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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1964
Page
2
In Moscow Pravda hints the Kremlin may sever formal ties with China’s Communist parties. The article warns a split would weaken the world Communist movement and urges an early world Communist meeting, while Western diplomats doubt a full government break would occur.
SAN FRANCISCO AP The Goldwater Johnson contest promises lively moments if Goldwater wins the nomination. He frames a contrast with Johnson promising a choice not an echo and attacks on appeasement, foreign aid and UN policy while Rockefeller aides sharpen lines. The campaign outlook suggests debates and vigorous stances as the race shapes up.
President Johnson kept policy moves secret after a Hawaii review by Secretary Rusk and Secretary McNamara. A White House note said no immediate plan to widen the war, despite earlier talk of harsher actions. Officials stressed improving efficiency of current programs and avoided committing to North Vietnam strikes or reinforcements.
Light snow covered Mt. Washington, New England's highest peak, as temperatures fell to 30 degrees. Northwest winds reached 30 miles per hour, with the region generally cool across New England.
A lively campaign prospect emerges if Barry Goldwater secures the Republican nomination to face President Johnson. Goldwater's California win pleases at least one Democrat. Johnson tightens security on potential moves in Southeast Asia as students protest in Korean cities amid martial law in Seoul. House Rules Committee likely remains under Democratic control in 1965 with some new members. Senate backers of the civil rights bill dismiss chances that debate hurdles from California or Southern opponents will end attempts to move the bill forward.
Washington reports the House Rules Committee will stay under Democratic control in 1965 with 2 or 3 new members. Rep. Carl Elliott of Alabama loses renomination creating a vacancy. Elmer J. Hoffman of Illinois and William H. Avery of Kansas also seek other offices. Replacement challenges loom, Pepper eyed as liberal replacement if chosen. Elliott expected to receive a federal post after exit.
Senate leaders said California primary results would not derail plans to invoke cloture and end debate on the civil rights bill. Senator Miller announced his support for cloture next Tuesday as Southern opposition and GOP voices shape the final push toward a 67 vote threshold.
In four provinces students led antigovernment protests challenging President Park Chung hee. In Kwangju over 6,000 clashed with police, while Inchon Pusan and Chunchon saw smaller actions. Seoul police and troops moved to enforce martial law as Cabinet warned of broader escalation.
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