Women and Liberation Sparks Mixed Reactions Across Society
Martha Mitchell comments on gender equality amid public prompts for fair employment and equal pay. She notes FEPC origins, airline hiring rules, and women in traditionally male roles alongside criticisms of trivializing reforms. A Denver cardiologist warns liberation may bring health risks and social shifts. The piece ends with a quip about Herm Albright at a Women’s Lib meeting.
Aiken Standard names Cothran director and Oyler editor
In the Aiken Standard page dated December 22 1971 Samuel A Cothran is listed as President and Editor while Eugene J Oyler is named Executive Editor the byline information appears on the masthead.
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Samuel A. Cothran
Eugene J. Oyler
Scientific Breakthroughs Are Expensive
The article reviews how Russia trim and reuses US lend lease aircraft to boost performance while reducing weight and cost, and contrasts Soviet design ideals with American push for innovation. It highlights Stennis hearings seeking optimal weapon procurement and lessons from foreign practices in simplicity, commonality, and design inheritance. It notes France Britain and Sweden also export planes and stresses cost containment without sacrificing quality.
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U.S
McNamara
Antonov
Free World
France
Sweden
Britain
Russia
West Europe
Stennis Committee
Nixon nominees Powell and Rehnquist reshape court balance
The confirmation moves Nixon closer to restoring conservatism on the Supreme Court. Critics warn the appointments may curb citizen rights and expand government power, fearing a shift from Warren era protections toward a balanced court mindful of majority interests.
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Lewis Powell
William Rehnquist
Nixon
U.S. Supreme Court
Mr. Nixon
High Court
Senate
Messrs. Powell
Rehnquist
Flora Lewis
Washington Post
Progress Shines Amid Problems in 25 Years of Growth
Tuscaloosa News notes Civilian jobs up 44 percent since 1946 and output of goods and services up 138 percent. Auto ownership rose 130 percent, college enrollment jumped 304 percent, and vacations increased 176 percent. Leaders say dynamic factors remain at work and Americans can foresee further advancement.
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U.S. News and World Report
U.S. News
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Faith and prayer sustain the Christian life says Billy Graham
Billy Graham explains that God answers prayers over time and that faith must be ongoing through study of the Bible and prayer. He warns that neglecting Scripture leads to doubt and defeat while continued word-based faith strengthens prayer and balance in life.
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Tulsa
Supreme Court
Airlines
Billy Graham
C.T
Brick stores rising on Laurens Street in 1888 Aiken County
Architect Si beria Ott drew plans for two brick stores for C K Henderson. John Staubes won the building contract for 11,000 to 12,000 dollars with a 25 by 105 foot plan and a fire proof division. The second story will provide rentable offices. A wagon accident at Hamburg left Mr Weathersbee with about 175 dollars in damages as the engine backed into the wagon and sent it into a 15 foot embankment.
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Siberia Ott
C.K. Henderson
John Staubes
Laurens Street
Laurens St
Henderson Bros
Arthur Weathersbee
South Carolina
Hamburg
Weatersbee
A Christmas Editorial by Loyal Phillips
The piece argues the first Christmas fulfilled a divine promise and contrasts humble nativity with modern glamor. It celebrates faith, hope, and humanitarianism, urging reverent gratitude and the enduring spirit of love, sacrifice, and generosity as central to Christmas.
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Loyal Phillips
Balaam
Micah
Isaiah
Jacob
Judean Hills
Manger
Bethlehem
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