29 Sep 1964
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1964
Page
1
The newly created Dil lon Committee acts quickly to push forward the Warren initiative. Local officials and committee members coordinate timelines, draft policy steps, and seek community input as they move toward implementation. The group emphasizes urgent action and governance clarity.
A reader notes no one has been jailed or fined for failing to register under the Smith Act. Since 1950 the act required Communist party officers and members to register, but courts repeatedly blocked enforcement. Notable cases include Gus Hall and Benjamin Davis indicted in 1962, with test registrations by William Albertson refused under the 5th Amendment.
A White House committee formed to act on Warren Commission findings aims to deliver security recommendations to Congress in January. Senator Mansfield says these measures should be among first orders of business. The Warren report sparked brisk sales as volumes of the full testimony and exhibits may follow in weeks. Treasury Secretary Dillon to lead a four member panel, targeting January 1 for completion of recommendations.
President Johnson swept through Providence Hartford Burlington and Portland on a barnstorming three day swing. He blasted Goldwater as fringe to the GOP and warned of dangerous foreign policy illusions while urging unity and victory in November. Crowds ranged from 15 000 to 100 000 with law enforcement reporting thrilling but unruly reception in several cities.
The United States warned that intensified Communist pressure and infiltration from North Viet Nam could force an expansion of the conflict beyond South Viet Nam. Assistant Secretary Bundy outlined a policy aimed at aiding South Viet Nam’s independence, while contingency plans reportedly include bombing infiltration routes in North Viet Nam and along the Laos corridor.
Washington reporters say Capitol Hill investigators probe motives behind a White House order to tighten security checks on prospective federal employees. A memo by Walter Jenkins to President Johnson followed news that the State Department ordered the destruction of many investigative files. Lawmakers warn of political risk and urge action to curb file burning and potential subversion exposure.
Air Force Captain Joe Engle flew the X15 at 3850 mph testing a new ablative coating to cut heat from 900-1000 to 200-300 degrees. The material melts to dissipate heat and may reduce boundary layer noise, with peak altitude reaching 97000 feet.
A hard state of emergency is declared in Binh Dinh Province Vietnam after weekend violence. An 8 p m curfew is imposed on Quinh Nohon with varying curfews elsewhere. Government militiamen clash with over 10 000 demonstrators leaving at least three dead and 16 wounded. public meetings banned. remnants of Diem regime reportedly linger in government.
In a candid interview Senator Barry Goldwater floated Richard Nixon as a potential secretary of state if he wins the presidency He cited Eisenhower era service and said Nixon would likely excel Goldwater declined other Cabinet names while criticizing Nelson Rockefeller and predicting Romney’s defeat Scranton praised as a strong ally with a national campaign role as Goldwater notes improving poll standing with five weeks to go See NIXON on Page 2
Hollywood AP report says Harpo Marx blond-wigged Marx Brothers member died Monday night at Mt Sinai Hospital. Cause undisclosed. Harpo, real name Arthur, was 70 and second brother to die after Chico in 1961. Survived by Gummo Zeppo and Groucho. He had been in semi retirement five years and announced retirement in January.
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