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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1978
Page
13
Betty Ford in 1974 became a symbol of frankness as she disclosed breast cancer and later admitted drug dependency from arthritis relief meds. Her public candor and family support encouraged others to seek help and break stigma around illness and substance use.
The inflationary farm bill was killed 268 to 150 as urban Republicans backed an emergency aid measure. Critics say the plan would boost subsidies by five billion dollars and raise average food costs, worsening inflation and harming nationwide agriculture.
Analysis notes U S Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations findings show Detroit's federal aid rose from under 1 percent of its budget in 1957 to 11 percent in 1967 and projects 43 percent this year. St. Louis Boston Philadelphia Chicago Buffalo Dallas Houston also show rising reliance on outsiders, amid debates over taxpayer burden and regulatory strings.
The page lists Samuel A Cothran as publisher and Scott B Hunter as news editor. B Cubbedge is advertising director with Charles O Grice as classified advertising manager.
A reader seeks reassurance on tithe and God’s provision after income loss. The answer emphasizes God’s love over duty, urges cheerful giving, notes not forsaking worship, and cites Corinthians Hebrews and Philippians to affirm God’s supply while distinguishing wants from needs.
Congress debates tuition tax credits as a middle class issue battling rising costs charity of private schools. Supporters cite consumer choice and indirect aid to parochial schools while opponents warn credits are regressive and may conflict with First Amendment limits.
A humorous Kentucky anecdote about a split breakfast quarrel ends with the wife zipping the neighbor under the car and a mistaken injury. It is followed by reflections on language shifts and a serious note about teacher competence and literacy in schools.
The Standard invites signed letters with the writer’s true handwriting and mailing address for publication. Submissions must be legible preferably typewritten. Letters may be edited for space clarity taste and libel and should be about 200 words unless editors permit exceptions.
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