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Carter Leads Demo Sweep 4KW '** "**■«- 1# Jimmy Carter was elected Maddox became the first general, all defeating Republican Suit's strength was Georgia's Governor in last Georgia governor to be elected to hopefuls. concentrated in the Atlanta area, Tuesday's general election as he the post of lieutenant governor where for several years he has had led the Democrats to a statewide since the office was created in The only bright spots in the exposure as a commentator and political triumph. 1945. He defeated State Senator state for the GOP were in the 4th news director for WSB-TV. Carter, a 46-year-old peanut Frank Miller by nearly a and 5th Congressional districts Suit, a political novice, was farmer, businessman, former state three-to-one margin. where Republican incumbents seeking his first elective office senator, ex-nuclear submariner William H. Burson, former were re-elected. when he entered the race nine and dogged campaigner, won an state welfare director, defeated months ago. He established easy victory over Republican Hal Jack B. Ray, incumbent Ben Blackburn defeated himself as the unofficial head of Suit in the race for governor. Republican, for state treasurer. Franklin Shumake in the 4th the Republican party in Georgia district, and Fletcher Thompson with his primary victory over two i# Carter will officially take office Bobby Pafford, veteran member in January. of the Georgia House, beat successfully withstood a challenge opponents. Lester Maddox, incumbent GOP candidate Alpha from Andrew Young, chief aide to Suit's creditable showing in his incumbentgovernor, and five Foster for a seat on the Public- the late Dr. Martin Luther King, first statewide race establishes him in the 5th district. ** other statewide Democratic Service Commission. as a political contender to be Governor-elect Jimmy Carter candidates rolled to easy victories, Tommy Irvin was re-elected Carter's final margin over Suit reckoned with should be decide to spoke on campus two weeks ago sweeping from office two state agricultural commissioner, seemed to be greater than it was run for office again. at a rally on Sweetheart Circle. incumbent Republicans who Ben Fortson was re-elected in his surprisingly big victory over Carter claimed victory an hour The Democrat from Plains led his 4<? switched parties in the middle of secretary of state, and Johnnie former Governor Carl Sanders in after the polls closed. He led from party to a statewide triumph in their terms. Caldwell was elected comptroller the primary. the outset of the ballot counting. last Tuesday's general election. ..♦JJJMJJJJ, a George-Anne 10 VOLUME 51 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1970 STATESBORO, GEORGIA 30458 NUMBER 8 4# Inside This Week Steel Band 2 Letters to the Editor . 5 Kenny Rogers, First Edition 'Charlie Brown' 3 Pulse of the People ... 6 Cartoon 4 Organization News . 9-11 Editorials 4 Southern Woman ... 12 Columns 4&S Sports 14&15 4* G-A Interview 5 Intramural Insights . 15 Set For Saturday Concert Exagminations 5 Football Contest ... 16 Kenny Rogers and The First Minstrels got together at picking clubs across the country. Edition will appear Saturday, and singing sessions where they Bass player Kenny Rogers, an Says Hatfield November 14, at the Hanner Field swapped ideas about the "new original member, left the New House. The two-hour concert will music." Christy Minstrels to join The First begin at 8 p.m. with students Two Minstrels—Kenny Rogers Edition. He was delighted wit) Black, Rural Block admitted free with I.D.'s. and Mike Settle—spearheaded The the chance for more freedom. Tickets are $2 to the general First Edition. Settle has since left "The regimentation of a large public. The doors will open at 7 the group for a career in group," he explains, "is a valuable p.m. for students and 7:30 p.m. television, but still composes for experience, but eventually you Defeated GOP's Suit for the public. the group. have to go on your own. Now we The First Edition has a number Shortly after The First Edition want it our way, with our own By years and had both organization of hits to their credit.Their first was formed, Tom Smothers, who music, and that means whatever LARRY ENGLAND and money. hit was ''.Just Dropped In To See was in one of their first audiences, we believe in." G-A Staff