Democrats Hold Senate and House Control in Early Returns
Democrats maintained control of the Senate and the House as returns began to finalize the 91st Congress. Republican Gerald Ford conceded limited gains with potential net increases of about 10 seats, far short of a GOP takeover. Democratic margins stood at about 243-189 in the House and 58-42 in the Senate with several results pending.
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Democrats Win Control of Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation
Philadelphia reports Democrats gained a one seat edge as Pennsylvania’s 27 districts voted. Joseph Yanovick won Berks County’s 6th district race, while Philadelphias Jerry Eilberg Barrett Green and Nix retained seats. Republicans claimed several districts but failed to flip the House delegation.
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Republicans Maintain Control of Pennsylvania Senate
In Philadelphia the GOP held a 28 to 22 lead with one race undecided between incumbent Richard J. Green Jr. and Democrat W. Louis Coopersmith. Incumbents won easily elsewhere as three new senators were elected in districts without re-elected incumbents: Robert R. Gerhart Jr., Richard A. Tilghman, and Edward P. Zemprelis.
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Curfew in Amman lifted after Jordan confrontation ends
Amid ongoing reports of casualties, King Hussein and guerrilla leaders reached an agreement ending a two day clash in Jordan. Curfew was lifted at midnight as authorities said leaders of four guerrilla groups were detained or arrested and a fire near a refugee camp was reported.
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Nixon Goes For Nixon In New Jersey Town
In a tight local vote Nixon captured 999 votes in Nixon New Jersey, Humphrey trailed with 936 and Wallace earned 201. The town, usually Democratic, supported their namesake by a narrow margin on Tuesday.
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Democrats Win Pennsylvania House Control
Democrats seized control of the Pennsylvania House with at least 108 seats, net gain of nine, taking 13 seats from Republicans while losing four. Speaker Kenneth Lee and all top leaders won reelection as Gov. Shafer faces a GOP Senate and a need for compromise.
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Donkeys Rounded Up After Straying Onto Riverside Freeway
California Highway Patrol rounded up 16 donkeys that wandered onto a Riverside freeway from a nearby field on election day. A patrolman quipped the Democratic party symbols must have gotten lost on their way to the polls.
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Pennsylvania approves Vietnam veteran bonus program
Pennsylvania voters approve a state loan up to 28 million to fund a Vietnam service and death benefit program for natives serving in Vietnam. Eligible servicemen receive 1000 dollars for death or injury, and 25 per month up to 750 dollars, with 1.7 million yes votes to 559 thousand no.
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Republicans win at least five new governorships
Reagan era caution aside, Republicans swept at least five new state governorships, boosting their total to 31 after Tuesday's results. Early tallies showed 10 wins with 3 leads, while Democrats held 7 wins and led in one race, reshaping the nation’s statehouse balance.
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Peterson Defeats Terry in Delaware Governorship
In Wilmington the Republican wave gave Russell W. Peterson the governorship over Charles L. Terry Jr. while Nixon led in national returns. Roth won reelecting to the House as Haskell was named Wilmington mayor and the GOP gained majorities in both houses of the General Assembly. Unofficial results show Peterson 104,216 to Terry 101,507 with Roth 117,199 to McDowell 82,478.
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Computer Program Fails in Counting Election Totals
New York AP reports a computer program flaw forced News Election Service to suspend its prime system during general election tabulation. NES switched to an emergency system across seven regional centers after unreliable state totals emerged, with executive director J Richard Eimers confirming national president totals remained correct.
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O'Dwyer Reflects Lightly After New York Loss
In a telegram to James Buckley, Paul O'Dwyer, an antiwar Democrat, stated he does not storm the heavens with prayers but hopes Buckley’s Conservative Party influence among voters grows after his defeat by incumbent Senator Jacob Javits. Buckley finished third.
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Ferre Leads Puerto Rico Governorship Bid in Early Returns
Puerto Rico election returns show Luis A. Ferre leading as Progressive party candidate in the bid to make the commonwealth the 51st state. With 868,000 votes cast, Ferre held a sizable margin as 2 precincts remained unreported, while rival Negron Lopez of the Popular Democratic party faced a narrowing gap. Local officials noted unofficial tallies and expected results to firm up later.
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