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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1964
Page
1
David Williams and Pat McCook, both 13, ended a 101 hour seesaw marathon in Ventura California surpassing a 100 hour mark set in 1951 by College of the Pacific students. They claimed the world record with a casual plan described as improvised by the boys.
In Rochester New York hundreds of young Negroes rioted last night joining more than a thousand demonstrators after daybreak. police used tear gas as 100 state troopers arrived to quell violence. At least 80 injured including nine police and a fireman. Fifty five arrested.
President Johnson outlines his fall campaign strategy focusing on peace and prosperity while avoiding personal attacks on Republican opponent Barry Goldwater. He stresses moderation and a high road approach in the race.
Johnson and Goldwater held a 16 minute discussion focusing on avoiding racial tensions in the campaign. They issued a brief statement agreeing that racial tensions should be avoided and planned to meet again on Friday.
President Johnson revealed the SR71 strategic reconnaissance aircraft with global reach at 15 miles altitude and speeds three times the speed of sound. The program carries about 1 billion dollars, aims for initial flight tests next year, and quick production deliveries to the Strategic Air Command. Lockheed, the prime contractor, also built the U2 and developed the YF12A interceptor. The system will be used in hostilities and other confrontations with foreign forces.
President Johnson told a Washington news conference there will be no expansion of the anti-Communist war beyond South Viet Nam. He disputed Premier Khanh and de Gaulle on peace talks, stating the United States seeks no wider war and favors immediate peace if terror groups honor existing agreements.
In Blackpool England police were called after youths clashed with officers while rioters damaged instruments as the Rolling Stones fled the stage during Friday night events. One assailant aimed a kick at a youth attempting to climb onto the platform.
In Harlem a self described Communist plans an anti police demonstration despite a ban by Police Commissioner Murphy. About 300 pickets protested police brutality as civil rights leaders urged restraint and asked Mayor Wagner to rescind the ban.
Diane Courtwright, a 19 year old Ohio State sophomore from Columbus, was selected Miss Ohio at Cedar Point. She won talent and swimsuit, and she will represent Ohio in the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City.
In St Augustine Florida five men identified as Ku Klux Klansmen were charged with cross burning as State Attorney Dan Warren promised to pursue law breakers. Warrensaid he would seek additional warrants charging several persons with fostering violence after a firebomb exploded at a motor lodge amid ongoing racial clashes.
Police say Betty Perry admitted fatally smothering her children Stacey 10 months Carl 3 Scott 4 and Susan 6 in their Dayton Ohio home after money woes and a pending divorce. She also attempted suicide before being taken to Dayton State Hospital for safety.
A cold front moves east from the Central Plains toward the Great Lakes and southern Rockies, replacing heat with cooler, less humid air. The Weather Bureau predicts a milder weekend for Chicago after five days of extreme heat, while the South may remain warm to hot.
A light humorous note reflects on credit use and how the bill echoes past enjoyment. The line reminds readers of the joy once felt during purchases now tempered by the financial reminder.
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