Fowler Reflects on Democrats Republicans and Party History
The interview with Fowler covers party work ethics and differences between Democrats and Republicans, noting Democrats pursue general welfare while Republicans favor a privileged few. It traces Democratic origins from the 1780s, Jefferson era, and 19th century factionalism, with the donkey as the party symbol by 1880.
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Fowler
Rook
Savannah River
South Carolina
George Washington
Federalist Party
Democratic Party
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Aaron Burr
John Adams
Burr
West
South
Andrew Jackson
Ross Reflects on GOP Roots and South Carolina’s Political Path
Ross, a longtime South Carolina Republican leader, discusses his career with Nixon and Spence, the party’s grassroots growth, and the two party system. He traces GOP origins to 1854 Ripon, explains shifts in policy, and notes the party’s enduring presence and symbolism like the elephant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
Richard M. Nixon
Floyd Spence
Charleston
Senate
James B. Edwards
Republican Party
South Carolina
Ripon
Wis
GOP
Kansas-Nebraska
Congress
New Territories
Kansas
Nebraska
North
William E. Gladstone
Military Scene Reflects on Armistice Peace Shifts
Retired Major General Harley L. Moore Jr addresses the Sertoma Club on 60 years of military change since World War I and Armistice Day. He contrasts leadership, objectives, and morale across WWI WWII Korea and Vietnam, noting strategic vs political decisions and the dangers of war weariness.
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Harley L. Moore Jr
Sertoma Club
Moore
Frank T. Galardi
Aiken County
Eisenhower
Douglas MacArthur
Washington
Korea
America
MacArthur
South Korea
South Vietnam
Fort Gordon
Vietnam
Aiken Man Wins State Chess Title
Dr. M. Lee Hyder of Aiken captured the South Carolina Chess Championship in Columbia finishing 5-0 to win the title. He was named editor of the state chess magazine and recently completed a three year term as national secretary of the U.S. Chess Federation. Richard Cohen of Anderson and David Hutchins of Columbia tied for second with 4-1. Bill Dodgen led a four way tie in the reserve division with 4-1 and was elected to a fifth term as president of the SC Chess Association. Charles E. Braun of Aiken was reelected secretary and Harold Kelley of Aiken served as treasurer.
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Columbia
M. Lee Hyder
Aiken
South Carolina
Hyder
U.S. Chess Federation
Richard Cohen
Anderson
David Hutchins
Bill Dodgen
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U.S.C
Aiken Drug
Woodruff Drug
Aiken Standard
Aiken, S.C
Aiken Man
Harold Kelley
Association
Walt Disney
Charles Colson
Avcco Embassy
Mark
Eineme Er
Aiken Clearwater
North Augusta
Augusta
Edgefield Rd
Belvedere
Suzanne
SCN
SCN Checkbook Savings
FDIC
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