Result One Of Greatest Upsets In American Political History
Governor Dewey conceded that Truman won the closest presidential race in 32 years. Truman surged on first returns and carried Congress, while Republicans lost both chambers. Dewey’s press secretary announced the telegram of congratulations from New York.
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Democrats Win Control Of House And Senate
United Press tally shows Democrats winning 19 of 32 Senate seats with 30 holdovers ensuring a 49 seat majority. House majority of 218 confirmed. Democrats lead in six unsettled Senate races, potential 54 seat Senate if they hold and 260 House seats if gains hold.
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Voting Machines Accelerate Lorain County Election Counting
Lorain county marked its first election with voting machines, praised by officials, booth workers, and voters for speed and accuracy. Machines tabulate as cast, reducing post poll counting. first precinct reported at 3:10 PM with 446 votes cast. Voter wait times varied as some studied the mechanism. average voting time around three minutes.
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Cleveland Northeastern Ohio Weather Forecast Update
Cloudy with occasional rain this afternoon tonight and Thursday. Temperature trend shows a low tonight of 52 and a high Thursday of 64.
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Tired Lausche Is Resting Today
Governor-elect Frank J. Lausche and his wife Jane rested after victory celebrations in Cleveland. Lausche carried on his campaign until polls closed Tuesday and looked ahead to more speeches tomorrow. He noted a call with Gov Thomas Herbert and sent best wishes to Mrs Herbert.
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Avon Lake Loses Bond Fight in School Voter Turnout
In yesterday's election Avon Lake failed to approve a $1,000,000 bond for a new elementary school and gym additions, 462 against and 76 for, under a 65 percent requirement. East Carlisle approved a $145,000 six classroom addition with 473 for and 23 against. Elyria Township passed a $235,080 school bond with 397 for and 19 against. Oberlin backed a $550,000 village school bond 1,157 for and 243 against.
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Winter Reelected to Ohio Senate in Four-County Race
State Senator Winter, Republican incumbent for the 27th to 29th districts, defeated Democrat Carl J. Longwell in four counties. Final unofficial returns show Winter with 50.63 percent and Longwell with 35.24 percent. Lorain County favored Longwell by 25 votes. Winter carried Ashland, Richland, and Medina counties.
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Voters Split Over Zoning in Columbia and Elyria Townships
In Columbia Township 405 favored zoning and 151 opposed, a strong tilt for zoning. Elyria Township voters opposed zoning with 283 in favor and 366 against. West River Hardware advertises thermos bottles and lunch kits and notes extended evening hours until 9 p.m.
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Lausche Leads Democrats in Ohio Victory Sweep
In Ohio the Democratic ticket dominates early results with Lausche leading and Truman edging in national contests. Republicans show setbacks as Democrats gain in state offices and 23 electoral votes highlight a sweeping shift while urban areas report strongest margins.
Proposal To Build New Jail Rejected
Lisbon Columbiana counties boards its prisoners in Mahoning county jail at Youngstown. Yesterday’s election rejected the seventh proposal to construct a new county jail here. A proposed $230000 bond issue to replace a 100-year-old structure failed to reach the required 65 percent, despite a majority vote.
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Winners At A Glance From The State Official List
The document lists top public officials including President Harry Trumen Governor Frank J Lanusese and Congress, 4th District Water B Fysighs. It also names State Senator Rank A Winter Sice and Representate Edard W. DeChant, plus county officials like Sheriff Carl R. Finegan and Treasurer Walter Joe Wright.
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Nine School Levies Approved Across Several Districts
Lorain County communities voted to approve multiple school levies amid tight majorities. Amherst, Ridgeville, South Amherst, Black River, Brownhelm, Columbia Station, Eaton, Penfield, and Water City each passed or renewed levies ranging from 2 to 5 mills for periods from three to five years, with votes tallied in the hundreds. Local taxes support operating expenses and current school funding.
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Former Governor Lausche Dominates Lorain County Election
Frank J Lausche, Democratic governor elect, led in Lorain County with 22 591 votes as he defeated Republican Thomas J. Heroert by 19 656 in a county that showed strong support for the Democratic slate. Dewey carried the county over Truman by about 211 488 to 138 5, while independent candidates drew small totals. Lausche also carried Elsina county, reflecting a broad Democratic wave that aided the statewide tally and long-term party strength.
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Truman Leads As Returns Incomplete In 1948 Race
President Truman shows a late lead in national returns with 27 states totaling 279 electoral votes to 17 states and 214 for Dewey. Wallace and Thurmond trail as vote tabulations continue with no final winner yet and Dewey’s challenge ongoing.
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Democrats Sweep Lorain County Victory reshapes offices
Democrats in Lorain County achieved a sweeping win across six of eight county contests and captured the State representative seat. Dr R J Fortney and J Norman Thompson won the county commissioner races, with Fortney the top vote getter. Mose Wider lost the recorder race to Leota Mitchell, the first woman to win county office. Sheriff Carl Finegan and prosecutor roles shifted with Democratic gains transforming local leadership.
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President Truman Restful Night After Election News
President Truman returned to the Muehlebach Hotel suite in Kansas City after a restful night in seclusion at the Elms Hotel in Excelsior Springs. He gave no immediate reaction to Tuesday’s balloting. Press secretary Charlies G Ross said Truman bathed, ate a sandwich, and slept through most of the night with brief awakenings to news broadcasts.
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Chronicle-Telegram Want Ad Seeks Quick Jet Sale Now
Advertisement urges selling a jet before winter weather slows lot sales. Readers are instructed to call Want Ad Numbers 44-121 or 44-131 for inexpensive classified help.
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Steneo All Aluminum Storm Windows Advertised
Geisel advertises Steneo all aluminum storm windows with regular and casement styles. Promises prompt delivery from 61 West Ave. Phone 2991 Adv.
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