Democrats Maintain Solid Control Of Senate And House
With the 87th Congress to convene January 3, Democrats hold firm majorities in both chambers. Republicans gain net 13 House seats while Senate gains narrow. Lyndon Johnson wins reelection but will resign to become vice president. Speaker Rayburn and leaders McCormack Halleck reelected as party balance shifts subtly.
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Inside Radio TV 2 Editorial Bridge Combes 18 Fulton 17
A digest of front page items notes editorial stance on broadcasts and local edits. Bridge and Combes coverage appears with regional scores and community notes, while Fulton reports brief updates and electron stories touch on science and tech angle.
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Kasavubu Expected to Gain Seat as UN Congo Head
Congo leader Joseph Kasavubu seeks UN General Assembly recognition with a Kasavubu led delegation. The Credentials Committee agreed to act ahead of schedule after his appeal. Lumumba’s rivals, led by Patrice Lumumba’s supporters, push to block Kasavubu while Mobutu loyalists back his bid.
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Kennedy Mum Awaits Concession From Nixon
Hyannisport Massachusetts Sen. John F. Kennedy was told by a campaign aide that he carried California and thus likely won the election. He remained silent awaiting Nixon’s formal statement as Secret Service guarded the Kennedy home and aides prepared for possible confirmation.
Nixon Concedes Defeat in Kennedy Victory
In Los Angeles today Richard Nixon formally conceded the election to Senator Joan Kennedy after Minnesota's Electoral College votes pushed Kennedy to 272. Nixon telegraphed Kennedy offering congratulations and best wishes as press secretary Herbert Klein noted the margin was under one percent with results incomplete. Nixon, in his first defeat after 14 years in public life, declined to forecast future plans.
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New York City Teachers Strike Ends
The United Federation of Teachers ended its city wide walkout after agreeing to return to work. The Board of Education backed by Mayor Wagner guaranteed no reprisals and agreed to mediation with three AFL CIO leaders.
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Eisenhower Congratulates Kennedy on Win
President Eisenhower sent congratulations to John F Kennedy on his victory at the polls. He promised a fuller telegram later with suggestions for measures Kennedy might consider as he prepares to take over the presidency in January.
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Democrat James McDonald Becomes Cayuga County Sheriff
In Cayuga County New York a Democrat James McDonald who runs a large dairy farm in Throop won the sheriff race defeating Republican Gordon Fritts by about 4,523 votes for the first Democratic sheriff in the county history. Willard Wilcox who served 24 years as sheriff was sidelined by the party and.
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Democrats gain seats as Republicans keep New York Legislature
Democrats strengthen control in the New York Legislature winning one Senate seat and eight Assembly seats while ousting top Republican leaders. GOP holds 33-25 in the Senate and 84-66 in the Assembly. Key wins include Syracuse where John Savage defeated Assembly Majority Leader Charles Schoenick Jr. and a Bronx race that shifted a seat.
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Taber Re-elected as Democrats Take NY Congressional Lead
Democrats claim control of New York's 43 seat delegation for the first time since 1950, upsetting two GOP incumbents and flipping districts in Suffolk Nassau Queens and Manhattan. Otis Pike wins in Suffolk Nassau, Joseph Addabbo takes Bosch seat, and Katharine St George defeats James Truex amid a GOP setback.
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Kennedy Wins Presidency as Nixon Concedes in Close Vote
Kennedy clinches the presidency with 272 electoral votes after a long night of vote counting. Nixon concedes as Kennedy dominates large states like New York and California, while Florida and Oklahoma swing to Nixon. The race reflects a nation divided and Kennedy's Catholicism cited as a factor in key regions.
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