GOP Chairman Labels McGovern A Radical
Columbia, SC Ken Powell state GOP chairman calls Democratic nominee George McGovern an absolute radical and predicts a GOP sweep in South Carolina He urges disaffected Democrats to join the GOP and says many officeholders will switch parties Powell forecasts at least one third of General Assembly seats for Republicans and a Nixon Agnew ticket in 1972. He notes SLED protection would be paid by the party if needed and jokes about demonstrators swimming to Miami Beach.
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Columbia, S.C
Ken Powell
Republican Party
Sen
George McGovern
Cal
GOP
South Carolina
Powell
McGovern
Nixon
General Assembly
George Wallace
House
Senate
Spiro Agnew
Agnew
Nixon-Agnew
Alabama
State Law Enforcement Division
SLED
Miami Beach
Miami
Aiken Standard Masthead and Publication Details
The Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes weekday afternoons excluding weekends. Address is 124 Rutland Drive Aiken SC PO Box 456 ZIP 29801. Rates include 40c weekly carrier 22.00 yearly mail and other period rates with AP content rights noted.
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Aiken Standard
Rutland Drive
Aiken
S. C
Associated Press
All Nursing Homes Meet Regulations in South Carolina
Director Archie Ellis of the South Carolina Social Service Department said all skilled nursing homes in the state serving Medicaid patients have met federal standards by the July 1 deadline. The report confirms compliance across facilities.
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Columbia
Archie Ellis
South Carolina Social Service Department
17 Year Olds Eligible To Vote In SC Primary
In Columbia AP reports 17-year-olds can vote in South Carolina’s August 29 Democratic primary. Director James Ellisor of the Election Commission confirms the law allows early registration for those who will be of voting age on general election day. Registration must be completed 30 days before a primary or election.
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Columbia
South Carolina
James Ellisor
The
Election Commission
Ellisor
West Warns Agencies Not To Cut Work Week
Governor John C West warned state agencies against reducing the work week saying it risks smaller budget increases or possible cuts. The State Budget and Control Board approved a USC animal research building and salary increases for highway department officials including Chief Pearman. The board also authorized a new car for Lt Gov Morris as his current state vehicle nears high mileage.
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Columbia
John C. West
Earl F. Ellis
Ellis
State Budget and Control Board
University of South Carolina
Pat Smith
Gov. West
Usc
Earle E. Morris Jr
Smith
State Highway Commission
Silas N. Pearman
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Louis Moulton
Richland Ave. West
Jimmie Beasley
John Kennedy
Beasley
University of Tennessee Medical Units
Memphis
Richland Ave. E
Aiken Orthopedics
P.A
Guy. Meyi, Jr
WO. F.A.G.S
Richland Ave
Barnwell Ave
N.W
Frigidaire
Maxwell “Brothers
Laurens Street
5.E
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