R Alexander deplores low status of writers of comedies

IT'S ONLY FUNNY; Comedy Writers Lack Status, Author Says

GOLDWATER ASKS VIETNAM REPORT; A ‘Full, Frank Revelation’ of Policy Long Overdue,  G.O.P. Nominee Charges

comment on examiner's rept; ICC expected to approve merger

RAILROADSSEEING A CLEARER TRACK; I.C.C. Examiner's Backing of Merger in West Gives Industry Big Impetus; APPROVAL IS EXPECTED; Commission's Action Would Create Largest Line in Terms of Its Mileage

Johnson defends US involvement and decision on air strike against N Vietnam, s, Tex

JOHNSON DEFENDS POLICY ON SAIGON TO TEXAS CROWD At Rodeo Grounds, He Gives Neighbors a Folksy View of U.S. Foreign Affairs

The stock market emerged from its recent fog late last week as fresh Winds of optimism chased the gloomy overcast.

The Week in Finance; Stock Market Emerges From Its Fog As Auto Strike Deadline Is Deferred

ONE OF THE GREAT PLAYS OF ALL TIME! &#8220;THE TROJAN WOMEN&#8221;&#8212;Advt.

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'weak' or 'strong' approach toward Communism discussed as major campaign issue

THE BIG MOMENT AT THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION—THE CANDIDATES AND CHEERING DELEGATES; Toward Nov. 3

UNLESS the evidence is misleading this morning, skeptics and kibitzers should take to the hills. David Black, the young producer, who has been corralling rights to sundry scripts over the last six months or so, really will be moving this season.

NEWS ALONG THE RIALTO: ENGLISH REVUE DUE

PHILADELPHIA, N. J., Aug. 29&#8212;The New York Giants regained their winning ways against a favorite opponent, the Philadelphia Eagles, today in Princeton's Palmer Stadium and found a young quarterback they can cherish now and in the future. Gary Wood, the 21&#8208;year&#8208;old Ivy Leaguer, from Cornell, threw three touchdown passes in relief of Y. A. Tittle, who suffered a mild injury.

Giants Sink Eagles, 28‐17; Gary Wood Paces Attack

graph compares US and free world output, '58-64, and estimated output, '65

Foreign Automobile Production Shows Gains; 55% of ’64 Output Due to Come From Plants Abroad

roving Negro bands, composed mostly of youths, loot stores; illus; N Phila Negro area, dubbed the Jungle, described; map

Looting of Stores Marks Rioting in Philadelphia; Roving Bands Raid Shops In Debris‐Strewn Section

Sports News

MEXICO'S STRIKING BORDER SHOWCASE AT CIUDAD JUAREZ

An important but little&#8208;noticed fact has emerged from the national political conventions. Both major parties are now committed to expansion of the private sector of the economy, to letting businessmen and consumers make more and more of the decisions that affect their futures.

BOTH PARTIES CUT ROLE IN ECONOMY; Democrats Pledge to Seek Increase in freedom of the Priyate Forces; NOTHING NEW FOR G.O.P.; Administration Willingness to Trust Business Vitality Considered Significant

1500 POLICEMEN BAR NEW RIOTING IN PHILADELPHIA; Some Scattered Violence Continues—Mayor Puts a Quarantine on Area; INJURY TOLL PUT AT 181; Tate Calls on Churchgoers to Stay at Home Today—Scranton Shuts Taverns

BALTIMORE, Aug. 29&#8212;Sam Bowens knocked in three runs and Milt Pappas pitched a sixhitter tonight as the Baltimore Orioles whipped the secondplace Chicago White Sox, 5&#8212;0, and increased their American League lead to a game and a half.

ORIOLES WIN, 5‐0, FROM WHITE SOX; Pizarro Routed as Pappas Hurls 6‐Hitter—Bowens Drives In Three Runs

SAIGON, South Vietnam, Aug. 29&#8212;The civilian Acting Premier designated early today to head an interim Government announced that Maj. Gen. Nguyen Khanh, his predecessor, had suffered a physical and mental breakdown.

