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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1948

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Eisenhower Was My Boss General Returns to U S With Gift

Interview with Kay Summerley TastaRinedut covers General Eisenhower grilling a woman ambulance driver about interactions with male colleagues and air raid officials. He recalls encounters, the blitz, and shifting roles as women drivers and observers move from London to U S Army HQ, ending with a light moment about drivers and a tease toward continuation on page 7.

Eisenhower U. S Kay Summerley TastaRinedut Army Navy Air Force Sheila General Clark Gertons London Spaatz Acs

Brewerton Man Votes 75th Time at 96

Adelbert Merritt, 96, of Brewerton, reportedly the oldest voter in Onondaga County, cast his ballot in the 75th election. A lifelong Republican, he has voted the straight ticket at every election and remains active in the community, including service on the Town School Board and as village postmaster and justice of the peace.

Athern Brewerton Marka Erhicn| Mechil Tan Onondaga County Merritt Bremerton Gregan Boar Meerlit Brewerton Homer Westcott

Loss of Glasses Hampers Voting

A UKE woman named Mrs. Waller Wilbur of 223 Englewood Ave. lost her glasses on Salina Street between E Jefferson and E Fayette during voting. She described the white pink shell rimmed frames in a snap case with the name Tuerk engraved, and noted she became unable to vote properly because of the loss.

Waller Wilbur Englewood Av. Joel Wer

Election battle looms as 31 seats decide control

Washington reports the 1931 election clash for Congress with 432 House and 32 Senate seats at stake. Republicans claim leadership in the new Senate and House, while Democrats must gain 31 House seats to seize control. several incumbents face no opposition in Georgia Louisiana and Mississippi. The GOP currently holds 248 House seats. Democrats 187 with American Labor members.

Washington South House Senate Congress Maine G.G.P. House Margaret Chase Smith Georgia Louisiana Mississippi John L. McClelan Ark

Weather Goes Republican Weather Goes Republican

Meteorologist Andrew P Keller notes showers and mild air a voter day forecast. He cites a low pressure moving from Arkno bringing rain with a downward temperature trend predicted tomorrow.

Andrew P. Keller Techler Arkno

William F Dowling Former Justice Dies in Utica Home

William F Dowling 70 longtime jurist and former judge of the Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court died at his Utica home after years of illness. Dowling, a Republican born in Marshall Oneida County, served on the Court from 1927 and retired at age 70 in December. He had been active in politics and public service, including a run for mayor of Utica in 1917 and a key ruling upholding unemployment insurance.

WUC William F. Dowling Stain Supreme Court Dowling Supreme Court Ereenice Ins Democrat Tie Party Orberniment Govi Herdabor Lory Pet i Lehtiao Ts Alleabies Justice Ernest I Najnr Isbor Marshall Oneida County West Winfeld Academy Hamilton College Emerson Literary Society Hamton Trom Supreme Mamilton Bedist Utica

Dewey Leads In Syracuse Area With Record Early Turnout

Early voting showed strong turnout across Syracuse and Onondaga County as Governor Thomas Dewey led President Truman and Henry Wallace in the city and county. Rep R Walter Rishlman pressed Mosher for the county’s congressional seat, with observers noting ticket splitting and a possible GOP victory. Voters expected to exceed 162000 by nightfall, while county turnout remained above average and party workers predicted robust pluralities for GOP candidates.

Laurence J. Otoole Thomas EZ Dewey Harry &, Truman Henry&. Wallace Syracuse Ononsdaga County R. Walter Rishlman Richard JC. Mosher Sidney H. Greenberg American Labor Party Mosher Greenberg Baker Nele C.O.P Land Clty Politiians Onondaga County

Weather Favors Balloting Across Nation in Record Turnout Hope

Weather is expected to boost voter turnout for the presidential election and Congress as millions prepare to vote. Mild temperatures and light rain in some regions aid farm and industrial districts, with projections of a record turnout surpassing 1940’s high of 42,820,522. Onondaga County bars may open at 3 PM for alcohol service, with liquor stores 2 PM to midnight, marking a notable local voting day detail.

Congress Washington Peetee Eee Onondaga County John W. Brown County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Ca. Hart's N. Ho

First Town Reports Presidential Returns in Tight Dewey Lead

Early returns show a mixed national picture with Dewey and Truman splitting early state votes. Hart’s Location favored Dewey heavily while Smoky Mountains backed Truman, Roosevelt carried certain precincts, and regional shifts suggested a lively, close presidential contest across multiple states. Balloting opened at dawn with 10 registered voters in a small settlement casting ballots as officials anticipated a brisk turnout nationwide.

Locaton Noth White GF Democracy Thomas Dewey Hart Dewey Truman Frinkin D. Roosevelt North Carolina Smoky Mountains Roosevelt Brown Florida J. Strom Thurmond Henry Ay Wallace Progressive Party Burke Douglas Macomber Secretary of State Concord Salem Baltimore Columbus Akron Philadelphia Newark New York City Bufale Rochester Schenectady New England Pago's, Cotunn

Thomas says he will not run again for president

Norman Thomas, six time Socialist candidate, told reporters in Brooklyn that this is his last bid for the White House. He will be 64 on May 20 and indicated he is too old to run again.

INS Norman Thomas Amnelus Whites House Brooklyn Thomas

Shreveport Pelt Dealer Quoted in Fuzzy War Offhand

An odd fragment from Shreveport quotes Henry Winpenny about muskrat pelts and a cryptic scene in Mannering Hall. The garbled text mentions Bilkins, Mabel Mannering, and a sudden interruption by a governess voice, with a brief reference to a land or theft incident.

Russia Henry Winpenny Shreveport

Texans in Harris County Neck and Neck in Polls

Official Houston Chronicle late returns show Dewey leading Truman 659 to 853 and Johnson ahead of Porter 173 to 769 for U S Senate. Early figures reflect tight margins amid a crowded Texas race as results trickle in from Harris County.

Houston Tex Harris County Houston Chronicle Harry Truman Lyndon Johnson Jack Porter U. S Texas Dewry Johnson Porter

Red Cross abolishes home service post in Syracuse

The Syracuse chapter of the American Red Cross announced the abolition of the director position for the home service department. Miss Elizabeth Allen, who has led the department since 1943, is praised for wartime service but will depart as of December 1. The move, cited as economical, follows similar steps in other chapters and leaves the chapter to name a new director later.

Home Service Department Syracuse American Red Cross Fuclbit W. Smith Elizabeth Allen Smith Mine Allen Builth Miss Allen

Here Are Results Of Last Two Races In Brief

Fragmented OCR listing shows electoral results with Roosevelt at 25,600 votes and a pre vote tally among two residential races. Details are unreadable. exact candidates and locales are not recoverable from the provided text segment.

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HeraldJournal asks public not to phone for returns

The HeraldJournal requests readers not to call for election returns tonight to keep lines open for quick radio updates via WAGE. Summaries will be relayed to the public as fast as they are received.

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