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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1979
Page
4
The Aiken Standard credits Samuel A. Cothran as publisher with Scott B. Hunter as managing editor and A B Cubbedge as advertising director in the masthead. Charles O. Grice serves as classified advertising manager.
Downtown Aiken shoppers converged for a weekend sidewalk sale initiated by Clarence Jolly and Ken Aiken. Merchants offered large discounted quantities along Laurens Street with the aim of reviving downtown vitality and drawing steady customer flow.
Aiken Sen. Gilbert McMillan earns nicknames Noble Nit Packer and financial nit picker for thrift in public money. Voters reelect him, trusting his cautious approach despite opposed projects seen as spending constraints. The Aiken Standard commends his prudent fiscal till management.
A Detroit judge rule endorses the use of black English in classrooms claiming it is a legitimate language of home and school. Critics warn such recognition inflates costs, harms literacy, and worsens racial division while failing to improve job prospects.
U.S. Senate debate on SALT II seen as cap on nuclear arms while defense spending must rise. Sen. Sam Nunn urged Carter to increase defense outlays by at least 7 billion next year and 4 to 5 percent annually thereafter to preserve parity with the Soviet Union and strengthen national security.
George F. Will argues Baqaa refugee camp in Jordan illustrates a century of displacement. He links regional misery to politics and suggests water, not oil, could reshape the Middle East by enabling real economic development and integration for Palestinian refugees and others.
Readers urged to support Save the Children Boat People Emergency Fund aiding Indochinese refugees. American donors may mail checks to Save the Children Westport CT and call 800 243 5076 for an annual report.
The paper invites letters with the writer's signature and mailing address. Anonymous submissions are not considered. Letters should be legible, preferably typed, and may be edited for space clarity taste and libel. A 200 word limit applies, with editors' discretion for exceptions.
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