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Scanned from the President's Daily Diary Collection (Box 80) at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
THE WHITE HOUSE
FEBRUARY 23, 1976
WASHINGTON, D.C.
TIME
DAY
7:05 a.m. MONDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
7:05
The President had breakfast.
7:36
The President went to the Oval Office.
8:35
9:00
The President met with his Assistant, Richard B. Cheney.
8:56
8:58
P
The President talked with Secretary of Agriculture Earl L.
Butz.
9:15
The President went to the South Grounds of the White House.
9:16
9:19
The President motored from the South Grounds to the Statler
Hilton Hotel, 16th and K Streets.
9:20
9:53
The President participated in the annual mid-winter meeting
of the National Governors' Conference.
Members of the press
9:20
The President was greeted by Governor William G. Milliken
(R-Michigan).
9:22
The President, escorted by Governor Milliken went to an
offstage announcement area.
9:23
The President, escorted by Governor Milliken went to the
head table. For a list of head table guests, see
APPENDIX "A."
9:23
The President was introduced by Chairman of the National
Governors' Conference Governor Robert D. Ray (R-Iowa).
9:30
9:53
The President addressed approximately 600 persons attending
the opening session of the National Governors' Conference
9:53
The President, escorted by Governor Milliken returned to
his motorcade.
9:56
9:58
The President motored from the Statler Hilton Hotel to the
South Grounds of the White House.
10:00
The President returned to the Oval Office.
Page 1 of 4 Page(s).
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
THE WHITE HOUSE
FEBRUARY 23, 1976
WASHINGTON, D.C.
TIME
DAY
10:35 a.m. MONDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
The President met with:
10:35
11:25
Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor
10:35
11:25
John 0. Marsh, Jr., Counsellor
10:35
11:25
Rogers C.B. Morton, Counsellor
10:35
11:25
Max L. Friedersdorf, Assistant for Legislative
Affairs
10:35
11:30
Mr. Cheney
10:35
11:25
Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary
10:35
11:25
John G. Carlson, Deputy Press Secretary
10:35
11:25
Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, Assistant for National
Security Affairs
10:36
11:25
Howard H. Callaway, Chairman of the President Ford
Committee (PFC)
10:36
11:25
Stuart Spencer, Deputy Chairman for Political
Organization, PFC
10:13
P
The President telephoned Congressman Paul N. McCloskey, Jr.
(R-California) The call was not completed.
10:21
10:25
P
The President talked with State Senator Tom Tobiassen
(R-Florida).
10:27
10:32
P
The President talked with Paula F. Hawkins, Republican
National Committeewoman for Florida.
10:33
10:35
P
The President talked with Congressman McCloskey.
The President met with:
11:45
12:00
Lt. Gen. Scowcroft
11:55
12:00
Robert Anderson, Ambassador-designate from the U.S.
to Morocco
2:00
2:30
The President met with Governor Daniel J. Evans
(R-Washington).
The President met with:
2:31
2:45
Peter B. Bensinger, Administrator of the Drug
Enforcement Administration
2:31
2:45
James M. Cannon III, Executive Director of the
Domestic Council and Assistant for Domestic
Affairs
2:31
2:45
Richard D. Parsons, Associate Director and Counsel
for the Domestic Council, Justice, Crime, Civil
Rights and Communications
2:33
2:45
Mrs. Peter B. Bensinger
continued
Page 2 of 4 Page(s).
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
THE WHITE HOUSE
FEBRUARY 23, 1976
WASHINGTON, D.C.
TIME
DAY
2:31 p.m. MONDAY
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
continued
2:33
2:45
Peter B. Bensinger, Jr., son
2:33
2:45
B.E. Bensinger, father
2:33
2:45
Mrs. B.E. Bensinger, mother
2:33
2:45
Roger Bensinger, brother
2:33
2:45
Mrs. Roger Bensinger, sister-in-law
2:33
2:36
The President and Mrs. Bensinger exchanged remarks.
Members of the press, in/out
2:47
3:15
The President met with:
Governor James B. Longley (I-Maine)
Mr. Cannon
3:30
The President returned to the South Grounds of the White
House.
3:39
The President went to the swimming pool area.
4:00
The President returned to the Oval Office.
4:35
5:10
The President met with Mr. Cheney.
5:12
5:14
P
The President talked with William G. Whyte, Assistant Vice
President of U.S. Steel.
5:48
6:01
P
The President talked with James F. Hastings, President of
Associated Industries of New York State, Incorporated
and former Congressman (R-New York).
