Defense budget cuts spark detente debate in Congress
In a tense budget session lawmakers clash over Nixon’s 1974 defense request as Senate critics slice $3.5 billion from the plan. Leaders stress readiness while urging restraint, noting personnel dominates U.S. outlays and Moscow voices skepticism toward Brezhnev policies amid global tensions.
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Soviet Union
Nixon
Mediterranean
House
Russia
Senate
South Vietnam
Europe
U.S
Middle East
Southeast Asia
Moscow
Mikhail A. Suslov
Communist Party
Leonid Brezhnev
United States
Beginning Steps for New Christians in Faith Growth
A mentor counsels a new Christian to avoid discouragement and pursue steady growth. Join a Bible honoring church, read the Bible daily, pray regularly, depend on God, love others, share faith, and celebrate daily the joy of being God’s child. Set goals today and trust God to provide aid.
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Satan
God
Christ
Job
First baby of 1954 born in Aiken County
Michael Alan Recupido, son of Mr and Mrs Emil William Recupido of Route 1 Aiken, arrived January 1 at 1 32 pm weighing 7 lb 10 oz, the county’s first 1954 birth. His parents have another son Anthony Emil, six. The Severn Hotel plans a large dining room to accommodate 74 conventions and rising polo and racing events in Aiken this year.
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Michael Alan Recupido
Emil William Recupido
Route 1
Aiken
Aiken County
Recupido
duPont
Recupidos
Anthony Emil
Severn Hotel
Laurens Street
C. W. Richards
Aiken Tract
Hialeah
Florida
Richards
What Kind of Nation Are We Building?
Opinion piece by Anthony Harrigan argues the nation neglects middle class interests amid Bicentennial planning. He critiques food stamp expansions as favoring dependent citizens, citing higher college tuition for privileged youth and perceived liberal bias.
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Department of Agriculture
Dept. of Agriculture
Congress
Committee For Economic Development
Princeton University
Cesar Chavez
The
Farmworkers Union
Robert Ardrey
America
Right to know which reporters may be under influence
A columnist argues the public has a right to know if news stories are written by reporters possibly using drugs. The piece cites Timothy Crouse’s The Boys on the Bus and questions editorial cover ups while urging disclosure of who smoked dope and how it affected reporting.
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Timothy Crouse
Crouse
Rolling Stone
Stone
Hunter Thompson
McGovern
Zoo
Greider
Safe Politicians And The Voters Of South Carolina
Readers criticise long serving constitutional officers in South Carolina and urge voters to scrutinize records and actions since Watergate. The letter questions politician salaries and calls for accountability ahead of 1974 and 1976 elections.
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South Carolina
Henry Mills
Associated Press
Columbia
S.C
William M. Garrett
Spartanburg, S.C
Letters to the editor rules from Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with return addresses for publication. Anonymous messages are not considered. Pen names are not allowed. Letters should be legible, preferably typed, and may be edited for space clarity taste and libel. No subject limits are stated.
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Washington Post
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Williams Fund
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Chabee Lane
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Robert D. Cathcart
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