DailyTimeCapsule brief
October 12, 1964
On October 12, 1964, a significant incident unfolded during a political rally for President Lyndon B. Johnson in Phoenix, Arizona. Two young men were arrested; one was found with a loaded revolver, claiming he intended to 'protect' the President, while the other struck Johnson on the head with a placard. Fortunately, President Johnson was unharmed amidst this chaos. This day was marked by heightened political tensions as America was in the midst of the 1964 presidential campaign, with Johnson running for re-election. The political landscape was charged with issues such as civil rights, the Cold War, and domestic policies. Outside of the political realm, Princeton citizens rallied against the subdivision of a historic estate dating back to 1685, highlighting a community's fight for preservation amidst urban development pressures. Additionally, conservation efforts were underway as citizens fought to protect local park lands from municipal development, signaling a growing awareness of environmental issues during this era.
Key developments
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During a rally for President Lyndon B. Johnson in Phoenix, two 18-year-olds were arrested under alarming circumstances. C Fetzer was apprehended for carrying a loaded revolver, claiming he intended to 'protect' Johnson amidst a crowd, while T L Wilkins was taken into custody after striking the President on the head with a Goldwater campaign poster, resulting in the damage of Johnson's hat. Despite the chaotic incidents, Johnson emerged uninjured, and both youths were released later, but the charges against them were not dropped.
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PRINCETON GROUP FIGHT LAND SALE; Moves to Block Subdivision of Estate Dating to 1685
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Conservation Fight On Park Land Here Being Lost by City
