Republicans Sweep Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Upset
A GOP landslide in Philadelphia helped Republicans win two Superior Court judgeships, with Wright and Ervin defeating Democrats Hook and Sheely. The state voted against a constitutional convention proposal, while balmy weather boosted turnout and influenced results across Pennsylvania.
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Associated Pees
Philadelphia
Penny Sylvents
GOP
Philadelphi
Squie Superior Court
Juize J. Colvin
Wright
Bedford County
Harold L. Eigin
Delaware County
Pittsby
Scvanton
Philadelphu
Adiat Stevenson
D. Eisenhower
Ervin
Teerahom Hook
Greene-County
Idee
W. C. Sheely
Ariat Gounty
Toy
Bevity
Hoole
Sn Sheely
Peninsylvany
Souily
Jae & Constitutional
Thes
Phi
State Democratic Organization
John S. Fine
State Grange
State Chamber of Commerce
Erie
Lackawanna
Republans
Democrats
Met
Richardson Dilworth
David L. Lawrence
Pittsburgh
G Mason Owlett
Natonal Committee
U. S
James H. Duff
Owlest
Dutt
Owlett
Aiday
Lawrenen
Battis
Leonard P. Kane
Roberts wins sheriff bid in sweeping county victory
In a broad Republican win, County Sheriff Joli I. Coates defeats Arthur Schwindl by about 3000 votes. Prothonotary William Liljenberg tops Francis Jansen by 7000, and Controller Rockwell B. Hart secures reelection by about 6000. City results show Judge Samuel J. Roberts leading rival Costes by nearly 3000 votes.
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William Liljenberg
Rockwell Hart
Erie
Ridine
Fantastic
Coulrs Hass
Gourt
Samiel
J. Roberts
Atty
Jess Juiliante
Joli I. Coates
Arthur Sehwindl
Wiliam Liljenberg
Francis Jansen
Rockwell B. Hart
Gehl Xeainst
Frank Hornie
Costes
Hert
Russian note on German Austrian conference described as evasive
Washington officials called Russia's 18 page note evasive and disappointing while it backs a five power Foreign Ministers Conference including Red China and a separate Russia Western powers meeting without Red China to discuss Germany and Austria. The note arrives after the October invitation to Lugano and its full text was awaited.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Rus Sian
Germany
Austria
United States
Britain
France
Lugano
Switzerland
U.S
Charles B. Bohlen
Red China
Russia
China
River Search for Missing 16 Year Old Evelyn Hartley
Authorities in La Crosse begin Mississippi River dragging near Riverside Park to locate Evelyn Hartley missing since October 24 after leaving a baby sitting job at Viggo Rasmussen home. Sheriff Ivan Wright was ill during the search.
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LA Crosse
Meyner Wins New Jersey Governorship in Surprise Win
In Newark and across New Jersey Democratic candidate Robert B. Meyner defeated Republican incumbent candidate in unofficial returns to become the first Democrat governor in years. Meyner led with about 924,113 votes to 166,666 for Troast as 3,809 of 3,964 districts reported.
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Associated Press
Newark
N. J
New Jersey
Eisenhower
Robert B. Meyner
L"treasty
Contrantor
Harrison
Williams Dr
George TF. Hatfield
GOP
Silicu i
Wisconsin
Repliewa National
Ston Wo Fall
New York City
Exco
Virginia
Meyner
Troast
New Jersey Turnpike Authority
Protest at Panmunjom Over Repatriation Prisons
Neutral observers protested as communist persuaders questioned 205 of 403 Chinese prisoners for explanations. only three chose to return to communism. One was deemed mentally incompetent by the Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission and sent to a hospital. An Al Med officer cited near three hours of pressure on the prisoner, leaving him confused. Swiss members briefly walked out as Tong Interviews were overruled by Indian chairmen. DEM WINS JUDGESHIP IN CLEARFIELD PA. John J. Pent(s) defeated Carl A. Belin 12 952 to 9 176. Democrats gain county offices.
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Panmunjom
U.N
Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission
al- Med
Red
DEM
Clearfield
John J. Pents
Clearfield County
Carl A. Belin
Rentz
City Property Owner in Feud With Hunters
A Corry area property owner and local hunters are linked to a feud after a lane and shotgun confrontation. Amos Williams 17 Daugherty and J R Baal, all of North Center street, were injured while defending Williams land north of the city. Police say no charges will be filed unless principals pursue complaints.
