Rockefeller Odds On Favorite In Off Year Elections
The forecast for 1964 presidential prospects centers on 35 governorship races. Nelson Rockefeller of New York appears the strongest favorite among four Republican contenders. Other contests pit Romney against Swainson in Michigan, Scranton against Dilworth in Pennsylvania, with Democrats and Republicans unevenly defending or betting on Ohio Texas New Mexico Colorado Wyoming Wisconsin and Nebraska.
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UPI
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New York
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Swainson
John B. Swainson
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Richardson Dilworth
Philadelphia
New Hampshire
New Mexico
Ohio
Texas
Colorado
Wyoming
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Montana
Utah
DiSalle
Michael V. DiSalle
James A. Rhodes
U.S
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Navy
John Connally
Lyndon B. Johnson
Styles Bridges
John W. King
John Pillsbury
Bridges
Jack M. Campbell
Edwin L. Mechem
Elections At A Glance: Party Edges and Seats at Stake
Democrats hold 34 of 35 governorships, 64 of 100 Senate seats, and 21 of 39 up for election. Republicans seek 15 Senate pickups and 44 House gains to seize control. current House split is 263 Democrats to 174 Republicans with Alaska and Hawaii temporary seats.
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U.S
Senate
House of Representatives
Alaska
Hawaii
Five Candidates Vie in 1960 GOP and Democratic Contests
The article previews a multifront 1960 campaign with GOP hopefuls Nixon Brown Romney and Scranton plus unnamed rivals. Nixon trails among voters after a narrow Kennedy loss of 119 450 votes two years earlier, while Brown leads in California polls alongside Romney of Michigan and Scranton of Pennsylvania as the new faces in the race.
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Michigan
William W. Scranton
Pennsylvania
Catholic Council Could Last 20 Years Says Vatican
Vatican observers note the Ecumenical Council could span decades as Latin dominates debate and each bishop is limited to ten minutes per topic. With about 2,500 prelates and 70 major topics, pace and rules aim to curb delays, though strong opinions may extend proceedings past Trent’s 18 years.
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UPI
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Vatican
Oratory
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SRC To Put 200 On Civil Service
CHARLESTON (UPS) About 200 State Road Commission personnel will be placed under State Civil Service Jan. 1. Gov. W. W. Barron issued an executive order providing the action at the request of SRC Commissioner Burl Sawyers. Barron said the move covers engineers, legal and right of way staff and other professionals to boost efficiency and equal opportunity. The governor’s order follows 1961 legislation granting power to bring more SRC workers under civil service, with studies to continue in 1963.
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Charleston
UPS
State Road Commission
State Civil Service
W. W. Barron
SRC
Burl Sawyers
Barron
State Civil Service Commission
Heavyweight Diet Flops for Glyptis in Britain
Unsuccessful diet leaves former boxer Alfred Glyptis at 483 pounds after two months, up from 448. He stated the doctors’ plan failed to reduce his weight, claiming to be Britain’s heaviest man.
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Pensnett
England
UPID
Alfred Glyptis
Britain
Glyptis
Uniform theft halts Broward league team season
North Lauderdale players in the Broward County intermediate league raised funds this summer to buy new football uniforms. The goal was reached and uniforms arrived just before the season, but a thief stole all 22 uniforms from the coach's station wagon, preventing their use.
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North Lauderdale
Broward County
Pawley warns against relying on photos over Cuba bases
Former ambassador William D. Pawley, writing for United Press International, cautions the United States not to depend solely on aerial photographs to judge Russia's dismantling of Cuban missile bases. He argues night行动 hidden activities and vast Cuban locations could conceal arms stashes.
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Miami
William D. Pawley
United States
Russia
Cuba
New Delhi Editor Praises U S Stance Amid Sino Indian Tensions
New Delhi editor Frank Moraes of a leading newspaper lauds the United States for a stance against Soviet style alliance. He argues no true friendship exists between Communist power and a democratic nation, urging clear alignment with democratic nations.
