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October 30, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Friday, October 30, 1970, pulls together various records created by the federal government and links to additional resources which can provide context about the events of the day.

Previous Date: Thursday, October 29, 1970

Next Date: Saturday, October 31, 1970

Schedule and Public Documents

  • The Daily Diary files represent a consolidated record of the President's activities. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

    The President's day began at San Clemente, California

  • The Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents made available transcripts of the President's news conferences; messages to Congress; public speeches, remarks, and statements; and other Presidential materials released by the White House.

    Addresses and Remarks

    • Anaheim, California (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1519, October 30, 1970)
      The President's Remarks at the Anaheim Convention Center.

    Appointments and Nominations

    Proclamations

    Acts Approved by the President

    Checklist of White House Press Releases

    The releases listed below, made public by the Office of the White House Press Secretary during the period covered by this issue, are not included in the issue.

    • Announcement of signing of H.R. 17849, the Rail Passenger Service Act of 1970.

    Digest of Other White House Announcements

    Following is a listing of items of general interest which were announced in the press but not made public as formal White House press releases during the period covered by this issue. Appointments requiring Senate approval are not included since they appear in the list of nominations submitted to the Senate, below.

    • The President today announced the appointments of James E. Murphy and James Reed Ellis as members of the National Water Commission.

  • Each Public Papers of the Presidents volume contains the papers and speeches of the President of the United States that were issued by the White House Office of the Press Secretary during the time period specified by the volume. The material is presented in chronological order, and the dates shown in the headings are the dates of the documents or events. In instances when the release date differs from the date of the document itself, that fact is shown in the text note.

    To ensure accuracy, remarks have been checked against audio recordings (when available) and signed documents have been checked against the original, unless otherwise noted. Editors have provided text notes and cross references for purposes of identification or clarity.

  • The Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other Presidential documents.

Archival Holdings

  • The H. R. Haldeman Diaries consists of seven handwritten diaries, 36 dictated diaries recorded as sound recordings, and two handwritten audio cassette tape subject logs. The diaries and logs reflect H. R. Haldeman’s candid personal record and reflections on events, issues, and people encountered during his service in the Nixon White House. As administrative assistant to the President and Chief of Staff, Haldeman attended and participated in public events and private meetings covering the entire scope of issues in which the Nixon White House engaged in during the years 1969-1973. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

  • The National Archives Catalog is the online portal to the records held at the National Archives, and information about those records. It is the main way of describing our holdings and also provides access to electronic records and digitized versions of our holdings. 

    The Catalog searches across multiple National Archives resources at once, including archival descriptions, digitized and electronic records, authority records, and web pages from Archives.gov and the Presidential Libraries. The Catalog also allows users to contribute to digitized historical records through tagging and transcription.

    Nixon Library Holdings

    All National Archives Units

National Security Documents

  • The President's Daily Brief is the primary vehicle for summarizing the day-to-day sensitive intelligence and analysis, as well as late-breaking reports, for the White House on current and future national security issues. Read "The President's Daily Brief: Delivering Intelligence to Nixon and Ford" to learn more.

  • The Foreign Relations of the United States series presents the official documentary historical record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions and significant diplomatic activity. Visit the State Department website for more information.

    Vol. XXIV, Middle East Region and Arabian Peninsula, 1969-1972; Jordan, September 1970

    Middle East Region

    Vol. XXIX, Eastern Europe, 1969-1972

    Romania

    Vol. XXIX, Eastern Mediterranean, 1969-1972

    Greece

    Vol. E-16, Documents on Chile, 1969-1973

    Two Tracks: U.S. Intervention in the Confirmation of the Chilean President, September 5-November 4, 1970

    • 31. Central Intelligence Agency Intelligence Information Cable, Washington, October 30, 1970, 0026Z

      Summary: This cable, titled “Offer of Salvador Allende, Chilean President-Elect, To Assist and Train Latin American Revolutionary Organizations,” reported on a clandestine meeting between Chilean President Salvador Allende and members of the Chilean National Liberation Army and the Brazilian National Liberating Action during which Allende told leaders of both organizations that Chile would become a center for the assistance and training of Latin American revolutionary organizations.

      Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 774, Country Files, Latin America, Chile, Vol. II. Secret; Priority; No Foreign Dissem; Controlled Dissem; No Dissem Abroad; Background Use Only. A copy was sent to Alexis U. Johnson, David Packard, Thomas Moorer, John Mitchell, William Rogers, John Irwin II , Charles Meyer, Melvin Laird, and Raymond Leddy, and to the Embassies in Santiago, La Paz, and Rio de Janiero. At the top of the page, Kissinger wrote, “David [Halperin], Give summary to Pres. HK.” Also written at the top in an unknown hand is “Allende reportedly has told reps of Latin American revolutionary movements that Chile will aid armed struggle movements.”A copy of this cable was sent to President Nixon under cover of a November 6 memorandum from Kissinger. The memorandum is in Foreign Relations, 1969–1976, vol. XXI, Chile, 1969–1973, Document 174.

