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November 6, 1940.

NEWS ATHENS BOMBED

Maryland Votes

Roosevelt

BALTIMORE, Nov. 5 (UP)-The. "Baltimore Sun" which broke its traditional Democratie position to has conceded support Mr. Wilkie, Maryland's eight votes to President Roosevelt.

The Slates's Republican Chairman Mr. W. Davis Teghman likewise con- ceded the States's voles after the tabulations showed that the Pres- dent's plurality was nearly 100,000 votes.

Ohio Concedes

CLEVELAND,, Nov. 5 (UP)-The Cleveland Plain Dealer which broke n0 years Democratic tradition to support Mr. Wilkie, at 10 p.m. pre- dicted that President Roosevelt-will probably carry Ohlo by 125,000 to 150,000 votes.

Election Assured

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPEVI ATHENS, Nov. 5 (UP). ~The second ale raid of the day occurred at 10 p.m. There was but little damage done to the Athens aren; some bombs, fell on Old Phalerum breaking windows but the majority fell into the sea.

Bombs also fell in open felds and in the sea at El Linike, while an attack on the harbour at Piraeus was unsuccessful although there were a number of civilian casualties.

15,000 ITALIANS IN FLIGHT

FROM PAGE ONE

NEW YORK, Nov. 5 (UP)-Mr.Stav frontier. Many Italian soldiers Edward Flynn, Chairman of the

were captured and they complain of National Democratle Committee stated

have been "betrayed by the Alban- that President Roosevelt's re-election

juns." Is "absolutely assured."

Greek Success ATHENS, Nov. 5 (Reuter).--The new height in Alban- and occupied lan territory is made in the official' communique. At various Greek points the Greeks have made prison- and have captured mortars, machineguns and other weapons.

Roosevelt Victor? Willkie Can Take It tam that detachments have attacked

FROM PAGE ONE

the Town Hall, the President returned to his nearby estate to await the in- coming election returns.

The President appeared to be re- laxed-he was smiling and displaying every evidence of relief that the bitter campaign is over,

He registered as the 202nd person In the district to vote and his mother followed him in order.

WASHINGTON, Nov, & (UP),-"I am not disheartened at the results and I am not giving up," declared Mr. a broadcast at Wendell Wilikla in midnight.

Kentucky Verdict

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, Nov. 5 (UP)-Mr. Thomas Yates, Chair- man of the Republiern Committer conceded that for Kentucky has eleven Kentucky electoral votes will 5.30 p.m. Unofficial Returns he cast for President Roosevelt. He NEW YORK, Nov. 5 (UP)-Un-expressed the opinion that the Presi- official returns from states at 5.30 pm, dont will win the State by 50,000 Kive Roosevelt 32,101; Wilkie, 20,557 votes.

8.15 p.m. Figures

A "Reuter" message from New York says that at 8.15 p.n. last night Roosevelt was leading in 13 States

Congress Results

NEW YORK, Nov. 5 (UP)-Four southern Senators have been elected

ers

Biklishta Captured LONDON, Nov. 5 (UP)-Accord- Ing to news from the Yugo-Slav- Greek frontier the important village of Biklishta has been captured by the Greeks together with a large amount of military supplies, Including tanks. This announcement was made by the Turkish radio at Ankara to-day.

Surrounding Koritza

ATHENS, Nov. 6 (Reuter)--With bayonet and hand grenade, Evzones) (Greek troops) are reported to be mashing the Italian defences ringing Karitza.

with 187 votes and Willkje was lead- withoul contesta. By 10.45,p.m., 69 upset bound to have an import

ing to 12 States by 141 votes.

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seats in the House had been won of which 59 were Democrats, mostly from the solid south and 10 others were Republicans.

Lewis Votes By Mail WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (UP), Mr. John Lewis' office announced that In New England, the race is close he had voted by absentee ballot which with Roosevelt sightly ahead in malled several days ago to Vermont, New Hampshire, Connect- Springfield, Illinois, Ifis daughter cut and Massachussetts, while Wilkie Kathryn said. "It is a safe bet that is leading in Maine, and Rhode Is- you can guess who

he voted for." land. It was earlier revented that Mr. Willkie.ran well in the mid-West, Lewis was unable to vote in the home leading in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, precinct at Alexandria, Va., because Kansas, South Dakota and Wisconsin, he had not registered within the re-

quired one month prior to the cle- Position At Midnight|

tions, although he had paid poll tax.

Roosevelt's Big Lead

NEW YORK, Nov. 6 (UP)-At SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" midnight tabulations show President NEW YORK, Nov. 5 (UP)--At | Roosevelt leading in 38 States carry- 9.30 p.m. it was indicated that Pre-ing 439 electoral votes and Mr. sident Roosevelt was leading In 23 Wendell Willkle leading in 10 States States with 328 electoral votes and carrying 92 electorals. in 11 States with 109 The popular vote Mr. Wilkie in

midnight electoral votes,

totalled:-Roosevelt 9,391,422, Wilikle the first returns are too 7,560,022.

Howe lary to forecast a trend.

at

The full of Koritza would not only) Italy's strategle, plans but wound youn effect on the morale of Albanians al- ready restless under the Italian yoke. At the other end of the front, Greek bombers have successfully attacked Argyrocastro,

base the which feeds Italy's drive into the coastal area of Epirus.

