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July 13, 1948
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Senator Robert A. Taft (R-Ohio) predicts Republicans will maintain their 51-45 Senate majority, with nominee Thomas E. Dewey sweeping doubtful states like Kentucky and Oklahoma in the November election. He grins about gloomy Democratic convention reports.
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TAFT IS PREDICTING REPUBLICAN SWEEP OF DOUBTFUL STATES
WASHINGTON, July 13.—(R)—
Senator Taft (R-Ohio) predicts the Republicans will hold their Senate majority in the next Congress.
Taft told a news conference he believes Gov. Thomas E. Dewey of New York, Republican Presidential nominee, will sweep the doubtful states into the Republican column in the November election.
The Republicans now have a 51 to 45 edge in the Senate.
Taft listed the "doubtful states" as Kentucky, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Montana, Rhode Island and Colorado.
Taft's only comment—on the Democratic convention at Philadelphia—given with a broad grin—
"There certainly are some gloomy reports out of there."
WASHINGTON, July 13.—(R)—
Senator Taft (R-Ohio) predicts the Republicans will hold their Senate majority in the next Congress.
Taft told a news conference he believes Gov. Thomas E. Dewey of New York, Republican Presidential nominee, will sweep the doubtful states into the Republican column in the November election.
The Republicans now have a 51 to 45 edge in the Senate.
Taft listed the "doubtful states" as Kentucky, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Montana, Rhode Island and Colorado.
Taft's only comment—on the Democratic convention at Philadelphia—given with a broad grin—
"There certainly are some gloomy reports out of there."
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Republican Prediction
Senate Majority
Dewey Nominee
Doubtful States
Democratic Convention
What entities or persons were involved?
Senator Taft (R Ohio)
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey Of New York
Where did it happen?
Washington
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Washington
Event Date
July 13
Key Persons
Senator Taft (R Ohio)
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey Of New York
Event Details
Senator Taft predicts Republicans will hold Senate majority; believes Dewey will win doubtful states in November election; comments on Democratic convention.