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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1977
Page
4
A historic issue of the Aiken Standard dated Tuesday February 1 1977 includes page four with editorial leadership by Samuel A Cothran president and editor and Robert D Cathcart executive editor.
A deteriorating US stance on defense budgets and leadership fuels NATO concerns. Moscow expands military power while Turkey Greece and Italy wrestle with Cyprus and domestic politics. Restoring American leadership is key to deterring war and stabilizing the alliance.
A Memphis Commercial Appeal columnist visited a sixth grade class to gauge youth opinions on capital punishment. An 11 year old student voiced that the death penalty is fair because murder ends a life and the killer should face death if they kill.
Dr. Graham notes rising attention to the devil from films books and spiritual hunger in a materialistic age. He warns Satan is real a personal evil force fought by Christ citing scripture and urging readers to turn to Jesus for true peace and joy.
Ex Treasury Secretary William Simon relays confidential Treasury notes predicting a fragile Western balance, slower growth in 1977, and persistent inflation. Red flags include heavy borrowing, limited private lending, and potential oil-triggered strains. Portugal Italy Britain face worsening crises amid high prices and weak growth.
Carter faced a faulty bid to place Ted Sorensen as CIA director as senators mocked the move. Sorensen withdrew before the Security Committee vote amid questions of fitness. The editorial urges caution about Carter and warns of potential alienation abroad and distrust at home if the nomination had proceeded.
The piece contrasts professional news choices with readers interests, noting a Sacramento tabloid failed printing only good news. It cites Nielsen like polls from Indianapolis Star showing readers favor presidential campaigns Patty Hearst trial and sensational topics over foreign affairs, inflation, and prayers.
The Aiken Standard outlines how readers can submit letters for publication. Letters must be signed with a return address and legible, preferably typed, and are subject to editing for space, clarity, and libel. The word limit is 200 words, with editors reserving discretion for exceptions.
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