March 14, 1974

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• News Summaries, Unmarked News Summaries, Box 67, News Summaries - March 1974 [8 of 20] [Note: Due to the way News Summary products were compiled, you should also consult nearby days for potentially relevant materials.]
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Vol. XVIII, China, 1973-1976

Political Turmoil in the United States, June 1973-September 1974

• 74. National Security Decision Memorandum 248, Washington, March 14, 1974

  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, NSC Institutional Files (H-Files), Box H–245, National Security Decision Memoranda, NSDM 248. Top Secret; Sensitive. A copy was sent to the Chairman of the JCS.

Vol. XXII, Panama, 1973-1976

Panama, 1973-1976

• 34. Memorandum of Conversation, Washington, March 14, 1974, 3:15 p.m.

  Source: Ford Library, Staff Secretary’s Office, Presidential Handwriting File, Box 23, Documents Annotated by the President, 1974–77, Foreign Affairs—Panama (1). No classification marking. Drafted by Marsh. The meeting took place in the Old Executive Office Building

Vol. E-8, Documents on South Asia, 1973-1976

Indian Ocean Region

• 70. National Security Study Memorandum 199, Washington, March 14, 1974

  Secretary of State Kissinger relayed the President’s order for a review of United States strategy in the Indian Ocean as a follow-up to National Security Study Memoranda 104 and 110, on the same subject.
  
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 365, NSSM 104–206, November 1970–July 1974. Secret. It was copied to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. NSSM 104, “Soviet and Friendly Naval Involvement in the Indian Ocean Area, 1973–75,” November 7, 1970, and NSSM 110, “Follow-Up Study on Strategy Toward the Indian Ocean,” December 22, 1970, and responses to them, are printed in Foreign Relations, volume XXIV, Arabian Peninsula; Middle East 1969–1972; Jordan 1970.

Vol. E-11, Part 1, Documents on Mexico; Central America; and the Caribbean, 1973-1976

Guatemala and Belize

• 180. Telegram 1468 From the Embassy in Guatemala to the Department of State, Guatemala City, March 14, 1974, 1925Z

  Summary: During a March 12 victory speech and press conference, Laugerud called for national harmony and indicated that his government’s policy regarding Belize would be guided by the Guatemalan constitution, which identified Belize as Guatemalan territory.
  
  Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy File, [no film number]. Confidential. Repeated to Managua, Mexico City, Panama City, San José, San Salvador, Tegucigalpa, Belize City, and USCINCSO. In telegram 53697 to Guatemala City, the Department agreed with the Embassy’s assessment that Laugerud’s comments did not bode well for finding a solution to the Belize question. (Ibid.) An undated Bureau Position Paper, drafted after a March 7 meeting on the Belize CASP, noted that “our diplomatic involvement in the dispute should be limited to such discreet steps as will maximize the likelihood of a peaceful settlement and minimize the possibility of violence.” (Ibid., ARA/CEN Files, Lot 76D138, POL 10–3 CASP, B–1974, Pre-IG Mtg 3/7/74)

Cuba

• 279. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) and Secretary of the Treasury (Shultz) to President Nixon, Washington, March 14, 1974

  Summary: Nixon rejected Kissinger and Shultz’ recommendation that a license be issued to allow the Canadian subsidiary of a U.S. company to export locomotives to Cuba.
  
  Source: Ford Library, National Security Adviser, Scowcroft Daily Work Files, April 19–30, 1974, Box 6. Secret. Sent for action. A note on the memorandum reads: “The President has seen.” Nixon initialed his disapproval. In a February 16 memorandum informing Kissinger of Canada’s request for approval of the sale, Hartman and Armstrong recommended approval, while Kubisch advised disapproval; Kissinger wrote, “Agree with ARA unless P [President?] approves,” and initialed his disapproval on February 21. (National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 1338, Unfiled Material, 1974) In a February 23 memorandum to Kissinger, Hartman reported that Canadian officials regarded the denial as “explosive.” (Ibid.) In a May 13 memorandum to Kissinger, Clift reported that the Canadian subsidiary’s directors had voted to proceed with the sale. (Ibid.) In a January 29 memorandum to Nixon, published in Foreign Relations, 1969–1976, Volume E–11, Part 2, Documents on South America, Document 12, Kissinger recommended that licenses for trade with Cuba be issued to subsidiaries of U.S. firms in Argentina when it could be demonstrated that the companies would be subject to retaliation for refusing to do business with Cuba; Nixon initialed his approval, while recording his preference for the “disapprove” option.

Vol. E-12, Documents on East and Southeast Asia, 1973-1976

Thailand and Burma

• 381. Memorandum From Deputy Secretary of State Rush to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger), Washington, March 14, 1974., Washington, March 14, 1974

  Rush submitted State’s response to Department of Defense proposals concerning U.S. deployment and equipment turnover in Thailand.
  
  Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 566, Country Files, Far East, Thailand, Volume 11, October 1973–. Secret. Davis’s memorandum of March 9, on U.S. deployments in Thailand, and March 12, on U.S. force reductions in Thailand, and their accompanying DOD attachments are attached but not published.

