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Meetings (3)" of the Philip Buchen Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box 63 of the Philip Buchen Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
8/13/74
11:50
Mr. Buchen:
Jerry Gulan (National Canners Association)
331-5939
called Mildred Leonard and suggested that you
mig ht be the one involved in the economic summit
arrangements.
Would like to know or, if not,
who it would.
Mr. Buchen advises that it would be Bill Seidman.
Called Mr. Gulan and adivsed him of tis.
BERALE FORD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 13, 1974
MEMORANDUM TO:
PHIL BUCHEN
B
FROM:
BILL BAROODY
SUBJECT:
August 7 White House Conference
on Housing
Attached is the agenda, attendance list, my memo to govern-
ment participants, and a brief summary of last Wednesday's
Housing meeting. (I should note that the President did not
attend.)
This was the second in the series of "Wednesday Conferences"
planned for the White House to institutionalize communication
with key elements of the private sector.
Our purpose this time was to listen to the participants' com-
plaints and suggestions. At the conclusion, I think both
sides felt the exercise had been very beneficial.
We are trying to follow up with several policy actions. In
one area--getting the Administration to support a higher
deposit insurance ceiling--we have already been successful.
in
rand
WHITE HOUSE MEETING
ROOSEVELT ROOM
August 7, 1974
AGENDA
9:45 - 9:55
The President
9:55 - 10:00
The Honorable William J. Baroody, Jr.
Special Consultant to the President
10:00 - 10:45
The Honorable Kenneth Rush
Counsellor to the President for
Economic Affairs
10:45 - 11:30
The Honorable James Lynn
Secretary of Housing and Urban
Development
11:30 - 12:15
The Honorable Peter Brennan
Secretary of Labor
12:15 - 12:30
Fifteen-Minute Break
12:30 - 1:30
Luncheon
Conference Dining Room
The White House
The Honorable Roy Ash
Assistant to the President and Director
of Office of Management and Budget
WHITE HOUSE MEETING
ROOSEVELT ROOM
August 7, 1974
ATTENDANCE
Mr. Albert Abrahams
Dr. Grover Ensley
Director-Government Relations
Executive Vice President
National Association of Realtors
National Association of Mutual
Savings Banks
Mr. Kenneth L. Birchby
President
Mr. Robert L. Higgins
National Association of Mutual
Executive Vice President
Savings Banks
National Electrical Contractors
Association
Mr. Michael G. Callas
President
Mr. Ralph D. Hodges, Jr.
Associated Builders and Contractors
Executive Vice President
National Forest Products
Mr. Lewis Cenker
Association
President
National Association of Home
Mr. Saul Horowitz, Jr.
Builders
President
Associated General Contractors
Mr. Anthony Ciesla
Research Director
Dr. Oliver H. Jones
International Brotherhood of
Executive Vice President
Teamsters
Mortgage Bankers Association
Mr. M. C. Colvin
Mr. Victor Kamber
President
Director of Research
National Forest Products
AFL-CIO
Association
Mr. George Preston
Mr. Joseph B. Doherty
President
President
U.S. League of Savings
National Association of Realtors
Association
Mr. Carlton Dukess
Dr. Nathaniel H. Rogg
President
Executive Vice President
National Housing Rehabilitation
National Association of Home
Association
Builders
Attendance List
Page 2
August 7, 1974
Mr. James Sprouse
Jeffrey P. Eves
Executive Vice President
Staff Assistant to the President
Associated General Contractors
The White House
Mr. Norman Strunk
Executive Vice President
U.S. League of Savings Association
Mr. Harry P. Taylor
President
Council of Construction Employers
Mr. Walter B. Williams,
President
Mortgage Bankers Association
William J. Baroody, Jr.
Special Consultant to the President
The White House
Kenneth Rush
Counsellor to the President
The White House
James Lynn
Secretary
Department of Housing and Urban
Development
Peter Brennan
Secretary
Department of Labor
Roy Ash
Director, Office of Management
and Budget
The White House
is
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REMALS
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 5, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE HONORABLE KENNETH RUSH
SECRETARY LYNN
SECRETARY BRENNAN
THE HONORABLE ROY ASH
FROM:
WILLIAM J. BAROODY, JR.
