Poll Shows Party Shift Among High Pointers Voters
Enterprise staff writer Joe Brown reports a month of changing political sentiment among High Pointers. The latest poll shows Barry Goldwater and Robert Gavin still favored locally but with a reduced margin, while Democratic candidates at township county and state levels gain ground over Republicans.
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Voters Split Yet Drawn In Goldwater Gavin Poll
A local survey shows Goldwater and Gavin leading in a tight race while about 46 percent plan split tickets or remain undecided. Voters discuss Johnson Moore splits, weekly shifts, and distrust in government. Some express solid support for Johnson, Goldwater, or the Democratic ticket as the race tightens.
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Astronaut Freeman Dies in Plane Crash Near Houston
Theodore C Freeman 34 a veteran test pilot and astronaut died when his T38 trainer crashed near Ellington Air Force Base during a landing in foggy conditions. initial reports suggested a goose may have caused the crash but investigators said it would take weeks to determine the exact cause. Feathers were found at the scene and wreckage was scattered over a small area.
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Gavin Attacks Rewards In Governor Race
Robert Gavin accused his Democratic rival of promising a dole to win votes. He spoke from Asheville before an "Ask Bob" TV program, claiming broadcasts threaten to reward only those who support the opponent. He cited a long history of poverty and warned of political reward promises.
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Dan Moore Predicts Victory at Kinston Rally
Dan Moore speaks at a Kinston rally during his gubernatorial campaign forecasting victory. He highlights an easy course and gains momentum as supporters gather for the event.
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Viet Cong Mortar Barrage Slams Bien Hoa Air Base
A Viet Cong mortar volley hit Bien Hoa air base near Saigon killing four U S servicemen and destroying six B57 bombers. The attack, the war’s most destructive on an American installation to date, occurred about midnight local time as Johnson prepared for a Washington meeting with top advisors.
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Goldwater Campaign in Southdenounces Civil Rights Act in South
Sen Barry Goldwater made a final South campaign bid in Columbia South Carolina drawing 80000 to 90000 outside the city auditorium as he denounced the Civil Rights Act and urged voters while his speech aired on 87 outlets across 14 states. James Byrnes spoke on Johnson decisions and opposition to federal handouts.
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All Polls Point To LBJ Win
A national survey of polls shows LBJ leading in national contests. The report cites historical comparisons such as Roosevelt 60.8 percent in 1936 and Harding 60.4 percent in 1920 as context for current expectations.
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Johnson confident of election win rally walls of Madison Square Garden
President Johnson addressed a large Madison Square Garden crowd praising his campaign and condemning what he called radical opponents. He framed supporters as upholding traditional American values against what he described as mudslinging and extreme ideas.
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Goldwater Concedes Five States In 1964 Bid
AP reports Barry Goldwater concedes five states Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut Hawaii and Alaska in his pursuit of the White House. He believes the GOP can still win remaining states including California and Michigan where electoral votes are at stake.
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Votes Determine Future Course of America
Voters face a choice between Big Government programs backed by the President and Barry Goldwater’s call for fewer federal controls. Civil rights, Vietnam, and morality are debated as the campaign pits Johnson against Goldwater, with Democrats shown as favored by a prosperous period and allied with Negro leaders and labor.
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