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William Safire
Nixon Agnew
Special Assistant to Richard M. Nixon
Campaign Committee
Staff of Richard M. Nixon
450 Park Avenue
New York, N.Y. 10022
(212) 661-6400
Bryce -
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OLIN E. TEAGUE
SIXTH DISTRICT OF TEXAS
Congress of the United States
house of Representatives
Mashington, D. C.
November 12, 1968
Mr. William L. Safire
Safire Public Relations, Inc.
375 Park Avenue
New York, New York
Dear Bill:
When Lyndon Johnson was elected by 87 votes
in Texas several years ago everybody I knew took
credit for getting him in office. I am giving you
and a couple of other fellows full credit for
shoving Dick Nixon over the line.
For your information I am enclosing a copy of
a letter I have written the President-Elect re-
garding an appointment which I think would be very
good for him, and I wanted you to know about this
situation.
Kindest regards.
Sincerely,
Tige
DEMOCRATS
NINETIETH CONGRESS
REPUBLICANS
OLIN E. TEAGUE, TEX.
E. ROSS ADAIR, IND.
W. 1. BRYAN DORN, S.C.
OLIN E. TEAGUE
WILLIAM H. AYRES, OHIO
JAMES A. HALEY, FLA.
PAUL A. FINO, N.Y.
WALTER S. BARING, NEV.
CHAIRMAN
JOHN P. SAYLOR, PA.
ROBERT A. EVERETT, TENN.
CHARLES M. TEAGUE, CALIF.
THADDEUS J. DULSKI, N.Y.
house of Representatives, U.S.
SEYMOUR HALPERN, N.Y.
HORACE R. KORNEGAY, N.C.
JOHN J. DUNCAN, TENN.
RAY ROBERTS, TEX.
THEODORE R. KUPFERMAN, N.Y.
GEORGE E. BROWN, JR., CALIF.
COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS
JOHN PAUL HAMMERSCHMIDT, ARK.
DAVID E. SATTERFIELD 111, VA.
WILLIAM LLOYD SCOTT, VA.
HENRY HELSTOSKI, N.J.
Mashington, D.C. 20515
MARGARET M. HECKLER, MASS.
JOSEPH Y. RESNICK, N.Y.
JAMES M. MANLEY, N.Y.
ROMAN c. PUCINSKI, ILL.
OLIVER E. MEADOWS, STAFF DIRECTOR
November 12, 1968
Honorable Richard M. Nixon
President Elect
Executive Offices
Washington, D. C.
Dear Dick:
Congratulations on your election. You certainly face some big
problems and you deserve all the support that we can give you regardless
of party affiliations.
I know that you will be deeply involved in the next few weeks re-
cruiting personnel for your Administration. In our last conversation
at the VFW National Convention you correctly predicted that you would
be elected and indicated that you desired to work cooperatively on veteran
problems.
I have noted your statements in the press that you expect to appoint
some Democrats and Independents in key administrative positions. I think
the Veterans Administration offers an excellent opportunity in this regard.
Therefore, I would like to recommend the reappointment of Mr. William J.
Driver as Administrator of Veterans Affairs. I would like to suggest that
you discuss this with the ranking Minority Members of the Veterans' Affairs
Committee, Ross Adair and Bill Ayres.
Bill Ayres, Ross Adair, John Saylor and Charles Teague and the ranking
Majority Members of the Veterans Affairs Committee have worked hard to-
gether for many years now to create a bipartisan approach to veterans af-
fairs. The Veterans Administration as an agency has never been subject to
very much partisan change in its personnel. Its more than 200 hospital
directors and regional office managers are career persons and without ex-
ception the Administrator and his entire staff and program chiefs are career
employees. I doubt that there is another agency in government that has
relied SO completely on career employees.
Honorable Richard M. Nixon
-2-
November 12, 1968
I see your reappointment of Mr. Driver as an excellent opportunity
in three major areas.
I believe Mr. Driver's appointment will be hailed by veterans' or-
ganizations. I hope that you will contact the National Commanders of the
American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, AMVETS and Veterans of World
War I of the U.S.A.
Probably you will be looking for an opportunity to demonstrate sup-
port of the career government service, and there is no agency better
suited for this than the Veterans Administration.
Finally, I am convinced that Mr. Driver is the finest administrator
that the Veterans Administration has ever had, and as a matter of fact,
is one of the very best administrators in the entire government. He is
not only highly qualified to administer the programs of the agency, but
he can provide continuity and cohesion for this great program that directly
affects more than 27 million men who have served in the Armed Forces.
I would be pleased to discuss this with you personally and would be
happy to develop any additional information that you might need. Kindest
regards.
Sincerely
Tiger 01 m E. Teague
Chairman
William C. Doyle
National Commander
The American Legion
700 North Pennsylvania
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Joseph V. Ferrino
National Commander
AMVETS
1710 Rhode Island Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D. C. 20036
Wayne L. Sheirbon
National Commander
Disabled American Veterans
Post Office Box 14301
Cincinnati, Ohio 45214
Richard W. Homan
National Commander-in-Chief
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S.
Broadway at 34th Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64111
Victor V. Miller
National Commander
Veterans of World War I of the U.S.A.
40 G Street N.E.
Washington, D. C. 20002
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION AGENCY OFFICIALS
Title
Name
VA Service
Military
Total
Service
Years VA
Experience
Administrator
W. J. Driver
1946-1951
1951-1953
20
1953-present
Deputy Administrator
Arbon W.
1944-present 1943
24
Stratton
Associate Deputy
Albert H.
1946-present 1944-46
22
Administrator
Monk
Executive Assistant
Lester J.
1946-present 1942-45
22
to the Administrator
Hook
Chairman, Adminis-
Willis O.
1945-present
1943-45
23
trator's Advisory
Underwood
Council
Chief Medical Director
H. Martin
1946-present 1942-46
22
Engle, M.D.
Chief Benefits Director
Arthur W.
1946-1951
1942-46
20
Farmer
1953-present
1951-53
Chief Data Manage-
Philip J. Budd
1946-present
1942-46
22
ment Director
Chairman, Board of
James W.
1946-present
1942-46
22
Veterans Appeals
Stancil
Director, Investigation
George L.
1945-1955
1942-44
22
and Security Service
Holland
1956-present
Assistant Adminis-
Whitney
1958-present 1933-37
10
trator for Construc-
Ashbridge
tion
Title
Name
VA Service
Military
Total
Service
Years VA
Experience
Assistant Adminis-
Blake E.
1956-present 1941-46
12
trator, Management
Turner
Engineering and
Evaluation
Director, Infor-
Franklin R.
1946-present 1943-45
22
mation Service
Hood
Assistant Adminis-
Irene Parsons 1946-present 1943-46
22
trator for Per-
sonnel
Controller
John D. Shytle 1946-present 1942-45
22
Manager, Admin-
Edward J.
1945-present 1942-45
23
istrative Services
Gorman
General Counsel
Robert C.
1946-present 1943-46
22
Fable, Jr.
452
11/15/68
TO: Bryce Harlow
FROM: Ken Khachigian
First, Congratulations! I wish you all the best in the
tasks ahead. Having had the privilege of working with you,
I have no fears that the most competent person was selected
for the position you now hold.
You might recall in our telephone conversation last week
that we had talked about getting together sometime before we
lose touch with each other. I am somewhat embarrassed about
following up on this now in light of your own schedule.
Jessic on nite anyth 20th
However, time permitting, I would still like to meet
with you when and if you get a spare moment. There are a
number of matters upon which I would like to seek your advice
and counsel. I have some personal decisions to make and would
be pleased to have your views.
But rather than placing a demand on your time, let me
leave it like this: If you think that we could arrange something,
just let me know, and I will be glad to follow through. My wife
and I would be delighted to have you join us for dinner at our
apartment here, an invitation that you should consider a standing
one. I know that your schedule will not likely permit our meeting,
and if this is the case, please know that I fully understand and
will simply leave this to your discretion.
115 ST.
If I can be of any help, you can contact me at: 431 Riverside Dr.
New York, N.Y.
(212) 864-1174)
with W Best Regards + Many
Thanks for your help during the
campaign Ken
October 15, 1968
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Extensions of Remarks
E 9215
ment. patient and the professional practi-
bureaucracy's own ake, and the institutions
of the other two parties has been broken
tioner alike.
and functions of ernment will be judged
promises.
American medical and dental practice is
by their efficiency of operation and their con-
The following is the pledge of the Ameri-
the admitted marvel of the world. Its tradi-
tribution to the lives and welfare of our
can Independent Party to our nation's farm-
tional freedom is one of the chief reasons
citizens.
ers:
why this is so. The American Independent
We will support nd assist business and
1. We pledge ourselves to the protection
Party pledges continuous study and effort to
industry in those needful and desirable,
and preservation of the family farm, which
maintain that freedom both for doctor and
such as in the area of small business.
is the backbone of American Agriculture.
for patient.
