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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1979
Page
4
Paul Harvey argues gasoline prices and foreign oil threaten U S solvency. He urges Congress to lift price controls, boost domestic oil and gas, and accelerate nuclear energy while criticizing environmental obstructionists and entitlements. He cites Sakharov on nuclear safety and notes lightning risk.
Britain faces crippling strikes as government wage caps meet resistance and hospital, school, and transport services strain. President Carter leans on organized labor for a voluntary anti inflation plan while Teamsters bargaining could set 1979 pace.
Congress rushed a reconciliation of bankruptcy bills causing a nine month gap before the new act takes effect. A San Diego case shows a recent medical graduate discharging $67,000 in government grants and student loans, prompting calls for corrective legislation. Senator De Concini pledges action to close the loophole.
The Aiken Standard invites letters to the editor signed by the writer in his handwriting with a mailing address. Anonymous submissions are not considered. Letters should be legible preferably typewritten and may be edited for space clarity and libel. Limit is 200 words unless editors allow exceptions.
The notice lists Samuel A. Cothran as publisher Scott B. Hunter as managing editor and A B Cubridge as advertising director. It notes establishment in 1867 and publication schedule and address at 124 Rutland Drive Aiken South Carolina with P O Box 456.
The church should define the ideal pastor by Bible based criteria from First and Second Timothy and Titus. The pastor must be above reproach and love God and people, while the congregation supports his study and exercises shared responsibility under his leadership.
The piece notes President Carter rejected a Mexican plan to export 2 billion cubic feet of natural gas daily, arguing Mexican gas is pricier than Canadian. It suggests a more cooperative approach could boost U.S. oil security and Mexican living standards. It also references Portillo’s sly criticism and hints at a broader energy strategy context.
Illinois Governor James R. Thompson argues federal programs drain state and local budgets. He criticizes the income tax and federal aid rules that force maintenance of effort, creating new bureaucracies and limiting local control. Thompson urges a systemic reform of government at all levels.
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