Ford Leads Ayers in Tight Montana Governor Race
With 514 of 1195 precincts reporting at 3 am Ford 51923 Ayers 48652, a 3271 edge for the Helena Republican as Sen Wheeler leads over H K Cheadle Jr in the presidential contest. Roosevelt ahead of Willkie 75956 to 49617 with Rankin leading Jerry by about 5000.
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Roosevelt Wins A Record National Landslide In 1940 Vote
Lewis and Clark county voters broke turnout records with heavy participation in the 1940 general election. Roosevelt led Willkie in votes across the county during 30 precincts counted, with margins and local results mirroring a national trend. Early statewide outcomes showed Roosevelt carrying New York and multiple key states as results rolled in.
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State races show O Connell and OConnor leading in districts
With 222 of 414 precincts reporting Rankin leads with 32 6540 and O Connell 26 938 in the sweep for the state house. In the second district James F O Connor holds a 13 000 vote edge over Melvin Holness as results from 351 of 781 precincts count. Lieutenant governor results await more returns as pages continue.
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Greeks Score New Successes Against Mussolini Army
Greek troops report gains along the Albanian frontier near Koritza. Forces shell roads and the city vicinity, while air attacks hit Italian columns and ground forces take prisoners and equipment. British planes provide aid. one Italian bomber shot down and seven planes captured at Koritza.
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Menace of Submarines Now Becoming Serious
Prime Minister Winston Churchill warned in the House of Commons that the growing U submarine threat endangers Britain and could touch the life of the state. He said a heavier U boat attack is expected next year and that Britain is preparing to meet them while pursuing offensive campaigns in 1943 and 1944. He criticized neutral Ireland for blocking refueling of warships and planes at its ports, calling it a heavy burden.
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Willkie Votes In New York City Home Precinct
Wendell L. Willkie voted in his home precinct at a New York City school house, urged every American to vote, then toured Central Park and the Hudson River drive with Mrs Willkie. He planned to receive election returns at his hotel as a 4900-strong rally awaited in the ballroom. Mrs Willkie expressed confidence in victory.
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Sidney Couple Killed in Train Collision
Sidney, Nov. 5. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Swigert were killed almost instantly when their auto collided with a Great Northern train near Sidney as they headed to their farm. The car was demolished and the gas-motored train derailed, raising Montana’s road toll for the year to 116.
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Far in Front Jeannette Rankin in Montana Race
Jeannette Rankin led by about 6000 votes over Democrat Jerry OConnell in the first Montana district race, positioning the first U.S. congresswoman ahead in the 1917 contest.
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Running Fight Between Nazi Raider and British Convoy in Atlantic
A mid Atlantic exchange of three radio messages reported a Graf Spee class raider engaging a British convoy. Rangitiki said she was shelled, while Cornish City likewise reported shelling in roughly the same area about 1,000 miles east of Newfoundland. British naval uncertainty followed as London sources offered no confirmation.
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McNary Concedes Election at His Oregon Home
Senator Charles L. McNary, Republican vice presidential candidate, conceded defeat at 11 40 p m mountain standard time at his Fir Cone home in Salem Oregon He congratulated Roosevelt and Wallace and said the two party system will provide worthy opposition He noted today s trend indicates victory for his principles four years hence and urged unity as the nation moves forward
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Henry Wallace
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President Roosevelt Serenaded at Hyde Park Home
At midnight on Nov 8 President Roosevelt appeared on the porch of a Hyde Park home as about 300 villagers gathered on the lawn, serenading him with bugles and drums during a public reception.
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