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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1964
Page
1
MARSHALL N C The State Bureau of Investigation planned to disclose findings on ballots from the Marsill precinct in the May 30 Democratic primary. Authorities said many ballots appeared marked while in a stack, raising questions about the state senatorial race outcome with Zeno Ponder defeating Old Fort contender Norton by a narrow margin.
Delegates from Ohio released their delegation and labeled him a favorite son, urging support for the presidential candidate aligned with his administration. He calls the move evidence of confidence and endorsement of his governorship.
Sen. Barry Goldwater arrives in San Francisco amid the Republican National Convention with a forecast of a hard campaign against President Johnson. He says the year will be Republican and hints at Miller or Ford as likely running mates, while Scranton is not a likely No. 2 option.
California report notes Pennsylvania Governor William W. Scranton urging the Republican platform to reject extremist groups such as the John Birch Society. He argues the party must align with nonextremist views and keep platform and presidential dictates separate.
SAN FRANCISCO AP Gov William Scranton urged momentum for Barry Goldwater while Sen Carl Curtis of Nebraska said Goldwater still leads but seeks more delegate votes. Scranton warned of a possible first ballot nominating struggle as Republicans weigh their options.
Madison County judge allows the Elections Board to overturn the Democratic primary for state senator. Zeno Ponder who won by about 400 votes challenged Lean of Madison. Bullock ruled the board may reverse the election as implied by state laws and can act with general supervision of elections. Sukoe Gael noted the laws also authorize investigating fraud and reporting violations to the attorney general.
Sen Edward Kennedy, 32, moving by ambulance 100 miles to New England Baptist Hospital Boston after back injury. He remains at Cooley Dickinson Hospital since June 19. Doctors expect six to eight weeks recovery as he travels in a secure Foster frame. Wife and children split time between Boston visits and Squaw Island home. Special ambulance with Stryker frame arranged from Westover Air Force Base.
In Raleigh, Esther Sharon Finch of Thomasville led the preliminary talent round with a flamenco dance. Miss Charlotte, Luray Marynary, and other contestants, listed with measurements, competed as the event proceeded and no gown winners were announced yet. The next round is scheduled with Ma ria Beale as mistress of ceremonies.
The proposal outlines pay hikes for officers with two plus years of service and lower ranks, listing specific dollar increases by grade such as generals and admirals plus captains and lieutenants. Warrant officers and enlisted ranks receive stepped raises, with various amounts shown for sergeants, corporals, and privates. The plan targets revisions by longevity and commission status as part of a broader pay scale update.
In Washington two 61 year old senators Yarborough and Thurmond, both Army reserve veterans, staged a ten minute wrestling contest in a Senate committee corridor to press a quorum for a nomination. The match ended with Yarborough on his back as Magnuson broke it up.
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