Goldwater Wins Louisiana by 116 790 Votes
In New Orleans AP reports Goldwater carried Louisiana for 10 electoral votes with 503 077 to 386 287 for Johnson a 116 790 margin. With 1 196 708 registered voters only 17 474 listed as Republicans as Democrats for Goldwater helped GOP victory linked to racial issue. Senator Russell B Long noted race affected outcome.
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Louisiana Returns Show Goldwater Landslide Across North
Goldwater carried 42 of 64 parishes in Louisiana with large margins in Shreveport and Monroe, while Johnson won key southern cities. Northeast Louisiana swung heavily for Goldwater as broader state results mirrored national margins. The report notes congressional races mostly favored Democrats and cites quotes from local officials and party members.
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Weather Outlook for Northeast Louisiana Today Through Thursday
The weather bureau forecasts showers in northeast Louisiana starting Thursday afternoon and covering about half the area. It will be partly cloudy and mild today tonight and Thursday with a southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Highs reach 75 to 78, lows 52 to 56. Monroe reports Tuesday high around 70 and overnight low near 53.
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War on poverty framed as patriotic duty to profit
Editorial note posits that unlike past wars, the fight against poverty is urged as a money making, patriotic endeavor, suggesting profit motives accompany social aims.
First in History GOP Candidate Wins Board Post
Mrs George M Snellings Jr tops two Democratic opponents to win one of two Ward 10 seats on Ouachita Parish School Board marking the first Republican member in the board's history. Milton Ford also secures a Ward 10 seat, while Ward 5 returns Democrat William Norris III as the winner.
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Goldwater Congratulates LBJ as GOP leadership to stay
Sen. Barry Goldwater sent congrats to President Johnson as the 1968 election results show Johnson landslide winner. Goldwater vows to remain active in the Republican Party and help lead a stronger opposition and fund party efforts while focusing on Vietnam Cuba law and order and a productive economy.
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Bolivia Junta Seizes Power After President Ousted
In La Paz, Victor Paz Estenssoro was overthrown in a military revolt and fled. Gen Alfredo Obando Candia, armed forces commander, announced he had seized leadership, pledging a short rule and new elections. Paz Estenssoro had sought a constitutional amendment to seek another term. He resigned to avoid bloodshed. his location was unclear, with Chile or Peru speculated.
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Mrs W A Brothers Returns From European Visit
Mrs W A Brothers of Monroe has returned home after a months long European trip visiting Germany and other Western European and Scandinavian countries where her daughter and son in law are stationed. Mrs Mattie Tate of West Monroe was honored on her 83rd birthday by her Sunday School class at Riverview Baptist Church with a party hosted by the Bethany class at Mrs Myrtle Joiner's home.
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Fifth District approves multiple constitutional amendments on ethics and industry
Fifth District voters approve amendments including a state ethics code for officials, tax credits for manufacturers based on natural gas use, and limits on public service regulation. Supporters cite improved business climate while totals across parishes show broad gains for amendments Nos. 1 2 3 5 8 33 and 37 with varying margins.
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Elections At A Glance
Popular vote shows Johnson with 61.3 percent and 44 states plus DC for 486 electoral votes while Goldwater holds 5 states and 47 votes with 1 state leading for 5. Total needed 270. Senate tally 26 Democrats 7 Republicans with holds and leadership details. House 284 Democrats 137 Republicans with 19 Democrats and 3 Republicans leading. Governors elected 17 Democrats 8 Republicans with 16 Democrat holdovers and 9 Republican.
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