diary of president ford during 1976 trip to texas

8/8/2019 Diary of President Ford during 1976 trip to Texas

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THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORDPLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)THE WHITE HOUSE APRIL 9, 1976WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY

7:28 a.m. FRIDAYPHONEI--

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ACTIVITY

The President had breakfast.The President talked with the Firs t Lady.The President went to the Oval Office.The President went to the barber shop.The President returned to the Oval Office.The President went to the South Grounds of the White House.The President flew by helicopter from the South Grounds toAndrews AFB, Maryland. For a l i s t of passengers, see

APPEND IX "A."

The President flew by the "Spirit of '76" from Andrews AFBto Kelly AFB, San Antonio, Texas. For a l i s t of passengers, see APPENDIX "B."(Actual flying time: 3 hours, 12 minutes)Note: The President was accompanied by members of the pressthroughout his vis i t to Texas.The President was greeted by:Lila Cockrell, Mayor (I-San Antonio, Texas)Brig. Gen. Phillip C. Gast, USAF, Vice Commanderof the Air Logistics Unit, Kelly AFB, San Antonio,TexasCol. Harry W. Taylor, J r . , USAF, Base Commander,Kelly AFB, San Antonio, TexasThe President, accompanied by Senator John G. Tower (R-Texas)greeted a delegation of Texas Republican and President

Ford Committee (PFC) leaders. For a l i s t of attendees,see APPENDIX "C."The President participated in a question and answer sessionwith members of the press.The President went to his motorcade.

Scanned from the President's Daily Diary Collection (Box 81) at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library


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THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORDDATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)LACE DAY BEGANTHE WHITE HOUSE APRIL 9, 1976WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY11:15 a.m. FRIDAY

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ACTIVITY

The President motored from Kelly AFBPlaza and Houston Street . He wasSenator TowerMayor Cockrell

to The Alamo, Alamoaccompanied by:

The President was greeted by:Charles J. Long, Curator of The AlamoMrs. Charles A. Hall, Chairwoman of The AlamoCommitteeMrs. Hugh B. (Margaret C.) Lowry, President-Generalof the Daughters of the Republic of TexasThe Presidential party participated in a tour of The Alamo.The Presidential party went to the patio area.The President greeted approximately 200 guests attending areception hosted by the San Antonio Chapter of theDaughters of the Republic of Texas.The President went to the holding room.The President went to the offstage announcement area.The President went to the platform on The Alamo Plaza. Fora l i s t of platform guests, see APPENDIX "D."The President was presented with a City Medallion of SanAntonio, Texas by Mayor Cockrell.The President was introduced by Senator Tower.The President addressed the crowd gathered for his visi t .

The President 's remarks were broadcast l ive over localtelevision.The President returned to his motorcade.The President and Senator Tower motored from The Alamo to theHilton Palacio del Rio Hotel, 200 South Alamo Street.The President was greeted by:William J. Hunter, General Manager of the HiltonPalacio del Rio Hotel

Mrs. William J . HunterKaren Hunter, daughter


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THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORDPLACE DAY BEGANTHE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON, D.C.

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12:4612:46 1:05

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DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)APRIL 9, 1976TIME DAY12:39 p.m. FRIDAY

ACTIVITY

The President was presented with an o il painting of AbrahamLincoln by Fernado G. Cortez, Bicentennial ar t i s t for thecity of San Antonio, Texas.The President went to the Corte Real Room on the 22nd floor.The President attended a reception hosted by the TexasState PFC Finance Committee. For a l i s t of attendees,see APPENDIX "E."The President participated in a photo opportunity with TexasState PFC delegates. For a l i s t of attendees, seeAPPENDIX !IF."The President went to his sui te .The President returned to his motorcade.The President and Senator Tower motored from the HiltonPalacio del Rio Hotel to the San Antonio ConventionCenter, Market and Alamo Streets.The President went to the VIP reception room.The President attended a reception for Texas Republicans.The President was introduced by Senator Tower.The President addressed approximately 450 guests attendingthe reception.The President went to the Rehearsal Hall.The President attended a reception for Texas State PFC s taf fand volunteers.The President was introduced by Arthur Troilo, J r . , Co-Chairman of the Region IV Texas PFC.The President addressed approximately 200 guests attendingthe reception.The President returned to his motorcade.The President and Senator Tower motored from the San AntonioConvention Center to Kelly AFB.


