Stokes Faces Tight Reelection Battle in Cleveland
In a closely watched Cleveland mayoral race, Stokes runs neck and neck with Republican Ralph Perk as polls reflect a repeat of the 1967 tight contest. Perk cites law and order concerns, while Stokes touts progress on pollution, housing, and jobs amid a tense civic climate and police department battles.
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Ohio off year elections draw national interest in Columbus
Ohio voters go to the polls Tuesday in an off year election with national interest centered on Cleveland where Mayor Carl Stokes faces Ralph Perk. The ballot includes two constitutional amendments and thousands of local questions across 13,223 polling places.
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City Struggles With New Air Pollution Code
Philadelphia reports a harsh air pollution code signed by May or James H. J. Tate, with major industrial polluters pledging cooperation. However city officials admit noncompliance by the city itself, as Streets Commissioner David M. Smallwood laments that even a $50 million effort could not render the six city incinerators compliant.
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