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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1980
Page
4
President Carter defers a final waste disposal decision, proposing years of further studies and a state planning council to advise. The plan delays site selection into the 1990s, citing political risks and storage limits while pressuring continued nuclear development amid growing power needs.
A Lake Placid crowd and national TV audience showcased a surge of American flags and singing after the United States defeated Finland for the Gold Medal. The piece credits players Craig, Johnson, Ramsey, Schneider, Harrington, McClannahan and others for inspiring a hopeful mood and renewed national pride amid economic woes and political frustration.
A letter debates life after death and argues that Jesus Christ’s resurrection proves an afterlife. The writer contrasts secular despair with Christian hope, urging open reading of the New Testament to find joy, meaning, and assurance beyond this life.
Anderson Rep. Pat Harris argues the Confederate flag should fly in the State House, claiming it represents love, devotion, and bravery rather than slavery. He cites veterans, liberty, and the banner’s symbolism while invoking historical imagery and a call to keep the flag waving.
A reader argues against the Equal Rights Amendment citing biblical order and impacts on family rights, social security, abortion, and privacy. The letter praises Salvation Army work and criticizes coverage of Republican candidates while predicting a South Carolina preference for John Connally over Bush.
A columnist urges forthright U S action over a decade of military cuts while Russia expands in Afghanistan and eyes Iran and Pakistan. The piece warns leaders to avoid verbal protest and to rebuild strength within three to ten years, challenging complacent views of Kremlin aims.
Samuel A. Cothran is identified as publisher and A. B. Cubridge as advertising director in the newspaper masthead, signaling leadership roles within the paper.
Ashley Sees It reports a sold out Evita in New York with $22.50 to $25 tickets and a stirring first act curtain. Patti LuPone impresses though the reviewer notes her mouth and cites Argentine mobs on stage as distracting. A street tour on 47th Street highlights jewelers and diamond cutting, with ripoffs implied. The piece ends with a reflection on New York as a beloved, busy, turbulent city.
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