Our purpose in arranging this Conference is principally to
receive from industry leaders an up-to-date appraisal of
housing, housing finance, general construction, and the
outlook over the next six months to a year. Many people in
the industry believe the situation is far worse than is com-
monly believed and that additional government action will be
needed to prevent a major housing or financial crisis. We
hope to discover the basis for this thinking at this meeting.
Along with an analysis of the problem, we also want to ask
the participants for their suggestions on what might be done
to ease the situation in a way consistent with the President's
anti-inflation policy. In addition to verbal responses, the
plan is to ask the participants to send their written sug-
gestions within two weeks. Since each of you is appearing
sequentially, I will ask the participants to narrow their re-
marks to those areas most appropriate to your own responsibilities.
Although our purpose is primarily to listen, we do want to dis-
cuss Administration policies that bear on industries partici-
pating in the Conference. I would appreciate it if each of you
would speak for 10 - 15 minutes at the beginning of your allotted
time on relevant Administration policies. We will then move to a
general discussion.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
BRIEF SUMMARY OF COMMENTS
BY PARTICIPANTS AT WHITE
HOUSE CONFERENCE ON HOUSING,
HOUSING FINANCE AND CONSTRUCTION
August 7, 1974
A number of facts were cited to demonstrate the serious
nature of the problems facing the participating industries:
-Mutual savings banks have had an outflow of over $3
billion in the past year.
-Savings and loan associations are also facing problems.
Lending is at a virtual halt, the savings and loans are losing
money ($700 million in July) and August promises to be "a mild
disaster."
-Business of realtors is off sharply. Sales volume of
single family housing is down 8.3% from last year. It has
declined for nine of the past 11 months. All regions reported
declines in June.
-The forest products people have made heavy new invest-
ments, largely at the urging of government, and now find bus-
iness sharply off. They face "a deep trauma."
-Home builders are also in a difficult situation with
starts at 1.5 million annual rate. Small builders are going
out of business.
There was fairly general agreement on a number of actions
government should take to alleviate the problem.
-The Federal Reserve should have the authority to regu-
late the Citicorp type of financial instrument.
-Treasury securities should have a minimum denomination
of $10,000.
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-Raise minimum deposit insurance to $50,000.
-Provide 100% government deposit insurance on deposits
of public funds.
-Provide a tax incentive for savings, i.e., exempting
a portion of interest from tax.
-Support extension of Regulation Q.
-Enlarge upon the mortgage commitment program announced
last May.
Individuals made suggestions not endorsed by the group
as a whole:
-Ensley of NAMSB urged a greater reliance on fiscal
policy to help bring interest rates down. He also urged
moving ahead on restructuring of the nation's financial system.
-Hurowitz of AGC suggested looking at a new type of
subsidy--one to the buyer (say first $5,000 of mortgage interest
becomes a tax credit rather than a deduction). He also urged
greater attention to the problem of the cost of materials and
labor in construction.
In spite of the widespread concern expressed, there was
recognition that inflation had to be brought under control.
The complaint was that they suffered disproportionately and
that the burden should be spread more evenly.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Mayors
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 13, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FROM:
MR. S PHIL BUCHEN
WARREN MENDRIKS
SUBJECT:
Mayors Briefing Paper
Attached is the briefing paper for the President's meeting with the
Leadership of the U.S. Counties of Mayors and National League of
Cities scheduled for Wednesday, August 14th at 3:00 p.m.
Ken Cole has signed off on the memorandum and asked that you be
provided with a copy. Should you have any changes or suggestions,
I, of course, will be glad to change the original which has been
forwarded to the Staff Secretary.
Governor Scranton has also been provided a copy.
Attachment
A
TORO
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 13, 1974
MEETING WITH MAYORS
Wednesday, August 14, 1974
4:00 P.M.
The Cabinet Room
From: Kenneth C R. Cole, Jr.
I.
PURPOSE
To demonstrate from the first days of your Administration,
your interest in working with Mayors and other locally elected
city officials.
II.
BACKGROUND, PARTICIPANTS AND PRESS PLAN
A.
Background: At the last U.S. Conference of Mayors'
Convention held in San Diego in June, the Mayors identified
inflation and rising costs as the major problems facing
American cities today. To deal with inflation, they
passed a resolution urging reduction in defense spending
and increased Federal aid to the cities.
The Conference supported the Administration's Community
Development legislation and also supported proposed trans-
portation legislation, but pushed for higher funding levels.
The other major policy position adopted was one of support
of reenactment of General Revenue Sharing.
