Hardy knew many wealthy individuals, and Nixon saw this as an opportunity to network with them. Having such connections could widen his campaign funding sources in the future.
"It's settled then. I'll invite you over when the airline company opens." Hardy escorted Nixon to the plane.
San Francisco
Mayor Whelan called the San Francisco Police Chief, Scoggins. "Scoggins, you've seen the reports about the drug bust in Los Angeles, right?"
"Yes, Mayor, I have."
"I found out that the security company 'HD Security' played a major role in that operation. The Los Angeles Police Department signed a cooperation agreement with HD Security, which helps maintain local security. I think this approach is quite good."
Scoggins understood the mayor's implication, probably because the owner of that security company had approached the mayor.