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  • that LBJ is worried about Sam Ervin’s support of the gas bill, Francis writes LBJ that he feels certain that he can count on the favorable support of Senators Murray of Montana and Ervin of North Carolina. He adds that he is working through several friends
  • presents Mr. Sam Award to Joe Martin, Jr., at Touchdown Club Annual Awards Dinner. 1/14 Attends dedication ceremonies for new Alexandria, Va. hospital. 1/15 Meets with Sec. Hodges and members of Trade Commission going to Burma. At noon, hosts lunch in P
  • to Jackson the next day. 3/16 The Johnsons leave for Raleigh, North Carolina where LBJ addresses the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner at the invitation of Senator Ervin. CTJ also attends a luncheon and tea. They return to Washington the next day. 3/20 Reedy
  • The Johnsons attend a luncheon at Senator Byrd’s home, Rosemont. 5/12 Senator Clyde Hoey of North Carolina dies at his desk in his Senate office, apparently of a stroke. LBJ informs the Senate and they adjourn out of respect. Sam Ervin is later appointed
  • LBJ a memo suggesting that McNamara’s letter is part of a well-organized “liberal” attack on LBJ and that Joe Rauh might have authored the letter. He also notes that liberals are losing support nationally. JFK, Ervin, Cooper and Javits introduce a new