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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1979
Page
4
The article lists Samuel A. Cothran as publisher Scott B. Hunter as managing editor A B Cubbedge as advertising director and Charles O Grice as classified ads manager noting the newspaper leadership lineup.
The S C election law study committee backs abolishing straight-ticket voting. A bill will be explored in the General Assembly, but critics fear it won’t pass. Lawmakers face pay raises, new offices, and a costly retirement plan amid doubts. Abolishing the master lever threatens Democratic dominance and prompts scandal rumors.
The Supreme Court calls Pennsylvania’s fetal life rule too vague, easing fear of criminal liability for doctors who might not save a fetus capable of a meaningful life between 24 and 28 weeks. The decision leaves meaning undefined, pleasing some physicians while dissatisfying right to life advocates.
President Carter fires Bella Abzug from the National Advisory Committee for Women after a tense hour long meeting. Abzug’s removal followed her critique of defense spending over social programs and prompted multiple resignations from the 40 member panel. The move draws debate over the panel’s purpose and cost with about 300000 dollars spent annually.
A reader questions the mind animal comparison and science limits. The reply asserts humans are more than animals, citing the Bible and the soul, and argues life has purpose and an eternal destiny through Christ’s resurrection. It urges examining Christ in the Bible and choosing Him.
Letters to the editor discuss women in top jobs, Patton versus Hayes, and public backlash. Contributors from Aiken and Ladson blame coaches, commentators, and college sports for ethics and entertainment values while sharing personal anecdotes and opinions.
The House will televise its proceedings next February after spending over 1 million on consultants and gear. Twelve staff will run the system with a modern Capitol basement control room. Coverage depends on networks and cable systems picking up the signal and on House control of cameras.
The Aiken Standard invites readers to submit letters for publication. Signed letters must include the writer’s mailing address and may be edited for space clarity taste and libel. Anonymous submissions are not accepted and a 200 word limit applies unless editors grant exceptions.
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