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This file contains material where Mrs. Betty Ford attended the dedication of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and attended commencement exercises for Central High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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This file contains material where Mrs. Betty Ford attended the dedication of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and attended commencement exercises for Central High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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The original documents are located in Box 26, folder "6/4-6/76 - California, Michigan (1)" of the Sheila Weidenfeld Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Copyright Notice The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Gerald Ford donated to the United States of America his copyrights in all of his unpublished writings in National Archives collections. Works prepared by U.S. Government employees as part of their official duties are in the public domain. The copyrights to materials written by other individuals or organizations are presumed to remain with them. If you think any of the information displayed in the PDF is subject to a valid copyright claim, please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Digitized from Box 26 of the Sheila Weidenfeld Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library WITHDRAWAL SHEET (PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES) FORM OF CORRESPONDENTS OR TITLE DATE RESTRICTION DOCUMENT Schedule Proposed Schedule for Mrs. Ford's Visit to California and Michigan, 14 6/3/1976 B pages. File Location: Sheila Weidenfeld Files, Box 26, Folder: "6/4-8/1976 - California - Michigan (1)" SMD 1/13/2017 RESTRICTION CODES (A) Closed by applicable Executive order governing access to national security information. (B) Closed by statute or by the agency which originated the document. (C) Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in the donor's deed of gift. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION NA FORM 1429 (1-98) MRS. FORD'S TRIP TO CALIFORNIA & GRAND RAPIDS MANIFESTS ANDREWS/OAKLAND/MONTEREY/ORANGE COUNTY/GRAND RAPIDS/ANDREWS Raymond (Raimund) LeViseur -- QUIK MAGAZINE (German) Lee Thornton -- CBS OAKLAND/MONTEREY/ORANGE COUNTY Dennis Brock--Black Star (For QUIK) Tony Karodi -- SYGMA Shreeter going Friday, June 4, 1976 Arpm.1: Midafternoon Arrive Oakland Press availability. -Q&A clevenent 4:00-7:00 P.M. Reception at Clairmont Hotel sponsored by the Bay Area Republican Alliance Open to the public at $2.00 a head (500-600 people expected) Will make brief remarks RON in @kaxand Oakland at Clairmont Hotel Saturday, June 5, 1976 lion was to se Departure: him. much she & ves. part M's BD pay Approx. 11:45 A.M. Americal! Arrive Monterey Penninsular Airport eujoy mintury Mias.Amine : 12:25 To warf area -- participate in Merienda ausnhi 12:15 15 release 15 (206th Birthday Celebration for Monterey) Annual Colesmhim - processional begin, at 14:45 Approx. " Lunch privately with friends at Beach clus Jack & Helen Westlond 2:00 P.M. Home of Mrs. Alan Pattee at 155 Corall Tierra blu ,2:30 2:45 - (Off highway 68 midway between Monterey & Salinas) Being honored at a reception for Republican women. 4:00 P.M. Depart. for Los Angeles Neceptin houring mr. Foid fn Nep. women Arriva orange lount Airpat CRep. women bringi Probably Reception that night. coolined & punch. No Fish Fry - 31st annua / lost to IFC) 1/2 hv. A Lion, Clus Fish Fry from se Y when in Cosh Mesa. Raises mae money Man any 0 3 de, event. Turn it over to city for girl scouts, Bry scoub. Bys Clus: Parede aheed of park. time. Expecting 10,000 in BF Ginis out Parede Tropies GERALD FORD Reception at home M amt am. BOS Beam x Niest up Path his met Nice limite, not ostentahriv Umbrelles anticle. Open lear set-up Non-ego MP RepuSlicens from armud the long casual clothes/ Orange County Aree. Reception in bach. Remarks very high undecided note. stress how ip lest couple deys are - plane sank, - get out the co.k Reception .6-8 Steven Broidy her About 45 Min. duine M.C. Bernard sheeting Weinbery, U. Chairmen Directors Bd up Suuday Therdere lummines, V.Pres Bdu oin: 2 mins, participating Covening Me does) deepan pan pain Dedication of leder-Sinei