President's Daily Diary Collection (Box 82) at the Gerald R

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.) HOLIDAY INN MAY 15, 1976 FLINT, MICHIGAN TIME DAY 7:28 a.m. SATURADAY r--PHONE TIME ~ ]: ~~ ACTIVITY Q:; '" I--'-n--'---O-ut--I £ ~

The President was an overnight guest at the Holiday Inn, 2207 W. Bristol Road,F1int, Michigan.

Note: The President was accompanied by members of the press throughout his visit to Michigan.

7:28 The President went to the Banquet Room.

7:30 8:10 The President participated in a breafast interview with executives of Booth Newspapers of Michigan. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "A.II

8:10 The President returned to his suite. Enroute, he greeted a delegation from the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). The FOP was holding a statewide memorial service in Flint, Michigan in honor of Michigan police who have lost their lives in the line of duty. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "B."

8:21 8:41 P The President talked with David Rood, Editor of the Escanaba Daily Press, Escanaba, Michigan. The President's conver sation was amplified to approximately 35 guests attending the Associated Press Upper Peninsula Editor's Breakfast at the Ramada Inn in Marquette, Michigan.

8:42? The President went to the Hotel Conference Room.

8:45 8:55 The President participated in an interview with Wes Sarginson, anchorman for WWJ-Tv, National Broadcasting Company (NBC) news, Detroit, Michigan.

9:00 The President and the First Lady went to their motorcade.

9:00 9:08 The President and the First Lady motored from the Holiday Inn to the Flint Amtrack Rail Passenger Station.

The President and the First Lady were greeted by; Congressman Elford A. Cederberg (R-Michigan) Mrs. Elford A. Cederberg Peter B. Fletcher, Chairman of the Michigan state President Ford Committee (PFC) Loraine Mottern, Chairman of the Flint (Michigan) PFC David Laro, Chairman of the Republican Party for the 7th CongreSSional District of Michigan

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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) HOLIDAY INN MAY 15, 1976 FLINT, MICHIGAN TIME DAY ,9 : 00 a.m. SATURDAY

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F. Robert Edwards, State Representative (R-Michigan) Mary Ann Brandeis, Station Master for the Flint Amtrack Rail Passenger Station

The President and the First Lady boarded the rear platform of the "Presidential Express."

9:18 9:24 The President addressed the crowd gathered for his departure.

9:34 10:06 The President and the First Lady went by train from Flint to Durand, Michigan. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "C."

9:46 9:56 Enroute, the President participated in an interview with Tom Green, political reporter for WJBK-TV, Detroit, Michigan. The interview was recorded for television broadcast.

10:06 The "Presidential Express" arrived in Durand, Michigan.

10:17 10:22 The President addressed the crowd gathered for his visit.

10:25 11:20 The President and the First Lady went by train from Durand to Lansing, Michigan. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "C."

10:55 11:05 The President participated in an interview with John Schwartz, reporter for WJIM-TV, Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), Lansing, Michigan. The interview was recorded for television broadcast.

11:20 The "Presidential Express" arrived in Lansing, Michigan.

The President and the First Lady were greeted by Congressman Gary Brown (R-Michigan).

11 :28 11 :35 The President addressed the crowd gathered for his visit.

11:40 The President and the First Lady, accompanied by Congressman Brown, went to the Depot Restaurant.

11:42 12:05 The President and the First. Lady attended a buffet luncheon with Michigan newspaper publishers, executives, and editors. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "D."

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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo .• Day. Yr.) HOLIDAY INN MAY IS, 1976 FLINT, MICHIGAN TIME DAY 12:05 p.m. SATURDAY r--PHONE TIME 1l ~ ACTIVITY r---I-n---r--~O-ut--~ ~

12:05 The President went to the lounge area.

12:05 12:40 The President participated in a question and answer session with Michigan newspaper publishers, executives, and editors.

12:40 The President and the First Lady returned to the "President ial Express."