    • 32. Intelligence Note Prepared in the Bureau of Intelligence and Research, Washington, October 30, 1970

      Summary: This note, titled “USSR-Chile: Soviets Still Play Allende in Low Key,” examined Moscow’s friendly but aloof response to the election of Allende and argued that the Soviet Union was likely to increase efforts to reach out to Chile, especially in the event of an economic crisis.

      Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Files 1970–73, POL 15–1 CHILE. Secret; No Foreign Dissem. Prepared in the Office of USSR and Eastern Europe Affairs.

  • The Kissinger telephone conversation transcripts consist of approximately 20,000 pages of transcripts of Kissinger’s telephone conversations during his tenure as Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs (1969-1974) and Secretary of State (1973-1974) during the administration of President Richard Nixon. Visit the finding aid for more information.

    Digitized versions of many of these transcripts can be found on the Yale University Library website.

Audiovisual Holdings

  • The White House Photo Office collection consists of photographic coverage of President Richard Nixon meeting with prominent social, political, and cultural personalities; speaking engagements and news conferences of the President and various high-ranking members of the White House staff and Cabinet; Presidential domestic and foreign travel, including Presidential vacations; social events and entertainment involving the First Family, including entertainers present; official portraits of the President, First Family, and high-ranking members of the Nixon administration; the 1969 and 1973 Inaugurals; the President’s 1972 Presidential election campaign appearances (including speeches) and other official activities of the White House staff and the President’s Cabinet from January 20, 1969 until August 9, 1974 at the White House and the Old Executive Office Building; other locations in Washington, DC, such as The Mall; and the Presidential retreats in Camp David, Maryland, Key Biscayne, Florida, and San Clemente, California. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

    Roll WHPO-4951 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4951-, President Nixon and Pat Nixon attending a political campaign rally at the Anaheim Convention Center for Governor Ronald Reagan and Senator George Murphy. 10/30/1970, Anaheim, California Anaheim Convention Center. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Ronald Reagan, George Murphy, and rally participants.

    Roll WHPO-4952 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4952-, President Nixon and Pat Nixon attending a political campaign rally at the Anaheim Convention Center for Governor Ronald Reagan and Senator George Murphy. 10/30/1970, Anaheim, California Anaheim Convention Center. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, George Murphy, rally participants.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4952-29, President Nixon and Pat Nixon at the Anaheim Convention Center podium with Governor Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan and Senator George Murphy during a campaign rally. 10/30/1970, Anaheim, California Anaheim Convention Center. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, George Murphy, rally participants.

    Roll WHPO-4953 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4953-, President Nixon and Pat Nixon attend political campaign rally for Governor Ronald Reagan and Senator George Murphy at Anaheim Convention Center. 10/30/1970, Anaheim, California Anaheim Convention Center. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, George Murphy, rally participants.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4953-22A, President Nixon stands at the Anaheim Convention Center podium holding up the hands of Senator George Murphy and Governor Ronald Reagan duirng a Republican candidate political campaign rally. 10/30/1970, Anaheim, California Anaheim Convention Center. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, George Murphy, rally participants.

    Roll WHPO-4954 Photographer: Schumaker, Byron | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4954-, President Nixon and Pat Nixon attend political campaign rally for Governor Ronald Reagan and Senator George Murphy. President Nixon speaking at the rally. 10/30/1970, Anaheim, California Anaheim Convention Center. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Governor Ronald Reagan, George Murphy, and platform guests.

    Roll WHPO-4955 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4955-, Pat Nixon visiting Casper, Wyoming. 10/30/1970, Casper, Wyoming Casper, Wyoming. Pat Nixon, unidentified guests.

    Roll WHPO-4956 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4956-, Pat Nixon visiting Casper, Wyoming. 10/30/1970, Casper, Wyoming Casper, Wyoming. Pat Nixon, unidentified guests.

    Roll WHPO-4957 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4957-03-15, Pat Nixon at Richards Gabor Air Force Base, in Kansas City. 10/30/1970, Kansas City, Missouri Richards Gabor AFB. Pat Nixon, greeters at airport.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4957-16-32, Pat Nixon visits Casper, Wyoming. 10/30/1970, Casper, Wyoming Casper, Wyoming. Pat Nixon, unidentified guests.

    Roll WHPO-5003 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5003-, Vice President Agnew on a campaign trip to North Carolina to support Republican candidates in Birmingham, Alabama. 10/30/1970, Birmingham, Alabama unknown. Spiro Agnew, republican candidates.

