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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1964
Page
2
The article notes an in-power party showing at a San Francisco event, with a predicted victory for the Republican slate and Senator Barry Goldwater. Humphrey delivers a nominating address amid showman rhetoric, delaying mention of Goldwater until the end and signaling a wide political appeal.
In a climactic session nine months after Kennedy's Dallas assassination, Johnson agreed to run, his selection by acclimation to cheers as Humphrey’s bid faltered. The hall roared with horns, banners, and the Eyes of Texas as Lady Bird and daughters appeared in the presidential box.
President Johnson, after completing a second day of a long walk on the White House lawn, underwent a full medical exam with doctors reporting no symptoms and continued to show an active, vigorous life. He spoke with reporters as Secret Service agents relayed his progress.
Atlantic City report describes a brief onlookers clash on the convention hall boardwalk during a Democratic gathering. About 10 Goldwater supporters clashed with Johnson backers after eggs were thrown, leaving one youth with a head cut and no serious injuries or arrests.
Los Angeles court schedules sentencing for John Louis Battaglia known as The Bat, a former associate of mobster Mickey Cohen, on six counts of fraud after a federal jury found him guilty alongside Harold Tenner. Battaglia, 45, and Tenner, 38, were linked to Cohen who is in federal prison.
Sacramento reports Republican presidential nominee Barry Goldwater will begin his California campaign on September 8 with a San Diego rally at Dover Stadium in the evening and a flight to Sacramento the following day. John Grenier, GOP committee director, said Southern California will be a primary target as Goldwater appeals to 7 million voters. He also predicted Sen. Kuchel will publicly back Goldwater soon.
Rosalind Wyntarii and councilmen James Harvey Brown and Billy Mills discuss political lines as Tom Bane of Los Angeles Democratic leadership notes Jimmy is seen as a strong mayoral prospect for 1965. The potential contest pits Roosevelt against incumbent Samuel Yorty, with intra party tensions and clashes with councilwoman Wyman noted in LA politics.
Classifieds list various items in the sale section. many listings include odds and ends suitable for quick purchase. Readers are advised to scan the column for specific deals and contact details.
Detroit reports Reuther targets Chrysler and Ford in a sweeping strike threat. He urges about 450000 workers at both firms to stay off the job pending a broader dispute, signaling potential auto industry disruption and labor action.
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