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Scanned from the President's Daily Diary Collection (Box 77) 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.) SENATOR HOTEL SEPTEMBER 5. 1975 L SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA TIME DAY 7:23 a.m. FRIDAY PHONE f-- TIME il g ACTIVITY 0: ~--In---'---O-u-t--~ ~ The President was an overnight guest at the Senator Hotel, 12th and L Streets, Sacramento, California. 7:23 The President went to his motorcade. 7:25 7:28 The President motored from the Senator Hotel to the Sacramento Community Convention Center. 7:28 9:20 The President addressed the 49th Annual Sacramento Host Breakfast sponsored by the Host Committee in conjunction with the California Chamber of Commerce for leaders in California government, business, finance, education, agriculture, and labor. Members of ~he press 7:28 The President was greeted by: Carlyle Reed, Chairman of the Sacramento Host Breakfast John V. Diepenbrock, Vice Chairman of the Sacramento Host Breakfast 7:29 The President, escorted by Mr. Reed and Mr. Diepenbrock, went to an offstage announcement area. 7:30 The Presidential party went to the platform in the banquet room. For a list of platform guests, see APPENDIX "A." The Presidential party had breakfast. 8:52 The President was introduced by Mr. Reed. 8:52 9:18 The President addressed approximately 1,250 guests attending the breakfast. 9:19 The President was presented with a pair of Camellia flower cuff links by Mr. Reed. 9:20 The President, accompanied by Mr. Reed, returned to his motorcade. 9:21 9:24 The President motored from the Sacramento Community Convention Center to the Senator Hotel. 9:26 The President returned to his suite. \. GPO. 1974 0l-555-B63 Page-.l of L Page(s). THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) SENATOR HOTEL SEPTEMBER 5. 1975 SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA TIME DAY 10:02 a.m. FRIDAY PHONE t-- TIME ] ACTIVITY " ~--In--~---o-u-t--~l 10:02 10:06 The President walked from the Senator Hotel to the office of the Governor of California in the State Capitol. Enroute, the President was the target of an unsuccessful assassination attempt by alledged assassin Lynette Alice "Squeaky" Fromme. Miss Fromme was stopped by Secret Service Agent Larry Buendorf. 10:06 10 :30 The President met with: Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. (D-California) Gray Davis, Executive Assistant and Chief of Staff for Governor Brown Donald H. Rumsfeld, Assistant ·~C 10: 30 The Presidential party went to the anteroom of the Governor's office. 10:31 10:43 The President met with members of the Governor's Cabinet and Senior staff. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX liB. " 10:43 The President went to the Senate Lounge. 10:45 11:13 The President met with bipartisan leaders of the California state legislature. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "C." 11:13 The President went to the holding room. 11:26 The President returned to the Senate Lounge. 11:26 11:30 The President met with the escort committee: George Deukmejian, State Senator (R-California) George R. Moscone, State Senator (D-California) Robert S. Stevens, State Senator (R-California) Robert G. Beverly, State Assemblyman (R-California) Pauline L. Davis, State Assemblywoman (D-California) Frank Lanterman, State Assemblyman (R-California) 11:31 The President, accompanied by the escort committee, went to the announcement area. 11:32 The President, accompanied by the escort committee, went to the California State Assembly Chamber. GPO, )974 OL- 555 863 of ~ Pagels). THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) SENATOR HOTEL SEPTEMBER 5, 1975 SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA TIME DAY 11:34 a.m. FRIDAY -PHONE TIME ~ ~ ACTIVITY £ ~ I---In--.,r---O-ut--I l ~ 11:34 The President was introduced by Governor Brown. 11:36 12:06 The President addressed a joint session of the California State Legislature. Members of the press 12:07 The President returned to the Senate Lounge. 12:09 12:13 The President met with Mr. Rumsfeld. 12 :13 The President went to the Senate Caucus Room. 12 :13 12:20 The President met with: Evelle J. Younger, State Attorney General (R-California) Mr. Rumsfeld Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary 12:20 The President returned to the Senate Lounge. 12:20 12 :28 The President participated in individual photo opportunities with California Republican Legislative leaders. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "D." 12:28 The President went to Room 3195. 12:28 12:45 The President met with California Republican Legislators. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "D." 12:45 The President returned to his motorcade. 12:45 12:47 The President motored from the California State Capitol to the Senator Hotel. 12:48 12:55 The President made a statement to members of the press regarding the alledged assassination attempt. 12:55 The President returned to his suite. 