Baytown Voters Back Johnson Sweep in 1964 Election
In Harris County Baytown precincts boosted Lyndon B. Johnson over Barry Goldwater more than two to one, with Yarborough beating Bush and Thomas defeated. Johnson's nationwide landslide outlined shifts in Congress and governorships, while Goldwater carried a few Southern pockets. Senate results and national reaction followed with Fannin and Kennedy siblings advancing in differing races.
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East
Harris
San Jacinto River
Press- County
Lyndon B. Johnson
Barry Goldwater
Harris County
Goldwater
U.S
Yarborough
George Bush
Albert Thomas
Bob Gilbert
John Connally
Jack Crichton
John: .C. Williams
Sun Spots Open House at Goose Creek Club
Goose Creek Country Club hosts an open house for members with guest aid from 4 to 7 pm on Sunday. A combo will provide music. Partly cloudy with scattered showers is forecast for Wednesday with a slight cool trend and moderate southerly winds shifting to northerly. Temperatures range from 61 to 76 degrees. Galveston tides Thursday show high at 3713, with other readings and low at 10223.
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Goose Creek Country Club
Galveston
Funeral services for Mrs Carroll's sister in Sulphur Springs
Mrs Floyd D Carroll and Mrs Carrolls family returned to Baytown after funeral services for Mrs J W Lee of Roanoak 53 who died in a Hurst hospital. Burial was held at 2 p m Tuesday. Also community notices cover a self defense club meeting, United Fund contributions totaling 185500 toward a 197145 goal, Hill of Rest Cemetery cleanup, local society notes, and political visit by State Rep Chet Brooks.
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Floyd D. Carroll
Follewood
Baytown
Barry Goldwater to Stay Leader of GOP
Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater said he would remain at the head of the Republican Party after conceding defeat in the presidential race. He planned to devote time to reading and rebuilding the party, noting he would be unemployed as of January 3.
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George Murphy
Arizona
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Goldwater
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Johnson
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Bayshore Strong For LBJ Bush Takes Seabrook in
In three La Porte Bayshore precincts LBJ led with 2,650 votes to Goldwater's 1,669 across the combined boxes 90 29 and 88. Yarborough beat Bush statewide 2,193 to 2,057 in three boxes 1293 and 88. Bush won Seabrook precinct 90 807 to 524 and Connally led all in the three boxes 2,867 to 1,272. Casey topped Barry 2,418 to 1,475 while Joe Pool beat Hayes 2,540 to 1,524 across the three boxes.
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Barry Goldwater
Harris County
Ralph Yarborough
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Selbrook
John Connally
Jack Crichton
Bob Casey
Des Barry
Casey
Joe Pool
Bill Hayes
Hayes
Vietnamese Rangers Break Guerrilla Tie in Foxhole Fight
Report from South Viet Nam says 80 Vietnamese Rangers repelled Communist guerrillas in a tense foxhole battle, gaining a tactical edge as fighting continued in the countryside.
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Billet
Yarborough Wins Second Term in Texas Senate Race
Sen. Ralph Yarborough defeats Houston Republican George Bush to win a second full term. Early returns showed Yarborough leading by about 1 million votes as President Johnson congratulated him and campaigned support helped secure a decisive victory in Texas.
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Alger Foreman Upset Texas Democrats Score Victory
Texas Democrats swept major offices led by Lyndon B. Johnson back to the White House and shattered GOP hopes in the Senate and House. Ralph Yarborough retained his U.S. Senate seat as the party unified behind Johnson and Kennedy’s legacy amid Dallas tensions.
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Kennedy
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Frank Abbey Laughs Off Suspicions
Frank Abbey, 45, welder at Goose Creek Machine and Welding Works on Alexander Drive, was arrested by Baytown police at 2 p.m. Monday over possible ties to President Johnson's Pasadena visit. Police cited a Pasadena police and Secret Service lead branding him a security risk. a Houston sheriff’s car also pursued him. Abbey denied threats to the President, saying he would not shoot and that extremism would shift blame to right wing groups. He spoke after being taken to Pasadena police station for questioning.
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Frank Abbey
Goose Creek
Alexander Drive
Baytown
President Johnson
Pasadena
Blair Mann
Secret Service
Abbey
Houston
Mann
Baytonean
All Hlerris Democrats Win Legislative Races
Democratic candidates swept Harris County state representative races with Republican opponents far behind and Constitution Party votes minimal. East Harris County precinct totals show a straight-ticket trend across 16 precincts, listing specific vote counts for each position and candidate.
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Harris County
Constitution Party
Pail Floyd
Wilford J
Matt Wren
Henry C. Id Grover
Harris County Voters Referendum Tally Report
Harris County voters participate in a local election with figures showing turnout and tallies. The fragmented OCR text references percentages, totals, and a measure labeled as a vote, indicating a countywide voting result and participation metrics.
Bolivian Leader Fless Faces Army Revolt in La Paz
A military revolt erupted in La Paz with units rallying to Vice President Rene Barrios after President Paz Estenssierra was reportedly ousted and allegedly fed to rebels. The uprising spanned several regions, with the army commander issuing a communique.
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Fless
LA Paz
Bolivia
Victor Paz Estanziere
Ghabambba
Huge
Starezee
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