Breadcrumb

October 7, 1970

Introduction

This almanac page for Wednesday, October 7, 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.

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Next Date: Thursday, October 8, 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 The White House - Washington, D. C.

  • 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

    Announcements

    Appointments and Nominations

    Bill Signings

    Congress, Communications to

    • Ocean Dumping (6 Weekly Comp. Pres. Doc. 1348, October 7, 1970)
      The President's Message to the Congress Transmitting the Report of the Council on Environmental Quality.

    Proclamations

    Statements 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.

    • Press conference of Russell E. Train. Chairman, Council on Environmental Quality, on the President's message to Congress transmitting report by the Council on Environmental Quality on ocean dumping.
    • The President's television address on the new initiative for peace in Southeast Asia (advance text).

    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 transmitted to the Congress the third annual reports on the administration of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act and the Highway Safety Act of 1966. The reports were published by the National Highway Safety Bureau, U.S. Department of Transportation.

    Nominations Submitted to the Senate

    Does not include promotions of members of the Uniformed Services, nominations to the Service Academies, or nominations of Foreign Service Officers.

    • JOHN OLIER WILSON, of Connecticut, to be an Assistant Director of the Office of Economic Opportunity, vice William J. Kelly, Jr.
    • ELBURT FRANKLIN OSBORN, of Pennsylvania, to be Director of the Bureau of Mines, vice John F. O'Leary, resigned.
    • The following-named persons to be Representatives of the United States of America to the Sixteenth Session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization: JOHN RICHARDSON, JR., of Virginia; LOUISE GORE, of Maryland PIERRE R. GRAHAM, of Illinois; HAROLD TAFT KING, of Colorado; KIMON T. KARABATSOS, of Virginia.
    • The following-named persons to be Alternate Representatives of the United States of America to the Sixteenth Session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization: EDWARD T. BRENNAN. of Massachusetts; EDWARD O. SULLIVAN, JR., of New York; R. MILLER UPTON, of Wisconsin; TOM R. VAN SICKLE, of Kansas.
    • LOUISE GORE. United States Member of the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, to serve on the Executive Board with the rank of Ambassador.
    • PAUL H. RONEY, of Florida, to be a United States Circuit Judge, Fifth Circuit, vice George H. Carswel, resigned.
    • JAMES L. KIND, of Florida, to be a United States, District Judge for the Southern District of Florida, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2. 1970.
    • GERALD B. TJOFLAT, of Florida, to be a United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
    • PETER T. FAY, of Florida. to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
    • NICHOLAS J. WALINSKI, JR., of Ohio, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio, vice Gerald E. Kalbfleisch, retired.
    • ROBERT B. KRUPANSKY, Of Ohio, to be a United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2, 1970,
    • FREDERICK B. LACEY, of New Jersey, to be a United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey, vice a new poition created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
    • CLARKSON S. FISHER, of New Jersey, to be a United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey, vice Reynier J. Wortendyke, Jr., retired.
    • JOHN J. KITCHEN, of New Jersey, to be a United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey. vice a new position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2,1970.
    • ROBERT M. HILL, of Texas, to be a United States District Judge for the Northern District of Texas. vice a new position created by P.L. 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
    • JOHN FEIKENS, of Michigan, to be a United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
    • PHILIP PRATT, of Michigan, to be a United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2. 1970.
    • WILLIAM C. O'KELLEY, of Georgia, to be a United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2. 1970.
    • CHARLES A. MOYE, JR., of Georgia,, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
    • J. CLIFFORD WALLACE, of California, to be a United States District Judge for the Southern District of California, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
    • SAMUEL CONTI, of California, to be a United States District Judge for the Northern District of California, vice a new position position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
    • GORDON THOMPSON, JR., of California, to be a United States District Judge for the Southern District of California, vice a new position created by P.L. 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
    • WILLIAM C. PREY, of Arizona, to be a United States District Judge for the District of Arizona, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
    • C. RHODES BRATCHER, of Kentucky, to be a United States District Judge for the Western District of Kentucky, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
    • OWEN D. Cox, of Texas, to be a United States District Judge for the Soutliern District of Texas, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
    • JOHN H. WOOD, JR., of Texas, to be a United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas, vice a new position created by Public Law 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
    • WILLIAM M. STEGER, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Texas, vice a new position created by P.L. 91-272, approved June 2, 1970.
    • GEORGE J. LONG, JR., of Kentucky, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky for the term of 4 years, vice Ernest W. Rivers, resigned.
  • 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.