    Roll WHPO-5004 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5004-, Vice President Agnew and staff, with press members on a plane during Campaign 70. 10/30/1970, enroute to Birmingham, Ala unknown. Spiro Agnew, staff, and members of press.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5004-, Vice President Agnew at Campaign 70 fundraiser in Birmingham, Alabama. 10/30/1970, Birmingham, Alabama unknown. Spiro Agnew, republican candidates.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5004-, Vice President Agnew at Campaign 70 TV taping in Albany, Georgia. 10/30/1970, Albany, Georgia TV studio, Albany, Georgia. Vice President Agnew, republican candidates.

    Roll WHPO-5005 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5005-, Vice President Agnew on Campaign 70 trip to Hammond, Indiana. 10/30/1970, Hammond, Indiana unknown. Spiro Agnew, republican candidates.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5005-, Vice President Agnew on Campaign 70 trip to Belleville, Illinois. 10/30/1970, Belleville, Illinois unknown. Spiro Agnew, republican candidates.

    Roll WHPO-5006 Photographer: Schumacher, Karl | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5006-, Vice President Agnew on Campaign 70 trip to Hammond, Indiana. 10/30/1970, Hammond, Indiana unknown. Spiro Agnew, republican candidates.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-5006-, Vice President Agnew at TV taping in Chicago for Campaign 70. 10/30/1970, Chicago, Illinois TV studio. Vice President Agnew, republican candidates.

    Roll WHPO-5017 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5017-, President Nixon and Pat Nixon attend political rally in Anaheim for Governor Ronald Reagan and Senator George Murphy. 10/30/1970, Anaheim, California Anaheim Convention Center. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Senator George Murphy, rally participants.

    Roll WHPO-5018 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: Color

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5018-, President Nixon and Pat Nixon attend political rally in Anaheim for Governor Ronald Reagan and Senator George Murphy. 10/30/1970, Anaheim, California Anaheim Convention Center. President Nixon, Pat Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Senator George Murphy, rally participants.

    Roll WHPO-5019 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-5019-, Damage to presidential car. 10/30/1970, Anaheim, California Anaheim Convention Center.

  • The White House Communications Agency Sound Recordings Collection contains public statements that took place between 1969 and 1974. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

    B - Vice-Presidential (Agnew and Ford)

    • WHCA-SR-B-140
      Remarks at Salt Lake City Airport-Utah. (10/30/1970)

      Runtime: 10:00

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-B-154
      Remarks at a GOP rally-Belleville, Illinois. (10/30/1970)

      Runtime: 30:00:00

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-B-155
      Remarks at a GOP rally-Hammond, Indiana. (10/30/1970)

      Runtime: 30:00:00

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

    I - Various Administration Events

    • WHCA-SR-I-049
      Remarks by Governor Ronald Reagan of California prior to Nixon's address in Anaheim [see P-701061]. (10/30/1970, Anaheim, California)

      Runtime: [None listed

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by BAC (initials of WHCA engineer)

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-701061
      Republican victory rally in Anaheim [see I-49]. (10/30/1970, Convention Center, Anaheim, California)

      Runtime: 01:24:47/00:04:14

      Production credits: Audio feed supplier not listed; Recorded by SKI (initials of WHCA engineer)

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

  • The White House Communications Agency Videotape Collection contains “off-the-air” recordings of televised programs produced between 1968 and 1974. Visit the finding aid to learn more.

    • WHCA-3925
      President Nixon in California. Speech in San Diego, California
      (paid political address. According to http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/index.php?pid=2795&st=&st1= the speech was made in Anaheim, "Note: The President spoke at 7:37 p.m. in the Anaheim Convention Center.")
      Undetermined
      Runtime: 00:32:48
    • WHCA-3927
      Weekly News Summary, Tape II. Tricia.
      All networks
      Runtime: 00:55:45

      14. Film reports: Demonstrator's rock throwing attack on President Nixon's Presidential limousine in Anaheim, California; Vice President Agnew campaiging in Illinois. Time Code Start: 41:06. Keywords: Presidents, elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates, demonstrations, rally, protesters, demonstraters, students, Vietnam War, anti-war. Network: ABC.

      15. Report on comments by Larry O'Brien on the campaign. Time Code Start: 46:06. Keywords: elections, campaigns, campaigning, candidates. Network: ABC.

      16. Report on AFL-CIO President George Meany's comments on the economy; Former Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey vs. Clark MacGregor compete for Senator from Minnesota; film comments by President Nixon. Time Code Start: 47:07. Keywords: economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money, leaders, labor, unions, American Federation of Labor, Congress of Industrial Organizations. Network: ABC.

      17. Film report on Attorney General Mitchell's meeting with law enforcement officials. Time Code Start: 52:02. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, law officials. Network: ABC.

      18. Howard K. Smith: commentary on the political parties. Time Code Start: 53:40. Keywords: political parties, Democrats, Democratic Party, Republicans, Republican Party, Libertarians,. Network: ABC.

Context (External Sources)