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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1974
Page
4
The Nixon administration faces a difficult choice as polls show broad voluntary compliance with energy saving requests. A limit of 10 gallons weekly looks impractical, risking public doubt about the crisis. A pump limit offers clear enforcement, but outright mandatory rationing may be required if shortages persist.
South Carolina school boards face choices over daylight saving time and bus scheduling to keep children safe on morning commutes. Beaufort and Rock Hill districts weigh shifting start times and shared road use while sensors of fuel shortages push for bus operation reforms.
The piece argues it is astonishing and annoying that Vice President Agnew, after resigning in disgrace, retains staff and bodyguards at public expense. It questions enforcement of laws, noting many government employees lose their jobs, while Agnew continues to use taxpayer funds for post‑office affairs. It cautions that public funds should not cover his post‑tenure activities.
Yesteryear report notes a strong 1953 in Aiken with ten new businesses, half of H plant employees moving here, rising church attendance, and Governor Byrnes calling Aiken his second home. Residents hail a mild winter and October fruit blossoms as Texas natural gas expands locally, making Aiken County first in SC to receive cheaper fuel.
Holmes Alexander argues James T. Patterson’s Mr. Republican contends Destiny shaped Nixon’s rise from Eisenhower’s VP to the White House. The piece details the 1952 Chicago Convention, Stassen’s challenge, Taft’s moves, and possible alternates like Herter, weighing providence against punishment.
Billy Graham discusses the biblical term lost, noting Jesus uses it in three parables. He explains lost means humanity in rebellion and unbelief, found only through faith in Christ, and urges that warning of spiritual danger serves eternal purpose.
Paul Harvey argues Americans will endure reduced energy use and fewer comforts as global fuels tighten. He cites Britain and New York as examples of deprivation and urges pursuit of alternative power like nuclear, tides, sun, and wind to regain material ease while building inner spiritual resources.
The Aiken Standard invites letters for publication but requires signatures and a mailing address. Anonymous messages are rejected. Pen names are not allowed and letters may be edited for space, clarity, taste, and libel. There is no subject limit.
John D. Lofton Jr. cites William Messing and Sen. Henry Jackson arguing against Nixon gas rationing, noting wartime experience and OPA data. Pepitone warns district boards vanished post draft halt, making rationing impractical and burdensome for millions of car owners.
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