6:55
The President returned to the second floor Residence.
8:23
The President and the First Lady went to the East Room.
8:23
12:17
The President and the First Lady hosted a dinner for State
Governors' and their spouses attending the National
Governors' Conference. For a list of attendees, see
APPENDIX "B."
Members of the press
8:23
The President and the First Lady received dinner guests.
8:45
The Presidential party went to the State Dining Room.
Page 3 of 4 Page(s).
THE WHITE HOUSE
THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD
PLACE DAY BEGAN
DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)
THE WHITE HOUSE
FEBRUARY 23, 1976
WASHINGTON, D.C.
TIME
DAY
8:45 p.m. MONDAY,
PHONE
TIME
P=Placed
R=Rec'd
ACTIVITY
In
Out
8:45
10:12
The Presidential party had dinner.
10:30
The President and the First Lady went to the Blue Room.
10:37
The President and the First Lady went to the Grand Hall.
10:37
10:57
The President and the First Lady received after dinner
guests. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "c."
10:57
The President and the First Lady returned to the second
floor Residence.
11:01
The President and the First Lady returned to the East Room.
11:01
11:06
The Presidential party attended a performance by singer
Tony Bennett.
11:26
The Presidential party returned to the Grand Hall for
dancing.
For a record of the President's activities after midnight,
see the daily diary for February 24, 1976.
EJ/EJ 3/5/76
Page 4 of 4 Page(s).
APPENDIX "A"
Attendance not confirmed.
MID-WINTER MEETING OF THE NATIONAL GOVERNORS' CONFERENCE
Statler Hilton Hotel
Washington, D.C.
February 23, 1976
Head Table Guests
Governor George Busbee (D-Georgia)
Governor Milton J. Shapp (D-Pennsylvania)
Benjamin F. Bailar, Postmaster General, United States Postal Service
John W. Warner, Administrator of the American Revolution Bicentennial
Administration (ARBA)
Governor Robert D. Ray (R-Iowa)
Governor Sherman W. Tribitt (D-Delaware)
Governor Brendan T. Byrne (D-New Jersey
APPENDIX "B"
Attendance confirmed by EPS
indicates present.
DINNER IN HONOR OF STATE GOVERNORS
State Dining Room
February 23, 1976
The President and the First Lady
The Governor of Delaware and Mrs. Tribbitt, Sherman W. (D)
The Governor of New Jersey and Mrs. Byrne, Brendan T. (D)
The Governor of Georgia and Mrs. Busbee George (D)
The Honorable Michael S. Dukakis, Governor of Massachusetts (D)
The Governor of Maryland and Mrs. Mandel, Marvin (D)
The Governor of South Carolina and Mrs. Edwards, James B. (R)
The Governor of New Hampshire and Mrs. Thomson, Meldrim, Jr. (R)
The Governor of Virginia and Mrs. Godwin Mille E., Jr. (R)
The Honorable Hugh L. Carey, Governor of New York (D)
The Governor of North Carolina and 'Mrs. Holshouser, James E. (R)
The Governor of Rhode Island and Noel, Philip (D)
The Governor of Vermont and Mrs. Salmon, Thomas P. (D)
The Governor of Kentucky and 'Mrs. Carroll, Julian (I)
The Governor of Tennessee and Mrs. Blanton, Ray (D)
The Governor of Mississippi and Mrs. Finch, Charles C. (D)
The Governor of Maine and Mrs. Longley, James B. (I)
The Governor of Missouri and Mrs. Bond, Christopher S. (R)
The Governor of Michigan and Mrs. Milliken, William G. (R)
The Governor of Florida and Mrs. Askew, Reubin O'D' (D)
The Governor of Texas and Mrs. Briscoe, Dolph (D
The Governor of Iowa and Mrs. Ray, Robert D. (R)
The Governor of Wisconsin and Mrs. Lucey, Patrick J. (R)
The Governor of Minnesota and Mrs. Anderson, Wendell R. (D)
The Governor of Oregon and Mrs. Straub, Robert (D)
The Governor of Kansas and Mrs. Bennett, Robert F. (R)
The Governor of West Virginia and Mrs. Moore, Arch A., Jr. (D)
The Governor of Nebraska and Mrs. Exon, J. James (R)
The Governor of Colorado and Mrs. Lamm, Richard D. (D)
The Governor of North Dakota and Mrs. Link, Arthur A. (D)
APPENDIX "B" p. 2
2/23/76
The Governor of South Dakota and Mrs. Kneip, Ribhard F. (D)
The Governor of Montana and Mrs. Judge, Thomas L. (D)
The Governor of Washington and Mrs. Evans, Daniel J. (R)
The Governor of Idaho and Mrs. Andrus, Cecil D. (D)
The Governor of Wyoming and Mrs. Herschler, Ed (D)
The Governor of Utah and Mrs. Rampton, Calvin L. (D)
The Governor of Arizona and Mrs. Castro, Paul (D)
The Honorable J.S. Hammond, Governor of Alaska, Jay S. (R)
The Governor of Hawaii and Mrs. Ariyoshi, George R. (D)
The Governor of the Virgin Islands and Mrs. King,, Cyril C.
