Johnson’s campaign battle behind a wall of success
The piece analyzes the 1964 presidential race with incumbent Lyndon Johnson defending a strong run, facing Goldwater who must sharpen attacks and handle missteps. It notes Johnson’s apparent advantages, Goldwater’s aloof style, Humphrey’s impact, and potential Democratic South support shifts.
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Lynndon Johnson
White House
Lyndon Johnson
Chase-Manhattan National Bank
Johnson
Wall to Wall Equality and the Prison Question
A 1944 editorial argues that amid a national push for equality the strict form of sameness resembles prison. It warns against excessive uniformity, noting prisons symbolize forced equality and urging reflection on individual rights and the cost of overhasty sameness.
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Tolr
San Quentin
Polls show Johnson far ahead in 1964 race
Allied Drew Pearson reports confidential White House polls show Lyndon B. Johnson with a wide lead over Barry Goldwater. In Maine Johnson leads 70 to 25 with 5 percent undecided. Indiana shows 58 to 35 percent for Johnson with 14 percent undecided. Other states like Maryland Wisconsin and New York also favor Johnson, while Goldwater seeks conservative gains.
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Atlantic City
Lyndon Johnson
Barry Goldwater
Pearson Alens
Goldwater
White House
Johnson
Quayle
Indiana
Kennedy
Gulf of Tonkin
Ohio
Wisconsin
Nois
Maryland
Cannling
Mississippi Compromise Seen Raising More Problems Than It Solves
Atlantic City Democratic Convention faces internal strife as the Mississippi Compromise is hailed as a success by some, despite rejection by both regular Mississippi delegates and the Freedom Democratic Party. Sneak-ins and staged shoves spark clashes, with fears conventions will be shaped by televised displays and rule-breaking, even as sympathy for Mississippians’ suffering fuels the controversy.
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Mississippi
Atlantic City
Johnson
Negro Free Democratic Party
Missippi Party
Freedom Democratic Party
Freedom Democrats
White House
Bill Moyers
Free Democratic Party
Alabama
Gov. Hughes
New Jersey
Democratic Party
Buchenwald
Jimmy Travis
Public duty of readers shapes a newspaper voice
A personal reflection on reader feedback and editorial responsibility. The author describes a skeptical editor who wondered why a correction was not called in, noting that newspapers depend on reader input to ensure accuracy. It argues that a newsroom must listen to voices, as a democratic press thrives on honest reporting and accountability.
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Harris
Teasons
City Desk
Ave. 16
Sen. Goldwater
Klu Klux Klan
Newespaper
Youth Democrats Form Under-18 Political Group
A new Democratic youth group for ages 14 to 18 forms to foster interest in democracy and develop good citizens who vote when eligible. The editor notes youth engagement is vital to the country and hopes the group succeeds.
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Democratic Party
Johnson
G. F. Nelson
Readers in Mexico critique US editorials on Goldwater
Walter Gale from Los Alamitos criticizes American press coverage of Senator Goldwater. He argues editors overemphasize extremism labels and urges focus on real issues, praising some of Goldwater’s points while noting omissions about the Ku Klux Klan. He questions the paper’s independence and timing of endorsements.
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América
U.S
Son. Goldwater
John Hettinger
Privada
Independent Advertising Representatives and Offices Listed
An article fragment lists advertising representatives Sawyer Ferguson and others, with multiple city locations including Los Angeles Minneapolis New York Philadelphia San Francisco and Chicago. It mentions offices under The Independent and MANIA and references various names and roles.
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Harald M. Eines Samwel
C. Cameron
Genecal
Mamener- Lay Collins Er
Cekmaist Malin
Edie Oan
Emecutr
Egor Hanes
Sibes Weoeinn
Manaping
Emtey Nabanal
Sawyer Ferguson Wawer Win
al Albania
Chicape
Oaks Los Angeles
Minmaapelii
New York
Philadelphis
San Francisco
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George Wallace
Wissconsin
Hawaii
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Beard Johnpall
Hartwick College
Allande City
Dewey
Marguerite Higgins
Ney J Harris
United States
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Walter Gale
Blume
Los Alamitos
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