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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1971
Page
4
Sen. J M Waddell leads a tide lands reform bill to grant titles to valid claimants and those with adverse possession claims by Jan 1 1941. The measure aims to protect former rice plantation interests, curb new claims, and avoid federal takeover while awaiting attorney general review and possible public hearings.
Mrs. Dorothy Albea of 1610 N Carolina Ave in Aiken writes in support of Rose's Department Store manager Ross for refusing to open on Sundays. She argues Christians should patronize closed stores to honor worship day while criticizing Greeks who stay open. She warns open stores push youths toward moral decline and later theft.
The Graniteville VRPS Project thanks local donors and volunteers including Al Graessle of Tasty Pastry Bakery and SC Electric and Gas employees Keith Gasque Joel Feagin and Nelson Williams for donations and time to build basketball goals and a court. Emmett Tolson project supervisor thanks staff and students for their support.
A veteran American ad executive argues the industry must restore integrity and verve. He condemns lazy copy and deceptive claims while urging a revival of responsible promotion to revive the economy and 1971’s boom. He calls for disciplined effort, stronger demonstrations, and credible messaging.
A columnist reflects on misidentifications in the Monkey Trial era and on editorial distortions by the Times and Washington Post. He argues hatred of institutions and individuals fuels false witness and outlines cases from Eisenhower to Connally and the Black Panthers.
The Aiken Standard lists Samuel A. Cothran as president and editor with Eugene J. Oyler serving as executive editor, reflecting its leadership structure for the historic publication.
A reader asks for addresses of handicapped girls to date. The response distinguishes sympathy from love and cautions against marrying for pity. It urges working with the handicapped through local agencies, noting many opportunities to provide companionship and aid.
The Aiken Hunt Meeting on March 20 features the Imperial Cup as the main event fifth race with the purse raised to 4000 dollars. The cup honors the late S A W Baltazzi and traces its English hurdle racing inspiration to the 1930s with the first Imperial Cup run in 1938 won by Bachelor Philip.
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