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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1971
Page
4
An editorial praising the Marine Corps for disciplined training and clear rank structure. It contrasts Marines with other services, noting recruiting honesty, pride, and the disciplined dispensation of responsibility as key to esprit de corps. It argues comfort and luxuries do little to boost fighting potential.
The article notes rumors of concessions and possible loosening of travel between West and East Berlin. West German officials emphasize what is offered to persuade the Communists while Russians pull strings for East Germany. Rumors of the wall’s collapse spark excitement but may not yield universal relief until concrete details emerge.
Wilbur Swathe unveils a 116 acre campus with a 250000 seat stadium and 85000 seat arena designed for varied sports and a 107 acre parking lot. The founder narrates a rise from an asbestos seller to funding by renting stadiums to pro leagues and later his own dream university. The Gladiators beat the Lions 14 to 12 in the opening game.
A traveler debates Abner Agnew's reception abroad and the idea of abolishing the vice presidency. The conversation covers Agnew's praise of African leaders, SST funding, and the role of the office amid national security and economic policy concerns. The traveler argues the office is costly and burdensome, while preserving the man.
Town Creek Baptist Church traces its origins to a 1865 reestablishment near Pine Log Road after an earlier brush arbor and a log church burned. It joined the Edisto and later the Aiken associations, celebrated 100 years in 1965, rebuilt in 1967, and now counts about 200 members with graves in the church cemetery dating to before 1800.
A column urges counting blessings to regain happiness and explains enamel cracks form from sudden cold after heat, noting iced treats and coffee stress teeth. It adds a traveling bishop asking a village chief about safety finds the chief confident no whites are nearby.
Billy Graham reflects on purpose amid problems and cites a dog with fleas to ease worry. He recalls Pastor Niemuller in a concentration camp who remained serene, finding meaning in adversity and sharing grace with others worldwide.
A reminiscence of Ella May Hunter from the Depression era recounts lessons in true giving. She describes sharing lunches with a sick neighbor girl to encourage her recovery, praising the neighbor for private recognition of the kindness. The piece reflects on Pascal's idea that how a gift is given reveals the giver’s character.
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