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Scanned from the President's Daily Diary Collection (Box 81) 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 MARCH 18, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 12:40 a.m. THURSDAY PHONE TIME P=Placed R=Rec'd ACTIVITY In Out 12:40 Following a State Dinner in honor of the Prime Minister of Ireland and Mrs. Liam Cosgrave, the President and the First Lady went to the second floor Residence. 7:28 The President had breakfast. 7:59 The President went to the doctor's office. 8:04 The President went to the Oval Office. 8:07 The President went to the Roosevelt Room. 8:07 8:30 The President attended a White House senior staff meeting. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "A." 8:30 The President returned to the Oval Office. 9:00 9:05 The President met with his Counsellor, John 0. Marsh, Jr. 9:10 9:15 The President met with: Mr. Marsh Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, Assistant for National Security Affairs 9:35 10:15 The President met with: Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State Lt. Gen. Scowcroft The President met with: 10:35 11:05 Rogers C.B. Morton, Counsellor 10:35 11:05 Richard B. Cheney, Assistant 10:45 10:50 Susan Ford 10:50 11:05 Mr. Marsh 10:50 11:05 Max L. Friedersdorf, Assistant for Legislative Affairs 10:50 11:05 Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary 10:50 11:05 John G. Carlson, Deputy Press Secretary 10:50 11:05 Douglas J. Smith, Staff Assistant 11:05 The President went to the Diplomatic Reception Room. 11:05 12:15 The President participated in an interview with editors and reporters of North Carolina newspapers. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "B." 12:15 The President returned to the Oval Office. GPO: 1974 555-863 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 MARCH 18, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 12:25 p.m. THURSDAY PHONE TIME R=Rec'd ACTIVITY In Out 12:25 12:35 The President met with members of the Young President's Organization (YPO) an educational association of chief executives around the world: John C. Collet, President and Director of Rupert Manufacturing Company, Blue Springs, Missouri and International President of YPO John L. Schroeder, President of Keystone Custodian Funds and Keystone Investment Management Company, Boston, Massachusetts and Vice President of YPO Robert B. Seidel, President and Director of Auto- matic Timing and Controls, Incorporated, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania and Educational Chairman of the 26th Annual University for President's Convention in Southhampton, Bermuda Robert C. Powell, President of Robert C. Powell Developments and Chairman of the 26th Annual University for President's Convention in Southhampton, Bermuda William F. Gorog, Deputy Director for Domestic Economic Policy, Economic Policy Board Robert A Mead, Television Adviser The meeting was taped for showing at the 26th Annual University for President's Convention held in South- hampton, Bermuda March 28- April 3, 1976. 12:40 12:55 The President met with: Kent B. McGough, Chairman of the Republican State Central and Executive Committee of Ohio Keith McNamara, Chairman of the Ohio State President Ford Committee (PFC) Members of the press, in/out The purpose of the meeting was to sign the consent forms necessary for entering the Ohio Presidential Primary election, June 8, 1976. 1:00 1:30 The President met with his Personal Assistant, Mildred V. Leonard. 2:25 3:15 The President met with: James T. Lynn, Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Assistant for Management and Budget Paul H. O'Neill, Deputy Director of the OMB James M. Cannon III, Executive Director of the Domestic&Council and Assistant for Domestic Affairs Mr. Cheney GPO 1974 OL 555-863 2 4 Page of Page(s). THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE MARCH 18, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 3:15 p.m. THURSDAY PHONE TIME P=Placed R=Rec'd ACTIVITY In Out 3:15 The President returned to the Roosevelt Room. 3:17 3:37 The President participated in a economic briefing for the American Retail Federation Board of Directors. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "c." 3:37 The President returned to the Oval Office. 3:38 The President went to the patio outside the Oval Office. 3:38 3:45 The President participated in a photo portrait session with: Richard Avedon, free lance photographer from New York David H. Kennerly, Personal Photographer 3:45 The President returned to the Oval Office. 