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-PRESIDENT FORD --TV ADDRESS--60 SECOND VERSION

MCU PRES. FORD My fellow Americans. The voh1ntary way

has always been the American way. We

have always believed in neighbor helping

neighbor. Today no organization typifies

this voluntary spirit better than the Americ

Red Cross.

When disasters occur, the Red Cross ••• yo

"Good Neighbor" ••• furnishes the assistanc.

that helps mend broken lives. When blood

needed, volunteer donations of this preciou

fluid collected in Red Cross centers are

relied on by over half of our medical facilit

Veterans and service personnel turn to the

Red Cross for help also.

March is Red Cross Month. Red Cross

chapters will be asking you to help with

financial contributions and by becoming a

volunteer yourself.

Be a Good Neighbor.

Help your Good Neighbor ••• the American

Red Cross.

Thank yo~.

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PRESIDENT FORl: TV ADDRESS--30 SECOND V. .SION '--' --

MCU PRES. FORD My fellow Americans ..

The voluntary way has always been the

American way. And no organization

typifies this voluntary spirit better than

the American Red Cross. Disaster relief,

voluntary blood donations, help to our

veterans and service personnel are just

three areas where the Red Cross is a

dominant factor.

March is Red Cross Month. I urge you,

give a little of your time and money. _,

Be a G::>od Neighbor.

Help your Good Neighbor •••

the American Red Cross.

Thank you.

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-THE WHITE HOUSE

WASHINGT0:-1

February 18. 1975

DONALD RUMSFELD ROBERT HARTMANN JACK MARSH

_.., RON NESSEN DICK CHENEY

WARREN RUSTAND

Proposed Meeting between the President and theAdministrative Committee of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops on March 4 or 5

We would ap?reciate having your comments and recommendation on the attached pro?osal from Bill Baroody.

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PURPOSE:

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-SCHEDULE PROPOSAL DATE: February 14, 1975 FROM: William J. Baroody, VIA: WarrenS. Rustand

Between the President and the 30 members of the Administrative Committee of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops.

March 4 or 5, 1975.

To hear their views .on several issues of concern to the Catholic community in the United States.

-location: Cabinet Room. -participants: Members of the Administrative Committee. -expected length of participation requested: 30 minutes.

TALKING POINTS: To be provided in briefing paper prior to the meeting.

PRESS COVERAGE: White House Photo.

STAFF: William J. Baroody, Jr. Theodore C. Marrs Donald A. Webster

RECOMMEND: William J. Baroody, Jr.

PREVIOUS PARTICIPATION: No previous meetings. However, the President

attended a Mass on January 26th at St. Matthew's Church here in Washington where he heard a sermon delivered by the General Secretary of the National Conference, Most Reverend James Rausch.

BACKGROUND: The 30 bishops who serve on the Administrative Committee of the Catholic Conference will cpn­vene for a meeting in Washington on the above.

BACKGROUND (cont): mentioned dates. This would seem to present

an opportune time for a meeting with the President, especially since it would occur fairly soon after his January 30th meeting with a delegation from the National Council of Churches.

We believe it is important that the President see this group because the Catholic communi­ty in the United States is large, influential and actively concerned with certain issues. One of the topics sure to be raised by the bishops is the urgency of the world food crisis, and their plan for alleviating it. They want to focus national attention on the plight of the hungry and generate support among the public for efforts to aid these people.

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MEMORANDUM

THE WHITE HOUSE

WASHINGTON

February 18, 1975

MEMORANDUM FOR: RON NESSEN

FROM:

SUBJECT:

WARREN RUSTANnWh't.---

Invitation to the Spring Convention of the Illinois Press Association in Decatur, Illinois on April 4, 1975

Please note Jerry Warren's recommendation here that the Vice President be asked to do this.

If you agree, we will check it out with him as to his availability before you give a final response on the invitation,

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THE WHITE HOUSE

MEMORANDUM FOR:

FROM:

WASHINGTON

February 12, 1975

WARREN RUSTAND

JERRY WARREr

I understand this invitation will be turned down shortly. I suggest the event be recommended to the Vice President.

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Dear l.fr. li'~rstl: \

Don l' .. um:d·:lld pas.oc~ along to rne n. copy of your letter suggesting that President ilo~d hold a pr czs ccu!('.rence d~"!.dng the vpring con..,·cnt.ic!l o£ the n; · oh l?rt;su Asao~iaHon in .t:-.pril , 1975, at tl'lo :Uolitiay ba ir, Dec~tu.r. J.llinoia.

It 1~ too c<lrly to k!'!W:~ for ccrt in ~:hnt the Presi.dcnt• fJ ochcclulc \":~!1 be at ti':~t time. lio· :·nv~"!' , it ::: ~ '!". ls like a J100d ide<:~, and Y!e wi ·l cr­t~in.!y l;eco yonr kin:l hL'Ilt;.'!.t!oa in r.."\ · •• d. 1 will 1Jc b<2cl.>:. in tm1.ch v.: 'h yot\ ~ftr:.r f::.o ilrst of i:hc Y•;::L'r Y. :1en ! hn.ve ~ better idea o£ hm.·1 the Preoii:lcm;:<J scb.odule i9 o11~ping up.

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Sincerely,

Rcu NcH:3en Prcns O::Jec1·ctary to the ;;;.;1·coidcn:

bee w/ copy of inco1ning: Tom. DeGair, Eric Rosenberger, Jerry ".·-arren, Donald Rurnsfcld

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Dear Don:

November 27, 1974

Thank you for your recent kind nc.t.e of thanks. I thought of you again this morning upon re:ceiving my copy o:' "Publishers' Auxj_liary".

If z:-,err.ory serves me correctly just a sho::rt tir'!e ago the Prc5ident Ut.i1t.ioned th::a.t i1e \;ould be interested in holding p:css con~crcmct!~ in loca~ior:~ ncr?ss the country frcn t:ur.e to tJ...r.;e ra.t.'1er than no)..OJ.n.~ t.r1sm prii'::trily in ~·.'ashington as is the current pr~ctice .

