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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1940
Page
1
Gallup notes a 52 percent Roosevelt and 48 percent Willkie popular vote split with a four percent margin of error. He cautions forecasts require ignoring error and observes 274 to 276 electoral vote possibilities, with state by state shifts since late October.
On eve of the election Wendell Willkie proposed a constitutional amendment to cap presidential service at eight years or less. He warned of dangers if a third term is repealed and urged voters to back democracy. He spoke ahead of three radio broadcasts across CBS and networks, defending his anti third term stance.
In October, reports highlight states that have flipped from FDR to WW, tallying 196 electoral votes to 59 for the opposing side. The piece analyzes shifts among key states and the potential impact on the election landscape.
A four act comedy titled Daddies presented by the Crippled Children's Council and partners Kiwanis Lions Rotary and others features Wayne Clifton Paul Ellis and other bachelors as they navigate war refugee adoptions. Shirley Neely the refugee child reads about animals as the plot unfolds with a $5 000 bet forfeited to marry. Curtain at 8 pm admission 50 cents proceeds to charity.
Weather Bureau predicts partly cloudy and cooler conditions for Amarillo and vicinity tonight into Tuesday. West Texas will be mostly cloudy with possible rain in the southeast Tuesday, cooler Tuesday, and Panhandle tonight. New Mexico areas vary from fair to partly cloudy with showers in higher elevations. Temperatures reached a high of 76 and a low of 54 with noon at 68.
New York Nov 4 1940 newswire reports the presidential vote in doubt as polls open tomorrow with Roosevelt and Willkie ending campaigns in national broadcasts. Analysts predict a photo finish in New York and nationwide surveys show a close race.
Citizens urge Amarillo to sponsor a post election rally to demonstrate unity in a world crisis. The Globe News records calls for a nationwide patriotic demonstration with bonfires, bands, and mass singing to back the next President, regardless of the outcome.
State Liquor Administrator Bert Ford warns liquor and beer dealers that sales are prohibited from 7 AM to 8 PM on election day. Restaurants with beer licenses may serve outside those hours but cannot sell alcohol during the ban.
Radio schedules list diverse speakers for the Willkie and Roosevelt campaigns across NBC Blue Red and Mutual networks. Notable segments include Dewey in Cleveland and will feature McNary, Martin, and Willkie in Chicago. Roosevelt events feature La Guardia, Woollcott, Basie, and Henry A. Wallace with Hull and Byrnes also on air.
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