Hollings Campaign Sparks Debate On Southern Image
Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Sandy Grady opines that Senator Fritz Hollings could lift the Democratic bid from dullness by pairing with potential running mates Gloria Steinem or Andrew Young. Grady portrays Hollings as country and Southern with a thick accent, while noting he may not fully know his home state of South Carolina.
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Sandy Grady
Fritz Hollings
Dullsville
South Carolina
Gloria Steinem
Andrew Young
Hollings
Grady
Mr. President
Allen Drury
Fritz
Pee Dee
Charleston
South
Atlantic
Chrysler revival after losses turns to big profits
Chrysler Corp rose from near bankruptcy on a $6 million daily loss to a first quarter profit of $172.1 million, the largest single quarter earnings in its history. Analysts foresee second quarter profits near $250 million as federal loan guarantees and a management turnaround under Lee Iacocca and wage concessions by UAW locals restore the automaker.
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Chrysler Corp
America
Chrysler
Congress
Lee Iacocca
United Auto Workers
Toyota
Chrysler revival proves loan guarantees saved jobs
The Chrysler case is cited as proof that federal loan guarantees can rescue a failing company and protect thousands of American jobs. It argues repayment of the 1.3 billion borrowed would leave public money intact, while warning against future bailouts as most government rescues fail and taxpayers pay the price.
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Chrysler
Chrysler’s
Europe
Thought For Today Sign of wisdom cheerfulness quote
The most manifest sign of wisdom is continued cheerfulness says Montaigne. Reflect on enduring optimism as a daily spirit.
Community thanks good deeds in local column
Reader Patsy M. Bickley praises Arron Young at Whiskey Road Shell for a 30 minute fix and $5 charge after her car stranded with a baby on Highway 19. She also notes volunteers supported by United Way of Aiken County deserve recognition for helping out.
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Mitchell Shopping Center
Highway 19
Whiskey Road
Arron Young
Mr. Young
Patsy M. Bickley
Oriole St
United Way of
Aiken County
National Secretaries Week Sparks Debate on Its Purpose
A reader denounces National Secretaries Week as sexist and demeaning to secretaries. She argues the week panders to stereotypes, offers only token pay, and should be resisted by bosses and secretaries alike, calling it a commercialized scam.
Welcome salute to volunteers and MADD readers letter
A letter from Mrs. Lillian Hammack of MADD New Ellenton thanks the Aiken Standard for an April 19 feature on volunteers. She corrects misstatements about the court appearance and notes MADD’s monitored, factual reporting and aim to improve drunk driving laws in South Carolina.
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Lynne Katonak
Aiken Standard
Opportunity Council
D.U.I
M.A.D.D
United States
South Carolina
S.C
Aiken County
Lillian Hammack
Florida Ave
New
Ellenton
The Socialist Cancer and the Nicaragua Debate
The piece argues that liberal and media elites excuse Soviet influence through ideology, not facts, warning that socialistic trends have infiltrated the American system. It cites IPS ties to Moscow, American leaders' reluctance to oppose Nicaragua, and the risk of gradual erasure of anti communist clarity.
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Washington
Institute For Policy Studies
IPS
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Kremlin
Moscow
Cuba
Grenada
Edward Kennedy
George McGovern
Paul Warnke
Frank Church
Andrew Young
Soviet Union
Leonard Read
America
How Did You Time My Speed Padre
Ashley Sees It notes a Detroit minister stopped for speeding who quips about radar from above as a helicopter patrol clocks him. The piece uses light, playful humor about authority and observation with a local newspaper tone.
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Charley Manos
The
Detroit News
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