We will enforce th laws designed to pro-
2. We piedge that the new Secretary of
Other social services
tect the consumer and wage earner. but will
Agriculture will immediately begin to sup-
The people of this land are the fiber of
eliminate those programs and agencies serv-
port prices at 90% of parity which is the
our nation. Their well-being is essential to
ing only to harass and intimidate our busi-
highest level provided under present law.
a strong America. Unfortunately, many of our
ness community.
3. Congress will be urged to increase the
citizens are unable to earn an adequate
We will review an propose revisions to our
maximum support to 100% of parity.
living, due to no fault of their own. Our aged,
present tax structure so as to ease the load
4. Legislation will be sought to permit
of the small income itizen and to place upon
farmers to exercise their freedom of choice
our blind, and our disabled who are unem-
ployed are the concern of us all.
all their rightful share of the tax burden.
to vote whether or not to come under self-
In every area of social welfare, rehabilita-
We will work towa a reduction in the tax
imposed controls.
tion should be of paramount concern. This
burden for all our citizens, using as our tools
5. We propose the creation of a National
includes physical restoration where possible,
efficiency and economy in the operation of
Feed Grain Authority, authorized to make
training to develop new skills, adult educa-
government, the elimination of unnecessary
long-term loans for development of farmer-
tion in many instances, and broad coopera-
and wasteful progra ns and reduction in gov-
owned and controlled warehouses, to be
tive endeavors between government and pri-
ernment expenditur at home and abroad.
strategically located, permitting farmers to
favorable
vate industry to develop jobs that the less
We
will
eliminate
the
treatment
store large quantities of grain and to sell
now accorded the
skilled can fill. We believe that every Amer-
giant, non-tax paying
direct to the trade through their own local
ican prefers independence and a wage earned.
foundations and
institutions and require
organizations.
For those whose infirmities, age, or other
these organizations
to assume their right-
6. We propose that no portion of the na-
problems prevent such independence, welfare
ful responsibility as
to the operation of our
tion's emergency reserves of food, feed or
services should be adequate to provide
government.
fiber be sold for less than 115% of the pre-
living with dignity and honor.
To achieve these goals and objectives, we
vailing farm price support of that coin-
Dependent children become the responsi-
would use government for the strengthen-
modity.
bility of government when they lack the care
ing of the free enterprise system rather than
7. A limit to subsidy payments should be
and support of parents or guardians. Every
the replacement of the free enterprise system
set in order to prevent an unfair advantage
effort should be made to provide support by
of government. We
elieve that strength and
being built up by giant corporate farm struc-
responsible persons rather than the govern-
confidence in the
American political and
tures over our small farmer or family farms.
ment, where possible. However, when chil-
economic system
vill tend to encourage
8. We propose to impose reasonable lim-
dren are separated permanently, by death or
domestic private investment and prosperity
itations on the import of foreign farm and
other cause from their families, all facili-
in our economy.
ment products into this country.
ties of government should safeguard, pro-
We would propose that effective use be
9. It is our belief that continued support
tect, serve and care for them.
made during our iministration of economic
of the REA and other cooperative programs
In every area possible, federal grants
advisors
dedicated
to the preservation and
designed to improve marketing methods and
should be administered through existing
strengthening of our economic freedoms in
conditions throughout the nation is vital to
state and local governmental agencies, thus
the areas of enterprise, labor and marketing
our farming interests.
eliminating additional federal offices and
that have contributed so much to the
10. It is our belief that federal support for
agencies which merely duplicate efforts of
strength of the rican system.
farm research is important, and that Agricul-
existing state and local agencies.
Our administratic will be dedicated to the
ture Colleges and Extension Services should
We will review and examine the adminis-
maintenance of perity and price stability
be more effectively utilized.
tration of these programs with a view to the
in our economy. We will institute a strong
11. Government agencies similar to the
elimination of waste and duplication and
anti-inflationary fiscal, monetary and debt
Farm Home Administration have been bene-
thereby better serve the purposes and peo-
management policy in our nation as the first
ficial to farmers and should be improved and
ple designed to be assisted. We subscribe to
requirement to solving international prob-
continued.
the principle of block grants, administered
lems.
12. We propose that the State Department
by state agencies as a possible solution to
We propose to rely heavily upon a compe-
and the Agriculture Department work to-
these problems.
titive market structure rather than upon
gether in n joint effort to develop new foreign
prices administered or fixed by bureaucratic
NATIONAL ECONOMY
markets for our farm products and develop a
procedures.
vigorous export program.
The national economy must be restored
We do not prop to use periodic, inter-
13. We support a good soil conservation
to and maintained in a healthy, viable pos-
mittent tax adjust nents or surcharges as a
program and pledge the continuation and
ture under conditions assuring to each indi-
tool of economic olicy under the guise of
improvement of such program.
vidual American the opportunity to partic-
stabilizing the inlationary spiral we are
14. It is our policy to assist in improving
ipate in and enjoy the benefits arising from
experiencing.
farm production reporting in order that farm-
a real prosperity, as distinguished from the
We feel little is done to curb inflationary
ers obtain more accurate production fore-
false, inflationary conditions presently ex-
trends in the economy merely by
casts for planning purposes.
isting. As a first step the nation's business,
taking from the kpayer in order to enrich
industry and other agencies and organiza-
15. It 1s our intention to simplify the ad-
the spending ams of big government.
tions of production must be freed from the
ministration of all farm programs, and to
We propose, rather
a stabilized and equitable
ever increasing intrusions or government
eliminate wasteful duplication and red tape
tax base affording
air treatment to those of
into the affairs of these institutions and or-
within the Department of Agriculture.
small income and
lesigned to cause all per-
ganizations. This nation achieved its eco-
16. We will work toward gradual relaxation
sons, organization
and foundations to as-
nomic greatness under a system of free en-
and elimination of farm regulation and con-
sume their rig.
terprise, coupled with human effort and in-
nancial responsibility
for government
trol with a concurrent reduction in required
led with selective and
genuity, and thus it must remain. This will
subsidization as farm income increases, the
be the attitude and objective of this Party.
prudent reduction in the wasteful expendi-
eventual goal being the elimination of both
tures of government
There must be an end to inflation and the
controls and the need for subsidy, such pro-
ever increasing cost of living. This is of vital
AGRICULTURE
gram being contingent upon the increase in
concern to the laborer, the housewife, the
America's agrlculture, and especially the
farm income to a level making subsidy un-
farmer and the small business man, as well
small farmer, is on the brink of disaster. Un-
necessary.
as the millions of Americans dependent
der both Democratic and Republican ad-
17. We will require that programs for dis-
upon their weekly or monthly income for
ministrations, the income of our farmers has
ease and insect control be continued and
sustenance. It wrecks the planned lives and
steadily declined. Farm prices have been
expanded where needed if it is indicated that
retirement of our elderly who must survive
ranging at A parity level the lowest since the
state and local bodies need and desire assist-
on pension or savings gauged by the stand-
dark days of the great depression. Individual
ance from the federal level. Such program
ards of another day.
producers are unable to regulate the output
would, among other things, provide for nec-
We will take immediate, affirmative steps
or price of their products and stringent gov-
essary steps to eradicate the imported fire
to bring these conditions to an end through
ernment controls have been forced upon
ants. This pest is now prevalent throughout
selective decreases in the lavish expendi-
farmers. Revolutionary methods of produc-
a major portion of the southern region but
tures of our federal government and through
tion have resulted in increased yield from
will eventually affect three-fourths of the
the Institution of efficiency into the opera-
less acreage and requiring less manpower.
land area of the United States if eradication
tion of the machinery of government, so
The farmer is hampered by a faulty system
is not accomplished promptly.
badly plagued with duplication, overlapping
of distribution, and his costs have continued
The farmers of this nation are entitled to a
and excesses in employment and programs.
to increase nt an astronomical rate. Yet, all
fair, just and equitable profit on their in-
Bureaucracy will cease to exist solely for
America's farmers have received from either
vestment, just as citizens in other fields of
E9216
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Extensions of Remarks
October 15, 1968
endeavor. It is our belief that a major step
being imposed upon them. Parents, students
The goals of the American Independent
toward solving our problems in agriculture
and educators alike are dismayed, confused
Party are to improve the educational oppor-
would be to insure a substantial increase in
and at a loss as to where to turn for relief.
tunity for all our citizens from early child-
farm income. It Is time for a new Secretary
Many of our institutions of higher learning
hood through the graduate level. We believe
of Agriculture who represents the views and
have been completely disrupted by a small
that the improvement of educational oppor-
interest of the farmer and the rancher, and
band of revolutionaries, encouraged by the
tunity can best be accomplished at the state
who will work ceaselessly and tirelessly to
permissive attitude of executive and judicial
and local level with adequate support from
Improve the income and the lives of Amer-
officials of government and the activities of
the federal level.
ica's farm families. We pledge to you such a
other anarchists throughout the nation.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Secretary and such a program.
