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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1984
Page
14
Registration in Aiken County points to likely record turnout in November with 48 253 total. Since 1980, 2 184 new names added to the voter rolls, blacks up 1 814 and whites up 277. Blacks now 21 percent of electorate, white registration down 2 076 from 1980. Voters may register by October 6 at 3 p.m. at designated locations.
Doonesbury reappears in the Aiken Standard after Garry Trudeau’s 21 month mass sabbatical. The artist resumes with a sharp liberal critique of President Reagan and the 1984 election context, likely boosting liberal morale ahead of the race.
Tass denounces President Reagan's United Nations speech as a hollow vessel and accuses him of pursuing political electioneering aims. The piece contrasts Chernenko's position, noting he faces no concern about electoral votes or farm votes.
Billy Graham answers a reader about chronic worry and health, urging trust in God. He cites Matthew 6 25 and 1 Peter 5 7, explains God’s care, and invites turning to Jesus for eternal salvation and daily confidence.
The piece analyzes why Reagan leads polls, citing uncommitted voters, media impact, and past election swings. It notes Mondale's earlier leads, Hart's brief rise, and argues media blitzes and Ferraro finances shaped public perception, urging focus on substantive issues to win over swing voters.
In a historical view Ashley Sees It notes a shift from a solidly Democratic South to a realignment along racial lines with blacks leaning Democratic and many whites gravitating to Republicans. The piece questions implications for South Carolina officeholders and party loyalty, then includes Sen. Rembert Dennis responding to prior commentary on education and policy achievements of 1984.
Opinion piece discusses religion in politics amid the Reagan Mondale debate. It cites Mondale’s God is a Republican remark and Cuomo's call for religious principles guiding civil law. It notes mixed reactions from the religious right and a Gallup finding that 75 percent of Americans want politicians to stop mentioning religion.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters to the editor written in legible form and mailed with a return address. Anonymous submissions are rejected and all letters may be edited for space clarity taste and libel.
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