Hospital (on pashing litern tent. guest list 8.10,000 MP tack Albertom 1 Gr. 10 min. Aronom Mem. Bamet Sen. Brilenson tom Mn. madley > 9:15 Q&A Hollywood Burbanh Sam Ponsica Steve Brody Ed Brown tom Conningham then Gransh Sd Edelmen Meja Donne Elmen Tunney, Brown, Rudee calle Steve lawrence d Edie Game maye Fong Eu ameja a donars) Bring Feinch... John Pike Evel Younger Evuest Freedmen sen. Alen Rost's beerge Felher Helen Redds caraja dona) meunce Holmen PRESS SCHEDULE Mrs. Ford's Trip to California & Michigan June 4-8, 1976 Sheila Rabb Weidenfeld, Press Secretary Patti Matson, Assistant to the Press Secretary The following is a schedule of Mrs. Ford's trip to California and Grand Rapids, June 4 through 8, for the convenience of the press. Any updates or corrections will be delivered or called to your hotel rooms, so any changes in room accommodations should be mentioned to Patti Matson. Members of the press are asked to settle their own hotel bills each day. Press will be billed flight and transportation costs at a later date. In order to assure that you will receive your bags promptly, please make sure all luggage is clearly tagged. FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 1976 10:40 A.M. Depart Andrews AFB en route Oakland International Airport, Oakland, California 1:15 P.M. (PDT) Arrive Oakland International Airport, Oakland, California. OPEN PRESS COVERAGE 1:50 P.M. Arrive Claremont Hotel 4:00 P.M. to Reception sponsored by the Bay Area Republican Alliance 7:00 P.M. to give the public an opportunity to meet Mrs. Ford at Gaslight Room, Claremont Hotel. Mrs. Ford will about 5:30. She will make brief remarks. FULL PRESS COVERAGE RON at Claremont Hotel, Oakland SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 1976 10:50 A.M. Depart Claremont Hotel en route Oakland International Airport 11:20 A.M. Depart Oakland International Airport en route Monterey Peninsula Airport 11:45 A.M. Arrive Monterey Peninsula Airport 12:15 Arrive Memory Garden, Pacific Building, Warf #1 to participate in Merienda Ceremony celebrating Monterey's 206th birthday. 12:45 P.M. Mrs. Ford departs Pacific Building. FREE TIME (Mrs. Ford will have private lunch with friends) 2:30 P.M. Mrs. Ford arrives at home of Mrs. Alan Pattee, 155 Corral de Tierra (off highway 68 midway between Monterey & Salinas) for a reception honoring her. Guests will be Republican women from the Carmel, Monterey, Salinas and Santa Cruz area. OPEN PRESS COVERAGE 3:05 P.M. Depart reception en route Monterey Peninsula Airport. 3:40 P.M. Depart Monterey Peninsula Airport en route the Orange County Airport 4:35 P.M. Arrive Orange County Airport Page 2. Saturday, June 5 (Continued) 4:55 P.M. Arrive Lions Park, 18th and Anaheim Avenue, Costa Mesa, to participate in the 31st Annual Lion's Fishfry FULL PRESS COVERAGE 5:30 P.M. Depart Lions Park en route Fullerton, Calibornia. 6:25 P.M. Arrive at home of Mr. and Mrs. Beaver, 1235 Margarita Drive, Fullerton California, for a reception in honor of Mrs. Ford. Guests will be Republican supporters and volunteers in the Orange County area. (Mrs. Ford-private time, 1/2 hour) 7:05 P.M. Mrs. Ford greets guests at reception. 8:00 P.M. Depart reception at Beaver residence en route Los Angeles. RON at Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Los Angeles, California SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 1976 1:50 P.M. Depart Beverly Wilshire Hotel en route Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. 2:00 P.M. Arrive Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles. Mrs. Ford will participate in the dedication of the new Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The hospital, one of the largest and most comprehensive health care facilities in the United States, is a 1.6 million square foot building with 1,120 beds for in-patient care. Built to serve the entire Los Angeles community, the 150 million cost was raised through private contributions. The hospital, which merged in 1961, was formerly Cedars of Lebanon Hospital, founded in 1902, and Mount Sinai Hospital, founded in 1921. Mrs. Ford will make remarks. FULL PRESS COVERAGE 3:55 P.M. Depart Cedars-Sinai Medical Center RON Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Los Angeles, California. MONDAY, JUNE 7, 1976 9:10 A.M. Depart Beverly Wilshire Hotel en route Hollywood Burbank Airport 10:00 A.M. Depart Hollywood Burbank Airport en route Kent County Airport, Grand Rapids, Michigan. 