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July 25, 1964 - Mike Cuellar’s relief pitching and a key double play snuffed out a ninth-inning Philadelphia rally after seven runs had scored, and the Cardinals escaped with a 10-9 victory over the Phillies today at Connie Mack Stadium. The Philadelphia rally almost nullified the hitting of the Cardinals’ Ken Boyer, who clouted two homers, including his second grand slam of the season. Curt Simmons won his 15th game against the Phils since they cut him loose in 1960. He has lost to them only twice. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

July 24, 1964 - Bob Dylan and Joan Baez performed Dylan’s composition “It Ain’t Me Babe” tonight at the Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island. Dylan recorded a solo version of the song last month for inclusion on his forthcoming LP, “Another Side of Bob Dylan.” The song is about a man leaving a woman because he is not prepared to be the kind of invincible hero and all-encompassing provider she wants. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

July 24, 1964 - At today’s press conference, President Johnson reiterated the United States promise to defend South Vietnam. He said there could be peace “if those who practice terror and ambush will simply honor their existing agreements.” Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

July 24, 1964 - Following are the highlights of President Johnson’s news conference today: Vietnam — He reiterated the United States promise to defend South Vietnam and said there could be peace “if those who practice terror and ambush will simply honor their existing agreements.” New York Violence — He said he had “gained the impression” that “extremist elements” were involved in the recent New York racial disturbances. He said the Federal Government was prepared to assist with whatever action might be “necessary and desirable.” Nuclear Weapons — He said the President must maintain ultimate control of nuclear weapons and that the American people wished to rely on the President’s judgment in the matter. Racial Issue — Mr. Johnson indicated that, inasmuch as Senator Barry Goldwater held views apparently different from those expressed in the Civil Rights Act, the racial issue would be a proper subject of discussion in the campaign. Violence — He asserted that where Federal assistance was necessary and proper to help deter lawlessness, it would be supplied but that “it is not up to us to take over the authority of all the local governments.” Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

July 24, 1964 - Following are the highlights of President Johnson’s news conference today: Vietnam — He reiterated the United States promise to defend South Vietnam and said there could be peace “if those who practice terror and ambush will simply honor their existing agreements.” New York Violence — He said he had “gained the impression” that “extremist elements” were involved in the recent New York racial disturbances. He said the Federal Government was prepared to assist with whatever action might be “necessary and desirable.” Nuclear Weapons — He said the President must maintain ultimate control of nuclear weapons and that the American people wished to rely on the President’s judgment in the matter. Racial Issue — Mr. Johnson indicated that, inasmuch as Senator Barry Goldwater held views apparently different from those expressed in the Civil Rights Act, the racial issue would be a proper subject of discussion in the campaign. Violence — He asserted that where Federal assistance was necessary and proper to help deter lawlessness, it would be supplied but that “it is not up to us to take over the authority of all the local governments.” Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

July 23, 1964 - Bob Dylan performed his composition “Mr. Tambourine Man” tonight at the Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island. Dylan composed the song earlier this year. The lyrics, often surrealistic in nature, call on the title character to play a song and the narrator will follow. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

July 23, 1964 - In this video, a CBS reporter interviews Harlem residents about the recent riots that have shaken their neighborhood. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

July 22, 1964 - The British pop group the Animals performed live tonight on the ITV Tyne Tees’ program, “The Rehearsal Room.” The program was recorded in Newscastle, where the Animals — Eric Burdon, Hilton Valentine, Chas Chandler, Alan Price, and John Steel — formed in 1963. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

July 22, 1964 - CBS-TV’s Harold Keen interviews Jayne Mansfield about her upcoming performance in “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” at California’s Circle Arts Theatre. Miss Mansfield will play Lorelei, who was portrayed by Marilyn Monroe in the 1953 film. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

