Nixon wins landslide as McGovern swept in 1972 vote
With 88 percent of precincts counted, Nixon leads McGovern 61 percent to 38 percent. Nixon’s 521 electoral votes surpass Roosevelt’s 1936 margin, while McGovern carries Massachusetts and the District of Columbia. Democrats gain two Senate seats and one governorship despite House losses.
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Illinois
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Five Dead and Six Missing After Bridge Collapse
An estimated 10 to 12 vehicles plunged 80 feet into the Brunswick River when a loaded freighter struck a drawbridge near Brunswick, Georgia. At least five people died, including two children, and six remain missing as rescue crews searched the dark, inundated river.
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Kelly Johns
Wayscross
Kelly Jr
VP Urges Effort to Reconcile Election Race Winners
Vice President Agnew calls for conciliation after Nixon win. He expects four more years and hints at a 1976 bid. Supporters chant for 12 more years as Nixon praises Agnew for his campaign work.
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Nixon plans major White House reshuffle and resignations
President Nixon signals a broad restructuring of the White House staff and federal agencies and seeks standby resignations from current appointees. Haig heads to Saigon for talks with Thieu, aiming to assess progress in Indochina.
Bomb explodes on Buffalo University campus find another
A small bomb detonated on the State University at Buffalo campus with no injuries or damage reported. An anonymous call warned of bombs at Sherman Annex home to the Themis Research Project. The recovered device was sent to police headquarters for analysis.
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Nixon Schedules 3 Meetings With Key Aides After Victory
President Nixon wastes little time after victory scheduling three meetings with White House staff Cabinet heads and federal agency leaders to chart the next four years. Spokesman Herbert Ziegler said the talks focus on the next term as Nixon plans a working trip to Florida with key aides. He returned to Washington after GOP victory celebrations and spoke of unity and progress for America.
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State seeks 71 72 tax refund data for welfare clients
Albany welfare inspector general asks local social service commissioners to report on tax refunds received in 1971 and 1972 by welfare clients in the Albany 29 county jurisdiction.
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Nixon landslide swamps McGovern in New York state
In New York Nixon defeated Sen George S McGovern by about a million votes as district returns showed him carrying 4,058,130 to 2,785,743 with McGovern holding a NYC edge. Republicans gained one congressional seat and defended the party line in state politics amid reapportionment effects.
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Oklahoma
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Peyser Edges Ottinger Out In House Race
In the 23rd Congressional District covering the Bronx and Westchester County, Republican Peter A. Peyser narrowly defeated former Rep. Richard L. Ottinger. Final unofficial results show Peyser with 98 436 votes to Ottinger 97 199, amid calls for recount and absentee ballot counting.
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Democrats Hold Control Of Senate And House In Election
Democrats maintained a firm grip on both chambers after a landslide victory for President Nixon. Senate results show a 57 to 43 split with several key Republican gains countering losses. House races left Republicans with a net gain of 11 as resignations and retirements reshaped the Senate map and several Southern Democrats shifted to Republican allies.
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New York voters approve 1.15 billion environmental bond
The 1.15 billion bond passed decisively, enabling land acquisition, pure waters program revivals, and recycling and anti pollution efforts. Bids planned by July for 155 sewage plants including a 770 million project in North River NYC. Adirondack fears of forest land buys weighed against broad state support.
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Democrats retain House majority in New York contests
Democrats hold 22 to 17 edge in New York’s 39 member delegation after gains by Republicans in four districts. Benjamin Gilman defeats John Dow in the 26th, ending Dow’s incumbency. In open seats, Angelo Roncallo, Donald Mitchell, and William Walsh win, while Emanuel Celler retires and Elizabeth Holtzman defeats Nicholas Macchio Jr.
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Joseph H. Boyd Jr
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L. Wolff
GOP Sweeps Three Court of Appeals Contests in New York
In upstate GOP strongholds Republicans won three Court of Appeals seats, defeating Democratic nominees including Manhattan Family Court Judge Nanette Dembitz. Gabrielli led with 3,095,906 votes, followed by Jones 2,933,216 and Wachtler 2,849,114 among 12,948 districts reporting.
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