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News-Review - October 7, 1971
Augusta approximately 25 years, and presently Vice-President
and General Manager of Augusta Bag & Burlap Co., and Southern
Beverage Packers, Inc. A former member of the City Council of
Augusta, and served as Mayor of Augusta for 6 years.
2. 1. Annexation. 2. An aggressive street improvement
program. 3. To assess and improve the method of lining the
streets throughout the city. This is an absolute must for traffic
safety. If no other funds are available, this program should be
financed with local funds.
Daniel P. Matheny Age 46 2226 Morningside Drive
PRESENT OCCUPATION: Realtor
1. High School - plus 3 years college. Naval Officer - World
War 11. Employed by Blanchard and Calhoun Mortgage Company
17 years, served as Manager and Vice-President. Partner and
Owner of present business. 3 years serving the people of Augusta
and presently councilman for seventh ward.
2. 1. Consolidation of City and County Government. 2.
Expansion of water and sewer lines to be financed by revenue
certificates. 3. Revitalize the downtown business district; private
capital to be the largest participant.
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James W. Phillips Age 50 2024 Warren Street
PRESENT OCCUPATION: Plant Assigner with Southern Bell
Telephone Company
1. I graduated from the Academy of Richmond County and
attended Hurst Business College. I served in the Air Force during
World War 11 and retired from the U.S. Navy Reserve in 1970. I
have worked for the Telephone Company for 25 years. I believe
that my educational background and experience qualifies me to -
be a person we need on our City Council
2. 1.1 would like to see the hours of our Firemen reduced. 2.1
would like to see our Firemen and Policemen receive a wage
increase and to stop the heavy turnover in these departments. 3.1
would like to see a program initiated to prevent our young people
from being so easily exposed to drugs. * I would finance this
program by reconstructing our present tax structure without
raising taxes.
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J. W. Spence Age 45 2225 Morningside Drive
PRESENT OCCUPATION: Spense Transfer Company and Red
Ball Electronics
1. I have been in business in Augusta for the past twenty-five
(25) years during which time I have been very interested in the
progress of our city. Approximately three years ago, I completed
a full term on City Council. During my term in office I became f
acutely aware of the problems existing in our city government. I
feel that I realize, more so than the average citizen, that these
same problems still exist. Because of my past experience and my
continued close observance 1 feel better qualified than my
opponents to hip solve these problems.
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2. 1. I would like to put an end to the traffic problem and
potential safety hazards existing now with the railroads. The
expense to be borne entirely by the railroads. 2. I would like to
see in our city a facility comparable to the Coliseum in our sister
city Columbia, S.C. Our presently outdated Bell Auditorium does
not lend itself to attracting conventions, industry, and the high
type entertainment that our citizens now have to travel many
miles to enjoy. A bond issue for this purpose would be
self-liquidating with the revenues derived from its use. A very
satisfactory site for this facility is already owned by the city in its
Daniel Field property. 3. I would like to see our city cleaned up.
It seems that the needed sanitation measures to keep our city
beautiful and clean cease to exist. No additional financing is
needed. Increased efficiency is the answer.
EIGHTH WARD
James A. Boyles Age 50 3022 Pine Needle Road
PRESENT OCCUPATION: Boyles Insurance & Real Estate
(Owner)
1.1. Worked for annexation of Forest Hills which became the
Bth Ward. 2. Served on Auditorium Commission--3 yrs. 3. City
Tax Assessors Board-3 yrs. 4. Consolidated City-County Tax
Board-4 yrs. 5. Honored with an appointment on Civil Service
Commission-5 yrs. 6. Board of Zoning Appeals (Appointment)-2
yrs. 7. Successful businessman.
2. 1. Repair City Side Walks which are in a deplorable
condition-where elderly people, and children can walk without
getting hurt from holes and tree roots on top of the ground; this
would have to be financed out of the regular budget. 2. Follow
up report prepared by transportation committee in reference to
what can be done about re-routing the railroad tracks. I will
recommend to the Council that we explore the possibility that an
over-pass be built (east-West Highway) at 15th St.; also an
over-pass at 10th St.; this would solve part of our problem. The
financing would have to be done by the State Highway Dept. 3.
Would like to see Daniel Field moved farther out where the
purchase of the acreage would be much cheaper in proportion to
the value of this prime land; sell just enough at the top-price in
order that the cheaper land could be purchased farther out; with
the understanding that the remainder of the tract at Daniel Field
be reserved by the city for future use.
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Tom Huggins Age 38 3026 Cardinal Drive
PRESENT OCCUPATION: Attorney
1. I graduated from Harvard University where I majored in
Government and the University of Georgia School of Law. I
taught American Government for two quarters on a part-time
basis at Augusta College. My background as a student, teacher
and practicing attorney should enable me to not only recognize
the many problems facing City Council, but also to understand
their causes and seek reasonable effective solutions to them.
