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Scanned from the President's Daily Diary Collection (Box 81) 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 APRIL 9, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 7:28 a.m. FRIDAY PHONE I-- TIME is ." ACTIVITY i;J ~ f----.....------I ~ II In Out Q. '" 7:28 The President had breakfast. 7:45 7:52 R The President talked with the First Lady. 7:57 The President went to the Oval Office. 7:59 The President went to the barber shop. 8:24 The President returned to the Oval Office. 8:25 The President went to the South Grounds of the White House. 8:27 8:32 The President flew by helicopter from the South Grounds to Andrews AFB, Maryland. For a list of passengers, see APPEND IX "A." EST CST 8:42 10 :54 The President flew by the "Spirit of '76" from Andrews AFB to Kelly AFB, San Antonio, Texas. For a list of passen gers, see APPENDIX "B." (Actual flying time: 3 hours, 12 minutes) Note: The President was accompanied by members of the press throughout his visit to Texas. The President was greeted by: Lila Cockrell, Mayor (I-San Antonio, Texas) Brig. Gen. Phillip C. Gast, USAF, Vice Commander of the Air Logistics Unit, Kelly AFB, San Antonio, Texas Col. Harry W. Taylor, Jr., USAF, Base Commander, Kelly AFB, San Antonio, Texas The President, accompanied by Senator John G. Tower (R-Texas) greeted a delegation of Texas Republican and President Ford Committee (PFC) leaders. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "C." 11:02 11:07 The President participated in a question and answer session with members of the press. 11:15 The President went to his motorcade. 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 APRIL 9, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 11:15 a.m. FRIDAY IPHONE TIME ~ ACTIVITY 1il: til ~--I-n--~---O-ut--~ ~ ~ 11:15 11:30 The President motored from Kelly AFB to The Alamo, Alamo Plaza and Houston Street. He was accompanied by: Senator Tower Mayor Cockrell The President was greeted by: Charles J. Long, Curator of The Alamo Mrs. Charles A. Hall, Chairwoman of The Alamo Committee Mrs. Hugh B. (Margaret C.) Lowry, President-General of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas 11:30 11:54 The Presidential party participated in a tour of The Alamo. 11:54 The Presidential party went to the patio area. 11:54 11 :55 The President greeted approximately 200 guests attending a reception hosted by the San Antonio Chapter of the "- Daughters of the Republic of Texas. 11:56 The President went to the holding room. 12:08 The President went to the offstage announcement area. 12:10 The President went to the platform on The Alamo Plaza. For a list of platform guests, see APPENDIX "D." The President was presented with a City Medallion of San Antonio, Texas by Mayor Cockrell. 12:15 The President was introduced by Senator Tower. 12:15 12:28 The President addressed the crowd gathered for his visit. The President's remarks were broadcast live over local television. 12:35 The President returned to his motorcade. 12:35 12:39 The President and Senator Tower motored from The Alamo to the Hilton Palacio del Rio Hotel, 200 South Alamo Street. The President was greeted by: William J. Hunter, General Manager of the Hilton Palacio del Rio Hotel Mrs. William J. Hunter Karen Hunter, daughter 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 APRIL 9, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 12:39 p.m. FRIDAY -PHONE TIME "~ ACTIVITY I--In--'--O-u-t--I l The President was presented with an oil painting of Abraham Lincoln by Fernado G. Cortez, Bicentennial artist for the city of San Antonio, Texas. 12:46 The President went to the Corte Real Room on the 22nd floor. 12:46 1:05 The President attended a reception hosted by the Texas State PFC Finance Committee. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "E." The President participated in a photo opportunity with Texas State PFC delegates. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX !IF." 1:07 The President went to his suite. 1:55 The President returned to his motorcade. 1:57 1:58 The President and Senator Tower motored from the Hilton Palacio del Rio Hotel to the San Antonio Convention Center, Market and Alamo Streets. 2:02 The President went to the VIP reception room. 2:02 2:29 The President attended a reception for Texas Republicans. The President was introduced by Senator Tower. 