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.) THE WHITE HOUSE OCTOBER 15, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 12:42 a.m. FRIDAY -PHONE TIME "" ~ ~ ACTIVITY 1----,..------1 ~ II In Out Q. c.:
12:42 Following a State Dinner in honor of Martha Graham, founder and artistic Director of the Martha Graham Center for Contemporary Dance, New York, New York, the President and the First Lady escorted Miss Graham to the North Portico.
The President and the First Lady bade farewell to Miss Graham.
12:49 The President and the First Lady went to the second floor Residence.
1:17 1:18 P The President talked with United States Secret Service Agent Bobby Coates.
7:25 The President had breakfast.
7:55 The President went to the Oval Office.
8:20 The President went to the Cabinet Room.
8:20 8:46 The President met with members of the Citizens for Ford Committee. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "A."
8:46 The President returned to the Oval Office.
8:59 The President went to the South Grounds of the White House.
9:00 9:06 The President flew by helicopter from the South Grounds to Andrews AFB, Maryland. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "B."
9:14 10:26 The President flew by the "Spirit of '76" from Andrews AFB to Des Moines Municipal Airport, Des Moines, Iowa. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX ftC."
9:57 10:00 P The President talked with August A. Busch, Jr., Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Anheuser-Busch, Incorporated, St. Louis, Missouri.
10:26 The ~'Spirit· of '76" arrived at Des Moines Municipal Airport.
Note: The President was accompanied by members of the press throughout his visit to Iowa and Illinois.
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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo .• Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE OCTOBER 15, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 10:26 a.m. FRIDAY PHONE I-- TIME ~ " ACTIVITY 'v ~ 1----,------4 ~ II In Out "" <11\
10:26 The President was greeted by a delegation of Iowa Republican and President Ford Committee (PFC) leaders. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "D."
10:38 The President went to his motorcade.
10:38 11:45 The President motored from Des Moines Municipal Airport to Iowa State Center, Iowa State University (ISU), Ames, Iowa. He was accompanied by: Governor Robert D. Ray (R-Iowa) Mrs. Robert D. Ray
11:45 The President was greeted by: W. Robert Parks, President of ISU Mrs. W. Robert Parks Jill Wagner, Student Body President, ISU E. Lee Fellinger, Mayor (R-Ames, Iowa)
11:50 The President went to the holding room in Fisher Theatre.
12:15 The President went to the offstage announcement area.
12:16 The President went to the platform in the Fisher Theatre. For a list of platform guests, see APPENDIX "E."
12:20 The President was introduced by Governor Ray.
12:22 12:46 The President addressed the crowd gathered for his visit.
12:49 The President returned to his motorcade.
1:04 1:32 The President motored from the Iowa State Center to the Marshall P. King Farm, Boone County, Iowa. He was accompanied by: Governor Ray Mrs. Ray
1:32 The President was greeted by farm owner Marshall P. King.
1:32 1:45 The President, escorted by Mr. King toured the harvesting operations.
1:45 The President returned to his motorcade.
1:49 1:50 The President motored from the harvesting operations area to the farmhouse.
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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo .• Day. Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE OCTOBER 15, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 1:50 p.m. FRIDAY -PHONE TIME ii 0:> Q ACTIVITY ~ ;;: " /I '"/I In Out .. '" 1:50 The President was greeted by Mrs. Marshall P. (Alice) King.
1:50 2:00 The President, escorted by Mr. and Mrs. King, toured the farm facilities.
2:00 The Presidential party went inside the farmhouse.
2:00 2:54 The President had lunch with members of the King family. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "F."
2:54 The President returned to his motorcade.
2:54 3:21 The President motored from the Marshall P. King Farm to the College of Veterinary Medicine, ISU, Ames, Iowa. He was accompanied by: Governor Ray Mrs. Ray
3:21 The President was greeted by: Phillip T. Pearson, Dean of the College Veterinary Medicine, ISU Dr. Durwood L. Baker, Associate Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, ISU
? ? The President participated in a signing ceremony for H.R. 15059, the Emergency Livestock Credit Act.
3:23 3:26 The President addressed guests attending the ceremony.
? The President, escorted by Mr. Pearson and Dr. Baker, went to the main entrance.
