Republicans gain thin edge in Congress amid Truman disappointment
The GOP expanded its Senate and House presence as Democrat control wavered across states. Truman, aboard the Williamsburg, faced mixed signals with Republicans touting gains, while key incumbents like Lucas and Myers lost, and Taft and Warren secured reelections in pivotal contests.
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Bealey, Lucas
Illinois
Fran J. Myers
Pennsylvania
Truman
Williamsburg
Totel
Charles G. Rosa
Lucas
Senate
Myers
Tydings
D-Md
Robert A. Taft
Oho
Eugene Milukin
Colorado
James H. Dutt
Reyab- Neon
Thomas F. Dewey
New York
Earl Warren
Weather Update and Local Events Mix Weather and News
A garbled weather note reports a 0.07 inch precipitation with snow in the northeast and mountain areas. It mentions windy conditions and cloudy periods through Wednesday night and Thursday. Wobbly text also references a rehearsal tonight at 7:30 and a political candidate Eugene D. Millikin with Taft links in Ontario.
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Tow
Colorado
Calder
Republicans Sweep Colorado Legislature in 1948 Returns
The Associated Press reports Republicans will control both the Colorado House and Senate in the 88th General Assembly, securing a solid majority in the House and a strong gain in the Senate. Democratic gains were limited to a few incumbents, with leadership changes anticipated as several current leaders did not seek reelection. Mesa, Weld, and other counties swung Republican, while Denver returned a mixed result.
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Associated Press
Republicaes
Colorado General Assembly
Senate
House
Democrata
Louse Fine
Iander Mansur
Tinsley
Lakewood
Leates
John R. Drowne
Denver
Boube Seale
Ben Decort
Charles H. ‘Barnett
Clem Crowley
GOP
Roy Chryalet
Will F. Nicholson
Mesa County
Weld County
Preblo
Ponte
Arapahos
Boulder
Tora
Baw T. Taylor
Curt P. Altehle
Pueblo
GOPP
Averill C. Johnson
Lecile R. Steele
David A. Seuill
Atwood
Leas
Wae
Cinet
Ave Crowley
Thomas H. Cameron
Paablo
Aleve
Banate
Bishop
Peter Culix
St. Pueblo
Donald P. Dunklee
William Gambill
Oltford
Gobble
Brighton
Lawrence M. Henry
Stephen J
McNichols
Laroy
Purdy
Haghwoot
Robert A. Theopald
Breckenridge
Ben Yeltri
Trinidad
Ben Bereft
Charles B. Bennett
Curtis P. Ritchie
San T. Taylor
Walaersburg
Total
Willan A. Carlson
Greeley
Vernon Cheaver
Colorado Springs
Joan Harepel
Tom
Kimball
Durango
Charles P. Murphy
Walden
Hdwla A. Rogera
Westcliffe
C. A. Saunders
Golden
Dan ‘Thornton
Quennson
Dor Oon
Phornton
Houta
Hobark B. Allen
Frank J. Burk
Elvin B. Caldwell
Glenn Crowley
Rayinwonda Danks
Raverl B. Holland
Teot Denver
John A. Dicehan
Alamoga
Harry R. Bayra
Frank Felina
Kot Trinidad
Tom Danieran
Donald F. Montgomery
Willam H. Tyler
Ad Pueblo
J. William Welle
Crate
Prank
Keniick
Landrike
Bi Yerain
Burlington
Whitmas
Palmer L. Burch
Charles H. Butz
Jutex J. Carter
Harry F. Chrysler
Whitney P. Gould
Louis J. Hart
Frank L. Haya
Chad W. Mann
Wll
Phillip G. Dutford
Hona Mary
Taylor
Grand Junction
James E. Ward
Monte Vista
H. B. Waring
Lamar
Glan ©. Cox
Horace I. Holt
Aktor
W. J. Brown
Eaton
Frank Eckhardt
LaSalle
Janes Oguvia
Kersey
Stafford GC
Painter
Hogan
John BD
Vanierhost
General Snow Welcomed by Wheat Growers
Snow covered Weld county areas from half an inch to three inches bringing moisture to winter wheat. Harvests near completion in Greeley Eaton Windsor and nearby districts with 94.6 percent finished in Greeley and Windsor reports of near finishing status. Roads became slippery as storms extended into Wyoming with two inches reported near Eston and Briggsdale receiving lighter precipitation. Local weather officials warned drivers to proceed cautiously as winds varied from 12 to 24 miles per hour.