Writer "Our political strength was in What Condition My Condition News Analysis was so impressed with their Terry Williams, the guitarist, the metro areas where Suit was Was In." Four other hit records unusual sound and enthusiasm started as a studio guitarist in recognized as a level-headed include "But You Know I Love "We failed to break the block that he signed them for the recording sessions around moderate. We needed to do well You," "Ruby, Don't Take Your vote in rural areas and in the black "Smothers Brothers' Comedy Hollywood. He became a in the top 13 counties, and we Love To Town," "Reuben Hour," and gave a party at CBS to community," said a disappointed performer as a member of the hoped to capture 33 per cent of James," and "Something's introduce them to the press. Jim Hatfield, one of Republican New Christy Minstrels. He later the votes in the south. Burning." Since that time, they have gubernatorial candidate Hal Suit's joinedThe First Edition. "Ten days before the election, The group was born when appeared on various network top college coordinators. Mary Arnold is from Audibon. members of the New Christv shows, as well as in top night Hatfield, also chairman of the See BLACK.RURAL, Page 7 Iowa, and attended Drake Young Republican Club, then University. A major in psychology analyzed Jimmy Carter's victory and minor in music, Miss Arnold over Suit in the recent See KENNY ROGERS, Page 7 gubernatorial election in Georgia. / "Suit would've done much better in a two-party state where the voter really listens to the candidate," he continued. Film Festival "As proof of the block vote, Long County went for Carter 900 ( » votes to 100 votes. How can you Set To Roll beat that kind of voting? "There is an image of the Democratic party as a savior to Friday Night many Georgia voters. The College Union Board Consequently, we didn't carry the (CUB) is sponsoring a Film black vote in any county. Festival at McCroan Auditorium Blacks went heavily for Carter Friday night during the regular in every county except Fulton free-movie time period. Admission and Cobb. is free with college I.D. "Time was a factor in our Beginning at 7:30 p.m.. defeat. We ran a realistic primary students will be exposed to campaign and concentrated on cartoons starring Roadrunner and metro areas such as Cobb, Fulton, Daffy Duck. "El Cid." the feature and DeKalb. We didn't go south film for the evening, will begin .it O because there were simply no 8. Republican votes there in the After the feature film. W.C. primary. Fields and Charlie Chaplinwill "After Suit's win in the share the spotlight, and the primary, only 45 days remained Kenny Rogers and the First Edition set to play in Hanner Annex Saturday, November 14. Students will be festival will conclude with some to cover' the entire state. Carter admitted to the two hour concert free upon presentation of their ID's. "gories" starring Dracula. had campaigned the past four Trinidad Steel Band To Appear Tomorrow The Trinidad Tripoli Steel Band will be seen in concert tomorrow, November 11, at The band has been in existence since 1939 and has toured throughout the world, 8:15 p.m. in the Hanner Field House. including shows at Expo '67 and the United Nations' Ball. This internationally-known group will be brought to campus by the Campus Life According to CLES officials, there will be no advance sales with general admission Enrichment Series. tickets being sold at the door. Exam Schedule Wednesday, Dec. 9 9:00 a.m. All 11th period classes Second Front 2:00 p.m. All Health 121 and 221 Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1970 Page 2 classes Thursday, Dec. 10 9:00 a.m. All 4th period classes 2:00 p.m. All 8th period classes Friday. Dec. 11 9:00 a.m. All 5th period classes 2:00 p.m. All 3rd period classes Saturday, Dec. 12 9:00 a.m. All 6th period classes 500 Students Participate 2:00 p.m. All 10th period classes Monday, Dec. 14 9:00 a.m. All 1st period classes 2:00 p.m. All 9th period classes Tuesday, Dec. 1 5 9:00 a.m. All 2nd period classes In Continuing Ed. Program 2.00 p.m. All 7th period classes According to Dr. Hilton T. housewife, the mother, has the During the coming year, Bonniwell, director of the opportunity of continuing his additional programs, both credit /> ■■■-•■'-- program, over 500 students are education through a program and non-credit, will be offered.