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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1997
Page
3
Columbia gubernatorial hopeful Jim Hodges shifts from earlier bans to backing a statewide lottery or video poker fee increases to fund a college scholarship program. He contrasts his stance with Beasley, who has also shifted on the issue while running for governor.
The article notes Columbia darkhorse Stephen Brown has won several Republican straw polls against incumbent Fritz Hollings but experts question a groundswell. Professors Moore and Black caution that convention results reflect organization more than broad support and that Brown must still win over voters.
Marvin Kelley a 34 year old drill sergeant from South Carolina pleaded guilty to adultery and related charges in the Aberdeen Proving Ground sex scandal. He was demoted to private and dishonorably discharged under a plea deal avoiding jail. The judge sentenced him to 10 months but not to serve time if he stays out of trouble.
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