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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1979
Page
9
The pope stresses the church's spiritual mission over politics while urging social concern. He warns Latin American bishops against Marxist activism, defends aid to the poor, and cautions wealthy to share wealth, urging a balanced Christian democratic stance.
West watchers expect Col. Benjedid Chadli to be declared Algeria's third president after his Jan. 31 nomination by the FLN. The moderate former army officer would consolidate power amid Boumedienne's death and a broad foreign policy shift toward the West.
James Schlesinger, a long-time energy secretary and policy survivor, draws criticism from Congress and watchdogs as heating costs rise. Critics call him imperious and fault his energy stance while a GAO memo voices overwork and administrative friction within the watchdog body.
The piece reflects on the Great Ice Storm of 1979 in Aiken and the region, praising utility workers and noting the public reliance on electric power, telephones, and daily appliances. It emphasizes prudent energy use and acknowledges the restore efforts after extensive damage.
U.S. District Judge Norman Roettger of Fort Lauderdale rapidly scheduled a Jan 22 hearing after promoter sought an injunction against the State Department over boxer Kallie Knoetze’s visa revocation. Knoetze boxed Sharkey in Miami and won. the case raised due process questions about entry of foreign athletes amid Cold War politics.
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