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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1964
Page
1
Gov. William W. Scranton challenged Sen. Barry Goldwater to a public debate as the 28th GOP convention began in San Francisco. Scranton’s move was seen by Goldwater supporters as a last-ditch effort to sway delegates.
Delegates gather at the Cow Palace for an initial session as Goldwater leads on the first ballot with 764 votes. Scranton challenges the Arizona senator and presses for a debate while Wisconsin warnings loom and Hatfield prepares the keynote.
William P. Longfellow, 31, welder for Buckeye Pipeline Co., was crushed between two company trucks at the Wakeman station. He died en route to Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital. A company safety inspector will investigate after the accident near Marietta-born Longfellow, who leaves a widow Barbara and five children. He had lived in Wakeman four years. The body rests at L D Gerber & Son Funeral Home. arrangements pending.
William R. Ferrell 33 of Wake man Road died after a one car crash on West Catawba Road Ottawa County last night at 730. Leonard Hickman 32 Port Clinton driver in good condition with back and head contusions. Sheriff says excessive speed around a curve caused the skid roll and two more rolls. Hickman cited for reckless driving. Ferrell sprayer for Ferrell Gardner Wood Products Co. Survived by wife Lavada and four children. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Rep. Robert Taft Jr. says Goldwater and Scranton would have about equal strength in Ohio. He notes Scranton may do better in Northeastern Ohio while Goldwater might perform stronger in other regions, calling the race a standoff.
President Johnson plans an 11 30 a m White House session with Defense Secretary McNamara to discuss boosting the number of U S advisers in South Viet Nam amid mounting war concerns. Local and federal reports tie other incidents to the volatile regional climate as investigators hunt suspects in Georgia and Florida. A Columbus labor dispute shows progress toward a highway project settlement while Moscow claims economic progress against the United States. In Washington, Senator Maurine Neuberger and Dr Philip Solomon wed in a private ceremony.
Partly cloudy and cool today with light showers northeast ending by afternoon High 65 to 70 Partly cloudy tonight and a little cooler Low 53 to 62 Tuesday fair and a little warmer Lake Erie small craft warnings in effect east half Occasional rain across the lake Marriage license applications Ronald E Lyme and Martha E Locke Births Wayne Riblett and Don Zuerich each with a newborn sons Deaths William R Ferrell age 33 William P Longfellow 31 Charles A Owens 54 Car Foos 67 Sally Kirkton 59 John Arnold 75 Maude A Hill 84
The Republican Convention fractured over a Goldwater dominated platform pledging a tougher stance against communism but offering limited focus on home issues. Scranton backers push to insert stronger civil rights language and limits on nuclear control while anti Goldwater forces plan a floor fight to secure changes.
Dwight D. Eisenhower arrives in Richmond near San Francisco for the 28th Republican National Convention. He is greeted with reverence by thousands as an honored guest and commentator for ABC. Pro-Goldwater forces fend off opposition to the party platform amid debates over extremism. An image caption notes Princess Margaret with Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones and David Linley.
About 50 000 demonstrators gathered and moved to the Cow Palace in San Francisco for a protest against Goldwater. The march turned into a hostile anti Goldwater display, largely ignored by delegates who planned to nominate him. CORE led the main picketing group demanding stronger action for Negroes in 1964.
Ohio delegation leaders said the 58 delegates would vote their own choice only when the roll is called on Wednesday night. They planned no pre vote polling at a breakfast caucus before boarding buses to the Cow Palace. Most delegates favored Barry Goldwater on the first ballot though no official tally exists. Some delegates remained neutral or would still back Gov. James A Rhodes.
The Reflector launches United Press International UNIFAX service linking this newspaper to over 100 picture transmitting sites nationwide. A photo from the convention floor can be sent and received in under 30 minutes between the Cow Palace and Norwalk.
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