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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1972
Page
2
Obituary notes honor long-serving journalist Robert D. Cathcart who led the Aiken Standard as executive editor. Details on career milestones and impact within the newsroom.
The Augusta area may benefit from renewed rail service as Southern Railway aims to restore the missing link between Warrenville and Williamsburg Street in Aiken. While the move could ease congestion and support commerce, residents worry about noise and traffic disruptions.
The piece argues that the Irish Republic leaders and the Catholic Church have failed to stop the IRA violence. It urges a church led showdown with the IRA and cites Pope Paul VI opposing terrorism, calling for bishops priests and faithful Catholics to act to discredit and deter the IRA.
Column analyzes whether the Soviet Union will loosen its hard line if offered grain cash and peace talks. It notes wheat leverage, famine pressures, and a leadership wary of unrest while contrasting Nixon's diplomacy with hunger as a political tool. The piece cites Khrushchev’s fall and Pavlov’s conditioning metaphor.
The piece argues the new Nixon Cabinet is under fierce hostility from lawmakers and critics for lacking women and Black members, while praising meritocratic aims. It names Brennan Dent Brinegar as hard targets, notes Kleindienst’s attack, and questions Peterson Butz Rogger Kissinger roles, urging judgment by the enemies they create.
Kitchings Mid Home Demonstration Club holds reorganization meeting with officers elected for the year. Bostwick rides Belmont Park winner Ruler to an $11,600 purse in the Brook Steeplechase. International polo match sees America triumph 10 to 5 led by Tammy Hitchcock. Notable seasonal residents listed among cottage colony boxes.
Billy Graham argues violence stems from sin in the heart of man, citing recent assassinations and public threats. He says sociological explanations miss the core issue and urges faith to replace hate with love.
Augustus Stephens of the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department writes to urge meaningful employment for the disabled, noting high crime during Christmas weeks and inviting readers to refer talented clients seeking rehabilitation and work opportunities.
Hal Boyle notes a columnist’s unseen factors like mail and salesmanship decide success. He compares gorilla nose prints to human fingerprints and jokes about iceberg desalting costs. Quotes Peale on church naps and Goethe on sweeping one’s own door precede Christmas tree trends with live trees still favored over plastic.
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