GOP Wins Control Of House And Senate In Elections
Republican gains gave the GOP outright control of both chambers as the 80th Congress opens on January 3. Democrats retain the presidency for now, with Truman in office for two more years unless a resignation occurs. In the Senate Republicans lead 29 to 10, and in the House the GOP wins 294 to 175 with 4 American Labor. The article notes key races and mentions Dewey’s reassured bid, Bricker’s lead in Ohio, and shifts in New York and other states.
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Clyde Blackburn
EPUBLICANS
senate
house of representatives
Capitol Hill
Truman
congress
house
BRICKER
Ohio
John Bricker
Joseph Gulley
Penneylvania
James MacTunnell
Delaware
David T. Walsh
Massachusetts
Byrnes
United Nations
council of foreign ministers
Arthur Vandenberg
Michigan
Tor Con Tully
De Tess
lecumeseca
New York
Irving MT
Bert Lentant
umd
Ryo
Rhode Island
Marsachuertts
Senator Walsh
Slavs and Italians oppose Trieste settlement plan
In New York, Nov, Italy and Yugoslavia condemn a proposed east west settlement for Trieste as dictatorial and undemocratic. Both nations kept their stances on Trieste, the main hurdle to an Italian peace draft, with Yugoslavia offering minor boundary concessions and a UN governor idea that did not advance a solution.
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JOHN H. HIGHTOWER
NEW YORK
Italy
Yugoslavia
Trieste
Stanoje Simic
United Nations
Alberto Tarchiani
Byrnes
Senators Elected Senators Elected
The Canadian Press lists party winners for United States Senate races. Democrats include Sparkman Bilbo Connally Byrd McKellar Holland McGrath McParland OMoHoney. Republicans Baldwin, Smith, Lodge, Butler, Dworshak Jenner Bricker McCarthy etc. Gains noted in several states including Martin Williams Lodge Bricker and McCarthy with various incumbents unchanged.
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United States
ALABAMA
John J. Sparkman
MISSISSIPPI
xTheodore G. Bilbo
TEXAS
xTom Connally
VIRGINIA
xHarry F. Byrd
A. Willis” Robertson
TENNESSEE
xKenneth D. McKellar
FLORIDA
Spessard L. Holland
RHODE ISLAND
J. Heard McGrath
ZONA—xErnest W. McParland
WYOMING
xJoseph C. O'Mahoney
MAINE
Owen Brewster
CONNECTICUT
Raymond E. Baldwin
VERMONT
Ralph E. Flanders
NEW JERSEY
Alexander Smith
PENNSYLVANIA
Edward Martin
DELAWARE
John J. Williams
MASSACHUSETTS
Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr
KENTUCKY
John Sherman Cooper
NORTH DAKOTA
xWilliam Langer
MINNESOTA
Edward J. Thye
MICHIGAN
xArthur H. Van Genberg
OuHIO
John W. Bricker
WISCONSIN
Joseph FR. McCarthy
MISSOURI
James P. Kem
Kew Gardens as a center of scientific study and records
The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew in London is praised as more than a tropical plant site. It spans about 10 acres publicly and 20 acres total, hosts a vast herbarium with nearly 6,000,600 specimens catalogued, and maintains an index of every known flowering plant.
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Royal Botanic Gardens at
Kew
Kew Gardens
London
St. Thomas Tintes Journal
herbarum
Africa
India
Lack of Heat Slows City Council Meetings
City council members wear heavy coats in session due to a removed heating system last spring. With the heating not yet replaced, meetings are shortened as officials hope for a rapid furnace installation.
Arabs and Jews Pleased by British Palestine Policy
In Jerusalem today Arabs and Jews voiced qualified approval of a new British plan to ease Holy Land tension. Jewish leaders pledge continued effort for an independent homeland. Violence continued with several land mine and train incidents near Kalkilyeh and Rishon Le Zion, but no casualties reported. The policy included freeing eight prominent Jewish detainees and promising 126 more, plus release of exiled Arabs and a curfew lift.
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JERUSALEM
Holy Land
Baifa-Lydda
Palestine railway
Kalkilyeh
Beth Dayan-Rischon Le Zion
Palestine
Reuters
Ras El Ein
Tel Aviv
Haifa Kantara
Egypt
Rishon Le’ Zion
Canada bond sales rise to 349 million in week
Ottawa reports Canada savings bond sales total $349,937,200 with payroll savings and general sales driving the gain. Applications reach 890,546, including 523,826 for $93,233,050 payroll bonds and 366,720 for $235,703,250 general sales. Navy and RCAF totals exceed $1,000,900, while army figures are incomplete.
