Live NBC opening night coverage of the 1964 Republican National Convention at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California. 
The Republicans seek to select their presidential candidate. Personalities interviewed are Senator Everett Dirksen, former President Dwight Eisenhower, and Richard Nixon who comments on Barry Goldwater. Thurston Morton is the committee chairman, he raps the Democrats in speech, a speech by former President Eisenhower.                                             

Continuing live NBC coverage of the Republican National Convention from the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California.

Highlights: Martin Agronsky interviews delegate Henry Cabot Lodge, NBC Newsman John Chancellor is arrested on the floor, New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller talks about curtailing extremism in the Republican Party amid shout-downs and cat-calls.                           

Continuing live NBC coverage of the 1964 Republican National Convention from the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California. 

The roll call of the states for the presidential nomination, Representative Charles Halleck of Indiana seconds the nomination of Barry Goldwater, Senator Kenneth Keating of New York nominates Nelson Rockefeller, Governor of New York. Dr. Milton Eisenhower puts Governor William Scranton's name in nomination, Scranton in an interview says he will not withdraw, a disturbance by negro delegates on the floor, Goldwater wins ballot for the nomination, Scranton concedes defeat and calls for the unanimous nomination of Goldwater as GOP presidential candidate.                                      

Continuing live NBC coverage of the 1964 Republican National Convention from the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California.

Speeches by Richard Nixon and Republican presidential nominee, Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater.             

Former Vice President Richard M. Nixon introduces the Republican Presidential nominee Barry Goldwater who gives his 40 min. acceptance speech. Also heard is "America The Beautiful" sung by the convention chorus.

The Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 and how one of ABC's reporters, John Scali, was intimately involved.   

Host: Howard K. Smith.                                    

Robert Kennedy announces his candidacy for a Senate seat from New York, comments by Kenneth Keating and Adam Clayton Powell, Powell also comments on racists.             

Opening night of the 1964 Democratic National Convention from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ. Rhode Island Senator John Pastore gives the opening night keynote speech.  

Chet Huntley and David Brinkley report.         

Continuing live coverage of the 1964 Democratic National Convention from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ. 
Governor John Connally of Texas places Lyndon Johnson's name into nomination for the presidency, Governor Pat Brown of California seconds the nomination, interview with President Johnson. NBC Newsman Edwin Newman interviews Mrs. Lillian Miller, (frequent studio audience guest at shows such as Jack Paar, Merv Griffin, and Johnny Carson Tonight Show) at the convention on her 90th birthday. Her first convention was in 1924.                        

A speech by Lyndon Johnson who favors Hubert Humphrey for vice president, Senator Eugene McCarthy puts Humphrey's name into nomination, seconded by Senator Abraham Ribicoff of Connecticut and others, Senator Wayne Morse gives news of platform (includes South Vietnam error)            

Continuing live coverage of the 1964 Democratic National Coverage from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ.

Senator Henry "Scoop" Jackson of Washington State gives a John F. Kennedy memorial speech to a 12-minute ovation, a talk by Adlai Stevenson, happy birthday greetings to Lyndon Johnson, Senator Hubert Humphrey, and Lyndon Johnson acceptance speeches.

The closing night of the convention. 
            

Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy. 

A review of the week's news: Comedian Gracie Allen dies. 

Narrator: Fred Foy.   

NOTE: Fred Foy, best known for his voicing the opening of THE LONE RANGER on radio joined the ABC TV announcing staff in New York in 1961. For ABC RADIO he narrated the award-winning news documentary, VOICES IN THE HEADLINES a 25-minute weekly wrap up of salient news events of the week with sound bites representing the news as it was recorded.                                                                                                                                                                                 

The convention nominates Robert Kennedy for Senate Post, Kennedy acceptance speech amid bedlam and cheers.                          

Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy. 

A review of the week's news. 

Narrator: Fred Foy.   

