Correspondence regarding WJR 'Your Government' broadcast series and UFO statement

This document collection, housed in the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library, contains correspondence and speech drafts related to Gerald R. Ford's congressional activities between 1965 and 1966. A significant portion of the material pertains to Ford's participation in the 'Your Government' broadcast series on WJR radio in Detroit, managed by James H. Quello. The documents include drafts of radio scripts where Ford addresses various political issues, including the Vietnam War, the federal budget, inflation, and the 'Great Society' programs of the Lyndon B. Johnson administration. Ford consistently critiques the administration's fiscal policies, arguing that excessive spending and the 'Great Society' initiatives contribute to inflation and threaten the two-party system. Additionally, the collection contains a specific statement issued by Ford on March 25, 1966, regarding the 'rash of reported sightings of unidentified flying objects' in Southern Michigan. In this statement, Ford calls for a thorough congressional investigation into the UFO sightings, noting that the American people are 'intensely interested' and that some are 'alarmed.' He expresses dissatisfaction with the Air Force's previous investigations, which he claims have yielded 'nothing very conclusive,' and advocates for hearings to call responsible witnesses from the executive branch. The collection also includes correspondence regarding political endorsements and campaign materials, such as scripts for radio and television spots for other Republican candidates, including Ancher Nelsen and Karl E. Mundt. Throughout the documents, Ford maintains a focus on fiscal responsibility, the importance of the two-party system, and the need for government accountability.