Polls Assess Stevensons Odds in electoral College Mix
Archibald Crossley and the Crossley Poll outline scenarios for Stevenson Eisenhower in the 1960 race. They note margins in big states New York and Illinois and possible carries in California Pennsylvania or Michigan, with turnout as a key factor.
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Stevenson
New York
Illinois
California
Pennsylvania
Michigan
General Eisenhower
Ike
Archibald M. Crossley
Crossley
Illlinois
Roper
New Emphasis on Korea Troop Withdrawals Reported
A 1947 document from James V. Forrestal to the State Department cites Joint Chiefs of Staff views on U S troop reductions in Korea. It states military security would not be harmed by withdrawing the 45 000 troops, unless the Soviets gain power to threaten Japan.
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Eisenhower
U. S
Korea
Secretary of Defense
James V. Forrestal
State Department
Joint Chiefs
United States
Far Eastern
South Area
Japan
Schoolwide shaved heads at Nishinominya High
All 430 male students at Nishinominya High School shaved their heads today on orders from the principal. He said the measure would curb temptations of cabarets and other modern ills.
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Tokyo
Nishinominya High School
Rioting Convicts Battle Guards As Hunger Riot Rages
A 60 hour food riot involving 1 600 Ohio inmates deteriorates as guards and National Guard troops struggle to control rioters. Prison officers report no spokesman for the inmates while shots are fired from riot guns and convicts rush stairways during the Halloween rebellion aftermath.
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Everett Hodge
Cincinnati
Ohio National Guard
Alvis
Grubb
Cayson
Sweet
War hero believed dead found alive in hospital
Sgt. Omer Willette was reported killed in action in World War II and later in Korea. His wife received a Tokyo call saying he was wounded but alive. Their seven year old son George joked that his dad must be bulletproof as the family awaited his return.
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Omer Willette
Defense Department
Willette
Korea
Tokyo
Sympathy Telegrams Sent to Bing Crosby
Sympathy telegrams were sent from Winchester over the weekend to Bing Crosby after his wife Dixie Lee died Saturday in Hollywood. Clarence F Schenck, Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival president, and Mayor Mifflin B Clowe Jr. sent condolences on behalf of officials and the People of the city. Crosby was Grand Marshal of the 1948 festival parade and had made many friends in Virginia through appearances here.
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Winchester
Bing Crosby
Dixie Lee
Hollywood
Clarence F Schenck
Mifflin B Clowe, Jr
Shenandoah
Virginia
Winchester Memorial Hospital Board Meeting Delayed
The hospital board luncheon and business session shift from November 11 to November 18 at 12 15 PM. H E Alberti stated the move respects Bicentennial festivities.
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Winchester Memorial Hospital
H. E. Alberti
Arnold Named to International Apple Association Board
Lester Arnold sales manager for H. F. Byrd and T. B. Byrd apple growers and processors has been named to the board of directors of the International Apple Association.
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International Apple Association
Lester Arnold
H. F. Byrd
T. B. Byrd
Apple
Congress eyeing 26 contests to clinch control
Democrats concede possible losses in several seats yet insist chances are strong to win GOP held seats in Missouri Washington Montana Indiana Delaware Utah and Massachusetts They seek a battle for Wisconsin seat Republicans count on an Eisenhower sweep to reach 226 seats at least 230 with Stevenson win Democrats foresee a slim margin or up to 250 with Stevenson victory
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Washington
Montana
Indiana
Delaware
Utah
Massachusetts
Wisconsin
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Stevenson
Eisenhower
Rappahannock Man Charged with Murder
Charles Russell 22 of Huntly in Rappahannock County faces murder charges for the Saturday night shooting of Jam L Pendleton 19 and injuring Eugene Austin Robinson 29 in front of the Front Royal Elks club. Both victims are identified as residents of Huntley.
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Front Royal
Charles Russell
Rappahannock County
Jam L. Pendleton
Huntley
Russell
Eugene Austin Robinson
Robinson
Hereford Beef Prices Tied to Quality in Auction
In a 65-animal judging session Black emphasized beef quality over quantity noting prices from $500 to $1,500 and focusing on animals that perform well where money matters most.
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Black
Sale of Winchester Ewes Draws Big Crowd and High Quality
Black praised the Winchester sale for its large turnout and top quality ewes. He described ribbons winning animals as wide over the top thick and meaty with strong ribs and flanks, standing on ample bone and having well balanced necks, femininity in ewes and masculinity in bulls.
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Winchester
Eisenhower for President Club and Stevenson-Sparkman Club mobilize voters
Record Vote Eisenhower for President Club formed earlier this year and active since. Stevenson-Sparkman Club formed about a month ago to back Democratic candidates. Polls open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Precinct officials changed and one polling place moved to the City Hall precinct Police Justice Court. Police station entrance used. Local auto dealers offer free rides to polls as urged by the National Automobile Dealers Association. Heavy turnout depends on weather.
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Stevenson-Sparkman Club
City Hall
Tom Boyd
Police Justice Court
National Automobile Dealers Association
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