4:50 P.M. (EDT) Arrive Kent County Airport, Grand Rapids, Michigan 5:25 P.M. Pantlind Hotel 7:45 P.M. Depart hotel en route George Welsh Civic Auditorium. (across street from Hotel). Press may walk across street and preposition in designated press area. 7:55 P.M. Arrive George Welsh Civic Auditorium for Central High School Commencement exercises. Mrs. Ford, a member of the Class of '36, will make brief remarks. FULL PRESS COVERAGE. - more - Page 3 Monday, June 7 (Continued) 9:20 P.M. Mrs. Ford departs Civic Auditorium RON Pandlind Hotel, Grand Rapids, Michigan. TUESDAY, June 8. 1976 3:00 P.M. Depart Kent County Airport, Grand Rapids Arrive Andrews AFB, Washington, D.C. For immediate release Wednesday, June 2, 1976 THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford Following is the schedule for Mrs. Ford's trip to California and Grand Rapids, Michigan. FRIDAY, June 4, 1976 10:40 11:30 A.M. (Approx) Depart Andrews AFB en route Oakland, California 1:15 2.05 P.M. (Approx) Arrive Oakland Airport, Oakland, California 4:00-7:00 P.M. Reception at Clairmont Hotel Ballroom sponsored by the Bay Area Republican Alliance. Public will have an opportunity to meet Mrs. Ford and she will make brief remarks. RON in Oakland, California SATURDAY, June 5, 1976 11:20 11:15 A.M. (Approx) Depart Oakland Airport 11:45 A.M. (Approx) Arrive Monterey Peninsula Airport (subject to change) 11:45 Mrs. Ford will stop by Memory Garden, Pacific 12:25 Building, Warf # 1 Section in Monterey to participate in Merienda Ceremony celebrating Monterey's 206th birthday. 2:30 2.00 P.M. Reception honoring Mrs. Ford at the home of Mrs. Allen Pattee, 155 Corall de Tierra (off highway 68 midway between Monterey & Salinas). Guests will be Republic women from the Carmel, Monterey, Salinas and Santa Cruz area. 3:40 4.00 P.M. Depart montery en route Orange County Airport 5.00 P.M. Arrive Orange County Airport 4:35 4:55- Lions Arrive Lions Park, 18th and Anaheim Avenue, to participate in the 31st Annual Lions Club fish fry, Costa Mesa. 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. Reception honoring Mrs. Ford hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beaver, 1235 Margarita Drive, Fullerton, California, for Republican supporters and volunteers in the Orange County area, RON in Los Angeles, California Continued Page 2 SUNDAY; June 6, 1976 (Los Angeles) 2:00 P.M. Mrs. Ford will participate in the dedication of the new Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly Blvd. The hospital, one of the largest and most comprehen- sive health care facilities in the United States, is a 1.6 million square foot building with 1,120 beds for in-patient care. Built to serve the entire Los Angeles community, the 150 million dollar cost was raised through private contributions. The hospital, which merged in 1961, was formerly Cedars Lebanon Hospital, founded in 1902, and Mount Sinai Hospital, founded in 1921. RON in Los Angeles, California MONDAY, JUNE 7, 1976 9:15 A.M. 10:00 - Dept Press availability, Hollywood-Burbank Airport. 9:30 A.M. Wheels up en route Grand Rapids, Michigan Arrive Grand Rapids Airport, Grand Rapids, Michigan 4:50 Kent Ct. " "Pantind Hotel 8:00 P.M. Commencement exercises for Central High School, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Ford, a member of the Class of '36, will make brief remarks. TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 1976 3:00 2:00 P.M. (Approx) Depart Grand Rapids Airport 3,25 4:30 25 P.M. (Approx) Arrive Andrews AFB, Washington, D.C. 5:00 south Grounds. For immediate release Friday, June 4, 1976 THE WHITE HOUSE Office of Mrs. Ford's Press Secretary SCHEDULE FOR MRS. FORD'S TRIP TO CALIFORNIA AND GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN June 4 through June 8, 1976 Friday, June 4, 1976 10:45 A.M. Depart Andrews Air Force Base en route Oakland International Airport, Oakland, California. 1:15 P.M. (PDT) Arrive Oakland International Airport, Oakland, California. 4:00 P.M. to Reception sponsored by the Bay Area Republican Alliance, 7:00 P.M. to give the public an opportunity to meet Mrs. Ford, at the Claremont Hotel. Remain overnight in Oakland Saturday. June 5, 1976 11:20 A.M. Depart Oakland International Airport en route Monterey Peninsula Airport 11:45 A.M. Arrive Monterey Peninsula Airport, Monterey, California 12:15 P.M. Mrs. Ford will drop by Memory Garden (Pacific Building, Warf #1) to participate in Merienda Ceremony celebrating Monterey's 206th birthday. 