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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1944
Page
34
A special poll finds Roosevelt voters slightly more inclined to cast ballots than Dewey voters though certainty varies by state and demographics. Analysts forecast clear Roosevelt holds in several states with others as toss ups. Dewey needs favorable breaks to win.
Archibald M. Crossley reports late October polling across pivotal states. Roosevelt shows 52 percent to Dewey’s 48 among major-party voters, with potential for Dewey to capture a majority of electoral votes through small shifts. About 266 electoral votes are needed to win, with 72 in slight Roosevelt favor, 53 in slight Dewey favor, and 104 tied at 50-50.
The text notes that final election results could take weeks if service men produce only a few thousand votes and that such narrow margins fall outside sound polling. It mentions sampling results being subject to a possible three-point deviation, with efforts made toward accurate presentation.
Sidney Hillman accuses Republicans of planning to charge him with taking money from Harry Bridges to influence deportation on the West Coast. Herbert Brownell Jr. replies by asking what the accusation proves, framing as a preemptive confession. Hillman chairs the CIO.
A politician at a press conference repudiates a claim of receiving 15,000 from Bridges saying it would be a lie. He alleges a telegram purportedly sent by Bridges was being photographed in a Fifth Avenue studio for the Republicans. Harry Smith, operator of the
Probate in Linn County Iowa announces Mrs Dean Clary Tobin Tobin and Tobin attorneys have appointed and qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Mrs Carl L Ditech deceased. Creditors must settle debts promptly and claimants must present authenticated claims at the Linn County District Court Clerk's office.
Studio official said no order for a photostat had been received from the Republicans or anyone else. Brownell declined to comment on Hillman's assertions and stated that if there is anything, they will release it to reporters directly, not through Mr Hillman.
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