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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1972
Page
4
Citizens urge South Carolina State Highway Department to fix dangerous intersections on the new by pass from Park Avenue to the Bi Lo area. Fatal crashes at Trolley Line Road highlight the risk on a hill and curve crossings. Call for clearer markings or immediate closure until safety is ensured.
Frank Sinatra, retiree and famed singer, denounces a House committee probing organized crime in sports. He accuses them of character assassination after a witness linked him to an underworld figure. The committee admits relying on hearsay testimony that later proved false. He argues timely appearance could have prevented lasting damage.
The 1972 Republican Convention in Miami Beach is pitched as a family event with activities and films. Organizers joke about political talk including the family, while Bob Dole promotes screenings of Eisenhower and Nixon themed films. Plans for a longer epic film were reduced to 14 minute segments to fit delegates’ time.
A column argues for reform of the U S vice presidency, citing state practices where lieutenant governors hold stronger roles. It notes California and Alabama examples, criticizes the 25th Amendment, and calls to return the office to democratic, accountable foundations. It suggests single-ticket elections as a path forward.
A collage of wry observations on dieting bread consumption and quirky history. Notes include U.S. tax figures, the Bastille’s noble inmates, George Washington Carver’s sweet potato uses, rising government costs, a third of Americans biking, and the origin of tennis from horseback play.
An Associated Press report surveys Israeli women in the army navy and air force sharing facilities and serving in combat roles while retaining feminine identity. It notes changes in dress customs, allowance for cosmetics, and the Chen corps name meaning charm and Army of Women.
Billy Graham cites Jesus saying he did not come to bring peace but a sword. The passage means loyalty to Christ divides families and loyalties, pitting believers against nonbelievers. Christ requires choosing good over evil, creating divisive, deep allegiance.
The Aiken Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary meets Thursday at 4 at Mrs. Haskell Shuler’s home on Laurens Street with joint hostesses Mrs. Ernest McCreary Mrs. Ernest Hafers and Mrs. William Terwilliger. Program led by Mrs. L D Boone on Rehabilitation.
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