  • The Congressional Record is the official daily record of the debates and proceedings of the U.S. Congress.

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

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-4700 Photographer: Hartman | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4700-01-04, A portrait study of Herb Stein, member of the Council of Economic Advisers. 10/7/1970, unknown unknown. Herbert Stein.

    Roll WHPO-4701 Photographer: Hartman | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4701-01-04, Close-up portrait study of Herbert Stein, member of the Council of Economic Advisers with hands clasped. 10/7/1970, unknown unknown. Herbert Stein.

    Roll WHPO-4702 Photographer: Hartman | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4702-01-04, Close-up portrait study of Herbert Stein, member of the Council of Economic Advisers with hands intertwined. 10/7/1970, unknown unknown. Herbert Stein.

    Roll WHPO-4705 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4705-Roll 4705: 01A-16A, President Nixon meeting with Congressman William H. Ayres, 14th District, Akron, Ohio. 10/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, William H. Ayres, Ayres family.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4705-Roll 4705A: 17A-30A, President Nixon meeting with Congressman William H. Ayres, 14th District, Akron, Ohio. 10/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, William H. Ayres, Ayres family.

    Roll WHPO-4706 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4706-01A-05A, President Nixon entering to the Executive Office Building with Secretary of State William Rogers, Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird and Under Secretary of State U. Alexis Johnson. 10/7/1970, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building, exterior. President Nixon, William P. Rogers, Melvin R. Laird, U. Alexis Johnson.

    Roll WHPO-4707 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4707-04A-09A, President Nixon working on his Vietnam peace offer speech. 10/7/1970, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4707-07, President Nixon seated informally in his Executive Office Building office working on his Vietnam peace offer speech. A gavel and elephant statue are visible on the desk. 10/7/1970, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4707-08, President Nixon working on his Vietnam peace offer speech. 10/7/1970, Washington, D.C. Executive Office Building. President Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-4708 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4708-03-23, President Nixon walking at night in the vicinity of the north entrance. 10/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, exterior. President Nixon.

    Roll WHPO-4709 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4709-01A-09A, President Nixon addressing the Nation by radio and television, on his initiatives for peace in Southeast Asia. 10/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon.
    • Frame(s): WHPO-4709-10A-18A, President Nixon walking at night in the vicinity of the North entrance of White House. 10/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, exterior. President Nixon, unidentified individuals.

    Roll WHPO-4710 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: B&W

    • Frame(s): WHPO-4710-01A-07A, President Nixon explaining his Vietnam peace plan to Secretary of State William P. Rogers, Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird, other members of the Cabinet and staff members. 10/7/1970, Washington, D.C. White House, Cabinet Room. President Nixon, William P. Rogers, Melvin R. Laird, members of the Cabinet, staff members.
  • 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-124
      Remarks at a television taping-WHC Studios, Pittsburgh, PA. (10/7/1970)

      Runtime: 30:00:00

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-B-125
      Press conference-Royal Orleans, New Orleans, LA. (10/7/1970)

      Runtime: 15:00

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

    H - White House Staff Member Recordings

    • WHCA-SR-H-276
      Press briefing by Russell Train. (10/7/1970, Press Lobby, White House)

      Runtime: 22:00

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media

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

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-H-277
      Press briefing by Henry Kissinger and Ronald Ziegler regarding possible peace initiatives in Southeast Asia. (10/7/1970, East Room, White House)

