Scanned from the President's Daily Diary Collection (Box 84) 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.) MONTEGO BAY MOTEL OCTOBER 9 1976 LAWTON, OKLAHOMA TIME DAY 7:50 a.m. SATURDAY

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The President was an overnight guest at the Montego Bay Motel) 1125 East Gore Boulevard, Lawton, Oklahoma.

Note: the President was accompanied by members of the press throughout his visit to Oklahoma and .

7:50 The President went to his motorcade.

7:50 8:02 The President motored from the Montego Bay Motel to Lawton Municipal Airport. He was accompanied by: Congressman Tom Steed (D-Ok1ahoma) Congressman John Jarman (R-Ok1ahoma)

8:02 The President was greeted by: Wayne Gilley, Mayor of Lawton, Oklahoma William Cox, Manager of the Lawton Municipal Airport

8:13 8:40 The President flew by the "Spirit of '76" from Lawton Municipal Airport to Love Field, , Texas. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "A."

8:40 The President was greeted by: John B. Connally, partner with Vinson, Elkins, Searls, Connally and Smith law firm, Houston, Texas and member of the President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board (PFIAB). Mrs. John B. Connally Robert S. Folsom, Mayor (R-Da11as, Texas) Mrs. Robert S. Folsom Congressman James M. Collins (R-Texas) Mrs. James M. Collins

8:50 The President, escorted by Mr. and Mrs. Connally, went to the upper concourse of the airport.

8:50 9:12 The President attended a reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Connally. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "B."

The President greeted approximately 200 guests attending the reception.

9:12 The President went to his motorcade. He was accompanied by Mr. Connally.

9:12 9:31 The President and Mr. Connally motored from Love Field to the parade staging area.

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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) MONTEGO BAY MOTEL OCTOBER 9, 1976 LAWTON, OKLAHOMA TIME DAY 9:20 a.m. SATURDAY

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9:20 R The President was telephoned by Senator Hubert H. Humphrey (D-Minnesota). The call was not completed.

9:35 9:56 The President participated in a parade motorcade on the occasion of the opening of the Texas State Fair. He was accompanied by: Governor Drolf Briscoe (D-Texas) Mr. Connally

9:56 10:00 The President motored from downtown Dallas to the Pan American Lounge, Texas State Fairgrounds.

10:00 The President was greeted by: Wayne H. Gallagher, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Texas State Fair Mrs. Wayne H. Gallagher

10 :05 The president went inside the Pan American Lounge.

10:15 The President, escorted by Mr. Connally, went to the cattle barn.

The President viewed selected Texas cattle.

10: 32 The President and Mr. Connally returned to the Pan American Lounge.

10:35 10:40 The President met with representatives of the Texas Purebread Livestock Association. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "C."

10:47 The President and Mr. Connally went to the swine barn.

The President was greeted by Donnel C. Clark, Director for Livestock and Agriculture, Texas State Fair.

10:47 10:54 The President toured the swine barn.

10:54 The President and Mr. Connally went to the sheep building.

10:54 11:07 The President and Mr. Connally toured the sheep building.

11:07 The President and Mr. Connally returned to the Pan American Lounge.

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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) MONTEGO BAY MOTEL OCTOBER 9, 1976 LAWTON, OKLAHOMA TIME DAY 12:06 p.m. SATURDAY -PHONE TIME -g al ACTIVITY 0: r---In----r---O-ut--~ ~

12:06 P The President telephoned Congressman Frank Horton (R-New York). The call was not completed.

12:12 The President and Mr. Connally returned to their motorcade.

12:12 12:18 The President and Mr. Connally motored from the Pan American Lounge to the Texas Hall of State Building.

12:18 The President was greeted by: Governor Briscoe Mrs. Briscoe Robert B. Cullum, President of the Texas State Fair Mrs. Robert B. Cullum

12:19 The President, escorted by Mr. Cullum, went to the offstage announcement area.

12:20 1:00 The President attended a ceremony on the occasion of the opening of the Texas State Fair.

12:20 The President, escorted by Mr. Cullum, went to the platform. For a list of platform guests, see APPENDIX "D."

