County At Large Votes Shift in Local Races
Unofficial returns show County At Large leaning Republican with George Leader trailing Democrat for State Treasurer by 22 013 to 20 586 in the county. Republican Charles R Barber leads Democrat Genevieve Lai for auditor 1 central by 22 080 to 20 404. Graham appears the Republican winner over Clark for Congress though absentees may alter on November 10. In Lawrence Beaver Butler counties Graham leads strongly while Neff defeats Miller for State Senate in Bea County. Service ballots to count on November 10 could change margins in three counties.
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George Leader
Charles R. Barber
Genevieve Lai
Congress
Loulk Ke Graham
Frank M. Clark
Lawrence County
Graham
Heaver County
Clark
Peernets
Butler County
Toy Clark
Craham
Sears
Lawrence Foun
Butler
Thoseepot
Ballot Counts and Races Highlight Lawrence County Results
The report outlines local election tallies including Mkely Miler and Nell in Beaver County, and Hubert White defeating Clot in New Castle. It notes Willam McCullough’s victory in the second district and mentions an amendment attempt to move 215 million from state funds. Detailed results appear in a later table.
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Si Batant
Langrenge County
Nell
Beaver County
Milter
Neff General
Hubert AL. White
Dominick
Clot
New Castle
Cloffl
White
Willam MH. McCullough
Meg
Henrietta Arnot Paes
Jhus
Commonwealth
Lawrence County
GAG
Cast Ninety Nine Percent Vote In Big Beaver First
In Big Beaver first district precinct William McCullough won a record high general assembly vote share. Official tallies show 182 registered voters. turnout reached 1 percent of the voters, with Glenkirk reporting most votes for the Republican and Democrat parties, one independent, and one no party.
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Big Beaver
William WW
McCullough
General Assembly
Sqrand
Cleettnn
Nistelet
McCready
Judee
Elece Hans
Glenkirk
Eisenhower Sends Message From Korea To Parents
Major John Eisenhower sends a congratulatory cable from Korea to his parents in New York on his father’s election to the presidency. The 30-year-old son of the president elect notes heartfelt congratulations and keeps his thoughts with home as he waves the cable. He serves as a staff officer with the Third Division in Korea.
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Maj
John Eisenhower
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Johnny" Young Eisenhower
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First Lady Mamie Ready for Georgia Vacation
Mamie Eisenhower speaks of a coming vacation in Georgia amid election euphoria. She dismisses plans for Korea travel and appears calm about her husband’s potential presidency, though tears briefly surfaced during the victory reception.
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Georgia
Deaths Of The Day Slack Funeral Service Details
Obituary notices for Oscar L Slack of 1039 Dewey Avenue list Friday funeral at 2 PM at Howard Heynolds funeral home Adams Street officiated by Rev Howard Sartell. Interment Graceland cemetery. Friends may visit today and Thursday. Slack died Tuesday at Darmesan Memorial Hospital from injuries while working on the railroad.
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Alice Ramsey
Charle
Walter
John
Raymond Slack
Raymond
Robert Slack
Ethel Battley
Tersa Barge
New Castle
Return of Farmers to GOP Shapes Postwar Vote
Washington campaign notes highlight farmers’ shift back to the Republican Party after supporting Truman in 1948. Women’s turnout and personal appeal by GOP leaders shaped the R outcome, while Democratic strongholds such as Boston Albany and Brooklyn faced crossovers amid concerns over communism, prices, and taxes. Influences included Byrd and Byrnes resisting Truman liberalism and regional shifts from coast to coast. Willam Borah’s old-line sentiment echoes in today’s electorate.
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Pany
Truman
Deger
Gov. Stevenson
West Virginia
Detroit
Allon
Jsokders
White House
Eso
GOP
Boston
Albany
Brooklyn
Leo W. O'Brien
Ike
Lisen
Stevenson
Halfozen
South
Marry F. Byrd
Virginia
James F. Byrnes
Willam
South Korean Counter Attack Repulsed In Korea
A reported South Korean counter attack was repulsed on Sniper Ridge and Pin Point Hill as Chinese artillery and infantry assaults pressed along the line. An Eighth Army briefing cited Allied bombers knocking out Red supply vehicles before dawn Wednesday amid air war activity.
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Tan Khobean
Jane Jussell
Colima
Triangte
Spain
Pin Point Hill
Pin Point
Eighth Army
Philadelphia plant closes after two year run
A vague dispatch describes a factory near Philadelphia ending a two year operation. It notes a central location, a flame issue, and workers leaving as efforts shift from their plant in the city.
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Pa Newe Observes Pa Newe Observes Slugged Campaign Aftermath
The piece notes lingering election fatigue as residents await placard removal and assess post election vigor. It mentions lingering lights in homes during late hours and observers hoping campaign debris and political signs will be cleared, with reflections on campaign outcomes.
Truman silent on results of Tuesday voting
The article reports President Truman and Mrs. Truman voting straight Democratic in Independence during his whistle stop tour covering 18,500 miles. He went to bed early, having not checked or heard election returns, while aides noted he had seen nothing of the day’s results.
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Independence
Truman
Roger Tubby
Ife
Card Of Thanks From Blake Family
The Blake family thanks friends neighbors and relatives for kindness sympathy and support during our bereavement. We deeply appreciate the flowers and donations in our time of loss.
Women decide Ike victory says Mrs Priest
In the final campaign days women were described as the deciding factor in Eisenhower's landslide victory. Mrs Priest spoke for the next president, praising Ike for inspiring confidence and highlighting women's pivotal role in the election.
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Ike
Women turnout and voter eligibility noted in wartime letter
Mrs Priest and others discuss faith in Governor Stevenson and women voters. The piece notes 52 million women eligible to vote versus 0 men, with women reportedly turning out in large numbers in the nation’s history of suffrage. A wartime note adds that about half of the British regular army serves overseas.
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