Republicans Win Congress Prompting Major Shakeup in Washington
Republicans secure control of both chambers in a sweeping 1946 midterm result. They elect Arthur Vandenberg as likely Senate president and Robert Taft as party leader, with plans for broad investigations and tax/spending reforms. House seats move to GOP alongside a party-wide reorganization to curb wartime powers and reshape policy.
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Robert A. Taft
Nine Delegates Gained by GOP in West Virginia
Unofficial returns show Democrats with 56 seats and Republicans 38 in the lower house, with Republicans gaining at least nine seats since the 1944 vote. Incumbents Sharp Burt and Wodes lost. GOP gains reach Cabell, Fayette, Harrison, and other counties. party leaders warn results await official canvass and note alleged fraud in southern counties.
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Bob) Wodes
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Charleston
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Zhdanov accuses U S and Britain of blocking Soviet plans
In Moscow, Col. Gen. Andrei Zhdanov denounced organized obstruction by the United States and Britain to Soviet goals at a meeting marking the 29th anniversary of the Bolshevik revolt. He praised peace aims while condemning atom blackmailers and pledged Soviet strength and disarmament proposals.
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B 36 bomber can reach any spot with atomic bomb capability
The Army Air Forces announced the six engine B-36 bomber can carry an atomic bomb to any inhabited region and return without refueling. Production has begun at Fort Worth Texas, with a normal range of 10 000 miles and 10 000 pounds of bombs, and at reduced range 36 tons.
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Nagasaki
Willie Willis by Robert Quillen
Time not going to worry anye more. Dad says he was rotten when he a5 4 kid, and look how well he turned out.
U S Proposes To Rule Islets Under UN Trusteeship
President Truman announced the United States is ready to place Japanese owned and mandated islands under United Nations trusteeship while retaining administration for security. A draft strategic area pact covers the Marshalls Carolines and Mariannas and will be sent to the UN Security Council and other members for consideration.
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Truman declines to comment on Republican victory
President Truman returned to Washington from Missouri amid Republican gains to control Congress for two years. He avoided responding to Fulbright's resignation suggestion and said he would meet reporters at a news conference today.
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GOP Wins Margin In Governorships Across Nation
Republican victories in Tuesday’s elections gave the party a majority of two in statehouses and strengthened influence for Dewey in presidential deliberations. Ohio and New York elected GOP governors as Democrats held several other seats while Colorado flipped to Republicans. Dewey led Mead in New York by a wide margin, and Ohio’s race saw Herbert narrowly defeat Latta.
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Lausche
Chicago Sun Calls Truman Resignation as Patriotic Step
The Chicago Sun urges President Truman to resign as a patriotic and courageous action following Tuesday's election. Open letter signed by Marshall Field Jr appeals to precedent and voters verdict while praising Truman’s honesty and prior aims.
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Two States Pass Anti-Union Laws
Nebraska and South Dakota voters approve anti union measures to outlaw closed shops with large margins. Massachusetts votes on a finance disclosure proposal for unions amid a strong union campaign, while Arizona’s similar ballot outcome remains undecided.
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Republicans Not Likely To Alter Foreign Policy
In New York observers say a Republican victory makes Vandenberg the leading U S delegate to foreign talks while wary diplomats question shifts in policy toward Russia and a possible loan to France amid a broader retreat from the Wilsonian peace framework.
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Labor Groups See GOP Stringent on Labor Issues in 1948
AFL and CIO officials expect Republican leadership to avoid antagonizing labor in the 1948 presidential year. They note working people’s votes influence elections and say the GOP will be cautious, given the party’s new control of Congress and the changed political landscape.
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Irish War Bride Gets 1 to 5 Years For Slaying Husband
Bridget Waters, an Irish war bride, was sentenced in Las Vegas to one to five years in the Nevada penitentiary for involuntary manslaughter in her husband’s death. The judge denied a stay and parole terms require approval. a 14 month old son was left in care of Catholic clergy.
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Nevada
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Clark County
Dis Ae
Franklin Waters
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Das Veaus
England
Henderson
Democrats Win County Offices In Kanawha Vote Returns
Unofficial results from 276 of 284 precincts show Democrats likely capturing at least eight of ten county seats in Kanawha. Lead candidate Charles M. Love topped the county ticket with 33 447 votes, ahead of Virgil F. Frizzell by 4 082. County commissioner race favored Mont L. Cavender. Roy H. Pierson trailing. House seats look secure for Democrats with Violen E. Amos leading 16 contenders. Further results to page 18.
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Love
Charles M. Love
Charleston
Senate
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Lave
Virgil F. Frizzell
Mont L. Cavender
Guthrie
Roy H. Pierson
Pierson
Cavender
House of Delegates
Violen E. Amos
Atttorney
J Horner Davis
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West Virginia votes forestry amendment wins education proposal fails
The forestry measure passed by a large margin while the education amendment failed by about 4 005 votes. Education lost 180638 to 176378 in 2772 precincts. forestry won 1 61 103 to 143 528. The education plan would have created elected boards for state schools and university governance.
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Board of Education
Gover
Legion Housing Committee Urges De Control of Building Prices
The American Legion special housing committee backed de control of building supply prices and urged shared responsibility by labor and industry. It favored retaining rent control with modest upward adjustments and tightening regulation by a competent agency such as the FHA. The report also calls for broader G I loan provisions, ends government support for prefabricated homes, and simplification of building rules while warning veterans about prefab houses.
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Special Housing Committee
F.H.A
Staal
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