Democrats surge in congress and governorships across nation
In a sweeping election night, Democrats gained strong ground in Congress and won key state governorships. The GOP saw setbacks including Nixon’s rivals and Knowland's defeat in California. Public referenda largely rejected right to work in five states while one state approved it.
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Loveless Begins Second Term After Narrow Victory
Des Moines AP Herschel Loveless secured a second Iowa term, the first Democrat to do so since 1932 34. He plans budget talks with State Comptroller Sarsfield and a brief vacation after a marshalled campaign and congratulatory calls from rival William Murray. He vows to expand services employment and fair costs while reshaping state boards in coming months.
Democrats Win Two Offices in Linn Stronghold
In Linn County, Iowa, Democrats Anthony R. Scolaro and Dr. Richard W. Navratil defeated Republican incumbents for First district supervisor and the coroner post. Scolaro won by 33 votes over Martin Wiley, while Navratil led L. J. Burianek by 977 votes in a tight county race.
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Martin and Wilson Win House Seats for Linn County
Two Cedar Rapids lawyers, Frank L. Martin and Robert F. Wilson, won Iowa House seats representing Linn County. They defeated Republican rivals Ernest Kosek and Clinton H. Moyer as unofficial Linn County returns from 50 precincts favored the Democrat pair, marking Linn County’s first Democratic presence in the House.
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Wolf Wins Over Talle In 2nd Dist
Leonard Wolf 33 of Elkader defeated incumbent Henry O. Talle in the Iowa Second District race, winning Dubuque and nearby counties by a 5,000 vote margin. Wolf carried Linn Benton and Winneshiek, lost Clayton, and led with larger margins in several counties as results extended into Wednesday morning.
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Two-Party Rule In Legislature
Iowa gains split legislature as Democrats win big in the Senate and nearly take control of the House. Democrats gain 12 Senate seats and holdovers, Republicans add 10 Senate seats but still trail due to holdovers. In the House Democrats lead 51 to 57 with 108 seats total, edging toward a chamber majority. The result shifts state leadership with Democrat Edward J. McManus elected lieutenant governor.
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68 Counties To Loveless Triumph In Iowa Governor Race
Gov. Herschel C. Loveless won a second term over Dr. William G. Murray by about 70 000 votes with unofficial returns showing Loveless carrying 68 counties to Murray 31. Loveless led throughout the night and conceded after Murray's disspirited reaction. Loveless carried all highly populated counties except Scott where the margin was narrow.
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Chuckie Husband recalls childhood punishment for truth
Quote exchange between Chuckie and his wife reflects on punishment for honesty in childhood. The banter implies a humorous lesson about truth telling and its long memory.
Ike says voters backed spenders as Democrats gain Congress
President Eisenhower told reporters that voters supported spending advocates in the election, warning that bigger federal outlays are dangerous. He pledged to fight wasteful spending and declined to discuss potential effects on the 1960 Republican nomination.
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Democrats Cut GOP Hold On Iowa In Staggering Win
Iowa Democrats scored a sweeping victory Tuesday re electing Gov Herschel C Loveless and his running mate Edward J McManus. They gained three congressional seats split the delegation four four and moved toward majorities in the legislature with gains in the house and senate. They also captured two commerce seats and likely three of four supreme court seats and challenged the attorney general post. Unofficial totals hovered around 850000 votes. County canvasses follow next week with state canvassing set for 20th day after the election.
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