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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1974
Page
4
The piece looks at a lame duck 93rd Congress winding down with measures like campaign finance reform and Social Security boosts, while noting shifts toward the 94th Congress. It warns of absenteeism and junkets as leadership must restrain autumn hijinks to preserve public understanding.
An essay contrasts current national mood with the 1930s depression era and wartime unity. It laments loss of confidence in democracy and leadership from Kennedy to Nixon, notes shifts in politics, labor, and society, and warns against nostalgia for a safer past.
Letter argues current high rates may still favor buying now as FHA VA loans offer favorable terms. Notes down payments lowered, tandem FHA VA plan at 8 percent, conventional up to 42 000 with 10 percent down, and lumber prices down while construction volume changes. Realtors in Aiken boast strong inventory and advise purchase before future price rises.
Washington sees a pervasive lassitude hindering crisis response and old ideas. The piece argues the federal budget is lean, tax cuts reduced revenue by about 40 billion dollars annually, and a large tax increase may be needed to fight inflation and fund critical investments.
The notice explains that letters must be signed and include the writer’s mailing address. Anonymous submissions are rejected. Legibility is preferred and typewritten letters are encouraged. Editors may edit and condense for space and can have no limit on subject matter within policy.
The piece links Idi Amin to a firing squad remark amid a broader look at government hiring for the disabled and wage concerns at Klassen. It also covers sugar price talks, West Point student views on US oil moves, Osage land seizure by flood control needs, Sandman ethics questions over trips abroad, and Health official Joel Barkan's side teaching job at NYU.
In a string of telegrams and messages Gen. Idi Amin of Uganda offers Ford counsel on selecting a running mate, amnesty for Watergate cases, and UN reform moving Kampala to a nonaligned capital. He also critiques Nixon and Britain while touting his own self awarded medals.
Billy Graham argues that the phrase evil spirit from the Lord signals divine wrath arising from Saul’s refusal of help. He compares this to sun rays melting ice or hardening clay and links it to Paul’s gospel as remedy.
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