New York Vote Fraud Probes Begin In Nassau County
Nassau County investigators subpoena voting books as the AG Nathaniel Goldstein probes alleged fraudulent registrations and irregularities. Unofficial statewide totals show Harriman leading Ives by about 9 657 votes with a wide margin after recounts and disputes across 10 436 districts.
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N.Y
New York
Nathanielhaniel
Nassau County
Irving M. Ives
Harriman
Ives
Goldstein
William B. Herlands
Elections Frauds Bureau
Richard H. Balch
Thomas E. Dewey
St Ite
Balch
New York City
Repuba
Warren County
New Rochelle
Dewey
Cooper May Be Named Ambassador
Senator John Sherman Cooper of Kentucky, once defeated for governor, is discussed as a possible U S ambassador. Speculation centers on a Republican choice with Mrs Franklin Roosevelt also mentioned. Ambassador George V Allen departs New Delhi after State Department consultations.
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John Sherman Cooper
Kentucky
Alben Barkley
U.S
Frankinn Roosevelt
George V. Allen
New Delhi
State Department
India
Eisenheaver Dulles
Lerly
Nehru
Carolinas Warm Up As Weather Turns Warmer
Temperatures rise across the Carolinas with rain expected tonight and early tomorrow. Tomorrow brings clearer skies and higher temperatures before colder conditions return tomorrow night. Morning lows range from 22 in Augusta to 42 in Charleston with other readings in Asheville 26 Charlotte 27 Columbia 36 Greensboro 25 Raleigh 28 Wilmington 29 and Myrtle Beach 25.
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Weather Bureau
States
Augusta
Charleston
S.C
Asheville
Charlotte
Columbia
Greensboro
Raleigh
Wilmington
Myrtle Beach
Incomplete Vote Tabulated in Major Election Totals
Washington reports 46,355,545 votes counted with many precincts pending. The early figure trails the 1950 midterm record of 42,924,792 but may still exceed it as final counts come in. Comparisons show statewide totals already high for senator, governor, and House races.
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Washington
Coach State
House
Senators To Check Returns In New Jersey Race
U S Senator Robert C Hendrickson announced the Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections will inspect the New Jersey Senate contest results in Trenton Saturday. Clifford P Case leads Democrat Charles R Howell by about 2317 votes after absentee tallies and recounts in Essex and town counties. Governor Meyner ordered a statewide recheck and guards at ballot boxes as the outcome remains in doubt.
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N. J
U. S
Robert C. Hendrickson
Senate
Clifford P. Case
New Jersey
Hendrickson
Woodbury
Senate Committee On Priv
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Mnior
Robert B. Meyner
Frank Barrett
R-Wye
Trenton
Charles R. Howell
Essex
Meyner
Carl Hayden
Arizona
Walter F. George
Georgia
Sen. Pastore
D-Fud
House
Sen. Gore
D-Tenn
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
Johnson
Washington
Joseph R. McCarthy
R-Wis
Sen
Knowland
California
Senate Republican Water
Ates Power Atomic Energy Committee
Siaty Kapee
Homer Ferguson
GOP
Ferguson
Patrick V. McNamara
Detroit
AFL
Senate Representation Amendment Defeated in North Carolina
In North Carolina an amendment to limit county representation in the State Senate appears defeated in early returns. 1,087 precincts reported 66,050 for and 103,014 against the proposal, a 36,964 vote margin. Missing precincts could change the result, but rural counties likely favor the amendment while larger counties oppose it. Mecklenburg and Guilford are both entangled by current populations.
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Raleigh
Senate
Mecklenburg
Guilford
Last Election Returns Narrow In New Jersey Oregon Victory For Neuberger
In New Jersey Republican Clifford Case led Democrat Charles Howell as absentee ballots and late tallies drew Case ahead by about 2,300 votes. Officials planned a statewide recount while Democrats urged caution. In Oregon Democrat Richard Neuberger appeared to win the Senate seat, defeating Republican Guy Cordon as final returns trickled in. If confirmed, Neuberger would give Democrats a 49 to 46 edge nationally.
