Governor Senator Race Looms Over Election Day
Corry voters brace for Governor David Lawrence and Arthur McGonigle while George Leader seeks the Senate seat vacated by Edward Martin. Hugh Scott campaigns in Erie County as turnout in Corry nears 70 to 75 percent, with a smaller GOP margin expected than in past years. Other races include Lieutenant Governor John Morgan Davis vs John M Walker, Genevieve Blatt’s re election bid against Andrew Gleason, and Mercer County’s Carroll D. Kearns seeking a seventh term against James O'Brien. Polls open until 7 pm with many offices closed and bars barred one hour after closing.
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Corry
David K. Lawrence
Arthur McGonigle
George M. Leader
Edward Martin
Hugh Scott
Philadelphia
Erie County
Cony
GOP
Gav
Bear on Memphis roof prompts police call and capture
In Memphis Tennessee a large black bear was spotted climbing a tree near a home after wandering from a yard where it fed. Zoo worker John Anleyson subdued the 400-pound bear and hauled it away to a city facility. authorities said the animal had not escaped into the area.
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Memphis
Tenn
Harry Wulff
Wulff
Zoo
John Anleyson
How to Split a Ballot in Straight Ticket Era
Voters are urged to split their ballots by selecting individual candidates rather than party tickets. The article explains using the leverhead to close the fortail, disregarding party headers, moving the small plac knobs to chosen candidates, and pulling the overhead lever to reopen the curtain, enabling a mixed ticket vote.
Cuban Election Goes On Amid Guerrilla War
In Havana Cubans vote for a new Congress provincial and municipal officers as Fidel Castro and his rebel movement threaten violence against participants. Batista allied candidates lead, while opposition is split among several nominees. Constitutional guarantees have been suspended and a plane crash killed 17, blamed on Castro supporters.
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Havana
Cuba
Joyce
Fulgencio Batista
Congress
Fidel Castro
Batista
Andrew Rivero Aguero
Ramon Gray San Martin
Carlos Marquez Ster Ung
Alberto Salas Ana
Castro
Miami
Body Of Boy Found In Ramapo River After 18 Day Search
The body of 7 year old Paull Grochowiex was recovered from the Ramapo River near his home ending an 18 day search that drew thousands of people. William Harvey of Jackson Heights found the body while walking along the riverbank in cold drizzle. The boy reportedly told his mother he would bicycle to Tacoma to visit his grandmother before he disappeared on October 1.
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Ompton Lakes
N. J.ap
Paull Grochowiex
Ramapo
William Harvey
Jackson Heights
Grechowicz
Tacom
Wash
Leader Vetoes Sewage Bill Over Delay in Corry Aid
Governor George Leader vetoed a bill extending report deadlines for municipal sewage aid tied to a Corry project. The Department of Health opposed the extension, citing uncertainty in allocations and planning if later filings were allowed. The veto followed prior administration delays and the bill’s unanimous House and Senate approvals.
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George Leader
Corry
W. W. Waterhouse
Sewge
House
Senate
Gov. Leader
Secretary of Health
Department of Health
Election At A Glance AP Polls Open Tomorrow
Polls open tomorrow at 4 am and close at 8 pm in 8914 state precincts. Offices at stake include statewide offices, Congress seats, legislature seats, and a special election in Westmoreland County. Voters decide a tax form question for private forest lands and party registration totals are listed. Liquor stores closed all day Tuesday with taverns until 9 pm. Malone reported satisfactory at Meyey Hospital.
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Associated Press
U. 5
Internal Affairs
Supreme Court
Congress
Pennsylvania
Representatives
Westmoreland County
Western Allies Map Plans For Attack Talks
The United States and allies map a Geneva talks strategy to prevent surprise military attacks. Western experts urge analyzing future weapons capacity and preventive measures before addressing political disputes, aiming to deploy ground and air inspection to monitor military developments. The Soviets want to begin with zones and nuclear-free areas in Eastern Europe.
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Washington
United States
Soviet Union
Geneva
Lnter
Europe
Snowfall Hits Parts of Pa
Snow hit southwestern Pennsylvania with up to three inches in spots. Cambria and Somerset counties saw highways covered and driving hazards as crews and plows were deployed for the first time this season. Weather officials noted most snow at high elevations and forecast warmer weather ending the snow and rain later today.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Cambria
Somerset
Autema
Weather Bureau
Worthey
Ebensburg
Blair
Bedford
Dems Eye Mass Victory As WaenGton Election Looms
The AP survey through Sunday forecast Democrats gaining Senate seats and a larger House majority, with 44 million voters deciding Tuesday. Mild 50s weather and focus on personalities dominate. Nixon cautioned Republicans to expect several governorship losses, while the party hopes for a welcome shift in some states.
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Waengton
API
Fay
Associated Press
GOP
Senate
House
Meade
Fairbanks
Alaska
Nixon
Repubean
Paul M. Butler
Surviving 3 of 17 Men After Rebel Plane Crash
Cuban government seeks protection for Cuban airliners and U S passengers after a rebel seized plane crashes near Bay of Nipe in Oriente Province. Seized by Fidel Castro rebels on a Miami to Varadero flight, it killed 17 with four gunmen and crew among the dead. three survivors report the crash occurred as the aircraft attempted to land on a too small strip.
