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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1975
Page
4
An Aiken Standard page notes staff byline with Samuel A Cothran as President and Editor and Robert D Cathcart as Executive Editor. The newspaper confirms leadership roles for the 1975 publication date edition.
The article notes a reader question about the saying sticks and stones may break my bones but names can never hurt me. Graham explains the source is not biblical and cites Isaiah 8 about not fearing anything but the Lord. He advises pity for name callers and urges Christians to endure persecution with courage.
The 1970s probe wave targeted Democratic governors including Ford Edwards Mandell Hall Shapp with Nixon era DOJ and FBI actions. Arch Moore faced tax and campaign charge scrutiny while Thornberg and Shapp clashed over leaks. The piece notes White House security upgrades and postures on Congressional pay and after hours calls.
The Aiken County Board of Commissioners forced County Attorney William G. Lynn to resign amid two rulings. Lynn had backed the power to close the old hospital and questioned the $100 monthly expense payments, which commissioners defend as travel expenses. The dispute sparked controversy over press coverage and governance ethics.
In a debate over extending U S base rights in Spain critics say the move is unnecessary as Spain seeks higher terms. The report notes a five year extension valued around 1 5 billion dollars and warns the Sixth Fleet’s Mediterranean position may be weakening without Ro ta and other bases.
Gala mood and sombre tone as conservatives mark National Review’s 20th anniversary with lines condemning socialism and praising liberty. Eldridge Cleaver’s Paris conference contrasts with Buckley’s wit while Nixon and Ford era debates loom over Cold War detente and economic woes.
A letter urges residents to patronize local businesses during Christmas to bolster jobs, tax revenues, and the economy, noting the season’s generosity and the need to sustain economic vitality despite lingering recession effects. The piece emphasizes merchants offer competitive products and prices and calls for community shopping locally.
In Virginia the Battle of Great Bridge unfolds as about 300 militiamen confront 200 British troops on a 160 yard causeway over the Elizabeth River. Governor Dunmore orders an assault but Virginians under William Woodward inflict heavy casualties and drive the royal troops to retreat to ships.
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