? ? The President was presented with a "Gentle Doctor" statue by: Jack Root, Student Body President, College of Veterinary Medicine, ISU Dr. Norman E. Button, Assistant Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine, ISU Dr. Frank L. Ramsey, Distinguished Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine, ISU
3:33 The President, escorted by Mr. Pearson and Dr. Baker, went to the holding room.
3:37 The President went to the lecture room.
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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo .• Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE OCTOBER IS, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 3:37 p.m. FRIDAY PHONE I-- TIME ~ ACTIVITY ~--I-n---r---o-ut--~l
3:37 4:16 The President participated in an Iowa Farm Forum. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "G."
The President was introduced by Governor Ray.
3:40 3:45 The President addressed farm representatives attending the forum.
3:45 4:16 The President participated in a question and answer session.
4:16 The President went to the Pathology Conference Room.
4:16 4:40 The President attended a reception hosted by Farmers for Ford, PFC. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "H."
4:16 The President was greeted by: Roy B. Keppy, National Chairman, Farmers for Ford, PFC Richard Elijah, Chairman of Iowa Farmers for Ford, PFC
4:16 4:40 The President greeted approximately 35 guests attending the reception.
4:41 The President went to the tour area.
The President was greeted by: Mr. Pearson Dr. Baker
4:41 4:56 The Presidential party participated in a tour of the new College of Veterinary Medicine, ISU.
4:58 The President returned to his motorcade.
4:58 6:02 The President motored from the ISU to Des Moines Municipal Airport, Des Moines, Iowa. He was accompanied by: Governor Ray Mrs. Ray
6:10 6:55 The President flew by the "Spirit of '76" from Des Moines Municipal Airport to O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "I."
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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE OCTOBER 15, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY ? p.m. FRIDAY PHONE r-- TIME 1 ~ ACTIVITY 0:: '" r---In---'---O-ut--~~ &
? ? Enroute, the President participated in an interview with members of the editorial board of the Des Moines Register and Tribune. For a list of participants, see APPENDIX "J."
6:55 The President was greeted by the First Lady and a delegation of Illinois PFC and Republican leaders. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "K."
7:06 The President and the First Lady went to their motorcade.
7:06 8:14 The President and the First Lady motored from O'Hare Inter national Airport to the Sheraton Motor Inn, 214 N. Ottowa, Joliet, Illinois.
8:14 The President and the First Lady were greeted by: Congressman George M. O'Brien (R-I11inois) Mrs. George M. O'Brien Norman Keck, Mayor of Joliet, Illinois Earl D'Amico, General Manager of the Sheraton Motor Inn Mrs. Earl D'Amico
8:25 The President md the First Lady went to their suite.
9:30 The President and the First Lady went to another suite in the Sheraton Motor Inn.
9:30 10:30 The President and the First Lady attended a party on the occasion of the debate between Vice Presidential candi dates Senator Robert Dole (R-Kansas) and Senator Walter F. Monda1e (D-Minnesota).
9:35 P The President telephoned Senator Dole. The call was not completed.
9:51 9:54 P The President talked with Senator Dole. Members of the press
10:06 R The President was telephoned by his son Steve. The call was not completed.
10:57 11:11 P The President talked with his son, Steve.
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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE OCTOBER 15, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 10:30 p.m. FRIDAY PHONE '-- TIME ] ;j ACTIVITY ,~ ~ 0:: ~ I--In----.--O-u-t--I ~ ~
10:30 The President and the First Lady returned to their suite.
The President and the First Lady were overnight guests at the Sheraton Motor Inn, Joliet, Illinois.
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GPO, 197. Ol-555-863 APPENDIX "A"
Attendanc~ confirmed by H. James Field, Jr. and EPS gate list.~ indicates present.
