Hardaway High School - Gold Nugget Yearbook (Columbus, GA)

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THE enthusiasm of a good campaign seems to have reached its peak for Amanda and Buddy Nicas, as they groudly introduce their father to passers- y. Democrats win local elections Democratic control in the city and state strengthened as a result of the 1974 fall elections. Talmadge and Brinkley held their positions as national representa- tives by overwhelming, but expected margins. Vigorous campaigning resulted in a sur- prise Mickle victory over Bob Hydrick for the mayor's seat. Of 15 races, 14 resulted in Demo- cratic wins. The only successful Republican candidate was Allen Nicas who narrowly defeated Charles Rector by an 80 vote margin. Probably the most controver- sial ofthe 13 amendments in the '74 elections was the Common Day of Rest Law. Mandatory closing of stores on Saturday or Sunday under the Blue Laws temporarily reduced to almost nothing the Sunday shopping traffic. Within 3 weeks, more dis- putes arose when Judge Oscar Smith issued a temporary injunc- tion that the law should not be enforced until a Superior Court ruling could be made. LAST minute preparations are made as vehicles await the beginning of the Harry Jackson campaign parade. State and Local Elections 29

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LESTER Maddox takes time out to enjoy refreshments during his campaign in Columbus during August. 28 Student Life DESPITE the recent yes vote for the Blue Law, Columbus merchants were unaf- fected due to the injunction opposing it. JACK Mickle, newly elected mayor and his wife play with their daughter Kelli in the back yard of their home.

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ON February 3, 1975, in Atlanta, Presi- dent Gerald Ford promotes his economic program and afterwards answers ques- tions ata press conference. PM lli f l lvl, ' ,IM ,1? 5 ek QQ!! fm The get E oasis of Jrlnfm all. GOVERNOR George Busbee, guest speaker, Dayton Preston, and Bill Heard finish their meal at the Annual Chamber of Commerce Dinner held February 4 at the Muncipal Auditorium.