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Corry
Amos Williams
Daugherty
J. R. Baal
North Center Street
Williams
Corry Memorial Hospital
Pital
Attetlitty
Willums
Tromins
Funpite
Carter Hl
Jan van Dresar
Alfred van Dresur
Wiyneslusc
Emory Coates
Rabbit Williams
Willams
VanDre+ sar
Area Game Protector
Forest Fires Send Blair County Into Alarm
Wide areas in Blair and Huntingdon counties endure fast moving forest fires with about 1200 volunteers battling at least eight blazes. State Police closed three roads into affected zones as flames threaten Severn farm buildings and homes near Altoona and near Mount Union in Huntingdon County. The fires began last Friday and have burned over 709 acres with embers reigniting after brief containment efforts.
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Synsociaceeres
Altoona
Blair
Huntingdon
Blair County
Severn
Mouny Union
Buntingdon
City voters reject most questions in local election
Fragmented OCR shows voters rejecting four of five questions amid garbled text. Mentions voting districts and a large turnout while noting confusion over specific questions including zoning and tax or budget items. Names and places are unclear due to text corruption.
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Bela
Uwe Fieb
Spartansburg Races Local Election Results In Close Borough Contest
Voters in Spartansburg and nearby areas cast ballots in a multi race borough election. Incumbent Richard L Wikner seeks merged Spartansburg and Spartansburg Township representation while Penny Mead J F Heagle and others win various posts including tax collector school director and auditor. Low turnout noted as Republican and Democratic candidates split wards.
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Penny Mead
Atohle Norton
Aida
J. F. Heagle
Albert Sund- Alter
Jordan Christensen
Leslie Dodd
Annie Suille
Glynn Vorks
Mayer Anderson
Florence Custer
Concord Township Election Fragments Raise Local Races
Fragmentary reads show multiple local posts with party labels and vote counts. Races include school director, tax collector, assessor, supervisor, auditor, judge of elections, and council seats with Republican and Democrat shares and several write-in notes.
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Concord Township
M. O. Baldwin
Walter Dingtetgen
Ett
Nu Wade
Archie Gates
Louis Sexton
Webb McCray
Echo McCray
Warner McCray
Elma McCray
Ta Fin- Hele
Elgin
Burgess—Boxer Vanidercoy
Clinton Palmer
MD. McCray
Howard Dude
Clifford McCray
Gertrude McCray
Florence Sexton
Area Towns Ballot on Offices Across Region
Area towns and cities vote on local offices in a busy election day. Key results include Hamel at plane avenue and several mayoral and council contests with Republicans and Progressives competing in Jamestown Union City Warren and nearby areas. Voting totals and shifts indicate party gains and incumbents defending seats.
Dems Elated Over Victory In New York City
Voters in New York City hailed the Democratic win as a pivotal shift with Wagner leading the ticket and a record turnout. The mayoral race highlighted a historic rise for African American leadership in the city as Wagner prepared to assume a major office. Referendum results showed Bucks County approving a county health department while Northampton County rejected a similar measure.
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New York City
Thompson and Price elected as councilmen
Voters in Corry turned out in large numbers in the off year election and elected Republican Earl T. Cherry for mayor. Thompson and Price won council seats, with Thompson 1,271 votes and Price 1,228, edging Democratic rivals. The overall city vote favored Republicans, with a light turnout and notable split-ticket support.
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Corry
Earl T. Cherry
Amino
PoLieles
Pend Klatey
Olly
Gova Ta
Broemeta Kinley
Cherry
Republica Rowmellunds
Babesh Price
Art Jiitien
Charles Thompson
Thompson
Wales
Price
Ward Nichols
Lonis Miller
Nichols
Fernie Tuset
Huy
Huis
Billy AL
Jed
Nial
eleeHant
Wie
AH Ranton
Bo'slock
Charles S. Monroe
Tila
Cory
Tate
Yaenney
Farry Powers
John Cullen
George Gordon
M.S. Cobbett
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Roberts
John Coates
Moscow
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River
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Corey
Lise Iniet
Spartansburg
Robert
Roland
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Witnell
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George E. Beal
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Robert Nichols
Eid
W. H. Haines
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BTBH
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Richard L. Wikner
Spactinsburg
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Lyle
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Willan A. Destmoi
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Office of Justice of the Peace
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Jamestoni
Stanley A. Weeks
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Union City
Harry Smiley
Burgess
Tom Gardner
Loren ‘Thomas
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Joseph Pugh
Poundl
Ernie Crocker
Marian Grleriuyn
Warren
Warren County
Mext
Rhe. Cherry
Wagner
Landstide
Manhattan
Associated Trove
Gleehork Minyer
New York
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Warner
William O'Dwyer
Wiser
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Bucks County
Department of Health
Pennsylvania
Northampton County
Butler County
Butler
Bijftee County
Clydes Shuhinker
Wa Mente
Court of Cannon Pleas
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John Morrin
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Kuverintudenst
Walter Schwenne
Wan
Mayar
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