31 Oct 1964
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1964
Page
1
Sen. Hubert Humphrey urged a decisive Johnson victory to repudiate radical extremists tied to the Goldwater campaign. He spoke in Los Angeles and Portland arguing for unity against bitterness and hate in American politics.
East German authorities tightened security along the Berlin Wall with about 40 000 guards checking at checkpoints during the visiting period. West Berliners were authorized to visit relatives in the Communist sector for 14 days as part of a controlled exchange while a German army truck stood ready at Sandkrug Bridge Checkpoint as a precaution against escape by car.
Senator Barry Goldwater races through a hectic homestretch plan to rally Phoenix and San Antonio before a Southern finale in Columbia. A 13 state TV hookup will carry the event as mishaps including an empty fuel truck and a traffic jam mark the day.
Sharp differences arose over clergy involvement in the presidential race as churchmen and religious publications voiced support for Johnson or Goldwater. The debate touched liberal and conservative quarters, with Johnson praising pulpit leadership and Goldwater urging clergy to focus on morals, while group statements and Episcopal views added to the controversy.
President Johnson launches final campaign push in Dover and Wilmington Delaware and New York as he urges a war on government waste and recession costs. He backs Governor Elbert Carvel for senate and recalls Bobby Baker inquiry linked to Williams.
A midair collision near Augusta Georgia killed six airmen as two planes crashed and caught fire. Firemen reported bodies and debris scattered along the area shortly after the impact. Witness Ann Walker said the collision occurred soon after takeoff from a temporary air facility and that rescue crews found aircraft burning nearby.
In Khartoum, Communists emerge as the dominant civilian force after six years of military rule. Riots kill at least 30 and injure over 200 as President Ibrahim Abboud retains title but loses executive power. El Khatem Khalifa lobbies a mixed cabinet and defers defense while the army shows strength in the streets.
Audubon Iowa AP Miller charges President Johnson with reckless disregard for the truth as he attacks the Eisenhower era Jenkins episode. He cites Walter Jenkins' morals cases and calls Johnson's bid for votes a desperate, corrupt cover up ahead of Election Day in New York.
Two days before the election the Sunday Enterprise prints a pre election poll by Enter prise showing likely presidential and gubernatorial choices in High Point. The edition also summarizes cease statements by President Johnson and Senator Goldwater on various issues.
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