Maine May Set New Election Turnout Mark
Maine voters faced a day of high turnout as early returns suggested a record general election. In South Portland officials reported crowds surpassing 1960, Caribou logged 710 ballots by 10:30 a.m., and Bangor and Augusta saw turnout near the 1960 level of 421,767 statewide. Voters weighed national and local questions amid a slate of 17 referenda, with a high-stakes senatorial contest pitting liberal Democrat Muskie against conservative Republican McIntire and the party split over Goldwater. The outcome could shape Maine’s presidential and congressional races as polls stayed open until 7 p.m., with rare 9 p.m. closings in machine precincts.
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Johnson and Goldwater lead in early voting across nation
Americans cast early ballots in large numbers for president Lyndon B. Johnson and Barry Goldwater as polls show a strong turnout. Johnson, voting first in Blanco County Texas, urged bipartisan government while Dixville Notch’s eight Republican voters tally Goldwater eight to zero just after midnight.
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Biddeford Hears School Building Bid For 590000
Biddeford City Councilors approved advertising for bids on a 590000 bond for a new elementary school on West Street near St Louis Alumni Field. The school building committee had recommended Cimino Construction Co of Portland at 417000, with the council confirming the action later.
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Polls See Heavy Turnout Across Biddeford Saco and Beach
Voters crowded early in Biddeford Saco and Old Orchard Beach with lines of 40 to 50 people in wards 1 2 3 and 4. Officials reported a heavier than 1960 turnout with Democratic gains anticipated. By 10 AM wards 1 and 4 each logged over 100 ballots and police assisted parking in busy wards.
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Leon F. Jones
Record 1964 US election snapshot across nation
An 71 million voters decide Lyndon Johnson or Barry Goldwater for four years. Johnson votes in Texas. Goldwater votes near his Arizona home. Voter outcome shapes Congress and governors races including Illinois Michigan Arkansas. Also notes GM profits and other national items.
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Incoming officers named for club award in ceremony
Mrs Rita King incoming president and Mrs Cecile Boutet historian stand with a group including Mrs Amy Shea director Mrs Florence Lester recording secretary Mrs Theresa Arbour treasurer Mrs Irma St Amand vice president and Mrs Jeanine Trottier financial secretary in a story on page 10.
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Amy Shea
Florence Lester
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Irma St. Amand
Jeanine Trottier
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