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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1966
Page
2
Mrs Lurleen Wallace wins the Alabama governor race by a landslide as John J Sparkman defeats James D Martin. The victory marks a strong showing for the Wallace political family and signals momentum toward potential 1968 presidential possibilities.
Maryland voters show a wide margin for Agnew over Democrat Mahoney as returns from about half the polling places come in. Suburban counties in Washington like Montgomery and Prince George's push Agnew ahead, while Bill Nichols and Bill Dickinson trail in the Fourth and Second districts amid Wallace influence.
The article traces tight races in Baltimore city and county with Republican challengers and incumbents under pressure. It notes figures like Rep. Jack Edwards and Warren Finch, plus Marylands Democratic lineup led by Clarence Long and George Fallon. Civil rights debates, Wallace's national stance, and Alabama’s election climate loom as campaign paths unfold. Layleen, a young campaign participant, appears amid the long, strenuous race period.
President Johnson voted early at his Johnson City Texas polling place casting a straight party ticket with minor independents aside. He signed bills affecting crime inflation anti trust provisions for pro football and poverty programs while announcing plans to name William B Camp as comptroller of the currency. Also approved is a tax code suspension and a three year extension for utility rules and a $2.34 billion appropriation for State Justice and Commerce departments.
Tennessee GOP supporters claim victory as lawmakers back a tax investment credit and farm renewal provisions. Johnson protests a Commerce clause restriction on exports, calling it inflationary and harmful to leather goods. A U.S. international conference on water issues and a border project near El Paso are noted. The piece references Knoxville lawyer Johnson and Governor Nessee in a tense political climate.
Florida voters rejected liberal race integration plans and elected Clauda R. Kirk Jr the first Republican governor since 1872. He led in most regions despite Burns not endorsing him and amid claims of opposition to Johnsons Great Society and housing discrimination bans. Kirk faced personal scrapes including two divorces and campaigned on tax cuts and restrained state services.
The Democratic National Committee announced a landslide victory in Guam's territorial legislature, capturing both seats from the Territorial Party. Guam, a U.S. territory, does not elect federal representatives but does vote for a local house. Madeleine Burdallo, DNC member, relayed the results at 3 am Guam time.
In Los Angeles the Original Follies burlesque theater on Main Street offered free admission to anyone showing a valid ballot. The manager said 67 customers used proof of voting early to gain entry.
In Georgia the contest leaned to Lester Maddox over Bo Callaway as rural counties gave Maddox strong margins while Callaway gained urban support. Arnall trailed with two percent, with results hovering near Maddox 50.8 percent, Callaway 46.7.
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