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A6 Th Morning Nwt, Wilmington, Friday, Oetotwr 31, 1980 Six N.J. counties County exec race closest in state 1L.1 L. ovofe on getting out of New Jersey tually to a statewide referendum. The 32,508 registered voters will pick from 13 presidential candidates. In Salem council races, Joseph A.

Hudock, a Democrat, is unopposed for a full term in Salem's east ward, but John F. McCarthy has opposition from Clifford C. Ward Jr. in the west ward. Four candidates, including Mayor Samuel E.

Donelson, a Democrat, and Committeeman Robert A. Traae, an independent, are seeking re-election to the Lower Alloways Creek Township Committee. Evelyn Boon, a Republican, and Democrat Burton Chapman also are running for the two available 3-year terms. Charles K. Mullen IV, a Democrat, and Vernon Dilks, Republican, are vying for a one-year term that also is to be filled.

Three candidates are seeking the full-term seat on the Elsinboro Township Committee. Republicaa H. Lee Clark, current mayor, is opposed by Democrat Thomas Atkinson and Independent Raymond William Venable. Township Clerk William Kugler is up for a new term opposed by Kathleen Master, a Republican. In Pennsville Township, there is a six-way fight for two seats on the Township Committee.

Mayor Donald W. Sparks and Edward L. Nei-cen are Democrats; J. Stuart Belcher, a former committeeman, and Frank Annessi are Republicans; Edward Bleckley, another incumbent, and Marvin H. Hunter are running as independents.

Pennsville voters also will pick a township clerk. Doris H. Grell, Democrat, and Francis E. Dolbow, Republican, are the candidates. In Carneys Point Township, two full terms and a one-year term on the Township Committee are to be filled.

Ralph J. DiVito and Charles F. Spencer, Democrats, are opposed by Republicans Harold P. King, a former mayor, and John E. Prigger, a former treasurer.

The one-year term -will pit Wayne L. Serfass, Democrat, against Richard Patterson, Republican. Oldmans Township has a single contest. Republican Mayor Kenneth Forch is being challenged by William H. Ferrell Sr.

for a three-year term on the Township Committee. By HARRY ADAMS and DAVID L. PRESTON Staff writers SALEM, N.J. Salem County is one of six counties in which voters will cast ballots on Tuesday on whether South Jersey should secede from the rest of the state. In a non-binding referendum, voters in Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Ocean and Salem counties will tell the rest of the state whether the eight southern counties that make up South Jersey should form the 51st state.

Freeholders in Camden and Gloucester counties voted not to put the issue on the ballot. It will be the first referendum on the secession issue, which arose from dissatisfaction with a state legislature that is dominated by urban North Jersey. The vote will have no legal standing. Salem County voters also will vote in a race for House of Representatives, four countywide posts and seven state referendums. Municipal contests will be held in all but one of the 15 municipalities.

The battle for the second district congressional seat will see Democrat William J. Hughes, the incumbent, seeking to turn back Beech N. Fox, the sheriff of Cape May County, who is the GOP candidate. Other aspirants to the post are Libertarian Party candidate Robert C. Rothhouse and Adele Frisch of the Socialist Labor Party.

In the contest for clerk of Salem County, Thomas J. Grieves, incumbent Democrat, is opposed by Republican Joseph J. Hannagan. Democrat John J. Crawford, currently a member of the Salem County Board of Chosen Freeholders, is seeking the post of Salem County Surrogate, now held by Samuel McWilliams, who is retiring.

Crawford's challenger is Republican John G. Hoffman, an attorney. Incumbent freeholders Benjamin W. Timberman and Clinton H. Ware, Democrats, are seeking reelection.

Opposing them are D. A. "Knot" Smith and Ruth J. Madara. County officials expect a large turnout on the issue of secession, but say that the effort represents nothing more than a show of feeling.