One of the areas of concern of Mayors has been impound-
ments and you will likely be asked your views on this issue.
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B.
Participants: Ken Cole
Others at Tab A.
C.
Press Plan: As determined by Jerry terHorst.
III.
TALKING POINTS AND POINTS OF DISCUSSION
A.
Consultation
I wanted to meet with you in my first few days as President
to let you know first hand of my desire to have a strong
and continuous working relationship with the Mayors and
this Administration.
I intend to have more meetings with you to discuss the
problems of the cities and the role of the Administration
in helping to solve these problems.
I am deeply interested in the exchange of ideas and want
to encourage you to give this Administration your views.
B.
Budget Process
I know of your interest in being heard regarding the
FY 76 Federal Budget as it is put together. I know
that the New Coalition will be meeting in Washington
today and this New Coalition of Governors, Mayors, County
Officials and State Legislators will be working with us
on the Budget for the first time this year. This is the
kind of step we hope will demonstrate to you our good faith
desire to listen and give you an opportunity to be heard.
C.
General Revenue Sharing
I am sure all of you realize the benefits Cities derived
from General Revenue Sharing. I supported General
Revenue Sharing and am hopeful of its reenactment during
the first session of Congress in 1975.
The reenactment during the first session is quite impor-
tant, so that cities may plan their budgets for three to
five year programs.
It is most important that General Revenue Sharing be
continued.
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D.
Possible Points of Discussion
The Mayors have had considerable difficulty with the
Environmental Protection Agency requirements and may
raise complaints about the clean air and water regulations
of the Agency.
A recommended reply for you would be that you know of
their concerns and have asked Russell Train to be available
to meet with the Mayors, if possible, while they are here
on this trip to Washington to air their views and also be
briefed on upcoming actions.
It is quite likely that the Mayors will want to discuss your
policy toward impoundments.
A recommended reply, if this comes up, would be that
you know the Mayors are concerned about impoundments
and that you plan to review impoundments in detail.
You may wish to point out that as a percentage of the
Federal Budget, funds impounded this year are at a very
low point compared to recent years. Also, the new
Congressional Budget procedures establish a new pro-
cedure for impoundments, making it a joint decision
between the Legislative and Executive branches of govern-
ment.
The Mayors are quite interested in the Better Communities
Act which is expected to be passed by Congress in a few
days.
A recommended answer for you is that you are waiting
to read the language of the final Conference Report.
Congress has taken a positive step in drafting this legis-
lation which should be very helpful in solving many of
the problems of the cities.
It is anticipated that the Mayors (especially Mayor Beame
of New York City) will question you on your policy toward
subsidies for mass-transportation.
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A recommended reply is that you advise them of your
serious reservations with the mass transit operating
subsidy proposal in the transit bill reported out by the
House Public Works Commission which is being taken
up by the full House today. This kind of a discretionary
operating subsidies program could involve the Federal
Government in wage negotiations, fare policy, route
structure and other local transit operating matters.
You do have a flexible position on this and have supported
the Administration's proposal last February. This would
provide limited operating funds on a formula basis but
forces local and state officials to decide whether their
federal transit funds should be used for operating or
capital purposes.
PARTICIPANTS
National League of Cities Executive Committee
Mayor Tom Bradley, Los Angeles, California, President
Mayor E. J. (Jake) Garn, Salt Lake City, Utah,
First Vice President
Mayor Carlos A. Romero Barcello, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Second Vice President
Mayor Ben Boo, Duluth, Minnesota
Mayor Richard Hatcher, Gary, Indiana
Mayor John C. Orestis, Lewiston, Maine
Mayor Robert J. LaFortune, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Mayor Richard Lugar, Indianapolis, Indiana
U.S. Conference Of Mayors Executive Committee
Mayor Joseph L. Alioto, San Francisco, California
President
Mayor Moon Landrieu, New Orleans, Louisiana, First
Vice President
Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson, Newark, New Jersey, Chairman
Advisory Committee
Mayor Peter Wilson, San Diego, California
Mayor Abraham D. Beame, New York, New York
Mayor Ralph J. Perk, Cleveland, Ohio
Virginia Municipal League
Mayor Ann Kilgore, Hampton, Virginia, Incoming President
Pennsylvania League of Cities
Mayor Eugene J. Peters, Scranton, Pennsylvania, President
White House
Kenneth R. Cole, Jr., Assistant to the President for
Domestic Affairs
James H. Falk, Associate Director, Domestic Council
Leonard Garment, Assistant to the President
W. Dewey Clower, Assistant Director, Domestic Council
National Associations' Representatives
John J. Gunther, Executive Director, U.S. Conference
of Mayors
Allen E. Pritchard, Jr., Executive Vice President,
National League of Cities
Others
Pat Healy
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 13, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. KENNETH R. COLE, JR.
