Democrats Gain in Governor Races Amid Thanksgiving Holiday
Washington dispatch reports Democrats won 14 governorships to 7 for Republicans, a net gain of one, in 38 contests. Several incumbents and new faces were elected across states including Connecticut Rhode Island Michigan and Georgia. Multiple races swung both ways, with Republicans picking up seats in Nebraska and Wisconsin, while Democrats led in Missouri Utah Washington and others. Thanksgiving observance noted as county commissioners set November 26 as the official holiday.
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Washington
New England
Raymond £. Baldwin
Connecticut
William &. Vanderbilt
Rhode I Isand
Loren D. Dickinson
Michigan
Robert A. Burley
Necticut
J. Howard McGrath
Rhode Island
Murray D. van Wagoner
Dwight Griswold
Terre Carpenter
Nebraska
Dvneht
Greenlee
Harry B. Hershey
Toulon
Judlana
Missouri
Utah
Colorado
Delaware
Kansass
Magenchusetts
Minnesota
Mondana
Wisconsin
Eugene Tallmadge
Bitno
Dwight BH. Green
Mimmy D
van Wagicher
New Hampshire
Robert 0. Blood
North Carolina
Joseph ‘Broaghton
Tennessee
Prentice Cooper
Texas
W. Lee O'Daniel
Vermont
Willian H. Wille
Rsmeet
Virginis—Meithew M. Neely
Idsho—Chase A. Clark
Indiana
Henry F. Sehricker
Lawrence F. McDussiel
New Jersey
Charles Edison
Herbert B. Maw
Clarence C. Dill
Repubileans
Aaroh L. Carr
Walter W. Bacon
Kansas
Payne H. Ratner
Aohusetts
Leverett Salat
S N
Aminnestra—Harclay
Staessen
Jana
Sam C. Ford
20Hio
John W. Bricker
South Dakota
Barlan J. Bush
Julius P. Fell
Fate of British convoy unclear in mid Atlantic
Reports from New York on June 4 indicate the fate of a British convoy attacked by a German raider in the mid Atlantic remains uncertain. No word has been received from the liner Rangitiki or freighter Ormush, despite unconfirmed naval circles mentioning German pocket battleships Surmow and Admiral Scheer operating in the Atlantic.
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New York
Moy
Atantic
Pasenger
Rangitiki
Iwve
Jor
Germany
Surmow
Admiral Scheer
Willkie Gall e for National Unity
Willkie conceded defeat and sent a congratulatory telegram to Roosevelt urging national unity, completion of the defense program, aid to Britain, and removal of antagonisms in America. He spoke on radio, planned rest and a possible vacation, and praised the democratic process while thanking campaign workers and supporters. His brother Ed and son Philip remained close as he reflected on the campaign and its principles.
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New York
Wendell L. Willkie
Roosevelt
Britain
America
United States
Willkie
Wilkie
Devnlu
Ufe
Twilkle
Wilkle
Commodore
Navy
Philip
Harvard
Roosevelt Wins Texas Vote Amid Record Turnout
In Texas Roosevelt led with about 136,228 votes as final returns near 1 a.m. show him ahead of Willkie and McDonald write ins. Willkie carried six counties, while Texas approved three constitutional amendments on legislative appointments and notaries, amid low O Daniel support and Garner's decision pending.
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Dallas
Roosevelt
Traci
Texas
Atest
Willkie
Commissioner of Agriculture
W.N. Corry
J. E. McDonald
McDonald
Corry
W. Lee O'Daniel
George Hopkins
John N. Garner
Washington
Sexston
Garner
Stout
Willkic
Gilleypie
Comal
Guadalupe
Fayette, Lee
Meding
Bouthweal
Rgamat
Burglary and theft charges filed at county court
Four burglary cases were filed in the Justice of the Peace court on Wednesday. Adolph Biyas and Martin Coverter were charged with theft of an air hose and gauge from J. B. Benbout. H. K. Webb faced burglary of a barber shop on Broadway and theft of barber equipment. Antonia Paerheen and George C Rage were accused of auto theft of a 250 dollar vehicle from J. MrGill, with additional theft charges involving items from Pele Perales.
