Barron and Randolph Triumph in West Virginia Elections
Unofficial noon returns show Wally Barron winning the governorship over Harold Neely with 429,541 to 362,101. Cecil Underwood, barred from re election, lost the Senate race to Jennings Randolph 441,448 to 352,541. The state favored Democrats and approved all constitutional amendments.
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Wally) Barron
Harold E. Neely
Barron
Neely
Cecil Underwood
Senate
Jennings Randolph
Underwood
Randolph
Ohio GOP Gains Two In Congress
Ohio Republicans increased their U S House delegation to 16 members with 7 Democrats after Tuesday's election. Notable wins include Ashbrook defeating Levering in the 17th District, Harsha besting Smith in the 6th, Brown defeating Sullivan in the 7th, Devine defeating Liming in the 12th, Moorehead beating Smith in the 15th, and Hayes losing to Hunston in the 18th. The Senate seats were not up.
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Ohio
U. S
House of Representatives
James G. Polk
Highland County
United States
John M. Ashbrook
Johnstown
Robert W. Levering
Fredericktown
William H. Harsha, Jr
Portsmouth
Franklin E. Smith
Clarence J. Brown
Blanchester
Joseph A. Sullivan
London
Samuel
GOP Gains Legislature In Ohio Election Return
Reports from Ohio Republicans claim control of the 1961 Ohio Senate 38 seats with a 20 18 split after projected wins in Hamilton County. Republicans expect a solid majority in the 104th General Assembly and hold at least 72 seats in the House, offsetting a Democratic 58 seats.
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Columbus
Ohio
Republicans
Senate
Hamilton County
Cincinnati
GOP
General Assembly
Arthur (Brady) Milleson
Republicans Sweep Ohio in Nixon Victory and GOP Gains
Ohio voters backed Nixon for president and widened the Republican edge in the state legislature. State Auditor Rhodes won re election, Ohio Supreme Court seat switched to ONeill, Taft and Bell secured six year terms while Republicans carried Columbus Hamilton Montgomery and Stark counties. Final returns show Nixon ahead 2 076 762 to 1 812 445 with strong GOP margins in rural areas.
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Ohio Supreme Court
John F. Kennedy
Ohio
Nixon
Kennedy
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John
Dems Retain Majority Of Statehouses
Democrats hold 33 of 50 state capitals with 14 governorships. Republicans 13 certain seats. Ten states swapped control, with Democrats gaining in Delaware, North Dakota, Indiana, Rhode Island, Nebraska, and West Virginia while losing Iowa and Massachusetts. Unsettled races show Democrats leading in South Dakota and Washington and Republicans ahead in Minnesota and New Mexico.
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Mechem, Moeller Triumph in Athens County Election
In Tuesday's general election a venerable Athens County Republican and a freshman Democrat who surprised by winning captured district offices. Mechem won the 9th-14th State Senate seat with 43 465 votes to 32 281 for Eyman while Moeller defeated Collins 54 169 to 52 791 in the 10th Congressional District. Mechem’s tenth victory as district state senator marks his rise from minority leader to electoral success across multiple counties.
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Ohio
R. Merle Eyman
Lancaster
Mechem
Eyman
Walter Moeller
Oakley C. Collins
Ironton
Collins
Fourth District Court of Appeals
William B. Brown
Marshalls Carlisle
Fairfield
Washington
Athens
Hocking
Jackson
Fairfield County
Moeller
Lawrence County
Ohio River
Monroe
Morgan
Noble
Gallia
Meigs
Vinton
Lawrence
General Assembly
Governors Plan Goodwill Trip to Argentina and Brazil
Governors from 33 states and 3 U S territories will depart New York Saturday for a goodwill tour to Argentina and Brazil. The Argentine Embassy said they will return November 28 after meetings with presidents and other leaders. Governors will also meet business, farming, industrial, and labor leaders.
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U. S. Territories
New York
Argentina
Brazil
Republican State Chairman Credits Teamwork for Nixon Victory
In Columbus Ray Bliss credited Richard Nixon's Ohio election win to party teamwork. He stressed coordinated efforts within the Republican ranks across the state to back Nixon's campaign.
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Columbus
Ray C. Bliss
Richard M. Nixon
Ohio
Johnson Shows Lead In W Va Senate Race
Atty J G F Johnson, Republican candidate for state senator in the Fourth District, led Dr Randall Taylor by 1205 votes. Johnson totals include 4260 in Jackson County 4442 in Putnam 2188 in Clay 4104 in Roane and 5325 in Mason. Taylor's votes were 3101 in Jackson 5005 in Putnam 2901 in Clay 3358 in Roane and 4749 in Mason.