12:46 1:55 The President and the First Lady went by train from Lansing to Battle Creek, Michigan. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "C."

1:00 1:30 Enroute, the President participated in an interview with members of the Editorial Board of Panax Corporation, East Lansing, Michigan. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "E."

1:30 1:40 Enroute, the President participated in an interview with Michael J. Brunston, correspondent for United Press International (UPI). The interview was recorded for television broadcast.

1:45 1:55 Enroute, the President participated in an interview with Fred Douglas, News Director for WKOZ-TV, CBS, Kalamazoo, Michigan. The interview was recorded for television broadcast.

1:55 The "Presidential Express" arrived in Battle Creek, Michigan

1:58 2:05 The President addressed the crowd gathered for his visit.

The President, the First Lady and Congressman Brown greeted members of the Community Welcoming Committee and the general public.

2:16 2:19 The President addressed the crowd gathered for his visit.

2:19 2:47 The President and the First Lady went by train from Battle Creek to Kalamazoo, Michigan. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "C."

2:23 2:33 Enroute, the President participated in an interview with Ray James, reporter for WILX-TV, National Broadcasting Company (NBC), Lansing, Michigan. The interview was recorded for television broadcast.

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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) HOLIDAY INN MAY 15, 1976 FLINT, MICHIGAN TIME DAY 2:47 p.m. SATURDAY PHONE TIME ----il ." g ~ ACTIVITY 0: ~ ~--In--~---O-ut--~ ~ J

2:47 The "Presidential Express" arrived in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

2:48 3:21 The President addressed the crowd gathered for his visit.

The President and the First Lady greeted members of the Community Welcoming Committee and the general public.

3:21 4:10 The President and the First Lady went by train from Kalamazoo to Niles, Michigan. For a list of passen gers, see APPENDIX "C."

4:12 4:20 The President addressed the crowd gathered for his visit.

The President and the First Lady greeted members of the Community Welcoming Committee and the general public. They were accompanied by: Congressman Edward Hutchinson (R-Michigan) Mrs. Edward Hutchinson

4:34 The President and the First Lady went to their motorcade.

4:34 4:37 The President and the First Lady motored from the Niles Passenger Train Station to Plyn Field, helicopter landing zone.

4:42 5:21 The President and the First Lady flew by helicopter from Plyn Field to Tulip City Airport, Holland, Michigan. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "F."

5:21 The President and the First Lady were greeted by: Congressman Guy Vander Jagt (R-Michigan) Mrs. Guy Vander Jagt Louis Hallacy II, Mayor of Holland, Michigan

The President and the First Lady went to their motorcade. They were accompanied by: Susan Ford Congressman Vander Jagt

5:24 6:38 The Presidential party participated in a parade motorcade through downtown Holland and return to Tulip City Airport The parade was scheduled on the occasion of the 47th Annual Tulip Time Festival.

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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) HOLIDAY INN MAY 15, 1976 FLINT, MICHIGAN TIME DAY 5:24 p.m. SATURDAY PHONE !---- TIME ACTIVITY

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The Presidential party greeted the crowds along the motor cade route.

6:38 The Presidential party arrived at the Tulip City Airport.

6:46 7:07 The President, the First Lady, and Susan Ford flew by helicopter from Tulip City Airport to Kent County Airport, Grand Rapids, Michigan. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "F."

The President, the First Lady, and Susan Ford were greeted by: Abe L. Drasin, Mayor of Grand Rapids, Michigan Members of a bipartisan civic welcoming committee

7:14 7:18 The President addressed the crowd gathered for his visit.

7: 39 7:55 The President, the First Lady, and Susan Ford motored from Kent County Airport to the residence of Mrs. George W. (Kate) Welch, 2747 Darby.

The Presidential party was greeted by a caravan of neighbor hood volunteers.

8:45 8:56 P The President talked with Charles F. Beeman, Sr., Lodge Convention Chairman for the Clawson-Troy Lodge #2169 of the Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks. The President's conversation was amplified to approximately 1,200 guests attending the 71st Annual Convention of the Michigan B.P.O.E. at the Clawson-Troy Elks Hall, Troy, Michigan.

