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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1966
Page
1
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State Republicans won full control of both chambers. Senate majority sits at 27 to 23 and House control with 103 seats, just over the threshold. Incumbents were ousted in two districts and Luzerne County added a reapportioned seat. References to Leaders Hill Murray Diehm and Dilworth tie the race to Philadelphia and York County.
U S infantrymen of the 1st Division in Tay Ninh Province uncovered tunnel complexes rich in arms and supplies and 95 bodies. They found a mine factory with 450 claymore mines and eight submachine guns among other equipment. U S casualties in Operation Attleboro reach 865 enemy killed since September 14.
Prime Minister Sean Lemass announced plans to resign and deliver his resignation to President Eamon de Valera on Thursday. Finance Minister Jack Lynch is expected to be his successor as Fianna Fáil party leader. Lemass denies ill health and will remain in Parliament. A separate Osaka zoo incident reports the death of a six and a half year old female gorilla from acute intestinal inflammation after ingesting scraps and small objects.
Incumbent Democrat Joseph P. Vigorito won a decisive congressional victory over Republican James D. Weaver in the 2nd District. With 218 of 320 precincts reporting, Vigorito led by about 13 000 votes as Weaver conceded around 10 30 p.m. Weaver carried Titusville narrowly and Meadville edged, while Vigorito swept Erie County 48 639 to 4 498. Vigorito will return to Washington for two years representing Crawford Erie Mercer counties.
Rural areas near Corry favored Republicans about two to one. In Columbus and Spartansburg Democrats challenged GOP gains with notable margins. Colum bus results show several state assembly and senate races with Republican wins and mixed constitutional amendment votes. Spartansburg mirrored GOP strength with small Democratic showings and clear amendment choices. Wayne Township results list further GOP advantages over Shapp and Staisey.
A tour bus carrying 39 U S mainland sightseers overturned on Maui near Kaonui Airport. Witnesses say the driver swerved to avoid a car. the bus tumbled twice and rested on its side in a ditch. Several Bloomsburg Pennsylvania residents Injured include Stanley Hammer and Dorothy Hammer.
In Philadelphia reports, Democrats kept a 14 13 edge in the Pennsylvania congressional delegation after Republicans won the 19th district with George Goodling reclaiming a seat. Joseph P. Vigorito held his Erie district seat by about 15 700 votes as James Weaver lost to him two years ago. Hilberg defeated Cohen by 4 200 in Philadelphia’s 40th district to succeed Herman Toll.
Dearborn residents voted 20 667 to 14 124 in the nations first ballot on the war. They approved keeping U S troops in Viet Nam arguing ceasefire and withdrawal would hinder Vietnamese self determination.
Sixty nine percent turnout in Corry favored Republicans with two exceptions in Congress and internal affairs. Vigorito beat Weaver in Congress 1,123 to 1,248 in Corry while statewide Shafer led Shapp for governor, with Corry favoring Shafer 1,395 to 974 and Brodverick 1,358 to 99 for lieutenant governor.
Gov. Scranton praised statewide Republican victories as teamwork that built on four years of progress in Pennsylvania. He noted he cannot seek re election and that Lt. Gov. Ray Shafer was elected governor. Scranton congratulated Shafer and running mates as part of a united ticket. In New Jersey, Henry Krajewski, 54, founder of the Poor Man's party, died of a heart attack at Seacaucus tavern.
Raymond P Shafer won Pennsylvania’s 104th governorship as Republicans gained control of the legislature. The GOP swept statewide offices and retained the Senate while narrowing the House margin. Shafer led Milton Shapp by about 202,862 votes with 9,077 of 9,424 precincts reported.
Corry school system marked National Education Week with 844 parents visiting five elementary schools. Attendance: Concord 228 Wright 251 Conelway 120 Spring Creek 51 Columbus 194. High school open house invitation extended to parents of secondary students.
Two women checked into the Corry Motor Lodge on East Columbus Avenue and departed leaving furnishings worth 114.42 dollars missing. Owner Albert DiNatale reported the loss and police are investigating. The incident followed a local election day note about a voter ballot incentive at a theater on Main Street.
Delegates at the general conference of the Methodist Church planned to vote on recommendations to end racial segregation within church structures by 1968 and to desegregate regional conferences by 1972. Merger talks with the Evangelical United Brethren Church run alongside with union plans under consideration.
The body of Anna Marie Townsend, 10, of Shelburne Falls was found in a gravel pit two miles from her home. Medical examiner John Olson says she was murdered after being sexually assaulted and severely beaten. She had been missing since Monday night.
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