Digest of Other White House Announcements

The following list includes the President's public schedule and other items of general interest announced by the Office of the Press Secretary and not included elsewhere in this issue.

August 28

The President announced his intention to appoint Parker Westbrook to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.

August 30

In the morning, the President met with ranchers at the Sweetwater Restaurant. Later, he had a luncheon meeting with energy industry representatives at the Acadian Restaurant.

The President announced his intention to nominate Susan King to be Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the Department of Labor.

August 31

In the morning, the President and Hillary Clinton traveled from Jackson Hole, WY, to Honolulu, HI, where they participated in an arrival ceremony at Hickam Air Force Base.

September 1

In the morning, the President participated in a World War II 50th anniversary commemoration ceremony at Wheeler Air Force Base. Later in the morning, he met with troops outside Hangar 206.

In the afternoon, the President had lunch with veterans in the Consolidated Mess.

The President declared a major disaster in Oklahoma and ordered Federal funds to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by tornadoes, severe storms, and flooding, beginning on July 21 through and including August 6.

The President announced his intention to appoint Elaine B. Griffin to the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars.

The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals to the Board of Trustees of the American Folklife Center:

—Ada E. Deer;

—Joseph D. Duffey;

—Madeleine M. Kunin; and

—Shirley Sachi Sagawa.