Scanned from the President's Daily Diary Collection (Box 83) 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 SEPTEMBER 15, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 6:51 a.m. WEDNESDAY -PHONE TIME "" ACTIVITY c:~ II In Out ...

6:51 6:52 R The President talked with White House Usher Stephen P. Harris.

7:15 The President had breakfast.

7:58 The President went to the doctor's office.

8:05 The President went to the Oval Office.

8:05 8:45 The President met with his Consultant, Don Penny Schneider.

The President met with: 8:45 9:20 John O. Marsh, Jr., Counsellor 8:45 9:10 Richard B. Cheney, Assistant 9:10 9:20 Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, Assistant for National Security Affairs 9:10 9:20 L. William Seidman, Executive Director of the Economic Policy Board and Assistant for Economic Affairs 9:10 9:20 Edward C. Schmu1ts, Deputy Counsel 9:10 9:20 Max L. Friedersdorf, Assistant for Legislative Affairs

9:20 9:25 The President met with: Douglas J. Smith, Special Assistant Mr. Schneider

9:45 The President went to the Cabinet Room.

9:45 9:55 The President worked with a videotape recorder on his addressed to the University of Michigan. He was accompa­ nied by: Mr. Schneider Helen M. Collins, Television Coordinator

9:55 The President and Mr. Schneider returned to the Oval Office.

9:55 10:30 The President met with Mr. Schneider.

10:26 R The President was telephoned by Senator Charles H. Percy (R-I11inois). Mr. Marsh took the call.

10:30 10:33 The President met with Mr. Cheney.

10:33 10:35 The President met with Mr. Schneider.

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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE SEPTEMBER 15. 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 10:35 a.m. WEDNESDAY -PHONE TIME ACTIVITY f------.-----I III ~II In Out "" '"

10:35 10:40 The president met with Lt. Gen. Scowcroft.

10:59. 11:00 The President met with Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld.

11:09 The President returned to the Cabinet Room.

11:09 12:01 The President met with Joseph M.A.H. Luns, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and Permanent Represetantives of the North Atlantic Council. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "A." Members of the press, in/out

12:01 The President returned to the Oval Office. He was accompa­ nied by Mr. Cheney.

12:01 12:03 The President met with Mr. Cheney.

1:26 The President went to the South Grounds of the White House.

1:28 1:34 The President and the First Lady flew by helicopter from the South Grounds to Andrews AFB, Maryland. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "B."

1:43 2:55 The President and the First Lady flew by the "Spirit of '76" from Andrews AFB to Willow Run Airport, Ypsilanti, Michigan. For a list of passengers, see APPENDIX "C."

Note: the President was accompanied by members of the press throughout his visit to Michigan.

3:00 The President and the First Lady were greeted by a delegation of state officials and Michigan Republican leaders. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "D."

3:05 The President and the First Lady went to their motorcade.

3:05 3:30 The President and the First Lady motored from the Willow Run Airport to the Crisler Arena, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

3:30 The President and the First Lady were greeted by: Robben W. Flemming, President of the University of Michigan Mrs. Robben W. Flemming

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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE SEPTEMBER 15, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 3:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY r--­PHONE TIME il" '""" ACTIVITY I-----,-----l £.II <:! II In Out Q. ~

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C.C. Leslie, President of the University of Michigan "Students for President Ford" Committee Calvin Luker, President of the University of Michigan Student Body

3:33 The Presidential party went to the Michigan Lounge.

3:33 4:20 The President and the First Lady participated in a seminar with approximately 20 University of Michigan students. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "E."

4:20 The President returned to his motorcade.

Enroute, the President participated in a photo opportunity with: Carol Orr, age 16, North American Miss Teen Talent Lisa Evans, age 7, North American Tiny Miss Talent Rhea O'Toole, age 12, North American Miss Wee Talent Cheryl Notel, age 6, Tiny Miss North American Judy Jones, chaperone

4:26 4:46 The President motored from Crisler Arena to the football practice field.

4:30 4:46 The President watched the University of Michigan football team during a practice session.

4:46 The President returned to his motorcade.

4:46 4:52 The President motored from the football practice field to Inglis House, the University of Michigan guest residence.

The President was greeted by Inglis House Manager Sandra Simms.

6:17 The President returned to his motorcade.

6:17 6:24 The President motored from Inglis House to the Michigan Union.

6:24 7:00 The President attended a dinner with members of the Universi­ ty of Michigan football team. For a list of attendees, see APPENDIX "F."