9:23 9 :30 P The President talked with his sister-in-law, Mrs. James (Barbara) Ford.

11:16 11:29 R The President talked with his son, Michael.

The President, the First Lady, Susan and Jack Ford were overnight guests at the Welch residence.

SY/EJ 6/18/76

GPO, 1974 Ol- 555 863 APPENDIX "A"

Attendance confirmed by Carolyn Wimmer. All present.

BREAKFAST WITH MEMBERS OF THE EDITORIAL BOARD OF BOOTH NEWSPAPERS

Banquet Room The Holiday Inn Flint, Michigan May 15, 1976

The President

Glen A. Boissonneault, Editor, Flint Journal, Flint, Michigan

Thomas E. Fallon, Editor of Bay City Times, Bay City, Michigan

Arthur P. Gallagher, Editor, Ann Arbor News, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Raymond L. Gover, Editor, Saginaw News, Saginaw, Michigan

Marvin L. Huston, V~ce Pre~ident f~r ~~wspapers, Booth Newspapers, Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan

Robert H. Longstaff, Member, Booth Newspapers State Capitol Bureau, Lansing, Michigan

Ralph May, Editor, Muskegon Chronicle, Muskegon, Michigan

Daniel M. Ryan, Editor, Kalamazoo Gazette, Kalamazoo, Michigan

James E. Sauter, President, Booth Newspapers, Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan

Herbert Spendlove, Editor, Jackson Citizen Patriot, Jackson, Michigan

Preston Ray Stephens, Washington Bureau Chief, Booth Newspapers of Michigan, Washington, D.C.

Werner Velt, Editor, Grand Rapids Press, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Staff Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary Margiua E. White, Assistant Press Secretary Richard B. Cheney, Assistant Robert C. Orben, Special Assistant L. William Seidman, Executive Director of the Economic Policy Baord and Assistant for Economic Affairs APPENDIX "B"

Attendance confirmed by press pool report. All present.

MEETING WITH DELEGATION FROM THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE

The Holiday Inn Flint, Michigan May 15, 1976

The President

Capt. William Banister, National Secretary, Fraternal Order of Police of Michigan

John Benthall, President of the Flint (Michigan) Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police

Robert Herrick, President of the Gennesse (Mich~gan) Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police

Harry Abbott, past President of the Gennesse (Michigan) Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police

daughers of a Flint policeman, Ben Walker, who was killed in 1971 Kim Walker, age 17 Kathy Walker, age 14 Kelly Walker, age 10 APPENDIX "c"

Attendance not confirmed. List is not complete. "PRESIDENTIAL EXPRESS"

Passenger Manifest May 15, 1976

FROM: Flint, Michigan to Durand, Michigan

The President The First Lady Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary Robert C. Orben, Special Assistant L. William Seidman, Executive Director of the Economic Policy Board and Assistant for Economic Affairs Congressman Elford A. Cederberg (R-Michigan) Mrs. Elford A. Cederberg Grace Marie Prather, Assistant Press Secretary, President Ford Committee Carolyn Porembka, Secretary to the First Lady Sheila Rabb Weidenfeld, Press Secretary to the First Lady Karl Schumacher, photographer Nellie L. Yates, Staff Assistant Eva Brantley, Secretary, Advance Office Zozimo Monzon, steward Don Penny Schneider, Consultant Margita E. White, Assistant Press Secretary Cheerleaders: Glenda Pafford, Deanborn Mary Kerowik, Detroit Nadine Yakabesan, Allen Park Annice James, Trentor Martha Guenett, Taylor Carmel Kocaj, Deanborn Heights Karen Jones, Southgate Karen Warren, Deanborn Heights ::!"ouise Ad'Duri, Highland Park R>bert Green Tom Maletic Pat Conley Al Blackman David Laro Bill Moeller Robin Widgery Sandra Applegate Bob Edwards Ruth Edwards - . - ~~ Virginia Teich Dick Summeryille APPENDIX "C" p. 2 5/15/76

