Election Day Expectations Across Nation Focus on Races
Washington reports a largely apathetic public as 1976 midterm voting begins. Analysts predict a muted turnout likely to preserve Democratic control in Congress while Republicans hope to gain in state legislatures and several governorships. Public concern centers on inflation and spending.
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Washington
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ABC
Carter
Gerald R. Ford
Ronald Reagan
GOP
Dog Lover Rescues Puppy From Chattooga Rapids
Jay Croft spots an 8 week old puppy dragged by rocks into the Chattooga River. He dives in to save the dog, loses footing, and reaches shore with the puppy in hand. Both are rescued safely with help noted for Will Cole bumper sticker.
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Jay Croft
Chattooga
Jay
Thompson outlines need for Aiken County planning growth
Thompson told Rotary Club of Aiken that the county must plan for growth and opportunities after the Savannah River Plant influx. He traced the Planning Commission’s origins from a 1974 committee to its formal 1975 establishment, noting budget increases and staff expansion.
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Aiken County
Eric P. Thompson
Rotary Club of
Aiken
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Thompson
Carrol H. Warner
Mottel Explains SRP Value To Aiken Breakfast
William J. Mottel SRP plant manager praised the Savannah River Plan as a great national asset during a morning address to a breakfast gathering in Aiken. He spoke on SRP beginnings present facilities and future plans for the plant.
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SRP
William J. Mottel
Aiken
Wakin
Mottel
Inside Today Aiken County Today
Aiken County edition teases comics Dear Abby and editorial content with obituaries and sports. It notes television listings and weather outlook including a rain chance that will rise, directing readers to page 2 for details.
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Aiken County Today
Guilty Pleas Heard and Case Continued at Aiken Court
Day one of a four day November term in Aiken County General Sessions concluded with Judge James E. Moore sentencing 21 defendants. He also continued criminal conspiracy trials of Langley Magistrate Lester L Chitty and four others to the December term due to health concerns. Multiple guilty pleas included Robbery with seven year prison terms for Reddish and Washington, Assault with intent to kill for Wigfall, and various larceny and DUI sentences with probation, fines, or suspended terms.
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Aiken County
Moore
John Henry Reddish Jr
Alken County
Clinton J Washington
Ernest M Blocker
Timothy Bernard Wigfall
Alken
Norman Shannon Council
Bill Davis
Steven Dunbar
Roosevelt Hayes
Leon L. Bennett
Janice Owen Arthur
Carl Gaskin Johnson
Alvin Page
Aiken
Marvin Marchell Kinard
Williston
Weather May Decide Key Election Outcomes
County party chairs cite weather as a major turnout factor in today’s vote. Democratic leader Bell says good weather boosts turnout and favors his candidates. Republican Dunkin warns bad weather lowers turnout and helps Republicans. Big races include Thurmond Ravenel Senate contest and two hot local House races. Early polls show turnouts near record levels.
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House
Senate
Louisiana
Congress
Republican National Committee
Bill Brock
GOP
Brock
Strom
Strom Thurmond
H.O. Weeks Activities Center
Thurmond
Charles ‘Pug’ Ravenel
Jeannie Lancaster
Robert M. Bell
Democratic Party
Bell
Joe W. Dunkin
Republican Party
Aiken
Dunkin
Party Chairmen Endure Long Hours in County Politics
Joe W. Dunkin chairman of the Aiken County Republican party and Robert M Bell chairman of the Aiken County Democratic party describe hard work, grassroots focus, and lessons learned in organizing precincts, supporting candidates, and upholding party goals. Bell reflects on his Democratic alignment and the value of a viable two party system.
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Joe W. Dunkin
Aiken County
Republican Party
Robert M Bell
Democratic Party
Dunkin
Edning
Aiken
Bell
Bath
National Democratic Party
University of South Carolina
GOP
United States
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