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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1963
Page
1
The nation reels in disbelief as reports confirm President Kennedy has died. Governors, mayors, and citizens react with sorrow across the country, prayers rise from coast to coast, and markets pause as the tragedy unfolds in Dallas.
In Washington, amid Kennedy era politics, Johnson is portrayed as a vigorous Democratic leader. The piece recounts his close work with Kennedy, his key roles in civil rights and domestic programs, and Kennedy’s esteem for Johnson as the party moves into a new era. It notes Johnson’s expansive influence, his possible Vice Presidential candidacy, and his ongoing activity on Capitol Hill and in the White House.
Open house for Navy Salute Day, part of the city Diamond Jubilee, was canceled on Saturday. The flag was lowered to half staff upon news of the President's death. Local celebration plans at Long Beach Naval Base were interrupted by the national tragedy.
A garbled notice from the Post Office describes second class mail rates and carrier delivery terms for Lons Beach. It lists monthly and yearly charges, single period fees, and bureau circulation details, naming AYath Street and Pine Avenue as location references.
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