3:45 4:45 The President met with: Robert C. Orben, Special Assistant Milton A. Friedman, Special Assistant Patrick H. Butler, Associate Editor Mr. Smith 5:05 5:45 The President met with: Stuart Spencer, Acting Chairman of the PFC Mr. Morton 5:45 The President went to the Blue Room. He was accompanied by: Mr. Spencer Mr. Morton Mr. Cheney 5:45 6:45 The President hosted a reception for Republican Congressional leaders. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "D." 6:45 The President returned to the Oval Office. 6:45 7:15 The President met with: Nelson A. Rockefeller, Vice President Secretary Kissinger Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense George Bush, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Fred C. Ikle, Director, U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency Lt. Gen. Scowcroft GPO 1974 555-863 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 MARCH 18, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 7:20 p.m. THURSDAY PHONE TIME P=Placed R=Rec'd ACTIVITY In Out 7:20 The President went to the swimming pool. 7:43 The President returned to the second floor Residence. 8:15 The President had dinner with: The First Lady Susan Ford Mrs. Arthur M. ("Lil") Godwin, the wife of the First Lady's stepfather EJ/EJ 3/29/76 GPO : 1974 OL-555-863 Page 4 of 4 Page(s). APPENDIX "A" MEETING WITH WHITE HOUSE SENIOR STAFF The Roosevelt Room March 18, 1976 A list of participants was not available for inclusion in the President's daily diary of March 18, 1976. INTERVIEW WITH NORTH CAROLINA NEWSPAPER EDITORS March 18, 1976 - 11:00 a. m. Diplomatic Reception Room APPENDIX "B" Attendance confirmed by Carolyn Wimmer all present AUSBAND, Jerry Cox Editor Star 315 East Graham Street Shelby, North Carolina 28150 BEACH, John W. Editor Observer-News-Enterprise Newton, North Carolina 28658 BETTS, JR., John M. Washington Correspondent News/Record 200- 04 North Davie Street Greensboro, North Carolina 27402 BROWN, Joe Editor Enterprise 210 Church Avenue High Point, North Carolina 27261 BURNS, JR., John Kendrick Contributing Editor Record East Canary Street Dunn, North Carolina 28334 CADIEU, JR., J. Neal Publisher Richmond County Journal 105 Washington Street Rockingham, North Carolina 28379 CLAY, Charles A. Editor Observer 512 Hay Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301 - 2 - APPENDIX "B" -2 3/18/76 *COFFEY, Paul Armfield Executive Editor Watauga Democrat Post Office Box 357 Boone, North Carolina 28607 COFFEY, Rachel Rivers Publisher Watauga Democrat Post Office Box 357 Boone, North Carolina 28607 CREECH, Julius R. Publisher & Owner Southerner 107 West St. James Street Tarboro, North Carolina 27886 DEAR, David R. President, Publisher & Editor Dear Publications 1053 National Press Building Washington, D. C. 20045 DENNIS, William Austin City Editor Dispatch 304 Chestnut Street Henderson, North Carolina 27536 ELDER (LYONS), Shirley Washington Correspondent News and Observer 215 South McDowell Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 ESLINGER, JOHN E. Editor, Editorial Page Herald 115-19 Market Street Durham, North Carolina 27702 * President of the North Carolina Assocation of Non-Daily Newspapers APPENDIX "B" -3 - 3 - 3/18/76 FUTRELL, JR., Ashley B. Vice President News 217 Market Street Washington, North Carolina 27889 GUNTER, Rick V. Associate Editor Times 14 O. Henry Avenue Asheville, North Carolina 28801 HACKETT, Bill Political Editor Times-News 1755 Four Seasons Boulevard Hendersonville, N. C. 27839 HALL, Don Publisher Herald 916 Roanoke Avenue Roanoke Rapids, N. C. 27870 HARRELL, Benjamin Carlton Managing Editor Sun 115-19 Market Street Durham, North Carolina 27702 HASWELL, Joel Assistant Regional Editor Herald 115-19 Market Street Durham, North Carolina 27702 HERNDON, Claude Nash General Reporter Twin City Sentinel 416-20 North Marshall Winston-Salem, N. C. 27102 HILL, Heath Haldane Editor, Editoral Page Journal 416-20 North Marshall Winston-Salem, N. C. 27102 APPENDIX "B" -4 - 4 - 3/18/76 KENNEDY, John W. Managing Editor Tribune 125 Union Street, South Concord, North Carolina 28025 PARCE II, Arthur Mead Editor Times-News 1755 Four Seasons Boulevard Hendersonville, N. C. 27839 PARKER, JR., Joseph Roy Editor Times 512 Hay Street Fayetteville, N. C. 28301 POOLE, Robert M. Washington Correspondent Journal 416-20 North Marshall Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27102 PRICE, H. Eugene Editor News-Argus 310 North Berkeley Boulevard Goldsboro, North Carolina 27530 RAYNOR, George S. Editor Post 131 West Innes Street Salisbury, North Carolina 28144 SECHRIEST, Vernon Franklin Managing Editor Telegram 150 Howard Street Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27801 APPENDIX "B" -5 3/18/76 - 5 - - SHARPE, JR., John Allen Publisher, President & Editor Robesonian 121 West Fifth Street Lumberton, North Carolina 28358 SINK, JR., Joe S. Vice President & Editor Dispatch 30 East First Avenue Lexington, North Carolina 27292 STEPP, Albert Carl Washington Correspondent Observer 600 South Tyron Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28201 SUMPTER, Glenn News Editor Journal 105 Washington Street Rockingham, North Carolina 28379 THARRINGTON, Walter D. Business Manager Dispatch 304 Chestnut Street Henderson, North Carolina 27536 WHICHARD II, David J. President, Co-Publisher & Editor Reflector 209 Cotanche Street Greenville, North Carolina 27834 WHITLEY, Donald P. General Manager Advance 216 South Poindexter Street Elizabeth City, N. C. 27909 WILLIS, Joseph Alan Editor, Editorial Page Twin City Sentinel 416-20 North Marshall Winston-Salem, N. C. 27102 - 6 - APPENDIX "B" -6 3/18/76 WILSON, James B. Executive Editor Star-News Post Office Box 840 Wilmington, N. C. 28401 YARBOROUGH, Ramon B. Publisher Observer 512 Hay Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301 WHITE HOUSE STAFF: Alan Greenspan, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary Margita E. White, Assistant Press Secretary APPENDIX "C" Attendance confirmed by Office of Public ECONOMIC BRIEFING FOR THE AMERICAN RETAIL FEDERATION Liaison. All present. BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Roosevelt Room March 18, 1976 PARTICIPANTS: The President Howard Lee Cook, Jr., Executive Vice President, American Retail Federation William Kay Daines, Senior Vice President, American Retail Federation Richard C. Darling, Senior Washington Representative, J.C. Penney Company Charles Cuchen, President, Younker Brothers, Incorporated Benjamin Frank, Vice President, Legal and Government Affairs, Allied Stores Corporation Leonard 0. Gay, Senior Vice President and Treasurer, Haverty Furniture Companies Stanley J. Goodman, Chairman of the Executive Committee and Chief Executive Officer, The May Department Stores Company Loyd Hackler, President, American Retail Federation Prentis C. Hall, Chairman of the Executive Committee, Carter Hawley Hale Stores, Incorporated Patrick J. Head, Vice President, Marcor, Incorporated Spencer A. Johnson, Executive Vice President, National Home Furnishings Association Philip M. Knox, Jr., Vice President, Sears, Roebuck and Company Donald Livingston, Corporate Secretary, Carter Hawley Hale Stores James G. Michaux, Vice President, Federated Department Stores Hugh Munch, President, Illinois Retail Merchants Association Walter Nepp1, President (Elect), J.C. Penney Company Gary Perkinson, Executive Vice President, New York State Council of Retail Merchants Richard R. Pivirotto, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Associated Dry Goods Corporation continued APPENDIX "C" -2 3/18/76 Herbert H. Schiff, Chairman of the Board, SCOA Industries, Incorporated Roger D. Semerad, Vice President, American Retail Federation Joseph J. Shell, President, National Shoe Retailers Association Jean Head Sisco, Director, Washington Board of Trade, Consultant, American Retail Federation H. Patrick Smith, Vice President, F.W. Woolworth Company A. Robert Stevenson, Vice President, S.S.Kresge Company WHITE HOUSE STAFF: William J. Baroody, Jr., Assistant for Public Liaison John C. Vickerman, Director for Business and Trade Associations, White House Office of Public Liaison APPENDIX "D" Attendance confirmed by by EPS. indicates present Other attendees not RECEPTION FOR REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS confirmed. Blue Room March 18, 1976 PARTICIPANTS: The President Sen. Clifford P. Case (R-New Jersey) Cong. Millicent Fenwich (R-New Jersey) Cong. Edwin B. Forsythe (R-New Jersey) Cong. Matthew J. Rinaldo (R-New Jersey) Sen. Jacob J. Javits (R-New York) Sen. James L. Buckley (I-New York) Cong. John W. Wydler (R-New York) Cong. Norman F. Lent (R-New York) Cong. Peter A. Peyser (R-New York) Cong. Barber B. Conable, Jr. (R-New Cong. Benjamin A. Gilman (R-New York) York) Cong. Robert C. McEwen (R-New York) Cong. Jack F. Kemp (R-New York) Cong. Donald J. Mitchell (R-New York) Cong. William F. Walsh (R-New York) Cong. Frank Horton (R-New York) Cong. Hamilton Fish, Jr. (R-New York) is Sen. Robert Taft, Jr. (R-Ohio) Cong. Tennyson Guyer (R-Ohio) Cong. Willis D. Gradison Jr. (R-Ohio) Cong. Delbert L. Latta (R-Ohio) Cong. Donald D. Clancy (R-Ohio) Cong. Ralph S. Regula (R-Ohio) Cong. Chalres W. Whalen Jr. (R-Ohio) Cong. William H. Harsha (R-Ohio) Cong. Clarence J. Brown (R-Ohio) Cong. Thomas N. Kindness (R-Ohio) Cong. Clarence E. Miller (R-Ohio) Cong. Samuel L. Devine (R-Ohio) Cong. Chalres A. Mosher (R-Ohio) Cong. Chalmers P. Whylie (R-Ohio) Cong. J. William Stanton (R-Ohio) WHITE HOUSE STAFF: VRichard B. Cheney, Assistant Rogers C.B. Morton, Counsellor Stuart Spencer, Acting Chairman of the President Ford Committee