Voter turnout reports mixed amid early election snags
Amid forecasts of heavy turnout in Staleigh County, police report no disorders while polling places faced early snags. Heat and electrical issues disrupted Johnstown Road, precinct 924, with six blown fuses and burst pipes. Despite problems, several precincts logged strong participation, including Beaver and Piney View, as voters streamed in by midmorning.
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Saigon blocks Paris talks as Vietnam posture delays talks
The United States announced the Vietnam talks scheduled for Wednesday were postponed indefinitely after Saigon refused to sit with the Viet Cong. U S spokesman William Jorden said a new date will be announced when decided. Thieu in Saigon had agreed to Paris meetings but would not send a representative to a conference including the Viet Cong. North Vietnam and the United States held secret talks seeking a sponsor for the Wednesday session, but the expansion talks were canceled at Washington's request.
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Voters weigh governor race and congress seats in tense primary
Amid sunny skies voters face a five seat, two amendment, and one Supreme Court race as turnout climbs in Kanawha and surrounding counties. Poll workers report exceptionally heavy lines with many delaying voting past 7 30 p m.
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Portrait of a Nation Votes In 1968 Election Race
The article notes Americans rushing to polls for the 17th president race with Hubert Humphrey Nixon Wallace and Muskie as top contenders. It cites expected turnout potentially setting a national record and reports early returns from states like New Hampshire and New York, plus concerns of uneven ballot access and machine counts.
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LeMay
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Griffin
Maryland
Nebraska
Michigan
Dakota
GOP Figures To Edge Up In Governorships
Washington reports Republicans hold 96 governorships with Democrats at 24. A UPI survey notes Republicans favored to gain at least six more, with six states leaning and four tossups. Counts vary by forecast, with potential gains tied to Nixon and Agnew tickets and state elections across Arizona Rhode Island South Dakota Wisconsin Washington Arkansas Iowa New Mexico West Virginia Vermont Missouri Texas Delaware North Carolina North Dakota Utah Indiana Kansas New Hampshire.
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Johnson Casts His Vote in Texas Town Precinct
President Lyndon B Johnson and Mrs Johnson voted at their small town precinct in Johnson City Texas. It marked the first election in 31 years without Johnson seeking office. He indicated support for Humphrey and dodged a direct answer to reporters about his ballot.
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November or Never in Mideast peace bid sparks Jordan clashes
Fragmented wires report renewed turmoil as Jordanian troops clash with loyalists of King Hussein after a militant arc attacked security forces in Amman. Israeli and Egyptian officials weigh risks as regional tensions escalate amid militia mobilization and U N warning.
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Polls Differed In 1960 Too
Washington reports that in the final hours before the 1960 election polls varied. Gallup on Nov 5 put Kennedy at 48 percent, Nixon 47 with 5 percent undecided. Roper Associates had Nixon at 49, Kennedy 47, undecided 4 percent. Other polls showed Kennedy leading or close.
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Nixon
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Mountain State Unemployment Drops to Year Low in September
Charles Cuple announced September unemployment in the Mountain State at a year low with a jobless rate of 5.1 percent of the civilian workforce, 2,300 fewer people employed than September last year. Dixville Notch voters cast ballots as Humphrey led Nixon by slim margins in New Hampshire, while Wallace received no votes in Dixville Notch and Ellsworth. Nell Tillotson, Dixville Notch poll organizer, noted the ritual first ballot casting by the hamlet’s voters, with Tillotson saying recent results surprised locals.
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Weather Outlook for WECKLEY and WICINIMN
Mostly sunny this afternoon with a high around 42. Partly cloudy tonight with cooler low. Wednesday looks partly cloudy with a high in the upper 30s and a small chance of precipitation near 20 percent.
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Smith Urges Record Turnout In West Virginia Race
Gov Hulett C Smith urged West Virginians to vote in election eve remarks calling for a record turnout. He cited 1981 ranks in voter participation and said the Democratic slate offers leadership experience and programs to keep the state moving despite national tensions.
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UPI
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FBI Joins Manhunt for Logan County Suspect
Federal authorities joined the search for Jarry D. Kazec aged 25 of McConnell near Logan in a shooting death case in Chesapeake, Ohio. Huntington police issued the warrant after believing the suspect fled to another area. Dorin Johnson Tr. 2% was held after a Sunday incident at a local liquor club. Police described prior charges including robbery and pistol-related offenses connected to the case.
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Republicans Gain Seen as Dems Face House Senate Fight
Americans vote to shape a Congress that may have to choose the next president if no candidate wins a majority. Polls show a tight presidential race while Democrats aim to retain control of the House and Senate, with Republicans aiming for gains ahead of election results.
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Plans To Disrupt Disrupted YAF Sit In Fails
A chaotic preview of the 1968 political landscape shows youths from Yale and allied groups staging sit ins to disrupt the election process while debates over party control persist. The piece notes a tenuous balance in the House and the Senate, with Democratic majorities in flux and speculation about potential shifts that could alter presidential outcomes if no candidate garners a majority. It highlights key figures like Speaker McCormack and Ford, and mentions Senate challenges to Dirksen, Monroney, Morse, Clark, McGovern, Tibbits, Fulbright, and Church.
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