Pennsylvania GOP Wins Largest State Majority in 20 Years
Senator elect Edward Martin won by a 580 645 vote margin carrying 65 of 67 counties on a Republican landslide that also gave the party control of the state legislature and the 33 member congressional delegation. The GOP carried all counties except Greene and Northampton.
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Large Republican Victory Dominates Lawrence County
Lawrence County voters delivered a sweeping Republican win on Tuesday, carrying 83 of 99 precincts and key towns including New Castle and Ellwood City. Edward Martin led the U S Senate ticket with 17,607 to 9,035 for Guffey, while James H. Duff won the governor’s race with 17,119 to 9,262 for Rice.
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Senators Elected In Tuesday Election Huge Republican Gains
Republicans swept the nation in a postwar election with victories in the Senate and House. The GOP secured a large number of Senate seats including wins in Alabama Arizona California Connecticut Delaware Idaho Indiana Kentucky Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Jersey and more. The wave gave Republicans control of the 80th Congress and a governor majority as well, reflecting the voters support for the Had Enough campaign.
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Jonn J. Sparkman
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Ernest W. McFarland
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Wiliam F. Knowland
Connecticut
Raymond E. Baldwin
Delaware
John J Williams
Florida
Spessard N. Holland
Idaho
Henry C. Dworshak
Indiana
William E. Jenner
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John Sherman Cooper
Maryland
Herbert R. O’conor
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Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr
Michigan
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Edward J. Thye
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Nebraska
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George W. Maione
New Jersey
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Pa Newc Observes Signs of City Life and Auto Inspection Rush
In Tuesday observations Pa Newc notes a South Croton and East Washington intersection sign read East Washingtown. Drivers show new inspection stickers as the April 30 1947 deadline nears while downtown meters serve as match holders and leaning posts. Farmers enjoy clear weather husking corn as 1947 season continues.
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Daily Weather Report for 24 Hours Ending 9 A M
The report lists a maximum temperature of 54 and a minimum of 39 with heavy frost. River stage stands at 4.7 feet. A separate note shows 97/31 with no precipitation for the same period.
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Dewey Re-Elected Governor With Record Vote
Governor Thomas E. Dewey won re-election in New York by a record 683,185 votes over U S Senator James M Mead. Irving M Ives also captured a U S Senate seat by 119 362 votes, delivering a Republican upstate sweep despite Lehman carrying New York City strongly.
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Moscow Radio Silent On U S Election Results
The Moscow radio made no mention of the American elections during its early broadcasts. NBC monitored the Soviet transmission noting emphasis on the 29th anniversary of the Russian October Revolution and the foreign ministers council meeting in New York.
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Lawrence County Rejects Daylight Saving Time Referendum
Unofficial returns show Lawrence County voters split 12 811 against and 6 777 for Daylight Saving Time in a referendum. Officials say the vote has no legal effect but serves as guidance for municipal authorities who may choose to follow it.
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Brice Brice Brice Wins Third Term in Lawrence County
McCulloush also elected in same district as James C. Brice, Republican, defeats Arsen Armond 8256 to 5152. Brice’s win seals a third consecutive General Assembly seat from the first district of Lawrence County, with strongest support in the second ward.
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Republicans Sweep California Elects Knowland and GOP Gains
SAN FRANCISCO November 6 Knowland Republican U S Senator won easily over Will Rogers Jr and at least 12 Republican congressmen were elected with as many as 14 likely. The GOP defeat James Roosevelt head of state Democratic party and CIO PAC backed slate. Republicans held 12 seats with 2 leading in California’s 23 districts promising a net gain of seven in the House.
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Democrats Retain Only Five Congress Seats In State
In Pennsylvania the Republican wave secures nine congressional seats, reducing Democrats to five. Philadelphia county yields six GOP wins, Lackawanna and Berks counties each gain one, Allegheny remains a Democratic stronghold with 90,000 vote margin but fails to elect a GOP congressman. Former Congressman John M. McDowell defeats Harry J. Davenport in the 29th district.
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Death Notice: Josce Hamilton Aged 1 in Shenanse Township
A death record appears for Josce Hamilton aged 1 in Shenanse Township with mention of Peter Kurs and Vins America Brwin in the notice. The source text is fragmented and lacks clear full details or dates.
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Legislative Results In Nearby Counties
Butler county seats include incumbent Thomas H. Greer Jr. and Harry A. Moore both Republicans. Crawford county lists Robert F. Kent as Republican. Mercer county nominates Jeannette M. Doe and Ed ward M. Young both Republicans. Beaver county shows Gerald R. Goff Richard H. West and George H. Kelley all Republicans.
