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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1975
Page
4
Samuel A. Cothi and Robert D. Cathcart are identified as president and editor and executive editor respectively at the Aiken Standard dating back to 1867. The note emphasizes the newspaper’s long tenure and leadership lineage.
S Stanley Kreutzer argues that democracy a free press and public trust require integrity in politics. The piece warns that ethics codes in the South Carolina legislature could restrain abuses but may discourage capable leaders, urging voters to reflect as local offices approach.
John Preston Maroney a longtime Aiken plumbing and heating contractor died on Christmas evening after a heart attack. A native of Aiken County and World War II veteran he was a deacon at Tabernacle Baptist Church and a member of the Woodmen of the World and Aiken Lodge 156 AFM. He was 54 and leaves a void in the local business community.
A discussion about the Dental Research Center in Chapel Hill notes advances in pain management and dentistry. It highlights that modern techniques reduce pain during visits, leaving only a potential ache in the wallet as a remaining burden.
Holmes Alexander argues that leadership to revive America will come not from politicians but from thousands of local church communities across the country. He cites colonial religious diversity, the old Congregational and Presbyterian strength, and warns against centralized control that erodes liberty. He urges a revival of self-reliance rooted in faith and local congregations.
Ralph de Toledano argues Franco’s Spain unified a middle class and prosperity after civil war while obituaries frame him as anti Semitic and brutal. He warns that democracy often trails into civil strife, citing Europe and colonial contexts. He contrasts Franco era gains with alleged liberal missteps and cautions about Western responses.
A reader asks how to remove bitterness toward his ex wife and children after a divorce. Graham urges a right relationship with God, forgiveness through Jesus, prayer for love toward them, and joining a church for support through the Holy Spirit’s power.
A secret GAO audit warns U S arms exports to Vietnam and Israel depleted American stocks. It cites rushed deliveries, prepositioned stock draws in Europe, and shortages persisting into 1980 for APCs tanks and missiles. It notes 1971 1972 shipments and 1973 Arab-Israeli war pressures but defense officials call the study incomplete.
Dorothy MacDowell recounts the Martin family of Edgefield whose Irish emigrants settled in Virginia before Abram Martin moved to Carolina. Eight Martin sons fought in the Revolution along with son in law Charles Edwards. William, a captain in the Rangers, was killed at Augusta, and his mother answered with noble resolve.
Achard de Bonvouloir reports to French superiors that American leaders hesitate on declaring independence and seek more destruction from Britain before rejecting British symbols. He notes a brig dispatched to Nantes for munitions and plans to buy arms in Santo Domingo, while engineers are in high demand and colonists increasingly turn to war.
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