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Scanned from the President's Daily Diary Collection (Box 82) 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.) MARRIOTT INN MAY 3 1976 FORT WAYNE, INDIANA TIME DAY 6:00 a.m. MONDAY PHONE I-- TIME ." ~ ACTIVITY ~--In--~r---O-ut--~ l The President was an overnight guest at the Marriott Inn, 305 East Washington Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Note: The President was accompanied by members of the press throughout his visit to Indiana. 6:00 The President awoke. 7:20 The President went to his motorcade. Enroute, he was presented with a Bicentennial quilt by: John Wiche1m, Principal of B1ommingda1e Elementary School, Fort Wayne, Indiana Members of the 5th and 6th grade classes of Bloomingdale Elementary School, Fort Wayne, Indiana 7:26 7:49 The President motored from the Marriott Inn to Baer Field. He was accompanied by: Robert D. Orr, Lt. Governor (R-Indiana) Robert E. Armstrong, Mayor (R-Fort Wayne, Indiana) 8:03 8:31 The President flew by the I1Spirit of '76" from Baer Field to Weir Cook Airport, Indianapolis, Indiana. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "A." 8:31 The President was greeted by: Governor Otis R. Bowen (R-Indiana) William H. Hudnut III, Mayor (R-Indianapo1is, Indiana) John Sweezy, Chairman of the Marion County (Indiana) Republican Central Committee John C. Hart, Republican National. Committeeman for Indiana 8:38 9:00 The President motored from Weir-Cook Airport to the Murat Shrine Temple, 510 North New Jersey Street. He was accompanied by: Governor Bowen Mayor Hudnut 9:00 The President was greeted by: Robert K. Konkle, Manager of the Murat Shrine Temple Lee B. Townley, Potentate of the Murat Shrine GPO, 1974 0l-555-863 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) MARRIOTT INN MAY 3. 1976 FORT WAYNE, INDIANA TIME DAY 9 :00 a.m. MONDAY TIME ] ~ ACTIVITY 3: ~ I--I-n--'---O-ut--I,[ ~ The President was presented with an honorary membership in the Murat Shrine Temple by Mr. Townley. 9:02 The President went to the holding room. 9 :10 The President, accompanied by Governor Bowen and Mayor Hudnut, went to the offstage announcement area. 9 :11 10 :15 The President participated in a General Revenue Sharing briefing hosted by Mayor Hudnut for local elected officials from throughout Indiana. 9 :11 The President, accompanied by Governor Bowen and Mayor Hudnut, went to the platform in the Egyptian Room. For a list of platform guests, see APPENDIX "B." 9:12 The President was introduced by Mayor Hudnut. 9 :12 9:20 The President addressed approximately 1,000 guests attending the briefing. 9:20 10:02 The President participated in a question and answer session. 10:15 The President went to the Social Room. He was accompanied by: Governor Bowen Mayor Hudnut 10 :16 10 :26 The President attended a reception for approximately 1,000 guests attending the General Revenue Sharing briefing. 10:28 The President returned to the holding roo¢. 10:29 10:50 The President met with: John O. Marsh, Jr., Counsellor Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary 10:58 The President went to the offstage announcement area. 11:01 The President went to the platform in the Arabian Ballroom. 11:01 11 :29 The President participated in his 32nd Press Conference. The President's remarks were broadcast live over state wide television. GPO 1974 Ol-555-863 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) MARRIOTT INN MAY 3, 1976 FORT WAYNE, INDIANA TIME DAY 11:01 a.m. MONDAY PHONE '-- TIME il ~ ACTIVITY r---In---.----O-ut--~ ~ The President took questions alternately from members of the local press and the National Press Corps. 11:35 The President returned to the Social Room. 11:35 11:55 The President attended a meeting with Indiana Republican and PFC leaders. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "C." 11:57 The President returned to his motorcade. 11:57 12:17 The President motored from the Murat Shrine Temple to Weir-Cook Airport. He was accompanied by Governor Bowen. 12:26 1:56 The President flew by the "Spirit of '76" from Weir-Cook Airport to Birmingham Municipal Airport, Birmingham, Alabama. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "D." 2:00 The President was greeted by a delegation of local Republican and PFC leaders. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "E." The President went to his motorcade. Enroute, he was presented with a medal by six Eagle Scouts. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "E." 2:01 2:05 The President participated in a question and answer session with members of the press. 