A favorable vote could lead even Richard T. Collins has avoided addressing issues other than finance. He said Collins has run a campaign of style rather than substance. And he criticized the Republican's stand on taxes and budget surpluses, on a county wage tax, and on his proposed use of outside experts to cope with many county concerns. Collins has proposed a three-point financial plan that calls for creation of an independent advisory board to forecast revenues; appropriating just 98 percent of revenues to create a 2 percent "rainy day" fund, and returning excess surplus to the taxpayers.

Farley is opposed to a "rainy day" fund, which he calls inflationary. He says surpluses belong in the taxpayers' bank accounts, not county coffers. And he got fired up this week over Collins' comments about a county wage tax reported in the News-Journal papers' editorial board interview with the candidates. Farley blasted what he called Collins' support of a wage tax. He said he is "absolutely" opposed to such a tax, which he labeled "inflationary." Collins responded quickly, saying the printed interview, which was edited from a long, taped conversation, did not accurately reflect his views.

He said he does not support a wage tax, although he believes that "sometime down the road" the county may have to move toward an inflation-sensitive tax to increase revenues. Currently the county derives revenues from a single tax on property. While Collins occasionally has jabbed at Farley during candidates' forums, his campaign manager says he has deliberately refrained from taking a strong offensive against his opponent inhn Oorlen exDlained that while "Rick's a little more aggressive than he's come across on the campaign trail," his staffers were concerned that he not seem "to shoot from the hip." But early this week Collins said he liad had his fill of buckshot from Farley. Collins says Farley is just plain wrong when he says the auditor hasn't addressed issues, or talked specifics. Farley, he says, has misrepresented some of his own accemplishments on the council, and nas contradicted himself throughout the campaign.

Ogden said, "Joe talks about his accomplishments as county councilman and he has specific accomplishments. Rick doesn't have any specific accomplishments in the county so he can't address himself to those You realistically can't discuss what you are going to do until you sit down and are privy to all the information. Joe, as a councilman, is privy to it." He pointed, however, to Collins "specific" three-point financial plan and to his proposal to spur economic development through a private nonprofit development corporation working with a county expert. And Collins said he has been talking to groups about the need to hire more police and to complete the expansion of paramedics county-wide. Collins admits he and Farley now appear to have different opinions on the use of outside experts.

"My philosophy is that there can be a constructive interface between the public sector and the private sector as county executive you must make use of all areas open to you." Further, he says Farley has apparent' done an about-face on the issu because not long ago he was responsible for creating several such groups the Civic Association Task Force and the Small Businessmen's Round Table. Finally, Collins says Farley has misled voters by boasting that as budget chairman he cut the administration's proposed fiscal 1980 county operating budget by $1.2 million, when it was actually cut just that he forgets to mention that he was also budget chairman this year, when council increased the administration's operating budget proposal by $350,000, and the capital outlay by $2 million, and that he takes credit for cutting sewer rates in 1980 when council actually simply trimmed the rate increase requested by the administration. respect derick Carlson, 39, in her third attempt for New Castle County sheriff; and Mary Beth Miller, 24, seeking the New Castle County clerk of the peace. A fourth third party" attempted to gain a spot on the Delaware ballot this year, but failed to get the required signatures of 131 voters. The Citizens Party sought to put a slate including Barry Commoner, its presidential candidate, and Ted Keller, the anti-utility activist who wanted to run for Congress, on the ballot in Delaware.

The party sued to get on the ballot, but lost its case in U.S. District Court. It's still possible for voters to cast ballots for Citizens' Party candidates, or others who are waging lone campaigns, by writing those names on their ballots. The write-in procedure is not complicated. According to a spokesman for the state's Department of Elections, a voter can pull a "trigger" in the upper left hand corner of the election booth which disconnects all the other levers and activates the blank windows placed next to the name of each office.

