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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1978
Page
4
A memo endorses President Carter's directive to executive agencies to use plain English in all communications. It argues current bureaucratic gobbledygook reduces comprehension, hampers information flow, and fuels citizen distrust, urging full adoption nationwide.
OSHA plans to scrap 1100 regulations seen as nuisance rules, drawing objections from safety equipment makers and bakers who fear worse conditions under general industry standards. Protests argue the plan may affect workers health while serving commercial interests.
A Memminger Public School principal argues for educational accountability beyond schools. He calls for teacher and student competency tests, plus active community engagement to ensure excellence, while noting many educators send their own children to private schools. The column blends quotes, anecdotes, and commentary on moral obligations.
PHYLLIS SCHLAFLY argues marijuana endangers health and safety, citing studies on THC retention, brain and organ cell effects, and risks to pregnant women. She notes decriminalization correlates with rising use and seizures, urging laws to deter cannabis use and protect the brain’s workings.
The Standard invites signed letters with the writer's full address. Anonymous letters are rejected. Submissions should be legible and preferably typewritten. Editors may edit or condense for space clarity and libel. Letters must stay around 200 words unless the editors permit exceptions.
Ernestine B. Becker criticizes Aiken's school finances and calls for action noting low state rankings and tax issues while recounting her move and private school choice. Walter C. Guy Sr. questions Panama Canal Treaty terms and U S construction rights amid perceived media honesty concerns.
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