Little Shift Seen In Congress
Washington reports indicate the incoming Congress will bring many new faces but little overall change in voting power. Republicans may gain in the House yet a full shift to GOP control appears unlikely, with a strong conservative coalition likely to persist. In the Senate Democrats hold 23 of 34 contested seats, needing eight wins to retain control, while Republicans aim to flip 17 seats.
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Senate
Delaware
Missouri
West Virginia
Wyoming
Governors Race Heats Up Across Ten Contests
The political battle centers on Michigan Illinois and Kansas with governors Williams Boggs Underwood Loveless and Stratton facing stiff opposition. Michigan voter Paul Bagwell and Lt. Gov. Swainson compete to unseat Williams while Illinois features Otto Kerner challenging Stratton and Kansas sees George Docking seeking a third term against John Anderson.
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Delaware
J. Cabel Boggs
West Virginia
Cecil H. Underwood
Iowa
Herschel C. Loveless
Michigan
Illinois
Kansas
G. Mennen Williams
Paul D. Bagwell
Michigan State University
Williams
John B. Swainson
Otto Kerner
Chicago
William G. Stratton
Stratton
Adlai E. Stevenson
George Docking
John Anderson
Fire hits New Yorker Hotel in Manhattan
Thick smoke from a blaze at the New Yorker hotel in Manhattan forced about 300 guests to flee. One man died of a heart attack and 19 others were overcome by smoke.
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Manhattan
The
New Yorker
Faulty Wiring Blamed for Cox Widow Bedroom Fire
A deputy state fire marshal reports a faulty extension cord started the fatal bedroom fire that killed the widow of former Ohio Governor James M. Cox Sr. The incident highlights risks of electric cords in residential settings.
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Dayton
Ohio
James M. Cox Sr
Kennedy Clan Watches Hyannis Port Election Outcome
The Kennedy family arrives at their Hyannis Port summer home to await the result of their campaign for the presidency. The scene underscores the front runners' high profile as the race unfolds.
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Hyannis Port
Mass
Kennedy
Attorneys seek stay on new center across street in Springdale
In Cincinnati the law firm representing a newly opened shopping center filed in Common Pleas Court to block or delay construction of a competing center planned across the street in nearby Springdale.
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Cincinnati
Common Pleas Court
Springdale
Nixon Ballots Waits Outcome Ahead of Nation Vote
Vice President Richard M. Nixon, after a grueling 7200 mile campaign from California through Alaska Wisconsin Michigan Illinois and back to California, returns to Whittier to vote then awaits the election result. Nixon urged voters to elect the best qualified candidate amid a nationwide campaign finale.
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Richard M. Nixon
GOP
Nixon
Chicago
California
Alaska
Wisconsin
Michigan
Illinois
Cali
Fornia
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
America
Henry Cabot Lodge
Whittier
Calif
Ambassador Hotel
Detroit
Heated Battle Looms in UN Over Congo Crisis
At the United Nations General Assembly Kasavubu arrives to oppose a Lumumba backed bid for the Congo seat. Ghana Guinea and six others push a resolution to seat Lumumba’s representatives. Kasavubu argues for departure from the Congo command and a return to stability amid rival claims.
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General Assembly
Joseph Kasavubu
Patrice Lumumba
Ghana
Guinea
Lumumba
Kasavubu
Paris
UN Congo
United Nations
Jury Deadlock Delays Third Murder Trial for Dr Finch
In Los Angeles a jury split two ways on the murder of Barbara Jean Finch. Nine members argued first degree, three held for second degree, while John Patrick Cody’s testimony as a gigolo witness was disputed by the three holdouts. Dr Finch and Carole Tregoff face a new trial after the deadlock.
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R. Bernard Finch
Carole Tregoff
Dr. Finch
Barbara Jean
John Patrick Cody
Miss Tregoff
Cody
Lorain Council Seeks Special Session on Unemployment Aid
Lorain Ohio city council votes to urge Governor DiSalle to call a special legislature session to extend unemployment benefits beyond the 26 week limit. Governor urged to act promptly to provide extended aid to workers facing layoffs.
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Lorain
Ohio
Michael V. DiSalle
Absentee Votes Reported From New York State Election
New York State reported 51 276 absentee ballots cast by servicemen and their dependents in Tuesday's election.
