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MEMORANDUM THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 12, 1972 ADMINISTRATIVELY CONF IDENTIAL/EYES ONLY MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. H. R. HALDEMAN FROM: ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD SUBJECT: General Goodpastor Although the President has been made aware of General Goodpastor's presence here in Washington today and tomorrow morning, and of the reasons why he (Goodpastor) feels that a brief informal chat during this visit would be beneficial, he does not want to commit himself to such an appointment until at least after January 20th. ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL/EYES ONLY Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum MEMORANDUM THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 12, 1972 MEMORANDUM FOR: MRS. LUCY A. WINCHESTER FROM: ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD SUBJECT: Additional Invitees - December 16 Cabinet Dinner Please extend invitations to the December 16 Cabinet Dinner to the following persons: Honorable and Mrs. William E. Timmons Honorable and Mrs. Ronald L. Ziegler Thank you. Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum MEMORANDUM THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 12, 1972 MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. RONALD L. ZIEGLER BRIG. GENERAL BRENT SCOWCROFT MISS ROSE MARY WOODS FROM: ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD SUBJECT: Congressman Collins' Funeral There will not be a Presidential representative at the December 14 funeral service for Congressman George Collins. A Presidential letter, however, has been dispatched to Mrs. Collins. CC: Mr. William E. Timmons Mr. Herbert G. Klein Mr. Richard Cook Mr. Gerald L. Warren Mr. Robert J. Brown Mr. Norris Sydnor Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum December 11, 1972 MEMORANDUM FOR: HONORABLE MARION H. SMOAK Acting Chief of Protocol Department of State SUBJECT: Presidential Gift for the Crown Prince of Thailand Thank you for your note to the President of December 8th concerning a gift for the Crown Prince of Thailand on the occasion of his investiture. Your recommendation has been approved. Alexander P. Butterfield Deputy Assistant to the President Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum carn December 11, 1972 MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. CHARLES W. COLSON FROM: ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD SUBJECT: Follow-up on Telephone Call to the President At 4:50 p.m. today Mr. Gene Hamilton called to talk to the President. He said that he was a "regional director" of Mr. Clem Stone. I took the call, but found that I could not elicit from Mr. Hamilton the nature of his business. He insists upon talking to the President personally -- "for no more than five minutes" -- and admits that he is not calling on Clem's behalf. Hamilton went on to say that he has been closely associated with Stone for 17 years ... and that he lives now at 1812 Choctaw Street, Alexandria, Louisiana, His telephone number is 318-445-1718. I think that you should give it at least a try, as I did. Many thanks. Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum caro December 11, 1972 ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. RAYMOND K. PRICE, JR. FROM: ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD SUBJECT: Draft Presidential Letter to Mrs. Truman Ray: The President thought the attached draft was "excellent". It is my understanding that it was prepared by Eliska Hasek. If that is true, please relay the President's compliment to her. Meanwhile, you should hold the letter on file until it is needed. Attachment ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum caron capin To: The President mrs nepor C. Steeare 11/21 December 11, 1972 MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. RONALD L. ZIEGLER FROM: ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD SUBJECT: Presidential Actions On Wednesday evening, December 6th, the President authorized the assignment of a USAF C-140 (Jet Star) to transport Mrs. Clifton Daniel, daughter of former President Truman, from Washington, D.C. to Kansas City, Missouri. Mrs. Daniel left Andrews AFB at approximately 8:30 p.m. P. and landed in Kansas City at about 9:15 p.m. CST. On Sunday morning, December 10th, the President and Mrs. Nixon sent a large bouquet of flowers to former President Truman at his Research Hospital suite in Kansas City. CC: Mr. Herbert G. Kiein Mr. Raymond K. Price, Jr. Brig. General Brent Scoweroft Miss Rose Mary Woods Mr. Gerald L. Warren. Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum RECOMMENDED TELEPHONE CALL TO: Robert (Bud) MacFarlane (Major, USMC - departing White House Fellow) RECOMMENDED BY: Bill Timmons PURPOSE: To personally thank Bud for his contributions to the staff over the past 15 months, and to wish him well as he leaves the White House for reassignment to the U.S. Marine Corps at Quantico. BACKGROUND: Bud MacFarlane has been a White House Fellow assigned to Bill Timmons' immediate office. His year of duty expired this past September, but he was held over to assist Bill through the period of the campaign. He leaves the White House at 5:30 p.m. today. TALKING POINTS: 1) I just wanted to tell you personally how much your contributions have meant to us throughout this past year -- and to thank you for staying with the staff through the period of the campaign. 