NOTE: Fred Foy, best known for his voicing the opening of THE LONE RANGER on radio joined the ABC TV announcing staff in New York in 1961. For ABC RADIO he narrated the award-winning news documentary, VOICES IN THE HEADLINES a 25-minute weekly wrap up of salient news events of the week with sound bites representing the news as it was recorded.                                                                                                                                                                                              

World Today is a radio news program broadcast over the Mutual Broadcasting System and hosted by Tony Marvin. 

Parents in New York protest school bussing to achieve racial balance, an abortive coup in South Vietnam, Nguyen Kanh still in power- comment by Dean Rusk, Senator Humphrey raps Barry Goldwater comments on former Cuban crisis, Humphrey talks to Harry Truman regarding campaign tactics, Senator Strom Thurmond switches, will become a Republican and support Barry Goldwater in the election.

Host: Tony Marvin. 

                                                                                                                                                                        

A review of humor in politics with samples of jokes told by politicians. 

Featured are Lyndon Johnson, Barry Goldwater, others.

Host: Harry Reasoner.                         

Republican presidential nominee Senator Barry Goldwater of Arizona gives a political talk to the nation.

Actor Clint Walker (Cheyenne) speaks on behalf of Goldwater.                           

CBS review of the 1964 presidential campaign to date.  

CBS newsmen Dan Rather, Roger Mudd, and Morley Safer along with actor David Niven review the 1964 presidential campaign to date.            

Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy.

News topics of the day: Two US destroyers are menaced by hostile vessels in the Gulf of Tonkin, comment by Robert McNamara, the US, and Russia announce new defense systems, Johnson-Humphrey, Goldwater-Miller campaign items, Senator Strom Thurmond becomes a Republican, school bussing problems in New York City, Martin Luther King in Rome, comments on integration, Ecumenical Council in Rome, King Constantine of Greece marries Princess Anne Marie of Denmark.



Host: Fred Foy.                                                                                           

Former British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan dedicates a memorial in England for John F. Kennedy, Hubert Humphrey campaigns in New York City with Robert Kennedy, parents protest bussing, comments at City Hall in New York City, 

Host: Walter Cronkite. Also some NBC News coverage with Chet Huntley and David Brinkley but mostly CBS.                      

Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy. 

A review of the week's top news stories: Strike against General Motors, comment by UAW boss Walter Reuther, political campaign items and oratory, (Johnson-Goldwater etc.) the Warren report will be revealed, an interview with Mrs. Marina Oswald. 

Narrator: Fred Foy.   

NOTE: Fred Foy, best known for his voicing the opening of THE LONE RANGER on radio joined the ABC TV announcing staff in New York in 1961. For ABC RADIO he narrated the award-winning news documentary, VOICES IN THE HEADLINES a 25-minute weekly wrap up of salient news events of the week with sound bites representing the news as it was recorded.                                                                                                                

A report on South Vietnam, Barry Goldwater, and Senator Wayne Morse views, comments also by Dean Rusk.            

On the day that the Warren Commission released their report findings that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in assassinating President John F. Kennedy, CBS Newsmen Walter Cronkite and Dan Rather report this two hour telecast. They also create an official reenactment of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

The special was presented 90 minutes before the Earl Warren Report Document was released, utilizing a narrative technique complete with interviews of key witnesses and data.   

Also heard are a CBS station identification and two commercials, one for United Airlines and one for Marlboro cigarettes. 

Hosts: Walter Cronkite and Dan Rather.
                         

Campaign speeches by President Johnson and GOP challenger Senator Barry Goldwater.              

Comedian Harpo Marx has died, comments on the Earl Warren Report, the US may broaden the war in South Vietnam by attacking North Vietnamese positions, more on the political campaign.                        

Political rally for Attorney General Robert Kennedy who is a candidate for a United States Senate seat. On hand at the rally New York City Mayor Robert Wagner.            

Review of the political campaign.             

South Vietnam and the election, China to explode A-Bomb. Lyndon Johnson and Barry Goldwater talk about the election.            

Richard Nixon and Barry Goldwater speak about the upcoming presidential election. Nixon speaks on behalf of Goldwater.            

