Different candidates, same discourse in presidential debate
The piece rebuts the view that Carter and Reagan are equally unqualified and argues there are clear domestic and foreign policy differences. It questions why qualified leaders do not enter the race and urges involvement to improve government rather than abstaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Carter
Ronald Reagan
United States
Reagan
California
Carter
Georgia
Billy Carter
Lybia
Billy Carter and Billygate in the Carter White House
The author critiques the Carter administration's handling of Billy Carter and a possible Libyan connection. It argues disowning Billy is unlikely and warns the ongoing inquiry could impact the 1980 election while praising the president for not disowning family. The piece cites Brzezinski as a key critic within the admin.
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Billy Carter
Billy
Jimmy
White House
Zbigniew Brzezinski
Hoover
Carter
Nixon
Path to God Through Jesus Christ Advised
A seeker distressed by an Eastern guru's path is urged to avoid endless search and to find God through Jesus Christ. The letter cites scripture John 14 6 7 and John 1 18 to assert Jesus as the way to know God and provides guidance toward a personal relationship with Christ.
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DR. Graham
K.S.J
God
Jesus Christ
John
Letters to the editor stir debate on media bias and gambling
Aiken County readers complain about negative news coverage of draft registration and urge responsible reporting. Readers also discuss legalized gambling at bingo and race tracks, arguing regulated betting could reduce crime and boost local employment.
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William Hawthorne
Rt. 1
Newspaper masthead noting publisher and editor
The item records Samuel A. Cothran as publisher since 1867 and Scott B. Hunter as managing editor, reflecting the paper’s leadership lineage and historical staff roles.
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Scott B. Hunter
Reagan Era Echoes in Carter Debate and Economic Critique
A column argues Democrats preserved poor conditions under Carter and laments rising crime taxes and inflation. It contrasts Republican promises, especially Reagan tax cuts, with Democratic control and U S economic drift, urging a shift toward free enterprise. The piece cites welfare, foreign policy disputes, and Rockwell imagery to frame the political moment.
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Reagan
Carter
Lenin
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