Flint to Durand, Michigan (Continued)

Howard Muzzy Congressman Marvin L. Esch (R-Michigan Millie Hamady Kitty Goodman Maxine Swanson Harding Mott Bill White Ruth Clark Sylvia Skrell A1 Zaparackas Charlie Trout Rosa1ee BJyk William F. McLaughlin, Michigan State Republican Chairman Nancy Chase, Vice Chairman of the Michigan State Republican Committee Peter Fletcher, PFC Chairman for Michigan Jerry Roe, Executive Director of the Michigan State Republican Committee Joyce Braithwaite, Office of the Governor of Michigan George Weeks, Office of the Governor of Michigan Bo Scheimbech1er, University of Michigan Football coach Johnny Orr, University of Michigan Basketball Coach Don Canham, University of Michigan Athletic Director Lewis Engman, Republican Candidate for Senate (R-Michigan) Dennis O. Cawthorne, State Representative (R-Michigan) APPENDIX "c" p. 3

"PRESIDENTIAL EXPRESS"

Passenger Manifest Hay 15, 1976

FROM: Durand. Michigan to Lansing, Michigan

The President The First Lady Ronald H. Nessen, Pre~s Secretary Robert C. Orben, Special Assistant L. William Seidman, Executive Director of the Economic Policy Board and Assistant for Economic Affairs

Grace Marie Prather, Assistant Press Secretary, President Ford Committee Carolyn Porembka, Secretary to the First Lady Sheila Rabb Weidenfeld, Press Secretary to the First Lady Karl Schumacher, photographer Nellie L. Yates, Staff Assistant Eva Brantley, Secretary, Advance Office Zozimo Monzon, steward Don Penny Schneider, Consultant Margita E. White, Assistant Press Secretary Cheerleaders: Glenda Pafford, Deanborn Mary Kerowik, Detroit Nadine Yakabesan, Allen Park Annice James, Trentor Martha Guenett, Taylor Carmel Kocaj, Deanborn Heights Karen Jones, Southgate Karen Warren, Deanborn Heights Louise Ad'Duri, Highland Park Maxine Swanson Harding Mott Bill White Ruth Clark Sylvia Skrell Al Zaparackas Charlie Trout Rosalee Bryk Bill McLaughlin Nancy Chase Peter Fletcher Jerry Roe Joyce Braithwaite APPENDIX "c" E' 4

Durand to Lansing,Michigan (Continued)

George Weeks Bo Scheimbechler Johnny Orr Don Canham Lewis Engman Dennis Cawthorne Elna Thatcher Carl Rossman Jack Surbeck William McKay Paul Stearns Dee Kinzel Norm Jamieson Howard Berks Sally Schultz Joyce' Frank Wayne Williams Julie Abraham Cliff Taylor Jerry Borgan Mr. and Mrs. Hekman Dick Campbell

liE' -',",,, , "qrdlT;;'> "[ott k Sy1,ri A:O ~ 11 ".C)~'" ""ackas lIarl APPENDIX "c" p. 5

"PRESIDENTIAL EXPRESS"

Passenger Manifest May 15, 1976

FROM: Lan~in2. Michi2an to Battle Creek. Michi2an The President The First Lady Ronald H. Nessen, Pre~s Secretary Robert C. Orben, Special Assistant L. William Seidman, Executive Director of the Economic Policy Board and Assistant for Economic Affairs

