Scanned from the President's Daily Diary Collection (Box 77) 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.) L'HOTEL SOFITEL AUGUST 19. 1975 BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA TIME DAY 7:00 a.m. TUESDAY r--PHONE TIME il :;:> ACTIVITY ~ " 0: ~ f----;r------I II II In Out 0. ~
The President was an overnight guest at the L'Hotel Sofitel, 5601 West 78th Street, Bloomington, Minnesota.
The President met with: 7:00 8:00 Richard B. Cheney, Deputy Assistant 7:30 8:00 O.C. "Mike" Carmichael, Jr., Treasurer of the Republican National Committee (RNC)
8:00 8:02 P The President talked with Congressman Bob Bergland (D-Minnesota). The purpose of the call was to express his condolences on the death of the Congressman's son, Jon, who died in an automobile accident on August 17th.
8:00 The President and Mr. Cheney went to the Nice Room.
8 :05 9:25 The President hosted a breakfast meeting for media executives from Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, "-' North Dakota and South Dakota. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "A."
8:15 The President greeted breakfast guests.
8:20 The Presidential party had breakfast.
9:10 9:20 The President addressed approximately 100 television and newspaper executives attending the regional media breakfast.
9:25 The President went to the Le Cafe.
9:25 9:55 The President attended a reception hosted by Mr. Carmichael for a group of Minnesota "Key Men ll Republicans. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "B."
9:55 The President went to his motorcade. Enroute, he was greeted by: Mayor Robert Benedict (Independent-Bloomington, Minnesota) Mayor Robert Bouden (D-Duluth, Minnesota) Senator Hubert H. Humphrey (D-Minnesota) Mayor Benediet presented the President with a key to the city of Bloomington and Mayor Bouden presented the Presi \,..... dent with a photograph and plaque.
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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) L'HOTEL SOFITEL AUGUST 19, 1975 BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA TIME DAY 10:02 a.m. TUESDAY PHONE f--- TIME 11 ~ ACTIVITY il " 1-----,---:::---; 0:II '"II In Out 0. '"
10:02 10:18 The President motored from the L'Hotel Sofitel to the Minneapolis Convention Center, Minnespolis, Minnesota.
10:20 11:10 The President attended the 57th Annual National Convention of the American Legion. Members of the press
10:20 The President was greeted by James M. Wagonseller, American Legion National Commander.
10:30 The President, escorted by Mr. Wagonseller, went to an off stage announcement area.
10:32 The President, escorted by Mr. Wagonseller went to the platform. For a list of platform guests, see APPENDIX "C."
10:34 11:05 The President addressed approximately 8,200 legionnaires attending the convention. The President's remarks were broadcast live over local television.
11:11 The President, escorted by Mr. Wagonseller, returned to his motorcade.
11:11 11:30 The President motored from the Mineapolis Convention Center to the Marriott Inn, 1919 East 78th Street, Bloomington, Minnesota.
11:30 The President was greeted by: Charles A. Slocum, Chairman of the Michigan Republi can State Committee Mrs. Ward (Carolyn) Ring, Chairwoman of the Minnesota Republican State Central Committee Rudy Boschwitz, Republican National Committeeman from Minnesota Todd Clist, Marriott Inn General Manager
The Presidential party went to the Emerald Isle suite.
The President was presented with a "Fly the Flag Crusade" commemorative plaque by Jack Paulson, National Chairman of the Fly the Flay Crusade.
11 :35 11:45 The President participated in a photo opportunity with Minnesota Republican State Legislators and Municipal candidates. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "D."
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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo" Day, Yr,) L'HOTEL SOFITEL AUGUST 19. 1975 BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA TIME DAY 11:45 a.m. TUESDAY r-PHONE TIME l ACTIVITY ~--I-n---r---O-ut--~ ~
11:45 The President, escorted by Mr. Slocum, went to the Grand Ballroom.
11:47 12 :08 The President attended a Minnesota Republican leadership rally. Members of the press
The President was greeted by: Congressman Albert H. Quie (R-Minnesota) Congressman Bill Frenzel (R-Minnesota) Congressman Thomas Hagedorn (R-Minnesota)
The President, escorted by Mr. Slocum, went to the platform. For a list of platform guests, see APPENDIX "E."
The President was introduced by Mr. Slocum.
11:53 .12:05 The President addressed approximately 750 people attending the rally.