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OTTAWA
Canada
Bank of Canada
Royal Canadian Navy
R.C. A.F
navy
R.C.A.F
army
West Goes Republican In Big Sweep
West Coast voters shifted to the Republican banner in a sweeping regional upset across six states. Oregon re-elected a Republican governor and four GOP representatives while Idaho Nevada and Utah saw major party gains. Washington and Montana backed Republicans for Senate, with Dems clinging to a few races. Mickelson won South Dakota governor as Mundt and Case were re-elected.
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SAN FRANCISCO
far west
Arizona
California
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Nevada
Utah
Ydaho
Compton T. White
Abe McGregor
G.O.P
Berkeley L. Bunker
senate
Vail Pittman
United States
house of representatives
Hugh Delacy
Hugh B. Mitchell
Harry P. Cain
Tacoma
Abe Murdock
MONTANA
NEcton
Leif Erickson
C.I.0
political action committee
Burton K. Wheeley
Denny )Rackson
Wheeler
MINNESOTA
MINNEAPOLIS
Minn
Wag
South Dakota
Richard Hueder
Karl R. Mundt
Francis Case
Young Wolf Wins In Winnipeg Odd Tale
In Winnipeg on a Saturday night a seven year old boy nicknamed the Wolf was struck by a sudden misfortune after whistling at a girl. A dogged accident landed on his mouth leading to hospital checks. The girl involved was five.
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WINNIPEG
Alanbrooke Urges Responsibility Zone For Commonwealth Defence
Lord Alanbrooke told the Royal Empire Society that acceptance by each Commonwealth member of responsibility is a core defence need. He outlined three other cornerstones and warned the UN is in its infancy, urging dominions to develop their own defensive power and coordinate Commonwealth defence efforts. He warned Britain’s vulnerability from advanced weapons and stressed dispersing vital requirements across the Commonwealth.
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JAMES McCOOK
LONDON
C.P. Cable
Lord Alanbrooke
Commonwealth defence
Royal Empire Society
U.N
United Nations organization
Lord Alan
brooke
domiion
depres
monuralth
United Kingdom
Field Marshal
viscount Montgomery
Commonwealth
1946 US Senate standings show party balance and doubts
At 2 pm C.5,7 the party standing in the United States Senate for 35 seats contested shows Democrats with 132, Republicans 23 and 28 seats in doubt for a majority. Three seats remain unsettled. last Senate had Democrats 56, Republicans 39, Progressive 1.
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United States
senate
secessary
House Representation Counts in U S Congress
A brief tally from The Canadian Press notes the Democratic majority in the House. It records 175 seats for Democrats, 48 for Republicans, 2 for other parties, totaling 435 voting members. The snippet reflects a snapshot of party distribution at that time.
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United States
house of representatives
U S Election Highlights: GOP Gains Across States
The Canadian Press reports Republicans seek control of the house and senate with victories over Democrats. Dewey wins New York governor seat by landslide. Ives defeats Lehman for NY senate. GOP gains sweep New England except Rhode Island. Colorado changes hands. Bricker elected to the Senate. May defeated in Kentucky. Vandenberg reelects. Sabath re-elected in Illinois.
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house of representatives
senate
Thomas F. Dewey
New York state
Irving M. Ives
Herbert H. Lehman
New York U.S. senate
New England
Rhode Island
GOP
John W .Bricker
Repub
ican
Ohio
United State senate
Montana Swings To Republicans After Election Night
Montana shifted to the Republican column for the first time in years as Zales N. Ecton of Manhattan defeated Democrat Lief Erickson, who had toppled Senator Burton Wheeler in the primaries. Incumbents Mike Mansfield and Wesley Dewart were re elected in districts No. 1 and No. 2. Leo Graybill, former governor, was re elected state senator. no gubernatorial race was held this year.
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GREAT FALLS
Montana
Zales N. Ecton
Manhattan
Lief Erickson
Burton Ko Wheeler
Mike Mansfield
Wesley Dewart
Secor
Holmes
Truman Makes No Comment On Election Outcome
President Truman arrived in Washington from Independence with Mrs. Truman and daughter Margaret after a quiet day of listening to radio reports. He said he would discuss his plan for the benefit program at a later news conference. The family traveled from their home in Independence, Massachusetts.
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WASHINGTON
Truman
Union Station
Mrs P Truman
Mategaret
ting
Truman bomie
Independence
Premier Hart May Go To Eire Post
Victoria reports BC legislators debate Premier Joly Hart possible move to a seat in the Canadian senate and a potential appointment as Canadian minister to Ireland. Sources say he plans not to seek another election as the 21st legislature nears its end.
