Electric chairs readied amid death row debate
A column argues for the death penalty amid rising executions and delays. It cites Sullivan and Autry, notes racial and class bias in sentencing, and warns against misuse of power. The piece defends capital punishment as a proportional response while urging careful, non sympathetic application.
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Washington
U.S. Supreme Court
Robert Sullivan
Sullivan
American Civil Liberties Union
Autry
Shirley Drouet
Adolf Hitler
Mitchell Rutledge
Alabama
Henry Brisbon
John Wayne Gacy
Lawrence Bittaker
Arizona
John Knapp
Knapp
South
Inquiry Magazine
Bob Hope Keeps Christmas Tours for Troops Worldwide
The Associated Press notes Bob Hope, at age 80, spending Christmas in Beirut and elsewhere with Marines and American troops. He has led 31 overseas Christmas tours since World War II to thank service members, a selfless commitment that defines him as a national institution.
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Associated Press
Bob Hope
Beirut
Hope
Vietnam
United States
Honor For Hizzonner Mayor Odell Weeks Named Senior Man of the Year
The Senior Men's Club named Odell Weeks, mayor of Aiken for 33 years, Senior Man of the Year. The text praises his ageless service as a civic leader and notes his 75th birthday.
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Odell Weeks
Aiken
Hizzonner
Thought For Today Quote About Grandmothers
A brief reflection notes that a mother transitions into a grandmother and finds new purpose. Anonymous wisdom emphasizes ongoing family roles and the cycle of care across generations.
KGB Active in U S A Moscow Peace Campaign Claims
A columnist argues Soviet influence operatives shaped the U S anti nuclear and peace movement. FBI CIA reports cite KGB contacts in Washington and the World Peace Council guiding demonstrations leaflets and meetings. The piece accuses cover ups in the House Intelligence Committee and media about Soviet infiltration.
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Washington
United States
Federation of American Scientists
House Intelligence Committee
FBI
CIA
KGB
World Peace Council
Communist Party USA
U.S
WPC
Romesh Chandra
US Peace Council
Europe
Radio Moscow
Carter
Kremlin
U.N
New York
CPUSA
U.S. Congress
Ron Dellums
Calif
John Burton
Don Edwards
Ted Weiss
N.Y
John Conyers
Mich
Edward Boland
D.mass
Reagan
Letters to the Editor Guidelines at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard welcomes signed letters with a mailing address and handwritten signatures. Anonymous letters are not considered. Letters should be legible preferably typewritten and may be edited for space clarity taste and libel. Address: Letters to the Editor Aiken Standard P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29801.
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Aiken Standard
P.O. Box
Aiken S.C
New Year Wishes From Aiken Readers For Local Figures
The item lists humorous and earnest New Year wishes for local officials and figures. Targets include Sa mantha Smith in Manchester Maine, Augusta’s electric river, County Council Chairman Carrol Warner, County Administrator Scott Barnes, ex auto magnate John Z De Lorean, Yuri Andropov, Ling Ling, Columbia anti nukes supporters, Aiken Trials attendees, coaches Gary Smallen Raymond Roundtree Clayton Chriswell Glen DeHart William Perry Skipper Mayor Odell Weeks City Manager Roland Windham L Reactor site hopes Verenes Industrial Park and Carolina academics.
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Gary Smallen
South Aiken
Raymond Roundtree
Clayton Chriswell
Silver Bluff High
USCA
Glen DeHart
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U.S.A
Moscow
Ling
By Donald M. Law
Samantha Smith
Japan
Manchester
Maine
Augusta
Aiken County
Carrol Warner
Scott Barnes
John Z. de Lorean
Yuri Andropov
Ling Ling
Mary Pickford
Columbia
Clemson
William Perry
Perry
Aiken’s Oval Office
Roland Windham
Chamber of Commerce Exec
June Murff
Verenes
Carolina
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