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Democratic Dander. But the real shocker came in Vermont. There, unless a recount changes the result, a Democrat was elected Governor for the first time in 108 years. He was State Representative Philip H. Hoff, 38, who made a strong campaign plea for Vermonters to bring an end to decades of "one-party government." His opponent, Governor F. Ray Keyser, 35, was too conservative even for Vermont tastes. And Hoff was helped by an attractive family that campaigned enthusiastically for him-one of his four daughters actually stomped on Keyser's foot in a painful display of partisanship...
Tough Task. Teddy's landslide victory apparently carried Peabody across by 3,868 votes-at least pending a possible recount of the cliffhanging contest. At one point he seemed about to fall backward-but the discovery of a "clerical error" in Democratic Holyoke gave him an additional 8,500 votes. It seemed likely, therefore, that Peabody would get a chance to practice what he long has preached: "I want to play my part in shaping the world, and I don't believe in hiring mercenaries...
Endicott Peabody's apparent election victory over incumbent John A. Volpe was confirmed officially yesterday. Gov. Volpe promptly announced he would demand a recount...
Tabulation of the votes by 32 state examiners gave Peabody '42 a margin of 3091, making this the closest governor's race in recent state history. Early unofficial returns gave Peabody a lead of 2,000 votes. Volpe said at that he would demand a recount if the official tally gave Peabody a margin of than 5,000 votes...
...recount could delay a decision in the gubernatorial contest until past inauguration day Jan. 3. It would invariably involve challenged and disputed ballots, which must be decided in court tests. When Volpe presents his demand for a recount, Peabody will be forced to seek one too in order to protect his rights during the retabulation...