Poll Tactics Hint at Narrow Roosevelt Willkie Split
A late statewide forecast suggests a tight race with margins near a few thousand votes deciding outcomes. Roosevelt favored in New York City counties, Willkie ahead in rural areas and key industrial regions, with large cities and turnout shaping the final result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alsang Z
New York
Roosevelt
Bronx County
Kings
Queens County
Willkie
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Coun Ves
Rosevelt
Telegraph
Goering Calls British Raid Claims Lies in Exclusive Interview
Berlin Nov 4 German air raids on Britain have not reached full strength Reichsmarschall Goering told an exclusive tele phone interview from the French coast He denounced British bombing claims as manufactured lies and said he would let observers fly over Berlin to verify damage He asserted nightly raids over London began Sept 7 and have continued despite British counter statements
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre J. Hss
N.S
Internations
Berlin
British Isles
Reichsmarshal
Hermann Wilhelm Goering
French
Reich
United States
Goering
England
KR. A. FP
Potsdamer
Annhalter
Stettiner
Hingenberg
Welse
London
RAF Bombings of Berlin Held Fruitless
Goering boasted German raids on Britain were conservative and limited in scope while British daylight bombing failed to penetrate Berlin. He claimed British figures on planes and losses were inflated, vowed continued attacks, and asserted London was bombed with portions of its port facilities in chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
Swing of Voters During the Campaign Observed
Eight of ten interviewees said they decided at least two months before October 28. Over the last two weeks four percent fixed their choice. Data show Roosevelt led decisively early, with more than a month before October 28. The Willkie campaign then mobilized undecided voters as both candidates neared October 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willkie Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Willkife
Political scramble as 432 seats, 102 candidates in race
The article outlines the 1940 national contest with 432 house seats and 57 governorships up for grabs, plus 33 states and numerous local offices. It notes anticipated party control battles, GOP and Dem campaign plans, and spending, including Farley urging strong support for Roosevelt and the Democratic ticket in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page One
House
Senate
Republican National Committee
Willkie
Senate Committee On
James A. Farley
Roosevelt
New York
Farley
Greeks Pai Into Albania War Update from Front and Home
Greek troops facing Italian counterattacks on the front amid British support. Authorities report developing progress as heavy artillery furrows Greek and Italian lines. Sunday in Athens shows quiet streets with Sabbath crowds and youth groups marching, including the Legion of Death in black with skull banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Halian
Athens
Legion of Death
RAF Raid Brings Rome Air Alarm.
Rome reported its first air alert since July as British bombers targeted Naples for a second time in four nights but failed to reach the capital. The city awoke at 3:45 a.m. and remained under alert for nearly two hours while anti aircraft fire dispersed the attacking force. The Italian high command said Greek and North African fronts saw continued fighting with Italian claims of successes and Greek resistance stiffening in the Teannina region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Naples
Greece
Kalabaki
Ioannina
Kalibaki
Salonika
Corfu
Africa
Tallan
Kalamas
Stefan
ULA Students Favor Roosevelt In Straw Vote
A straw poll at the University of San Antonio shows 84 students backing Roosevelt and 57 backing Willkie, with two for a third candidate. The faculty split eight for Roosevelt and eight for Willkie. On expected U.S. entry to a European war if Roosevelt won, 46 said yes and 98 no, with affirmative respondents predicting about six months before entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of San Antonio
Roosevelt
Willkie
United States
Modernize Your Home or Office With Classified Ads
Read classifications 98 to 101 in the sight Want Ads for contractors and material men to explore modernizing options for home or office spaces.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Willkie Edge
Goering Brands
U.S
Marshal Goering
Germany
America
Vicks
VapoRub
Vicks VapoRub
San Antonio
Broadway
Fifth St
Albania
Pelham
Palmer
Pelham High
Monticello
Fla
High Schol
Beaides
North Africa
East Africa
Seluscelle
Kassala
Red Sea
Perlin
Fiers
Assab
Gara el Grien
Jarabub
Stefani
Teannina
U. of L.A
Dave
Carter
Bexar County
Dallas
Taxpayers Defense League OF
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!