July 20, 1964 - At this press conference, a spokesman for New York City Mayor Robert Wagner reports on a top-level meeting held at Gracie Mansion regarding widespread rioting in Harlem. Mayor Wagner cut short his European vacation and arrived at Kennedy International Airport today at 4:04 p.m. on an Iberia Airlines plane from Madrid. He was grim-faced as he was met by Acting Mayor Paul Screvane, Police Commissioner Michael Murphy, Manhattan Borough President Edward Dudley, Deputy Mayor Edward Cavanagh, and several aides. After a briefing at the airport, and before leaving for Gracie Mansion, his official residence, the Mayor expressed his “complete faith” in Murphy. He told newsmen: “The police have a job to do to preserve law and order, and the Commissioner feels that action so far has been able to contain the situation.” When the meeting was resumed at 6:30 on the veranda of Gracie Mansion, the officials who had met Wagner at the airport were joined by Madison Jones, executive director of the New York City Commission on Human Rights, and Arthur Rogers, executive director of the New York City Youth Board, as well as three of the Mayor’s administrative assistants. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

July 20, 1964 - British pop singer Gordon Waller of the Peter and Gordon duo was interviewed at San Diego International Airport today by Harold Keen of CBS. At Westgate Park earlier, police had arrested 15 youths who became unruly at a Peter and Gordon appearance. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

July 19, 1964 - Sen. Barry Goldwater said today he was surprised that Alabama Gov. George Wallace had decided to drop out of the Presidential race, but the GOP nominee would offer no further comment. The Senator, who is relaxing at his home near Phoenix after winning the Republican Presidential nomination at the San Francisco convention, was cornered by reporters when he drove himself downtown to have his official campaign portrait taken at a Phoenix studio. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

July 19, 1964 - Actor Jack Palance was the mystery guest on tonight’s edition of the CBS panel game show, “What’s My Line.” Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

July 28, 1964 - Enjoy tonight’s newscast covering national and local Southern California events. With Ray Wilson, Bob Regan, Harold Keen, Mel Knoepp, Lyle Bond, and Doug Oliver. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

July 31, 1964 - On this special NBC program, Edwin Newman guides viewers through a tour of the New York World’s Fair. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

July 16, 1964 - Senator Barry Goldwater accepted the Republican Presidential nomination at the Cow Palace in San Francisco tonight with the declaration that “extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice.” Replying to the Republicans who sought to make extremism an issue in the nomination and platform fights, the new GOP standard-bearer told a wildly cheering convention that “moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.” His reference to “extremism” got the noisiest response of any passage in his speech. The Senator declared that Communism is the nation’s No. 1 enemy and promised that Republicans must and shall “set the tides running again in the cause of freedom.” Shortly before Goldwater spoke, the convention accepted without opposition his choice of 50-year-old Rep. William E. Miller of New York, retiring GOP national chairman, as the Vice-Presidential nominee. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

July 16, 1964 - Former Vice President Richard M. Nixon called tonight for all Republicans to unite behind the Goldwater-Miller ticket and sweep to victory in November. Votes for President Johnson, Nixon warned at the GOP National Convention in San Francisco, will mean votes for one of the biggest spending sprees and “because of his refusal to repudiate Bobby Baker, the green light for influence peddling and massive payoffs in Washington.” Introducing Sen. Barry Goldwater for the Senator’s speech accepting the Presidential nomination, Nixon said Goldwater “is the man who earned and proudly carries the title ‘Mr. Conservative,’ by the action of this convention is ‘Mr. Republican,’ and after November will be ‘Mr. President.’” “I hear the theme song Mr. Johnson has selected is ‘Happy Days Are Here Again,” said Nixon. “But when Barry Goldwater gets through with him, it will be ‘Home on the Range.’” The Cow Palace throngs burst into laughter and applause. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

July 15, 1964 - At the Republican National Convention in San Francisco, Rep. John Lindsay (R-N.Y.) expressed concerns about the nomination of conservative Sen. Barry Goldwater (R-Ariz.) for President. The Congressman spoke with Mike Wallace of CBS News. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

July 15, 1964 - Barry Goldwater, grandson of an immigrant peddler and the shining knight of conservatives, was nominated on the first ballot tonight as the Republican candidate for President of the United States. The 55-year-old Arizona Senator easily defeated his only rival, Gov. William Scranton of Pennsylvania. The final vote tally showed Goldwater with 883 votes; Gov. Scranton with 214, and Gov. Nelson Rockefeller of New York with 114. Pandemonium broke loose in San Francisco’s Cow Palace as Goldwater and his bandwagon, which had never been seriously slowed in recent weeks, rolled to victory with the 16 votes cast by South Carolina. The nation will choose on Election Day, Nov. 3, between the Republican conservative and President Johnson, the Democratic incumbent who succeeded to the White House after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy Nov. 22, 1963. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

