Drafting Women Into the Military Question Arises
The article surveys the shift to an all volunteer force and Defense Secretary Brown’s proposal to require selective service for women as well as men. It notes rising female participation, debates on women in combat, and questions whether equal rights imply equal military duties and potential affirmative action in the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Air Force
Vietnam
Defense
Harold Brown
Rep
G.V. Montgomery
D-Miss
Congressional Committee
Pentagon
Defense Department
Farmers Lose Favor Over Subsidy Debate In Washington
The piece argues public sympathy wanes for the militant American Agriculture Movement as it disrupts traffic to push for higher subsidies. It notes rising food prices, a strong Farm Bureau stance, and the large gap between farm income gains and input costs while urging Congress to resist expanding supports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Agriculture Movement
Washington
Congress
AAM
American Farm Bureau
Edmund Muskie
D-Maine
Soviet Union
Aiken Editor Scott B. Hunter Named Managing Editor
Scott B. Hunter is announced as the new managing editor at Aiken, succeeding previous leadership. A.B. Cubedge remains as advertising director, continuing oversight of ad sales and promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott B. Hunter
Dear Dr Graham family advice on a wayward son
A parent asks how to handle a son who has renounced values. The response urges prayer for the son, gentle communication perhaps by letter, and honest confession of past mistakes. It cites the parable of the prodigal son to illustrate forgiveness and urges expressing love and hope he returns to Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Graham
R.P.N
Christ
Bonanza in China Trade Faces Slow Japanese Push
Japan wants a large share of the China trade boom in steel, oil, textiles and consumer goods, but progress is slow. A Nippon Steel mill near Shanghai and other deals face delays from Chinese financing, export controls, and complex approvals. The article notes rival European firms and the need for China to export more to pay imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Carter
Japan
China
Nippon Steel
Shanghai
Nippon
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO
U.S
United States
Aiken Standard Wants Letters To The Editor
The Aiken Standard invites letters signed by the writer with a handwriting and mailing address. Anonymous submissions are not considered. Letters should be legible and may be typed. Editing and condensation for space taste and libel concerns apply. The limit is 200 words, subject to editors' discretion.
New Theory Why The Earth Turns
An Evansville Indiana doctor, R J Noveroske, argues the earth is a gigantic electric motor with the sun as the power source. The Indiana State Medical Assn republished his treatise as part of a broader discussion on planetary rotation and energy harnessing.
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Indiana State Medical Assn
Noveroske
Earth
A.C
Elzasser
Planet Earth
Alaska
Chrome Ore Vital To U.S. Industry In Rhodesia Crisis
An analysis notes Rhodesia holds over 80 percent of world chrome, a key steel ingredient alongside iron and nickel. It warns that a chrome shortage could cripple U.S. steel production and jobs, urging scrutiny of Rhodesia amid looming elections and regional instability.
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Salisbury
Rhodesia
United States
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Itsa Orne
Aiken
Samuel A. Cothran
A.B. Cubbedge
Charles O. Grice
Sue S. Brown
Rodger Ragan
Aiken Communications, Inc
Rutland Drive
S.C
Aiken, S.C
Jesus
Doonesbury
Iran
Paul Harvey
Evansville, Ind
R.J. Noveroske
van Allen Belt
Russia
Chrome
State Department
Britain
Mozambique
Zambia
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