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THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORDPLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)THE WHITE HOUSE APRIL 9, 1976 WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY

3:24 p.m. FRIDAYPHONE-

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The President flew by the "Spirit ofLove Field, Dallas, Texas. For aAPPENDIX "G."'76" from Kelly AFBl i s t of passengers, tosee

The President was greeted by:William A. McKenzie, Republican County Chairman forDallas County, TexasO.H. "Ike" Harris, State Senator (R-Texas)Robert E. Davis, State Representative (R-Texas)Robert Maloney, State Representative (R-Texas)John Whittington, County Judge, Dallas County, TexasRichard F. Smith, City Councilman, Dallas, TexasRuth Nicholson, City Councilwoman, Garland, TexasJoe Putnam, City Councilman, Irving City, TexasWilliam Tynes, City Councilman, Irving City, TexasRaymond Noah, Mayor (R-Richardson, Texas)

The President part icipated in a question and answer sessionwith members of the press.The President returned to his motorcade.The President motored from Love Field to the Fairmont Hotel,1609 Ross Avenue. He was accompanied by:Senator TowerMr. McKenzieThe President was greeted by General Manager of the FairmontHotel Julian Abio.The President attended a Special Management Briefingsponsored by the School of Business Administrationof Southern Methodist University (SMU).The President went to the Royal Room.The President was greeted by:James H. Zumberge, President of SMUC. Jackson Grayson J r . , former Dean of the BusinessSchool, SMU, currently Professor of Business, SMUThe President, accompanied by Mr. Zumberge and Mr. Grayson,

went to the platform in the International Ballroom. Fora l i s t of platform guests, see APPENDIX "H."


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THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORDPLACE DAY BEGANTHE WHITE HOUSEWASHINGTON, D.C.

DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)APRIL 9, 1976TIME DAY

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5:03 p.m. FRIDAY

The President was introduced by Mr. Zumberge.5:07 5:20 The President addressed approximately 1,700 guests attendingthe briefing including business and civic leaders from theGreater Dallas Metropolitan area and business students.5:20 6 :01 The President part icipated in a question. and answer session.6:02 The President was presented with aa walnut plaque by Mr. Grayson. bronze mustang mounted on

6:05 The President went to the entrance of the Gold Room. He wasaccompanied by Trammell Crow, President of Trammell CrowReal E s t ~ t e , Dallas, Texas and Texas PFC Finance Chairman.6:05 The President was greeted by:Mrs. Trammell CrowEd R. Haggar, Chairman of the Board of the HaggarCompany, Dallas, Texas6:05 The Presidential party went inside the Gold Room.6:05 6:32 The President attendedDallas, Texas PFC. a fundraising reception hosted by the

6:18 6:26 The President greeted approximately 300 guests attending thereception.6:40 The President returned to his suite .6:50 The President returned to hts motorcade.6:53 7:20 The President and Senator Tower motored from the Fairmont

Hotel to Arlington Stadium, Copeland Road, Arlington,Texas.The President was greeted by:Brad Corbett, owner of the Texas Rangers baseball

teamMrs. Brad CorbettDan O'Brien, General Manager of the Texas Rangersbaseball team

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THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORDPLACE DAY BEGAN DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)THE WHITE HOUSE APRIL 9, 1976WASHINGTON, D.C. TIME DAY7:29 p.m. FRIDAY

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The President went to the playing area. He was accompaniedby: Senator Tower Mr. Corbett Mr. O'Brien The Presidential party went to the Presidential Box.The President attended the opening season baseball game

between the Texas Rangers and the Minnesota Twins.The President threw two baseballs to Jim Sunburg, catcherfor the Texas Rangers baseball team.The President and Mr. Sunburg autographed the baseballs.The President part icipated in a photo opportunity with:Mr. SunburgGene Mauch, Manager of the Minnesota Twins baseballteamFrank Lucchesi, Manager of the Texas Rangers baseball

teamMr. CorbettThe President received baseball caps from Mr. Mauch andMr. Lucchesi.The President attended the f i rs t inning of the baseball game.The President returned to his motorcade.The President and Senator Tower motored from ArlingtonStadium to Texas Stadium, 2401 East Airport Freeway,

