Nixon Ends Jet Journeys in California
Vice President Richard M. Nixon wrapped up a grueling multi state campaign tour with a final television appeal to voters. He urged Americans to vote for the candidate who can best serve America and then flew to Los Angeles. Nixon plans to vote in Whittier and return to the Ambassador Hotel for results night with family and friends.
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Nixon Cast Ballot in Whittier as Returns Come In
Vice President Richard Nixon voted in Whittier California and said Kennedy leads in the East but he would not concede any state. He urged awaiting returns from the Midwest and South, the crucial areas for the presidential race.
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Town Crier Seeks Value Of Old West Virginia Plate
A reader asks if a 1914 1915 West Virginia license plate has value. The Town Crier seeks expert input. Weather outlook: clouds rise tomorrow with milder temperatures and possible rain. Voters faced a long campaign slate with Nixon Kennedy Dewey Eisenhower Lodge Johnson presenting final pleas before polls open.
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Officials Have Problem Ballot Put In TV Set
In Fieldale Virginia a voter inserted blank ballots into a mahogany box but turned a television set toward the wall. Officials feared others may err so ballots will stay inside the TV until polls close and a repairman will move them to the box after voting ends.
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Defeat Usually Conceded Shortly After Midnight
Washington AP reports that concessions after elections vary by margin. It lists historical concedes from Stevenson to Truman, Dewey, Wilkie, Hoover, and Cox, noting times and patterns of surrender and the likelihood of a late concession in close races.
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Call Election Returns to Star This Evening
The Star serves as headquarters for tallying presidential returns. Officials in Winchester and Frederick and Clarke Counties are asked to phone results to The Star as votes are counted. Call MO 2-3878 or MO 2-3424. newsroom staff will join in accepting and tabulating the returns.
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Terminal Tavern Closes Amid Owner Illness
The Terminal Tavern shut its doors due to the illness of owner Howard Pauver, ending operations at the tavern after years of local service. Patrons were informed by staff and a brief notice on the establishment’s window.
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Kennedy Votes in Boston as Wife Joins in Polling
Sen John F Kennedy and wife Jacqueline voted early in Boston as crowds lined the West End Library. She is due to give birth in three weeks. Kennedy, wearing a hatless coats, was greeted by supporters and quickly cast ballots Nos 85 and 86. He then flew to Hyannis Port. The campaign centers on key states with 168 electoral votes up for grabs.
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S. P. Henshaw Heads Gore Fire Company
S P Henshaw named president of Gore Fire Company succeeding Smithy Pugh as vice president Lacy Anderson re elected Fire Chief and new officers listed including S T Biggert Lyndal Anderson Charles Parrish and Paul Mauzy Grand prize at November 19 auction at the fire hall with items collected by members and radio equipment purchase planned for county system New directors for two years Link Biggert Mauzy Parish and Henshaw while Pugh Anderson Hoak Prelip and Walker remain on the board for another year
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Winchester Pres presidential vote tally at noon 1893
Voters lined up at four Winchester precincts as polls opened at 6 a.m. Total 1,893 votes recorded by noon with breakdowns for Reuss Sarah Zane Friendship and Virginia Ave. Frederick Clarke counties also report heavy balloting with partial totals from Neffstown Kernstown Brucetown Carper's Valley Stephens City Middletown Berryville and Millwood.
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Advance Indications Point To Nixon Victory in Virginia
Early voting in Virginia suggested a Nixon win with turnout well above 1956 levels. Norfolk and Richmond reported heavy early ballots, while Roanoke and Arlington showed strong pace. Wash Woods Kennedy support contrasted with overall GOP momentum as Eisenhower era trends hinted at a Republican-friendly result.
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Election At a Glance 1960 Presidential Contest
Nixon and Kennedy lead the race for the 35th presidency with 269 electoral votes needed. Vanderbilt statewide counts show Democrats 283 to 154 in the House and 34 to 66 in the Senate amid 27 governorships up for election.
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Final Kennedy Nixon poll guesses by major outlets
Major pollsters favored Kennedy over Nixon in final forecasts. Gallup gave Kennedy 49 percent and Nixon 48 percent with 3 percent undecided. Roper placed Kennedy slightly ahead at 46 to 44.5 with 9.5 undecided, later nudging Nixon to 49 and Kennedy to 47. Other outlets showed varied electoral vote predictions with Kennedy leading in many, some even predicting victory.
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Nixon Leads In First Count In Nine States
The initial fragmentary tally from nine full precincts and four partial ones across six states shows Richard Nixon leading with 154 votes to 110 for John F. Kennedy. Four Kansas boxes were only partly reported and one New Hampshire village had no earlier analogue, complicating direct 1956 comparisons. There was one precinct overturn in Virginia where Kennedy gained 7 votes after Eisenhower led 3-1.
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TALLY SHEET WITH PAST ELECTION VOTE RECORDS
A special tally sheet on page 5 lists votes from three past presidential elections state by state with blanks to fill in today’s election tallies. It provides a ready reference for comparing historical results and capturing current results across states.
67 Million Expected to Cast Ballots
AP survey reports voters lined up nationwide as polls opened with early hints of a record turnout possibly reaching 67 million. Nixon leads in New Hampshire and Kansas early while Kennedy gains in Virginia North Carolina and Minnesota.
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