Return Of The Recluse To Washington
The piece reflects on Richard Nixon attending Hubert Humphrey's funeral in Washington. It contrasts his public power with private fragility, notes his restrained presence in the Rotunda, and ponders how victory and disgrace shape his legacy. The essay links Nixon to De Gaulle and recalls past interactions with Humphrey.
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Richard Nixon
Hubert Humphrey
Washington
Virginia
White House
Air Force One
Secret Service
Praetorian
Rotunda
Humphrey
Capitol
Jerry Ford
Nixon
San Clemente
Watergate
Charles de Gaulle
de Gaulle
Desecration Outrage at Aiken Synagogue Sparks Unity
City citizens condemn vandalism at Adath Yeshuran Synagogue with anti se mitic slogans and destroyed property. Church and faith groups unite in sympathy, viewing the act as the work of a single twisted mind and a grave offense to all religions.
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Aiken
Adath Yeshuran Synagogue
Going Straight On Red Right Turns Boost South Carolina Traffic
The South Carolina State Highway Department reports that legalizing right turns on red last year has not harmed highway safety. Drivers should still plan carefully at red lights to avoid collisions while benefiting from smoother traffic flow and reduced fuel waste.
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South Carolina
State Highway Department
Churches Guard Communion to Members Only
A reader cites I Corinthians 11 27 34 to explain why some churches restrict the Lord s Supper to their own members. The writer says guarding the rite preserves its sacred nature and notes a personal practice of accepting invitations to observe communion elsewhere.
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DR. Graham
G. S
Humphrey Tribute and Gold Standard Debate Echoed in Letters
The letters honor Hubert Humphrey as a leading public servant and reflect on his legacy and faith in equality. Readers include remarks from Donnie Barton Barker and Thomas A. Wessels about politics, MS support, and gold coin discussions.
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Hubert Humphrey
Humphrey
Mondale
Library seeks Julia Peterkin materials for centennial
The South Caroliniana Library at the University of South Carolina requests letters scrapbooks clippings files reviews photographs or essays about Julia Peterkin in preparation for her 100th birthday celebration. Contact Thomas L. Johnson Assistant Librarian at the university in Columbia South Carolina 29208.
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South Carolina
Julia Peterkin
South Caroliniana Library of
University of South Carolina
Thomas L. Johnson
South Caroliniana Library
Columbia
S. C
Central South Carolina MS Society thanks Aiken County for Read-a-thon support
The Central South Carolina Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and its volunteers thank residents of Aiken County for the heart warming response to the MS Read-a-thon Campaign and commend the newspaper for helping publicize the effort.
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Central South Carolina
The
National
Multiple Sclerosis Society
Aiken County
New Deal Shift Negates Gold Standard Claim
In a recent column Anthony Harrigan asserts the United States abandoned the gold standard during the New Deal, reflecting a broader debate on economic philosophy as the year begins. The remark frames ongoing discussions about monetary policy and state intervention.
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United States
Anthony Harrigan
Aiken Choral Society thanks press for Messiah turnout
Paul B. Parks president of the Aiken Choral Society extends thanks to the local press for co operation in publicizing the Messiah performance. He notes an estimated 1300 attendees and credits Lynn Katonak for pre concert articles and photos. Plans announced for a Spring Brahms German Requiem concert with time and venue to be announced.
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Aiken Choral Society
University of South Carolina-Aiken Concert Choir
Lynn Katonak
Johannes Brahms
Paul B. Parks
Aiken Standard Publishes Guide to Letters to the Editor
The Aiken Standard states letters must be signed with the writer’s handwriting and include a mailing address. Anonymous letters are rejected. Legibility is preferred, preferably typewritten, and all letters may be edited for space clarity taste and libel. Limit is 200 words with editor discretion.
McMillan Comments On ERA At Aiken Kiwanis Club
The letter quotes Senator McMillan predicting ERAs passage could trigger lawsuits and remarks that men and women are not equal. The author, a nurse, disputes the gender strength and stress claim and cites historian Carl Becker on government meddling. Marilyn M. Rial, 791 Boardman Rd.
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Senator McMillan
Aiken Kiwanis Club
McMillan
Whose Rights Are The Right Rights
Opinion on shifting from opportunity to rights culture. The author flags clashes over rights from smoking to nudity, school access, wage work, and morality. He questions universal rights and warns misusing rights claims could harm essential freedoms.
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California
United States
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Samuel A Cothran
Scott B. Hunter
Curbedge
Charles O Grice
Sue S. Brown
Rodger Ragan
Aiken Communications, Inc
Rutland Drive
Billy Graham
Donnie Barton Barker
S.C
U. S
Thomas A. Wessels , Doral Dr
Nurse
Carl Becker
Marilyn M. Rial
Boardman Rd
Paul Harvey
Doonesbury
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