Special Session Talk as GOP Ties to Take Congress Looms
In the first peacetime general election in six years, Americans vote on sweeping national issues. Republicans aim to gain control of both houses while Democrats defend Senate seats and fear losses in the House. Possible post election special session discussed. Truman remains aloof as 1948 presidential prospects loom. Voter turnout and early results show heavy participation across Wisconsin with marked gains in Milwaukee area and several cities.
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Women enter race for House seats across parties
The article notes growing female candidacy with 11 women running as minor candidates and several House veterans facing challenges. It mentions Mrs Smith Rep Clare Boothe Luce from Connecticut and Jessie Sumner from Miracie among incumbents pursued by voters, reflecting a historic moment for women in congressional contests.
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Pay Hike but No Coal Increase
Washington reports the United Mine Workers explore a 25 cent an hour raise and shorter work week for about 400000 soft coal miners without raising coal costs. John L. Lewis plans to present his demands to Secretary Krug this week as talks pause for election day. Meanwhile wildcat mine shutdowns spread in southern West Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee amid unclear motives and timing.
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Blizzard boy hit by auto and truck while biking
9 year old Jerry Blizzard son of Mr and Mrs Walter Blizzard was struck by an automobile and a truck while riding a bicycle near Madison. He sustained injuries though details of severity were not disclosed.
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U N Diplomats Watch U S Election From Lake Success
New York report says United Nations diplomats closely monitor the U S congressional elections. Big four foreign ministers expect bipartisan policy with no major shift while Molotov presses for Yugoslav gains at Trieste. Italy protests the peace treaty draft and calls for a plebiscite on frontier areas.
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Republicans Predicted Gains in 10 Midwest States
GOP leaders forecast further House gains as they led Democrats 101 to 31 in congressional seats across the central west region spanning Ohio to North Dakota. Senate margins sat 18 to 2 in favor of Republicans, with elections held for eight governor slots for two year terms.
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Election day reports show mixed results across several towns
Chicago mayor Ed ward J Kelly found a Republican sample ballot in a booth after questioning precinct workers. Mt Horeb Wisconsin set an all time 60 minute tally of 135 ballots. Pointe Aux Barques Michigan reported 13 voters early with 12 for straight Republican and 1 for Democratic. Mt Washington Massachusetts gave Tobin 15 to Bradford 27. Walsh 9 to Lodge 32 with 42 of 45 voters casting ballots.
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Typical Autumn Voting Weather Across Regions
Forecasters predicted mostly typical fall weather for election day with notable snow in the southern Rockies and plains. Denver had 27 inches, Lamar 22, Pueblo 13, and Dodge City 8 inches, while rain and snow were forecast for eastern Colorado and northern New Mexico.
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Blue Ribbon Cattle Sale Hits High Prices at Waukesha Auction
Sixty five head of registered cattle sold for an average of 1449 at the national blue ribbon Holstein cattle auction yesterday. Top price of 11600 was paid by Dr. P. E. Pyer Kenosha for a 5 month old calf from the herd of Martin D. Ruth and Sons Holland Michigan.
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Clifford Wing Spickerman Dies at 65 in Neenah
Clifford Wing Spickerman, 65, sales manager for Whiting Plover Paper Corp. in Stevens Point for 30 years, died at Theda Clark Hospital after a three year illness. He retired in 1942.
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Yankees name Stanley Harris 1947 pilot
New York Yankees President L S McPhail announced Bulletin Harris as the 1947 pilot. Charles Dressen resigned from the Brooklyn board of strategy and was named his No 1 coach. A Palestine railway train derailed near Tel Aviv after a bomb exploded under a locomotive injuring the engineer and fireman. Several feet of track were uprooted according to military sources.
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States prepare for voting across nation with Senate and governor contests
Voters over 21 numbered about 9 2 000 000 with women exceeding men by 1 171 748. About 59 669 656 are eligible and 35 421 339 expected to vote. Thirty four states elect 35 senators Virginia elects two with 31 long and four short terms. Maine picks senator governor and three reps all Republicans. Sept 9 all other states vote for representatives. Governors in 33 states elected. Minor parties field 146 candidates among 1 065 races.
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President Truman Boards Presidential Train to Washington
President Truman and his wife and daughter Margaret departed Independence for Washington aboard a special presidential train at 9 30 am After voting in the congressional elections he remained silent on campaign matters The president and family were seen off by Mrs Martha Truman and Miss Mary Jane Truman The event followed his earlier vote in Blue township Missouri on a straight Democratic ticket and his absence from a local rally drew comments from Independence Mayor Roger Sermon The president has kept a low profile during the campaign and returned to Missouri without issuing a statement
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Government forces enter Paoting after six week siege
Ta Kung Pao reports government troops entered Paoting Monday noon and were greeted by residents. No fighting mentioned, suggesting communist forces may have withdrawn after a six week siege.
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Monroe May Beat All-time High It Set in 1938 Tally
Voters in Monroe cast ballots in an off year election with 1 220 reported by 2 pm, compared to 1 543 in 1938 and 1 427 in 1934 at the same hour. Polls opened at 9 30 am and crowding at Turner Hall showed voters taking the day seriously amid favorable Indian summer weather.
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General Clay Laments German Denazification Handling
Gen. Lucius D. Clay informed the German council of state that the American military government was thoroughly disappointed with German denazification efforts. He warned that unless Germans improve quickly, the military government will assume control. An immediate order barred any German removed from office by the military government from returning without approval, even if cleared by German denazification courts.
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Candidates in Brief Senate House and Governor Seats at Stake
Maine elected a governor, senator, and three house members all Republicans last Sept. 9. These must be added to today's results to determine which party controls Congress and gets the edge in state administrators.
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