Eisenhower Wins Across Nation Say AP
The Associated Press finds Dwight D. Eisenhower vastly popular nationwide. He won more votes than any candidate, carried a large GOP plurality in Congress and governorships, and surpassed many historical records in the election outcome.
Eisenhower Wins Largest Popular Vote In U S History
At 12 30 p m EST Thursday Eisenhower captured the presidency with 32 497 000 votes to Stevenson 26 158 658 in 139 918 of 146 370 precincts total 58 656 546. He carried 39 states 442 electoral votes to Stevensons 89 in nine states. Senate and House results show Democrats gaining seats while Republicans pick up several, with governors also shifting. A brief note contrasts this with a report describing the piranha fish of the Amazon.
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Lima Inmates Escape Recaptured at State Hospital
Two inmates fled a Lima State Hospital work detail on Wednesday night. James Wilson, 35, of Ironton, surrendered to a farmer near Columbus Grove at 11 a.m., while William Mack, 24, of Cleveland, remained at large. Wilson turned himself in to Sheriff Arnold Potts after the farmer contacted him. Hospital officials provided details.
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Escapees flee asylum, six still at large in year
Neither escapee was deemed dangerous. The total escaping the institution for the criminal insane this year reaches 16, with six still at large. Hong Kong has long served as the West's gateway for trade with South China.
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