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The Augusta News-Review - October 4, 1973 -
Candidates Co page F i om
their social and economical ills. Our elected officials are only as
responsible as we make them. Whether the current practices of
our local governing bodies continue will depend on how
concerned our public becomes about the situation.
Leo “Cap” Cotter
Maxwell House, _
Age I
1002 Greene Street
EDUCATION: Sacred Heart Elementary School - Richmond
Academy - Belmont Abbey and Junior College of Augusta.
OCCUPATION: I am a licensed real estate salesman.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: I have
experience on the Richmond County Board of Education -1 have
attended city council meetings for a year in the capacity of a
concerned citizen. I have attended the county commission
meetings about one half the time in the past year. I am a past
Asst. Instructor for the Dale Carnegie Class (How to Get Along
with People) and I am a member of the Augusta Toastmasters
Club (teaches how to communicate). I have a strong desire to
serve my fellow man. I am up on current affairs by attending
these meetings and I won’t need any “warm up” period when
elected to council. I have the time and energy
ISSUES: 1. CONSOLIDATION - If our good citizens keep
moving to the county, let’s face it we won’t have any city - at one
time Augusta had a population of 89 thousand - now it has a
population of 59 thousand. 2. PAY SCALES FOR CITY
EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING OUR POLICEMEN AND FIREMEN
- why should the backbone of our nation (the middle class,
American Christian family) have to have the father
“moonlighting” and the mother working to make ends meet?
This has far reaching effects when you consider the kids are left
home alone. 3. THE PROPOSED LAW ENFORCEMENT
CENTER (CITY & COUNTY) - Without up to date facilities here
again we will have no city. We just can’t fight crime with what we
have. Eight cars covering Richmond County at night. As large as
Richmond County is, it is ridiculous - and Augusta withits
antiquated equipment, it’s awful.
PUNCH NO. 22 Elect
G. “Eddie”
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6TH WARD COUNCILMANj
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THIRD WARD
R.E. Edwards
Age 40
2003 Lanier Drive fl
EDUCATION: Richmond Academy
OCCUPATION: P.B.X. Foreman - Southern Bell Telephone
ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: 1 term city
council - knowledge of City Government and operations of
various departments. Past officer Communications Workers of
America. Trained in field of communications and management by
Southern Bell Telephone.
ISSUES: 1. RAILROADS - city officials, civic leaders and general
public are concerned about our railroad problems. The federal
government expressed concern also. What participation from the
city and state? I feel the railroads should help financially. The full
burden should not be on city, state and federal governments. 2.
LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER - Police headquarters and city
stockade are in deplorable conditions. Since County
Commissioners have turned down the Joint Center, 1 feel further
study should be made by the Public Safety Commission and
recommendations be made to council for action. The question is
“Should the city move now or wait on consolidation?” 3.
PUBLIC HOUSING - Need more housing for elderly and poor
people, in view of urban renewal in the Twiggs Street area,
housing is needed for the people in this area.
Willard W. Prior
Age 52
955 Heard Avenue
EDUCATION: Born in Toccoa, Georgia, educated in
Winston-Salem, N.C. and graduated from R.J. Reynolds High
School. He received medical laboratory technician training in the
armed forces and later had a two year course in hospital
administration. Mr. Prior came to Augusta in 1952.
OCCUPATION: Director of Procurement and Materials
Management at the Medical College of Georgia.
OCCUPATION: Director of Procurement and Materials
Management at the Medical College of had a perfect attendance
record since that time. He served for five years as Sight
Conservation Chairman, earning the Extension Award for
organization work in the Garden City Club. He served three years
as Zone Chairman, two terms as director, and was elected 3rd
Vice-President, 2nd Vice-President, Ist Vice-President and
President. He served as secretary and bulletin editor, key member,
and three years as District Committee Chairman. He has served as
Deputy District Governor of 18-F and District Governor. He was
primarily responsible for the establishment of the Eye Bank of
the Medical College of Georgia. This Eye Bank was sponsored and
paid for by the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation of Georgia.
receipt, any time you want, even weekends and holidays.
So why not move your savings to C&S right now. Just
walk into any C&S office and talk to your Personal Banker.
We’ll do the rest. Transfer the account over. Everything.
A SIOO minimum deposit will get you the key to the
bank. So move your savings to C&S.
It’ll open up a whole new world of banking for you.
He has been active in the promotion of the Eye Bank and has
served as Chairman of the Advisory Committee of the Eye Bank,
Director of the Georgia Lions Lighthouse, and Director of the
Peach Bowl, Inc. A member of First Baptist Church, a deacon;
associate director Training Union for two years; Training Union
director for three years; served on building committee, property
committee and as associate departmental superintendent in
Sunday School. He has served on the United Fund Budget
Committee for two years; as a member of the Salvation Army
Advisory Board for two three-year terms. He has served on the
Board of Directors of the Augusta Rescue Mission.
ISSUES: Augusta has been good to me, and I feel that I would
like to contribute to be a part in promoting this greatness. I am
for: 1. GREATER INDUSTRIAL GROWTH FOR AUGUSTA 2.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR AUGUSTA 3. KEEPING
TAXES AT A MINIMUM. These three items are of uptmost
importance in making Augusta a progressive city. We have many
things that I am vitally interested in, such as, consolidation,
housing, and fair wages for city employees. With the help of the
Department Heads, Employees, and members of Council, I know
we will suceed in our effort in improving our city. I have
confidence in the Coliseum Commission. I know their
contribution in the preparation and plans of a new Civic Center
and Coliseum will benefit all the people. These facilities are long
overdue and will make Augusta very competitive in bringing
conventions and top flight entertainment to our city. It will also
add to the cultural life of Augusta. 1 want to be your candidate, a
candidate that will represent all of the people and be available to
each of you for all problems regardless of how small it may be. I
pledge to you my full support to make Augusta a better place to
live.
