Carter Faces Pennsylvania Victory Boost In Presidential Race
AP report notes Carter's Pennsylvania win with about 35 percent. Jackson second, Udall third, Wallace fourth, McCormack and Shapp with minor shares. Early delegate counts favor Carter but futures uncertain as 24 states vote next. Ford cites Carter momentum, Reagan in Texas. Humphrey plans late-entry strategy to influence convention.
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Marks and Vigorito Vie For Congress
Erie Democratic challenger Marks defeats incumbent in a tight race for the U S House seat. Marks led in Crawford and Mercer counties while Edinboro native Vigorito touted a “New Rebellion” platform focused on jobs, education, and revenue sharing. Reports note vote margins and lingering campaign tension as results determine the district’s political balance.
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Carry Rama 76 two day vehicle show announced in Corry
Corry merchants plan Carry Rama 76 a two day promotion on May 21 22 with displays of cars boats motorcycles campers and antiques at three downtown locations including Corry Plaza Route 6 and West Smith Street Plaza. Organizers invite clubs and questions at 665 9925.
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Hopkins Edges Gorton in Fourth Assembly Primary
Forest Hopkins of North East won the Fourth Assembly district primary over Gorton. Hopkins totaled 9,967 votes to Gorton’s 2, with Gorton a Marine Bank branch manager in Erie and incumbent challenger. Bud Groat, a Democrat from the district, acknowledged strong campaigning ahead.
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Bucks County
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Lycoming County
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Rural voting machine woes continue despite repairs
At Spring Creek and Columbus townships voters faced machine breakdowns delaying casting. In Spring Creek the unit required two Warren repair runs, denying five voters a ballot and prompting a near re-vote threat. Columbus saw a two hour wait for repair, three residents leaving town unable to vote, with no fallout expected for districts near Corry.
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Corry Votes 47 Percent as Voters Back Local Contests
Corry voters followed the trend voting for likely winners in key local contests. Democrats renominated four candidates including Louis Tullio 176 Vincent DeLuca 68 Robert O’Hara 23 and backed Lincoln Marks over Neil McLaughlin 398 in the fall race. Hopkins defeated Gorton locally 441 to 372 and will face Democrat Christian Gross in November. Turnout represented 18 percent of registered voters with 29 Republicans and 018 Democrats voting.
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Louis Tullio
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Robert O'Hara
Vigerito
Lincoln Marks
Marks
Neil McLaughlin
Sharon
Erie County
Forst Hopkins
Harry Gorton
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Fear 37 Killed In Fiery Crash
Virgin Islands crash involving an American Airlines Boeing 727 on a runway left 37 dead and numerous injured. Knud-Hamsen Hospital reported 87 injured. 19 held for further care. Two severely burned were flown to Puerto Rico. others released. Flight originated from Prov? and New York with 51 passengers and seven crew aboard.
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Pa Voters Nominate Dead Man in Philadelphia Primary
PHILADELPHIA AP Penn nominated a dead veteran for a seat in a district that leans Democratic. Nix Barrett led fellow Democrat Gray in early returns as state law blocked removal ballots close to the election. Barrett’s successor to be chosen by state Democrats while rivals like Green vacate to run for Senate.
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