Many of our primary and secondary school
The scientific and technological skills and
LABO
systems have become centers for social ex-
accomplishments of America are the marvel
America achieved its
atness
through
the
perimentation rather than centers of learn-
of modern civilization. Our potential in this
combined energy an of the working
ing, serving merely as pawns for the whims
area is unlimited. Our development of this
men and women of country. Retention
and caprices of some member of the federal
judictary or some agent of the federal bu-
potential must be commensurate with our
of its greatness rest in their hands.
capability. We live in a fiercely competitive
Through the means of their great trade
reaucracy.
organizations, these men and women have
These conditions must come to an end
world in the area of science and technology.
For social, economic and security reasons we
exerted tremendous incluence on the eco-
Our educational systems and institutions
must not lag behind.
nomic and social life of the nation and have
must once again be given the opportunity
We would propose, encourage and provide
attained a standard of living known to no
to resume their rightful duty of preparing
from the federal level assistance to those
other nation. In the
meantime,
American
the youth of America for entry into our
of our youth showing demonstrated capacity
labor has become a bu wark against the in-
highly competitive society.
trusion of foreign ideology into our free
As a first and immediate step we must ab-
in these areas of endeavor. Federal grants
society. America must be eternally grateful
solutely prohibit the agencies and agents of
based on ability and aptitude will be pro-
the federal government from intruding into
vided to assure development of skills in this
to its working men and women.
field.
The concern of this Party is that the gains
and seeking to control the affairs of the local
Federal assistance will be made available
which labor struggled o long to obtain not
school systems of the states, counties and
for research in various fields of science for
be lost to them either through inaction or
cities of the nation. Control of these schools
subservience to illogica domestic policies of
must be returned to the local officials, rep-
in research lies the key to tomorrow. Such
assistance will be directed both to individ-
our other national parties.
recentatives of the people, who have the
uals and to institutions.
We propose and pled
rightful duty and authority to administer
such school.
We propose that this research, develop-
To guarantee to and protect labor in its
Once returned to proper control, order
ment and scientific knowledge so acquired
right of collective aining;
To assert leadership
at
the
federal
level
must be restored and education of our chil-
be directed to human problems as well as
national security. In the fields of housing,
toward assuring labor
is rightful reward for
dren agaln become the primary matter of
the productivity of
concern in these schools. Sociological expert-
transportation, education, industry and re-
1ts contribution to
America:
ments must cease. The people of the sev-
lated activities, these skills and the knowl-
designed
eral states, counties, cities and communi-
edge so acquired can make for a better life
To propose and support
programs
to improve living and
employment condi-
ties must be given the right to administer
for all Americans.
tions of our working men and women;
the affairs of their schools as they see fit
Emphasis on the further exploration and
without fear or threat of reprisal, economic
utilization of space must be renewed. This,
To prohibit intrusio by the federal
gov-
or punitive, from the federal government.
again, is a highly competitive area between
ernment into the internal affairs of labor
organizations, seeking to direct and control
We must cooperate with the administra-
nations, but not for this reason alone, but
actions as to seniority
and apprentice lists
tors of our institutions of higher learning
for the welfare and security of this nation,
now in the hands of revolutionaries. We must
we must not be lacking in our effort in this
and other prerogatives;
To provide for and
protect the working
support these officials in the restoration of
field.
men and women in the exercise of democratic
order on their campuses and we must assure
We fully support renewed and expanded
processes and principles in the conduct of
that no assistance, financial or otherwise,
efforts in our space program with the objec-
from the federal level be given to those
tive of acquiring knowledge and experience
the affairs of their reanizations, free from
threats, coercion, or reprisals from within or
seeking to disrupt and destroy these great
of benefit to the peaceful pursuits of man-
without such organiz
institutions.
kind as well as that essential to the military
To support programs and legislation de-
America is & nation "Under God" and we
security of this nation.
signed to afford an equitable minimum wage,
must see that it remain such a nation. We
TRANSPORTATION
desirable working hours and conditions of
will support with all the power of the Execu-
The expansion of America's industry, com-
employment, and protection in the event of
tive action to restore to our educational in-
merce and its economy depends upon its
adversity or unemployment;
stitutions and the children they serve the
transportation system. America cannot main-
To add efficiency and dispatch to the ac-
right and freedom of prayer and devotions
tain its position as world leader in industry
tions and activities of the National Labor
to God.
and commerce unless all modes of transpor-
Relations Board, resulting in more prompt
We must assure that the federal govern-
tation are able to meet the demanding chal-
decisions by this agency;
ment assist in all phases of the educational
lenges of the future. To solve America's trans-
To pledge and assure that labor will be
processes of the nation without attempting
portation problems requires ingenuity and
adequately represented in all deliberations
to control these processes.
planning.
of this Party and its dministration of the
With these thoughts in mind-
Airport congestion around most major
affairs of government;
We advocate a greater role of the states
cities is not only a growing problem, but an
in administering federal aid and in deter-
To cause all agents of government to re-
ever-increasing danger. We face a major rail-
mining national policy.
frain from any coercive action in strike set-
road crisis and citizens in many urban areas
We advocate the return of our school sys-
tlements, serving in the role of counselor and
are unable to travel short distances without
tems to the states and to local, county and
advisor only, believing that good faith bar-
delays due to congested highway traffic. Our
city officials.
gaining between the parties concerned is the
merchant marine fleet has dwindled and our
We advocate support for administrators
best solution to any settlement.
shipbuilding industry suffers today. This not
of our educational institutions in their ef-
EDUCATION
only affects our economy, but is a serious
forts to restore order to these institutions.
handicap to America's military might.
Without question education offers the an-
We advocate fewer federal guidelines, regu-
We therefore favor-
swer to many of the tion's social and eco-
lations, and administrative procedures and
1. The development of a modern, low cost
nomic problems. It is ragic that during the
greater simplification and consolidation of
domestic mass transportation system within
past two decades, whil governed alternately
programs and procedures.
our congested urban areas;
by the Republican and Democratic parties,
We advocate less categorical aid and more
2. Development of high-speed passenger
we
have
witnessed
th
deterioration
of
our
general aid to states with funding provided
trains between urban areas;
public school systems nto a state of disrup-
for well in advance.
3. An emergency program carried out co-
tion wherein the intenance of order is the
We advocate educational opportunity for
operatively by the federal government and
major problem and quality education is a
all people regardless of race, creed, color,
the airline industry to develop adequate
forgotten objective. Our educational leaders
economic or social status.
methods of controlling air congestion, and
and administrators are discouraged and dis-
The complexities of education are many.
for financing and improving airport facili-
mayed by the continuing attacks upon, and
State and local officials are faced with tre-
ties;
erosion of, their dulles and authority by
mendous pressures to provide early child-
4. Developing a program of assistance to
agents of the federal bureaucracy and mem-
hood education, increased teacher salaries,
modernize and stimulate our merchant ma-
bers of the federal judiciary.
provide vocational technical education, im-
rine fleet and our ship building industry.
Local educational officials have been
proved elementary and secondary education,
The Interstate Highway System is one of
stripped of their thority to administer
provide adult education, continuing educa-
America's wisest investments. Every effort
the affairs of their hool systems. Harassing
tion, and urban and rural education, pro-
must be made to speed up construction on
directives and requir ments of an unreason-
vide for higher education, graduate and
existing plans, and farsighted planning of
able and unrealistic nature are constantly
professional education.
additional facilities must be accomplish
11/15/68
Bryce:
Hyde Murray passed this on to me during
the campaign. Please note the extensive plank
of The American Independent Party on fire ants!
You see we were outdone. As Acting Deputy
Assistant Undersecretary for fire ants, please
take note of this.
Cordially,
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Ehrlickman
DATE: Nov. 16, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
Congressman Bill Bray of Indiana telephoned on
November 15 to urge exceedingly careful consideration
of the person to become Commissioner of Education. He
railed against the present Commissioner and his policies
of forced integration, saying that his policies have
created tremendous resentment in his Congressional Dis- -
trict.