The Governor of American Samoa and Mrs. Ruth, Earl
The Honorable Carla A. Hills, Secretary of Housing and Urban Developm
and The Honorable Roderick M. Hills
The Honorable Robert T. Hartmann
Counsellor to the President
Honorable John O. Marsh, Jr. and Mrs. Marsh
Counsellor to the President
The Honorable Rogers C.B. Morton and Mrs. Morton
Counsellor to the President
The Honorable James T. Lynn and Mrs. Lynn
Director, Office of Management and Budget
The Honorable James M. Cannon and Mrs. Cannon
Assistant to the President for Domestic Affairs
The Honorable Frank Zarb and Mrs. Zarb
Administrator, Federal Energy Administration
The Honorable James H. Cavanaugh and Mrs. Cavanaugh
Deputy Director, Domestic Council
The Honorable John G. Carlson and Mrs. Carlson
Deputy Press Secretary to the President
APPENDIX "B" P. 3
2/23/76
The Honorable David Gergen and Mrs. Gergen
Special Assistant to the President
The Honorable Paul H. O'Neill and Mrs. C'Neill
Deputy Director, Office of Management and Budget
The Honorable Douglas P. Bennett and Mrs. Bennett
Director, Presidential Personnel Office
Honorable Stephen G. McConahey and McConahey
Special Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs
Mr. and Mrs. Terrence O'Donnell
Aide to the President
Mr. and Mrs. William Gorog
Deputy Director, Economic Policy Board
and Mrs. Byron M. Cavaney, Jr.
Director of the Advance Office
and Mrs. Patrick J. Delaney
Associate Director, Domestic Council
The Honorable Raymond P. Shafer and Mrs. Shafer
Counsellor to the Vice President
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Bennett
Entertainer
The Honorable Howard H. Callaway and Mrs. Callaway
Chairman, The President Ford Committee
Mr. John Dukakis
Son and Guest of Governor Michael S. Dukakis of Massachusetts
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen B. Farber
Director, National Governors' Conference
Miss Susan Ford
Mr. Bert Meem
Escort of Miss Susan Ford
Mr. Bruce Johnson
Director, Museum of American Folk Art, New York
Mrs. Barbara Johnson
President, Board of Trustees, Museum of American Folk Art.
Mr. Jack Bangs, decorator, The Gazebo, New York, New York
APPENDIX "C"
Attendance confirmed by EPS.
indicates present.
ENTERTAINMENT FOLLOWING DINNER FOR STATE GOVERNORS
The White House
February 23, 1976
Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne
Executive Director of the Advisory Committee on Intergovernmental
Relations
Austin, Miss Mary
Assistant to the Chairman of the President Ford Committee
Bartlett, Mr. and Mrs. Joe
Minority Clerk of the House of Representatives
Becker, Mr. and Mrs. Benton L.
Potomac, Maryland
Bowersock, Mr. and Mrs. Justin D.
Middleburg, Virginia (pool donors)
Bowman, Mr. and Mrs. A. Smith
Sunset Hills, Virginia (pool donors)
Bowman, Mr. and Mrs. E. DeLong
Plains, Virginia (pool donors)
Bratti, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald
Administrator for National Affairs, American Subcontractors Association
Broome, Mr. and Mrs. David
American Banker's Association
Burrell, Dr. and Mrs. Berkley G.
President of the National Business League
Cary, Mr. and Mrs. James
Copley News Service
Clusen, Mr. and Mrs. Donald
Mrs. President of the League of Women Voters of the U.S.
Cowan, The Honorable James R. and Mrs.
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health and Environment
continued
APPENDIX "C" p. 2
2/23/76
Crawford, The Honorable Curtis C. and Mrs. Crawford
Vice Chairman, U.S. Board of Parole, Department of Justice
Curley, Mr. and Mrs. John
Gannett News Service
Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth
Administrative Assistant to Senate Minority Floor Leader Hugh Scott
Denson, Mr. and Mrs. James
Executive Director, Chamber of Commerce of Washington, D.C.