In my nev1 role as President of the Illino:i.s Press Association it strikes me t.hat. our [iprir.p; cori'.'Gntion ".:ould be em ideal spot for such [l. confer-:;ncc. I c:.!:t thinkin?; of a 1unc}~oon address '.-lith a question and arw' .. ·cr p9ricd on Friday, April 4, 19?5, ct the Holiday In~ in Decatur, Illinois~ The Illinois Press ilf,sociation is the lorr;cst such associatj.on ..;n tl-,o ,. u ... l~y ,.:t't1.1 ..-/·~,~, .... t:":. •• c. .. p~.,..nr" ....... - .... hr":!..,..,~ cc·"t>l .... ~ce 14 ,..."t .... .... ..-.. ... c n .. , .. il..;\ , ,) .::.lJ"' ,,.o;;,n.,c; .. iJ . ;: , _ .!.v. _. 1..1..1.

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MEMORANDUM FOR:

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THE WHITE HOUSE

WASHlNGTO::-f

February 20, 1975

BILL CASSELMAN ROBERT T. HARTMANN

~RON NESSEN STAN SCOTT

WARREN RUSTAND ~

Meeting with the Civil Rights Commission

As you· know, the President has not as yet met with Dr. Arthur Flemming and the Civil Rights Commission.

We were thin...'lci.ng of proposing such a meeting soon and would appreciate _. your comments and recommendation as to the advisability of adding this to the schedule and the best timing.

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Dear Ron:

WASHINGTON BUREAU 1920 L STREET. N.W

WASHINGTON. D.C. 20036 (202) 293·3100

February 17, 1975

I write as Pr&sident of the Newspaper Farm EditGrs &f America. This year we shall hold our ~nnual Spring meeting Aoril 20-22 in Washington.

We would welcome an opportunity to meet with President Ford at that time. We have had suob meetings with former Presidents annually for the past deo&de or more. These eatings usually have been 1nfarmG.l 1 someti.n:es in tht White Reuse or, if the Spring weather is favorable, in the Garden.

Our group is not large in numbers but we do h•ve a wide amd diversified coverage ;;ad enjoy a gofrl reputation as a professional organization. Our Spring meeting usually attracts 30 to 40 persons~ including some wives, at a time when the emphasis is on Spring plantings and prospects for the crop year ahead. We meet w~th officials of the Department of Agriculture, members of Congress and others, both on technical and political aspects of agricultural matters.

I would appreo iate m opportunity to talk with you directly in the ho_pe that a meeting with the

President can be arranged.

Kindest personal regards,

.Mr. Ron Nessen The lflhi te House

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William M. Blair The New York Times 1920 L Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036

FIRST VICE Pn:SIDENT

Bernard Brenner, Farm Writer United Press International 315 National Press Building Washington, D.C. 2()()()4

Glenn Cunningham 4200- 12th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50313

NEWSLETI'El\ EDITOTI.:

Don C. Muhm, Farm Editor The Des Moines Register and Tribune P.O. Box957 Des Moines, Iowa 50304

REGIONAL VICE PREsiDENTS

MIDWEST

Dominick P. Costello, Farm Editm u.,coln Star and Journal 926 P Street Lincoln, Nebraska 68501

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Mrs. Helen Willard, Farm Editor Prosser Record-Bulletm Route 2. Box 237 Prosser, Washington 99350

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Nelson Ant011b, Agricultural Editor' The Houston Chronicle 801 Texas Avenue Houston, Texas 77002

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James R. Russell, Farm Editor The Courier-Journal Louisville, Kentucky 40202

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Miss Linda S. Vance, Bureau Chief Commodity News Services 1325 E Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20004

(A Notional Professional Orgoruzation)

THE WHITE HOUSE

WASHINGTON

February 21, 1975

Dear Bill:

I have received your request that the President meet with the Newspaper Farm Editors of America during their spring meeting in Washington in April.

The President• s schedule for that period is not firm yet, and so I cannot give you a definite answer. However, such a meeting with your group might give the President an opportunity to speak to a specialized group of journalists with whom he has not had very much contact.

I will~ back in touch when I have a more definite answer.

Sincerely,

Ron Nessen Press Secretary to the President

Mr. William M. Blair President Newspaper Farm Editors

of America The New York Times 1920 L Street, N. W.

Washington, D. C. 20036

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· .~SHI~GT:Jtl (A?) ?R~SIDENT F'ORO COriSIDV.:RS HI3 11!7t:• S H!AL!H TJ B! · .. A VERY Il~O:iTA~.JT FACTOfr' !:1 WHETHEil HE RUNS FO~ !HE P~ESIDEetCY Ff 1975• A CLOSE ?E~SONAL AIDE SAID TODAY.

A??QI~T~jTS SECRETARY ~ARR£R s. RUSTAND POI~TID OUT TH~T T~~ Fl~ST J..;~DY ftAS ·!}fEN SUfifiR!N G fR0:-1 OSTEOA!l!HRIIIS Ul HER SAC;< A:iD NEC~ A :m PAS BEZH Ui'jDtROOI:-IG '" AH E:iC~AiJSTING P~CC!:Ss•' OF CHf;'10TH:::tAPY !SEAT~.~! SINCI HER SK?!E1!tBER SR.!AST CA~C!R-OPZRA!IOI.l .

HE SAID H£ DID NOT ~ZAN TO I~LY · THAt ~RS. FORD'S CO~~ITlO~ ~AS A PRO.SLE:1 AT THIS Tii'ti:. ''II ltiOUlD ·HAVE l'O SE SO~ETHI~G ;'t~OR~ S:i:RlOUS,., ' ?.UStAND SAID. ·

3Ul, ME NOIID THAT ~·~RS~ FORD'S H!AlTH . IS VERY. VERY l~PORTA~T TO ~1£ ?RiSIDE~I A~D WOULD BE A VERY !~PORTANT rACTOR · l~ HIS DECISION•• -00 RU~NING IN 191$. .

?.USTAND BROUGHT UP THE ISSUE 01 ~RS . FORD'S HE~LrH IN R£S?O~DI~S TO A QU!ST!ON A30UT FORD•s CA:IDIDACY I» 1975 1H1Rl~H; AN A?P~RA;iC£ AT IHE L~IVERSITY Of ARIZO~A.