The President returned to his motorcade. He was accompanied by: Mr. Slocum Congressman Quie Congressman Frenzel Congressman Hagedorn
12:14 12:15 The President motored from the Marriott Inn to the Registry Hotel, 7901 24th Avenue South.
12 :18 The President was greeted by: George S. Pillsbury, State Senator (R-Minnesota) R.L. McE1henny, Minnesota State Republican Finance Chairman Mrs. Steve Lange, Minnesota State Finance Chairwoman Henry Fisher, Registry Hotel General Manager
12:20 The President attended a fundraiser luncheon with Minnesota State Republican leaders and members of the "Elephant Club." For a list of head table guests, see APPENDIX "F. I Members of the press
The President was introduced by Congressman Quie.
12:58 1:12 The President addressed approximately 400 Republican lunch eon guests.
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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) L'HOTEL SOFITEL AUGUST 19, 1975 BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA TIME DAY 1:19 p.m. TUESDAY PHONE ~ TIME ACTIVITY
In Out
1:19 The President, escorted by Senator Pillsbury, returned to his motorcade.
1:19 1:27 The President motored from the Registry Hotel to the Twin Cities International Airport.
1:40 2:36 The President flew by the "Spirit of '76" from the Twin Cities International Airport to Peoria Airport, Peoria, Illinois. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "G."
2:40 The President was greeted by: Governor Daniel Walker (D-Illinois) Ron Burling, Manager of Greater Peoria Airport Arthur F. Zold, Chairman of the Greater Peoria Air port Authority Col. George Howard Mason, Air Commander, l82nd Tactical Air Support Group, Illinois Air National Guard
2:44 The President went to his motorcade. He was accompanied by Mrs. Everett M. (Louella) Dirksen, widow of Senator Dirksen (R-Illinois).
2:44 3:05 The President and Mrs. Dirksen motored from the Greater Peoria Airport to the Pekin Public Library and the Everett M. Dirksen Congressional Leadership Research Center, Pekin, Illinois.
3:05 4:02 The President participated in the dedication ceremony of the Everett M. Dirksen Congressional Leadership Research Center. Members of the press
The President was greeted by: Senator Howard Baker (R-Tennessee) Mayor William L. Waldmeier (R-Pekin, Illinois)
3:10 The President, escorted by Senator Baker and Mayor Waldmeier, went to the speaker's platform. For a list of platform guests, see APPENDIX "H."
3:26 The President was introduced by Senator Baker.
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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) L'HOTEL SOFITEL AUGUST 19, 1975 BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA TIME DAY 3:26 p.m. TUESDAY PHONE - TIME ." ~ ACTIVITY c:: 1-----.,------1 II In Out c..
3:26 3:38 The President addressed guests attending the dedication ceremony. The President's remarks were broadcast live over local television.
The President returned to his seat.
3:45 The President, escorted by Senator Baker, went to the second floor of the Pekin Public Library.
The President was greeted by Library Architect John Hackler.
3:47 The President went to the Dirksen room.
The President viewed memorabilia of Senator Dirksen.
The President went to the first floor Library room.
3:56 The President and Mrs. Dirksen went to the main area of the 'Library.
The President and Mrs. Dirksen greeted major contributors to the Library.
3:57 The President addressed approximately 300 of the major contributors. The President's appearance was broad cast live over local television.
4:02 The President returned to his motorcade. He was escorted by: Richard E. Carver, Mayor (R-Peoria, Illinois) Mayor Waldmeier
4:07 4:30 The President and Mayor Carver motored from the Pekin Public Library to the Peoria Hilton Hotel, 501 Main Street.
4 :31 The President was greeted by Manager of the Peoria Hilton Hotel Ferdinand Sperl.
The President went to the holding area.
4:33 4:36 The President met with Director of the White House Office of Public Liaison, William J. Baroody, Jr.
4:36 The President went to the announcement area. \...- .. 4:37 The President went to his seat on the platform. For a list of platform guests, see APPENDIX "I."
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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) L'HOTEL SOFITEL AUGUST 19. 1975 BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA TIME DAY 4:37 n·m 'l'TTF.~nAV -PHONE TIME ] y ACTIVITY ~ ~ I-----~----I ~ ~ In Out ... '"
4:37 5:18 The President participated in a White House Conference on Domestic and Economic Affairs sponsored by the Office of Public Liaision and co-sponsored by 17 other organiza tions. For a list of co-sponsors, see APPENDIX I1J."