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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo .. Day. Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE SEPTEMBER 15 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 6:25 p.m. WEDNESDAY

TIME il~ ~o" ACTIVITY Ci: ~ 1------.------1 II II In Out 0.. c.:

6:25 The President was greeted by: Glenn "Bo" Schembech1er, head football coach for the University of Michigan Donald B. Canham, Athletic Director for the Universi­ ty 0 f Michigan

6:27 The President went to the football training table.

? ? The President addressed approximately 75 members of the University of Michigan football team and athletic staff.

The Presidential party had dinner.

7:00 The President returned to his motorcade.

7:00 7:07 The President motored from the Michigan Union to Crisler Arena.

The President was greeted by Mr. Flemming.

7:10 The President, escorted by Mr. Flemming, went to the holding room.

The President was greeted by the First Lady.

7:35 The President and the First Lady went to the offstage announcement area.

7:40 The President and the First Lady went to the platform in the arena. For a list of platform guests, see APPENDIX "G."

The President was introduced by Mr. Flemming.

7:50 8:23 The President addressed the crowd gathered for his visit.

8:24 The President was presented with a University of Michigan windbreaker by Robert F. Ufer, sportscaster for WPAG radio, Ann Arbor, Michigan and Master of Ceremonies

8:27 The President and the First Lady, escorted by Mr. Flemming, returned to the holding room.

8:40 The President and the First Lady returned to the Michigan Lounge.

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PLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.) THE WHITE HOUSE SEPTEMBER 15 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY 8:43 p.m. WEDNESDAY -PHONE TIME ],:0 ACTIVITY s:" a: " I---In-""""'--O-u-t--I.J: .i

8:43 9:10 The President and the First Lady attended a reception for approximately 80 members of the administration, faculty, and students of the University of Michigan. For a list of at.tendees, see.. APPENDIX "H. " Members ot the press 9:10 The President and the First Lady returned to their motorcade.

The President bade farewell to the First Lady.

9:18 9:40 The President motored from the University of Michigan to Willow Run Airport, Ypsilanti, Michigan.

9:49 10:51 The President flew by the "Spirit o£'76" from Willow Run Airport to Andrews AFB, Maryland. ~or a list of passen­ gers, see APPENDIX "I."

10:58 11:14 The President flew by helicopter from Andrews AFB to the South Grounds of the White House. For a list of passen­ gers, see APPENDIX "B."

11:16 The President returned to the second floor Residence.

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GPO, 1974 Ol-555-803 APPENDIX "A"

Attendance confirmed by Carole Farrar. All present.

MEETING WITH JOSEPH M.A.H. LUNS, SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION AND PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC COUNCIL

The Cabinet Room September 15, 1976

The President

Joseph M.A.H. Luns, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

P. Pansa Cedronio, Deputy Secretary General of NATO (Italy)

Ernst F. Jung, Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs, NAT) (Federal Republic of Germany

George E. Sekeris, Executive Secretary of NATO (Greece)

Permanent Representatives to the North Atlantic Council

Ambassador Constant Schuurmans, Belgium

Ambassador J.E. Ghislain Hardy, Canada

Ambassador Anker Svart, Denmark

Ambassador Jacques Tine, France

Ambassador Rolf F. Pauls, Germany

Ambassador Byron Theodoropoulos, Greece

Ambassador Tomas A. Tomasson, Iceland

Ambassador F. Catalano de Mellili, Italy (Dean of the North Atlantic Council)

Robert Bloes, Deputy Permanent Representative, Luxembourg

Ambassador Abraham F.K. Hartogh, Netherlands

continued • . • APPENDIX "All p. 2 9/15/76

Ambassador Rolf T. Busch, Norway

Ambassador Joao C.L.C. de Freitas Cruz, Portugal

Ambassador Ali C. Kirca, Turkey

Ambassador Sir John Killick, KCMG, United Kingdom

Ambassador Robert Strausz-Hupe, United States

U.S.

Donald H. Rumsfe1d, Secretary of Defense

Charles W. Robinson, Deputy Secretary of State

Helmut Sonnenfe1dt, Counsellor of the Department of State

Eugene V. McAuliffe, Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs

Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft, Assistant for National Security Affairs APPENDIX "B"

HELICOPTER PASSENGER MANIFEST

August 15, 19~6

FROM: South Grounds, The White House

TO: Andrews AFB, Maryland

The President The First Lady Terrence O'Donnell, Aide Byron M. Cavaney, Jr., Special Assistant Rear Adm. William M. Lukash, Physician David H. Kennerly, Personal Photographer Capt. Walter L. Domina, Marine Corps Aide Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary Mrs. Merritt (Elly M.)Peterson, Deputy Chairman for Special Voter Groups, President Ford Committee (PFC) Richard B. Cheney, Assistant

