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Scanned from the President's Daily Diary Collection (Box 72A) 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.) THE WHITE HOUSE OCTOBER 19, 1974 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 6:48 a.m. SATURDAY PHONE '-- TIME 1l al ACTIVITY 0: r---In---'---O-u-t--' ~ 6:48 The President had breakfast. 7:25 The President went to the Oval Office. 7 :42 The President went to the South Grounds of the White House. 7:42 7:50 The President flew by helicopter from the South Grounds to Andrews AFB, Maryland. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "A." 7:59 9:12 The President flew by the "Spirit of '76" from Andrews AFB to Greenville/Spartanburg Jet Airport, Greenville, South Carolina. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "B." Note: the President was accompanied by members of the press throughout his visit to South Carolina, North Carolina, and Kentucky. 9:15 The President was greeted by: James B. Edwards, state Senator (R-South Carolina) and Republican candidate for Governor of South Carolina Carroll Campbell, state Representative (R-South Carolina) and Republican candidate for Lt. Governor of South Carolina Marshall Parker, Republican candidate for Congress from the 3rd Congressional District of South Carolina Len Phillips, Republican candidate for Congress from the 5th Congressional District of South Carolina Robert Watkins, Republican candidate for Congress from the 4th Congressional District of South Carolina Gwen Buch, Republican candidate for Senate from South Carolina Jesse L. Cooksey, Chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party Hal C. Byrd, Republican National Committeeman for South Carolina Gen. William C. Westmoreland, former U.S. Army Chief of Staff Robert T.B. Stevens, Chairman of the Board, J.P. Stevens and Company, Incorporated, New York, New York GPO, 1974 OL-555-863 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo.• Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE OCTOBER 19, 1974 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 9:20 a.m. SATURDAY -PHONE TIME ] ACTIVITY 1--------,--O-u-t---1 ~ 1n 9:20 The President went to the platform. He was escorted by: Senator Strom Thurmond (R-South Carolina) Mr. Edwards Mr. Cooksey John G. Baehr, Mayor (R-Spartanburg, South Carolina) The President was presented with the key to the city by Mayor Baehr. The President was introduced by Mr. Edwards. 9:30 9:35 The President addressed the crowd gathered for his arrival. 9:35 The President went to the helicopter. He was accompanied by: Senator Thurmond Mr. Parker Mr. Phillips 9:50 10:09 The President flew by helicopter from Greenvill~/Spartanburg Jet Airport to Hanna High School he1ipad, Anderson, South Carolina. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "A." 10:09 The President was greeted by: Governor John C. West (D-South Carolina) Mrs. John C. West Congressman William Jennings Bryan Dorn (D-South Carolina) Darwin Wright, Mayor (D-Anderson, South Carolina) Mrs. Darwin Wright The President was presented with the key to the city by Mayor Wright. 10:13 The President went to his motorcade. He was accompanied by: Senator Thurmond Mr. Parker 10:13 10:18 The Presidential party motored from Hanna High School helipad to the Anderson Independent and the Daily Mail building, Old Williamston Road. 10:18 The President was greeted by President and Publisher of the Anderson Independent and the Daily Mail John C. Ginn. 10:21 10:56 The President participated in a dedication ceremony of the Anderson Independent and the Daily Mail building. GPO, 1974 Ol-555-863 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo.• Day. Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE OCTOBER 19, 1974 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 10:21 a.m. SATURDAY r--PHONE TIME ] ~ ACTIVITY ~--In---'r--O-u-t--~ ~ 10:21 The President, escorted by Senator Thurmond and Mr. Marshall went to the platform. For a list of platform guests, see APPENDIX "C." 10:28 The President went to the dedication plaque. He was accompa nied by owner of the Anderson Independent and the Daily Mail Robert Marbut. 10 :29 The President unveiled the dedication plaque. He was assisted by: Mr. Ginn Mr. Marbut 10:31 The President returned to the platform. 10:38 The President was introduced by Mr. Parker. 10 :3: 10:56 The President addressed the crowd attending the ceremony. 10:56 The President returned to his motorcade. 11:04 11:09 The President motored from the Anderson Independent and the Daily Mail building to Hanna High School helipad. He was accompanied by: Senator Thurmond Mr. Parker 11:09 The President boarded the helicopter. 11:14 12:06 The President flew by helicopter from Hanna High School helipad to Rock Hill Mall helipad, Rock Hill, South Carolina. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "A." 1.2:06 The President participated in a Republican campaign rally. 12:06 The President, escorted by Senator Thurmond and Mr. Phillips went to the platform. For a list of platform guests, see APPENDIX "D." 12:15 The President was introduced by Mr. Phillips. 12:25 12:38 The President addressed the crowd gathered for the rally. 12:50 The President, accompanied by Senator Thurmond and Mr. Phillips returned to his helicopter. GPO, 197.. Ol-555-863 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo .• Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE OCTOBER 19, 1974 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 12:55 p.m. SATURDAY PHONE r- TIME 1 ACTIVITY ~--I-n---r---O-ut--~ l 12:55 1:33 The President flew by helicopter from Rock Hill helipad to Greenville/Spartanburg Jet Airport. For a list of passen gers, see APPENDIX "A." 1:37 The President went to his motorcade. 1:37 1:53 The President motored from Greenville/Spartanburg Jet Airport to Greenville Memorial Auditorium, 401 E. North Street. He was accompanied by: Senator Thurmond Mr. Phillips 1:53 2:41 The President attended a Republican fundraising luncheon in honor of Republican candidates in South Carolina. The President, escorted by Senator Thurmond went to the holding area. 1:56 The PreSident, escorted by Senator Thurmond went to the head table. For a list of head table guests, see APPENDIX "E." The President was introduced by Senator Thurmond. 1:58 2:21 The President addressed approximately 600 persons attending the luncheon. The President was presented with a tablecloth and napkins embossed. with the seal of the state of South Carolina by Mr. Byrd. 2:41 The PreSident, escorted by Senator Thurmond, returned to his motorcade. 2:41 3:00 The President motored from Greenville Memorial Auditorium to Greenville/Spartanburg Jet Airport. He was accompanied by Senator Thurmond. The President bade farewell to Senator and Mrs. Thurmond. 3:05 3:36 The President flew by the "Spirit of '76" from Greenville/ Spartanburg Jet Airport to Winston-Salem/Highpoint Air port, Greensboro, North Carolina. For a list of passen gers, see APPENDIX "F." 3:36 The President was greeted by Governor James E. Holshouser (R-North Carolina). GPO, 1974 Ol-SSS-863 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo .. Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE OCTOBER 19, 1974 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 3:36 p.m. SATURDAY PHONE f-- TIME ~ '" ACTIVITY i ~ 1-,--._---.-----1 II II ,'" Out .. ~ The President participated in a Republican campaign rally sponsored by the North Carolina Republican Executive Committee. The President, escorted by Governor Holshouser, went to the platform. For a list of platform guests, see APPENDIX "G." 3:54 The President was introduced by William E. Stevens, Republi can candidate for Senate from North Carolina. 3:58 4:06 The President addressed approximately 10,000 persons attending the rally. The President, escorted by Mr. Stevens, returned to the "Spirit of '76." EDT CDT 4:25 4:27 The President flew by the "Spirit of '76" from Winston-Salem Highpoint Airport to Standiford Airport, Louisville, Kentucky. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "H." (Actual flying time: 1 hour, 2 minutes) 4 :30 The President was greeted by Kentuckey Republican leaders and elected officials. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "I." 4:34 The President went to his motorcade. 4:34 4:45 The President motored from Standiford Airport to the Execu tive Inn, Watterson Expressway. The President was greeted by Manager of the Executive Inn George Shirley. The President went to his suite. 6:53 The President returned to his motorcade. 7:00 7:02 The President motored from the Executive Inn to the Kentucky Exposition Center, Freedom Hall. 7:02 The President was greeted by: Charles R. Coy, Chairman of the Republican Party of Kentucky continued GPO, 1974 0l-555-863 THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE OCTOBER 19, 1974 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 7:02 p.m. SATURDAY PHONE f-- TIME -g ~ ACTIVITY ~--In--~r---O-ut--~ ~ continued Earl R. Searcy, Chairman of the Jefferson County (Kentucky) Republican Executive Committee and Chairman of the Kentucky Republican fundraising reception and luncheon 7:02? The President, escorted by Mr. Coy and Mr. Searcy went to the Fan Fair Room. 7:02? The President attended a Kentucky Republican fundraising reception. 7:02? 7:20? The President greeted approximately 400 guests attending the reception. 7:20? The President, escorted by Senator Marlow W. Cook (R-Kentucky) went to an adjacent room. 7:20? 7:28 The President met with head table guests attending the Kentucky fundraising dinner.