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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1977

Page

4

Olympics Should Preserve Amateur Ethic Over Commercial Push

The special presidential Olympic Commission proposes allowing American athletes to profit from endorsements, prompting a push to keep Olympians as amateurs. The U S Olympic Committee backs training centers a job program and a $10 million development fund for 1980 Olympic participation.

U.S Special Presidential Commission Central Sports Organization U.S.C.C Pierre de Couthbertin U.S.O.C Squaw Valley

Sikes Reprimand Highlights Congress Clean-Up Effort

Rep. Robert L. F. Sikes faces removal from chairmanship after conflict of interest findings. Democratic caucus votes 189 to 93, with 189 colleagues supporting scrutiny of integrity and potential broader discipline. Butler Derrick leads charge, signaling a push to curb scandal in Congress.

Robert L. F. Sikes D-Fla House Sikes Rep Rep. Sikes Butler Derrick D-S.c

Samuel A Cothran editorial leadership listed in paper

Aiken Standard dated February 4 1977 notes Samuel A Cothran as President and Editor with Robert D Cathcart as Executive Editor on page four. The brief masthead outlines the newspaper leadership structure for the issue.

Samuel A. Cothran Robert D.cathcart

Trusting God's Will Guides Decisions More Than Reason

Billy Graham explains Proverbs 3 5 urges reliance on God not personal logic. He notes sin affects thinking and the Holy Spirit guides believers into truth when they seek God's will for each choice.

God Phillips John

Energy prices seen surging under Carter plan

President Carter faces a painful path as he seeks to keep homes warm and factories running. Treasury memos warn oil imports rise to 50 percent by 1985 and that price controls may dampen exploration. A Moss-led bloc argues higher prices help consumers, while others warn of economic cooling and shortages.

Washington Jimmy Carter Carter White House Treasury John Moss D.calif Texas Moss Egypt

War-Winning Soviet Philosophy Pushes Small Weapons

Holmes Alexander argues that smaller, smarter weapons outpace giant armaments, noting U S and Soviet moves from big bombers to minibombs and subs. He cites Polaris, Tomahawk, and the Echo II as examples, and quotes Navy Captain Walter Locke urging disclosure of Soviet advances to the public. He references President Carter and the need for transparency about cruise missiles.

Holmes Alexander White House Goliath USA English Channel Pacific Japan U.S. Navy Caribbean Locke Senate Armed Services New York Times Soviet Union Carter U.S Senate

Soviets Defy US Myths in Civil Defense Best Seller

Phyllis Schlafly argues that the USSR publishes a detailed civil defense manual to survive nuclear war. The Soviet approach rejects detente and mutual assured destruction, insisting on first strike capability and survival planning to ensure peace on Soviet terms.

Phyllis Schlafly Russia United States Soviet Union A. Grechko Dr. Strangelove Daniel James Jr North American Air Defense Command NORAD Grechko

Letter to the Editor on energy claims and price manipulation

Williams Hawthorn argues energy shortages are fabricated to raise prices. He urges keeping thermostats at 72 degrees and suggests closing public buildings and extending school terms to save energy. He cites past shortages of steel coal gas and sugar as prior false alarms.

Aiken Aiken County Odell Weeks

Columbia Woman Backs ERA In Letter To Editor

Karole K. Landa of Columbia urges support for the Equal Rights Amendment now before South Carolina. She argues equality is a core American value and that no person should be denied equal protection under the law due to gender.

America South Carolina Karole K. Landa Columbia

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