Williams Wins For Governor Of Michigan
Detroit reports that G. Mennen Williams, Democrat, defeated Republican Kelly in Michigan’s recount of about 1.9 million votes to become the state's governor. Williams’ original 1,154 vote canvass margin stands. the recount margin touched 4,243 before final tally. The outcome preserves Williams as Michigan’s first re elected Democratic governor in 36 years and influences potential successor considerations for Sen. Vandenberg.
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Higan
Kelly
G. Mennen Williams
Michigan
Williams
Fortune
Sen
Vandenberg
Washington
Et Vandenberg
Grand Rapids
Theiaybrook
Gay
William C. Vandenberg
Tanks Will Fight Again Republicans Win Most State Offices
Republicans won all other state offices and hold a solid majority in the legislature. After a fiery start the recount ended with peace and good will as former Governor Kelly extended congratulations and Williams expressed thanks. The nation will have 25 Republican and 23 Democratic governorships starting next month.
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Kelly
Williams
Senate votes yield Democrats gain two seats in 1951
Official results show Democrats ahead in 16 senate districts with a 21 to 13 margin after this year's vote. In St Louis districts An thony Webbe and Floyd Gibson lead as Democrats claim several victories while Republicans trail in key contests. House results are not canvassed by the secretary of State and Democrats hold 85 to 69 seats.
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Senate
St. Louis
Anthony “MM. Webbe
Anthony Mikes
Harry 3. Byrne
John J. Church
Jackson County
Floyd B. Gibson
Independence
Sidney C. Chapman
J Chacles L. Madison
Kansas City
Glen L. Whitaker
Bethany
Ted Durdy
Albany
W. R. Walker
CarreLlton
Arcit W. Smoot
Lock Springs
Wiliam M. Quinn
Maywood
A. A. Shoenig
Kahoka
Robert H. Linneman
St. Charles
Frank B. Lawler
Leo J. Rozier
Perryville
Raymond S. Roberts
Farmington
John A. Johnson
Ellington
Francis Be, Howard
Ironton
W. H. Robinett
Mountain Grove
Ralphie Morgen
Camdenton
Meredith
Pete) Garten
Pierce City
Glenn L.hall
Cassville
Greene County
R. Jasper Smith
Springfield
Charles W. Riley
Buchan County
Willam’o Sawyers
St. Joseph
E. W. Stimble, Jr
House of Representatives
Secretary of State
House
Vet Freed of Murder Charge at Carthage
CARTHAGE, Dec. 14 AP It took just 22 minutes for a circuit court jury to decide last night that Russell Melugin 36 year old Marine veteran of World War II was innocent of a first degree murder charge Melugin's attorneys had contended he acted in self defense Two U S Navy frigates among 27 loaned to Russia during World War II now are being used by the Republic of Korea Navy.
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Republic of Korea
Fails in Fighting Beast Glen Wright Nabbed in Salina Drug Store
Glen Roy Wright, listed by the FBI among the 10 most wanted criminals, was captured by FBI agents in a Salina Oklahoma drug store after escaping from prison. He had served life for armed robbery and had a history of breaks, gun battles, and later extradition to Oklahoma. Wright waived extradition and was to be turned over to Tulsa deputies.
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Eas
Glen Roy Wright
FBI
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Wright
Formes
van Karpis
Pretty Boy Floyd
Fred Barker
Oklahoma State Penitentiary
Taiice
Kansas
Arkansas
FBT
Laurin Reeht
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Hunt
Ft. Leavenworth
Kas
Imivas
Heany Majority Favored School Tax Amendment
Missouri voters approved a constitutional change allowing temporary school district tax increases by a simple majority. The official canvass shows 616,337 in favor and 451,299 against, a 165,038 vote margin, to take effect by 1951. Ellison retains his seat with a 683,503 to 171,641 tally after a nonpartisan court-plan vote. The canvass confirms unofficial results, with a few minor differences. Some officials await signatures from Gov. Forrest Smith and Secretary of State Toberman before mailings on December 20. In the second district of St. Louis, Democrat David A. Hess leads Republican Milton first term by a slim margin.
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Secretary of State
Ellison
Supreme Court
George Robb Ellison
Maryville
Associated Press
J. A. McBride
Commission
Forrest Smith
Walter H. Toberman
Senate
St. Louis
David A. Hess
Sen
Milton
Mouse in Bottle Provokes Courtroom Drink Test
Dr Homer F Marsh a bacteriology professor at Oklahoma Medical School testified as an expert for an bottling company in an $8000 suit. He drank from a mouse filled soft drink bottle to illustrate that acidity kills germs within 72 hours. He answered Would you drink this with Yes I would.
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Oklahoma City
University of Oklahoma
Homer F. Marsh
Oklahoma Medical School
Thomas M. Owen
Marsh
Bob Bates
Schoolmen Urge Wider Draft Eligibles
A Dallas based report by the American Association of School Administrators committee on Military Service and Training urges accepting athletes and men with low mental test scores if they have completed elementary school. It argues for limited service rather than automatic rejection for physical reasons or noncombat qualification.
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Dallas
American Association of School Administrators
W. T. I White
Association
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