Fragmentary note on 1964 newspaper policy
An incomplete, OCR fragment discusses the newspaper’s editorial stance and commitment to accuracy. It mentions dates, publication practices, and conforming to standards, but specifics are unreadable.
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1964
Page
2
An incomplete, OCR fragment discusses the newspaper’s editorial stance and commitment to accuracy. It mentions dates, publication practices, and conforming to standards, but specifics are unreadable.
The Republican National Convention featured speakers denouncing the press as a menace comparable to communism while others defended reporters as largely fair and neutral. The article notes journalists face long hours and confusion during campaigns and emphasizes America's free press as a safeguard of democracy.
A clipped collection of quoted musings on intellect and belief. The text compiles remarks from Schiller Emerson Webster Lowell and others, noting phrases about genius intellect and morality.
Washington reports that President Johnson may reveal his vice presidential choice before the August Democratic gathering. Chicago’s Richard Daley lobs a hint favoring Kennedy but backs Humphrey if Kennedy is blocked. A Kennedy ballot suggests a Catholic ticket, raising groundwork before the convention.
San Francisco reports on Mitch Melich wife of Utah uranium miner and state senator, discussing political life in Utah. The piece describes a GOP rally in Lao, Utah, and Melich’s reflections on rural voters, campaign life, and civic engagement.
Elinor J. Gardner of Scottsdale writes about attaching hydrants to existing water mains to cut insurance costs. She suggests evaluating mains capacity to determine how many hydrants could be added without new mains. urges action if feasible.
Ralph McGill analyzes how Barry Goldwater’s rise shifted control of the Republican Party away from Eastern moderates, tracing the change back to the 1952 and 1960 conventions. He notes the party’s current disarray yet enduring cohesion among Goldwater supporters and questions the movement’s ultimate direction and impact.
The platform clash highlighted East West lines with Eastern speakers pushing a stronger platform while Western and Southern delegates defend the committee position. Gov. Romney urged a stand against extremists, Rockefeller warned of threats, and others cited Eisenhower and Milton as Communist dupes. The fight underscored a hard campaign path ahead for the Johnson administration.
West German Chancellor Ludwig Erhard publicly rebuked former chancellor Konrad Adenauer in Bonn after Adenauer reportedly stirred a party revolt at Paris ally De Gaulle’s urging. The rift centers on Franco German unity versus national sovereignty and the direction of the European Common Market policy.
United Press International wires report Jerry Mook lauding pay television as “the most beautiful thing” after watching its debut. Barry Goldwater critiques Nelson Rockefeller’s extremism stance, prompting a reply on sacrifice in Viet Nam. A New York druggist explains why bystander fear spared him. Congo’s Antoine Ginenga greets Moise Tshombe as ally amid political shifts.
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