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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1979
Page
4
The 1867 issue lists Samuel A. Cothran as Publisher Scott B. Hunter as Managing Editor A B Cubedge as Advertising Director Charles O Grice as Classified Ad Manager Sue S Brown as Production Manager Rodger Ragan as Circulation Director.
Andrew Young, once rebuked by President Carter, faces renewed criticism after recent remarks. He questioned Iran’s political process, predicted Khomeini’s rise as a saint, and called Cuba stabilizing in Africa. The White House distance and low presidential ratings amplify calls for change.
A lively collection of short items including a perfume counter joke about an ounce priced at $100, political quips on Anita Bryant and party switching, a South Carolina farmer changing parties on his deathbed, a beard on installment plans, car debates among English French and Russian travelers, a Tampa reader’s clipping about Emma Moore, and Lord Ashley on equal opportunity versus equal wealth.
The piece argues President Carter’s human rights policy is selective and duplicitous. It cites Iran Taiwan Egypt South Africa and Israel to claim inconsistencies between rhetoric and actions. It questions why enemies are punished while allies escape scrutiny.
In a dispatch reflecting an era winter crisis in Chicago, extensive storm damage is described with roofs collapsing and huge financial losses anticipated. The piece weighs social worth, arguing essential workers like pastors farmers policemen and soldiers deserve higher pay while noting reporters and entertainers receive less. The author praises church volunteers who shovel steps as a model of service.
Aiken County thanks EMS Civil Defense Public Works Sheriff's Department rescue squads fire departments and volunteers who operated 24 hours during a February sleet storm to transport nurses deliver medicine and aid shut ins.
Irene K. Rudnick commends the Aiken County Legislative Delegation for allowing the public to elect magistrates. She cites a 1968 Act and urges a constitutional amendment if challenged. She argues popular elections protect democracy and oppose merit selection as undemocratic.
A letter from Dr. Graham urges giving to legitimate religious organizations, notes audits show funds reach ministry, rejects excuses for withholding gifts, and frames giving as a spiritual commitment offering one’s life to Jesus Christ.
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