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 22, 1976 L WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 7:20 a.m. THURSDAY
TIME e ~ ACTIVITY £. ~ I----~-----I II :1 In Out 0.. '"
7:20 The President had breakfast.
7:42 The President went to the doctor's office.
7:50 The President went to the Oval Office.
8:00 The President went to the Roosevelt Room.
8:00 8:22 The President participated in a White House senior staff meeting. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "A."
8:22 The President returned to the Oval Office.
8:30 9:05 The President met with his Assistant, Richard B. Cheney.
8:42 8:48 R The President talked with the First Lady.
9:12 The President went to the Cabinet Room.
9:12 10:40 The President participated in a National Security Council (NSC) meeting. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "B."
9:33 R The President was telephoned by Congressman Charles Thone (R-Nebraska). The call was not completed.
10:40 The President returned to the Oval Office.
The President met with: 10:42 11:24 John O. Marsh, Jr., Counsellor 10:42 11:24 Mr. Cheney 10:42 11:24 Max L. Friedersdorf, Assistant for Legislative Affairs 10:42 11 :24 Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary 10:42 11:24 John G. Carlson, Deputy Press Secretary 10:42 11:24 Douglas J. Smith, Staff Assistant 10:42 11:24 Rogers C.B .• Morton, Chairman of the President Ford Committee (PFC) 11:05 11:24 Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, Assistant for National Security Affairs
10:47 R The President was telephoned by Senator Barry Goldwater (R-Arizona). The call was not completed. ,r.· .. :. V
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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE APRIL 22, 1976 L WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 11:24 a.m. THURSDAy PHONE '----- TIME -g :e ACTIVITY ~ 1----.------:-1 £II II In Out "" '"
11:24 The President returned to the Roosevelt Room.
11 :24 12:15 The President participated in an interview with radio news directors from Texas. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "C."
12:15 The Presidential party went to the Oval Office.
12:15 12:20 The President participated in a photo opportunity with radio news directors from Texas.
12:25 12:33 The President met with: Albert B. Fay, Ambassador of the U.S. to Trinidad and Tobago Lt. Gen. Scowcroft Douglas P. Bennett, Director of the Presidential Personnel Office
"-.. 12:40 The President went to the Rose Garden.
12:40 12:42 The President participated in a ceremony to receive an award from the Big Brothers of America. For a list of atten' dees, see APPENDIX "D." Members of the press
? ? The President addressed guests attending the ceremony.
12:42 The President returned to the Oval Office.
12:47 The President returned to the Cabinet Room.
12:47 12:55 The President taped an audio campaign message for the Texas Presidential primary.
12:55 The President returned to the Oval Office.
12:58 P The President telephoned Senator Goldwater. The call was not completed.
1:00 R The President was telephoned by Chevy Chase, comedian and host of "The Saturday Night Show." The call was not completed.
The President met with: 2:04 3:00 Nelson A. Rockefeller, Vice President 2:04 2:50 Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State
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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE APRIL 22, 1976 L WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 3:00 p.m. THURSDAY PHONE t-- TIME "C "g ACTIVITY r---I-n---r---O-ut--~ ~
3:00 3:08 P The President talked with Senator Goldwater.
The President met with: 3:10 4:10 Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor 3:10 4:10 Mr. Cheney 3:10 4:10 David R. Gergen, Special Counsel 3:10 3:50 Robert C. Orben, Special Assistant
4:28 4 :30 P The President talked with Harry Rosenweig, former Chairman of the Arizona Republican State Committee.
4:40 The President went to the South Grounds of the White House.
4:42 4:48 The President flew by helicopter from the South Grounds to Andrews AFB, Maryland. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "E."
4:57 6:15 The President flew by the; "Spirit of '76" from Andrews AFB to Weir-Cook Airport, Indianapolis, Indiana. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "F."
Note: The President was accompanied by members of the press throughout his visit to Indiana.