MEETING WITH LEADERS AND MEMBERS OF THE CITIZENS FOR FORD COMMITTEE
The Cabinet Room October 15, 1976
-/ The President
Edith S. Green, former Congressman (D-Oregon); Co-Chairman of the Citizens for Ford Committee, President Ford Committee (PFC)
George J. Feldman, Member at Large of the United States:National Commissioh for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organizations (UNESCO); former Ambassador of the U.S. to Malta and Luxembourg; and Co-Chairman of the Citizens for Ford Committee, PFC vi Dominic· DiMaggio, President of the D~aware Valley Corporation, Lawrence, Massachusetts and Co-Chairman of the Citizens for Ford Committee, PFC
~ Mrs. Dominic (Emily) DiMaggio
Members of the Citizens for Ford Committee
ylShirley Abbot, Chairman of t~~ T~as st~t~ Citizens for Ford Committee
v/Donley Brady, National Field Director of the Citiznes for Ford Committee (California) v/ James Brown, Veterinarians for Ford Committee (T~as)
~ Joel Fisher, Community Leaders for Ford Committee (California)
~Robert Fuller, Petroleum Marketers for Ford Committee (New York)
yiGordon Hicks, Savings and Loan Associations for Ford Committee (Oklahoma)
Charles Hilborn, Vice President of the U.S. Jaycees (Virginia) vi Douglas Hoge, Smalll Businessmen for Ford Committee (Ohio) ~Congressman John J. Jarman (R-Oklahoma), Chairman of the Oklahoma state Citizens for Ford Committee
~Lawrence King, Staff Assistant, Citizens for Ford Committee (Virginia)
continued APPENDIX "A" p. 2 10/15/76
John Pohanka, National Automobile Dealers Association (Maryland)
Vince Kling, Architects and Engineers for Ford Committee (Pennsylvania)
Andre LeTendre, Staff Assistant, Citizens for Ford Committee (Virginia)
Robert Mallon, National Automobile Dealers Association. (Washington)
/ Myron Milder, National Field Director s Citizens for Ford Committee (Nebraska)
~ Robert Mertz, Life Underwriters for Ford:Committee (Oregon) vi Joseph McCracken, Funeral Directors for Ford Committee (Illinois) John Murray, Chairman of the Iowa state Citizens for Ford Committee
~James Morgan, Volunteer Firemen for Ford Committee (Wisconsin)
~ Mrs. James Morgan vi Donald Mosiman, Staff Assistant, Citizens for Ford Committee (Virginia) James Pendleton, Certified Public Accountants for Ford Committee (Kansas)
Ralph Peters, Chairman of the Pennsylvania state Citizens for Ford Committee
~Robert Podesta, Chairman of the Illinois state Citizens for Ford Committee
~Roger Poppen, Association of Realtors and Farm and Land Realtors (Iowa)
v/ A1en Ruben, Chairman of the Ohio state Citizens fo,):, Ford Committee
~ Charles Shearer, Executive Director of the Citizens for Ford Committee
~Wes1ey Tao, Chairman of the Washington state Citizens for Ford Committee
~Cor1ey Thompson, Insurance Adjustors for Ford Committee (Missouri)
~Carrie Wro1dsen, Executive Assistant, Citizens for Ford Committee
~A1exander Nweeia, Haridressers for Ford Committee (Connecticut)
/ Joseph Miano, Certified Public Accountants, for Ford Committee (Dew Jersey)
vi William Stinson, former staff member to President Lyndon B. Johnson
ylMa1co1m Kilduff, former Press Secretary to P'):'esident John F. Kennedy
continued . APPENDIX "A" p. 3 10/15/75
President Ford Committee
James A. Baker III, Chairman of the PFC ? Royston C. Hughes, Deputy Chairman for Administration, PFC v'John• S. Andrews, Executive Assitant to the Chairman, PFC
White House Staff
Richard B. Cheney, Assistant v'H. James Field, Jr., Staff Assistant to Mr. Cheney APPENDIX liB"
HELICOPTER PASSENGER MANIFEST
October 15, 1976
FROM: SOUTH GROUNDS, THE WHITE HOUSE
TO: ANDREWS AFB, MARYLAND
The President Terrence O'Donnell, Aide Byron M. Cavaney, Jr., Special Assisttant Richard B. Cheney, Assistant Max L. Friedersdorf, Assistant for Legislative Affairs Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary Catp. Walter L. Dmmina, Marine Corps Aide David H. Kennerly, Personal Photographer Rear Adm. William M. Lukash, Physician APPENDIX "c" PASSENGER MANIFEST
AIR FORCE ONE 2700 MISSION 1158 Andrews AFB, Maryland to Des Moines, Iowa 15 October 1976 Dep: 9:14a.m. Arr:lO:26a.m. 2+12 932SM
The President John A. Knebel, Acting Secretary of Agriculture Max L. Friedersdorf, Assistant for Legislative Affairs Richard B. Cheney, Assistant Terrence O'Donnell, Aide Byron M. Cavaney, Jr., Special Assistant Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary Rear Adm. William M. Lukash, Physician Capt. Walter L. Domina, Marine Corps Aide David H. Kennerly, Personal Photographer Robert C. Orb en, Special Assistant Don Penny Schneider, Consultant John Murray Jean Saar, Secretary to Mr. Orben Barbara Rippie, Secretary to Mr. Cheney MSG Herbert Oldenburg, baggage handler MSCS Arturo Bautista, valet SGT Patricia Jones, stenographer R. Keiser L. Sheafe R. Stiener P. Miller USSS D. Schneider c.. Bulloch D. Kinley S. Zimmey H. Ludwi....._... Howard Benedict, AP Richard Growald, UPI Frank Cancellare, UPI Photo Charles Tasnadi, AP Photo Al Blanchard, Detroit News Merrilee Cox, UPI Audio iliarles Alvarado, NBC Film Crew Frank Merciante, NBel-Film Crew Virginia Bosch, NBC Film Crew John Osborne, New Republic" APPENDIX "D"
Attendance not confirmed.