ASi<ED A30ut MIS REMARKS 1K£RE, RUSTA;.JD SAlt> IN A' !!LE?HO:\fE Ii-ITERVIS1J TODAY TKAT HE HAD ~0 PAR1'1CULAR IMFOR,'!ATIOH ABOUT ~RS . FOH::>'S CC~D!!ION !XC!?T TH.~T H£R H!ALlH · HAS CAUSED H'e.R TO :A:4CEL SO:"!g A?PCHJT,'f\E:N!S RECENTLY Ai~D H£ SAID S.HZ S~FFERS FR~ t:~!!GU:: CAUS£!:1 3Y !HE CMZ.'>I!OrilRAPY. . .

3U!, ~RS. FOfm•s WHITE !i01JSZ PHYSICIAN• Dl~. ':JILLIA ~ LU:<AS:i~ WHE~i ASl<'ED ASOU! ~USTAWD' S CO~~ENTS, SA !D !H! F l~ST LADY 1.'iAS ~J.AVria "• NO ILL El'i'EC!S'• F:lOM !HE CH!~OtHi:RA?Y. .

DR . LUI<ASH ALSO SAID THAT ~RS. FORD H.AS UNDERGONE LABO.'U'r"QRY !~51'S DUllVlt3 THE ?AST !'!O:fTH A:-JD ::.nOVS ~0 S IG~S Cl"' ?.ECUK:l£NCE 0!' T:-i~ C.A~CER.

IHZ !i'!~ST l,'\~Y HAS r!EEM HAV!~G SO~e DISCC."l1F'il~! RECE~TLY F:t0"4 IHt: C'-.J!2JA RTHR I! IS THAT HAS CAUSED HZR TO HA \JE NEC:< A~D SACK ?A 1~3 FROM T!~~z !0 ! I:~E CVE!l THK ?AST 12 Y!A RS • SHE RECE~ITLY :-!Aii !0 ~E:A~ A t1£Cr. 3 R.A CE B R IE;:' L \' i 0 EA SE Tii E P A I }1. .

. F'Jr-tO HAS SAID !HAT H! WILL RU:f 1:9 197~. HlS PRESS SZC~-t!TAI~Y , ~0~ tj£:':S:SE:t, HAS RULE:D OUT THE STATZ Oli T~K ~A !ION• S ECO:fO~Y AS A FACTOR IHAT ~I~HT POSS!SLY INrLUl~CE fQRC'S DEC!Sin~ • .

2u! NEI!HZR F~RD NO~ NESSE~ HAS PUBLICLY ADDRESSED !H~ QUESTION OF ~s. !O~D~s Hl:AL.f!-i RECE~Tl.Y . .

?.USTA~D CO~~E~T!O t~A! IF ~S. fORD ''IS ~0! U? !0 A ~A~?AigN,'' IT ."l3BT l:i1'UJ~rlCE FOR~·s Ul.TI:v!AT%: DE:CIS!O~ ASOfJI 5E:!:iC !~3 f'\;iO!HER TE:1:1 l'l 0 FF' ICZ • ' . .

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February 2 7, 1975

MEMORANDUM FOR: _.,...RON NESSEN WILLIAM SEIDMAN

FROM:

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New York Financial Writers Association

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Vice President Secretary-Assistant Tre:tsurer 5TA .. "<!.EY.D. ROSENBERG, i\Iunif.:zctJ N e:ws Wire SerPir:e ALAN GoLDSA:>:o, Joumal of Commercll':

Governors Executive SecretarJ, HILDA A. W!EDENFELD

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RoBERT J. Cou The New York Times

ROBERT J. FLAHERTY Forb.1s hfagazine

Wu.LIA:.r G. FLANAGAN

B:uimus Week }EROMI! KATZ

New York News MARGARET A. Kur:-.:

Reuters Et::or.omic S#11ices

PRISCILLA 5. MEYER.

Ji?i;ll S:reeJ Ja:m:al EDWARD c. RILEY

The Money M.:mager MARTIN ]. SH.-\NNON

Wall Street ]ou.mal GEORGB WHEELE<t,

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In line with our telephone conversation last Priday, I would like to in­.vite President ?ord to address the annual Spring Dinner of the L"ew York .._Ti1i nanc ial ilri ters ' Associ c;;t ion.

The dinner, which usually attracts about 1,000 top echelon members OJ r;n business and financial community, would present' a unique opportunity for corporate executives and the jir;ancial press to get a first l'.,and briefin on the President's economic programs.

;.;z. in the time frames you suggested, I have ai7anged with the Al::ericana teJ. to hold o:cen the following dates for us:

l(onday, April 28 and :Tuesday, April 29 '"'onrlaH ~-'ay 12 rrt}ur.sda-l r·7au 1 r' .1.;; ...._ y, .;..;;. -:t ..!.1.' !/:t .:.-c~ '.J ;;;,

Wednesday, 1fay 21 and .Friday, llay 23

Banquet Lanager at the Americana also advised me that he was prepare to shuffle his schedule around if those dates are not convenient :tor the

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If you ~eed any further injor,mation about our organization or the dinner arrangements, pleqse call me at the OJJice -- (212) ?41-4212. I am look . f ,.:: ..L - • ~ 1.ng onoaru. :-o n.earl.ng Jrom you ..

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Dear Ron;

March 3, 1975

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Attached is a press release for your inforaa.tion. On Sunday March 16th

the Israeli basketball team will be playing at the Naval Acadeayo It should

be a very exci tiag day. aad ally publicity that you can give to the game would

be appreciated.

On Saturday morniag March 15th we would like to bring the team to the

White House for a VIP tour and possible hello by President Ford. It would

be a tremendous thrill for thea and we would appreciate it to no end.

It's beea a long tiae since all the Sheraan's have seen you, but we have

beea following your career wi. th interest. Some day when you are on Conaeeti.cut

Avenue we hope that you will stop by. I can be reached at the store most all

the tiae - 223-1550.