- Grace Marie Prather, Assistant Press Secretary, President Ford Committee Carolyn Porembka, Secretary to the First Lady Sheila Rabb Weidenfe1d, Press Secretary to the First Lady Karl Schumacher, photographer Nellie L. Yates, Staff Assistant Eva Brantley, Secretary, Advance Office Zozimo Monzon, steward Don Penny Schneider, Consultant Margita E. White, Assistant Press Secretary Cheerleaders: Glenda Pafford, Deanborn Mary Kerowik, Detroit Nadine Yakabesan, Allen Park Annice James, Trentor Martha Guenett, Taylor Carmel Kocaj, Deanborn Heights Karen Jones, Southgate Karen Warren, Deanborn Heights Louise AdtDuri, Highland Park Congressman Gary Brown (R-Michigan) Senator Robert P. Griffin (R-Michigan) Ernest W. Nash, State Representative (R-Michigan) Dale Benjamin Dr. Tim Tarry Bill Powers Leo Farhat Kitty Goodwin Jean Hammond Libby Otis Marcia Soderberg continued ••. John Swartz Jim Doyle & family (3) Rosalie Byrk APPENDIX "c" p. 6

Lansing to Battle Creek (continued)

Bill McLaughlin Nancy Chase Peter Fletcher Jerry Roe Joyce Braithwaite George Weeks Bo Scheimbechler Johnny Orr Don Canham" Lewis Engman Dennis Cawthorne George Bennett Robert A. Welborn, State Representative (R-Michigan) Herb Phillipson APPENDIX "c" p. 7

"PRESIDENTIAL EXPRESS"

Passenger Manifest May 15, 1976

FROM: Battle Creek to Kalamazoo. Michgian The President The First Lady Ronald H. Nessen, Pre~s Secretary Robert C. Orben, Special Assistant L. William Seidman, Executive Director of the Economic Policy Board and Assistant for Economic Affairs

Grace Marie Prather, Assistant Press Secretary, President Ford Committee Carolyn Porembka, Secretary to the First Lady Sheila Rabb Weidenfeld, Press Secretary to the First Lady Karl Schumacher, photographer Nellie L. Yates, Staff Assistant Eva Brantley, Secretary, Advance Office Zozimo Monzon, steward Don Penny Schneider, Consultant Margita E. White, Assistant Press Secretary Cheerleaders: Glenda Pafford, Deanborn Mary Kerowik, Detroit Nadine Yakabesan, Allen Park Annice James, Trentor Martha Guenett, Taylor Carmel Kocaj, Deanborn Heights Karen Jones, Southgate Karen Warren, Deanborn Heights Louise Ad'Duri, Highland Park Bill McLaughlin Nancy Chase Peter Fletcher Jerry Roe Joyce Braithwaite George Weeks Bo Scheimbechler Johnny Orr Don Canham Lewis Engman Dennis Cawthorne George Bennett Congressman Gary Brown (R-Michigan) Bob Welborn Herb Phillipson continued . . . ------'APPENDIX "c" p. 8

Battle Creek to Kalamazoo (continued)

Bob Cumback Joan Puetz Hugh McPherson Agnes Lord John Malengton Joe Lanning Bill LaMothe Senator Robert P. Griffin (R-Michigan) Jean Hammond Shirley McFee Libby Otis Marcia Soderberg John Swartz Rev. Billy Zeoli, President of Gospel Films, Inc., Muskegon, Michigan Mrs. Billy Zeoli Herb Philipson George Bennett James J. Damman, Lt. Governor (R-Michigan) APPENDIX "c" p,9

"PRESIDENTIAL EXPRESS"

Passenger Manifest May 15, 1976

FROM: Kalamazoo. Michigan to Niles. Michigan

Grace Marie Prather, Assistant Press Secretary, President Ford Committee Carolyn Porembka, Secretary to the First Lady Sheila Rabb Weidenfeld. Press Secretary to the First Lady Karl Schumacher, photographer Nellie L. Yates, Staff Assistant Eva Brantley, Secre(ary, Advance Office Zozimo Monzon, steward Don Penny Schneider, Consultant Margita E. White, Assistant Press Secretary Cheerleaders: Glenda Pafford, Deanborn Mary Kerowik, Detroit Nadine Yakabesan, Allen Park Annice James, Trentor Martha Guenett, Taylor Carmel Kocaj, Deanborn Heights Karen Jones, Southgate Karen Warren, Deanborn Heights Louise Ad'Duri, Highland Park William McLaughlin Nancy Chase Peter Fletcher Jerry Roe Joyce Braithwaite George Weeks Bo Scheimbechler Johnny Orr Don Canham Lewis Engman Dennis Cawthorne Herb Phillipson continued • • • APPENDIX "c" p. 10 5/15/76

