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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1972
Page
4
PAUL HARVEY discusses scripture translation issues and the death penalty. He notes biblical contradictions cited by scholars, cites Genesis and Noah passages, cites Cain and Lam ech, and argues deterrence is unclear due to execution rates. He also points to campus polls and the paradox of anti death penalty crusaders supporting abortion.
The Aiken Standard announces Samuel A. Cothran as President and Editor and Robert D. Cathcart as Executive Editor in Aiken South Carolina. The paper notes its long history since 1867.
The Traveling figure analyzes McGovern Nixon race arguing McGovern cannot win on slogans and stating Stop the Killing is flawed. He notes foreign policy missteps and domestic wealth rhetoric, while praising Nixon Agnew and economic opportunity, urging Stand Up For America and avoidance of wealth focus.
A South Carolina Chamber of Commerce survey shows business leaders deem discipline scarce and drug concerns high in schools. They criticize federal involvement, cite local funding shortages and apathy, and note 60 percent see weaknesses in reading spelling mathematics writing speaking and reasoning in high school graduates. Predictions of action focus on discipline and school improvement efforts.
The piece argues Hanoi can reach the White House through Paris talks and other channels without Ramsey Clark. It alleges Nixon seeks a quick settlement by November and accuses Clark of being Hanoi's tool, though perhaps sincere, undermining his intentions.
A Sunday Sun reports McGovern could prompt Thieu to flee if elected while noting Thieu is not the only figure facing pressure. The piece cites broader regional anxieties and political maneuvering surrounding South Vietnam's leadership.
Ex expert peacenik and People's Party candidate Dr Benjamin Spock urged that the next U.S. president resign within 90 days if all Southeast Asia troops are not withdrawn by inauguration. Once a baby advisor, Spock now advocates bold political action.
AGENERATION AGO The News In Aiken by Dorothy MacDowell lists fiction best sellers From Here To Eternity The Caine Mutiny Return To Paradise and A Woman Called Fancy. Non fiction includes Kon Tiki Washington Confidential and The Sea Around Us. Garden Club meeting featured Mrs Irving Phinizy. 15 members attended with three new members and one guest. The Aiken Student Club opened its new year with 16 members at Miss Elizabeth Teague’s home.
Physician authors explain rhus oleoresin can trigger poison ivy rashes without direct plant contact. Airborne pollen and smoke may carry the oil, and its residue can linger months on clothing equipment or pet fur. Case reports note affected individuals worsen after dog or child exposed items are handled or washed.
Billy Graham urges readers not to see God as an ambulance at tragedy’s bottom but as present daily. He cites Jude 1 24 and Matthew 28 20 to reassure those facing illness or parental distress that faith sustains. Do not wait for disaster. trust God now.
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