The President was greeted by: Governor Otis R. Bowen (R-Indiana) William H. Hudnut .ili, Mayor (R-Indianapolis, Indiana) Mrs. William H. Hudnut III Congressman Elwood Hillis (R-Indiana) Mrs. Elwood Hillis Congressman John T. Myers (R-Indiana)
The President was presented with a key to the city of Indianapolis, Indiana by Mayor Hudnut.
The President was presented with a stone Seal of the U.S. by 14 students from Broadview Elementary School, Bloomington, Indiana. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "G."
6:36 The President went to his motorcade.
Enroute, he greeted members of the press gathered for his arrival.
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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE APRIL 22, 1976 L WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 6:36 p.m. THURSDAY
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6:36 6:51 The President motored from the Weir-Cook Airport to the studios of WRTV-TV, 1330 N. Meridian. He was accompa nied by: Governor Bowen Mayor Hudnut Congressman Hillis
6:51 The President was greeted by News Director for WRTV-TV Robert Gamble.
6:55 The President, accompanied by Mr. Gamble went inside the studio.
6:55 7:25 The President participated in an interview with: Diane Brandt, Editorial Editor for WRTV-TV Howard Caldwell, Assistant News Director for WRTV-TV The interview was taped for broadcast on "Inquiryll over WRTV-TV on April 24, 1976.
7:26 The President, escorted by Mr. Gamble, returned to his motorcade. Enroute, the President greeted employees of WRTV-TV.
7:26. 7:40 The President motored from station WRTV-TV studio to Hinkle Fieldhouse, Butler University. He was accompanied by: Governor Bowen Mayor Hudnut Congressman Hillis
7:40 The President was greeted by President of Butler University, Alexander Jones.
7:50 The President went to the holding room.
7:58 The President went to the offstage announcement area.
8:00 The President went to the platform in the fieldhouse. For a list of platform guests, see APPENDIX "H."
The President was introduced by Governor Bowen.
8:05 ? The President addressed approximately 8,000 to 10,000 guests including members of the faculty and student body of Butler University, service clubs and organizations, friends of the University and the general public.
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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE APRIL 22, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 8:05 p.m. THURSDAY PHONE f--- TIME il .", ~ rg ACTIVITY ~------r-----~ ~ ~ In Out "- '"
? 8:51 The President participated in a question and answer session.
8:52 The President returned to his motorcade. Enroute, the President was presented with a plaque by: Milo Bauke, Jr., President of Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, Depauw University, Greencastle, Indiana Earl C. Townsend, former classmate of the President at the University of Michigan
8:53? 9 :on The President motored from Hinkle Fieldhouse to the Holcomb Garden House, Butler University.
9:07? The President was greeted by Christopher Duffy, General Manager of WTHR-TV, Indianapolis.
9:10? The President went to the interview room.
' 9:10? 9:20? The President participated in an interview with Paul Udell, Anchorman for WTHR-TV News.
9:25? The President went to the reception room.
9:25? 9:36? The President attended a reception for approximately 80 faculty and students of Butler University. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "1."
9:36 The President returned to his motorcade.
9 :36 9:40 The President motored from Butler University to the Governor's Mansion, 4750.N. Meridian.
10:43 11:01 R The President talked with the First Lady.
The President was an overnight guest, :im the Governor's Mansion, Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Attendance confirmed by Jerry Jones. All present.
WHITE HOUSE SENIOR STAFF MEETING
The Roosevelt Room April 22, 1976
The President
Richard B. Cheney, Assistant
Philip W. Buchen, Counsel
Edward C. Schmults, Deputy Counsel
Rogers C. B. Morton, Chairman of the President Ford Committee
Robert C. Orben, Special Assistant
Douglas J. Smith, Staff Assistant
John O. Marsh, Jr., Counsellor
Jerry H. Jones, Special Assistant
James E. Connor, Cahinet Secretary and Staff Secretary
Max L. Friedersdorf, Assistant for Legislative Affairs
Theodore C. Marrs, Special Assistant for Human Resources
William F. Gorog, Deputy Assistant for Economic Affairs
Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, Assistant for National Security Affairs
Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary
Margita E. White, Assistant Press Secretary
John G. Carlson, Deputy Press Secretary
Robert A. Goldwin, Special Consultant
James T. Lynn, Director of the Office of Management and Budget and Assistant for Management and Budget
James H. Cavanaugh, Deputy Assistant for Domestic Affairs
continued . . . APPENDIX flAil p. 2 4/22/76
Alan Greenspan, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers
Frank G. Zarb, Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration
Susan C. Herter, Personal Assistant to the Vice President APPENDIX "B" Attendance confirmed by Office of Jeanne Davis. All present.
