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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1984

Page

4

Nuclear fears debate tied to The Day After film

Harvard psychiatrist Robert Coles doubts children’s nuclear fear is universal and notes fear may reflect socio economic status. A U S News survey finds college students anxious about nuclear war but not all act on it. The piece warns unilateral disarmament risks and threats to liberty.

ABC Lawrence Kans Robert Coles Harvard University Health Services Boston Cole U.S. News & World Report

Aiken Chooses Thurlow to Lead Sesquicentennial Plans

H W Bill Thurlow named overall chairman of the Sesquicentennial Advisory Committee in Aiken. The sponsoring group includes Jerry Johnson as president James McNair treasurer and Mike Hosang secretary with City Manager Roland Windham guiding planners. The 1985 observance runs throughout the year with focus May 3 to 12.

Aiken H. W Bill) Thurlow Thurlow Jerry Johnson James D. McNair Mike Hosang Roland Windham Joan Tower Riegel Corp Friends of the Aiken County Public Library

Truman Capote A Life Richly Lived in Fame and Writing

The article recalls Truman Capote as a writer who sought wealth and fame without sacrificing art. It notes his flamboyant persona, influence on journalism with In Cold Blood, and his focus on desperate, lonely characters. It mentions his Native New Orleans roots and late life as a renewed writer.

Truman Capote Capote Fast Lane Kansas New Orleans South America

Republicans Fail to Seize Moment at Dallas Convention

In Dallas, Republicans failed to project confidence as a governing party. Delegates, led by House conservatives and the Bush era tensions, showed internal rifts over future roles and the party’s direction while Reagan nears the end of his bid.

David S. Broder ST. Paul Dallas Reagan Walter F. Mondale America White House Senate Habys Havernerette Howard H. Volt Houge Robert Michel Rollieh Baker Detroit Promised Land On the Potomac George Bush Edward J. Rollins House GOP Trent Lott Rmiss Jack Kemp R-N Platform

NonAthletic Brain Olympics Suggested To Rival 1984 Games

Ashley Cooper argues for a 1986 brain and creativity Olympics to celebrate intellects over athletes. The plan envisions international events in science art and logic with age brackets, televised like the Olympics, and aims to inspire students worldwide.

Show Biz Joan Benoit Carl Lewis Mary Decker Greg Louganis Zola Budd Edwin Moses Reagan Chernenko

Neighborly faith challenged by grouchy critic

Reader asks if a quarrelsome neighbor can be a Christian. The pastor says only God knows true faith, but true believers show love. She should respond with kindness, practical help, and prayer, despite irritation.

DR. Graham H.C Christ God

Letters to the Editor at the Aiken Standard

The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer’s mailing address and handwriting. Anonymous submissions are rejected. Letters should be legible and may be edited for space clarity taste and libel. Address letters to Letters to the Editor at P O Box 456 Aiken S C 29801.

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