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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1964
Page
2
L A C argues on Prop 1 to oppose 790 million in state bonds for parks. Proposes Yes on Prop 2 for education facilities but warns of unrelated add ons. Recommends No on Prop 1 and Prop 3 and Yes on Prop 2, citing debt, local control, and consolidation issues.
Britain welcomed a Labor victory as Wilson formed a new cabinet after a photo finish cut the Conservative lead. He pledged stability with George Brown and Denis Healy among ministers as Queen Elizabeth accepted Atlee’s resignation and the nation watched the 10 Downing Street transition.
Sioux Falls and Sioux City papers recount a congenial cross state meeting of Senators Goldwater and Humphrey during Rivercade Day in Sioux City Iowa and a Sioux Falls airport event. The two joked about campaigning while praising each other in informal remarks amid crowds and music. Humphrey defended conservation projects and criticized Goldwater as a neighbor rather than a president.
President Johnson plans a series of high level meetings with the National Security Council and top advisers to discuss foreign policy, focusing on Asian issues and the Red Chinese rise as a nuclear power, amid Khrushchev’s resignation. White House sources say more meetings are set in the coming days. Harsh voice notes indicate talks with British Prime Minister Harold Wilson are anticipated after Friday’s Wind–up.
UPI reports California Republican workers allegedly distribute propaganda attacking President Johnson. Daneeritic Chairman Roger Kent criticized the campaign as a severe rise in political hatred, citing pamphlets and books accusing Johnson of crimes and plots to aid communism.
Washington UPI report notes the Secret Service sought a background check on Walter W. Jenkins, longtime Johnson aide. FBI reviewed the request. Jenkins faced arrests in 1949 and 1948 era morals questions. Jenkins resigned after public disclosure and later served in Air Force Reserve.
The report ties lea king to the 99991 Air Reserve Squadron led by Sen. Barry Coldwater. A major general in the Air Force Reserve, Kinney, was named in connection with the event. Jenkins, an Army veteran, reportedly joined the reserve unit. the robbery involved six people and $260 total across two separate incidents.
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