Johnson Administration Faces Senate and House Shakeup
Democrats hold the House and a Senate edge as Republicans gain seats nationwide Threats to Johnsons Great Society programs loom from a GOP surge in 1966 races Two Senate seats flip but Democrats retain control while Republicans gain momentum in key races New jet service proposed linking Philadelphia Pittsburgh Nashville Memphis and Lexington by Al Tegheny Airlines with C A B review requested
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Johnson
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Memphis
Tenn
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Edwin I. Colotiny
Civil Aeronautics Board
GOP
Air Medal Awarded to Sgt Eugene Colwell in Viet Nam Tour
Sgt Eugene Colwell received the Air Medal and four Oak Leaf Clusters for exceptional service during a Viet Nam tour. Presenting the awards was Col H Bachman, commanding officer of the Syracuse New York recruiting main station.
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Col. H. Bachman
Syracuse
N.Y
Viet Nam
GOP Makes History with First Negro in Senate by Popular Vote
Republicans gain two Senate seats and elect Edward Brooke the first Black senator chosen by direct vote. They threaten another win in Oregon as Gov Hatfield leads. Democrats keep Senate with two races undecided. Percy and Baker win in Illinois and Tennessee. Griffin and Williams win in Michigan while Southern incumbents Thurmond and Tower hold seats.
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Robert B. Duncan
Bath
Massachusetts
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Brooke
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Ilinois
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Paul H. Douglas
Tennessee
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Michigan
Robert P. Griffin
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Alabama
South Carolina
Virginia
Mississippi
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Strom Thurmond
John G. Tower
Texas
Tower
GOP
Erie County results show Vigorito leading Weaver in county totals
In Erie County Vigorito unofficially leads Weaver with 48 699 votes to 34 498 while absentee ballots await Board tally starting November 11. Mercer and Crawford counties split, with Vigorito forging ahead 21 516 to 18 182 in Mercer and Weaver trailing in Crawford 9 699 to 9 143, signaling a GOP edge in the region.
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Crawford
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Hatfield
GOP
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New Jersey
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Kentucky
Reagan Sweeps Brown From Governor's Chair
In California Reagan defeats incumbent Edmund G. Brown as returns show a wide margin pushing him toward a nationwide political profile. Brown concedes at 10:15 p.m. PST. GOP gains reshape state leadership and congressional balance.
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Brown
Los Angeles
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California
Edmund G. Brown
Robert Finch
Richard M. Nixon
Glenn M. Anderson
GOP
U.S
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San Francisco
Nee
Seay
Democratic Party
Assembly
Jesse M. Unruh
Samuel W. Yorty
Alan Cranston
Oakland
Rockefeller Victory And NYC Ballot Reforms Dominate
New Yorkers backed Nelson Rockefeller in a landslide win while NYC voters approved abolishing the civilian police misconduct review board. A statewide education lottery proposal also appeared likely, with strong NYC support. Billy Graham marked his 48th birthday in Charlotte as he urged a goodwill tour to Europe.
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Frank D. O'Connor
New York City
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Charlotte
N. C
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Johnson
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United States
Romney Reagan Percy Win Handily
AP reports Ronald Reagan won California governor in a decisive victory. George Romney secured re-election in Michigan landslide. Charles H. Percy won senator seat in Illinois defection of Paul Douglas, signaling GOP strength and possible presidential contenders.
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Reagan
Percy
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Ronald Reagan
California
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Michigan
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Pat) Brown
Merger Bill Inked as NFL AFL Seek Common Ground
Johnson signs merger law granting limited antitrust immunity. A joint committee of the AFL and NFL met in closed session to finalize Super Bowl plans the common draft and inter league preseason schedule. Nixon campaigns nationally amid inflation Viet Nam and white backlash shape Senate and House outcomes.
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