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Ford Presidential Library NATIONAL· ARCHIVES AND RECORDIARVICI WITHDRAWAL SHEET (PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES) FORM OF DOCUMENT CORRESPONDENTS OR TITLE DATE RESTRICTION 1 Memo Jim Fazio to Marsh and Attached Nixon briefing 7/2/75 A (11 pp ) FILE LOCATION Marsh F1l.es General Subject File Nixon Richard - Briefings and News Summaries Box 24 RESTRiCtiON CODES CAl CIOIICI by Executive Order 12368'governlng IICCIII to netlonaiMCUrltv Information. (81 Cl~ by statute or by the 8QiftCY which originated the document. WHM 12/30/AS CCI CIOIICI In ec:cordence with reatrlctlons contained In the donor's ct.i of gift. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION GSA FORM 7122 (REV. , ..2) OCT 3 1 1974 UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON. D.C. 20548 OFFICE OF GENSRAL COUNSEL B-155950 October 25, 1974 B-149372 The Honorable Donald Rumsfeld Assistant to the President The White House Dear Mr. Rumsfeld: We have received inquiries from several Members of Congress con­ cerning reports that U.S. Air Force planes have been used to take materials to former President Nixon in California and that Mr. Nixon's daughter, Julie Eisenhower, has been permitted to fly to California at Government expense on at least one such flight, to visit her father. In order that we may respond to the questions raised, we request that you answer the following questions. 1. ~~at is the authority for the periodic courier flights to Mr. Nixon? 2. How long is it anticipated that these flights will continue? 3. What is the authority relied upon for allowing a private citizen to travel as a passenger on a GoverillJlent aircraft? 4. Wfll the Government be refmbursed for the value of Hrs. Eisenhower's flight? 5. Will such flights by Mrs. Eisenhower or others be allowed on subsequent occasions? Your attention to this matter will be appreciated. ~) Sincerely yours, •;, .. J~t~~Associate General Counsel THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON November 18, 1974 MEMORANDUM FOR: JACK MARSH ./1 •~ FROM: DICK CHENE"f \ V' Jack, we've had a request to provide briefings for former President Nixon in the economic and domestic areas similar to those now pro­ vided national security policy. It strikes me we might be able to pull together some sort of package like the detailed legislative message that goes to the Hill and so forth. I leave this one in your hands. , - ..... a...at. ltM y ............."' .............. CelliMJis...& .~,........................................... c... .,~....._.,.• .._ ....... -.v ......... tlllklaa ... 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Dear Sir: I am~I[.-~half of a constituent who is concerned ..abotil t e ethics d cost of briefing Richard Nixon on U.S. po · 4-e-s·-~.,·-~ould appreciate any information regarding this matter which may be helpful in responding to _,ny consti- tuent. · Thank you in advance for your cooperation and I look forward to hearing from you. With best wishes, I am WLH/pm dbnr ·1. -·~/ ~~,. ......~--~-;....;;.··/' , THE WHITE H OUSE WASHINGTON MEMORANDUM THE WHITE HOUSE WASHI:\'GTO!\" January 20, 1975 MEMORANDUM TO: JACK MARSH FROM: RUSS ROURKE SUBJECT: CONVERSATION WITH BILL GULLEY CONCERNING TRANSMISSION OF CERTAIN POST TRANSITION MATERIALS AND BRIEFING TORMN Gulley believes RMN will go all the way in requesting these briefings. Unless he achieves satisfaction, Gulley is sure RMN will personally call President Ford. The following are available alternatives: 1) Courier flights (out of the question from a cost standpoint). 2) Putting the material on a military circuit for transmittal to Camp Pendelton (out of the questiono..-not adequate security safeguards--Kissinger also opposed to this route). 3) Sending an individual courier aboard a commercial flight approximately once a week. This would present some security problems, but both Scowcroft and Kissinger believe this to be the best of the available alternatives. DOD would pick up the approximate $330 per week round trip cost. It could come out of their WHCA communications budget. ' Be aware that Mass of California has made a formal White House inquiry with regard to RMN being a security risk •.. Scowcroft is, of course, aware of this situation. THE WHITE HOUSE OFFICE REFERRAL To: Thomas K. Latimer Dates November 23, 1974 Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense Via: Military Assistant to the President ACTION REQUESTED -- Draft reply for: ---- President's signature. ---- Undenlc;rned'• signature. NOTE __ Memorcmdum for use as enclosure to reply. Prompt «lio• is essenti4l. ___ Direct reply. If more than 72 hours' delay is encountered, please telephone the undersigned immediately, ---- Furnish Information copy. Code 1450. --- Suitable acknowledgment or other appropriate handlinq. Basic correspondence ehould be returned when --~- Furnish copy of reply, if any. draft reply, memorandum. or comment Is re­ quested. __ For your Information. __ For commenL REM.ABKS: Please draft reply for White House. Description: X Letter: Telegram: Other: To: The Honorable Donald Rumsfeld, Assistant to the President, The White House From: John J. Higgins, Associate General Counsel, United States General Accounting Date: October 25, 1974 Office, Washington, D.C. 20548 Subject: Congressional inquiries re U.S. Air Force planes used to take materials and on one occasion Julie Eisenhower to former President Nixon. Questions raised on whether the government will be reimbursed for costs incurred on these trips. Counsellor (Copy to remain with correspondence) \ I . ' - OCT 3 1 1974 UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON, D.C. 20548 OI"'"ICZ 01" GENDtAL COUNSEL ~~ . '~ B-155950 ·· .. · October 25, 1974 B-149372~, The Honorable Donald Rumsfeld Assistant to the President The White Bouse Dear Mr. Rumsfeld: We have received inquiries from several Members of Congress con­ cerning reports that U.S. Air Force planes have been used to take materials to former President Nixon in California and that Mr. Nixon's daughter, Julie Eisenhower, has been permitted to fly to California at Government expense on at least one such flight, to visit her father. In order that we may respond to the questions raised, we request that you answer the following questions. 1. What is the authority for the periodic courier flights to Mr. Nixon? 2. Bow long is it anticipated that these flights will continue? 3. What is the authority relied upon for allowing a private citizen to travel as a passenger on a Government aircraft? 4. Will the Government be reimbursed for the value of Mrs. Eisenhower's flight? 5. Will such flights by Mrs. Eisenhower or others be ' allowed on subsequent occasions? Your attention to this matter will be appreciated. Sincerely yours, rl~t~Associate Gene~al Counsel Qt stion What is the authority for the periodic courier ght to Mr. Nixon? An ewer Since Mr. Nixon left Office there have been three co uri!.~ flights to San Clemente at the direction of the Commander­ in-Chief who in his role as Commander-in-Chief may direct flights by Department of Defense aircraft. 2. Question How long is it anticipated that these flights will continue? Answer The last courier flight was 4 October 1974. There are presently no flights schedule~. 3. Question What is the authority relied upon for allowing a private citizen to travel as a passenger on a Government aircraft? Answer The Commander-in-Chief, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the Army, Secretary of the Navy and Secretary of the Air Force may authorize private citizens to travel via Government aircraft when it is of benefit to the United States Government or for compassionate reasons. This authority is inherent to the Commander-in-Chief and covered by Department of Defense regulations in granting· authority to the Secretaries. Although infrequent, private citizens are authorized