Lorain County voters set a new turnout high in 1952 election year
Lorain County turnout reached 69,326, about 8 percent higher than 1952, with 88.2 percent of 78,525 registered voters voting. Elyria saw 14,409 votes, Lorain 23,076, and the rest of the county 31,841, as officials note possible upward revision and ongoing countywide interest in politics. President Eisenhower's 1952 lead appears to have grown, while Stevenson gained modestly.
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Election results and national vote totals reported
The Chronicle-Telegram summarizes voting outcomes from Lorain area to the nation. Adlai Stevenson conceded defeat as Eisenhower secured a large electoral and popular lead, with Congress split and Democrats gaining Senate and House seats in key races. Official tallies show Eisenhower winning 28–29 million votes and about 435 electoral votes to Stevenson’s 74 or more, with regional results noted.
Baumhart Wins By Big Margin In 13th District Race
Lorain County backed Congressman A D Baumhart Jr. by more than two to one over Henderson in the 13th Congressional district. Baumhart totaled 41 546 votes in Lorain County while Henderson had 19 575, with district totals 30 053 for Baumhart and 33 287 for Henderson. The House split shows Democrats at 232 seats and Republicans at 203 with 12 vacancies. Senate remains split 50 46.
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Truce in Suez Fails to End Fighting Looms
Cairo radio reports Egypt proclaims a Muslim holy war against Britain France and Israel while cease fire in the Suez zone falters. Britain France and Israel state aims to withdraw and hold their gains, with new fighting risk as talks connect to canal transit and port defenses.
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Lausche Survives Ohio GOP Landslide
In Ohio the Democratic ticket led by Gov. Lausche held off a Republican surge as the GOP swept most state offices. George Bender led the governor’s race but Lausche prevailed amid a large Republican wave that preserved party control of the legislature and other statewide posts.
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Lausche Wins in County for Governor and Senate Race
Lorain County aligned with the state, voting 33,708 for Governor Lausche and 30,914 for U S Senate incumbent George H Bender. Elyria and parts of the county favored Bender while the county overall trended Democratic as results remained unofficial.
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Democrats Clinch House Control With 220 Seats
Washington bulletin reports Democrats secured 220 House seats as of 11 30 a m EST surpassing the 218 needed to organize the chamber for two years. They lead in 13 more contests for a 233 total, while Republicans hold 183 seats and lead in 13 races for 202 total.
West Virginia Goes to GOP in 1952 Elections
West Virginia elected a GOP senator and governor for the first time since 1928. Eisenhower carried eight electoral votes with 332,181 to Stevenson’s 289,884. Chap Revercomb won back a Senate seat defeating Gov. Marland. Cecil Underwood became governor after defeating Democrat Mollohan. Three Democratic congressmen won, while Spillers, Bailey, and Neal shifted the balance in the lower house.
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What’s in a Name Landsman Want Ad Sailor Humor
A Chronicle-Telegram Want Ad playful guide notes Landsman is slang for inexperienced sailors and touts the paper’s old salt wisdom for selling or renting. Dial 4751 to hire a Want Ad writer for a quick trip to cash.
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