2:30 P.M. Reception honoring Mrs. Ford at the home of Mrs. Alan Pattee, 155 Corral de Tierra (off highway 68 midway between Monterey & Salinas). Guests will be Republican women from the Carmel, Monterey, Salinas and Santa Cruz area. 3:40 P.M. Depart Monterey Peninsula Airport en route Orange County Airport. 4:35 P.M. Arrive Orange County Airport 4:55 P.M. Arrive Lions Park, 18th and Anaheim Avenue, Costa Mesa, to participate in the 31st Annual Lion's Fishfry. 7:00 P.M. - Reception in honor of Mrs. Ford at home of Mr. and Mrs. Beaver, 1235 Margarita Drive, Fullerton California. Guests will be Republican supporters and volunteers in the Orange County area. Remain overnight in Los Angeles, California. Sunday, June 6, 1976 2:00 P.M. Mrs. Ford will participate in the dedication of the new Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The hospital, one of the largest and most comprehensive health care facilities in the United States, is a 1.6 million square foot building with 1,120 beds for in-patient care. Built to serve the entire Los Angeles community, the 150 million dollar cost was raised through private contri- butions. The hospital, which merged in 1961, was formerly Cedars of Lebanon Hospital, founded in 1902, and Mount Sinai Hospital, founded in 1921. (8700 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, California) FORD BERALD Mrs. Ford's Schedule, California & Grand Rapids, June 4-8, 1976 (Continued) Monday, June 7, 1976 10:00 A.M. Depart Hollywood Burbank Airport en route Grand Rapids, Michigan. 4:50 P.M. (EDT) Arrive Kent County Airport, Grand Rapids, Michigan. 8:00 P.M. Attend Central High School Commencement exercises. Mrs. Ford, a member of the Class of '36, will make brief remarks. (George Welsh Civic Auditorium). Tuesday, June 8, 1976 Mrs. Ford will depart Grand Rapids for Washington, D.C. about 3:00 P.M. # # # FORD LIBRARY For immediate release Wednesday, June 2, 1976 THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford TENTATIVE SCHEDULE, Mrs. Ford's trip to California and Grand Rapids Michigan, Friday, June 4-Tuesday, June 8: Mrs. Ford will be traveling to California and Grand Rapids, Michigan, Friday, June 4 through Tuesday, June 8. She will depart Washington Friday morning and arrive in Oakland California midafternoon. She will attend a reception at the Clairmont Hotel Ballroom Friday afternoon sponsored by the Bay Area Republican Alliance. The public will have an oppor- tunity to meet Mrs. Ford and she will make brief remarks. Mrs. Ford will remain overnight in Oakland, California, and depart Saturday morning, June 5, for Monterey. Mrs. Ford's first stop will be at Memory Garden, Pacific Building, Warf # 1 Section in Monterey to participate in Merienda Ceremony celebrating Monterey's 206th birthday. Mrs. Ford will go from there to a reception at the home of Mrs. Allen Pattee, 155 Corall de Tiera (off highway 68 midway between Monterey and Salinas). Other guests will be Republican women from the Carmel, Monterey, Salinas and Santa Cruz areas. Mrs. Ford will then fly to the Orange County Airport in the afternoon and attend the 31st Annual Lions Club Fish Fry in Costa Mesa at about 5:30. at Lions Park, 18th and Anaheim Avenue. A reception honoring Mrs. Ford will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beaver, 1235 Margarita Drive, Fullerton, California. Other guests will be Republican supporters and volunteers in the Orange County area. Mrs. Ford will remain overnight in Los Angeles California. On Sunday, June 6, at 2:00 P.M., she will participate in the dedication of the new Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly Blvd. The hospital, one of the largest and most comprehensive health care facilities in the United States, is a 1.6 million square foot building with 1,120 beds for in-patient care. Built to serve the entire Los Angeles Community, the 150 million dollar cost was raised through private contributions. The hospital, which merged in 1961, was formerly Cedars Lebanon Hospital Hospital, founded in 1902, and Mount Sinai Hospital, founded in 1921. Mrs. Ford will remain overnight in Los Angeles, and depart for Grand Rapids