Corry Voters Calmly Cast Ballot Amid Narrow GOP Shift
Downey wins a local Democratic race as Corry turnout stays light at under 35 percent with 1,147 of 3,284 eligible voters voting. Five candidates vied for four spots on the 50th Senatorial District state committee, Rita Downey leading, while Republican delegates to the national convention saw Thomas Pierotti prevail in Corry but lose statewide to Blair and Haskell. In the presidential race Humphrey led locally with 214 votes. Wallace surprised in several conservative areas, and Hopkins and Vigorito showed strength for November battles.
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Indict Corry Youth For Four Crimes
The Erie County grand jury indicted William Barr, 18, a Corry youth, on four charges. They include corrupting the morals of a minor for giving beer to two 15 year olds on November 19, 1971, burglary for $62 stolen March 13, auto theft for a Bear Lake car theft on March 1, and receiving stolen property from Buyer's Fair on March 16. Barr was jailed after offenses and released on bond. the court noted repeated bail.
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Elgin Has One Genuine Vote Race But Four Absentees Could Swing It
In Elgin last night Raymond Burrows trailed by one vote in the Republican committeeman race as four uncounted absentee ballots remain to be opened by county officials today. Burrows supporters claim the four ballots were cast by Burrows family members, potentially sealing his victory amid a dense tally of local and district results across presidential, congressional, and convention delegate races.
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Joseph P. Vigorito
Joseph L. Heimbold Jr
Alvin W. Tegenhagen
Agnes Soff
Robert F. Lark
Betty J. Reese
Trudy N. Cushner
Helen Cathcart
George X. Simonetta
Vito Manilla
Louis Puskar Jr
Frank Thompson
Pete J. Joyce
Janet E. Safford
D. James Callatian
Stanley Blair
H. Harrison Haskell
Thomas M. Pierotti
R. Douglas Arbuckle
Brian David Raub
Robert Casey
Franklin M. McCorkelene
Thomas M. Nolan
Grace M. Sloan
Forest Hopkins
Orlando's Upset Victory Over Sesler in 49th District Race
Former Erie City Councilman Quentin Orlando won the Democratic nomination for state senator in the 49th district, defeating 12 year incumbent William Sesler 16 246 to 15 019. Sesler suggested retirement may follow the loss while Orlando tied the win to change and parochial education aid.
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Penn Central to cut rail trackage by a third
Penn Central plans to drop about 9 000 miles of track from its 20 000 mile system, creating an 11 000 mile network in two steps. The first 3 900 miles are underway, including abandonments from Titusville to Corry. Regulatory decisions by ICC and PUC will decide full execution as communities vow protests. Nike area gift to North Texas State University transfers 19 acres and 12 structures for physics and biology labs in Denton.
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Humphrey Gains Momentum After Pennsylvania Victory
Senator Hubert H. Humphrey claimed a strong win in Pennsylvania with more than a third of 1.4 million Democratic votes, boosting momentum for his third run. He built support on labor and black voters in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh while rival Wallace, Muskie, and McGovern trailed, each around 21 percent, reshaping delegate contention.
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Humphrey Wins Pennsylvania Primary in Labor Bid
The Pennsylvania Democratic primary yielded a Hubert Humphrey victory helped by a strong labor turnout. Voters backed Humphrey over McGovern Muskie Wallace and Jackson while delegates counted toward the Miami Beach convention.
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Muskie Leaves Door Open In Tight Democratic Battle
In a day of primary voting McGovern and Humphrey gained momentum while Muskie, weakened after Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, warned rivals they must fight hard to derail his bid. Wallace surprised in Pennsylvania as Nixon faced no major issues in Massachusetts, with results counting toward 1972 delegates.
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