Both parties forecast landslide presidential victory
The Democrats and Republicans claim sweeping electoral win guesses on the eve of the vote. They cite Stevenson at 354 electoral votes and Eisenhower at 351, based on private forecasts from party leaders, with state-by-state confidence and a race shaped by large registration and regional blocs.
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Election brief facts and figures on national races
Washington AP reports a record 1098 candidates for Tuesday's elections with 35 Senate seats, 435 House seats, and 73 governorships contested. It notes limited minor party ballot presence, demographics of potential voters, and party distribution among current officeholders.
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Secret Service to Guard President-Elect After Election
Secret Service will protect the president elect from election night onward with round the clock surveillance. Adlai E. Stevenson will be in Springfield as Dwight D. Eisenhower stays in New York City. Inauguration day protection will extend to the president elect, his family, and possibly the vice president while Truman will be released from the protective cordon after seven years in office.
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New York City
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Election scorecards sent to Gazette subscribers and rural readers
The Gazette and KCRG announce delivery of election scorecards for Tuesday night returns. Rural subscribers receive scorecards by separate envelope. Brief sketches of state candidates in section 2 and Linn county candidates in section 1 accompany the issue.
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Die-Hards Yield in Ohio Prison Riot Ultimatum
Columbus AP report says Ohio penitentiary warden Ralph Alvis claims the riot and fires are under control after inmates, including 328 in blocks A and B, refused to leave cells for searches. Guards moved in with minimal resistance. 60 inmates sent elsewhere.
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Hard Coal Wage Raise Reached by Operators and Union
Washington dispatch reports hard coal operators and miners reached a $1.80 daily wage increase for 68 000 anthracite workers. The deal runs from Nov 16 to Sept 30, 1959, with separate amounts for about 45 000 and 23 000 miners as rates differ by hours worked. Edward G. Fox of Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Co. said the pact will be sent to the Wage Stabilization Board for approval.
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Swing of Negroes and GOP Support in LA News
A prominent Negro leader said Negroes may shift toward Republicans after recent Democratic sentiment changes. Elmer A. Carter, NY discrimination commissioner and lifelong Democrat, backs Eisenhower-Nixon due to Sparkman’s segregation record, urging Stevenson health concerns if elected. Separate notes report prison transfers, uncertain fire damage, and ongoing operations despite destruction.
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Slayer Clings to Ike's Photo on Death Row
Bernard Gilliam, 36, condemned for a cellmate murder, kept Dwight D. Eisenhower’s photo beside him on death row in San Quentin. He carried the image to the chamber door and handed it to a guard saying, I won’t take Ike in there.
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Eisenhower Seeks Peace First in Campaign Address
Dwight D Eisenhower told a national audience that peace is his top job if elected and warned World War II dangers. He argued the United States must prevent war and that Korea shows the risk of a hot war. He attacked the present administration and defended his unchanged stance since 1948, citing his wartime role and desire for global stability. Adams predicted a sweeping GOP victory despite Democratic maneuvers.
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Shera Ex Adams
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French Ree Chief Said To Be Kept in Moscow
Paris Presse reports Stalin forbids the return to France of Communist Party Chief Marceau Thorez who has been in Moscow for two years after a stroke. Communists announce Thorez would return to France this month.
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Indonesia Leads Push to End Korean War at United Nations
Indonesia launches an effort at the United Nations to reconcile Allied and Communist positions on prisoner repatriation. Ambassador L N Palar says he is crafting a resolution to resolve the stalemate at Panmunjom. Chinese and Nationalist China officials warn against peace deals lacking safeguards against future aggression.
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Acheson to Quit Post Early in 1953
Washington sources say Secretary of State Dean Acheson will resign his cabinet berth on January 20 and return to private law practice at Covington and Burling. He plans to leave after inauguration day, with no chance of staying on under any election outcome.
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Brick Endangers Child in East Moline Home
A brick thrown through the front window of Harlan McFail’s East Moline home struck a crib with his five year old sleeping inside. McFail, a United Electrical Farm Equipment Workers member, noted the brick carried the words Next Time You. He was on layoff during a strike at International Harvester’s Farmall plant. The child was unhurt. McFail intends to seek legal counsel on guarding his property. Police report also notes red paint splashed on Kermit Stevenson’s car in Rock Island tied to strike activity.
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Reds Free Yank After Five Days
An American officer Lt. William L. Stonebreaker from Decatur Pennsylvania was detained by Soviet forces in the Berlin area for five days after a mistaken entry into East Germany. The release came Friday night after his car and person were recovered, with officials saying he was not mistreated and had lost his way on the highway.
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Army reports 22 000 to 30 000 soldiers returned monthly
Washington officials say between 22 000 and 30 000 troops are being brought home from the Far East each month under the rotation program. A spokesman denied a bottleneck, noting only a small number of key personnel delay. Returned personnel include those eligible for release and those on 30 days home leave under the system. Points determine rotation eligibility with four combat points per month and other point values for duty in Korea and Japan.
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Candidates on Air Monday Night in Presidential Campaign
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower will speak before and after Gov Adlai E Stevenson on NBC ABC CBS and DuMont networks Monday night in a two part broadcast ending the campaign. Democratic speakers Stevenson Barkley and Truman will appear from Chicago St Louis and Kansas City while Eisenhower Nixon speak from Boston and Los Angeles.
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Chinese assault stalls on Triangle Hill aims
Chinese troops slammed into South Korean defenders at Jane Russell Peak and Sniper Ridge as they sought to sweep the Triangle Hill complex. Allied counterattacks regained ground while Navy planes hit ammunition dumps and Red gun positions. Far East air force Sabrejets claimed October victories with several MiG losses.
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Mrs Rosenberg to View Distant U S Defenses
The Pentagon said Assistant Secretary of Defense Anna Rosenberg will fly Sunday to inspect military installations in Alaska and the Far East. She will be accompanied by Brig. Gen. James Collins and Maj. A J Nuthall of the Air Force.
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Lehman Doubts He Will Seek Public Office Again
New York AP report says Sen. Herbert H. Lehman at 74 doubts he will run for office again. The veteran Democrat, with four years left in his term, commented Friday night on his political future amidst ongoing speculation about retirement.
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