03 Nov 1948
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1948
Page
1
President Truman defeats Dewey in a stunning national election upset. Early returns show broad support for the Democratic ticket across key states, signaling a dramatic shift in postwar politics and the anticipated policy direction. The result upends pundit predictions as voters respond to wartime leadership and domestic reform promises.
President Truman defeats Dewey in a tumultuous race as returns justify a Democratic majority. Dewey concedes by telegram amid late revisions in California and multiple states still undecided. Thurmond holds 54 electoral votes with Alabama, Mississippi and South Carolina secured.
President Truman pledged to dedicate four years to peace and the American people. He accepted defeat with sportsmanship from Governor Dewey, thanked him for congratulations, and stated all efforts would serve the nation’s welfare at home and world peace.
In Great Bend on election night Barton county faced two tight statewide contests. Will Townsley Jr. led Tony Behwarts for state representative by about 500 votes as Ellinwood and many Great Bend ballots remained uncounted. Incumbent A W Werhahn trailed Democrat Leddy Myers for sheriff but narrowed the gap after last night’s returns, Myers up 5,149 to 4,943 at one point. Townsley led Schwartz by 5,163 to 4,618 in another race, with a total tally of 12,099 votes in Taxes Testerday. The county treasurer reported tax receipts and noted he is handling taxpayers efficiently despite the slow count.
In Missouri the Democratic ticket carried decisively as Truman led the presidential race with a large margin. Missouri voters backed the Democratic state slate, with prominent figures like Wallace and Dewey mentioned in the broader national results. The statewide race produced a strong Democratic surge, shifting the balance of power and signaling broad support for Truman in a pivotal mid-century election.
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Aekaceeliminary to the campaign for Rock Springs Ranch state DH Club camp near Junction sent six group meetings to Topeka Chanute Wichita Dodge City Colby and Re Tort announced by Harry Darby and Herb J Barr cochairmen of the state 4-Heatin development committee sponsors of the campaign A group of executive committee members and officers will attend the meetings Invitations extended to district chairmen chairmen publicity chairmen treasurers their associates and coworkers for the rampaign Program will include showing the campaign film Build With Voy og dintribution af conairs of campaign supplies and literature
Dewey regains the lead in California as returns from 13,589 of 16,000 precincts show Truman ahead narrowly, Dewey close behind, with Wallace at 102,865. An army recruiting notice says white applicants with diplomas or not and colored with service can enlist after exams. Sgt M W Laur runs the city hall office report notes Wardell Foster enlisted for three years in the army.
Fragmented OCR summary shows unofficial results in Kansas general election favored several local offices. Names and details are garbled, but mentions Lieutenant, Superintendent of Schools, and precincts with dates around November. Reliability is low due to corrupted text.
The Finney County Democratic Central Committee ran an advertisement in the Garden City Daily Telegram congratulating Gervais Reed, publisher of the Telegram, for “poor courage” and persuasive accuracy. Reed, a political independent, had forecast repeal would pass by about 40,000 votes and warned of a tough political climate, praised for sensing public sentiment.
Topeka Nov 5 complete unofficial returns on three constitutional amendments show Prohibition amendment leading with 285540 against 1693 precincts 2772 for 189 2h against 1 Legislators compensation amendment 300419 for 300419 against 169 for 300419 against
Kansans in Topeka report a large repeal vote lead as precinct results trickle in. Big-city returns later pushed the repeal ahead after slow counting, with Kansas again embracing repeal of liquor prohibition. Carlson and Schoeppel won Senate and other GOP leads reflected in early returns.
The Democrats won 17 governorships to eight, shifting control in Ohio, Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Montana, and Utah where only one Democratic gain was lost. Notable wins include Ohio and Wisconsin for Republicans and Adams, Stevenson influence noted in party shifts. Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Rhode Island, North Carolina, Texas, Missouri, West Virginia, Colorado, Arizona, and Maine also saw Democratic gains with Republican defeats for incumbents in Utah and Vermont.