WELCOMING COMHITTEE
Des Moines Municipal Airport Des Moines, Iowa October 15, 1976
Governor Robert D. Ray (R-Iowa)
Mrs. Robert D. Ray
Congressman Charles Grassley (R-Iowa)
Charles Minor, Republican dandidate for Congress from Iowa
Kenneth Fulk, Republican candidate for Congress from Iowa
Thomas H. Stoner, Chairman of the Republican State Central Committee of Iowa
William H. Goodrich, Finance Chairman of the Republican State Central Committee of Iowa
Ralph McCartney, Co-Chairman of the Iowa state Pfesident Ford Committee (PFC)
Mrs. Stephen (Dawn) Roberts, Co-Chairman of the Iowa state PFC
Marvin Pomerantz, Campaign Manager for the Iowa state PFC
Ray Hagie, Chairman of the Iowa state PFC Steering Committee
Mrs. James (Margaret) McDonald, Co-Chairman of the Republican~State Central Committee of Iowa
John Merriman, Chairman of the Polk County (Iowa) Republican Executive Committee
John C. McDonald, Republican National Committeeman for Iowa
Lt. Governor Arthur F. Neu (R-Iowa)
Jerry Parkin , Executive Director of the Iowa state PFC APPENDIX "E"
Attendance not confirmed.
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
Ames, Iowa October 15, 1976
Platform Guests:
USSS
Congressman Charles Grassley (R-Iowa)
Mrs. Robert D. Ray
The President
W. Robert Parks, President of Iowa State University
Podium
Mrs. Mary Louise Petersen, President of the Iowa State Board of Regents
Governor Robert D. Ray (R-Iowa)
Lee Fellinger, Mayor (R-Ames, Iowa)
Kenneth Fulk, Republican candidate for Congress from Iowa
Jill Wagner, President of the Student Body, Iowa State University APPENDIX "F"
Attendance not confirmed.
LUNCHEON AT THE MARSHALL KING FARM
Boone County, Iowa October 15, 1976
The President
Marshall Pomeroy King, owner of the Marshall King Farm
Mrs. Marshall Pomer9Y (Alice Mae) King
Jon Marshall King, son
Neil Randall "Randy" King, son Governor Robert D. Ray (R-Iowa)
Mrs. Robert D. Ray
John A. Knebel, acting Secretary of Agriculture APPENDIX "Gil
Attendance not confirmed.