The President addressed approximately 850 persons attending the Conference. The President's remarks were broadcast live over local television. Members of the press. The President participated in a question and answer session with representatives of co-sponsoring organizations. For a list of questioners, see APPENDIX "K."
5:21 The President returned to his motorcade.
5:21 5:38 The President motored from the Peoria Hilton Hotel to the Greater Peoria Airport.
The President was greeted by: Joseph M. Bender, former member of a scouting committee with the President in Grand Rapids, Michigan Mrs. Joseph M. (Mary McFadden) Bender, former high school classmate of the First Lady Bruce E. Matteson, wildlife artist, Pekin, Illinois Mr. Matteson presented the President with an acrylic painting of the President's dog, Liberty.
CDT MDT 5:45 The President flew by the "Spirit of '76" from Greater Peoria Airport to Walker Field, Grand Junction, Colorado. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "L."
(Actual flying time: 2 hours, 30 minutes)
7:00 7:58 The President flew by helicopter from Walker Field to Nottingham Farm, Avon, Colorado. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "M."
The President was greeted by: William Nottingham, owner of Nottingham Farm Mrs. William Nottingham
8:02 8:20 The President motored from Nottingham Farm to the President~ ia1 vacation residence, Vail, Colorado.
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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) L'HOTEL SOFITEL AUGUST 19, 1975 '--.,. BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA TIME DAY 9:20 p.m. TUESDAY PHONE f--- T[ME ." "g~ '" ACTIV[TY 0: ..:" II II [n Out .. ..:
9:20 P The President telephoned his son, Steve. The call was not
9:25 9:48 R The President talked with Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger.
11:21 11 :35 P The President talked with his son, Steve.
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-* guests seated at REGIONA L MEDIA BREAKFAST the'President's table
L'Hotel Sofit-el Minneapolis, Minnesota August 19, 1975 PARTICIPANTS:
The President
Mr. Wallace Allen Managing Editor Minneapolis Tribune Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mr. George Andrick General Manager WSAZ-TV Charleston, West Virginia
Mr. Frank Befera President and General Manager WDIO-TV Duluth, Minnesota
Mr. Kenneth Berg Editor Free Press Mankato, Minnesota
Mr. Kenneth Blanchard Publisher LaCrosse Tribune LaCrosse, Wisconsin
Mr. James Bradley Executive Vice President KWWL-TV Waterloo, Io..ya
Mr. G. V. Brister Publisher Times St. Cloud, Minnesota APPENDIX "A" -2 8/19/75 - 2 -
Mr. Ja:rnes Burgess Vice President-Newspapers' Lee Enterprises, Inc. Davenport, Iowa
Mr. D. R. Ca:rnpbell Publisher ..... Montana Standard Butte, Montana
Mr. Lee Canning Executive Editor Minneapolis Star Minneapolis, 'Minnesota
~ Mr. Tho:rnas L. Carlin President and Publisher Pioneer Press/Dispatch St. Paul, Minnesota
Mr. Ja:rnes Cle:rnon Chief Editorial Writer O:rnaha World-Herald O:rnaha, Nebraska
Miss Jeanne Cooper Publisher and Editor St. Paul Sun/Minneapolis Twin Cities Observer Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mr. John Cowles, Jr. Chair:rnan of the Board Minneapolis Star/Tribune Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mr. Eli Daniels President and General Manager KRSD-TV Rapid City, South Dakota APPENDIX "A" -3 8/19/75 - 3 -
Mr. Richard H. Darby President KDAN Newport, Minnesota
Mr. Richard R. Dobson Vice President Minot News Minot. North Dakota
:Mr. Robert B. Donovan Vice President and General Manager KMEG-TV Sioux City. Iowa
Mrs. Helen Duhamel President and General Manager KOTA-TV Rapid City, South Dakota
Mr. A. James Ebel President and General Manager KOLW-TV Lincoln, Nebraska
Mr. William A. Ekberg President KFYR-TV Bismarck, North Dakota
Mr. Ken Elkins Vice President and General Manager KETV ' Omaha, Nebraska
Mr. R. E. Evans President and Publisher Herald Clinton, Iowa