New Saigon Leader Outlines Aims; INTERIM PREMIER SAYS KHANH IS ILL BUT RETAINS POST; General is Reported Resting at Resort After Physical and Mental Breakdown SAIGON RIOT TOLL IS 13 Troops Maintaining Order—Army Triumvirate Stays in ‘Supreme Command’

Perhaps it was the presence of a large crowd that helped celebrate Elston Howard night or the knowledge that Septem ber is almost here, or just the law of averages. Whatever it was, it woke up the New York Yankees last night and made them look like their famous image for the first time in a month.

PEPITONE EXCELS; 3 Homers Drive in 8 Runs—Maris Gets 6 Hits‐Ford Wins

Here and on the road the various signs multiply indicating that a new theater season is in the offing. On local stages candidates vie for available roles in plays and musicals; in the workshops scene and costume designers supervise their creations and in the tryout cities the products are being scrutinized and then revised.

Behind the Scenes As Broadway Looks Forward

US hopes Nguyen Xuan Oanh apptmt as Acting Premier will permit active prosecution of war

U.S. IS OPTIMISTIC ON SHIFT IN SAIGON; Oanh's Appointment Could Lead to a Solution of Crisis, Officials Feel

Turks Delay Troop Move In Cyprus ‘for Short Time’

NEW YORK: A City Destroying Itself. If you can't find a Sept. FORTUNE pick up a free reprint at Time&#8208;Life Bldg. Reception Desk.&#8212;Advt.

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ANCHORAGE &#8212;Alaska has gone into early training for its 1965 tourist season. Disappointed by its showing this summer, when tourism fell off by a reported 25 to 40 per cent instead of climbing to an expected record high, the 49th State is trying out the latest addition to its &#8220;marine highway&#8221; fleet of ferry ships. Effects of the tryout, it hopes, may even show up in fall and winter tourist figures.

ALASKA IS HOPEFUL; State Looks Toward the 1965 Season After a Disappointing Summer

48 socially prominent women from East and Midwest, white and Negro, went to Miss during summer to establish communications between Negroes and whites; Mrs L G Cowan, 1 of participants, sees change in white attitudes; some other members of group listed; project followed Oct visit by interracial women's group to Selma, Ala

SOCIETY WOMEN IN RIGHTS PROJECT; 48 Went to Mississippi to Improve Race Relations

SOUTHAMPTON, L. I., Aug. 29&#8212;Dennis Ralston of Bakersfield, Calif., was beaten by Eugene Scott of St. James, Li. I., in the semi&#8208;finals of the 75th Southampton invitation tournament today at the Meadow Club. The scores were 6&#8212;4, 8&#8212;10, 9&#8212;7, 6&#8212;3.

Scott Tops Ralston In Four‐Set Upset

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Gavin Fisher, English engineer and designer

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Ra Luhse, Estonian architect

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Salme Pekkala-Dutt was an Estonian-British communist politician, wife of Rajani Palme Dutt.

August 30, 1964

Headlines from August 30, 1964

IT'S ONLY FUNNY; Comedy Writers Lack Status, Author Says

GOLDWATER ASKS VIETNAM REPORT; A ‘Full, Frank Revelation’ of Policy Long Overdue, G.O.P. Nominee Charges

RAILROADSSEEING A CLEARER TRACK; I.C.C. Examiner's Backing of Merger in West Gives Industry Big Impetus; APPROVAL IS EXPECTED; Commission's Action Would Create Largest Line in Terms of Its Mileage

JOHNSON DEFENDS POLICY ON SAIGON TO TEXAS CROWD At Rodeo Grounds, He Gives Neighbors a Folksy View of U.S. Foreign Affairs

The Week in Finance; Stock Market Emerges From Its Fog As Auto Strike Deadline Is Deferred

Billboard 200

A Hard Day's Night (Soundtrack)

Something New

Getz/Gilberto

All Summer Long

Everybody Loves Somebody

Notable Births

Notable Deaths

Historical Context for August 30, 1964