Corry Voters Swing To Democrat In Governor Race
In Corry, Milton Shapp won 998 votes to 978 for Raymond Broderick marking a rare Democrat victory in a GOP dominated city. Rain reduced turnout to 66 percent while split ticket voting surged with Vigorito, Merrick, Hopkins, and Dwyer showing cross party support. Dwyer edges Zavacky 1274 to 708 as Willard prepares to leave office.
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Corry
Milton Shapp
Raymond Broderick
Joseph Vigorito
Wayne Merrick
Vigorito
Forest Hopkins
General Assembly
R. Budd Dwyer
Hopkins
Michael Zavacky
Atx
James Willard
Pulaski
Mercer County
Dwyer
Little Elgin
Elgin
Condita
Hugh Scott
William Lesler
Edgar Damico
Tura
Concord Township
Scott
Broderick
Merrick
Lesler
Shapp
Damico
Zavacky
Miscellaneous Party
Observers Edge Scott In Narrow Pennsylvania Senate Victory
In Philadelphia AP report, Hugh Scott wins a third Pennsylvania Senate term by about 200000 votes over State Sen. William Lesler. Scott carried 52 percent to 48, as Milton Shapp’s gubernatorial win echoed statewide gains.
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Philadelphia
Senate
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Scott
William Lesler
Jamestown Area Man Injured In Car Train Crash
Jamestown area resident Daniel B Moynihan aged 64 was slightly injured in a car train collision near Falconer. He was listed in satisfactory condition at WCA Hospital with a minor back injury. State Police reported tracks were stalled when the car stalled on the rails and was struck by a freight train.
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Jamestown
Jamestown Area
Falconer
WCA
Daniel B. Moynihan
B.D
New York
Moynihan
Etrick
Angeha
Tahee
Elgin's 93 Percent Tops Area Vote Records
Elgin reported 93 percent of registered voters participating, far above area turnout levels. The piece lists candidate tallies by district and nearby towns, noting Republican support in several local precincts and continuing results into neighboring communities.
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Elgin
CAHS Students Propose Strict Dance Discipline Measures
Corry Area High School student council proposes a detention book to ban disorderly students and guests from dances for the year. Alumni may attend as guests if cleared, with possible notes in the book. administrations and councils retain review power.
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Corry Area
Russell Brant
CAHS
Bes
Aimee Asco
Seerae Ne Lorean
Dion Ccanen
Dani
Shapp Breaks GOP Grip On State Governorship
Democrat Milton Shapp won Pennsylvania's governor race by a landslide, carrying majorities in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia and making inroads in rural counties. He led a Democratic sweep as U S Senator Hugh Scott won re election, while Shapp pledged a responsive government and planned meetings with state legislative leaders.
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Philadelphia
Milton Shapp
Pennsylvania
Tule
Shapp
U. S
Hugh Scott
Ernest Kline
Anl
Scott
Senate
Broderick
Pittsburgh
GOP
IPD
BOM
Tam
State House
Democrats Pave 72 Presidential Path With Governors Wins
Democrats built a strong path to the 1972 presidency by sweeping governorships in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Wisconsin and Minnesota and gaining control of state houses, while repelling Nixon’s bid to widen Senate gains. Reagan and Rockefeller easily won. Southern Republicans Winthrop Rockefeller and Claude Kirk Jr. lost ground elsewhere. The party held the Senate and gained seats in the House amid tax policy debates and incumbency advantages.
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Nixon
Senate
Congress
White House
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Wisconsin
Minnesota
House
Law and Order
Spiro T. Agnew
Agnew
GOP
Lawrence F. O'Brien
Democratic Party
America
Ronald Reagan
California
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Winthrop Rockefeller
Arkansas
Claude R. Kirk Jr
Florida
Democrats Hold Pennsylvania House Delegation Amid Wide Races
In Pennsylvania the 27 seat U S House delegation remains 14 Democrats to 13 Republicans with one vacancy filled by former GOP state senator. Notable wins include James Byrne in Philadelphia and Daniel Flood in Luzerne County achieving near landslide margins, while John Ware Tail Ware wins the lone new seat in Chester County replacing the late Watkins.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
U. S
House of the
GOP
Caukus
Senate
Adama
Cumberland
York
Camp Hill
Arthur L. Berger
George A. Wholain
Philladelphia
James A. Byrne
Gustine J. Pelagatti
Daniel J. Flood
Luzerne County
Flood
Joseph M. Gaydos
Pittsburgh
William 8. Moorhead
Mth
John H. Dent
Westmoreland
John H. Ware
Oxford
Chester County
Ware
G. Robert Watkins
Pennaiatheae
Louis F. Waldmann
Pedestrian Killed in Dunkirk Mishap
Dunkirk woman Veronica Pawlak, 59, died after being struck by a westbound car while crossing near her home. She was pronounced dead at Buffalo General Hospital after transfer from Brooks Memorial Hospital. Driver Robert Stern was cited for failure to yield but not detained. police said Stern could have avoided the impact.
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Dunkirk
Buffalo General Hospital
Veronica Pawlak
Buffalo Hospital
Brooks Memorial Hospital
Robert L. Stern
Eerie Stern
Stern
Mra
Pawlak
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Sesler
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David L. Lawrence
Lyndon B. Johnson
Oe Oking Scott
Damaico
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Shafer
William G. Lesler
U.S. Senate
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Barry Goldwater
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Ronald L Ziegler
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