Mr. William Fahy Publisher The Muscatine Muscatine, Iowa APPENDIX "A" -4 8/19/75 - 4 -
Mr. Joe Floyd, Jr. Vice President KELO-TV Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Mr. Robert C. Franson Vice President and General Manager WTCN-TV Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mr. G. David Gentling President and General Manager KROC-TV Rochester, Minnesota
Mr. Richard Gottlieb General Manager Wisconsin State Journal Madison, Wisconsin
Mr. Ro Grignon Vice President and General Manager WDAF-TV Kansas City, Missouri
Mr. Lawrence F. Haeg President WCCO-TV Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mr. Donald G. Harrer General Manager
KEYC-TV I' Mankato, Minnesota
Mr. Robert H. Harter Executive Vice President WHO-TV Des Moines, Iowa
Mr. Strand Hilleboe Publisher Billings Gazette Billings, Montana APPENDIX "A" -5 8/19/75 - 5 -
Mr. William H. Hippee Vice President and General Manager KCCI-TV Des Moines, Iowa
Mr. J. F. ffiadky, Jr. President, Publisher and Editor Gazetta Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Mr. Sanders Hook General Manager LaCrosse Tribune LaCrosse, Wisconsin
Mr. Stanley S. Hubbard President and General Manager KSTP-TV St. Paul, Minnesota
Mr. Jerry Huse President and Publisher Norfolk News Norfolk, Nebraska
Mr. Robert Ingalls Publisher Corvallis Gazette Times Corvallis, Oregon
Mr. Leonard Inskip Editorial Editor Minneapolis Tribune Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mr. Robert Jones Publisher The Star Courier Kewanee, Illinois APPENDIX flA" -6 8/19/75 - 6 -
Mr. Ray Karpowicz General Manager KSD-TV St. Louis, Missouri 63101
Mr. David Kruidenier President and Publisher Register-T ribune Des Moines, Iowa
1vlr. Eugene R. Larnbert Publisher News Tribune/Herald Duluth, Minnesota
Mr. Edwin J. Lasko Vice President and General Manager KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Mr. William H. Leopard President and Publisher Sioux Falls Argus-Leader Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Mr. Lloyd Loers Vice President, Broadcast Division Lee Enterprises, Inc. KGLO-TV Mason City, Iowa
Mr. John B. Lux I' President and Publisher Grand Forks Herald Grand Forks, North Dakota
'* Mr. William C. Marcil President, Publisher and General Manager Fargo Forum North Fargo, North Dakota APPENDIX "A" -7 8/19/75 - 7 -
Mr. Gerald Moriarity Publisher OttUlTIwa Courier' Ottumwa, Iowa
Mr. Robert Co Mulhall General Manager WOI-TV Ames, Iowa
Mr. Cecil Ne\V-man Publisher and Editor Minneapolis Spokesman/St. Paul Recorder Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mr. Lew Van Nostrand Executive Vice President & General Manager WMT-TV Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Mr. John W. Payne President KHGI-TV Kearney, Nebraska
Mr. John Phillips General Manager KHQA-TV Quincy, Illinois
Mr. Odin S. Ramsland President and General Manager KDAL-TV ,. Duluth, Minnesota
Mr. Chester Reiten President KXMC-TV Minot, North Dakota APPENDIX "A" -8 8/19/75 - 8 -
Mr. George Rem.ington Publisher Independent Record Helena, Montana
Mr. Robert J. Rich President KBJR-TV Duluth, Minnesota
Mr. Ron Rickm.an General Manager Quad- City Tim.es Davenport, Iowa
Mr. H. Lang Rogers Vice President, Publisher and Editor Joplin Globe Joplin, Missouri
Mr. Robert Ross Publisher The Journal Times Racine, Wisconsin
Mr. Owen L. Saddler Executive Vice President & General Manager KMTV Om.aha, Nebraska '* Mr. Lloyd G. Scherm.er President Lee Enterprises, "Inc. Davenport, Iowa
Mr. Wayne SchUe General Manager Journal Tim.es Racine, Wis consin
Mr. Henry J. Schmitt President, Publisher and Editor Aberdeen Am.erican News Aberdeen, South Dakota APPENDIX "A" -9 8/19/75 - 9 -
Mr. Bob Schrepf Editorial Page Editor Lincoln Star Lincoln, Nebraska
Dr. John C. Schwarzwalder Executive Vice President & General Manager KTCA-TV St. Paul, Minnesota
MI.'. Jam.es C. Seacrest President Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Mr. Joe R. Seacrest President and Managing Editor Lincoln Journal Lincoln, N ebraska
Mr. Donald R. Seaton President and Publisher Hastings Tribu..'1e Hastings, Nebraska
