Word: oregon
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...Oregon: Ike leads, but must make a strong show ing if Republican Douglas McKay is to oust Democratic Incumbent Wayne Morse from Senate...
...this page recall a few of the major political stories we have undertaken. There were many others. Thanks in large part to a fine staff of skilled, grassroots reporters across the country, we have also been able to take close readings on tight Senate races (Ohio, Pennsylvania, California, Kentucky, Oregon). Last week, in "New Faces of 1956," we sifted out 15 key contests in the House, where, interestingly enough, the struggle seems to come down to youngsters v. oldsters...
...generally favored to win Republican seats in Ohio and Pennsylvania, which would still give them control by 49 to 47. Democrats have dwindling outside chances to win G.O.P. places in California, Connecticut, Idaho and Maryland. But Republicans have even solider hopes of upsetting Democrats in West Virginia and Oregon...
Familiar Chant. In Oregon this year, Democratic registration has moved ahead of Republican. Wayne Morse has strong financial support from COPE, the political arm of the A.F.L.-C.I.O., and labor, as rarely before, is organizing the precincts on Morse's behalf. Moreover, Democrat Morse has a break on the issues: 1) because of the nationwide slowdown in home building, Oregon's billion-dollar lumber business has slacked off; 2) because of lower farm prices, Eastern Oregon's big-business wheat farmers are pouting; and 3) even though private enterprise already is hard at work on a power...
...coast, undefeated U.S.C. spotted Washington a one-touchdown lead in the first quarter, then powered its way to a surprisingly easy 35-7 victory. Stanford jammed the Oregon attack and, with Quarterback John Brodie in fine touch, scored a workmanlike...