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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1960
Page
2
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The race ended close with Senator Kennedy ahead as returns poured in. Nixon conceded slowly while Kennedy and his supporters awaited official results amid a tense night of voting and shifting leads across key states. The outcome hinges on eastern states like New York and Pennsylvania and the decisive electoral votes they carry.
President Eisenhower extends formal congratulations to Senator Kennedy after his election win. He notes readiness to send a fuller telegram and to cooperate as Kennedy prepares to assume the presidency next January. Local vote tallies for several states and candidates are listed from a wide range of contests.
In Tuesday’s election the gentlewomen of Congress gained one new senator, bringing the total to 3 women in the next session and 16 women serving overall. Incumbent women in the House were largely re-elected, including Iris Faircloth Herring and Martha Griffiths, while Margaret Chase Smith defeated Lucia Cormier to retain her seat. The new face is Maurine Neuberger of Oregon, widow of the late Richard Neuberger. Also undecided were races involving Coya Knutson in Minnesota, Rudd Brown in Rhode Island, and Julia Hansen in Washington, with several female incumbents returning in the House.
Asso reports updated tallies across multiple states with Sparkman, Elgin, Allott, Boggs, and Curtis leading various races. Notable gaps include Illino is and Colorado with Dems trailing Republicans, while ballots in Rhode Island and Delaware show strong party performances. BETTER HOME BUYS appears in classifieds.
Hawaii announced a recount of 240 precincts giving Kennedy 92 193 votes to Nixon 20 091. The margin stood 102 ballots in Kennedy's favor, down from an unofficial Nixon lead of 141. Officials said a further recount may occur in the next several days as totals are formalized.
Washington bucked the national trend as Nixon led Kennedy with nearly all precincts reporting. Nixon, 520,228 to 505,357, while Gov. Albert D. Rosellini led in the hot governor race, defeating Lloyd J. Andrews with 417,621 to 489,883 as 554 of 5,200 precincts remained.
Lakewood reports presidential results Nixon 12,932 Kennedy 15,611. Congressional winner Hosmer 26,935 Ahern 24,010,926. Assembly 70th District Grant 13,000 Knudson 13,659. Vote tallies indicate final totals and party results for local races.
Fresno report: San Joaquin Valley voters reject an air pollution control district plan by 109,075 to 10,436 across 997 of 2,050 precincts in eight counties. Supervisors backed more study to identify pollution sources before forming any taxing district.
Rep Joseph W Martin Jr wins eighth term in Congress defeating Democrat Edward F Caolan of Fall River. The veteran GOP lawmaker pledges to use his long experience to tackle difficult problems and serve constituents in Massachusetts.
Los Angeles police report that Mrs. Alda Severn, 42, died after a fire on which she was sleeping swept through a city area Tuesday. The blaze caused fatal burns and authorities are investigating the cause.
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