F R Expected to See Churchill Stalin Soon
President Roosevelt's re election makes it likely he will meet Stalin and Churchill soon to discuss postwar cooperation. A second big three session may occur this month to speed organization of Allied control in defeated Germany and coordinate aims on a world security framework.
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Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Cleans Up
The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party claims early success for Roosevelt, with gains including the Fourth District seat won by Frank Starkey over Melvin Maas. Governor Thye maintains strong showings with Byron Allen also polling well as precincts report.
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Edward J. Thye
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Allen
Nebraska votes against prohibition by wide margin
Voters in Nebraska reject a proposed repeal of the dry law by about three to one. Returns from 1,390 precincts show Yes 86,851 to No 258,636 amid anti prohibition sentiment and fears of wartime taxes and bootlegger influence. The campaign featured warnings of an invading syndicate and calls for discipline against pro prohibition petitions.
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West End Swamped as GIs Seek Returns in London
American officers and soldiers crowded the West End of London on Tuesday night seeking results of the American election. Hotels hosted large U.S. parties while Rainbow club in Piccadilly filled with GIs and Wacs listening to radio tallies. Figures were posted on blackboards as roars for Roosevelt and Dewey echoed amid hoots and catcalls. The BBC transmitted results and British papers led with the election over war news.
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Roosevelt
Dewey
American Broadcasting Station
Europe
Britain
Girl seeks correct voting method at Salt Lake City polling place
A Salt Lake City polling place witnessed a girl explain she did not want to vote there and asked how to vote, aiming to avoid looking foolish in her home district. The moment highlighted voter education needs during the election.
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Salt Lake City
They Said by the Associated Press Governor Dewey and Roosevelt
Governor Dewey extends hearty congratulations to President Roosevelt and hopes for victory in the war and lasting peace. Roosevelt thanks Dewey. Truman praises Dewey’s sportsmanship while Bricker and Wallace offer support. National leaders call for unity and continued wartime effort.
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Sidney Hillman
Cio-Pac
Notice of Appointment of Executors for Charles E. Berry Estate
Osmond R. Berry named executor of Charles E. Berry late of Linn County Iowa who died. He was appointed and qualified on October 24 1944. Creditors must pay debts and file claims in the Linn County District Court office through Clerk. Willis A. Glassrow serves as attorney.
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Charles E. Berry
Iowa
Osmond R. Berry
Evans Edges Evans Wins Iowa Lieutenant Governor Race
Kanawha druggist Oscar E. Johnson conceded defeat to Republican Kenneth A. Evans after 1 148 precincts showed Evans leading by 44 462 votes. Johnson, a former state representative and senator, wished Evans luck from his home.
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Oscar E. Johnson
Kenneth A. Evans
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Ken
Johnson
Hancock County
Senate
Stork Delivers as Voters Cast Ballots for Roosevelt
In Chicago the Petacques rushed to a polling place to vote for Franklin D Roosevelt. They cited urgent plans to reach the Norwegian American hospital and asked for ballots quickly as they stood in line.
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INS
Frank Petacque
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Petacque
Couple names baby Franklin Delano after quick vote
A couple hurried to register a name and welcomed a baby at the hospital. They considered Eleanor but chose Franklin Delano after a spontaneous vote, with the newborn weighing 7% pounds.
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Franklin Delano
Nazis Unmoved by Roosevelt Reelection Say Berlin Radio
Berlin radio reported that Roosevelt's re election caused no surprise and noted the large vote for Dewey. The broadcast said the policy worried broad American circles and that voters felt changing political and military leadership was a heavy burden during wartime.
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Berlin
Dewey
Roosevelt Margin In New York City Outpaces 1940 Vote
New York City returns from all five boroughs show President Roosevelt winning by a large margin. He totaled 2,039,932 votes to 1,270,083 for Dewey across 3,700 districts, yielding a plurality of 769,849.
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New York City
Dewey
Roosevelt Beats Dewey in City Vote Despite Third-Party Totals
The city tallies show Roosevelt with 1 347 466 Democratic votes plus 388 608 ALP and 303 858 Liberal. Dewey had 1 247 624 in 1940, while Roosevelt’s 1940 total exceeded Dewey’s 1940 and 1944 totals. Even excluding third-party votes Roosevelt would win locally.
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