A Johnson Humphrey Ticket Named at Democratic Convention
Atlanta coverage notes that President Lyndon Johnson and Senator Hubert Humphrey were nominated by acclamation by Democratic delegates. Johnson announced Humphrey as his running mate, praising his colleague and outlining his criteria for the vice presidency. Johnson and Humphrey to deliver acceptance speeches at the convention’s closing session.
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Democrats Converge on 1964 Nomination Scene
A turbulent 1964 Democratic Convention featured Lyndon Johnson praised as “the world’s best hope” and a formal push to nominate the President while Alabama and Mississippi seating disputes sparked tensions. Delegates, speakers like Mayor Daley and Senator Humphrey backed the ticket amid staged displays and party unity.
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Times Says Jolson Must Belected
The New York Times editorial urging Lyndon Johnson’s election as President argues that the differences with Republican nominee Barry Goldwater are clear and point to the necessity of Johnson’s victory to provide decisive leadership and a definitive defeat to the prior administration.
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UAW Chooses Chrysler as 1964 Strike Target
Detroit UPI report says the United Auto Workers named Chrysler Corporation as the strike target in its 1964 bargaining with the auto sector after a three hour meeting at Solitary House. Walter P. Reuther and leaders indicated Chrysler would lead concessions and pioneer 1964 negotiations. Reuther reportedly met yesterday with President Johnson.
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Viet Nam Reform Stalled In Saigon Crisis
In Saigon a political crisis deepens as Maj. Gen. Nguyen Khanh faces rivals within the Revolutionary Council while a key reform program stalls. Fresh Buddhist and student riots flare in the north as Da Nang sees new casualties and hospital attacks. Junta members drift on leadership, with Lt. Gen Tran Thien Kaiem noting no decision yet. Khanh lingers after a five hour session, planning another meeting as tension mounts.
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United Auto Workers Local 930 backs strike at Foard Ford Green Island
Members of Local 930 at the Foard Motor Company plant in Green Island voted 525 to but favoring strike action if a new contract with Detroit auto giants is not reached by Monday midnight. The local totals 762 with Austin Boudreau as vice president. Richard Cardinal disclosed the vote as William Simkin of the FMCS arrived in Detroit to assist talks.
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Diving horse symbol dominates Atlantic City convention scene
At the Atlantic City Democratic gathering crowd banners promoted a diving horse symbol while protesters and police guarded entrances. Amid banners for Goldwater and Kennedy, Joan Kennedy joined the Massachusetts delegation as Bobby Kennedy’s star power drew delegates, and a Brooklyn Santa Claus candidate appeared as a write-in contender.
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Water Supply Emergency Declared In Petersburg
A natural disaster was declared in Petersburg as six volunteer fire companies fight to replenish a village reservoir that ran completely dry. Officials warn the water is for limited domestic and sanitary use only. Fire crews pumped water from a nearby pond and an auxiliary well drilled days earlier began supplying water before the reservoir level dropped again. Mutual aid from six departments helped restore supply, with about 326 residents affected. Water flow reached about 240 gallons per minute as pumps refilled the reservoir.
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Hurricane Death Toll Climbs Across Florida Coast
Tropical storm Cleo raged with 100 mile per hour winds along the Florida coast threatening Miami while weakening from earlier gusts. The storm spurred evacuations, hotel boarding, and heavy traffic as warnings extended from West Palm Beach to Cape Kennedy. Deaths rose past 70 with bodies reported in Guadeloupe Haiti and inland communities, and space center facilities secured amid備 watch.
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Humphrey's All Politics in the Senate and on the Ticket
Senator Hubert H Humphrey, a liberal Minnesotan and longtime floor manager for civil rights, rises in prominence as he supports Johnson in a balanced Democratic ticket. He earned praise for ending a southern filibuster with a civil rights measure and received the president's pens and a tribute copy of Johnson's Nation speech.
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Ively Reports On Convention At Atlantic City
Ively broadcasts from Convention Hall in Atlantic City covering the Democratic nominating events. Bob Fusco delivers on the-scene updates three times daily after morning programs, with sponsorship by Ka Zlbra, a Troy and Glens Falls area appliance company.
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Stratton Seen Set To Quit
Rep. Samuel S Stratton faces a wary path in a Republican-leaning district as he weighs backing Kennedy at the state convention and pursuing reelection. He has attacked Democratic leaders but risks alienating party patrons while Democrats hope unity may secure support. Stratton’s Senate bid appears unlikely to advance beyond the convention.
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