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Albany
N. Y
New York State
White House Picketing Demands Civil Rights Action
Twenty four Negro and white students picketed the White House demanding immediate action by the new president on civil rights.
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White House
Washington
FBI ARRESTS MAN IN AKRON ARMED ROBBERY CASE
FBI agents arrested James Millery, 45, in Cleveland on a warrant related to an armed robbery in Akron last month.
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Cleveland
Federal Bureau of Investigation
James Millery
Akron
Leftists Gain Italian Votes In Provincial Elections
In 78 of 91 provinces, the Communist-Socialist left moved within 1.4 percent of the Christian Democrats while the latter held a modest overall lead. The result could bolster Prime Minister Amintore Fanfani's centrist government despite gains for the left.
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Rome
Italy
Christian Democrat
Christian Democrats
Amintore Fanfani
Columbus Stop on 7000 Mile New York to Honolulu Flight
Max Conrad plans a 7000 mile flight from New York to Honolulu with Columbus as one of ten stops on the U S mainland. The expedition features a lengthy route across the mainland, highlighting the bold journey and the multiple stopovers.
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Columbus
U. S. Mainland
Max Conrad
New York
Honolulu
Train Hits Bus Carrying 51 Students in Staten Island
A grand jury investigation was ordered after a commuter train struck a school bus at a crossing in Staten Island, killing 7 year old Caroline Tarr and injuring 44 others aged 5 to 8. The bus was jammed with 51 children. 15 were hospitalized. The crossing had warning bells and flashing lights.
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New York
Staten Island
Edward Hallowell
Caroline Tarr
Richmond Memorial Hospital
Anita Barretta
Joseph Krakower
Ruth Lavouere
Snowballing Teachers Strike Grips New York City
United Federation of Teachers members walk out in a dispute over improved working conditions and salary schedules. School officials warn the strike could blow up as teachers call the action snowballing.
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New York
United Federation of Teachers
UFS
Church Rector Named Cleveland Heights Minister
The Rev. W. Chave McCracken of St. Peter's Episcopal Church Lakewood was named rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Cleveland Heights and will assume duties in late January.
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W. Chave McCracken
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Lakewood
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Cleveland Heights
HDAA names secretary Chicago era brief
The National Home Demonstration Agents Association selects Miss Virginia Zirkle of Ottawa Putnam County as its new secretary.
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Chicago
National Home Demonstration Agents Association
Virginia Zirkle
Ottawa
Putnam County
Jet Bomber Crashes At Lockbourne AFB Killing Five
A six engine B47 Stratojet crashed during takeoff at Lockbourne Air Force Base killing all five aboard. The $212 million aircraft exploded on impact after lifting about 50 feet on a 9000 foot runway. The crew included two extra electronic warfare specialists. no ground injuries or nuclear weapons were involved.
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Lockbourne Air Force Base
Lockbourne
301St
801St Air Division
Four Million Ohio Voters Are Expected Today
Ohio voters head to the polls in chilly weather to decide the states 25 electoral votes for president. Both Nixon and Kennedy campaign hard and claim confidence asRegistration trends from 1958 fuel Republican claims of rising registrations while Democrats anticipate a surge.
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Columbus
Eisenhower
William O'Neill
Michael V. DiSalle
O'Neill
Ohio
Eisenhower Votes Early in Gettysburg Polling
President Eisenhower arrived by helicopter at 6 53 a m and waited five minutes for polls to open at the Barlow firehouse voting place near Gettysburg. He signed in at 7 00 a m and cast ballot number one with his son Lt Col John Eisenhower voting second.
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Gettysburg
Eisenhower
Barlow Firehouse
Here
Fred Swisher
Ex-General Moseley dies at 86 in Atlanta
Retired Maj. Gen. George Van Horn Moseley who promoted white supremacy and testified to a congressional committee investigating un American activities has died at age 86 in Atlanta.
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Atlanta
George van Horn Moseley
Nixon Leads in Early New Hampshire Returns
In five isolated New Hampshire towns reporting after midnight Nixon led Kennedy 49 to 8. Millsfield Dixville Hart's Location Waterville Valley and Ellsworth gave Nixon strong showings with small margins and an absentee ballot from Vienna Austria noted among the totals. Reports reflect 1956 voting patterns with town hours varying by municipality.