July 14, 1964 - At the Republican National Convention in San Francisco tonight, Michigan Governor George Romney advocated a platform amendment condemning political extremism. However, Romney did not name the John Birch Society or any other group in his remarks, as Governor Nelson Rockefeller of New York had previously. Nevertheless, Romney’s impassioned speech, warning of serious consequences to the party if it ignores the threat of extremism, failed to change the result. Another standing vote resulted in another rejection of the amendment. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

July 14, 1964 - At the Republican National Convention in San Francisco tonight, New York Gov. Nelson Rockefeller appeared on the rostrum to advocate a platform amendment condemning extremist groups, including the John Birch Society and the Communist Party. Almost every mention by the Governor of right-wing extremism brought harsh jeers and boos from delegates and spectators alike. Some of the latter shook their fists at him. Several times, Rockefeller was drowned out by chants of “We Want Barry.” He was hooted at when he spoke of “Republican liberalism.” Grimly, Rockefeller continued reading his speech excoriating the right-wingers. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

July 14, 1964 - Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower warned Republicans tonight in San Francisco that they must unite behind their convention’s choice of a Presidential candidate or “drown in a whirlpool of factional strife.” In the role of the party’s elder statesman, Eisenhower appealed to supporters of Senator Barry Goldwater and Governor William Scranton to “have done with scurrilous and misleading labels.” The former President was cheered to the rafters when he appeared on the speaker’s rostrum, his arms outstretched in characteristic salute. He was interrupted 40 times during his unity appeal and was given a standing ovation lasting almost two minutes at the conclusion of his remarks. But the convention hall fairly exploded when the general told the delegates that they should not let themselves be divided by “those outside our family, including sensation-seeking columnists and commentators who couldn’t care less about the good of our party.” There was a deafening roar of boos directed at the press stands flanking the speakers’ platform, and many on the convention floor jumped up and shook their fists at those in the glassed-in television booths. The nearest approach to that demonstration came when Eisenhower called for more effective local law enforcement and stiffer sentences for offenders. Eisenhower called on all Republicans to condemn “radicalism of any kind, whether of the right or the left” and to repudiate the support of any groups that “malign the character of fellow Americans.” Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

July 14, 1964 - Backers of Senator Barry Goldwater of Arizona for nomination as the Republican candidate in the Nov. 3 Presidential election scored a thumping victory tonight when delegates rejected amendments to the party platform which would have denounced extremist groups. Amid waves of cheers and boos, the pro-Goldwater element of the party rejected by a standing vote an amendment supported by Governor Nelson Rockefeller of New York, which would have written into the platform a declaration against what its sponsors described as extremism. Rockefeller is supporting Governor William Scranton of Pennsylvania, who is fighting what is apparently a losing battle to gain the nomination. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

July 13, 1964 - More than 200 pickets representing two civil rights groups demonstrated outside the main entrance of the Cow Palace today in San Francisco, centering their fire on Senator Barry Goldwater. Throughout the day and into the evening, the orderly procession marched in an elongated circle within a roped off area chanting “Goldwater must go; freedom now.” A band of some 25 supporters of the Arizona Senator answered in kind, waving Goldwater placards aloft. Earlier in the day, two Goldwater supporters joined the march of 65 civil righters but were quickly ejected by police. The only untoward incident of the day followed when a lone Goldwater demonstrator tusseled briefly with two unsympathetic onlookers. All three were ejected from the Cow Palace grounds. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

July 13, 1964 - There was visual evidence today of the wounds left by the Goldwater-Rockefeller primary fight when U.S. Senator Thomas Kuchel made a welcoming speech at the Republican National Convention in San Francisco, his only official participation in the event. The Californians applauded politely, and many arose, when Kuchel — who headed the Rockefeller delegation and now supports Gov. William Scranton — was introduced. “The struggle against slavery, in all its ugly forms, remains an unfinished task,” said California’s ranking Republican officeholder. “You can write a platform and select a nominee who will stand before the people and receive their faith. American prays that you have the courage and the vision and the wisdom to do the job.” Applause was scattered, and none stood up for Kuchel’s departure. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s