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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1970
Page
4
The article argues for flexible use of the National Highway Trust Fund to spread money beyond new roads. It notes 5 billion in current revenues, rising to 6.5 billion, and estimates the interstate system cost at 75 billion. It urges shifting funds to improve overall mobility, including rail and urban transit, as highway expansion slows.
A reflective column questions the shift from military spending to civilian consumer goods. It argues popular desire drives policy, warns against disarmament, notes limited impact of government programs on services, and predicts a future of shorter workweeks and more leisure. It cites HUD, highway, TV, space programs, and productivity concerns.
A reader asks why they feel unloved and a counselor explains love begins with self discipline. A psychologist note urges curing selfish habits and cultivating kindness. The Bible is cited, promising God loves you and Christ's sacrifice proves love.
A fragmentary column on communication urges concise clear speech across professions. It contrasts advice from a lawyer doctor scientist and others while noting how listeners miss meaning when words are pretended. It ends with reflections on life focusing on participation effort and struggle rather than victory.
A reader laments hypocrisy in political and religious groups, defends Governor Williams against HEW pressure, argues Americans must stand for freedom, and rebuts a piece on morality with critiques of modern Christian behavior and censorship.
Dorothey K MacDowell recalls a long history of the house at 139 Greenville Street N W dating to 1879. Notable residents included J H Beckman Dr B H Teague the Ford sisters and the Thorpe family. The Ford sisters ran a private school here drawing prominent local families. The property hosts two ancient magnolia trees with a male plant blooming tangerine flowers and a female plant bearing fruit. The present owner Margaret Thorpe recalls family ties to the house and its earlier Pendleton Street home.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters for publication with the writer s real mailing address. Anonymous submissions are refused and pen names are not allowed. Letters must be legible and may be edited for space clarity taste and libel.
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