Encirclement of n considerable Italian force operating on the central front la said to be proceeding in ac- cordance with plan.

All Gains Hold Elsewhere it is understood, that all recent Greck gains have been held. Particularly good work

has been done by Greek suppers in rushing HIght guns over strep mountain country, which forms the background of this "David and Gollath" war.

The Italians have frequently been taken by surprise as a result of the rapidity of manoeuvre achieved by these units.

It is announced that not a single military objective has been uit dur- ing Itailan air raids on Greece since

Mr. Roosevelt is leading in On "New York Times" the start of the war.

which is one of the four crucial States in the eastern battleground. leading in Indiana and

He is

Willkle-is-shoed-in!

On the basis of the first million votes counted the President was lead ing in 19 States with 210 electoral votes while Mr. Willkle was ahead in nine States with 88 electoral votes (Note 200 electoral votes are required for election),

Roosevelt Wins Says Paper NEW YORK, Oet, 5 (UP).-The New York "Daily News" claims that Mr. Roosevelt has been re-elected.

9.30 p.m. Figurei NEW YORK, Nov. 5 (UP) The total popular vote tabulated at 9.30 p.m. is:

Roosevelt 2,026,038, Willkic 2,187,001.

Ohio Returns COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 5 (UP) — The State Secretary announced that ils tabulation of 4,715 of Ohlo's 8,675 precinets gave Willkle 825,776 voles against Roosevelt's 708,419.

10.30 p.m. Position NEW YORK, Nov. 5 (UP).—A United Press tabulation of the popu- lar vote at 10.30 p.m. showed;—

Roosevelt 4,576,020.

Willkic

3,593,874. Republican Paper Concedes Result

KANSAS CITY, Nov, .5 (UP),~-~~- "It looks sa though President Rouse- velt has been re-elected," SOYB 疫 brief comment in the Republican newspaper "Kansas City Star."

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Concedes

NEW YORK; Nov. 5 (UP)-The New York Times concedes the re- election of President Roosevelt.

King George on Tuesday visited the damaged area in Piraeus, the port of Athens, which was heavily -bombed-in-the-morning-when-Athens

had its longest alert of the war.

Sober Judgment Foreign observers in Athens have been deeply impressed by the sober caution of Greek official communi- Pre-ques, which, if anything, err on the

DETROIT, Nov. 5 (UP).-The De- troit "Free Press", a strong Willkle supporter, ⚫ and the "New York Herald Tribune" have conceded sident Roosevelt's re-election.

Roosevelt Safe

- NEW YORK. Nov, $ (UP).—Pre- sident Roosevelt Is highly pleased with the election returns so far, ne- of the Chairman cording to the Democratic National Commitice, Mr. Edward J. Flyan.

Mr. Flynn further termed the re- ports from New York State as being highly encouraging

and tending to confirm the predictions that the State is safe for Mr. Roosevelt.

"It's a horse race," commented Mr. Wendell Wilkie, commenting on the

election results so far,

Latest Returns

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 5 (UP).— The returns from 581 precincts so far as follows:

Roosevelt 209,500 Willkle 103,407 President Roosevelt's lead came from

the Industrial sections Philadelphia and Pittsburg and the great anthracite mining centre of Wilkesbarre where John L. Lewis's United Mine Workers count thousands of members.

The rural and predominantly Re-

publican counties are not reporting as

heavy margins as usual.

Big Lead

Hongkong Stock Exchange Official, Summary, issued yesterday says:

NEW YORK, Nov. 5 (UP)—On Business was restricted to a few the boals of returns from 42 States, stocks at slightly improved rates and tabulations at 10.30 show President closed with further enquiries.

Ing 363 electing in 28 States carry-

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votes. Mr. Willkie 19 leading in 14 States with 120 electoral votes. A close race in several populous States which Willkte must win in order to gain the presl- dency allowed that Mr. Roosevelt has taken the lead there. These includ- ed:—Indiana:

-247,249, Roosevell Wilde 220,012 Ohlo: Roosevelt 1,295,488, Wilkie 1,281,943.

11 p.m. Situation NEW YORK, Nov. 6. (UP)The total popular vote tabulated at 11

p.m. was!

Roosevelt 6,433,959. Wilkie 4,999,940

At 9.30 pm Miri Wilkie said he convinced the result will not

side of

mely unxi

The authorities are extre-

anxious to avoid creating any ferling of over-conüdence and foreign correspondents have been urged to avold any temptation to exaggerate Greckt successes which can speak for themselves.

British Land

LONDON, Nov. 0 (Reuter). British troops have been landed on the Greek islands of Mytilene, Khlos und Kythera in addition to Crete, ac- cording to report from San Sebastian.

CONGRESS ELECTION

FROM PAGE ONE

publicans expect to win four, to ten seats.

The present division in the Senate i is 10 Democrals, 25 Republicans, one Progressive and one Independent.

The primary elections have elimin- ated Senators Ashurst. King, Holt, Frazier and Burke. Senators. Hale, Gibson' and. Donthey are retiring. Senator

ator Schwellenbach has been up- painted to the Judiciary Commillee, Republican leaders rate their chances as being best in Pennsyl- vania, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois and Washington,

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