Is the Federal Minimum Wage Fair to Youths and Consumers
The piece argues the 1938 minimum wage, now 2.90, harms youths and minorities by reducing job opportunities. It cites Walter E Williams and Jack Carlson, notes unemployment patterns, and warns that further 1980 1981 increases add costs and inflation. It calls for canceling or tiered youth rates to protect wages and price stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Walter E. Williams
Jack Carlson
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Federal Reserve Board
G. William Miller
Congress
Goofs, Gaffes and Gags in Political Notebook
A Texas centered collection recalls gaffes by Jerry Ford and Ronald Reagan at a Dallas fundraiser for Bill Clements. It notes Reagan’s jab at John Hill, then shifts to the Carter White House stock car bash with Billy Carter and Rosalynn, and ends with sharp witticisms about Boston and New York politicians and an DOE bureaucrat’s cynicism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Jerry Ford
Dallas
Ronald Reagan
John Connally
CIA
George Bush
Bill Clements
Ford
California
Reagan
Hill
Clements
John Hill
White House
Carter
South Lawn
Camp David
Middle East
Rosalynn
Billy Carter
Billy
Jimmy
Haig Eyes Return to Power After NATO Command
Retired four star general Alexander Haig, who has led NATO as SACEUR since 1979, may seek a White House or Senate role in 1980. The piece notes his early rise, influence with Nixon and Kissinger, and his stance on the Soviet threat while signaling his growing independence from current administration policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sec
Henry Kissinger
United States
Alexander M. Haig
U.S
NATO
Europe
White House
Haig
West Point
al Haig
Patricia
Alonzo P. Fox
Douglas MacArthur
Robert McNamara
Cyrus Vance
Kissinger
Bob Haldeman
Richard Nixon
Oval Office
Nixon
Ford
Andrew J. Goodpaster
Saceur
Carter
Moscow
Africa
Casteau
Washington
Mufti
Clemson No. 1 debate echoes in Nixon era style clash
Ashley Cooper surveys the No. 1 framing in college football, noting debates over Penn State, Southern Cal, Alabama and Clemson. He cites Sen. Scott backing Nixon’s Penn State and riffs on the idea of a congressional resolution declaring Clemson No. 1 while warning the piece is lighthearted. A second feature by Traynor Ferillo lampoons a sexism guidebook and previews the Asininity Award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Nixon
UPI
Hugh Scott
Nixon
Senate
Pennsylvania
Penn State
Cal
Alabama
Oklahoma
Woody Hayes
Clemson
Georgia
Tigers
Sen
Scott
Strom
Fritz
Traynor Ferillo
Dear Dr. Graham Letter on Christ transforming life
A reader argues at twenty he faced drugs alcohol witchcraft homosexuality and adultery before finding salvation in Jesus Christ. The response notes sin's depth and God's greater grace, urging repentance faith and witness while stressing human pride and judgment before God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Graham
Christ
Jesus Christ
F.N
God
Aiken Standard Seeks Signed Letters to the Editor
The Aiken Standard invites readers to submit letters for publication. Sign with handwriting and include a mailing address. Anonymous letters are not considered. Letters should be legible, preferably typewritten, and may be edited for space and clarity. Limit of 200 words unless editors decide otherwise.
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Grace-Marie Arnett
Boston
Kevin White
White
New York
Ed Koch
Koch
Ozzie Davis
Department of Energy
DOE
Aiken
Samuel A. Cothran
Scott B. Hunter
A.B. Cubbedge
Charles O. Grice
Sue S. Brown
Rodger Ragan
Aiken Communications, Inc
Rutland Drive
S.C
Aiken, S.C
James St. Clair
Fred Bushardt
Len Garmet
Gerald Ford
Watergate
Leon Jaworski
Nixon White House
Belgium
Alliance
Ashley Cooper
America
Ashley
Billy Graham
Elizabeth
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