Index Right to work . p. 3 KU-Nebraska football . p. 5 Kan. Congressional races . p. 7 U.S. Senate races . pp. 9, 10 Mrs. Docking campaigns . p. 12 Daily hansan Election Extra LAWRENCE, KANSAS Wednesday, Nov. 5, 1958 56th Year, No. 39 Docking Wins 2nd Term Lawrence Banker Easy Victor In Race With Parsons Editor TOPEKA—(UPI)—Democratic Gov. George Docking shattered political tradition in yesterday's off-year election by becoming the first Democrat to be-elected governor in Kansas. Latest unofficial election returns for governor showed 2.167 out of 2,999 precincts with Docking polling 264,523 votes and Republican Clyde Reed Jr.gaining 203,218 votes. 91. gaming 2002.28.30 Reed conceded victory to Docking at 11:27 p.m. Gov. Docking issued the following statement at 11 p.m.: "Virginia and I are thankful and humble. "Virginia and I are thankful and humble. "God and our fellow candidates have been very good for us. "While the result of today's balloting will be held as a continuation of the Democratic victory sweep across the nation, we like to think that here in Kansas it is really a victory of the people. "We have tried to serve them and they have responded. "We are indebted to all of them and most especially to the thousands of people who have helped us in this campaign. "Our victory is the more substantial because of the personal effort put forth by the Republican nominee, Clyde Reed. "Mr. Reed conducted a vigorous, though losing campaign." The 54-year-old Lawrence banker built an almost insurmountable lead over Republican candidate Reed, and snapped an age-old political tradition in the Sunflower state that said no Democrat can win two terms as governor. Docking, as expected, pulled heavy votes in Wyandotte and Sedgwick counties, but surprisingly, also ran well in nominally Republican strongholds such as western Kansas. Two years ago, with the Republican party badly split by internal squabbles, Docking defeated GOP candidate Warren Shaw by 115,000 votes. Reed, 41-year-old Parsons publisher, pushed a vigorous campaign, but all evidence showed him waning in strength as more than half of the state's precincts were counted. Democratic Victory Biggest Since FDR A Democratic landslide in yesterday's election established the party's biggest Congressional margin since the days of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Democrats piled up an approximate 2-1 majority and control of the House by about 285-150. Democrats, although confident of victory before the election, hardly dreamed of such an overwhelming vote of approval. A lone gubernatorial race provided Republican relief from the Democratic tide. In New York, Nelson Rockefeller beat Democratic incumbent Averell Harriman and Kenneth Keating defeated Democrat Frank Hogan for a Senate seat. New York, Arizona and Rhode Island. Chris Del Sesto won over four-term Democratic governor Dennis Roberts in Rhode Island to give the GOP its first governor there since 1938 Arizona Senate incumbent Barry Goldwater, Republican conservative and anti-labor leader, won handily from Democratic Governor Ernest Congressional Control
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Totals of newly elected congressmen were approximate as of midnight. Vermont elected its first Democratic Congressman in history. Connecticut went all out Democratic for the first time in 18 years. Maryland elected its first Republican governor in eight years. As predicted California Democrats grabbed off the two top offices, electing Edmund G. (Pat) Brown, governor, and Clair Engle, senator. The Democratic landscape showed that the voters have lost confidence in the Republican party and its claims of peace, purity and prosperity. There were only a few Republican islands in a sea of Democratic victories. It was a campaign based more on Republican failures than Democratic promises. The challengers offered no broad, meaningful program, nor proposed any new initiative. But they have created the impression that somehow they would perform better. The Republicans won top races in McFarland. Kansas Amendments Carry TOPEKA—Latest returns for the three amendments tonight showed 1.927 out of 2.999 precincts: No.1, Judgeship Plan: Yes—145,112; No—101,118. No. 2, Water Improvements: Yes—186,368; No—96,031. No. 3. Right-to-Work: Yes—225,639; No—157,237. All amendments have carried. KANSAS CITY—The United Press International claimed an apparent victory at 3:35 this morning for Newell George, Democratic candidate for representative of the second district. At that time, Mr. George was leading by 7,910 votes. The incomplete vote was 50,730 to 42,820. However, Errett P. Scrivner, Republican incumbent, refused at that time to concede a victory for Mr. George. He told The Daily Kansas Mr. George could not be reached this morning for comment. His campaign office said he was still out in Johnson County, "checking the vote." "I don't have our total here right now, but I know it's not that much. As far as I'm concerned, it's still a very close race." "I haven't seen the complete tallies yet. He doesn't lead by that much in our total. Incomplete returns in the offyear election revealed that Kansas voters were giving a majority vote to a Democratic governor and four Democrats in 12 state offices. TOPEKA — Republicans held the upper hand in contests for seven state offices while Gov. Docking claimed his second term. Kansas GOP Leads 7 Races Democrat Joseph W. Henkle, the incumbent lieutenant governor, moved to a lead shortly after midnight to record 91,579 votes against the Republican candidate Glenn D. Corswell's total of 86,019 votes. Another Democratic candidate, George Robb of Salina, running for state auditor, pushed ahead with 79.-895 votes to 74,634 votes for William A. Bell of Franklin, the Republican opponent. (Continued on Page 3) Goy, George Docking—Smiles in victory. Reed Cedes Race; Offers No Excuses Clyde Reed Jr., Republican candidate for governor, conceded the election to Governor George Docking at 11:27 last night. Mr. Reed said: "I congratulate Gov. Docking on his victory in the election. The people of Kansas have spoken clearly and decisively. I wish the governor a successful administration these next two years. "The campaign just closed was a clean and hard fought one. We have no alibis or excuses. "Many Republicans worked hard on behalf of the entire ticket," Mr. Reed said in delivering his statement. He said the Republican party had been initially successful in "organizing the Kansas GOP, something, he said, which "must be carried on to a successful conclusion, and it will be." The party was badly split two years ago when Gov. Docking defeated GOP candidate Warren Shaw by 115,000 votes. "I want to express personal appreciation for the many kindnesses extended to me, and for the courteous reception I received throughout the state." Reed said. "This campaign was in the best of Kansas tradition. As a major participant, although a losing one, I can only say there is natural disappointment over the outcome. More than two hours earlier, at 9:15. Gov. Docking had pronounced "But I have no regret about the decision which prompted my candidacy or for the time and effort extended in these past months." it the biggest Democratic victory the state had ever had. At 9:30, Mr. Reed had discounted Gov. Docking's statement by saying it was too early to predict a Democratic victory. At that time, Gov. Docking was leading 63,000 to 57,-000. Mr. Disaver went on to say Mr. Reed felt much had been done for Kansas and for education. Education was perhaps the strongest issue Mr. Reed campigned upon. From Mr. Reed's headquarters, campaign assistant Dick Dilsaver said Mr. Reed was disappointed but not discouraged. Clyde Reed Jr.