Mr. Ronald SeITlple Assistant to the President Lee Enterprises, Inc. Davenport, Iowa
Mr. Douglas Sherwin General Manager WMDR-FM ' Moline, Illinois
Mr. Joseph Shields General Manager KXON-TV Mitchell, South Dakota
Mr. Larry Siegel General Manager. Billings Gazette Billings, Montana APPENDIX flAil -10 8/19/75
- 10 -
Mr. Otto Silha President Minneapolis Tribune Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mr. Robert W. Smith Publisher Minneapolis Tribune Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mr. Alton G. Sorlie President and Publisher Bismarck Tribune Bismarck, North Dakota
Mr. Norman Staudt Finance Director Lee Enterprises, Inc. Davenport, Iowa
Mr. John Stemlar Vice President Lee Enterprises, Inc. Davenport, Iowa
Mr. Steven Sturm Publisher Globe-Gazette Mason City, Iowa
Mr. William Sumner Editor Pioneer Press/Dispatch St. Paul, Minnesota
Mr. James W. Swan President and Publisher Rapid City Journal Rapid City, South Dakota
Mr. Donald Swartz President and General Manager KMSP-TV Minneapolis, Minnesota APPENDIX "A" -11 8/19/75 - 11 -
Mr. John Talbot Publisher Missoulian Missoula, Montana
Mr. William F. Turner President and General Manager KCAU-TV Sioux City, Iowa
Mr. Duane L. Watts Executive Vice President & G.eneral Manager KHAS-TV Hastings, Nebraska
Mr. R. M. White II President, Publisher and Editor Mexico Ledger Mexico, Missouri
Mr. William F. White President and Publisher Winona News Winona, Minnesota
Mr. Torn L. Williams Publisher Quad- City Times Davenport, Iowa
Mr. James Wingate General Manager The Missoulian ' Missoula, Montana
Mr. Paul Wischmeyer General Manager WOWT Omaha, Nebraska
Mr. Charles Withers Vice President and Editor Post-Bulletin Rochester, Minnesota APPENDIX "A" p. 12 - 12 - 8/19/75
Mr. J. Martin Wolman Publisher Wisconsin State Journal Madison, Wisconsin
'* Mr. Howard B. Woods Publi sher and Editor St. Louis Sentinel St. Louis, Missouri
Mr. F. R •. Woodward Executive Vice President Telegraph-Herald Dubuque, Iowa
Mr. Lee E. Zanin General Manager WWTC Radio (all news) Minneapolis, Minnesota
White House Staff
~Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary Frank G. Zarb, Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration William I. Greener, Deputy Press Secretary ,~ Alan Greenspan, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) <~ Margita E. White, Assistant Press Secretary Richard B. Cheney, Deputy Assistant John T. Calkins, Executive Assistant to Counsellor Robert T. Hartmann John G. Carlson, Assistant Press Secretary APPENDIX liB" KEY MAN BREAKFAST Attendance not confirmed. L'hote1 'Sofite1 August 19, 1975
Charles Jackson
John B. Bean
Win. S. Bloomer
Curtis L. Carlson
Lynn Charlson
Thomas M. Crosby, Sr.
Kenneth H. Dahlberg
Donald C. Dayton
Peavey Heffelfinger
David Koch
James F. Lindsay
Russell T. Lund
Donald McNeely
Clinton Morrison
John Myers
George~Pi11sbury
Paul A. Schilling
Paul K. Schilling APPENDIX "c"
Attendance not confirmed
AMERICAN LEGION CONVENTION Minneapolis Convention Center Minneapolis, Minnesota
August 19, 1975
PLATFORM GUESTS
Dean B. Nelson, Circulation Manager, American Legion CAL)
Warren E. Baker, Director for Printing and Purchasing, AL
William C. Anderson, Assistant Executive Director, AL
James C. Watkins, Director for Public Relations, AL
Hollis C. Hull, Assistant Executive Director, AL
James S. Whitfield, Executive Director, AL
William F. Hauck, National Adjutant, AL
Podium
The President
James M. Wagonse11er, National Commander, AL
Bertram G. Davis, National Judge Advocate, AL
Francis L. Giordano, Chairman of the Constitution and Bylaws Commission, AL
Samuel Borzi11eri,. Legal Consultant, AL APPENDIX "D"
MEETING WITH MINNESOTA REPUBLICAN LEGISLATIVE AND MUNICIPAL CANDIDATES
Emerald Isle Suite The Mariott Inn Bloomington, Minnesota
A list of.candidates who met with the President was not available for inclusion in the Daily Diary. The President was scheduled to meet with approximately 40 candidates. APPENDIX "E"
Attendance not confirmed.