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Mitchell
DATE: Nov. 16, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
Alan Greenspan suggests consideration of Mr. John
Harper, President and/or Board Chairman of Alcoa for
Secretary of HUD. He says Harper is a "first rate
administrator".
I know Harper, and expect you do also. He is a
conservatively oriented business leader.
&
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Mitchell
DATE: Nov. 16, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
Alan Greenspan suggests consideration of Bob Stevens
(R.T. Stevens of the Stevens textile empire) for Ambassa-
dor to Vietnam. Stevens is genuinely interested in this
post, according to Alan.
BNH applicate
November 16, 1968
MEMORANDUM
TO:
John Ehrlichman
Bob Haldeman
Bryce Harlo::
FROM:
Rose Mary Woods
While we were in Key Biscayne -- on
November 8, Dale Grubb called to tell me that his
doctor had given him the green light to go back to
work
He is most interested in becoming part of
the new Administration in some way. He said that for
a year and a half he has been doing liaison work with
the Congress and he would be especially interested in
something in that area.
His telephone numbers are:
Area Code 202
ST 3-2770 (office)
Area Code 703
524-2425 (home)
CBS NEWS
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Washington, D.C. 20036
FACE THE NATION
CBS Television Network
CBS Radio Network
Sunday, November 17, 1968 - 12:00-12:30 PM EST
Origination: Washington, D.C.
GUEST: HERBERT G.
Director of
for President-Elect Nixon
REPORTERS:
CBS News Correspondent Martin Agronsky
Alan L. Otten of The Wall Street Journal
CBS News Correspondent Bill Plante
PRODUCERS: Prentiss Childs and Sylvia Westerman
NOTE TO EDITORS: Please credit CBS News' "Face the Nation."
PRESS CONTACT: Ethel Aaronson, (202) 296-1234
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Q -- MR. AGRONSKY: Mr. Klein, you certainly remember how in the
last few days before the election Mr. Humphrey was closing very,
very fast. How worried was Mr. Nixon about losing?
A -- MR. KLEIN: I don't believe he was worried about losing, al-
though from our polls Mr. Humphrey was closing very rapidly. His
effort was to "pour on more coal." He urged us to get out that
extra effort in the last few days, in the last few hours, as a
matter of fact. And I think he kept a very positive attitude all
the way through.
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ANNOUNCER: From CBS Washington, in color, FACE THE NATION, a
spontaneous and unrehearsed news interview with Herbert G. Klein,
Manager for Communications in President-Elect Nixon's campaign.
Mr. Klein will be questioned by CBS News Correspondent Bill Plante,
Alan Otten, Washington Bureau Chief of The Wall Street Journal,
and CBS News Correspondent Martin Agronsky.
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Q -- MR. AGRONSKY: Mr. Klein, the might-have-beens of any elec-
tion are always fascinating. What do you think, looking back,
now, about the bombing pause announcement? Do you think that had
it been held back, as some people do think, a couple of days,
that it might have really put Humphrey over?
A -- MR. KLEIN: There is certainly no question, Martin, but that
the bombing pause had a definite effect on the election. We
had anticipated that Mr. Humphrey would be coming closer near the
end because the Democratic Party was solidifying, and we just
didn't figure that he was as far behind as the early polls showed.
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The bombing pause, though, did have a dramatic effect, and in the
first 48 hours it was our opinion that it gave a major shot in
the arm to Mr. Humphrey, and also to the Democratic Party workers.
In the last 24 to 36 hours, we think that the policical impact
from it and the fact that the Saigon government indicated it was
a unilateral action, started a trend back toward us. And so I
would have to say that it is possible that, had it come 48 hours
later, it might have had a more dramatic impact. That is one of
those things you don't know. On the other hand, it might have
been interpreted as more political, had it come at that time.
Q -- MR. OTTEN: In his book on the Making of the President in
1960, Theodore White said that Mr. Nixon and you and the other
people in the Nixon entourage viewed the press with considerable
suspicion and distrust, and felt there was a conspiracy. Was
the situation different this year?
A -- MR. KLEIN: Well, first, I think Teddy White himself has
corrected a few of the things that he said in 1960, in terms of
the press handling. But, getting back to the more important ques-
tion of 1968, I think that the relationship between Mr. Nixon and
the press was better than it had ever been. I think that he did
a great deal to establish himself in terms of meeting with the
press more frequently. I think that he was understood better by
them. He started out with the 1968 primaries where he worked
with the press in New Hampshire. So, over all I think he himself
did a great deal in establishing far better rapport, and the
reporting was better, I believe.
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Q -- MR. PLANTE: And yet, Mr. Klein, our access to the candidate
was fairly carefully controlled during the campaign, and now we
understand that there will be no press secretary as such, but a
sort of press liaison officer. How will this affect the normal
relations of the press with the President?
A -- MR. KLEIN: Well, I think that it could have a very benefi-
cial effect in part of the structure that is being worked out.
This is certainly the aim. Mr. Nixon's Presidency will be a very
personalized Presidency, and he feels that on a great number of
things he will want to discuss issues directly with the American
people, and there will be a full opportunity to do that. We also
found that during the campaign -- and, as you know, Bill, we
structured the press program in the campaign differently than it
had ever been done before -- it was beneficial to reporters to
have acess to many of the people who were behind the news, and so
this certainly will be the full effort by Ron Ziegler and others
in that new type of press setup.
Q -- MR. AGRONSKY: Well, what -- I don't quite understand you.
Are you saying that the President-Elect intends not to have White
House news conferences but to go to the people with direct
addresses to the people, whenever he thinks something is important?
A -- MR. KLEIN: No, I am saying that he plans to -- and I think
this was laid out very well in the speech he made on the Presi-
dency, which scholars will look back on as really a model. I think
it will lay out a blueprint for his Presidency, In terms of your
question, I think that he will go to the people a number of times,
but, certainly, he will have press conferences. He has had a
great number during the campaign, both through the primaries and
in the general election itself, and he fully realizes the need
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for the press to be able to ask questions. And he will be avail-
able in formal press conferences and informal press conferences.
Q -- MR. OTTEN: Do you think the fact that he is a minority
President makes it more important that he carry on this sort of
dialogue and to suggest anything different about how he handles
his relations with the public?
A -- MR. KLEIN: Well, I think that one of the things he felt
strongly during the campaign is that there is a need to have an
informal dialogue with the public. He did this in terms of the
programs we had on a regional basis, where citizens were selected
to ask questions. I think the minority President thing really
isn't a full explanation of the situation of what goes into the
Presidency today. If you look at the fact that 57 per cent of
the people, adding the Wallace vote in, voted for a change in
administration, he represents that change. So I think he starts
with that strength. I think another strength he starts into the
new government is from the fact that with all of this he really
represents a cross-section of America in the areas where his vote
came from. If you look at the pattern on the map as to where his
votes were drawn in the Electoral College, they come from all
sections of the country. On the other hand, Mr. Humphrey's was a
more limited section. He had, I think, only five states outside
of the Northeast where he actually carried electoral votes.
Q -- MR. PLANTE: Well, one of the groups that he did not carry
were the poor and the disadvantaged. How is he going to approach
these people in real terms and not just in the rhetoric of tax
credits for the cities and so forth? Probably not all Negroes,
like Mr. Young, are willing to consider him innocent until proven
guilty.
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A -- MR. KLEIN: I think one of the big advantages he had in this
campaign is that he made no rash promises he would be obligated to
carry out. And I think too often in a Presidential campaign the
candidate is left in a position where he has made this and that
mass promise to various groups. His experience has been -- and,
if we talk specifically about the black community -- the way to
work into this is by dealing with leaders, not only Mr. Young but
others some of whom have been pretty militant. And, as you know,
during the campaign he spent some time talking with leaders in
an actual dialogue with them. I believe you don't win that con-
fidence of those people by a motorcade through their area, but
you win it by working with the leaders and coming up with some
concrete programs.
Q -- MR. PLANTE: But, Mr. Klein, he said at one point during the
campaign that he never anticipated getting more than 15 per cent
of the Negro vote, at best, that he could win with 2 per cent;
in effect, wrote off the Negro electorate. And, rightly, as the
vote demonstrated, something like better than 95 per cent of
Negroes in the country voted against him. Now, it just isn't
good enough, really, to contend that he can go to the leaders,
he has got to go to the people. What are his plans to bring the
Negroes back into the national constituenty?
A -- MR. ILEIN: I think that the percentages might be slightly
off but they are basically about as you said --
Q -- MR. AGEONSKY: Yes.
A -- MR. K IEIN: -- and at no time cid he write off any of the
voters. We were anxious to get all we could, obviously.
Q -- MR. AGRONSKY: Sure, but that was an estimate.
