SCEA tax equalization push seeks statewide property reappraisal
The South Carolina Education Association urges a statewide property tax equalization with reappraisal and a standard ratio. It favors centralizing tax collection to the State Tax Commission to ensure uniform administration, potentially standardizing teacher salaries and reducing local inequities. The drive includes separate legal action to prevent lower assessment ratios for business and industry.
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S.C. Education Assn
SCEA
State Tax Commission
General Assembly
Charleston
Greenville
Mikva Suggests Coed Jails as Penal Reform Idea
The text reports Rep. Abner Mikva proposing coed jails as a reform idea and notes mixed public reception. It contrasts the proposal with alternatives like wives accompanying or serving terms with convicted husbands, hinting at social controversy over taxpayer funded reforms.
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Abner Mikva
Dill
Rep
Mikva
Mr. Mikva
Massachusetts GOP splits threaten party unity in state
In Massachusetts the GOP faces internal rifts as Col. John J McCarthy forms the Conservative Party while Herbert Waite works to rebuild the party. Gov. Sargent and Sen. Brooke back Waite though McCarthy’s move risks splitting Republican votes and shows the party’s strained hold in the Bay State.
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Bay State
GOP
Massachusetts
U.S
House of Representatives
Boston State House
Francis Sargent
Sargent
Edward Brooke
State Committee
Herbert Waite
Big Utilities Company
Goldwater
Nixon
Agnew
Waite
Col
John J
Fighting Jack) McCarthy
Conservative Party
Herb Waite
McCarthy
Washington
Rufus Luv Seat A Modern Balcony Double Sit
A modern take on the old love seat 25 to 30 years after, the LUV SEAT by American Seating Co. allows two people to sit in one large seat in theater balconies. Companies target today’s young audiences and consider installing it in the last two rows.
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American Seating Co
Steps to Guide Troubled Sons with Christian Home Focus
The author urges parents to give their hearts to Christ first, seek daily guidance, and keep Christ central at home. Begin with morning Bible reading and prayer, then foster a home that invites the sons and their friends, modeling consistent Christian living.
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Christ
Balance Of Thought Letters Share College Reading Debate
A college discourse unfolds as Mrs. Donnelly calls for balanced USCA curriculum reading. Mrs. Abney defends that students with strong home backgrounds won’t be corrupted by a single-leaning course. Mrs. Donnelly notes bias and urges equitable presentation amid further remarks from Mr. Cornetti.
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Cornetti
Donnelly
Mr. Cornetti
Abney
Aiken Standard
David L. Covington
Smallridge St
The Early Winter Colonists In Aiken 1874 Outlook
The Edgefield Advertiser notes that many Edgefield residents visited Aiken for a trial and praised the town as resuscitated and progressive. It records rising visitor numbers in 1873 and 1874, describes Orange Grove as a guest reception site run by P B Williams, and reports on board rates and the need to correct misimpressions about pricing.
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Edgefield
Aiken
Hiram Jordan
Gaines Ashley
Mr. Ashley
Orange Grove
W.C. Freeman
Grace and
Marlboro Streets
Letters to the Editor
A mix of reader letters praising USC English syllabus and authors Faulkner O Connor and McCullers. Defends curriculum and compliments USC Aiken campus prospects. notes balanced local coverage and calls for new campus and four year curriculum at USCA. Includes thanks for Aiken Standard support of the Triple Crown event and tourism boost in March.
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USC
USC Department of English
Faulkner
Flannery O'Conner
Carson McCullers
Eugene O’neill
Sinclair Lewis
Hemingway
Steinbeck
Aiken
USC of
USCA
R. S
Skip” Perry. JR
Letters criticize youth center proposal and praise community youth service
Aiken residents critique the Salvation Army youth center stipulation while praising the Army and Capt. Cundiff. Contributors urge fair coverage of youth achievements such as Aiken High NROTC volunteers at Triple Crown Races and local positive youth efforts.
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Salvation Army
Thomas C. Cundiff
Aiken
Lamar Rush
Florence St
NROTC
Aiken Residents Debate Court House and City Growth
Mrs. Wilma Croft urges selling land to fund a courthouse at its present site, arguing for measured growth to protect Aiken's charm. She questions long-range plans and criticizes moves to spread development beyond the city core. She cites local leaders and seeks a direct delegation effort.
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Aiken
Chamber of Commerce
S.C Electric Co
Telephone Company
Augusta
Columbia
Sen. McMillan
Rep. Cain
Dunbar
Aiken Standard Open for Signed Letters to Editor
The Aiken Standard invites letters to the editor that are signed with the writer's mailing address. Anonymous communications are rejected and pen names are not allowed. All letters may be edited for space clarity taste and libel.
Community expresses praise for young volunteers
Mrs Harold Harman awards gratitude for the boys and their officers who donated time and effort. She calls for praise publicity and support for these young citizens.
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Harold Harman
Sharyn Lane
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Samuel A. Cothran
Aiken, S.C
Eugene J. Oyler
Citizen Smith
Thang
DEPT
Karakiri
Rufus
By Rufus W. Gosnell
Lloyd Cantrell
Billy Graham
Mrs. Woo. Freeman
Dorothy K. Macdowell
Allen F. Westerdahl
Aiken Chamber of Commerce
Williamr
Wilma Croft
Rollingwood
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