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March 4, 1975

Dear Governor Judge:

I wanted you to know I have your thoughtful letter and invitation to the President to attend the Western Governors' Conference on Agriculture, and appreciate it and your telephone call to me.

I know the President would very much like to attend . if it is at all possible, and have asked the office that works on his schedule to consider it actively in the days ahead. They will be back in touch with you directly as they give attention to his activities at the end of the month. I hope that it can be worked out.

Best wishes, and again thank you for your letter and for your interest.

Sincerely, 7

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Press Secretary to the President

The Honorable Thomas L. Judge Governor State of Montana Helena, Montana 59601

THOMAS L. JUDGE GOV£INOI

Mr. Ron Nessen

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News Secretary to the President White~House

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Dear Ron:

February 27, 1975

I enjoyed the opportunity to meet you at the White House and to visit with you on the phone relative to the possibility of President Ford addressing the Western Governors' Conference on Agriculture, March 31 through April 3.

In my opinion, there are no more pressing issues facing the states, the nation and the world than energy and food.

In view of the policy being developed and implemented by the Admin­istration and the Congress it is important that the Governors have a voice in decisions which could have a profound impact on our states.

It is my hope that the Governors of the west can express our concerns and the concerns of our people and work with the Administration rather than at cross purposes.

The subject of this years Conference 11Agriculture and Energy in the Western United States" is of great concern to many o~ our ~.Jestern Governors.

The Conference is sponsored by the Western Governors' Conference, the Old West Regional Commission, the Four Corners Regional Commission and the Pacific Northwest .Regional Commission.

My suggestion would be to combine the President's talk with a private meeting with the Western Governors, as he has held in the south and midwest.

We will, of course, adjust our program to the President's schedule should he be able to attend on either April 1st, 2nd or 3rd.

Billings has an excellent airport, so there would be no problem there.

Mr. Ron Nessen -.- Febru&ry 25, 1975

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If he could take a day and go skiing there are three areas that I would put up against Vail--Red Lodge which would be minutes away in a helicopter and Chet Huntley's Big Sky and Bridger Bowl in Bozeman.

I can assure you that the President would receive an enthusiastic and warm welcome should he visit the Big Sky Country.

If you need any further information, please call me.

~ THOMAS L. J Governor

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WESTERN GOVERNORS' CONFERENCE ON AGRICULTURE

NORTHERN HOTEL BILLINGS, MONTANA

MARCH 31 - APRIL 1,2 & 3, 1975

"AGRICULTURE AND ENERGY IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES"

MARCH 31, 1975

7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m. - S:Jb p.m.

REGISTRATION Lobby, Northern Hotel

l

TOUR Colstrip Strip Mining Area

RECEPTION Assembly· Room

DINNER/OPENING SESSION Carter - Rimrock Room

Honoring: Honorable Clinton P. Anderson Past Secretary of Agriculture, U.S.D.J

Honorable Charles Brannan Past Secretary of Agriculture, U.S.D.J

Honorable Ezra Taft Benson Past Secretary of Agriculture, U.s.n.,

Honorable Orville L. Freeman Past Secretary of Agriculture, u.s. D •.

Honorable Clifford Hardin Past Secretary of Agriculture, U.S.D.

Honorable Earl Butz Secre,~ari of Agriculture, U.S.D.A.

P~rc~ 31, 1975 (contLT~ed)

AQril 1, 1975

7:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Invocation: Reverertir Kenneth J. Mitchell

Presiding &

Welcome:

Speaker:

Suggested Topic:

Entertain­ment:

Honorable Thomas L~ · Judge Governor, State of Montana; Chairman, Western Governors' Conference On Agriculture

"Agriculture Production and Energy Development In The Western United Statesn

Crow Indian Dancers & Singers­Coordinator Bill Old Hand

INDIVIDUAL STATE BREAKFAST MEETINGS Golden Bell Room

WESTERN FOOD PRODUCTION IN RELATION TO ENERGY REQUIREMENTS AND THE WORLD FOOD CRISIS Carter - Rimrock Room

Presiding:

Welcome:

Speaker:

Suggested Topic:

Speaker:

Suggested . Topic:

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Honorable Richard Kneip, Governor, State of South Dakota

Honorable Joseph Leone Mayor, City of Billings, Montana

Honorable Thomas L. Judge Governor, State of Montana; Chairman, Western Governorst Conference On Agriculture

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"Agriculture and Energy Development­Are They Compatible?":

Honorable Pete V. Domenici, United States SerAte j

State of New Mexico

'~esults Of The World Food Conference In Rome"

~IL 1, 1975 (Continued~ -· 10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

10:15 a.m. - 12:15 a.m.

12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

RECESS

IMPACT OF ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ON FOOD PRODUCTION IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES Carter - Rimrock Room

Presiding:

Panel Chairman:

Panel Members:

LUNCHEON

Honorable jerry Apodaca Governor, State of New Mexico

Honorable Richard Lamm Governor, State of Colorado

Mr. jerry Twedt, President, CENEX, St. Paul, Minnesota

Honorable Don Young U. S. House of Representatives State of Alaska

Mr. joe A. McElwain, Executive Vice President, Montana Power Co.~ Butte, Montana

Mr. Frank Zarb, Energy Chief, Federal Energy Office, Washington, D.C.

Assembly - Rimrock Room

Presiding: Honorable Raul Castro, Governor, State of Arizona

Invocation: Rabbi Samuel Horowitz

Speaker: Mr. Stewart Udall, Author and ·Consultant, McLean, Virginia

Suggested Topic: 11Environ.ment-Energy-Economy 11

Entertain-ment: "Trepp Singers" - Billings Senior

High School, under the direction of Paul Halpine

'APRIL 1, 1975 (Continued)

1:45 p.m; - 3::t5 p.m.

3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.