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Senate
Guy Cordon
Oregon
Clifford P. Case
Charles R. Howell
New Jersey
U.S. Senate
Newark
N.J
Clifford P Case
New Jersey Senate
Case
Howell
Mercer
Essex
Kenneth Perry
Robert B. Meyner
Meyner
Richard L. Neuberger
Portland
Ore
Richard L.neuberger
Guy
Neuberger
Cordon
Paul Patterson
Ose
Whe
Wayne Morse
Chamber
Neuberger Wins Oregon Senate Seat in Tight election
Richard L. Neuberger defeated Republican Guy Cordon in Oregon to give Democrats 48 Senate seats, with Morse voting with them on occasion. The article notes recanvasses could alter tight races and outlines leadership sentiments as the new Senate convenes.
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Senate
Congress
Richard L. Neuberger
Guy Cordon
Oregon
Neuberger
Sen
Morse
Arson Figures In Burning Of Building
In Chapel Hill near Carrboro a building fire is linked to an arson plot said to involve high law enforcement and insurance officials. The incident coincided with the third annual arson investigation school at the University of North Carolina where attendees allegedly searched the ruins for clues. Robert L. Turnage and Richard A. Myren are named as planners of the fire. The event is run by UNC extension service and the state insurance department.
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Chapel Hill
N.C
Carrboro
University of North Carolina
Robert L. Turnage
Richard A. Myren
Institute of Government
Power Plan Faces Public Review by Congress
The Dixon Yates private power plan becomes the first post election issue for Congress with a 30 day continuous session review. AEC has approved but not signed. opponents say the waiver favors private interests and could delay TVA power.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Dixon- Yates
Senan ‘Atomic Energy
AEC
Congress
Dixon-Yates
Ark
TVA
Congress Faces Many Battles Tariffs And Taxes In Congress
The new Congress elected Tuesday will tackle tariffs taxes and debates over public versus private power. Domestic legislation will hinge on the economy with unemployment business activity and farm prices a focus. Foreign policy moves include ratifying treaties to form Southeast Asian alliances and reintegrate West Germany into NATO. The Army reprimanded two officers over Dr. Irving R. Peress case with three others cleared. one discharge was ministerial.
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Hawaii
Eisenhower
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Ile
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Ers
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Army
Sen. McCarthy
R-Wis
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Stevens
McCarthy
William E. Bergin
Ralph Zwicker
Camp Kilmer
N.J
Pereas
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Peress
McManus
Bergin
McCa
Possible Ike Adlai Rematch Gains Attention After Election
After Tuesday’s tight elections, interest grows in a 1956 presidential rematch between Dwight D. Eisenhower and Adlai E. Stevenson. Eisenhower downplays immediate plans, while Stevenson hints at future possibilities, as new figures like George Leader and Pat McNamara rise in prominence.
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Adlai E. Stevenson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
White House
Eisenhower
Campaigns Clash as Harsh Words Cool Amid Election Pledge
Democratic and Republican leaders soften rhetoric as Sam Rayburn, Lyndon Johnson, and President Eisenhower discuss the 1956 races. Rayburn signals a calmer tone for Democrats, while Eisenhower cautions about strong terms and urges bipartisan focus on national security and peace.
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D-Tex
House of Representatives
Washington
Eisenhower
Lyndon B. Johnson
Dtex
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Roosevelt
Truman
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Burn
Ray
Philadelphia Athletics Sold to Kansas City Buyer
Philadelphia The Athletics were sold to a Kansas City businessman named Arnold. Earle Mack and his family still own the stock, while the Philadelphia syndicate members await another offer. Johnson declined to confirm the sale but indicated a statement would come soon. The team was disclosed as sold as Earle Mack walked through his father's lobby.
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Arnold Cage
Kansas City
Earle Mack
Wes
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E H Johnson
Johnson
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Rie Ae
Prosecution Opens Case in Sheppard Murder Trial
Cleveland jurors hear prosecutor argue Samuel Sheppard killed Marilyn after secret affair with Susan Hayes and dalliance with other women. Attorney Abba Bier and Be Miller testified that Sheppard moved in with Hayes and that Marilyn quarreled over his relationships, countering his burglary theory.
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Susan Hayes
Samuel H. Sheppard
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John J. Mahon
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Sheppard
Susan Caes
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Bier
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