Monday morning, June 7. Monday evening she will attend the commencement exercises for Central High School in Grand Rapids, where she was a member of the Class of '36. She will make brief remarks. Mrs. Ford will r emain overnight in Grand Rapids and return to Washington midafternoon on Tuesday, June 8. BERAU FORD i For immediate release Wednesday, June 2, 1976 Pat Jurpin 213.482.5180 THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford Following is the schedule for Mrs. Ford's trip to California and Grand Rapids, Michigan. FRIDAY, June 4, 1976 11:30 A.M. (Approx) Depart Andrews AFB en route Oakland, California 2:05 P.M. (Approx) Arrive Oakland Airport, Oakland, California 4:00-7:00 P.M. Reception at Clairmont Hotel Ballroom sponsored by the Bay Area Republican Alliance. Public will have an opportunity to meet Mrs. Ford and she will make brief remarks. RON in Oakland, California SATURDAY, June 5, 1976 11:15 A.M. (Approx) Depart Oakland Airport 11:45 A.M. (Approx) Arrive Monterey Peninsula Airport (subject to change) Mrs. Ford will stop by Memory Garden, Pacific Building, Warf # 1 Section in Monterey to participate in Merienda Ceremony celebrating Monterey's 206th birthday. 2:00 P.M. Reception honoring Mrs. Ford at the home of Mrs. Allen Pattee, 155 Corall de Tierra (off highway 68 midway between Monterey & Salinas). Guests will be Republic women from the Carmel, Monterey, Salinas and Santa Cruz area. 4:00 P.M. Depart monterey P. 455 en route Orange County Airport P.M. Arrive Orange County Airport Arrive Lions Park, 18th and Anaheim Avenue, to participate in the 31st Annual Lions Club fish fry, Costa Mesa. 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. Reception honoring Mrs. Ford hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beaver, 1235 Margarita Drive, Fullerton, California, for Republican supporters and volunteers in the Orange County area. RON in Los Angeles, California Continued FORD LIBRARY Page 2 SUNDAY, June 6, 1976 (Los Angeles) 2:00 P.M. Mrs. Ford will participate in the dedication of the new Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly Blvd. The hospital, one of the largest and most comprehen- sive health care facilities in the United States, is a 1.6 million square foot building with 1,120 beds for in-patient care. Built to serve the entire Los Angeles community, the 150 million dollar cost was raised through private contributions. The hospital, which merged in 1961, was formerly Cedars Lebanon Hospital, founded in 1902, and Mount Sinai Hospital, founded in 1921. RON in Los Angeles, California MONDAY, JUNE 7, 1976 9:15 A.M. Press availability, Hollywood-Burbank Airport. 9:30 A.M. Wheels up en route Grand Rapids, Michigan 4:20 Local EST Local Arrive Grand Rapids Airport, Grand Rapids, Michigan 8:00 P.M. Commencement exercises for Central High School, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Ford, a member of the Class of '36, will make brief remarks. TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 1976 2:00 P.M. (Approx) Depart Grand Rapids Airport 3:25 P.M. (Approx) Arrive Andrews AFB, Washington, D.C. GERALD FORD June 6, 1976 (Los Angeles) 2:00 P.M. Mrs. Ford will participate in the dedication of the new Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly Blvd. The hospital, one of the largest and most comprehen- sive health care facilities in the United States, is a 1.6 million square foot building with 1,120 beds for in-patient care. Built to serve the entire Los Angeles community, the 150 million dollar cost was raised through private contributions. The hospital, which merged in 1961, was formerly Cedars Lebanon Hospital, founded in 1902, and Mount Sinai Hospital, founded in 1921. RON in Los Angeles, California MONDAY, JUNE 7, 1976 9:15 A.M. Press availability, Hollywood-Burbank Airport. 9:30 A.M. Wheels up en route Grand Rapids, Michigan Arrive Grand Rapids Airport, Grand Rapids, Michigan 8:00 P.M. Commencement exercises for Central High School, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Ford, a member of the Class of '36, will make brief remarks. TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 1976 2:00 P.M. (Approx) Depart Grand Rapids Airport 3:25 P.M. (Approx) Arrive Andrews AFB, Washington, D.C. 11:30 Pete Secclue 12:00 Jr. leiguer Annual stop-by Bounce welch's home 1:00 lunch- Many Con Envin's FORO BERALD