Irving, Texas.The President attended a Law Day Dinner hosted by the Irving,

Texas Bar Association.The President was greeted by President of the Irving, TexasBar Association Martin L. Kahn.The President, escorted by Mr. Kahn, went to the head tablein the Stadium Club. For a l i s t of head table guests, seeAPPENDIX "I. I I


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THE WHITE HOUSE THE DAILY DIARY OF PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD

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DATE (Mo., Day, Yr.)APRIL 9, 1976TIME DAY8:42 p.m. FRIDAY

ACTIVITY

The Presidential party had dinner.The President was introduced by Mr. Kahn.The President addressed approximately 600 guests attendingthe dinner.The President was presented with a Dallas Cowboy footballjersey by:

Ed "Too Tall" Jones, football player for the DallasCowboys football teamHarvey Martin, football player for the Dallas Cowboysfootball teamThe President returned to his motorcade.The President and Senator Tower motored from the TexasStadium to the Fairmont Hotel.The President returned to his sui te .The President talked with the Firs t Lady.The President was an overnight guest at the Fairmont Hotel,Dallas, Texas.

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APPENDIX "A"

HELICOPTER MANIFEST

April 9, 1976FROM: South Grounds, The White HouseTO: Andrews AFB, Maryland

The PresidentSenator John G. Tower (R-Texas), Honorary Chairman, Texas State PFCTerrence O'Donnell, AideByron M. Cavaney, J r . , Director, Advance OfficeRichard B. Cheney, AssistantRobert T. Hartmann, CounsellorRonald H. Nessen, Press SecretaryRear Adm. William M. Lukash, PhysicianCapt. Charles H. Mead, Air Force AideWilliam Fitz-Patrick, photographer


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APPENDIX "B"

PASSENGER MANIFESTAIR FORCE ONE 2700MISSION 438Andrews AFB, Washington DC9 Apr 1976 Dep: 8:42am to San Antonio, TXA ~ r : 10:55am 3 +13 1420 SM

The President Senator John G. Tower (R-Texas) Richard B. Cheney, Assistant Robert T. Hartmann, Counsellor Terrence O'Donnell, Aide Byron M. Cavaney, J r . , Director of the Presidential Advance Office Ronald H. Nessen, ~ r e s s SecretaryRear Adm. William M. Lukash, Physician Capt. Charles Mead, Air Foce Aide Don Penny Schneider, Consultant William Fitz-Patrick, photographer Monica Hearn, Secretary to Senator Tower Peter Kaye, Press Secretary, President Ford Committee (PFC) Kathy Berger, Secretary to Mr. Cheney Kay Clark, Secretary to Mr. Hartmann SMS Abel Araiza, stenographer MSG Herbert Oldenburg, baggage handler MSC Arturo Bautista, valet R. KeiserE. LuzaniaA. WilliamsS. Harrison USSS. MentavlosD. HensonP. RaglandG. Sorrel lsT. MikelsFrank Cormier APHelen Thomas UPIJohn Durica AP PhotoFrank Cancellare UPI PhotoFrank Gibson NBC Film CrewAl Hoagland NBC Film CrewEdward Jennings ABC RadioTom DeFrank NewsweekTom Brokaw NBC CorrespondentTom Hagarty NBCRudy Abramson L.A. TIMES


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APPENDIX "c"Attendance not confirm

DELEGATION OF TEXAS REPUBLICAN AND PRESIDENT FORD COMMITTEE(PFC) LEADERS.Kelly AFB, San Antonio, TexasApril 9, 1976PARTICIPANTS:Ray Hutchinson, Chairman of the Republican Party of TexasMrs. Richard (Polly) Sowell, Vice-Chairman of the Republican Party of TexasFred J . Agnich, National Committeeman, Republican National Committee (RNC)Mrs. Bill (Pat) Archer, National Committeewoman, RNCArthur Troilo, J r . , Co-Chairman of the Region IV Texas PFCMrs. Libba Barnes, Co-Chairman of the Region IV Texas PFCSeagal Wheatley, Chairman of the San Antonio, Texas PFCMrs. Shirley Green, Co-Chairman of the San Antonio, Texas PFCMrs. Eleanor "Ellie" Selig, Deputy Campaign Manager PFC, San Antonio, Texas


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APPENDIX liD"Attendance not confirmed.