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N. H
New Hampshire
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
John F. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Millsfield
Dixville Notch
White Mountains
Kennedy
Dixville
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Crawford’s Notch
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Plymouth
Mad River Valley
Wesley Powerll
Bernard L. Boutin
Ellsworth
Vienna
Austria
Nixon Kennedy Race In 1960 Elector Counts Set
AP reports Nixon and Kennedy as presidential contenders with Nixon 47 and Kennedy 43. Electoral votes 269 needed from 537. Estimated 67 million votes. Polls cover 4 a m to 2 a m EST. House 437 seats, Democrats 283 Republicans 154. Senate 34 seats, Democrats 66 Republicans 34. 27 governorships to be filled.
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Richard M. Nixon
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John F. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Tennessee
Alaska
House
Senate
Contracts Approved by Local 422 and Local 439 Unions
Cleveland unions Local 422 Teamsters and Local 439 Machinists approve new contracts with no wage increases until business improves.
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Cleveland
The
Teamsters Union
International Association of Machinists
Seven Democratic Votes Reported in Wash Woods
Wash Woods precinct in Virginia Beach reports seven votes all for the Democratic ticket as unofficial complete results begin to come in from the first precinct.
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Virginia Beach
Virginia
Wash Woods
Nixon Leads 71 to 61 in Parsons Precinct Returns
Incomplete results from four of Parsons Kansas twelve precincts show Richard Nixon leading with 71 votes to John Kennedy's 61 in today's general election preliminary figures.
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Parsons
Kan
Kennedy
Straight Democrat votes in Faywood County precinct
The eight registered voters in this Faywood County precinct cast the straight Democratic ticket today, repeating the 1956 voting pattern.
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Cataloochee
N. C
Faywood County
Kennedy Awaits Verdict After Election Day Voting
Senator John F. Kennedy voted in the presidential election with Jacqueline Kennedy by his side at the West End library branch in Boston. The couple planned to fly to Hyannis Port to await returns as Kennedy remained confident voters would favor his plans to move the country forward.
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John F. Kennedy
Jacqueline
Kennedy
Nixon
Beacon Hill
West End
Boston Public Library
Hyannis Port
Eastern Big Seven to Watch for Election Trends
Washington readers are advised to monitor the Big Seven states for early trends in the Kennedy Nixon race. Ohio and North Carolina offer clues on farming and southern sentiment while New York Pennsylvania and California Illinois Michigan and Texas shape the national contest as polls close at 6 30 p m and 8 p m EST respectively.
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Ohio
North Carolina
South
John F. Kennedy
Richard M. Nixon
Eisenhower
Kennedy
New York
Pennsylvania
California
Illinois
Michigan
Texas
FAA Finds Pilot Fired In Air Crash
Washington sources say Arctic Pacific Airlines fired pilot Donald L. J. Chesher before a Toledo Ohio crash that killed 22 including Chesher. Investigators seek why a discharged pilot commanded the two engine C46 carrying 16 California State Polytechnic College football players. The airline appeals an FAA order suspending operation and cites Chesher’s firing in requesting reduced fines.
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Washington
Arctic Pacific Airlines
Federal Aviation Agency
Donald L. J. Chesher
Chesher
Arctic Pacific
Toledo Ohio Express
California State Polytechnic
San Luis Obispo
FAA
Rockne’s Son William Rockne Dies at 45
William D. Rockne, 45, son of famed Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne, died Monday night in South Bend Indiana.
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South Bend
Ind
William D. Rockne
Notre Dame
Knute Rockne
Khrushchev Toasts Peace and Friendship at Kremlin
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev hosted an eight toast Kremlin reception marking the 43rd anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution. He proposed toasts with U S Ambassador Llewellyn Thompson and West German Ambassador Hans Kroll to friendship among all people and coexistence for world peace.
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Khrushchev
Kremlin
St. George’s Hall
U. S
Llewellyn Thompson
Hans Kroll
Europe
United States
Judge Lifts Restraining Order Against 15 Teamsters
Judge John Renner lifted a common pleas court restrainer that stood for more than a year and barred 15 Teamsters Union members from violence.
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Cincinnati
John Renner
Common Pleas Court
Teamsters Union
Air Force rocket fails to reach space at Cape Canaveral
A radiation study payload failed to reach orbit as the second stage of the carrier rocket burned out at Cape Canaveral Florida. The launch ended without achieving the intended space test.
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Fla
Air Force
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