Democrats Gain Control Of Ohio Legislature In Late Returns
Unofficial results show Democrats with a five seat edge in the House and a 17 to 16 Senate split, routing GOP control and signaling a favorable environment for Governor-Elect Lausche. The tally includes 70-65 in the House and 17-16 in the Senate, with looming reapportionment to 168 members.
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Democratic General Assembly
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Lausche
House
GOP Plan For Battle In Congress After Truman Victory
Republicans close ranks for a two year fight against Truman efforts to modernize the New Deal. Truman returns to Washington with a welcome home celebration as nationwide results show his upset victory and the final vote totals across states and units.
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Wallace Campaign Aide Delacy Cleared In Noise Case
Hugh Delacy Ohio campaign manager for Henry A Wallace won a municipal victory when Judge Charles M Petree dismissed a charge of violating the citys anti noise ordinance by operating a sound truck in the closing days of the campaign The attorney challenged the cities authority in a demurrer which the judge sustained
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Hugh Delacy
Ohio
Henry A. Wallace
Charles M. Petree
Delacy
Petree
Japan Convicted of Waging Aggressive War in War Crimes Trial
The International Military Tribunal for the Far East convicted Japan of waging aggressive war against China Russia Britain the United States and other western powers in the trial of former Prime Minister Hideki Tojo and 24 cod defendants. The court held militarists seized control of Japan and provoked war starting with the Manchurian conquest of 1931 and the full scale war against China beginning July 7 1937. The tribunal cleared 38 of 55 counts but focused the verdict on the charges of crimes against humanity and violations of the laws of war.
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Britain
Heavy social schedule looms for Truman after election
President Truman faces a packed White House social season with dozens of receptions and formal dinners planned for diplomats Congress armed services and judiciary. The dates and calendar of gala events will be set after the election with large crowds and ongoing public duties likely to accompany his return to Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Stocks Rebound After Election Slump In New York
In New York the stock market rebounded after the election slump with some key stocks rising a few cents to around $2 a share. Large blocks of 1 000 shares traded, but overall prices remained well below Monday’s pre election levels.
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Soviets reject Western plan for atomic control
In a UN General Assembly session, Soviet delegate Andrei Vishinsky denounced the Baruch plan and urged adoption of a Soviet resolution calling for a ban on the atom bomb and a treaty establishing Soviet led control. He argued the United States aims to keep development of atomic weapons until international control is achieved.
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Bernard M. Baruch
U. S
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Warren R. Austin
Role Of America In World Affairs Strengthened
Paris AP reports UN circles predict a stronger American role in world affairs after Truman’s win. No transition period expected as President elected will assume office soon with bipartisan support in Congress. Delegations foresee a more self confident American stance and united foreign policy in coming years.
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John Foster Dulles
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Andrei Y. Vishinsky
Truman Leads 28 States With 304 Electoral Votes
AP tally Thursday shows Truman ahead in 28 states totaling 304 electoral votes including California Illinois Ohio Texas and Virginia. Dewey leads 16 states with 189 votes and Thurmond tops four states with 38 votes.
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Navy regains old friends in election
The Navy seeks influence in a new Democratic Congress as former House Naval Chairman Carl Vinson of Georgia and former Senate Naval Committee head Millard Tydings of Maryland are viewed as likely chairs of Armed Services panels. The Navy credits Vinson with pro Navy legislation and links Tydings to past naval policy.
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Truman Seeks Early Start on Democratic Platform
President Truman left Independence for Washington promising an early push to enact Democratic pledges. He named five items including repeal of Taft Hartley, expanded Social Security, national health insurance, civil rights, and farm price supports. He warned Congress as he spoke to Independence crowds that Republicans had blocked housing and price controls.
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Big Issue Dominates U S Foreign Policy
Washington reports Truman faces a single overarching question for his second term how much more money and goods the United States will invest to sustain the cold War against Russia. Officials say decisions on Western Europe China and Greece will shape the scope of anti-Communist efforts and the overall policy.
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Ohio Democrats Take Control of State’s Congressional Delegation
Ohio voters swung the delegation to Democrats winning 12 of 23 seats led by a win in the congressman at large race. Stephen M. Young defeated George H. Bender in the at large contest as Democrats gain seats in the Second, Third, Sixth, Ninth, 15th, 16th and 18th districts and move national numbers to 237 for the party. Edward Breen upset Raymond H. Burke in the Third District with 111,527 to 80,199 votes.
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Truman Invited to Crow Banquet by Washington Post
The Washington Post invited President Truman to a crow banquet and asked him to deliver the keynote address. The telegraphic invitation praised him as dean of American election forecasters and sought the secret of his analytical success.
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Queen Elizabeth Confined with Grippe at Buckingham Palace
AP reports Queen Elizabeth II is confined to her rooms at Buckingham Palace with grippe symptoms. The Royal Household says she remains in good spirits and continues light duties as doctors monitor her condition.
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Dewey Returns To His Duties As Governor
Governor Thomas E. Dewey returned to Albany nine hours after conceding the election to President Truman. He was greeted by a large crowd, with his family and mother present, and said he would handle only urgent state business as he resumes his duties. He declined to say if he would run again for president.
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Thomas E. Dewey
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Earl Warren
California
Kenneth McAffer
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Truman Campaigns to Uphold Democratic Platform Aims
President Truman spoke in Independence Missouri promising to implement the Democratic platform during his two week Key West rest. He outlined aims including curbs on Republican inflation housing legislation tax reductions social security expansion national health program federal education aid and other measures to advance world peace.
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Fla
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Independence
Nome
Business Block Damaged by Fire in Sandusky
An early morning fire gutted a third floor meeting hall of the downtown Ritter block and caused water damage to a women s clothing a men s clothing and a shoe store. Firemen said the fire probably was started by a cigarette. No damage estimate was available immediately.
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Air Force B-29 Crash Kills 18 on Azores Takeoff
A B 29 from the 307th Bomb Group based at MacDill Field crashed on takeoff from Lagens Field in the Azores yesterday. Eighteen of the twenty aboard were killed, one man missing, and another survived with major injuries. The aircraft was returning to the United States from England.
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Return To Wagner Act Is Not Anticipated
Washington AP reports union leaders and President Truman seek partial repeal of Taft-Hartley rather than a full return to the Wagner Act. A Democratic Congress may not wipe out the act, may pursue non punitive labor measures, and negotiations hint at a compromise with union chiefs.
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Truman victory headline in Detroit Free Press final edition
Detroit Free Press prints a presidential victory banner for Franklin D. Roosevelt's party. Polls and editorials reflect on Truman's selection and wartime leadership.
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