A -- MR. KLEIN: But in terms of the point you are making, I think
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that the way you get at them is to prove yourself through practical
programs, and probably the most dynamic programs which were pro-
posed during the campaign were his programs for black capitalism.
Q -- MR. AGRONSKY: Yes.
A -- MR. KLEIN: And I think that by implementing some of those
programs as rapidly as possible into his administration, and by
working with the leaders, whether they are militant or otherwise,
I think that this is the way that you gain greater confidence
from thatcommunity and that you show them that there is really an
opportunity for them, that they don't have to go down the same
roads that they have always followed of a lack of education, a
lack of opportunity and depending a great deal on welfare.
Q -- MR. OTTEN: Would you expect that there would be a large
number of Negroes in high posts in the new administration, in-
cluding possibly a Negro in the Cabinet?
A -- MR. KLEIN: I certainly wouldn't want to comment as to where
the top-ranking Negroes will be, because I think that any comment
on the Cabinet until he is ready would be premature. But there
is no question that Negroes will have a full role in the govern-
ment, and that he will be out to select the very best men possible
and the best records possible. A number of Negroes are highly
qualified in those fields.
Q -- MR. AGRONSKY: Then, one can anticipate that he is going to
make a real effort to bring Negroes into responsible jobs in
government, more so, let us say, than the Johnson administration,
in your opinion?
A -- MR. KLEIN: I think, without comparing it with the Johnson
administration, certainly he will make a conscious effort to do
it, but it will be on the basis of qualification. I am sure he
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would not do it just to fulfill a quota of so many Negroes or
so many Mexican-Americans. I think you have to look at the country
as a whole, and his effort is goingto be to go out and get the
very best qualified people, regardless of their party or their own
color.
Q -- MR. PLANTE: Mr. Klein, the concept of the open presidency,
as you pointed out Mr. Nixon has developed to some degree, but
how will he meet the -- what you might call the crisis of con-
fidence which the American people have lived through, perhaps,
in recent years, the credibility gap? Are there still a number
of people, perhaps a sizable part of the vote, against Mr. Nixon
who don't trust him as an individual? How do you reach the peo-
ple? How do you instill that confidence?
A -- MR. KLEIN: Well, Mr. Plante, I think you hit on the key to
the first priorities that our new President has to develop, and
he has stated this, as you said, in speeches before. Those
are ones of rebuilding confidence in the White House, ones or
building confidence in its credibility and in terms of the very
theme he struck in his initial speech after winning the election,
in terms of bringing people together. Now, I think that he has
to do this through a very personalized leadership, and it is the ki
kind of leadership I think he displayed in the campaign, where he
personally showed the strength and you have to give him a great
personal credit for all this. And I believe that in doing this
he has to develop the means of communicating with the people, both
personally and through the media, and it will be a kind of a leader-
ship by example.
MR. AGRONSKY: Excuse me, gentlemen, we must interrupt here. We
will continue the interview with Mr. Klein in a moment.
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Q- -MR. AGRONSKY : Mr. Klein, I can't resist another might-have-
been. You remember, you and I had dinner, I think it was, in
San Francisco shortly after Mr. Nixon stepped aside in 1962,
when he was defeated by Governor Brown. We both came to the
agreement that Mr. Nixon would never be in public life again.
Now, you have been close to him all of this period, what
happened? How did he change his mind?
A--MR. KLEIN: Well, I think our agreement was that he would
probably not be running for an office ---
Q--MR. AGRONSKY: Yes.
A--MR. KLEIN: --but that he would stay in public life because
he always felt dedicated to public life. I think this is, you
know, one of the most remarkable stories of the century, as to
how Dick Nixon came back and how he became the President-Elect.
And, basically, you would have to say that it was because of
his dedication. He was dedicated to continuing to carry out
the principles that he felt. and, so that when a lot of people,
for example, weren't out working for the party in 1964, why, Mr.
Nixon was. He carried a heavy role there, and he talked in terms
of principle. And during the time when he left office and when
he decided to seek the presidency, he spent a lot of his time
besides in law, briefing himself in both knowledge of the world
and in thinking about his own approach to domestic problems. I
think 1966 was a turning point because in 1966 he was the
architect of the Republican victory, and this again was a remark-
able comeback for a party which was down on its knees in 1964,
after the election, and he started the path back up. But, even
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more recently, he is a man of great courage because, he went
into an election this time, which many felt that if he lost it
would be the destruction of Dick Nixon. If you look back just
a year ago, all of the observers were saying that the favorite was
Governor Romney, and it was a long shot whether Richard Nixon
could achieve the presidency. So I think that it is a matter of
dedication, of perseverance, and it is a very personal effort in
which he himself had the inner courage. It is a story of a loser
who could come back. I think it will give courage to a lot of
American people.
Q--MR. OTTEN: I would like to follow up on Mr. Plante's question
about this question of restoring confidence. Whether one agrees
or not, I think for a good many Americans, Mr. Nixon still has
this tricky image of engaging in stratagems and subterfuges.
How much of an extra problem is this in terms of restoring
confidence? Is there anything special he can do about eliminating
that image?
A--MR. KLEIN: Well, I think one of the things that occurred
during this election was that this did not become a major problem
in the campaign. I think that the image which Democrats painted
of him in the early phase of the Eisenhower administration.
because he was the one they had to get at if they were going to
attack anyone you couldn't attack General Eisenhower
I
think that is gone. And one of the best proofs I can offer you
is that there was very little emotional opposition to Mr. Nixon
in this campaign. The emotion was more in terms of issues over
Vietnam and other things, and you saw very little or heard very
little comment of the so-called tricky image. I think that as he
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himself projected himself, and the fact that he carried on this
campaign at a very high level, when others said he ought to be
attacking and slashing more, I think this did the trick right
there. And so I don't think this is a problem for him, going
into the presidency.
Q----MR. OTTEN: Well, this is not something that Democrats really
can talk too much about in public, but didn't your polls
suggest that there still was a lot of this latent suspicion?
A--MR. KLEIN: No, our polls actually showed that it was fairly
small, much less than we had anticipated it would be, as we
went into the election. I think this election, more than others
that I have been involved in, and there have been a number, really
evolved more around issues and perhaps the ability to carry it out,
and I suppose you also had a negative quality in this election,
where people were voting against something as well as for
something.
Q.--MR. AGRONSKY: A time for a change theme, you mean?
A MR. KLEIN: Time for a change was a big factor, and he was
the man they felt who could give them the change.
Q--MR. ACRONSKY: Mr. Klein, WE have the Nixon image that Alan
Otten just addressed himself to, and, of course, there is also
the Agnew image. Now, we find a small type contradiction in
Mr. Nixon's observation. He was going to use his Vice President
for the big things, not for the trivia, not for the ceremonial
purposes, that he was going to play a real major role in the
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administration. And, now, we have Mr. Finch, Lieutenant Governor
Finch, regarded as one of the closest advisers to the President-
Elect, saying that one reason that they want to move Mr. Agnew
into the White House is that he shall be available for the
ceremonial affairs in the Rose Garden, et cetera, and take that
burden off Mr. Nixon's back. How are they going to use Mr. Agnew?
A--MR. KLEIN: Well, Governor Agnew, I think, has a lot of
greater strength than he was given credit for during the campaign.
I think he was badly maligned by the Democrats and a few slips
of the words were not pertinent to the real issues of it.
There is no question that Mr. Nixon feels strongly that not
only Governor Agnew but his Cabinet officers should have a
more definite role in terms of carrying out major assignments,
and he has indicated that Governor Agnew's role will be to work
very hard in urban affairs, in particular. I think ceremonial
things are just a very small part of it, and the fact that he
will be in the White House itself means that he will be spending
less time over the more ceremonial things presiding over the
Senate and sitting in the very beautiful but outmoded offices
just off the Senate Chamber.
Q---MR. PLANTE: But there are a number of us, Mr. Klein, who
can't escape the feeling that Mr. Agnew is being put sort of
under wraps for maybe a little on-the-job training before he is
allowed to speak out for himself.
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A MR. KLEIN: I think that you will see by actions that the
point I make will be a correct one, that he will be given a strong
role and that there is no diminishing of confidence in him. I
think probably, if you are talking about looking back, probably
it would be fair to say that one strategic mistake we may have
made in the campaign was really not counter-attacking a little
more against the other vice presidential candidate, Senator Muskie.
Q -- MR. AGRONSKY: What would you have said?
A -- MR. KLEIN: Well, I think to get into a line of attack now
would not be appropriate. The election is over. But I think
that it certainly would have been the kind of thing that could
have been done. And I am not deprecitating Senator Muskie, who
I think ran an outstanding campaign.