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J. G. F. Johnson
Randall Taylor
Johnson
Jackson County
Putnam
Clay
Roane
Mason
Dr. Taylor
Jackson
Nixon Concession Announcement Follows Campaign Loss
Vice President Nixon faced defeat to Senator Kennedy as millions watched on television. Mrs. Nixon, tearful beside him, kissed Secret Service agents and quipped about returning to teaching amid the loss.
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Ambassador Hotel
Kasavubu Poised for Congo Assembly Seat at UN
UN Credentials Committee expected to recommend seating Congo President Joseph Kasavubu as Congo’s representative. Lumumba backers push recognition for deposed Premier Patrice Lumumba. Kasavubu argues only the Congo head of state can nominate envoys, with Bomboko named second in command of the delegation.
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UN Credentials Committee
Congo
Joseph Kasavubu
General Assembly
Kasavubu
Tee
Patrice Lumumba
99-Nation Assembly
Lumumba
Katanga
Kasai
Justin Bomboko
Democrats Secure Congress Control After Election
Democrats will hold solid majorities in the Senate and House when the 87th Congress opens on January 3. Republicans gained seats but Democrats lead in unsettled races, with earlier gains in Delaware Wyoming and several states offset by losses in New York New Jersey and Idaho. The balance shows 66-34 in the Senate and 283-154 in the outgoing House, with ongoing races in Montana and other unsettled districts.
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Senate
House
Montana
Delaware
Wyoming
Ohio Farm Bureau Meets in Columbus
Ohio farmers gather for the 42nd annual three day Ohio Farm Bureau Federation meeting in Columbus. More than 2000 Farm Bureau members expected to attend to discuss farm programs taxes highways and related issues.
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Columbus
Ohio Farmers Meeting
Farm Bureau
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
NY Teachers End Strike Return To Classes
The United Federation of Teachers delegates voted to accept a Board of Education offer to return to work in New York City. Mayor Wagner backed the agreement promising no reprisals. The union will meet with three labor leaders as intermediaries. About 250 of 837 schools were picketed and many students did not cross the lines.
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New York
United Federation of Teachers
UFT
Board of Education
Robert F. Wagner
Ohio Five Day Forecast Muted Temperature and Light Precipitation
The forecast shows temperatures 3-6 degrees below normal with normal highs around 52 and lows near 35. Expect only minor daily changes and precipitation averaging a half to three quarters of an inch, including occasional showers or snow flurries.
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Ohio
Gore Polling Place Fire Disrupts Election at Gore
A fire damaged the Gore polling place in Hock ing County due to a defective chimney. Ballots and equipment were moved to the Dane Starr store across Route 75 while loan firemen contained the blaze with a booster tank. Damages were minor and 27 voters had cast ballots before evacuation.
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Logan
Hocking County
Gore
Route 75
Dane Starr
Kennedy Narrowly Trails Nixon in Nation’s Vote Count
In a close nationwide race Kennedy sits at 261 electoral votes with Nixon at 168 as 70 million voters weighed in. The Massachusetts senator won 19 states and Alabama’s five electors while Illinois Minnesota and California remained in play amid a see-saw night of returns. Nixon acknowledged defeat in part but kept contesting several key states.
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Nixon
Kennedy
Alabama
Los Angeles
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Puerto Rico Re-Elects Munoz Marin Over Bishops’ Call
Final unofficial returns show Luis Munoz Marin winning a fourth term as governor with 456 317 votes to 325 757 for three opponents. Voters also approve continuing Puerto Rico as a commonwealth under the U.S. flag despite bishops urging otherwise.
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San Juan
Puerto Rico
Luis Munoz Marin
Munoz Marin
U. S. Commonwealth Island
Kennedy In Morton Says Kennedy Definite President Elect
Republican National Chairman Thruston Morton said today it seemed to him that Democratic Senator John F. Kennedy had definitely been elected president.
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Washington
Thruston Morton
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy Aware He Is Leading In Race
Sen John F Kennedy aware he is president elect, campaign aide says California victory puts him at 293 electoral votes. Pierre Salinger notes Nixon plans to speak at noon Eastern time, Kennedy to comment after. Kennedy seen at home in Hyannisport wearing striped pajamas as he and Jacqueline have breakfast.
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Richard M. Nixon
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Kennedy
Hyannisport
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Pierre Salinger
California
Salinger
Nixon
Herbert G. Klein
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