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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1972
Page
4
State highway plates introduced last fall feature three letters and a number with H dominating in Aiken County. The odd code sparks chatter as residents attempt to decipher meanings while enjoying the new game of license poker and the habit of owners revealing tag numbers.
A man in Sydney posed as a customer at a hotel, handed a clerk a $20 note, demanded cash, and fled after she handed over $18. He received a heavy paperweight blow to the head during the confrontation.
Scientists studying Apollo moon rock records find the sun’s heat and light have remained essentially unchanged for about four billion years. Despite expectations of stellar variation, solar energy remains stable, earning the sun a reputation as steady as a rock.
Billy Graham counsels a reader married to an alcoholic to seek Christ first. He warns divorce often brings deeper guilt and loneliness, urges prayer for the husband, and believes miracles are possible with faith. The column stresses parental guidance and communication.
Anthony Harrigan argues that increasing food stamp and housing aid programs threaten productive workers by shifting costs to taxpayers. He cites lawsuits by welfare groups, new USDA rules, and plans like the Family Assistance Plan, urging a nationwide taxpayer rebellion against expanded subsidies and perceived incentives for nonwork.
A critical column portrays Senator Bill Proxmire as seizing publicity during recess to challenge Big Business and Defense Department tax breaks. It argues the tax credits aid domestic energy and fuel security, while noting Proxmire’s rhetoric overshadows supporting evidence from witnesses and industry.
A collection of wry musings on money versus love, aging, fame, and personal quirks. The pieces compare hedonistic pursuits, theatrical archetypes, and everyday foibles with a playful, aphoristic voice. Notable lines reference vanity, optimism, and midlife reflection.
In a Muscular Dystrophy Association release, last year’s fundraising neared 12.7 million via 94 clinics with 9 added in 1971. The article explains MD types, affected muscles, progression, and diagnosis methods, noting 200000 disabled and 50000 completely disabled in the U.S. It discusses prognosis, wheelchairs, and the drug-free hope from new activity recognition and biopsies. Parents and patients are urged to join the MD Association at 1790 Broadway, New York.
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