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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1964

Page

2

Lodge Romney To Plead With GOP Platform Committee

SAN FRANCISCO AP Two Republicans tied to the 1964 debate press platform writers as Lodge and Gov George Romney prepared pleas for the party program The midweek hearings also feature Scranton and Goldwater with foreign policy civil rights and party unity topics under review Lodge who resigned as ambassador to South Vietnam last month says he backs Scranton Romney defends Vietnam policy and voting record on civil rights remains a point of contention within the panel

San Francisco Platform Henry Cabot Lodge George Romney GOP Pennsylvania William W. Scranton Arizona Barry Goldwater Lodge United Nations Eisenhower South Viet Nam Johnson-Kennedy Scranton Goldwater Platform Group John J. Rhodes Rockefeller Ohio William M. McCulloch Senate McCulloch Scott Key Ichigan

Man Killed In Houston Crash

Harold A. Dow 60 of North Haven Conn died from injuries after a two car head on collision on Route 2A ten miles south of Houston. Robert G Buckley 35 of Bangor was hospitalized with head injuries and in favorable condition. Dow died at the hospital late Tuesday night.

Houston Harold A. Dow North Haven Conn Robert G. Buckley Bangor Dow

Committee To File Baker Report In Senate Row

In Washington a divided Senate Rules Committee files Democratic and Republican reports on Bobby Baker money dealings. Baker resigned Oct 7 after a $350,000 damage suit. Republicans accuse the Democratic majority of blocking witnesses. Baker, once a Senate page from Pickens, SC, claimed a fortune over $2 million before resigning from a $19,600 yearly post.

Washington Senate Rules Committee Bobby Baker Baker Senate Omaha The World Herald the World-Herald Ble Pickens S.C

A Diamond Is A Boy's Best Friend Sign

A Chuckle Sign at the entrance to a Little League ball park reads A Diamond Is A Boy's Best Friend credited to Copt Gen Fea Corp with humorous wordplay on baseball and youth sports.

Fea, Corp

Felt Can't Visualize Loss Of Viet Nam

Honolulu AP report on Admiral Felt after retirement. He questions the impact of a Communist victory in Vietnam and stresses the need for U.S. civilian aid to Southeast Asia villages. He notes Sino-Soviet splits and warns Russia might back China if Southeast Asia becomes pivotal. He urges leadership and material aid like roads, wells, schools to win rural hearts and minds.

Honolulu Don Felt Southeast Asia Harry D. Felt United States Pacific Felt Navy Viet Nam Russia Red China Laos Cambodia Thailand Saigon U.S

Stolen Diamond Shipment Ties Shannon Airport to Heist

A $288,400 shipment of uncut diamonds disappeared from Shannon International Airport over the weekend. The loss went unnoticed for 48 hours until a consignees representative reported the theft to Interpol. A well dressed man claiming to be from the diamond company signed for and accepted the package before fleeing, while Ennis Diamond Co. manager Paul Spitzer confirmed the theft and urged investigators to proceed.

Shannon Ireland Interpol International Police Organization Amsterdam Shannon Oe KLM Consignees Ennis Diamond Co Paul Spitzer Ennis Spitzer

Portland Girl Struck by Car On Danger List

A four year old girl struck by a car near her Portland home was on the danger list at Maine Medical Center. Tracy J. Cleaves ran into the path of the vehicle and the driver said the child suffered internal injuries.

Portland Maine Medical Center Tracy J. Cleaves

Scranton Backers Fire At Goldwater No-Win Claim

In San Francisco Gov. Scranton backers attack Sen. Goldwater's no-win claim as civil rights prospects fade. Scott and McCulloch push for platform wording that endorses civil rights legislation while balancing party unity and legal concerns before next week's GOP convention.

San Francisco Barry Goldwater Goldwater Johnson Hugh Scott Rpa Arizona Scott Pennsylvania Scranton Kleindienst

Scranton pivot vs Goldwater in Republican race at convention

Republicans Gov. Scranton and his supporters attack Goldwater’s nomination claim as the campaign aims to derail his bid. Goldwater’s campaign director says he isn’t worried about the party platform. Scranton heads to San Francisco to challenge Goldwater at the RNC as Cow Palace work rushes to ready the venue. Washington and Moscow edge toward talks on UN military forces. Admiral Felt says he cannot picture losing in South Vietnam. National: Mrs. Lucy McDonald marks a year since hiccups began, now ended.

NBC Pennsylvania Arizona Scranton Goldwater Associated Press William W. Scranton Barry Goldwater San Francisco Sen Washington United States Russia U.N International South Viet Nam Adm Harry D. Felt U.S Pacific

Faith Roy Helps Mother Stop Her Hiccups Problem

Lucy McDonald marks a happy anniversary after hiccups stopped for about a week. A pharmacist named Roy Faith provided a drug, not disclosed, that cured her. she doubts if the hiccups are gone for good but breathes easily now.

National Lucy McDonald Faith Roy Mother Atlanta, Ga Roy Faith

Powers Differ Sharply U S and Soviets Move Toward Peace Force Talks

Washington reports an approaching U N peace force negotiation. The United States and the Soviet Union clash over Security Council control versus General Assembly. Officials say the Soviet move signals potential serious talks and cooperation with the U N, despite past tensions and China split. The Soviet note to Japan outlined a U N military force under Security Council control with troop contributions from smaller members and funding by the five veto powers.

Washington United States Soviet Union U.N Security Council General Assembly State Department Red China United Nations Tokyo Japan Council U.S Great Britain

Work Moving Briskly To Prepare Arena For GOP

San Francisco reports brisk work at Cow Palace transforming the hall into the 1964 Republican convention venue. Flags draped, score board installed, and phones in as preparations proceed for 1,308 delegates. A gala ticket option offers access to dignitaries, buffet, dancing, and entertainment for 500 dollars to fund election campaigns.

San Francisco Clare Shank St. Petersburg Fla Capitol Dome Senate House

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