Election Day Heats Up as Johnson and Goldwater Fans Cast Votes
In a nationwide polling day, Lyndon B. Johnson and Barry Goldwater faced ballots from about 71 million voters. Early returns began in Dixville Notch with Goldwater ahead, while campaigns touted promises on nuclear control, jobs, education, and unity.
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Fire destroys McArthur forest plants. 124 lose jobs
Two McArthur forest products firms, Crownover Lumber Co and Dodrill Co, were destroyed or heavily damaged by a morning fire. Estimated losses approach 100000 dollars. about 124 workers affected, with no injuries reported. Firefighters from McArthur and Wellston battled the blaze.
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Johnson voting straight ticket at Pedernales polls
President Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson voted a straight Democratic ticket at the Pedernales Electric Cooperative polling place in Johnson City Texas. He said he would vote the ticket from the courthouse to the White House and reporters watched their ballots.
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Parma Jr Chamber of Commerce Posters Offer Voting Advice
The Parma Ohio Junior Chamber of Commerce publishes posters giving guidance on voting and civic participation to inform residents. The effort aims to boost turnout and encourage informed casting of ballots.
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Bolivian Uprising Quelled by Loyal Forces
In La Paz the Ingavi regiment briefly revolted but surrendered after government statements. Across Bolivia a two week wave of student and miner protests under President Victor Paz Estenssoro sparked clashes that left 17 killed and 200 wounded while hundreds were arrested. The tin miners centered in Oruro coordinated with leftists to challenge the regime.
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GM Posts 1.36 Billion Profit as Auto Giants Report Nine Months
General Motors leads the Big Three with a 1.36 billion profit for nine months and announces a 569 million dividend. Ford and Chrysler also report strong nine month earnings amid a resumed production rebound after a United Auto Workers strike. GM’s five passenger car divisions Pontiac Oldsmobile Cadillac Chevrolet and Buick are back in full production.
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Goldwater Votes Then Awaits Result In Arizona
Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater and his wife voted at a school near their hilltop home and planned a daytime public appearance. After voting, he was expected to attend a desert resort near his residence where more than 100 reporters would await his reaction to the ballot.
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Kremlin to hold unity driven international communist meet
The Kremlin plans a December meeting to emphasize solidarity among world Communist parties and continue preparations for a new conference of Communist and workers parties. Peking may attend to gauge Soviet shifts while Beijing boycotts the event. Pravda backs Khrushchev in the rift, denouncing chauvinism and revisionism.
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Remember to Vote Before Polls Close Tonight
Reminder that polls stay open until 6 30 p m urging eligible residents to cast ballots this evening and exercise their rights.
Forty four Cubans seek admission after walkout in Gander
Forty four Cuban passengers defect from a Cubana airliner in Gander Newfoundland and seek admission to the United States. They left the plane during a stoppage and are appealing for asylum as a group.
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Queen to Proclaim Steel Nationalization and Other Reforms
Queen Elizabeth II outlined Harold Wilson's Labour government plans in a throne speech welcoming Parliament. The agenda includes re establishing public ownership of steel and iron industry, restoring rent controls, and moving toward abolishing capital punishment. She affirmed support for the UN and NATO while urging disarmament progress.
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Royal McBee Stockholders Approve Merger with Litton
In New York a special meeting of Royal McBee Series A preferred stockholders approved the merger with Litton Industries by 83 percent. Chairman Allan A. Ryan said 39,744 of 47,897 eligible shares voted in favor. Common stockholders vote at the December 4 annual meeting in New York City.
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Ohio voters line up as polls open nationwide
Ohio voters waited in lines at many polling places as ballots and machine authorizations were handed out. District fire reports noted eight fires over the weekend and three new blazes adding to dry conditions. Saigon reported U S casualties from the Bien Hoa attack while Washington denied talks with the Soviets on UN peacekeeping assessments.
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First US Mars bound ship set for Wednesday launch
Cape Kennedy Florida reports the first of two US spacecraft bound for Mars will launch on Wednesday. The mission aims to investigate the Martian environment and gather data for future interplanetary travel.
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Notre Dame tops football poll as Ohio State slips
Notre Dame moves to No. 1 in the football poll, pushing Ohio State to second as the editorial page notes shifting rankings and national standings. A Moscow desk report explains the question why Krushchev tripped, and Athens County seeks federal aid for a new Troy bridge in Page 2 coverage.
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