The President was introduced by Governor Briscoe.

12:37 12:41 The President addressed the crowd attending the Texas State Fair. The President's remarks were broadcast live over local television.

The President, accompanied by Governor Briscoe and Mr. Cullum cut the ceremonial ribbon marking the opening of the Texas State Fair.

1:00 The President, escorted by Mr. Cullum, went to the North Texas Room.

1:00 1:10 The President met with head table guests attending a lUncheon hosted by the Texas State Fair Board. For a list of head table guests, see APPENDIX "E."

1:10 The Presidential party went to the head table in the Hall of Six Flags Room.

1:10 1:55 The President attended a luncheon in his honor hosted by the Texas State Fair Board.

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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) MONTEGO BAY MOTEL OCTOBER 9, 1976 LAWTON, OKLAHOMA TIME DAY 1:10 p.m. SATURDAY PHONE '-­ TIME ." ." ~ .~ ACTIVITY c: ~ 1------.-----1 II II In Out "" '"

The President was introduced by Mr. Cullum.

1:45 1:48 The President addressed approximately 250 guests attending the luncheon.

1:55 The President and Mr. Connally returned to their motorcade.

1:55 1:56? The President and Mr. Connally motored from the Texas Hall of State Building to the Pan American Lounge.

The President and Mr. Connally went inside the Pan American Lounge.

2:06 P The President telephoned Senator Carl T. Curtis (R-Nebraska). The call was not completed.

2:12 P The President telephoned Catholic Archhishop of Philadelphia John Cardinal Krol, The call was not completed.

2:12 P The President telephoned Allan Shivers, former Governor (D-Texas). The call was not completed.

2:20 2:27 P The President talked with Cardinal Krol.

2:33 2:36 P The President talked with Mr. Shivers.

2:54 The President and Mr. Connall:y returned to their motorcade.

2:54 2:56 The President and Mr. Connally motored from the Pan American Lounge to the Cotton Bowl.

2:56 5:32 The President attended a football game between the University of Texas and Oklahoma University.

2:56 The President was greeted by: Darrell Royal, head football coach for the University of Texas Barry Switzer, head football coach for Oklahoma University

The President, accompanied by Mr. Royal and Mr. Switzer, went to the 50 yard line of the playing field.

The President participated in the coin toss with co-captains of the University of Texas and Oklahoma University foot­ ball team and game officials.

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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) MONTEGO BAY MOTEL OCTOBER 9 1976 LAWTON, OKLAHOMA TIME DAY 2:56 p.m. SATURDAY -PHONE TIME ] ~ ACTIVITY 1------.----1 ~ ft In Out ~ '"

The President went to the sideline.

The President, escorted by Mr. and Mrs. Connally, went to the Texas State Fair Box. For a list of guests seated in the box, see APPENDIX "F."

The Presidential party viewed the football game.

During halftime the President was greeted by: Patrick Nugent, son-in-law of former President Lyndon B. Johnson Mrs. Patrick (Luci B. Johnson) Nugent, daughter of former President Johnson

5:32 The President returned to his motorcade.

5:32 5:45 The President motored from the Cotton Bowl to the Apparel Mart, 2300 Stemmons Freeway.

The President was greeted by: William A. McKenzie, Chairman of the Dallas County (Texas) Republican Executive Committee Mrs. William A. McKenzie

5:50 The Presidential party went inside the Apparel Mart.

5:50 6:15 The President attendeda'President Ford Commiteee"'(PFC) reception.

5:55 6:07 The President addressed approximately 1,500 guests attending the reception.

6:16 The President returned to his motorcade. Enroute, he participated in a question and answer session with members of the press.

6:16 6:40 The President motored from the Appartel Mart to the Airport Marina Hotel, Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, Dallas, Texas.

6:40 The President was greeted by Manager of the Airport Marina Hotel David Fulton.

6:42 The President went to his suite.

7:05 7:14 P The President talked with Congressman Horton.