FOURTH WARD
Aaron Tappan
1509 Mill Street
EDUCATION: Born in Augusta, Georgia. Lived here all of life.
Educated in public school of Richmond, attended Paine College
and Savannah State College.
OCCUPATION: Taught in vocation system of Richmond County
for approximately 25 years. Presently a General Contractor.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Presently on
City Council of Augusta. My experience with City Council
supplies me with additional experience in government.
ISSUES: 1. Keep our FIRE DEPARTMENT on level with those
of other cities, salary wise and equipment. 2. BUILDING OUR
POLICE DEPARTMENT, through strengthening morale and
adequate pay. 3. SOLUTION TO THE DRUG PROBLEM in our
city.
FIFTH WARD
Loyal G. Hutto ■
548 Bohler Avenue ■fIWL ' Lfl
Age
EDUCATION: 11th - did not finish - had to leave for Navy
1942-1945. Gun Captain Gunner Mate third, second and first
class. Aboard USS Alabama which was a battle ship. Went to
trade school, became a machinest. Was a member John Milledge
I|||F Vote and Elect
Sam O.
Im Maguire, Jr.
COUNCILMAN FROM
SUfr EIGHTH
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MR. & MRS. HOME OWNER
Do you employ a cook, cleaning woman or other
domestic worker in your home for one or more
days per week? If so, you are paying them more
than fif’y dollars per quarter in wages, and you
should be withholding and paying Social Security
contributions for them. Your failure to do this
denies your employee his right to receive Social
Security benefits for themselves and their
dependents in later years. We urge you to obey the
law and help us to improve human relations in the
Augusta Area.
...Human Relations Commission
g”s SEAFOOD MARKET
“Eat the fish today
is sleeping in the Gulf last nighty
005 OLD SAVANNAH ROAD
(North) KT-<y
‘AUGUSTA’S FRESHEST FISH”
Fri., & Sat 9 A.M. to 6:30 P.M.
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SIMKINS SEED COMPANY
1129 Broad Street Dial 722-5827,
FOR PASTURE
ABRUZZI RYE
FESCUE
WINTER GRAZER
PT A 13 years. Tubman 4 years.
OCCUPATION:
ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: 3 years on City
Council. Second year Chairman of Canal, third year Chairman of
Public Works - served on Public Safety Committee 1972-1973.1
believe this experience on various committees of Council and the
operations of city government will enable me to accomplish even
more the next 3 years.
ISSUES: 1. TO GET THE CITY CLEAN. I will work Hard for
this city, as I have the past 3 years. I will continue with the
special clean-up crew which I feel have done a fine job. 2.
CONSOLIDATION I feel the time has come for City and County
Government to be consolidated. The Charter must be drawn to
help all people - This will be a job. I am looking forward not
backward. I am the one that had the Brunson sewer line
completed (1972). I set up the special cleaning crew. I am proud
to say the city has a much better lighting system now and I will
continue this work. There have been many blind comers cleared.
Have cleared many sidewalkes to make them safe for the school
children . I will continue this work. Have tried to up grade the
police department. Have tried to up grade the fire department.
Have tried to up grade the garbage pickup and trash. I was not
late for any meetings; (Record) Public Works 100%, Council
Meetings 100%, Public Safety Meetings 99%, Cemetery, Trees &
Parks Meetings 100%. I would like to thank the good Lord for
giving me the strength and courage.
Albert J. Washington
Age 57 MBSfll 1
1758 Watkins Street
EDUCATION: Blythe High School; General Motors Institute of
Technology School in Flint, Mich.; Engineering and Blueprint
Reading; Augusta Area Tech-division of Home Economics, 2112
Lake Forest Drive, completed two courses in Young Childhood
Education.
OCCUPATION: General Contractor
ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: As a builder
and a businessman I feel that 1 am qualified for City Council,
because of my business experience.
ISSUES: 1. CONSOLIDATION I feel that is the only way
Augusta can grow is with consolidation. 2. SEE THAT WE GET
BETTER STREETS IN AUGUSTA that are not going to be paid
by the Bond Issue. I think that the trees should stay in the center
of Central Avenue, but the street should be repaired and
resurfaced. Wrightsboro Road should be widened to four lanes so
it can take the in coming and out going traffic to Bobby Jones
Expressway 3. WORK TO UNIFY CITY COUNCIL, so that we
can have a more efficient and progressive city.
SIXTH WARD
JF
C.E. “Mutt” Bearden
Age
1533 Craig Street
EDUCATION: Bom and reared in Augusta; B.S. Degree
University of Georgia; retired Major U.S. Marine Corps; retired
teacher from Richmond Academy after 26 years of creditable
service; former Industrial Engineer with the American Associated
Consultants of New York City; member of Crawford Avenue
Baptist Church; teacher of Forbes Bible Class past 7 years;
member of National Association of Uniformed Services; 32
degree Mason; Shriner; member of Augusta Shrine Club; member
of Alee Temple Legion of Honor; married to former Louise
Maddox, also of Augusta, and have one son. This offer for City
Council is my first political venture. I waited until I could devote
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