GOVERNOR WILLIAM SCRANTON
FROM:
DAVI PARKER
SUBJECT:
Meeting with Governors, Mayors
and County Officials
Concerning the above meetings which are scheduled this week, the
President wishes to meet with you at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, August 14,
at which time he wants to be briefed on the various components of his
meetings with the Governors, Mayors, and County Officials. The
briefing papers on these meetings should be submitted to the Staff
Secretary as early as possible today--preferably by noon. The papers
should be coordinated with Mr. Philip Buchen prior to their submission
to the Staff Secretary.
Thank you.
cc:
Mr. Hartmann
Amb. Rumsfeld
Mr. Marsh
Dr. Hoopes
Mr. Jones
Mr. Wardell
Mr. terHorst
Mr. Buchen
in
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Governors
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 13, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR:
WARRE Maria
MR. BUCHEN
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Governors Briefing Paper
As I mentioned briefly on the telephone and at Dave Parker's request,
I'm attaching a copy of the proposed briefing paper for the President's
meeting with the Executive Committee of the National Governors Con-
ference scheduled for Wednesday, August 14th at 3:00 p.m.
A copy has been provided to Governor Scranton although I understand
that he will be out of town and, therefore, will not participate in this
meeting. The original has been sent to the Staff Secretary.
The briefing paper for the Mayors is about completed and I'll have that
to you by close of business. Should you have any suggestions or
changes, please have someone give me a call and I'll pull the original
to make those changes.
Attachment
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BERALD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 13, 1974
MEETING WITH GOVERNORS
Wednesday, August 14, 1974
From: Kenneth C R. Cole, Jr.
3:00 p.m.
I.
PURPOSE
To demonstrate from the first days of your Administration your
interest in working with the Governors.
II.
BACKGROUND, PARTICIPANTS, AND PRESS PLANS
A. Background: Included in the meeting will be the Chairman
of the National Governors' Conference, the members of the
Executive Committee of the Conference and the Chairmen of the
Republican and Democratic Governors Associations and the
Chairmen of the Regional Governors' Conferences.
B. Participants: Ken Cole
Others at Tab A.
C. Press Plan:
As determined by Jerry Terhorst.
III. TALKING POINTS AND POSSIBLE DISCUSSION POINTS
A. Consultation
I wanted to meet with you in my first few days as President
to tell you of my desire to establish a strong and continuous
working relationship between the Governors and this
Administration.
I have always had a strong belief in State and local govern-
ment and I want to reaffirm those beliefs to you today.
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III. TALKING POINTS (Continued)
There is pending legislation before the Congress which will
vitally affect your States and we want to make sure that you
give us your views.
B. Budget Process
I know of your interest in being heard regarding the FY 76
Federal Budget as it is put together. The New Coalition
will be meeting in Washington today and this New Coalition
of Governors, Mayors, County officials and State Legislators
will be working with us on the Budget for the first time this
year. This is the kind of step we hope will demonstrate
to you our good faith desire to listen and give you an oppor-
tunity to be heard.
C. General Revenue Sharing
I know your top priority federal program is General Revenue
Sharing. Congressman Mills introduced a bill last week which
would completely bypass the States. Many alternatives will
be introduced. On these kinds of issues, we may know full
well the position you will take when it is obvious, but there
will be many occasions when we will not. We do not want
to guess as to your positions and want to have a continuing
process for consultation.
D. Possible Discussion Points
The Governors have had considerable difficulty with the
Environmental Protection Agency requirements over the past
year and may raise miscellaneous complaints about the clean
air and water regulations of the Agency.
A recommended reply for you would be that you know of
their concerns and have asked Russell Train to be available
to meet with the Governors, if possible, while they are here
on this trip to Washington to air their views and also be
briefed on upcoming actions.
