Early press releases, 1970

Press releases "News about Jim Kelly" during his campaign for Representative.

February 4, 1970, James B. Kelly announced his candidacy for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

March 5, 1970, James B. Kelly announced his formal filing for candidacy with Harrisburg.

March 12, 1970, James B. Kelly announced the appointment of two North Allegheny High School seniors to his campaign committee.

March 23, 1970, James B. Kelly says the General Assembly has failed to solve Pennsylvania’s fiscal crisis.

April 1, 1970, James B. Kelly promises to ask the Legislature to re-examine current state drug laws.

April 8, 1970, James B. Kelly would like to see a reduction in number of members in the General Assembly.

April 15, 1970, James B. Kelly would like to see a reorganization of the state budget.

April 29, 1970, James B. Kelly subscribes to the Code of Fair Campaign Practices and wishes his opponents would do likewise.

May 6, 1970, James B. Kelly agrees that new highways may need to be built, but would rather see the General Assembly decide in favor of our environment.

May 13, 1970, James B. Kelly says the difference between him and the incumbent is Kelly’s commitment to a more effective Legislature.

May 20, 1970, James B. Kelly wins the Primary election against former Representative William Appleton.

September 10, 1970, James B. Kelly asks the Legislature to stop procrastinating and reconvene.

September 16, 1970, James B. Kelly proposes a checklist of ground rules for private groups leasing government owned facilities.

October 7, 1970, James B. Kelly lists three ideas to consider when voting on November 11.

October 14, 1970, James B. Kelly asks that nuclear power be investigated as a source of electrical power and environmentally friendly.

October 21, 1970, James B. Kelly vows to move the voice of Western Pennsylvania to the forefront of the Legislature.

October 28, 1970, James B. Kelly receives full support from former Governor William Scranton.