Goldwater Nomination Signals Conservative Shift in 1964 Race
The San Francisco convention elevated Barry Goldwater as Republican standard bearer, signaling a clear conservative shift. The result challenges party insiders and raises questions about nonvoters and the future of U.S. politics with Johnson viewed as the Democratic rival.
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Barry Goldwater
San Francisco
Republican Party
Democratic Party
United States
Senator Goldwater
Goldwater
Johnson
A New Cliche Births From Tops and Tax Tales
A light editorial note on language lampoons cliches and adds a new one toplessly described as naatily dressed while critiquing social trends. It jokes about fashion ethics at beaches and garden parties and quips on taxes and specialists with a breezy broadside tone.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 1964 Democracy pledge note
Fragmented OCR reveals a 1964 Lubbock Avalanche Journal issue with a political pledge page and subscription rates. It mentions an independent Democratic newspaper on the South Plains, Associated Press and United Press affiliations, and a Liberty and Justice pledge dated July 17, 1964 in Lubbock Texas.
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Ition
South Plains
Ny Morning
Unday
Sih
Sitcock
Avantene Jeuteal
Balfon Wyinenesoure Publihing, Company
Ing
Labbocke
Texas
National Verona
Texas Rally Press
Learve
Associated Press
United
Prest International
Parker F
Prouty Has
Mbo
Walior
Pubienes
A. Coger
Dathock
Eos Ab
Hanis
Mirnine
Hinder
Lubbock
Ornin
Monte Hiss
America
Republic
Lubbock, Tex
Women In Politics Rewrite the Game at GOP Convention
In a San Francisco column, Bob Considine notes women in politics intimidate male counterparts, drive convention energy, and may reshape political power. He cites Margaret Chase Smith and predicts women will increasingly influence party scenes and policy. Page 5.
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Bob Considine
Bull Palace
San Francisco
Maggie
Margaret
Chase Smith
Mets
Washington Senators
Jackie Robinson
George D. Aiken
Vermont
Big Sister
Millie
GOP
National Committee
Considine
Race and Church Tensions Amid Civil Rights Strife
Kenneth L. Dixon examines religious leaders and congregations across Mississippi and neighboring states torn by race clashes linked to the disappearances of three civil rights workers. He notes church meetings, KKK recruitment, and burnings as communities grapple with integrating efforts while leaders urge keeping disputes outside church walls.
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Kenneth L. Dixon
Est Lake
Mississippi
Mt. Zion
KKK
Tran
Ku Klux Klan
Alabama
Louisiana
Silver Lining for Old Folks as Congress Grants Small Boosts
The Senate approves a $7,500 annual pay rise for Congress and the House boosts Social Security by four dollars per month, raising the average retiree benefit to $81. Critics say the changes are inadequate amid rising payroll taxes and Medicare opposition. The piece notes few elderly have decent hospital insurance and warns Medicare prospects remain uncertain.
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Andrew Tully
Senate
Congress
House
Ways and Means
Washington
Ways and
India
Indonesia
Ways and Means Committee
Senate House
Lone Star Farmers named from Lubbock County youths
Nine Lubbock county boys earned Lone Star Farmer honors from the Future Farmers of America this year among 200 Texas vocational agriculture students receiving the top degree. Recipients must report three years of study leadership and cooperation and meet income and investment thresholds.
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Lubbock County
Lone Star Farmers
Future Farmers of America
Texas
Corky Bozeman
Kenneth Bozeman
Bruce Barrier
Clifton Barrier
Herbert D. Henderson
L. W. Henderson
Paul Revier
F. F. Revier
Robert Hill
R. E. Hill
Clarence Oswalt
Clyde Oswalt
Richard C. Rogers
Otis A. Rogers
C. W. Meyers
Eugene Sooter
C. E. Sooter
Nixon Declines in GOP Favor as 1964 Drift Grows
Special correspondent Bruce Biassot reports that in June 1964 Richard Nixon appears politically damaged within the Republican Party. Two key events—his Cleveland Governors Conference performance and a jab at Pennsylvania Governor Scranton—promote a view that Nixon acts for self rather than party unity, threatening his presidential prospects.
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Bruce Biossat
Ashington
Richard M. Nixon
Reepublican Party
Nixn
California
Nixon
New York
Barry Goldwater
Txon
Cleveland
Goldwater
Scranton
Ike Hare Old Stassen
Nixson
Detroit
Lke
Nicon
Pennsylvania
William Scranton
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Woman Rescued From Car Fire After Crash
In Nederland Texas a Dallas man named Bill Williams pulled a woman from a burning car after a collision with Joyce L. Michna 26 of Nederland. The vehicle exploded minutes later. Michna suffered first and third degree burns but was reported in good condition. Williams and his family were unharmed.
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Nederland
Tex
UPI
Dallas
Bill Williams
Joyce L. Michna
Michna
Williams
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Mistah
Westbrook Pegler
John Birch Press
God
Tizzy
By Kate Osann
Maine
Dee Dee
Tully
Theagea
Massachusetts
Austin
University of Texas Medical
Galveston
School of Dentistry
Houston
Homer P. Rainey
Rainey
Winccold Fortana
Emati
Nell
Biossat
The
Hague
Galbraith
Sensato
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