IOWA FARM FORUM
Lecture Room College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University Ames, Iowa October 15, 1976
The President
Richard Elijah, Clarence Roger Christensen, Ogden Charlotte Mohr, Eldridge Merlyn Groot, Manson Baster - Freeze, Cummings Harold L. Parker, Holstein Lyle Peterson, Stratford Kenneth Olson, Cherokee Elden Hoyly, Badger Ronald McGregor, Nashua James Montgomery, Larabee Darl Reynolds, Milo Dean Simonsen, Quimby Jo Lundsgaard, Cherokee Orville Kalsem, Huxley Don Nelson, Danville Robert Doolittle, Webster City John Greig, Estherville Felix Homberger, Corwith Jim Mullins, Corwith Robert Altman, Altoona Dwight White, Bloomfield Richard Hinderaker, Radcliffe Hugo Schnekloth, Eldridge Richard Vilmont, Ames Ralph Neill, Corning Ralph Patterson, Cherokee Edwin Autustine, Washington Verne Folkmann, Conroy Kenneth Thatcher, Cummings Paul E. Johnson, Madrid Willard Latham, Alexander Maynard Lang, Brooklyn Jake Stimpson, Clarinda John D. Morris, Columbus Junction continued • • • APPENDIX "GIl p. 2 lQ/15/76
Elmer Hamann, Eldridge Ray Hagie, Clarion Royal Holz, Grand Junction Lyle Eivins, Creston Lowell Frame, Plano Mrs. Lowell Frame, Plano Harvey Moeckley, Ankeny Ed Askew, Thurman Robert Ottilie, Marshalltown Mrs. Robert Ottilie, Marshalltown Donald Johnson, Fairfield Wallace McKee, Indianola Charles Meloy, Cherokee Thatcher Johnson, Madrid Thurman Gaskill, Corwith Ralph Howe, Corwith Mrs. Ralph Howe, Corwith C.M. Strothman, Marion Dennis Lundsgaard, Cherokee Dean Cleckner, Rudd Leo Bodensteiner, West Union Jim Boggess, Villisca APPENDIX "HI! Attendance not confirmed.
FARMERS FOR FORD, PRESIDENT FORD COMMITTEE (PFC) RECEPTION Pathology Conference Room College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University Ames, Iowa October 15, 1976
~r. ~oy B. Ke~py Laird Noh Laurence Montero R.R. if3 'Route 1 P.O. 'Box 1010 Davenport, IOHa 1 Kinberly, Idaho Winnemucca, Nevada
~r~. Roy B. Keppy Gilbert Fricke Tin Hafen R.R .. ift3 Rout~ 2 P.O. Box 236 D.s.',,"enport, Iot.Ja Petersburg, Illinois Pahrump, Nevada,
C:, a !:" lotteNa h r Don Heckard C. William Haines, R.:t. 1.'1 P.O. Box 43 Larchmont Fan:: I o \.,., a El~ridge, Logansport, Indiana }rasonville, ~:ew
Ila Jean Keppy Richard Elijah Keith Johnson R .. R.. if3 R. D. #1 l'ii d d Ie Road D2.V2:.port, Iowa Clarence, Iowa Oneida, New Yor~
An~2tte Remsburgs Doyle Rahjes John H. Ihrie III E.3.. !,i3 Agra, Kansa,s Route 4 .:.;a'.;2' Nerlin Vala:! ~rs. Wesley 3 leer ;L:~. ,'!.., Le0~ard) ~ort~ ~eko:~ 3.9.31 L::. 1st·· Street ::100 ::: h e ad, :"1 inn e sot a Lo~eland, Colorado Charles Benne::: 'John Zapf R.D. #2 Earle L~ Isaacs Route 1 ~iddleburg, Penna. F~_:Z. 1, Box 413 B~~~a~~~, Ni&scuri Ellen~ale, Delaware John Glaus G. ,,'. Des c haw? s Ch3:::berlain, S. C:1arles Gabhy Flying D Ranch.~ullenRd. 1 0 9 5 :.: a 11 a R0 a d Missoula, Montana ~:rs. John Glat;s I.e"iston, Idaho Cha~bQrlain, S. Ja~otc Ne~lln Carlson Lodgepo12, Nebraska Jay Anderson Eo ute 1, i3 0 x 62 E. Bernard, Texas continued • • • APPENDIX "H" p.2 10/15/76 Hobart Cockerha~ P.o. Box 1147 Lusk, Wyoming James M. Isaacs Batesville, Arkansas Clyde McGinnis Newsman Eloy Esquibel Box 137 Taos, New. Mexico Mr. Dick Pfister Lusk, Wyoming Don Brock 935 Westwind El Centro, California William Mathers Box 267 Miles City, Montana Miles Ferry Box 70 Corrine, Utah Lawrence Weller (photographer) 35b7 Linde Circle Des Moines, Iowa Ernest E. Hoopes (photographer) 7503 S.W. 12th Street Des Moines, Iowa APPENDIX "I" PASSENGER MANIFEST AIR FORCE ONE 2700 MISSION 1158 Des Moines, Iowa to Chicago, Illinois 15 October 1976 Dep: 6:10 p.m. Arr: 6:56p.m. +46 322SM The President David Kruidenier, President and Publisher of the Des Moines Register & Tribune Kenneth MacDonald, Vice President and Editoriel Chrrnn, Des Moines Register & Michael Gartner, V.P. and