Kalamazoo to Niles, Michigan (continued) Rev. Billy Zeoli Mrs. Billy Zeoli George Bennett Lt. Governor James DammanCon~T Congressman Edward Hutchinson (R-Michigan) Mrs. Edward Hutchinson James Walton Doris Walton Lee Auble Bee Lackey Hannes Meyers Monte Sheppard F.A. Jones Virginia Pierson Senator Robert P. Griffin (R-Michigan) Jean Hammond Libby Otis Marcia Soderberg >. LUNCHEON WITH MICHIGAN NEWSPAPER EXECUTIVES APPENDIX "D" Attendance not confirmed.·' Mr. William R. Applebee President and Publisher Niles Star The Depot Restaurant Niles, Michigan Lansing, Michigan May-IS, 1976

Mr. James E. Barnhill Publisher Ypsilanti Press Ypsilanti, Michigan

::cMr. C ris H. B atdorff Vice President and Publisher Manistee News-Advocate Manistee, Michigan

Mr. John A. Batdorff Vice President, Publisher &: Editor Big Rapids Pioneer Big Rapids, Michigan

Mr. Charles Berg Lansing Bureau Chief Panax Corporation East Lansing, Michigan

Mr., Clement Brossier Regional Editorial Director Southeast Michigan Newspapers Michigan

Mr. Harry Buckel Vice President - Administration Panax Corporation Williamston, Michigan

Mr. Douglas J. Bullock Presidentl' Publisher &: Editor Sturgis Journal Sturgis, Michigan APPENDIX "D" p. 2 - 2 - 5/15/76

Mr. Richard E. Campbell Vice President and Editor Owosso Argus-Press Owosso.. Michigan

Mr. Fred G. Eaton President, Publisher and Editor Port Huron Times Herald Port Huron.. Michigan

Mr. Harold C. Fildey Executive Editor Lansing State Journal Lansing, Michigan

Mr. Howard H. Fitzgerald II Publisher Hillsdale N ewe Hillsdale.. Michigan

*Mr. H. P. Furstenau President.. Publisher and Editor Ludington News Ludington.. Michigan

Mr. Burke Gillespie Executive Editor Adrian Telegram Adrian, Michigan

Mr. Grattan 9ray Editor Monroe News Monroe, Michigan J ..( APPENDIX lin" p. 3 5/15/76 - 3

*Mr. Clare J. Hewens" Jr. President" Co-Publisher and Editor Bad Axe Tribune . Bad Axe" Michigan

Mr. Henry M. Hogan Co-Publisher Birmingham Observer and Eccentric Bir.mingham" Michigan

Mr. Grant 'YV. Howell Editor Royal Oak Tribune Royal Oak" Michigan

Mr. Richard Jones Corporate Secretary Panax Corporation Williamston" Michigan

Mr. Mitchell Kehetian Managing Editor Macomb Daily Macomb" Michigan

*Mr. Fred M. Kidd" Jr. Secretary- T reasurer" Publisher and Editor Ionia Sentinel-Standard Ionia" Michigan

Mr. Paul Larocque Managing Editor Battle Creek Enquirer &: News Battle Creek" Michigan APPENDIX liD" p. 4 -4 5/15/76

. Mr. Robert Leipprandt Vice President Global Communications Williamston, Michigan

Mr. John McGoff President Panax Corporation East Lansing, Michigan

Mr. Thomas McGoff (son) East Lansing, Michigan

Mr. Bruce H. McIntyre Editor Pontiac Oakland Press Pontiac" Michigan

*Mr. George V. Mather Editor Albion Recorder Albion, Michigan

*Mr. RichardL. Milliman President and Publisher Dowagiac News Dowagiac, Michigan

Mr. Thomas Ochiltree Washington Bureau Chief Panax Corporation Washington" ,po C.

