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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1978
Page
4
The page lists Samuel A. Cothran as publisher Scott B. Hunter as managing editor A B Cubbedge as advertising director and Charles O Grice as classified advertising manager.
An editorial blasts President Carter for withdrawing U S diplomatic recognition from Taiwan and recognizing Communist China. It argues the move betrays loyal friends, violates Congress will, and harms U S interests abroad while warning of broader harms to Panama Canal control and African policy.
The piece argues President Carter downplays possible Soviet nuclear weapons in Cuba and urges stronger protest of MiG 23 D deployments. It recalls 1962 missile evidence and warns that accepting MiGs without proof of nuclear armament risks Moscow probing U.S. resolve and inviting further tests.
A clemency petition for Patty Hearst seeks commutation of a seven year federal sentence. Advocates urge President Carter to reduce the term to time served, arguing one year eight months in custody suffices and noting brainwashing debates from the Guyana tragedy. They say further parole hearings would be unnecessary.
Post election analysis notes a paradox of record campaign spending and low turnout, about one third of eligible voters. Candidates spend heavily on radio TV ads direct mail and calls to mobilize or reach voters while public cynicism grows. Political action committees and media buyers profit from the money flow as candidates miss clear paths to restore interest in voting.
Letter from Eddie L Buck head coach praises assistant coaches players and booster club for leading undefeated AAAA season at Aiken High School. He credits parents cheerleaders student body and community for Friday night football and expresses pride in the team school and town.
UNESCO General Conference adopted a declaration that strips state control language and adds freedom of information. Negotiations in Paris included Amadou Mahtar M Bow and US Delegate John E Reinhardt with Germany Italy Tunisia and Poland. The result reflects broad agreement to ease confrontation.
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters to the editor with the writer’s mailing address. Anonymous submissions are not accepted. Letters should be legible, preferably typewritten, and subject to editing for space and taste. Typical length is up to 200 words.
A reader questions the claim of hundreds of witnesses to Jesus’ resurrection and cites Paul’s letters. The reply notes 500-plus appearances cited by Paul, written within 25 years of the crucifixion, argues eyewitnesses were real and varied, supporting Christian faith and doctrine.
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