Maine Thirst for Johnson Wave Shapes Local Races
Democratic hopes center on a Johnson presidential surge carrying Maine for the first time since 1912, with Republicans aiming to curb downballot losses through ticket splitting. The contest features Muskie defending the Senate seat against Clifford G. McIntire, while Edmund Muskie's broad appeal stems from two-term governorship. McIntire leads in the 1st District, and Hathaway vs MacLeod in the 2nd District remains toss-up.
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Kenneth H. Morrison
Associated Press
Portland
Maine
Johnson
Sen
Barry Goldwater
San Francisco
Avorde
Margaret Chase Smith
Sen. Smith
Muskie
Tupper
Kenneth M. Curtis
William D. Hathaway
Kenneth P. MacLeod
Congress
Curtis
Area Redevelopment Administration
Hathaway
McIntire
MacLeod
Maine set for big turnout in November election
Joseph T Edgar deputy secretary of state predicts turnout equal to or surpassing the 1960 Maine record of 421,767 as voters prepare to cast four ballots by hand. Officials expect a long night of counting November 3 with 17 referenda including 10 constitutional amendments on the ballot.
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Joseph T. Edgar
Maine
Richard M. Nixon
Kennedy
Edgar
Long-haired satire fuels mock election issue
Gordon Michelson writes a satirical People’s Forum column criticizing both Lyndon and Barry as unfocused candidates. He mocks the campaign’s lack of real issues, derides Eisenhower’s commentary, and proposes a humorous vote between Gabby Hayes and Monty Wooley to energize voters.
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Barry
Eisenhower
Capitol
Dave Clark Five
Gabby Hayes
Monty Wooley
Maine
Gordon Michelson
Ohio Polls Show Caution Ahead of Vote Split Outcome
Ohio voters loom central as Johnson favored to win the 26 electoral votes yet both parties hedge. Polls from Akron Beacon Journal and The Plain Dealer project Johnson near 54 to 60 percent. Republicans trumpet lingering competitiveness. Campaign stops, endorsements, and labor alignment shape a tense, cautious race in a pivotal state.
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Columbus
Ohio
Johnson
John F. Kennedy
Buckeye
Kennedy
Richard M. Nixon
Akron Beacon Journal
the Plain Dealer
Cleveland
William L. Coleman
Ogunquit Girl Scout Coffee Morning Planned
Ogunquit Troop 243 schedules a public morning coffee November 11 from 10 a m to 12 noon at Ogunquit Baptist Church vestry Shore Road Proceeds fund a proposed New York City trip next spring Mrs Llewellyn Lloyd-Davies leads the troop with Mrs Russell Ireland as assistant leader.
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Ogunquit
Ogunquit Baptist Church
Shore Road
New York City
Llewellyn Lloyd-Davies
Russell Ireland
Major candidates file campaign expenditures in Maine race
Maine senate campaign finance reports show Muskie for Senate Committee taking in 40 351 and spending 69 122 while McIntire for Senate Committee received 53 442 and spent 50 635. Other filings include state committees and local candidates with varied receipts and outlays, fines levied for late reports.
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Augusta
Maine
U.S. Senate
Ry Muskie Committee
McIntire
State
Edmund S. Muskie
Dmaine
Muskie
Senate
U.S
Clifford G. McIntire
McIintire
Legislative Campaign Reports Committee
Republican State Committee
Fear of boycott by 60,000 registered Negro Republicans
Voters warn of a possible boycott or switch by some of the 60,000 registered Negro Republicans amid party tensions. Community leaders urge calm as organizers assess potential impact on upcoming elections and party unity.
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Ers
Old Orchard Beach Card Party at Odd Fellows Hall
The Rebekah Lodge will hold a public card party Friday at 8 p m at Odd Fellows Hall. It is the fourth card party in the series. The Jaycee Wives plan a masquerade Halloween Social for Friday evening.
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Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
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