Then the voter may write in the name of the candidate in the window next to the office. Joggers Continued from Al dates to be rescheduled for next W66k. Title 21, Section 4146 of the Delaware Code says "Where a sidewalk is provided and is accessible, it shall be unlawful for any pedestrian to walk along and upon an adjacent roadway." Walsh said the term "walk" also includes what joggers do. When sidewalks are not available, Walsh said, pedestrians should walk or run on the roadway facing traffic. Asked if additional summonses can be expected, Walsh would say only that verbal warnings are more likely.

"I think you can accomplish the same thing with a warning he said. Honest fisherman FRANKFORT, Mich. That wasn't a boot on the end of fisherman Kenneth Herring's line in the Platte River. The soggy lump Herring reeled in earlier this month was Harold DeWitt's wallet, and it held $2,750. Herring, who is unemployed, returned the wallet to DeWitt and got a $50 reward.

By JACQUIE POWERS Staff writer With just four days of uncertainty left, the race for New Castle County executive is considered the closest major contest in the state. While both sides cautiously predict victory, their tone is clearly more wishful than promising. And normally fearless political prognos-ticators are reluctant to place odds on either Democratic county Councilman Joseph P. Farley or Republican state Auditor Richard T. Collins.

Both sides agree that the outcome of this race, like many others, hangs on which party best pulls its people to the polls. With about a third of the county's registered voters Republican, and a quarter independent, the Democrats have an edge in registration numbers. But the 50,000 independent voters are a force both sides are hoping to harness. The independents traditionally have leaned toward the GOP. The most striking difference between the two contenders is style.

Collins, 34, has the kind of good looks that win some voters but make others wonder if there's any substance under the well-polished surface. He is stiff, serious, and sparing with smiles. His speeches, which are carefully prepared, have varied little. They stress his six years of experience as state auditor, and focus most persistently on the need for strong financial management in the county. Farley, 33, is rounded, rumpled, aggressive and grinning.

He rambles on about his experience and achievements in county government, his family and business background, and the need for improving the quality of life in the county through such services as police, paramedics, and sewer maintenance. He frequently makes audiences laugh. When a reporter commented that it must be a trial for Farley to compete with Collins' image, he agreed. But he also pointed out that "every mother has at least one son like me with his shirttail always hanging out." Both Farley, of Newark, and Collins, of Lindamere, have their share of strikes against them. Farley, a councilman for almost two years, won his party's nomination in a bitter primary.

That race left scars that may not have healed and ate up a pile of the candidate's campaign funds. It also raised questions about the ties between Farley and powerful of reductions in government and taxes is headed by Clark, for president, and David Koch for vice president. Running for U.S. Congress is Lawrence D. Sullivan, a Du Pont Co.

accountant. All of the Libetarian candidates echo a philosophy of absolute freedom, as long as the rights of others are not restricted. For example, Levy, the candidate for governor, favors dismantling the public education system and replacing it with a voucher system under which citizens could choose their own schools. A free market advocate, businessman Levy also opposes government aid to Chrysler Corp. and Hercules Inc.

How does Levy view his chances? "Next to zero," he admitted. "I'd be kidding myself if I said otherwise. But I do think my candidacy is going to get a lot more support than people are thinking now." Libertarians also have candidates for the other statewide offices: Margaret R. Buchanan, lieutenant governor, Paul H. Nielson, treasurer, David M.

Crane, insurance commissioner; and Vernon L. Etzel, auditor. Libertarians will finish second in say it's not enough. Of course it's never enough." He then ticked off improvements in the prison system. Du Pont is aiming to carry all three counties, including Wilmington, and top his 1976 margin.

Gordy hopes to minimize his losses in suburban New Castle County and carry traditionally Democratic Wilmington and Sussex and Kent counties. As a result, the Sussex Countian has spent most of the campaign In New Castle County, often away from home for days at a time. "I knew Delaware was a small state but it's really a lot larger than I thought it was," he said. A campaign worker says Gordy is "just so tired he's glad he sees the end." But Gordy says he has no regrets and has made no plans beyond winning the election. Du Pont has appeared just about everywhere he's been Invited and then some.