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING
The Cabinet Room April 22, 1976
The President
Nelson A. Rockefeller, Vice President
Henry A. Kissinger, Secretary of State
Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense
Gen. George S. Brown, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
George Bush, Director of the Cent~al Intelligence Agency
James T. Lynn, Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Assistant for Management and Budget
Fred C. Ikle, Director of the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
Charles W. Robinson, Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs
William P. Clements, Jr., Deputy Secretary of Defense
Edward C. "peter" Aldridge, Acting Assistant Secretary for Program Analysis and Evaluation, Department of Defense
Richard B. Cheney, Assistant
Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, Assistant for National Security Affairs
William G. Hyland, Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs
Col. Richard Boverie, Director for Program Analysis, National Security Council
Donald G. Ogilvie, Associate Director for National Security and International Affair~, OMB
James P. Wade, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Policy, Plans, and National Security Council Affairs Attendance confirmed by Ann McGlinn. All present.
INTERVIEW WITH RADIO NEWSMEN FROM TEXAS
The Roosevelt Room April 22, 1976
The President
Don Watson, News Director, KPRC Radio (CBS), Houston, Texas
Ben C. Baldwin, News Director, KTRH Radio (CBS), Houston, Texas
Bruce Dadd, News Director, KEYH Radio (Independent), Houston, Texas
Bernard Eugene Waterman, President of KTSA Radio (Independent), San Antonio, Texas
Frank Mortenson, News Director, KONO Radio (MES), San Antonio, Texas
Roger k .. Mulder, State Capitol Bureau, KNOW Radio (Independent) ;KVIC Radio (MBS-Victoria, Texas; and KCRS Radio (Independent-Midland, Texas)
R. Miller Hicks, Owner of KIXL Radio (ABC) and KMHR-FM·, (ABC) , Austin, Texas
C. Brunner Smith, Vice President of KIXL Radio (ABC), Austin, Texas
Kenneth Sullivan, News Director, KRYS Radio (ABC), Corpus Christi, Texas
Jimmy N. Springer, General Manager of KRYS Radio (ABC) , Corpus Christi, Texas
Gerald Len Dalton, News Director, KJET Radio (MES/B1ack), Beaumont, Texas
Robert A. Richardson, News Director, KRGV Radio (NBC),Wes1aco, Texas
William E. Hart, Assistant Director of the Audio Room, Press Division, President Ford Committee
Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary
Margita E. White, Assistant Press Secretary
Randall L. Woods, Deputy Director, Office of Communications APPENDIX "D" Attendance confirmed by Velma Shelton. All present. ACCEPTANCE OF AWARD FROM BIG BROTHERS OF AMERICA
The Rose Garden April 22, 1976
The President
Maurice Schwartz, Jr., President of Big Brothers of America
Herbert Buchanan, National Big Brother of the Year, employee of the Government Printing Office
Thomas "Ricky" Proctor, Little Brother to Mr. Buchanan
Bruce Akers, National Treasurer of the Big Brothers of America
James Barnes, President of Region 3, Big Brothers of America, Silber Spring ,Maryland
Mrs. Herbert (Anna Mae) Buchanan, wife of the Big Brother of the Year
John Frank, Vice President for Operations, Bog Brothers of America
Jon Outcalt, Member of the Board of Directors of Big Brothers of America
Lewis Reade, Executive Vice President, Big Brothers of America
Stanley Sollins, National Secretary, Big Brothers of America
Louis Spiazzi, President of Region 2, Big Brothers of America, New York, New York
