Kennedy Leads as AP Poll Foresees Tight Election
The AP survey shows Kennedy ahead in 15 states with 197 electoral votes while Nixon holds 17 states for 112 votes and 18 states totaling 228 votes are tossups. Undecided votes in key states like New York and California fuel a tight race with religion cited as a rising factor.
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Election Victory Swings On Economy Religion
Bruce Bioss surveys the 1960 presidential race as it hinges on two questions: how voters respond to change and how Kennedy’s Catholicism affects support. The piece weighs Nixon’s stance on national strength and budgets against Kennedy’s challenge from Russia and religious bias, noting shifting Catholic support and regional hesitations.
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Kennedy religion and economy loom in 1960 race
In ongoing 1960 campaign analysis observers weigh religious influence and economic distress as key factors in choosing the next president. Voters in midwestern farm areas fear anti catholic sentiment while concerns over unemployment in Michigan Ohio Illinois and Pennsylvania press the outcome.
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Raeder, Hitler's Naval Architect, Dies in Kiel at 34
Erich Raeder, grand admiral who built the German navy's reach, died in Kiel after years of mental illness following his wartime service. He led surface ships and U boats, was convicted at Nuremberg, and spent years under guardianship. his death ends a controversial chapter in German naval history.
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Juvenile Caught After High Speed Car Chase
A 17 year old juvenile led Maryland and Washington D C police on a chase from Rockville to the Urbana interchange at speeds over 100 mph. Roadblocks halted the auto after warning shots were fired and the suspect was taken into custody. Police charged him with excessive speed failure to obey and reckless driving and held him on a car theft report from Washington D C police.
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Chinese paper hints at big attacks on Quemoy and Matsu
The China Daily News linked to Chiang Kai-shek's KMT party suggested Chinese Communists might launch major strikes against Quemoy and Matsu after the U S election to test the new administration s policy in the Formosa Strait area. A separate item notes a theft incident and a missing boy in Norfolk.
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Chlorine Fumes Sick 137 in Spring Grove Station scare
In Spring Grove Pennsylvania about 137 people fell ill from chlorine fumes released from a railroad tank car after a scare. About 20 were treated and released while two elderly men remained hospitalized Sunday as residents returned to normal.
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