Illinois GOP Hints Withholding 27 Electoral Votes Possible
In Chicago a recheck of ballots looms over the presidential tally as Gov. Stratton of Illinois suggests the 27 Democratic electors might not testify if strong evidence of fraud appears. Kennedy leads Nixon by 5,849 countieswide, with Illinois still weighing its 27 votes. The Chicago board checks 406,000 ballots across 663 precincts amid a discovery process that could fuel a recount.
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William G. Stratton
Ilnois
Stratton
John F. Kennedy
Richard M. Nixon
Kennedy
Illinois
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Chicago Board of Election Commissioners
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Atty
Benjamin Adamowski
Adamowski
Daniel Ward
GOP
Furcolo Names Roxbury Judge To High Court
Boston UPI report states Governor Furcolo nominated Roxbury District Court Judge Thomas J. Spring for the Superior Court and named his chief secretary Elwood S. McKenney to succeed Judge Spring. The nominations were submitted to the executive council. Daley accused: Republicans charge an oil conspiracy to subvert results and question state canvassing legality.
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UPI
Furcolo
Roxbury
Thomas J. Spring
Superior
Spring
Elwood S. McKenney
West
Newton
Chicago
Richard J
Daley
Anti Jaywalking Bill Signed by Governor Furcolo
Gov Foster Furcolo signed an anti jaywalking measure setting $1 fines for the first three offenses and $2 for subsequent violations. The law takes effect only if adopted by the local city or town and requires pedestrians to use marked crosswalks within 300 feet while drivers must yield at those crosswalks.
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Boston
Foster Furcolo
N E Council Names Saltonstall Aide to Washington Post
In Boston AP report, Charles W. Colson, Leverett Saltonstall's administrative assistant, was named representative of the New England Council in Washington. He will open a D.C. office to engage federal agencies and coordinate with the New England congressional delegation.
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Boston
Leverett
Saltonstall
Charles W. Colson
New England Council
Washington
Colson
Council
New England
Changes of Address Notice from Berkshire Post Office
Subscribers are urged to mail old and new addresses to Berkshire Post Office and Bugle in Pittsfield Massachusetts to avoid interruption of service. Include the old address and the new address for proper routing and future mail delivery.
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Bostal
Pease
Berkshire Monty
Bostepeta
Pittsfield Dassachusetta
Massachusetts Superior Court Seats Shuffled in Cabinet Move
Governor makes seven new appointments to state boards and courts. Judge Paul G. Kirk of Newton rises to the Massachusetts Supreme Court after Edward A. Counihan Jr. retires, with Kirk winning 8-0 approval. McKenney named chief secretary, replacing Daniel J. O'Connell Jr., and other nominees incllude Conway to the Retirement Law Commission Elcock to Turnpike Authority Ells to Council for the Aging Chisholm to the Council on Alcoholism.
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Paul G. Kirk
Newton
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Edward A. Counihan Jr
Kirk
McKenney
Daniel J. O'Connell Jr
Furcolo
Joseph D. Conway
Winchester
Retirement Law Commission
Joseph H. Elcock Jr.Wellesler
Massachusetts Turnpike Authority
Margaret C. Ells
Montgomery
Council For the
John E. Chisholm
Matta‘pan
Council On
Alcoholism
Volpe appoints Tauro as legal counsel for new administration
Gov elect John A Volpe selects Attorney G Joseph Tauro of Swampscott as legal counsel in his incoming administration Tauro serves as general counsel and director for Volpe Construction Co and holds multiple local posts including director of Den Orione Shrine and Security Trust Co He is a Boston College and Boston University Law School graduate and father of U S attorney Joseph L Tauro of Marblehead
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UPI
John A. Volpe
G. Joseph Tauro
Swampscott
Tauro
Lynn
John A. Volpe Construction Co
Massachusetts Trial’ Lawyers Association
den Orione Shrine
Security Trust Co
Lynn Five Cents Savings Bank
Boston College
Boston University Law School
Joseph L. Tauro
Marblehead
U. S
Massachusetts
Pardons Granted To Six Murderers In Christmas Clearance
Boston area pardons clear six murderers as Gov. Furcolo and the executive council grant Christmas clemencies. Recipients include Samuel Ali, Joseph Galvin, Raymond Hull, and Raymond Means, with votes ranging from eight to zero, while John Kapish receives a separate pardon consideration and Lorraine Clark seeks a reduced sentence.
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UPI
Furcolo
Abraham H. Kahalas
Executive Council
Raymond F. Sullivan
Spring
Tolfield
Augustus G. Means
Essex
Galvin
Samuel Lee Ali
Bert
McDonough
Joseph T. Galvin
Dorchester
Raymond Hull
Louis
Fort Devens
John J. Kapish
Worcester
Sullivan
Lorraine. Clark
Amesbury
Melvin
State Advisory Parole Board
Albert
Patrick J. McDonough
More Snow Expected in Western New York
A weather front from Canada moves inland bringing fresh snow across western New York and surrounding areas. The storm disrupts Buffalo Batavia and paralyzes activity while states from Pennsylvania to New England face snow, cold, and record low temperatures.
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Sheridan Drive
Tonawanda
Ohio
New York
Lake Erie
Associated Press
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Ohio Valley
New England
Batavia
N.Y
Nebraska
Minnesota
North Dakota
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Dakotas
Aberdeen
M.D
Huron
Midwest
Plains States
Gulf Coast
Florida
Key West
Pardons Granted for Three Life Term Prisoners
Means and Ernest C Stasiun of Fairhaven report that on Tuesday the council voted pardons for three other life term prisoners serving time for murder. The individuals are Oscar V. Bartolini, 74, Frank Gracey, 37, and John J. Alaskivich, 32.
Norton Received 150000 In Fees Ex Judge Says
Boston federal court heard former Saugus judge Thomas Worcester Inc testimony on payola and bribes tied to public contracts. Norton allegedly earned 150000 to 175000 yearly as a bagman for the Worcester firm, aiding contracts from 1948 to 1952 totaling 2.75 million. Flynn, Norton’s leading informant, testified about payoffs and warnings from federal agents.
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Boston
UPI
Flynn
Saugus
Charles E. Wyzanski Jr
Worcester
Wyzanski
Eternal Revenue Service
Mary
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