Two new aspirants for public office were elected to the Jefferson County board of commissioners in yesterday's general election. In the second district Republican John Yo tired Perry farmer defeated Jack Welter, while in the third district Jerry Barnes trailed Harold Schuler as Commissioner Guy S man remains to serve two more years. Notification has been given to ree the state selective service amendment and 24 men are to report to Topeka for physical examinations on November 12. They will depart at 6 45 p.m. for the Topeka air base, undergo examinations, then return to Lawrence by 6 p.m. Names include Calvin Colbert McMillen, Kenneth Frederick Bostwick, Howard Eugene Reeves, Bruce, Richard Hershel, Billy Ray Hadl, Ray Carl Newell, Jack Albert Locust, Veryl Lee Baker, William Poeverlein, Charles Warren Banning, Alvin Jackson, William Francis Bryant, Farrell Hibner, Leon Daniel Kidd, Chauncey Gene Gercken, Edward Joseph Schopper, Harold Lee Zimmerman, Charles Paul Walker, Zane Allen Cole, Harry Dick Richardson, Thomas Wesley Richey, Earle Ephland. Richey and Ephland transfer from Denver and Topeka boards.
Western Kansas will see showers tonight with a state wide forecast for Thursday. No major temperature changes expected with lows from 40 in the west to 70 in the east. Phillipsburg tied for high at 72 degrees while Goodland posted the lowest. Scattered showers reported in 24 hours ending this morning with trace amounts in several towns. Judge Hugh Means announces court will resume Saturday morning and a bar meeting is set for 9 o'clock.
The query asks whether the Messrs Gallup Roper Crossley and their brother are covered by unemployment insurance. It seeks clarification on eligibility status for these individuals under the unemployment insurance program.
In Douglas County and surrounding districts, Republican candidates led in key contests with Kappelman and Melvin top in several wards. Unofficial tallies show Republicans winning county offices while many winners will take posts including judge, clerk, sheriff, and superintendent as precincts continue reporting.
In Atchison on November 3 a monument will be erected by the Mormon church near Mormon Grove west of the city to honor pioneers who died of malaria there in 1855. The graves were buried near the grove, later used as a camping ground and outfitting point for emigrant trains. The Daughters of Utah Pioneers in Salt Lake City are gathering information about the unmarked graves.
Reading county returns show a two to one margin in the recent election with margins favoring Republicans in several districts. The count lists party leaders, candidates, and counties involved, noting gains for the GOP and close races in key districts amid statewide turnout and education department results.
Senator Aether Coner, Kansas 4-H camp development chairman, spoke at Rock Springs Ranch near Duneriots City during the dedication ceremony. He noted 4-H fosters personal sensibility and character through cooperation and doing meaningful work.
Wellington voters chose Gay John Potucek over Republican Sumner County Attorney Robert Coben in the general election. Potucek, a Democratic state senator, won by a wide margin in this Tuesday contest.
Lawrence citizens set a general election record with 10125 votes across 12 precincts, smashing prior marks and nearing total registration. Precinct breakdowns show 1397 in 1st ward 3rd precinct, 1193 in 2nd ward 2nd precinct, 1080 in 3rd ward 2nd precinct, 505 in 1st ward 3rd precinct, plus 96 ballots at a University of Kansas student booth. Grant township totals reached 7230 overall, with additional returns from Lecompton Vinland Black Jack Marion Clinton Kanwaka and Willow Springs polling sites as late results arrived. By midnight only eight precincts reported unofficial totals, with the city vote far exceeding expectations.
Unofficial returns show Douglas County ballots rejecting repeal by a wide margin across wards and towns. Strong support in rural precincts contrasted with larger margins against repeal in Willow Springs and western precincts, while statewide restrictions influenced the tally and set the trend for subsequent counts.
President Truman received congratulations from friends and reporters after winning the Democratic nomination. Supporters filled the Hotel Muehlebach Tivitur room as defiant cheers echoed the campaign’s “give ’em hell” spirit. Secret Service presence softened by celebratory mood.
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with mostly cloudy skies and occasional showers likely west and central portions late Thursday afternoon or night. No major temperature changes expected. Lows around 40 to 45 and highs near 80 in the east portion.
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