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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo .• Day, Yr.) MONTEGO BAY MOTEL OCTOBER 9, 1976 HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA TIME DAY 7:15 p.m. SATURDAY PHONE I--­ TIME .. "'" ACTIYITY '"~ '" 0: ~" II II In Out Q. ~

7:15 7:22 P The President talked with Senator Curtis.

7:30 The President had dinner with members of his staff. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "G."

8:15 8:29 R The President talked with his son, Michael.

10:01 10:12 P The President talked with the First Lady.

The President was an overnight guest at the Airport Marina Hotel, Dallas, Texas.

SY/EJ 11/16/76

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PASSENGER MANIFEST

AIR FROCE ONE 2700 MISSION 1086 Lawton, Oklahoma to Dallas, Texas 9 October 1976 Dep: 8:13a.m. Arr: 8:41 a.m. +28 1955M

The President 1)enator Dewey Bartlett (R-Oklahoma) Senator Paul Laxault (R-Nevada) Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor James A. Baker III, Chairman of the President Ford Committee (PFC) Peter Roussel, Deputy Assistant to the Chairman-; PFC Jack Black, volunteer advanceman Richard B. Cheney, Assistant Terrence O'Donnell, Aide Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary Byron M. Cavaney, Jr., Special Assistant Rear Adm. William M. Lukash, Physician Maj. Robert E. Barrett, Army Aide Lt. Col. Robert McFarlane, Military Assistant to the Assistant for National Security Affairs Foster O. Chanock, Staff Assistant Don Penny Schneider, Consultant Patrick H. Butler, Associate Editor Ricardo Thomas, Photographer Paul J. Manafort, Jr. , President Ford Committee Nellie L. Yates, Staff Assistant Kathy Berger, Secretary Marilyn Meinking, Secretary Jeannie Bull, Secretary, Advance Office MSG Herbert Oldenburg, baggage handler MSCS Arturo Bautista, valet SGT Patricia Jones, stenographer R. KeiWer J. Merchant B. Caates T. Holman USSS B. Caughey R. Bowers D. Clark J. Williams E. Zahren Frank Co~rm~e~r~, AP Richard Lerner, UPI Charles Tasnadi, AP Photo Frank Cancellare, UPI Photo Bob Ajemian, Time Joe Albright, Cox Newspapers Phil Jones, CBS Correspondent Bob Jennings, ABC Film Crew Ed Taylor, ABC Film Crew Ed Jennings, ABC Film Crew APPENDIX liB"

Attendance not confirmed. List may not be complete.

RECEPTION HOSTED BY MR. AND MRS. JOHN B. CONNALLY

Lawton Municipal Airport, Love Field Dallas, Texas October 9, 1976

The President * invited but no response Maurice Acers ** declined Mrs. Maurice (Ebby Halliday) Acers Fred J. Agnich Mr. and Mrs. John H. Andujar* Ernest Angelo* Melvin Aranoff* Mrs. Melvin Aranoff* Thomas Aronson, County headquarters staff John Aronson, County headquarters staff Jim C. Autry Mrs. Jim C. (Martha) Autry Cynthia Autry Allison Autry Anne Bergman Kay Bailey Mrs. Burton Barnes* Mrs. Jerry Bell* Duncan Boeckman ** Lewis H. Bond Amy Bradley Mr. and Mrs. Clark W. Breeding** John S. Brown, Jr. Dr. Carroll Browning** Norman Brinker* Mr. and Mrs. David Bruton, Jr. * Charles Bucy Mrs. Charles Bucy Jack L. Burrell* Dan M. Cain* Amon Carter ** Rex C. Cauble Louis Rex Cauble George V. Charlton Mrs. George V. Charlton Erik Charlton Emily Charlton Laura Charlton continued • • • APPENDIX "B" p. 2 10/9/76

