Obscenity and the Mails Second-Class Permit Critique
The piece questions why Hustler and other obscene magazines enjoy second-class mail privileges. It cites tax subsidies, legal history involving Abe Fortas and Rogue, and links rising porn availability to crime, urging congressional and media investigations into permit distribution and enforcement.
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Hustler
U.S
Screw
Washington
Abe Fortas
Rogue
Senate Judiciary Committee
FBI
Homer Young
William Hamling
Fortas
U.S. Supreme Court
Boston Combat Zone
Post Office
Washington, D.C
Abuse Of GI Bill Raises Concern Over Subsistence Payments
The GI Bill was altered to require active duty contributions for educational subsidies, while veterans who enlisted before December 31 remain eligible. Critics warn of abuse over the next two decades as students enroll for checks and some colleges urge tuition dollars over attendance, prompting Congress to tighten monitoring and VA to enforce rules with colleges’ cooperation.
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Congress
Veterans Administration
Turner Named CIA Chief Acknowledged as Reform Choice
Senate confirmation comes after thorough scrutiny of Admiral Stansfield Turner who has long served the nation. President Carter’s selection of Turner inspires broad public confidence as the CIA steers toward new leadership and efficiency. Turner’s creed emphasizes daily productive thinking and fresh direction for intelligence work.
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Stansfield Turner
Senate
CIA
Carter
Admiral Turner
Turner
Adm. Turner
Richardson Named Sea Law Ambassador By Carter
President Carter appoints Elliot Richardson ambassador at large to represent the United States at the United Nations conference on the law of the sea. Richardson, a Republican with extensive cabinet experience, aims to build bipartisan support for a forthcoming sea treaty. The piece urges international agreement to protect marine life including porpoises and notes the 1972 Marine Mammal Protection Act pressures on U S tuna fleets.
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Elliot Richardson
Carter
United States
Richardson
London
Congress
U. S
Cothran and Cathcart Lead 1977 Newspaper
Since 1867 Samuel A. Cothran serves as President and Editor and Robert D. Cathcart holds the post of Executive Editor as of Monday February 28, 1977.
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Samuel A. Cothran
Robert D. Cathcart
Fort Granby siege and Lee's surrender in 1781
200 years ago Light Horse Harry Lee led American forces to capture Ft Granby in 1781 with no American losses. They seized two cannons and supplies while British terms allowed private property, stirring local anger over plunder. Lee sought swift surrender to deter British reinforcements.
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Harry Lee
Ft. Granby
Lee
Friday's Ferry
Martin Fridig
Friday
Charles Town
Carter era policy brinkmanship and NATO nuclear options
The piece contrasts choices of risk in U S foreign policy from Lord Chalfont and NATO strategists, arguing against fatalism and urging a proactive stance. It notes NATO's possible use of nuclear weapons to buy time and critiques Carter's approach as he weighs shoot first versus surrender scenarios.
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Jane
Jill
Maggie
Frank Stockton
Carter
Dr. Kissinger
Nixon
Mr Ford
Henry
Lord Chalfont
Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
Chalfont
National Review
Jimmy Carter
Soviet Union
Kremlin
Mr. Carter
Joint Chiefs of Staff
George
U.S
USS
Napoleon
Armed Services Committee
Europe
Letters to the Editor Guidelines at The Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer’s mailing address and rejects anonymous submissions. Letters should be legible preferably typed and may be edited for space taste clarity and libel. The usual limit is 200 words with editors’ discretion for exceptions.
Guidance for Christian Parents on Teen Church Rebellion
A reader asks how Christian parents should handle teens who resist church attendance. The reply cites Psalm 51 and Proverbs 22:6, arguing sinful nature requires direction, exposure to Christian faith, and firm training in church involvement during formative years to foster lasting faith, despite current rebellion.
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DR. Graham
S. J
Foster care scandal reveals billions wasted in bureaucracy
Washington report details a GAO investigation into foster care funding, misallocation, and unallowable payments. It cites California, New Jersey, and New York facilities with dilapidated conditions and stark cost disparities. Between 100,000 and 200,000 children amid 350,000 in care face long uncertain futures.
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Congress
Walter Mondale
D.minn
George Miller
D-Calif
Miller
GAO
California
New Jersey
New York
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