Eisenhower Wins Landslide Yet Fails to Deliver Senate
In a surprising split, Eisenhower’s landslide victory did not give his party control of Congress. The latest UP count shows Eisenhower at 23,345,693 to Adlai Stevenson 24,441,366 with many precincts still uncounted. The electoral tally stands 266 needed to win.
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Israelis and Egypt clash amid cease fire tensions
Dispatches from the city say Egyptian snipers and Anglo French troops attacked positions while a cease fire was ordered. Leonard W Hall and Andrew J Schoeppel comment on the political fallout as GOP campaign plans falter. House Speaker Rayburn notes Democratic victories in Congress and parties seek Senate support to organize leadership.
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Hopes Rise For Ending Newspaper Strike Soon
Cleveland negotiators from the American Newspaper Guild and publishers meet with Mayor Celebrezze seeking an early settlement to the citys day without a daily newspaper. Progress praised, another session planned, as talks focus on job security and truck deliveries resume.
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Marshall Field Chicago Paper Founder Dies at 88
Marshall Field, founder and longtime president of the Chicago Sun-Times, died today at New York Hospital at age 88 after brain surgery. He led Field Enterprises and directed several publishers and media interests, with son Marshall Field Jr. later taking over the paper. He was married to Ruth Field and held directorships at Parade Publications and Pocket Books, among others.
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Balloon Sets Altitude Record Then Falls Over Rapid City
A Navy balloon carrying two pilots reached 76 000 feet just after 11 am then began rapid descent. The crew issued an emergency and tracked planes for terrain information. altitude dropped to 62 000 feet, then 61 500 feet as ballast was dropped to regain control.
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Ike's Ohio Plurality Sets Record in 1948 Race
Unofficial Ohio results show Dwight Eisenhower winning by a record margin over Adlai Stevenson. In Pike County Stevenson trails, while Cuyahoga County reports the largest plurality. statewide counts reflect Eisenhower's lead across most counties and polling places.
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Fisherman survives after 12 days adrift at sea
A fisherman and a companion endured 12 days afloat as their boat drifted. The motor failed after a wave washed over the craft, rain water served as drinking supply, and rescuers eventually pulled the survivor from the wreck with the other man lost at sea.
New London Liquor Dealer Eats Election Edition
Harry Ferace of New London Conn paid off an election bet by eating the Daily News 76 page edition in the News Building lobby after Stevenson won. A letter from Ferace to the newspaper vowed to eat the paper if Stevenson lost.
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