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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1971

Page

4

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Loyal Phillips Balaam Micah Isaiah Jacob Judean Hills Manger Bethlehem

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