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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1964
Page
7
In Atlantic City a lone reader laments the Democrats pushing an eleven party system, saying at his age he cannot attend multiple parties and would vote for Barry.
Perle Mesta says the 1964 Washington social season will be bigger and busier than ever, implying she will host more parties and extend her influence in social circles.
A fragmented TV log covers convention schedules and late night programs while a section of gossip notes recounts party hopping in New York and Ventnor. Highlights include Perle hosting guests at her mansion, mentions of Carol Burnett and Eddie Fisher, and industry chatter on celebrities and social events.
In Atlantic City and Washington the networks switch coverage as President Johnson calls Hubert Humphrey to offer him the running mate spot. Viewers glimpse the moment before delegates as the first lady and daughters appear between rain showers. Coverage by ABC NBC and CBS is praised for speed and clarity.
A list names multiple stations WMSL WHOS AM FM WHRT WAJF WJOF WIMW WKAC and others with varied hours from early morning around 4:55 AM to late evening near midnight plus several ranges referenced as sunrise to sunset and 6 AM to 10 PM.
Alabama Public Safety Director Al Lingo says state troopers are aiding Alcoholic Beverage Control in stopping liquor leakage into Alabama. The two week effort would be continued with no figures released on impact to date.
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