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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1973
Page
1
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Corry's unusual election day produced a first woman mayor in the city and notable write-in activity in Sparta Township and Spartansburg Borough. Roland Putnam appeared on the Democratic line despite resignation. Herbert H. Most ran in spirit, while Republican Lawrence A. Scouten led with 45 votes. School board posts went to Helmintoller, Joy, and Bennett. other local races included various supervisors, auditors, tax collectors, and election officials across Sparta, Spartansburg, Columbus, and Spring Creek townships.
Sheriff Andrew Hanisek repeated as county lead vote getter and won a fourth term. Con troller A. J. Gehrlein placed second. David Wiley upset Recorder of Deeds Robert Dailey as GOP outside-city support helped prothonotary Sandy Maclvor fend off Robert Lohse. Judges Dwyer and Pratt retained and elevated respectively under new retention rule.
Corry elected Kibler as first woman mayor, edging incumbent Edward Zarger 899 to 736 by 163 votes. Voter turnout was 1,672 of 3,372 registered. Councilman Calderone narrowly retained his seat 790 to 788 over Laurance Barton, who may seek a recount. Absentee ballots numbered 31 and added after machine totals. final courthouse tally pending. David Miller led his ticket among opposed candidates, with Jerome Davis unopposed for city controller.
Citizens offered mixed views on how Mary Ann Kibler won Corry’s mayoralty. They cited voting patterns among age groups, crossovers from Republicans, and a desire for change, while denying campaign promises as the decisive factor. Opinions on handling the police department and local Penelec bills varied, with many stressing giving her a chance.
Nine persons were found shot to death at a luxury ranch style house in Acampo California about 20 miles south of Sacramento. The San Joaquin County sheriff's office reported the grisly discovery today.
In the first national vote since Watergate Democrats scored major gains with statewide victory in New Jersey and city wins in New York Philadelphia Minneapolis and Detroit. In Virginia conservative Mills Godwin Jr barely beat Henry Howell running as an independent as Republicans fared poorly overall Reagan faced a setback on a spending cap amendment. Brendan Byrne routed Charles Sandman in New Jersey giving Democrats control of both state houses. Beame captured New York City mayoralty, a sweeping citywide victory ending Lindsay’s eight year tenure.
An 8 year old Spring Creek man David O Moore and Corry resident David A Catalfu 18 were charged with burglary in a Spring Creek Township hunting camp break in last month. Both appeared before District Justice Suzanne Hodges Waterford Catalfu posted bond Moore jailed in lieu of bond. The camp owner is Dr George Gould of Corry.
The Democratic sweep in Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania leaves Gov. Shapp favored for re election as Arlen Specter loses the DA race. Watergate backlash shapes the gubernatorial race with Montgomery County businessman Andrew Lewis rising as a potential top contender while Rep. H John Heinz remains in Congress.
UF officials report the United Fund drive has surpassed 72 percent with under two weeks to go, pledging 72 746 to date. Audit shows corporate gifts 26595, industrial 25998, retail 683, education 2079, special gifts 3239, area 851, professional 1713, clubs 230. Drive chairman Steven Mahoney urges continued momentum toward the 100000 goal for the Corry area. Bendix buys Autolite plant and trademark from Ford for 29 million with DOJ approval.
Spar tansburg woman Elsie Fox, 54, remained in good condition at Union City Memorial Hospital after a late Monday collision in the ML Pleasant Church parking lot. Driver Clara Sterling, 58, backed out as Fox entered the car, knocking her to the ground. Fox was admitted for observation of after effects following dizzy spells.
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