WESTERN FOOD PRODUCTION I~ELATION TO ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AND THE WORLD FOOD CRISIS Rimrock - Carter Room

Presiding:

Panel Topic:

Panel Chairman:

Panel Members:

RECESS

Honorable Arthur A •. Link Governor, State of North Dakota

11The Future of Animal Agriculture In The West"

Honorable john Melcher U.S. House of Representatives State of Montana

Mr. Gordon Van Vleck, President American National Cattlemen's Association, Denver, Colorado

Mr. Clark Schenkenberger, Executive Editor, Western Livestock Reporter, Billings, Montana

Mr. Pete jackson, President, American Society of Range Management, Helena, Montana

Mr. Floyd Marsh, President National Association of Wood Growers, Williams, Calif~rnia

Mr. W. D. Farr, Farr Farm Company, Greely, Colorado

WESTERN FOOD PRODUCTION IN RELATION TO EN&~GY DEVELOPMENT AND THE WORLD FOOD CRISIS Rimrock - Carter Room

Presiding:

Speaker:

Suggested Topic:

Mr. Tony Dechant, President National. Farmers Union, Denver, Colorado

r APRIL lz 1975 (Continued)

4:10 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

6:00p.m. - 7:00p.m.

APRIL 2 1 1975

8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Presiding:

Speaker:

Suggested Topic:

Mr. Gordon Van Vleck, President, American National Cattlemen's Association, Denver, Colorado

Honorable Ed Herschler, Governor, State of Wyoming

"Water-Fuels-Land Uses"

RECEPTION Assembly Room

DINNER Carter--Rimrock Room

Invocation: Monsignor Andrew J. Zarek

Master of Ceremonies & Welcome:

Speaker: ·

Suggested Topic:

Entertain­ment:

Honorable Calvin L. Rampton, Governor, State of Utah; Chairman, National Governors' Conference; Co-Chairman, Four Corners Regional Commission

Honorable Gerald Ford, President, United States of America

"United States At The Crossroads"

· 11The"Pedro Pistoleros Trio 11

WESTERN FOOD PRODUCTION IN RELATION TO ENERGY REQUIRID:tENTS Al~D THE WORLD FOOD CRISIS Carter Room

Presiding:

Speaker:

Suggested Topic:

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Honorable Cecil Andrus Governor, State of Idaho

Honorable James c. H. Shen, Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of China

APRIL 2, 1975 (Continued)

9:15 a.m.·- 10:eo a.m.

10;00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Presiding:

Speaker:

Suggested Topic:

RECESS

Honorable Ce~ Andrus Governor, State of Idaho

Ms. Carol Foreman, Executive Director, Consumers Federation of America, Washington, D.C.

"The Contribution of Consumers To The World Food Crisis"

WORKSHOP SESSIONS:

I. WESTERN FOOD PRODUCTION IN RELATION TO ENERGY REQUIRENE:t-.'TS AND THE WORLD FOOD CHISIS

Coordinating Chairman: Mr. Thomas W. Ballow, Executive

Director, Department of Agriculture, State of Nevada

Topic A:

Room:

11World Food-Problems & Needs­Requirements"

Carter Room, Northern Hotel

Co-Chairmen: ~rr. L. D. McCorkindale, Director, Commission of Agriculture,

Secretary:

Resource People:

Topic B:

Room:

State of Arizona

Mr. Glen Kreuscher, Director, Department-of Agriculture, State of Nebraska

11Tools For Production"

Carter Room, Northern Hotel

Co-Chairmen: Mr. Roy Romer, Commissioner, Department of Agriculture, State of Colorado

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}1r. Tim Wallace, Director Department of Food & Agriculture, State of California

APRIL 2, 1975 (Continued) ' '~

10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. WORKSHOP SESSIONS (Continued)

Topic B (Continued):

Secretary:

Resource People:

Topic C:

Room:

"Trade and Trade Barriers"

Wedgewood Room, Northern Hotel

Co-Chairmen: Mr. Stewart Bledsoe, Director, Department of Agriculture, State of Washington

Secretary:

Resource .People: -

Topic D:

Room:

Mr. Glenn 11Jacktt Hertzler, Commissioner, Dept. of Agriculture, State of Wyoming

"Livestock-Grains..::Future of Animal Agriculturen

Town Room, Northern Hotel

Co-Chairmen: Mr. Myron Just, Commissioner, Department of Agriculture, State of North Dakota

Secretary:

Resource People:

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Mr. Donal Johnson, Dean, College of Agriculture, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado

· Ar.KJ..L. ;~., 1 ':J 1 .:> t,.llom:a.nuea)

10:15 a.m .• - 12.:15 p.m. WORKSHOP SESSION (Continu~

Topic E:

Room:

"National Rangeland & Pasture Improvement Program - Rangeland Development"

Ponderosa Inn

Co-Chairmen: Mr. Joseph H. Francis, Commissioner, Department of Agriculture,

Secretary:

Resource People:

Topic F:

Room:

State of Utah

Mr. Dave Smith, Executive Secretary Society For Range Management, Denver, Colorado

"Constricting Government Regulations"

Manor Room, Northern Hotel

Co-Chairmen: Mr·. George Lackman, Commissioner, Department of Agriculture,

Secretary

Resource People:

State of Montana

Mr. William P. Stephens, Director Department of Agriculture, State of Wew Mexico

II. IMPACT OF ENERGY D~OPMENT ON FOOD PRODUCTION IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES

Coordinating Chairman: Mr. Wilson 11Bill1: Kellogg,

Commissioner, Dept. of Agriculture, State of Idaho

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APRIL 2, 1975 (Continued'

10:15 a.m. - 12;15 p.m. .......,

WORKSHOP SESSIONS {Continued)

Topic A: 11Water-Fuels-Land Uses 11

Room: Billings Chamber of Commerce

Co-Chairmen: Mr. William H. Schroeder, Secretary, Department of Agriculture,

Secretary:

Resource People:

. State of South Dakota

Mr. Bill Groff, Chairman, Western States Water Council Helena, Montana

Topic B: 11Social & Economic"

Room: Billings Chamber of Commerce

Cc--Chairm~!!: D!'. Mark Bu.cha!l:t!!, llirt:>Ct0r-.A.•:-.­Large, Western Agricultural Experiment Station Directors, Berkeley, California

Secretary:

Resource People:

~&. Fred Honsinger, Acting Director, Di~sion of Agriculture, State of Alaska

Topic C: 11Transporta tion n

Co-Chairmen: Mr. Charles E. Logsdon, Associate Director, Institute of Agricultural

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·Sciences, University of Alaska, Palmer, Alaska

fu~. Morris Taylor, Utah State University, Logan, Utah

10:15 a.m~ - 12;15 p.m.

12:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

WORKSHOP SESSIONS (Cantin~~

Topic C (Continued):

Secretary:

Resource People:

LUNCHEON Assembly-Rimrock Room

Invocation: Mr. Robert Fardley

Presiding: Mr. Jack Campbell, President, Federation of Rocky Hountain States, Denver, Colorado

Speaker: Honorable Henry 11Scoop 11 Jackson, United States Senate,

Suggested Topic:

Entertain­ment:

State of Washington

"Westwinds" - Billings West High School, under the directi?n of Russell L. Creaser _

FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE IN. THE WESTERN UNITED STATES

Presiding:

Panel Chairman:

Panel Members:

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Honorable Thomas L. Judge,. Governor, State of Montana; Chairman, Western Governors' Conference On Agriculture

Honorable Rich~d F. Kneip, Governor, State of South Dakota; Co-Chairman, Old West Regional Commission

Mr. Tony Dechant, President, National Farmers Union, Denver, Colorado

APRIL 2, 1975 (Continued) ''---'"

3:00 p.m,-- 3;15 p.m.

3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

RECESS

..........,

Mr. Orin Lee Staley, President, National Farmers Organization, Corning, ·Iowa

Mr. Don Woodward, President, National Association of Wheat Growers, Pendleton, Oregon

Mr. jack Silvers, Master, Washington State Grange, Seattle, Washington

GOVERNORS' DISCUSSIONS: Conference Reports & Recommendations:

Presiding: Honorable Calvin Rarnpton, Governor, State of Utah; Chairman, National Governors' Conference

Honorable Thomas L. Judge, Governor, State of Montana; Chairman, Western Governors r Conference On Agriculture

Honorable Richard Larnm, Governor, State of Colorado; Chairman, Federation of Rocky Mountain States

Honorable Richard F. Kneip, Governor, State of South Dakota; Co-Chairman, Old West Regional Commission

Reports & Recommendations:

WESTERN FOOD PRODUCTION IN RELATION TO ENERGY REQUIREMENTS & THE WORLD FOOD CRISIS

Coordinating Chairman: Mr. Thomas Ballow, Executive

Director, Dept. of Agriculture, State of Nevada

IMPACT OF ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ON FOOD PRODUCTION IN THE WESTERN ·uNITED STATES

Coordinating Chairman: Mr. Wilson 11Bill 11 Kellogg,

Commissioner, Dept. of.Agriculture, State of Idaho

4:15 p.m~ -

7:00 p.m. -

April 3, 1975

10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

CONFERENCE ADJOUfu~NT

}tr. Douglas G. Smith, Conference Director, Western Governors• Conference on Agriculture

FARM ORG&~ATIONS MEETING - With State Presidents

Coordination of House Agriculture/Interior Committee Testimony - Informal

HEARING - ~~TED STATES HOUSE AGRICULTURAL and/or HOUSE INTERIOR CO~~ITTEE Carter Room

Presiding: Honorable Tom Foley, Chairman u. S. House Agricultural Committee

{All United States Congressmen/ Senators from the sixteen Western States are urged to participate an~ sit on the ~~~~ttee)

Testimony: Honorable Calvin L. Rampton, Governor, State of Utah; Chairm~~, National Governors' Conference; Co-Chairman, Four Corners Re~ional Commission

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Honorable Mike OtCallaghan Governor, State of Nevada; Chairman, Western Governors' Conference

Honorable Thomas L. judge, Governo~, State of Montana; Chairman, Western Governors' Conference on Agriculture

Honorable Richard Lamm, Govern~r, State of Colorado; Chairman, Federation of Rocky 1-1ountain States

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·April 3,. 1975 (Continued, '---""

Honorable Daniel J. Evans Governor, State of Washington; Co-Chairman, Pacific Northwest Regional Commission

Honorable Richard F. Kneip, Governor, State of South Dakota; Co-Chairman, Old West Regional Commission

Honorable Jay S. Hammond Governor, State of Alaska

Honorable Raul C. Castro Governor, State of Arizona

Honorable Edmund G. Brown, Jr. Governor, State of California

Honorable George R. Ariyoshi, Governor, State of Hawaii

Honorable Cecil D. Andrus Governor, State of Idaho

Honorable J. James Exon, Governor, State of Nebraska

Honorable Jerry Apodaca Governor, State of New Mexico

Honorable Arthur A. Link Governor, State of North Dakota

Honorable Robert Straub, Governor, State of Oregon

Honorable Ed Herschler, Governor, State of Wyoming

Congressional Delegations:

National Farm Organizations & Commodity Groups:

Private S~ctor:

(Testimony may be offered by representatives of those organizations listed above.)

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WESTERN ENERGY COMPANY GEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT I 113 NORTH BROADWAY I BILLINGS, MONTANA 59101

8:00 a.m.

8:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m. -

11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. -

PROPOSED SCHEDULE

Colstrip Tour

Western Governors' Conference March 31, 1975

Leave Northern Hotel via bus

10:30 a.m. Travel to Colstrip

11:30 a.m. Inspect Colstrip Units 1 & 2,presently

under construction by Montana Power and '

Puget Sound. Drive-through tour of the

town of Colstrip.

12:30 p.m. Lunch at colstrip.

2:00 p.m. Visit the Rosebud Mine operated by '

Western Energy Company, including the

reclaimed areas where coal has been

removed in the last 4~ years. During

this portion of the tour, participants

may also see the voluntary reclamation

performed by Burlington Northern on

"orphan spoils".

2:00 ~.m. - 3:00· p.m. Visit the Big Sky Mine, owned by

Peabody Coal Company.

3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Travel from the Colstrip area to

Billings.

