Three Wise Men With One Faith From Three Faiths
Paul Harvey recounts James Otis Charles Carroll and Haym Salomon as three figures across Protestant Catholic and Jewish faiths who shaped American independence. Otis fought royal overreach faced beatings and battle at Bunker Hill. Carroll helped Maryland join the break with Britain and sat in Congress and the Senate. Salomon funded the revolution, aided finance and rescue efforts, and died penniless after sacrificing for liberty.
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Paul Harvey
James Otis
West Barnstable
Massachusetts
Harvard
Boston
Massachusetts Bay
England
Otis
State Street
Bunker Hill
Charles Carroll
Carrollton
Annapolis
Society of Jesus
Paris
London
Maryland
Britain
Washington
Congress
Senate
Haym Salomon
Poland
New York
Salomon
Philadelphia
Dread Provost
George Washington
Robert Morris
Morris
Salomon Haym Salomon
Aiken Standard History Highlight Names Cothran and Cathcart
The Aiken Standard dates to 1867 and lists Samuel A. Cothran as President and Editor with Robert D. Cathcart as Executive Editor, outlining the leadership of the historic publication.
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Samuel A. Cothran
Robert D. Cathcart
Keeping Courtrooms Open Promotes Public Right to Trial
The Supreme Court checks judges who close courtrooms citing humanitarian concerns. Open trials protect the accused and satisfy public curiosity. The ruling says judicial discretion cannot bar reporting or attendance, even to shield minors, upholding the Constitution and press freedom.
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Supreme Court
Ban On Throwaways Gains Momentum In Several States
The campaign against throwaway beer and soft drink containers gains support as Maine and Michigan approve five cent deposits and ban pop top cans. Oregon led four years ago with a similar ban followed by Vermont two years prior. Critics cite higher energy, consumer, and sanitation costs from recycled containers.
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Maine
Michigan
Oregon
Vermont
South Carolina
Confession and Reconciliation in Sinful Acts
Billy Graham advises confession to both God and the harmed party when you have wronged someone. Seek restitution where possible, and pursue reconciliation, avoiding indiscriminate public confession. God forgives, but believers should strive to live peaceably with all.
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N. A
Jesus
Zacchaeus
Christ
Appeals From Family Court Offer Holiday Wishes and Reflections
A letter from Judge Howard K. Williamson praises reduced juvenile cases in Aiken County and highlights court efforts to resolve problems without detention. He likens the court to a fire department ready to act, thanks the Jaycees and city for the Christmas parade, and wishes a pleasant holiday season to local youth.
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Aiken County
Howard K. Williamson
Family Court of
P.S
H.E.W
Aiken High
Aiken High Band
Aiken High School
Dupee
Kitchings
Maxwell
Christmas Parade Floats Display Thanks by Aiken Jaycees
The Aiken Jaycees led a sunny Christmas parade where floats highlighted the season's meaning and children enjoyed the event. Spectators and participants shared joy, though one person was injured in a candy scramble prompting discussion on parade safety and candy throwing.
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Aiken Jaycees
Aiken
Margaret Wilson
Photo Journalism Praise for Murry Sill at Aiken Standard
A reader lauds the Aiken Standard for improving front page photography crediting young journalist Murry Sill. The letter criticizes AP Wirephoto use and urges more of Sill’s work to appear, praising his ability to craft visually engaging stories from routine assignments.
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Aiken Standard
Murry Sill
Sill
NOT ON FAITH ALONE Holy Shroud Relic Of Christianity
Phyllis Schlafly argues the Shroud of Turin as a 400 year old Turin Cathedral relic. The linen image allegedly shows crucifixion wounds, blood stains, and a negative-like image, supported by Barbet’s analysis and a seven year scientific review.
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Phyllis Schlafl
Turin
Italy
Pierre Barbet
Jesus
Joseph
Arimathea
Christ
God
Mary
Bethelehem
Mark
John
Aiken Standard Letter Policy Details Requirements
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with full mailing addresses and rejects anonymous submissions. Letters should be legible and may be edited for space clarity and libel. The editorial team allows broad subject matter but caps word count at 200 words unless an editor grants an exception.
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DR. Graham
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