O'Dwyer congratulates Javits rival in offbeat note
In New York a defeated antiwar Democrat Paul O'Dwyer sent a light telegram to Conservative candidate James Buckley after losing to Sen. Jacob Javits. O'Dwyer quipped he hopes Buckley’s influence grows but offered no prayers. In Nixon, New Jersey, Nixon led Humphrey narrowly amid a strong Wallace showing. California donors saw 15 donkeys stray onto a freeway near Riverside on election day. Los Angeles voters faced registrar Ray Lee arriving late because he planned to vote.
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UPI
Paul O'Dwyer
Jacob K. Javits
R-N.y
James L. Buckley
O'Dwyer
Los Angeles
Office of Registrar of Voters
Ray Lee
Reds blast bridge on Saigon edge in Vietnam clash
Communist saboteurs blew up a new concrete bridge 14 miles north of Saigon, injuring seven Americans and one South Vietnamese guard and severing a U.S. convoy link across the Saigon River. Viet Cong gunners shelled the U.S. 9th Division HQ in the Mekong Delta, wounding two.
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Nixon Clinches Presidency in Close Election
Richard M. Nixon appears elected with 287 electoral votes after Illinois shift. Humphrey concedes. Wallace collects 45 electoral votes as race tightens nationwide. Final popular totals show Nixon and Humphrey near 43 percent. Wallace edges 13 percent. Senate and House outlooks favor Democrats, with GOP gains in state offices.
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Intercepted Memo Voters Weigh Victory or Sympathy
An intercepted memo reflects uncertainty about congratulating a man who wins. The writer signs as WEJ and questions whether to celebrate or express sympathy.
North Viet accuses US of reneging on talks
North Vietnam charged the United States with breaking pledges as enlarged talks were postponed due to South Vietnam’s boycott. A North Vietnamese spokesman said the U.S. delegation informed Hanoi the opening would be delayed. In Saigon, South Vietnam’s president Nguyen Van Thieu was said to be preparing a new peace proposal to unblock negotiations.
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North) Vietnam
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What's Cookin One Act at Washington Junior High
Washington JUNIOR High students stage a one act play What’s Cookin by Helen Louise Miller about a meatless menu contest. Cheryl Pfeifer and Kathy Schmidt rehearse judges' thoughts on a meatless dish as production nears for the Nov 11 performance at the junior high building.
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Heavy turnout as GOP sweeps Washington County races
Washington County voters produced near record turnout, keeping election officials running overnight. Republicans carried county and district contests, with strong showings for Nixon, Stanley, and Ray. Voters rejected a zoning proposal and several state constitutional amendments, while third ward ballots finally arrived at 10:15 a.m. PMID: 6)
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GOP Takes Statehouse as Ray Is Elected Iowa Governor
Robert D. Ray, a Des Moines attorney, was elected Iowa's 37th governor, giving the Republicans full control of the statehouse. He defeated Democrat Paul Franzenburg in a close race, with Ray emphasizing a progressive program and focusing on Iowa's treasury and job growth.
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Johnston
Public notices today probate and administrator filings
Probate of will and appointment of executor for Ada S. Yoder’s estate. Appointment of administrator for Joseph Kucera’s estate.
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Hughes wins tight Iowa Senate race in 1964
Des Moines UPI reports Harold E. Hughes the Maverick Democrat narrowly defeated Republican David Stanley for the U S Senate as Nixon carried Iowa by about 53 percent. Hughes won with less than 51 percent amid a statewide election that saw seven incumbents win in the U S House.
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