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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1978
Page
4
A 1978 New Year note urges self kindness and the Golden Rule as self‑destruction harms. Commentary on strikes, terrorism, and a satirical poem questions what would happen if God stopped providing heat, light, and life, while essays muse on space, death, and belief.
The Congress acts to raise Social Security payroll taxes to fund benefits and fix a flaw in benefit calculations. The move, while unpopular for taxpayers, aims to preserve solvency this century and shift tax burden toward higher earners, with defenders citing long term gains for those in need.
A broad movement described as Middle Americans groups diverse in color and class unite against rising taxes foreign outsourcing and liberal policies. They reject federal overreach, call for fiscal restraint and stronger morality and patriotism, aiming to reform politics and policy at the national level.
The Carter plan to sell the Panama Canal treaties faces heavy public resistance as voters learn about Omer Torrijos the Panamanian leader. Critics warn that the proposed neutrality would strip the United States of canal control and invite Soviet influence if the United States withdraws.
A lively critique argues for banning the spitball while noting the era’s televised spitting scenes. It recalls players like Sparky Lyle and Reggie Jackson and narrates a historic minor league tale of Gabby Hartnett and Dazzy Vance at Ebbets Field.
Opinion piece reflecting on Harry Truman and Richard Nixon approval amid Carter era. Critiques President Carter’s TV interview and energy policy while praising Truman's steady, direct communication and comparing governance styles. Mentions public freedoms and contrasts past presidential eras with current administration.
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