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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1964
Page
1
San Francisco report weighs Goldwater versus Johnson as the likely general election race. It notes Goldwater's California primary win and signals potential TV debates, platform clashes on civil rights, foreign policy, and the South's reaction, with nationwide GOP hopes riding on a mid July convention.
The final phase of the Republican race advances as Goldwater nears a first ballot victory. By Saturday night 68 delegates will be selected in Washington, Colorado, Alabama and Hawaii. An AP survey shows Goldwater could reach 625 to 650 first ballot votes, just short of the 685 needed, with many uncommitted delegates in key states potentially swinging in his favor.
Clifford H. Smith 20 of Ferndale Arkansas charged with second degree murder in the death of Edward Anderson 99 of Asbury Park New Jersey near the Royal American Shows carnival. Smith arraignment continued until Friday. bond set at 20000. Detective Capt. Elmer Petersen led the investigation.
A Communist Viet Cong platoon overran three small government outposts 17 miles northwest of Saigon on Wednesday. The My Hanh post was manned by 26 self defense corpsmen. one defender was killed and 15 captured. Viet Cong casualties were not reported.
Anti government demonstrations spread to eight major cities in South Korea as President Park Chung Hee considers extending martial law. In Inchon about 4 080 students protested calling for Park to resign while Inchon high schools closed for three days. Kwangju saw violent clashes as 30 000 rioters and students fought police injuring 600 and arresting one. Police used tear gas on 6 000 students in Kwangju after rocks were hurled and buildings were overrun.
Pravda hints at a possible formal severance between the Soviet and Chinese Communist parties amid the Moscow Peking feud. The piece warns a split would weaken world Communist unity yet notes diplomats doubt a government break would follow. It urges convening a world Communist meeting to rally the movement.
Senate leaders moved to limit debate on the civil rights bill as a Southern filibuster stretched into its 70th day. Senator Jack Miller of Iowa withdrew from the uncommitted and said he would vote Tuesday to bring the cloture rule into effect, signaling a showdown on the 67 vote threshold to end debate.
Des Moines reports two major utilities announce rate cuts tied to lower federal corporate taxes. Iowa Power and Light and IPALCO plan lower electric and gas rates for many commercial and residential customers, with some industrial bills rising. Town Illinois Gas and Electric notes partial in-state changes, while Iowa Southern Utilities targets Centerville with July 6 effective cuts.
Des Moines reports a federal penal official may become warden at the Anamosa Men's Reformatory. Charles Haugh, with 25 years in corrections, and his wife visited Anamosa as board officials consider appointing a successor to Ray Purcell. Purcell retired in April. salary figures and Leavenworth posting noted.
DES MOINES I A Board of Control refused to confirm or deny a report that Benjamin F Baer has been asked to re sign as director of state correctional institutions Chairman Jim Henry Carson said he would not comment Board member Carroll Price Knoxville also declined commenting but said no official action has been taken
The report cites average inmate ages near nineteen years and notes work histories in Chillicothe Ohio Ashland Kentucky and Englewood Colorado facilities highlighting young detainee demographics and institutional assignments.
President Johnson maintains secrecy over potential new actions in Southeast Asia. A White House statement after a policy review says there is no indication of expanding the war to North Vietnam or sending troops to Thailand. Officials note discussions focused on improving efficiency of current programs while avoiding broader escalation unless essential.
Violence struck the New York subways again as Ismael Valez, 42, was stabbed in the chest at the 72nd Street IRT station near Broadway. The unidentified assailant fled. Valez was hospitalized in satisfactory condition after saying the attacker plunged the knife without a word.
A noon explosion touched off a large fire at the Vogel Paint and Wax Co mixing plant in Orange City. One worker suffered minor facial burns while others escaped from a second story lunch room. Six large storage tanks holding 4,000 gallons each were destroyed, and an adjoining warehouse was saved with help from surrounding fire crews. Production may resume by mid next week after equipment arrives. Weather: cloudy with scattered showers tonight and Friday. River stage 6.2 feet.
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