MINNESOTA REPUBLICAN PARTY FUNDRAISER
August 19, 1975
Partial Guest List
Charles A. Slocum, Chairman of the Minnesota Republican State Central Committee
Mrs. Harold (Iantha) Levander, Republican National Committeewoman for Minnesota
Rudy Boschwitz, Republican National Committeeman for Minnesota
George S. Pillsbury, State Senator (R-Minnesota) and Finance Chairman of the Minnesota Republican State Central Committee
Mrs. Ward (Carolyn) Ring, Chairwoman of the Minnesota Republican State Central Committee
Albert H. Quie, Congressman (R-Minnesota)
Thomas M. Hagedorn, Congressman (R-Minnesota)
Bill Frenzel, Congressman (R-Minnesota)
Ancher Nelson, former Congressman (R-Minnesota)
Robert O. Ashbach, State Senator (R-Minnesota) and Senate Minority Leader
Henry J. Savelkoul, State Representative (R-Minhe~Qja)and Minority Leader of the State House
Arlen I. Erdahl, former Secretary of State (R-Minnesota), subsequently appointed as a Public Service Commissioner
J. Robert Stassen, State Senator (R-Minnesota) ,defeated 1974 candidate for Minnesota State Treasurer
Note: This is only a partial list of guests. Approximately 750 persons were expected to attend. APPENDIX "F"
Attendance not confirmed/
MINNESOTA FUNDRAISER LUNCHEON
L'HOTEL SOFITEL Bloomington, Minnesota August 19, 1975
Head Table Guests
Mrs. Paul (Mary) Schilling, Republican fundraiser, District #4, Minnesota
Congressman Bill Frenzel (R-Minnesota)
Bruce Cottington, Republican fundraiser, District #6, Minnesota
Mrs. Robert M. "Dottie" Congdon, Republican fundraiser, District #8, De1uth, Minnesota
The President
George S. Pillsbury, State Senator (R-Minnesota) and Finance Chairman for the Minnesota Republican State Central Committee
H.C. "Bobby" Piper, Member of the Elephant Club, Invocator
Congressman Albert H. Quie (R-Minnesota)
Mrs. Steve "Sis" Lange, Repuqlican fundraiser, ,District IF!, Minnesota
Mrs. Harry E. (Geraldine) Rasmussen, Republican fundraiser, District #2, Minnesota
Congressman Thomas Hagerdorn (R-Minnesota)
Richard McElheny, Finance Chairman for the Minnesota Republican State Central Committee APPENDIX" d'
PASSENGER MANIFEST
AIR FORCE ONE 27000 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY MISSION 996 Ninneapolis, J:.rN to Peoria, IL 19 Aug 1975 Dep: 1:40pm Arr: 2:46pm +56 365SM
1. THE PRESIDENT 2. Mr. Frank Zarb, Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration (FEA) 3. Mr. Alan Greenspan, Chmn. of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) 4. Mr. Dick Cheney, Deputy Assistant 5. Mr. Terrence O'Donnell, Aide 6. Mr. Ron Nessen, Press Secretary 7. Captain Leland Kollmorgen, Military Aide 8. Mr. Red Cavaney, Director of the Advance Office 9. Mr. Robert Orben, Associate Editor 10. Mr. Jack Calkins, Executive Assistant to the Counsellor Robert T. Hartmann 11. Admiral William Lukash, Physician 12. Captain Lee Domina, Marine Corps Aide 13. Mr. Carl Schumacher, Photographer 14. General Lawrence Adams, Commanding Officer, White House Communications Agency 15. Major Robert Barrett, Army Aide (WHCA) 16. Mr. Eddie Serrano, Assist:ant to the;.WH Food Service Coordinator 17. Miss Judy Norton, Secretary to Mr. Paul A. Theis 18. Miss Kathy Berger, Secretary to Mr. Cheney 19. MSG Muriel A. Collins, stenographer 20. SP7 Norman Stahl, driver, White House Gargarge 21. SDCM Zosimo Monzon, steward 22. Mr. R. Pontius 23. Mr. J. Merchant 24. Mr. W. Welch 25. Mr. R. Twynham 26. Mr. R. Razor USSS 27. Mr. C. Bulloch 28. Mr. L. Miller 29. Mr. Y. Yukura 30. Mr. R. Whitlock 31. Hr. Howard Benedict AP 32. Mr. Helen Thomas UPI 33. Mr. Charles Tasnadi AP Photo 34. Mr. Darryl Heikes UPI Photo 35. Mr. Dennis Farney Wall Street Journal 36. Mr. Tom DeFrank Newsweek 37. Nr. Jim McMannis Westinghouse 38. Mr. Frank Marciante NBC 39. Mr. George Fridrich NBC 40. Mr. Steve Bull ABC
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONlY APPENDIX "H"
Attendance not confirmed.
