Rough Demo Fight Decides Louisiana District Contest
In Louisiana's 6th District a fierce Democratic primary pits Rep. James H. Morrison a 24 year veteran against former district judge John R. Rarick who vows a return to God and the constitution. Twelve parishes including Baton Rouge vote Saturday to determine the nominee who will face Republican Clayton G. Hall on November 8.
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Baton Rouge
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Johnson
James H. Morrison
John R. Rarick
Morrison and
Rarick
Clayton G. Hall
Johnson says 41 losses is average in midterms
A New York Times national survey of 470 contests finds Republicans likely to lose Senate strength while gaining an average number of seats in the House in this fall's elections. It projects GOP gains of about 4 in the Senate and around 30 in the House if current trends hold, with shifts possible as campaigns unfold.
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Senate
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New York Times
Candi Jidates
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White House
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Close Senate races loom as 1966 contests unfold
In New York a pivotal Senate contest jeopardizes a Democratic edge of about 100000 votes. Massachusetts eyes a historic turnout with Attorney General Edward W. Brooke facing Endicott Peabody as Democratic momentum shifts. In Texas Senator John G Tower seeks a second term in a tossup race reshaped by liberal Democrats walkout to the state convention.
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Edward W. Brooke
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John Collins
Texas
John G. Tower
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Tossups and campaigns across states shape midterm view
Democratic state chairman with labor support highlights a war and inflation divide in congressional races. Across the South and border states Democrats avoid Johnson ties. Tennessee portrays Gov. Clemet asserting independence while Baker challenges Senate seat. New York, Iowa optimism for GOP gains contrasts with Mississippi and New Hampshire margins. McIntyre and Dirksen figures reveal shifting party dynamics.
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Frank G. Clemet
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Howard W.baker Jr
Lakewood race and national contests theme in a volatile year
The piece surveys multiple Senate races with Michigan and Montana highlighted. It notes Gov George Romney and Sen Rob ert Griffin in a tight Michigan contest, plus Montana’s Sen Lee Metcalf and Gov Tim M. Babcock in a close race. Wyoming and Oregon matchups are close, while Hatfield and Duncan in Oregon remain tossups amid Vietnam era politics.
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Wyoming
Clifford Sp. Hansen
Tight 435 House Races Test GOP and Dem Fortunes
The 435 House contests test party strength with Taft Jr. versus Gilligan in Ohio, Halleck’s seat potentially shifting to McFadden in Indiana, Heckler challenging Harrington in Massachusetts, and Irwin defending a fluctuating Connecticut seat. Tossups and leaning outcomes mark the battle lines across party and region.
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Heckler
Joseph W
I Martin Jr
Massachusetts
Patrick E. Harrington
Donald J. Irwin
Connecticut
Radar 'Traffic' Ends This Fall in Virginia Primary
In the Virginia primary Dan George C. Rawlings on upset Rep. Howard W. Smith, House Rules chair, testing conservative sentiment while William L. Scott leans Democratic. The scene hints at Bush challenging Democratic monopoly in Texas and Mathias vs Hagen in California Parkersfield district.
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Dan George C. Rawlingson
Howard W. Smith
House Rules Committee
Virginia
William L. Scott
George Bush
Connecticut
Rescott Bush
Texas
Lowning
Frank Briscoe
California
Parkersfield
Robert Mathias
Darlan Hagen
Postal Automat Dedication Set for Saturday
Dedication ceremonies for 17 new self service post offices in Lakewood Center will be held at 1:30 pm Saturday with Postmaster Force, Scott Air Force Base Ora Knudson and Mayar il officiating. The facility will offer 24 hour mailing and stamps, with expansion of radar air traffic control systems using mobile radar units at Candlewood and Graywood adjacent to Merchants Bank.
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Candlewood
Graywood Avenue
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Merchants Bank
FCC Receives Transfer Request for KFLM FM License
The Federal Communications Commission was asked to transfer KFLM FM license from Harriscope Broadcasting Corp to McCray Broadcasting Co. Officers listed include Carl C. Loucks Roberta Switzer and W Mike McCray. The FCC also got an El Camino Broadcasting Co application for 107.9 FM in San Clemente.
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Carl C. Loucks
Roberta Switzer
Mike McCray
el ‘Camino Broadcasting Company
San Clemente
Frank Domenichini
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