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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1968
Page
9
A debate on a ballot proposal discusses property taxation shifts from utilities to real estate and the impact on local governments. Critics warn of reduced local control, while supporters cite home rule options and shared services, with aldermanic concerns over minor judiciary and staffing.
The notice presents candidate profiles for the 24th District race, detailing John W. Edwards a Erie minister with 15 years in public service and Gene Eckerson of Erie with 30 years in business and community affairs. It notes education, occupations, and prior leadership roles and public committees.
The notice profiles four candidates for state treasurer and related posts. Grace M Sloan of Clarion, auditor general since 1965, lists extensive board involvement and prior treasurer service 1961 to 1965. J B Amendola of Reading, branch manager, cites store leadership and awards. June Reynolds of Pittsburgh, deputy county official, details long public service and Democratic party roles. Frank J Pasquerilla of Johnstown, president of Crown Construction Co, emphasizes financial and construction experience with state agencies.
A dense OCR fragment presents names and bios of political figures such as Joseph S. Clark and Frank W. Gaydosh, plus lengthy discussion of Pennsylvania constitutional amendments on legislative apportionment state finance taxation local government and judiciary. It lists proposals, explanations, and impacts, with references to aging and service records, education, and roles in government and UNESCO.
Joseph P. Vigorito incumbent seeks another term in the U S House. He lists education from Wharton and Denver and service as a Pennsylvania State University professor. He notes two prior terms in Congress and emphasizes agricultural committee work and practical knowledge of national and global issues.
Republican Forest W Hopkins, publisher of the North East Breeze, pursues a second term in the State House. A graduate of Ohio University with graduate work at Princeton, he has studied in Europe and India and led local speeches on travels. He has chaired regional health and Salvation Army boards and owned multiple papers in New York and Ohio.
Only one candidate filed for the Pennsylvania preferential primary. Citizens may write in their preferences on the ballot. The text also outlines presidential compensation: 4 year term, 100000 salary, 50000 expense allowance taxable, 40000 non taxable travel and entertainment, with the latter not taxed.
Constitutional notice identifies Eugene J. McCarthy of Collegeville Minnesota as a U S senator with occupation and state. This concise entry records his official role and location in a political notice.
Biographical data were not provided by candidate Gene Heuser as part of the filing. No other information is available in the source segment.
Voting data lists polling hours from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and names the polling places by ward and district. First Ward First District Concord School entrance by the parking lot. First Ward Second District Corry Area High School entrance near the parking lot. Second Ward Third District former parsonage Church of the Nazarene 248 Marion Street. Third Ward Second District McCray Aluminum West Smith Street. Fourth Ward Sharpening Service and Sales West Main and Spring Streets.
Richard Schweiker of Worcester aged 41 with a Penn State BA and Phi Beta Kappa honors, received an honorary Doctor of Laws from Ursinus College in 1963. He served as U.S. Congressman from 1961 to 1968, with four terms, and since 1983 has been on the House Armed Services Committee overseeing defense and military matters. He also served three years on the House Government Operations Committee, leading reform efforts to reduce inequities in the draft and strengthening peacekeeping machinery through bipartisan action.
Harrisburg AP Lt Gov Broderick said approving five constitutional questions on Tuesday’s ballot could save taxpayers about 11 million dollars annually over 30 years. Changes to debt limits and salary shifts for justices of the peace would cut costs. Broderick noted the figure could cover most state department operating costs.
The speaker projects a 150 000 vote plurality from Philadelphia and reports statewide support for the five questions. Campaigners including Gov Shafer former governors Scranton and Leader, author James A Michener, and others back proposals to revamp constitutional articles on the judiciary local government taxation and finance and legislative apportionment.
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