Heavy early voting marks brisk start to 1956 election
Early balloting showed an exceptionally heavy turnout as East to West polling opened with citizens lining up to choose between Dwight D. Eisenhower and Adlai Stevenson. Officials noted the war scare and Hungary’s situation appearing to influence voters, while reports of no major disorder emerged across precincts.
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New York City
Early 1938 NH towns show Eisenhower leads in polls
Associated Press reports three New Hampshire communities opened early polls with Eisenhower leading Stevenson 25 to 5 nationwide, Hart’s Location close at 5 to 3. Waterville and Ellsworth show strong Eisenhower margins. Returns from Maine Michigan New Jersey and New Mexico precincts add to the national picture.
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Ellsworth
Patchy fog near coast morning with clearing skies
A coastal region will see patchy fog Wednesday morning followed by clear conditions. Temperatures rise slightly as winds stay light, bringing a warmer daytime outlook and pleasant skies.
Long Beach Area Sees Heavy Turnout In 18th District
Voters flocked to Long Beach polls with over 40 percent turnout by early afternoon, as 18th Congressional District residents in Long Beach Lakewood and Signal Hill expected about 199000 total votes by 8 pm. Countywide turnout appeared strong with 84 percent of registered voters anticipated to cast ballots. Precinct 589 at Los Arcos Street reported 89 ballots by 9 am, with 20 more in line. Late day Senger lineups and slow counts were anticipated as election boards worked into Wednesday morning.
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Budapest Battle as Hungarian Reds Resist Russians
Belgrade reports intense fighting in Budapest as Hungarian men women and children resist Russian forces amid the anti Soviet revolt. Washington denounces Soviet action and warns Hungary faces a threat to peace while rebels plead to avoid surrender.
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Swiss Invite d Powers to Peace Parley
Swiss government invites the Big Four nations and India to immediate peace talks on Swiss soil amid fears of a third world war. Dag Hammarskjöld and Bandung delegates cited. Austria hosts Hungarian refugees as tensions rise. Eisenhower directs urgent UN cease-fire efforts and top advisers meet in Gettysburg.
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Commandos Take Port Said and Cease Fire Ordered
Britain and France announced plans to end fighting in Egypt tonight with a 4 p.m. ceasefire, barring attacks, as UN ponders a buffer zone and Israel’s pullback from Sinai. British and French troops moved from Port Said toward the Suez Canal while debates over peacekeeping and canal reopening continue.
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Man Dies as Gas in Cellar Blows Up in Beauvais
In Beauvais France Feminand Ley doux seventy died when hoarding gasoline in his cellar caused an explosion. Officials said the death was indirectly linked to Anglo French actions against Egypt and the Middle East conflict impacting gas shortages. Ledol Warred stated the conflict would ease shortages.
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Seven Die as Crowded Chicago Elevated Strikes North Shore Train
A jam packed eight car Chicago elevated train plowed into a standing North Shore & Milwaukee train at Wilson Avenue during rush hour. Seven people died and more than 150 were injured as passengers were trapped in wreckage and conditions deteriorated with lights out. The forward car trapped its motor man for hours while brakes on the lead cars could not be confirmed due to impact.
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U.N. Peace Move Stirs Suez Cease Fire Plan
United Nations Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold announced Britain and France agreed to a cease-fire in the Suez Canal Zone if certain conditions were met. He said a U.N. police force could move in to separate Israeli and Egyptian forces and secure canal passage, with Britain providing technicians to clear obstructions.
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Eisenhower Votes And Flies Back To Washington
President Eisenhower voted in Gettysburg Pennsylvania then boarded a plane to return to Washington. He arrived at 11:15 am with Mrs Eisenhower and quickly left for Gettysburg airport. A White House aide said no international emergency prompted the change and the trip was shortened by about 40 minutes.
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California voters head to polls in crucial presidential election
The page notes a landmark turnout with both Democrats and Republicans predicting victory. Readers are guided to related sections across the paper from Beach Combing to Editorial, with various page references and columnists identified.
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