Indications Point Toward Victory for President Johnson Tomorrow
Washington AP reports the close of the 1964 campaign with indicators favoring President Johnson. In 27 hours, about 70 million Americans will vote for president and Congress as Johnson seeks a strong Electoral College win beyond FDR's 1936 benchmark. Goldwater forecasts an upset, while aides concede few states remain in doubt. Johnson campaigns in Texas. Goldwater in California. Humphrey and Miller pledge rallies across major cities.
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Saco to Receive 5 Ballots
Saco voters will cast five ballots for national state and county offices tomorrow. Wards 1 and 5 vote at Sweetser School, Wards 2 and 7 at City Hall, Wards 3 and 4 at Fairfield School, Ward 6 at Recreation Hall on Pleasant Street. Continuous on page two.
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Chuckle Reflects on a Modern Woman at Home
A humorous remark questions the old sight of a woman who despised a man’s interference while she performed housework. The quip reflects gender role humor from midcentury style, noting the speaker’s playful critique of domestic labor norms.
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Getaway Route Traced in Maine Murder Trial
Testimony in York County Superior Court continues in the murder trial of Joseph R. Mac Donald of Rochester New Hampshire. He faces charges for the fatal shooting of State Trooper Charles C. Black during the July 9 attempted robbery of the First National Bank of Biddeford branch in South Berwick. Black, Maine’s first trooper killed in the line of duty, was shot five times at close range by a masked gunman. Wayne Beckus of Masontown Pennsylvania was convicted for his part in the death.
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Viet Cong Attack Could Hit Dozens More Bases
U S military sources say the Bien Hoa assault could be repeated at a dozen or more South Viet Nam bases. Viet Cong mortars killed four Americans at Bien Hoa and wounded 31, with another American killed later nearby. Tan Son Nhut airbase in Saigon was eyed as a possible next target. The Bien Hoa strike damaged 27 aircraft, including 20 B57 bombers. General Westmoreland ordered tightened security measures.
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Biddeford Voters Face Major Ballot As Elections Near
Large turnout anticipated as residents head to the polls to choose the president, U S senator, district congressman, ten county officers, three stateHouse representatives, and six referendum questions plus ten constitutional changes. Top tickets pit Goldwater Miller against Johnson Humphrey. Muskie faces McIntire for Senate. Curtis runs in the 1st District.
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Ralph M Lovell Champion of York County Jobs Efforts
Harvey Murphy, GM of Alfred Footwear Corp, credits Senator Ralph M Lovell of Sanford with pivotal support to establish in Limerick. The firm now employs 210 staff with a $750000 annual payroll. Murphy says Lovell is needed to boost the area and York County.
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Fire destroys Staples Block at 275 Main Street Biddeford
Heavy fire damages the Staples Block in Biddeford late Saturday night with losses estimated between 100000 and 200000 as flames reached the third story. The Sand which Shop occupied part of the street level and eight hours of water application followed rekindling Sunday morning. Firefighter Raymond Gagne was treated for smoke inhalation. Cause under investigation by city and state fire officials.
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