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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1965
Page
2
About 4 000 Ohioans traveled to Washington for President Johnsons inauguration while Governor James A Rhodes did not attend. The official party included state and party officials, congressmen, and local Democrats. Senator Lausche and Senator Young led the state's car in the parade. Young hosted a reception that night.
Luci Baines Johnson, 17, urged that final exams should not occur in inauguration week arguing that those who campaigned long deserve to watch the inauguration on television. She noted she had just finished a chemistry exam and spoke amid inauguration week festivities in Ohio. Former Gov DiSalle and wife greeted visitors at the governor's reception as Ralph Locher hosted. DiSalle denied any talk of a federal judgeship. Sweeney took over ceremonial duties greeting guests.
The UPI report describes Lyndon B. Johnson’s oath and three hour parade from the Capitol to the White House with 52 bands and 15,000 marchers. Security was heavy as 3000 police and troops guarded the route while 500,000 onlookers braved the cold and 200 million watched on television.
Hubert Humphrey took the oath as the United States 41st vice president before Capitol crowds and television audiences. John McCormack administered the oath as President Johnson prepared for his own swearing in, with the ceremony featuring the historic Bible from the Humphrey family.
The Norwalk Reflector lists its office at 61 E Monroe Norwalk Ohio established 1830 publishing daily except Sundays and holidays. It notes UPI News Service, circulation audits, and subscription rates for local rural delivery and mail options across Huron and surrounding counties.
Security forces marshal a massive safeguard for President Johnson with bulletproof glass around the Capitol stand and White House, armor plating on the escort, a 3,000-strong police and troop presence, and a no weapons rule for 1,200 honor guards.
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