Inviting Fiscal Disasters In South Carolina Revenue Talks
The piece argues that House Ways and Means Chair Wilbur Mills opposes Nixon's revenue sharing plan and will hold hearings to defeat it. It warns reliance on federal funds is wishful and urges state and local governments to live within their resources despite mounting fiscal pressure.
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South Carolina
House
Ways and Means Committee
Wilbur Mills
Mills
Nixon
Congress
Washington
Poverty Cure Delayed By Government Plans
In Appalachia Corners Maude Joad hopes for a $160 windfall from revenue sharing satire. The Government Man explains funds go to states and communities after studies and audits, not directly to individuals. Jud notes costs of administration and delivery will consume most of the money before it reaches Appalachia. Maude laments delays and imagines a gingham curtain prize.
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Appalachian Corners
Maude Joad
Maude
Jud
Joad
Appalachia
McGovern: Harmless Candidate in presidential race critique
The column argues George McGovern lacks organization charisma or patronage and questions his fitness for the presidency. It contrasts him with past nominees and warns his talk of spirit and social aims reveals a hollow credibility gap while labeling him a harmless, self deceived figure.
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South Dakota
John Kennedy
Richard Nixon
Senate
Eisenhower
Goldwater
Stephenson
Humphrey
Harry Truman
Lyndon Johnson
Kefauver
Gene McCarthy
George McGovern
George
McGovern
America
United States
Henry Wallace
William Jennings Bryan
Robert la Follette
Bryan
LaFollette
la Follette
House
Thanks to John M. Hunter Stepping Down as Chamber President
The Aiken community thanks John M. Hunter for steady leadership as president of the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce amid difficulties. The Aiken Standard endorses his service and wishes success to his successor Wade M. Brodie in continuing the chamber’s momentum for community progress.
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Aiken
John M. Hunter
Greater Aiken
Hunter
Wade M. Brodie
Miss Elizabeth Teague of Aiken Grand Dame of Town History
Dorothy K. MacDowell profiles Elizabeth Teague born in 1873 who celebrates her 93rd birthday. A longtime resident and teacher, she built and led library programs at Aiken Institute, Aiken High School, Mead Hall, and Schofield School. She founded the Aiken Student Club and writes on local history.
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Dorothy K. Macdowell
Elizabeth Teague
Aiken
B. Hammett Teague
Dr. Teague
Newberry Street
Teagues
Eugene Grace
Rose Bank
Teague
Lydia Ravenel
William Henry Ravenel
Elizabeth
Aiken Institute
Converse
Aiken High School
Aiken Junior High School
Laurens Street
Southern Association of Accredited
Miss Teague
University of Virginia
Mead Hall
St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church
St. Thaddeus
Aikenite
Residents denounce postal rate hike in Aiken letter
Mrs John R Boul Ware of 54 Clemson Drive Aiken SC urges readers to protest higher postage arguing junk mail burdens working families. She questions space program funds and praises mail sorting machines bought from Japan as job creators. She asks citizens to write leaders now to oppose the hike.
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Hawaii
Japan
Cincinnati
New York City
John R. Boul. Ware
Clemson Drive
Aiken, S.C
Advice to a teen amid party culture in a small town
A teen describes peers hosting drinking parties and sex orgies and is urged to find new friends. The writer warns that most youths have not compromised their ideals but that the risk grows as more join in. The call is for decent youths to take initiative to resist and protect their beliefs.
Aiken TEC commends local paper for clear coverage
The Aiken County Commission for Technical Education thanks the Aiken Standard for accurately presenting Ai ken TEC's position. Special appreciation goes to Emily Hindman for her work on the project and its public communication.
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