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and Son
Greeley Angster
Weld County
Roy
Challenger Airlines
Croaler Field
Greeley
Eaton
Windsor
Albert M. Watson
Colorado
Gresley
Wyoming
Algersa
Eston Sugar Factory
Jewel
Briggsdale
Johnstown
Charles A Farr Dies Wednesday at 88
Charles A Farr longtime grocer and sheep feeder in Greeley died at Weld County Public Hospital at 8 16 am Wednesday aged 88 born July 23 1862 in Ontario came to Greeley in 1891 married Miss Mary G Dunn of Aylmer Ontario he was proprietor of the Huttamith and Farr implement firm and longtime county party leader He leaves widow daughter four grandchildren and two great grandchildren with funeral services set for Friday at 2 30 pm in the Mac Sranvie room.
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Charles A. Farr
Weld County Public Hospital
Twson
Oavielo
Canala
Farr
Greeley
Mise Mary G. Dunn
Aylmer
Ontario
Big Brothers
Willan
Tom
Huttamith and Farr
Tart
Water Department
Tu Elks Club
Barr
Nine Brothers
Renides
Mary @. Warr
Twelfth Street
Nelson Reynolds
Mary Frances Frastee
Denver
Barbara J. Rowndal
Fort Collins
Dorothy Kelvin
Charles W. Kelvin
Moline
Philk
Joe Gertrude
Fort Kolven
Deborah Fraaler
Tonver
Dona Romodat
Fort Calling
Mac Sranvie
Linn
Votes for Governor Denyer by County in Colorado Election
Citizens track county by county results for the governor race in Colorado with early returns posted around 11 15 am on election day. The report notes statewide dynamics and county variations as ballots are tallied.
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Denyer
Unot
Helens
Colorado
Republicans Likely Hold Four of Five on State Board
AP dispatch from Denver reports early Colorado state education board returns show Republicans leading in four of five seats. At large race results include Lilian W. Bloomquist and Petterson with Denver totals. Western district Gilcrest leads Democrat rival McLaughlin. Southern and Northern districts show GOP gains alongside close Democratic challenge.
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Danver
Wetdeys
Colorado State Board of Education
Lillian W. Bloomgulet
Anna Patteys
Denver
Bloomquist
Petteya
Pirat
Fritts
Allegga Soundera
Tad
Ty Ae
Ralph E. Waldo, Jr
Houatoun Wariog
Fiebunst
Taylor
Western
Gilcrelst
McLaughilin
Weld County Vote Completes Official County Precinct Count
The Weld County election tally closes the official count for all BC precincts with the abvenive ated figures recorded across page 12 and 13. Officials confirm the final totals and document the power 12 and 1h entries in the county ledger.
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Weld
Wald County
Weld County halves swing as Adams on tops ballot
Weld County voters favoured Ruth Adamson for coroner with 10,579 to 5,843 over Joe Vetter. Republicans swept state house races, with Brow of Eaton, Lickhardt of La Salle, Ogilvie of Windsor, and Prater of Hereford winning. Miller elected state senator. Mrs Spomer led county ticket. Winters edged Miller for commissioner. Tegluian elected sheriff. Duck carried eighth district judge seat. amendments on home rule and civil service split. Voter turnout: 28,306 registered, 20,088 for senate race. weather fair amid overcast sky.
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Lucas
Myers
Benatore
Millard H. Tydinge
Maryisot
Bibert
Thoman
Utah
Boll
McCarthy
Tydings Tydinge
Senate
Sen
Wis
John Marshall Butler
Maryland
Beamnot Tydinge
Butler
Wisconsin
Tydinge Committee
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Dirkaen
Korea
Jacob M. Alves
Cook County
Chicago
Arrey
Edward J. Kelly
Missouri
Clndiforala
Idahs
Trnole
Peonwylyasin
Ulab
Halen Douglas
Richard M. Dison
Repubican
House
Bent Trenifelen Gabagao Douglas
Orilforota Senate
Truman
Dougina
Warren
James Roosevelt
Mornia
James Brother
Franklin
Roosevelt
New York
Lausche
Cever
Frank J. Lausche
Ohio
Gamay
Taft
Sengtay
Atote
Joseph Ferguson
Paul A. Dever
Massachusetts
Forarmecy
War Chentac
Bowen
Connexticut
OPA
McMahon
O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Anderzon
New Mrexico
McFarland
Arizona
Tydings
Senate Armed Services Committee
Teussell
Demeratd
Congress
Weld County
Usus
Ruth Adamson
Adamson
Greeley Imoruclin
Fort Lupton
Joe Vetter
Ad Ameon
Vetter
John Allvutt
Voroner
W. J. Browo
Eaton
Fray Lckhardt
la Salle Catherine
James
Ogilvie
Fyati Kerney
Stafford C. Prater
Haggen
Ecknardt
Brown
Tod
J. A. Phelps
Greeley
Adolph Winter
Windsor
Ed C. Miller
Jotinatown
Winter
William Tansan
Ant
Tegtman Wine
Tegluian
Eherts
Aheriff
Rd Lott
Sherrtf George Hill
Bruce
Homer Bruce
Platteville
Assensor
Otho Franklin
Johnstown Breeze
T. B. Moodey
Vrapk J. Dumpurey
Buck
William E. Duck
Boulder
James Od. Lewis
Weld
Hin
Lewis
Writer Johnson
General Assembly
Akalibet
Civil Service
Agubat
Lott East
Trtad
Porstog
GOP Carrying Oregon Heavily
Republican gains dominated Oregon's general election returns from 121 precincts with Governor McKay leading Democrat Anson Pleget and U S Senator Morse ahead of Howard Latourelle. Four Republican congressmen also led in early returns as the night counted.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
Niglaa McKay
Anscin
Pleget
Florat
McKay
Wayne L. Moras
Howard FL Latourelle
Portland Democrat
Marlin Talbart
Orexon
Sina Tm
Colorado Parties Claim Victory in State Elections
Returns from the election show Eugene D. Aullikin reelected as U S Senator and Thorn ton favored for governor as Republicans gain a House seat. J Bilgar Chenoweth wins in Trinidad in southern Colorado, splitting delegation with Democrat Marsalis as results tallied across districts. Marsalis awaits final results while Chenoweth leads early with 33 precincts reporting.
