News Review Reflects Democratic Landslide and Senate Shifts
The piece analyzes the 1932 election results, noting Democratic gains in multiple states, party balance in the Senate and House, and shifts among wets and drys. It highlights key races, governors, and the broader political impact on Hoover's administration and potential coalitions.
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Shipstead
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Curtis
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Farmer- Labor
Roosevelt wins New York governor race by huge margin
In New York Roosevelt, Democrat, is re-elected governor by a record plurality of 725000, defeating Republican Charles N. Tuttle. The result to a potential 1932 presidential contender elevates him as a leading Democratic figure while Al Smith's influence wanes in Empire State contests. A Tammany surge helps Mrs Roth Pratt, Republican, hold her congressional seat in New York City.
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West Virginia
Ohio
Iliois
Kentucky
Kansas
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Colorado
Iowa
Dickinson
Steck
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Metcalf
Rhode Island
Hastings
Delaware
Thomas F. Bayard
Lewis
Dlinois
Bulkley
Coolidge
Gore
Huey Long
Louisiana
White
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la Guardia
James Hamilton Lewis
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Ruth Hanna McCormick
O'Neill
Dty
Cook County
Chicago
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Wisconsin
la Follette
Philip F
Senator la Follette
Indiana
Will HR. Wood
Otis T. Wingo
Arkansas
Congress
Washington
J. Thomas Heflin
Alabama
al Smith
John Bankhead
Huey P. Long
Long
Dwight W. Morrow
New Jersey
Labor Davis
Robert J. Bulkley
Morrow
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
New York State
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Charles N. Tuttle
Empire State
Metropolitan
Rotel
New York City
Roth Pratt
Political Parties Clash Over Election Fallout
Party leaders offer divergent views after a sweeping election. Republican chairman Fess calls results a crazy quilt and predicts a 35 seat loss even without current economic mood. Democratic chairman Raskob terms the sweep a notable victory on clear issues and aims to frame tariff policy as economic, not political. Republican director Lucas calls the result a vindication of the national administration.
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Herbert Hoover
Jouett Shouse
Democratic National Executive Committee
Fess
Republican National Committee
John J. Raskob
Democratic Nathonal
Democratic Party
Congress
Robert B. Lucas
Lewis Wins Nobel Prize in Literature for Babbitt
American author Sinclair Lewis has won the Nobel Prize in Literature for his novel Babbitt. Sweden regards the work as his masterpiece and Lewis said he would accept the $46,380 award with high honor and pleasure. He plans to spend the prize on himself and family. ceremony in Stockholm is set for December 10.
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Q Inclatr Lewis
Ist
Babbitt
Sweden
Lewis
New York
Stockholm
Millfield Mine Disaster Kills 76. 20 Left Alive
A blast and fire at Sunday Creek Coal mine in Millfield Ohio entombed 96 workers. Seventy six died including company president William Tytus field manager Howard Upson and chief engineer Hubert Lancaster. The disaster followed an inspection visit and survivors were sent to hospitals. Governor Cooper ordered immediate workers compensation to dependents.
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Millfield
Ohio
William Tytus
Howard Upson
Hubert Lancaster
Myers
Cooper
Industris Relations Department
Western Newspaper Union
My Lady's Mare and the Parkside Chase
Marie, Lady Whitlock’s maid, is invited to ride while away, with Simpkins overseeing. Policeman Gillow admires Marie as they race through the park on rival mares, Marie fainting after a bold dash and Gillow promising a change in status.
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Whitlock
Marie
Simpkins
Grong
Tam
Lady Whitlock
John Gillow
Simpking
Marle
Policeman Gillow
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Divers Battle for Treasure on Egypt Wreck Off Ushant
Divers fight 400 feet down in the wreck of the Egypt off Ushant for 1089 bars of gold 1225 bars of silver and 830000 pounds in sovereigns insured by Lloyds. The salvage effort faces deep water dangers and uncertain recoveries as Italian divers search the site with improved diving gear.
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Frace
Brittany
Peninsular and Orient
Egypt
Ushant
Lloyds
Peninsular and Orient Steamship Company
Italian Salvage Corporation
Gavage
Artigiico
Glianni
Bargelini
Franceschi
Remains of Roman Boat Found in London Museum
Remains of a Roman boat believed from the time of Caravulus were found buried about thirty feet deep at the site of the county hall in London. The vessel is now preserved in the London museum.
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London Museum
Caravalus
Britain
County Hall
Heat Wave Bends Copenhagen Steel Swing Bridge
Aizand’s great steel swing bridge could not be closed during a European heat wave. The metal expanded so much that the center bent outward by about two feet, affecting traffic on both sides of the bridge.
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Copenhagen
Europe
Aisand
International salvage contest aims at vast sea hoard
From John Groats to Auckland ships lie rotting on ocean beds. Wood decays and iron rusts while gold silver and precious stones retain value. The drive behind the seas salvage race is a potential treasure pool of about five billion dollars in priceless contents.
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John
Auckland
London Population Decline Across Eight Years
Census figures show London county council area within six miles of Charing Cross fell from 4,524,000 in 1921 to 4,490,000 in 1920, a loss of 34,000, with broader notes on town growth and authority figures.
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London
Stiller
Londo
London County Council
Charing Cross
Fatal Doorbell Sparks Explosion Kills Man in Queens
Sparks from an electric doorbell caused an explosion in Queens killing 35 year old Robert Lyons. The incident is reported as a fatal contact with the doorbell device.
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New York
Queens
Robert Lyons
Earth narrowly escapes collision with Schwassmann-Wachmann comet
Paris observatory announces the Schwassmann-Wachmann comet narrowly missed Earth as it swung 28 million miles past. Had its velocity and trajectory matched early estimates, a global dent or breakup could have occurred. the threat is reduced for the next pass, with distance increasing to 40 million miles.
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Paris
Meudon Observatory
Schwassmann-Wachmann
Schwaesmann and Wachmann
Comets Pass Close to Earth in 18th and 20th Centuries
Historic records note Lexell's comet missed Earth by 1.44 million miles on July 1, 1770, and Pons-Winnecke glided by about 4800000 miles away on June 27, 1927, illustrating near misses across centuries.
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Lexell
Students Struggle to Find Work at University of Michigan
Ann Arbor report cites low mood among Michigan students seeking jobs. Dean J. A. Bursley says many may leave college as job applications lag. He notes about 0 applicants and only 76 jobs offered to date.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
J. A. Bursley
Six-Legged Kitten Born On Local Farm Alarms Residents
A kitten born on a nearby farm exhibits six legs with several not reaching the ground raising curiosity among locals. Vets are unsure of the anomaly while farmer says the animal remains mobile and thriving.
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Harley
Wis
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