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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1976
Page
4
The essay argues that consistently saying yes harms wellbeing. It urges honesty about limits, listening before refusing, and crafting constructive refusals. Examples include church volunteers, a builder guiding clients, and a manager coaching raises. Saying no thoughtfully increases the value of yes.
In Winston Salem and Washington, Mo Udall embraces a hard line on crime, dropping the liberal label for progressive branding. He argues rehabilitation failed and prisons exist to punish dangerous criminals, appealing to Main Street voters while challenging the liberal left.
The Aiken Standard announces its leadership: Samuel A. Cothran serves as President and Editor with Robert D. Cathcart as Executive Editor, in the issue dated Tuesday April 6 1976.
The Aiken Standard warns readers about a legislative push to weaken the Hatch Act. Senator Strom Thurmond opposes final passage, urging a presidential veto if needed, while supporters include AFL-CIO unions seeking changes. The editorial defends the act as essential to prevent machine politics and protect both federal workers and the public. It also notes Sen Birch Bayh’s move away from a presidential bid and offers cautious approval.
A hush on a bootleg torpedo scheme tied to Chinese nationalists and a scapegoated admiral. The piece also chronicles Gen Herman Nickerson’s lavish NCUA tenure, misused funds, and cronies advancing from military to civil roles.
The piece profiles Angolan Foreign Minister Jorge Sangumba seeking U S understanding for MPLA while noting MPLA's illegal status and Cuban Soviet backing. It outlines UNITA FNLA divisions, warns of a potential major setback for Russia, and suggests the war could undermine Soviet influence in Africa.
In 1780 the colonial struggle waned as Congress currency failed and morale sagged. Cornwallis, Tarleton, and Maj Ferguson led British advances to Savannah and Charles Town, while Ferguson and his Highland Light Infantry faced the rising Scots McDowells and McCullochs who would bring him down.
Samuel Adams of Massachusetts challenges Congress to ignore a British delegation of peace commissioners and declare independence now. He argues reconciliation is impossible while Britain demands tyranny and pardons resistance.
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