Dorn Announces He's In The Race
Former South Carolina congressman W. J. Bryan Dorn, 61, entered the Democratic primary race for governor from his Greenwood home. Dorn, who served 25 years in the 3rd District and ran for governor in 1974, seeks the party nomination alongside Lt. Gov. W. Brantley Harvey Jr, state Sen. Tom Turnipseed, and former state Sen. Richard W. Riley. No Republicans have announced.
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W. J. Bryan Dorn
South Carolina
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Pug’’ Ravenel
Charleston
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James B. Edwards
Greenwood County
W. Brantley Harvey Jr
Beaufort
Tom Turnipseed
Lexington
Richard W. Riley
Greenville
Farmer Dorn Announces Democratic Governor Bid At Greenwood Farm
W J Bryan Dorn launches campaign for South Carolina governor from his Greenwood cattle and trees farm. He cites 30 years of public service and argues a farmer should lead Columbia, aiming for the June 13 primary. Dorn reflects on past races and acknowledges party divisions.
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Pug) Ravenel
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South Carolina
Harvey Backs ERA and Education on TV Forum
Democratic candidate for governor Lt. Gov. W Brantley Harvey Jr spoke in North Augusta about education and Equal Rights Amendment support. He urged funding for education and said ERA should be voted on in the Senate this year amid public questions from a studio audience and town meetings.
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Edgefield
Aiken High senior braves biting cold wind on bus ride
Crystal Clark, a senior at Aiken High School, notes how the low temperatures bite early mornings and how wind speed prolongs bus arrivals, with a staff photo by Murry Sill.
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Aiken High School
Murry Sill
Americans Better Off In 1978
Washington AP indicates Americans will be better off in 1978 with a projected 5 percent rise in purchasing power and 4.5 to 5 percent GDP growth. Unemployment is expected to fall to 6.0–6.25 percent, while inflation stays around 6 percent. Investment remains a weak point despite tax cut prospects.
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Kauffman Urges Meaning Through Shared Footprints
USC Aiken dean Dr. James F. Kauffman told about 100 high school seniors at the Aiken Jaycees Youth Prayer Breakfast that youths struggle to articulate meaning amid modern obsessions and rapid change. He warned loneliness dominates, urged seeking others footprints in the sand for guidance and support.
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USC Aiken
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Alvin Toffler
Robinson Crusoe
Marian Shute Honored as Outstanding Older Citizen
Marian S. Shute was named Outstanding Older Citizen of Aiken County for 1977 at the Aiken Area Council on Aging annual meeting in First Presbyterian Church. She is a longtime social worker who developed services for Aiken Nursing Home and helped establish Croft House, a congregate living facility for the elderly.
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Aiken County
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Aiken Area
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St. Paul, Minn
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Loyola
Chicago University
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Jane Addams
New York
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Weather forecast whispers of chill and cloud growth
Tonight and tomorrow temperatures rise from the upper teens to the low 40s as a part cloudy today gives way to mostly cloudy tonight and decreasing clouds tomorrow. A 10 percent chance of precipitation tonight and Tuesday. Wednesday sunny and cold with clouds building Friday and a warmup into the 30s.
Walls Close In on Paint Color Debate and Plant Talk at USCA
A local paint dealer quips about color choices as a woman plans a second living room repaint. A USCA secretary chats with plants about workday chatter. Thevaos Porro piano recital drew standing room crowds in Room 107 with chairs on the floor. Don Ford and Norm Nixon visited Washington for an NBA game while John Culbert returns to Aiken with car troubles including transmission issues and two flat tires.
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Washington
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