1:00 1:40? The President had lunch with: Robert List, State Attorney General (R-Nevada) Dean C. Phillips, President of PRT Incorporated, Reno, Nevada Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr., Chairman of the Republican State Central Committee of Nevada GPO, )974 0l-555-!l63 P.ge~ of Pagels). THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) SENATOR HOTEL SEPTEMBER 5, 1975 SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA TIME DAY 1:40 p.m. FRIDAY PHONE I-- TIME ~ ~ ACTIVITY 1-----,----=----1 £II ~II In Out 0. ~ 1:40? The President met with Chairman of the Republican State Central Committee of California Paul R. Haerle. 2:14 The President went to the Capitol Room. Enroute he greeted Senator Hotel caterer Miss Dean English. 2:15 2:45 The President participated in an interview with Joseph Benti, correspondent with KNXT-TV, Los Angeles, California. The President's remarks were taped for broadcast over nation wide television. 2:45 The President returned to his motorcade. 2:50 3:10 The President motored from the Senator Hotel to McClellan AFB, Sacramento, California. PDT EDT 3:15 10:30 The President flew by the "Spirit of '76" from McClellan AFB to Andrews AFB, Maryland. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "E." (Actual flying time: 4 hours, 15 minutes) 7 :13 7:17 P The President talked with the First Lady. 7:20 7:35 R The President talked with Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger. 10:35 10 :50 The President flew by helicopter from Andrews AFB to the South Grounds of the White House. For a list of passen gers, see APPENDIX "F." The President was greeted by: The First Lady Jack Ford Steve Ford 10:50 The President addressed the crowd gathered for his arrival. 10:56 The President went_to the second floor Residence. SY/EJ 9/30/75 GPO, 1974 Ol-555-863 Page~ of -± Pagels). APPENDIX "A" Attendance not confirmed. SACRAMENTO HOST BREAKFAST September 5, 1975 Walter M. Tindell Herbert Rhodes Ernest J. Loebbecke Lt. Gov. Mervin M. Dymally (D-California) Henry TeIchert Burnham Enersen William A. Simpson, Jr. T.H. Richards, Jr. Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor John T. Hay Stewart Davis, President of the California Chamber of Commerce Carlyle Reed, Chairman of the Sacramento Host Breakfast John V. Diepenbrock, Vice Chairman of the Sacramento Host Breakfast Fred L. Hartley J.H. Skinner Jerome W. Hull, Chairman of the Governor's Council on Unemployment Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. (D-California) B.F. Biaggini Hardie C. Setzer Donald H. Rurnsfeld, Assistant A. Russel Gallaway, Jr. APPENDIX "B" Attendance not confirmed MEETING WITH GOVERNOR EDMUND G. BROWN, JR. (D-CALIFORNIA) AND MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNOR" S CABINET AND SENIOR STAFF The Governor's Office California State Capitol Sacramento, California September 5, 1975 The President Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr.,(D-California) Governor's Cabinet Gray Davis, Executive Assistant to the Governor and Chief of Staff Mario Obledo, SecreUary of Health and Welfare for California Rose Bird, Secretary of Agriculture and Services for California Claire Dedrick, Secretary for Resources of California Don Burns, Secretary of Business and Transportation for California Roy Bell, Director of Finance for California Tom Quinn, Environmental Affairs Adviser Senior Staff Bill Stall, Director of Public Affairs and Press Secretary Mark Poche, Director of Programs and Policies Tony Kline, Legal Affairs Secretary Paul Halvonik, Assistant to the Governor for Legislative Affairs APPENDIX "c" Attendance not confirmed MEETING WITH CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY BIPARTISAN LEADERSHIP The Senate Lounge, Room 3195 California State Capitol Sacramento, California September 5, 1975 The President Members of the California State Senate James R. Mills (D), President Pro Tempore and Chairman of the Senate Rules Connnittee George R. Moscone (D), Majority Floor Leader George Deukmejian (R), Minority Floor Leader David A. Roberti (D), Majority Caucus Chairman Dennis E. Carpenter (R), Minoirty Caucus Chairman Clare Berryhill (R), Member of the Rules Connnittee Joseph M. Kennick (D), Member of the Rules Connnittee Nicholas C. Petris (D), Member of the Rules Connnittee Robert S. Stevens (R), Vice Chairman of the Rules Connnittee Members of the California State Assembly Dixon Arnett (R), Minority Whip Howard L. Berman (D), Majority Floor Leader Robert G. Beverly (R), Minority Floor Leader Dan E. Boatwright (D), Chairman of the Connnittee on Revenue and Taxation Robert H. Burke (R), Member of the Rules Connnittee Eugene A. Chappie (R), Member of the Rules Connnittee Pauline L. Davis (D), Member of the Rules Connnittee and Assistant Speaker Pro Tempore continued APPENDIX "c" 9/5/75 Julian C. Dixon (D), Chairman of the Majority Caucus John F. Foran (D), Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee Frank Lanterman (R), Minority Vice Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee Jerry Lewis (R) Ernest N.