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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1976
Page
1
Washington reports the index of leading economic indicators fell 1.5 percent in August, signaling a continued slowdown before the election. Analysts expect September data to show another drop as key components such as the average work week money supply stock prices and new orders weaken.
An earthquake rocked Irian Province in western New Guinea, Indonesia, marking the second quake there in five months. Missionaries in the provincial capital report no details yet on damage or casualties as it becomes the fifth major quake worldwide this year.
Black Rhodesian leaders urged elections to freeze whites out of a two year interim government to pave way for black rule. White Rhodesian sources said Prime Minister Ian Smith said the conference aimed only to ratify a plan under which whites would lead the interim government’s ruling council and head the police and army ministries.
In four days the county gears up for a pivotal election as 3 043 new voters register in Georgia. The piece links Plains near Jimmy Carter to national races and President Ford amid a heated campaign atmosphere.
Aiken Countians blaze about issues and candidates as they prepare for the summer primary. Estimated county population 100000, with 41306 registered and 5043 added since June. About 5000 more may be ineligible. details follow on page 2A.
Voters in Aiken County will cast ballots Tuesday for president and U S Congress as well as state senate and house seats. Also on the ballot are county offices including auditor clerk of court sheriff treasurer and solicitor, plus two school referendums and state constitutional amendments.
Approximately 200 people attended a Valley rally for Carter hosted by the Valley Democratic Club. Sen Alex Sanders Mayor Joe Riley Jr Charles D Ravanel Lt. Gov Zell Miller and former South Carolina governor Robert E McNair led the procession of Carterites praising Carter's record and promising more work. Miller criticized Republican attacks on Carter and cited a survey showing strong public approval of Carter's governance as governor. McNair highlighted Carter's farmer and businessman background and ties to Southern agriculture.
Associated Press reports President Ford and Jimmy Carter race toward Election Day with Ford stressing foreign policy experience and Carter accusing the administration of inflation failures. Ford heads to Milwaukee St Louis and Houston while Carter campaigns in Philadelphia Toledo and St Louis. Mondale rests in New York as Dole and Mondale tour the nation. Carter charges the Ford era is captive to special interests and a middle class hoax.
Weather outlook for Aiken shows cold start with last night’s low 26 tying a 1952 record. Tonight sinks to the low 30s and Sunday carries a chance of rain. Tomorrow climbs to the mid 60s with a 30 percent shower risk for trick or treaters.
Bernadette Hill, Zippy Mart cashier, positively identified Myron B. Foxworth and Windell Gary Wilson as the two armed robbers who took money from the cash register on August 27 at about 2 30 am. She described clothing and facial features and later identified them again in Augusta motel. A .22 caliber pistol found under a bed pillow was entered as evidence along with the clothing.
White House aides say Ford leads Carter in polls as Ford plans visits to New York and California. Cheney notes Ford’s TV blitz and foreign policy emphasis on Garagiola show, with Ford stressing experience and meetings on foreign policy.
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