2. 1.1 think Council should cooperate with County officials to
eliminate needless duplication of services, with an ultimate goal
of developing an effective plan of consolidation acceptable to all
residents of the city and county. Should our efforts fail, I would
favor annexation of those areas contiguous to the present city
boundaries to which the city could extend its full services. 2. The
city should upgrade its overall physical appearance. All city
streets should be paved and kept functional at all times.
Rights-of-way should be cleared of debris and undergrowth and
beautified. We need to install a major storm drainage sewer along
Fifteenth Street to protect the lower city from flooding after
every heavy rain. The first projects, hopefully, could be financed
through a more efficient use of normal revenues, particularly if
we succeed in consolidation or annexation. Funds for the storm
drainage sewer will have to be generated through bonded
indebtedness. 3. Council should cooperate with county, state and
federal officials to implement the plan for a regional park along
the river. As its part of the plan, the city should build a
convention center, financed through revenue certificates. Federal,
state and county funds would complete the park, which should
attract a minimum of three million dollars a year from additional
tourist trade. As a rule, we should take advantage of federal
grants wherever possible, since these funds are not “gifts” but
merely a return of our own tax dollars.
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Joseph E. Kelly 111 Age 44 2620 Helen Street
PRESENT OCCUPATION: General Manager of Compudat
(Computer Services Bureau)
1. I have a well grounded business background from being
General Manager of a Computer Service Bureau. One of our big
jobs is to help management improve business systems and reduce
costs, thereby improving company profits.
2. My first objective would be to increase effeciency in all
facets of city business. When this is accomplished there would be
available savings for operation of other important projects. *
Additional recreational facilities are needed in Augusta and I
would support expansion in this area which I think would also
ease the drug abuse scene which I am very much interested in. I
think this plan could be implemented from savings accomplished
in my first objective. * The other area I am interested in is equal
opportunity for all people. I think each individual should be
judged on his merits and rewarded accordingly. I do not believe in
forced percentages.
Firing After
27 Years
Upheld By Court
A U.S. District Court
recently upheld the dismissal
of a 54 year old black
employee of 27 years of the
John P. King Manufacturing
Co. in Augusta when he failed
to prove that he was fired
because of race.
John Hartfield of
Lincolnton, Ga. maintained
that he was fired by a white
supervisor who was with the
company less than two weeks
and he was paid $95.00 for his
share in a fourteen year
pension plan when fired.
Hartfield said he was fired
because of racial reasons after
giving his best years to the
John P. King Manufacturing
Co. The Company offered
Hartfield his job back after he
filed a complaint with the
Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission, but
Hartfield refused because of
what he terms “bad working
conditions and treatment.”
Hartfield said that he is unable
to get another job because of
his age.
The dismissed employee has
a wife and 4 children who are
dependents.
Payne Disc
Banned On
A.F. Radio
By Bill Lane
Freda Payne’s recording of
“Bring The Boys Home” has
been officially banned from
play on Armed Forces Radio.
It seems the military feels the
plaintive tones of the sexy and
pretty Miss Payne pleading
with somebody to end the war
and let the soldiers come home
to the beauteous likes of Miss
Payne added up to too much
mental upset for men who are
supposed to be out shooting at
people in their rice paddies.
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Margie Rece Age 36 3021 Fox Spring Road
PRESENT OCCUPATION: Volunteer Military & Draft
Counsellor, Prison visitor to men in stockades & brigs, teacher,
housewife mother (since none are paying positions, each answer is
equally applicable).
1. I attended a variety of schools - liberal arts, private colleges,
seminary, one predominantly black, one state school; have
worked in a variety of positions which put me in touch with
people in very different occupations - from hospital aide to
college instructor. Most of my adult life has been spent
recognizing a problem or need and seeing what I could do to help.
I see my offering for City Council in the same way. City Council
exists to deliver city services to the people. I believe I am in touch
enough with the people to hear what the needs are.
2. 1. Rehousing -As long as such a basic need as shelter is not
adequately available for the people, the community is in trouble.
2. Rehabilitation of areas - Everyone in Augusta knows
conditions in the innercity are bad for human beings. We can try
creative solutions or we can ignore people and conditions and
reap the results. I prefer to use what resources we have to make
life better for the most needy people and areas, which will in turn
profit the entire community. 3 Reconciliation- People would like
to believe elected officials care about them. I do - my volunteer
activities heretofore bear this out. There has been much bad faith
with various segments of the city. I think its time for some good
faith to build on. I don’t see these ideas as taking extra financing
so much as determination to do first things first.