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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1974
Page
7
A South Carolina Democratic Party program aims to ensure full electorate participation. Martha Marr of Columbia, committee chair, says the goal requires long term effort and open procedures to make the party accessible to all voters.
National chairman Robert Strauss told a Columbia news conference the party must stop arguing over narrow issues and shrill voices. He cited Nixon era divisions and noted efforts to expand participation through door to door canvassing baby sitters and car pools and volunteers at the county level.
The South Carolina House moved to release the death penalty bill from the Judiciary Committee for floor debate next week. Lawmakers also recalled a bill to abolish the State Dairy Commission, which sets minimum milk prices, after parliamentary maneuvers pushed the action.
A collection of Dear Abby letters covering harassment at work, a missing partner, and marital cake etiquette. Advice emphasizes honesty about a quitting reason, waiting for a contact, and baking a birthday cake beyond traditional expectations.
Rep Joseph P Riley and 14 others introduced a conflict of interest bill to force disclosure of finances and prohibit legislators from representing clients before state agencies elected by the General Assembly. Riley hopes for passage this year. A lawmaker said the proposal aligns with national talks and will win voter support.
The USCA Fine Arts Series presents Dr. Benjamin Dunlap, former Rhodes Scholar and Harvard professor, in a lecture film event in Room 107 on USC Aiken Campus tonight at 8 p.m. He will discuss film significance in the modern world.
In Donalsonville Georgia Billy Isaacs the half brother of Wayne Coleman testifies in a murder trial. Billy a teenager at the time recounts the Alday mobile home killings and names who did what during the 25 minute assault.
In Columbia a bill to allow limited driving for first time drunk driving convicts gains Senate momentum. An amendment backed by the Commission on Alcoholism would require completion of an approved alcohol traffic safety school for holders of restricted licenses. The measure, from the Senate Highways Committee, faces House approval and election-year opposition concerns. Current law keeps a six month license loss and a 45 day jail term for unauthorized driving.
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