Fletcher, The Honorable Arthur A. and Mrs. Fletcher
Deputy Assistant to the President for Urban Affairs
Geimer, Mr. and Mrs. William
Director, Intergovernmental, Regional and Special Programs,
Federal Energy Administration
Goltra, Miss Elizabeth A. and guest Congressman Robert W. Kasten, Jr.
Spokesmen's Office, White House
Griffith, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E.
Executive Director, Republican Governors' Association
Gunnels, Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey A.
Staff Assistant, Subcommittee on Treasury, Postla Service, Gen. Government
Hanes, Mr. and Mrs. David G.
Executive Assistant to the Administrator, FEA
Hanzlik, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond
Consultant, Domestic Council
Harbaugh, Miss Judith L.
Director of Scheduling, President Ford Committee
Hendricks, Mr. Warren K. , Jr. and guest Miss Nancy Carrington
Spokesmen's Office, White House
Hildenbrand, Mr. William F.
Minority Secretary of the Senate
VHolden, The Honorable Creighton and Mrs. Holden
Assistant Secretary for Tourism, Department of Commerce
Holmes, Mr. and Mrs. Peter
Administrative Assistant to the Senate Minority Whip Robert P. Griffin
<
of Transpor and Mrs Hopkerfor Congressional and Intergoyern-
mental Affairs
continued
APPENDIX "C" p. 3
2/23/76
Hymel, Mr. and Mrs. Gary G.
ExecutiveAssistant to the House Majority Leader Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr.
Kiley, Mr. Richard
Actor, "The Heiress," John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Kimmitt, Mr. and Mrs. J.S.
Majority Secretary of the Senate
Larrabee, Mr. and Mrs. Don
Griffin-Larrabee News Service
Leland, Commander Walter T., USN and Mrs. Leland
Military Aide to the Secretary of Transportation
Lukstat, Mr. and Mrs. Richard H.
Special Assistant to the Director of Public Affairs, Office of the
Secretary of Labor
MacGarry, Mr. and Mrs. Mac
WMAL-TV, Commentator
Mead, Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Television Adviser to the President
Myer, Mr. and Mrs. Paul J.
Reston, Virginia
Norris, Miss Barbara
Director of Correspondence, President Ford Committee
Osolin, Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Cox Newspapers
Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher
Alexandria, Vriginia
Post, Mr. and Mrs. John
Executive Director, The Business Roundtable
Quern, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur F.
Deputy Director of the Domestic Council for Policy and Planning
Sahagian, Mr. and Mrs. Ara
Mrs. -Administrative Assistant to Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield
Schoumacher, Mr. and Mrs.
WMAL-TV news anchorman
Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Willard
WRC-TV weatherman
continued ...
APPENDIX "C" p. 4
2/23/76
Sellers, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace 0.
Vice President and Director of Research Division, MErrill, Lynch,
Pierce, Fenner and Smith, New York
Smith, Mrs. Walkee R. and guest: Mrs. Earl J. Helmbreck
President General, Daughters of the American Revolution
Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J.
Legislative Counsel to the House Minority Leader John J. Rhodes
Tutweiler, Mrs. Margaret and guest: Congressman Larry Pressler
Regional Coordinator, Scheduling Office, President Ford Committee
Visser, Mr. and Mrs. Robert P.
General Counsel, President Ford Committee
Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Ed
WMAL-TV
Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Charles L.
Administrative Assistant to the Speaker of the House Carl Albert
Wasilewski, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent T.
President, National Association of Broadcasters
Weidert, Mr. and Mrs. John F.
Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of Agriculture
Williams, Mr. John J.
Staff Director for Hous Minority Leader John J. Rhodes
Woodworth, Mr. and Mrs. Laurence N.
Chief of Staff, Joint Committee on Internal Revenue Taxation
Dudley, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Whittier
Washington, D.C. (pool donors)
Chambers, Dr. Marjorie and guest Mr. George Humphrey
Mrs. President of the American Association of University Women
Height, Miss Dorothy
President of the National Council of Negro Women
Johnson, Dr. and Mrs. Thomas F.
Director, Research, American Enterprise Institute, Washington, D.C.
Bailar, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F.
Postmaster General, U.S. Postal Service
Ryan, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas T.
Assistant Counsel, President Ford Committee
forbitt, Miss Patricia and guest; Col, Douglas Brazelton
Assistant to the Director of the Governors Conference
Boyle, Mr. and Mrs. Perence