Carter Transition Sees Oneness Rule Define Presidency
In a Carter transition profile, Barbara Jordan faces sidelining as Attorney General amid a crowd of candidates. The piece argues Carter operates as a monolithic leader, shaping policy and deflecting dissent, with Republicans expected to favor his ruthlessness over Democrats. It notes the transition hub processes 1000 applicants daily for 300 top posts. It questions how figures like Jordan, Humphrey, and Kennedy feel under this centralized leadership.
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Holmes Alexander
Barbara Jordan
Carter
Barbara Jordon
Texas
Jordon
Jordan
U. S
Senate
Ransom to OPEC Warns of Oil Cartel Risk
The piece argues that a two tier pricing system by OPEC members threatens Western economies. It compares Saudi Arabia and UAE price moves to a 5 percent increase and calls for breaking dependence on OPEC via major energy policy shifts and investments in offshore oil nuclear power and coal.
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Congress
OPEC
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
United States
Alaska Oil Surplus Sparks Debate On Transport to Midwest Markets
As North Slope output grows Alaska may exceed Pacific Coast demand. Sohio proposes Valdez to Long Beach tankers then inland refining, while Califor nia officials cite air quality and favor offshore unloading near San Luis Obispo. Other options include Puget Sound pipelines, a Japan swap, or Panama Canal routes with U.S. crews.
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Alaska
Pacific Coast
Midwest
Valdez
Long Beach
Texas
Standard Oil of Ohio
Sohio
Tom Quinn
Quinn
Long Beach Harbor
Puget Sound
British Columbia
Japan
Panama Canal
U.S
North Slope
Thanking Ask County Paramedical Services and Two Responders
A reader from Graniteville expresses gratitude to Paramedical Services of Ask County for a prompt hospital transport. Special thanks to Dale Morton and Jim Stanley for their efficiency in aiding husband Marion M. Woodward.
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Ask County
Dale Morton
Jim Stanley
Marion M. Woodward
Graniteville
Edwards Store Remains Open on Sunday Protest Call
A letter from Roger and Barb Rollins urging Christians to avoid the Edwards store on December 19 for Sabbath observance argues the store disobeys both South Carolina law and biblical commandments. They call for patronage to cease until the store complies, framing the issue as a moral stand to restore national virtue.
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Aiken Edwards
America
Edwards Store
South Carolina
God
Jesus Christ
Roger and
Barb Rollins
Donelson Circle
Albert George Left Woid In Community
Arch McClure of Appleton Wisconsin writes to the editor praising Albert George of Aiken as a beloved civic figure. He recalls George as modest sincere and selfless noting the void his departure creates and cherishing his devotion to family and community.
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Albert George
Aiken
Archie McClure
Appleton, Wisc
Letters policy at The Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters to the editor with the writer's mailing address. Anonymous submissions are not considered. Letters should be legible and up to 200 words, may be edited for space clarity and taste, and cover any subject.
Carter Sees Southern Growth Tied to Right-To-Work Rules
Column argues Carter links Dixie’s economic surge to right to work laws and productivity gains. It warns that persistent 8 percent cost of living boosts could raise wages to $199 an hour while prices and taxes erode real purchasing power.
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Paul Harvey
Jimmy Carter
South
Dixie
Carter
United States
Britain
Labor
Energy chief’s hopeful energy claims reviewed by White House
Washington reports that ERDA administrator Robert Seamans pushed optimistic energy passages to the White House for Ford's State of the Union. GAO and internal memos challenge claims on liquid metal fast breeders fusion energy and a two year solar power site, urging a critical review.
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Washington
Ford
White House
Energy Research and Development Administration
ERDA
Robert Seamans
James Cannon
Jim
Seamans
Thomas Edison
Tennessee
Clinch River
General Accounting Office
Roger LeGassie
GAO
LeGassie
Cannon
Seaman
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