Chairman, Western

Governors' Conference

Mike O'Callaghan

Governor. Nevada

Chairman, Western

Governors' Conference on

Agriculture

Thnm"~ I ,lut1QA

Governor. Montana

Conference Director

Douglas G. Smith

Intergovernmental Relations

Capitol Station

Helena, Montana 59601

(406) 449-3419

Participating States:

Alaska

Arizona

California

Colorado

Hawaii

Idaho

Montana

Nebraska

New Mexico

Nevada

North Dakota

Oregon

South Dakota

Utah

Washington

Wyomtng

Governors' Conference AGRICULTURE

APRIL 1-3, 1975

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WESTERN GOVERNORS' CONFERENCE ON AGRICULTURE 11 LADIES' PROGRAM 11

Registration - $10.00

April 1, 1975- 2:00P.M. - FASHION SHOH AND 11 SHE_RRY_'~TE~

Bus will depart from the Northern Hotel to the YellO\I'IStone Country Club at 2:00P.M.

Styles featuring Leather and Indian Fashions; gannents made of Elk, Deer, Sheep, Horse and Cattle Hides; Native Indian Dress.

April 2, 1975 - 2:00 P.M. - CITY CIRCLE TO~R

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Bus wi 11 depart from the Northern Hotel for the 11 City Circle Tour11 at 2:00 P.t·1. A few of the stops to be made on the "City Circle Tour" are:

YELLOWSTONE ART CENTER - Exhibitions are brought to the Center· from throughout the country and from the studios of local and regional artists. Both traveling and local shows in painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, prints and photography are a part of the exhibition program. The Center will have a special demonstration of the 11 Potters Hheel".

MOSS MANSION -Stately 1900 mansion built by one of the earliest Billings residents.

TUE CASTLE- An early Billings home transfonned into a unique tea shop and antique store.

(continued)

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"CITY CIRCLE TOUR" Continued .••

LEVEL TIIREE - It is the total spectrum of artistry--novices and professionals working in Downtown Billings. You can eat in the Tearoom, shop for art, crafts, antiques, fashions, imports, home furnishings, services and instruction.

/ \~ESTERN liERITAGE·CENTER- The final stop of the tour \'li11 !Je the Western lleritage Center. The Center is dedicated to the preser­vation of vtestern artifacts and paintings. Ladies dressed in their bi-centennial attire will serve champagne punch and cookies.

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Montana 59716 ~06).993-4411

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~ B!GSKY MONTANA

Offial of !be Presidenf

February 5, 1975

The Honorable Gerald R. Ford President of the United States of America The White House Washington., D. C.

Good morning., Mr. President

I recently returned from Vail, Colorado., where Big Sky was successful in being awarded the United States Ski Week for 1976, January 3 ... 10., thus being able to stage the first major national sports activity for skiers from all over the United States in the Bicentennial year 1976.

The purpose of this letter., h,owever,' is to add our encouragement to your hQped for visit to Montana to address the Western Governor's Conference on Agriculture which will be held around the 1st of April.

In connection with your anticipated visit we have been appro:::tche-3! by the Republican organization in"Montana about the possibility of having a major fund raising dinner at Big Sky the evening prior to your anticipated address to the Western Governor's Conference in Billings., Montana.

We would be pleased and honored if you ~ould accept this invitation . to be our guest at Big Sky for this occasion and we·'\vould hope that Air Force One could arrive early enough at the Bozeman airport to allow you to slip into your ski gear and try our excellent ski slopes. Mrs. Chet Huntley., on a recent visit to Washington, D. C. 1

stopped by the White House to extend this invitation personally.

GUSTAV RAAUM

.~c ~Thomas. L. Judge ... ~ I • ·,,.· •. •r '~-

Governor of the State of Mm tana

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The Honorable Gerald Ford President of the United States The tlhite House if«uldoi;'tvll~ ;,.c. 2G&GG

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Dear President Form

The second annual Western Governors' Conference on Agrt:. culture \vlU be held ln BUllngs, Montana. The conference dates are AprU 1, 2 a 3, 1975, with registration being conducted on March 31st.

The theme of thla year's conference is • Agriculture and Energy lD the Western United States." Tbe purpose of the conference le to discuss and recommend a policy for agriculture and energy development ln the Western United States, and its effect on land, water, air and people In the production of food and fiber for domestic and international needs.

Potential sponsors of this year's conference are: Western Governors' Conference on Agriculture; Federation of Rocky Mountain States: Old West Regional Commission: Four Corners Regional Commission; Paclflc Northwest Regional Commission; Department of Agriculture, U.S.D.A.a Council of State Governments; and Western Association of States Departments of Agriculture.

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. SOuth Dakota Utall Waabingtoa · , Wyoming

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The two major topics that w1U be addressed at tbls conference \rill be "Western Food Production In Relation to Energy Requirements and the Wor14 Food Cristr' and "The Impact of Food Production on Energy Development 14 the Western United States. • r .

. Each of the sixteen western governors will be Inviting thirty key alrioulturalleadera. University personnel and others to attend and participate In thla conference. The third day of the conference wt11 be devoted to U.S. House Agricultural or Interior Committee meetings. · · · ..

. -1 am wrtttng to you In my capacity aa Chairman of the Westera Governors' Conference on Agrleulture to extend an Invitation to you to be our 41nner speaker on Aprilt, 197S, at 6:00P.M. The snggested topic for your speech Ia •untted States at a Crosaroads. •

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Please let us know. as soon as possible • if we can anticipate your · presence tn BW!ngs, Montana on April 1st ao'that we ma7 make the necessaey ~angementa. ..

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ASSOCIJ\TIQ;': NORTHERN DIVISION

January 27, 1975

Honorable Gerald R. Ford President United States of America

· White House Washington D.C.

Dear Mr. President:

Your avid interest and ability in skiing is widely known and the Northern Division of the United States Ski Assoication boasts some of the best ski slopes in the Northwest; these coupled with the planned program .for your at.t:endanc~ at the Wc:sterr. Gc·,;.:.r.;:.o::'::: Cc-n.fe!:'e!'lC'? l)n ;1~rit::nlture~ March 31. April 1-3 in Billings, Montana allows you the opportunity to "Ski the Sky" at Big Sky of }1ontana, near Bozeman, and we most heartily ixivite you to do so.

