Heinz Wins Scott's Seat in Pennsylvania Senate Race
AP dispatch from Philadelphia notes Republican John Heinz captured the U.S. Senate seat amid a statewide Democratic wave. Heinz led with 52 percent to Green's 47, aided by boosting support in western Pennsylvania and a large Philadelphia turnout for Carter in the presidential race. The article details spending, regional margins, and notable downballot wins including Erie and Cambria counties.
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John Heinz
U.S
Pennsylvania
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Carter
Ford
Pittsburgh
Bill Green
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Lancaster County
Richard Nixon
Luzerne
Lackawanna
Schuylkill
Erie
al Benedict
Patrick Gleason
Robert E. Casey
Cambria County
Patricia Crawford
Chester County
Prostitution Crackdown Seizes Beds at B and W Snack Bar
Geary County Sheriff seized two beds and an empty whisky bottle during a weekend raid at the B and W Snack Bar in Junction City. Three women were arrested on prostitution charges as part of the undercover operation near Ft. Riley, with beds sent for lab analysis and a potential two year nuisance injunction sought by the county attorney.
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Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Geary County
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Jim Gross
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Ft. Riley
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Francis
Groas
East Ninth Street
John Rugh
Democrats gain in Pennsylvania House seats in 1970 election
The AP reports Pennsylvania Democrats picked up nine new congressional seats, unseating four Republicans and defeating incumbents. Key upsets include Marc Marks defeating Joseph Vigorito in the 24th District and state Senator Joseph Ammerman unseating Albert Johnson in the 23rd District. Peter Kostmayer won the 8th District by narrow margin after a late-counted race.
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New Times Magazine
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Renninger
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Carter Wins as Voters Seek Change nationwide
An AP Poll of 2,489 voters at 100 polling places shows Carter winning 51 percent, driven by traditional Democratic blocs. He drew support from lower income groups labor union members blacks and the less educated, while independents and disaffected Democrats backed Ford. Voters cited a desire for change and concerns Carter may promise more than he can deliver.
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