06 Nov 1974
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1974
Page
1
Voters keep the new Aiken County Hospital privately financed and run by HCA. Bond supporters took a slim lead early, but final tallies 7306 for bonds and 9002 against bonds kept the hospital out of county hands.
Dr. F A Kennedy and Dr. Robert O Lipe urge that the Aiken County Hospital issue is far from settled after a referendum asking up to 7.8 million in general obligation bonds to finance a county hospital failed 9 002 to 7 036. Critics call the vote a political signal while supporters point to differing petitions and a judicial review pending at the Lower Savannah Regional Planning and Development Board meeting on November 14.
James B. Edwards, a Charleston dentist and Republican, defeats veteran Democrat Wr. Bryan Dorn to become South Carolina governor the first GOP winner in a century. With 1,605 of 1,639 precincts reporting Edwards leads Dorn 259,051 to 240,206 as Democrats claim most other statewide offices.
Democrats swept the five Aiken County Board of Commissioners seats, taking the at large and four district races from Republican incumbents. Forest L. Kirby defeated Jo Ann Price in Area No 1, Cleve Edmunds beat Edwin E Farmer in Area No 2, L. V. Davis won over L. J. Murphy in Area No 3, and Lucas Ray narrowly defeated Carroll H. Warner in Area No 4. Davis led in Clearwater, and Edmunds led from North Augusta Belvedere areas as totals grew.
In a delayed result the 85th district race between Irene Rudnick and Marshall Cain triggered a recount discussion after Rudnick led by 52 votes. Final tallies showed Rudnick 3019 to Cain 2960 with several challenged ballots potentially altering margins. Election officials planned to certify at the courthouse and decide on contested ballots amid nearby miscounts.
The weather forecast notes a 20 percent chance of more rain today with clearer skies tonight and tomorrow. Aiken County records its first substantial rainfall since October 17, aided by meteorologists despite earlier predictions. The day’s high is near 70 degrees with a mid-40s low, and tomorrow’s high around 65.
An Analysis notes yesterday's election in Aiken and SC as possibly the strangest yet with widespread speculation. The piece says identification with Nixon and Ford hurt Republicans while a national mood to “throw the rascals out” stemmed from Watergate and inflation. It cites predictably cyclical local contests and contrasts Mills and Goldwater reelections with the national uproar.
Butler C Derrick Jr of Edgefield wins the third congressional district race over Republican Marshall Parker. Derrick polled 22,510 votes to Parker’s 12,7. he will fill the seat vacated by Rep. W.J. Bryan Dorn. Full results on page 10-A.
The Horse Creek Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant won approval with 12 091 votes to 3 059. The Aiken County Public Service Authority may issue revenue bonds to fund the plant, avoiding a tax increase for residents as industrial users repay most of the loans.
Precinct by precinct election results for Aiken County appear in today's Aiken Standard on pages 10A and 11A. Reaction from candidates is featured on pages 9A through 11A. State local results are in section A while section B covers national results and other news.
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