PARTICIPANTS
National Governors' Conference Executive Committee
Governor Calvin L. Rampton, Utah, Chairman
Governor Robert D. Ray, Iowa
Governor William Waller, Mississippi
Governor Christopher Bond, Missouri
Governor John Gilligan, Ohio
Governor James E. Holshouser, North Carolina
Governor Thomas Salmon, Vermont
Governor Daniel J. Evans, Washington
Governor Arch A. Moore, West Virginia
Governor John D. Vanderhoof, Colorado
Governor William G. Milliken, Michigan
Governor Melvin H. Evans, Virgin Islands
Governor Milton J. Shapp, Pennsylvania
Republican Governors Association
Governor Winfield Dunn, Tennessee, Chairman
Democratic Governors Association
Governor Wendell R. Anderson, Chairman
White House
Governor William Scranton
Kenneth R. Cole, Director, Domestic Council
James H. Falk, Associate Director, Domestic Council
National Governors' Conference Staff
Charles A. Byrley, Executive Director
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 13, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MR. PHIL BUCHEN
FROM:
WARRE UTENDRIKS
SUBJECT:
Governors Briefing Paper
As I mentioned briefly on the telephone and at Dave Parker's request,
I'm attaching a copy of the proposed briefing paper for the President's
meeting with the Executive Committee of the National Governors Con-
ference scheduled for Wednesday, August 14th at 3:00 p.m.
A copy has been provided to Governor Scranton although I understand
that he will be out of town and, therefore, will not participate in this
meeting. The original has been sent to the Staff Secretary.
The briefing paper for the Mayors is about completed and I'll have that
to you by close of business. Should you have any suggestions or
changes, please have someone give me a call and I'll pull the original
to make those changes.
Attachment
SEAL FORD LIBRARY
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 13, 1974
MEETING WITH GOVERNORS
Wednesday, August 14, 1974
From: Kenneth C R. Cole, Jr.
3:00 p.m.
I.
PURPOSE
To demonstrate from the first days of your Administration your
interest in working with the Governors.
II.
BACKGROUND, PARTICIPANTS, AND PRESS PLANS
A. Background: Included in the meeting will be the Chairman
of the National Governors' Conference, the members of the
Executive Committee of the Conference and the Chairmen of the
Republican and Democratic Governors Associations and the
Chairmen of the Regional Governors' Conferences.
B. Participants: Ken Cole
Others at Tab A.
C. Press Plan: As determined by Jerry Terhorst.
III. TALKING POINTS AND POSSIBLE DISCUSSION POINTS
A. Consultation
I wanted to meet with you in my first few days as President
to tell you of my desire to establish a strong and continuous
working relationship between the Governors and this
Administration.
I have always had a strong belief in State and local govern-
ment and I want to reaffirm those beliefs to you today.
-2-
III.
TALKING POINTS (Continued)
There is pending legislation before the Congress which will
vitally affect your States and we want to make sure that you
give us your views.
B. Budget Process
I know of your interest in being heard regarding the FY 76
Federal Budget as it is put together. The New Coalition
will be meeting in Washington today and this New Coalition
of Governors, Mayors, County officials and State Legislators
will be working with us on the Budget for the first time this
year. This is the kind of step we hope will demonstrate
to you our good faith desire to listen and give you an oppor-
tunity to be heard.
C. General Revenue Sharing
I know your top priority federal program is General Revenue
Sharing. Congressman Mills introduced a bill last week which
would completely bypass the States. Many alternatives will
be introduced. On these kinds of issues, we may know full
well the position you will take when it is obvious, but there
will be many occasions when we will not. We do not want
to guess as to your positions and want to have a continuing
process for consultation.
D. Possible Discussion Points
The Governors have had considerable difficulty with the
Environmental Protection Agency requirements over the past
year and may raise miscellaneous complaints about the clean
air and water regulations of the Agency.
A recommended reply for you would be that you know of
their concerns and have asked Russell Train to be available
to meet with the Governors, if possible, while they are here
on this trip to Washington to air their views and also be
briefed on upcoming actions.