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Ile Instice
Bnt Cornivings
Adolph Biyas
East Hanstan Shirt
Martin Coverter
Iigho Sbyvet
J. B. Benbout
South New Braunfels
H. K. Webb
East Commercie Lever
Broadway
W.I. Witcattey
Antonia Paerheen
Ninth Infantry
George C Rage
Thirty-seventh Field Artillery
J. MrGill
East Locust Street
Joe Gongora
Chihuahus
Pele Perales
Guadalupe Atreet
Roosevelt Reelected As World Hails Victory Across Allies
The Roosevelt victory drew swift reactions from Britain, Canada, Hong Kong, and many allied states. Officials in Berlin and Rome offered measured comments while Paris and Vichy observers noted varying interest. In Asia, China and the Philippines welcomed the result as a signal against Japanese expansion. British and American officials anticipated closer collaboration, with favorable views from Mexico and Switzerland.
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Britain
Japan
Foreign Office
Roosevelt
United States
Asia
Philippine Islands
Berlin
Rome
Wendell L. Willkle
Canada
Commonwealth
Ottawa
Great Britain
Howard Ferguson
Hongkong
Republican Party
China
Republic
Switzerland
Swedish Fleet Gains In 1939 Income Rise
Swedish merchant fleet gross income in 1939 reached 416,080,000 kroner about 104,020,000 dollars, up from 336,210,000 kroner about 84,052,500 dollars. The increase totals 79,870,000 kroner roughly 19,870,000 dollars or 23.8 percent.
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Swodeholm
Nov
Four Women Win House Seats in National Returns
In incomplete returns, four women are reelected to the House, with twenty women candidates among thirty running. Re-elected include Mrs. Caroling ODay and Mrs. Edith Nourse Rageior, with Miss Jessie Sumner also holding a seat. Senator Hattle W. Caraway was reelected, along with Mrs. Margaret Smith Rae. Milas Trandle Rankin led a close race against Democrat Jey J. OConnell, as Frances Bellon waited to learn if she would retain her late husband's seat.
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Wabghington
Femir Pnineiawaskers
Caroling Oday
Edith Nourse Rageior
R.-Mass
Jessie Sumner
Uhller
Sha
New Faces in Senate and a Weird Tale Of Immortal Love
A fragment describes a strange plot referencing an old scientist who tries to revive a beloved by preserving her body in wax. The tale, likened to de Maupassant, appears in The American Weekly issue distributed with Sunday's Light.
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de Maupassant
Voters Pass Romo Issues In Bexar County Returns
Voters approved several Romo related measures and backed Democratic candidates in county races. State representatives P L Anderson and Pat Dwyer led in their districts while Frank Spears won for State Senate district 26. Agricultural commissioner candidate J E McDonald trailed. Three constitutional amendments went to the yes side with varying margins.
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Bexar County
Lie
P.L. Anderson
Charles Dettny
Price
Pat Dwyer
William A. ‘Turner
Prankin Spears
Clyle Mer Kinney
J. E. McDonald
Orton T. Camp‘pell
They
Red River
Onty
Secretary of State
Eigil Service
W. Lee
George PL Hopking
Republic
Ipo
Bun H. Tenderdale
Carn
Munist
United States
Senalon
Orn
Clearge
Shannon
Meiney Benaki
Congress Rule Retained by Democrats
Democrats hold or challenge several Senate races with Ashurst ahead in Arizona and Jennings prominent in Missouri. Vermont, California, New Jersey see GOP gains. Aiken in Vermont and Brewster in Maine secure terms. Nebraska and Illinois shifts favor Republicans while Burton, Butler and other races shape control prospects amid incomplete ballot counts. Downstate contests show Vandenberg trailing as Detroit returns lag, and Wisconsin, Idaho remain closely watched with third-party dynamics.
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Ashurst
Jennings
M. C. Watlgren
Stephen J. Chadwick
Washington
Truman
Missouri
Pititian
Nesvada
Chavez
New Mexico
Seater Austin
Vermont
Hiram Johnson
California
Barbour
New Jersey
George D. Aiken
Ernest W. Gibson
Ralph O. Brewster
Maine
G. C. Fin
Nebraska
Burke
Donahey
Ohto
Harold H. Burton
Gleveland
Hugh Butler
R. L. Cochran
Minton
Senate
Raymond E. Willis
Milnois
Slattery
Detroit
Thomas
Glen Taylor
la ¥Ollette
Wisconsin
Bob
H. Clausen
Jamey EB. Finnegan
Composer Offers Work to Orchestra
Yergel Rachmaninotf composes Danse Symphoniques a new orchestral suite to be presented by the Pau Welphis orchestra for the first time this season. Dedicated to Conductor Eugene Ormandy it marks Rachmaninotf first orchestral work since the Third Symphony debuted in 1936 by the orchestra.
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Philadelpilia
Danse Symphoniques
Yergel Rachman- Inotf
Pau Welphis
Eugene Ormandy
Rachmantaut
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