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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1948
Page
2
Governor Dewey pledges strong, competent leadership and a united, peaceable nation. He stresses victory for America and world peace through the United Nations, calling for unity across parties and renewed faith in government.
Private Democratic sources project Truman leading by about 100000 votes in New York State, while Governor Dewey could gain about 500000. Wallace Taylor expected 400000 to 500000. Voter estimates total about 6.4 million registered 7,042,040. GOP eye gains in Queens seats and state legislature amid district contests. Liberal Party backs Truman with about 400000 votes predicted versus 330000 for Roosevelt in 1944.
Gov. McCord orders National Guard with air support to Loudon Tennessee after singer Ray Brewster dies in a crash while pursued by Sheriff Henry McDonald and Deputy Clifford Hughes. Crowds form as 500 mountaineers attend mass meetings demanding McDonald resign within eight days.
Athens police reported they hope to question John Politis who bit off the end of his tongue to avoid talking. Politis, accused of aiding guerrilla transport, injured his legs fleeing arrest and later bit his tongue during questioning. doctors repaired the severed piece.
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