2:08 2:24 The President addressed approximately 450 guests attending the reception. 2:33 The President went to the Rehearsal Hall. 2:33 2:54 The President attended a reception for Texas State PFC staff and volunteers. The President was introduced by Arthur Troilo, Jr., Co Chairman of the Region IV Texas PFC. 2:35 2:47 The President addressed approximately 200 guests attending the reception. 2:54 The President returned to his motorcade. 0. 2:54 3:09 The President and Senator Tower motored from the San Antonio Convention Center to Kelly AFB. 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 APRIL 9, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 3:24 p.m. FRIDAY -PHONE TIME ] ~ ACTIVITY ~ 1-------,----1 £II II In Out 0.. '" 3:24 4:24 The President flew by the "Spirit of '76" from Kelly AFB to Love Field, Dallas, Texas. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "G." The President was greeted by: William A. McKenzie, Republican County Chairman for Dallas County, Texas O.H. "Ike" Harris, State Senator (R-Texas) Robert E. Davis, State Representative (R-Texas) Robert Maloney, State Representative (R-Texas) John Whittington, County Judge, Dallas County, Texas Richard F. Smith, City Councilman, Dallas, Texas Ruth Nicholson, City Councilwoman, Garland, Texas Joe Putnam, City Councilman, Irving City, Texas William Tynes, City Councilman, Irving City, Texas Raymond Noah, Mayor (R-Richardson, Texas) 4:30 4:35 The President participated in a question and answer session with members of the press. 4:36 The President returned to his motorcade. 4:36 4:50 The President motored from Love Field to the Fairmont Hotel, 1609 Ross Avenue. He was accompanied by: Senator Tower Mr. McKenzie 4:50 The President was greeted by General Manager of the Fairmont Hotel Julian Abio. 4:55 6:05 The President attended a Special Management Briefing sponsored by the School of Business Administration of Southern Methodist University (SMU). 4:55 The President went to the Royal Room. The President was greeted by: James H. Zumberge, President of SMU C. Jackson Grayson Jr., former Dean of the Business School, SMU, currently Professor of Business, SMU 5 :03 The President, accompanied by Mr. Zumberge and Mr. Grayson, went to the platform in the International Ballroom. For a list of platform guests, see APPENDIX "H." 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 APRIL 9, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 5:03 p.m. FRIDAY -PHONE TIME ~ ~ ACTIVITY /----,-----1 £ ~ In Out ~ & The President was introduced by Mr. Zumberge. 5:07 5:20 The President addressed approximately 1,700 guests attending the briefing including business and civic leaders from the Greater Dallas Metropolitan area and business students. 5:20 6 :01 The President participated in a question. and answer session. 6:02 The President was presented with a bronze mustang mounted on a walnut plaque by Mr. Grayson. 6:05 The President went to the entrance of the Gold Room. He was accompanied by Trammell Crow, President of Trammell Crow Real Est~te, Dallas, Texas and Texas PFC Finance Chairman. 6:05 The President was greeted by: Mrs.· Trammell Crow Ed R. Haggar, Chairman of the Board of the Haggar ',- Company, Dallas, Texas 6:05 The Presidential party went inside the Gold Room. 6:05 6:32 The President attended a fundraising reception hosted by the Dallas, Texas PFC. 6:18 6:26 The President greeted approximately 300 guests attending the reception. 6:40 The President returned to his suite. 6:50 The President returned to hts motorcade. 6:53 7:20 The President and Senator Tower motored from the Fairmont Hotel to Arlington Stadium, Copeland Road, Arlington, Texas. The President was greeted by: Brad Corbett, owner of the Texas Rangers baseball team Mrs. Brad Corbett Dan O'Brien, General Manager of the Texas Rangers baseball team 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 APRIL 9, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 7:29 p.m. FRIDAY PHONE f- TIME -g "" ACTIVITY 1----.,----1 ~II ~II In Out... ~ 7:29 The President went to the playing area. He was accompanied by: Senator Tower Mr. Corbett Mr. O'Brien 7: 39 The Presidential party went to the Presidential Box. 7:39 8:00 The President attended the opening season baseball game between the Texas Rangers and the Minnesota Twins. 7:42 The President threw two baseballs to Jim Sunburg, catcher for the Texas Rangers baseball team. The President and Mr.