THE ALAMO

San Antonio, Texas April 9, 1976

Platform Guests

Ralph Lantley, President of the Chamber of Commerce of San Antonio, Texas The President Lila Cockrell , Mayor of San Antonio, Texas Podium Senator John G. Tower (R-Texas), Honorary Chairman of the Texas State President Ford Committee (PFC) Mrs. Vivian Hamlin, Chairman of the Bicentennial Committee for the City of San Antonio, Texas Blai r Reeves, County Judge, Bexar County, Texas

Back Row:Francis Furey, eatholic Archbishop for Southern TexasUSSSFrank Vaughan, County Commissioner, Bexar County, TexasMrs. Hugh B. (Margaret C.) Lowry, President General of theDaughters of the Texas Republic Mrs. Charles A. Hall , Chairwoman of The Alamo Committee James Gorman, Member of the Texas State Bicentenni . l Commission


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APPENDIX "E" Attendance confirmed by Mrs.

Burton (Libba) Barnes, PFCCoordinator, Region IV, Texas.All present.

RECEPTION HOSTED BY THE TEXAS PFC FINANCE COMMITTEECorte Real RoomHilton Palacio del Rio HotelSan Antonio,TexasApril 9, 1976The PresidentMr. R.C. Allen, Corpus Christ i , TexasEugene AmesH.B. Zachry, Sr.H.B. Zachry, Jr .Dr. John FurrhMr. and Mrs. Robert MosbacherMr. Edwin L. CoxTrammell CrowDr. Oscar GutderrezCarl (Skip) FuhrmannMike DementJack CattoDr. Robert V. WestBil l OchseMrs. Holt AthertonCol. and Mrs. Richard Eddleman

VoluMrs.Mrs.Mrs.Mrs.

nteersCarl FuhrmannCarl BohlsJohn TateJames Curphy

Mr. and Mrs. Burton BarnesAlfred Beckman


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APPENDIX "F"Attendance confirmed byMrs. Burton (Libba) Barnes,Region IV Co-Chairman.All present.

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY WITH TEXAS PFC DELEGATE CANDIDATES AND DISTRICT COORDINATORS Palacio del Rio Hotel Corte Real Room San Antonio, Texas April 9, 1976

The President Arthur Troi10, J r . , Co-Chairman of the Region IV, Texas PFC Mrs. Burton (Libba) Barnes, Co-Chairman of the Region IV, Texas PFC Distr ic t 14

Mrs. Kenneth L. (Joyce) Jarrat , Coordinator, District 14Delegate CandidatesDonald S. GraweMrs. Patr icia Duaine

Distr ic t 15Delegate CandidatesMrs. Leo (Alene) Moses

Distr ic t 20Louis P. Terrazas, Coordinator, Distr ic t 20Delegate CandidatesIke S. Kampmann, J r .Oscar Vann, Jr . Mrs. Lois C. White

Distr ic t 21Seaga1 Wheatley, Coordinator, Distr ict 21Mrs. Paul M. (Shirley) Green, Coordinator, Distr ic t 21Joe Grady Tuck, Coordinator, Distr ic t 21Delegate CandidatesRep. James NowlinDr. Robert V. West, J r . continued . Judge Julius R. Neunhoffer


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APPENDIX "F" p. 24/9/76

Dis 23Mrs. Henry (Marjorie) Donegan, Coordinator, District 23Steve Heinrich, Coordinator, Distr ic t 23Delegate Candidates Mrs. Marvin (Ell ie) Selig Vidal Cantu, Jr . Charles "Chuck" Raynes

REGION I

Distr ic t (District 9 attendees are not confirmed.)Mrs. Howell (Ame1ie) Cobb, Coordinator, District 9Delegate Candidates Mrs. O.J. (Leon) Richardson Mrs. Kris Anne Vogelpohl Mrs. Howell (Ame1ie) Cobb

District 2Delegate Candidates Robert Flournoy if.S. "Bill" Joiner

District 10Delegate Candidates Mrs. Beryl Buckley Milburn Millard Neptune Byron Fullerton Jay Anderson

REGION I I IDistr ic t 7

Delegate Candidates: Robert Mosbacher

District 8Delegate Candidates Mrs. Sue Helbig Mrs. O.C. (Catherine) Smith Mrs. Ernest H. Enochs continued .


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Distr ic t

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18 James S. Bowie, Coordinator, Distr ic t 18 Delegate Candidates Mrs. Jacqueline Clark Charles B. \Volfe

Distr ic t 22 Delegate Candidates Shell Martin, Coordinator, Distr ic t 22 R.S. IlShep" McKeithan Mrs. I r i s Collins Eaton Duffie Monroe


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APPENDIX "G"

PASSENGER MANIFEST AIR FORCE ONE 2700MISSION 438San Antonio, TX to Dallas, TX9 April 1976 Dep: 3:24 p.m. Arr: 4:25 p.m. 1+01

The PresidentSenator John G. Tower (R-Texas)Richard B. Cheney, AssistantRobert T. Hartmann, CounsellorRay Hutchinson, Chairman of the Republican Party of TexasEdwin L. Cox, Chairman of the Board of Governors, Southern Methodist UniversityTrammel Crow, President of Trammel Crow Real Estate,,;Dallas, Texas andFinance Chairman of the Texas State PFCMrs. Trawnel Crow Mrs. Malcolm (Beryl) Milburn, Campaign Director of the Texas State PFC Robert E. Davis ,State Representative (R-Texas) Robert Mosbacher, National Finance Chairman, President Ford Committee Mrs. Robert Mosbacher Terrence O'Donnell, Aide Byron M. Cavaney, Jr . , Director of the Presidential Advance Office Ronald H. Nessen, Press Secretary Rear Adm. William M. Lukash, Physician Don Penny Schneider, Consultant Charles H. Mead, Air Force Aide

William Fitz-Patrick, photographer Kathy Berger, Secretary to Mr. Cheney Kay Clark, Secretary to Mr. Hartmann SMSGT Abel Araiza, stenographer MSG Herbert Oldenburg, baggage handler MSC Arturo Bautista, valet R. KeiserE. LuzaniaA. Williams USSS. HarrisonH. MentavlosD. BensonP. RaglandG. SorrellsT. HikelsHoward BenedictRichard GrowaldJohn DurickaFrank CancellareFrank Gibsoni:'!Al HoaglandEdward JenningsDean FischerWalt RogersTom HagartyArthur Wiese

APUPIAP PhotoUPI PhotoNBC Film CrewNBC Film CrewABC RadioTIMEAP RadioNBCHouston Post


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APPENDIX "H" Attendance not confirmed.

SPECIAL MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SPONSORED BY THE SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITYSCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONInternat ional BallroomFairmont HotelDallas, TexasApril 9, 1976

Platform Guests:C.A. Tatum, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Southern MethodistUniversity (SMU)Senator John G. Tower (R-Texas), Honorary Chairman of the Texas StatePresident Ford Committee (PFC)C. Jackson Grayson, J r . Professor, SMU School of Business AdministrationThe PresidentJames H. Zumberge, President of SMUP o d i u m ~ ________ ~ ~ ~ Alan B. Coleman, Dean of the SMU School of Business AdministrationEdwin L. Cox, Chairman of the SMU Board of GovernorsAd1ene Harrison, Mayor Pro Tern, City of Dallas, TexasTrammell Crow, Member of the Board of Trustees of SMU; President of

Trammell Crow Real Estate, Dallas, Texas; and Chairman of theTexas PFC Finance Committee


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APPENDIX "I"

IRVING (TEXAS) BAR ASSOCIATION LAW DAY DINNERTexas StadiumIrv ing, TexasApril 9, 1976

Head Table GuestsThe PresidentMartin L. Kahn, President of the Irving (Texas) Bar Association

A l i s t of other head table guests was not available for inclusionin the President ' s diary.

diary of president ford during 1976 trip to texas

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