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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1979
Page
4
The Dogwood legend recalls Christ’s crucifixion and the tree’s transformed form. A tale shared worldwide, noting the dogwood’s slender shape, cross like blossoms, nail marks, and a crown of thorns as a memorial to remembrance.
A report on last quarter profits growing sparks debate over wage demands and inflation. Alfred Kahn warns against scaring unions. profits fuel investment, wage increases, and productivity, while the overall economic picture remains mixed with both weaknesses and strengths.
The piece notes inflation outpacing bank savings yields, reducing real returns for $100 in accounts earning 5 to 6 percent after taxes. Advocates urge Congress to aid savers, with proposals to tax exempt interest and lower minimums for long-term certificates, while noting no insurer shields against inflation erosion.
The piece notes Tanzanian troops entering Entebbe and Kampala as Idi Amin’s regime collapses. It condemns Amin’s brutal rule with an ICJ estimate of 300000-plus Ugandan deaths, critiques his misgovernance, and hopes for a humane, stable Uganda under a new government with exile forces.
Carolyn Willis Williams of North Augusta thanks USC Aiken Branch for a splendid Children’s Fun Fair and urges continuation of such activities. She commends all involved and expresses hope for future events.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters from writers with readable mailing addresses. Anonymous submissions are rejected. Letters should be legible, preferably typed, and may be edited for space clarity and libel. Maximum about 200 words, with editor discretion for exceptions.
A compilation of humorous tales about recruiting incentives and social quirks. It also includes a critique arguing that secular humanism has replaced Christianity as the national state religion, linking crime and court changes to this shift.
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