On Tuesday, for example, he campaigned at Du Pont Co. plants at Chestnut Run and in Sea-ford. On the stump, during the brief exchanges with voters, du Pont may well be one of the two most effective politicians in Delaware. "He has a way about him. An awful lot of people get to know their governor," said one Republican leg Third party candidates want more than voters' Joseph P.

Farley Wilmington Democratic boss Leo T. Marshall, whose organization gave Farley the edge in the primary. Collins lost no time in capitalizing on those ties, asking audiences if the county needed to return to the "old-style, machine politics. Most observers feel that to win the election Farley needs the solid support of his primary opponent, veteran Councilman Joseph F. Toner of New Castle.

During the primary campaign Toner united an often disparate group of voters in a large area extending from New Castle to the portion of the county below the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. After the primary Toner made a lukewarm pledge to support Farley. But he steered clear of the campaign until three weeks ago, when, as he put it, he "twisted some arms" to swing his committee to Farley's side. Some Democrats are saying Toner's gesture may be too little too late. They are also worried over the loss of the labor endorsement, a traditional boost to Democrats.

The state's largest labor coalition, the AFL-CIO, supported Farley in his council bid two years ago, but dropped him for Collins this year after he angered several county employees' unions. Collins is contendng with the fact that Farley has two years with the county, while struggling to convince voters that six years as state auditor have given him the know-how to run the county. While the race generally has been sedate, the pace has quickened in recent weeks, with Farley repeatedly taking swipes at his opponent in a series of press conferences. The Democrat said Collins doesn't understand county government and R. Lawrence Levy at least two legislative races.

Barbara J. Hart faces only a Democratic incumbent in the 16th district Senate race and Sylvan N. Levy, an uncle of the gubernatorial candidate, faces only a Republican incumbent in the 11th representative race. Libertarians give John R. Strojny, islator who was also quick to note that du Pont's high visibility has not been borne of controversy.

"His relationship with the public has always been ideal. He hat never really had to do anything that upset people." Gordy, by contrast, is an essentially reserved man who appears ill at ease giving speeches, sometimes stumbling over phrases. Although the words are often crisp and hardhitting, they are written by Webb. Du Pont, on the other hand, makes statements that sound like slogans. In opposition to an elected Public Service Commission, he said, "We need less politics not more politics." On increased public assistance for the poor, he said, "The best solution is jobs to get people back to work so they can support themselves." As a House leader, Gordy represents the General Assembly, a body he claims is responsible for many of the successes of the last four years but one that is not held in high esteem by many Delawareans.

Gordy the legislator symbolizes a party that is run by lawmakers with parochial interests. But he insists on telling voters they should "thank themselves that they did have a Democratic General Assembly." ft it the candidate in the 12th Representative District, a shot at making a fair showing on Election Day against Republican and Democratic opponents. Being a Libertarian in Delaware seems to be a family affair. Particia M. Levy, the candidate in the 14th Representative District, is the wife of the gubernatorial candidate.

Strojny's wife, Joyce is the party's candidate for Wilmington's 3d District city council seat. Other Libertarian legislative candidates are: Richard A. Cohen, 12th Senate; David O. Baynard, 20th Senate; Mary M. Gregor, 7th House; John R.

Strojny, 12th House; John D. Rogers, 13th House; Robert P. Kort-velesy, 25th House; Ernest F. Wagner, 37th House. Other local Libertarian candidates are Lyndon L.

Olson, running for president of Wilmington City Council and James C. Anderson, seeking Wilmington City Council's 2nd District seat. Karel Vanderheyden, 58, a public accountant, is trying for the second time to win the state auditor position for the American Party. The two remaining American Party candidates are Alyn Fre Gordy's campaign, which started late, never got off the ground financially. Du Pont began his campaign last year and has raised more than $230,000.