Q -- MR. OTTEN: Well, this was a year in which, as you said,
there was a deep feeling of a time for a change, and there were a
lot of issues going for the Republicans, the war, law and order,
and so forth, and, yet, you only picked up four seats in the
House of Representatives. What will Mr. Nixon do to rebuild the
party and try to turn it into a majority party in Congress?
A -- MR. KLEIN: I think, Mr. Otten, one of the things that hasn't
been discussed enough so far is this whole aspect of rebuilding
the Republican Party. Frankly, we felt that there would be more
seats carried in terms of new seats in the House but, on the other
hand, with a three-way split in the party there were some added
difficulties to that. You can look at it another way, only two
incumbent Republicans were defeated. There were major gains in
the Senate, where we picked up five seats. We picked up five
additional gubernatorial seats. And one of the other unknown
parts is in the legislatures themselves. In 1964 the Republicans
had only seven states in which they carried both houses of the
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legislature. In 1968 there are now twenty, which is the same
number as the Democrats, so we are building strength from those
areas. Now, Mr. Nixon's plan is to do a great deal to rebuild
the Republican Party up from the so-called registration of 27
per cent up to a registration more quivalent to the vote he
received, which we above 43 per cent. That figure is higher than
those shown as being registered Democrats. I think one of the
hallmarks of the Nixon administration, one of the real tests of
it will be the ability to develop the Republican Party into a
stronger political entity. And I think that a major part of
his effort, besides that of the other burdens of the presidency,
will be in building the party, of strengthening the national
committee, for example, to give it a more major role, and going
on down through the state committees. I think the next two years
will see a great rebuilding of the party until it again has
attained the strength it needs if it is going to survive.
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Q--MR. AGRONSKY: Beyond the party problem that is raised by the
smaller registration of Republicans, there is the problem
of a President may propose but the Congress disposes. Now, here
he is facing Democratic majorities in both houses. Has he any
particular idea of a new approach, some different technique?
Congressman Reuss, of Wisconsin, a Democrat, has proposed, for
example. that some kind of a new system be worked out by the
President so that he can be in contact with, consult with, the
Democratic majority.
A---MR. KLEIN: He hasn't had a chance to see Congressman Reuss'
letter, which has just been proposed. I think that the basic
fact in Mr. Nixon's dealing with the Congress really revolves
around two things. One is, he has a great understanding of the
Congress because he is a product of it. The second is that his
election really represents election of the people of the center
ground. And, if you look at the Congress, basically, it is more
to the center than it has been before. In the Senate, such
leading liberals, for example, there is Senator Gruening,
Senator Clark of Pennsylvania, Mike Monroney --- these people
were some of the people who were defeated in this election. So
I think that, looking at the fact that Congress itself is
responsive to the people, that a man who knows how to work with
the Congress and who proposes legislation which fits that broad
spectrum of the American public will be able to make it work.
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Q--MR. AGRONSKY: You see him as a conservative middle-of-the-
road President, then, that would seem to be the thrust of your
observation.
A--MR. KLEIN: This is how I would see him, yes.
Q--MR. PLANTE: In terms of Republican reality, what about the
other man in the Republican Party who looms almost as large as
the President-Elect, Governor Rockefeller? Will there be a spot
for him?
A--MR. KLEIN: As you know, no discussions have been made in
terms of who will be in the Cabinet or as to what major roles
anyone will take. Governor Rockefeller certainly made a con--
tribution in this campaign. as did a great number of Republican
leaders, Governor Reagan on the other side, and you have got
people all the way around. I think one of the things that helped
most in this campaign, as a matter of fact, was that not only
did we have unity, but we had a lot of people who could go out
and articulate the position and who are eligible for consideration
for a lot of posts.
Q---MR. AGRONSKY: Mr. Klein, we talked about a lot of people's
roles, what about yours?
A--MR. KLEIN: I haven't made up my mind yet as to exactly what I
am going to do, Mr. Agronsky. I have been offered a policy
position, and I am considering it very seriously. I like very
much
Q--MR. AGRONSKY: Is it the policy position we hear about as
communications director?
November 17, 1968
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Rose Mary Woods
Dwight Chapin
Bob Haldeman
John Mitchell
FROM:
Bryce Harlow
Ambassador Robert Murphy is now situated in his
State Department office. His number is 202/DU 3-3171 -- he can be
reached on the White House board.
His full-time office manager is William Leonhart, a
top foreign service careerist. Bob Houdek, a junior officer, is also
there. They will handle, among other things, the congratulatory
messages to RN from foreign leaders. Those requiring clearance
here will be telephoned to Dick Allen, Rose Mary or me, if Murphy
deems this necessary.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Dwight Chapin
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
Senator Godell is eager to meet with RN to give
him some suggestions, programatically and otherwise.
He swears he will not advocate the appointment of any
individual.
I think there is no rush about this -- but some-
thing to be done when RN can do it without too much
bother.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Dwight Chapin
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
on November 14, When Roger Blough and Tom Patton
were with RN, it was agreed that RN should see Walter
Reuther. Since then Walter Ruether has publicly made
some cooing sounds toward RN. I construe these as a
plaintive cry for a meeting with RN as soon as possible,
now that George Meany has been in!
I suggest, however, that we find a suitable con-
servative or two to be publicly visiting RN before we
schedule many more on the liberal side.
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Ehrlichman
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
RN requests to know what the President's re-organi- -
zation authority is precisely -- what actions require
legislation, and which he can accomplish by Executive
Order. He also would like to know what is required
for Congressional approval of a re-organization plan --
2/3 vote, or a majority vote.
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Ehrlichman
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
RN asked that you be advised of George Smathers
suggestion of Mr. Larry Woodward, Wilber Mills' man
currently on the staff of both Senate-House committees
on Internal Revenue Taxation, to replace Assistant
Secretary of the Treasury Surey in the Treasury Dept.
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Ehrlichman
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
John Rhodes has telephoned to say:
1. Appointment of Nelson Rockefeller to Cabinet
is impossible. Suggests alternatively, consideration
of Senator Javits as Secretary of HUD. He says to
appoint Javits would fend any pressures to appoint
Rockefeller.
2. Scranton should not be appointed to anything!
3. Tom Kuchel might be good as Secretary of Interior,
although Goldwater would probably oppose. Rhodes has
some doubt that Rogers Morton would be suitable as
Secretary of interior.
4. Tom Gates might be suitable as Secretary of
Defense.
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Ehrlichman
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
Congressman Craig Hosmer suggested on November 15
that RN may find it desirable to continue Dr. Seborg
as Chairman of the AEC until the expiration of his
term one and a half years from now. Hosmer says
Seborg is so pre-eminent (Nobel Prize Winner, etc.)
that we cannot hope to match his quality, so it might
be best to let him run out his term.
Hosmer also recommends replacement of Henry Smyth
the U.S. Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy
Agency in Vienna.
Hosmer says that Smyth is arguing he is indispen-
sable while they are trying to negotiate agreements on
the control of nuclear weapons, but Hosmer disagrees with
this.
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Ehrlichman
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
Congressman Craig Hosmer suggests that when the
NPT gets going again, President Nixon get us to
approve a "condition" in regard to the funding of the
Treaty. It seems it will cost up to 100 million dollars
a year to police the Treaty, but there seems to be no
disposition on the part of any countries to provide
the funds in such amounts.
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Ehrlichman
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
When George Meany was with RN on November 15, he
mentioned a report on Federal Employees for collective
bargaining -- a report since bottled up by LBJ. He
says this report will be before RN in January and that
it is very important to the AFL-CIO. A copy of the
report can be obtained from Joe Califano, says Meany --
though I should imagine there is not the best place to
request it! RN asked that the matter be checked into
to see what his own position should be.
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Ehrlichman
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
On November 14, Congressman Jim Battin telephoned
to re-iterate an intense personal desire which he
expressed to me in the middle of the campaign -- his
own appointment as U.S. District Judge for the Eas- -
tern District in Montana. Battin has also told Don
Jackson and Pat Hillings about this.
It now seems that Tim Babcock has worked up
some contrary scheme involving the appointment of a
Supreme Court Justice in Montana in place of Battin --
the Justice to resign from the Court and to be made a
Federal Judge.
Battin, an early Nixon supporter as you know, is
exceedingly insistant about this and fully expects very
sympathetic consideration.
Battin has hope for the appointment as U.S. Marshall
of Louis O. Aleksich, who is Battin's Executive Secretary.
It seems Alerksich served as Marshall for 8 years under
President Eisenhower and did extremely well. Battin says
he is a great political power in Montana.
