GOP Set To Control Congress In Postwar Swing
GOP wins sweep across both chambers as Republicans secure the Senate with at least 50 seats and build a House majority by 11 a m EST. Key figures include Joseph W. Keefe Jr as speaker nominee and Arthur H. Vandenberg likely to lead the Senate. Dewey's NY victory fuels 1948 presidential talk. Senate gains include 41 seats previously held by Democrats, offset by one loss in Massachusetts.
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White House
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Thomas E. Dewey
Newlas
Tr. Roosevelt
New York
Seames M. Mead
New Aser
Dewey
Publican
Bernhart Concedes Seat in Iowa District Two Race
Local News Desk reports Democratic candidate Richard Bernhart conceded the election to H. O. Tale of Decorah for the second district. Bernhart thanks supporters from Democratic and Republican camps and labor groups, and says the publican party now bears the huge task of governing.
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Fulbright urges Truman to resign in favor of Vandenberg
Senator Fulbright argues President Truman should resign so Vice President would assume the presidency. He names Senator Arthur Vandenberg as the most logical successor and contends a Republican White House would avert a Democratic stalemate and protect U S interests after yesterday's election gave the GOP full control of Congress.
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Ilbright
Truan
White House
Local election shows Republicans sweep Fayette County
In Fayette County the GOP won big across offices with Parker leading for sheriff at 3925 votes and Estey topping the attorney race with 5574. Knox and Miles followed, while Blue lagged Evans by 337 votes for lieutenant governor. Oelwein stayed Democratic in city races, with Miles 1479 to Blue 1203 and Bernhart 1419 to Talle 1147. Nine thousand ballots cast countywide. results to be finalized pending official counts.
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Blue
Evans
Miles
Bernhart
Davis
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Oelwein
Talle
First Ward
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Kelly Machine Crumbles Under Landslide
Chicago voters swept Republican candidates into key Cook County posts including sheriff, treasurer, and county board president as the Democratic machine led by Mayor Edward J. Kelly faced a crushing defeat. The loss signals a possible end to Chicago's long political era and may force Kelly into a mayoral bid next spring.
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Miami
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Cermak
Pat Wash
Sumner Vote Goes Republican
Sumner voters backed Republican candidates in yesterday’s local elections. Gov. Blue led Miles 411 to 237 while Gwynne edged Ryan 425 to 208 in the congressional race. In Bremer county state races Heiserman lost to Lyons 411 to 247, Haley won unopposed for county attorney. Total votes cast were 684.
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Lyons
Haley
Clayton Goes Republican In Clayton County Vote
Clayton county voters favored an entirely Republican government with margins for Blue, Miles, Talle and Bernhart across county and state offices. Unopposed Ernest T. Smyth for state representative led with 4090 votes while Merrill R. Smith and Everett Hagensick won auditor and treasurer positions. County results carried through to sheriffs, clerks, assessors, attorneys, and supreme court judges with multiple incumbents or unopposed candidates securing trips to office.
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Talle
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Everett Hagensick
Alvin Zwanziger
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A. W. Mueller
Forrest M. Fischer
Marjorie Downie Leath
Irma Connor Schreiver
E. L. Gross
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Static
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M. P. Hogan
Chet Akers
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J. M. Grimes
Clarence E Smith
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Harry Linn
F. J. McMahon
John Rankin
Upton Kepford
Commerce
David Long
B. M. Richardson
Isaac Snyder
Ray Walsh
Jessie Parker
Laura M. Nanes
Supreme Court
Theodore Garfield
Ralph Oliver
Charles Wennerstrom
John Anderson
Richard Mitchell
Paul Richards
Talle Says Americans Still Strong After Return Night
Congressman Henry Talle, from Decorah, told a DAILY REGISTER reporter by morning that the election shows the American people are still strong and virile and will defend their rights as free men. He said Iowa gains from a Republican majority will aid national rebuilding, reduce congressional bickering, and boost government efficiency. He attributed the GOP gain to preexisting administration confusion and Communists in the U.S. He planned to stay in Decorah for about two more weeks and thanked supporters for their help.
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GOP Triumphs In Buchanan County Election Wave
Buchanan County voters backed Republicans in all county and state races with Victor White as the lone unopposed Democrat for county treasurer. Republican wins included Allen Smith over Ray Kremer for county attorney and Emory Hart over James McDonnell for sheriff. Governor Robert D. Blue led with 3537 votes to Frank Miles 2482. Talle and Nelson also prevailed in their contests.
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Ray L. Kremer
Allen Smith
Emery Hart
James McDonnell
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McDonnell
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Frank Miles
Independence
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Miles
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Traeger Declares GOP March in Fayette County Victory
E A Traeger county GOP chairman praised a Republican landslide in Fayette County in a telephone interview with the REGISTER. He said Republicans are on the march and have had enough, thanking voters and workers.
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Diesel on Trial for CGW to Arrive Tonight in Oelwein
The Chicago Great Western begins a trial period with a new General Motors Diesel. The 4500 horsepower locomotive will arrive in Oelwein around nine tonight, after departing Chicago this afternoon with 09 cars and about 4200 tons. Passengers include S. M. Golden, C. W. vice president, Mr. Boller, general superintendent, and George P. Hoffman, Oelwein car department superintendent. The diesel will depart for Chicago at 2:30 a.m.
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Cornell Oratorio Society member from Randalia featured
Shirley Butts, daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Butts, Randalia, sings alto with the Cornell Oratorio Society at Cornell College Mount Vernon. The group performs the Messiah at Christmas and joins the Spring Music Festival under director Jacques Jolas.
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Randalia
Cornell Oratorio Society
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Oratorio Society
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Three States Ban Closed Shop Proposals Win Big
Nebraska, South Dakota, and Arizona voters approve open or restricted work rules limiting forced union membership. Nebraska results favor broadest ban. South Dakota passes open shop measure. Arizona tight race with veterans group backing. Union leaders vow legal challenges to enforceability. Major entities include Nebraska Federation of Labor, War Labor Board, AFL unions.
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Train Jumped Tracks in Purvis Rail Yard Crash
FLORENCE South Carolina UP The second section of the Florida East Coast railroad Champion jumped the tracks at Purvis about 40 miles north of here early today. No injuries were reported. One car overturned and several others left the rails but stayed upright. Wreckage was cleared in hours and tram schedules resumed.
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Expect Unity On Foreign Policy To Continue
The article argues that foreign policy unity between the Truman administration and Republicans is likely to persist after elections. It cites Senate Republican leader Arthur Vandenberg and House counterpart Charles Eaton, plus Warren Austin and Tom Connally, noting cross‑aisle cooperation on UN diplomacy and international conferences.
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Arthur H. Vandenberg
Senate
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House Foreign Affairs Committee
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Warren R. Austin
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Demos Promise 48 Ticket Here
Fremont Clark Wadena, chair of the Democratic county central committee, to the DAILY REGISTER today, pledges continued strong party efforts and urges unity after a clean campaign. He hails the Democratic candidates for a vigorous fight and stresses majority rule and support for national programs.
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Democratic County Central Committee
Daily Register
Blue Leads Miles By Large Margin In Iowa Returns
Unofficial returns from most Iowa precincts show Blue ahead of Miles by about 97,500 votes with a statewide GOP surge. Miles conceded after eight months of campaigning, pledging support to the governor’s progressive agenda as Republicans swept the state house and a solid GOP delegation to Congress.
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