PLATFORM GUESTS FOR THE DEDICATION OF THE EVERETT MCKINLEY DIRKSEN CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH CENTER Pekin, Illinois
August 19, 1975
The President
Mrs. Everett M. (Louella) Dirksen, widow of the Senator
Mrs. Howard H. Baker, Jr., daughter of the former Senator
Senator Howard H. Baker, Jr. (R-Tennessee)
Cynthia Baker, daughter
Darek Baker, son
Senator Charles H. Percy (R-Il1inois)
Senator Jennings Randolph (D-West Virginia)
Senator Roman L. Hruska (R-Nebraska)
Rabbi Sol Rosenberg
Rev. James White~
John W. Gay II, Chairman of the Board of Master Touch, Inc., Peoria, Illinois and Executive Director of the Dirksen Endowment Fund
Josephine Jubain, President of the Board of Pekin Public Library, Pekin, Illinois
James S. Kemper, Jr., Chairman of the Everett M. Dirksen Library Fund
Leslie C. Arends, former Congressman (R-Il1inois)
William L. Waldmeier, Mayor (R-Pekin, Illinois)
Tom Dirksen
William J. Scott, state Attorney General (R-I11inois)
James Unland, President of the Board of the Everett M. Dirksen Endowment Fund
continued . • . APPENDIX "H" p. 2 8/19/75
Harold Rainville, Member of the Board of the Everett M. Dirksen Endowment Fund
E. Stanley Enlund, Treasurer of the Everett M. Dirksen Library Fund
John B. Hacklar, architect for the Evert M. Dirksen Congressional Research Center and Member of the Board of the Everett M. Dirksen Endowment Fund Walter V. McAdoo, Jr., former Member of the Board of the Everett M. Dirksen Endowment Fund
Harry McClarence, Member of the Board of the EVerett M. Dirksen Endowment Fund
Samuel Rothberg, Member of the Board of the Everett M. Dirksen Endowment Fund
Lee Williams, Manager of the Pekin, Illinois, Chamber of Commerce
Senator Adlai E. Stevenson III (D-Illinois)
Marigold Queen
Ronald Keyser, Member of the Board of the Everett M. Dirksen Endowment Fund
For a diagr~ showing the arrangement of seating on the platform, see the file copy of the President's Daily Diary. APPENDIX "I" Attendance not confirmed
WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON DOMESTIC AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS PEORIA HILTON, PEORIA, ILLINOIS August 19, 1975
PLATFORM GUESTS:
Frederick B. Dent, Special Representative on Trade Negotiations
L. William Seidman, Executive Director of the Economic Policy Board and Assistant for Economic Affairs
Russell & Train, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Frank G. Zarb, Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration (FEA)
Earl L. Butz, Secretary of Agriculture
PODIUM
William J. Baroody, Jr., Assistant for Public Liaison
The President
Mayor Richard K. Carver (R-Peoria, Illinois)
John T. Dunlop, Secretary of Labor
Terrel H. Bell, Commissioner, Office of Education, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) APPENDIX "j'
WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON DOMESTIC AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS PEORIA HILTON, PEORIA, ILLINOIS August 19, 1975
CO-SPONSORED ORGANIZATIONS
Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce
Bradley University
Central Illinois Industrial Association
FHA - Heros of Illinois
Illinois AFL-CIO
Illinois Agricultural Association
Illinois Association Future Farmers of America
Illinois Central College
Illinois Manufacturers Association
Illinois Press Association
Illinois State Bar Association
Inland Press Association
Peoria Secretaries' Association
Peoria Women's Civic Federation
Pekin Chamber of Commerce
Teamsters General -- Local #627
Tri-County (Peoria) Urban League, Inc. APPENDIX "K"
Attendance not confirmed.
WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON DOMESTIC AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
Representatives of Co-Sponsoring Organizations Participating in the Question and Answer Session
Peoria, Illinois August 19, 1975
Stanley L. Johnson, President of the Illinois State American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO)
John H. Gwynn, Jr., President of the Peoria National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Henry Daniel Altorfer, Chairman of the Central Illinois Industrial Association
Dorothy Sinclair, President of the Peoria Women's Civic Federation
Dean Willcox, First Vice-President of the Pekin Chamber of Commerce
Robert L. Barker, President of the Teamsters' and Chauffeurs' Union Local 627
Frederick G. Wacker, Jr., Chairman of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association
Betty Gosbin, President of the Peoria Secretaries Association
William B. Wombacher, Chairman of the Board of the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce
Joseph L. Ferstl, President of the Illinois Press Association
Dr. Martin G. Abegg, President of Bradley University, Illinois
Eldon E. Witt, Executive Director of the Illinois Future Farmers
Harold Baker Steele, President of the Illinois Agricultural Association
Frank Campbell, Executive Director of the Tri-County Peoria Urban League
Diane Winkelman, President of the Future Homemakers of America-HERO
Dr. Kenneth L. Edwards, President of Illinois Central College
Lawrence X. Pusateri, President of Illinois State Bar Association APPEND IX "L\1
PASSENGER MANIFEST
AIR FORCE ONE 27000 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY MISSION 996 Peoria, IL to Grand Junction, CO 19 Aug 1975 Dep: 5:45pm Arr: 6:52pm 2+07 1080SM
1. THE PRESIDENT 2. Mr. Frank Zarb, Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration (FEA) 3. Mr. Alan Greenspan, Chron. of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) 4. Mr. William Seidman, Exec. Director of the Econ. Policy Board & Asst. for Econ. 5. Mr. Dick Cheney, Deputy Assistant Affairs 6. Mr. Terrence O'Donnell, Aide 7. Mr. Ron Nessen, Press Secretary 8. Captain Leland Kollmorgen, Military Aide 9. Mr. Red Cavaney, Director of the Advance Office 10. Mr. Robert Orbe9, Associate Editor 11. Admiral William Lukash, Physician 12. Captain Lee Domina, Marine Corps Aide 13. Mr. Carl Schumacher, Photographer 14. General Lawrence Adams, Commander, White House Communications Agency (WHCA) 15. Major Robert Barrett, Army Aide 16. Captain Charles Mead, Air Force Adie 17. Mr. Eddie Serrano, Assistant to the WH Food Service Coordinator 18. Miss Judy Morton, Secretary to Mr. Paul A. Theis 19. Miss Kathy Berger, Secretary to Mr. Cheney 20. MSG Muriel A. Collins, stenographer 21. SP7 Norman Stahl, driver, White House Garage 22. SDCM Zosimo :Honzon, steward 23. Mr. R. Pontius 24. Mr. J. Merchant 25. Mr. W. Welch 26. Mr. R. Twynham 27. Mr. R. Razor USSS 28. :Hr. C. Bulloch 29. Mr. L. Miller 30. Mr. Y. Yukura 31. Mr. R. Whitloc.--______32. Hr. Howard Benedict AP 33. Ms. Helen Thomas UPI 34. Mr. Charles Tasnadi AP'Photo 35. Mr. Darryl Heikes UPI Photo 36. Mr. Don Erwin L. A. Times 37. Ms. Margaret Michaels Time 38. Ms. Ann Compton ABC 39. Mr. Frank Marciante NBC 40. Mr. George Fridrich NBC 41. Mr. Hugh Fazenbaker NBC
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HELICOPTER MANIFEST August 19, 1975
FROM: Grand Junction, Colorado
TO: Avon, Colorado
The President
Richard B. Cheney, Deputy Assistant Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary Rear Adm. William M. Lukash, Physician Capt. Walter Lee Domina, Marine Corps Aide