Analysis and recording of an actual meeting of the John Birch Society in New Jersey.

Host: Bill Beutel.

WABC Channel 7 in New York City.           

Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy. 

A review of the week's top news stories: Eddie Cantor dies, Queen Elizabeth of England visits Canada amid son's hostility, Barry Goldwater and President Johnson criticize each other in political speeches, Richard Nixon has a plan to end the war in Vietnam, Dean Rusk denies a Vietnam buildup following the election.  

Narrator: Fred Foy.   

NOTE: Fred Foy, best known for his voicing the opening of THE LONE RANGER on radio joined the ABC TV announcing staff in New York in 1961. For ABC RADIO he narrated the award-winning news documentary, VOICES IN THE HEADLINES a 25-minute weekly wrap up of salient news events of the week with sound bites representing the news as it was recorded.                                                                                                                             

Columbus Day Parade with politicians on hand, The Russians launch a 3 man space ship, President Johnson makes a political tour to the far west, a monument to John F. Kennedy is dedicated in Dallas, Texas.

NOTE: Three different TV news reports. 

CBS Dallas Townsend. 
CBS Walter Cronkite. 
NBC Huntley-Brinkley Report. 

                                                            

President Johnson campaigns in New York City, Ned Calmer reports,  Martin Luther King wins the Nobel Peace Prize, 
William Jenkins (special assistant to President Johnson is ill) former president Harry Truman receives get well greetings from Barry Goldwater, former president Dwight Eisenhower celebrates his 75th birthday, some comments.                          

Nikita Khrushchev is ousted as the Russian Premier, he's replaced by Alexi Kosygin and Leonid Brezhnev, Stuart Novins reports, Walter Jenkins, special assistant to President Johnson is arrested on morals charges, Johnson continues to campaign. 

Host: Walter Cronkite.                                      

A liberal Party Rally held at New York City's Madison Square Garden for President Johnson and Senate candidate Robert Kennedy. Speakers include Lyndon Johnson, Robert Kennedy, and Adlai Stevenson.               

A CBS special examining the rise and fall of former Russian Premier Nikita Khrushchev.   

Joined in progress.                      

On October 15th, 1964, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev was removed from office. Alexi Kosygin became the new Russian Premier the same day Khrushchev was removed. Leonid Brezhnev was elected the first secretary.               

Russian Premier Nikita Khrushchev is removed from power by the Kremlin leadership and replaced with Alexi Kosygin. 

The people's Republic of China explodes its first atomic bomb, successfully carrying out its first nuclear test. 

An NBC News special about the dethronement of Russian Premier Nikita Khrushchev.             

Telephone talk radio show heard on WINS in New York City. Author Mark Lane is the guest. He challenges the Warren Commission Report on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
One phone in individual vehemently disagrees with Lane's point of view in a very heated conversation. 
 
Host: Murray Burnett           

Comments on the ouster of former Russian Premier Nikita Khrushchev. 

Host: Alex Drier reports for ABC radio news.           

Red China explodes a nuclear device, the Walter Jenkins affair, violence in South Vietnam, Labor Party wins in England, Harold Wilson selects his cabinet, Nikita Khrushchev "Fired," Barry Goldwater, Vietnam updates, Yogi Berra fired as manager of the New York Yankees, to be replaced by St.Louis Cardinals manager Johnny Keane.             

Commentary on the US election with particular reference to the Walter Jenkins affair,              

Comments on the US election and Nikita Khrushchev ouster.  

From BBC radio news in London.            

Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy. 

A review of the week's news: Nikita Khrushchev out, China explodes a nuclear device, Harold Wilson wins the election in England. 

Narrator: Fred Foy.   

NOTE: Fred Foy, best known for his voicing the opening of THE LONE RANGER on radio joined the ABC TV announcing staff in New York in 1961. For ABC RADIO he narrated the award winning news documentary, VOICES IN THE HEADLINES a 25 minute weekly wrap up of salient news events of the week with sound bites representing the news as it was recorded.