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Thursday, Nov. 10, iy7 6 Star-Tribune, Casper, Wyo Librarian, 73, is upset winner the gray-haired woman had only minor behlnd-thescenes political experience and decided to Join the race on the final day of qualification. "I approach It with humility," she said in an Interview at her headquarters, surrounded by Jubilant supporters still surprised they had been able to overcome Cogglns' apparent strength. "It's the most exciting challenge I've ever faced," said Mrs. Cannon, a world traveler whose latest Jaunt was a safari to Africa.

With her late husband, a foreign service along with her work at the Noth Carolina State University library, the French Purchasing Commission and the United Nations where she worked for a relief organization. Cogglns stressed his service as mayor and his 10 years of legislative service. "Raleigh was ready for a fresh new face," said Mrs. Cannon, adding she was still getting over the shock of being a mayor and hadn't mapped out what she'll do In the office. "I called for an open, honest government with a great deal of citizen participation," she said.

approach the campaign delicately because he thought "a gentleman should treat a lady as a lady. And I certainly couldn't engage In the dialogue of the debate against a lady who Is basically the same age as my mother." "I'm not a grandmother. I think age Is completely unimportant," said Mrs. Cannon after her win. "I think age Is completely unimportant, sex is completely unimportant, the qualifications are the important thing." While she has long been active in civic and social groups, By ELIOT BRENNER RALEIGH, N.C.

(UPI) -Isabella Cannon, a 73-year-old retired librarian making her first bid (or office, upset an establishment Incumbent Tuesday to become Raleigh's first woman mayor. Final unofficial returns gave Mrs. Cannon, a native of Scotland who first saw Raleigh when she was 12, a margin over Jyles J. Cogglns, a former legislator. During the1 campaign, she was portrayed at times as the fluffy, grandmotherly type.

Coggins, 56, said he had to officer, she traveled to Asia and Africa. The bespectacled woman won the endorsement of the more moderate factions In Raleigh politics, while Cogglns, a local contractor, got the backing of the city's traditional business and political forces. Her election was reminiscent of the balloting In 1974 when the city elected Its first black mayor, Clarence E. Llghtner. Cogglns defeated Llghtner to win the office.

Mrs. Cannon emphasised her background in statistics, bookkeeping and accounting, Energy speech: 'hasn't changed anything' 1 Afl Pub 1 Op ---Jr- ,1 toi i I pa '( "i I i I I I 'r from the podium, urged the White House lobbyists to take "firm positions when push comes to shove" on the Issue. Sen. Dale Bumpers of Arkansas, when asked what he thought the speech 'accomplished, replied: "Probably not very much." All of the Democrats praised Carter for his effort to draw attention to the issue. Their remarks came afterward when they were brought into the briefing room to offer reaction to the presidential remarks.

Rep. Toby Moffett of Connecticut used the occasion to be critical of White House lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill. He said at times the White House has assumed "a neutral position," and with congressional liaison Frank Moore standing only a few feet Admiral Era Invest now for Iho future. COLOR SYSTEM Advanced EraHModular Color System with negative black matrix picture tube and digital display channel read-out. Cabinet features Contemporary Campaign styling.

As duck and goose down become more scarce, prices go up. Take advantage of the great buys in Roffe down garments this season. Invest in a Roffe down vest or parka and wear it well for many seasons. 25 Idiag meas By LAURENCE MCQUILLAN WASHINGTON (UPI) White House officials paraded out Democratic members of Congress to tell reporters their reaction to President Carter's national energy address only to hear It described as doubtful, with little Impact. As a grim press secretary Jody Powell stood by, the president's Tuesday night speech was described by Rep.

Thomas Ashley of Ohio as a message "that hasn't changed any." Sen. Howard Metzenbaum of Ohio, who led an unsuccessful pro-administration filibuster In the Senate during Its energy debate, said, "I don't believe the speech would have an impact on the bill now being drafted" as a House-Senate compromise. "I doubt very much the American people will be brought to grips with the Issue as I think the president sincerely hopes, they will," Metzenbaum said. "The fact is, I don't believe the American people are any more vinced that there is that great energy crisis than they were before the speech." To bolster support for Carter's effort, the White House Invited Democratic members of the House and Senate conference committee to view the speech at the Roosevelt Room across the hall from the Oval Office. MODEL 25C738 fog.

$789 IE i aj I Congratulations ISABELLA CANNON, a 73-year-old retired librarian, accepts congratulations at a victory party Tuesday after she defeated incumbent Mayor Jyles Coggins in her first bid for an elective office. Mrs. Cannon, who is a widow, will be the first lady mayor of Raleigh, N.C. (Picture by UPI) 831 MAE WEST VEST WITH TRADE SAVE $150 d) Alcohol meeting set financing Available VACUUM DOCTORS 260 West 1st Street Phone 266-1920 CASPER The chairman of the Alcohol Abuse Committee of the California Bar Association will address the Natrona. ounty Bar Association and will problems Nov.

11-13. Judge Leon Emerson of Downy, Calif, will also hold small, informal working sessions with judges, city and county attorneys, the new Nurse Matrons staff of the county jail and members of Alcoholics Anonymous. Judge Emerson's visit is being sponsored by the Central Wyoming Counseling Center. 1 conduct it i 1 P'Nl Deadline: yWMm JpF iKN jk November )' -VH RSf 1 ANNUAL j. ji; CITY WIDE PROMOTION! COLORFUL STANDARD A jf SIZE" RETAILERS SHOWCASE OF I jflplf I CHRISTMAS MERCHANDISE.

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