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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1964
Page
1
AP Deputy JACK BELL notes that a Goldwater Johnson race would inject high drama into the fall, with Goldwater portraying a stark choice and Johnson likely welcoming a TV debate. They assess California primary signals, campaign styles, foreign policy lines, and civil rights stances shaping a potential general election contest.
A father reflects on his sixteen year old son earning a driving license and the momentary pride and enduring responsibility it imposes. He contrasts the boy’s instincts with the adult role the community expects, urging the son to grow into adult driver behavior despite lingering youth.
Ray, 39, head of the Cuban revolutionary junta and a former first public works minister under Fidel Castro, was among eight Cubans and Americans detained by the British destroyer Decoy off Anguilla. Five Cubans and two American photographers were taken to Magistrate's Court for illegal entry. Ray remained aboard.
Seoul protests widen as eight cities see antigovernment demonstrations. President Park Chung Hee faces martial law threats while police clash with students, injuring dozens and prompting closures and demands for Park's resignation.
Cincinnati AP reports Cornell Cornwell, 33, convicted of mailing a booby trapped radio from Middletown Ohio to his brother John 29 in Asheville North Carolina was sentenced to five years in prison by U S District Judge John W Peck The judge called it attempted murder noting he was willing to harm his brother their mother and anyone connected to the package The defense sought leniency highlighting time already served The radio was mailed after a visit by John to Middletown last summer
President Johnson indicated no hostility to Goldwater's Arizona win in California and New York reactions. He publicly praised Lodge in conversations and signaled a preference for a strong GOP contest while aides privately doubted a harsh campaign against Goldwater. The White House, once cautious, appeared to welcome a robust Republican race as the 1964 campaign began.
The Weather Bureau ordered its weather research plane to investigate a tropical low 600 miles southwest of Miami for possible intensification into a tropical storm or hurricane. Winds up to 250 mph, moving northeast at 3 mph, with heavy rain forecast for South Florida. if winds reach 39 mph it becomes a tropical storm named Abby, and 74 mph to become a hurricane. Small craft warned in the Florida straits.
Western North Carolina Methodist Conference asks Duke University to reconsider its new policy allowing possession of liquor in residence halls. The conference urges the administration and trustees to align Duke's policy with Methodist abstinence standards and to take steps to restore harmony with church positions. The board notes Duke has disciplined a student and a fraternity for excesses under the rule. The Christian Social Concerns panel also discusses civil rights legislation and related materials.
Raleigh AP reports State Highway Commissioner warns a shift to private contractors would be tragic and costly. Publisher William Horner cites a Lee County project where private bids exceeded state costs, urging continued use of state crews for maintenance and construction. He notes prior contractor experience and defends current practice.
President Johnson kept plans secret as he weighs steps to counter Communist advances in Southeast Asia. A White House statement said drastic action like expanding the Vietnam War is being soft-pedaled for now after briefings by Secretary Rusk and Defense Secretary McNamara following Hawaii consultations. George Reedy noted the March review focused on improving the efficiency of the Southeast Asia program.
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