims to
have been totally unaware of a specific order prohibiting Secret
Service agents from conveying personally to the President such
information as he relayed on this occasion. He does recall, however,
the similar instruction concerning paper materials for the President
which I transmitted to him in January of 1970. (See memo at Tab A.)
Like you, I thought that a written instruction had been forwarded to
Bob Taylor after that mild Camp David fiasco, but none was. The
last paragraph of the Tab A memo explains why.
However, memoranda have been written about the flow of materials
to the President via the Ushers Office -- while the President is in
the Residence. They are attached at Tab B.
Evidence of remedial action is at Tab C.
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May 12, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. ROBERT H. TAYLOR
Special Agent in Charge
Presidential Protective Division
U. S. Secret Service
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Policy Item
The following information confirms the policy matter we discussed
late last week and clarifies the objectives of that policy:
No matter where the President is at the time, or what
conditions prevail short of an obvious emergency, no
telephone call messages or printed materials whatever,
and no packaged items which might contain printed
materials, are to be delivered to the President by a
member of the Secret Service. Such messages and
items are to be delivered only to the staff member or
military aide on duty. In cases where there is none,
an explanatory radio or phone call should be made to
the staff member or duty aide ... or alternatively to
Mr. Haldeman, Mr. Butterfield, Mr. Chapin, Mr.
Huntsman, Mr. Bull or Mr. Higby.
Adherence to this instruction should preclude
possibilities of:
-- The President's receiving messages and/or
papers inadequately staffed and coordinated;
-- The President's being bothered unnecessarily;
and
-- Documents becoming misplaced or lost.
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May 11, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. NOBLE M. MELENCAMP
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
Preparation of Presidential Letter
Please prepare a short letter for the President's signature to
Hilary J. Sandoval thanking him for his recent statement in support
of the Administration's civil rights record. You will find adequate
material on which to base your correspondence on the attached
"Recommended Telephone Call" sheet ... and Mr. George Bell
will be available should you wish to coordinate the final text
with him.
Thank you.
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Mr. George T. Bell
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May 11, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD
SUBJECT:
DEX Machine Installations
I believe it was Larry who asked me last week for a status report
on a recent instruction of yours to set up a DEX machine link
between the Staff Secretary's office and my office (and Steve Bull's)
at the Western White House.
The equipment at this end of the line is in place. A DEX machine --
one of the newer type which requires only 3-1/2 minutes of transmission
time per page -- will be installed in my Western White House office
prior to every arrival at San Clemente of the Presidential party.
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