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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1975
Page
4
The Aiken Standard lists Samuel A. Cothran as President and Editor and Robert D. Cathcart as Page4 Executive Editor. This masthead confirms the publication’s leadership.
The article argues the U S is moving toward cradle to grave big brotherism with Weinberger warning of a split nation where half the people are supported by the other half. It cites Ford data 80.6 million supported by 71.6 million workers and notes transfer payments now account for half of federal spending.
In a guest editorial the author argues Tocqueville’s warning on national virtue matters in the modern era. He questions de Tocqueville’s idea that America’s greatness rests on goodness and warns that drift toward détente may erode moral courage against ideologies like communism. He calls for renewed commitment to traditional ideals.
A profile of Robert Kramer the renowned art historian, lecturer and humorist. At age 90 he remains active with five books in progress and a catalog of Renaissance art, living vibrantly at I Tatti in Tuscany and lecturing with energy.
Delegates at the Uganda summit of the Organization of African Unity face urgent problems despite showy pageantry. Analysts note heavy debt, aid cutbacks, oil prices, and lingering corruption challenge Black Africa as it relies on Rhodesia South Africa and Western aid while navigating regional tensions and fractured unity.
A columnist argues NYC shows how a scaled down welfare state harms the nation. It notes Congress under Democratic control overridden the President’s veto on welfare and HEW programs, cites Mayor Beame’s pleading letter, and critiques lobbying influence on lawmakers amid policy clashes with Ford administration.
CIA abuses debate continues while insiders say intelligence gathering remains strong through planes satellites ships and stations. The article notes crateology spotting Soviet missile storage in Somalia and counterpoints on U S ethics and methods.
A church-run classified ad seeks workers paid below minimum wage. The writer argues voluntary service may be acceptable in a free enterprise system with unemployment at about 9 percent, noting some workers may accept lower pay and that fairness is relative for those on Social Security or savings.
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