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New Delhi
Frank Moraes
India
U.S
Soviet Russia
Liege Mother Confesses Killing Deformed Baby
Mrs Van de Put in Liege explains she killed her armless baby claiming the infant was deformed by thalidomide and that the act was to spare it from a wretched life.
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Liege
Belgium
Radio chief urges hard line against Nasser in Jordan crisis
In Amman a radio commentator urged a strong stand against Gamal Abdel Nasser, suggesting if he keeps pursuing aggression Jordan should cut off his arm and feed it to the dogs, signaling a fierce ultimatum amid regional tensions.
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Jordan
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United Arab Republic
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Nasser
Actor Alan Ladd says gun went off by itself in incident
Canoga Park California actor Alan Ladd explains he wounded himself with a 38 caliber pistol by saying he does not know how it happened. The incident left him hospitalized and prompting police inquiry.
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Canoga Park
Calif
Alan Ladd
WVU Establishes Office of Physical Planning
West Virginia University president Paul A. Miller announced a new Office of Physical Planning with Charles R. Wagner named director. The office will assist planning for Morgantown and surrounding areas, coordinating university and city master planning to create an integral, well planned academic community.
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W.va
UPI
West Virginia University
Paul A. Miller
Miller
Charles R. Wagner
Voter age laws vary by state across the U S
The World Almanac states that most states require voters to be at least 21. Georgia and Kentucky allow 18 as the minimum, while Alaska and Hawaii set the minimum at 19 and 20 respectively.
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United Press International
Georgia
Kentucky
Alaska
Hawaii
Election Day Notes on Congressional Races and Retirements
UPI reports Washington coverage on the 88th Congress election with the two oldest U.S. senators Carl Hayden and Alexander Wiley seeking reelection while Rep Brent Spence retires. It notes 58 House members have automatic reelection, five Negroes to serve, and shifts in female representation with six women retiring or moving. It highlights incumbents not returning due to retirement or redistricting, and mentions California race involving Dick Wilson and Oliver Bolton seeking to rejoin his mother Frances Bolton.
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UPI
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Ore
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Ohio
Frances P. Bolton
United States Plans To Oust Castro In Cuba
United States strategy envisages a three step plan to remove Fidel Castro. First, cut Soviet aid and isolate Cuba economically, with Latin American cooperation to curb communist influence and stop arms flows. Second, tighten economic pressure, bar U.S. trade, and block key industrial inputs while denying Cuba critical catalysts. Third, win over Cuban leaders and middle class to back a future Free Cuban government with U.S. aid, while expanding guerrilla support and underground networks. Invasion is ruled out publicly due to cost and prestige, though some officials warn force could be used if security is threatened.
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Soviet Union
United States
Mother Finds Prisoner Son Unrecognizable
New York mother Ruth Redmond describes her son Hugh, imprisoned for life for spying in China, as unrecognizable after years apart. She recounts his shabby appearance and facial twitch during a Shanghai visit, expresses continued hope for release, and notes no word on other U.S. prisoners.
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UPI
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Yonkers
N.Y
Red China
Hugh
Redmond
Huntington Wheeling Eve City Govt Change
Huntington and Wheeling voters decide today on city government overhaul. Huntington weighs keeping the strong city manager setup or a vote of confidence for City Manager Hoiston and the present council. Wheeling voters consider adopting a strong mayor system with a smaller at large council, ending ward elections.
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United Pres International
Huntington
Wheeling
Robert Hoisington
Supreme Court
Council
Wheeling Jaycees
Fourth Chlorine Tank Recovered in Louisiana River
In Vidalia Louisiana the last of four large chlorine tanks was raised from the Mississippi River after 19 months. Civil defense plans had prepared for evacuation of about 80 000 residents within 30 miles if a leak caused gas. The 75 foot tanks were aboard a sunken barge. salvage was ordered to prevent rust leakage.
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Vidalia
UPI
Mississippi River
Choir Silenced By Power Outage In Worsborough
In Worsborough England the St Thomas Church choir momentarily halted Handel’s Messiah recitation as darkness fell when a local power failure cut the lights during the Sunday performance.
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Worsborough
England
UPI
St. Thomas’ Church
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