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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1964
Page
4
Gov. William Scranton announces his Republican presidential bid as a liberal on civil rights and conservative on fiscal policy. His campaign aims to unite moderates against Goldwater, who critics say represents extreme right views that could hurt the party.
The piece notes public focus on tax cuts versus raising the national debt ceiling by $9 billion. It cites a $315 billion current debt and warns higher debt could fuel inflation and erode purchasing power. It critiques growing deficits despite Johnson administration promises of economy measures.
The article argues against a House pay increase to 30 000 dollars, saying it is unnecessary and self serving. It contends higher pay won’t attract better candidates and notes several Minnesota lawmakers who opposed the raise.
The Minnesota DFL delegation voted to raise their pay by 7500 dollars, drawing attention to the sums and fringe benefits lawmakers receive. Critics argue Congress has not earned a substantial raise and note senators’ reluctance to disclose private operations.
Minnesota politics report that Stephen Quigley resigns as DFL vice chairman after a dispute over a potential conflict of interest tied to his dual role with the administration and the party. The episode follows partisan commentary and shifts in his party position.
Selections from the past note the 19th annual Earl kin gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Francis Earl with 93 members. Other items mention Payson Wolff entertaining Rotarians, the Beaulieus returning from Toronto, and past local club events and honors.
Spectators will tour the completed gray brick library Sunday at 2 30 p m as Kane and Graves blend old and new sections. The building features sun glare control glass blue orange and white lighting and a plenum air system with thousands of ceiling slots. Benches borders and future bookmobile garage complete the grounds and the project has moved about 50 000 books.
Labor leaders allied with AFL-CIO COPE are pressing to replace 25 liberal opponents in the House with pro union candidates. The drive aims to add more union officials to Congress, building on past losses and seeking a safe liberal majority in fall elections.
Labor leaders push for a sweeping bill allowing picketing at entire construction sites to stall large projects. The plan aims to shift control in the House by winning in 25 of 79 marginal districts, with NAM countering in those areas. The fight unfolds as COPE coordinates allies while NAM offers analyses to business allies.
The interview with Richard Nixon portrays his view that unity within the Republican party is crucial for the two party system. He calls moderate Republicans bland and faulted business leaders for wavering, arguing conflict fuels political life and he seeks the battle as destiny.
In Cleveland GOP leaders, deterred by intra party strife and fear of a televised convention dud, failed to mount a decisive challenge to Barry Goldwater. Nixon and Eisenhower backed cautious open convention talk while hopefuls offered little early commitment, leaving Goldwater with a commanding delegate lead.
Lynda Bird Johnson, 20 year old daughter of the President, arrived in Honolulu and charmed a crowd of about 500 at the airport. She came to address the Little White House Conference on Children and to speak at the University of Hawaii, marking her first solo political speechmaking appearance. She plans to enjoy deep sea fishing, skin diving, and sailing before visiting neighbor islands and returning to Honolulu.
S Howard Evans 61, executive director of urban affairs for the U S Chamber of Commerce, died Thursday. He lived in Washington D C and was a native of Youngstown Ohio.
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