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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1964
Page
2
LAC argues the recent rail settlement, praised as averting a strike, is a minor victory achieved under presidential pressure. It warns the public pays a heavy inflationary cost through transportation charges, with long lasting effects on rates and future efficiencies, despite gains for a few union leaders.
In Sacramento Governor Brown vetoed a measure granting judges pension enhancements, calling it piecemeal and costly. He urged the legislature to abandon a narrow retirement bill and pursue a broader reform at the 1965 general session. The bill linked to retirement eligibility and credit, tied to Senate Randolph Sece and conference recommendations, faced opposition for creating special benefits for a few judges.
Washington reports a partisan battle over the Bobby Baker investigation threatens Johnson administration support for a civil rights bill. Senators Case and Scott say others warned they would oppose cloture to end the Dixie filibuster, while Baker inquiry maneuvers sparked a Senate floor clash involving Mansfield Kennedy Watkins.
Washington clergy split on a proposed constitutional amendment to keep school prayer. Dr. Daniel A. Poling supports clarifying separation of church and state but allowing non-sectarian religious practices. Rev. Ben Niebrherstster cautions it could jeopardize parental rights over children’s religion. Two professors from Harvard and Michigan argue against a new amendment, saying current rulings already limit or negate such changes.
Ottawa reports US-Canada population estimate at 19,150,000 as of April, rising by 334,000 in the past year. The figure reflects ongoing growth and migration patterns influencing regional demographics.
Dinah Shore filed for divorce from Maurice S. Smith in Riverside County Superior Court on grounds of mental cruelty amid their Palm Springs residence since their May 26 1963 marriage. The couple wed three weeks after her first divorce from George Montgomery became final.
UPI reports a deadly ambush north of Saigon that killed 54 South Vietnamese soldiers and wounded 49 with 10 missing, as four to eight Viet Cong companies trapped two ranger units. An American adviser was shot in both legs and evacuated as 155mm howitzers bombarded the attackers.
London UPI reports Prime Minister Douglas-Home's Conservatives claim the by elections show a halt to Labour drift as they eye a possible autumn general vote. Labour celebrates four seats won, while Liberals suffer deposits losses at Devizes and Bury St Edmunds, signaling a Liberal decline.
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