Byrd Wins Virginia Senate Seat With Record Landslide
U S Senator Harry F Byrd reelected to a sixth term in Virginia by the largest vote ever for a Virginia candidate. With 96 percent of precincts in Byrd led 566 981 to 166 233 for Republican Richard A May. President Johnson carried Virginia by a Democratic wave, 546 440 to 471 543 for Goldwater. Byrd carried each of several districts with strong margins and Democrats claimed the state for Johnson.
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Shenandoah College Mock Election Shows Johnson Victory
A Shenandoah College crowd celebrated a mock election with 54.1 percent for Mr. Johnson and 45.9 percent for Mr. Goldwater. Poppy Sale headquarters are at the George Washington Hotel with hours 12 noon to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Delivery boy position advertised at Barry's Drug Store with in person applications.
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Johnson wins Winchester and two counties in tight race
President Johnson captured Winchester by a razor thin margin 286 votes overall 50 plus percent in Frederick County he led Clarke County and won Warren and Shenandoah counties while Goldwater carried others including Clarke and Warren. A record 11 872 votes were cast in Winchester with Johnson tallying 2 886 in Frederick County and 1 134 in Clarke County.
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Marsh Wins Valley District Defeats Challenger in Landslide
Valley voters returned Rep. John C. Marsh Jr. to Congress for a second term by a wide margin across 14 counties and five cities. With most precincts reporting, Marsh accumulated about 25 151 votes, carrying Augusta Rockingham and Winchester by large margins while traditional Republican strongholds shifted to the incumbent.
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Goldwater Concedes Defeat Says No Bitterness
Senator Barry Goldwater, in Phoenix after a landslide defeat to Lyndon Johnson, states he bears no bitterness or rancor. He wires Johnson congratulating him and urges unity to pursue a stronger America, with focus on Viet Nam Cuba law and order and a productive economy.
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Marsh Calmer Wins Re election by 25000 Vote Margin
John O Jack Marsh\ufeff of the Seventh Valley District secured re election over Roy Erickson with a about 25 000 vote edge. Campaign manager Leo Snarr maintained a calm headquarters as results poured in and Marsh predicted nationwide rejection of his opponent.
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Early voters lead city turnout at four Winchester polls
Four city polls opened at 6 a.m. drawing long lines with James Geanious at Friendship Lewis Harper at Sarah Zane Benjamin Ritter at Virginia Avenue and Richard L Crisman at Reuss among the first to cast ballots. Voters lined up again at 7 a.m. noon and 5 p.m. for the day’s rush.
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Johnson Wins by Landslide Urges National Unity
President Johnson proclaimed national unity after a record victory over Barry Goldwater, calling Americans to face the world as one. He praised running mate Hubert Humphrey and prepared to confer at the Texas ranch, while Republicans brace for intra party fights as they regroup from a historic defeat.
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Bolivia Crisis Forces President Paz Estenssoro to Flee
In La Paz a military revolt collapses Paz Estenssoro’s government as Vice President Rene Barrientos leads a surprise uprising. Paz and aides flee the palace amid rebel seizure plans while Col. Alfredo Obando Candia calls for unity and negotiations with rebels.
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Weather outlook for Virginia fog to lift today
Richmond report notes sun expected to burn off early fog as a high pressure ridge from Labrador dominates across the United States shaping the day’s weather.
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Apple Prices Cut By F. A. Shryock Co
Fruit merchants announce apples reduced to 1.50 per bushel for varieties including Delicious Goldens and Rome apples. The notice, issued by F. A. Shryock Co, details bulk pricing and container options.
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