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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1971
Page
4
A letter argues for Congress to award President Truman the Medal of Honor. It praises his 1945 decision to use atomic force to end World War II, notes public and critical reactions, and urges a fitting national tribute while he lives. It emphasizes the gravity of choosing victory over hesitation.
A disclosed secret gentlemen’s agreement in the South Carolina Senate budget conference will cost taxpayers 133620 in the new fiscal year by funding full pay raises for Gov John C West constitutional officers and judiciary. The package boosts the governor to 35000 and judiciary judges to 30000 with other officers rising to 30000 and Lt Gov Morris to 15000.
An overwhelming House vote to extend the draft two more years shows Congress backing the idea of a volunteer army, though President Nixon pushes for an all‑volunteer force. The piece questions reliance on draft alternatives and warns of potential failures without a draft.
The speaker argues that biblical truth extends to nations and that American domestic and foreign policy shapes gospel ministry abroad. He notes the United States unique role, the separation of church and state, and the responsibility that government reflect Christian principles.
Four year old Josefa Hofmann, daughter of Marie Eustis and Josef Hofmann, grows up in Aiken. The 1930 wedding to Howard C. Fair took place at Tea Cottage in Hitchcock Woods, with attendees in riding clothes arriving by horseback.
A columnist reviews Adlai Stevenson III's public remarks accusing Richard Nixon and questioning Vietnam policy. He criticizes the president's Calley stance, Bunker leadership, and VIETNAMIZATION, advocating withdrawal by a set date while warning against neutrality toward Communism and guilt by association. Stevenson is portrayed as a rising Democratic figure with national ticket potential.
HAL BOYLE notes modern life hinges on social rank and status. He lists signs from luxury yachts with four tunnels to own two love nests, private bank accounts, ruined dorms, and wary bartenders as clues to where one stands in the pecking order.
White House displays Rufus portraits of Jacqueline and John F Kennedy by Aaron Shikler draw spring crowds. Shikler says Jacqueline is shown with inner strength and a haunted look while JFK is depicted as a thoughtful president with bowed head. A safety pin concept is noted as having modern components.
An excerpt from a speech by Charles B. Wuertenberger of Rea Construction Co. emphasizes that words carry different meanings to listeners. He cites miscommunication risks, suggests prep steps, and underlines that face to face talks require listening, timing, and tone to convey true intent.
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