PARTICIPANTS
National Governors' Conference Executive Committee
Governor Calvin L. Rampton, Utah, Chairman
Governor Robert D. Ray, Iowa
Governor William Waller, Mississippi
Governor Christopher Bond, Missouri
Governor John Gilligan, Ohio
Governor James E. Holshouser, North Carolina
Governor Thomas Salmon, Vermont
Governor Daniel J. Evans, Washington
Governor Arch A. Moore, West Virginia
Governor John D. Vanderhoof, Colorado
Governor William G. Milliken, Michigan
Governor Melvin H. Evans, Virgin Islands
Governor Milton J. Shapp, Pennsylvania
Republican Governors Association
Governor Winfield Dunn, Tennessee, Chairman
Democratic Governors Association
Governor Wendell R. Anderson, Chairman
White House
Governor William Scranton
Kenneth R. Cole, Director, Domestic Council
James H. Falk, Associate Director, Domestic Council
National Governors' Conference Staff
Charles A. Byrley, Executive Director
Jewish
Community
JACOB K. JAVITS
NEW YORK
United States Senate
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WASHINGTON, whom D.C. 20510
the time
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people should be
Here is the list:
President of Presidents Organization
Rabbi Israel Miller
Yeshiva University
faturis the
212/255-5600
Rabbinical Council of America (Orthodox)
Rabbi Fabin Schonfeld
in
Flushing, New York
212/260-0700
Rabbinical Assembly
Rabbi Mordecai Waxman
Great Neck, New York
516/482-7800
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Central Conference of American Rabbis
Rabbi Robert Cahn
Houston, Texas
713/529-5771
Max M. Fisher
Detroit, Michigan
313/871-8000
All the best,
Sincerely,
Jacob June K. Javits
Honorable Robert P. Griffin
353 Russell Office Building
Washington, D.C.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 13, 1974
MEMORANDUM TO PHIL BUCHEN
FROM: Clay T. Whitehead
Bob Griffin called and suggested that there is no one Jewish religious
leader that would be acceptable to the various factions of Judaism.
Jack Javits suggested that Max Fisher be contacted to name two or
three representative Jewish leaders. Griffin very much feels that
Fisher should meet with the President. This might be combined
with the meeting Romney proposes with Max Fisher on voluntary
action.
TOTO
COPY
8/13/74
MEMORANDUM FOR:
Tom Whitehead
FROM:
W. W. Scranton
Governor Romney was in to see me this morning. He has talked
with the President several times about voluntary action and believes
strongly that well-organized action encouraged by the President could
be of great support to him (the President) in his immediate bipartisan
effort. Governor Romney suggests that he and Max Fisher and Bob Hill,
the head of the National Center for Voluntary Action, would like to see
the President soon in line with your efforts to have various groups and
types consult with the President now.
You may reach Governor Romney at
(313) 642-5011
8/13/74
To:
Phil Buchen
From:
Tom Whitehead
Do you want to talk to him or do you want me to?
Tom:
Suggest you do, if you don't mind, but let me know outcome. Please.
Phil
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FORM
STATE
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TO:
The President
From:
Counsellor Rush
and L. Wm. Seidman
Date:
August 14, 1974
5:30 p.m.
Subject: ECONOMIC SUMMIT CONFERENCE
Background
We have talked with senior officials (Burns, Simon, Rush, Sawhill,
Ash, Greenspan, Dunn, and Jones) and all appear to agree that the
first step in planning the Conference is to determine what goals we
shall try to achieve. Possible goals include:
(1) Study the causes of inflation and alternative cures.
(2) Determination of broad areas of agreement on inflation
actions required.
(3) Provide a forum for public discussion of a variety of ideas
to control inflation.
(4) Develop bi-partisan support for fiscal '75 - '76 budget expenditures
to be used in January '75 budget address.
(5) Achieve specific actions such as
in
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(a) Reduction of "uncontrolable" items in budget through
SERIAL
legislative action.
(b) Creation of management-labor cooperation.
(c) Development of contingency plan for unemployment actions.
(d) Development of special legislation in housing, utilities,
and other areas.
Many other possible goals have been suggested, and these are
examples only. Determination of goals desired will control overall
format and timing schedule of Conference.
2
Decisions needed
(1) Shall a meeting with bipartisan leadership of Congress be held
as first step in planning summit on Tuesday, August 20?
(2) If the meeting is held, shall any part be public?
(3) Do you wish to discuss goals with staff or others prior to such
a meeting with leadership?
cc: Gen. Haig
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 14, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR: PHIL BUCHEN
FROM:
BILL BAROODY, JR
B
SUBJECT:
Presidential Meetings
Attached is that portion of the list
I gave you Sunday which you gave me
guidance on yesterday. I have added
the names you requested and only
those you indicated should be on this
priority list.