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Harry A. Moore
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Robert F. Kent
Meadville
Mercer County
Jeannette M. Doe
Sandy Lake
Edward M. Young
Grove City
Beaver County
Gerald R. Goff
Beaver Falls
Richard H. West R. Beaver
George H. Kelley
Bricker elected to U S Senate in Ohio landslide
Ohio voters chose John Bricker over Sen. Huffman and joined a national Republican sweep. The state also added two House seats, expanding Ohio Republicans to 19 in the 80th Congress with four Democrats.
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James W. Huffman
Huge Republican Win in Philadelphia Voters Back GOP Ticket
Philadelphia results show a GOP landslide with Governor Martin to the Senate and statewide ticket sweeping the city by large margins. U S Senate Edward Martin 441 412. Joseph F Guffey 325 151. Governor James H Duff 436 177. John S Rice 330 696. Lieutenant governor Carter B Strickler 436 788. John H Dent 326 769. Internal affairs William S Livengood 431 705. Albert Schmin 332 325.
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Ten-year-old bitten by pet dog after its injury
Mattie Lee Lawson of 213 Weaver Street was bitten by her own dog yesterday morning. Police were called as the dog, injured by a car, snapped during the incident. Lawson pleaded to take the dog home and reportedly touched the injured area before the dog was dispatched.
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Leaders Hail GOP Victory In State
In Harrisburg on election night Pennsylvania Republicans celebrate a landslide win with Gov Edward Martin elected U S senator and Attorney General James Duff Carbines James Ho Diff and party officials praising the result as a triumph for Americanism and American government ideals Governor Macrins pledge to uphold freedoms and defend liberty the party chairman calls it a moment of great responsibility
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Voters Elect 33 Governors on Tuesday
New York dispatch lists thirty-three governors elected yesterday from state returns. Names include James E. Folsom of Alabama, Sidney P. Osborn of Arizona, Ben Laney of Arkansas, Ear Warren of California, William Lee Knows of Colorado, James L. McConathny of Connecticut, Eugene Talmadge of Georgia, C A Robins of Idaho, Robert D. Blue of Iowa, Frank Carlson of Kansas, William Preston Lane of Maryland, Robert F. Bradford of Massachusetts, Kim Sigler of Michigan, Luther W. Youngdahl of Minnesota, Vail Pittman of Nevada, Charles M. Dale of New Hampshire, Alfred E. Driscoll of New Jersey. Continued on page Tue.
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Connecticut
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Georgia
Eugene Talmadge
Idaho
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Iowa
Robert D. Blue
Kansas
Frank Carlson
Maryland
William Preston Lane
Massachusetts
Robert F. Bradford
Michigan
Kim Sigler
Minnesota
Luther W. Youngdahl
Graham Wins Decisively For Congress Seat
Louis E Graham Republican of Beaver County won a U.S. House seat in three counties in a strong victory over Democrat Samuel Neff. Graham led Lawrence Beaver and Butler counties with 53 866 votes to 37 636 and unofficially held a 16 230 vote edge.
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Home Owners Meet Toneht Home Owners Meet Toneht
Members of the Lawrence counts branch of the National Home and Property Owners Foundation will hear about the Home Farm and Property Owners Association at their monthly meeting in the city council chambers this evening at 8 o clock Dr Joseph W Seay executive VP of the Allegheny county chapter will address the group President Bernard H Hook says many new members are expected tonight The organization seeks to modify the growing tax burden on property owners hoping legislative sessions bring redress A strong turnout is urged to impress lawmakers
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Bernard H. Hook
Swiss Radio Sees Turn To Right In U S Elections
Swiss radio, monitored by NBC, noted in New York that U S election returns show a shift toward conservatism and the right in both the Senate and the House. The report said the outcome has major global significance for American foreign policy.
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Truman Candidate Loses In Missouri
Kansas City reports a major bid by the Pendergast machine faltering as Enos A. Axtell, backed by President Truman and the machine, loses in Missouri fifth district congress race. Observers say the machine also faltered in county prosecutor and county judge contests in Jackson County.
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Election results snapshot for Senate House and governors
United States election results show 51 Republicans and 45 Democrats in the Senate. The House stands 224 Republicans 190 Democrats with 1 Independent. Governors elected include 19 Republicans and 4 Democrats. Overall totals show Republicans lead with 23 to Democrats.
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Republicans Surge to Clear Senate Majority in 1918 Echo
Historical note recalls 1918 GOP gains securing a Senate majority 51 to 45 with 12 seats won and four new House seats for a working majority of 33. States shifting include Massachusetts New York Ohio Pennsylvania Delaware Missouri Idaho Montana Utah Nevada Washington Wisconsin. Some results in New Mexico Maryland and remaining precincts debated. House tally at 11 a.m. EST shows 244 Republicans 190 Democrats and Independents.
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Arthur Mometer: Election Reflections on a 65th Birthday
A reflective note urges readers to put election fervor behind them as Arthur Mometer turns 65. It emphasizes moving on from campaign cheers and focusing on national leadership, while acknowledging the passage of yesterday’s vote.
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