Ford leads Montana race for governor in early returns
Sam C. Ford of Helena leads in the Montana governor race with 113,489 to 109,782 over Roy E. Ayers as 1,108 of 1,195 precincts report. Jeannette Rankin wins decisively for Congress in Missoula, 48,702 to 41,202 over J. J. OConnell. A. H. Brown touts “hard earned” GOP victories.
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Helena
Montana
Ford
Roy E. Ayers
Lewistown
Mr. Ford
Jeannette Rankin
Missoula
J. J. O'Connell
Butte
O’connell
A. H. Brown
Billings
Republican State Central Committee
Sam €. Ford
Governors and candidates congratulate rivals after Montana vote
Gov Roy E Ayers conceded the Montana gubernatorial race to Sam Q Ford and sent congratulations to the winner and Mrs Ford. Melvin Hoiness of Billings also congratulated Rep James F O Connor on his victory, praising the campaign. E K Cheadle Jr conceded Senate seat to B K Wheeler and sent best wishes as Wheeler led by about three to one with over half precincts reporting.
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Roy E. Ayers
Montana
Sam Q. Ford
Helena
Ayers
Hoiness
O'Connor Livingston
Melvin Hoiness
Billings
James F. O'Connor
O'Connor
Cheadle
Wheeler Shelby
E. K. Cheadle, Jr
B. K. Wheeler
Wheeler
Draft order numbers to be posted today in Lewis and Clark county
The county draft board will begin posting official order numbers for men eligible under the selective service act outside the county headquarters in the Penwell block. It may take more time to finish typing all numbers, but the first several hundred will be posted today.
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Lewis and Clark County
Plans to Expand Aid to Britain in War Effort
Washington reports that Secretary Hull urged post election unity to advance President Roosevelt’s foreign policy. The plan envisions greater American aid to Britain, expansion of shipbuilding, and strengthening sea power amid Axis submarine activity. Details on specific steps remain uncertain as focus shifts to ocean control and Allied resistance.
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United States
January County Vote Sends New Men To Office
Unofficial returns in the January county vote show Morrison leading Smith for state senate by 61 votes with three precincts unaccounted for containing 54 registered voters. Early unofficial totals from 41 of 44 precincts have Morrison 5 442 and Smith 5 081. J Miller Smith reportedly led Harold Anderson for county attorney by 239 votes based on Mitchell block returns. County court will send a new legislative delegation to the lower house in January with other races including county attorney and state senator still awaiting complete results.
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Paul Smith
State Senate
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J. Miller Smith
Hhad
Harold Anderson
Smich
Antler- Ome
Lewis and Clark County
House of Representatives
County Tabulation of Lewis and Clark County Election
The article outlines unofficial results by precinct for multiple offices. Roosevelt leads president with 182,000 plus votes, while Wheeler and Cheadle lead in Senate and Congress tallies respectively. Governors Ayers and Word show strong showings, with Buck Bonner and Shields among others in key posts.
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Cheadle
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Otst State Auditor
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Porter
Railroad
Willkie Urges National Unity After Roosevelt Win
New York Nov 6 Willkie concedes Roosevelt victory and calls for national unity and the adoption of his principles as essential to the continuation of the free way of life He praises supporters and pledges to work for unity defense aid to Britain and removal of antagonisms in America He plans a radio address and a forthcoming statement at a press conference
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Willkie
Hawaiian Islands Vote in Favor of Statehood
Hawaiian islands beyond Honolulu cast a plebiscite in favor of statehood with 33 413 votes for and 19 911 against. Voter registration totaled 3 912 of a territorial population of 412 000. Samuel W King, territorial delegate to Washington, said he was deeply gratified. No Hawaii legislature action is yet expected to petition Congress.
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Nazis Attack London With New Ferocity
London fought to defend itself as Axis bombers returned with incendiaries and heavy anti aircraft fire. Fighters battled waves of planes, including Italian involvement, in a relentless overnight assault stretching from late night into morning.
