26 Oct 1964
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1964
Page
1
Washington reports 15 long range B52 bombers moved to Guam, near 2000 miles from China, marking their first overseas deployment. The force totals about 615 heavy jets, with 1500 remaining in the United States.
President Johnson drew large crowds on a five city Florida swing with Sheriff Dave Starr estimating about 100000 in Miami and Orlando. Police clashed with some spectators as officers muscled past reporters and well wishers in Miami and Johnson faced vocal Goldwater opposition.
Prime Minister Harold Wilson's Labor government announced a sweeping program to address a 2 billion dollar gap in Britain’s earnings and spending abroad. The plan includes import tax surcharges, export tax concessions to boost earnings, and the formation of a Commonwealth export council.
A federal three judge court in Alexandria upheld a VI law requiring denotation of race in divorce decrees. The special court ruled vital statistics are aided by noting race in such decrees. The higher court summarily affirmed the ruling citing support for the order.
A Viet Nam war dispatch describes terror and counter terror shaping the conflict. Vietnamese Rangers faced an ambush near Cau River delta as Viet Cong fighters hidden in a pagoda opened fire. Captured suspects were subjected to water torture and a prisoner shown carved teeth. Prisoners were later moved by helicopter for continued questioning with high mortality risk.
Senator Barry Goldwater warned in Salisbury Maryland that he is scared stiff at the prospect of Hubert Humphrey becoming president. He attacked Johnson and Humphrey over socialism and the great society, drawing a crowd of about five to seven thousand at the Salisbury Civic Center. He and running mate William Miller defended a GOP administration while urging voters to consider vice presidential choices next Tuesday.
Canada’s Wheat Board announced Russia purchased 10.6 million bushels of wheat and flour for about 21 million dollars. Shipments will run via St Lawrence and Atlantic ports next month with potential Cuba delivery. Nikolai Belousov, Soviet Grain Board official, led negotiations.
Louis Harris reports a national poll showing Lyndon B. Johnson with about 60 percent support vs Barry Goldwater's 34 percent as the election nears. Johnson's warmth, work ethic, and capability are praised by a large majority, while Goldwater's image draws mixed reactions with notable criticisms surfacing.
The Southern furniture market shows 1964 orders 10 to 12 percent ahead of 1963 as buyers rush to place orders. Retailers seek fast deliveries and manufacturers report strong orders over the first three days. The scene shifts to Hickory Lenoir area with shoppers pushing demand higher.
A U S Air Force pilot and Vietnamese copilot died when their A 1 Skyraider crashed on a mission near the Cambodian frontier north of Saigon. The Twin engine C 123 transport carrying eight Americans was shot down near the border, with Cambodia claiming cross border air action by South Viet Nam aircraft.
In Brevard North Carolina two suspects were nabbed within minutes after a Rosman bank robbery. Police chief W S Thurs Singleton pursued in a 1961 green Dodge then a cruiser and arrested one suspect. About 20 minutes later Thurston arrested Hobart Owens 37 of Balsam Grove for questioning after a taxi ride through town. A .22 revolver was reported stolen.
In Huelva Spain two H34 helicopters collided during large US Spanish amphibious maneuvers. Nine Marines died, twelve escaped, and a thirteenth was rescued as both aircraft burned after the collision at about 800 feet. a fleet of 120 ships and 50,000 men supported the exercise.
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