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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1964
Page
2
Delegates at the Cow Palace clash over a Scranton driven plank denouncing extremism and urging presidential control over nuclear weapons. Governor Rockefeller leads the bid to condemn extremists while Eisenhower’s speech inspires delegates and sparks a tense, noisy floor.
Former Vice President Richard Nixon urged Republicans to harmonize with Barry Goldwater and join his campaign tone while saying Goldwater has shifted some views without abandoning core principles. Nixon predicted Goldwater could defeat Lyndon Johnson, citing a strong California primary and large volunteer support. He doubted his own candidacy and Scranton as running mate, warning against drastic policy shifts if Goldwater won.
In Los Angeles John Birch Society national director of public relations Rousselot labeled Oregon Governor Hatfield's convention speech unfair and a grave error He argued Hatfield's remarks echoed Birch principles and drew a surge of more than 100 inquiries to join the society as Birch supporters defended the group against charges of bigotry and confusion.
An East German border guard struck an American officer on the face in East Berlin last Sunday in an unprovoked attack, UPI reports. The United States protests to the Soviet Union and notes the U.S. does not recognize the East German regime. A sedan carrying American officers, near Checkpoint Charlie, was stopped and one guard punched the officer through a window during an argument. Names of the officers were not released.
Nixon praised Senator Goldwater as embodying the mainstream of Republican thinking and suggested Goldwater could win the nomination. He declined to endorse Scranton and said he would campaign full time for the nominee, aiming to unite GOP factions against President Johnson. Nixon predicted Goldwater’s advantages include underdog status, TV appeal, and massive volunteer support. He planned further talks with Eisenhower and indicated giving up a family vacation to devote effort to the campaign.
In San Francisco, Big Eight rivals joined a spontaneous demonstration for Bud Wilkinson, former Oklahoma coach and Senate candidate. C Hubert Gragg led the pro Wilkinson effort, saying banners spread easily among Big Eight states as they cheered Wilkinson's move away from coaching.
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