Heavy Vote Expected Hoff and Johnson Have Edge
In Vermont the big election eve question is whether Johnson can win the states three electoral votes. Hoff is favored for a second term as governor against Ralph Foote as Prouty leads Fayette in the Senate race. Turnout is expected high with weather fair, and only Burlington and Bennington have voting machines. See LBJ, HOFF Page 14, Col. 5
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Philip H. Hoff
Ralph A. Foote
Hoff
Howard E. Armstrong
Armstrong
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Barry Goldwater
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Bennington
Congress
Winston L. Prouty
Frederick J. Fayette
New York Times
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Prouty
Republican Party
Newport
Times
Washington
U.S. Senate
Hoff Courted Voters On Thanks Tour In Bennington
Gov Philip Hoff visited Bennington to thank Democratic supporters and urge full turnout. He predicted a clean sweep if every Democratic vote is counted and outlined stops in Arlington Manchester Rutland Brandon Middlebury Vergennes. The Cavalcade of Thanks aims to mobilize workers as state races heat up before Tuesday's election.
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Max) Perrotta
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U.S. House
Goldwater Blames Johnson for Viet Nam Airfield Weakness
UPI report from Phoenix quotes Sen. Barry Goldwater accusing the Johnson administration of dereliction of duty after a Viet Cong attack damaged U.S. aircraft. He says warnings of weak airfield defenses were ignored and labels political leadership as responsible for the danger in Viet Nam. He plansSan Francisco stop and a final Arizona campaign appearance in Fredonia.
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UPI
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Viet Nam
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Fredonia
Arizona
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Goldwater
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Socialist Voter Thomas Backs Part Way With LBJ
79 year old Norman Thomas of the Socialist party says he will back Johnson partially. He doubts Johnson’s candidacy but prefers Johnson to Goldwater. Thomas criticizes the party for lacking members and funds to run a full campaign.
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UPD
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Socialist Party
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LBJ
Thomas
Barry M. Goldwater
Viet Nam
S. Thomas
U.S. Moves to Replace Bombers After Bien Hoa Attack
Washington reports rapid steps to replace bombers destroyed or damaged at Bien Hoa Air Base in South Viet Nam. The United States also plans strengthened security to prevent a repeat of the Red mortar barrage and considers broader measures tied to the war effort. Johnson ordered extra planes and security personnel to Bien Hoa as administration weighs further actions with Vietnamese allies.
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UPI
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White House
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New Trick Halloween Loot Packed With Political Card
In Los Angeles area communities children found loot bags containing lollipops attached to a 2 by 4 inch card urging vote for Lyndon. Officials also discuss South Vietnamese government reforms aimed at boosting local forces, with potential for heightened U.S. pressure on Communists and a possible move toward settlement or expanded warfare. Bundy stressed policy remains unchanged though external Communist pressure could compel action.
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Asia
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Polls Favor Johnson as Election Day Nears
President Johnson and Senator Goldwater push for votes amid polls showing a Johnson landslide. Goldwater disputes surveys, predicts a narrow win. Campaign travel spans Texas and Arizona with TV appearances in Houston Austin and San Francisco. Nixon ties Viet Cong attack to Goldwater. Estimates range 272 to 278 electoral votes with 270 needed for victory.
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White House
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Democratic National Committee
Dean Burch
De Gaulle Finds China Talks Do Not Ease Tensions
Paris reports that France's attempt to build ties with the Chinese Communists has yielded only formal relations. Despite a January ambassador exchange and ongoing hopes to use talks to help end the Vietnam war, Beijing remains distant. Chinese authorities host a large Neuilly embassy, seen by Western diplomats as a hub for Communist subversive activity in Europe.
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UPI
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France
Great Britain
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Peking
Southeast Asia
Washington
Lucien Paye
Paye
Europe
Obituary of Former Vermont Congressman Charles A Plumley
A formal obituary recalls Charles A Plumley longtime Vermont congressman. The notice outlines his service in the House and his impact on state politics, highlighting his years of public work and community involvement.
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Vermont
Charles A. Plumley
Khrushchev Suffering From Illness Says Danish Leader
Danish Communist head Knud Jespersen, returning from Moscow, says ousted Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev is suffering from sclerosis and other ailments. He cites age and policy failures as factors in Khrushchev’s departure, insisting the resignation was not tied to Sino-Soviet disputes.
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UPD
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Nikita S. Khrushchev
Jespersen
Moscow
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China
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Polson
Berlin Train Crash Kills 39 Injures Over 100
In East Germany a freight train reportedly passed a stop signal and struck the Berlin Rostock Express, causing 39 deaths and 100 plus injuries. Victims were taken to three nearby hospitals as a government commission led by Deputy Premier Max Sefrin opened an investigation. An earlier ADN report had listed 18 dead.
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UPI
East Germany
Goldwater questions FBI Jenkins report over concerns
Barry Goldwater accused the FBI report on Walter Jenkins of being fishy and said the handling appeared biased. He criticized the White House aide’s case as a security concern and warned about blackmail risks from a sensitive affliction, urging Johnson to vet appointees carefully.
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UPI
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Columbia Broadcasting System
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