Samuel A. Cothran Life and Editorial Leader
A record noting Samuel A. Cothran of Aiken South Carolina serving as president and editor of a local newspaper or organization. The item highlights his leadership role and ties to Aiken, South Carolina.
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1971
Page
4
A record noting Samuel A. Cothran of Aiken South Carolina serving as president and editor of a local newspaper or organization. The item highlights his leadership role and ties to Aiken, South Carolina.
The SCEA petition for statewide property reevaluation rests with the State Tax Commission amid complex issues and potential court action. With 28 of 46 counties reassessing, debate centers on a county by county approach versus a statewide program. A minimum foundation-style state aid plan could be needed, increasing taxpayer burdens and provoking opposition.
The Wichita Falls Record News argues that the Buckley led National Review hoax on Vietnam papers does not erase a broader credibility gap between publications and readers. It condemns presenting fiction as fact and urges clear labeling or separation of entertainment from news.
A satirical look at politics and baseball amid talk of voter age changes and party trades. The piece riffs on John Lindsay Pete McCloskey and Spiro Agnew with expansion rumors and party moves.
Holmes Alexander notes LNG import plans by El Paso Natural Gas to bring Algeria gas at a rate of a billion cubic feet annually. He links this to Senate hearings on gasifying coal and Resolution 45 cataloging fuels, as national power fears rise and talk of voluntary rationing surfaces. He critiques social tensions as the energy debate intensifies.
A reader asks if a widow may work outside the home. The column cites that a wife's primary duty is to family, but a widow must provide for her household, warning against idle gossipers while noting varied opinions on public life and baseball’s appeal among youth.
Milton Pitts the Greenville barber serves customers in the Sheraton Carlton and travels to the White House to attend the President and staff. The piece also discusses vacations and a detailed energy policy view by Senator Jennings Randolph, urging domestic fossil fuels, solar, tidal, and geothermal sources, plus LNG imports as a strategic pause.
At Lodge No 156 annual meeting officers were elected for the new Masonic year with installation set for Thursday eve the 27th. Duelling incident near Savannah involves Robert Fishburne and W S Harley. Harley later dies. Beech Island plantation Wharley place offered for sale with 325 acres and multiple improvements near Augusta. S B Goddard returns to streets with Dick the pointer and ties to Sand River Railroad. Dr P U R P Wichus opens office at Park Ave and Laurens St Aiken seeking local patronage.
Senator Strom Thurmond warns that Soviet naval power is rapidly growing with more modern ships submarines and missiles. He notes U S fleets aging and reduced since 5 years ago while Soviet merchant marine and attack submarines expand, urging continued heavy Navy funding and new ships to meet the sea challenge.
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