Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler contacts the White House operator to request an urgent telephone connection with Lawrence M. Higby, a key aide to H.R. Haldeman. The call serves as a brief administrative bridge to facilitate direct communication between Ziegler and Higby. No substantive policy discussions or major decisions occur during this short exchange, as it is strictly logistical in nature.
On May 14, 1973, Ronald L. Ziegler and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:27 pm and 8:15 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 046-036 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 46-36 Date: May 14, 1973 Time: Unknown between 7:27 pm and 8:15 pm Location: White House Telephone Ronald L. Ziegler talked with the White House operator. [See also Conversation No. 436-15C] Telephone call to Lawrence M. Higby
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