Republicans Sweep Races but Senate Narrow in Postwar Vote
Democrats retain control of the House and governorships but lose ground nationwide as Republicans gain seats. Thomas E Dewey wins New York governor’s race while others like George W Morris are toppled. Senate balance shifts but Democrats still hold a Senate majority. House gains favor Republicans.
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Republicans Take Wild Swing Toward House Majority
EW YORK Nov. 2 Republican gains push them toward majority control of the U S House as returns show 177 seats by midday, with Democrats at 191 and minor parties holding four. GOP tally trails the 218 needed, while 15 governorships remain undecided and Democrats claim most Senate seats.
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Boys Fly Planes From Maroubra New South Wales
Australian News Letter reports nine year old Eme Morris has logged 460 hours in flight and earned a special aviation license after meeting solo and routine checks. His seven year old brother Howard has flown 90 hours. Their father Captain H. E. Morris is a flying instructor with the CAB.
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Loan Will Go Over Top Wednesday
OTTAWA reports Third Victory Loan drive progress with $715,203,800 raised toward a $750,010,008 minimum objective as four days remain. Manitoba and New Brunswick surpass targets, while Alberta units push the national total higher, with no payroll savings plans used this time.
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New Menace In Solomons
American forces in Guadalcanal report heavy fighting as U S Marines and divers bomb and shell Japanese positions west of the airfield while Nipponese ships reinforce to the east under cover of darkness. War Department dispatch notes new threats and ongoing preparations for a broader assault.
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Brockington Receives Audience With King George
Brockington, a former Prime Minister Mackerzine aide and with the Brish Broaccasing Corporation, was received in audience by King George on Tuesday. The meeting covered advisory roles and current corporate engagements.
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Odlum Takes Canada Posts to Russia and China
Prime Minister Mackenzie King announced new Canadian ministers to Russia China Chile and a high commissioner to Austria. Wileress becomes first minister to Russia. Victor Odlum named first minister to China. Warwick Chipman named first minister to Chile. T. C. Davis succeeds Odlum as Australia post. Continued on Page Three.
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Allied Air Raids Against Germany Disrupt Nazi Communications
British Stirling bombers raid western Germany while Canadian Spitfires hammer northern France in daylight operations. Low Countries communications targeted as radio networks go silent. Several locomotives damaged, power lines severed, and rail yards hit in coordinated strikes including attacks near Posen and Ontario personnel involved.
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Soviets Halt Nazi Drive At Stalingrad Front
Soviet forces hold improved positions against a German push in the Battle of Stalingrad and have dislodged Nazis from several heights in the western Caucasus counter offense. Communiques say the Mozdok drive toward the south Caucasus is stemmed southeast of Salchik. This item appears on Page Three.
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Australians Press Advance Toward Buna Base in New Guinea
Allied headquarters report forces advancing from Kokoda inland toward Buna in New Guinea. Japanese retreat continues as Allied air power widens supply routes from Port Moresby. Buna port and coast held by Japan since July 22 face continued Allied bombardment and stronger pressure.
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New York Elects Thomas E Dewey in Tuesday Vote
Thomas E. Dewey wins the New York statewide election on Tuesday securing a decisive victory. The Republican candidate leads amid campaign efforts across major cities as opponents trail. Dewey’s win solidifies party support and sets the stage for upcoming political challenges in state governance.
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Dewey Wins In New York State
Dewey’s decisive victory over Democrat John J. Bennett boosted his standing among Republicans in New York and elevated him into contention for the 1940 Republican presidential nomination. The results place Dewey at the forefront of party leaders amid rising national expectations.
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Massive American Troop Ferry Reaches Middle East Port
A large convoy of American troops the biggest ever brought to the Middle East arrived after a long transshipment at port and ferried ashore through hours of heavy air and sea movement. The group accompanied by support units faced a crowded embarkation as they moved onward.
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