Tax Setback Signals Budget Woes For 1971-72
The December sales tax gain of 98 000 falls short of expectations leaving state officials wary of an 8.5 million shortfall and a potential fiscal crisis. Officials cite auto and home building activity as partial explanations while noting November receipts were about 300 000 below forecast. Feb data will indicate if December’s push improves the outlook.
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Robert C. Wasson
General Motors
General Assembly
America Faces Need for Old Testament Miracles in 1970s
The column critiques U.S. leadership from Kennedy through Nixon, citing three consecutive presidents, political standstills on Capitol Hill, and the shift in Nixon's presidency after 1970. It questions governance amid Vietnam, domestic strife, and changes at Interior and the UN, using sharp historical insight.
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Carlyle
America
Quicksand in Cambodia fuels funding vs troops debate
The piece argues Congress restricts American troops in Cambodia while approving $155 million in aid. It notes rising U S involvement, embassy staff growth in Phnom Penh, and warns of a presidential consequence in 1972 if the policy continues. It contrasts Cambodian Vietnamese tensions with U S policy and selective service views.
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Vietnam
United States
State
Rogers
Defense
Laird
Phnom Penh
Selective Service
Tarr
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Laos
Thailand
Letters to the Editor Thanking helpers and recalling a local figure
The letters thank the city fire department and donors in Aiken for aid to a needy family and honor the memory of William E. Carothers. They quote Longfellow and note his Cub Scout work and lasting footprints. Readers express gratitude and offer sympathy to the Carothers family.
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Aiken
Cub Scouts
Boy Scouts of
Psalm of Life
Longfellow
Animals Who Went To War A Surreal 1970s Letter
The piece recalls a satire of a future Great Animal War with porpoises, chimpanzees, elephants and other animals used in combat alongside humans. It discusses military leaders, political critique of Nixon, ROTC declines, morale and fear of a stalled conflict, ending with a cautioned call to presidential accountability.
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Saigon
U.S. Navy
Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh Trail
National Security Council
Ho-Gan
George
Samuel A. Cothran President and Editor
The Aiken Standard notes Samuel A. Cothran as president and editor of the publication, outlining his leadership role and editorial position within the newspaper.
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Samuel A. Cothran
Eugene J Oyler Named Executive Editor Since 1867
Eugene J Oyler is noted as executive editor with a history dating to 1867. The reference highlights his long tenure and leadership role at the newspaper.
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Eugene J. Oyler
Aiken Cablevision airs third local program on elections
CATV in Aiken presented live election coverage on Channel 4 last night detailing State Senate and county supervisor races. The series previously aired candidate views for County Council and candidate platforms with input from the League of Women Voters.
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Aiken Cablevision, Inc
Aiken
CATV
Aiken Cablevision
League of Women Voters
Therton ‘Henry
Channel 4
Senate
Aiken County
Aiken Standard Seeks Signed Letters to Editor
The Aiken Standard invites letters to the editor signed with a real mailing address. Anonymous letters are not considered and pen names are not allowed. Legibility is preferred and submissions may be edited for space clarity taste and libel concerns.
Denying Self and Embracing Grace in Christian Growth
The text argues self assertion blocks full personality growth and cites Jesus calling followers to deny self. It emphasizes that salvation is by grace, not self effort, and that fleshly desires and unforgiving temper must be surrendered to live with Christ. It uses a hostess metaphor to show incompatible traits with faith.
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Jesus
God
Christ
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