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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1972
Page
2
Samuel A. Cothran serves as president and editor while Robert D. Cathcart is executive editor at The Aiken Standard. The two senior editors steer editorial direction and newsroom operations for the publication.
SC Narcotics chief says convincing federal officials is hard though Washington shows pledged support. McLeese cites a year to win approval for a methadone center in SC, with statewide Columbia center approved but local programs like Aiken delayed. Nixon promises broader access while federal funds rise from 65 million to 729 million for 1973.
The Navy vows to enforce contract terms with Grumman for jet fighters, arguing for honest production and price adherence. Critics praise a move to curb waste and fat profits, while proponents warn firms may exit if terms tighten. The broader aim is to curb lax management and ensure reliable military supply.
A humorous list of things the writer says we could all do without from amorous Freuds to nuisance habits and social foibles. He rails against empty vanity, overeager hosts, costly services, and petty annoyances, finishing with a light prayer for relief from life’s irritations.
A satirical piece imagines cold war ends and American investors buying Soviet government bonds amid a nationwide marketing blitz. It envisions Lenin imagery, public service spots, payroll deductions at defense plants, and mass enthusiasm for Soviet growth, framing peace through greed.
A letter to the editor from John R. and Babe Jones of 1016 Pine Log Road Aiken requests help finding their gray Persian cat Fluffy who has not left the yard in six to seven years. They ask the public to contact them if seen dead or alive, noting the cat’s stocking scene and their circumstances.
The author lauds Henry Scoop Jackson as a top valued senator, praising his long career, four key committee assignments, and decisive stances against surrender in diplomacy. He cites Jackson's NATO address and critiques of self negotiated concessions, arguing Jackson embodies modern principled statesmanship.
Anthony Harrigan argues health care costs rise with general inflation and wages. He cites Marvin Edwards noting physician fees growth roughly mirrors other costs and that hospital overhead is driven by recent wage gains. The piece concludes with calls to avoid more government meddling and to address broader economic policy.
A reader argues against a columnist's portrayal of mental health professionals, defending psychology and psychiatry while praising Christian faith as a supplementary cure. The letter cites lectures and biblical examples to advocate resilience and spiritual support.
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