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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1970
Page
4
The piece argues the Army high command bungled My Lai charges and that the Peers report was mishandled. It urges noncommitment until court facts are clear, calls for timely trial if warranted, and stresses leadership balance between standards and understanding soldiers.
The text notes Pope John XXIII favored modernization and ecumenism to attract youth, while later changes sparked debate over diluted dogma. It cites 1969 statistics showing slow Catholic growth and mixed gains in Protestant groups, with strict churches expanding. It quotes UPI on seekers craving certainty and cites Pope Paul VI defending celibacy and scriptural reverence.
The death of Mrs. C. Oliver Iselin ends a long life as a top sportswoman and philanthropist. In England she ran a stable, was treated as a lady, and she was the first American woman named to an America's Cup crew. She helped found Aiken Hospital and contributed to Fermata School and Martha Schofield School.
Defense to use issue of black rhetoric versus intent in H. Rap Brown inciting to riot case. Attorney Kunstler argues white juries misinterpret black speech and could not fairly try Brown. Court asked to adjourn as Brown remains missing, prompting questions on whether his absence will be seen as literal or rhetoric.
An Aiken resident urges community action for elderly residents living alone to secure a low rent apartment complex. The letter requests units with one or two rooms, heat included, closet space, shared washer facilities, and proximity to supermarkets, priced 85 to 100 dollars monthly.
The St John Methodist Church on Gregg Street in Graniteville was erected in 1849 on land donated by Gregg founder of the Graniteville Company with one design stipulation to employ good design. Described as a gem of architectural design it remains in use. In March 1970 dirt was piled on the front grounds to improve the yard. Local lore says the church served as a Underground Railroad station before the Civil War offering sanctuary to runaway slaves.
Washington writer Holmes Alexander probes Roger Wilkins and himself, arguing race and social acceptance shape reactions to the Gridiron Club dinner. He notes Wilkins’ public critique of Nixon era satire, contrasts personal insecurities, and concludes Americans must laugh with their handicaps rather than deny them.
Aiken residents praise cleanup efforts by the Board of Education students and janitors while highlighting litter hot spots. The writer requests more city action near Aiken High School Chesterfield area Powder House Road and along polo field roadside areas to improve the town’s appearance.
A youth asks how to atone for sins and seeking forgiveness. The reply emphasizes all humans are sinners and cannot atone themselves. It explains the commandments reveal helplessness and point to Christ who forgives all sins, citing David, the adulteress, and Peter as Bible examples.
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