Politics Convene Continues Amid Gubernatorial Talk
The state party pushes potential candidates as the talk centers on offices beyond the Senate. Senator John F. Williams of Aiken, president pro tem, is urged to run for lieutenant governor. Edgefield's Vime S Oveward campaigns for a seat while Anderson's Dagnalsay aims to enter. Blease faces Lenn Harris for re election, Richards heads for governor, Byrnes of Spartanburg tipped as strong candidate.
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Aiken
Senate
Ongil
Mikelf
Ty S Oveward
Edgefield
Anderson County
Dagnalsay
United States
Cole L. Blease
Lenn Harris
Anderson
John G. Richards
Richards
James FL Byrnes
Spartanburg
Government weighs use of 10000 Marines in border task
The government eyeing up to 10 million over two years to curb liquor and goods smuggling on the Canadian border may employ 10000 men. Proposals include pressing Marines and Army veterans into service to enhance efficiency. Twenty four women are named census supervisors for 1950 with pay of 1800 dollars plus incentives. Whitney once ran a major racing stable at Aiken and his old track remains in use.
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Ohio
The
Iate
William C. Whitney
Aiken
Whitney
State's Financial Condition Shows Pooling Needed
Columbia reports statutory funds were kept Department by Department, causing a seven and one half million dollar yearend borrowing despite available assets. Highway and Tax departments held large balances while pooled cash could cover obligations, prompting an urged daily deposit plan to pool funds and end interest losses. Senator Foferies of Colleton seeks a formal investigation and recommendations.
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Columbia
Wis
Threak Tyhainan
State Highway Department
Siaiatiys Ota
Shite Tax Commission
Tax Commission
State Tax Departamment
Richards
Tonge
Busini Caliro
Hs Department
Ricginards
Reneral Assembly
Foferies
Colleton
State Service Officer Reports 1929 Veteran Benefit Totals
E Henry Capplemann, state service officer, outlines 1929 activities for the American Legion. Veterans and dependents secured 801149.28 in benefits from federal acts, pension laws, and Endowment funds. disability claims reached 5149098, deaths and insurance paid 97189.83, plus other payments and pension claims. Investigations covered every state county. Capplemann notes Key West’s sunny reputation amid South Atlantic travel.
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State Service Office
American Legion
E. Henry Capplemann
Congress
American Legion Endowment Fund
American Leion Endowment Fund
Edward Tok Named Among Nation's Useful Citizens
A Great American Edward Tok, an author and prominent citizen, began life with Dutch roots and came to this country at age six. He has since become widely regarded as one of the nation's most useful citizens for his contributions to culture and society.
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Edward Tok
Holland
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