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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1973
Page
4
The Aiken Standard lists Samuel A. Cothran as President and Editor with Robert D. Cathcart serving as Executive Editor, reflecting the newspaper’s historic leadership.
An opinion piece argues that Nixon earned the peace in Vietnam and that Americans should be grateful for ending U.S. involvement. It notes 45 000 dead, 300 000 maimed, 1 700 prisoners, and questions South Vietnam's will to stay free while criticizing politicians for exploiting the war.
The piece traces Lyndon Baines Johnson’s rise after Presidents Roosevelt and Kennedy and his early tenure. It notes his preparation as Senate leader, Civil Rights push, Great Society aims, and the 1968 Vietnam-era downfall ending with his peace of mind and legacy. Johnson’s death at 64 is described as sealing judgment on his presidency.
Arthur Hoppe argues against Captain Michael Heck who refused to bomb Hanoi and Hai Phong. He claims war ethics, obedience to orders, and collective guilt absolve individuals, concluding a single act of refusal makes a man a traitor and taxes and duty bind all citizens.
A column ridicules Jimmy Pratt's long career in television humor. The speaker jibes at Pratt with tired analogies about his act and potential sponsors, urging a shift toward cringe inducing material or radio. The quips question Pratt's talent and marketability after decades in show business.
Holmes Alexander critiques Elliot Richardson's Senate hearing performance as Defense Secretary nominee. He mocks his hedging language on Vietnam bombing and calls him an egghead unlikely to lead a tough military era. Alexander argues Dayan exemplifies a stronger defense model and warns of broader Pentagon challenges.
Billy Graham quotes Milton on hours and time noting that wasted minutes count against us in heaven. He argues the tragedy is emptiness in daily activity and says the key is seeing oneself as a manager of what God has given, regardless of work or leisure.
Paul Harvey argues freedom wanes globally as dictatorships rise. He notes Ferdinand Marcos in the Philippines citing martial law and a January plebiscite supporting dictatorship. He cites Nigeria Britain Spain Greece and South Korea as examples of creeping censorship and warns against erosion of press and judicial independence.
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