Mr. John A. Palen Editor Midland News Midland, Michigan APPENDIX "0" p. 5 5{15{76 - 5 -

Mrs. Carole G. Parr Editor Marshall Chronicle Marshall~ Michigan

Mr. Philip Power Co-Publisher Birmingham Observer and Eccentric Birmingham., Michigan

*Mr. Felix Racette Publisher Paw Paw Courier Leader Paw Pawl Michigan

*Mrs. J. E. Richards President and Publisher Alpena News Alpenal' Michigan

Mrs. Alta Riggs Co-Publisher Cheboygan Tribune Cheboygan, Michigan

Mr. Myrton M. Riggs Co-Publisher Cheboygan Tribune Cheboygan, Michigan

*Mr. Albert Schaller P resident and Publisher Petoskey News -Review Petoskey, Michigan ". APPENDIX "D" p. 6 . 5/15/76 6

*Mr. Donald V. Schoenwether

Presidentl Publisher and Editor South Haven Tribune South Haven, Michigan

Mr. Robert Skuggen Editor Mining Journal

Marquettel Michigan

* Mr. Phil Slomovit~ Detroit Jewish News Southfield, Michigan

Mr. John Stafford President and Publisher Greenville News

Greenvillel Michigan

*Mr. Elmer C. Tryon

Vic e P residentl Publisher and Editor Ironwood Globe

Ironwoodl Michigan

*Mr. Tom Tornius President Menominee Herald-Leader Menominee, Michigan Staff

Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary Margita E. White, Assistant Press Secretary Richard B. Cheney, Assistant Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor APPENDIX "E" INTERVIEJ"L WITli-PANAX CORPORATION EXECUTIVES- Aboard the "Presidential EXDress" ...- A,ttenda,nce not May 15, 1976 confirmed.

Mr. John McGon President Panax Corporation East Lansing, Michigan

Mr. Thomas McGoff (son} East Lansing, Michigan

Mr. Thomas Ochiltree Washington Bureau Chief Panax Corporation Washington, D. C.

Mr. Mitchell Kehetian Managing Editor Macomb Daily Macomb, Michigan . Mr. Harry Buckel Vice President - Administration Panax Corporation Williamston, Michigan

"". Iv: r. :E(obert Skuggen Editc~' Mining Journal Marquette, Michigan

Mr. Clement Brossier Regional Editorial Director Southeast Michigan Newspapers

Mr. Charles Berg Lans ing Bureau Chief P anax Corporation East Lansing, Michigan

Mr. Robert Leipprandt Vice President Global Communications Williamston, Michigan APPENDIX "E" p. 2 5(15(1~ - 2 -

Mr. Richard Jones Corporate Secretary Panax Corporation Williamston, Michigan

Mr. Robert C. Sassanella Photographer Panax Corporation Williamston, Michigan

Staff

Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary Margita E. White, Assistant Press Secretary Robert A. Mead, Television Adviser APPENDIX "F"

HELICOPTER PASSENGER MANIFESTS

May 15, 1976

FROM: Niles, Michigan

TO: Holland, Michigan

The President The First Lady Richard B. Cheney, Assistant Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary L. William Seidman, Executive Director of the Economic Policy Board and Assistant for Economic Affairs Terrence O'Donnell, Aide David H. Kennerly, Personal Photographer Maj. Robert E. Barrett, Army Aide Rear Adm. William M. Lukash, Physician Sheila R. Weidenfeld, Press Secretary to the First Lady USSS

FROM: Holland, Michigan

TO: Grand Rapids, Michigan

The President The First Lady Susan Ford Mr. Cheney Mr. Nessen Mr. Seidman Mr. O'Donnell Mr. Kennerly Rear Adm. Lukash Maj. Barrett USSS