Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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College org By JANE SHEALY News Editor "We are open to anyone who agrees with our basic philosophy that every man has a right to make his own future," said Curtis Loftis of the College Republicans. The College Republicans at USC are a group of about 30 students who support the Republican national and local tickets, according to Loftis, who is also an SG senator. "They (the student members) work real hard for all the Ronilhlipon " T vj#uwiivuii vuuuiuaico, JLjUI lid said. "They get elected to page positions (in the SC state legislature) and then after the primaries we all get back together and work for the same person (the nominee)." Although the campus organization is about five months old, the members have not elected ! if cAftress I Soy h with a Game RiWi For information leadinc 1 ALMOST NUTS, sign taken from the froi Station on October 29, recovery of 'ALMOST NU picture taken during h I February 9,1978. Call 254-9261 I TON] BUD in th 4 Just across Gen WestG OTHER S FrLTuha Sat. Old M Moan. 25* ? Tues.25*I Wed, 25*1 The stereo soi anization s officers. "We wanted to get a lot of people involved and give everybody a chance," Loftis said. "In a couple of weeks we will elect officers." LOFTIS said although the College Reoublicans arp "ins* viable an organization as the Democrats as far as getting votes," the group is only active several months prior to an election, in contrast to the Young Democrats, a strong organization on southern campuses. "The Young Democrats are more visible," Loftis said. "There are supposedly more Democrats here." The major difference between Republican and Democratic student organizations, according to Loftis, is that Republicans are more conservative than Democrats. Loftis said the average ourseff!! scock personal ad. URDl 3 to the safe return ofB INC?'handmade B nt entrance of Union H 1 977. Also for the H TS, INC/ needlepoint Hp appyhouron H [GHT e BOTTLE mis St. Bridge in Dlumbia PECIALS rg Gold [Il40c Iraft hraft fcraff and vou'lleniov upportsRep Republican is not as well off financially as the average Democrat. However, the studentsupported Republican party does not accept contributions of more man $1,000, Loftis said. "We returned a $10,000 check." T1IE CHECK, according to Loftis, was a contribution from Roger Milliken, owner of Milliken Mills, Inc. "It was returned by Dan Ross, Republican chairman of South Carolina," Loftis said. The Republican party does not spend money it does not have, Faci Th Wednesd A j Seen \ / C Make sur< Call 71 I cionirWrmT \rm I -?^aRLO? ? AheAlntolu FREE Absolutely FREE Carry-out lervi tublican can according to Lofftis. On the other f hand, "The Democratic party (in i< S.C.) is about $100,000 in debt," c Loftis said. p P The majority of black voters in e S.C. are Democrats, according to L t n?_i * i^jina. ran oi mis can be attributed to better public relations within the Democratic party, s Loftis said. "But, it seems to me s that after 100 years of promises left s unfulfilled, the blacks would try a a different course." C TIIE LIBERTARIAN party, not L ulty & Staff I at e Top of Carolii ay, March 8 - 6:00 til gourmets delig] Prime Rib 6.35 llops Thermidor thicken Kiev 5.2 eyou have a plaee at 1 "7-8198 for Reservati Choice of 60 oz. Pitche or Liter of Wine with pi large size (16") Pizza 5 Thurs. & 2 Live: Tom Beard c PLUS we show Ok ice available but special is ea - ^ didates irmly established on campus yet, s not a serious contender, acording to Loftis. "The Libertarian arty is only 5,000 names (on a etition) away from having their andidates listed on the ballots," iOftis said. Mr? roffiil if . v.6uiui Hirelings are cheduled, but in (he past, business essions have been worked around peakers about once a month. Dues re $3 a semester or $5 a year. Students interested in joining the 'ollege Republicans may call roftis at 796-9653. Viqht la 9:00 p.m. lit 5.75 5 the Top. ons 1999 Beltline Blvd. near Richland Mall ph.738-9280 r of Drauaht Reer irchase of any tat. <r . I H%* in jazz riano I lime Movies t-in only.