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Havana
Cuba
United States
Ciba
Miami
Varadero Beach
Bay of Nipe
Preston
Oriente
Cubana
Fidel Castro
DCI
Cayo Mamibi
Mao iBay
Cunanove
Corry School District to Get $120 078 Aid
The Corry school district will receive about 120 078 dollars as part of state subsidy payments for instructional posts based on teaching staff levels. Subsidies total roughly 719 940 dollars for six nearby communities with Erie leading at 822 42 dollars and Corry at 120 078. Last year Corry received 419 160 at the same time.
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Corry
Bre
Crawford
Department of Public
State Auditor General
State
Eawurer
Belo County
Erie
Albion
Girard
Harborcreek Township
Mill« Creek
B. B. Ansiderson
Anager
Communists shell Quemoy with renewed gunfire
Communist forces opened heavy bombardment on Quemoy marking the strongest attack in seven weeks. Nationalist Defense Ministry reported about 12 822 shells fired between noon and 535 p.m. Peiping radio claimed 12 000 shells were launched, while noting an odd numbered day under their day on, day off timetable. Nationalists retorted by returning fire as supply convoys reportedly moved toward Quemoy.
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Quemoy
Quemoys
Defense Ministry
Ron
Pan
Peiping
Red Ghing
Beacles
Timates
Separate Crashes Kill Two Sailors
Two Navy men died in separate Turnpike crashes in Pennsylvania. James Maxelwoord of Adams Center and Noah atrealy, attached to the Patuxent River naval depot, were killed near the Quakertown interchange after being thrown from a car on the Northeast Extension. Eugene L. Graham, 24, of Pittsburgh, died in a pre dawn crash west of Downingtown. He died on arrival at Norristown Montgomery Hospital.
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Hiladelphia
Philadelphia
James Maxelwoord
AdamsSenter
Noah Atrealy
Patuxent River
Naval Ordnance Depot
Wis
Quakertown
Eugene L. Graham
Pittsburgh
Downingtown
Norristown
Montgomery Haspitim
Governors and Senate Race To Be Decided Tomorrow
Philadelphia AP reports Republicans and Democrats race to win the governorship and U S Senate as polls open early Tuesday. Democratic Mayor David L Lawrence of Pittsburgh faces Republican Arthur T McGonigle of Reading. U S Rep Hugh Scott runs against Democrat George Leader for the Senate. Both sides predict victory amid tight margins and turnout at 7 AM to 6 PM across 8014 precincts.
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Philadelphia
U.S
Ue Togt
David L. Lawrence
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Arthur T. McGonigle
Reading
Nidy
Hugh Scott
George M. Leader
GOP
Secretary of Internal Affairs
Supreme Cort
Leutenant
Congress
Senate
Eisenhower
Police Probe Local Crash on East Main Street
City police investigate a late night crash on East Main Street to determine if charges should be filed against John A. Froncek 44 of RD 2 Corry. Froncek's car struck a parked vehicle belonging to Mrs. Blof Dah of Pleasant Street after skidding 25 feet. Damages were reported at 100 dollars to the parked car and 350 dollars to Froncek's vehicle. He was checked for intoxication by a local physician who found no impairment.
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Womy
East Main
John A. Froncek
RD. 2
Corry
Froncek
Main Street
Blof Dah
Euat
Pleasant Street
Froneek
Whiely
Truck Rifling Blow To Youth Plagued By Bills
Eddie Haynes, a young delivery driver, faced mounting medical debts after a delivery accident and a pending hospital bill. He bought a truck on credit, started a dry cleaning service, and earned modest weekly income. A weekend theft wiped out his loaded truck worth 1,000 with no insurance, forcing him to cover the loss.
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Dal Edwardt Haynes
Eddie
Edie
Crash Victim Remains Critical After Three-Car Collision
East woman Mrs. Walter Cudny, 37, remains in critical condition at Corry Memorial Hospital after a three-car crash on Route 88 Saturday. She suffered severe head injuries, a compound leg fracture, and other injuries when Netcar stalled on a hill, was struck by a second vehicle, she leaped from hers and was hit by a third.
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Notut East
Corry Memorial Hospital
Walter Cudny
Cunny
Netcar
Rockefeller Leading In New York Poll
Albany in a close gubernatorial race Republican Nelson A Rockefeller held a likely edge over Democrat Averell Harriman as voters faced a tight contest. Analysts noted a personality driven campaign, with results possibly influenced by last minute decisions and a nationwide Democratic trend.
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Albany
N.Y
Averell Harriman
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Rockefeller
Richard M. Nixon
U.S. Senate
Irving N. Ives
New York City
Frank
Hogan
Manhattan
Vetera
Kenneth
Rochester
Senate
Congress
Harriman
Win & Séoote
Ives
John D. Pacer
Heraslea
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Malone
James V. Malone
Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association
Meyey Hospial
Dems
Carl Silverman
Loudonville
Harvey M. Glatman
Turkey
Tupeey
Fe Tormenty
Phrtitimett Amd
Walthaw
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