FROM: Andrews AFB, Maryland

TO: South Grounds, The White House

The President Mr. O'Donnell Mr. Cavaney Rear Adm. Lukash Mr. Kennerly Capt. Domina Mr. Nessen Mr. Cheney APPENDIX "c"

PASSENGER MANIFEST

AIR FORCE ONE f12700 MISSION 111072 Andrews AFB, Maryland to Ypsilanti, Michigan 15 September 1976 Dep: 1:43 pm Arr: 2:55pm 1+12 460SM

The President The First Lady Congressman Marvin L. Esch (R-Michigan) Senator Robert P. Griffin (R-Michigan) Carl D. Purcell, Republican candidate for Congress in the second Congressional District of Michigan Mrs. Merritt (Elly M.) Peterson, Deputy Chairman for Special Voter Groups, President Ford Committee (PFC) Richard B. Cheney, Assistant L. William Seidman, Executive Director of the Economic Policy Board and Assistant for Economic Affairs Peter E. Teeley, Press Secretary, PFC Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary Byron M. Cavaney, Jr., Special Assistant Terrence O'Donnell, Aide Paul H. O'Neill, Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Rear Adm. William M. Lukash, Physician Capt. Walter L. Domina, Marine Corps Aide David H. Kennerly, Personal Photographer Philip W. Buchen, Counsel Robert C. Orben, Special Assistant Don Penny Schneider, Consultant Sheila R. Weidenfeld, Press Secretary to the First Lady Nancy Chirdon, Secretary to the First Lady Kathy Berger, Secretary to Mr. Cheney SGT Patricia Jones, stenographer SFC Fred Ingersoll, baggage handler (White House Driver) SFC Norman Stahl, baggage handler (White House Driver) MSCS Arturo Bautista, valet R. Keiser B. Coates R. Cheadle T. Holman USSS A. Angelone R. Bowers M. Insabella W. Rein F. Domenico Norm Hills, ABC Film Crew Frank Cormier, AP Ed Swiatkowski, ABC Film Crew Helen Thomas, UPI John Bull, ABC Film Crew Harvey Georges, AP Photo Walt Rodgers, AP Radio Ron Bennett, ABC Film Crew Mike Wright, USN & WR Jim McCartney, Kngiht. Newspapers APPENDIX liD"

Attendance confirmed by Gregg Newell, Advance office. All present.

ARRIVAL IN YPSILANTI, MICHIGAN

September 15, 1976

William F. McLaughlin, Chairman of the Michigan Republican State Committee

Peter B. Fletcher, Republican National Committeeman for Michigan and Chairman of the Michigan state President Ford Committee (PFC)

Mrs. John (Ranny) Reicker, Republican National Committeewoman for Michigan

Mrs. C. Borden (Nancy) Chase, First Vice Chairman of the Michigan Republican State Committee

Richard Robb, Chairman of the Board of Regents of Eastern Michigan University Mrs. Richard Robb

George W. Griffith, General Director of the Hydromatic Division, General Motors Corporation, Ypsilanti, Michigan Mrs. George W. Griffith

Florence F. Saltzman, Republican candidate for the Michigan State Board of Education

Clarence Dukes, Republican candidate for the Michigan State Board of Education

Earl D. Gabriel, Republican candidate for the University of Michigan Board of Regents

David F. Upton, Republican candidate for the University of Michigan Board of Regents

Paul V. Gadola, Republican candidate for the Michigan State University Board of Trustees

Nick Smith, Republican candidate for the Michigan State University Board of Trustees

continued • • • APPENDIX liD" p. 2 9/15/76

John R. Axe, Republican candidate for Wayne State University Board of Trustees

Diane J. Edgecomb, Republican candidate for Wayne State University Board of Trustees APPENDIX "E"

Attendance confirmed by Amy Blumenthal and Frank Ursomarso. All present.

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN STUDENT SEMINAR

Michigan Union University of Michigan September 15, 1976

The President

The First Lady (Did not participate in seminar. Departed after introductions.)

