Mercer County Third Term Vote Leads Democratic Sweep
Unofficial Mercer returns show Democrats winning key county contests as 18,049 votes supported Franklin D. Roosevelt for president and 17,829 backed Sam Lambert for sheriff, with Lambert’s Bluefield win marking a first in county history. Kilgore led for senator with 18,020 votes to Sweeney’s 11, Sob, and Neely's margin for governor reached 5,475.
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Ford Gets Huge Defense Engine Order From War Dept
Washington reports the Ford Motor Company received a $122,323,020 wartime order for more than 4,000 air cooled Pratt and Whitney radial engines of 1 600 to 1 700 horsepower. Henry Ford initially proposed a different plan which was rejected. About six thousand engines were earmarked for Great Britain. Packard took the Rolls Royce contract Ford declined.
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West Virginia Faces Possible Two Senate Seats Open
Charles W. Va. November 6 1940 West Virginia votes show Roosevelt winning 122797 unofficial margin as Neely leads in race for U S senator with Kilgore and Sweeney close behind Holt to vacate seat. Democrats regain six seats in Congress.
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Incomplete Returns in Six Charleston Congressional Districts
Nov 6 incomplete precinct reports show Ramsay and Schiffler leading in the First District with Ramsay at 72,662 and Schiffler strong. Third District votes favor Edrinston at 176,746 over Waugh at 59,032. Fourth District totals place Johnson at 173,159 and Hitschew at 65,860. Fifth District shows Sanders at 1,713 for a $1, and Sixth District lists Smith at 98,8 and RB at 57,146 with partial tallies ongoing.
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Incomplete Returns Invite Office Race Tally in Charleston
Election returns from Charleston West Virginia on November 6 show incomplete totals for state elective offices. Auditor race lists Sims 463 817 Wing 340 875 Levins 445 477 Hatcher 332 210 Maxwell 343 with 2 247 of 2 389 precincts reported.
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Willkie Urges National Unity After Election
Wendell Willkie, conceding Roosevelt's win, calls for national unity and says the ultimate adoption of his campaign principles is indispensable for the continuance of the free way of life. He plans a brief personal rest and a forthcoming statement on party role and his place within it.
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Varied global reaction to Roosevelt reelection
Readers around the world responded to President Roosevelt's reelection with a range of views. Britain welcomed the result while China celebrated, Japan urged a shift in US policy, and Berlin and Rome claimed neutrality, seeing no business in US domestic politics. The London press framed it as a shift against totalitarianism.
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Greeks Hold Key To Invasion Base
Athens reports Greek forces shell and pressure Koritza to seal off the Italian invasion base. Mountain forts fell to Greek artillery as the Italians faced mounting losses, with air raids and disrupted supply lines impacting Koritza and nearby airfields.
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New Deal Holds House Senate Amid Roaring Election Flux
The article reports a net Republican gain in the Senate while Democrats maintain control of the House. It notes unsettled races and fluctuating results as President Roosevelt faces a tight national showdown. North Dakota’s contest between incumbent William Langer and challenger Tom Patterson is highlighted as the key undecided race.
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Move starts to draft Lewis another term as CIO head
Washington reports indicate pro Roosevelt faction within the CIO is backing a bid to draft John L. Lewis for another term as president. Lewis remains silent while associates say he cannot revoke a commitment made after endorsing Wendell Willkie. AFL sources expect William Green to win another term.
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Axis Bombers Strike London Early In November Dusk
Four German and four British planes were reported down during a day of intensified raids across London Southampton and Liverpool as debris trapped students and office workers in a ruined art school and adjoining building. The night siege disrupted blackout hours and caused fires from Emden to Hamburg with several airfields and ports hit.
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Ex Utilities Leader Faces Fraud Trial
Former utilities chief Howard C. Hopson goes to federal court in New York to face mail fraud charges tied to the collapse of the Associated Gas and Electric system. His defense argues mental incompetence after a 10 day stay in a psychiatric ward and prior hospital treatment.
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Roosevelt leads with 468 electoral votes in early tally
At 11 p m EST Roosevelt holds 468 electoral votes across 39 states while Wendell Willkie has 63 in 9 states. National popular vote tallies show Roosevelt with about 25.69 million to Willkie’s 21.43 million from 118 001 of 127 245 precincts. Democrats gain House seats and governors while Republicans lose several posts.
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City and Railroad Officials to Discuss Bridge Reconstruction
Bluefield officials meet after Tuesday's election to press Norfolk and Western representatives on rebuilding the Grant Street bridge. A letter from the Roanoke railroad chief cites city responsibility for the collapse and calls for urgent talks to avoid legal delays. The city attorney, manager, and mayor will seek an immediate conference with railroad leaders.
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Emory P. Mitell
Broad Victory Folklore and Unity After Roosevelt Win
The nation moved toward unity after Roosevelt’s third term victory as Willkie conceded. The capital readied a big welcome with the National Guard blocking streets and officials granting time off. Roosevelt led with about 468 of 531 electoral votes and a large popular margin, while Willkie urged national harmony and defense support.
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Russia to Withdraw Troops From Border Frontiers
Istanbul reports Russia plans partial withdrawal of troops along the Turkish Soviet Caucasian frontier as a gesture of friendship. Ankara may soon open negotiations toward a new trade agreement, according to unnamed sources.
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