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London
Jeannette Rankin among women set to serve in congress
Washington reports late election tallies show at least eight women in the next congress. Miss Jeannette Rankin of Montana, a Republican and the first woman to serve in Congress, joins the house winners. Incumbents re elected include Mrs. Mary Norton Mrs. Garolin O Day Edith Nourse Rogers Frances Bolton Jessie Sumner and Margaret Smith. Hattie Caraway remains as a carryover senator. Rankin previously served in the house 22 years ago and opposed U S entry into World War I.
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Jeannette Rankin
Montana
Congress
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N. J
Garoling O'Day
Edith Nourse Rogers
Mass
Frances Bolton
Ohio
Jessie Sumner
Margaret Smith
Maine
Hattie W. Caraway
Ark
Miss Rankin
United States
Big Sum Due for Nazi Propaganda Found in Mexico
Mexican customs officials seized two million nine thousand dollars in U S currency found in a diplomatic pouch from the Italian embassy in Washington. The money was alleged to fund Italian and German propaganda activities in Mexico. Count Alberto Marchetti protested the search, and officials blamed an inexperienced aide for the incident. The United States reportedly supplied the tip.
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Italian Subs Are Fighting British Submarines
Italian newspaper Popolo Di Roma reports that dozens of Mussolini submarines from an Atlantic base are attacking British shipping alongside German U-boats. The base location is not disclosed, possibly Brest, France, with long missions covering hundreds of miles of Atlantic waters.
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Greek Forces Reported To Have Taken Italy's Chief Base in Albania
Greek forces said to have captured Korltza, a main Italian base in Albania, after pounding the area from mountain fortifications. Reports claimed Greeks reached the outskirts, set up heavy artillery, and shelled the town while Italian airfields and supply lines near Korizea were degraded. Observers doubted lasting occupation without weakened Italian strength.
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Korizea
Democrats Hold House as Senate Gains Republicans
Late returns show Democrats with a safe House majority despite a four seat Republican gain in the Senate. Roosevelt’s third term boosts Democratic momentum as they reach 464 House members, six more than the current Congress. In Minnesota, Henrik Shipstead is reelected as a Republican, narrowing Democratic gains.
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Roosevelt
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Minnesota
Roosevelt Likely To End With 468 Electoral Votes
The Associated Press reports Roosevelt poised to win a third term with about 468 of 632 electoral votes as Willkie concedes. Voters and leaders react across the nation, with celebrations in Washington as the capital prepares a welcome for the President-elect.
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Willkle
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Willkie
President Roosevelt heads to Washington after Derbyshire sendoff
President Roosevelt left Hyde Park for Washington tonight amid a snowbound, cordial sendoff by hundreds of Duke County neighbors at the station. He told them he would rather be in Hyde Park, inviting locals to visit the White House, while noting he would lead the nation for four more years.
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Washington Post
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White House
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Roosevelt
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America
Wallace Fal Ten Carry Own State
Des Moines Iowa November 6 Henry Agard Wallace becomes the first Iowan elected vice president of the United States but the home state had no part in the triumph. The nation gave the Wallace Rooterilt ticket a solid electoral college victory while Iowa backed the Wilshire McNary combination by about 50000 votes in unofficial tabulations.
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Iowa
Henry Agard Wallace
United States
Rooterilt- Wallace
Towa
Wilshe-McNary
Smith Urges Unity Behind Roosevelt After Election
New York Nov 6 Former Governor Alfred E Smith urged Americans to line up solidly behind President Roosevelt. He said the campaign is past history and should be forgotten and added that the American people have spoken.
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Alfred E. Smith
Wendell Withikle
American Today
Roosevelt
Smith
Russian Troops Withdrawn Along Turkish Border
Reported tonight that Soviet forces are withdrawing some units from the Turkish Soviet Caucasian frontier as a gesture of friendship. The notice states no further actions or dates beyond this withdrawal.
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