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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1964
Page
2
Reverend Martin Luther King Jr says Alabama demonstrations against segregation and voting restrictions will begin by early June. He also warns of possible civil rights actions in Washington this summer and a potential march on both parties' conventions to press for stronger civil rights stands.
Washington United Press International reports that Martin Luther King Jr may publicly endorse a presidential candidate this year for the first time. He declined to name a party and ruled out Goldwater if nominated by Republicans, while praising some GOP figures but warning Black voters about a party shift. He avoided endorsing Johnson, saying he would watch campaigns and noted Johnson could carry the South as a Southerner.
Seventeen year old Barry Kidd faces a magistrate on a daffodil theft charge valued at one penny while national figures race headlines on civil rights. Martin Luther King Jr discusses opposition to Dirksen amendments, planned massive demonstrations in Alabama, CORE officials outline disciplined action, and broad fears of weakening the civil rights bill amid Senate debate. He warns against backdoor changes and advocates compulsory enforcement, with plans for further talks with Senate leaders Humprey and Kuchel.
Senator Clifford Case of New Jersey warned on a Washington radio TV program that he would vote against a weakened civil rights bill and opposes delaying tactics. He argued the measure as is must meet its job and that no one should settle for a weakened form. NAACP Secretary Roy Wilkins said Congress is not yet responsive to Black Americans and Johnson’s push for action continues.
In Hot Springs Virginia UPI the President drew praise from about 100 corporate presidents and chairmen at a Business Council meeting. They cited his understanding of business and his actions on the tax cut rail strike and budget while noting continued Republican caution ahead of the 1964 campaign as they weigh backing him. The outlook hinges on his record in six months and on the GOP ticket choice.
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