Charles Joseph Carney (April 17, 1913 – October 7, 1987) was an American politician and member of the

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from

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from 1970 to 1979.

Early life and career

Born in

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, Carney attended schools in Youngstown and neighboring

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. He later attended

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. Carney was a member of the

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from 1950 to 1970, serving as minority leader from 1969 to 1970. Prior to his involvement in public service, Carney was involved with Youngstown-area labor organizations. He served as a staff member of the vice-president, and president, of the United Rubber Workers Union Local 102 from 1934 to 1950. He served as staff representative of

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from 1950 to 1968. Carney also served as vice-president of the Mahoning County CIO Industrial Council.

Congress

Carney was elected to

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as a

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in 1970, defeating attorney Richard McLaughlin, to the Ninety-first Congress, by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of incumbent Michael J. Kirwan, and reelected to the four succeeding Congresses, from (November 3, 1970 – January 3, 1979). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection to the Ninety-sixth Congress in 1978.

Death

Charles Joseph Carney died on October 7, 1987, in Youngstown, Ohio. He was interred in Calvary Cemetery.

References

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