Vol. E-15, Part 1, Documents on Eastern Europe, 1973-1976

East Europe Regional

• 10. National Security Decision Memorandum 247/Council on International Economic Policy Decision Memorandum 22, Washington, March 14, 1974., Washington, March 14, 1974

  The President ordered several amendments to U.S. policy on the export of computer technology to communist countries.
  
  Source: National Archives, RG 59, S/S-I Files, NSDMs, 1969-1977, Entry No. UDWX 1510, NSDM 247. Secret. Attached but not published is a table of permitted sales and a definition of terms. CIEPSM 25 was not found.

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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-E2379 Photographer: Atkins, Oliver | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-E2379-10A-16A, President Nixon in the Oval office with Kathy Raskin, 1974 Maid of Cotton, Congressman Sam Steiger (R-Arizona), President of the National Cotton Council William Reid, National Cotton Council staff member David Hull, Presidential Deputy Assistant Max L. Friedersdorf. 3/14/1974, Washington D.C. White House, Oval Office. President Nixon, Kathy Raskin, Sam Steiger, William Reid, David Hull, Max L. Friedersdorf.

Roll WHPO-E2380 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-E2380-, Portrait of Mike Farrell tour group while standing outside the White House. 3/14/1974, Washington D.C. White House, exterior.

Roll WHPO-E2381 Photographer: Knudsen, Robert L. | Color or B&W: B&W

• Frame(s): WHPO-E2381-, Secretary Fred Dent speaking with reporters. 3/14/1974, Washington, D.C. White House.

Roll WHPO-E2398 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-E2398-03-12, Pat Nixon poses with unidentified individuals during her trip to Venezuela, South America. 3/14/1974, Caracas, Venezuela American Embassy.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E2398-13-33, Pat Nixon prepares to depart from Venezuela, South America. 3/14/1974, Caracas, Venezuela unknown.

Roll WHPO-E2399 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-E2399-, Pat Nixon prepares to depart from Caracas, Venezuela, South America. 3/14/1974, Caracas, Venezuela unknown.

Roll WHPO-E2411 Photographer: Moore, Robert (Supervisor/Director, WHPO Photographic Laboratory) | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-E2411-, Pat Nixon is accompanied by officials as she prepares to depart from Caracas. 3/14/1974, Caracas, Venezuela unknown. Pat Nixon.

Roll WHPO-E2412 Photographer: Moore, Robert (Supervisor/Director, WHPO Photographic Laboratory) | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-E2412-02-08, Pat Nixon arrives in Brazil, South American and deplanes. 3/14/1974, Brasilia, Brazil unknown. Pat Nixon.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E2412-09-30, Pat Nixon presents credentials in Brasilia. 3/14/1974, Brasilia, Brazil unknown. Pat Nixon.

Roll WHPO-E2413 Photographer: Moore, Robert (Supervisor/Director, WHPO Photographic Laboratory) | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-E2413-01A-19A, Pat Nixon arrives in Brazil, South America. 3/14/1974, Brasilia, Brazil unknown.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E2413-09A, Pat Nixon inspects troops upon arrival in Brasilia. 3/14/1974, Brasilia, Brazil unknown. Pat Nixon, unidentified Brasilian military troops.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E2413-17A, Pat Nixon greets young children as upon her arrival in Brazil, South America. 3/14/1974, Brasilia, Brazil unknown. Pat Nixon, unidentified young children, unidentified officials.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E2413-20A-35A, Pat Nixon is received by Brazilian officials in Brazil, South America. 3/14/1974, Brasilia, Brazil unknown.

Roll WHPO-E2415 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-E2415-02A-26A, Pat Nixon arrives in Brazil, South America. 3/14/1974, Brasilia, Brazil unknown.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E2415-27A-38A, Pat Nixon greeted by Brazilian officials. 3/14/1974, Brasilia, Brazil unknown.

Roll WHPO-E2417 Photographer: Kightlinger, Jack | Color or B&W: Color

• Frame(s): WHPO-E2417-, Pat Nixon attends social functions on her trip to South America. 3/14/1974, Brasilia, Brazil unknown. Pat Nixon.
• Frame(s): WHPO-E2417-05, Pat Nixon greets a group of young children while the crowd holds up an American flag behind her in Brasilia. 3/14/1974, Brasilia, Brazil unknown. Pat Nixon, unidentified children, crowd.

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C - First Lady

• WHCA-SR-C-157
  Background noise and occasional remarks by Pat Nixon at the Brasilia Airport, the Planalto Palace, and the Palace of Congress in Brasilia, Brazil. (3/14/1974, Brasilia, Brazil)
  
  Runtime: 30:00:00
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by CRB (initials of WHCA engineer)
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

P - Formal Presidential Remarks

• WHCA-SR-P-740309
  Remarks by President Nixon at VFW convention at Sheraton Park with Congressman George Mahon, VFW Comm. Roy Sodom. (3/14/1974)
  
  Runtime: 15:45
  
  Original Format: 1/4-inch reel-to-reel audiotape. Original source type: Original.

