Truman Elected in Historic Upset as Democrats Win Congress
The 80th Congress shifts landmark control with Democrats sweeping the House and Senate. Truman’s party gains a Senate majority and an anticipated House majority, unseating many Republicans and signaling a major political realignment. Alben Barkley becomes vice president January 20 and Scott Lucas likely Senate majority leader.
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Democrats Seek Recount in New York State Atlas
Democratic leaders asked county chairmen to request local rechecks of New York presidential voting after Gov. Dewey led Truman by a narrow margin. Unofficial statewide tally showed Dewey ahead by about 42 thousand with most rural upstate districts unreported. Messages of thanks from Timberlake and the Dewey-Warren Club accompany the notice.
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Dewey Wins Winchester Core Yet Truman Voters in County Balloting
Winchester voters favored Dewey by 375 over Truman in the presidential race with Robertson and Harrison leading their Republican rivals by over 1000 votes. Frederick and Clarke counties tilted Democratic for president but backed Robertson and Harrison, while daylight time opponents won 350 votes. Clarke and Dixiecrat support boosted Thurmond in Clarke county.
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Harrison Majority Cited With Large Victory Across Counties
Rep. Harrison thanked voters after yesterday's election as more than 7000 majority noted. Eight of the 14 missing precincts are in Page county and others in Amherst Rockbridge and Rockingham. He pledged to merit the public's confidence.
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Hoover Dam Quake Moment Disrupted Power No Damage
An earthquake interrupted power at Hoover Dam but caused no property damage. Rocks tumbled into canyons above and below the structure and along highways. Landslides occurred on Fortification Mountain northeast of the dam in Arizona. Seismologist Frank H. Werner called it the strongest tremor in the region.
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Dopesters Red-faced On Truman Showing
President Truman appeared at the Hotel Muehlebach in Kansas City after spending election night in Excelsior Springs Missouri. Press secretary Charles G Ross said the president slept at the Elms hotel and woke only for election news broadcasts. He drove to breakfast at seven forty five with no public remarks yet.
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Virginia shows Truman majority of near 30 000
Virginia voters backed President Truman by a margin near 27 000 as Truman led in 71 of 100 counties and 19 of 25 cities with 1656 of 1755 precincts reporting. Dewey trailed across the state while Thurmond carried Halifax County.
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Democrats win most governorships in election night shift
Democrats captured at least six Republican held statehouses, boosting gains to at least 17 wins across 33 contests. The party leads in unsettled races, highlighting victories in Ohio Illinois Connecticut Indiana and Montana while Utah swings to a Republican win.
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Three Virginia Democrats Laud Gubernatorial Sweep
Senator John S. Battle of Charlottesville Horace H. Edwards of Richmond and Francis P. Miller of Charlottesville express pleasure at the Democratic victory in Virginia. They hail the statewide sweep and the return of the entire delegation with handsome majorities and praise the rank and file loyalty.
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Truman Leads In 28 States With 304 Votes
National election picture shows Truman ahead in 28 states for 304 electoral votes at noon. Dewey has 189 votes in 16 states. Thurmond with 28 in Ala Miss and 8 in others. Senate Democrats lead with 49 seats, Republicans 40. House Democrats 237, Republicans 141. governors Democrats 19.
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GOP Gamut of Glow, Gloom at New York Headquarters
Overnight at the Republican national headquarters in New York the mood shifted from confident to desolate as Truman surged in early returns. Dewey backers lingered for a victory speech while poll expectations crumbled into disbelief by dawn.
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President Truman Wins Historic Upset in 1948 Election
President Truman, smiling, accepts congratulations after stunning victory over Gov. Thomas E. Dewey to win a White House term. He pledges peace abroad and prosperity at home, thanks Dewey for sportsmanship, and vows to serve the American people with dedication.
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Dewey Sends Good Wishes To Victor
The Republican nominee's press secretary James Hagerty announced that Dewey sent a telegram to Truman congratulating him on his election and urging unity to strengthen the nation and seek world peace. Also short classifieds announce a pants presser job at Crisman Cleaners and an antiques auction at Headley's Auction in Braddock.
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