One category is missing: law enforcement.
Chief Jerry Wilson, whom you suggested
we consult with, is out camping and will
return on Monday. If you agree, I would
like to hold off finalizing that list
until we can consult with him.
Attachment
CF: Tom Whitehead
FORD
SUGGESTED INVITEES FOR PRESIDENTIAL MEETING
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. DAVID PACKARD
-- Chairman, Hewlett-Packard
2. HENRY FORD
-- Chairman, Ford Motor Company
3. WILSON S. JOHNSON
-- Chairman & President, National
Federation of Independent Business
(or)
CARL A. BECK
-- President, Charles Beck Machine
Corporation (Small machine company)
and past President of National Small
Business Men's Association (Highly
respected).
4. ARTHUR WOOD
-- Chairman, Sears, Roebuck and Company
5. REGINALD H. JONES
-- Chairman & Chief Executive Officer,
General Electric
6. SMALL MERCHANT
-- See Tab A for selection of a small
merchant known to President from former
Congressional District.
7. J. IRWIN MILLER
-- Chairman, Cummins Engine
BANKING AND FINANCE
1. DAVID ROCKEFELLER
-- Chairman, Chase-Manhattan
2. PETER G. PETERSON
-- Chairman, Lehman Brothers Corporation
3. ROBERT R. DOCKSON
-- President & Chief Executive Officer,
California Federal Savings and Loan
(or)
E. STANLEY ENLUND
-- Chairman & Chief Executive Officer,
First Savings and Loan Association of
(or)
Chicago
read
STATE
2
WILLIAM P. SAWYER
-- President, New England Federal
Savings and Loan
BUSINESS INTEREST GROUPS
(Meet as a Group)
JOHN HARPER
-- Chairman, Business Roundtable
E. DOUGLAS KENNA
-- President, National Association of
Manufacturers
ARCH BOOTH
-- President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
SANDY TROWBRIDGE
-- President, The Conference Board
WILLIAM TAYLOR
-- President, American Society of
Association Executives
AGRICULTURE
1. WILLIAM KUHFUSS
-- President, American Farm Bureau
2. SMALL FARMER
-- See Tab A for selection of a small
farmer known to President from former
Congressional District.
3. JOHN SCOTT
-- Master, National Grange
4. KENNETH D. NADEN
-- Executive Vice President, National
Council of Farmer Cooperatives
5. TONY T. DECHANT
-- President, Farmers' Union
ARTS
1.
NANCY HANKS
-- Chairman, National Endowment for
the Arts
BLACKS
1.
ROY WILKINS
-- Executive Director, National Association
for the Advancement of Colored People
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2. VERNON JORDAN
-- Executive Director, National Urban
League
3. REVEREND JESSE JACKSON -- People's United to Save Humanity
4. HELEN EDMONDS
-- LINKS, INC. (National social service
organization) VP addressed at Hilton
a month ago
5. DOROTHY HEIGHT
-- National President, National Council
of Negro Women
RELIGIOUS
1.
JOHN CARDINAL KROL
-- Chairman, National Conference of
Catholic Bishops
2. PRESIDING BISHOP ALLIN
-- Episcopal Church
3. BILLY ZEOLIE
-- Evangelist
4. ARCHBISHOP YAKAVOS
-- Greek Orthodox Church
5.
-- President, National Council of the
Churches of Christ
SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY
1.
HARVEY BROOKS
-- Harvard
was the Dean of School of Engineering
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
1. REVEREND THEODORE
HESBURGH
-- President, Notre Dame University
2. CLIFFORD WHARTON
-- President of Michigan State University
(Black)
3. MARTIN MYERSON
-- President, University of Pennsylvania
(or)
4
ED LEVI
-- President, University of Chicago
4. ROY HUDSON
-- President, Hampton Institute (Black)
5. REVEREND ROBERT J.
HENLE
-- President, Georgetown University
6. ELIZABETH J.
MCCORMACK
-- President, Manhattan College, NY
7. ALEX HURD
-- President, Vanderbilt University
8. RICHARD RICHARDSON
-- President, Northampton County
Community College
9. GLEN A. OLDS
-- President, Kent State University
LIBRARY
STATE
TOTAL
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 14, 1974
Mildred:
Per our discussion. Would
appreciate any thoughts on
whether these names are
appropriate for the President
to meet with individually.
