Johnson Win Breaks Old Vote Patterns
In President Johnsons record victory many long standing voting patterns shifted. Young voters aged 21 to 29 favored Johnson, business and professionals leaned Democratic, farmers shifted Democrat, college graduates moved to the Dems, Protestants and women swung to the Democratic ticket. Overall 51 percent identified as Democrats, 29 percent as Republicans, 20 percent independent.
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Vote Tallies Set Records
Washington AP reports record voter totals from official returns in five states and DC. Johnson 43,126,218 or 61 percent. Goldwater 27,174,896 or 38.5 percent. Others 320,863 or 6 percent. New highs include national popular vote 70,621,478 and Johnson’s margin near 16 million. Electoral College meets Monday to likely award 486 votes.
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Second OAU defense session opens in Addis Ababa
In Addis Ababa on December 12 the second session of the Organization of African Unity defense commission begins with topics on military aspects of unity and doctrine standardization. The Congo crisis is the implied focus of the gathering.
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New Hampshire Lottery Pays First School Dividend
The New Hampshire Sweepstakes pays its first dividend to state school districts this week. Officials project a $4 million profit next year with a $9 million gross, while critics note the funds largely offset existing property tax burdens rather than expanding school budgets.
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Tshombe Heads Through Munich With Police Guards
Congo premier Moise Tshombe left Rome after thanks to Italian police for protecting him at risk to their lives and flew to Munich under heavy guard. He planned to stay until Tuesday then proceed to Bonn to seek German investment while officials fear demonstrations by African and Arab students.
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Soviet Leaders Push World Communist Unity Meeting
Moscow reports say new Soviet leaders reject China as they plan a March 1 preparatory meeting for a world Communist conference. Pravda notes the commission will draft documents for the unity conference, with 80 parties invited. China spurns the plan as a split, as other nations weigh attendance and stance.
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