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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1974
Page
4
Samuel A. Cothran serves as President and Editor while Robert D. Cathcart is named Executive Editor at the Aiken Standard, reflecting the paper’s top editorial leadership.
An editorial urges residents to attend county commission meetings and oppose a proposed policy allowing county machinery to work on private property. It criticizes the new board for returning to old bossism and calls for voter scrutiny, moral restraint, and responsible governance in Aiken County.
Aiken Countians are reminded of the rich gifts in their area including a diabetes benefit by the fall Choral Society, Playhouse productions, and USC-A concert. Volunteers contribute hundreds of hours to produce high quality events with stars and directors aiding area entertainment. Residents are urged to thank all who participate in these community gifts.
Commentator HOLMES ALEXANDER argues for a Conservative Party in 1976 as a fresh path beyond Ford and Ford era Republicans. He notes 60 percent lean toward conservatism, calls for a party convention, platform, and younger leaders, and weighs the likely outcomes of a third party in a low turnout year. He cautions against overestimating Ford and Rockefeller and critiques Democrats like Udall Bayh and Jackson while welcoming a conservative nominee.
Do it yourself culture rises as attitudes shift with higher costs and limited new homes. 11.6 million Americans installed mufflers. Home repair sales surge as people fix cars, kitchens, roofs, and pipes, boosting hardware stores and suppliers nationwide.
Ronnie Zorn celebrated his sixth birthday at Sem inole Drive hosted by his mother Mrs Edward Zorn. Colleen Kneece won a witch prize for pinning the donkey tail. Guests included Patsy Newton Sylvia Goss and many others. Bill Winans scored his second hole in one at Palmetto Club, part of 44 this era in eight years for Aiken golfers.
A reader asks if a husband should heed critics of his long hair amid church duties. The response praises steadfast service and urges focusing on propriety and orderliness while praying for grace to endure peer pressure.
Ralph de Toledano argues Representative Wilbur Mills loses power as younger Democrats push a liberal shift. He notes Mills’ perceived conservatism and personal indiscretions as likely triggers, with a broader purge of moderates in Congress and reshaped House leadership.
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