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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1956
Page
1
Corry rapid job in 1952 election shows Eisenhower carry the city with 2036 votes as the Democratic ticket trails. Voter turnout nears 3200 with active party workers aiding transportation and at least partial ticket splitting. Local results reflect strong pro Eisenhower sentiment amid wartime Middle East concerns and robust employment signals.
In Montgomery Alabama complete returns show Ike Eisenhower the first Republican since Reconstruction to win a presidential election in this birthplace of the Confederacy. Montgomery County totals give 8794 votes for Eisenhower and 7038 for Adlai Stevenson. Independent ticket candidates received 8611? notes unclear. Stevenson carried the county four years ago by 880? to 7019.
A 13 year old Erie youth died at Sir Vincent’s Hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Erie. The 19 year old driver and vehicle crew were held for investigation as officials reviewed the fatal crash that occurred about 6 30 pm yesterday near Port West. The family planned to relocate to Pittsburgh after the tragedy.
London reports that the Soviet Union proposed sending troops to help Egypt battle Britain and France if the United Nations approves. Marshal Georgi Zhukov announced the new intervention plan on the eve of British and French troop movements in the Suez Crisis. The United States and Security Council reportedly rejected the Soviet proposal, while Nehru's influence and regional leaders weighed options. Egypt demanded immediate restraint and foreign troop withdrawal, with ongoing talks noted.
Vienna reports ongoing Uldler fighting by Hungarian rebels against Soviet backed forces. A rebel radio transmitter contact claimed Budapest contact and a continued uprising as Soviet tanks and troops pressed the capital. Radio Budapest pledged eternal friendship with the Soviet Union and warned against imperialist aid while relief supplies were rejected. Protests erupted at Luxembourg against Soviet actions, and the UNGA prepared a Hungary report as Pakistan urged a UN police force to maintain order.
Two teenage girls reported missing Monday evening were found yesterday at a Franklin home, where relatives of one pupil from Spartanbury merged school sheltered them. Names include Frances Brihk of RD 1 Sparthnsburry and Diane Steadman or Remy Spar tankhire. Police said they were safe with a relative.
Two inmates escaped from Moth Warren State Hospital yesterday after being received by attendants. Hospital staff notified officers as a patrol car traced suspects Gordon Franklit and Joseph Hhckelt to nearby areas with no stable lead or found stake in the chase.
In Pennsylvania, Republicans seized control of both House and Senate as President Eisenhower achieved a landslide. The Senate margin reached 27 to 23, above the 26 needed, while the House shifted to GOP leadership by a comfortable margin, solidifying Republican control for the next term. Incumbents faced heavy losses as Democrats defended a smaller share in the Senate. The voter wave portends a Republican-dominated two-year legislative session alongside a Republican governor, with party leaders signaling imminent bills and confirmations.
Harrisburg report notes James H Duff Republican incumbent concedes to Democrat Joseph S Clark in a closely watched U S Senate race. Eisenhower wins Pennsylvania with large margins as Stevenson carries major cities. Democratic gains in state legislature cited amid wide political shifts.
UN General Assembly debates major crises in Egypt and Hungary. Asian and Middle East delegations push a resolution demanding immediate withdrawal of foreign troops from Egypt. Soviet actions and ships in the Baltic Sea draw international scrutiny as Britain and France consider police action.
The county reported a Republican sweep with Kearns carrying the city and county margins over Democratic rivals. Blass Blair and O'Dell won, while Duff and Clarke faced tighter margins. Harrisburg vote totals showed GOP strength, with Blass and Kearns leading in key areas and Democratic contenders limited to narrow losses.
President Eisenhower sent a message to Adlai Stevenson after Stevenson pledged cooperation in the campaign. Eisenhower expressed appreciation for the goodwill and affirmed readiness to work together on national issues.
A chaotic report notes a rail accident near Conway Pennsylvania injuring or killing several individuals. The piece mentions a Kittanning oil company executive and a conductor for the Pennsylvania Railroad among the victims in a fatal freight train collision. Authorities are investigating the scene and identifying the deceased and injured.
Chicago crowds and television viewers witnessed Adlai Stevenson admit disappointment after losing to Dwight Eisenhower. He spoke softly at the Blackstone and Conrad hotels, urging followers not to be disheartened, declaring there is radiance and glory in the darkness if they persevere.
In a sweeping national election, Democrats appeared poised to gain control of the next Congress. Early tabulation showed Democrats with 209 House seats and Republicans 176, with 24 districts led by Democrats and 24 by Republicans. Senate control remained undecided with Democrats ahead 49 to 47 amid 35 races unresolved. Notable shifts included defeat of Republican defender Jamies H. Duff and gains for Democrats in several key states.
National sentiment shows Eisenhower leading with about 30,015,197 votes to Stevenson’s 21,? million as results from 12527 of 164,844 precincts come in. Eisenhower carries 41 states, 457 electoral votes. Stevenson in 7 states, needing 74 to win. Congress and governor races see Republicans and Democrats vying for control with undecideds in several key contests.
GOP wins Venango County by a 2 to 1 margin as Republican Harry Ghentheh secures a seat in the elite assembly. The vote tallies show 16,490 ballots cast across 73 precincts. Grant W. McElhiten, a former Democratic county official, is noted among the results.
Eisenhower gains more than eight million popular votes and 442 electoral votes but appears unlikely to win a Republican majority in Congress. As of noon EST Ike held a large popular lead, while Democrats moved toward controlling the Senate with 17 seats won and Republicans at 18 contested. The current Senate stands 49 Democrats, 11 Republicans, with 40 seats needed for a majority. If Congress stays Democratic, it will be the first time since 1848 a president elected without carrying a party-controlled House.
President Eisenhower carried McKean County by about 1 to 1 over Adlai Stevenson as 50 reporting precincts showed. Total votes: Eisenhower 4,705. Stevenson 4,705. In other races Senate Duff 13,018. Cure 553. Gavin 19,445. Sloan 5,107. State senator Burgert 13,238. James 57,233. Representative Johnson 13,192. Burns 5,384. Voter turnout around 60 percent. A fluoride program was approved 904 to 368 for Corry with water fluoridation to start next year, despite opposition.
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