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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1976
Page
6
Ralph F. Cullinan defeats Richard T. Huntoon for the Republican nomination to the District 7 seat on the Aiken County Board of Commissioners. The race features two qualified candidates and reflects a broader decline in public turnout and candidate interest in the county.
A rough season hits South Carolina politics as figures like J Ralph Gasque of Marion James P Stevens of Loris and J P Harrelson of Walterboro lose runoffs removing three Old Guard senators. Voter discontent prompts readers to weigh individual issues against broad confidence loss in politicians.
The article notes a headline about Rep Hays developing an upset stomach and describes a broader mood of unease among supporters and critics surrounding the congressman and his allies. It presents a tense, lighthearted take on a political figure's health as a reflection of public sentiment.
Holmes Alexander argues Semitism becomes a campaign issue as Henry Jackson's possible cabinet roles stir debate. He notes Jewish and Zionist influence in endorsements for Kissinger and Kissinger, Carter’s synagogue appearance, and polling suggesting anti Carter sentiment among Jewish voters. The piece criticizes religious prejudice in politics.
Billy Graham urges BB to balance rebuke of hypocrites with Christlike love. He cites Jesus warnings to religious leaders in Matthew 23 and Romans 5 8, noting God's love while sinners, Peter's denial and welcome, Paul's trials, and urges reading I John for guidance on loving one another in Christ.
The piece argues eight states push for a constitutional convention to force a balanced federal budget. It notes fear of broad constitutional changes and cites Georgia and New York City’s finances as cautionary examples. The author questions long term spending and urges fiscal discipline at all levels.
Investigative reporter Don Bolles was killed by a remote control bomb linked to Emprise Corp. details trace his last movements, with John Harvey Adamson jailed for the murder. Larry Kraftowitz retraces Bolles path as he sought to expose crime syndicate influence in Phoenix racing.
Phyllis Schlafly argues that highly educated women, especially Radcliffe graduates, are increasingly choosing not to bear children. She cites Census data, warns of declining birthrates, looming Social Security funding problems, and demographic shifts toward an aging population by 2020 and beyond.
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