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Ehrlichman
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
Congress John Byrnes telephoned November 15 to
stress that before making appointments to the various
regulatory agencies it woul be highly desirable to
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consult some individual in each one of them who is
thoroughly familiar with their internal workings.
The idea is, each agency is peculiar unto itself,
with very special problems, and it is highly impor-
tant to know these special problems before appointments
are made.
He cites Homer Budge, Republican member of the
SEC as a kind of fellow who should be consulted before
SEC appointment are made.
Byrnes recommends Homer Budge to be Chairman of
SEC (Dirkson disagrees).
Byrnes strongly urges replacement of the Adminis-
trator of Social Security. He favors in his place a
Bob Meyer, Chief Actuary of Social Security who has
served for many years and, says Byrnes, is beloved on
Capitol Hill.
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Ehrlichman
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
On November 16, Senator Dirksen telephoned to say
that he believes that efforts are being mounted in
behalf of Ray Page, Superintendent of Instruction in
Illinois.
He says that Page "does not have what it takes".
He says that Page is a "nice guy" but in all candor
Dirkson believes he will not measure up.
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Ehrlichman
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
Senator Dirksen telephoned on November 15 to suggest
that something be done to use the "damn able" Rafferty
of California.
Dirksen says he is "difficult as hell, If but a very
thorough and vastly informed man in education -- on the
public school level.
Senator Strom Thurmond telephone the same day to urge
that something be done for Rafferty.
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Ehrlichman
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
Senator Tower endorses Mr. Jerry Friedheim, his
own Administrative Assistant, possibly for Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs. Friedheim
has a journalism background and is really quite
superbly informed in the field of national defense.
He has handled all of John Tower's defense responsi-
bilities as a member of the Senate Armed Services
Committee.
Friedheim has direct the Key Issues staff through-
out the campaign.
I know Friedhem well. He is quite able.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: John Ehrlichman
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
On November 16 John Tower recommended Tony Jurich
for staff of the National Security Council. As I
believe you know, I've worked with Jurich throughout
the campaign and in previous campaigns. He is ex-
ceedingly well informed on national defense. I
think the use of Jurich in the NSC staff would be
an excellent idea.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: John Ehrlichman
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
On November 12, Barry Goldwater called -- suggested
that Clare Booth Luce be made our representative to UNESCO.
He says she wants the job.
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Ehrlichman
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
Our defeated Senatorial candidate in Idaho,
Congressman George Hansen has telephoned to ex-
press his interest in an appointment in the De-
partment of Agriculture or Interior.
He has to make a reasonably early decision
about his future -- whether or not to move toward
business, from which he has a multiple of offers,
or remain in public affairs. He is a very attrac-
tive person and is considered extremely able. I
believe RN thinks well of him.
Hansen would like to talk about this to RN,
but I am sure that someone could do this just as well
in RN's behalf.
Hansen's telephones are: Office: 208--233-0612;
Home: 208--233-0196.
I should imagin that we would be interested in
using this Congressman, but he needs to be called.
MEMORANDUM
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TO: John Ehrlichman
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
Senator Howard Baker telephoned -- says that
Willard Libby "would be a terrible mistake" either
as the President's Scientific Advisor or as Chairman
of the AEC.
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Ehrlichman
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
On November 15, Tom Curtis telephoned to express
interest in a major appointment in HEW, in which area
Curtis has widely recognized expertise.
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Ehrlichman
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
Congressman Byrnes suggests consideration of
Tom Curtis of Missouri for a major manpower posi- -
tion in the Administration, this being the princi-
ple area of Curtis's interest and activities for
many years in the House of Representatives.
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Ehrlichman
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
Bill Avery was 10 years in Congress, then Governor
of Kansas. He ran for the Senate this year and was
defeated by Bob Dole in the primary.
He telephoned me last week-end in Key Biscane.
He wants to be considered for Under Secretary of Commerce.
He claims the endorsement of Minority Leader Jerry Ford,
Policy Chairman John Rhodes, and the Kansas Senator Jim
Pearson.
He would like to discuss this with John Mitchell
in person. His telephone is 316--MU-4-3375.
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Ehrlichman
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
Senator Carl Curtis of Nebraska recommended, on
November 10, consideration of Laurence Williams as
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury to replace Stan
Surey. He alleges that Williams is on exceedingly
good terms with Gongressman Wilber Mills and other
leading Democrats, as well as the Republican estab-
lishment. He says that John Alexander of the Nixon
Law firm and Charles Rhyne know him well and regard
him very highly.
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Ehrlickman
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
Congressman James Smith of Oklahoma, a defeated can-
didate, telephoned November 13. He asked to be considered
for a place in either the Defense or Agriculture Departments.
Congressman Page Belcher strongly urges the appoint-
ment of Smith.
Smith is a practical farmer and a person of very high
integrity. I know him well.
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MEMORANDUM
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TO: Dwight Chapin
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
Walter Judd would still like to visit with RN, at
least by telephone.
I have talked with Judd at RN's request (on Nov. 13).
He made these points:
1. The appointment of Nelson Rockefeller would be
very bad.
2. RN must carefully guard against being secluded
by his personal staff.
3. Someone should talk with Fritz Kramer in the
Pentagon, who has an encyclopedic knowledge of foreign
affairs. He is apprehensive over steps being taken now
by the Johson Administration and is eager to share is
information with someone who can get it to the President.
4. He strongly supports Ray Bliss
5. He has great respect for Henry Kissinger
6. John Caffee is first-rate and should be given
a significant post.
7. Tom Curtis should be given a very good assignment.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Dwight Chapin
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
Dr. Milton Eisenhower (301-467-58222) is
eager to visit with RN.
He called to discuss the up-coming report of
the Crime Commission and also "something else".
I think the something else is probably a
recommendation that Rogers Morton be made Secretary
of Interior.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Robert Haldeman
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
RN requested a check with Jim Jones at the White
House to assure Jones that RN wants to do for LBJ
whatever LBJ has done for General Eisenhower as former
President. He asked that Jones be given that assurance
and asked if there is anything else needed that he
knows about.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Robert Haldeman
DATE: Nov. 18,1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
When Roger Blough and Thomas Patton were with
RN on November 14, Blough recommended that RN con-
sider estalishing a cabinet post for Economic Affairs
which would encompass both the Department of Commerce
and Labor; the proposal, in effect, recommended a
year or two ago by President Johnson. I thought you
would want this note for consideration when RN es-
tablishes a Hoover Commission for government re-organi-
zation.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Robert Haldeman
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
Harry Dent, our South Carolina Chairman was in
to see me on November 14 on the insistance of Strom
Thurmond.
I gather that Dent is a very able fellow, a
competent political leader, very well versed in
National Defense matters, a good lawyer, and high
quality person in every way.
He is not really pressing for an appointment,
but would undertake a White House staff assignment
if desired, perhaps in taking the responsibility of
developing the South for the Republican Party.
His biography is attached.
I am impressed by Harry Dent.
So, obviously, is Thurmond -- see his enclosed corres-
pondence.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Robert Haldeman
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
Congressman Criag Hosmer of California telephoned
on November 15.
He is intensely interested in who will be selected
to succeed Dr. Hornig as Scientific Advisor to the Pres-
ident, on the President's staff. He says that if this
person is not precisely the right kind in the scienti-
fic community, it will be a disaster.
He asked, hence, that he would be consulted before
any such appointment would be made.
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Mitchell
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
On November 11 Senator Jack Miller of Iowa
telephoned to strongly recommend Congressman Al Quie
for Secretary of Agriculture.
Congressman Page Belcher equally strongly opposes.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: John Mitchell
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
Senator Dirksen telephoned on November 15 to suggest
that someone contact Mr. Fred (Dusty) Rhodes, who heads
the staff of the Senate Republican Policy Committee.
Rhodes has prepared a study of the vacancies of each
of the regulatory commissions. He will gladly make it
avaiable to you for use in filling these vacancies.
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Mitchell
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
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On November 12, Barry Goldwater telephoned to
endorse the idea of naming HHH as Ambassador to the
U.N. and Arthur Goldberg as Secretary of Labor !!!!
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Mitchell
DATE: Nov. 18; 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
Dr. Burns and Alan Greenspan suggest consideration
of Congressman Tom Curtis for Director of Budget.
Alternatively, Burns mentions a man named Kennedy
who headed President Johnson's commision on Budgetary
Concepts, which commission reported to the President in
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September 1967. Kennedy heads a prominent Chicago Bank.
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Mitchell
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
Senator Carl Curtis telephone on November 10
about the Secretary of Agriculture appointment.
He stresses the importance of the new Secretary
not being too tightly affiliated with any of the
farm organization. Curtis is opposed to Carl
Spitzer. So is Page Belcher of Oklahoma. So is
Jack Miller of Iowa.