Laurence Stinchcomb, Vice President of Region 3, Big Brothers of America
Alan Zimble, Member of the Board of Directors, Big Brothers of America
Staff
William J. Baroody, Jr., Assistant for Public Liaison
Milton E. Mitler, Deputy Special Assistant for Bicentennial Affairs, White House Office of Public Liaison HELICOPTER PASSENGER MANIFEST
April 22, 1976
FROM: SOUTH GROUNDS, THE WHITE HOUSE
TO: ANDREWS AFB, MARYLAND
The President
Richard B. Cheney, Assistant Byron M. Cavaney, Jr., Director of the Presidential Advance Office Terrence O'Donnell, Aide John G. Carlson, Deputy Press Secretary Rear Adm. William M. Lukash, Physician Maj. Robert E. Barrett, Army Aide William Fitzpatrick, Photographer APPENDIX "F"
AIR FORCE ONE 2700 MISSION 450 Andrews AFB, Washington D.C. to Indianapolis, Indiana 22 April 1976 Dep: 4:57 p.m. Arr: 6:16 p.m. 1+19 550SM The President Rogers C. B. Morton, Chairman of the President Ford Committee (PFC) Richard B. Cheney, Assistant Max L. Friedersdorf, Assistant for Legislative Affairs Byron M. Cavaney, Jr., Director of the Presidential Advance Office Terrence O'Donnell, Aide John G. Carlson, Deputy Press Secretary Robert C. Orben, Special Assistant Don Penny Schneider, Consultant Rear Adm. William M. Lukash, Physician Maj. Robert E. Barrett, Army Aide G. Kent Kahle, Assistant to the Chairman, PFC William Fitz-Patrick, Photographer Nellie L. Yates, Staff Assistant Herbert G. Oldenberg, Baggage handler Arturo Bautista, Valet Patricia A. Jones, Stenographer R. Keiser T. McIntyre W. Welch R. Stiener USSS R. Horan R. Darden R. Backenberry S. Rasor M. Elder C. Smith Howard Benedict, AP Richard Growald, UPI John Duricka, AP Photo Frank Cancellare, UPI Photo Duff Thomas, NBC News Al Hoagland, NBC News George Dounis, NBC Crew Joseph Serensits, ABC Radio Technician Michael Wright, U.S. News and World Report Norman Miller, Wall Street Journal Robert Pierpoint, CBS APPENDIX "G" Attendance not confirmed.
PRESENTATION BY STUDENTS FROM BROADVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA
Weir-Cook Airport Indianapolis, Indiana April 22, 1976
Travis Dotterer A1isica Anderson Kenneth Leahy Melissa Schermer Missy Wagoner John Pece Debra Medaris Scott Shields Tonya Van Arsde1 Tim Drake Markita Norwa1d Christopher Goss Scott Deckard David Lake
Note: List of persons greeting', the President at the Weir-Cook Airport may not be complete. APPENDIX "H"
Attendance not confirmed.
BUTLER UNIVERSITY FORUM
Hinkle Fieldhouse Butler University Indianapolis, Indiana April 22, 1976
The President
James C. Brainard, past President of the Student Body, Butler University
Jack B. Guest, President of the Student Body, Butler University
David T. Arnold, Vice President of the Student Body, Butler University
Val J. Ciorcoran, Secretary of the Student Body, Butler University
Nancy J. Rosemary, Chairman of the Lecture Series, Butler University
Darrell D. Norris, Treasurer of the Student Body, Butler University
Stephen A. Key, Editor of the Collegian, Butler University
Richard E. Steele, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Butler University
Congressman Elwood "Bud" Hillis. (R-Indiana)
Mayor William H. Hudnut III (R-Indianapo1is,Indiana)
Governor Otis' R. Bowen (R-!ndiana)
Alexander E. Jones, President of Butler University
(For a diagram of platform seating, see the file copy of the President's diary. ) , . . APPENDIX "I" GUEST LIST Attendance confirmed by William O. Powell, Jr. 'Reccption for The Honorable Gerald R. Ford All present.
