Scranton Warns Goldwater Nomination May Fuel Extremists
Gov. William Scranton charged that nominating Sen. Barry Goldwater could empower extremist groups to seize control of the Republican party. He urged a strong anti extremism plank at the GOP convention after Pennsylvania delegates backed him amid a tense caucus and shifting loyalties.
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Goldwater gains Ohio delegates as convention opens
Barry Goldwater captured 42 of Ohio's 58 Republican National Convention votes in a two hour caucus as the 1964 GOP gathering began. Gov. Rhodes held 13, Scranton two, and Smith one, with Bricker announcing the split. Goldwater faces stage fright while a Scranton challenge cites a secret ballot bid and a debate offer advances.
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Norfolk & Western and partners win ICC merger approval
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved combining Norfolk & Western Nickel Plate and Wabash into a 7450 mile network from Hampton Roads to the Great Lakes. Pennsylvan ia Railroad must divest all interests, with management ties severed by October, and divestiture completed within ten years.
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Body Found In Mississippi Sheds Light On Missing Civil Rights Workers
A decomposed lower torso bound with rope was found in Old River near Tallulah. The remains, taken to University of Mississippi Medical Center, may help identify one of the three missing civil rights workers Michael Schwerner Andrew Goodman and James Chaney who vanished June 21 after jail release.
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Sea Rest Children Welcome at Central Ocean City
Readable text notes a place named Sea Rest at 1113 Central Ocean City New Jersey inviting children. The fragment suggests a public or lodging setting welcoming kids. No other details are present to determine date, owner, or services.
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Chlorine Gas Leak Kills Worker at Mobile Plant
A rupture in a chlorine gas line at Scott Paper Co. in Mobile, Alabama, killed Walter Jordan, 34, of Saraland, and poisoned 37 workers. Plant manager J C Coil said the leak occurred outside the mill as liquid chlorine under pressure turned to gas. Jordan is brother of former All American Alabama football star Leroy Jordan. None of the other 37 workers was in critical condition.
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Strike Ends As Pittsburgh Steamfitters Accept New Contract
A 42 day strike against the Mechanical Contractors Association ended with Steamfitters Local 449 approving a three year contract. Membership voted 515 to 106 in favor, securing a 67 percent pay boost and a strong referral hiring plan. The prior rate was $4.55 per hour plus 60.14 cents in fringe benefits.
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Third Computer Put To Use By AP News Service
The Associated Press activated a third computer to speed national news and sports tape production for newspapers nationwide. The system, already used for stock market data, now justifies tape for automatic typesetting and increases transmission to 66 words per minute.
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Scranton Forces Platform Fight in GOP Battle
Gov. William Scranton moves to turn the Republican platform into the arena for a do or die bid to block Barry Goldwater’s first ballot nomination. Scranton’s plan hinges on forcing votes on major amendments to win over delegates, with Sen. Hugh Scott promising a floor clash to win South support.
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General Clark to Address Legion Meet in Philadelphia
Gen Mark W Clark will speak at the four day Pennsylvania American Legion convention in Philadelphia. The event opens with delegate registration and an executive committee session, followed by an address Thursday night by Clark, former Fifth Army commander and Citadel president.
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Bus crash near Bogota kills five in cliff plunge
A bus carrying 38 people plunged 200 feet down a cliff near Bogota Sunday while trying to pass another vehicle, killing five and injuring 26.
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Weather Outlook Cloudy with Showers and Cooler Temperatures
A cloudy, windy day with scattered showers and a high near 65 to 72. Tonight and Tuesday bring variable clouds and a chance of more showers. Cooler tonight with lows 50 to 58, Tuesday slightly warmer.
Local Obituaries Notice of Daily Record
Hazel Nicol Giffen 63 Blairsville rural route 1 Dell Rey Keith 76 Stanford Oval Kunselman 78 Hamilton Pa Gulfiord Lloyd Putt 97 Alliance Ohio formerly Indiana County Raymond Fairman 52 Mercer rural route 4 formerly Willet John George Jewicky Home rural route 2 obituary notices listed.
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Senators Vote Lines Hold Firm At 1964 Republican Convention
At the San Francisco convention Goldwater led with 740 votes toward the 655 needed for nomination. Scranton trailed with 169, Rockefeller 103, Lodge 45, Smith 18, 47 uncommitted and 186 listed as favorite sans.
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Bat Rabies Case Reported in Allegheny County
An unidentified Sewickley woman is being treated for bat rabies, the first such case recorded in Allegheny County. She was bitten on the foot after stepping on a bat on her back porch, according to Dr. Herbert R. Domke of the County Health Department.
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Local GOP delegates rally for Scranton in San Francisco
Western Pennsylvania Republicans arrived in San Francisco to back William Scranton for the Republican National Convention. Notables include Armstrong County district attorney Harry Heilman Jr and Clarion County chair Charles Leach among a larger Scranton and Goldwater showing with placards downtown and at hotels.
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