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Mitchell
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
Congressman Rogers Morton telephoned me last
week-end in Key Biscane to express a very ardent
personal desire to be named Secretary of Interior.
In the course of his conversation, Rogers indicated
that Milton Eisenhower strongly supports this re-
quest.
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Mitchell
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
General Schulz, aide to General Eisenhower,
suggests Mr. Sewell Morris for Secretary of Trans-
portation, and also if he is not suitable for the
post, as a source of valuable recommendations of
others.
Morris is former Chief of Transportation for
the Army and since retirement has been very active in
Transportation affairs, according to Schulz, he is
regarded as one of the leaders in this area in the
country.
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Mitchell
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
Senator Dirkson offers these suggestions:
1. The Goldwater axis reports that if Nelson Rockefeller
is proposed for a cabinet post, they will fight it every inch
of the way.
2. He endorses Lou Wyman for Attorney General.
3. He recommends Mr. John Chapman, 25 years with GSA,
as Administrator of GSA. He says Chapman is exceedingly able;
his father was former Republican Lt. Governor of Illinois, and
that he used to run the regional GSA office in Chicago.
4. Brigadier General Don Hittle (USMC Retired) should
be considered for an Assistant Secretary appointment in the
Department of Defense.
5. Rocco Siciliano, endorsed also by Senator Bennett of
Utah, should be considered for Secretary of Labor.
6. Tim Babcock, Montana Governor, should be considered
for Secretary of Interior (Cong. Jim Battin of Montana strongly
disagrees; says Babcock does not have the ability for this job.)
7. Robert Podesta, candidate for Congress in the south
district of Chicago, is very will versed in the over-all aspects
of the securities field. He should be considered for the SEC.
8. Dr. Joseph Bailey, builder of the Washington clinic,
would like to serve in the government; Dirkson suggests Social
Security or elsewhere in HEW. He at one time headed cardiology
for the U.S. Navy.
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Mitchell
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
I have pressed down on Alan Greenspan for his prefer-
ences where he would like to be helpful in the Administration.
He would prefer to stay with his company.
However, he considers himself best qualified to serve
in the Bureau of the Budget, prefering this to the Council
of Economic Advisors.
Suggestion: That Alan Greenspan be sent at once to the
Bureau of the Budget to be RN's advance man in keeping track
of what Budget is currently doing, but without any commitment
to him of any specific future assignment. Perhaps a dis-
cussion with Arthur Burns estimating Alan's capabilities
would be desirable. Conceivably Alan could be used in a
top Budget position with great success.
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Mitchell
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
When Roger Blough and Tom Patton were with
RN on November 14, Blough suggested consideration
of Steuart Saunders of the Pennsylvania Railroad
as a good Democrat possibly for the Cabinet.
Saunders has been a strong LBJ supporter and
is highly regarded by leading Democrats in Congress,
according to Blough.
RN asked Blough and Patton what their judgement
is of Goldberg. Both men thought well of him as a
possible Secretary of Labor, though Blough thought
it would be declined in as much as Goldbert has held
the position previously.
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Mitchell
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
Both Senator Tower and Senator Thurmond have strongly
recommende Harry Dent, State Chairman of South Carolina,
for a post in the Administra ion.
Dent came in to see me two days ago (November 14)
He is not pressing violently for a place -- but he
would be amendable to taking one and while in a position
would work actively for rebuilding the Republican Party
in the South.
John Tower suggests that Dent would be superbly
qualified as an Assistant Secretary of Denfense for
Administration, because Dent has a tremendous grasp of
our defense needs. He has worked on defense problems
for quite a few years with Senator Thurmond.
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Mitchell
DATE: Nov. 18, 1960
FROM: Bryce Harlow
Congressman Byrnes suggested on November 15
that Bob Anderson be considered for Secretary of
Treasury. Byrnes stresses Bob's high standing
with both sides of the aisle in Congress and his
semi-Democratic appeal.
Arthur Burns, however, would be much opposed
to this, I am sure. He thinks Bob's service as
Secretary of Treasury had much to do with RN's
defeat in 1960.
Byrnes alternatively suggests consideration
of Bill Martin as Secretary of Treasury.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: John Mitchell
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
RN asked me to tell you of George Smathers
suggestion of George Baker, Professor of Trans-
portation at Harvard Business School for Secretary
or Under-Secretary of Transportation.
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Mitchell
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
Congressman Page Belcher telephoned on November 14
to offer these comments about prospects for Secretary of
Agriculture:
1. Al Quie -- impossible
2. Paul Findley -- impossible
3. John Anderson -- impossible
4. Carl Spitzer -- impossible
5. Clifford McIntyre -- Superb
Belcher insists that he must be fully consulted before
this appointment is made. Because of his position, I
whole-heartedly agree!
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Mitchell
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
November 15 Senator Dirksen telephoned to endorse
Governor Tim Babcock of Montana for Secretary of Interior.
He called back later to endorse for the same position
Bill Knowland of California.
Dirksen says that Bill Knowland's newspaper, the
Oakland Tribune, is not faring well, and that the main
reason for this is Bill Knowland himself. He needs to
get away -- and Sen. Dirksen thinks he would be a good
Secretary of Interior.
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Mitchell
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
Senator Tower suggests that a person be designated
to be the contact for southern leaders in recommending
people for the new administration. He will be trying
to telephone you to offer this suggestion in person.
As I believe Tower told you, the sourthern leaders
are contemplating having a meeting to discuss this pro-
blem. Tower thinks this is a bad idea, as certainly I
do also, and he thinks that if a reliable channel of
communication of southern recommendations can be es-
tablished, this will take care of the whole problem.
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Mitchell
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
Mr. Lydol L. Young, (See attached card) came in
on November 16 to recommend Judge Thurmond Clark for
Attorney General.
Judge Clark is U.S. District Judge in Los Angeles.
He is 66 years of age. He has been on the bench since
1955, having been appointed by President Eisenhower.
Judge Clark is a cousin of Strom Thurmond. Mr. Young
came in with the knowledge and support of Sen. Thurmond.
I understand that Mr. Nixon knows Judge Clark very
well and has stayed in one of his homes in Orange County,
California, on at least one or more occasions.
I understand Judge Clark is a good friend of Bob Finch.
Mr. Young indicated that, if Judge Clark is not accep-
table as Attorney General, he could be considered for
Secretary of Interior.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Charles McWhorter
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
If -- as I assume -- you know Fred La Rue, RN
would like to have him telephoned to see if he and
Strom Thurmond would see what might be done to pro-
mote more switches by southern Congressmen to the
Republican Party. South Carolina and Mississippi,
as well as Georgia, would seem to offer some pros-
pects.
RN will cooperate if need be to assist in this.
Can do?
MEMORANDUM
TO: RN
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM:
Bryce Harlow
This is simply an information item which could
become troublesome later:
A furious fight over the Minority Whip job in
the Senate has fired up.
This trouble will be between Hugh Scott and
Roman Hruska.
Hruska will have Dirkson's support. Scott has
telephoned both me and Bob Finch.
I have told Hugh Scott that the President will
have nothing what SO ever to do with an in-house
Senate struggle but will stay absolutely neutral.
CRN
MEMORANDUM
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TO: RN
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
This is simply an information item which could
become troublesome later:
A furious fight over the Minority Whip job in
the Senate has flared up.
This trouble will be between Hugh Scott and
Roman Hruska.
Hruska will have Dirksen's support. Scott has
telephoned both me and Bob Finch.
I have told Hugh Scott that the President will
have nothing whatsoever to do with an in-house Senate
struggle but will stay absolutely neutral.
good
MEMORANDUM
done
TO: Bryce Harlow
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bill Timmons
SUBJECT: Reminder on Staffing
You asked me to make certain that you called:
1. Norma Arrata, currently a secretary to
Mike Manatos, about joining your White House Staff,
and
2. Talk with Dwight Chapin about Helen Colle,
now Jim Jone's' secretary. (I have sent a memo to
Dwight about this.)
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Rose Woods
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bill Timmons
Jack Mills called 10:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 18, 1968.
Mrs. Victor Johnston (widow of Senate Campaign Com-
mittee Director). Margaret is living in Key Biscane
and was close to Nixons. Apparently RN and Victor split
some time ago, but Jack feels Mrs. Nixon should call or
write her since she's living in Ken Biscane.
I promised Mills I would pass the message on to you.
Thanks.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ron Ziegler
DATE: Nov. 18, 1968
FROM: Bryce Harlow
Just a reminder:
RN, at Key Biscane, promised an announcement
on
of V.P. Agnew's duties in early December. I
suppose you have this "in-hand!"