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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1964
Page
9
Biddeford voters approved liquor measures and a $25 million state bond, with broad support for beer and wine in restaurants and clubs. Ward outcomes favored LaFountain and Knox in various races, while constitutional amendments mostly sailed, except Ward 6 and Ward 7 which rejected four and ten respectively.
Voters across Saco approve state bond issues with 2,791 yes to 1,858 no and nine of ten constitutional amendments. Local questions on school repairs, police station, city barn heating, and city hall renovations show mixed outcomes, with wards 2 and 4 voting yes on some despite losses overall. Final ward counts tallied after late-night polls.
The popular vote numbers show Johnson with 36,689,265 to Goldwater's 23,335,842, a margin above 61 percent. Johnson urged patience before a formal statement, while Goldwater delayed remarks. Democrats gain seats in the Senate and governors races, with Kennedy brothers and Lodge commenting on party rebuilding and civil rights implications. Arizona's Fannin to Senate seat ties to Goldwater’s future.
Johnson swept traditional Republican strongholds as Sen Hugh Scott teetered near defeat and Charles Percy lost the Illinois gubernatorial bid. An electronic analysis of select precincts shows the President carried big cities and substantial suburban regions where Democratic contenders rarely won, indicating a broad national surge.
Election returns show Democrats narrowly defeating former Mayor Dinsmore Worthing 3111 to 1965 with strong GOP votes. Totals include contests for US Senate McIntire Muskie and Congress as well as state posts, with numerous county and town results across Maine.
The article analyzes a sweeping victory for Johnson with 60 percent in Denver and 70 percent in Pittsburgh, boosting gains in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and other big states. It notes deep inroads among higher and middle income voters, heavy support from Negro, Jewish, and Catholic communities, and broad cross‑sectional appeal. Goldwater’s gains were limited to certain Southern areas and white backlash regions, while polls correctly anticipated the landslide. Johnson’s campaign focused on peace, prosperity, and a pledge to be president of all people, contrasting sharply with Goldwater’s perceived nuclear risk.
Police search for a thief who took 800 dollars in cash and 2200 dollars in U S savings bonds from a Winslow home over the past weekend. Police Chief Norman E Marcia gave the details and did not name the victim.
Local florist Rene's Greenhouse at 532 Main Street Biddeford offers weddings funeral arrangements and flowers for all occasions with orchids grown on site. The shop maintains contact at 284 8483.
Tupper Johnson won most of Maine’s 21 cities and rural Republican towns while Muskie carried Lisbon, Lisbon Falls, and other areas. Or rington backed Johnson but favored McIntire for Senate. Goldwater carried some towns without Nixon margins. Hathaway fell short of McIntire. Reed and Tupper shifted or withheld support amid a Republican split.
Delegations from Red China and all Communist bloc nations except Albania will attend Moscow celebrations. Premier Chou En-lai will lead the Chinese delegation, signaling possible thaw with the Soviet Union after Khrushchev's ouster. Gomulka and Kadar head their nations' delegations, hinting at potential summit talks with new Soviet leaders.
Mr and Mrs John Stevens and their two daughters fled to safety Tuesday night when their Newport home was destroyed by fire. No injuries were reported.
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