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Hart
Eire
VICTORIA
Jong
Joly Hart
British Columbia
senate
Ireland
Theral bloc
bia
Deep Regret From Canadian Soviet Friendship Council
The National Council for Canadian Soviet Friendship sent a message of greeting to Stalin on the 26th anniversary of the Soviet Union. Their national director stated Canadians feel deep regret that Canada Soviet relations are returning to pre war recrimination and suspicion.
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TORONTO
National council for
arshal Stalin
Soviet Union
Canada
Victory For Big Business Across Britain and Europe
London editorials react to U S election results with warnings of big business exploiting a Republican win and hindering world order efforts. The Star and Standard frame the shift as a global, rightward swing, urging Britain to advance domestic output while Truman faces criticism abroad. French papers cast the vote as a rebuke to Truman with headlines dubbing the rivals triumphant.
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LONDON
The
London Star
United States
Britain
America
Star
Americas
Atlans
Truman
Evening Standard
U.S
Standard
Wisconsin Republicans Lead In Wisconsin Election Races
Unofficial returns show a full slate of 10 Republican congressmen in prospect for Wisconsin, with seven Republicans, one Progressive and two Democrats currently in the House. A Republican senator defeated Democrat Howard J. McMurray by over 200,000 votes. Governor Walter Goodland won reelection by a narrow margin over Duarte Hoan. Milwaukee district figures cited.
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MILWAUKEE
Wisconsin
Robert M. La Follette
Joseph R. McCarthy
US senate
Howard Jo McMurray
Walter & Goodland
Duarter Hoan
miuaict
Snow Blowing Equipment To Test Tanks In Canadian North Soon
Canadian forces will test snow blowing and snow removal gear for clearing runways at Churchill in winter. Tests will involve tanks and Arctic equipment, with the operation linked to Exercise Muskox last winter. Prior setup includes clearing runways and preparing barracks as Arctic winter settles in, with air rescues and support from Churchill.
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CANADIAN NORTH
Man
Muskox
Filmonton &Y
Canada
sub-Arctic
barrens
Maytinery
Arctic
Elected Governors List From U S Elections
A list enumerates elected state governors with party labels and notes on changes. Names include Maine Horace Hildreth Republican and Georgia Eugene Talmadge Democrat, with many states showing unchanged or repeated party affiliations and occasional shifts.
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United States
MAINE
Horace A. Hildredth
GEORGIA
Eugene Talmadgt
SOUTH CAROLINA
J. Strom Thurmond
ALABAMA
James E. Foison
TEXAS
Beauwlord J. Jevter
CONNECTICU
James L. Mee Canauger
CALIFORNIA
X-farl
Warren
ARKANSAS
xBen Laney
TENNESSEE
xRobert D. Blue
NEBRASHKA
Val Peterson
QREGON
xEarl Snell
xJohn AL
MICHIGAN
Kim Sigler
WISCONSIN
xWalter
Goodland
COLORADO
Wiliam Lee Knous
C. Hunt
ARIZONA
zSidney P. Oeborr
NEVADA
Denazification ministers resign in Stuttgart revolt
In Stuttgart Germany the denazification ministers of all three states in the U S occupation zone tendered resignations amid sharp criticism from Lt Gen Lucius D Clay over how German de nazis sation courts and government officials are handling matters. A second item notes an expected Ottawa Washington announcement on a Canada US bond under transport agreements. Britain to buy Canadian flax fibre and flax tow export surpluses are stated. King prorogues G B Parliament to await peace treaty signings with several nations.
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SUITEEC VIEON MEXISTERS
STUTTGART
Germany
AP.I
United State
Lucies D. Clay
temeht
Canada
United States
Ottawa
Washington
STATE OF MISSOURL
Mimourt
Truman
dome
Know Artell
BRITAIN
C.P
Beltish Board of Trade
KING
G.B
LONDON
Renters
Romania
Bulgaria
Hungary
Finland
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Thomas E. Dewey
Maurice Tobin
Walsh
Henry Cabot Ledge
John Davis Lodge
Clare Booth Luce
Theodore
James Mead
Mead
Dewey
Eskimo Territory
West
YOUNG WOLF
Empire Defence
ALANBROOKE
Roosevelt
Canadian Press
William Lee
Andrew J. May
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Republian
Adolph J Sabath
Tilimon
Churchil
Baker Lnake
Houde Bay
Manitoba
North West Territories
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