Students:

Marianne D. Hulick, Ann Arbor Tenants Association Calvin A. Luker, President of the Michigan Student Assembly Amy J. Blumenthal, Vice President of the Michigan Student Assembly Anita Tanay Kenneth Stanley Berneis, medical student Steven J. Carnevale, engineering student David N. Goodman Ellen Fox, graduate student in education Donald C. House, Jr., Treasurer of the Michigan Student Assembly Enrique M. Reyes, Daniel Chun-Tuen Tsang, graduate employment organization Michael C. Harwood, botany student Laurie Beth Gold, liberal arts student Linda D. Jackson C.C. Leslie, President of Michigan Students for Ford Mary E. Masters, President of the University Activities Center Ani1 W. Te1ang, economtcs student Kenneth J. "Jim" Parsegian, Michigan Daily Staff Michael R. French, business student

Gordon Tucker, Editor of the Michigan Yearbook (acted as photographer did not part!!icipate-dn seminar

Staff:

Richard B. Cheney, Assistant Paul H. O'Neill, Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget ( Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary Byron M. Cavaney, Jr., Special Assistant Frank A. Ursomarso, Staff Assistant APPENDIX "F"

Attendance not confirmed.

DINNER WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN FOOTBALL TEAM

University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan September 15, 1976

The President

Members of the 1976 University of Michigan Football Squad:

John Anderson Steve Anderson Phil Andrews John Arbeznik Greg Bartnick Jeff Bednarek Gene Bell Roger Bettis James Bolden Mark Braman Woody Brown John Ceddia Ralph Clayton Michael Davis Russell Davis Mark DeSantis Gerald Diggs Mark Donahue Walt Downing Bill Dufek Roger Gaudette Jon Giesler teith Gilmore Chris Godfrey Steve Graves Curtis Greer Chris Griefes Jim Hackett Mike Harden Dave Harding John Hennessy Chuck Hetts Dwight Hicks Bob Ho11way Derek Howard Harlan Huck1eby, Captain William Jackson Gene Johnson CONTINUED ••• APPENDIX "F" p. 2 9/15/76

Members of the 1976 Universtiy of Michigan Football Squad (continued):

Irvin Johnson Raymond Johnson Stacy Johnson Mike Jolly Dave Kade1a Ed Kasparek Dale Keitz Mike Kenn Kevin King Mark Kochanski James Kozlowski Nick Labun Bob Lang Rick Leach Mike Leoni Tony Leoni Kirk Lewis George Lilja Rock Lindsay Rob Lytle Rex Mackall Tim Malinak Doug Marsh Tom Melita Jerry Meter Greg Morton Steve Nauta Rick Novak Calvin O'Neal Mel Owens Bob Patek Chip Pederson Eric Phelps James Pickens John Powers Ron Prat1 Gary Quinn Lawrence Reid Max Richardson Max Schmerge Tom Seabron Ron Simpkins Jim Smith Lewis Smith Mike Smith Roosevelt Smith Curt Stephenson continued ••• APPENDIX "F" p. 3 9/15/76

Members of the University of Michigan Football Squad (continued):

Roger Szafranski Gerry Szara Bob Taylor Dominic Tedesco Mark Torzy Jerry Voge1e John Wangler Gary Weber Rick White Kyron Williams Virgil Williams Gregg Willner Bob Wood Jerry Zuver

Walk On's (not seated for dinner):

Allen Jay David Angood Larry Crockett James Humphries Tom Keller Dan Murray David Payne

Coaching Staff:

Bo Schembech1er, head football coach Jerry Hanlon Charles Stobart Dennis Brown William McCartney Paul Schudel Thomas Reed Tirre1 Burton Gary Moeller John Harbaugh Robert Thornb1adh David Elliott Timothy Davis Larry Gustafson Lou Angelo

Press: Wilbur A. "Willi Perry, Sports Information Director, University of Michigan continued • APPENDIX "Fit p. 4 9/15/76

Press (dontinued):

James A. "Jim" Vruggink, Assistant Sports Information Director, University of Michigan

Donald B. Canham, Athletic Director, University of Michigan

Wayne DeNeff, Sprots Editor, Ann Arbor News

Gordon Robert Lipson, Producer, WXUZ-TV, Southfield, Michigan

Harold Victor Hi1-, stage hand, WXYZ-TV, Southfield, Michigan

Staff :

Richard B. Cheney, Assistant Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary Byron M. Cavaney, Jr., Special Assistant Frank A. Ursomarso, Staff Assistant APPENDIX "G"

Attendance confirmed by Frank Ursomarso. All present.

