Republicans Take House as Wartime Controls End
In Washington the GOP gains control of Congress after 15 years of Democratic leadership with plans to shape policy before the new session. Key issues include extending draft or creating a permanent training program, merging the services, expanding housing aid for veterans, and cutting taxes from wartime levels. Republican leaders expect veto battles with President Truman possible, as they push a 20 percent tax cut and other reforms.
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Adriatic Port Test Sharply Escalates US Russia Clash
The Adriatic port dispute prompts Molotov to accuse Byrnes of issuing an ultimatum to the UN council. Byrnes retorts with sharp remarks before joining Bevin and Couve de Murville in discussions over an agreed course of action.
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Truman outlines UN trusteeship for former Japanese islands
President Truman proposed placing former Japanese islands under United Nations trusteeships with the United States retaining administrative control. The plan would be formally presented to the United Nations Security Council soon and covers islands formerly held under the League of Nations mandate and others for which the U S assumes responsibilities after the war.
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Elections at a Glance by The Associated Press
House Republicans elected 224 while Democrats won 175 and American Labor one. Senate results show Republicans 23 holdover 28 total 51. Democrats 10 holdovers 32 total 42 with 3 in doubt. Majority thresholds 218 in the House and 49 in the Senate.
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Western states swing to Republicans as Democrats falter
Voters in seven western states delivered a GOP surge with Oregon and Idaho showing strong wins. Only Arizona kept Democratic candidates in office, while Utah and other states saw broad Republican gains including governor and congressional seats. The Little Townsend pension proposal failed amid the sweep.
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OPA Lifts Price Controls on Household Items
OPA removed price controls today from vacuum cleaners and attachments and from bedding and home equipment including feathers and down feather filled pillows ironing machines and clothes dryers. Decontrol was immediate on all items because supply matches demand and some makers sell below ceilings.
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Local Option Liquor Plan Defeated in Boise Election
In Boise yesterday voters rejected a local option liquor plan as seven initiative measures failed. Four constitutional amendments passed, including moves to shift pardoning and parole authority to a nonpartisan legislative board, with two amendments outlining further changes.
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Snow Depth Measurements Across Idaho Falls Area
Snow depth on Lewis Lake divide reached thirty inches with Island Park reservoir snow at thirteen inches. October precipitation at Island Park dam totaled 5.07 inches, the highest October total on record for the dam.
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Ray McKaig Suffers Jaw Fracture in Boise Scuffle
Idaho Republican leader Ray McKaig, 66, sustained a jaw fracture after a hotel lobby scuffle with Len Glen H. Taylor, 42, a former actor and Democratic campaign leader. McKaig's dentist reported the injury from X rays, while Taylor claimed McKaig insulted him.
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Write-in win shocks Boise mining inspector race
Arthur Campbell a long time state mines inspector was upset by George A. McDowell a 27 year old write-in candidate in a Republican sweep. McDowell a Pearl born WWII Navy veteran from Warren later managed the Rescue mine and served overseas.
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Talks Reopen for Lewis Coal Dispute
Washington reports the wage dispute between John L. Lewis and the government moves toward a showdown as the NLRB readies a second front in the soft coal conflict. Negotiations between Lewis aides and federal mines officials resume after the election recess as he weighs reopening the UMW contract. Secretary Krug prepares to return to Washington as face to face talks near. The NLRB also schedules final arguments on the unionization of supervisors at four Jones pits.
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National Labor Relations Board
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Federal Coal Mines Administration
United Mine Workers
J. A. Krug
NLRB
Republicans win big landslide end 15 year Democratic rule
With 399 house races counted the GOP held 223 seats to 175 for Democrats, signaling a sweeping victory. Senate results showed 51 of 96 seats for Republicans to 42 for Democrats, with several races unsettled in Maryland West Virginia and New Mexico. The outcome portends a divided Congress and likely White House shift in 1948.
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Hospital Bonds Succeed Democrats Win in County
The article notes the death of Elmer N. Brown about 68 of North Caldwell under investigation by county and city officials. Coroner William D. Talley said Brown was killed at 11 20 am when his car entering highway 30 from East Caldwell was hit by a B and W gravel truck driven by Phillip Dibben of Caldwell. The car was shoved 134 feet. investigation ongoing.
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Denison Wins 18 9 After Dog Disruption in Grid Bout
In Denison Texas a football game against Bonham was halted when a big dog chased Denison backfielder Gene Henderson at the 32 yard line. Officials ruled on the field and the teams resumed play on the 32 yard line. Denison won 18 to 9. In Idaho, Bannock County stayed Democratic in the general election with Pocatello as the decisive influence. The prosecuting attorney race was tight with Henry McQuade leading Ray D. Bistline Jr by 46 votes in unofficial returns.
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Roy T. Hale
Henry O'Leary
Perry Swisher
Dinners Go Out to Global Turkey Shipments by Army
Ten million pounds of turkey are being shipped worldwide to the army as part of wartime provisioning. The effort aims to feed troops and support logistics across theaters.
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OPA Decontrols Fur Market and Changes Textile Pricing Basis
Washington OPA announces removal of price controls on mouton lamb and rabbit fur skins and coats completing fur decontrol. It also allows shirt short and pajama makers to price on two months material cost, not three, with no option to revert. Retail effects depend on cotton-driven textile prices and market trends.
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Idaho Ballot Totals From Partial Election Returns
Unofficial results from 696 of 843 precincts show party splits across offices. Democrats lead some contests while Republicans top others, with figures for senator, congressmen, governor, and state officials.
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Boise amendment vote results on constitutional measures
In Boise 434 of 843 precincts reported on amendments. Prison commission elimination HJR3: Yes 31 068 No 24 338. Pay raise for legislators HJR8: Yes 29 794 No 25 765. Pardoning authority transfer SJR3: Yes 28 634 No 23 792. Endowment fund investment SJR4: Yes 30 962 No 20 840.
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Boise precincts weigh in on state initiatives vote
In 434 of 843 precincts, antigambling passed 33,193 to 41,202 against. Local option tally shows 24,953 for and 48,653 against. Sobriety act results list 28,778 in favor and 46,016 opposed.
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Idaho Republicans Sweep State Offices in Election
Rep. Compton I. White conceded defeat as GOP captured a U S Senate seat two House seats and all state offices. Abe McGregor Goff won against White by about 1500 votes. Dworshak led a Republican sweep with Donart losing the seat and John Sanborn winning Dworshak’s House seat.
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Compton I. White
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White
Abe McGregor Goff
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Idaho Bar Association
Henry C. Dworshak
Husky Statesman
George E. Donart
Glen H. Taylor
Dworshak
Burley
Charles C. Gossett
Beet Support Hits 14 50 Per Ton to Aid Growers
Stabilization Director John R. Steelman authorized continuation of a price support program for domestic beet sugar with a $1 per ton increase. An average price of 14.50 per ton will be paid by processors in the program, ensuring an 8 per hundredweight basic market price plus adjustments to balance with Cuban sugar imports.
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John R. Steelman
Department of Agriculture
Steelman
Anderson
Twin Falls Voters Approve 1.25 Million Hospital Bond
In Twin Falls county voters approved a 1.25 million dollar bond issue to finance a new county hospital. The measure carried about five to two in favor of the bond plan.
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Twin Falls County
Resurgence Gives GOP Voice In Shaping Farm Policy
Washington report notes a Republican resurgence giving the party a strong say in agricultural policy as farming nears a crossroads between production and marketing. With output rising about one third above prewar levels, markets may outpace demand, risking surpluses and revived debates over AAA controls versus new measures.
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