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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1969
Page
4
The National Commission on Causes and Prevention of Violence warns of a coming era of heightened crime in urban areas with fortified suburbs and guard patrols unless massive inner city reconstruction is funded. It cites poverty as the root cause and questions whether taxpayers will accept higher burdens to fund the cure.
Commissioned by the U S Chamber of Commerce futurists outline a 2000 A D vision with a U S population around 325 million, a 3 9 trillion GNP, ICBM rockets for freight, sky buses for transatlantic travel, and 200 million cars. They warn traffic jams and parking challenges if highway growth lags.
A satirical tale likens the stock market to a frail Tinker Bell in a hospital bed. The narrator mocks administration attacks, market psychology, and fatalistic outlooks while urging collective faith to push prices higher or lower.
Washington fears Willy Brandt may ease East German leader Ulbricht toward Bonn, risking a pro Soviet shift and weakening NATO. Ambassador Beam reports Ulbricht protests Moscow over the ploy while Brandt’s rise could boost Kremlin influence and fracture Western unity.
The piece notes Vice President Spiro Agnew's sharp outbursts at a New Orleans GOP banquet and in Jackson Mississippi, drawing mixed reactions. It contrasts his blunt, top‑sergeant style with White House aides and mentions Sen. Goldwater's defense of free speech and criticism of liberal insults.
Readers blast coverage of private segregated schools and urge stronger public schools funding. A letter from Florence Wood of Spring Lake criticizes perceived sensationalism and defends integration, while a mechanic comments on car maintenance and rising prices.
The speaker argues for moving spark plugs before repairs and selling extras at fixed rates. They advocate licensed mechanics to improve quality and reduce backyard work. A dollar spent on grease could save a bearing, they say, justifying higher shop prices for proper maintenance.
A reader asks why spiritual growth stalls and answers that focusing on growth matters is less effective than using God provided means like prayer meditation service and worship. The letter to the editor also commends the newspaper for excellent coverage of Langley Bath Clearwater Jaycees projects and public support.
A recent article discusses new licensing requirements for auto mechanics. The change aims to standardize training and ensure consumer protections across repair shops.
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