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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1976
Page
4
An article discusses West Point honor code scrutiny amid the worst U S Military Academy cheating scandal. It questions whether the code lies in outdated moral climate or still guides future officers. The piece cites General MacArthur on duty and honor and warns of a potential erosion of ethical standards.
A Plains Ga weekend report links a Gallup poll showing a two to one Carter Mondale lead over Ford or Reagan with a Carter led softball team that has won seven straight games against newsmen and Secret Service players. The note suggests Secret Service interest in the poll results.
Ronald Reagan's ambivalence toward a left leaning running mate reveals a self serving ambition and contempt for party norms. The piece contrasts Reagan with Nixon and argues the 1976 convention should nominate a full Republican ticket without bias or microbe style candidates.
Billy Graham replies that differences in ability do not justify pride. Gifts come from God and should be used to glorify Him. Salvation is by God's grace, not personal power, and all people are sinners needing Christ to save them.
Readers attack Jack Anderson for unreliability and personal references to Somoza. The letters defend Nicaragua’s postquake housing program financed by the U.S. AID and detail new housing and upgrades in Managua. A second letter calls for calmer county council meetings and maturity in public discourse.
A Soviet foreign trade manual for 1974 shows average prices: U S wheat imports 77.4 rubles per ton, Soviet wheat sales 93.2 rubles, U S corn imports 55.2 rubles, and Soviet corn sales 70.1 rubles per ton. The figures suggest a profitable middleman role for the Soviet trader amid debate over the deal’s fairness.
The Aiken Standard outlines letters to the editor rules requiring a signed, legible submission with full mailing address. Anonymous letters are rejected and all letters may be edited for space, clarity, taste, and libel. The typical limit is 200 words with editors free to exceed.
Report by Hal Bernton with on the ground observations in Port-au-Prince and a drought stricken village. U S AID officials live in luxury while funds seem diverted to Haitian officials and comfort. The June 30 fiscal year tally shows nearly 18 million dollars in foreign aid.
In July 1780 a British force led by Capt Huck faced a Rebel party commanded by Col Lacey at Fishing Creek. Huck was killed after being shot through the neck as the Rebels advanced through passes. Lt Allaire noted Rebel movements toward Rocky Mount and Tyger River, and Col Turnbull repelled Sumter’s attack, suffering losses.
A fragment from John Adams in the Regular Army chronicle argues for a longer enlistment and higher pay to build a stronger force. The remark reflects early American debates on military funding and manpower commitments.
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