Editor, Des Moines Register and Tribune I Tribune James Risser, Chief, Washington Bureau, Des Moines Register & Tribune Gilbert Cranburg, Editor of the Editorial Page, Des Moines Register and Tribune James Plansburg, Chief Political Writer, Des Moines Register & Tribune Thomas H. Stoner, Chairman of the Republican State Central Committee of Iowa Marvin Pomerantz, Campaign Manager, Iowa State President Ford Committee (PFC) John A. Knebel, Acting Secretary of Agriculture Max L. Friedersdorf, Assistant for Legislative Affairs Richard B. Cheney, Assistant Terrence O'Donnell, Aide Byron M. Cavaney, Jr., Special Assistant Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary Rear Adm. William M. Lukash, Physician Capt. Walter L. Domina, Marine Corps Aide Col. Leonard Riley, Commanding Officer, White House Communications Agency Robert C. Orban, Special Assistant Don Penny Schneider, Consultant David H. Kennerly, Personal Photographer Jean Saar, Secretary to Mr. Orben Barbara Rippie, SecretarY,to Mr. Cheney MSG Herbert Oldenburg, baggage handler MSCS Arturo Bautista, valet SGT Patricia Jones, stenographer R. Keiser L. Sheafe R. Stiener P. Miller USSS D. Schneider C. Bulloch D. Kinley S. Zinuney H. Ludwig Larry Kn~u~t~s~o~n~, AP Richard Growald, UPI Frank Cancellare, UPI Photo Charles Tasnadi, AP Photo Charles Alvarado, NBC Film Crew Frank Merciante, NBC Film Crew Virginia Bosch, NBC Film Crew Aldo Beckman, Chicago Tribune Tom DeFrank, Newsweek Charlie Gibson, ABC Correspondent APPENDIX "J" Attendance aonfirmed by Connie Gerrard. All present. Staff attendees not confirmed. MEETING WITH THE EDITORIAL BOARD OF THE DES MOINES REGISTER AND TRUBUNE Aboard the "Spirit of '76" enroute to Chicago, Illinois October 15, 1976 The President David Kruidenier, President and Publisher of the Des Moines Register and Tribune Kenneth MacDonald, Vice President and Editorial Chairman of the Des Moines Register and Tribune Michael Gartner, Vice President and Editor of the Des Moines Register and Tribune James Risser, Chief, Washington Bureau, Des Moines Register and Tribune James Plansburg, Chief Political Writer for the Des Moines Register and Tribune Gilbert Cranberg, Editor of the Editorial Page of the Des Moines Register and Tribune AP:PENDIX uK" Attendance not confirmed. WELCOMING COMMITTEE O'Hare International Airport Chicago, Illinois October 15, 1976 The President Governor Richard B. Ogilvie (R-Illinois) Mrs. Richard B. Ogilvie Senator Charles H. Percy (R-Illinois) Congressman Philip M. Crane (R-Illinois) Congressman Howard J. Derwinski~ (R-Illinois) Congressman Henry J. Hyde (R-Illinois) Congressman Robert J. McClory (R-Illinois) Congressman John N. Erlenborn (R-Illinois) Ron Buikema., Republican candidate for Congress from the Third District of Illinois Samuel Young, Republican candidate for Congress from the Tenth District of Illinois James R. Thompson, Republican candidate for Governor of Illinois Harold "Hal" Tyrrell, Chairman of the Cook County (illinois) Republican Executive Committee Sharon Sharp, Chairwoman of the Cook County Republican Executive Committee James Philip, state Senator (R-Illinois), Member of the DuPage County (Illinois) Republican Committee Patricia F. Hutar, Chairman of the Nationational Federation of Republican Women Jon Holt, President Ford Committee Virginia B. MacDonald, State Representative (R-Illinois), Chairman of Legislators for Ford, President Ford Committee Harold B. Smith, Jr., Republican National Committeeman for Illinois continued APPENDIX "Kit p.2 10/15/76 Lt. Col. Richard E. Cotton, Base Commander, 928t~ Tactical Airlift, O'Hare International Airport Bernard Carey, States Attorney for Cook County, Illinois Donald L. Totten, State Representative (R-Illinois) Art Falls, Executice Director of the Illinois State President Ford Committee