Goldwater Faces Abusive Letters After Kennedy Assassination
Senator Barry Goldwater said he received a surge of abusive letters and telegrams following President Kennedy’s assassination, but these will not derail his political plans. The Arizona Republican noted that public figures attract such mail and that backers like Senator John Tower also faced threats. He read and replied to about 50 messages and expects to decide soon on whether to seek the Republican nomination next year.
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Christmas Hope Fades In Berlin
West Berliners hopeful for a Christmas wall breach saw optimism fade as East Germany rejected West Berlin passes for visits to relatives in East Berlin during the holidays. East Germany insisted talks only with the West Berlin city administration and urged Bonn to handle negotiations, keeping West Berlin’s status as a neutralized free city.
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McCormack backs 1947 succession law for president
Washington AP The man next in line to succeed President Johnson argues the 1947 act should remain in place. House Speaker John W McCormack says he favors its continuance and would not discuss changes or stepping aside for a younger man. He notes no clear protection for a temporary speakerPresident and would resign from the House if elevated.
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Eisenhower Calls Reexamination of Presidential Succession
Former president Dwight D. Eisenhower urged reexamining the presidential line of succession in the Saturday Evening Post after Kennedy's assassination. He favored restoring direct vice president to cabinet order, arguing it would limit disruption and keep the presidency aligned with the electorate. He warned of heightened risks to top leaders and cautioned against making the president a near prisoner for safety.
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