Massie Loses House Race in Frederick County Write-In Victory
Three Frederick County officials were defeated as 5,820 votes were cast. Commonwealth Attorney Joseph A. Massie Jr. lost to Eugene Gunter in a write-in campaign. Two Board of Supervisors members also lost their seats.
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Frederick County
Joseph A. Massie, Jr
Eugene Gunter
Board of Supervisors
Massie
Gunter
Brumback
Middletown
Opequon
Sandy
Paul Luttrell
Cross Junction
Gainesboro
James L. Hockman
Luttrell
Russell
Hockman
GOP Sees Pattern of Victory in Off-Year Elections
In off year results Republicans claimed momentum with Kentucky governor Louie B. Nunn and New Jersey legislature wins while Cleveland mayor Carl B. Stokes became the first Black mayor of a major U.S. city. Richard Hatcher led Gary’s mayoral race but faced fraud accusations. Boston rejected Louise Day Hicks’s campaign as Kevin White won a nonpartisan runoff. Democrats held Baltimore and Philadelphia amid GOP challenges. Nunn’s upset victory boosted GOP governor totals to 26 of 50 and 304 electoral votes toward 1968.
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Cleveland
Carl B. Stokes
Kentucky
New Jersey
Richard G. Hatcher
Gary
Ind
Joseph Radigan
Boston
Louise Day Hicks
Kevin H. White
Ray C. Bliss
John M. Bailey
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Louie B. Nunn
U.S
GOP
John Bell Williams
Mississippi
New England
San Francisco
Johnson
Vietnam
Nunn
Strike at Chrysler as 24,000 workers walk out nationwide
More than 24,000 Chrysler workers walked out at eight plants before the 24 hour deadline in a bid to strike a three year national contract with the UAW. The stoppages threaten production across Chrysler 17 plants in 12 states and follow Ford’s recent three year deal.
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Chrysler Corp
United Auto Workers Union
Chrysler
UAW
Jefferson Assembly
Ford Motor Co
Ford
Largent Wins Winchester Delegates Seat in Close Race
After a tight election, F. L. Largent Jr. wins the 24th District House of Delegates seat covering Winchester Frederick and Clarke Counties. Both campaigns praise supporters and note a strengthened party presence with the Young Democrats playing a key role. Republican challenger H. Delmer Robinson Jr. concedes with sportsmanlike remarks, while Democrats celebrate unity and ongoing political engagement.
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House of Delegates
Winchester
Frederick
Clarke
Largent
Young Democrats
Mr. Robinson
Senator Robinson
Republican
E. Piccadilly St
George Washington Hotel
Mr. Largent
Largent Wins 24th District House Seat Over Robinson
Democrat F L Jim Largent of Winchester defeats Republican Delmer Robinson Jr 6376 to 5045 to claim the 24th District seat. Largent carries 55.5 percent districtwide with wins in Winchester Frederick and Clarke counties and vows to serve the people. Robinson concedes at Republican HQ and praises the turnouts and candidates.
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F. L
Jim) Largent, Jr
Winchester
del. E. Blackburn Moore
House of LD
Iegates
Dems Retain Firm Control Of Assembly In Virginia Election
In Virginia the Democratic Party maintained control of the General Assembly while Republicans gained several seats, narrowing the margin. A first black member, Dr. William Ferguson Reid, was elected to the House of Delegates from Richmond Henrico. Local races in Charles City County saw independents win sheriff and clerk posts, highlighting growing African American political influence.
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Iona W. Adkins
Hudson Binns
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Shenandoah Valley
Roanoke County
Roanoke City
Fairfax - Falls Church-Fairfax City
Shenandoah Valley AR Club Handles Early Election Returns
Reporters at The Star aided by the Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club processed results from a dozen of Frederick County precincts. Early returns posted before 7:30 p m with final area results in after 2 a m.
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Sarah Zane
Star Newsroom
Shenandoah Valley
Humphrey Reports on Asia Trip to Johnson and NSC
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey told President Johnson, the National Security Council, and top Congressional leaders about his journey to South Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia. He returned to Washington Tuesday night after the Southeast Asia trip.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
Johnson
National Security Council
Congress
South Vietnam
Southeast Asia
Humphrey
Malaysia
Indonesia
Red Forces Show Greater Ferocity In Dak To Fighting
U S infantrymen battled North Vietnamese forces in the Dak To area with reports of a heavy ground assault on night defensive positions. Casualty figures were unclear as fighting continued with both sides claiming deaths, while other fronts saw Marine clashes near Da Nang and air strikes over North Vietnam.
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Saigon
U.S
Dak To
4Th Infantry Division
North Vietnam
da Nang
Student Protesters Face Draft Action At Campuses
Washington AP Lt Gen Lewis B Hershey draft director orders boards to deny college deferments for men who refuse to carry classification cards or interfere with recruiting officers on campuses. Registrants without cards should be reclassified as available for service and moved to the top of draft lists.
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Washington
Selective Service
Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service Boards
Armed Services
Hershey
Record Low Temperatures Hit Virginia as Cold Front Moves South
An eastward moving cold air mass approached from the northeast and pushed into Virginia, producing record low temperatures across the region. The cold spell affected residents from Richmond to southern Virginia, with officials warning of continued frigid conditions.
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Richmond
Virginia
Denny's Com Auction Tonight and Fish Fry Notice
Auction at seven features furniture appliances and tools. Howard Johnson's famous fish fry all you can eat priced at $1.19. Opequon voters receive thanks from B. O. Brumback and Rudolph Jr Esteno for support and votes in yesterday's election.
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Lacy H. Anderson
Denny’s
Howard Johnson
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