Eddie Chiles ** Woodrow W. Clements Wayne W. Clements Vick Clesi, Jr. Mrs. Vick Clesi, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Coffee, Jr. * Mr. and Mrs. Joe Collins* Michael J. Collins Catherine Collins Tom Cravens* A. Gail Crawford Mrs. A. Gail Crawford Dan Crawford Cathy Crawford Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Cruikshank* C.K. Davis ** Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Day * W.D. DeSanders ** William W. Dillard Mrs. William W. (Sue) Dillard Marshall Doke Mrs. Marshall Doke Gergory Doke Michael Doke Laetita Doke Ed Drake Mrs. Ed Drake Bob Ehrlich, state headquarters staff Mr. and Mrs. W.E. (Gene) Ernst** Mr. and Mrs. Cullen Eubank E. Grant Fitts* Walter Fleming Mrs. Walter Fleming Mayor Robert S. Folsom Dave Fox Mrs. Dave Fox Mr. and Mrs. James B. Francis** James B. Francis, Jr., county headquarters staff Jay Freydenlund, state headquarters staff H.B. Fuqua** Preston Geren, Jr. * John T. Green* Gary E. Griffith, county headquarters staff Mrs. Gary E. (Jackie) Griffith Roy Guffey** Mr. and Mrs. Joe Haggar Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hagger, Jr. Robert I. Haggart son of Mr. Haggart Walter B. Hailey, Jr.* Leroy Hallman Jack Hamon** William W. Harris continued • • • APPENDIX "B" p. 3 10/9/76

Richard Harwood, UT system police accompanying Dr. LeMaistre S. J. Hay, Sr. Mrs. S.J. Hay, Sr. Mrs. A1 G.(Vickie) Hill, Jr. A1 G. Hill III Heather Hill Henry R. Hoffman Alan A. Hulsey Paula Hunt, county headquarters staff Ray Hutchison, Texas Republican state Chairman Elton M. Hyder, Jr.* Mary Jester J. Lee Johnson 111* Josephine Kanowsky* Ronald F. Keener Mrs. Ronald F. (Ruth E.) Keener Dee Kelly James Knox Mrs. James (Mary) Knox, county headquareters staff Tom Landry, coach of the Dallas Cowboys Bruce Ledbetter Mrs. Bruce Ledbetter John Leedom Mrs. John Leedom Charles LeMaistre Mrs. Charles LeMaister Mr. and Mrs. Paul Leonard Mr. and Mrs. John Levy** Henry D. Lindsley III Mrs. Henry D. Lindsley III (Chandler) Fritz L. Lyne Michael N. Nlberry* Wales Madden, Jr. Mrs. Wales Madden, Jr. Wales Madden III Tawney Madden Mr. and Mrs. Mark Martin Trae Martin, state hadequarters staff Vernon F. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Elvis Mason** Janelle McArthur J.B. McDuff** Don McIlyar** Martha MeKenzie Peter McKensie Mrs. William A. (Sally) McKenzie William A. McKenzie Addison P. Moore Mrs. Addison P. (Ruth L.) Moore James A. Moran Mike A. Myers Mr. and Mrs. William F. Nea1e** continued . • • APPENDIX "B" p. 4 110/9/76

Amy Needham Virginia L. Nick Mr. and Mrs. Wade Nowlin Mr. and Mrs. Peter O'Donnell, Jr. William H. Page* Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Brooks* Fred Patterson* Waymon G. Peavy* Jno. G. Pew L. Frank Pitts Mrs. L. Frank Pitts Mr. and Mrs. Ron Prather Tom B. Ramey, Jr.* John Rauscher, Jr.* Carol Raymond, state headquareters staff Julian Reed Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Rush Mr. and Mrs. Stephen H. Sands Claire A. Sandusky Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Schultz Tom Sealy William H. Sealy** Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Smith ** Henry C. Smyth Mrs. Henry C. (Cathy) Smyth, county headquarters staff Jack Sommerfield Mrs. Jack (Jean) Sommerfield, county headquarters staff Mrs. Richard (Polly) Sowell Robert Spears** Morris G. Spencer * John Stuart Mrs. John Stuart Norton Stuart Mrs. Norton (Julia Ann) Stuart C.D. Tandy* Mrs. Henry Tasca Mr. and Mrs. Ben Tawney Harry L. Tennison* Max Thomas** Mr. and Mrs. Jere Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Torian Betty Turner Tom Unis Jack Vaughn ** Mrs. Travis Ward ** John Walter Peggy Walton, state headquarters staff Mr. and Mrs. James H. Welchly, county headquarters staff Dr. Robert West, Jr.* Mr. and Mrs. Paul Woodbury* Warren Woodward Mrs. Warren Woodward continued •.. APPENDIX "B" P. 5 10/9/76 David Youngblood, state headquarters staff J. Lee Youngb1ood** Mr. and Mrs. Don Zale APPENDIX "C"

Attendance not confirmed.