2:11 2:20 The President motored from the Birmingham Municipal Airport to the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza. He was accompanied by: Congressman John H. Buchanan, Jr. (R-Alabama) Mrs •.J0hn H. Buchanan, Jr. 2:20 The President was greeted by David Hamilton, Chairman of the Board of the Birmingham Area Chamber of Commerce. 2:25 The President went to the holding room. 2:28 The President went to the offstage announcement area. 2:29 3:08 The President participated in a Public Forum sponsored by the Birmingham Area Chamber of Commerce. GPO, 1974 0l-555 863 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) MARRIOTT INN MAY 3, 1976 FORT WAYNE, INDIANA TIME DAY 2:29 p.m. MONDAY PHONE '-- TIME 'E :;; ACTIVITY 0::"'" " II '"II In Out " '" 2:29 The President went to the platform in the Concert Theatre. For a list of platform guests, see APPENDIX" F." 2:29 The President was introduced by Mr. Hamilton. 2:30 2:40 The President addressed approximately 3,000 guests attending the forum. 2:40 3:07 The President participated in a question and answer session. 3:08 The President, escorted by Mr. Hamilton, went to North Meeting Room A. 3:10 3:29 The President attended a reception for members of the Board of Directors of the Birmingham Area Chamber of Commerce. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "G." 3:30 The President returned to the holding room. 4:40 The President returned to his motorcade. 4:41 4:43 The President motored from Birmingham Civic Center to Wilson Park. He was accompanied by: Congressman Buchanan Congressman William Dickinson (R-A1abama) Congressman Jack Edwards (R-A1abama) 4:41 4:45 R The President talked with his Assistant, Richard B. Cheney. 4:43 5 :26; The President participated in a campaign rally. 4:46 The President went to the platform. For a list of platform guests, see APPENDIX "H." 4:57 5:04 The President addressed the crowd gathered for the rally. 5:26 The President returned to his motorcade. 5:26 5:32 The President motored from Wilson Park to the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center. He was accompanied by: Congressman Buchanan Congressman Dickinson Congressman Edwards 5:36 The President returned to the holding room. GPO. 1974 Ol 555-863 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) MARRIOTT INN MAY 3, 1976 FORT WAYNE, INDIANA TIME DAY 5:42 p.m. MONDAY PHONE I-- TIME ] ~ ACTIVITY a: ~ /------,,------1 II II In Out ... "" 5:42 The President returned to Room A. 5:42 6:01 The President attended a reception hosted by Congressman Buchanan. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "I." The President greeted approximately 100 guests attending the reception. 6:02 The President went to the announcement area. 6:02 The President went to Room C. 6:02 6:23 The President attended a reception for Alabama state PFC staff, volunteers and guests. 6 :11 The President was introduced by Charles H. Chapman, Jr., Co-Chairman of the Alabama state PFC. 6:13 6:23 The President addressed approximately 600 guests attending the reception. 6:23 The President went to Room F. 6:23 6:53 The President attended a reception for Alabama state PFC leaders and delegates. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "J." 6:40 6:48 The President addressed approximately 200 guests attending the reception. 6:55 The President went to the stage in the Civic Center. 6:55 The President greeted Alabama state PFC high school student leaders. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "K." 7:06 The President returned to his motorcade. 7:06 7:15 The President motored from the Birmingham Civic Center to the Birmingham Municipal Airport. He was accompanied by: Congressman Buchanan Congressman Dickinson Congressman Edwards GPO, 1974 OL-SS5-803 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) MARRIOTT INN MAY 3 1976 FORT WAYNE, INDIANA TIME DAY 7:22 p.m. MONDAY PHONE f- TIME 1:~ "~u ACTIVITY a: ~ I--I-n---r---O-ut--I l ~ 7:22 9:36 The President flew by the "Spirit of '76" from Birmingham Municipal Airport to Andrews AFB, Maryland. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "L. II 8:31 8:32 P The President talked with professional golfer Lee Elder. 8:45 8:46 P The President talked with Roxie Stewart, member of the Alabama Republican Executive Committee. 9:44 9:52 The President flew by helicopter from Andrews AFB to the South Grounds of the White House. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX 11M." 9:56 The President went to the second floor Residence.