President of the United States
Holcomb Garden House
Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana
April 22, 1976
Butler University Faculty <:4,nd Staff
Dr. and Mrs. Alexander E. Jones President
Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Arbogast Dean of Student Services Dr. and Mrs. Richard P. Bernard Director of Development Dr. and Mrs. William. H. Bessey Head, Physics Department Dr. and Mrs. Werner W. Beyer Head, English Department Dr. Merle W. Carlson Chemistry Department Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas M. Cripe Head, Speech Departm.ent Dr. and Mrs. George W. Geib History. Political Science,
and Ge ra:t-:- J Miss Margaret M. Grimes Director, Athe rton Center Dr. J. Williarn Heple r Head, Psychology Department Mr. and Mrs. Arthur F. Lindberg Superintendent, Buildings and Grounds Mr. and Mrs. John Merrill Superintendent, Buildings and Grounds (As of 6/l/76) Dr. and Mrs. William W. Neher Dean, University College Dr. and Mrs. Archie r. Nichols Economics and Insurance Dr. and Mrs. Kaj L. Nielsen Head, Mathematics Department Dr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Nygaard Dean, College of Education Mr. and Mrs. William O. Powell, Jr. Vice President for Fiuancial Development Dr. and Mrs. Paul R. Quinney Head, Chemistry Department Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Rhoades Director, Career Planning and Placement Dr. and Mrs. Edward J. Rowe Pharmacy Dr. and Mrs. Herbert F. Schwomeyer Dean of Men \ Dr. and Mrs. David M. Silvt?r Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences APPENDIX "I" p. 2 4/22/76 GUEST LIST
Reception for The Honorable Gerald R. Ford
President of the United States
Holc01:nb Garden House
Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana
April 22, 1976
Butler University Faculty and Staff
Dr. and Mrs. Stuart L. Silvers Elementary Education Dr. and Mrs. Albert P. r Head, Classical Language::; Dr. and Mrs. Paul R. Stewart Vice ro sident for Acadenlic Affairs Dr. and Mrs. H. Raymond Swenson Dean, College of Business Administ ration Mr. and Mrs. William L. Sylvester Athletic Director Mr. and Mrs. Chris Theofanis Dire ctor, Public Relations Dr. Emma Lou Thornbrough History: Political Sripnrc, d.nd Geve,'-c...p:.. y Dr. George M. Waller Der:a rtment of History, Political Science and Geog raphy Dr. Martha P. Waller
Butler University Board of Trustees and Butler University Alumni Association Representatives
Dr. and Mrs. Max S. Norris Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert P. Dixon President, Butler University Alumni Association • •
GUEST LIST APPENDIX "I" p. 3 4/22/76 Reception for The Honorable Gerald R. Ford
resident of the United States
Holcomb Garden House
Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana
April 22, 1976
Butle r Univc rsity Students
Mr. Ja B. Guest, 1976 -77 President, Butler University Student sembly
Mr. James C. Brainard, 1975-76 President, Butler University Student sen'lbly
Miss Sandra R. Akerman Mr. Gregory L. Landry
Miss Brenda K. Annentrout Mr. Randy D. Loser
Mr. DavId T. Arnold
Mr. Donald M. Berretta Miss Karen R. Meredith
Miss Jean V. Corcoran Mr. Donald F. Moore
Mr. Robert G. Daly Mr. Darrell D. Nor
Miss Mary Alice Delworth Miss Nancy J. Rosemary
Miss Theone A. Dickos Miss Christina 1. Scheureman.
Miss Beverly J. Field Mr. Randall L. Scott
Mr. Jan A. Fowler Mr. C. Edward Shacklee
Miss Laura J. Healy Mr. Andrew P. Sheff
Mr. Kevin Hunt Mr. Thomas Trashjian
Miss Ruth E. Janes Mr. Blair R. Vandivier
Miss Claire Jerry Miss Linda Ann Whitcomb
Mr. Stephen A. Key
Mr. Terry L. Klincenberger