Bolivian President Ousted. Barrientos Leads Coup
Bolivian Vice President Rene Barrientos spearheaded a military revolt that toppled President Victor Paz Estenssoro. Gen Alfredo Obando Candia declared a military junta to govern briefly until new elections are held. Paz Estenssoro resigned to avert bloodshed. Barrientos, based in Cochabamba, gained support from forces nationwide.
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LA Paz
Bolivia
Victor Paz Estenssoro
Alfredo Obando Candia
Paz Estenssoro
Obando
Chile
Peru
Rene Barrientos
Barrientos
Cochabamba
Mechem suffers major defeat in New Mexico Senate race
AP reports Edwin L. Mechem, longtime New Mexico GOP leader, loses to U.S. Rep. Joseph M. Montoya in a tight Senate contest. Montoya leads by about 28,310 votes with most divisions counted, ranking among Mechem's worst political defeats. Johnny Walker also sails to victory in Position 2 race.
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Albuquerque
New Mexico
Edwin L. Mechem
Mechem
U.S
Joseph M. Montoya
Montoya
Clinton P. Anderson
E.S. Johnny Walker
Jack Redman
Walker
Bernalillo County
Rep
Senate
Dennis Chavez
D-N.m
Chavez
Goldwater to Stay At Head of GOP
Silver in the Arizona senator’s telegram to Johnson affirms intent to lead and strengthen the Republican party despite his defeat. Goldwater plans not to seek unemployment before Jan. 3 and comments that 1968 remains distant, with possible future candidates. He stresses no bitterness and a continued role for the GOP in national affairs including Viet Nam and Cuba.
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Goldwater
GOP
Phoenix
Ariz
Barry Goldwater
Johnson
Arizona
America
Republican Party
Viet Nam
Cuba
Johnson wins landslide election calls for unity
President Lyndon B. Johnson declared a united America as his victory pushed his popular vote near 15 million. Barry Goldwater conceded, signaling no rancor and suggesting support for the president. Final tallies put Johnson at 40,597,687 to Goldwater 25,636,878 with 486 electoral votes and Arizona as the remaining battleground.
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Jack Bell
William T. Peacock
Washington
Lyndon B. Johnson
America
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
Johnson
Arizona
New Mexico Agent Relieved of 4-H and Home Economics Duties
LAS CRUCES New Mexico State University official Phillip Leyendecker announces disciplinary action against Chaves County extension agent Al Woodburn for irregularities in 4-H junior livestock show entries at the State Fair. Ribbons may be pulled from Don Woodburn and Jon Heine, with funds from calf sales to be returned to donors. Woodburn will be reassigned within 60 days to a different county. A special lay committee will reevaluate 4-H and junior livestock programs statewide.
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New Mexico State University
Phillip Leyendecker
Woodburn
Leyendecker
University
State Fair Board
Don Woodburn
Jon Heine
New Mexico
Democrats Win County Race Map In Chaves
In Chaves County voters favored Lyndon Johnson and GOP ticket leaders Mechem Redman Campbell but elected most Democrats locally. 17 443 ballots cast. Campbell and Mechem each led county by over 1100. Sheriff W E Smith top vote getter 10304 to 6179. Helbing edged Snell 2303 to 654. Corn narrowly won 8232 to 8056. Dorothy Herring re elected county clerk.
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Chaves County
Lyndon Johnson
Edwin L. Mechem
Thomas Morris
Jack C. Redman
Congress
Jack M. Campbell
Steve Helbing
Earl Corn
Helbing
Jim Snell
Corn
Donald T. West
Hagerman
W. E. Smith
Bill Thompson
Dorothy Herring
Jim Berry
Rodman Cook
Jae
Johnson
Goldwater
Montoya
Coenrwer
Walker
Edman Sentir Blaiansaee
Siti Campbell
Nes Tucker
Nainareina Namesaee Ems Namana
Elliott
Jeres Anengarini
Manana
Aseainy
Srecimne Aprnammeneet
Peer Mennee
Peemeeeraamanaei Anionessatie
Sen Doramresinis Wasttanlnessalagte Seminar
Shackelford
Semantorcn
Ranean Ei
Serena Enema
Eases
Eee
Ieee
Clardy
Hermis Emmtmetiis
Sean Sone
Aati Tyoanate
Onan West
Hatch Tippeset
Conan Simma
Sinemne
Nan
Carrey
Herring
Saracen Ameneieiammeniner
Osinaipamasiominie
Neste
Errant — Ee Saennaenee
Oreenaee
Renica Smith
A. i Es
Atlas
Ili B. Thompson
L. Thompson
Ainsonisies Nate — Sas
Max Coll
Roswell area school posts and election results update
The article lists numerous Roswell Chaves County locations including NMMI Workshop and Washington Avenue Baptist Church and reports election results. Earl Corn wins Chaves County Commissioner seat amid a Democratic landslide while Johnson leads nationally as Roosevelt fades in history.
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del Norte School
North Junior High
Mark Howell
Courthouse
East Side School
City Hall
Washington Avenue
NMMI
Girl Scout Little House
Edgewood
Washington Avenue Baptist Church
Military Heights
Central Fire Station
City Water Works
South Junior High
Salvation Army
Glenn Appliance
Stone Machine Shop
Highland School
el Capi
Earl Corn
Chaves County
Commission
Bill Schauer
Phil Helmig
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Redman
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Ed Mechem
REVO
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Thrift Shop
Monterrey
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Dexter City Hall
Dexter
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West Bros
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Elk
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