Controversial Nuclear Seminar in Savannah River Area
The United Methodist seminar near the Savannah River Plant sparked inflammatory rhetoric on Christian duty and the nuclear arms race. Dr. Albert Blackwell urged bold action against nuclear weapons, contrasting pacifist views with defense needs and concluding that pacifism falters in war. Kipling’s lines frame the closing note as authorities defend national protection.
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United Methodist Church
Savannah River
Albert Blackwell
Furman University
Dr. Blackwell
Jesus Christ
America
Kipling
Heart-warming New Year greetings from aiken staff
Chaninratana Liautrakul of Jeddah Saudi Arabia sends a holiday card to the Aiken Standard staff featuring a 19th century Baghdad scene. He signs as Barbara’s brother and recalls a 1983 story of finding his baby sister Barbara adopted by an American family. Barbara, in the Air Force at Robins AFB, later visits Thailand with family in Aiken and three friends from Robins.
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Aiken Standard
Chanimratana Liautrakul
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Baghdad
Chanin
Barbara
Aiken
U.S
Air Free Unvorm
Reuntea
Vermothe Daria
Thailand
Looney
Looneys
America
Robins Air Force Base
Bleaton Trey Addresses Call for Street Adress
A cryptic note requests the address for Bleaton Trey, with unclear references to Aphor and the East Street area, prompting readers to supply missing location details. The item reads as a brief plea for a street address amid fragmented text.
Can Reagan Be Beaten? A Presidential Prospect
In a voice dense with analysis the piece argues Reagan is not invulnerable and could be beaten by a viable Democratic candidate. It outlines potential Democratic strategies around economics education social issues defense and foreign policy while noting Reagan’s leadership and the party's internal climate as factors shaping the race.
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New York City
Mondale
Reagan
Glenn
Aflcio
National Education Assn
NOW
National Organization For Women
Congress
Ted Kennedy
Grenada
NATO
Beirut
Ronald Reagan
Walter Mondale
Democratic Party
Lyndon Johnson
Dear Dr Graham Advice on Faith and Future Worries
A reader worries about the economy and aging finances. The response urges turning from worldly concerns to trust in God, citing Matthew 6 27. It emphasizes Gods control, gratitude, and accepting Jesus Christ to secure eternal life, guiding focus toward faith.
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DR. Graham
Jesus
God
Jesus Christ
Heaven
Christ
Readers' views support nursing homes and pari mutuel racing
Irene K. Rudnick of Aiken County argues nursing home residents are not inmates and praises the care and programs. She defends pari mutuel racing as a path to education funding and economic relief, noting it would require a constitutional change to legalize gambling casinos and urging voter choice.
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Marilyn D. Usher
R.N
Balance and morality in arms debate highlighted by Bishop Clark
Bishop Roy Clark offered a balanced view of speeches on nuclear arms, noting complexity and moral stakes. He recalled Rev. William McNeill’s exchange with an SRP employee and reminded clergy members that naivety masking pay roles does not resolve the issue.
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Bill Baker
Roy Clark
Clark
United Methodist
Baker
William McNeill
SRP
McNeill
Aiken Standard
Refuse Contributions Irony During Nuclear Presence Seminar
The Nuclear Presence in South Carolina seminar was held at Trinity United Methodist Church where many members are Du Pont employees. The congregation’s history includes weddings, funerals, baptisms, and worship, funded by years of labor and tithes. Reverend McNeill criticized the church, drawing comparisons to Nuremberg trial defendants. If the conference shares his view, it should refuse all Du Pont earned contributions.
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South Carolina
Trinity United Methodist Church
Trinity
du Pont
Trinity Church
McNeill
United Methodist Conference
Rudnick Comments on H2496 Parimutuel Racing Referendum
Representative Rudnick responds to letters about H2496 clarifying it does not grant statewide permission for parimutuel racing. The bill would let electors in a county or municipality vote in a referendum on parimutuel racing aimed at raising funds for a financially strained educational system.
Aiken County voters urged to reject change in government
A letter criticizes Mrs Hatcher for proposing a referendum to alter county government. The writer argues residents should elect county treasurer and auditor, contending council appointments would reduce voter intelligence and risk unqualified officials, urging defeat of the change.
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Aiken County
Hatcher
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