Peace Greatest Boon Ike Says in Final Bid
Eisenhower returned to New York to await the nation’s decision and made a last appeal for a mandate to pursue his crusade to the White House. Peace as a dearest treasure underlines his aim, with Mamie beside him and campaign leaders confident he is “in” as election night unfolds. Two tides he relies on are personal popularity and demand for change, with women voters expected to swing large majorities.
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Capsule View of Elections Capsule View of Elections
Pres. race centers on Eisenhower and Stevenson with seven minor candidates on ballots. Senate slate includes 93 candidates for 34 seats, with 49 Democrats 46 Republicans and one independent Republican. House features 904 candidates for 432 seats, 230 Democrats 200 Republicans one independent and four vacancies. Estadual and gubernatorial races list 69 candidates with 25 Republicans and 23 Democrats. Registered voters total about 75.58 million with estimated turnout over 55 million. Polls close from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. EST across regions.
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Soldiers Help Fight Fires in Illinois
A 100 soldier detachment with trucks and firefighting gear was sent to Benton to assist overmatched state forest rangers as smoldering timber fires spread in Southern Illinois. Civil Air Patrol noted fires across 14 counties with the most critical burn area near Jefferson and Hamilton counties, totaling about 400000 acres with another 100000 burned.
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Adlai Calls for Unity in Half Day Vote Stop
Adlai E Stevenson urged unity after an election eve appeal to overlook bitterness and name calling. He asked supporters to accept the victor with sportsmanship and called for fresh minds on Korea policy amid the nation’s wartime stalemate.
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Chicago
City Voting Breaks Records in Nationwide Election
Americans turnout soared as Eisenhower and Stevenson battled in a record voting day. Polls opened to heavy crowds with some precincts swamped. Early results showed localized tallies from Sharon New Hampshire to Florida precincts as voters chose between Eisenhower and Stevenson amid a nationwide election surge.
Record turnout as polls open in Austin election
Austin voters surged to the polls at 7 a.m. across 10 precincts with lines forming early. City Recorder John Weiland predicted about 5,000 votes would be cast by noon as machines rang steadily and turnout appeared five times heavier than usual for morning hours.
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Election official helps expectant mother vote in car
In St. Cloud Minnesota Lloyd Findley rushed to a polling place to learn how his wife could vote before going to the hospital for their third child. An election judge brought a ballot to the car where the expectant mother marked it due to crowds and imminent delivery.
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Oklahoma Father Seeks Court Order to Rename Stalin and Lenin
George Aebischer of Oklahoma City says he will obtain a court order to change the given names of his two sons who were named Stalin and Lenin. He explains his views have changed since the children were named.
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Sharon Pit Privately Cast Early 1952 Ballots
In Sharon New Hampshire the 1952 presidential vote in a one room schoolhouse ended with Eisenhower winning 32 to 14 over Stevenson from 46 of 48 eligible voters. Millsfield also voted after midnight, giving Eisenhower all eight votes.
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Hatties Oscar To Be Placed At Howard University
The Oscar won by Hattie McDaniel for Gone With The Wind will be placed in Howard University Washington D C as part of her probate filing The will disposes of less than 10000 to relatives and friends including one dollar to her former husband Larry C Williams
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Two Women Die in Frisco Hotel Fire
A $50 000 blaze swept the Bay Meadows Hotel in downtown Frisco's night club district early today. Firemen found the bodies of two unidentified women while searching rooms.
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Prisoners at Ohio Penitentiary Resist Hunger Cold and Riots
In Columbus 1600 inmates in four cellblocks at the Ohio Penitentiary faced hunger and freezing conditions as guards reported one inmate killed and five wounded. Warden Alvis said surrender notes numbered 35 while authorities moved less violent prisoners to Camp Perry. State patrol and 200 National Guardsmen remained outside the blocks after rioters damaged locks and guards fired in self defense. A 30 year old Cincinnati burglar Carlyle Noel was killed near a stairway.
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Mamie Eisenhower Faces Final Campaign Push
Mamie Eisenhower prepared for the closing phase of her campaign in Boston as she expressed unwavering confidence in victory. After 60 days and 50 000 miles, she met with Republican women and supporters, touring the city in rain and addressing a packed audience.
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Chinese Have Own Names for Ike Adlai
Chinese Nationalists in Taipei observe the U S election race between Ike and Adlai. The article notes that Chinese names translate to phrases like History Brings Literary Life and Love Jungle Hero Manliness.
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Ize Ti Wen Sen
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Voters Swamp Minnesota Polls in Record Turnout
Voters flocked to Minnesota polls in unprecedented numbers with early turnout already surpassing 1948 levels. Twin Cities lines formed at opening with 25 percent of Minneapolis registered voters casting ballots by 9 a.m. while other cities reported similar surges.
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Polls Close At 8 P M Across State
Polls open at varied times in communities statewide but all will close at 8 p m. Voters already inside polling places before 8 p m will be allowed to vote.
Mule Poster Incident Vexes Minnesota Farmer
Lake Lillian area farmer William Kasal woke to a vandalized pasture with his mule plastered in Republican posters featuring Eisenhower and Governor Anderson. Police noted no injuries to the animal and are investigating the trespass incident.
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