CRISLER ARENA University of Michigan September 15, 1976

Platform Guests

Robert F. "Bob" Ufer, Master of Ceremonies and sports caster for WPAG radio, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Mrs. Robben W. Flemming, President of the University of Michigan

Congressman Marvin L. Esch (R-Michigan)

The First Lady

Senator Griffin

Podium

Robben W. Flemming, President of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

The President

C. C. Leslie, President of Michigan Students for Ford

Brymer Williams, Professor of History, University of Michigan

Mrs. Marvin L. Esch

Mrs. Brymer Williams APPENDIX"H" Attendance not confirmed. REGENTS* University of Mich~gan

Deane Baker UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN RECEPTION David Laro Michigan Union· Sarah Pmver Crisler Arena Ann Arbor, Michigan REGENTS ENERITI* September 15, 1976 Robert Brmm Alfred Connable William Cudlip Gertrude Huebner Paul Goebel Frederic Matthaei, Jr. Eugene Power Donald Thurber

OFFICERS*

R. t-1. Fleming Wilbur Pierpont Frank Rhodes . Richard Kennedy Michael Radock Henry Johnson Hilliam Horan Leonard Goodall

CITY COUNCIL* , An n Arbor, Michigan t·Yendell Allen Louis Belcher (Mayor protem) Gerald Bell Roger Bertoia Earl Greene Robert Henry, Jr. Carol,Jones James Kemvorthy Elizabeth Keogh Ronald Trowbridge Syvlestcr Hurray (City Administrator)

FACULTY SENATE REPS"':

Brymer Hilliams Charles J~ehU1ann

STUDENT LEADERS

C. C. LeSliC Frank Kimball) Students Sue Smcrcck) for Bruce Sieler) Ford Calvin Luker-jJJ N.S .A. Amy BlllmenthC!J.J David Kressler (Rackh.:llll Council) / -2­ APPENDIX "H" p. 2 9/15/76 RECEPTION GUESTS (Continued)

UNIVERSITY CO~~UTTEE*

James Shortt Donald Hendell llono Lee Joel Berger Fred Davids l;ralter Stevens Robert l-Tarner Roger Sutton John l1eidenbach G'tY'en Baker l-lilliam Cash

'HICHIGAMlJA

Patriak Bauer Robert, Brotm David Burnham John Cook Gordon Dmmie Steven Grote David Harlan John Hennessy Mark Johnson Robert Lytle Ted Hahan Christopher Hanery Robert Neachum Gregory 'Horton Ed Neiswender Calvin O'Neal Robert Palmer. Bill Stieg Charles Stillerman Gordon Tucker Robert l-lood Fred Yawger

}fORrAR BOARD

Rebecca Beyer Toby Boyer Deborah Connell Kathleen Erickson Anne Fosdick Larry Helmke Patricia Hirt APPENDIX "H'~ p. 3 -2- 9/15/76 RECEPTION GUESTS (Continued)

NORTAR BOARD (Continued)

Cynthia Ann Jacobson Kristi Lubeck Kathy Sue Nachman Ann Patrice Osterdale Denise Pollak George Romas Diane Soskin Sue Stevens Alyssa Taubman Alethea Wilson

STAFF ATTEND~~S

Craig Robinson Patrick Smith

OTHERS

Leland Kalmbach William Milliken, Jr. APPENDIX "I"

PASSENGER MANIFEST

AIR FORCE ,ONE 112700 MISSION 1072 Ypsilanti, Michigan to Andrews AFB, Maryland 15 September 1976 Dep: 9:49pm Arr: 10:52pm 1+03 460SM

The President Congressman Guy VanderJagt Senator Robert P. Griffin (R-Michigan) Richard B. Cheney, Assistant Mrs. Merritt (Elly )M.)Peterson, Deputy Chairman for Special Voter Groups, President Ford Committee (PFC) Paul H. O'Neill, Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget Peter E. Teeley, Press Secretary, PFC Byron M. Cavaney, Jr., Special Assistant L. William Seidman, Executive Director of the Economic Policy Board and Assistant for Economic Affairs Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary Terrence O'Donnell, Aide Rear Adm. William M. Lukash, Physician Capt. Walter L. Domina, Marine Corps Aide David H. Kennerly, Personal Photographer Philip W. Buchen, Counsel Robert C. Orb en, Special Assistant Don Penny Schneider, Consultant Frank A. Ursomarso, Staff Assistant Gregory J. Newell, Staff Assistant Andrew M. Stern, Staff Assistant Kathy Berger, Secretary to Mr. Cheney SGT Patricia Jones, stenographer SFC Fred Ingersoll, baggage handler (White House driver) MSCS Arturo Bautista, valet B. Coates R. Cheadle T. Holman A. Angelone USSS R. Bowers M. Insabella W. Rein L. Sheafe Frank Cormier, AP Helen Thomas, UPI Harvey Georges, AP Photo Ron Bennett, UPI Photo Richard Norling, NBC Film Crew Darryl Trundell, NBC Film Crew Shelly Fielman, NBC Film Crew Forrest Boyd, Mutual Larry O'Rourke, Philadelphia Bulletin Tom DeFrank, Newsweek