Nixon Wins Historic Victory But GOP Loses Congress
President Nixon achieved a record popular vote and near landslide win over George McGovern, carrying 521 electoral votes. Yet Republicans fail to gain Senate and House control, with Democrats expanding Senate margins to 57 43 and House to 243 192. The victory reshapes national leadership as Nixon pledges peace and bipartisan work.
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County election yields mixed shifts as Democrats gain attorney post
Tracy Anderson defeats incumbent John Baldrige to win county attorney in a landslide while two Republican supervisors prevail overall. Elmer Schneider contests the tally with a potential recount after close margins in the 88th district, and other GOP wins include auditor Walt Schroeder clerk Roberta Schoonover and sheriff Don Robertson. More counties saw Republican gains and Nixon's national sweep dominates political talk.
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Ray leads GOP as Iowa elects Ray to third term
Governor Robert D. Ray won a third term in Iowa and led Republicans to a statewide House sweep. He defeated Paul Franzenburg by about 190000 votes, with Arthur Neu winning the lieutenant governor post. Other GOP wins included Secretary of Agriculture Robert Lounsberry and key state officials, while Democrats gained seats but remained split from the new administration.
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Miller Denies Bitter Feelings After Iowa Loss
UPI reports Senator Jack Miller of Iowa says he is severely disappointed to lose to Dick Clark in a bid for reelection. Miller insists he is not bitter and differentiates disappointment from bitterness after meeting reporters at his Des Moines campaign headquarters.
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Viggers Sojka McCall Lead In County Hospital Board Race
Stephen Viggers won 2034 votes, Franklin Sojka 1922, and Mrs. Mary McCall 1785 to capture the top three seats on the seven-member county hospital board. McCall edged Lea Smothers by 20 votes for the final spot. incumbent Silas Finke finished sixth. Observers cited low turnout and ballot design as possible reasons.
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Washington Chamber Elects Three New Directors
Jim France Dean Garrett and Chuck Satterfield were elected to three year terms on the Washington Chamber of Commerce board of directors. They take office January 1 1973 and replace members who completed terms. The 1973 officers will be elected at a November 13 special meeting.
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Weather forecast shows mixed skies and mild temps
Partly cloudy this afternoon with a high near 50. Tonight is slightly cloudy with a low around 30 to 35. A chance of a morning shower and showers likely Thursday with a high 45 to 50. Winds from the south to southeast 8 to 15 mph. Rain probability near zero this afternoon, about 20 percent tonight, 60 percent Thursday.
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