Millions Turn Out Early Across Nation in Election
Early returns from 13 precincts show Eisenhower leading 493 to 241 as nationwide turnout soars. Voters faced long lines under sunny skies, with forecasts predicting 55 to 60 million ballots. past peak was 49.5 million in 1940.
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Allies Beat Back Red Attacks on Korean Fronts
Dug in Allied troops repelled predawn Red assaults on the eastern and central fronts. North Korean forces launched six attacks in Heartbreak Ridge, all stopped cold by U S and Allied defense. Chinese Reds pressed at Sniper Ridge as the U N forces held at Triangle Hill. Maj. Eisenhower’s son among radio listeners as results unfold.
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Eisenhower Votes at Central Park Polling Place
Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower and Mamie voted early at Manhattan's 119th Street polling site after arriving from Boston. He registered as voter number 100 and, amid applause, waved to bystanders before returning to Columbia University. Stevenson voted at Half Day after a lengthy wait, with about 200 townspeople and 1000 onlookers watching the governor cast his ballot and greet supporters.
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Where to Find It Beach Combing Guide
A listing of page references across the newspaper detailing where to locate features and sections. It covers sections such as Comics Editorial Obituaries Sports Theaters and more with page and column codes for quick navigation.
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Jets escort Soviet intruder near Japan frontier
FEAF reported two American F-84 Thunderjets shadowed a propeller SA-11 fighter with Soviet markings over eastern Hokkaido for about five minutes at 10 48 a m. no shots were fired and both sides remained in Japanese airspace as they tracked toward the international boundary.
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California Vote May Decide President Hints of record turnout in key state
California faced a potential record vote as about 20 percent of the state’s 6.9 million eligible voters cast ballots by mid morning. Urban areas reported varied early turnout while warm weather spurred lines at polls. Senators Knowland and state officials projected strong participation as California’s 32 electoral votes loomed large in the presidential contest.
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Great temblor recorded on Pacific seismographs
Seismographs along the Pacific Coast logged a very strong quake centered north of Japan, with readings at 9:07 a.m. in Victoria, Seattle and Pasadena suggesting a Kamchatka-Siberia origin. Estimates placed its distance at about 4000 to 4500 miles, while Honolulu logged a separate quake at 7 a.m. No tidal wave warning was issued. A2: San Diego area felt a sharp aftershock about two hours after a major shock in El Cajon Valley.
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Convicts Will Get Ultimatum
Ohio Penitentiary warden Ralph W. Alvis plans to deliver an ultimatum to about 1600 rioting convicts in four besieged cell blocks G H I and K this afternoon. He reported a 12:40 p.m. conversation since rioting resumed Sunday and said many inmates still aim to resist surrender while revealing plans to move 600 to 800 inmates to Camp Ferry to facilitate potential evacuations.
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Famous Dept Stores Sold to Sugarman
The J. J. Sugarman Co of Los Angeles announced the purchase of eight Famous Department Stores including the Long Beach unit at Sixth St and Fine Ave. The deal covers all capital stock of the chain, valued at a $3,500,000 asset base, and includes locations in Los Angeles Santa Ana Fullerton Glendale Fresno San Bernardino and Porterville.
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Two Soldiers Facing Death for Bavarian Attack
In Munich area, Pvt. German Emerson Jr. of Philadelphia and Pvt. Edward B. Freeman of Detroit were sentenced to death by a U S Army court martial for attacking German doctor Helmut Jaeger his wife Hedwig and their housemaid Marianne Tackle during a Bavaria training maneuver on Oct 20 1941. The convictions and sentences await review by higher military authorities.
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Weather Outlook Shows Increasing Clouds Through Night
Forecast calls for higher cloudiness tonight and Wednesday with a few patches along the coast. Cooler conditions expected on Wednesday.
Election Day Sees Bright Sun Amid Warm Weather
Long Beach reports a sunny turnout on election day with a hot noon temperature of 89 degrees under dry eastern winds. The weather forecast promises cooler conditions by Wednesday and increasing high humidity overnight into midweek.
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Stone, La Quinta developer, dies by self-inflicted gunshot
Frank Stone 57, president of the La Quinta resort developers, was found dead with a bullet wound to the head at his Wilshire office. M A Hoffmann, company general manager, said Stone was working at his desk when he heard a shot and found him slumped on the floor.
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First light election returns show Eisenhower leads nation
Unofficial tabulations from scattered precincts at 3 p m show Eisenhower ahead 8364 to 5479 with early leads in Sharon New Hampshire Millsfield Fointe aux Barques Michigan Cataloochee North Carolina BelieGlade Florida Victory Vermont Mobile Alabama Youngstown Newark Mt Washington Kansas Wyandotte Abilene Santa Fe Richmond Appomattox Wheeling and more.
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Truman Votes For Stevenson In Independence
President Truman cast his ballot for Adlai Stevenson at the Memorial Building gym in Independence with Mrs. Truman and daughter Margaret. He predicted victory, spoke from campaign train, and warned voters of choices on prosperity civil rights and peace.
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