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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1964
Page
2
The editorial laments the fate of losing candidates who expend vast effort in campaigns only to vanish from the scene until the next election. It notes the relentless, exhausting grind of ordinary campaign workers and the emotional and physical costs of campaigning, with only half of those trudging the pavement being real contenders.
Ralph McGill assesses Barry Goldwater’s bid as a failure to win broad support. Reporters noted fighting words not backed by a fighting man, with South rising away from his platform. Goldwater drifted from his book rhetoric to a persona shaped by press and TV, making him seem radical in the South and inadequate as a presidential contender.
The White House urged an FBI inquiry into Negro violence in nine northern cities while omitting the Deep South. In McComb Mississippi COFO workers faced bombings, raids, and arrests starting August 15 with six blasts in early September. Local fear spurred pleas to the Justice Department for federal marshals and a town crackdown.
President Lyndon Johnson confronts a staffing vacuum at the White House following Walter Jenkins stepping down. Bill Moyers, 30, has moved into Jenkins's office and begun handling much of the former duties, but Jenkins previously managed multiple policy and administration roles demanding more personnel.
The Kennedy era aides depart as the Johnson White House loses key staffers like O'Donnell O'Brien and Dungan, weakening the inner circle. Moyers stays, others depart to Chile or new roles, while Johnson weighs leadership style and staffing to attract and retain capable aides.
Letters to the paper praise the Scottsdale schools for offering creative programs and question reporting on a parent’s critique. An accompanying note thanks Good Samaritans after a dog killed in a hit-and-run on Camelback Road with specific gratitude to those who helped and the Arizona Humane Society.
Washington report notes the Bobby Baker matter continues into the 89th Congress with possible grand jury action. Sen. Williams accuses Matthew J. McCloskey of a 35000 dollar kickback tied to the Washington Stadium contract and Kennedy Johnson campaign funds. McCloskey denies overpayment and claims insurance coverage.
Scottsdale Daily Progress announces staff credits and publishing details including editor Maurice L Carter advertising director and office address 302 Ball Park Plaza Scottsdale. The page lists publication schedule and postal info with standard newspaper masthead notes.
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