Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 132
Nixon White House Tape 132 (May 18, 1972)
27 conversations · Camp David Study Table · about 23 min of released audio
Featuring Beckman, Roche
Bill Beckman and an unidentified staff member coordinate the arrival and escort of two visitors at Camp David. The participants clarify a discrepancy regarding the visitors' location, confirming they are currently waiting at the Aspen Lodge. Beckman confirms his role in escorting the guests to facilitate their entry to the presidential retreat.
Bill Beckman contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone connection. The primary purpose of the brief communication was to request a call to the local city shop. No substantive policy discussions or significant political developments occurred during this administrative exchange.
Bill Beckman contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a phone call to an unidentified individual. The brief exchange involves logistical coordination regarding onsite issues and the maintenance of the Camp David facilities. No high-level policy decisions or significant historical developments were recorded in this brief administrative interaction.
An unidentified male discusses a building maintenance or construction issue with an individual identified as Morales. The dialogue is brief, repetitive, and informal, focusing on concerns regarding potential fire hazards or related structural problems at the Camp David facility. No administrative decisions or substantive policy actions are reached during this exchange.
Bill Beckman coordinated with unidentified staff to secure an escort for an electrician requiring access to the crawl space beneath the Aspen cabin at Camp David. The participants discussed the availability of personnel, specifically naming individuals like Lautner and Rhymesmith, to facilitate this maintenance task. The conversation concluded with a commitment to identify and dispatch an available staff member to oversee the work immediately.
Bill Beckman coordinates logistics with a Camp David operator to facilitate phone calls to the U.T. shop and an individual named Carter. The brief exchange also includes casual conversation regarding the origin of Beckman's nickname, 'Taxi.' No substantive policy matters or major historical developments were addressed during this administrative and social interaction.
Bill Beckman coordinated logistics regarding the air conditioning systems at the new Laurel Lodge with the Camp David operator. The discussion focused on charging the unit's transformer and confirming the location and schedule of a contact named Clyde. Beckman directed the operator to initiate a follow-up call to Clyde once he returned to his office in Aspen.
Bill Beckman and a colleague discuss maintenance logistics at Camp David, specifically regarding the air conditioning unit installation at New Hall. The participants attempt to locate an individual named Clyde to address the status of the equipment and pending technical services. They ultimately determine that the relevant contractor is responsible for finalizing the unit's charging process.
Bill Beckman contacts the Camp David operator to facilitate a call to an individual identified as Donald Roche. The brief interaction serves primarily as a logistical request to be connected with a pilot stationed at the facility. No further substantive policy or political discussions occur during this exchange.
Bill Beckman contacted Donald Roche from Camp David to coordinate communications with key staff members. Beckman requested that Roche facilitate follow-up calls from Chief Dixon, Mr. Rector Law, and Mr. Thompson as soon as they became available. The conversation focused on managing personnel outreach and establishing administrative contact for the White House staff.
Bill Beckman contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone call to an individual identified as Donald Roche. The brief exchange served as an administrative request for external communication services at the Camp David facility. No substantive policy matters or further developments were recorded in this brief logistically-focused interaction.
Bill Beckman and Donald Roche coordinated a telephone call to an individual identified as Rectenwall during their time at Camp David. The participants briefly discussed logistical arrangements and the status of unknown third parties. The primary objective of the call appeared to be locating and reaching Rectenwall.
Bill Beckman coordinated with a contractor regarding structural repairs and aesthetic modifications at the Camp David study. The discussion focused on utilizing custom-made oak plates to conceal wiring and decommissioned junction boxes rather than cutting into the wood-paneled walls. Beckman approved the placement of these covers in the study and bedrooms to maintain the room's appearance while ensuring necessary electrical access.
An unidentified man coordinates with an individual named Sam regarding the maintenance and physical layout of climate control equipment at Camp David. The discussion focuses on the replacement and positioning of thermostats and humidistats located throughout the residence. The participants deliberate on the feasibility of relocating these devices and agree to consult with Frank Thompson for further technical guidance.
An unidentified individual communicated with a Camp David operator to coordinate facility access. The discussion centered on instructions for opening an external door at the residence. No broader policy or political matters were addressed during this brief exchange.
An unknown individual attempted to reach an associate named Stanall by coordinating with the Camp David operator to contact the builder's shop. The conversation primarily concerns locating personnel on duty and status updates regarding the movement of a liner. No policy matters or substantive political business were discussed during this administrative exchange.
Bill Beckman contacts the Camp David operator to request a telephone connection to the facility's carpenter shop. The exchange involves a brief request to speak with an individual identified as Mr. Alvord. The conversation serves as a routine administrative request regarding site maintenance or construction logistics at Camp David.
Bill Beckman coordinates with an associate named Sam to procure specific hardware supplies, specifically distinguishing between jigsaw and saber saw blades for immediate use. The conversation serves as a logistical exchange to ensure the correct tools are delivered to the Camp David location. Beckman confirms that the requested items are secured and arranges for their prompt transport.
Bill Beckman contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a communication request involving the facility's carpenter shop. The exchange focused on coordinating logistics for maintenance or operational tasks at the retreat. No substantive policy decisions were made during this brief administrative call.
Bill Beckman coordinated the logistics of property maintenance and equipment retrieval with an unidentified individual, Sam, at Camp David. The conversation focused on the physical location of specific blades and the retrieval of an AC83 unit from a paint locker. Beckman directed Sam to consult with Federico to finalize the location and handling of the equipment.
An unidentified male caller contacted the Camp David operator to request a connection to an individual named Barney. During the brief interaction, the caller indicated a reluctance to perform maintenance or technical work until he received payment. No further details regarding the nature of the work or the parties involved are established in the recording.
An unknown individual consults with an associate named Barney regarding administrative staffing and personnel coordination at the Camp David office. The discussion focuses on the daily logistics and the current presence of Chief Adams and other staff members on-site. No major policy decisions are recorded, as the dialogue remains centered on routine office management and schedule oversight.
An unidentified individual placed a brief telephone call through the Camp David switchboard operator. The caller requested to be connected to an individual identified as Dexheimer. No substantive discussion or policy-related developments occurred during this brief request for assistance with a phone connection.
An unknown individual confers with Dexheimer regarding the placement of thermometers at the Camp David presidential residence. The staff discusses the President’s specific request to have a readable thermometer placed in his bedroom rather than on his desk. The participants coordinate the removal of mounting hardware to ensure the device can be laid flat in the bedroom as requested.
An unidentified caller coordinated a telephonic request through the Camp David operator to establish a return call. The brief exchange served purely administrative purposes to facilitate internal communication routing for the participant. No substantive policy discussions or political developments occurred during this interaction.
Bill Beckman contacts the Camp David operator to request a telephone call transfer. The interaction serves as a brief administrative coordination to facilitate communication between Beckman and an individual identified as Herschel. No substantive policy or political discussions occur during this brief exchange.
Bill Beckman and technical personnel conducted a series of functional tests on the smoke detection system at the Camp David study. The participants coordinated the triggering and clearing of alarms in specific rooms to verify the equipment's responsiveness and connectivity. The session concluded successfully after the technicians confirmed the system was operating as intended.