Tight mayoral race and close school board tally in Corry
In Corry Pennsylvania the mayoral contest was tight with Phil Zain 1372 and James Hammond 1349. The school board race saw Robert Ott 1435 to Merle Amy 1427 as Democrats and Republicans battled for influence. Absentee ballots and a citywide recount were discussed with results expected Friday after the Erie courthouse tally.
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Our Amy School Board
Merle Amy
Robert Ottey
Board of Elections
Erie
Area Towns Race Highlights GOP Sweep in Pennsylvania
In a sweeping regional win, Corry and area towns swung Republican with incumbents Reba Limedon and Lowrey reelected in Warren County. Youngsville elected Republican Willand Arthur as mayor, while Union City saw Democrat Jack Ben Rel win by 49 votes. Four Crawford County seats went GOP, and two Titusville districts voted to merge.
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Youngsville
Donald Absabarm
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C. Earle Stewart
Clarence & Windoff
Crawford County
Andy Waid
Waid
Titusville
Jack Ben- Rel
Union City
George Ledger
Benygel
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Wattsboro
Lawrence Reuse
Grover Johnson
Robert Drissel
Howard Hartshorn
Allan Phelps
GOP Upsets Dem Machine In Columbus
Col umbus area elections tilt Republican as GOP gains in townships adjacent to Corry. In Columbus two school directorships go to Richard Trisket and Basil Pokast amid Democratic control in other posts. Trisket 260 to Polish 25 percent. Jewell 191. Knoll 195. inspector of elections won by Pauline Trisket 231 to Florence Caster 230. Dems win sup vis or Jordan Christensen 258 to Miller 191. judge of elections contest Gladys Volk 296 to Virginia Swat 198. Other Columbus contests show GOP successes. observers note strong GOP turnout.
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Virginia Swat
Gardner Forces Triumph in Erie mayoral upset
Dr Charles Williamson defeated Mayor Arthur J. Gardner by a 30519 to 2418 margin in Erie. Williamson celebrated at the GOP HQ at 7th and State while Gardner conceded at 9:20 PM. Gardner will stay on the council for two more years with full jury pay.
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Snowfall Fallout Hits Corry City This Season
The Corry area saw snowfall starting before 7 a.m. with light to heavy accumulation. Streets remained wet but passable, and rooftops collected a white blanket. Temperatures dipped to about 24 degrees and forecasts call for continued flurries and colder weather with winds up to 40 mph.
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Fires in Santa Monica Mountains Threaten Bel Air Properties
An immense firefight raged as 2,300 firefighters battled two wildfires in the Santa Monica Mountains. Crews ringed Bel Air defenses with tractors to safeguard 15 million dollars in damage and 259 homes. No deaths reported. about 100 injuries among firefighters and residents. Governor Brown sought federal aid from President Kennedy.
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GOP Victory Shocks Dems In Statewide Races O'Brien Wins
Republicans ride a statewide surge to win Judge O'Brien's seat on Pennsylvania's State Supreme Court. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh vote shares favored Democrats, but GOP gains in suburban counties and several cities offset them. O'Brien edged Alpern 1.64M to 1.59M for a two year term. Mayor Barr retained Pittsburgh for Democrats amid mixed results across Erie, Scranton, and other cities.
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Supreme Court
GOP Sweeps Erie County Post Races
Republicans swept four county offices in Erie County led by incumbent Sheriff and Recorder of Deeds. County Controller candidate Clapper defeated Democrat Theodore Amendola by about 7,000 votes. Recorder of Deeds Robert Dalley led with 49,729 votes, Sheriff Frank Bojarski trailed by 13,000, and Prothonotary William Liljenberg won re election with 45,269 votes.
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Robert Cooney
Railroads Reach Agreement for Turdya Transit Push
Bulletin reports PHADESPEA notes Pennsylvania and New York Central railroads agreed to move for Turdya rapidly toward a common purpose, aiming to speed progress and coordinate schedules.
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Republicans win nine Pennsylvania cities avoid Pittsburgh landslide
In Pennsylvania on Tuesday Republicans unseated Democratic mayors in Erie Murrystown Muncy Bethlehem Lancaster Clairton York and Seaver Falls and appeared set to win Scranton while Pittsburgh saw Joseph M Barr reelected mayor with 123 648 votes to 60 672 for Republican William H Crehan Barr a former state senator and ally of Gov. Lawrence held office after his first election years ago.
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Wagner Victory May Peg Him As Rockefeller Foe Next Year
Republicans suffered an upset in New Jersey and New York City elections as Mayor Robert F Wagner won reelection in New York. The result could position him as the Democratic rival to Rockefeller in 1962. In New Jersey, Richard J Hughes defeated James P. Mitchell in a closely watched governor’s race with Kennedy backing Hughes. Eisenhower predicted Democratic gains would influence 1962 and 1964 contests.
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Democrats Triumph in New York and New Jersey Races
The Associated Press reports Democrats won key contests in New York and New Jersey, with Robert Wagner re elected mayor of New York City and Richard J. Hughes defeating James P. Mitchell for New Jersey governor. The outcomes shift political momentum ahead of 1962 and 1964.
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Poll Picture By The Associated Press Significant Results In Tuesday’s Elections
New Jersey former state official Richard J Hughes defeated Republican Janes P. Mitchell to become labor secretary. New York City Mayor Robert Wagner won a third term by beating Louis Lefkowits and Lawrence Gerosa. Kentucky Republicans captured Louisville mayor and other offices ending a Democratic 2 year run. Virginia Democrat Harrison Jr. won governor over H Clyde Pearson. Michigan Democrat Luigi N Nedyi won Wayne County district race against Walter Cazartocki. Dr George Hallerin, 80, JAMA associate editor, died in Chicago.
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