06 Nov 1978
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1978
Page
1
A dense readout lists candidates across multiple statewide offices and district seats. Key figures include Thurmond Ravenel Mims Derrick Panuccio Young Riley Reynolds Dematteis Stroud Stevenson and many district representatives, with numerous county and statewide posts shown.
South Carolina voters head to polls Tuesday after a crowded weekend of church visits and hometown stops by candidates. Sen. Strom Thurmond and challenger Ravenel race through urban centers while governor hopefuls Young and Riley campaign alongside other races.
Have You Heard notes Neil Croft complains about clocks not reading correctly after time changes. He cites a library clock in a different time zone. Wakin speaker Bill Mottel will discuss the Savannah River Plant future at 7 10 AM tomorrow at the Ramada Inn in Aiken.
Sen. Strom Thurmond forecasts a presidential veto of textile legislation sent to the White House last week. He argues Carter would veto after the election to avoid aiding campaigning Democrats, while Thurmond and other candidates urge timely action and highlight the bill’s Geneva trade negotiations exemption.
The page features obituary notices alongside sports items and television listings. Weather updates and a two‑column 2A 4A section round out the day’s local briefings with concise notices and event pointers.
Two young women Susan Wilmer and Debra Boren died when their car skidded off the Aiken Augusta Highway near Graniteville. Daniel Hall died from injuries after a mid morning two vehicle crash on Breezy Hill Road. Walter Counts died from a gunshot wound at a nightclub on Highway 19. Crosby Broadwater is jailed on murder charges in connection with the shooting.
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