Virginia voters face Eisenhower Stevenson tight race forecast
Virginia's 12 electoral votes see a close contest between Eisenhower and Stevenson as a record 650 000 Virginians expected to vote tomorrow. T. Coleman Andrews appears on the ballot, while no major changes to the congressional delegation are expected. Consolidation for Hampton Warwick Newport News is a local ballot question.
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Weather Outlook and Polls Open Amid Heavy Presidential Turnout
The forecast calls for fair weather with temperatures near 70 as voters in Winchester Frederick and Clarke Counties head to the polls from 6 a m to 6 p m for president and congressional ballots plus constitutional amendments. Estimated local turnout around 7 900 mirrors 1952 levels with about 3 300 in Winchester 3 200 in Frederick and 1 400 in Clarke. The Star aims to publish results quickly tomorrow night aided by Shenandoah Valley Amateur Radio Club mobile units and WINC reports every 5 minutes beginning about 8 30. The Eisenhower Stevenson race tops the returns agenda.
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Americans Ready To Pick President Congress Tomorrow
An election eve survey notes likely Eisenhower victory and a close fight for Congress. It cites electoral votes, past results, and varying forecasts for Senate and House gains with voters choosing leaders amid international tensions.
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Pipeline Still Operating Normally Says Oil Firm
A spokesman for the Arabian American Oil Co. stated the pipeline from Saudi Arabia to Lebanon remained in normal operation. The comment refuted an earlier report that the line had been blown up in Syria.
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The Star Offices to Tabulate Winchester Election Returns
The Star serves as headquarters to tabulate area election returns tomorrow night. Precinct officials in Winchester are asked to cooperate by telephoning results as votes are counted. Call MO 2-3419 MO 2-3410 or MO 2-3424. A Star newsroom staffer will receive the returns.
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Accidents Kill Nine in Virginia Over Weekend
Nine people died in traffic crashes on Virginia highways over the weekend. Five deaths occurred yesterday as the 1956 toll rose to 670 or 68 below the year ago figure.
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Readies Final Vote Appeal Faces World Crises
President Eisenhower makes a final plea to voters as Hungary and Egypt trigger world crises. He calls for Soviet troop withdrawal from Hungary and self determination, reviews Middle East policy, and plans a coast to coast TV address amid a looming election.
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Bulganin Urges U S Soviet Unity for Middle East Action
Premier Bulganin appeals to President Eisenhower for joint American Soviet military intervention in the Middle East backed by the United Nations to stop British French aggression in Egypt. Moscow also seeks UN aid to Egypt as the General Assembly creates an international police force to halt fighting and restore the Suez Canal.
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Hungarian Rebels Ordered to Surrender by Six PM
Radio Budapest demanded Hungarian rebel fighters lay down arms by 6 p m. Russians intensified assaults with tanks and infantry as the new regime promised reforms. A Soviet backed government under Janos Kadar pledged to restore order and suppress “armed gangs” while Nagy faced arrest rumors.
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Paratroop Landings at Port Said Shrink Nasser’s Grip
Waves of French and British paratroopers landed at Port Said as Egypt and Israel remained in conflict. Prime Minister Eden announced a cease fire in Parliament while Nasser’s position weakened. The invasion aimed to safeguard the Suez Canal and separate Israeli-Egyptian fighting with a future UN police force.
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Dulles Cancer Surgery Leaves Secretary in Good Condition
Secretary of State Dulles is reported in good condition after a six hour operation at Walter Reed Hospital to remove a perforated portion of the large intestine. Doctors say the cancer has not spread to other organs and expect about six weeks of recuperation.
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Malicious Piffle Charge Hits Harrison Over Ad Photo
GOP candidate A R Dunning accuses Rep Burr P Harrison of deceptive political advertising using a farmer’s image without consent in Seventh District papers. Harrison calls the attack malicious and says the image shows outreach to voters, not intent to influence votes.
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Brucetown
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County Traffic Deaths Reach 11
Frederick County records 11th traffic fatality of 1956 after Mrs Alene Bryson dies from accident injuries at Memorial Hospital The collision occurred near Kernstown on Route 11 October 21 involving Brysons family members The death is now officially listed as a traffic fatality by the attending physician and state troopers indicate continued investigation
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Kernstown
C. D. Taylor
Stevenson Warns Eisenhower Negligence Could Trigger World War
Adlai E Stevenson warned in Minneapolis that Eisenhower’s alleged negligence on peace and war questions could plunge the world into hydrogen warfare. He urged the President devote full time to peace and criticized Republican campaigns and personalities, outlining contrasts with Democratic aims.
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Five Day Virginia Forecast Notes Mild Days and Cool Nights
Five day outlook for Virginia from Tuesday November 6 to Saturday November 10 shows temperatures about six degrees above normal with mild days and cool nights. Little day to day change expected, and Saturday may be warmer with little or no rainfall.
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