Sincerely, .

c-·Cclr:c ~~~-Alice Fryslie Executive Director

AF/san cc: Governor Judge

Doug Smith Jim O'Connell Gus Raaum

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.THE WHITE HOUSE

WASHINGTON

February 3, 1975

Dear Governor:

On behalf of the President, I wish to acknowledge your letter of January 20 inviting him to keynote the first dinner session of the Second Annual Western Governors• Conference on Agriculture on the evening of March 31 in Billings.

We are carrying your invitation on the forward calendar for careful consideration and will be back in touch with you just as soon as it is possible to let you know if the President can join you on the evening of March 31.

' In the-meantime, he has asked me to thank you for your thoughtfulness of him and to express his very best wishes.

Sincerely, ·

%~{~ Warren s. Rustand Appointments Secretary to the President

The Honorable Thomas L. Judge Governor of the State of Montana Helena, Montana

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Mr. Ron Nessen News Secretary to White House Washington, D. C. 20001

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Request from Christian Broadcasting Network for Film Interview

We would appreciate having your comments and recomrriendation on !he attached request. ·

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I. have attached a letter from Pat Robertson tvho is President of The Christian Broadcasting Net~~-ork~ Inc .. He lvould like to have a film inteTvie'lv with the President l•ihich could be used in their air time.

Would you please let me know if this is feasible. ·

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Mr. John E. Neidecker The Hhite House Washington, D. C. 20500

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It was a great pleasure to have the chance to chat with you at the breakfast meeting in Hashington yesterday. I am sorry that it ~;as so brief, but I will look fon1ard to seeing more of you I hope at other occasions Hhen \·le can visit longer .. I believe the ambassadors and congressmen gave heed to the message from Habakkuk yesterday. God ~·;ants to encourage us all~ but I feel He \·:ants to bring some repentance first.

As I mentioned to you) I am very interested in helo~n~ the President give his side of the story to ouc audience,~and at the same time eliciting frcn the~ a areat volume of orav2r for him. We could arrange a fil~ed int~rview in the Wh~te· House at his convenience if he wculd agree to gran~ about-a htenty-minute intervim·r. I plan to go to the Hidd12 East in the next week or two~ but I wjll have all of April open if a convenient date could be arranged. · - ·

~Ie are nm·J broadcasting daily in most major American cities such as Chicago, D2troit, Philade1phia> Washington~ Baltimore, Houston~ Da11as, Pittsburgh, etc., and have a loyal and appreciative television audience.

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Again let me thank you for your graciousness in offering to help. Please knc·.-1 that our prayers are \·tith you in the \·:od~ that God has set for you in this key tirr:e •. Looking fo1'·;,;ard to hearing from you, and with all good wishes, I re~ain

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WASttiNGTON

TO: WARREN RUSTAND

FROM: RON NESSEN

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ALAN TREMAIN IAANAGINI3 DIRECTOR

Mr. Ronald Niess en Press Secretary The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D. C.

Dear Mr. Nissen:

March 5, 1975

The enclosed letter may seem a little presumptuous; however, the opening of this restaurant is a big effort in Boston and will be attended by many, many local politicians and a cross-section of prominent business personalities.

I feel it would be a great occasion for the President to be received in Boston.

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ALAN TREMAIN MANAGING DIRECTOR

J\1arch 5, 1975 ·

The Honorable Gerald R. Ford The President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D. C.

Dear Mr. President

I understand you are contemplating visiting Concord on the day of April nineteenth. What are you doing for dinner?

On that same day, we are celebrating the opening of a new restaurant by saluting Boston· s business community and their efforts in the Boston Bicentennial endeavor.

I am well aware that every ''kook'' in the country is writing to you and that you have an extremely busy schedule; however, we are very sensiti\Te in rv1assachusetts about not seeing the President. Represented that day at the opening will be more than one thousand prominent business men and I feel it would be a good opportunity for you to meet them.

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WASHINGTON

March 12, 1975

TO: WARREN RUSTAND

FROM: RON NESSEN

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RETARDED CHILDREN CAN BE HELPED

ROBERT M. SANSONE Executive Director

MARY JO IOVINO President

WILLIAM BERRY Honorary Vice•President

BENJAMIN GIAMBALVO Senior Vice-President

REGINALD MINOR lst Vice-President

BARBARA BRADBURY 2nd Vice-President

JOSEPH DEMPSEY 3rd Vice-President

DOLORES KANE Secretary

HAROLD O'NEILL Financial Secretary

JAMES LEHANE Treasurer

BOARD 01-' DIRECTORS

John Bligh

Lillian Carlisle

Evelyn Cordts

Mary DeDeyn

Robert Druckenmiller

Margaret Howard

Walter Krudop

Joan Masterson

Phyllis McKallip

Hugh McTeague

Nicholas Messina

Claudia Namias

Henry O'Brien

Fred Salzberg

Peter Schenk

Betsy Smith

ANfTA E. GOODWIN Secretary to the Board

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RETARDED CHILDREN Suffolk Chapter

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Mr. Ron Nessen The White House Washington, D. C. 20005

Dear Mr. Nessen,

March 6, 1975

While we're aware that the President's schedule does not allow numerous photo sessions for charities, we have a special need to arrange a photo with the President for a mentally retarded thEse year old who will be servin9 as a poster child for the Association for the Help of Retarded Children for several years to come. As a result, a brief photo session at any time or place would very much help us in our efforts to provide community understanding and support for the mentally retarded.

In full appreciation of the difficulty involved in arranging for a minute of the President's time, we nevertheless sincerely request your effort in arranging to make this possible. I reiterate, we'll sneak it in at any hour of the day or night and at any location and will keep it less than sixty seconds -- small group seeks big favor.

Sincerely,

RLA/cam

-THE WHITE HOUSE

WASHINGTON

March 12, 1975

MEMORANDUM FOR: RON NESSEN

FROM: WARREN RUSTANDtlJfl.-.-

SUBJECT: American Society of Newspaper Editors

This is to advise that the President will address the ASNE and host a White House reception for the organization during their meeting here in Washington in mid-April. We will be in contact as to what the specifics will be after we hear from you about numbers of people involved, etc.

Thank you.