S - White House Press Office Briefings (continuation of the L-series)

• WHCA-SR-S-520
  Press briefing by Gerald Warren. (3/14/1974, White House Press Lobby)
  
  Runtime: 55:00:00
  
  Keywords: Press conferences, news conferences, interviews, media
  
  Production credits: Audio feed supplied by WHCA; Recorded by __ (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-6833
  NBC News. news from 12/6/73
  NBC
  Runtime: 00:10:24
• WHCA-6837
  Weekly News Summary, Tape II.
  ALL NETWORKS
  Runtime: 01:35:17
  
  5. Smith/Koppel: Vice President Gerald Ford says the oil embargo is over then says he based it only on news reports, Secretary of State Kissinger says there is no proof of lifting. Time Code Start: 07:36. Keywords: Vice Presidents, speeches, statements, cabinet, advisors, Arabian, Arabs, Middle East, Mideast, energy, petroleum, drilling, oil supply, oil supplies, imports, embargoes. Network: ABC.
  
  6. Smith/Kaplow: Secretary Shultz announces resignation. Time Code Start: 09:58. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, resignations. Network: ABC.
  
  7. Smith/Schoumacher: Ellsberg defendants plead innocent. Time Code Start: 12:15. Keywords: Watergate, Pentagon Papers, secrets, Russo, Watergate, courts, hearings, investigations, military, Armed Forces, Vietnam War, Indochina war, Laos, Cambodia, bombings. Network: ABC.
  
  8. Reasoner/Jackson: Mitchell and Stans conspiracy trial with Richardson on the stand. Time Code Start: 14:00. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, trials, obstruction of justice, perjury, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: ABC.
  
  9. Smith: Commentary on Senate passing bill to reinstate capital punishment for selected crimes. Time Code Start: 16:00. Keywords: bills, laws, House of Representatives, anti-crime, offences, infractions, criminals, criminality, law breaking, punishments, death penalty. Network: ABC.
  
  10. Chancellor/Valeriani: Oil embargo and Middle East relations with Secretary of State Kissinger. Time Code Start: 17:38. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, meetings, Arabian, Arabs, Middle East, Mideast, energy, petroleum, drilling, oil supply, oil supplies, imports, embargoes. Network: NBC.
  
  11. Chancellor/Levine: Gasoline supplies with William Simon and Sawhill of Federal Energy Office (FEO). Time Code Start: 19:20. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, energy, petroleum, oil, gasoline, fuel, shortages, rationing, natural resources, energy. Network: NBC.
  
  12. Chancellor/Brokaw: Shultz announces resignation. Time Code Start: 21:21. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, resignations. Network: NBC.
  
  13. Chancellor: Charles Bebe Rebozo and President Nixon's personal secretary Rose Mary Woods subpoenaed. Time Code Start: 23:00. Keywords: Presidents, personal secretaries, employees, women, banks, executives, bugging, bugs, wiretapping, wire taps, surveillance, spying, recordings, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, scandals. Network: NBC.
  
  14. Chancellor/Stern: G. Gordon Liddy, Martinez, Bernard Barker and De Diego situation with Henry Rothblatt. Time Code Start: 23:32. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: NBC.
  
  15. Chancellor/Scherer: President Nixon spot and impeachment inquiry with Cohen. Time Code Start: 25:25. Keywords: Presidents, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, impeachment. Network: NBC.
  
  16. Chancellor: Mitchell and Stans conspiracy trial. Time Code Start: 26:59. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, trials, obstruction of justice, perjury, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals. Network: NBC.
  
  17. Chancellor: First Lady Pat Nixon spot news. Time Code Start: 27:32. Keywords: Presidents, families, wife, travel, trips, First Lady trips, international, South American. Network: NBC.
  
  18. Cronkite/Benton: Possible oil embargo lift and future affects with Secretary of State Kissinger and William Simon. Time Code Start: 27:45. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, energy, petroleum, oil, gasoline, fuel, oil supply, oil supplies, imports, shortages, sales, costs, increases, rationing, embargoes. Network: CBS.
  
  19. Cronkite/Herman: Shultz announces resignation. Time Code Start: 30:09. Keywords: cabinet, advisors, resignations. Network: CBS.
  
  20. Cronkite/Jones: Vice President Gerald Ford story with extensive film. Time Code Start: 31:50. Keywords: Vice Presidents, history, documentary. Network: CBS.
  
  21. Cronkite: Julie Nixon Eisenhower's statement and President Nixon's future visit. Time Code Start: 35:08. Keywords: Presidents, families, women, statements, speeches. Network: CBS.
  
  22. Cronkite/Graham: Plumbers plead innocent with Henry Rothblatt. Time Code Start: 35:47. Keywords: Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, break-in, burglary, theft, plumbers, scandals, impeachment, resignations. Network: CBS.
  
  23. Cronkite: Vesco and Richardson statement; Rose Mary Woods subpoenaed. Time Code Start: 37:38. Keywords: Presidents, personal secretaries, employees, women, bugging, bugs, wiretapping, wire taps, surveillance, spying, recordings, Watergate, Senate committee hearings, investigations, testimony, testify, cover-ups, scandals. Network: CBS.

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