Gordy relies heavily on Webb, who didn't arrive until August. He has raised about $40,000, and has not heard from some who usually contribute to Democratic causes. "I've never run statewide before so I didn't know what to expect," he said. "There hasn't been much effort from the state committee for any candidate. The state committee isn't what it used to be." Many Democrats are still wondering why Gordy made the gubernatorial bid when so many others turned down the chance.

"Maybe it's a glorious way to get out of the racket," speculated one colleague. But Gordy's reason is simple: "I just felt it was a challenge and I wanted to try it." Third party candidates Libertarians R. Lawrence Levy, for governor, and Margaret Buchanan, for lieutenant governor, and Mary D. Gies, the American Party candidate for lieutenant governor are not expected to be factors in the Mary D. Gies, the American Party candidate for lieutenant governor, said Anderson's candidacy "may have some bearing" on attracting voters to her party, "but I really don't think it will have a whole lot of weight.

It may just cause a few people to think harder." Although the American party isn't running for any of the major offices, as it did when George C. Wallace inaugurated the party with his presidential run in 1968, a conservative party platform featuring stands that are anti-busing, anti-abortion, anti-Equal Rights Amendment and anti-farm subsidies, remains the same. Mrs. Gies, 57, of Wilmington, the American Party's national commit-teewoman, has previously appeared on the ballot in races for clerk of the peace and state representative from the 9th District. Mrs.

Gies said she doesn't want to place a percentage on her chances but, she added, "The possibility is there but the probability is not very great. I just want to get people to think about which direction we're going in." The Libertarian party's platform after the referendum to sharply criticize the school district and suggest that he is prepared to come to its rescue. His reaction to the referendum was atypical in a campaign that has seen the incumbent tout his first term record, and ignore Gordy's darts. In 1976, it was du Pont the challenger who made the charges and issued detailed position papers. This year, he has stated some general goals for education, economic development, state finances, government ethics, and utility regulation.

He says he views a re-election campaign differently from a first term bid. This election is an opportunity for voters to affirm or reject an established record, he said. A challenger proposes programs, an incumbent defends them, he said. "I'm running for re-election because I'd like to continue the leadership I think we've been providing," du Pont said. "The ball is rolling end our job in the next four years is to keep it rolling." In a rare instance where du Pont was on the defensive, he responded to a Gordy attack on his education and prison policies saying, "The easiest thing in a political campaign is to gloss over what's happened and By MICHAEL JACKSON and BILL BOYLE Staff writers The presidential candidacy of John Anderson is focusing attention on candidates whose names will not be listed in the first two columns on Tuesday's ballot.

Delaware voters will find candidates for more positions than ever before listed in the three columns to the right of the Democrats and Republicans. The Libertarian party has launched the most ambitious third-party effort in Delaware this year, fielding candidates for 21 federal, state and local offices, including governor. The older, American Party, on the other hand, has placed but four candidates on the ballot. Anderson and his running mate, Patrick Lucey, have a column to themselves. R.

Lawrence Levy, the Libertarian candidate for governor, noted that the Anderson candidacy has had a "positive side" of opening the minds of voters to alternative candidates, but he said, "He's probably taking a lot of votes away from our party's candidate," Ed Clark. Governor Continued from Al "The issue-oriented campaign has had its impact on the independent voters," maintains Sherman Webb, Gordy's campaign manager. "The problem has been convincing Democrats that it's worth voting for him." Webb, a realist who helped his brother-in-law Sherman W. Tribbitt unseat an incumbent governor eight years ago, isn't predicting victory for Gordy. But he says Gordy's strength may suprise some, particularly if there is a large protest vote against du Pont's stance on aid to New Castle County schools.

"I think it's moving our way slowly. How far it goes I don know," he said. Gordy has tried from the outset of his campaign to ride the wave of voter resentment against the New Castle County School District that was demonstrated on Oct. 22 with the 10 to 1 defeat of a tax referendum. He blamed du Pont for the district's troubles, and proposed a special session of the General Assembly to approve a statewide plan for aid to education.

Du Pont waited until two days.