      Runtime: 45:00:00

      Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media, press secretary

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by RRS (Bob Schroder, WHCA engineer)

      Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.
    • WHCA-SR-H-278
      Background briefing to a select group of newsmen regarding Vietnam. (10/7/1970, Roosevelt Room, White House)

      Runtime: 36:00:00

      Keywords: Briefings, public briefings, statements to the press (see also Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media)

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

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

    P - Formal Presidential Remarks

    • WHCA-SR-P-701014
      Televised remarks to nation on new peace initiatives in Vietnam. (10/7/1970)

      Runtime: 14:35

      Production credits: Audio feed supplied by NBC (probably pool feed); No WHCA engineer initials listed

      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-3890
      President Richard Nixon Address to the Nation about a New Initiative for Peace in Southeast Asia. With CBS and NBC commentary
      NBC
      Runtime: 00:54:43
    • WHCA-3891
      Nixon's Vietnam Speech & ABC commentary. Herbert Klein, Director of White House Communications.
      NBC, CBS
      Runtime: 0:22
    • WHCA-3892
      "Politics '70" with Lawrence O'Brien.
      CBS
      Runtime: 0:30
    • WHCA-3893
      "The Miracle of America" with Pat Boone.
      ABC
      Runtime: 00:45:00
    • WHCA-3896
      Weekly News Summary - Tape II.
      All networks
      Runtime: 01:02:46

      1. Preview of President Nixon's speech tonight. Time Code Start: 00:00. Keywords: Presidents, speeches. Network: ABC.

      2. Update on Vietnam War action; Laos bombing claims. Time Code Start: 01:42. Keywords: Laos, Vietnam War, bombings. Network: ABC.

      3. Film report on the Vietnamese economy. Time Code Start: 02:40. Keywords: economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money. Network: ABC.

      4. Film report on Vice President Agnew's statements. Time Code Start: 04:48. Keywords: Vice Presidents, speeches, statements. Network: ABC.

      5. Film report on Tricia Nixon's appearance in Anaheim, California. Time Code Start: 05:25. Keywords: Presidents, families, travel, trips, Tricia trips, domestic. Network: ABC.

      6. Howard K. Smith: commentary on the Administration's Vietnam policy. Time Code Start: 07:15. Keywords: Vietnam War. Network: ABC.

      7. Preview of President Nixon's upcoming speech. Time Code Start: 09:01. Keywords: Presidents, speeches. Network: NBC.

      8. Sihanouk and the New Cambodian government. Time Code Start: 10:49. Keywords: Cambodia, Vietnam War, royalty, Heads of State, leaders, officials. Network: NBC.

      9. Abba Eban on the Middle East. Time Code Start: 11:29. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war. Network: NBC.

      10. International Relations and the Middle East. Time Code Start: 12:56. Keywords: Middle East, Mideast, war. Network: NBC.

      11. President Nixon signs Public Works bill. Time Code Start: 14:10. Keywords: Presidents, bills, laws, signings, signing ceremony. Network: NBC.

      12. East-West Berlin, Germany talks. Time Code Start: 14:46. Keywords: Europe, bills, laws, countries, agreements, signings, treaty, treaties, negotiations, conferences, meetings. Network: NBC.

      13. Preview of President Nixon's upcoming Vietnam speech. Time Code Start: 15:21. Keywords: Vietnam War, Presidents, speeches. Network: CBS.

      14. Report on Vietnam's economy. Time Code Start: 18:33. Keywords: economy, economics, budgets, finances, recession, inflation, money. Network: CBS.

      15. President Nixon on traffic. Time Code Start: 21:20. Keywords: Presidents, speeches, transportation, autos, energy, gasoline. Network: CBS.

      16. The Administration's Crime Bills. Time Code Start: 21:46. Keywords: bills, laws, House of Representatives, anti-crime, offences, infractions, criminals, criminality, law breaking. Network: CBS.

      17. no content description written. Time Code Start: 22:31. Keywords: no content description. Network: CBS.

Context (External Sources)