2) Bill has always spoken highly of your work and will miss your assistance. December 8, 1972 Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum caro December 8, 1972 MEMORANDUM FOR: MRS. LUCY FERGUSON FROM: ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD SUBJECT: Gift for the President Here is a political chess set which Bruce Bottom of Columbus, Indiana has sent to the President through his long-time friend, Secretary Earl Butz. I am attaching also a copy of the Agriculture Secretary's note to me and his suggestions for our response to Mr. Bottom. Please handle this matter in the normal fashion, but coordinate the text of the Presidential letter to the original sender with Mr. Roland Elliott. Thank you. Attachments CC: Mr. Roland L. Elliott Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum 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 27 ON THE DOCUMENT WITHDRAWAL RECORD IN THE FRONT OF THIS FILE FOLDER. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum carn December 8, 1972 ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL/PERSONAL MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. JOHN D. EHRLICHMAN FROM: ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD SUBJECT: William D. Dyke John: I am attaching a copy of a letter to the President which was in Rose Woods' correspondence file. (Don't give me away.) As you will note, the President calls your attention to Bill Dyke and his special P.R. talents, and suggests that you look into the possibility to using him on the Domestic Council. Attachment ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL/PERSONAL Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum can December 8, 1972 ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. H. R. HALDEMAN FROM: ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD SUBJECT: Joseph I. Woods Bob: Here is a copy of a letter which was in Rose Woods' correspondence file. (Don't give me away.) As you will note, the President has asked you to contact Joe Woods for a particular purpose. Attachment ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum December 8, 1972 MEMORANDUM FOR: MRS. LUCY A. WINCHESTER FROM: ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD SUBJECT: Mrs. Nixon's Scheduled Greeting of the Candlelighters (Dec 11) Thanks very much for bringing to our attention the fact that we will not be receiving truly adequate security information on the guests expected at the White House on December 11th. We must, however, proceed with this particular event. cc: Mr. Robert H. Taylor, USSS Miss Jane Dannenhauer Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 8, 1972 ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM FOR: HONORABLE MARION H. SMOAK Acting Chief of Protocol Department of State SUBJECT: USSS Protection for Israeli Minister of Transport and Communications The Department of State's request for U.S. Secret Service protection for Shimon Peres, Israeli Minister of Transport and Communications, for the duration of his forthcoming visit to the United States, is approved. Alexander P. Butterfield Deputy Assistant to the President cc: Dr. Henry A. Kissinger Assistant Secretary Joseph J. Sisco (State) Mr. Martin R. Pollner (Treas) Director James J. Rowley (USSS) ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum caron December 6, 1972 ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM FOR: BRIG. GENERAL BRENT SCOWCROFT Military Assistant to the President FROM: ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD SUBJECT: Assignment of Colonel Lawrence Adams Please proceed with the assignment of Colonel Lawrence Adams as Commanding Officer, White House Communications Agency. ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum carn December 6, 1972 MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. CLINTON J. HILL Assistant Director, Protective Forces U. S. Secret Service SUBJECT: Recent Unauthorized Entries to the White House Complex Thanks very much for your November 15th and December 4th reports of unauthorized entries to the White House complex. I realize that I have said it before, but every time I read of one of these incidents I am reminded of the extreme importance of alertness and conscientiousness on the job. That's what the EPS mission is all about, and I only hope that this fact is brought home continually to all personnel. There is no question about it -- a good clear understanding of the role security plays in and around the White House can go far toward relieving the monotony of Post duty. Although your memoranda do not name the EPS Officers who were responsible for apprehending the two intruders, I wish you would pass on to each of them my sincere compliments. Alexander P. Butterfield Deputy Assistant to the President cc: Mr. Vincent Mroz Dep. Assistant Director, EPS Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum Chan December 6, 1972 ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM FOR: DR. DAVID C. HOOPES FROM: ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD SUBJECT: Disposition of Certain Cabinet Chairs Dave: Please contact personally, by telephone, the Executive Assistants of the Cabinet Members whose names appear below. Ask each of them to check confidentially with the senior staff members at his Department to see if they would be willing to chip in enough money to purchase their departing leader's Cabinet Chair. You might want to hint that, in your opinion, it would be a most appropriate gesture but do not lean on anyone even slightly. It is traditional for departing Members of the Cabinet to receive their Chairs as a gift and, as I believe you know, the purchases are made as a rule by either one's Cabinet colleagues or the key personnel of his organization. The cost of each Chair is $500, and checks for that amount should be made out to the Treasurer of the United States. Here are the names of those who will be leaving their Cabinet posts: Sec. Laird Sec. Volpe Sec. Peterson Amb. Kennedy Sec. Hodgson Counsellor Finch Sec. Romney Counsellor Rumsfeld I do not yet know about George Bush, so do nothing in his case until you hear from me. Many thanks. ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum Chrol THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 5, 1972 MEMORANDUM FOR: THE PRESIDENT'S FILE FROM: ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD SUBJECT: Brief Meeting with Senator M. Harvey Taylor and Mr. Leroy S. Zimmerman December 5, 1972 (12:31 - 12:37 p.m.) As Mr. Zimmerman and the incredibly spry, 96-year old former Pennsylvania State Senator, Harvey Taylor, entered the Oval Office, the President came forward from his desk and said, "Hello, Harv. Well, you're looking younger than ever. You're in better shape than I am. He shook the old gentleman's hand vigorously, then turned to greet 38-year old Roy Zimmerman, who serves as Harrisburg's District Attorney and was until recently Chairman of the Pennsylvania Committee to Re-elect the President. Then, for a minute, at least, the three stood closely grouped in the middle of the room and talked - the Senator, almost completely deaf in his right ear, grinning broadly and never once stopping to hear what the other two might be saying. Finally, the President escorted his guests to a position in front of the Service Flags and asked Ollie Atkins to take some photographs. But it took some time to get the Senator to stop reminiscing and face the camera. Once he did, however, Ollie fired five quick volleys and departed. At this point it became obvious to me that the President wanted to bring the greeting session to a close. I motioned to Steve Bull to come forward with the previously selected mementos, which he did, and the President began his farewells. He mentioned the great con- tributions that Senator Taylor had made to the Republican Party over the years, and he said that he wanted him to keep coming back each year "without fail". He handed the Senator a set of the new cuff links, and a gold brooch, saying, "This is for you ... and this is for your committeewoman". As he presented one each of the same Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum - 2 - two gifts to Mr. Zimmerman, he turned to Steve and asked for one of the large gift-wrapped ash trays. That, too, he gave to the Senator. Then, as I mentioned that I would be taking the two gentlemen directly to the Press Briefing Room, that Ron Ziegler was expecting them, Senator Taylor stepped backward about a half-pace and said in a more serious tone, "Mr. President, I want to congratulate you on the greatest political victory in the history of these United States". He shook the President's hand and looked him squarely in the eye to show his sincerity. Mr. Zimmerman shook hands with the President once again and the two moved into the hallway, But the door hadn't quite closed when the Senator shouted back, "And do you know who the best campaigners were? That beautiful wife of yours, Pat, and the Vice President. They were the best ... except for you". The President thanked Senator Taylor warmly and returned to his desk. Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum caron December 5, 1972 ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. H. R. HALDEMAN FROM: ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD SUBJECT: Comments from the President Here are some materials which bear Presidential comments addressed to you. They were extracted from Rose Woods' correspondence folder earlier this morning. Attachments ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum chun December 5, 1972 ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL/SENSITIVE MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. JOHN D. EHRLICHMAN FROM: ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD SUBJECT: Sale of Florida Properties As you will see by referring to the attached paper, the President is interested in knowing how he should handle a particular problem relating to the sale of the Florida properties. Please respond to this query, through the office of the Staff Secretary, prior to the close of business on December 6th. Thank you. Attachment ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL/SENSITIVE Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum chun December 5, 1972 ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. JOHN D. EHRLICHMAN FROM: ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD SUBJECT: Comments from the President John: Here are two papers which bear notes to you from the President. As you can guess, the material was extracted from Rose Woods' correspondence folder earlier this morning. Attachment ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum cara December 5, 1972 ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. DAVID N. PARKER FROM: ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD SUBJECT: The President's Schedule During His Next U.K. Visit Shortly after the November 7th Election, the Young Conservatives of Great Britain sent a telegram to the President through Ambassador Walter Annenberg. It read: Young Conservatives convey their warmest congratulations to President Richard Nixon on this overwhelming victory in the United States Election. They are convinced that sound Republican administration in America and sound Conservative government in Britain will provide a continuing distinguished leader- ship to the western world which will prove invaluable to the advancing cause of world democracy. The President wants the Young Conservatives somehow worked into his schedule the next time he visits the U.K. The London headquarters for the Young Conservatives is located at 66 Calvert Road, Kingston Upon Hull. ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum canon December 5, 1972 MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. NOBLE M. MELENCAMP FROM: ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD SUBJECT: List of Eisenhower Cabinet Members Please prepare and forward to me before the close of business on December 7 a list naming all of those now living who served for any length of time as members of President Eisenhower's Cabinet ... and indicate which of these persons are married. Thank you. Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum December 5, 1972 ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. FREDERIC V. MALEK FROM: ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD SUBJECT: Reappointment of John Harold Fanning to the NLRB If it is absolutely necessary to announce John H. Fanning's reappointment to the National Labor Relations Board before December 8th or 9th, it will have to be done on the basis of a clear name check only. FBI personnel are doing everything they can now to obtain (via telephone and other expeditious means) sufficient information from CIA, IRS, former associates, etc., to consider the full-field investigation of Mr. Fanning complete. CC: Mr. Ronald L. Ziegler ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum chan December 5, 1972 ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. H. R. HALDEMAN Attention: Mr. Lawrence M. Higby FROM: ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD SUBJECT: Colonel Lawrence Adams As you will recall, we decided that we would probably bring Colonel Adams aboard officially as the new Commanding Officer of the White House Communications Agency once we had received word that Ron Walker and Dwight Chapin had talked to him and approved of his assignment. Ron Walker's letter to me is attached hereto, and since he wrote it I have heard through Nell Yates that Dwight chatted with him briefly and felt that he would be an excellent replacement for Al Redman. We will move on this matter as soon as Bob gives the word. cc: Brig. General Brent Scowcroft ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum chuol December 7, 1972 MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. DAVID N. PARKER FROM: ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD SUBJECT: Drug Abuse Program at the Washington Hilton (Dec 7) I just happened to have heard that Dr. Bill Lukash is the director of the all-day Drug Abuse Prevention Program to be held at the Washington Hilton Hotel on Thursday, December 7. The thought occurred to me that we might want to learn a little more about it and possibly schedule one of the First Family members to drop by. I am sure that Jim Cavanaugh will know something of this program, in case you should want to inquire. ce: Mr. Gerald L. Warren Dr. James Cavanaugh Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum cara December 5, 1972 MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. DAVID N. PARKER FROM: ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD SUBJECT: The President's December 1973 Calendar Dave: In today's quick meeting with 96-1/2 year old former State Senator M. Harvey Taylor, the President made very strong the point that he wanted to see his elderly friend again next year. In fact, he went on to say that he wanted "ol Harv" to come back every year as long as he (the President) was in the White House. Incidentally, there is every reason to believe that the former State Senator will be around for at least that long. He looks a good 30 years younger than his actual age, stands erect, dresses like a college sophomore, smiles perpetually and talks incessantly. He bounced into the Oval Office like a rubber ball and throughout the entire 10-minute session with the President played to the hilt the role of the excited kid. Immediately afterward, he held forth for an appreciative White House Press Corps and was dancing his third jig when Ziegler and several aides pounded on him and dragged him away. I don't want to say that he is if wild man, but when I saw him last, he had one hand through the arm of a pretty 20-year old secretary he had just asked for lunch at Sans Souci and was pinching the West Wing receptionist with the other. cc: Mr. Stephen B. Bull Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum December 5, 1972 5:15 p.m. MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. H. R. HALDEMAN FROM: ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD SUBJECT: Former President Harry Truman I just received word from Clint Hill at USSS headquarters that a recent decline in former President Truman's health could be serious. He developed an infection a week or two ago, and over the past few days it has become somewhat worse. Moreover, his lungs are beginning to collect excessive fluid and his EKG "is not good". At this moment the medical staff at Research Hospital in Independence, Missouri are preparing a room ... and it is expected that the former President will be interned early this evening, probably within the hour. Mr. Hill will keep me advised as significant developments occur, and unless otherwise directed I will pass pertinent data on to you. Meanwhile, on a strictly confidential basis, I have informed only Brigadier General Scowcroft. Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum can THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 4, 1972 ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM FOR: HONORABLE MARION H. SMOAK Acting Chief of Protocol Department of State SUBJECT: USSS Protection for Anastasio Somoza The Department of State's request for U.S. Secret Service protection for Anastasio Somoza, ex-President of Nicaragua, during the period of his forthcoming visit to the United States, is approved. Alexander P. Butterfield Deputy Assistant to the President CC: Dr. Henry A. Kissinger Assistant Sec. Charles A. Meyer (State) Assistant Sec. Eugene T. Rossides (Treas) Director James J. Rowley (USSS) ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum chun December 4, 1972 ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM FOR: MISS JANE DANNENHAUER Security Assistant FROM: ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD SUBJECT: Issuance of White House Passes Please issue a White House pass right away to Treasury Secretary George Shultz who, in his capacity as Counsellor to the President for Economic Affairs, will have an office soon on the second floor of the White House West Wing. This means, too, that Barbara Otis, his secretary, should be reissued her White House pass ... and that Ron Brooks, Executive Assistant to Mr. Shults, should be issued a White House pass as soon as the FBI full-field background investigation is completed. (Meanwhile, you should put his name on the White House-OEOB daily access list.) Thank you. CC: SAIC Lou Sims, USSS ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum caron December 4, 1972 MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. ROLAND L. ELLIOTT FROM: ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD SUBJECT: Preparation of Presidential Letter Please prepare a Presidential letter to Secretary Elliot Richardson thanking him for traveling to Cincinnati Sunday and attending the funeral service for Neil McElroy as the President's personal representative. If you need any additional details, you can get them from Dick Fairbanks on John Whitaker's staff. Thank you. cc: Mr. Raymond K. Price, Jr. Mr. Richard M. Fairbanks Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum FYI Jan D 12-5 December 1, 1972 ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. FREDERIC v. MALEK FROM: ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD SUBJECT: Premature Announcements of PAS Appointments Within the past few days the following PAS Appointments have been announced without inquiries or notifications having been directed to the White House Security Office supervisor, Miss Jane Dannenhauer: Kenneth Rush - Dep Secretary of Defense William J. Casey - U Secretary of State for Econ Affairs William J. Porter - U Secretary of State for Pol Affairs Elliot L. Richardson - Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger - Secretary of HEW Admittedly, these are all people we know well but no recent checks have been made in accordance with standard requirements. Other PAS Appointments were announced after the Security Office had been notified of the President's intentions, but before security releases had been obtained and forwarded to you. They were the two indicated below: Roy Ash - Director, OMB Peter J. Brennan - Secretary of Labor It is my understanding that there is an announcement being made tomorrow concerning membership on the National Labor Relations Board of John H. Fanning. We have nothing at all on Mr. Fanning and only know of the proposed announcement because we obtained from the Staff Secretary a copy of your November 30th memorandum Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum - 2 - to the President stating that all necessary checks had been completed. I realize as I write this that you are having to follow a very demanding schedule put upon you by the President and Mr. Haldeman ... but to the extent possible, please consider the importance of our receiving current security information on each Appointee -- and do what you can to delay announcements until such times as clearances are received. Many thanks. cc: Mr. Ronald L. Ziegler Mr. Bruce A. Kehrli ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum carn December 1, 1972 MEMORANDUM FOR: CHIEF LAURENCE B. QUIMBY Executive Protective Service FROM: ALEXANDER P. BUTTERFIELD SUBJECT: Visit to the President's Offices Mrs. H. R. Haldeman and her friend, Mrs. Raine, will be visiting the President's Oval Office and OEOB Office on Sunday, December 3, at about 1:00 p.m. I will appreciate your Officers on duty extending every courtesy to the ladies. Thank you. CC: Mr. Michael J. Farrell SAIC Louis Sims, USSS Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum