Eisenhower wins landslide as Solid South fractures in 1952
The Eisenhower sweep gains Texas Florida and Virginia from Democrats as Tennessee and Louisiana remain undecided in early returns. Stevenson leads in Florida by 100,009 and Republicans win two East Tennessee seats, while Virginia shows a strong Eisenhower vote amid the party split over oil rights spending and states’ rights.
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Adlai Wins North Carolina Vote in 1952 Election
North Carolina gave Gov Adlai Stevenson 14 electoral votes and Democrats swept 11 of 12 congressional seats as Stevenson led statewide with 602,247 votes to Eisenhower 501,810. Republican Jonas won the 2nd district seat, defeating Hamilton Jones, while Umstead carried the governor’s race by a large margin. Eisenhower carried major cities and Western counties, with Democrats retaining control of most state offices and the lieutenant governor's post.
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Eisenhower Narrowly Boosts House Control Amid Senate Deadlock
In Washington Republicans and Democrats battled for Congress with Eisenhower's landslide favoring a potential House edge. The Senate remained evenly split as both parties fought to gain or retain majority status in a tight national race.
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Eisenhower wins presidency but Senate remains in doubt
The United States Election returns show Eisenhower with a landslide victory but a Senate split remains close. Republicans lead in several contests while Democrats secure many House seats and governors, with key races in Connecticut Maryland Arizona and Missouri shaping a narrow path to party control.
Bloody Battle Rages for Triangle Hill and Sniper Ridge
South Korean forces launch a pre dawn assault near Triangle Hill and Jane Russell Hill but are pinned by Chinese grenades and fire. The fight shifts as Chinese artillery hits Sniper Ridge while Korean counterattacks renew hand to hand clashes.
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Herter Wins Massachusetts Governor Race Over Dever
Representative Chris A. Herter of Massachusetts defeated incumbent Governor Paul A. Dever to become the new governor in a statewide election. The result shifts control to Herter's party as returns solidified across the state.
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North Central District Education Association Convention
Raleigh hosts the 30th annual North Central District NCEA convention. Over 1,000 teachers and school officers from 17 counties expected. District president and director winners to be announced at the night session.
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State Highway plans bid opening for 83 miles of road work
The State Highway Commission will open bids on November 18 for 15 projects totaling 83.35 miles of road improvements and four new overpasses across 19 counties. The lowest bids will be reviewed on November 20.
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Fire destroys four buildings in Elk Park business district
A raging fire in Elk Park North Carolina destroyed four frame structures in the heart of the town's business district last night. The blaze caused a complete power failure and prompted aid from Spruce Pine Newland Boone and Elizabethton Tennessee fire crews. Preliminary damage is estimated above 25000 dollars.
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Williamson, 80, textile executive, dies in Fayetteville
Lawrence A. Williamson aged 80 a retired textile executive died today. He and his late brothers held textile interests in Fayetteville Wilmington and Saxapahaw.
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Fire destroys three buildings. damage estimated at 200000
Fire Chief Ralph Hanna reports three local business structures burned early today in Dunn. The Colonial Supermarket the Carolina Power and Light Co office and a sewing shop were lost with no injuries. power company records consumed in the blaze.
Police Find 1000-Gallon Bootleg Still Near Brooklyn HQ
Police and federal agents traced a heavy odor to a 1000-gallon illegal still located two blocks from the Brooklyn police headquarters. Authorities described the raid as a significant narcotics and illicit alcohol operation probe.
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Wisconsin Senator McCarthy Returns to Senate Amid Bitter Aftermath
In Milwaukee voters reelect Senator Joseph R. McCarthy as part of a Republican ticket that wins big, though he trails the statewide GOP results. Eisenhower defeats Stevenson while Truman tops in Wisconsin. Kohler and Proxmire win key state races, and Doyle signals continued Democratic appetite against McCarthy in six years.
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Presidential Vote Counts for Eisenhower Electors
The record notes 153 215 votes for Independent Eisenhower electors and 8 255 for Republican Eisenhower electors. It states the two states cannot be consolidated.
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Weather data with temps and sunrise set
The report lists temperatures with a low tonight of 88 and a high tomorrow of 66. It notes today’s high of 66 and last night’s low of 76. The sun set today at Stoom and will rise tomorrow at 447 TM.
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Eisenhower regains lead in Tennessee vote tally
In Tennessee, Dwight Eisenhower leads as 2,341 of 2,519 precincts report. Eisenhower has 887,191 votes to Stevenson 374,259 with results continuing to be counted statewide.
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Whittaker Chambers Fatally Stricken at Maryland Farm
Whittaker Chambers, whose testimony helped convict Alger Hiss, suffered a heart attack at his Maryland farm on Monday and is in serious condition at a Baltimore hospital, according to a family spokesman.
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