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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1944
Page
1
Ralph W. Page critiques Governor Dewey’s eight plan proposals noting contradictions with Wagner’s social security idea and anti trust actions. The piece questions political tactics and potential influence on business leaders amid party conflict.
A reader poll in Pulse Feeler asks whether ballots should be numbered to reveal how individuals voted. Responses vary with several named locals voicing private voting concerns or support for ballot numbering.
The AP predicts Roosevelt will win two thirds of states and exceed 266 electoral votes with a large popular vote margin. Dewey is forecast to win the presidency according to Bricker and Republican leaders, while Hannegan-Dewey says fewer states than Willkie. Brownell asserts no states can be conceded outside the Solid South.
Large early voting turnout marked by 40 to 45 percent in New York City and similar brisk activity nationwide as wartime Election Day approached. Roosevelt Dewey both urged high turnout while campaigns stressed democracy and victory.
Tokyo radio reports B 29 raids on southern Japan while U S and Philippine air actions target Luzon Cebu Negros Mindanao. American forces push toward Ormoc on Leyte as heavy fighting and air battles continue across the Philippines and surrounding seas.
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey voted for himself in New York as a presidential candidate while Franklin D. Roosevelt cast a vote for Franklin D. Roosevelt for president for the fourth time.
Rainfall totals varied across the region with Amarillo at .36 inches, Clarendon .43, Adrian .18, Lubbock 0.29, and Tucumcari 0.13 inches. The weather bureau notes the rain averaged near a quarter inch over the territory as winds subside and temperatures edge higher.
In Mashpee Massachusetts the first 100 ballots counted split 51 for Governor Dewey and 44 for President Roosevelt. The town previously backed Roosevelt in 1940 with 89 votes to Willkie's 97. Social security record systems. Russell. Stationery Company.
Moscow dispatch notes Stalin for first time calls Japan aggressor, likening Pacific and Pearl Harbor gains to Germany’s early war successes. Soviet press centers on the anniversary address amid UN leaders messages including Churchill’s congratulatory note.
The deadline for sending personal messages to American soldiers and sailors held by Japan in the Philippines is Nov 30. Potter County Red Cross urges early dispatch via a special form. Visit the Red Cross office on the courthouse fifth floor to provide details. messages go through Washington and are Army censored.
Nov 7 all state offices were closed as election day observers cast votes. Gov Coke R Stevenson was in function to vote and many department heads returned to their legal residences to vote. Nesly Greenhill Lowndes insurance.
Allied forces under Lt. Gen. Courtney Hodges regain control of Vossenack and push toward Schmidt and Hurtgen as air support repels German counterattacks. western front updates mention near Roer River, Wilhelmsstad in Holland, Vosges to the Rhine, Schelde estuary, Antwerp, Walcheren Island, and Italian gains near San Martino and Marsignano.
The final tally of about 2.65 million GI ballots is under way across 40 states as civilians vote. States vary on acceptance dates with New York New Mexico Connecticut Iowa and Kentucky stopping earlier. Officials say roughly 3.37 million of 4.7 million servicemen and women who applied will be counted, possibly deciding outcomes in closely divided states.
Texans cast unprecedented numbers in state and federal races. Harris County and Fort Worth showed early trends with Roosevelt opponents leading in some Fort Worth sections while Democrats led in others. Officials expected statewide turnout to break records with large urban margins.
Two men are lost and eight rescued after a Navy blimp from South Weymouth Air Base crashed into the Atlantic 12 miles east of Cape Cod in foul weather. One body and eight survivors were recovered. a tenth man is missing and presumed dead. Names were withheld.
The forecast calls for clear, cool tonight with decreasing winds and a warmer Wednesday. West Texas expects fair conditions this afternoon through Wednesday, cooler temperatures inland, and San Angelo to the southwest also cooling. New Mexico should see cloudy skies in the north with occasional rain and snow in higher elevations, and scattered showers Tuesday and Wednesday. Highs range from 45 to 65 degrees. Tastefully yours-Dinner at Thomas'.
Potter County voters faced long lines at 8 a.m. as 27 polling boxes opened for today’s election. Clerk Hubert Cole oversaw busy crews while counting on a projected total of at least 12 000 votes. Some voters struggled with confusing ballots and a missing Roosevelt name.
The Packard Motor Car Co. plant in Detroit closed after hundreds of metal polishers from the United Auto Workers refused to work, halting engine production and leaving about 39,000 workers idled. Officials cited a material shortage caused by the walkout and a "difference of opinions" as the reason for the shutdown. The plant, which makes Rolls Royce aircraft engines and motors for PT boats, had resumed earlier but again faced refusals Monday night.
Latest contributions push the community war chest to 117000 as pledges from residents and groups raise the total toward the 172600 goal. Gus Roberts, chairman, reports ongoing work as workers solicit and report progress at the Capitol Hotel tomorrow. Committee members will also discuss pay for advancing the drive.
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