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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1964
Page
5
The author warns against conflating crime causes with enforcement, urging immediate, strong action to curb crime. They cite 1963 data showing murders every four minutes, forcible rape every 32 minutes, and overall serious offenses rising 10 percent, arguing for root-cause efforts without delaying practical policing.
The Republican Central Committee former chairman Caspar Weinberger faulted the 6 million dollars spent on the Goldwater Rockefeller primary in California as wasted money. He argued California could have sent an uncommitted delegation to the national convention to avoid divisions. The piece notes concerns about funding for under financed candidates and discusses the idea of a national primary, including support from Sen. Margaret Chase Smith.
Costa Rica President Francisco Orlich protested to State Department after hearing fascist remarks during a state visit to the King Ranch in Texas. The party toured the ranch, saw cattle operations and oil activity, then learned some hosts praised Kennedy’s death. The trip included visits to multiple Kleberg properties and a mix of sober ranch work and heated talk.
Walter Ridder argues Johnson’s blunt public rejection of potential running mates signals a new practice in U S politics. He notes Roosevelt's 1940 and 1944 conventions and Truman's outcome show how leaders have seeded vice presidential choice by listing who they do not want, potentially guiding future nominations.
Marguerite Higgins reports on Senator Edward Kennedy at New England Baptist Hospital where he endures a broken back with wife Joan Kennedy as a steadfast partner. Joan assists as secretary and adviser while offering public strength supporting others like Lillian Halpin awaiting spinal surgery.
A Boston scene captures Kennedy intrigue as Johnson bars cabinet members from the vice presidency, stirring bitter local resentments while Ted Kennedy recovers and Bobby weighs his uncertain political path. Rose Kennedy defies self pity amid national tragedy and plane crash scares.
An editorial decries the Fourth of July horror on American roads. It cites 510 traffic deaths over a 3 day weekend and argues the nation lacks the will to enact meaningful safety reforms, noting more Americans die on highways than in historic wars and urging decisive action.
An appreciative reader comments on coverage of the Dragon Olympic trials in Long Beach praising the article’s quality. The letter notes personal sailing interest and city’s role as an international center for the sport, while mentioning broader political sentiments without specifics.
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