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Gordon G. Gavas Deuvar
Fip
Colorado
Republicans
Eugene D. Aullikin
United States
Napator
Cattleman
Thornton
Witell
Barkley
Charles F. Brannan
Sen
Jonaran
Uckeb
J. Bilgar Chenowath
Trinidad
Republic Way
House
Chenoweth
John H. Marsalis
Pueblo
Marsalis
Weld county aids reelection of state candidates in election
Unofficial returns from Weld county show United States Senator Fiugete D. Millikin reelected by 4 748 votes. Kin and Carroll won in Weld with strong margins while Hill narrowly led Hickel for governor. Dan Thornton carried Weld against Jolnson with 11 701 votes to 5 262. Ralph Waldo led in Weld for state board of education and Anna C. Petteya won statewide. Other county results listed for Supreme Court, secretary of state, state auditor, and state treasurer with various margins.
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United States
Fiugete D. Millikin
Weld County
Wald County
Muickin
Lis
Renrist Joi A. Carroll
Willian
Repubitien
Arcaut
George Bickel
Weld
Hill
Hickel
Dan Thornton
Walter Jolnson
Lacy Wikingon
Vreeley
Newlnank
Gordon Allott
Tate
Ralph Waldo
Jn. Gresley
State Board of Education
Itx
Houston Waring
Litllegan
Waldo
Anna, C. Petteya
Board of Tenatees of Colorado
Stnit College of Education
Atete Board of Education
Sulan W. Bloomquist
Dentver
Supreme Court
Hillier
Hinkley
Baker
Stafford
Radford
McMenamin
Rwing
McGinley
Tambar
Metzger
Rorenta
Tnlydrelly
Bromley
Bundy
Chapman
Wentfeldt
O'Briey
Rocenis
Snowy cold snap sweeps Colorado Wyoming and Montana
A severe winter blast spread across Colorado Wyoming and Montana with subfreezing lows and light snow. Fort Collins registered the coldest in Colorado at 84 degrees below zero to 24 below in Alamosa, while Montana saw single digits at Culbank. Western Wyoming and Colorado’s western slope experienced windy warmth in the 40s and 50s despite the surrounding chill.
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Cass
Colorado
Wyoming
Montana
Fort Collins
Alamosa
Grand Junction
Craig
Pinney
Denver
Stapleton Field
Nebraska
Cheyenne
Douplan
Culbank
Montasa
Jena
Colorado returns show GOP lead in many races across Denver
Colorado election returns at 12 39 today list precincts reporting with John Carroll and Eugene Millikin leading in U S Senate races. Governor Tolman and Walter Tolman show strong votes. Byron Rogers and George Bleeker lead in Congress districts. Hilliard retains Supreme Court seat. Baker and Dunbar appear as state officials candidates. Pueblo area reporting tight as Third Congressional District undecided.
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Millikin
Denver
Colorado
U, & Senator
Carroll
Panver
John Carroll
Eugend Millikin
Walter Tolnaen
Dan Thornton
Denver Prantners
Johnson
Thornton
Congress
George Blekel
William Hill
Nontheru
Tack Evans
Hilliard
Supreme Cours Dhances
Ben Hillard
Lawrence Hinkler
Millard
Hinkley
Metzger Beaton
Altoeney
Duke Dunbar
Both Matzger
Dunbar
Metuser
Weather garbled forecast from northern and southern border areas
A fragmented weather note describes wind across a border region with unclear central details. It mentions colder conditions, snow areas, and temperatures, but proper place names and specifics are obscured, leaving an incomplete forecast.
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Wyoming
Moufana
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