They are good representatives
of small business and agriculture
from his district.
Thank you.
Bill Baroody
FEDERAL ENERGY ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20461
August 14, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR: Bill Baroody
Assistant to the President
SUBJECT: Response to your Telephone Call of 9:00 A.M.,
this date, Regarding Suggestions
A. Small Businessman or Marketer/Retailer
1. Frank Fehsenfeld, Crystal Flash Inc. --- Independent
petroleum product marketer in Grand Rapids - con-
tributing Republican - worked closely with us
during "Energy Crunch" - extremely bright and
articulate -- middle aged - also has bituminous
company in another state -- I highly recommend.
2. Frederick Meijer, President Meijer Thrifty Acres,
Inc. -- President of large but local retail outlet
chain - we also worked closely with him during the
"Energy Grunch" and with his attorney concerning
difficulty in obtaining petroleum for his retail
gasoline outlets -- has been a contributing Republican,
but is somewhat of a fence-sitter -- has good ties
with so-called liberal elements in the Grand Rapids
metropolitan area -- highly respected and respectable.
3. David Meany, President of Kawasaki Mid-West (motor-
cycle distributor based in Grand Rapids area) - as
with the above persons, Mr. Ford also personally
knows Mr. Meany and participated at the grand opening
for the facility now occupied by the company -- has
been a contributor -- young, bright and articulate --------
business appears thriving - not positive on any
substantive assist from former Congressman Ford other
than participation at grand opening.
4. Jamie Ladd, Ladd Builders, Inc. -- nominal Republican --
young, bright and articulate -- head of family business --
has sought Ford assistance in past re home builders re-
lated questions.
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5. John Ramjeet - politics unknown, but definitely
Ford leaning - no known contribution record --
naturalized U.S. citizen of Indian decent - real
"American Firster" - president of two nursing homes
in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area -- Ford office
has assisted in immigration problems regarding nurses
to staff the two facilities.
6. Some Minority Businessmen who Mr. Ford knows and may
have assisted in the past include:
Tom Williamson, Golden-Glow Tavern; Fred Tillman,
Astronaut Painting; John Bankston, Grand Rapids
Times (newspaper). If you are curious about these,
I will discuss them on the phone.
B. Agriculture
1. Agriculture - Business
Larry Smith of Lake Odessa, Smith Bros. Elevators -
very loyal party member with good contribution record -
knows Ford personally - has sought assistance at various
times and made inputs to the Congressman on a timely
basis.
2. Farmer
a. Merlin Kraft of Sparta, Michigan - fruit farmer -
very loyal Ford partisan and party worker - well
spoken and articulate - middle aged ---- has sought
Ford assistance from time to time regarding fertti-
lizers, pesticides, and other agricultural matters.
b. John Westbrook, Ionia, Michigan, Ionia County
Commissioner (R) and party worker -- middle aged -
very decent chap - has sought the advice and counsel
of the Ford office from time to time - extremely
loyal - Ford partisan.
c. Elton Smith of Caledonia --- President of Michigan
Farm Bureau - elderly -- not too articulate - Ford
knows well -- party contributor - has high respect
as farmer -- has never sought Ford ?but has made
agricultural inputs to Ford on a timely basis.
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C. Women
1. Mrs. Merina (Stella) Amann of Gentian Drive, S.E.,
Grand Rapids -- converted Democrat and loyal party
worker (recently) after assist from Ford office in
correcting immigration difficulty for her sister,
after attorney's mis-handling - thick Italian accent --
excitable --- attractive -- was a participant in the
Ford testimonial dinner in Grand Rapids of this year.
2. Mary Ann Keeler, wife of the President of Keeler Brass,
Inc. - $$$ -- middle aged - articulate -- excellent
No
contribution record -- has sought Ford assistance in
art related endeavors and other. cultural events in the
Grand Rapids metropolitan area -- could be a good choice.
3. Phyliss Melinn - has sought Ford assistance repeatedly
with POW/MIA and her MIA son, Rick Medaris -- may be
@
less Ford sympathizer than previously - should be
on
handled carefully -- Ford knows personally - no known
partisan political participation -- envisions self as
a modern day Joan of Arc regarding the MIA question.
If there are any questions or you wish to discuss the above,
please call me on 254-7534.
Gordon E. Vander Till
Bill- this is rough copy, but
I felt the ideas and not the
form were important.
Good Vander Till