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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1964
Page
2
LAC columnist J A Collins Sr quotes Pierre Salinger criticizing misquotes about Goldwater NATO support and Johnson era ties. Salinger claims Cranston payoffs and Baker influence, noting a presidential monopoly on media assets. He argues Democratic campaigns misquote opponents while ignoring moral issues, amid a bitter election fight.
President Walter Reuther of the United Auto Workers warned at a meatcutters and butchers union convention that “catastrophe” could follow Barry’s election. Reuther said he was invited to participate in Republican platform discussions in San Francisco but declined to attend.
Fragmentary note discusses Barry Goldwater as a presidential candidate and fears for the free world. Mentions possible outcomes if nominated and potential election results against Johnson. Source text is garbled with partial quotes and misordered phrases from a news court or wire transcript.
Morning fog and low clouds in Long Beach and nearby areas give way to sun as the day warms. Mountain regions expect a warm trend, interior deserts clear and gradually warmer with mostly sunny skies across the valley and outside districts.
Dr. Sam Sheppard, imprisoned since 1955 for the Marilyn Sheppard murder, was ordered released on a $10,000 bond by US District Judge Carl Weinman after ruling his constitutional rights were violated at his 1954 trial. The decision could lead to a new trial in Cleveland as state officials consider action within 60 days. Also reported is the marriage of Winston Churchill’s grandson to Minne D Erlanger in London.
California delegates at the Cow Palace nominate Barry Goldwater with gold bibs and blue California lettering. Senator Knowland and Nixon rally support, urging Republicans to grow up and press to victory as the convention proceeds. California’s delegation blends showmanship with party unity and pegs Goldwater as the path to peace and strength.
The Republican National Convention program lists events at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. Items include opening by Chairman Morton, Pledge of Allegiance, national anthem, invocation by J Clifford Wallace, and committee appointments. Charles H. Percy introduces former Vice President Richard Nixon, followed by speeches by Nixon and the vice presidential and presidential nominees. Benediction by The Rev John Geranios.
James Forstner, 38, fired for refusing to shave his beard, was reinstated June 5 but as of Wednesday again out of work after the state district court of appeals ruled juvenile hall officials need not reemploy him pending appeal. The case centers on California officials and employment rights in a local government setting.
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