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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1940

Page

4

GOP Gains One as Late Returns Favor Republicans

With only a fraction of votes unreported, late tallies show Republicans widening gains in governorships. The party captured Maine and Illinois and added Missouri Montana Nebraska to a slate that already included other wins, while Democrats held several key states. Final counts awaited remaining precincts and absentee ballots.

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Gracie Allen Concedes Roosevelt Victory Message

Gracie Allen, famed screen and radio figure, wired congratulations to President Roosevelt and said she concedes the election to him. She noted she did not carry her home state, Confusion, in a playful sign-off.

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Republicans Gain Senate Seats in Midwestern Wave

A midwestern vote surge boosts Republicans to 28 seats in the new Senate, up four from before. If Langer wins in North Dakota, the chamber will feature 28 Republicans, 66 Democrats, plus one Progressive and one Independent, with multiple upsets including Willis, Brooks, Butler, and Burton.

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Cautionary note on medicines for children

An advisory urges parents to consult doctors before giving remedies to children and to avoid cheap substitutes. It promotes Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a trusted option for three generations, noting flavored chewable and liquid forms. Parents are warned to ensure doctors approve and to request specific Philips products for safety.

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Flynn Guessed Right on Vote Prediction

Fragmented OCR text reports a political prognosticator named Flynn predicting the vote outcome. It references New York and states aligned with Republicans, noting belief that Frostbvell would carry several states. The garbled text cites Edward J. Plysn and compares to National Chairman figures with unclear coherence.

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Democrats Boost Majority In New House Victory

Washington dispatch reports Democrats to control the new House with about a 100 seat edge over Republicans. Tabulations show 263 Democrats, 162 Republicans, 3 Progressives, 1 Independent Democrat, American Labor, with 5 seats in doubt. The party gains include 10 members ousted two years before.

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Malta under British rule since 1300 Arizona

Fragmentary text mentions Malta and British rule since 1300 with odd references to 145,000 awaiting Totten raids and Mexican descent. The readable content lacks clear events or dates to support a solid summary.

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