MEETING WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF THE TEXAS LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION

Pan American Lounge Texas State Fairgrounds Dallas, Texas October 9, 1976

The President

John B. Connally, Partner with Vinson Elkins, Searls, Connally, and Smith law firm, Houston, Texas and member of the President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board (PFIAB)

Wayne Gallagher,Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Texas State Fair

Mrs. Wayne H. Gallagher

Donnell Clark, Livestock Manager, Texas State Fair

John Fair, Vice President of the Texas Pork Producers Association

Ron Blackwell, Executive Secretary of the American Quarterhorse Association .

Robert Kieckhefer, President of the American Quarterhorse Association

William Phluger, President of the Sheep and Goat Raisers Association

Vernon Smith, Vice President of the Santa Gertrudis Breeders International APPENDIX lin"

Attendance not confirmed.

OPENING CEREMONIES FOR THE TEXAS STATE FAIR

Texas Hall of State Building Texas State Fairgrounds Dallas, Texas October ·9, 1976

Platform Guests:

Mrs. Drolf Briscoe

Governor Drolf Briscoe (D"Texas)

Wayne H. Gallagher, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Texas State Fair

Podium

Robert B. Cullum, President of the Texas State Rair

The President

John B. Connally, partner with Vinson, Elkins, Searls, Connally, and Smith,law firm, Houston, Texas and member of the President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board (PFIAB)

Back Row:

Mrs. Wayne H. Gallagher

Mrs. Robert Folsom

Robert Folson, Mayor (R-Dallas, Texas)

Mrs. Robert B. Cullum

USSS

Mrs. John B. Connally APPENDIX II

Attendance not confirmed.

TEXAS STATE FAIR BOARD LUNCHEON

Hall of Six Flags Texas Hall of State Building Texas State Fairgrounds Dallas, Texas October 9, 1977

Head Table Guests:

John M. Stemmons, Vice President of the Texas State Fair Board

James Zumberge, President of Southern Methodist University (SMU)

Charles Le Maistre, Chancellor of the University of Texas

Senator Dewey F. Bartlett (R-Oklahoma)

Governor Drolf Briscoe (D-Texas)

Robert B. Cullum, President of the Texas State Fair Board

John B. Connally, partner with Vinson, Elkins, Searls, Connally, and Smith law firm, Houston, Texas and member of the President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board (PFIAB)

The President

Robert Folsom, Mayor (R-Dallas, Texas)

Governor David L. Boren (D-Oklahoma)

Wayne H. Gallagher, Executive Director of the Texas State Fair Board APPENDIX "F"

TEXAS-OKLAHOMA FOOTBALL GAME

Cotton Bowl, Dallas, Texas October 9, 1976

A list of guests seated in the President's box was not available for inclusion in the President's diary. Mr. and Mrs. John B. Connally were scheduled to depart shortly after the opening of the football game. APPENDIX "Gil

Attendance confirmed by Maj. Robert E. Barrett. All present.

DINNER WITIi MEMBERS OF THE WliITE IiOUSE STAFF

Airport Marine Hotel Dallas-Fort Worth Airport Dallas, Texas October 9, 1976

The President

Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor

Richard B. Cheney, Assistant

Ronald Ii. Nessen, Press Secretary

Don Penny Schneider, Consultant

Byron M. Cavaney, Jr., Special Assistant

Terrence O'Donnell, Aide

Robert F. Goodwin, Staff Assistant, Advance Office

David H. Kennerly, Personal Photographe~

James A. Baker III, Chairman of the President Ford Committee (PFC)

Rear Adm. William M. Lukash, Physician

Maj. Robert E. Barrett, Army Aide